Chapter 6

Ash's POV

Tomorrow is Sere's birthday, and she's turning 18. I am already a legal adult, so I occasionally ride us to and from the cafe and places with my car.

"So, Serena, what do you want for your birthday?" I ask. She smiles at me apologetically.
"See, the thing is, I don't want anything." She replies, cleaning a tray, and straightening her short dress.
"But you gotta have something! A princess deserves to be spoilt, but on her birthday, she deserves anything." I say, lifting her chin to make her blush and giggle.
"Cmon, Ash, don't give me that. Also, am I "Kalos Princess" now or something?"
"If that is what you desire, Ma'am." I bow low, to hear her song-like laugh. She gently presses her pink lips on my forehead. It's great when we joke around like this.
"Please, Ma'am, Kalos Princess, and the Apple of My Eye, think of anything!" I plead, using the Rockruff-dog eyes. She rolls hers, but softens.
"I'll think about it, "Prince Champion"." She smiles.
"Now, excuse me, Ash, but I really gotta finish my shift!" She laughs.

Time skip

Serena's POV

"Thanks, Shelley." I say to my boss, who gives me my pay and I walk out. Ash is waiting for me in his car. I wave and he waves back, wearing a goofy smile.

"So, you decided yet on what you want, Sere?" He asks me once I'm in the car. I think for a moment.
"Surprise me." He groans.
"Fine, I'll just have to think for tomorrow." She laughs at my depressed face, and does an imitation, pouting. I pretend to be annoyed, but with her, I can't keep it for long and burst out laughing as well.

In the Yvonne house...

"Hey, Mom!" I call, dumping my bag on the landing. There's no response.
"Mom?"
Ash walks in from waiting in his car, and hugs me.
"Grace, where are you?" He yells. I shrug it off.
"She's usually at the shop at this time. Don't worry." I reassure him. He smiles, looking relived.
"Well, I'm not leaving until she gets home, so what should we do now?" I shake my head.
"I really don't know." Then his face lights up.
"Dancing!"
"What?!" I laugh, and he picks me up, twirling me around the room.
"We never got to dance at the Dance Party in Fleurr City, and we've got Prom soon, so lets practice." I get his vibe and put my hands on his shoulders and he puts his hand on my waist and shoulder. Slowly, we get into the mood, him spinning me around and me trusting him to catch me if I dip. When we finish, we are both panting and are faces are inches apart. We giggle and kiss each other lightly, before flopping on the sofa, catching our breath. Suddenly, we hear a chuckle from behind the curtains. Quickly, we open them up, and find Bonnie with Mom and her phone, which is on Camera. Oh, Arceus.
"MOM! BONNIE!" I yell. They smirk, while me and Ash fold our arms, unimpressed and blushing.

Timeskip

After Ash leaves, I wave him and Bonnie goodbye. My Mom is giggling and watching the video she shot of me and Ash. Rolling my eyes, I go to bed and text Ash.

Me: Hey Ash! ☺

Ash! 💖:
Hey Sere! You ok? Xx

Me: Yup, you??? X

Ash! 💖:
Yeah, Pikachu has just finished his ketchup pasta... 😅

Me: Hehe, that's him alright!!! Xxx 😂

Ash! 💖: tell me about it! Anyways, I gotta go. See ya tomorrow, and happy bday! Love ya! Xxx

Me: Love ya! Xox

I put my phone down, and go to sleep.

The next day...

"Serena, get up!" Mom shouts. Then I remember the day. My birthday!

In the afternoon, we go to my Mom's mansion, which is something she won with a Ryhorn race. We haven't used it much apart from one time when I first turned Kalos Queen. I get ready in my dress, which is a tough decision. I try on a few dresses, but then wonder if they're too show-like. It's a real problem when you're the Kalos Queen.


Then I try my French-style outfit, and I like that too. But then I read the copy of the invitations that were sent out. It says:
"Formal outfits must be worn."
That butler who wrote that needs to live in the 21st century!

So in the end, I go for my classic dress.

The first people to arrive are Dawn, Misty and Iris.
"Happy Birthday!" They exclaim, and I hug them all. Next are May and Drew, then Clemont, Bonnie, Miette and Gary. Finally, Paul and Calem arrive.
"Hey, Serena!" Calem waves over to me. His eyes scan over the huge room, searching for somebody.
"Everything alright, Cal?" I ask.
"Huh? Oh, I take it Ash isn't here?"
"No..." I shake me head. He extends his hand.
"May I have the first dance?"
"Oh, okay." I reply and follow him to the dancefloor.

Ash's POV

"I''ll stop here, thanks." I say to the taxi driver, and give him the pay, as he pulls up to the mansion. I never knew Grace was so rich! I knock on the door, and an old man greets me.
"Hello, young sir. How can I help you?"
"Hi. I'm here for Serena's party." I say. He looks at me intensely.
"May I have the invitation?" He asks. Why does he need that?
"Uh, I'm sorry. I don't have it..." I reply.
"I'm afraid I can't let you through."
"Why?!" I ask angrily. He shakes his head.
"The invitation said that you need the proof in order to get through. That has been the rule ever since Team Rocket tried to break in." He explains. I try to reason with him, but I soon start yelling,
"Serena!" She turns round to see the problem. Calem looks too, making a smug face. They were dancing. Calem must have taken advantage of the fact I wasn't here! Serena runs over to me.
"Vincent, Ash is my... Friend." She swallows. I smile at her gratefully, as neither of us want us anyone to know about us yet.
"Okay, Miss Serena." He lets me through reluctantly.

"Hehe, sorry about that." She apologizes. I smile at her beautiful face, now a young adult.
"Don't sweat it, Sere. Happy Birthday!" I hug her tightly, and put her present on an oak table next to us. I see Calem watching us slyly from behind Serena, narrowing his eyes. I can't help but smirk. If only Camel knew the truth! It would blow his tiny mind...

We all start feasting on the glorious food Serena and her Mom have prepared. There are pancakes with berry sauce and a large selection of sandwiches, along with Pokemon food. Sere's birthday cake is incredible, with chocolate glaze on the bottom layer, and three different PokePuffs for Braixen, Pancham and Sylveon on the top. It's a wonderful night, so Serena and I walk outside and sit on the edge of a fountain. I take her present as we do so.

"Here's your gift!" I hand it to her nervously. Inside is a necklace with the word Ai engraved in the middle of a heart shaped locket on the pure silver chain.
"Ai..." She murmurs. It's love in Japanese, which is a language she has studied. Her eyes brim over with tears, as she kisses me. Little do we know, Camel is watching the whole scene, and bursts through the patio doors.
"Ash, Serena! What's going on?" He asks in a friendly fashion. We stop and look down at the floor.
"Serena, c'mon. You can tell me, right? We're meant to be best friends!" He says, sneakily. Sere doesn't need that emotional pressure on her birthday!
"I-I..." She mutters, at a loss of what to do.
"Yes?..." He says expectantly.
No, Serena! Don't tell him! I beg her silently in my head.
"We're..."

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Hope you enjoyed this chapter! The next chapter may be a while, because it's officially... The summer holidays!!! Yeah, baby! I'm doing a lot of stuff this six weeks, so I'm not going to update as much as usual, so sorry about that! Anyways, remember to comment your thoughts and I will see ya'll later!
~Waves out!
Word count: 1374!

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