Day 2 - Confession

Welcome back to AmourShipping Week. This is Day 2 - Confession.

In my opinion, the most realistic situation of this happening that I can think of.


"Well, we're here."

"I can't believe it's already over."

"We had some really good times."

Everyone was in a particularly bad mood, because Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie had just arrived at the Lumiose City airport. It was time for Ash to go back home to Kanto. Nobody wanted to say goodbye after all the time they spent together travelling through Kalos… it had felt like it would never end. Yet, here it was; the end.

One girl was in a particularly sad mood; she'd had all of Kalos to tell him how she felt, but never took an opportunity or gathered enough courage to say it. Serena was really feeling the pressure. Ash was going home to Kanto. It was now or never.

But… could she really tell him to his face? Would she be able to gather enough courage to let out all of the feelings she'd been hiding for such a long time?

If it meant she could stay by Ash's side, she would have to find a way.


"Flight 370, this is your 30 minute warning. I repeat, Flight 370 leaving in 30 minutes."

The group of four were simply sitting on a bench close to the entrance to the plane that will be taking Ash home. Everyone was simply staring at the ground, or something else equally as boring, trying not to think about how Ash will be leaving soon.

Ash usually didn't have a problem with goodbyes, but this time appeared to be different. He was actually struggling to take in that he would be leaving his friends; Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, whom he spent so much time with. So many good times, rough times, and determined times they shared. He spent the most time in general with this group as well.

He eventually distinguished that Serena was the main reason he was sad this time around. She meant so much to him after all this time. He loved watching her succeed as a Pokemon Performer, and encouraging her to stay determined when she was down on herself. There was no reason a girl as pretty, talented, and caring as Serena should be down on herself, even when she feels completely helpless, or talentless. After the incident with Team Flare, Ash knew that Serena was a special girl and for more than one reason.

But, Serena did the same thing for him. Whenever he needed encouragement, like right before gym battles, and especially before and during the Kalos League, Serena was always there for him in the best way possible.

'The Ash I know would face any challenge head on, without thinking about it. The only thing he would think about is the best way to win, and how to do it. Where has that Ash gone? He faced anything with bravery, and determination. You've taken on any and all legendary Pokemon that I could ever think of, but you're having trouble with a simple battle with another trainer? Come on, Ash, we believe in you. Your family; your mom, Professor Oak, are here to support you. They believe in you. Your fans believe in you. I believe in you. You can do it!'

Ash knew he couldn't just leave Serena behind. But it was seeming more and more like he would have to.

Serena was facing the same problem; except that she knew why she didn't want Ash to leave. He was too special to her. It was always Ash whom she could depend on in the most challenging times, or in times when she was feeling like she couldn't achieve her goal, or in times when she felt completely helpless; like she was there for nothing, and was bringing the group down. He always made her feel special in her own way, like she could do whatever she wanted to do in her life.

Serena stood up.

"Ash, can you come with me for a moment?"

Ash stood up as well. "Uh, sure. What's up, Serena?"

"I need to talk with you alone for little bit." she said with a slight blush on her face.

"Sure."

Ash followed Serena to an area away from Clemont and Bonnie.

The blonde siblings looked at each other and smiled.

Pikachu jumped into Bonnie's lap and fist pumped. "Pika!"


As soon as they were away from a populated area, Serena faced Ash and closed her eyes for a moment.

"Something wrong, Serena?" Ash asked, concerned.

Suddenly, Serena grabbed both of Ash's hands. "Ash, you can't leave! You have to stay here!"

"I really want to stay, Serena, but I have to go home. My family is waiting for me there." Ash said.

"But, if you leave, then… I don't know what I'll do with myself. I had such a fun time travelling with you, and Clemont, and Bonnie, and I don't want it to end now." Serena began to slightly tear up.

"Listen, Serena, I've been meaning to tell you…" Ash began, slightly nervous.

Serena blushed. "Yeah…?"

