The Bullied Legendary Trainer (Revising)

Dusk's Gentle Whispers

The morning sun shone brightly as Ash walked to school, feeling a sense of accomplishment from the progress he and Dawn had made on their project. He was eager to meet her again and put the finishing touches on their work.

Arriving at school, Ash quickly made his way to the classroom, where Gary, Leaf, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie were already waiting. Leaf gave him a warm smile, trying her best to hide her lingering jealousy.

"Morning, Ash!" Leaf greeted cheerfully.

"Morning, Leaf! Morning, everyone!" Ash replied, feeling the usual comfort of his friends' presence.

They spent the morning going through their classes, but Ash's mind kept drifting to the upcoming meeting with Dawn. He found it hard to concentrate on the lessons, his thoughts constantly wandering to the project and the chance to spend time with her.

Finally, the bell rang, signaling lunch break. Ash packed up his things and headed to the cafeteria, where he quickly grabbed a tray of food and made his way to their usual spot under the large oak tree in the school courtyard.

As Ash approached, he saw his friends already gathered there, chatting and laughing. Clemont was demonstrating one of his latest inventions to Bonnie, who watched with wide-eyed fascination. Serena was sitting next to Leaf, sharing a pastry, while Gary leaned against the tree, scrolling through his phone.

"Hey, everyone!" Ash called out, taking a seat next to Serena.

"Hey, Ash! You took your time," Gary teased, looking up from his phone.

Ash grinned. "Got caught up talking to Professor Oak about our next battle strategies."

As they ate, the conversation flowed easily, ranging from their classes to their latest Pokémon adventures. The camaraderie among them was palpable, and Ash couldn't help but feel grateful for his friends.

At one point, Serena leaned in closer to Ash, offering him a bite of her pastry. "Here, Ash, try this! It's really good."

Ash took a bite, smiling at her. "Thanks, Serena! You're right, it's delicious."

The other girls couldn't help but notice the moment, their expressions ranging from curious to slightly envious. Leaf nudged Dawn playfully. "Looks like someone has a sweet tooth."

Dawn chuckled, but inside she felt a twinge of jealousy. "Yeah, I guess so."

Bonnie, ever the observant one, piped up. "Ash, you should try baking with Serena sometime! I bet you'd make a great team."

Ash laughed, oblivious to the underlying tension. "Maybe we will, Bonnie."

The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch break. The group packed up their things and headed back to their classes, their lively conversation continuing as they walked.

As they reached the classroom, Dawn tapped Ash on the shoulder. "Hey, Ash, do you think we could meet after school to finish our project? I think we can wrap it up today."

Ash nodded, his excitement renewed. "Sure, Dawn. Let's do it."

The rest of the day passed in a blur of lessons and activities, but Ash's thoughts kept returning to the project and the time he would spend with Dawn.

When the final bell rang, Ash and Dawn quickly gathered their things and made their way to the park, their favorite spot for brainstorming and working on their project. The park was serene, with the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft chirping of birds creating a peaceful ambiance.

As they settled under the large oak tree, Dawn turned to Ash with a determined expression. "Alright, let's get this finished."

They worked diligently, bouncing ideas off each other and refining their project. The hours seemed to fly by as they delved deeper into their research, their conversation punctuated by bursts of laughter and animated discussion.

As the sun began to set, casting a warm golden glow over the park, Ash and Dawn packed up their things, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

"Thanks for today, Ash. I had a great time," Dawn said, her smile genuine.

"Me too, Dawn. I'm glad we got so much done," Ash replied, his eyes shining with excitement.

Dawn's expression softened, a hint of melancholy in her eyes. "Ash, I... I had a really great time working on this project with you. It's been so much fun."

Ash smiled warmly at her. "Yeah, Dawn. It's been awesome. And hey, we'll have plenty more fun times together in the future."

Dawn blushed slightly at his words, feeling a rush of warmth in her cheeks. "Yeah, I hope so."

Ash noticed Dawn's hesitation and decided to take a chance. "Hey, do you want me to walk you home?"

Dawn's eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly nodded. "Yeah, that would be nice."

They walked together in comfortable silence, the fading sunlight casting long shadows across their path. As they neared Dawn's house, she found herself walking closer to Ash, their shoulders almost brushing against each other.

Dawn hesitated for a moment, her heart racing. Should she? Could she? Finally, summoning her courage, she gently took Ash's hand in hers.

Ash glanced at her in surprise, but he didn't pull away. Instead, he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, a small smile playing on his lips.

When they reached Dawn's doorstep, she turned to face him, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Ash, I... I had a really great time today."

Ash smiled warmly at her, his gaze softening. "Me too, Dawn."

Before Dawn could overthink it, she leaned forward and pressed a quick kiss on Ash's cheek. Then, blushing furiously, she turned and hurried inside, leaving Ash standing on the doorstep, his hand still tingling where hers had been.

Ash stood there confused of what happened just now. 

' Maybe she was just thanking me for a good time its a friendly kiss'

Ash then made his way to home.

To be continued.........