Dragonheart: chapter 10

Latias looked at Ash "How are we going to dry you off?" she asked curious

Ash chuckled softly still not moving from the water "Ummm, I'm not entirely sure to be honest" he mumbled

Latias giggled 'I suppose I could dry you' she offered after a moments pause, blushing slightly.

Ash blushed heavily "How?"

'You get out and I pull the water off psychicly' Latias explained 'Why? What did you think?.'

Ash went redder "Nothing!" he replied quickly

Latias giggled again, half tempted to pull his thoughts out of his mind 'So are you going to get out?'

Ash gave a small nod "I don't really have a choice do I?" he joked trying to cover up his embarrassment as he made his way to the bank of the lake feeling the material of his boxers clinging unpleasantly to his skin and turning redder because of it.

Latias blushed and averted her eyes seeing what Ash had been embarrassed about as she noticed his boxers clinging to his thighs, resisting the urge to peek was surprisingly hard for her.

Ash smiled giving a mumbled "Thanks" as he noticed Latias avert her gaze

'No problem' Latias responded softly fighting to keep a blush off her cheeks.

Ash, now feeling more confident, continued out of the water much quicker shivering slightly in the air "Alright I'm out" he said. Latias nodded, her eyes glowing a soft blue as she began to pull the water off Ash collecting it in a sphere that floated a few inches in front of him, Ash examined the sphere of water with interest as droplets on his body shimmered before slowly floating out to join the sphere.

Latias gave a small sigh as the light in her eyes dimmed, the sphere of water flying through the air and landing it the lake with a small splash, before going out altogether 'Done' she announced happily.

Ash smiled and leaned forward kissing Latias chastely "Thanks" he said happily heading for his clothes and putting them on quickly.

Latias giggled and flashed Ash a smile in return 'No problem' she said kindly

Ash pulled his hat on and spun around to face Latias giving her another kiss, this one deeper and passionate in contrast to the chaste kiss he had given her last time.

Latias murred slightly into the kiss softly pushing her tongue into Ash's mouth.

Ash blushed but smiled pushing his tongue out to meet Latias', they stood there lip locked for what seemed to be eternity to them; but eternity was always too short the moment they parted.

Ash was breathing heavily his face bright red "Let's get going" he said wrapping an arm around Latias and gently squeezing her.

Latias nodded 'Alright' she agreed glancing at the reddening sky 'I suppose we should get back' Ash nodded in reply and the couple began their slow ambling walk back towards Ash's house.

By the time they arrived back at the house the sun was just sinking past the horizon, pausing just short of the front door they turned and just watched the sunset in silence Ash gently rubbing Latias' back, once the sun had all but disappeared Ash sighed gently and leant over kissing Latias softly before as one they turned and finished the short walk to the front door. Ash smiled softly and pushed the door open stepping inside with a call of "We're home!"

Delia's voice floated from the living room "Welcome back honey."

Ash blushed slightly at the nickname but followed his mother's voice stepping into the living room with Latias close behind "Umm where are we going to sleep?" he questioned blushing

Delia blushed slightly "Well May and Max are sharing the guest room so I guess you and Latias are sharing your room" she explained "Why?" she added cautiously glancing at them

Ash and Latias both smiled broadly "Just curious" Ash said

Latias giggled 'I call top bunk!' she called jokingly

"There's only one bed!" Ash replied

Latias grinned 'Well then you get the floor!'

Ash smirked "Not if I get the bed first!" he called ducking under Latias and racing upstairs

Delia shook her head suppressing her giggles as she watched Latias laugh before glowing with a soft blue light, her form flickering briefly before she vanished altogether, this surprised Delia and she felt a pang of worry shoot through her before she dismissed it as another of Latias' powers.

Smirking softly Ash blasted through his bedroom doors and threw himself onto his bed landing with a soft thump a triumphant grin plastered on his face 'What kept you' a familiar voice spoke his smile fading slightly as he looked up to see Latias resting gently against the headboard, he had been in such a rush he hadn't even noticed her! Latias giggled softly 'Looks like I get the bed.' she said triumphantly.

Ash grumbled "Cheater" he muttered playfully "You must've teleported."

Latias nodded "I did, so? There were no rules"

Ash shook his head "You cheated, that means I get the bed!"

'I didn't cheat!' Latias retorted both of them grinning manically, not a hint of malice in their voices.

Ash sighed and smirked kissing Latias' head "Tell you what, you admit you cheated and we'll share the bed."

Latias giggled softly and nodded 'Fine I cheated.' she admitted 'I still won though' she added sticking her tongue out at Ash playfully.

Ash laughed and hugged her "I suppose" he conceded "You were definitely faster than me."

Latias giggled 'Both on land and water I'm faster' she declared puffing up her chest proudly before descending into giggles.