"Well, I don't really know yet. But, I know that you're really special; not just in your own amazing way, but to me as well. I don't want to have to say goodbye to you either, but I have to go home. I don't want to see you cry, but we have to stay positive, or this won't go well at all." Ash said.

Serena blushed a deeper shade of red. "But… well, Ash, I've been meaning to tell you something too."

Ash tilted his head. "What is it?"

Serena began to look away slightly, still blushing. "I… I… re-..." she began to choke out.

"What?"

"I… I like you, OK?" Serena hid her face with her hair.

Ash smiled. "Well, I mean, yeah, I would hope you like me, otherwise, you wouldn't have been my friend and stuck with me for so long."

"No, Ash, that's not what I mean."

"Well, then what do you mean? There's only one definition of like, right? Like, the verb like?" Ash struggled to think for a moment.

Serena would've giggled if it wasn't such a tense moment for her. She turned back to Ash, with a serious look and a blush on her face.

"It's just… I… I'm…

"I'm in love with you!"

It was done. She had said it. She looked away. There was no telling how he would react.

Ash was stunned. "You… wha…?"

'Perhaps I should reinforce it a bit.'

Serena turned back to Ash and moved in close, stood on her tip toes, closed her eyes, and kissed Ash on the lips. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

Ash's eyes widened, and for a moment was too stunned to do anything. His mind didn't process what was going on for a while. He wasn't even sure how to respond to something as emotional and affection-filled as was happening. Eventually, he simply closed his eyes and just let the feeling of affection waft over him.

So this is what love is.

Serena pulled away, blushing intensely, and pulled her arms back to her sides. She hadn't felt Ash respond, so she didn't know what he felt exactly. She was nervous that she might've just ruined her most valuable friendship. Extremely scared, actually.

Ash opened his eyes. He was silent for a moment.

"Follow me."


"Huh? What's this? It just sort of fell out of Ash's bag..."

Clemont picked up a small piece of paper from Ash's backpack.

"Well, what is it, Clemont?" Bonnie asked, curious.

Clemont grinned.

"If Serena pulled Ash away for the reason I'm thinking of, then Ash is going to like this."

"Hey! We're back!"

The blonde siblings heard Ash's voice, and looked over to see that Ash and Serena's hands were intertwined, though Serena appeared to be blushing over it… or maybe something else.

"Ash! Look what fell out of your bag!" Bonnie exclaimed. Clemont handed the paper to Ash.

"Huh? There's a note attached…" Ash noticed.

'Hi Ash! We slipped this extra plane ticket in your bag, just in case you wanted to bring someone along, like, oh, I don't know, that cute Serena girl you travel with. You can never be too prepared. She's free to come visit with us for a while, if she wants to. Or, I guess, whoever you decide to bring back with you, but I'd prefer it if it was Serena, to be brutally honest. Well, whatever. Just, stay unpredictable honey, and I'll see you back at home.

Love, Mom.'

Ash smiled wide.

"Sometimes, moms really can do good."

"What is it, Ash?" Serena asked.

"It's an extra plane ticket to the flight I'm going on. Serena." Ash turned around and grabbed Serena's hand. "Do you wanna come to Kanto with me?"

Serena stared for a moment, then she grew a smile wider than any Ash had ever seen. "Oh my gosh, yes, Ash, yes!" she launched herself at him and threw her arms around him.

This time, Ash responded, wrapping her in his arms. "I knew it was a bad idea to leave you behind. I want to keep having fun experiences with you. I don't want the journey with you to end now. You really do make me happy, Serena."

Serena smiled, and nuzzled her face further into his shoulder. "Ditto, Ash."

Then, she muttered something inaudible to Ash, but was very clear to her.

"I love you."


A/N: Woo! Made it! That actually took more time to, like, actually put on a page than I had originally thought it would. Whatever. I'm done, woohoo! Hope you guys liked this one!

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