Chapter 10: Bada Boom, Bada Bang!

I tackled Silver awake, peeling his covers away and kissing him. Meanwhile I let my hands wander and Silver had a fit, throwing me off him as I tried to molest him. And it was so much fun, too.

"It's the last day of the year, let me have a little fun," I whined, and Silver just glared at me, covers pulled up to his chin.

I smiled and got up off the floor, wrapping my arm around him. He glared at me, and I realized I'd really scared him. "I'm sorry," I apologized, kissing him softly on the cheek. "I just had some good dreams…"

Silver flushed red, eyes wide in horror, and I defensively threw up my arms.

"No! Not like that! We were just together… kissing. And you were smiling, a lot." I suddenly felt embarrassed. I must have sounded stupid.

Silver hesitantly lowered his covers, giving me a peek of his pale but toned chest. He trained his body as well as his pokemon, and despite being a sixteen—er, seventeen now—year old guy, he was still as acrobatic and as flexible as he was in his childhood (well, if you could call it a childhood). It still amazed me. He wasn't muscular, but he was toned and still rather strong. He wasn't as strong as me though—I was proud of my abs. I worked out often, and while I couldn't do flips, I was in great shape.

I'd even caught Silver blushing at my chest, though I admit I was more of trying to impress the girls. I don't know why, I couldn't have them or anything. All it did was make me long to be with a hot chick if they hit on me. It feed my ego though. That was about the only benefit.

Silver slipped out of bed and I look in his near naked body with a small smile. It was rough he wasn't a girl, but at least he was nice and slender, no taller than me. I did love him. I wouldn't mind taking him. Never in my right mind would I touch another guy, but Silver seemed to be the exception.

"Going to take a shower?" I asked curiously, wanting him to turn and face me.

He just gave a nod and stepped into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. I sighed softly and curled up in his bed, enjoying what warmth from his body remained. It was a huge bed, a king size or maybe even bigger. I wasn't too sure, but I knew Silver didn't like how large and empty it was.

I looked over in surprise as I heard a groan. "Hey there Sneasel," I greeted nervously. He was sort of buried under the blankets, so I hadn't noticed him before.

He just sleepily gazed at me with a look that said, "You aren't Silver."

"He's in the shower. I have no idea how you slept though me tackling him"

"I didn't," was the returned, annoyed, look.

I chuckled nervously and sighed softly. The sheets were warm and soft. I was still in my boxers. I'd gotten out of bed, peed, and then immediately went to wake Silver up. So, I was still pretty sleepy.

I ended up falling back asleep in Silver's amazing bed. However, when I awoke, I felt warm skin against mine. I touched absently, my hands feeling wet hair. I opened my eyes curiously and I flushed red. Silver was in my arms, nuzzled into my neck, his breathing soft and even.

He must have crawled into bed with me out of his own free will. I felt my face redden further. He was naked, a towel wrapped around his waist. His skin felt so nice and hot against mine. I shiver involuntary. I wanted this to last forever.

I froze as his arms circled around my neck. He nuzzled closer. "Silver?" I whispered softly.

"Yeah?" he asked back. Oh God, he was awake!

"Oh, you're awake," I uttered nervously. He gave a small nod. "I… this in nice…" I uttered nervously.

"Your skin is warm, Gold," he sighed happily. He sounded sort of sleepy, or maybe it was just content. I wasn't too sure.

What had gotten into Silver to allow us this close? Something had to have been up. I swallowed nervously, tracing a hand down his back. Lower, lower. Silver stiffened and gasped as I slipped my hand under the towel around his waist.

"Don't," he said quickly.

"Why did you lay with me?" I asked nervously, worried I'd ruin the moment.

He nuzzled a bit closer. "I'm supposed to. Blue said I don't tease you enough."

I couldn't help chuckling at Silver's sarcastic humor. "For real this time."

Silver shook his head. "I don't want to talk about it."

Ah, so my little Silver had hormones after all!

"I wasn't horny," he hissed.

Oh. Darn. "Give me a hint?" I asked curiously.

