Pokemon High

Chapter 8

May, Clemont, and Dawn all left together as soon as lunch was over. 

"Oh, I guess I'll see Clemont later. Can I walk you to your next class?" Ash asked Serena.

Serena was trying to hide the oncoming blush that she felt creeping up. "S-Sure!"

They started walking towards her fifth class, Pokemon Styling, in silence. Ash began to hum a song out loud as Serena sneaked looks at his hand which was swinging by his side...out in the open...it looked kinda cold...

Serena looked around to make sure none of the girls or Pikachu was around. Fortunately, the girls were nowhere in sight and Pikachu had gone to take a nap in Ash's dorm room. Serena took a deep breath and made a grab for his hand.

"Hey, Ashy!" 

FUCK

Serena pulled her hand back and saw Gary and Misty walking towards them. She noticed Misty looked kinda nervous and was fidgeting with her hands. She also saw that Gary had his arm looped in hers. Ash seemed to see this, too.

"Hey, Gary. Uh...are...are you guys dating?" Ash asked with a frown.
Gary smirked and unhooked his arm from Misty's and placed it around her waist. "Yup! Red and I have been going strong for a year!"
Misty rolled her eyes and took off his arm. "Shut up, Gary."

Gary laced his fingers with hers. This time, Misty didn't object. "So, Ashy, where ya headed?"

Ash didn't answer. His eyes were glued to their hands. Serena nudged him gently and he looked up. His eyes no longer had their usual shine.

"I'm walking with Serena to her class." He replied.
"Serena, you're a performer, right? So you off to a styling class?" Gary asked. 
"Yea! I'm hoping to become the Kalos Queen!" Serena exclaimed. Though she was upset that he had ruined her moment with Ash, she did love talking about her dreams.
"Kalos Queen, huh? Well, strawberry here is already the Queen of my heart." Gary winked at Misty.

Misty and Ash both tensed up. 

"I'm leaving. See ya later, Gary." Misty said as she left. 
"Wait, Misty!" Ash ran after her.
"Ash!" Serena tried to go after him but Gary quickly grabbed a hold of her.

Serena stared at him like he was crazy. "What're you doing?! Let go!"
Gary spun her around and squeezed her shoulders. "Let's go, doll face. I'll walk with you."
Serena tried to wriggle out of his grasp. "I don't wanna walk with you! I want to-" 
Gary interrupted with a laugh. "Walk with Ash. I get it," Suddenly, Gary glared at her with a terrible smile. "But you've been hogging him for a year. Let my friend have him for a while, huh?"
"No way! I love him! She can't have him!" Serena confessed.
"Well, then you know the look of love, right? Ash has that look, too. You know who he looks at when that look appears?" Gary asked.

Serena looked down with a pout. She knew. She saw. Anyone could see that Ash liked Misty. She wasn't oblivious like him.

"So you know," Gary mused. "Well, can I walk you to class, sweet cheeks?"

Serena turned her head and positively glared. She felt like crying but she wouldn't. Not in front of this jerk. 

"Never." 

If anyone was wondering, the POVs are random and whatever I feel like writing or feel that will further the story. Also, does anyone love protective Gary? Like hello cuteeee