A.N. Hello! I'm back baybeh! :D
Chapter 4: Plane and Pain
When James woke up the next morning, he wondered if he had been dreaming. Had he imagined the whole thing? Did he really kiss Jessie? He looked at the ceiling and saw the massive chandelier of the hotel suite, confirming everything was all too real. He did kiss Jessie! But he also had to hear about her stories. James always figured she had a pretty dark past, but he didn't want to label her with it. He knows Jessie was not looking for anybody's pity. Well, he thought, I guess now all I can do is never break her trust. Under any circumstances.
When he heard yawning a few feet away, James figured Jessie was awake.
''Hmm…wow, this bed is amazing, I slept like a Slowpoke!'' muttered Jessie, still half-asleep.
''Yeah, it looks really comfortable...'' snarled James, lifting his sore back from the couch.
''Oh, stop being such a baby!'' snapped the magenta-haired girl. ''We are leaving for Greece today!'' she continued happily, clapping her hands.
''Yeah, the plane's leaving in….'' Started James.
''45 MINUTES?!'' screamed Jessie.
''I don't even have time to do my hair!'' cried James.
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After a great race to the airport, the duo sat on their respective seats on the plane. Jessie wanted the lane seat, so of course, James had to oblige. Neither of them had time for hairdos, so James had gathered his mane in a ponytail, while Jessie had left her hair loose and it had naturally curled a little bit.
''I think I only realise now how much hairspray you use everyday'' said James, not able to turn his eyes off her. Dressed like that, simple jeans, t-shirt and her gorgeous hair, she was truly beautiful.
''Yeah, well I guess for a while I don't have to anymore'' responded Jessie. What about his hair? In this ponytail like that, he looks so… manly. Definitely not gay. She laughed internally. How can a person's hair define their sexuality? Oh, but I guess there are stereotypes for a reason…she drifted in thought.
She turned her head to watch James tussle a little pillow, and getting his Ipod out of his backpack.
''The flight is a couple hours, better get comfy!'' he smiled, innocently.
Jessie let a small smile curl her lips and sat back, ready to sleep some more.
Well, I guess this mission will compensate for all the sleep we missed in the past 10 years trying to capture that stupid Pikachu! She tought, closing her eyes. Yes, I could definitely get used to this…
Meanwhile, James had been looking through the porthole, amazed by the clouds.
Exit light! Tuduumudum, Enter niiight! Take my hand! We're off to never never land! He sang in his head, wobbling his head slightly. Suddenly, he saw a Pidgeot soaring through the clouds. Woah, he thought, I got to catch one of those, then I'd fly too! …..Sleep with one eye open…badam badam!.oh crap I have to pee!
James turned his head to see Jessie snoozing restfully. He couldn't possibly wake her, she would be as mad as a Charizard with a hernia! How can I fit through this tiny space, her legs are all over the place…! They are nice legs though…ok Jimmy! Focus! It's easy!
He proceeded to lift his leg over her knees, and placing his left hand on her right arm rest. Now he just needed to push himself over her. One, two….
All of a sudden, Jessie opened her eyes, saw James hovering over her and yelped. James lost his balance, ending up straddling her, their faces inches from each others.
''I'm sooo sorry Jessie… I, I didn't want to wake you, I'm so stupid'' mumbled James sheepishly.
Jessie wasn't responding anything, just staring at his face. Oh my God, does he have scruff? Wow, I don't mind having him on top of me…woah girl. What's happening? We are talking about James here! Get a grip!
''Well, what are you waiting for? Get off me!'' she said, pushing him back swiftly.
''Yeah, sorry'' said James, landing on one foot in the aisle. ''Going to the bathroom. Just, don't fall back to sleep before I get back….'' He grinned.
Jessie tried to stay cold, but she just couldn't resist that perfect set of teeth no more.
''I won't.'' she answered. ''Besides, we will arrive soon.'' She glanced at her Ekans watch. ''You couldn't wait 30 minutes?''
''30 minutes? Huh. '' he shrugged. '' Guess not. Be right back.''