"I don't really know how to explain it. When I was in the shower, I suddenly felt a little scared. Gold, do you ever get a vibe before something bad happens?"

"If it's blatantly obvious."

Silver chuckled softly. "Well, I don't know. I got a really bad vide. It scared me, Gold. Something really bad is going to happen…"

I held Silver a little closer. He tended to be much more sensitive to things than I was. He could sense you creeping up on him so easily, and feel such minute changes. "To us?" I asked curiously. I was a little worried now.

"I don't know," Silver replied.

I frowned slightly. "I won't let anything happen to you," I said firmly.

"I don't think it was me," Silver sighed softly, sitting up. "I'm sorry for worrying you or bothering you. I'm going to get dressed."

I gripped his shoulder and turned him to face me as I sat up as well. I kissed him tenderly, passionately. "I love you, Silver."

I let my hands trace up and down his pale skin. He shivered at my touch. Finally, he gently pushed me away and got up. I watched him grab some clothes with a small smile. "This is the closet we've ever been," I said softly, more to myself than Silver.

He turned to look at me and gave a small nod. "I'm comfortable around you, Gold. Maybe… maybe we'll stay together. Forever even. I-I wouldn't mind."

I gawked as Silver uttered those words. He'd told me he was comfortable around me before, but that last part was extremely hinting toward an "I love you."

Silver looked away, embarrassed when I didn't say anything. He was about to head into the bathroom when I scrambled to my feet, stopping him from closing the door. "Silver, I wouldn't mind either. We will be together forever. You mean everything to me."

I kissed him softly and I let him close the door to have some privacy so he could dress.

I headed toward the shower. I was baffled. Silver was opening up faster and faster. I love you was on the tip of his tongue. Excitement ripped though me. Maybe tonight. Yes, tonight. I'd show my heart to Silver so clearly he wouldn't be able to help saying those words to me!

The night wouldn't come fast enough. We didn't eat much that day because we had plans to pig out at the festival. At about three, Blue came over and told us to start getting ready. She took my hat away, saying I couldn't wear it with my festival clothes. Ugh.

She helped us each with our clothes, and as I stood there in my blue kimono, eager to see my boyfriend, I was rehearsing all the things I had to do with him. Then again, I didn't want to pile things on him. Silver never really enjoyed lists of tasks. Then Blue pranced out, dragging an embarrassed Silver. I beamed at him because he was absolutely beautiful.

Silver and I were dressed pretty much the same, except Silver's kimono was a light red. It really complimented his deep red hair. His hakama and haori were both a darker red. His silver eyes also added a lot to his looks. I'm sure Blue had planned us to look similar. He really was gorgeous. I touched his cheek, admiring him. Then I gently kissed him. "You look beautiful," I whispered.

He lowered his eyes in embarrassment. I wrapped an arm around him and then I finally noticed Blue again—with a camera. She grinned. "You two are so cute!"

Then she went skipping off. "I have to get dressed, too! Come on! To Green's house!"

Silver and I smiled and followed after her. Though Silver's father stopped us and couldn't help smiling. "You two look ready for the festival," he noted. "Here, Fearow can carry all four of you and it flies fast enough but not too fast as to have Blue freak out about her hair."

Silver and I both happily thanked him and Silver actually gave his father a tight hug. It was a bit odd. Silver wasn't one for touching, but I didn't question him. He looked a little upset at first, but when we reached Green's place, the ill at ease look fled his features.

Green and Blue were both dressed up. Green was in a dark green kimono with a gray hakama. Blue had on a short yukata robe that went to about her mid thighs. It was aqua blue with cherry blossoms and other flowers. Even I had to admit that Blue looked amazing, especially her hair.

We all took Fearow and met Red, Yellow, and Crystal there. Crystal had on a short kimono as well that went to above her knees. She looked absolutely beautiful as well. It was lime green with pale orange-pink trim, decorated with birds (peacocks I think) and pink and white blossoms. I never knew she could look so beautiful and delicate.

Yellow had on a long yellow kimono, with little pikachus on it. Even she looked amazing. Her hair was in a pony tail, tied up with a big yellow bow.

