(Charmie's POV)
The sun was rising over the land, bathing the Pokehumans in its morning glow. I stirred awake in my bed sitting up and yawning, seeing my partner Pokehuman Squirtle (also known as Squirt) still asleep. I smirked and put my legs over the edge of the bed, stretching and remembering that I slept in only my boxers so… I had to put some clothes on before we went out for the briefing.
I tugged on my cream shirt and my red hoodie, leaving it unzipped as per usual, putting on my jeans and red sneakers. I walked to the mirror on one side of the room, running a brush through my short spikey (mainly) red orange and yellow hair until it resembled neat.
I looked over to Squirt, still snoring softly, cuddled up to his Teddiursa plushie. He had the short sky blue bowl cut, most Pokehumans didn't pull it off (Trappy the Trapinch goods merchant for example) but he did. He had pale skin and a thin figure, a little shy but he was warming up to the aspect of being an Exploration Team with me (as well as a few other team members). I didn't really want to wake him up, because well… how do I put this? He looks adorable when he's sleeping, all peaceful and he sometimes cracks the smallest smile. Aww.
But then I remembered how angry Charlie (the second in command, a Chatot) could be. I shook him gently, earning a groan and he turned over, burying his face in the pillow… and his rear in the air. Sweet mercy, put that thing down. You'll poke an eye out. He had a little ass, but not a really noticeable one. I remember when we met a year ago, he had NO ass whatsoever. It was just his head, then back then feet. No ass, I'm not kidding. Nowadays he actually has an ass, but not a big one.
Mine is more of a slim muscular one. If you're wondering why I'm talking about asses… I'm gay. Not the stereotypical gay guy, but… more of the masculine keep-to-himself gay guy. Nobody (except for my buddy Wilson's, the Wynaut, mom Wendy. She supports me. Also Carlile, the Chimecho.) I shook him again, earning another sleepy groan and toss.
This time his knees stuck up under the blanket, and he was sucking his fingers again. Geez, why the heck does he do that? I mean… it's not like I don't want to see that every morning… and maybe late at night. The worst thing was that he kept making little whimpering sounds as he sucked on his fingers, adding to the tension.
I shoved him one last time. "Yo Squirt, c'mon buddy, it's like five minutes until we have to be out for the briefing!" I said. His ruby red eyes fluttered open, revealing the morning tears crusting around his eyes, one rolling down his cheek. I fought the immense urge to catch it and gently stroke his cheek with my thumb, but I won.
"Hmm? Charmie? A-am I late for the briefing again?" he mumbled, sitting up and putting his legs over the bed. I shook my head "Nope, just get dressed. I'm gonna see how Carlile is going. Maybe he made pancakes again" I told him, walking from the room down the hall.
I came to the kitchen, smelling the pancakes cooking from the door. I heard humming and singing and knew Carlie, the Chimecho Pokehuman, was up and in a good mood. Not like he was ever in a bad mood. I peeked into the side door off of the kitchen and saw the blue and red haired boy already cooking, serving stacks of pancakes on plates, adding toppings and syrup. My mouth watered. I LOVE pancakes. I knocked on the doorframe and Carlile spun around, surprised at first but happy to see me none the less. "Morning Charmie, how's Squirt?" he asked in his bubbly voice.
"He's good, a little tired this morning but after the whole Fogbound Lake thing that's to be expected" I said.
He smiled and remembered something "Charmie, could you tell everyone that it's time for breakfast?" he asked. I nodded and walked out of the kitchen into the main area, where Pokehumans were already clustering around boards and in little groups. I cupped my hands to my mouth and took a deep breath "HEY EVERYONE! BREAKFAST IS READY!" I called, almost being trampled by the guild as they rushed in for food.
At one point I received a rib to the elbow, obviously from someone strong and big and LOUD. I knew it was Landon, the Loudred sentry. He's tall and bulky and as the name implies LOUD. Not one day goes by without me being dazed by his loud voice in the mornings, except this one. Strange, he normally wakes us for the briefing… but not today. Strange, but nice.
