Dancing In The Dark - A Pokemon Oneshot

"ɢᴀʙʀɪᴇʟʟᴀ."

Just as I was about to say her name, the lights went on. 

"All workers are dismissed, please head home. An incident has occurred." 

And so, the girls still watching me, I walked out onto the sidewalk in front of the building. "Wait! We never got your answer..." Crystal said, grabbing my arm.

I didn't want to do it. I didn't want to break one of their hearts. What if one of them left me? I turned, looking back at them. They both looked at me. They both looked hopeful. They want to know the answer, but are they prepared for it?

I held my breath, and then said her name.

"Gabriella."

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Crystal's POV

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I ran. It was rude, and it was mean. It was selfish. I should be happy for my friends. I should be. I should be telling him it's fine, I don't mind, it's okay. Maybe even that I'm happy for them. But my heart couldn't take it. 

I ran, tears streaming down my face silently as I did so. I ran and ran and ran until I tripped over my own feet. Then, I let it out. I sat on the sidewalk of the street, bawling like a little Eevee. 

Why did this hurt so bad?

People looked at me funny. Weirdly. Like I was an adult who didn't have feeling. That I should be acting professional. Adult-like. I couldn't stop myself though. The tears just kept falling. And people kept walking by. 

Finally, I got up. I wiped my tear stained face. I needed to clear my mind... do something.

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Gabriella's POV

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Time stopped. My heart stopped. I walked over slowly and put my hand in his hand. He looked at me and I looked at him. I felt myself drawing closer, and I slowly leaned into him, and he leaned into me. 

We paused for a moment, oblivious to the world around us. We listened to the sounds of our breath. Finally, he leaned in and kissed me.

His lips were soft. I hoped mine were too. We stood there for what felt like an hour, but was probably only ten seconds before breaking the kiss.

I got lost in his eyes and he got lost in mine. I could only see one word in my mind.

Sylas.

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Crystal's POV

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I sat, looking at the phone as I tried to wipe a wine stain out of my dress. I don't have a drinking problem, but I just decided to try it. After all, it helps you forget... right?

It didn't.

I slowly reached for my cellphone which I had left on the table in front of me. I looked out the window as I heard her voice. I smiled, picturing the motherly Glaceon in my head.

"Hey Momma 

how do you get a red wine stain

out of your favorite dress?

Black mascara off a pillow case,

And cure a one too many headache?

Can I come and maybe stay a few days, 

this weekend or next?

And hey,

how do you get a red wine stain

out of your favorite dress?"

I felt myself tear up and I paused. Then, I surprised myself with my anger. I'm sure my mother was surprised too.

"How does he sleep at night?

Momma the nerve of this guy!

to leave me

so easy

am I gonna be alright?"

I felt myself tear up, and I smiled at my stupid antics.

"I wanna kick myself for falling so hard,

Momma can you die from a broken heart?"

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Sylas's POV

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She was gone. I knew it. But I hadn't noticed while Gabby and I were kissing. I'm happy on one hand, but I feel guilty on the other. I decided I'd worry about that later. I took Gabby hand in hand and we went for something to eat.

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Timeskip, roughly 3 weeks.

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Crystal had been gone for three weeks. I was worried, did I break her heart that bad? But one day she just showed up at work. I walked over to her cubicle, feeling awkward.

"Hey Crystal." I said quietly.

"Oh, hey Sylas!" She said simply, like nothing ever happened. "Where's Gabby? I want to apologize to the both of you."

"No need. I'm sorry I just left you after breaking your heart."

"It's not your fault. I ran off..."

Sylas shook his head. "This is too complicated."

She paused. "...Yeah."

"Let's just start over. Hey, I'm Sylas."

Crystal smiled. "Hey Sylas, I'm Crystal! Now, where's your girlfriend I've heard about?"

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