Red had of a simple long red kimono with a gray obi. Like us guys, there wasn't any pretty decoration to him.

We made an amazing rainbow group together in our sandals and all of us in different colored festival clothes. We ate tons of food together, played games, and just talked and laughed as the sun set and it started to get dark. Silver and I even shared some cotton candy and an okonomiyaki (a savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients), meatless of course.

Then I gently tapped Blue on the shoulder as we headed toward a great spot to watch fireworks. She turned to look at me curiously. "I'm going to take Silver off alone; can we meet you outside the pokemon center after the fireworks?"

She gave me a devilish grin. "Okay. Have fun."

I sighed nervously and went back to Silver. I wrapped an arm around him and started to lead him away from the group. "Where are we going?" he asked in confusion.

"Somewhere private. I'd like to watch them alone with you."

Silver stared at me a moment and then back at the sky. "In case you haven't noticed, nowhere is private."

"I want to try," I offered.

I dragged Silver all over the place, and then I found a nice little clearing at the edge of the water—though it was on the other side of the water from the walkways, so many people couldn't get there. Murkrow took Silver and me over, though.

"You look great tonight, Silver," I complimented him. He really did. I ran my fingers through his red hair, almost shivering from how soft it felt.

"Crystal looks better," he stated casually, knees pulled to his chest, chin resting on his kneecaps.

I bit my bottom lip. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to stare at her… Tonight it's just us, okay?"

Silver smiled slightly, eyes still on the sky.

We stepped into silence, but I felt like I needed to keep talking. Something was odd. "Do you like fireworks, Silver?"

Silver gave a nod. "I like the feel of the sound. It tingles inside."

I grinned. Silver was opening up again. I gently wrapped my arms around him, holding him close. "I love you, Silver. I love you so much. I'm so happy I got together with you this year. It's hard to believe it's only been six months… This year will be better though—I'm beginning it with you."

Silver shifted in my arms. I was embarrassing him. I smiled and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.

We mostly sat in silence, waiting for the spectacular blasts to light up the sky. Though, I did get Silver to kiss me a bit. Then we heard people counting. Silver looked at me, actually looking really excited.

"I remember. When Blue and I first escaped, I remember seeing the ocean, the sky, a sunset, the mountains, a forest, and all those other things that took my breath away. But, within our first week of freedom, Blue took me to the first festival I remember. And for the first time I saw, smelt, felt, and heard these amazing lights exploding in the sky. It's one of my favorite memories," Silver suddenly explained.

I swallowed thickly. I was so happy Silver had suddenly shared another hidden part of himself, but for some reason it also made me so sad. Silver had been kept as a prisoner until he was six, and even after he'd tasted freedom his life was never happy. And yet, he easily took so much joy from something so simple. No wonder he didn't open up often, his life was so sad. He was always so silent and cold because he didn't want people to judge him, to feel sorry for him, or deem him pathetic.

I pulled Silver toward my lips, kissing him deeply. He melted into my kiss and then the people reached the end of their count. We both looked up at the sky as they started the show with a massive bang.

Silver rested happily in my arms, gazing up and the sky or kissing me.

The fireworks were really beautiful. They lit up the sky in dazzling colors, so loud and powerful you could feel the sound waves from their explosions hitting you, tickling almost. After Silver's description, I began to enjoy them a little more. The scent of their smoke wasn't a good or bad smell, it was just simply fireworks, which was kind of cool.

"Silver," I said softly, giving him a tight squeeze. He was in between my legs, his back resting against my chest.

"Yes, Gold?" he asked curiously, silver eyes falling back on me as he turned around. He was so happy again.

I smiled tenderly. "Happy New Year—almost."

He laughed softly and we shared another kiss. We watched the fireworks for quite a while; they'd started them at 8 and went on for an hour with a two hour rest period. We got a call for Blue on Silver's pokegear, but let her know we were just going to stay where we were.

It was pleasant where we were. I kissed Silver and hugged him tight. I rubbed his shoulders and down his back until I was drawing soft groans from his lips. We talked, and nuzzled. "Have you liked this year?" I asked him curiously.

