Drew's POV
It had been a month since May and I had started travelling together and, to be honest, it had been the best month I've had while being on the road.
Beautifly and Masquerain's child had hatched a week ago and they were happily together as a family. He had hatched into a smaller than normal Surskit, with a slight discolouration under his eyes. Instead of being pink there, he had the red colour from Beautifly's wings. He wasn't shiny though, but it did help us name him: Maple, no not because of May's last name, but because of his fondness of maple syrup and apparently the colour of his cheeks reminds May of maple leaves.
Another odd trait about Maple, was the very annoying trickster inside of that tiny body. He refused to go into his Pokéball if either of his parents were out, and if they were let out without him, he would force his way out too. May and I went to a lot of trouble to get him into a Pokéball in the first place. He wouldn't go into a normal one, so after a very long hour of standing in the PokéMart with Maple on my head and Beautifly and Masquerain hovering around our heads, we finally convinced Maple into a Pokéball that was covered with patterns of wave and vine designs; but it was just a normal Pokéball on the inside. Playful pranks aside, he is actually quite cute when he's sleeping, eating, or pretty much not annoying me.
Maple, at the moment though, was now high up in the air, riding on Beautifly's back with Masquerain trailing them in case he fell off. The setting sun added to our surprise that he still had energy, when we were ready to doze off at any moment. We were taking a small break by relaxing on the balcony of the light house in Olivine City. May and I were almost cuddled together, leaning against the building and Absol and Glaceon were sitting between the railings. All of us were admiring the sunset.
May's chocolate hair had been let out of its usual style and softly tumbled down to rest on her shoulders. Her lightly tanned skin was glowing in the orange tinted light. Sapphire eyes reflected the ocean horizon she was gazing at fondly. Her cheeks held a slight blush, probably from the heat and position we were in, but by her posture she didn't mind it one bit. The smile she held was small, though it mirrored the way she felt; relaxed, calm, comfortable and at complete ease. She really did look beautiful at the moment, even in her worn-out travelling attire.
"Here," I said softly, breaking the silence that had come over us for the past ten or so minutes. I handed May her first rose in a month, a light purple colour.
She smiled gratefully and took it, holding it up to her nose and inhaling the scent gently. "Thanks Drew," she almost whispered back, trying not to break the peaceful mood. "How many more?" she asked, fiddling with the rose in her finger tips.
I gave her my best charming smile, reserved only for May to see. "Yellow, deep burgundy, light pink, dark pink, peach, orange, black and blue, white, and finally purple," I listed, staring directly into her sapphire eyes. "The only other colour of roses is red."
Her eyes sparkled in delight and her smiled broadened as she heard of the news. "So when Mum tells me what the meaning is tonight, you'll give me a red rose?" she asked, hope sinking into her voice.
I nodded. Caroline probably wouldn't tease at the time, and I feel kind of brave at the moment. "I'll even be there when she tells you," I replied, blushing at and imaging what May's reaction will be and Caroline's as a second thought... Don't want to think about Mr. Maple's yet though.
I was brought out of my thoughts by May's arms around my neck and her head on my chest. She was hugging me. I managed to calm myself calm enough to return the gesture by wrapping my arms around her waist, but I'm sure that May could hear my loudly thumping heart.
She grinned as she pulled away after a moment. "We should probably go before we fall asleep, out here," she whispered, cheekily. Probably trying to make it seem like I was the one who was going to sleep, when in reality it was the opposite. Then her stomach rumbled completely ruining her teasing tone.
"Or," I started, a smirk playing at my lips. "You want to leave because your hungry."
She blushed and pouted, but stood up and called out to our Pokémon. "Everyone, we're going back to the PokéCentre!"
Like an avalanche, all of our five Pokémon rushed at us, Glaceon and Absol thinking it was a good idea to push us to the ground.
May and I groaned under the pressure of our canine-like Pokémon, caught each other's eye and grinned. This was how it should be all the time.
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Later, after everyone had had their fill of food and the Pokémon had been returned to their respective Pokéballs, May and I were in our room. May was at the desk where the video phone was, while I was sitting on the edge of my bed a little further away from the camera, but I could still see the screen.
"Hi Mum," May greeted her mother as the delightful woman's face appeared on the screen. I found myself thinking that I wouldn't mind her as a mother-in-law... I blushed and shook my head to rid myself of those thoughts.
"Hello May, haven't spoken to you in a while," she greeted. Her blue eyes caught my gaze at the screen. "Hello to you too Drew. I heard that you two had been travelling together," she said, a teasing tone in her voice.
I nodded politely. "Good evening Mrs. Maple. And yes that's true, May and I have been travelling together for the past month so that Maple gets to spend time with both parents," I explained, releasing the sleeping Surskit onto May's head.
"He's so cute! And a different colour!" she gushed, before she waved a hand. "And just call me Caroline, Drew."
I smiled and nodded to show the fact that I acknowledged her, before I returned Maple. This seemed to have reminded May about what we were calling her for.
"Oh yeah, Mum," she started, picking up the rose that was next to the screen on the desk and holding it in front of the camera. "What does a purple rose mean?"
I could see that Caroline was holding back a squeal of cuteness or something. I blushed when she winked at me before asking, "Want me to tell her the best one last?"
I nodded, still blushing.
"Purple roses can mean enthralment, enchantment or," the older brunette paused for a moment watching May's devoted expression. "love at first sight." Caroline's eyes turned to me again. "If I'm not mistaken that's the last rose, correct?"
"Yeah, that's it, then back to red again," I replied, somehow finding my voice amongst the blush on my cheeks. My nervousness was at it's peak now and the silence of May was rather unsettling.
"Good luck." The screen went blank.
As soon as the screen went off, May turned around towards me, confusion written all over her face.
"What do you mean?" she asked, a small blush on her face.
I gave her a soft smile, no point in hiding it now. "You do know what love at first sight is right?"
"Yes, but that's only in fairy tales!" she replied hastily, not at all understanding.
I stood up and stepped towards her, leaning against the desk. "May, sometimes life is like a fairy tale, and it can be hard to except; but if we do except it with open arms, life is just that bit more enchanting," I said, my words flowing out of my mouth but not knowing where they were coming from. "Love at first sight is a fairy tale aspect of reality, and I would know better than anyone. Because I've experienced it." My sentences were getting shorter, and running into each other now. My confidence was fading and if I didn't say this now I never would. "Because I fell in love with you at first sight." Here goes nothing. "I love you May."
Please review! The next/last chapter should be out by tomorrow, considering I've already written most of it.
