Serena's POV

"A- what?" I questioned incredulously.

Since when did our school bother?

"A prom! You know where a boy asks a girl out and then they go together as a couple and-"

"Yeah, I know that! But why now?" I interrupted Ash from his explanation about what a prom is.

Of course I knew what that was. But our school never bothered to hold proms before, so why this year? Whoever gave the principle this idea is stupid.

"You know what, it was Dawn, Misty and May's idea." Ash told me.

Yep. They are stupid.

May, Dawn and Misty are like the 'mean girls' of our school. They date everyone and then dump everyone. They wear the most ridiculous dresses and believe me or not, but they got a timetable for dressing themselves.

Monday- Jean and top.

Tuesday- White outfit, but not jean and top.

Wednesday- Mini dresses, not white.

Thursday- Pink day.

Friday- Mini skirt and crop top.

Now, how do I know this? Well, this has been going on since those three met each other in middle school and had a party and watched 'Mean Girls'. And I was one of them. I was their friend and hung out with them. But after that one pajama party, I quit and ignored them.

But they still come over and offer me to join them. They once went to my sister because she likes wearing dresses, gowns and stuff. But I was there for her rescue. I didn't need her to become one of them.

Now those three have been picking on me and bullying me.

"You know what, because you are like this, our reputation is going down!"

"That's why you don't have fame and a boyfriend."

"Serena, guys fawn over girls. Not tomboys!"

I don't need guys to fawn over me or fall head over heels for me. And seriously, if guy likes you for your looks, that would be just a temporary thing.

Like me and Calem were.

"I didn't expect anyone else to give the idea. It's ridiculous." I remarked as I sipped my coffee and read my kindle.

"Sere! It's not ridiculous. Come on, we could go!" He started jumping excitedly.

"Are you asking me out?" I raised my head and looked at him, trying not be so eager.

Please do.

"As if you would go." He then mumbled something incoherently. "Anyways, I have got someone else to reply to." He shrugged.

Oh.

No. Wait.

"What?! Someone asked you already?" I asked as he paced back and forth in my room. My eyes followed him. He seemed deep in thought, as if he was considering it.

"Yeah. But I am not sure if I should trust her." He said as he rubbed his chin.

"Really? Who is the one to ask you out?" I tried to fake a smirk.

I didn't even get the chance to ask him.

I internally sulked.

"Dawn Berlitz."

"What?!" My head snapped at him.

Dawn Berlitz.

She is bad news.

"Ash, she is bad news." I said.

"Ahh yeah- but, she kinda asked me really sweetly and cutely." He sighed.

"You like Dawn, right?" I suddenly asked.

Great Serena. Awesome. If he didn't know he did liked her, then now he knows.

"Wha- no no no no- no no ways!" He frantically shook his head and waved his arms. But blushed too.

Oh.

"Hey its alright to admit it. You told me that." I pointed out and fake smiled.

It hurt. Badly.

"Well, I already admit and confessed my love to this one girl but she kinda took it as a joke. So, I am trying to move on." He then again mumbled something, inaudible.

"Oh ok. So, you are going with Dawn Berlitz?" I asked.

Please say no.

"Yeah. I mean, there is no one else." He shrugged.

I was there and am still there. But I think I lost my chance.

"Be careful around her. She tends to hurt people around her." I said and returned to reading my book.

"Okay." He sighed and sat down on my chair.

Ash's POV

"You will ask her, okay?" Marina frowned at me.

"Yeah, about time! Go dude, and just ask her. She has no reason to say no." Calem punched me playfully in my shoulder.

"Guys, guys! She never did such stuff, plus I am always rejected by her. So-"

"No ways! GO AND ASK HER, ASH!" Marina screamed.

Me and Calem covered our ears with our hands.

"Dude, just try. Come one, at the most you will get a punch and kick somewhere and get rejected." Calem shrugged.

"That's not helping Calem." I groaned.

"Shut up Calem!" Marina punched him in the shoulder.

I laughed. "What about you two? Whom are you guys asking?" I asked smirking.

They both blushed and avoid each others gazes.

"Calem, ask the girl you have a crush on and Marina, go for it. He won't say no." I winked before standing up and heading towards the door.

"You will ask her, right?" Marina looked at me expectantly.

Calem turned too and looked at me.

I averted my gaze and nodded my head.

"I can only try and pray."

I failed in my mission. I came to Sere's to ask her and when she asked me whether I was asking her out, I backed off.

I sighed and sat down on the nearest chair. I mentally groaned.

Now deal with Dawn.

And, as a bonus, Sere thinks I am into her.

Oh Sere. If only you knew whom I really love.

I fished out my phone from my pocket and scrolled through the contacts.

Dawnie ;-D Berlitz >3>

I gagged at the way she saved her contact on my phone. Instantly, I renamed her contact.

Brat #1

That is way better.

AshK: Still up for going to the prom?

Please change your mind and say no.

Brat #1: Of course handsome! What took you so long, deary?

AshK: Checking my schedule whether I was free or not.

Brat #1: Oh ok. But now change your schedule and give me some time too. ;-)

As if I ever would.

AshK: Okay. Will pick you up at 7?

Brat #1: How about just come over at 5 and then we could so something? >3>

AshK: Let's leave that for prom. Okay, bye, gotta go.

Brat #1: Sure. Bye handsome, will see you tomorrow.

This was the worst chat I ever had.

"You seriously don't like her, do you?"

I jumped as I turned around to see Sere leaning over my shoulder to see my phone.

When did she come here?

"You scared me." I breathed out and closed my eyes to calm my heart.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Sere just inches away from my face. Her eyes widened and so did mine. It was as if time slowed down for us and there was only me, her and a gentle breeze. I could feel myself soften and smile slightly.

"Do you have a map? I'm getting lost in your eyes." I said.

She smiled too and responded, "If you were a vegetable you'd be a cute-cumber."

I blushed and Sere started laughing hysterically. She fell to the ground and shook violently as she tried to calm herself.

Did Sere just say a cheesy pickup line to tease me?

I need a good comeback!

"I'm no organ donor but I'd be happy to give you my heart." I smirked as she stopped laughing and blinked her eyes at me.

But soon she started smirking.

Oh no.

"Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peeling." She started laughing again as she saw me blush another time.

"You're so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line." I shot back at her furiously.

"Are you Netflix? Because I could watch you for hours." She said, 'sweetly'.

"Please call 9-1-1, because you just made my heart stop," I said softly. I obviously lost this little 'pick-up line' battle.

"I was so content with my life and one day I asked God, what could be better than this? And then I met you." She smiled at me, gently.

"I must be a snowflake, because I've fallen for you."

"Is there an airport nearby or is that just my heart taking off?"

"Let me tie your shoes, cause I don't want you falling for anyone else."

"Even if there wasn't gravity on earth, I'd still fall for you." She said.

My eyes widened at her last pick-up line. She realized that too and awkwardly started squirming. She stood up and headed towards the door.

"I tried my best to not feel anything for you. Guess what? I failed." I whispered.

But I guess she heard it because she abruptly stopped and looked at me.

"Stop it, Ketchum. I am ready to accept my defeat in this battle." She smiled and then went out.

But for me, this wasn't a battle. It was my way of telling you.

I love you Sere.

Serena's POV

This is was not a battle for me. I really meant all those.

I love you Ash.

I really do.