Keith x Reader .Truth is.

Keith x Reader .Truth is.

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Keith’s pov

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Gritting my teeth, I kicked a nearby stone as I walk out of Cresselia’s chambers. I was so close on capturing her but she managed to break the beans of my styler. I let my guard down after that and now here I am, tied up tightly with thick ropes as a hostage. Worse of all, Heath – my kidnapper – got a hold of my styler and “contacted (Name) for help” while posing as me. It was the most horrible voice acting I’ve ever heard in my life I would burst out laughing if I wasn’t in this situation.

That, and he’s luring (Name) to do all his dirty work.

I gritted my teeth once more at the thought of (Name) getting hurt. I may be a complete jerk to her from time to time but ever since I’ve seen her I knew she’s much more special than just a rival. I have a hunch on what it is but it is better that I don’t get ahead of myself.

Hours later, after Heath’s latest “vicemail”, I was tossed inside a helicopter and we flew back to the Hippowdon Temple just right at the clearing before Cresselia’s chamber. As we landed, my eyes widened as I saw (Name) just about to leave the temple.

Go! Just go! I yelled mentally.

Fate is such a bitch though.

A sickening grin appeared on the yellow themed bastard and called out for my friend. “Hoy, (Name)! Very nice getting the Yellow Gem. Very good going.”

She looked up and a glare is already set on her eyes. It was then that I realized that she is aware that it wasn’t me saying all those messages but for the sake of the mission – and hopefully my safety too – she went ahead and captured Cresselia. That, and maybe because of his grammar. I looked one more time at her face and that clenching on her fists made me gulp. Yep, definitely the grammar.

After that very long blabbering of Heath towards (Name), a Dim Sun minion grabbed me and showed me towards the two. Now clear in plain sight, I noticed her eyes widened ever so slightly, refusing to show any kind of weakness towards our enemies, she resumed glaring. It seeks like Heath used me as his bargaining chip for the yellow gem which is very low.

“(Name), don’t do it! Don’t give it to him!” I demanded with all my might.

She merely glanced from me, Heath and the yellow gem before speaking. “Deal.”

After a few more words within the exchange, he tossed me rather forcefully. Still tied up tightly, (Name) caught me and her grip tightened as if to make sure I'm not an illusion. Heath, being the bastard that he is, used a Magnezone to attack us as he flees. Her Pachirisu partner started nibbling on my ropes while she used her styler to befriend that Magnezone. She successfully befriended the Magnezone and it left to who knows where. My ropes are still around me but not as tight as it used to be. (Name) helped me remove them and I started apologizing to her. I suggested going ahead before her but she spoke just before I reached the exit.

“You’re definitely worth the trade.” She replied just loud enough for me to hear.

“H-huh?” I asked.

A smile graced her lips and responded. “You are worth all kinds of trade as long as you’ll be safe.”

“Oi, that will make me think you’re in love with me.” I teased but somewhat also hopeful that she is.

“Maybe because I do?” She faced my direction and smiled once again.

“Not a funny joke, (Name).” I grumbled just in case she’s just fooling around.

She chuckled and looked up to the sky. I stared at her for a while before looking to the same direction of her gaze. Blue sky white fluffy clouds, but I failed to see the reason she would be staring at it now.

“Truth is…” She spoke out of the blue before walking back to Cresselia’s chamber. “I’ve got a crush on you since we’re in school. I ignored it at first thinking it would only distract me from classes but the moment I learned you’re going to be assigned to my home region, fiore region, I just knew I can't see you leave. Now that we met again as top rangers, I want you to see me not only as a rival but also a partner.” She smiled as she glanced back. “Will you consider it?”

I grinned at her and told her my own truth. “Truth is… I’ve liked you too since you joined the class. I can't help but smile when I learned you’re sitting next to me. When you were assigned back there in Vientown and I was to leave to Fiore region I got too upset about it that I can't even convince myself to smile. Then I remembered that you came from there so I thought if you saw me protecting your home region, you’ll recognize me more than just a friend. We became rivals alright, but in the end, I keep falling in love with you every time we see each other.”

“It’s weird seeing you in this kind of light.” Another graceful smile graced to her lips. As if taunting me even more she asked. “So?”

“Would you be my girlfriend, (Name)? I would make you the happiest person on earth if you give me the chance.”

We both look at each other’s eyes. The need for words ceased to exist and just us staring at each other is enough. She nodded and I went ahead towards the exit while doing a victory cheer. I grinned even more when I heard her giggles echoed through the halls of the temple.

Truth is… it’s impossible for you to be the happiest person in the world.
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Truth is…
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You made me the happiest person in the world, (Name).