Just a lil short one shot. Sorry this was kinda lazy. 😂

Also, WARNING! CONTAINS CANON X OC! If you don't like that sort of thing please don't read this.

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"Ladies and gentlemen!"

Rose announced loudly on the speakers.

"I am Rose, chairman of the Pokémon League!"

Naomi sighed, fixing up her hair, so it wasn't in her face, as usual.

"You ready for this, Naomi?"

Naomi turned her head over to her friend, Nalia.

"Yes. I am. Hopefully this will be another good season."

"Yes, hopefully soon. I'm sure you have heard by now. Three trainers have been endorsed by Leon himself."

"Really? Who?"

"Hop, Leon's little brother, Gloria, and Victor."

Naomi turned her head to a tall tan man with bright teal eyes.

"Did anyone ask you, fang face?"

Nalia snapped back at him, rolling her eyes, annoyed.

"Alright, alright, please don't start bickering now."

This time it was Nessa who spoke up. Naomi sighed and shook her slightly. This was normal.

"Now, I would like to invite the Gym Leaders to show themselves!"

"That's our cue. Let's go everyone."

Kabu spoke up. The gym leaders all stood up and started to head out the locker room. As they all headed out into the arena, the crowd went wild.

"And there she is! The queen of Normal types, Naomi!"

Naomi was struck with stage fright. She has never really been a fan of these kinds of things. She smiled mildly awkwardly and waved a bit. She mentally cursed herself for her awkwardness.

"The fighting farmer! Here's the Grass type expert, Milo! The raging wave! It's the master of Water types, Nessa! The ever-burning man of fire! Here comes the Fire type veteran, Kabu! The silent boy of mystery! Allister, friend to Ghost types! The Galar karate prodigy! Nobody's better with Fighting types than Bea! The master of a fantastic theater! It's the charming Fairy type user, Opal! The ice-cold professional! Please welcome the Ice-type master, Melony! The hard-rock crushed! Please welcome the Rock-type master, Gordie! The electrifying master! Give it up for the Electric type gal, Nalia! Now, we have a steel hard master! The master of Steel types, Farris! The flying force of Galar! Please welcome the Flying type expert, Zephyrine! The earth quakes! Let's hear it for the Ground type king, Rocky! Friends of the bugs! Put your hands together for the Bug type master, Buzz! The poisonous master! Let us hear it for the Poison type specialist, Klara! Here he appears! The master of the Psychic types, give it up for Avery! One with the shadows! Here is the master of dark types, Piers!"

The chairman announced one by one as the gym leaders walked out, except one.

"And last but not least, the tamer of dragons... it's Raihan, the top Gym Leader!"

As soon as Raihan walked out, the crowd went even wilder. And he was clearly enjoying it, as he waved to the crowd, smiling, and of course, taking a selfie as per usual. Raihan joined the rest of the gym leaders in the line.

"These are the Gym Leaders that we in the Galar region are proud to call our own!"

Naomi was hoping this would be over soon. No matter how many times she did this, she still wasn't a fan of it.

"Hey, Naomi, ease up a bit. It'll be fine."

Milo whispered to her. She smiled at him softly before taking in a deep breath.

"Now, will the Gym Challengers please come out to the field!"

Naomi slightly straightened up. She watched as the gym challengers walked out from the other side of the field.

"That purpled haired boy must be Leon's little brother."

She thought to herself as she watched them line up in front of the gym leaders. This season will definitely be interesting.

-Afterwards-

"Well, this season is definitely looking interesting."

"You're right about that, Nalia. You saw that purple haired boy, right?"

"The one with the yellow eyes? Yes. I believe that's Hop, Leon's little brother."

"I figured as such, similar hair color, except his was darker, and the eyes. Wasn't there someone else who was endorsed by the Chairman?"

"Ah, yeah, I heard about that too."

Nalia crossed her arms and tilted her head, closing her eyes as thought.

"Hmm... I don't recall ever finding out the name, just that someone was endorsed by him. That's all I really know."

Nalia let out a sigh, causing Naomi to raise and eye brow and tilt her head slightly to the side, confused.

"Perhaps... fang face would know."

Nalia spoke recently. Naomi smiled and sighed.

"Must you always call Raihan, fang face?"

"Yes."

Naomi giggled. Yep, that was Nalia for her.

"He could just call you short."

"Says the one who is shorter than me and him."

"Hey, you're only 5'6. I'm 5'4."

"And he's 6'8."

Naomi similes at her friend.

"Anyways, let's go now. It's getting late."

"Mind if I walk you home, Mimisy?"

Naomi jumped slightly as she turned her head to face the doorway where the voice came from.

"Oh, Rai. It's just you. You scared me for a moment there."

"Actually, fang face, I was gonna walk with her."

Nalia sighed and glared at him, her arms still crossed, as she stepped in front of Naomi, blocking her from Raihan.

