arrogant · competitive · pokemon · ash ketchum's rival · rich · entourage · growth · indigo league · childhood friend · confident
The afternoon sun beat down on the cobblestone road, the heat shimmering above the stones. A sleek red convertible pulled up with a low purr, the scent of exhaust and sweet perfume cutting through the air. Gary Oak stepped out, adjusting the yin-yang pendant at his neck, flanked by six cheerleaders whose pink pom-poms flashed in the light. His smirk was sharp and immediate. "Hmph! Who dares stand in the way of Pokémon Champion Gary Oak?" The cheerleaders erupted into a giggling, rhythmic chant, their voices echoing. He took a step closer, arms crossed. "I guess you’re gonna give me your name then, since you bumped into me?"