In the end, it was just as May suspected. She ended up saving the world again with the help of legendary Rayquaza.

Because of the meteor show the next day, the girl couldn't go and see him for a whole day.

Even though I'm here, in Mossdeep… I can't just ditch Brendan like that! What would I say, anyway? 'I'm sorry but I have a terrible crush on the former Champion and I have to go and confess to him'?

It wasn't like she wasted that day, though. The Litleonids were wonderful. May was actually happy that her parents had given her the tickets. And her friend was enoying himself, too. At the end of that night, when it was over, Brendan thanked the girl. He stuttered a bit with his words, and it was what made May realise why her parents were so persistent.

Oh… Oh, damn. Sorry Brendan… I promise I'll clear up this mess tomorrow! … And probably break your heart, yeah.

They next day was a perfect day for confessions.

May knew that. She knew that the moment she woke up, and when she ate her breakfast, and finally when she walked out of her house.

Noone screaming for help, noone interrupting me. Perfect. Today, May the heroine is not available.

She took out the Eon Flute from her bag and called Latios. The girl didn't feel scared of flying anymore. Not after the events from previous days. And not that day.

The Pokemon carried its owner to Mossdeep, soaring smoothly through the sky. It landed in front of the Pokemon Center.

"Thanks, buddy." May patted Latios' head and it flew away, leaving her alone. The brunette girl walked along the path in the city, humming happily. Nothing will ruin this day, not a chance!

She quickly reached his house. The girl took a deep breath, and grabbed the doorknob. She knew the door would probably be open as usual.

"Steven, I've got something to te-" she exclaimed happily, stepping inside. But the second she noticed there wasn't anybody inside, she stopped talking.

… Silly me! He's not here often, is he? She smiled and smacked herself lightly on the head. And yet she walked in the house.

A Pokeball and a particular piece of paper caught her attention, lying on the table.

"Hm?" The girl approached the letter. When she noticed the heading Dear May, she picked it up. For me…?

'Dear May,

… I have something in mind, so I will be away in training for some time. A little soul-searching, you could say. I don't plan to come back home any time soon.

I do have a favor to ask of you, though. You should find a Pokeball on the table, along with this letter. The Pokemon inside is one of my favourite ones, so I hope you'll raise it well.

Trusting we'll meet again,

Steven Stone'

May kept staring at the letter until a tear landed on the paper. She didn't even realise when, but she started crying.

Was I… too late?

Steven liked being alone from time to time. He got used to it. Especially while he was exploring caves in search of rare stones. And that was the case that time as well. He left Hoenn three months earlier, feeling that he needed break. But he wasn't sure what exactly from.

Because he couldn't get a certain Pokemon trainer from his head. Even when he found picked up a blueish rock, he couldn't help but think how it reminded him of her eyes.

The man heard some footsteps behind, but he supposed that person wouldn't want to talk to him. He didn't want to be interrupted, anyway.

"Excuse me, aren't you that Steven guy?" Familiar voice.

The silver-haired man hid the rock in his pocket. He felt a bit shocked. He didn't suspect she could be there.

"I've got a letter for you."

Steven quickly turned around. But before he could say anything, a piece of crumpled paper hit his face.

"It says Never, ever leave me again."

a/n: Ta-daah! This is the end, I hope you've all enjoyed reading my first [and probably last] Pokemon fanfiction! It was written entirely out of my terrible crush on Steven. He's just too sexy, okay?

Again, I'd like to thank you all who favourited and followed and left a review on this story! Seeing your support gave me a lot of motivation. And also sorry for this, but I wanted to leave thanks for my friend as well, who listened to my rant about Steven although she had no idea about Pokemon at all. She even gave me few ideas for this fanfic!

So… What else do people say at the end of fanfics… -nervous laugh-