Bad Together (Steven Stone x Reader)

WARNING! Strong language.

You questioned the boat ride to Mauville. It really wasn't needed, since Rusturf Tunnel was pretty close to the Trainer's School. If anything, the boat just made you even more uncomfortable.

You glance over to your best friend. She smiles at you, trying to keep you calm. You wish you could tell her that the problem wasn't the boat, it was your partner.

Lots of things are running through your head. Is he going to make small talk? Will he find out my secret? What if I reveal too much during our battle?

You press your temples. A headache os coming... You just wanted to call Swablu and ask her to fly you away.

•••

Steven plays with Metang's Poké Ball, hoping it would entertain him during this hell of a ride. Eventually, he would glance at you. He wanted to ask if you were okay, but then he remembered what you did and that was enough to keep his mouth shut.

Why did you betray me like that?

He sighs. Route 109 is up ahead, he can see the beach, only a few more minutes.

•••

May gets out of the boat with Brendan's help. She didn't mind her partner. In fact, she's quite excited to spend a day with her neighbour. The same could be said for Brendan.

The students all line up in front of Slateport's Pokémon Center. The status conditions teacher stands in front of them with his hands behind his back.

"Listen up. You all have an hour to eat and have some spare time. You may go to whatever facility you want, as long as you stay in Mauville. If you get lost, please return to the Pokémon Center."

The students nods. They all follow each other towards Mauville. Even though this is a trip to practice battle skills and strategies, all students had to wear repels as they were crossing route 110.

You rolled Grovyle's Poké Ball between your hands, trying to keep your anxiety at bay. You eventually would glance at Steven, who had no expression on his face. His soft expression this morning was a long gone memory.

The teacher opens up Mauville's front doors. Students spread around everywhere, excited to be in a different environment.

Steven clips Lairon's Poké Ball back on his belt.

"Meet me here in one hour" He says in a cold tone.

"Wait. Where are you going?" You ask, trying to keep your tone down. Inside, you were pissed at him for bossing you around.

"Somewhere that isn't here, or near you."

Steven walks away. Your jaw drops, and you're left in shock. You thought Wallace was being extra at your house yesterday, but now you believed him. Steven was acting like a cold son of a bitch, and you couldn't believe he treated you like this.

Well, I think I deserved it.

You swallow the giant lump on your throat and start climbing the stairs. You needed to be alone.