Chapter 10: The Fear of Abandonment

(Angel's Pov)

I fluttered my eyes open to the sun shining through the hotel room window. I sighed and groaned wanting nothing more than to go back to sleep but knowing me that'll probably never happen. I rolled my eyes and felt a pair of arms around my waist which made me look to see Clemont peacefully sleeping. I smiled softly as my heart and stomach fluttered.

I sighed and looked at the time seeing it was a little after 9am. I carefully sat up and rubbed my face tiredly before looking around seeing Serena and Bonny weren't in their beds assuming they wanted to let us sleep longer given everything that's happened yesterday with ya know...Team Rocket, my ankles and hands and me almost falling to my death? Yea, that.

If anything I'm glad I got to sleep in a little. That whole ordeal yesterday left me exhausted. I yawned tiredly before stretching and carefully hopping out bed trying not to wake up Clemont but I guess that didn't work given that not only he started to stir in bed but so did my pokemon.

I smiled softly as Clemont groaned and fluttered his eyes open. I sat back on the bed as he sighed a bit before looking up at me and smiling "Good morning Angel" He said as he grabbed his glasses from the nightstand and put them on his face. I blushed a bit "morning Clem" I said, he smiled and looked around seeing we were in the only ones in the hotel room.

He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion "Where are the others?" he asked, I shrugged "Out and about maybe" I said, he nodded "Would you like me to get you some coffee and breakfast?" he asked, I smiled bashfully "Uh y-you don't have to. I-I'm sure I can walk fine again" I said, he chuckled and shook his head "and I'm sure too but better to be safe than sorry. At least let me get you some breakfast and check before you start walking again" he stated,

I smiled softly and rolled my eyes before getting comfortable back on the bed "Yes Doctor Clemont" I said, he smiled and brushed my hair out of my face and kissed my forehead "I'll be right back" he said, I nodded as headed out leaving me with my pokemon who started to wake up. I smiled at them "Morning everyone. I hope you all slept well" I said, they yawned and stretched which made me laugh a bit as they all started to huddle around me.

Fennekin and Purrloin lied on my shoulders, Nidoran jumped ontop of my head given how tiny she was, Yveltal lied his head in my lap and Rotom settled right in my arms. I smiled softly and pet everyone's head which made them smile "I love you guys so much" I said, they cried and nuzzled against me which made me smile in content.

A few moments later Clemont came back with a tray of coffee and breakfast which was waffles. My stomach growled a bit which made me shake my head a bit as I looked up to see Clemont was just staring at me. I blushed shyly "W-What?" I asked, he smiled and shook his head "Nothing, you just look so beautiful and peaceful with your pokemon" he said, my heart raced, stomach churned and face flushed RED.

I felt myself get shy which made Clemont chuckle as he walked over to me. My pokemon removed themselves from me so I could eat as he set the tray down on my lap. Clemont lifted my chin up to make me look him as he stared into my eyes once more. None of us said a word as he leaned down and pressed his lips against mine. My eyes widen at the sight of this confidence, but I was liking it so I smiled and kissed back.

The kiss was sweet and passionate but short cause my pokemon made noise which I'm assuming they got uncomfortable and made us pull away and blush shyly "T-Thank you" I whispered, he nodded "Anything for you" He said, I bit my lip a bit and nodded as I grabbed my tray of food and began to eat, "Okay, time to see how your ankle is doing" Clemont said as he gently unraveled the bandage from my ankle to see a bruise but nothing too serious, "Can you move it?" he asked,

I gently twirled my ankle around which popped but not in a bad way. I smiled softly "Feels fine to me" I said, he smiled and nodded "Great. That's good" he said, I nodded "I'll need to check your hands again after dinner" He stated, I nodded "yes sir Doctor Clemont" I teased, he chuckled and shook his head which made me giggle as I sipped my coffee and ate my breakfast.

When I finished, Clemont set the tray aside before gently grabbed my hands. He carefully unraveled the bandages and grabbed some wipes to dry off the extra, dried blood. I took a deep breath feeling my hands tremble a little, "Alright they look to be healing which is great. Can you move them at all?" he asked, I took a deep breath and slowly started to make a fist which stung and throbbed at the same time.

