I can't figure out how to do italic and bold! I'm sorry!!!!!!!!! I'll make some major edits

My part of a trade (the artwork is not their part, I own this Zoroark)

Zoroark art credit is in another post

*Orin*

\Inaru\


It was a quiet day in Lumiose City, Pokemon were dueling each other in the gym, performers were dancing in the square" it was wonderful all around! And Orin seemed to believe so as well, the Chesnaught took out one ear bud and listened to the wind, letting it ruffle his shiny white fur.

*"Ahh..this is the life, a quiet day like today is just what I needed after last night, what a party.."*

Thinking back to last night, Orin remembered everything, it was a battle party, no, and it wasn't about Pokemon Battling, this was different, using random moves! Orin was the highlight of the event, creating many shapes and words with Pin Missle to show off his technique, and it was what eventually led him to sitting out hers. At that party, Orin was still a bit shocked, he had a piece of paper clenched in his hand, it was given to him by a Zoroark, if it wasn't obvious, he got her number!

The Chesnaught had quivering with anxiety and stubbornness ever since, thinking that it was just an illusion, but also the anxiety of believing that he actually might get a date with the mysterious Pokemon, she didn't even speak to him much at the party.

*"Nothin' wrong with at least giving it a shot, I mean, things might work out! Don't doubt yourself Orin, you earned the right to call yourself a defensive Pokemon! These spikes are my determination!"*

Getting up from his seat, the Pokemon slowly walked over to the nearest payphone and held out the strip of paper, holding it directly up to his eyes since it was kinda small. Orin picked up the small phone and punched in each number with a big claw, saying each number quietly so he didn't look up and down constantly, it was ringing soon after. With a heavy blush under his eyes, the Chesnaught cleared his throat just before a rough, heavenly voice came through the phone.

\"Hey hey hey! I'm guessing you're that Chesnaught from last night, a payphone call can only mean that! How're you doing spikeball?"\

*"I...I uh, well..how are you? I never caught your name at the party so I was hoping to catch up, before other stuff happens.."*

Orin slightly cringed at what he just said, he knew he could've said something better there, but he just didn't, what if other stuff didn't happen?

\"Heh, no need to worry about that, the name's Inaru, pleasure to meet ya spikey! Now tell me yours."\

Inaru sounded so teasing, almost like a tomboy, but she didn't come across as mean, it left Orin feeling comfortable talking to her more, he was more excited to keep the conversation up as long as possible.

*"My name's Orin! It's nice to meet you as well Inaru, so, to be blunt, I was hoping to hang out again soon, you seem like a really cool Pokemon and..well you get the idea."*

Inaru stayed quiet for a bit, but gave a promising answer, she wanted to do the opposite, keep the call short, but for practical reasons.

\"In about an hour, we can get something to eat, I will think some something when I get there! I'll be looking forward to seeing you!"\

With that, the phone went silent, making Orin flinch and put the phone down, he didn't even expect that to happen! It was like an author wanted to get two people in a story together quickly, almost forced. Shaking his head, the Chesnaught decided to call someone else, a Lucario that he was friends with.

*"Maybe he can help me out, he's always been such a girl, he might be able to tell me what would be good fo-"*

There was just a dial tone..

*"Damn it…"*

At least knowing he would be able to prepare himself, Orin put the phone back again and rushed to the nearest salon, inside were two highly styled Furfrou, one had a top hat made from teal dyed fur, the other had a bonnet made from brown dyed fur. The two suddenly yelped as the huge armored Pokemon suddenly came in and almost shattered the glass doors, they soon huffed and shook their heads, making Orin sigh and pull out his wallet.

*"Sorry, I'll pay you double the price, I need a wash and brush, with a scarf to boot."*

Looking at each other, the poodle Pokemon nodded and walked behind Orin, their steps in perfect sync as they pushed him forward, making him sit down in a rather small chair, they didn't have anything bigger.

*"Oh boy..here goes, I hate these things.."*

As the Chesnaught anxiously fiddles with the seat, the Furfrou suddenly loom from on top of the salon tables, a glint in each of their eyes, Orin let out an audible gulp before they went to work. In mere moments, he was covered in a red garb that shrouded his entire lower body, it only showed his head and fluffy white fur, the two never said a word this whole time. A spritz of water immediately followed suit, the team Furfrou was soaking him to the point where his plant biology took over and actually absorbed some of it, he was almost like a leaf, then came the brown Furfrou, combing down the fur and making small snips with scissors, cutting away stray fur and making it much neater.

For a couple of Furfrou, they were doing an amazing job considering they don't have hands! Orin found himself a little jaw dropped, he watched them work in the mirror as they turned his dirty matted fur into a sparkly white sheet of silk, it was a little baffling, though he remained a bit on edge when they brushed and cut in other places. Before the Chensuaght could make another move, his face was hit with a heavy blast of air, pushing his fur back almost like a..well what can you compare a Chesnaught's fur to? Like a Lillipup in a moving car, Orin felt his tongue fly a bit from his mouth, most sound was obstructed for a few seconds until the blow dryer that made the wind was pulled away, his fur was as thick and spiky as ever! Impressed with their work, he smiled as the Furfrou tied a deep blue scarf around his neck.

*"Woah! Wow, I kinda underestimated you guys for a second, I'm glad I didn't..lookin good.."*

Orin made a clicking sound at the mirror before making a small nervous laugh, the garb was taken off soon after, allowing him to take out a wallet from underneath his armor plate, he was paying a small fortune, but to him it was worth it. Placing the money on the counter, Chesnaught took a mint from a small bowl on the counter and popped it into his mouth, leaving the salon soon after with a confident look on his face.

*"Now..what to do for the remaining ten minutes."*

\"...I think I can name something~!"\

Orin yelped as he suddenly heard a voice behind him, turning around with lightning speed and spotting a bright pink and black figure standing below him, she was smiling with spiked teeth and laughing with glee.

\"Haha! I got you good Orin, don't freak out so much big guy, you're fine, now let's go, I already wanna get to know you, let's head to the cafe!"\


The Chesnaught turned red as Inaru lightly held his arm, waiting for him to take her there, and before long they were walking towards said cafe, this all went by so quickly, but it all felt so right at the same time.

*"Thank Arceus.."*

Orin said quietly, taking his date off to the nearest cafe, ready for whatever comes next..

Fin...