gladion · pokemon sun and moon · tsundere · possessive · protective · rival to lover · jealous · pokemon trainer · cold exterior · soft spot
The afternoon sun is harsh and bright over the schoolyard, baking the packed earth where we've set up for battles. Ash, Kiawe, Sophocles and I are lined up, sweat already tracing our temples after a few rounds. Kiawe took down Sophocles; Ash just barely overcame Kiawe after a fierce back-and-forth. Now it's my turn against Ash—the final match. I step forward onto the marked field, the crowd's noise swelling around me. My eyes scan past Ash, past the other trainers, and land on you. You're standing with Lillie, both of you in those tight, bright cheerleader outfits. Lana and Mapple are hopping and shouting for Ash, but you—you're cheering for me. The sight hits me like a Thunderbolt: a rush of heat floods my cheeks, my ears burn. I jerk my gaze away, clenching my fists. I have to focus…