She sighed. He may look a little different, but that is still definitely James.
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''Jessie, look at the water!'' exclaimed James.
''I will look at it later James, I'm trying to figure out where our hotel is!'' responded the girl, getting slightly impatient.
The boy rocket was looking at the beach, with all the people, the water Pokemon swimming by; it was a beautiful day.
''I see it Jess. Over there.' He said, pointing to the hotel.
When they checked into their room, they realised it was even bigger than the other one. It was a deluxe-honeymoon suite. There were chocolates, roses, massage oils, candles…
''Chocolates!'' yelped James, while eating three at the same time.
Jessie rolled her eyes and advanced towards the majestic bed, covered in satin sheets.
''Wow, these are quality.'' She said, petting the fabric.
''No way!'' screamed James as he ran and jumped on the bed. ''This bed is big enough for two, I'm not sleeping on the floor!''
Who is this James, taking position for himself? I kinda like him…she thought.
''Fine.'' She stated simply.
'' No, I'm am telling you, I'm tired of sleeping on the floor, my back hurts, it's not fair that only you get the bed, I… what?'' he stopped dead in his tracks, in disbelief.
''I said fine.'' She answered, unpacking a few things. ''Come on, let's go to the beach.''
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James has always been thankful for sunglasses. He could look at Jessie on the beach without her noticing. He never said it out loud though, he didn't want her to think he was a pervert. He wasn't. He was just a guy, and she was a very beautiful woman. The bikini she was wearing was not leaving a lot to the imagination. She had the most perfect body ever. He reminded of poor Misty her eying in jealousy, wishing she could fill out as much as Jessie. The way she was moving with grace on the beach, laughing in the water, letting herself loose, for once.
She's so perfect, he thought.
''Come on, James!'' she called, ''Are you going to stay over there all day?''
James took off his shirt, dropped his big red and white 'R' towel and placed it next to Jessie's on the resort's patio chair. He ran on the sand and jumped in the sea to join her.
'So what's the plan now?'' he said, his head out of the water.
'We have to find out where they keep their research. I assume there's a laptop somewhere or a hard drive. When we find it, we can copy the information and steal it.'' She smiled deviously, lifting her eyebrow.
''I like this plan.'' Responded James. ''I will try and figure out a way to plug Entei into the conversation.''
''Right. Good idea. See how much they know. We are not even sure they caught it.'' Said the rocket girl.
As she was still speaking, two Totodiles racing made a big wave towards them, causing their bodies to collide together. As he felt her forms press against his chest, James was thankful he wore briefs underneath his swimsuit, preventing his body reactions to cause any damage.
''Sorry about that.'' She apologized. James could've sworn he saw her blush a little. ''I wonder if we will run into Chuck and Mindy today…?'' she continued.
''I don't think so.'' Replied James.
''Why not?'' asked Jessie.
''Well, if it was me, and today was the first day of my honeymoon with my wife, I don't care how sunny it is outside, we are in our room, locked, do not disturb, all day long…'' he drifted, landing his gaze into Jessie's eyes.
''…well,'' she started, ''I guess that does make sense.'' She continued, avoiding eye contact. ''I'm going to get a tan!'' she said, proceeding to get out of the water.
Why do I feel so hot and bothered? It's James for crying out loud! …I just, never thought of him as a…sexual being? Not before a couple days ago. This is…weird. Better not think about it too much. Let's get myself a nice tan! She smiled to herself as she spread her towel on the sand.
James watched her derriere wiggle as she moved out of the water. Stop staring James! You know you love her for so much more than her body! Don't be like the other jerks! He paused, thinking to himself. Did I go too far with that comment? I just feel so passionate around her lately. Better not think too much of this. Focus on the mission…
James started to get out of the water when he saw a man approaching Jessie's towel.
''Hello baby, how you doing on this beautiful day?'' he asked Jessie, looking at her underneath his sunglasses suggestively.
''My day would be better if you didn't block all my sunlight, thank you very much.'' She responded without missing a beat.