I bit my lip and groaned a bit trying not to scream in pain. Clemont frowned a bit "Still hurts" I said, he nodded and grabbed new bandages and wrapped them up "Well, they are healing, it's just going to take some time" he said, I sighed and nodded "alright. Let's go check on the others" he said, I nodded as I hopped out of bed and stretched again before we all headed out of the hotel room and downstairs not seeing the others.

We headed outside to see everyone was there doing their own thing. Bonny was playing with the other's pokemon while Serena and Ash were talking assuming it was about his Gym battle today with Korrina. We walked up to them which made them look at us and smile, "Hey you're finally awake'' Ash stated, "Yea we woke up to see you guys were gone'' Clemont explained, they smiled a bit ''Oh well we didn't want to wake up the lovely couple so we decided to leave you both alone and go outside for a bit. Plus after what happened yesterday we figured you could use the rest" Serena said with a small smirk.

Me and Clemont blushed shyly but nodded, "Are you ready for your gym battle Ash?" I asked, he smirked proudly ''Sure am I have been practicing all morning'' He said clenching his fist with determination, we all laughed a bit "So how about some breakfast?" Clemont suggested to the others who cheered a bit.

I smiled softly as Bonny walked up to me, "Angel I can play with your pokemon?" She asked, I nodded ''Of course take good care of them'' I said with a wink and looked at my pokemon who walked over to her. Bonny giggled and nodded as she went back to playing with my pokemon along with the others.

I laughed a bit and shook my head a little ''Okay well me and Angel are going to make breakfast we'll be out when its ready'' Clemont said, everyone smiled and nodded as me and him headed back inside the hotel and to the kitchen. I grabbed out some bowls and poured some pokemon food in it while Clemont was getting out stuff for breakfast.

I put the bowls of pokemon food on a tray, started making coffee and poured Bonny a glass of juice. It was quiet for a moment which made my brain start to wander about everything that happened yesterday with Team Rocket...I know they're bad guys and usually what they say to people should be taken by a grain of rice,

But that doesn't stop the fact about what they had said to me...said about me...and not only that, it only brought back more pain about everything else that's happened in my life...How do you expect me not to get upset over something like that?

*Flashback to Yesterday*

I was currently sitting in the metal trap that Team Rocket had trapped me in. I sniffled softly as my fists throbbed in pain and ankle ached in pain. I sighed and wrapped my arms around me for comfort while they continued their search to find the others and my Yveltal, "What do we do with the twerpette once we catch her Yveltal?" I heard James ask, I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and looked up a bit 'They're talking about me?' I thought as I listened on their conversation.

I took a deep breath and tried to breath quietly so I could hear them better, "We could keep her as a prisoner until we become rich and let her see her precious Yveltal get sold to the boss'' Meowth suggested which made my blood boil as they laughed evilly. I could feel the angry tears welled up in my eyes which made me quickly wipe them away.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, "Where did this brat even come from anyways?" Jessie asked, the others scoffed a bit "Who cares, she has a Yveltal and that's all we should care about" James said, I rolled my eyes a bit "You're right. I'm sure that's the only those other Twerps like her. I mean why else would they want to be friends with someone like that?" Jessie scoffed.

My eyes widen a bit as I felt my chest hurt and heart start to ache, "And I hear she has a thing for the Science Twerp as well" Meowth said, I tilted my head a bit "Clemont?" I thought. They laughed a bit "Aw really? Well how cute, too bad that'll never work out though. I mean really, she's been alone all this time hiding one of the most powerful legendary pokemon and the second these other twerps come along they suddenly like her? Please! They're only ever interested in her because of the big stupid thing. Why else would she have been alone all this time with no one else by her side?" Jessie stated harshly.

I thought for a moment as my heart started to race and churn as if I were about to throw up... "I mean seriously. How can someone like her even have a pokemon like that? It's not fair" Jessie whined, "Don't worry, it'll be in our possession soon enough and then we'll become rich" James shouted with excitement as they laughed.

I put a hand over my mouth and choked on sobs as I felt my body tremble...was that true? Did they only ever like me because of my Yveltal? Maybe that's how they found me in the first place and why they wanted to become my friends, take me out...so they all would have Yveltal by their side as well...What if that's the only reason why Clemont likes me is because I have one of the strongest legendary pokemon? Oh Arceus...what if they're right all along? It started to make sense...

