(A/N. This wasn't edited but take it anyway.)

Gladion heard a soft knock on his office door. He suddenly sat up straight.

"Come in." He said, voice cracking slightly. He facepalmed.

"Hi Gladion..." Moon said as she opened to door and walked inside the office.

Gladion gestured to the chair opposite him, worried his words would fail him again. Moon sat in the chair across from her friend and slammed her head on the table.

Gladion frowned, "Moon? Wanna look at me?"

Moon looked up and Gladion, but kept her head down on the table, "What's up? You're cutting into my 'laying around' time." She said sadly.

Gladion nodded, "I know...but...I was wondering...since you're out of a job...if you wanted to...ya know...work here..."

A confused look graced Moon's face, "What? You want me to work here? Doing what? You've got plenty of employees..."

"Well you know how Lillie got promoted?"

Moon nodded.

"Well I don't have an assistant anymore and I know that's not a super fun job but....I figured it would work until I can find you something more your speed."

Moon sat up, "Oh. So like I sit at that boring desk outside your office and take your phone calls and schedule your meetings?"

Gladion sighed, "Yeah...not very glamorous but I figured it'd be temporary. Plus you also get to accompany me on all Pokémon related things!"

Moon was silent for awhile. The blond across from her sighed, "It's fine if you don't want to-"

"-I'll do it." Moon interrupted.

Gladion blinked with surprise, "You will?"

Moon shrugged, "Why not?"

Gladion smiled, "Cool! Great!"

Moon smirked slightly, "What's it pay?"

Gladion mimicked her smirk and rolled his eyes, "Well."

Moon's usual smile formed on her face, "Good."

Butterfree danced in Gladion's stomach. He missed that smile of hers. He'd barely seen it since she lost her title.

Gladion stood up suddenly and Moon did as well. They shook hands and both blushed at the contact.

"Do I have to wear a uniform?" Moon asked.

Gladion nodded, "Yep. My mom's gonna pick one out for you and Lillie.

Moon raised an eyebrow.

"What? She picked out mine!"

Moon crossed her arms.

Gladion sighed, "The woman's got style okay? She picked out the uniforms for everybody."

Moon shrugged, "Okay...I'd better look as cute as all the other workers!"

Gladion rolled his eyes, "I'm sure Mother will make sure of it."

Moon turned to walk out, "See ya Monday!"

Gladion yelled after her, "Today's Monday!"

Moon peeled her head back in the room, "When should I be here then?"

Gladion smiled lightly, "Tomorrow at eight?"

Moon frowned, "Ew. That's early. Fine! But only cause you'd fall apart without me!"

Gladion chuckled, "Thank you for your sacrifice."

"Not a problem. Bye!" She chirped, disappearing from view.

Gladion sighed with relief. He hadn't seen her be her usual self in ages.

He hoped his plan would work.