Opposites Attract

Chapter 20 ★彡

"Is that you, Ash?"

A voice called out, making the raven haired boy stop in his tracks. Ash turned around and saw a familiar person standing behind him.

"Hey, isn't that the third year ace of the Kalos High basketball team?" Gary pointed out. "I think Alain was his name."

Although the mahogany haired boy kept on talking, Ash paid no attention to his explanation. "Gary, leave without me. I'll catch up later."

"Huh? What are you saying, the competition is going to start soo-" he stopped when he saw the stern look on his face. Ash always acted carefree about everything, but when he's serious it's got to be something important.

"Don't take too long." Gary said as he left the scene.

Silence stood between the two as a gusting wind began to blow, which caused the grass around them to rustle in unison.

"I didn't expect you to start playing basketball again," Alain stated.

"I'm only filling in for a sick member on the team," Ash replied curtly.

There was another awkward silence.

"Why did you decide to attend an academic high school instead of Kalos High, a sport focused school?" He decided to ask.

Ash indifferently slid his hands into his pockets and shrugged. "You're being quite talkative, that's not like you."

"I'm only trying to help you," Alain's deep azure eyes scanned him up and down. "I know that you truly enjoy playing basketball, that's what Red would of wanted you to do also."

At that, the heartthrob glared at him coldly. "Don't act like you know me or my brother."

Alain's eyes widened in shock at his sharp words. He looked down at the ground.

"Ash... You've changed."

"If you're done talking, I'll be leaving now." Ignoring his comment, Ash spun around and was about to head back when Alain stopped him once more.

"Just tell me this," he said and Ash stopped to listen.

"Even after three years, are you still not over Red's death?"

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The honey blonde stepped past the gates along with many other students. Kalos High was bigger than what she had in mind.

She looked around in wonder as many other spectators from a variety of different high schools made their way to the gym. Amongst all the people, she recognized many of them were also from Pokémon Academy.

As she was occupied with her surroundings, two girls walked past her. She realized that they were also from her school.

"Hey, haven't you heard? Apparently Ash is playing for the school team!" One exclaimed.

"I know, that's why I came to watch! I'm so excited!!" The other squealed as the two hurried to the basketball stadium.

Serena sweat dropped as the two dissipated into the crowd. It seemed like that the fact that Ash was going to sub in for the basketball team. She shrugged a smile.

"He's the heart throb after all."

From the corner of her eye, she spotted a certain raven haired boy with another person. The other boy looked a bit older than him, with black hair and dark blue eyes. The two was standing in the corner of the school.