*End Of Flashback*

I was snapped from my thoughts and flashback by Clemont waving his hand in front of my face. I let out a deep breath I didn't know I was holding in and blinked a few times coming back to reality, "Angel? Hello, earth to Angel" Clemont said, I shook my head a bit and looked over to see a worried look on Clemont's face, "Hey, are you okay? You seemed to have stared off" he asked, I smiled subtly "uh yea I-I'm okay" I said as I grabbed the trays of pokemon food and headed outside while Clemont grabbed the others and walked out with me.

We both helped set the table as I set down the pokemon food who all came and ate graciously. The others came over and took a seat before grabbing some food and something to drink. I went and poured myself more coffee before sitting back down with the others who went on to talk about Ash's Gym Battle today.

I still couldn't help but think about what Team Rocket had said...I mean was it true? Were they only here because of my Yveltal? Was I only useful to them because of him? And what about Clemont? Was he truly dating me because he actually liked me or was it just cause I have my strong Yveltal?

I couldn't stop thinking, the bad thoughts couldn't stop coming in. Every flashback and nightmare about me being abandoned by everyone who were supposed to love me came back. My heart raced, stomach churned and hands trembled a little. I tried so hard not to burst into tears right here and now but it was so hard trying to keep it altogether...

One word or question might set it off and I'm afraid once it starts, I won't be able to stop...I can feel it all rising up again...All those fears and insecurities creeping back up to haunt me and better yet maybe even kill me...and this time I don't think I can stop it...I don't know if anyone can...I don't know what to do...do I just leave now and go back home? Do I tell Clemont the truth? But if him I'm right about it all? Oh Arceus, what do I do?

I didn't realize the others had paid attention to me until I felt Clemont put his hands ontop of mine. I blinked a few times hoping that the tears wouldn't fall but I could feel them clouding my vision and fast too. I looked to see everyone was looking rather worried...but why would they worry? They're all going to abandon me someday...just like everyone else, so why should it matter? It shouldn't matter...I clearly don't matter...

I smiled painfully, "Angel. What's wrong?" Clemont asked, I bit my lip hard feeling the feelings start to pour out. I shook my head "N-Nothing. I-I'll be right back" I said as I quickly got out of my seat and bolted towards the forest as fast as I could, not caring about the others screaming my name or my pokemon wanting to come after me.

I choked on sobs and ran not caring where I was going either. My heart raced, stomach ached, head pounded and vision clouded with tears. My body soon enough couldn't support my body weight as I tripped and crashed down onto the ground. M body trembled as I curled up into a ball and screamed as loud as I could letting out the overflow of emotions that bottled up inside of me. I sobbed as hard as I could not holding back any tears...I didn't know what to do now, I wasn't sure if my pokemon would find me or if the others would...frankly, I kinda just hoped I would lie here until I rot and die...I can't do this anymore...

(3rd Person View)

Clemont had woken up feeling Angel getting out of his arms. He sighed a bit and fluttered his eyes open to see Angel slowly getting out of bed then sitting back down. Clemont looked up at her and smiled before they greeted each other a good morning. He looked to see the other girls weren't in the hotel room which meant they were probably with Ash in the kitchen or outside training.

Clemont asked Angel if she wanted breakfast and coffee given that her ankle might not be 100% still. She was pretty embarrassed by how sweet and kind he was being but he wanted to be safe than sorry incase her ankle wasn't better. She smiled softly and got comfortable on the bed which made him smile as he kissed her forehead and walked out to make her food and get her coffee.

When Clemont came back up, he saw Angel's pokemon all huddled around her which made her smile and giggle. Clemont couldn't help but look at her and love how happy she is and how happy she's gotten since they first had met...He was so happy to see her happy. He wanted nothing more than to make her happy and he's glad that she finally was.

When Angel found out he was staring at her, he called her beautiful which made her face flush RED. It was the cutest sight to see. Clemont didn't know what confidence took over him but he couldn't help but walk over to her and press his lips against hers. The kiss was so sweet, passionate and he couldn't get enough of the feeling of her lips against his.

