( Misty's POV )

Serena would stay in the hospital for at least a week. I had tried to smile, though this 'accident' made me just feel miserable. Another hurt person because of me. The worst of all was that Serena had done it herself. She had said she was a heartless, lying, mean, overreactive and selfish monster. I knew she wasn't. She was my friend.

"Thank you."Professor Oak said and I remembered I was in class. "Next one up: Leaf and Red." I gave Leaf a thumbs up as she walked in front of the class. Red didn't look at Leaf and had an angry expression on his face. An expression I knew was jealousy.

Leaf started talking about the pokémon they had chosen. I looked at Ash who sat beside me looking at the empty seats where Serena and Sky usually sat. He did love the honey blonde girl. I was certain he did. I was just a silly crush. Like I was to... 'No. Misty please stop! If you want to get over that, you need to move on! You love Ash. Give him a chance.'

I sighed and let my hand rest on Ash's. He looked at me and gave me a weak smile. Than he picked up his pencil and quickly wrote something down. He gave it to me. I took the piece of paper and gave Ash a sad smile before reading it:

I know what you're thinking. And no. It's not that because Serena has tried to kill herself I suddenly love her and not you. I chose you with a reason Mist. I LOVE YOU.

I smiled and took my pencil in my hand.

Awwww. Love you too. And I know you're just worried for Serena, I would be the last person to doubt your actions. I'm on your side. It's just that I'm worried too.

I gave the paper to Ash who quickly read and wrote something down again. He gave the paper to me and looked at Leaf and Red as if he was listening the whole time. I smiled and read the piece of paper again.

I know. And it's good that you are. That just proves you're the most caring person I know.

I laid the paper down and listened to Leaf and Red again. But this time with a smile that was actually a real smile. I remembered the first day at this school. Ash and I had hated each other and now... time flies.

( time skip )

I sat on my bed with Ash at the foot. May and Dawn were out shopping and Leaf was in her own room solving math problems. I wrote in my diary as Ash made some homework.

"What's a synonym for..."-Ash tilted his head in a way that made me think of Psyduck-"emotion."

"Feeling."I answered simply.

"Oh right." He quickly wrote it down. "And for choke?"

"Suffocate."I said and I frowned. "A synonym was a word that meant the same, right?" Ash nodded and wrote suffocate down.

"Only three to go. Poor."

"Meagre, right?" Ash nodded.

"Partner is supporter."Ash murmured. "And what about strange, between parentheses, language."

"Foreign." Ash made an oh-gesture and wrote it down. He turned over the page.

"No."Ash said and I looked questionable at him. "I have to do another six of these words." I putted my diary aside and laid down next to him.

"Let's see,"I said and I looked at the exercise. "One: theory. That's hypothesis." Ash nodded and wrote it down. "Two: remaining. Other. Three: stiff. I thought wooden. Four: jeer? No idea. Five: possibly is perhaps. Last one. Six: harp. Er... nag?" Ash wrote everything down and seemed to be done with English. "Is there more you need to do?"

"Nope."Ash answered. "I'm done with homework for today."

"That's good."I said and I rolled back to my place on the bed. "We could visit Serena if you want?" Ash froze. I hadn't seen him go to Serena, so I expected he was busy. But maybe there was another reason.

"No."Ash said a little uncomfortable. "I... I haven't talked to her, yet."

"Than this is the perfect moment!"I stood up, but Ash grabbed my arm. He shook his head with worry in his eyes. "I know you don't want to, but you need to talk to her. You were friends before, you can be friends again." Ash stared at the ground.

"I'm fine without her."he then said. I gave him an annoyed look.

"Listen, she almost killed herself. The least you could do for her is visit her and show that you care."I said. Ash had tightened his grip on my arm.

"Serena hates me."he said.

"Because you don't show up."

"No, because she tried to kiss me and I walked away. To you."Ash said and he finally let go of my arm. I bit my lip. I knew he loved me and I knew Serena had a crush on Ash, but Serena deserved Ash so much more than I did.

"You chose me, why?"I asked.

"Because I love you."Ash said. "Before you I actually didn't really get feelings." I sat down next to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you too. But so does Serena. And it would be nice if you show her you're still her friend."I said. "Even when you're not what she wants you to be."