I walked in and noticed that everyone was here, stuffing their faces with pancakes. I sat down beside Squirt, grabbing a pancake and going to take a bite when I realised something really strange. Squirt wasn't eating. He was staring at his food, picking at it, cheeks red. I leaned over and tried to get a look at his puzzling face but he turned away, blushing harder. I was confused. He loved pancakes as much as I did. Why wasn't he eating? I tapped his shoulder and he flinched, looking directly at me "What?"
"Why aren't you eating? You're gonna make Carlile cry, he put love and effort into those pancakes!" I said, Carlile making a puppy-dog face from over beside Landon and Corey (the Corphish). I smirked at Carlie and mouthed the words 'Nice one Carlie'. Squirt looked to Carlile then me and shrugged "I guess I'm just… not hungry." I'm not kidding when I saw everyone look at Squirt really funny-like. Landon was the first to speak up. "WHAT?! How could YOU not be HUNGRY?! Carlile MAKES the best pancakes EVER! Eat or YOU'LL be SORRY!" he roared, banging his fists on the table. Everyone flinched.
The girl beside me squeaked "Eek! Landon, not so loud!"
Her name was Sunny, she was a Sunflora Pokehuman. She had short blonde hair with green highlights, dark skin with blue eyes. She was a friend of mine, we talked occasionally. Landon grumbled "But! But!" he argued, Carlile placing his tiny hand on Landon's bicep and giving him a look. "Landon, sweetie, calm down. It's ok," the blue and red haired boy said caringly. Did we all just hear that?
Did Carlile call the loudmouthed Loudred Pokehuman sweetie? Landon by the way had blue and red pigtails on either side of his head, tied tight, locks falling either side of his slim face. He wore dark blue boots, blue sweat-pants and a blue and cream singlet showing off his muscles and the blue hair scarcely covering his chest. His eyes were a fierce yellowy gold like pure melted gold. They were kinda intimidating if he was angry at you, which was a lot of the time. I used to think he was hot, but that was when we first met. He was so young back then.
Carlile had more of a scrawny gangly boy thing going for him. He was taller than most of us, wearing a loose light blue shirt that hung down past his hips like a dress, wearing light blue shorts and light blue sneakers. He had short messy blue and red hair, wearing a yellow cap.
His eyes were a deep brown like dark chocolate. He was kinda cute in that gangly awkward kid way. I must admit he is cute, and I like those shy nerdy submissive boys but… it looked like Landon had already tapped that before me. It's a shame, I so would love to have a little sexy time in the kitchen with the naughty cook. Grr.
I'd sneak up on him when he's making the morning pancakes, wrap my arms around him and slide my hands down to the equator. I'd take off his pants and boxers, taking out his Pokeflute… if you know what I mean… in my hands, rubbing it up and down whilst licking and nibbling his neck like an animal. I'd milk him for a little while until he'd cum into the mixture, and I'd lick it all up. Ooh… but still, I thought Squirt was cuter. Nobody could be cuter than my partner. Back to the situation at hand, sorry.
"D-did you just say what I thought you said?" Charlie, the Chatot, gasped from across the table.
"Oh how cute! Cute! Cuuuuuuute! " William, the Guildmaster Wigglytuff, giggled as he did a little chair dance. All eyes were on Landon and Carlile, making breakfast super awkward. Carlile shrunk back in his chair, face red. Even Landon had lightly reddened cheeks, though he kept his 'tough-guy' exterior thing going on. He growled at everyone "Hey, hey, hey… guys calm down…" Corey said from beside Landon, swallowing a mouthful of pancake.
