♡ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 - Eclipse!Jake X Fem!Reader (PBB AU)

[CH 2]- Luminous Company

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[1] 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯
🍰 Synopsis: Upon choosing her forever partner, [Y/N] meets eyes with an unforeseen rival. The question remained, would they become friends? Or would they hold their hatred? 🥕
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❥ ﹕[Y/N]'s - POV
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After stumbling across a few neighbors, I finally arrived at the doors of the laboratory, pausing to take in a long, steadying breath. I knew for certain the Pokémon that I was going to choose, yet I still felt a lingering anxiety course through me.

"Okay, [Y/N]... This is it. First time meeting kids of your age today. They might end up being your rivals... but! It'll be fine. Right?" My voice cracked while I whispered to myself, forcing a shaky smile.

. . .

"Right! I can do this!" I threw my arms into the air in a half-hearted cheer, as if to try and raise up my spirits. The pose was held for a moment before the silence of the empty street reminded me how ridiculous I must've looked.

My shoulders slumped, the loneliness settling back in like an old habit. '(Great going,)' I mentally scolded myself. "... I really am cursed."

. . .

For an awkward moment, I covered my face with both hands before finally taking a deep breath, steadying myself, and pushing open the heavy doors.

The instant I stepped inside, a familiar chaos greeted me, one I always welcomed with open arms. The motion was quick, as the various Pokémon tackled me to the tiled ground, laughter bubbling up my throat.

The swarm of Pokémon that leapt onto me began nuzzling and chirping happily in their usual overenthusiastic greeting. "Hey now—! Calm down, all of you!" I laughed, half-protesting as little paws and flippers smothered me.