Our young raven haired hero was lying on the grass field, completely exhausted and had a look of pure shock. He was completely aware that why he was shocked but couldn't take it in, it was hard to believe for him. He sighed as the memory floated in his mind. He had done it, he managed to break the heart of the girl who cared for him more than herself, who put him above all her priorities, who loved him more than anyone else had even loved him before, of course, Delia Ketchum was an exception, and after all she was his mother. His eyes blankly stared the beautiful night sky, stars were twinkling. He remembered how much Serena loved this scene. Another memory came in his mind from a while back when the group was camping outside. All four humans along with their PokAOmons were lying under a big tree, staring at the night sky. Clement and Bonnie were next to each other while Ash and Serena to each other. The environment was so beautiful and pleasant that Clement could not resist himself to fall in sleep already, while Bonnie was feeling drowsy. Obviously, Ash was wide awake; he had been in such environment before and could hold himself back from sleeping already. Could not believing her luck that Ash and her were all alone by themselves for the moment, Serena could not help but felt so excited that sleep was nowhere near her. She stole a quick glance of her childhood crush before turning back her gaze to sky. She took a deep breath; she had to it, who knows when she would get another chance? She slowly scooted closer to Ash without him noticing her and was really close to him now. His arms were folded behind his head, his head resting on his hands. She blushed, her heart twitched and the pain she felt, was good to her. Ash wouldn't have noticed her if the breeze wouldn't have blown by causing her long honey blonde hairs to flew up to his arms and then over his face. Ash could smell the fruity scent from her hairs. He reached to her hairs and slowly removed them from his face, he looked at her, and she was smiling and staring at the sky without a blink. He had never seen her so happy before, her smile was the most amazing thing he had ever seen in his life. He found himself staring at her face, this time, in another light, in a way he had never seen a girl before, the way he felt was all new to him. He slowly turned his gaze back to sky and smiled to himself, the only thought running in his mind, wow! Suddenly, a shooting star passed, Serena was quick to respond and told it to Ash. She quickly clasped her hand together and shut her eyes, she mentally wished and a smile formed on her face. Ash only stared at her, had no idea what she wished for. He just stared and stared at her beautiful face. Yes, he had always found her beautiful, she was kind hearted and cared for others. But this time, he was thinking about it in other way. Nor she was just beautiful from inside buta€ 1 he blushed. Serena didn't open her eyes; she put her hand on her stomach and let the sleep guide her in a beautiful world of dream where she could do whatever she wanted, including being with Ash, forever. She didn't notice that Ash was staring at her all the time and soon, she was asleep. Ash kept staring at her till he was capable of, soon his eyes closed and he was asleep as well, dreaming about Serena. "You okay Ash?" Ash was brought back to reality when he heard the familiar voice of his inventor friend, Clement. He looked up and saw Clement beside him, looking at him with both, curiosity and concern. Ash sighed but didn't respond verbally. Respecting Ash's decision Clemont said nothing but offered his hand to Ash, to which he gladly accepted and was pulled up to sitting position. Clemont also sat back on field in front of him. They both sat in the silence for a while, Clemont was glad that he had sent Bonnie away with their PokAOmons in time or she would have killed Ash for being so hopeless and dense. However, it was true that sometimes he also felt that Ash was a little too hopeless, but he couldn't believe it on recalling his maturity. From the day he met Ash in Lumiose City where they battled, he was amazed by his tricks, he admired the will he had to save Garchomp, his braveness to protect Pikachu by risking his own life and top of all, the bond he shared with every PokAOmon he had. How could he say that Ash was hopeless and dense after all this? Sadly, it was true that he was. "I messed up everything, didn't I?" Clemont looked up and stared at him. Ash was looking at ground, his face hung in shame and his voice was so low, so negative, soa€ 1 depressed. "Maybe, " Clemont replied, he knew if he would lie, it would not help in the situation so he decided to tell the truth. However, that doesn't change the fact that he was feeling sympathetic towards his friend. He wanted to help him, he knew he could never pay back for what Ash had done for him and others, the least he could do was to help him in this situation. "Look Ash, " he started. Before saying anything he thought hardly, a wrong choice of his word could break Ash apart. He looked at Ash to make sure he was listening. "If you don't mind, why didn't you say yes? I mean I'm not forcing you or anything, you could have said no as well if you wanted to, but why didn't you answer correctly? Do you know what you said has broke her heart?" now when the words were finally out, he cursed himself why he said that. But what he could do now? Ash sighed. "laClI don't know Clemont" Ash responded, again his voice was depressed. Clemont tilted his head. "What do you mean you don't know?" he asked. Ash didn't reply immediately but thought for a while. "I just don't knowaC 1 " he trailed