Back in the region of kanto, lounging around on a quiet and desolate beach on a coastline just south of fuchsia city, are the trio of Jessie, James, and Meowth, collectively known as team rocket. However on this particular occasion they were not in their standard team rocket uniforms, but rather clothing that seemed to be loose swimwear. Each one of them were laying on an individual beach chair apparently relaxing and soaking up the sun's rays on this rather humid sunny afternoon.

"ahh, this is the life. warm sun, calm breeze and a sandy beach all to ourselves. not a care in the world~" says Meowth

"ahh yes. feels like forever since we've had some down time to ourselves. I'm definitely gonna enjoy every minute of it. maybe even I could work on getting a tan." says Jessie as she sips from a straw in a coconut shaped cup.

"I'll say. can't believe I almost forgot about our earned vacation time. finally we get to truly relax without worrying about twerps or tiresome missions" says James stretching casually.

"yeah, too bad it only lasts for another couple of days. they could've at least given us 2 weeks off." says Jessie sighing a bit

"that's all the more reason to live it up these next few days! party hard, relax harder!~ yeah!~" says Meowth throwing his paw up.

"yeah!" says James and Jessie in unison

The group continue looking out over the sea listening to the calming sound of the waves coming in. a minute later Meowth gets up and jumps down off the beach chair.

"ok, time to get more grub. be right back, so don't let anyone take my spot." says Meowth as he starts walking up a hill further inland.

"who would? there's no one else here." says James

"oh Meowth? bring me some more of this coconut juice, would you?" says Jessie holding the cup up.

"yeah, I'll see what I can scrape up." says Meowth as he walks up the hill and into the distance.

A half a minute goes by and Jessie and James remain in their chairs quietly looking out over the sea. Jessie then glances over at James who appears to be deep in thought, looking down at the sand to his side.

"hey James, you look like you're thinking pretty hard over there. what's on your mind?" asks Jessie

"huh? oh, er... nothing" says James looking at Jessie

"wait, don't tell me... you're thinking about how sexy I look in this bikini aren't you?" says Jessie as she does a cute pose.

"wha? er, um, n-no that's not it.." says James as he shyly looks away while blushing slightly

"oh? humph!" says Jessie pouting then turns her head away

"um... but if I can say this, you do look quite beautiful, Jess. that bikini you have on really shows off your best... features" says James peeking at her

Jessie quickly snaps her head around to look at James having heard the compliments. she giggles a bit and unknowingly starts to blush.

"well thank you James. for a minute I thought you hadn't noticed~" she says smiling at him

A second later she hops out of her chair and walks over to where James is laying.

"huh? what is it, Jessie?" says James curiously as he sits up and looks at her.

"James, turn around. I'm gonna give you a little massage~" says Jessie

"oh... really?" says James looking surprised

A minute later James is sitting to the side of the chair with his back facing Jessie as she is gently massaging his shoulders.

"so, how do you feel?" says Jessie

"feels real good. thanks Jess" says James as he starts getting more relaxed

"hehe, glad to hear it~"

"but I am a bit surprised. I didn't think you knew how to do massages."

"well, when you travel around and do as many off jobs as we have you tend to pick up on some things. haha~"

"oh, right. hahaha."

"so you seemed awfully tense earlier. is there something on your mind, James? want to talk about it?" says Jessie continuing to massage him

"well honestly, I... uh... I don't know..." says James

"aww, come on. you can tell me, can you?" says Jessie as she suddenly gets close up to James's back, resting her breasts right up against him.

"ah!... J-Jessie, that's your...!" says James, as his face turns a bright red feeling her chest on his back

"hmm? go on, tell me James. you know you can trust me, right?~" says Jessie as she wiggles a bit rubbing up against him

"o-ok!" exclaims James

"yes?"

"the truth is, I... I... I'm quitting team rocket!"

Hearing this, Jessie backs up from him in shock.

"y... you're quitting?" asks Jessie

"that's right. I've decided to pursue my dreams, and those dreams are hindered as long as I'm with team rocket. so I'm leaving for good." says James

"b-but where will you go? what will you do?" says Jessie

"I'll find something. we've been through hell and back as a team. survived battles, blast offs, and everything in between. I think I'll be fine.I want to chase a different life, with the one that I love" says James

"what? the one that.. you love? that's it? you're turning your back on us for that?! so, who is it?! who is this 'one you love' or can you not be bothered to tell me?! after everything we've been through together!" yells Jessie angrily

"Jessie... the one I love... is you"

In an instant Jessie's eyes widen in pure shock.

"don't you see, I've loved you for a long time, but I never had the courage to tell you... until just now.." says James as he stands up and faces her smiling

"... oh James, I..."

"Jessie, come with me. let's leave team rocket together" he says walking closer to her

"... ok, I will. I'll go with you. I'll follow you anywhere James, to the ends of the Earth if I must" she says now fully blushing

Seconds later the two end up in each other's arms and share a passionate kiss on the beach, signaling their newfound relationship, and newfound love.

To be continued~