They both pulled away due to her pokemon getting uncomfortable. Clemont handed her the tray of food which she thanked him for as she ate while he also checked on her ankle which thankfully was all better. When she finished breakfast, Clemont checked on her hands next which were still in pretty bad shape but they were healing which was good, it was all going to take some time regardless.

After that, they all went to go find the others as they headed outside to see Ash and Serena talking and Bonny playing with their pokemon. The others greeted them as they talked about the plans for today which was mainly Ash's battle with Korrina.

Since the others haven't ate yet, Clemont and Angel headed to the kitchen to make them some food...However, ever since then Angel started to act strange...it was like her whole demeanor changed and went from the happiest she's been to lost and confused. Clemont tried to ask her what was wrong but she acted like nothing happened as she headed outside to deliver the pokemon food to the others...

Clemont knew he couldn't drop it because something was wrong with Angel. He could feel it and can see it in her eyes that something was clearly bothering her but she just wouldn't tell him what was going on...He wish she did but he knew she still had some trust issues...

Once they finished getting breakfast set up, she went and got more coffee and continued to stay quiet and say nothing while Ash rambled on about his battle strategies. He looked over at Angel who stared off into space again but this time it looked like she was going to cry. He put his hand ontop of hers and asked what was wrong. She sniffled and said nothing before taking off into the forest.

Everyone's eyes widen a bit with worry "Uh Clemont what was that?" Ash asked, he frowned a bit "I-I'm not sure. She was acting strange earlier like she was thinking about something but I'm not sure what" he said and tried to figure out what was wrong with her, "What happened?" Bonny asked tilting her head to the side in confusion,

Clemont sighed a bit "She kept spacing out. She looked sad and lost but she won't tell me what's wrong" He said, the others nodded "Well go after her you dummy" Serena stated, he nodded as he quickly got out of his seat and ran towards the forest with Angel's pokemon following because they were worried about her too.

They walked through the forest calling out Angel's name. What he didn't expect to hear was her screaming...Everyone's eyes widen as they quickly followed the sound of the screaming. Once they got closer, they heard sobbing nearby meaning they were getting closer.

Clemont quickly looked around to see Angel curled up on the ground sobbing, "Angel!" he shouted as he quickly ran to her side. She didn't even bother to look at him as Clemont embraced her in a tight hug. She gripped onto his shirt and sobbed some more into his chest.

Clemont and her pokemon said nothing while Clemont rubbed her head and back waiting for her to calm down. Clemont frowned and looked at her pokemon who also frowned and huddled up by her side and waited for her to stop crying.

When Angel finally stopped crying, Clemont pried her off him which made her sniffle and avoid his eye contact. Clemont gently grabbed her chin and lifted it up to make her look at him. He frowned and gently cupped her cheeks and wiped the tears away. He saw her face was red and puffy along with her eyes from all the crying, "Angel, what happened?" He asked,

She sniffled, "I-I'm scared to tell you" she whispered hoarsely, Clemont frowned "How come?" He asked, she sighed "Y-you're gonna end up abandoning me. You're gonna leave me like the others" She explained as her bottom lip quivered again. Clemont was now more confused, "Angel, Dear. I promise you I will never, ever leave you. You can always tell me what's bothering you" he said,

She sniffled and bit her lip a bit, "But how can I know that!? H-How can I know for sure th-that you won't end up leaving me one day. End up abandoning me like everyone else that was supposed to l-love me" She shouted painfully, Clemont tilted his head a bit in confusion "W-When Team Rocket had me. I-I know they do and say things that g-get under people's skin b-but they told me that the only reason you guys found me is because of Yveltal and that t-the only reason you guys like me is because of him...I-I started to wonder what if maybe that were true...I-I mean no one else has ever wandered at my home before and t-the second you guys do, you're all so n-nice and charming? T-Then you see my Yveltal and you glow up and t-then you ask me to be your friend and come on this journey with you and you started to like me more...w-what if it's all for nothing and only because of I have one of the strongest legendary pokemon?" She questioned as tears streamed down her face.