off and stared down at the ground, his eyes were covered in the rim of his cap but the fire beside was enough for Clemont to see how sad Ash was. "I just don't know why she was enraged when I said I love her as friend? If I'm not wrong, that's what she wanted to hear, right?" Ash asked and looked up directly in Clement's eyes. "I meant every word, she wanted me to love her, and I do love her" "Maybe I understand it, " Clemont said and shook his head in disappointment. "I know that you meant every word, but you have no idea what it actually mean" Clemont told him and took a deep breath. "I'm not a love guru or something, but I understand things. Do you want to know why did she left?" Clemont asked. Ash gulped before nodding with hesitation. "I didn't want her to," he mumbled in his breath but loud enough for Clemont to hear him. "Ash, you know she care about you most, don't you?" Ash nodded in response. "You know that she love you, don't you?"Ash thought about it for a second but nodded again. "But, do you know what that love mean?" now this question took Ash off guard. Ash thought about it hardly but was clueless. He had no answer. Clemont sighed when Ash did not answer; he expected this silence from him. "Ash, I know what's the problem. The problem is that you are completely clueless about the feeling love. She loves you, not just as a friend but more than that. She loves you for what you are and want to be with the person you are, forever. She wants to spend her entire life with you, with all of your attention to her, all of your care and love for her and only her. I know it sounds selfish but it's true and that's what one feels when they are in love. She could not help it; she could not help in the situation. If she would have blamed you, I wouldn't be surprised because you are culprit for the reason. Let's talk about it in more specified manner and not in general. She respects you for what you are to world but she could not help it for what you are to her. The way you treat her, the way you care for her and the way you love her, she could not stop herself from falling in love with you. You do remember it when she gave you your handkerchief back, don't you?" Clemont questioned and took a deep breath for talking so long without air. Ash nodded and Clemont started again. "The way she told how you two met, it was obvious that she felt something for you since you two met in that camp. Obviously, Bonnie can also tell that it was a crush and trust me, it's normal. Though, I'm still surprised that her crush never broke, her feelings for you never changed over all this years. She was completely loyal towards you and would always be, only because she loved you. But when you said that you loved her as a friend, you broke her heart. You trapped her in friend zone which is the greatest fear for anyone who loves someone. She wanted to be with your forever, but she could not now. She could not spend her life with you in the way she wanted. Her dreams are completely crushed Ash, and if she is enraged, sad, depressed, it's all because she loved you, she love you and would always love you. And for what she is going through, you're responsible for it. You're the reason why she is broken and trust me Ash; you're the only one who can save her from her torment and bring her back" Clemont finished and looked at Ash. Ash wasn't looking at him but staring at ground, his expression was neutral and he was thinking hard. Clemont smiled, his words had affected him and he was thinking about it. He stood up and silently walked away to prepare the dinner, hoping that Ash would bring Serena back. After all, they were all friends, another family and were supposed to stick together. ■jk" ■jk" ■jk" ><p>Serena was sitting under a tree on the top of a hill. Her legs were folded and knees were touching her chest; her arms were around her legs. It was a full moon night and Serena was staring at the moon. Doesn't matter how bad she was feeling, she had to admit that the scene was beautiful; if only Ash was here with her, she would have enjoyed the scene. <p> She sighed and thought about everything happened back at the camp site . "Why he has to be so dense?" she mumbled in her breath as a tear rolled down her cheek. She still remember the day when she first met him, such a cute little enthusiastic face that was, looking for a wild Poliwag who had scared her causing her to startle and hurt her knee. She still hated it for doing this but again, if it was not for it she would never have met Ash. The day when she left Kanto after the end of the summer camp, she was really sad and depressed. She never wanted to visit it in the first place but her mom, Grace, forced her to go. She never enjoyed it; she was all alone by herself. Yes, many kids there tried to interact with her but she was too shy to respond to anyone, thus making her ultimately alone. However, one day he appeared for her good, and unknowingly changed her life when she devoted herself to him. When she was back in Kalos, she was so depressed and even being with her family and friends, she could not help but missed Ash so badly that she could not explain it. She spent one complete week locked in her bedroom. She barely left it. However, as the time passed, she started to feel better but that doesn't make her forget him. Her feelings for him never died but evolved dramatically in something called love. And when she saw him on T.V., she knew she had to get him back no matter what . Against the will of her mother, she left the house in search of Ash and ended up in Lumiose City. She came to know that Ash has already left and was very disappointed that she had lost her again. But