Penpal

Summary : A little exchange between two boys from two far places...through handwritten letters.

Chapter 1 - Introductions

Ash was bored. Really, really bored. So bored that if ever possible it would break him if the silence in his house continued any longer. Sitting on his wooden chair, the boy fiddled the small pencil with his mouth as he stared at nothing in particular. The nine-year-old was resting his chin on his palm when he noticed one of his neighbors walking outside to a mailbox. Strange, the sun was so hot outside that going out was like being under a sauna. The onyx-haired child watched silently as the kid downstairs slipped an envelope in the box and went back inside his house with a grin. "Huh, I wonder who's he sending his letter to?"

With his curiosity piqued, Ash stood up, went out of his room and went down the stairs; finding his mom cleaning the living room with a broomstick. He asked the question to what he just saw, and she replied with a smile. "Oh, he must be replying to his penpal."

"Penpal?" he repeated; confused.

"It's a person that you exchange letters with. A great way to make friends with others who are far away."

"But wouldn't it be easier to use the computer..? Why did he put his letter in the mailbox?"

She shrugged a little; not losing her grin. "I guess it's because it's much better that way." suddenly Delia perked up a little. The boy cringed a little; he recognized those sparkly eyes..."You're...you're going to get me a penpal aren't you..."

The female brunette looked surprised. "Am I that predictable?" he nodded silently without hesitation. "Well you are bored aren't you? At least you can do something while waiting for your tenth birthday-"

"Which is still months away mom. And how are you going to get me a penpal in the first place?"

"Just leave everything to me~!" she beamed back at her son. He sweat-dropped, hoping that it wouldn't be one of those weird ideas that backfires on him.

-o-

Ash's hands quivered as he held his pencil tightly. He didn't expect for his mom to suddenly tell him to write something to his new penpal and not say anything else. He didn't even know where the person lived. All that Delia told him was the person's name...and that's it. He sighed as he wondered what to write. Heck he was only nine...what would a nine-year-old write to a mysterious person?

"Might as well get this over with..." he mumbled as he positioned himself to start writing.

To: Cilan

Hi, my name's Ash. My mom

"Wait, I don't think it's a good idea to write that down." scratching the words out, he inhaled deeply and started again.

I'm nine-years-old and I like Pokémon. Do you like Pokémon? Where do you live? How old are you?

Sorry, I'm asking too much questions aren't I? This is my first time writing a letter to someone so I'm not sure what to say.

I hope you reply soon.

From, Ash

"There, that should do it."

-o-

The boy didn't expect the letter to come back the next day. He found himself running downstairs after he saw a mailman putting something in their own mailbox (something that they haven't used in a long time.) A little nervous, he took out the seal on the envelope and read the letter; scanning the paper itself first before reading it. The letter was written in a fine script; the paper itself looked like it was meant for things like this. With a gulp, he started to read...and couldn't help but smile afterwards.

"Maybe this is a good idea after all..."

To: Ash

Nice to meet you penpal. Did your mom suggest this idea to you? Don't worry, I find it nice to have someone else to talk to.

I'm thirteen and of course I like Pokémon . It would be pretty strange if your mom got you a penpal that hates Pokémon don't you think?

It's okay. This is my first time writing a letter too. It's quite refreshing actually. Speaking of which, does that mean you are planning to become a trainer when you turn ten?

Hm, it looks like I'm the one asking too much questions. I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely, Cilan

A/N : If you're asking why I'm writing this, it's because I feel like there isn't much CafeMocha shipping around here. But of course this story isn't going to fly off in to another one of those "I love you" relationships. Nope. Just some fluff, and a little experimentation since I haven't watched Best Wishes series yet. Ahaha...I have no idea what Cilan's personality is. Or his age.

Please review? :D