Clemont looked hurt but also hurt because Angel was in so much pain and he never even knew it. At this point Angel couldn't hold back any of her pain any longer "I-I mean m-my parents couldn't be arsed to deal with me s-so they gave me up for adoption. H-Here I thought I was still gonna be loved no matter what and yet, my foster dad wanted nothing to do with me and the other kids, my foster mom t-thought she was the best mom ever t-till we all did something bad where she would abuse us, the other children s-shoving me around and calling me names because I was so u-unloved and that much of a burden...Yet the second I turned 7, my foster mom took me to the park where I played and thought I-I was so loved and thought things were finally gonna turn around and then...she left...sh-she left me there and never came back and days and days went on and I-I knew...I-I knew she had also abandoned me and th-that maybe I wasn't meant to be alive. Maybe I wasn't meant to be loved by anyone and that even if I do i-in the end, they will all abandon me someday...maybe you all will too" She explained with no voice left in her.

Clemont had no idea what to say, let alone what to think. To think she's been holding in all this pain for so long, fearing that he would leave her for such a thing and for Team Rocket to not only say those words, but for those words to stick to her and make her feel this way. He felt bad, he felt so bad that Angel had gone through so much hurt, so much pain and that he wasn't there to help her, wasn't there to save her or protect her...for Angel to think she will never be truly loved and that everyone will eventually leave her...He had no idea...no idea at all...

Clemont took a deep breath before pulling Angel on his lap and hugging her once more "I don't even know what I'm supposed to say but I will tell you this. I am so, so, so sorry you had to go through all of that. Had to endure and go through so much pain alone...and for you to think that you had to keep it from me and the others because you were afraid it'd be true...I wish I could take your pain away, I really do. I wish I could've protected you back then...but that was in the past...Right now, right here, me and the others and your pokemon are here. I promise you that we are not like you parents and foster parents, we will never, ever hurt you or leave you and we don't love you because of your Yveltal, we love you for you...I love you okay? You are so beautiful, so smart and strong, you're funny and witty. Whatever Team Rocket did are said are all lies Dear...everything they ever do or say are lies because they're bad guys and that's what they do...Nothing they say will change how I feel about you because what I feel has and will always be true and no matter what happens, I will never, ever, ever abandon you like your old parents did because from day one, all I ever wanted was to see you happy, make you happy and I will do everything I can to make that happen because I love you Angel Barnes, I really do and I will never stop loving you nor will I ever hurt or abandon you" Clemont said as his face flushed a little red from telling her he loved her.

Angel's heart and stomach fluttered as she felt all that darkness slowly fade. She looked up at Clemont and smiled softly before crying once more but this time, they were happy tears. She hugged Clemont tightly who chuckled and hugged her back just as tight "T-Thank you so much. I-I love you too. I-I'm so sorry I didn't tell you sooner" She said,

Clemont shook his head "Shshs it's okay. I understand but I am here now...I will always be here" He reassured, she continued to cry some more just from feeling so overwhelmed with all her emotions that she didn't exactly know how to feel...but one thing she knew was she was happy and she was glad that Clemont made her happy and loved her no matter what...

(Angel's Pov)

Well, after that moment and telling Clemont pretty much the entire story of my childhood, not only did he tell me he loves me but he promised he would never me nor treat me like the past did and while part of me didn't believe that to be true...

Most of me did because I love Clemont and he's been the most perfect guy ever...so, maybe I trust him on this one, maybe I go with the flow and see how it goes...who knows what'll happen...but I mean he told me he'd always be here no matter what so, maybe I should take his word for it.

Anyways, we continued to hug for what felt like forever. We pulled away and smiled before getting off the ground and dusting ourselves off. My pokemon embraced me in a hug as well which made me laugh a bit as I hug and pet their heads "Thank you so much" I said, they cried which made me smile softly.

Clemont put his hand on my cheek and wiped the remaining tears away "are you okay now?" he asked, I nodded "Thank you" I whispered, he nodded "of course" he said as he stepped closer to me and gently pressed his lips against mine. I smiled softly as stood on my tippy toes a bit because Clemont was a bit taller than me. I smiled and blushed shyly as the kiss was long, lingering, sweet and very passionate...Who knew one guy could make the darkness disappear huh?

