Melting a Frozen Heart (Pokémon Love Story)

My Mistake

*Dash's POV*

"Why are you coming?" Bella asked, sounding annoyed.

"Just in case," I answered.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It means, practical battle lessons can get out of hand, so I'm coming to make sure everything goes smoothly."

"Really? And what're you going to do if things don't go smoothly?"

"Improvise."

Bella rolled her eyes and didn't respond, but after a moment she shot me a curious glance.

"Why didn't you want to help Xander?"

"I don't battle," I replied bluntly. I didn't look at Bella as I said it. I just stared blankly, straight ahead.

Bella laughed. "How dramatic! And how cute. Lil Dashy doesn't know how to fight," she teased, talking to me like a newborn.

I raised my brows and offered a disinterested glance. She laughed. I shook my head and ignored her.

"Why don't you battle?" She asked.

"Never learnt how," I lied.

She laughed again. I continued ignoring her. I could handle this if it meant that she didn't dig any deeper into the topic. And to my relief, she didn't bring it up again; though she probably thinks she has ammunition against me now. I don't care. Most Pokémon around here know that I don't fight.

After walking a little longer, we reached the school. I led the way round the back of the classrooms to where bleachers stood alongside a long line of battlefields. There were a few small classes scattered around. Bella and I continued about halfway down the field before finding Xander's class.

"Yo, X!" I called out.

The Sylveon turned his head, smiling as he saw us.

I turned and started walking towards the bleachers.

"Where are you going?" Asked Bella.

"To sit down. I'm watching, not battling."

"You know, this is a practical battle class. I could teach you."

"No thanks."

"Come on, Dash."

I didn't mean to, but I growled at her. "No thanks," I repeated angrily.

Now she glared at me. "Fine!"

With that, she huffed and moved to join Xander and his class.

I watched as Xander smiled at her. She stood beside him and he started giving orders to his class.

I sat on the bleachers and stared as the class divided into twos. The pairs stood opposite each other on the field. Xander waved a paw and they charged at each other, colliding in the middle.

I grunted. Looks like they're practicing basic tackling. Scanning through the Pokémon I saw a Deino and a Bagon fighting for control. I could easily tell they were the most experienced battlers.

I kept searching and spotted Bambi struggling against a Turtwig. Bambi dug in and overpowered the grass-type, throwing him backwards. She cheered and started dancing. The sight brought a small smile to my face.

Xander called the class to stop and everyone separated. They gathered around the edge of the field and Bella took the stage. Xander grinned as he took his place across from her. The two charged and collided in the field's centre. They wrestled for a moment, then Xander struck out with his ribbons. Bella jumped away from the attack before slapping him with her tail.