Clemont x Serena - An Unlikely Love

Still, a ways to go

Clemont's POV

"How much longer...?" I asked, as my sore feet dragged across the forest floor.  "Come on, brother, we've nearly arrived at Shalour City!" Bonnie exclaimed happily. This was usually what happened on our way to a city. Of course, it wasn't a straight path you could complete in a day. I'd slept in a sleeping bag outside in the rain, I've slept in a small tent with Bonnie and the rest of the team depend on me for my skill in cooking. However, I feel like since I have begun travelling with Ash, I've become much stronger and resilient. Its just... walking long distance isn't my thing. Today just seemed to be a boiling hot day, so walking in a jumpsuit with a heavy backpack was not the best. "Oh my, it's getting dark! We'd better rest before we can't see where we're going!" Serena said to ash. I sometimes wish that when she would talk to me, she'd have the same glimmer in her eyes as she does to Ash. But no, Clemont, she loves Ash, not you. Plus, love won't help me progress anywhere in science! I sigh, dramatically. "Hey, Clemont are you ok?" Ash concernedly questioned me. "Oh uh- Yeah, I was just lost in thought.." I replied back with. Maybe I was too obvious? ... I guess I'm overthinking it like usual. "So, whats for dinner today Clemont?" Serena asked, smiling. Her smile was so beautiful - Her eyes dazzled in the sunset. "I was thinking Fried noodles. I mean, Sanpei seemed to like them." I quickly shot back at her - Maybe a little startling?... I don't know. "Mmmmm.. Mind if i share the kitchen with you? I want to make some Macarons for the rest of the team." Serena gazed at me with hopeful eyes - how could i say no? After a few awkward stares, i said yes. It was the least i could say.

Serena's POV

Macarons were my speciality! I loved to bake, especially for the rest of the team. Ash in particular. It makes me so happy when he tells me how delicious they are, or how he loves the way I bake. But, I generally appreciate it when he compliments me on anything! However, Clemont does just the same... Just more frequently. He gazes at me, and his smile makes me think I can do anything! But ash... He's more unreadable. I can't understand his expression, its almost like he always feels the same. But he doesn't... If anything, he has the most pressure. Out of all of us. He doesn't understand how I feel about him. I try so hard to make my crush so blatantly obvious, I pretty sure Bonnie and Clemont have caught on. But of course, ash has many female friends... and i'm just one of them.