Ash gave me a smile and stood up. "You know what? I can handle it."he said with confidence. "Let's go see Serena." I chuckled and jumped up. When we were almost out of the room I stopped.

"What's wrong?"Ash asked.

"My diary is still laying on my bed."I said and I ran back to hide it again. Then we walked to Serena. Ash had a little confidence again, but still seemed scared that he wouldn't be as welcome as I said he would be. But the worries seemed to be for nothing.

( Leaf's POV )

I was walking through the hallways to Red's room. It was already hard enough that I still hadn't got the chance to talk it out with Dawn. I couldn't fight with two people, worry for Gary and do schoolwork at the same time. I hesitantly knocked on the door. The door opened and Red came in sight.

"Finally figured Gary isn't such a nice person."Red said cold. I took a deep breath and wanted to say something, but it was like I couldn't say anything. "Leaf if you want to say something just say it, please."

"I want to talk to you."I finally got out. "I'm already fighting with Dawn, I really can't take another fight. Can I come in?" Red nodded and stepped aside so I could come in. We walked to Red's room and I could sit on his bed.

"Okay, let's talk."Red said. "Gary is a spoiled, arrogant, mean and selfish person. Maybe he has a side that's nice, but I would watch out. He's gonna break your heart before you know it."

"No, Red."I said calmly. Red stared annoyed at me. As if he knew how Gary and I would end up. "But I feel like it isn't just Gary that's bothering you. Am I right?" Red looked the other way. So I was right. I made an impatient sound.

"You."he then said. "You love the stupid asshole."

I was a little surprised by his words. We weren't the kind of friends that liked to talk about our personal love life. And now he said it was a problem I loved someone. So maybe he had a huge problem with Gary, but he should be happy I found someone, right? Even if it was Gary.

"So? I don't see the problem."I said as casually as I could.

Red just scoffed. "I love you, Leaf. And it's hard to see you fall for a guy that already had everything since he was little. I know he's not the right person for you, because I feel that you belong with me." Those were a lot of words coming out of Red's mouth. And if I wasn't shocked before, I sure as hell was now! What could I possibly say to this? Red took a deep breath and then repeated, "I love you Leaf."

I kept silent for some time. "I'm sorry, I didn't know."I said softly. My brain was working twice as hard as usual. Red kept quiet and I felt like I should say something. But I didn't know what. Red loved me and I had fallen in love with Red's rival. Now it was up to Gary what would happen. If Gary decided I was just a challenge to him and that's why he tried to get me, than I would go to Red. Though that felt kind of like Red was my second option. And I knew that he was. This made things so much more complicated. As a good friend you should make your friend happy even when you're not happy yourselves. But I loved Gary.

"Leaf,"Red then said and I looked up to him. My heart was beating incredibly fast. "If you ever find out what Gary really is, know you're always welcome here. Until then... I should let you go and be happy for you." I bit my lip.

"Thank you."I said and I hugged him. "And I want you to know that even when I never break up with Gary, you'll always be my best friend." I smiled. He gave me an opportunity with Gary. He was a too good friend. And he was my friend.

I walked to Gary's dormitory and knocked on the door. Paul opened the door with an angry expression. I gave him a hurried look and Paul stepped aside as if he knew who I wanted to meet. I ran to Gary's room and knocked.

"Who's there?"Gary said. I bit my lip and smiled at the same time.

"Leaf."I said. I realized I was nervous. Gary opened the door and smirked at me.

"Always coming back to me, Leafy?"he said. For once, I smiled at him. I kissed him, even though Paul could still see us. Gary kissed back. Paul made an annoyed sound.

"Get a room."he than said. With that Gary pushed me inside his room and closed the door.

"I love you."I said, before he could kiss me again. He smiled.

"I knew it long before you did."Gary said. "Love you too, Leafy." He kissed me again. My heart was beating twice as fast. His body was warm and I felt a feeling I never felt before. Love. I loved Gary and I realized it just now. I opened my eyes again when the kiss stopped. "So wanna go on a date?"

"You are so random."I said, chuckling a bit. "What would you like to do?"

Gary narrowed his eyes and smirked. "Hope you like bowling."

