Flourish (A Pokémon Fanfic)

Chapter 15: Flowers

I'm happy to say that after a few months of making this charity a reality, there were a lot more happy children in schools and a lot more healed patients coming out of therapy. Serena still had a lot to go, but she was glowing more and more as the months went on.

"Calem!" She laughed, jumping on my back while I was reading a book outside the office building where she was getting therapy "Guess what I learned today!?"

"That you should stop jumping on me before you end up killing me" I sweat dropped, moving her off my back and pulled her to sit on my lap, surprising her "What did you learn in therapy?" She pouted with a blush

"You're such a flirt"

"You're the one to talk"

"I don't want to tell you anymore!" She huffed, looking away with her arms crossed

"Don't be like that" I kissed her cheek, making her bright red "You have to tell me" I smirked at her embarrassment

"Fine..." she huffed "She said that my abilities have become stronger and I'll be able to practice more in the psychic education program to heal the children who are overwhelmed by their new environment. I think I can do it!"

"Ah" I pet her head, enjoying her blossom in happiness over progress

"That's all you have to say?!"

"Sorry, I have a lot on my mind right now" I admit "are you tired?" She shook her head

"What's on your mind?" I placed her back on her feet and took her hand as I stood

"I'll show you later. You hungry?" She quickly nodded, making me chuckle "Let's go get you a new outfit. You look like you've been running a mile" I teased at her hair being frizzy

"Hey!" She pouted, hitting me as hard as she could, but it hardly hurt. I offered to take her shopping to buy whatever she wanted. She was extremely humble that she could only get a pair of earrings, but I insisted she get dressed in a nice dress and even got to do her hair pretty and her makeup at the salon

At first she was against this, but I had plans to take her out, so it's best that she takes care of herself.

"You seem excited" Olympia walked over to me while I waited outside

"Olympia!" I gasped and stood up

"You can sit. No need for formalities"

"How can I not when you've done so much for us?"

"Even if that's true, I'm sure you've also thought that I could had handled everything differently" yeah, kind of, but I get it "I cannot mess with the future too much. Altering it just a bit to make sure you two get what you deserve was worth it, and I'm happy now that you found your place and seeking help"

"Yes... thank you. Serena and I still have ways to go, but I can't imagine life without her"

"Can I see it?" I dug in my pocket, knowing what she was talking about and showed her a gift I planned on giving Serena for our anniversary of being together "It's beautiful" she smiled "I'm sure she'll be very happy" I bowed to show her all of my respect

"I'll never forget what you did for us"

"Nonsense. You both did all the hard work. I didn't do much" I sighed "I must be the one to thank you for all you've done. Because of your generous donation, many children got the opportunity to get a education from psychics who came a long way to support them and even find them. You've also helped many families and I can't be more grateful to you" I rubbed the back of my head, a bit embarrassed to be thanked by someone I was also thankful for