Altomare revisited: Chapter 14
Sorry for the huge dealy for this chapter, it was due to twin demons of my GCSEs and writers block. I guess i must have re-written this about 30 times but I ran out of steam halfway through. Also to anyone who wants a lemon in this I'm sorry but I won't be writing one, at least for this story, mainly because I don't feel I will be able to do it justice. Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter and as always if you enjoyed it or want to offer any constructive criticism please review or send me a private message.
Ash put his arms around Latias pulling her closer "So what shall we do for the rest of the day?"
'Well I have a few ideas' Latias began giving Ash a mischievous glance
Ash laughed "I don't like that look you're giving me"
'I thought you liked me whatever I looked like' Latias pouted
Ash laughed harder "No silly, that look just usually means trouble"
Latias squealed indignantly and pushed Ash gently 'It's a good thing you're cute'
Ash blushed, leant over and kissed Latias then put his arms around her "I know what we could do" he said softly
Latias turned bright red 'I don't think I'm ready for that' she said shakily
"Huh" Ash said confused "I meant we could carry on with your speech lessons, what did you think I meant?"
Latias blushed again 'It doesn't matter'
"So are you for continuing your lessons?" Ash inquired
'Yes Master' Latias said cheekily
Ash laughed and pushed Latias away gently, she over dramatised it and went rolling over end on end shrieking. Ash burst out laughing as she came out of the spins and shot back over to him.
'What's so funny you could have hurt me' Latias said trying her best to sound indignant.
"Well then I'm sorry, I guess I don't know my own strength" Ash apologised still laughing.
Latias floated up close to Ash and nuzzled him affectionately, he stroked her head and they sat like that for a while calming down and reflecting on their love.
'You said something about more speech lessons' Latias asked
"Yeah, I bet I'll regret it later but shall we get started" Ash said.
The happy couple practiced for most of the afternoon and by the end Ash was almost certain that Latias would be able to speak at least a few words.
"So Latias can you say something?" he asked tentatively "just try something simple."
Latias' face screwed up in concentration "hello" she said falteringly
"You spoke!" Ash said hugging her
"Yes, I can sp..sp" Latias faltered at the last word "Speak!" she jumped to her feet and danced around happily.
Ash laughed at her antics and got slowly to his feet "Ah my legs have fallen asleep!" he announced stumbling forward a few steps.
"Thank you Ash" Latias twirled back towards him and their lips met in a passionate kiss.
Ash blushed crimson "You still can't say everything," he reminded her "but just stick to the simpler words and you should be fine"
Latias turned back to her normal form her eyes glowing with happiness 'Ok then, but you'll teach me more won't you?' she asked
Ash laughed "Sure but there's only so much I can teach you, everything else you have to get by practice he admitted"
'Oh' Latias looked a little crestfallen so Ash decided to cheer her up a little
"Race you to the other side of the garden" he asked
Latias giggled happily, 'okay you're on!'
They both lined up at the base of the stairs into the garden, "first the other side and back is the winner." Ash declared Latias nodded in agreement, Ash got into a sprint start position "Alright; ready, steady.. Hey!" Latias shot off in front of Ash before he had finished, Ash broke into a sprint trying to catch up to Latias "Hey get back here cheater" he yelled after her, the only response he got back was a giggle as Latias pulled further ahead. Latias got to the finish line well ahead of Ash and waited just before it for Ash to catch up giggling to herself. Ash rounded the corner and saw what Latias was going to do, he slowed down his pace and ran like he was more tiered than he really was then just as he approached the final section he burst into a quick sprint and dove across the line leaving a flabbergasted Latias to come in second.
Picking himself up and dusting himself off Ash turned to see Latias pouting "See cheaters never win" he said cheekily
Latias stuck out her tongue at Ash 'That was a dirty trick'
Ash just laughed and looked at the sky, "Wow it's later than I thought"
'Huh what do you mean?' Latias asked looking up at the sky too, the stars where out and the moon was just peeking over the horizon bathing the entire garden in a beautiful silver hue.
Latias giggled 'I guess time flies when you're having fun'
"Yeah, it does" Ash agreed wholeheartedly, "and it also flies when you're in love"
Latias blushed and kissed Ash on the cheek, 'I guess we should probably call it a night, come on I know just the place to make a bed'
Grabbing Ash's arm for the umpteenth time Latias pulled Ash off into the underbrush.