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March 14 was the day Riley suddenly decided to visit Oreburgh City. He would, of course, have to avoid the gym. He was certain a certain someone was mad at him for breaking a promise made years ago, though he could worm his way out of a very sticky situation by reasoning that he never promised and that someone left before he could. But fate had a sick sense of humor and as Riley walked through the doors of the Pokémon center…
"Riley!"
The offending redhead took off his helmet and greeted him warmly.
"Hello Roark." Riley managed to say. "It's been a while."
"It certainly has. Do you have a moment to spare? I have something to give you at the gym."
Riley gulped. "Sure thing." He followed the gym leader, almost tempted to run away with every step after the other.
Roark's office was fairly organized for being so cluttered. A huge mound of chocolate boxes was piled in the corner while a random trainer, every now and then, sneaking away with several pieces. Cards were neatly stacked on the desk; pens and pencils were away in cups. The only thing that stood out was the black and blue box he sent a month before. Riley gulped again as Roark opened a drawer and reached inside.
"Here." He said, handing him a white and red box. "This is for you."
"What for?"
"I like to return gifts I get a month after Valentine's Day. People in Ecruteak do it too. They call it White Day."
Riley gently opened the box, almost shaking. A midnight blue ribbon stared back at him.
"Roark…"
"Happy White Day, Riley."
Roark turned around to resume duty but Riley grabbed his arm and dragged him back. He stared into his eyes for a moment before closing in for a kiss. It took a moment for the redhead to respond but rather than push him away, he returned the kiss.
They were so caught up, they didn't notice the pink-haired assistant standing in the doorway, who rolled his eyes at the two as if it happened on a daily basis.
"Should I tell the challenger to wait, leave, or watch?"
This is actually it for a while unless Grapes of Wrath essays suddenly turn into RileyxRoark stuff (that'd actually be pretty amazing).