"Oh Arceus."

( Serena's POV )

Dear diary,

Ash has showed up today. It hurt a bit, seeing him being with Misty. But I think I'm accepting it a bit more. They aren't together for nothing! Life in the hospital is pretty boring. Dawn came by to give me some homework and talk about school. Sky hadn't gone to school today and nobody really knew where she was. Maybe I'll see her tonight. The doctor has said my wound has stopped bleeding, but healing will take time. I can't do any physical activities anymore and that means I don't have to run! Yay!

There aren't much visitors though. Guess I'm not that popular. Or nice. I'm looking forward to the weekend. I'm going to watch a movie with Sky. She'll come with her laptop and we're gonna watch disney movies. Just for fun and entertainment. The things to do in the hospital are mostly drawing, watching tv, sleeping, writing and making homework. I sometimes have visitors or the doctor comes by to ask me how I'm doing. How am I doing? I guess I'm fine. Not only my wound on my belly is healing, but also my broken heart. They'll both stay scars though. But scars are just a reminder of things you've learned. Lesson 1: don't commit suicide, it hurts. Lesson 2: fall in love with a guy that likes you back. I could make my own book of Serena's life lessons. Well that's all for today. Like I said, my life is boring at the moment. Do wonder where Sky is though... oh well!

Serena

( Sky's POV )

I let my head rest on the chair. I already had a headache after one glass and this was my fourth. I didn't even know the name of the guy sitting beside me. He gave me another drink.

"Sure you can handle it, little girl."he said. I murmured something and took the glass. Whiskey. I didn't even like alcohol and I was still miserable enough to drink five glasses of it. Lots and lots of alcohol. But it wasn't enough. I just needed to forget about Serena for a while. Forget about everything going on lately. Tomorrow I would regret it, but this was today. I felt how the alcohol immediately worked a little bit.

"Another one."I said, even though I was already drunk. My life was a mess. I couldn't even remember my own name to be very honest. Than why could I remember Serena's suicide attempt. I could make a list of names of people I cared about that were or almost were dead. Including my father. Even though I didn't know if he had died. He was a dead man to me. There were loud yells when I took my sixth glass of whiskey in one sip. People clapped.

"How old are you, little girl?"the guy next to me said. I thought for some time.

"Don't know, don't care."I answered eventually. My stomach hurt and my brain felt heavy. I had to stop drinking. I better went to bed. I was already sick, what would happen if I went on? But I didn't stop. "I'm going for my seventh now." The bar keeper gave me a frown.

"You sure you're older than eighteen?" I shook my head. How old was I? Why was I even this miserable? I actually felt great. No responsibilities, no problems. Who cared what my name was or how old I was?! I was alive and I would make sure to live my life!

I took my seventh glass and drunk it up. I listened carefully while pokerface was spinning. I suddenly remembered the lines of the song and started singing along with it. I wasn't a good singer, I knew that. But still people clapped or started singing along with me.

I was drunk. And Arceus I didn't even care.

I didn't care until I felt something sharp in my back. A knife. It was already deep enough in my back to cause a small wound. I couldn't turn around to see who was pointing the knife at me, I could only stay drunk and scared.

"Can I do something for you?"I asked. It was like the fear had mastered the alcohol, even though I still had a headache.

"Don't take it to personal, dear."a voice said. I felt the knife getting out of my back and I closed my eyes in fear of what was coming. But the knife flew through the crowd through the neck of a guy that was now on the wall. I finally turned around, but I could only see the cloak of the person as he or she disappeared through the door. I wanted to follow, but someone stopped me. I looked at the dead guy. A warning. And I knew what it meant.

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I didn't really know what to write for Friday, but came up with this. Yeah, I know, I could just skip a whole day. But I'm that person who doesn't want to skip a whole day. Though I'm maybe gonna skip some days after all. Did you like it? I know it's a crappy chapter, so I'm probably gonna delete this chapter in the future. I get it if I get zero votes for this chapter. Sorry!

Also I've never been drunk, (since I'm 13 and that would be illegal) so I don't know what it's like to be drunk. So this is just what I think being drunk is like. Maybe I've got it all wrong...

                       -LapisLazulli2-