These are going to be small snippets because I have learned that I can't write any sort of large narrative before getting bored or writing myself into a corner or start unintentionally making characters wish fulfillment. This will be updated approximately the next time I get an idea I want to write down. If you want to use bits of these jokes or thoughts for your own work feel free to grab 'em.
Also, keep in mind that I don't really ship, I just tease.
Now then let's move on to the fun bit.
Ash was starting to feel uncomfortable.
The reason for this discomfort was the stare that his traveling partner was giving him. It wasn't the stare that said, "You're being a total dork. Why do I put up with you?" or "That was actually pretty amazing but I'll never say it flat out," or those really odd ones when she seemed to blush a little. No this was a stare which he had never received before. Combined with the completely blank expression on her face, Ash had no idea how to handle it.
"Um, Iris-" he began, before immediately being cut off.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN 'ME AND PIKACHU CAN STOP HOLDING BACK ONCE WE GET HOME'?!"
He and Pikachu uncovered their ears after Iris' outburst, waiting for her to calm down a little. "We~ll, I don't really partake in leagues to win necessarily. That's why I asked Pikachu to limit himself to the rest of my team's level. Also why I don't use some of my older Pokémon," explained Ash fearfully as he put his hands up in a calming gesture. "If I win a league, then I'm kinda obligated to challenge the Elite Four and then the Champion if I make it past them. Do you know how awful it would be if I became the Champion myself?"
Huh. There was that blank stare again.
"I would be tied down with all sorts of responsibilities and couldn't travel nearly as much as I want. The league is a good way to pay for expenses so . . ." continued Ash before trailing off.
Iris just sighed and shook her head. "You're such a kid Ash."
Ash bristled a bit while getting into the playful arguments he was so used to. "Hey! It's a perfectly legituh- legitm-good reason! I would never have met you or Cilan or any of my new Pokémon if it weren't for that!"
"Pika!" chimed in his best buddy.
"Yeah, you see? Pikachu agrees with me."