Changing- An Amourshipping Story

Chapter 28: The little things

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-Serena's POV-

I sigh in relief. I was so nervous going into those two conversations that I forgot to think logically. I am overall pleased with how they turned out. I walk out of the classroom; the lesson is now over.

The cold breeze hits my face and I walk along the marble corridors to my next class. I walk to class as my sneakers brush along the floor, making soft noises as I walk. I have never been a girl that likes to wear heels. They make to much noise and feel uncomfortable on my feet. Plus, sneakers are my best bet to do what I'm about to do. I sprint up behind Ash, tap him on both shoulders, and melt into the crowd. Since I was already running, my reaction time is fast enough to disappear before Ash can notice what I did and find me.

I turn a corner, and enter into a classroom for math. Ugh, math is so boring. All of the numbers make my brain spin so fast I feel dizzy within minutes of the teacher starting. Why does it have to be only second period?

After school, I remember that I am supposed to meet Ash for writing. And so, I make my way to his dormitory. It feels like it has been forever since I saw him, but I saw him all of Saturday and part of Sunday, before talking to him today. Saturday and Sunday were great days. I mean sure I got scared so bad by my own Pokémon, but I got to sleep with my childhood crush, so it all cancels out. At the last thought, my face starts heating up, and I know I'm blushing. Why is Ashy so lovable?

And I start to panic. What if Ashy doesn't love me back? What if Ashy gets angry at me for not telling him? What if Ashy has waited too long for me, and he loves someone else now? Calm down Serena. I shouldn't be worrying about this yet. 

I reach his door and start knocking. I knock four times but pause for a second after two. It is my signature knock. Ash opens the door, and sees me. He looks confused, but then is face opens up into a smile. "Oh hi Serena! It's time to work on the project, right?"  I nod. "Come in then, I have some coffee, milk, tea, apple cider,  muffins, rolls, and cookies for us!"

I make myself into his dorm. Ash is such a gentleman. Not many people would do this just for a project. I remember he said muffins, and when I see they are chocolate chip, my heart gets all warm and fuzzy. Just like the old times. "I will have apple cider and a muffin, please."

"Alright" he says and passes me a glass of apple cider. "Now watch and learn how to eat a muffin." He says and takes off the wrapper of the muffin while my eyes widen. Is he really doing what I think he is doing? Short Answer: Yes. Long Answer: Ash took the muffin and started eating it from the bottom to the top.

"Ash, that is not how you eat a muffin, you know that, right?" I giggle. Ash just looks at me with a blank face. And I show him how to eat a muffin PROPERLY for the second time. Ash says, "Oh, that's how you eat them. Honey showed me how to eat them that way too, but I never really believed her." I facepalmed and he fell out of his chair laughing. "I'm kidding Serena. But you know Honey really did correct me with that too. But I do know how to eat a muffin." I just sigh, and bring out the paper for us to work on. 

"Alright then Ash. We should get started on our project." I say as I make my way to his couch. I look at the picture on his desk and smile. How I wish he figured out my games already, but not yet. Not yet. His couch is comfortable, something I didn't really get to notice on Saturday. I plop myself down on his couch and put the paper down on the coffee table. 

On the paper is our first two chapters for our book. Personally, I think it's good, but there is always room for improvement. And we have only wrote two chapters, so the book is far from done. Ash and I decide to make it a pretty short book, so around 10 chapters. Together we review chapters 1 and 2, and together we right chapters 3 and 4.

Chapter 3

I let my mind take me on the adventures I had with Abby. Scenes flash where we walk together, where we swam together, where we ate together. But time passed quickly, and sooner then we would like, we had to separate. She was my first and only real friend. I have been bullied over the past few years. My life has been nothing short of miserable. She was my other half. And I feel broken without her. If only she was here, she would understand my pain. I know she would.

Chapter 4

I really miss Zach. And he must miss me too. I really want to see him again, and I have a plan. I want to move schools. I want to be with him again. When I think back to camp, I realize that he was my love, and I will put my heart and soul into seeing him again. In fact, I have never dated anyone, so he can be my first date. My Arrhythmia has been getting better. But I still have to take a lot of pills and everything. My doctors say my risk of heart attack is getting lower, but I shouldn't take drastic actions. But I could say, ask a person out. And when I find out what school Zach goes to, I arrange my plans.

I look at our paper again. I think it's ok for a first draft of these chapters, and apparently Ash agrees with me. I look at the calendar. It's October 14. Our teacher decided to move the due date to November 25. I was kind of expecting it to be changed, since most of our class has already got a decent amount done and it is only mid October. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if the teacher moves it again, but I'm not sure if she will. I guess we will find out later. It also means there are only 3 days until my birthday.

My face falls as I realize Ash probably won't know that Thursday is my birthday. I'm slightly disappointed but I don't want to trouble him with making a last minute gift for me, so I decide not to tell him. But my face regains a smile as I notice that he has a vase that has tulips in it. Ash is subconsciously remembering my favorite things, but doesn't notice that they are MY favorite things. Typical Ash. We talk for a bit more before I have to leave and we promise to keep in touch and hangout together soon. So I make my way off of the couch, and out of the dorm. It has been a pretty good day.

End of Chapter 28

Ok. So. I mentioned a timeline in this story and this is not the first time I have. Here is the timeline:

-September 26: Ash meets Serena; Ash's first day.

September 29: Serena's sister dies

October 3: Project is introduced; Fennekin sneaks out and meets Froakie.

October 6: Ash and Serena meet at a cafe and become friends.

October 8: Ash and Serena write chapters 1+2. Serena cuts hair and learns that Ash is the boy she loves.

October 11: Amusement Park scene

October 12+13: Read chapters 25+26

October 14: Chapters 27+28 (Present Day)

So Ash and Serena have remet each other for 19 days. Which is all well and good, but it raises the problem that I don't know the in-story date that this book will end. I am doing chapters at a pace that seems comfortable, and there will be around 60 chapters. So expect the assignment due date to change, as that might be the last chapter. Serena notices 3 important things. The picture, the muffins, and the tulips throughout the chapter. Serena gets super happy when she sees these things, but Ash of course fails to notice her reaction. That's all for now and I will see you in chapter 29.

-Jackson