Within Attraction

Chapter 4


Sorry for the wait, i'm busy with the school, and weekends are the only time i can write, so, it's likely i'll keep updating on mondays or tuesdays.

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The crew was having breakfast as usual except for one thing, two people were having a very suspicious talk, not that they were trying to hide something but they seemed… happy that's the word. These people were, of course, May and Ash.

Max decided it was useless to find out what was going on, no one would tell him if he asked directly so he gave up on that. With her little brother out of the way and a powerful ally on Brock, there were no obstacles between the girl and her objective: Ash, yes she finally understood that weird sensation, at least that was what she thought; after what Brock told her, after the date, after the stuffed Pichu, after the kiss; love was the only reasonable thing, that was what she learned from those romantic movies she loved so much.

Between the blushes, giggles laughs and slight flirting, the almost-a-couple finally decided it was time for breakfast, during this time all the glamour was set aside; they both ate like there was no tomorrow, not leaving a single crumb on the table. As soon as they finished, it was time to go, they headed to their respective rooms to pack but one certain person needed some answers first.

-May – The breeder said- can I talk to you for a moment? I need your advice about something.

-Advice? Me? Are you sure? I don't think I can be very helpful

-I need a girl's opinion for this.

-Well, if you insist, it's ok – May nodded in agreement, not knowing she just fell in a veil trap, she would regret for her mistake later.

-You can get your things ready boys, it won't take long –Brock said

-Ok, don't make us wait for too long –The lucky trainer exclaimed

Max and Ash went up the stairs, leaving May and Brock alone. Brock had an evil grin drawn on his face, the interrogatory was about to begin.

-Well lady, how was your date?

-Date? What date? We just went to the fair and had a good time - The young lady was laughing, tough it was obvious she was faking it.

-Well, that's a date, how did it go? –He said with a very serious yet curious tone.

May didn't feel like answering but there was no escape, so she decided to cooperate, that way she could end with this faster.

-Well at the beginning we were just wandering around the town...

-Ok ok, then…

-Then we went to those games, I tried with the shooting game but it was horrible, seriously… - That way May told everything to Brock, from the dinner to the kiss, passing through the stuffed Pichu, the breeder listened carefully, not missing any detail, and simply nodding to every word the girl said.

-So, I looks like you had a great time, I was worrying about nothing, by the way, did you do as I said I mean, you didn't push things right?

-Nop, but to be honest, I totally forgot what you said…

-What? But wait, Ash is… you know, it must have been kind of uncomfortable for him! –The oldest of the group was surprised and kind of shocked.

-Don't worry –May said giggling – As I said before I didn't force anything, when I said I forgot what you said I was meaning it was natural for me to do it. When I was with him I felt so comfortable and safe that I just forgot about my problems and had a great time with Ash. Things flowed naturally and everything turned out really good at the end.

-I told you, the power of love beats everything –The boy yelled with passion and excitement, luckily for him and the girl, there was not a single person in the room.

-You are right Brock –She said giggling and blushing, this time she couldn't help but agree with his friend.

-What? Did you just say I was right?

-Yes, now I know it, I love that boy, and I will do anything it takes for him to love me back –Fire was coming out of her eyes, determination and sureness were flowing through here slim body.

-That's the way to go May, Love Walks In where you less expect it, Ash will not even notice when he falls for you.

That way, May was ready for the last attack, the only thing she, no, they didn't know was that Ash was having an awkward conversation with Max, a conversation that definitely would change the things for the couple.

-Hey Max, do you mind if I ask you something? –The trainer asked with a very nervous voice, almost shaking for the pressure on him.

-Sure Ash, what is it? –Of course Max noticed his friend's behavior; the little boy should proceed with caution.

-What would you think if someone gets close to your sister? –The boy's voice was filled with insecurity and anxiety, but he needed the answers no matter how embarrassing the situation could be.

-Well, I like it

-Whaaat? You like when people get closer to May, what kind of brother are you?

-What's wrong with that? It's funny when you and Brock are around, we get along very well, don't you think?

Ash sighed in relief, getting what he wanted would be more difficult than expected but, come on, Max is just a little kid who knows nothing about this kind of stuff.

-Not that kind of close Max, how can I explain it…- The boy scratched his chin as he thought of the right words. - Would you mind if I get "CLOSER" to May, you know, not like friends but like… something more than friends. - Ash was as red as a tomato and was staring at the floor, not wanting to show his face.

The kid was confused but little by little he analyzed the whole situation and came up with an answer

-Ash, why did May come so late at night?

-Emm well you know, that's what I'm trying to mean by "closer".

-Mmm, I see I see, so I suppose you were with her all the time right?

