23 Side Chapter: Pokemon Camp (5)

When they arrived back at the lab, Soul's parents were already there, waiting for them. When they saw him, they sighed in relief and kept asking if he was ok.

It took a while before any of them could calm down and saw Cynthia behind him. They were confused at first until a smirk could be seen from their mouth.

But before they could say anything Soul interrupted them by saying.

Soul: Mom, dad. Can Cynthia stay with us for a while?

This took them off-guard. His mother then asked him.

Mother: How long will she stay with us?

Soul: Until her family comes and gets her, she lives in another region.

They both nodded and allowed her to stay with them, but before they did that, they asked Professor Oak if it was ok to do so.

He accepts it rather quickly and was thankful for them since there were some parents that would come here the next day or next week, and he simply didn't have enough room for all them in his lab.

He had asked some of the inhabitants in the town if they would allow some of the kids to stay with them for a while, which they agreed to.

Arriving at their house. Soul, Cynthia, and his parents took out all of their belongings and walked to the living room, where his mom asked him to guide Cynthia around the house, while she would prepare a meal for all of them..

Soul agreed and guided her first to the guest room. She went in and put all of her belongings there, as he continues touring her around the house.

While he was guiding, Cynthia could feel her heart beats faster than normal. She didn't know why, but she really likes to be close to Soul.

After the tour was done, they went to the kitchen with a grumbling stomach. Hearing this, both of his parents begin to tease them about it, which made both of them blushed from embarrassment and annoyed.

Soul was used to this, as he often was hungry whenever he finished his training. Cynthia was on the other hand, the one who's head was crimson red since she wasn't used to getting embarrassed this much before.

They were so hungry that they almost ate the whole food, that was prepared for them, which made his parent gives them weird looks.

After the filled meals in their stomach, they had some free time to do whatever they want before going to bed. They both hanged out around and played some video-games in Soul room.

It was a pretty fun experience for Cynthia to try it and even more, fun to play it with Soul.

After a few hours passed by, they both went to sleep after brushing their teeth. Just like that the day has passed by.

Days passed by. In the time Cynthia has been in their house, her relationships with both Soul parents grew. She grew more closer to Soul, as they sometimes talk about Pokemon mythology together and study others legends or mythologies about Pokemons.

Today all of them were playing a card game at night. The game reminds Soul of the UNO card game from his old universe.

Cynthia: UNO!

Father/Fred: Ha… how come you're so good at this?

Cynthia: Just luck, I guess, hehe.

She said with a silly smile. Soul also sighed at this. Cynthia has won most of the rounds and his parents were very competitive and forced them all to play for hours!

Soul: 'Please just let them win, Cynthia. I don't think my soul endure another round of boredom!'

But fate didn't go in Soul way, as Cynthia lay the last card in and his parents almost rage quit, if not for that they were adults and there were kids there.

It would be childish of them to be angry at something like this, yeps no need for them to be angry at their guest.

Cynthia: Do you wanna play again?

Soul Parent's: YES!

Soul: NO!

Cynthia: Let's play again then!

Soul: Ughhh!

This went on until it was dinner and Soul volunteer to go and help his mom to prepare to make foods. No way in hell, he's going to sit there any longer.

Mother: Soul, do mind cleaning the berries?

Soul: Sure, mom.

He did what she said and begin to clean off the berries with water from the sink. He also helped her with other things like putting ingredients in a bowl and other stuff that kept him there.

He also got permission to cut sometimes with his mother's supervision. After all, it's not every day a five-year-old kid asks you to teach them how to cut with a knife.

After they both were finished making dinner, Soul went to call his dad and Cynthia, that the food is ready. Both Fred and Cynthia walked to the dining table, where the foods were.

All of them happily ate their meals and filled their hungry stomach. After they were done, Soul and Cynthia went to his room to play some video-games again.

This time, Cynthia said that she needed to get something from her room, quickly. Soul nodded and went inside his room and turn on the game console.

He waited for Cynthia to come inside. After a while, Cynthia walked inside his door with both hands behind her back.

Cynthia: H-Hey Soul.

Soul: Hey Cynthia, what is it that you're hiding behind your back?

Cynthia seemed embarrassed by this and begin to blush messy. She then walked to him and handed him a book about Pokemon Mythology with Cynthia written in front of it, too.

Seeing this, Soul was surprised, but he smiled and said.

Soul: Thanks, I could always use something to read about.

Cynthia: It's not actually really a book, It's a notebook that I have written about what I have been reading.

Soul: And you're just giving me just like that? Sorry, but I can't accept-

Before he could say anymore he was interrupted by her.

Cynthia: Don't worry, don't worry. I have two copies of them, so I give you this one while keeping the others. Also, can I ask for your phone number?

Soul: Sure, it's [Insert phone number]. I write it down to you.

Cynthia nodded, as Soul wrote down his smartphone number on it. She then took out her own smartphone save it as a contract. He didn't see what she had named him but didn't really care.

She then tries to call him, which made his phone vibrate. He took the phone and press the green button on it.

Soul: Hey, hey, who is this?

Cynthia: It's Cynthia.

Soul: Cynthia who?

Cynthia: Cynthia, the one in front of you.

Nodded with the satisfaction she canceled the call and put it back to one of her pockets. They both then sat next to each other and started playing video-games.

Suddenly Cynthia asked.

Cynthia: Hey Soul?

Soul: Hm? Yeah?

Cynthia: If we were to meet again, would you like to go out with me?

Soul: Sure, I would like to hang out with you.

Cynthia: Also keep the book to when you meet me again. So, if I can't recognize you, you can use it as a reminder.

He nodded again, as she smiled. They both went to sleep early that day.

Tomorrow came by as Cynthia's grandmother came to get her. Cynthia was obviously sad by this but still went with her grandma.

But before she did that she gave Soul one last hug, saying goodbye and that she will become a strong trainer one day to protect him.

He hugged her back and said the same. Seeing this, the adults smiled evilly. They going to tease these youngsters whenever they got a chance.

Soul couldn't fall asleep that day. It's somehow felt empty without Cynthia around. Maybe he should ask his parents for a sibling… Nah, siblings are mostly annoying. They would always find a way to make you mad by any means.