Silver nodded and we kissed once more. "I'm a gym leader now, Gold," he said happily.

I grinned and rolled my eyes. "Oh? What? Don't care about the guy rooting you on?" I teased

Silver gently nipped my neck, catching me off guard and making me gasp. He then proceeded to give a damn cocky little smirk. I raised an eyebrow and grabbed his arms, holding them behind his back as I used my freehand to slide it down into the kimono he had on. I gave one of his nipples a gently little pinch, making him shiver. I smiled as it hardened under my touch. "Gold!" Silver whined pitifully. For someone so cocky and full of himself, he sure was pathetic when I did these things to him. There wasn't the word stop though.

He had such soft skin and lips. I kissed and kissed and kissed him for the hours that they let people roam for more food and festival games while they set up the rest of the fireworks. I'd pulled Silver around so he was facing me, straddling my lap much to his embarrassment. I didn't mind kissing him around all those people; he probably looked like a girl from the back anyway.

The night was amazing, and I eagerly kept whispering my heart to Silver, telling him how much I loved and adored him. He was really enjoying my words and touches, too. I could see the happiness shining in his eyes and I felt amazing knowing I'd caused it, that I'd melted so much ice from his heart. I felt it and I saw it in his eyes. He loved me. He absolutely loved me, and it was like the words were getting closer and closer to spilling out of him.

We watched the other hour of fireworks, even going "oooowah" and "aaaaah" with the crowd across the water.

Then the fireworks stopped. I looked and Silver curiously and whispered, "The countdown."

He nodded just as five fireworks shot into the air. "Five!" was yelled out amongst the crowd.

Four fireworks went off, "Four"

Three went off, "Three!"

"Gold?" Silver whispered so softly I barely heard him.

"Yeah?" I whispered back.

"Two!"

"I… I really…"

"One!"

The sky exploded in a mass of light and colors. Silver was all that mattered. I gazed into his silver eyes eagerly.

"I lov—"

"SILVER!"

We both looked up in surprise at seeing the butler from Silver's home in Viridian across the water. I was about to give him a quick, annoyed wave, thinking he'd just wanted to say hello, but then he yelled out words that made my heart stop and my blood run cold.

"You're father's dying!"

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Über long AN: Well now doesn't that just suck? You're about to finally work up the courage to tell your boyfriend you love him, and then the butler interrupts to tell you your father is dying. Don't you just hate when that happens? Cliffy! The next chapter you will be treated to Silver's POV. So, did anyone see that coming? I didn't think it was too out of the blue with Silver's ominous feeling at the beginning, but I tried not to make it absolutely too obvious (which I tend to fail at, unfortunately).

As for the chapter title that I'm just smitten over, I know it's really "Badda Bing, Badda Boom" but fireworks don't go bing. So there! XD On the Fourth of July I went down to the local park to watch them and I'd forgotten how much the sound waves can be felt. So, I wrote this chapter remembering that event. Most of my friends dislike the fireworks smell, but, eh, I love it. So I made Gold neutral.

Oh, and cool beans. I'm never had this happen and I near had a heart attack from happiness: I got my first drawing based on the story! Fwee! Thank you so much, Asmie! I unfortunately do not have a Deviant account D: So I'll thank you right here! Bahah! Thank you! You made Twister so cute! And I loved Gold's face. If you'd like to see it, her Deviant account is Aosuka. You could also just go to the reviews page for Chapter 1 for the link. If anyone wants to draw any scene or pictures for or from my fic, feel free! It'll give me a heart attack of happiness. I'm a simple kind of person (I personally lack any and all talent to draw, paint, color, ect.)

Well, please review, as always. I love to hear your thoughts. I'm going back to school on Monday (early, huh?) to start my senior year but I'm hoping to continue my once a week updates (I have chapters 11 and 12 done, 13 a quarter of the way done). Depending how my classes work out, I'll be able to tell you what to expect update wise. Still, I'm going to get a ton done before I go back to school, muhahah! I'm going to shut up now (this is like the longest AN I've ever written)! Thanks for being such amazing readers and thank you again Asmie!