After what felt like forever, we both pulled away breathlessly and smiled softly, "Let's get back yea?" Clemont asked, I nodded as he intertwined his fingers with mine which made me smile as we all headed back out of the forest and to the others who all ran up to us, "Hey! You're back are you alright?" Serena asked worryingly,

I looked at Clemont and nodded "I'm okay. Lots of unexpressed feelings came out but nothing Clemont couldn't help of course" I said and leaned against him. Clemont smiled shyly and rubbed the back of his neck nervously going back to his goofy, awkward self. The others smiled softly, "Well I'm glad everything worked out fine" Ash said with a kind smile.

I smiled and nodded, "We're just about finished with breakfast. We cleaned up and everything so we can head out to Ash's Gym battle" Serena said, I nodded "I gotta get my laundry so you guys can go ahead and I'll meet you there" I said, "Are you sure?" Ash asked, I nodded "I'll stay with her and help. You guys go. We'll be there shortly" Clemont said,

The others smiled and nodded as they headed off to the gym, "you didn't need to stay ya know. I have my pokemon with me who are just as protective as my Guardians" I said, Clemont chuckled a bit "I know that, but what kind of boyfriend would I be to leave you alone after that?" he asked, I blushed shyly and nodded as we headed to the laundry room, grabbed all my clean and dry clothes and headed back to my hotel room.

I knew I needed to change so I grabbed a change of clothes before heading to the bathroom. I hopped out of the dirty clothes and into a nice black miniskirt with a grey long sleeve croptop. I brushed my hair, put it in a high ponytail and looked at myself in the mirror and sighed a bit.

I slid back on my shoes and walked out which made Clemont's eyes widen and face flush "Wow you uh you look beautiful" Clemont complimented, I blushed shyly as I walked up to him and kissed his heated cheek, "Thanks Clem" I said, he nodded "Are you uh ready to go?" he asked, I nodded as we headed out of the hotel room and met up with the others who waited for us outside of the Gym.

They looked at us and smiled "Hey, there you guys are, we were just about to head in" Serena said, me and Clemont smiled and nodded as we headed inside the gym to see it was rocky. It kinda looked like the inside of a bunker, kinda old and rundown but it had a cool aesthetic to it.

We awed a bit ''HELLO!? Anyone here!?" Ash shouted, "Ah you're here I see! You're Ash am I correct?" We heard a familiar voice as a girl with roller skates and a Lucario skated up to us. It was none other than Korrina the gym leader, "Uh yea how'd you know?" Ash asked furrowing his eyebrows in confusion,

She laughed a bit "Well I ran into the little couple over here Clemont and Angel. They told me that you were going to be battling me today'' She said with a smirk as she put her hand on her hip. Me and Clemont blushed a bit while Ash smirked, "Yep and I plan on winning'' He said with determination, she chuckled ''Well, let's just see about that'' She smirked and skated off to one side of the battlefield.

Me and the others headed off to the bleachers while Ash stood on the other side of the battlefield "This will be a 3 on 3 Battle with Korrina the Gym leader and Ash the challenge...Begin!" The gym referee announced, "Fletchinder I choose you!" Ash shouted and sent out his newly evolved Fletchinder, Korrina smirked ''Mienfoo GO!" Korrina shouted and the battle got started.

To be honest I've never seen anyone else battle before. I mean sure, i've trained and battled against Ash once and other pokemon but nothing like this. It's amazing to see another person battle. I was really fascinated by how they were battling and how strong they are. I might've defeated Ash when I first battled him but he's gotten hella strong since than...I should train more...interesting.

(A Few Hours Later)

Well between Korrina's Mienfoo, Hawlucha and Lucario and Ash's Fletchinder, Froakie and Pikachu it was a close and tough fight but Ash managed to pull through. I'm genuinely shocked because Ash was good, he was sneaky too because he a couple of sneaky moves up his sleeve that I didn't even think were possible but in the end, he beat Korrina and earned the Rumble Badge.

I gotta give it to them really. That gym battle was great to see and witness. It actually got me thinking if I should try and defeat Gym Leaders. I mean I'm probably not that strong compared to these leaders who've had lots and lots of practice and yea, I have a Yveltal but that doesn't mean anything, if anything I feel like it's cheating because he's a legendary pokemon...Plus, I feel like it would put a bigger target on my back for more people aside Team Rocket to take and I just can't take that chance really...

