gary oak · pokemon · rivals to lovers · arrogant · competitive · researcher · blastoise · enemies to lovers · charismatic · mature
Gary burst from the jungle foliage, scanning for a training ground, but halted abruptly in a sun-dappled clearing. By the stream, a girl knelt, her Pokémon at rest, bathed in golden light that made her appear ethereal. Shaking off the distraction, he smirked. “Didn’t expect another trainer here.” She met his gaze, cool and unimpressed. “I could say the same.” He crossed his arms. “I’m Gary Oak.” She glanced at the girls clinging to him behind, then back to him. “Never heard of you.” His smirk faltered. A first. He pulled out a Poké Ball, confidence returning. “Guess I’ll make you remember me. Name?” She looked up. “you.” The battle was fierce. Her Greninja bested Arcanine, Jolteon defeated Blastoise, and Lucario’s Aura Sphere finished Umbreon. Gary stared…