his words rang in her mind, never give up till it's over. She knew nothing was over and she still could find him, and surprisingly she did and to her greatest joy, he asked her to go on journey with him. Though, it made her sad every time that he did not recognize her at first but she knew deep down, he remember. And he did. She travelled with him so far now; her feelings for him were now unbreakable. Even after he broke her heart, she still loved him and she would always will no matter if Ash does or does not. She almost jumped when she heard footsteps behind her. She did not have turn around to tell that it was a human, probably Clemont or Bonnie would have come to bring her back. But to her surprise, it wasn't them. "Serena?" Serena was joyous to hear Ash's voice, however, her heart ache on feeling the depression he had in his voice. How badly she wanted to go up and comfort him, but she could not, she would not and she did not. Why would she? He had broken her heart. So what if she still loved him? She won't be giving in. The sound of footsteps was now stopped and she could feel that Ash was right behind her. Ash shut his eyes tight and clenched his fist to maintain his calm. He took a deep breath before stepping and sitting beside her. He looked at Serena hopefully but instead of looking back him, she angrily turned her face. She quickly wiped her tears so that Ash won't see them. "What do you want now?" her voice was filled with anger and hatred. For someone like Serena, she had done great work in faking her feelings and it actually worked. " Ia€ 1 Ia€ 1 I ' ma€ 1 " Ash trailed off. He took another breath and looked away from her. "I'm sorry, Serena" he said. His voice was almost trembling. Serena however did not give in and did not look back. Ash sighed. "Please? Please come backa€ 1 " his voice was getting lower and lower with every word leaving his mouth. He was so drained, so badly hurt from her leaving him, Serena almost gave in. "Why would I? So that you could play with my emotions again and hurt me?" Serena asked loudly with sarcasm in her voice. Ash was taken aback by her words. He never expected her to talk to him this way, he was hurt. He folded his legs and sat in identical way as Serena, only difference was that he wasn't curled up like she was. "Everyone is worried for you, " Ash said trying to convince her but she didn't give in yet again. Why would she? Ash has hurt her so badly and she did not want go back with him anymore. But as much as she hated to admit it, it was all a lie. Serena felt her anger slipping away, very slowly. She did not respond however. Ash sighed . "I know after whatever happened, whatever I've said to you, you probably hate me. But believe me, there are guys back there who care for you Serena. They wanted you back," he stopped and closed his eyes. "I want you back," Serena felt her cheeks burning up on hearing that. She slowly turned to face him but he Ash didn't look back at her; instead he stared at the full moon in front of him. "I understand if you hate me, I won't mind it. I respect your decision and do not expect any forgiveness from you for breaking you heart buta€ll'm sorry" he said. His voice was getting neutral every second now and she felt bad for him. Was it her fault that Ash sounded so broken now? "I understand if you don't ever want to travel with me. I won't bother you anymore. I've promised them to return you back," his voice trembled as she hold back tears. Why was she feeling so sad now? Serena knew why. She cared for him more than herself. She could not see him like that, especially when she could help him. She reached out for him and her hand almost touched his arm when Ash said something. "I'll leave immediately after we will be back. I promise, I won't be trouble for you anymore and you don't have to see me anymore. I'll leave you forever" If she was feeling worst before when her dreams were crushed, she was wrong. It was the worst feeling for her when Ash said he would leave her forever. Her eyes filled up with tears and flowed down her face. She couldn't believe Ash for what he just said. He would leave her? How dare he say that? Ash stood up and turned around. He stuffed his hands in pockets and sighed deeply before started walking. "Please, at least come back to everyone " Serena only stared back at Ash who was walking away, slowly only for her to catch up with him. Her tears didn't stop as she felt herself tearing apart. Her heart was broken, her soul was torn apart and she did not know what worse could happen to her now. She reacted immediately, stood up, rushed to him and almost tackled him when her arms wrapped around his torso as she hugged him tightly from behind. She didn't care what Ash would think now, she needed this, she cried as her head rested on his back. Ash was completely taken off guard from her reaction. "S-Serena?" his voice was full of concern as tired to break her grip gently, but Serena was too blind to see and understand the situation. She did not want Ash to leave her now, or ever. When she felt Ash trying to lose her grip, she held him tighter, not letting him go. Ash was now forced to use his power to break her grip. Serena almost felt unconscious and fell forward, but Ash was turned to her by now and she ended upon falling on his chest. Ash looked down at her, her crying didn't stop yet and she clenched his jacket tight in her hands. "D-D-Don't goa€lPlease" she said between her sob and hiccup. Ash felt pathetic. After the talk he had with Clement, he thought he had understood everything, but he was dead wrong. He understood nothing. He didn't understand the clear message behind his small speech to