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One Shot 3:
The Serena I Know

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Ash's P.O.V

I looked back over my shoulder and saw Serena standing there, holding up her outfit for her next performance, a smile stuck on her face.

"The outfit is so pretty!" Bonnie exclaimed, throwing her arms up into the air.

"And you made that?" Clemont asked in amazement.

"Yeah. I guess I kinda got bored yesterday and just decided to use up my time and make this." Serena happily said, putting the dress up to her again.

"Well I'm sure you'll do great in tomorrow's showcase." Clemont grinned.

"Thanks guys... What do you think Ash?" Serena asked me, turning over to me as a tint of pink appeared on her cheeks.

"It's amazing, Serena. I bet you'll look amazing up on stage with it on." I stated simply.

I saw Serena's cheeks then turn red right after I said that and she seemed to jolt backwards, as if it overthrew her, confusing me.

Her eyes wondered to the side and she mumbled, "Th-thanks."

I heard Bonnie giggle to the side of me, confusing me even further then I was before. What was so funny?

"Anyways, I think it's time to go to bed." Clemont sweat dropped.

"Agreed." I smiled.

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{The Next Day...}

I noticed that Serena was holding the blue ribbon that was tied around the collar of her dress as she sat there waiting for Bonnie and Clemont, who were currently still asleep, her worried eyes meeting the floor of the Pokèmon Center.

She looked nervous, so I decided to come over and sit by her, which kinda broke her out of her thoughts since she jumped when I did.

"O-oh. Hi Ash." Serena managed a smile.

"Is there something bothering you, Serena?" I asked.

"I-it's just that this is the Master Class..." Serena looked back at the floor, her eyebrows pointing upwards in worry.

"Hey, don't worry. Remember, you're not up there alone, so are your pokèmon."

"I know, but I'm not worrying because of stage fright... It's because I don't know if I'm prepared for this yet... I mean, it's the Master Class." Serena lowered her head.

I felt my heart drop. I hated to see Serena like this. I wanted to see her upbeat, happy, smiling Serena that I always saw.

"Serena, I have no doubt that you're going to win. Just be yourself. Be the happy person you are."

"Ash, that's just what's on the outside!" Serena broke. "Inside, I'm crying! Remember when I lost my first showcase? I ended up crying my heart out when I finally got myself alone! And that's when I decided to cut my hair. I don't won't to fail my pokèmon again!" She yelled as her hands grasped the sides of her long, red vest.

I saw a tear fall down her check as she clenched her teeth, her eyes seeming as if they were trembling.

"Serena..." I muttered, my eyes brows lowering.

"Ash, you don't understand. I'm not that person that you think you know."

I frowned at this.

I stood up from the seat next to Serena and walked over in front of her, Serena still looking down at the floor.

I then sat down in front of her and wrapped my arms around her, pushing her head into my shoulder.

I couldn't tell what Serena's reaction was, but I heard her stop crying for a few seconds and then push her forehead into my shoulder and then continued to cry.

"Serena. I know the person who I think you are. You're that straw hat girl, remember? Your the girl that I know won't let down her pokèmon. The girl that I know who won't give up until the very end."

I heard the crying stop once again and Serena moved her hands and wrapped them around me in return, surprising me, but then I just decided to appreciate it and buried my face into Serena's honey blond hair, glad that I decided to hug her and never wanting let go of her, but then I felt Serena let go and pull back, leading me to do the same.

She sat back up and wiped her eyes.

"Thank you Ash." Serena smiled through silent tears that still fell down her cheeks.

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The whole crowd went wild, throwing their hands up into the air and cheered.

I stood up like the rest of the crowd and tried to look above everyone, soon being able to find Serena on her knees with her Pokèmon surrounding her in one large hug, tears in everyone's eyes.

I felt myself smile one of the largest smiles I've ever given. I told her she could do it.

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"SERENA!" Bonnie squealed as Serena walked over towards us, back in her normal outfit.

"Hi!" Serena smiled.

"YOU WERE AMAZING!" Bonnie continued.

"I second that." Clemont laughed lightly.

"I told you you would win." I smiled.

"Yeah. I guess you did." Serena gave a small smile and looked away, fiddling with her hair.

"Come on!" Bonnie shrieked, taking Serena hand and starting to pull her out of the building where the showcase took place. "We have to celebrate!"

Everyone laughed and followed Bonnie back to the Pokèmon Center.

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Everyone talked and rambled on and on about Serena's performance, complimenting her pokèmon as well. Greninja, specifically, gave Braixen a flower that he found in one of the plants that were scattered across the Pokèmon Center, which I smiled at, but I saw his cheeks turn a light pink. Why was that?

Eventually, it was time to go back to bed and we all headed towards the rooms that the Nurse Joy provided for us, but then Serena grabbed my wrist before I could reach my room.

I turned around and asked, "Is there anything wrong Serena?"

"Uh- I." Serena let go of my wrist and looked down, starting to play with her hands. "I just w-wanted to thank you for earlier. I-it really helped me."

"Oh, no problem." I flashed a smile.

I was just about to turn back around and head over to my room, when Serena leaned up towards me and kissed me on the cheek, my feet becoming paralyzed.

I felt my cheeks become warm as my stomach did a flip as she pulled back and she looked away, her eyes trying to avoid me as her cheeks turned as red as a cherry, and she rushed over towards her room and closed the door behind her, leaving me there speechless.

I cupped my cheek where Serena kissed me and looked over towards her room, my stomach continuing to do nonstop flips. Did Serena just kiss me on the cheek? W-wait. Of course she did, but why? Was it just a sign of thank you, or...

I felt my heart thump against my chest uncontrollably, my cheeks still warm for some reason.

I made my way to my room door and turned the doorknob with my other hand still cupping my cheek.

I kept my hand there the rest of the night, my mind keep flashing back to when she pecked me on the cheek, my heart starting to flutter every time I looked back on it. A smile slowly starting to spread across my face as it reran in my head over and over again, until I finally fell asleep thinking about it. Serena, the girl I know, kissed me on the cheek.

    Hi! So it's technically noticeable now that I write better in first person point of view. *sighs*
ALSO, I'm thinking about making another one shot of this, but in Serena's P.O.V. Do you think I should do it?