-Yes! –the raven haired sounded very nervous, somehow Max had turned things against him, now he was the one being interrogated, defeated by a little kid.

-And what did you do all that time? – Max loved playing the police making the questions.

-We had a… date

-A date? – Max wasn't very sure about what that meant but since May loved watching romantic movies and that kind of stuff back home, he had an idea.

-So you held hands

-Yes

-You had dinner

-Yes

-You kissed

-Yes, crap! - the trainer yelled putting his hands on his mouth.

-You kissed! How you dare to kiss my sister?

-Sorry I didn't mean to, she kissed me, there was nothing I could do! – The great Ash Ketchum was begging for mercy, to a kid.

-That's gross ewwww!

-What?

-Yes, who on earth would want to kiss May, you must be crazy.

-So,you are not mad at me.

-Mad? Why would I be mad at you? I should be sorry for you.

Ash sweat dropped, after all, Max was still a child.

-So you don't mind if I keep kissing your sister.

-What? You want to kiss her again? Are you insane?

-Max, I like your sister, not like a friend, but as something else, it's similar to what your father feels for your mother

-You wanna marry May? Aren't you too young for doing that? - This time Max was kind of shocked, but when he realized the great Ash Ketchum would be his brother in law, for some reason, he grinned and giggled.

-I said similar, I don't wanna marry her!... But you got the idea right?

-Yes I guess, so you and my sister are going to be… how was it called? A couple?

-If she likes me back then yes

-There is no real problem, but there are two things I don't get, first, why do you like her like that? It's May, you can get something better.

-May is a great girl; you say that because she is your older sister, but I know in the bottom, you think she is a great person. That's what I think, she is just fantastic.

-I don't get it at all, you two must be crazy.

Ash sighed in defeat, the kid wouldn't understand it for now

-So, what's the other thing bothering you?

-Why do you ask me if it's ok to date May?

-Because you are his brother, even if you don't want to admit it you care for her. I supposed you wouldn't like to see some stranger getting closer to her.

-Ash, you are not a stranger, we are friends and if it's you who is getting closer to May, I have no problem with that, not at all.

-Seriously?

-Absolutely

-Great!

He was happy for sure, now he was decided to take the next step with his best friend. Meanwhile, the coordinator was thinking the exact same thing. Something good must come out of this mess.

A few hours later the group was in the middle of the road, the hustle of the city now seemed very distant, the only sounds in the air were the ones made by wild Pokémon and by a nearby river. Everyone was busy with their own mind, that silence was a very rare event to see; if there was something the group was known for, it was not silence for sure, you could always hear May arguing with Max, Brock wandering about where to go next and Ash complaining about not going fast enough. This was a special occasion.

At last someone decided to break the silence.

-Hey guys, we have walked for a couple of hours, what about some rest, we can eat something too. –The oldest of the group exclaimed.

-Yay!- The other three members of the group yelled in unison.

They found a perfect spot next to the river; it was an open field, excellent to rest for a while, even for spending a night there. Brock made some sandwiches and some berry juice for them to eat and drink. After they finished the fun started, there was a river and they were bored so the best thing to do was going swimming.

For the part of the boys there was not many problems just a pair of trunks and it's done. But for the only girl in the group it was a completely different situation, she had to choose the perfect swimsuit for the occasion, the color that matched with the weather, the trends going on at the moment and the most important of all, Ash. The girl needed the perfect choice to call a certain boy's attention. At the end she decided to go with a backless, single-piece pink swimsuit.

As soon as May got into the water she made her way close to Ash.

-Hey Ash, you like it?

-W…what? - The boy was stuttering for a reason we all know.

-C'mon Ash, you know what I'm talking about, my swimsuit, you like it?

The trainer couldn't say a single word, he was stunned by the beauty of the girl standing in front of him, the only thing he managed to do was a slight nod, I say slight because he didn't want to move his eyes away from his friend.

-Really? You don't see very excited about it, I'm wearing it especially for you.

- For me? You are using that suit just for me? –Ash couldn't believe what she just said, she was wearing a very provocative swimsuit just for him, again he was confused, maybe not as much as when she kissed him, but his mind was a mess, again.

May only nodded and showed her puppy eyes and shrugging a little, that face could melt even the coldest ice on earth and the trainer became even redder and stuttered even more than before.

-You look gorgeous May

-That's what I wanted to hear Ash- May said with a low voice and a smile on her face. Slowly, she got closer to her friend and gave him a small kiss in the cheek. After that, the girl giggled a little and splashed water on the trainer's face. What a contrast; first, the sweetest emotion and then a blast of water on his face.

Ash didn't care about the water; the kiss, that kiss was magic and kept circling his mind but of course, May's attack wasn't finished yet, she kept splashing water and laughing. The trainer realized there was no use in remembering the kiss forever; he decided it was better to have fun right now and ask later.