him, that Serena wanted him back and his comfort right now, not him to leave her. Before Serena could collapse on the ground. Ash reached out fast and his arms were now around her back; he pulled her in a tight and comforting hug. He slowly ran his hand in her soft hairs as the memory from that day ran back in his head. He remembered the fruity scent of her hairs. He lowered his head right above her head and smelled her hairs; it hadn't changed a bit, if it had, then for good. During all this time, Serena hadn't stop crying. "It's ok Serena, let it all out" Ash mumbled softly to her as she kept crying on his chest. It took her quite a while but she soon started to feel the warmth his body was engulfing and that's when she realized that Ash was hugging her; she couldn't help but blushed. She sniffed before her hands lost the tight grip on his jacket and travelled around his neck and held him closer in a tight hug, her head travelled from his chest to his shoulder, much to her dismay but she needed a comfortable position. Her breaths were heavy as she started to stop crying; though her tears hadn't stop yet. "It's alright, it's alright," Ash kept comforting her in the best way he could. Her hands pulled her even closer when he felt Serena was trying to get close to him. They stayed like that for a while, not caring for the world. When Serena stopped crying, she started to enjoy the warm embrace Ash was holding her into; she knew she would not be getting any moment like this again, would she? "Ash, " she mumbled softly in her breath which Ash heard easily . "Hmm, what is it?" Ash asked gently. Serena was surprised that he heard her. She sniffed again. "Don't ever leave me, ok?" that was more of an order than a statement. Ash did not reply and neither Serena expected him to. She only enjoyed the warm hug. However, Ash suddenly spoke. "Don't you hate me, Serena?" Ash's sudden question caused Serena to open her eyes. As much as she hated to do it, she broke the embrace and pulled herself back, now looking directly in his auburn eyes. When Ash's eyes looked into her, he could not help but stare blankly, without any blink. But when the incident from a while back today rushed back in his head, he knew he could not look in her eyes anymore. As much as he hated to do it, he pulled back and looked away . Serena was disappointed but said nothing. She knew Ash was a strong willed person but everyone has soft spot and soft moments, this was his . "Why would I hate you?" the words escaped Serena's lips without her realization . "Because I break your heart" Ash responded walking back to the top of the hill. He did not notice it before but it was not just a hill, it was a dead end, a cliff. He sat back with his legs hanging down the cliff. Serena walked to him and sat next to him. Her eyes were still focused on the raven haired boy. Now when she thought about his question, she knew she wasn't angry at him anymore or hated him. But she had no idea how to explain it to Ash. He was so broken, she knew a single wrong choice and she would lose him, forever. "Ash," she whispered slowly. She put a hand on his shoulder before continuing. "It's not like that, you misunderstood me" her words didn't affect him as much as her touch did. He f elta€ 1 relaxed . She slowly leaned to his side and rested her head on his shoulder. "Yeah I was angry, but never ever hated you. I cannot hate you ever. Ash" Ash had noticed it many times before but this time, her voice had a great effect on him. It was so soft, so soothing, so caring, so sweet and lovely. Ash blushed. Why he was thinking this way? He had never felt like this for any other girls in his life before, then what made Serena so special? He had been thinking this way from a while now; from the day he started noticing her. "It was really depressing for me when I didn't get the expected answer from you, " Serena trailed off with her voice getting a little heavy. "And that made me angry. But I never hated you Ash, because I love you," she confessed again. However, this time she didn't feel nervous about it, why would she? She had done it before; of course she didn't get the yes but that wasn't rejection either. "I expected a yes from you, anyone would have expected it. But when it didn't come, I felt so bad, so alone, soa€ 1 pathetic" as Serena told him her feelings. Ash shivered on hearing the last word. He slowly looked down at her. "I thought I wasn't enough for you. You know boys these days, don't you?" Serena said and looked up at Ash who was looking at her all the time. Ash blushed on the last one, boys these days? He knew everyone thought he was dense, but that doesn't mean he understand nothing. He had a good idea what she was talking about. A good example was his long time friend and former Kanto gym leader. Brock. He remembered throughout his journey. Brock had been hitting on every girl he found cute. It was funny to see him dragged by Misty and Max, jabbed by poison in case of Crogunk. He smiled on the memories. Serena again snuggled up against his shoulder. She had no idea how she managed to gain this much courage, but she did not care. Only thing matter to her was Ash. "You know, I never meant to hurt you, " Ash said slowly causing Serena to look up at her again. "It's just," Serena sat back by now as Ash continued. "I don't know how I felt towards you. I understand how I feel towards you, every time when you smile, every time when I look into your eyes, every time you touch me, " Ash was lost in his own world. "I know exactly how I feel. I just don't know what it is. When you left, Clement told me about everything. He told me what love is, how you felt towards me and