𝙲𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚎́ 𝚅𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜. [pkmn.]

Chapter 10

They all got rid of the Dynamax Pokémon around the wild area. By that time, the media had already gotten to the area to interview them.

"Champion Gloria! We thought the Dynamax problem was already solved years ago?" One reporter asked.

"Well, it's not exactly solved yet. But everyday we get closer to the truth with Professor Sonia's research-"

The Champion's voice was cut off as Bede turned the TV off.

Opal saw the young boy's facial expression. It was a mix of sadness and denial.

"Bede, dear, is something bothering you?" Opal asked, a bit concerned about his unofficially adopted grandson.

Bede stayed silent as he couldn't tell her what was bothering him.

"Is it about Gloria?"

Bede sighed in defeat and answered.
"Well, we can't be together because she loves someone else. The best I can do is support her, I guess." said Bede.

Opal just looked at him skeptically and a bit of worry, but Bede just smiled softly at her, trying to hide the pain deep inside.

After the whole Dynamax incident, they all went back to Hop's apartment to have dinner cooked by Bea, Nessa and Milo.

Turns out, their cooking was beyond Charizard level class.

"Damn, this stuff is pretty good!" said Raihan.

"Why thank you~" The three said in unison and fistbumped each other.

Timeskip...

The others left as it was getting pretty late. Hop took a quick shower and then laid down on his bed.

As time passes, he desperately tries to fall asleep, but here he is - half midnight, googling how to fall asleep.

He then put his phone away and just stared into the ceiling, letting his mind just wander around and think about stuff.

He then remembers his childhood with Gloria. When they chose their starters, the gym challenge, and the championship cup.

Hop smilied at the memories that went through his head, but then one memory popped up that made his cheeks tint a light hue of pink.

It was one time where they shared curry together while camping right next to each other.

Hop then shook his head tried to forget whatever he was thinking about.

Now, tiredness made his eyelids finally close and send him fast asleep like a Pokémon that's been hypnotized.

The next moring...

Hop woke up, turns out it was all just a dream.

He went downstairs and as usual, the others are there.

"Goodamnit."

The others loudly greated him a good morning.

They were eating breakfast and Hop soon then joined in.

Once they finished breakfast and the afternoon started to roll by, Nessa suddenly went over to Hop.

"Hey Hop."  Nessa called.

"Yeah? Nes'?"

"Can I tell you something?"

"Ughhh, alright I guess?"

"Let's go outside first, It's a secret. Do you promise not to tell?"