Both, May and Ash kept playing, laughing and racing all day, forgetting about the problems, forgetting about goodbyes, forgetting about the world. Thoughts about each other were filling their minds, the moment seemed never-ending, and the happiness couldn't stop, even their travel companions were enjoying the view. The great chemistry between the coordinator and the trainer was so evident even Brock and Max were happy to see them together like that.

The sun faded, the stars showed up and the water was replaced by a warm fire but one thing didn't change, the young couple was still together talking and enjoying every moment. The group had dinner as usual, Max was now sleeping and Brock was in his tent, reading one of those books about getting girls, it was the perfect scenario for the next step.

-Ash, I had a great time today

-Yes, it was incredible, I loved splashing your face with mud – As soon as he finished, he started laughing, it couldn't be helped.

-You are laughing at me again! You did the same at the fair when I shot the lights, you are mean –The girl said in sad childish tone.

-Sorry May but teasing you is very funny.

May flicked Ash's forehead, he made a weird noise and May started laughing as well, they looked at each other as the laughs started to fade and became just smiles.

-You really looked beautiful May –The boy said out of nowhere.

-Thank you Ash, I'm glad you think that way, after all, I wanted to look beautiful for you – May said with a light blush, it sounded like Ash's words really touched her.

-For me?

-Yes, as long as you think I'm pretty, I'm happy, and it seems like that swimsuit accomplished its goal.

-Of course you looked great in that, but for me, you always look great May, no matter what you are wearing, it's you who I like.

The coordinator heard those words she had been waiting for so long: "it's you who I like". Her heart was racing, her cheeks blushing and her lips smiling. Finally she got to call that boy's attention, distracting him from Pokémon training, but wait, it's Ash we are talking about, maybe that "like" was not the one she wanted, she needed one last prove.

-Ash you really like me?

-Of course May, I'm sure now.

-But you like me you like your other friends or you like me like no one else.

He stopped for a moment, thinking about that question, at the beginning he seemed like having difficulties but soon the answer became obvious.

-May, when you kissed me at the end of our date it felt strange, unexpected.

The girl's face seemed kind of shocked by those last words, but don't worry, Ash hadn't finished yet.

-But soon it started to feel great, I never felt so alive, I felt full of energy, I could have run from here to Hoenn and return, I felt... happy May. That's when I realized I really like you.

A tear appeared on May's face but her smile never felt so full of life.

-Ash…

The trainer put his hand on May's face and gently took the teardrop away.

-I like you May, like I have never liked anyone else.

-I like you too Ash, you have no idea how much I like you.

They stared at each other's eyes. Their faces were getting closer and closer, May rested her body on Ash's and he slowly put his arms around her waist. Finally their lips shared their first real kiss and a storm of emotions rushed their bodies, the notion of time was lost and everyone else's existence vanished, there was just May and his loved boy.

The girl was afraid but soon melted in the trainer's embrace, she even put her arms around Ash's neck, preventing him from finishing the moment, not that he wanted, but May wanted it to last forever.

At the end, the need for fresh air forced them to break the kiss. The joy and the magic of the moment were fading slowly, but they had each other, and that was all that matters. As they regained their breath, they stared silently at each other for a moment, until the boy broke the silence:

-May, would you be my girlfriend?

-Of course Ash, I'd love it.

-Wow, that was easy –He grinned.

-What did you expect? We already confessed, being a couple should be the next step.

-You're right and by the way, how do you think Brock will react to this?

-Mmm I don't think he will be surprised.

-Why not? –The trainer said with a suspicious look on his eyes.

-Let's say he gave me some tips, is Max I'm worried about.

-Well, about Max…

The trainer avoided May's look and snickered a little, scratching the back of his head.

-Don't tell me you asked Max for advice.

-No, of course I didn't, but, I asked for permission.

-Permission? Permission for what?

-For going out with you.

May just giggled, she found very sweet the fact of Ash being that formal and taking this so seriously.

-And why Max? It's not like he will prevent us of being together.

-I know, he asked the same, but I thought he would feel uncomfortable with someone getting that close to his sister.

-You are so cute Ash – She said with a very happy voice – I couldn't have picked a better boy, now we'll have no problem explaining this to them. –May hugged Ash with all her strength and had no intentions of letting go.

-May I can't breath –the boy said struggling for his life. The smile never left their faces.

At the end they stared at each other and shared another kiss, with the only witnesses being the moon and the stars. This is how they began a new stage in their lives, one that will mark them forever…


Up to this point, i've only been setting the "atmosphere" for the rest of the story, the real thing is closer and closer.

The story is far from over (i guess), hope you liked it, next chapter as soon as possible.

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