Fix Me (A Pokémon Gold x Reader story)

🌸Twenty One🌸

Shaken up from your previous encounter, you only purchase a small drink at the PokéMart. You could barely drink it, your body trembling. Sableye sensed your major confusion, which was causing your sorrow and pain. He knew what you were thinking, too. Why did this have to happen?

When you arrived at the gym, Sapphire had already beaten it and everyone was waiting outside for you. Said female saw the dirty, bruised condition you were in and was the first to approach you, followed by the three boys once you fell to your knees, sobbing into your hands.

"(Name), what's wrong? Did something bad happen?" She tries to console you, a hand on your shoulder as she squats down next to you along with everyone else.

"I-I," you tried to stop crying enough to sputter out at least some sort of explanation. "Splash she..." You hiccuped, rubbing tears from your eyes.

"Did she hurt you?" Wally asked softly. You could only nod.

"I'm so stupid..." You muttered when your crying slowed down. "This is all my fault. If I had just listened to my parents, none of this would be happening. I wouldn't have been poisoned, attacked, stalked, and almost killed on several occasions." In a fit of self-hatred, you began hitting your head, "this is all my fault, I'm stupid, stupid, stup--"

"Hey, hey, (Name)," Ruby pulled your hands from your head. "Don't beat yourself up over it. You're not stupid, and it was never your fault." He smiled at you. "Sure, bad things have happened, but look on the bright side, you've got Wally, Gold, Sapphire and I as your new friends, you've met and even caught new Pokémon, and bonded excellently with them. I like to think that Arceus itself watches over you."

You thought over his words, but ultimately couldn't take what was happening to you anymore. "I just want to go home." You said quietly, staring at the ground. You retrieved your Pokémon into their Pokéballs and sat there.

Everyone exchanged worried looks, but said nothing. Sapphire and Wally helped you up and silently, you all made your way to the fifth city.

By the time you arrived, you had calmed down significantly, and at least bore a relaxed demeanor.

Ruby was the first to talk after the several hours of mildly uncomfortable silence between cities, "(Name)?"

"Hm?" You turned to face him, the others just going on without you two.

"Well, we're in the fifth city...when do you want to have our date? We could have it now as a dinner date, or maybe tomorrow morning for breakfast, or...?" Ruby tried to throw you some ideas, now realizing he had nothing planned except for how he wanted to dress and that he wanted to eat somewhere with you, because that's what you do on dates, right?

"I guess now works fine, I know you want to go do the gym here tomorrow..." You say, remembering your deal with The Man.

"Really? Okay, then let's get to the hotel and change, quick!" The two of you raced to catch up with the others, before you all entered the hotel and bunked the boys in one room and you and Sapphire in another. Sapphire had wanted you to get dressed a couple rooms away from Ruby so you could surprise him with your cute outfit.

She got to work immediately, shoving you in the bathroom with your clothes, and once you were finished showering and dressing, she insisted on caking your face in makeup, and doing your hair. You reluctantly agreed, but only if she stayed away from your bangs.

"Well...it's a bit awkward, but I'm sure I can work around it." She remarked, nodding her head. It was quiet a while. "So...why do you wear your bangs like that?"

"Like what?"

"Covering your eye. It's a little creepy if you look at it the right angle. If we just pull it back, then everyone can see both of your pretty eyes." She smiled.

You sighed. "I dunno. I guess it gives me a fierce or mysterious look. A 'don't mess with me' vibe."

"Well why can't anyone, even Gold or Ruby see your eye? Is it because there's something wrong with it? Oh, do you have heterochromia?" Sapphire started barreling you with questions.

"Uh, yeah." You lied. "I-it's also sensitive to light which is why, y'know, I keep it...hidden..." Hey, whatever got Sapphire to stop asking you questions about your eye. If you were lucky, she'd leave you alone about it forever, and if she tells others about it, that's just a bonus because then you won't have to explain yourself over and over.

Sapphire was being slow and careful with your makeup, giving you a full face and even lightly styling the back of your hair. When she was finished, she stepped back and admired her work. "Well, I think you look lovely. Ruby will absolutely adore you."

You felt a twinge of pain at her words. Did you really love Ruby as much as you used to? You knew more about him now and...he really was starting to feel more like a friend than a boyfriend. You felt bad for not realizing your feelings sooner and telling him. Now you felt like you were leading him on and that you were going to leave him super heart-broken and vengeful against you. Maybe you should stay with him, to spare his feelings. It was safe to say you were completely torn.

Sapphire pulled you from your thoughts, "I'm gonna check on Ruby and see how he's doing, alright?" You nodded, pacing the room. "Oh, hi Gold! Come in, I was just headed to your room to see Ruby. I'll be back soon!"

You perked at the mention of the playboy. Why was he here? Didn't you make it clear you didn't want to see him again? But a small part of you felt warm knowing that he was visiting you. Sapphire left you alone with the guy. "So...why are you here?"

"Just like Sapphire with Ruby, I came to see you." He hesitated, scratching the back of his head. "You look stunning."

You sighed. "Thanks."

"You really do love him, don't you?" You nodded slowly, unsure but wanting to make sure Gold wouldn't pull anything. You didn't quite trust him. "Well, here's a little something from me," he began to use his sleeve to wipe off your fake face. "Please, don't hide." He cupped your cheeks, and you almost expected him to kiss you, but was caught off guard when he hugged you. "I'm sorry." He lay his chin on the top of your head. "Once we get home, I'll make it up to you. I shouldn't have tried to follow you when you left that night."

You sighed and accepted the hug. "I don't care anymore. All that matters now is that I try to make the most of my journey to find my real parents." You looked up at him with a big smile. "I actually almost forgot why I was here in the first place. We've known each other for quite a long time, haven't we now?"

Gold chuckled, "yeah."

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So uhhhhh it's been a hot while since I've even touched this story. From March to June, that's a whole three months jeez. School's been kicking my butt the past month or so; I'd be surprised if I passed my social studies class, I hate social studies because I'm so bad at it, but I'm pretty sure I passed chemistry and my grammar class, and I know I passed geometry and poetry.

I'm excited for my senior year, because hopefully I'll get to make my first mini-movie, and I'll be taking a lot of art classes, and I might even get to make a comic book/graphic novel? Or at least start one.

Other than that I just got back from a week of camping ("camping", I stayed in a beach house) with my boyfriend and his/our friend and his mom. It was pretty fun; I had my first cannoli. we didn't really go to the beach because I'm afraid of the ocean, and no one else really cared about swimming. I had lots of fun.

What have you guys been doing for fun lately? If nothing's been happening, I hope you've at least been taking care of yourselves. It's important to stay healthy!

Anyway I'm sorry for the really long wait, and I hope you enjoy this update! Another one is due soon, perhaps today or tomorrow; stay tuned!