Corey was more of the reserved yet still slightly annoying Corphish Pokehuman we worked with in the guild. He had short red hair all spikey like, I swear he copied me, and those light green eyes like minty green. He wore a red sweater, deep blue jeans and red converse with blue laces. He hung around the Wishing Well outside the Guild near Treasure Town most days, chatting up the lady Pokehumans as they passed. He never scored. And on another note I think he has the hots for me, staring me up and down whenever I'm looking at the Job Boards.
He's nice… but he's not my cup of Max Elixir.
"By golly, does that mean you two are a couple?" Barry, the Bidoof Pokehuman, asked quietly from beside Sunny as he picked at a Pecha berry on his plate. He was undoubtedly the shortest member of William Wigglytuff's Guild, having short curly brown hair with ash blonde lightly mixed in, bright blue eyes and cute little freckles all over his cheeks and nose.
He had two buck teeth that lightly stuck out from his mouth, making him have his namesake 'Bidoof' appearance. He wore a cream coloured turtleneck under a brown coat, brown pants and brown sneakers. He was so cute in the sense he was so chubby cheeked, so easily embarrassed by compliments.
When we first met he kept stuttering and mucking up his words every time he went to help us with our jobs, then I found out after about a week that he had the hots for me. I was kinda nervous about approaching the matter, but when I went to turn him down… he, in a sudden act of either bravery or stupidity, kissed me. He took my first kiss, telling me that I was definitely not straight.
We confided for a little while, sneaking out and kissing under the stars… then one night I caught him kissing Sunny, and I felt my heart break into a million little pieces. I was kinda happy that those two had found true happiness, but I was really heartbroken that Barry just wasn't into me anymore. We were apparently 'still friends'. Tauros-Shit. Just tell me to eff off and I'll oblige you, don't eff with my heart though. I'll Dragon Dance your ass into next week.
Landon looked to Bidoof and sighed "You all won't judge me?"
We all shook our heads in unison, making Carlile ease up a little. I say a LITTLE. He still clung to Landon's bicep as if he was going to float away if otherwise. "Of course not Landon! We all will accept you! It's so cute! Cute! Cute!" Will giggled again, smiling widely. Don't get me started on little Mr Bubbly. He broke my heart worse than Barry did. He had short curly pink hair with a lock falling across his nose, fair skin and big aqua eyes like dinner-plates. He wore a pink shirt, pink shorts and big pink sneakers. Butter wouldn't melt in his mouth I swear.
I remember how he broke my heart.
XXX
I was a brand new apprentice at the guild, being registered and all. That night however, I couldn't stop thinking about the silly and gorgeous Guildmaster who had kept winking at me secretly, avoiding Charlie's watchful gaze. I had decided to sneak out of my room and check on him in the middle of the night, sneaking into his quarters and finding his bedroom.
He was asleep in the bed, wearing nothing but a big pink shirt and boxers. My mouth watered. Damn it… you look so edible, like bubblegum. I'd love to pop your bubble, if you know what I mean. I wore nothing but my shirt and jeans, since I prefer to sleep naked.
I traced my fingers over his warm cheek, making him sigh dreamily and bring his hand up to hold mine. Oh my Arceus, you are sooooo cute. I crawled on top of him gently, licking his neck and smelling the unmistakable scent of Perfect Apples. Ooh damn it William, I'm gonna have to suck that sweet smell off of your neck. He giggled softly, bringing his hand up to ruffle my hair. I sighed softly and began to nibble and suck on his earlobe, feeling his free hand move down to my cup my crotch, rubbing me through my jeans.
"G-Guildmaster…" I moaned, panting from his sexual rubbing, and all while he's asleep. I was enjoying it so much… that was until he mumbled something that broke my heart. "Mmm… Charlie…" he mumbled, breaking my heart into a million little pieces. He was in love with Charlie, his second in command, the bossy egotistical Chatot Pokehuman. I felt tears well in my eyes, getting off of him and running from the room, not looking back as I stumbled back down the hall into mine and Squirt's room, diving onto my bed.