what you feel is nothing but love, " when Serena heard this her cheeks burned. However, she made a mental note to thank Clement later. "That made me realized that I never thought about it before. I realized every time whenever I got across any girl or interact with one, I never feel what I'm feeling with you. I don't know why but you're different from them. I don't know what but something made you different from them. When Clement opened my mind I realized that why it's happening," Ash sighed and didn't say any word further. This made Serena a little frustrated, how close she was to know Ash's feelings. She slowly reached towards his hand, held it, slipped hers in his and intertwined their fingers, finally giving him a reassuring squeeze. Ash looked at his hand and then at Serena, all this time his body burning from inside. His heart beat increased and he could feel the abnormal flow of blood in his veins and arteries. This gave him confidence to continue. "Serena, whenever I try to think about it, I always found myself all alone, wandering in my own world, looking for answers. Sadly, I never found them. I realized this is because I never actually gave my feelings a try and always ignored them. Maybe that's the reason I don't know what I felt towards you is, what my feelings for you are. I just want to let you know that I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to see you cry, I just want you to be happy and smile all the time, the smile that give me confidence, the smile that I like most" Ash said. Serena was shocked to hear his confession. She still could not believe if she was dreaming or not, it felt so real. Now when she thought about his words, she realized why he didn't say yes. He was confused with his own feelings. And it was expected with the one who know nothing about love, maybe a little. She knew Ash was completely devoted in his dream, his goal to become a PokAOmon Master. How could he give himself time to think about his feelings? It wasn't his first priority. Serena sighed, her broken heart has been fixed now, and she was overjoyed because now she knew that Ash loved her back. He just didn't realize it yet. "laClI'm sorryaClAsh" she said slowly causing Ash to look at her. His eyes gazed into her and he found himself staring into them. "What are you sorry for Serena?" Ash asked from nowhere, he was confused . "I'm sorry for everything I did and said today," she said softly and stared down in her lap; she was ashamed for misjudging Ash. She thought she knew Ash but now she realized she didn't. She was so obsessed with him in her feelings towards him that he never realized how he felt. " It ' sa€ 1 Alright " Ash replied after a small pause. Serena looked up at him again, her heart melting into his kindness. How mean she was to him today but still, he forgave her. She stared and only stared in his eyes. She had waited for it so long now; she could not hold it back any longer. Slowly closing her eyes, she leaned into him. Ash was freaked out at first for what Serena was doing and wanted to pull back immediately, still he found himself attracted towards her. His heart gave him a sudden jolt of pain which he liked. Ash didn't get to think any further when her lips slowly brushed against his. He started blushing and didn't stop. His face turned redder and redder with every second of the kiss. As much he wanted to pull back, he could not. Her lips felt so soft, so delicate. Before he could start enjoying it, she pulled back, blushing herself for the stunt she had pulled. She looked deep into his eyes, her breathing was really fast and same goes with Ash. What the two felt merely few seconds ago was amazing. Serena looked down, not able to look into his eyes anymore now . However, Ash had something else in his mind. Ash lifted Serena's chin causing her to look directly in his eyes. His hand then travelled to his cheek and slowly started cupping her cheek. A sudden jolt of electricity waved in her body when she realized what he was doing. She rested her hands on his chest as Ash slowly leaned into her, his lips merely apart from hers. And then it happened, and he kissed her. Unlike previous time both of them were far relaxed than last time. Ash's hands roamed to her back and Serena found her hands were around his neck now, returning the kiss. This time the kiss was passionate and intense and not the short like last one. Serena found herself weak against his tight grip around her back as Ash pulled Serena closer . When the kiss finally ended. Ash and Serena both looked into each other's eyes. Having each other was all they wanted. They have sealed their newly found relationship with a kiss and they won't be planning to let each other go now. Serena's hands were still around his neck as she slowly rested her head against his chest; there was a smile on her face, telling how pleased she was from the kiss. Ash slowly stroked her hairs as they both sat there in the silence. Serena opened her eyes and looked at the moon in front of her, the perfect scene that she had planned to share with only Ash. Her mind recalled the memory from a while back when she was lying under the tree with Ash next to her. When she saw the shooting star, she wished only thing, being with Ash together. She knew that it was a little greedy for her but she also wished for him to kiss her one day, guess her both wishes has come true. She smiled and snuggled into his chest more . That's when Ash realized that Clement would have been worried for them. "Do you think we should go back?" "I don't want to. Besides, they can wait a little longer"
by StreetRacer . Sam
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