''Come on babe, a fine ass like yours shouldn't talk like this.'' He said, getting closer to her.
''Don't speak to me like that. And at least have the balls to look me in the eye when I'm talking, jerk!'' she said as got up.
''I'm sorry baby, I just can't, there are other parts wayyyyy more interest…'' he started to reply, but didn't get a chance to finish, as Jessie smacked him across the face.
''DON'T, talk to me like that. Get it?'' she fumed.
He touched his jaw in disbelief, and grabbed her wrist swiftly. ''Oh no, you didn't do that princess…now you got me mad…''
James who was watching from afar, ran towards them. ''Hey! Let go of her! Let go right now!''
The man looked at James approaching. ''Oh, is that your little baby brother coming to save you?'' he snarled.
''Let her go this instant!'' ordered James.
''Oh, and what are you going to do about it?'' teased the other man.
''I challenge you to a Pokemon battle!'' she said James as he prepared to release his Weezing and Growlithe.
''No way. Don't meddle Pokemon in this.'' He responded. ''Fight like a real man!''
Jessie looked at James, feeling scared for her partner in crime. The other was significantly bigger, and looked stronger.
Fine. James thought. He took three steps and punched to guy right in the nose.
Shocked, the man released his grip on Jessie's wrist, cursed, and proceeded to punch James directly in the jaw, causing the rocket to fall to the ground. The big man was about to throw in some more punches when he saw people gathering around, and security approaching.
''You lucky little bastard.'' He spat. ''Anywhere else, you were dead.'' He said while using the back of his hand to stop his nosebleed. He turned around and left the beach.
''It's ok everybody, nothing to see here, keep going!'' said Jessie, attempting to push away the tourists that had regrouped. ''James, oh my God, are you okay?'' she asked kneeling down to get to him.
''I'll survive, thank you.'' He said, slowly getting up. ''What an asshole.''
''You were awesome. Come on, let's go get you cleaned up.'' She said while gathering their belongings in a bag.
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They arrived back to their suite, with a small First Aid kit Jessie had asked for at the reception counter. James sat on the bed, and she pulled a chair in front of him, opening the kit.
''Wow, he certainly didn't miss you, did he?'' she stated, apologetically, while applying an alcohol swab on the wound.
''Ow.'' James mumbled.
Jessie frowned, looking sad for a moment. She turned to take the warm washing cloth, delicately rubbing James' swollen lip. ''Thank you for standing up for me.'' She said, not looking at him.
James could feel all the emotions it was bringing up in her. He lifted her chin with his finger. ''I would NEVER let anyone disrespect you like that.''
''But he was so much bigger than you…'' she started.
''I don't care, no one treats you like that and goes unpunished. I won't let that happen.''
Jessie could feel the tears flowing up in her eyes. You can't cry girl. Stop being so weak. You are not even hurt.
''Come here.'' Said James as he opened his arms. She crawled onto his lap for a hug. She felt so safe in his arms. She always had. She didn't really understand why.
''I think it's going to hurt more tomorrow…!'' laughed James after a few minutes as he let go of his female companion. 'Ow.' He got up and looked in the mirror. ''My pretty face is messed up!'' he cried.
Sighing, Jessie got up, and gave him the icepack. ''Put his on your jaw. It will help reduce the swelling. I'm exhausted. I'll go to sleep right after my shower.''
A few minutes later, she got out of the bathroom, wearing small shorts and a tank top. ''Alright, goodnight.''
''Night.'' He answered, going in the bathroom. When he got out, wearing his boxers and a t-shirt, the lights were already down. He slowly crawled under the satin covers of the bed, onto his side. Jessie was at the opposite one, curled up in a foetal position. They were in the same bed, yet she felt so far from him. At that moment, he just wanted to hold her. He rolled over, landing on his hurt jaw.
Owww! Yikes, That is going to hurt even more tomorrow….! Goodnight Jessie.
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Yeh! Another chapter! I think this is the biggest one yet. At this rate, I will finish this story in 2084! XD Thanks to everybody who reads!