XXX
I cried into my pillow the whole night with Squirt by my side, patting my back. Arceus, I really… well I wouldn't say hate, but I hate the Guildmaster for what he did to my heart. I looked around the table and honestly saw that everyone really accepted those two being gay, so why not tell people of my persuasion?
I gulped and raised my hand "I'd also like to come out of the closet" I said, earning a few claps and cheers of support from the guild members. It honestly wasn't that bad, they were approving of my sexuality. Not one of them was booing or saying otherwise. It felt… amazing. Sunny rubbed my shoulder and then something super strange happened.
"Um… I'd also like… like to confess my homosexuality…"
Squirt had raised his hand shyly, blushing copiously. My jaw fell open. He was gay? Sweet Arceus… that meant I had a chance with him after all. Heck yes. I looked to the blue haired boy beside me, closing my jaw, making him blush harder "Um Charmie… why are you looking at me that way?" he asked. I shrugged "No reason," and finished my pancakes. I wiped my mouth and stood up, others doing the same. William waved us all goodbye as we walked out, going about our daily business. I walked to the Job Board, looking over the notices, when I felt a tap on my shoulder.
Squirt stood there, hands in his hoodie pocket. "Hi Charmie, what job are we taking today?" he asked me. I saw one by the top left, one about rescuing a Shellos Pokehuman named Sally in Beach Cave. I pointed it out and we nodded, taking it off the board and making our way out of the guild. I was first out and we began our walk down the beach to find something startling. A guy about our age (17) stood by the surf, gazing out onto the waves.
"Oh no… it's Zane. What's he doing here? Didn't we kick Team Skull's ass?" Squirt asked me. I nodded. Zane was a Zubat Pokehuman, short lavender hair over his eyes… making me wonder if he actually had any… and pale skin. He wore the purple shirt and dark purple hoodie with wings printed on the back, the dark purple jeans and dark purple sneakers. He looked sad from where we were standing, maybe even crying. Damn it, I felt his pain. He always got left behind whenever they used the Noxious Gas-Combo… even though it was on us most times.
Squirt and I looked at each other "Should I go talk to him?" I asked. He shook his head "No way! He was a meanie! He tricked us!" Squirt bartered, folding his arms. I folded my arms too "Squirt, he might be depressed… I wouldn't want that upon you or anybody else. Let me go talk to him Squirt, if he tries anything I'll use Flamethrower on him ok? Trust me" I said, walking over. Squirt stayed behind. I walked up and tapped his shoulder, making him turn and scream "GAH! It's you!"
I held up my hands in defence "Woah Zane, calm down! I just wanted to see what was wrong!"
He looked at me funny "Wait… you want to know if I'm ok? For real? No fooling?" he asked hopefully. I shook my head and he cracked a sad smile, sighing and looking back over the waves. "If I tell you what happened, will you keep the secret?" Zane asked. I nodded and smiled friendlily "Sure, what's going on?"
He smiled definitely that time. "A long time ago, after we left the guild, I told Sam that I liked him… and he kicked me out of Team Skull. I can't believe he'd do that… after everything we'd been through. I put my heart on the line for him, then he goes and crushes my heart… turns out he liked Snezana, that Sneazel Pokehuman from Team Femme-Fatal. I hate that he just… I just… oh crap, why does love have to hurt? After I snuck up on him in his sleep and kissed him… he murmured Snezana's name. Not mine."
Wow… it happened to him too. I patted his shoulder "You're not the only one. I'll just say 'William'." I said simply, earning a sympathetic sigh from Zane. He gulped and looked over to Squirt, talking to a Krabby Pokehuman. I looked over and saw Squirt walking over, a mildly angry look on his beautiful face. He looked from Zane to me and back before speaking "So? What was wrong?" he asked, folding his arms. Zane sighed and looked at us meaningly, odd enough "I wanted to know if… and I'd understand if you said no but… I want to join Team FlameShell."
I can't believe he said that with a straight face.