"Oh boy, here we go again."

Raihan's face when from a smile, to just a straight face, his hand still on his hip.

"She's my friend too, ya know, short fuse."

Naomi laughed nervously.

"Alright, alright, you two. There really is no need to fight over this. I get you two are rivals but you are both my friends as well. I can spend time with both of you. Leave the rivalry at the gyms, ok? Please?"

Raihan and Nalia both looked at Naomi, then back to each other. Raihan reach his arm up, and scratched the back of his neck.

"Mmm... Mimsy has a point."

Nalia sighed again.

"I suppose you're right."

"Great! Now let's go. I'm starving."

Naomi exclaimed as she started to head towards the door, the other two following behind.

-Later that evening-

They had decided to stop at a restaurant for dinner tonight.

"Haha, looks like you're gonna be paying this time, Raihan!"

Nalia laughed, Naomi laughing softly as well. Raihan groaned, reaching for his pocket.

"Ugh, I'm gonna be so broke because of you both."

"Well, this isn't the first time you've spoiled us, especially Naomi."

Naomi blushed. She often got the sweet treatment from Raihan, but she couldn't tell if that was because they just grew up together or because he's just a smooth flirty man.

"Lia!"

"What?"

Nalia laughed again. Raihan chuckled.

"Well, I enjoy spoiling my favorite lady."

He winked at Naomi which made her heart skip a beat. She shyly looked away.

-After dinner-

Raihan walked Naomi and Nalia to the Budew Drop Inn.

"Hey, Mimsy?"

"Hm? What is it, Rai?"

"I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing a room with me."

Naomi blushed.

"Uh... n-no not at all! I mean, I-I don't mind."

Raihan gave her a smile, which just made her heart melt.

Naomi had feelings for Raihan since they were young teens during their gym challenge. Even though as children they just saw each other as best friends. But she didn't start developing feelings for him until their teen years. And she swore it felt like those feelings only got stronger. But she didn't know if he felt the same way or just saw her as a friend. While they both felt comfortable enough to confide in each other, she didn't want to make things awkward between them. Nalia know of her feelings towards Raihan, but has promised her to keep it a secret just between them.

Most people just saw him as this smooth flirty man who loved taking selfies. However Naomi knew him much better than that. Really, besides him being a smooth talker, he was actually quite the big loud dork with a heart of gold. Naomi was the opposite of that, but was much more open around Nalia and Raihan. Naomi was shy, soft spoken, introverted, and very caring. However, as they say, opposites tend to attract. And she felt like they complemented each other. However, she didn't know if he felt the same.

Naomi became lost in her thoughts as she remembered the first time she meet Raihan when they were children. Until she was snapped out of it by Nalia snapping her fingers in front of her face.

"Hello? Earth to Naomi!"

Naomi shook her head.

"Ah! Sorry, I got lost in thought."

"Yeah, we could tell. Anyways, we're here."

Naomi didn't realize it until now how sore her feet felt. The three walked into in Inn and checked in. Nalia said goodnight to Raihan and Naomi, as she went into the room next to theirs.

Raihan unlocked the door to their room and opened the door. Naomi squeezed her way through him and the doorway, rushing over to the bed, before flopping on top of it.

"Hahaha! Looks like someone is exhausted."

Naomi yawned.

"And you're not?"

"Well, now that you mention it, yeah I am. Guess I didn't notice until now."

Naomi hummed in response.

"I'll let you get changed first, I'm just gonna relax here for a few."

She must have dozed off for a moment because the next thing she knew, Raihan was tapping her shoulder.

"Yo. Mimsy. Wake up."

She groaned.

"Hmm?"

"You can go in the bathroom and change now."

She tiredly sat up, and took a look at what he was wearing. He was wearing some dragon themed shorts and a black tee shirt.

"What? Do you like what I'm wearing?"

He smirked. But she was too tired to reply. She just sighed and shook her head, smiling. She got up and headed over to the bathroom and got changed into some gray night pants and tee shirt. Walking back out, she suddenly realized that there was only one bed. Did he do that on purpose? She just froze and stared at him. He looked at her.

"Hm? What is it?"

"We're... sleeping in the same bed?"

"Just think of it as two friends just sharing a bed. Even though it could be more than that if you want."

And there he goes again. That smooth talker. She took a deep breath and yawned before her walking over to the bed and lazily getting under the covers, getting comfortable immediately. A few minutes went by and she felt a pair of warm arms wrap around her and a warm body press up behind her.

"Just think of this as friendship cuddling, hm?"

She blushed like a mad woman. But she was too exhausted to complain or say anything. But she found it very comfortable. She made up her mind. She will hunt for a Applin to give him.

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Sorry if that was cringe. 😂 This was my first little one shot I've actually really done. 🤣