Shupple
“May I have this dance?” Gray was already pulling me onto the dance floor, I still having a headache from the tango, which wasn't really helping me at all. I looked back at Mear as he pulled me onto the floor. I wanted to sit so badly... Why wouldn't anybody actually do something?
“Alright,” I managed to sigh as he pulled me onto the floor, I didn't really wanting to be even on the floor. I had a massive headache and I didn't know why. I didn't exactly get dizzy from the tango but now that I was moving again, I was starting to gain a bigger headache from before. Gray attached his hands to my waist and I just wrapped my arms around his neck, extremely lightheaded and dizzy.
“You do know why I'm doing this, right Shupple?” Gray asked and I shook my head, trying to concentrate. It was a little hard, and I didn't really want to be here. I kind of wanted to be by Mear right now... Not near Gray.
“Well, for one, I wanted to talk to you privately, and two, I need to tell you a little bit of stuff about us ghost Pokemon.” That confused me. What the heck did he mean?
“What... do you mean... b-by that?” I stuttered, my voice on edge as I started to hear one of the new Gijinkas sing to Lupe. It sounded sweet.
“Ah, so you're already stuttering. That's a good sign. Do you know why?” Again, I shook my head. Why didn't he just tell me already?
“You are very close to evolving and trust me, you will not like it.” I sighed. Why did I have a feeling this was happening? Or that was what he was going to say? I felt myself grow more pale as I confused myself.
“Another reason. Isn't it a little obvious you like Mear? Just kiss him already. I've been trying to get you two to do that all night!” Gray exclaimed and I went wide eyed and slapped him, it not visible in Mear's vision.
“You need to shut the hell up, Gray,” I hissed and he just laughed.
“You think I will? That I'll just stop when you tell me to? I have free will now, not like I had before as a Pokemon. Please,” he scoffed and I slapped him again. I wonder if this got to his mind yet that he really need to stop.
“You're going to exert your strength too much if you keep on doing that, Shupple. You need all your strength to evolve. Why do you think you're lightheaded right now? You've exerted too much power and strength at the same time. Why do you think you weren't taking in the moonlight strength like you normally do, huh?” He asked a little coldly and I almost felt to slap him again, when I tripped over my own feet. I was getting nervous, and he was meaning to do this just to scare me.
“See? You need to stop and just listen, got it?” I nodded and listened to the rest of what he had to say.
“Evolution is a painful process, yes, but you will get used to it. At least you didn't have to go through it twice like I did. You'll get dizzy, lightheaded, all of those type of things, but right now, you need to be calm. If you're calm right now, you'll be able to go through the rest of the night without passing out, okay?” I nodded and he ended the dance and smiled this time, happily, trying to make me feel better. It didn't really help.
He guided me back towards Mear and I tried to smile, but it failed. He put that all into my head at one time. It wasn't helping me at all.
“Thanks for the dance,” Gray laughed. “Oh and if ya didn’t know. I’m Gray. Already know who you are though,” Gray told Mear and then skipped off happily, like nothing had happened. I really wish he wouldn't act that way for once.
“Are you alright?” Mear suddenly asked, I guess he noticing that I was pale. I couldn't tell him. I just couldn't. I swung my hand in the air and the cards appeared there in my hand, but for some reason, I didn't see a point of why they were there. What was the reason again?
“Ya...” I left off but my voice went on by itself. “Anyways...” What was I going to say? “Ya...” I said again. I didn't like repeating but it just happened and I couldn't fix it now. I moved my eyes suddenly down from his head and just stared at my feet. Why was I doing this and why was I so nervous around him? Did I really like Mear that much? Sure, I felt a warmness around him when I was near him or right beside him, but... should I really being so nervous? I just made myself more confused.
“Shupple, are you alright?” Mear stepped forwards, his eyes coming back up to me. In the moment, I would have flinched and stepped back, but this time I didn't. I guess I just... I... What....
Just think through for an answer and stay calm.
“I'm fine,” I told him, a hint of nervousness and lie entering my voice. “I'm... just tired... I think,” I told him quietly. I did feel a little tired more than usual.
Suddenly, Mear moved his hand to my head to make sure I was fine, and it almost made me blush, but it died once I started thinking. Mear was actually... concerned about me...
“I'm fine....” I told him again, avoiding my eyes and they going to a speck of dirt on the floor.
“Well... we should sit down and take a break or so...” Mear said and I considered it for a moment. That would be for the best, I think...
I gave him a nod and didn't speak anymore as we headed towards the side seats, where a few couples were sitting down. That term... couples... it started to make me think a lot, but I pushed it aside. Why am I thinking about that...?
“Do you want anything at all or...?” Mear asked as we sat down side by side, him almost getting up immediately so that he could get me something. I guess... water maybe?
“I guess water would be okay...” I told him quietly and he headed towards the snack table almost immediately once I spoke. Why did I feel like I was being a little bit spoiled right now? Does a girl always feel this sometime in their life?
I took a deep breath as I closed my eyes and put my head against the wall so that I could calm down a little, I still being a bit tense. I shouldn't be worrying about evolving, not now anyways... It was hard, but I finally pushed it to the side and finally calmed down.
“Here you go, Shupple,” I opened my eyes and took the water that Mear was holding in his hand carefully, my hand shaking a bit. I finally shook off the nervousness and drank all of the water within one drink. It did help a bit, and I felt a little bit of blood rising back to my cheeks. I turned to Mear, and he was hesitating on saying something when I decided to tell him.
“I'm kind of... acting like this because... well... I'm getting close to... evolving. It's normal for a Gijinka and Pokemon, so you don't have to worry that much, okay?” I asked him with a small smile on my face and it took him a little bit to reply, but all he did was nod. I hoped he understood.
All of a sudden, he pulled me into a tight hug. Mear...?