But it looked fun and seemed like such a rush. I mean I wasn't sure what I expected really when coming on this journey. I mean hell, I wasn't expecting much of a life to live to begin with, but now that I'm here, on a new journey with my new friends, boyfriend and pokemon...maybe there's something for me out there...

A life worth living, a happy life that's not drowned nor consumed by the past and what had happened to me...Maybe...maybe I can show everyone in my past just how strong I am and have gotten by proving I can do it, that I can do anything...I don't know.

Anyways, after that, we all headed back to the hotel room to rest and get something to eat given that the battle took so long...I didn't honestly expect it to take that long. When we got back, the others went to rest and play outside while me and Clemont were in the Hotel kitchen making dinner.

Once we finished, we headed outside where I set the table and set down the pokemon food while Clemont set down the food. The others walked over to us and took a seat before grabbing some food and digging in, "So where are we going after this?" I asked, "Well, I think we should head towards Coumarine City" Serena said while looking at her pokedex.

I nodded as we all continued to eat and talk about what to do next. I couldn't help but space out for a moment trying to figure out what I should do next. I felt Clemont hold my hand which made me blink a few times and let out a huge breath I didn't realize I was holding in. I looked at Clemont who looked a little worried, "You alright?" he asked, I smiled and nodded "I'm okay. Just thinking is all" I said, "about what?" he asked,

I thought for a moment "Well, seeing Ash battle it made me think about what I want to do now with my life. It seems like you guys have your lives planned out and everything and well, I didn't really expect much from my life so now I guess I'm still trying to figure it out" I said and shrugged a bit.

The others smile softly and nodded, "We understand. It took us all a while to figure out what we wanted to do to so there's no rush or pressure into any of it at all" Serena said, I nodded "Yea and there's a lot of opportunities out there for you that I'm sure you can figure it out along the way" Clemont said as he gently kissed the back of my hand.

I blushed and smiled shyly, "Thanks" I said, he nodded as we all continued to eat and talk about our plans. Once we all had finished eating, we cleaned up and headed back in the hotel to get ready for bed. When everyone got ready for bed. The boys hung out in our hotel room for a while until they got tired enough to head back to theirs.

Everyone's pokemon remained out as they all tried to find comfortable positions on the beds and or floors. Serena had gotten in her Pj's and brushed out her hair, while Clemont was helping Bonny get ready for bed and read to her. It was sweet seeing them together. I loved how kind and brotherly he acted with her...just a sweet sight to see really.

Ash was talking with Pikachu and his pokemon about where we were heading next and about whoever the next Gym leader was which made me scoff and roll my eyes a bit because he surely never gives it a rest. I sighed as I picked out some new pj's I had bought and headed to the bathroom to change. They were simple grey shorts with a tight long-sleeve top.

I sighed and yawned as I crashed on my bed with a tired sigh. Clemont chuckled a bit and walked over to me, "Tired Dear?" he asked, I blushed shyly and nodded as my pokemon jumped ontop of me making me groan a bit. The others laughed which made me roll my eyes a bit and pet them while they got comfortable, "Alright, I'm off to bed. Goodnight everyone" Ash said, "Night" we all said as him and his pokemon headed out to get some rest.

Clemont looked at me and smiled "do you want me to stay?" he asked, I bit my lip a bit and nodded "Please?" I asked, he smiled and kissed my forehead "Of course" he whispered as he carefully got into bed with me trying not to disturb any of my sleeping pokemon. He took off his glasses and put them on the nightstand before turning off the lamp.

We both looked at each other only seeing silhouettes of each other from the illuminating moonlight coming from the dark starry night sky. Clemont wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close to him which made me blush as I put my hands on his chest ''I love you Angel'' He whispered, I blushed shyly ''I love you too'' I said, he smiled and gently pressed his lips against mine which made me smile and kiss back. The kiss was sweet, passionate and lingering as he wanted to make it last.

After what felt like forever, we both pulled away breathlessly and smiled like idiots once more. I snuggled against his chest while he tightly held me in his arms ''Goodnight Angel'' He said, I yawned tiredly ''Goodnight Clem'' I whispered as I soon fluttered my eyes closed and fell asleep.

(Woo, Enjoy!)

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