Ch 13: A Happy Date
Silver sat at the table, contemplating the girl sitting across from him for the millionth time in the past couple of weeks. They had grown close fast, spent their late nights talking to each other and watching movies, discussing their selves. He felt a warm glow growing in his heart, and he sometimes found himself hesitant to accept it. But then she would turn and smile, and now just looking at her made him feel like floating.
He felt the smile on his face against his will, and she giggled and some odd joke.
She still had her zoo to worry about, and he had helped all he could with fixing the damage done. He felt comfortable staying in that large house on the side of the road, knowing his own Pokémon would be well cared for by her impressive staff. She had Pokémon nurses and doctors come in and do routine checkups, the caregivers were all very enthusiastic groomers and some had created special bonds with certain Pokémon. She mentioned that a very good breeder friend of hers sometimes came along and helped take care of the newborns, helping decide if some Pokémon would be happier returning to the wild or not.
He was impressed by the sheer thought and effort that went into creating her own personal utopia for Pokémon. It was amazing that it was so successful.
"You are incredible." He muttered, half lost in his thoughts.
She paused, stopping the rant that he was only half listening to. "Not really." She blushed. "I'm just doing what I love."
He grasped her hand that was lying on the table, bringing her fingers to his lips and kissing them gently. "No, really…you're amazing to me."
She flinched, a tiny little notion, and felt her face grew hot. "Silver…I do love you."
He just looked into her eyes coolly, his face solemn and withdrawn. "I know." He replied, unable to say for sure the 'proper' reply. He watched her face fall, just slightly, but she gave him an encouraging smile.
Ameythest leaned over, giving him a brushing kiss. He flushed slightly, and she giggled. "You're cute." She remarked.
"So are you." He reminded her. They stood, Ameythest being drawn into Silvers arms as he draped her jacket over her shoulders. They departed from the restaurant, walking hand in hand on a busy city sidewalk.
"So now where to?" She asked him curiously, unsure of the rest of the days plans.
"I have a surprise for you."
"And I suppose I have to wait to find out what it is."
"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise." The red head smiled modestly, his cool demeanor seeming to roll off of him like ice.
"You're so collected all the time." How did he do it? It was hard to tell when his emotions were confused or mixed, she still had quite a bit or trouble detecting much from him.
"It's just who I am." He shrugged.
"Do me a favor and don't change then." She gave him a little kiss on the cheek. "I rather like you."
"I know." He patted her shoulder, grasping her lovingly. "And I feel the same about you."
She grinned happily, and Silver came across the thought once again that her exuberant personality was almost a bit too much for him sometimes. Almost. At the same time it was endearing, and he found himself legitimately grateful that she could be happy. Something in his mind said that it gives him hope to be happy like that someday, with her.
They walked for awhile, letting the afternoon sun shine on them as they talked. It was such a wonderful day for their date, and Ameythest was soaking up every second with her optimistic attitude. She practically bounced as she talked, going on and on about various subjects, Silver just responding appropriately and letting her talk.
"Ameythest, we're here." He said, forcing her to stop mid-step. Her vision had been focused on him, so she had to look around to spot the crowd across the street. A huge area had been sectioned off for some kind of event, and tons of people were there.
"What is this?" She asked quietly.
"It's a trade meeting. Hundreds of trainers gathered to trade Pokémon and have a good time. It's like a convention."
She stood, mouth agape and stare fixated on the convention. "Is this really what we're doing today?"
He nodded, handing her a small, plastic badge. "You mentioned once that you like to trade."
"I do! Its new people and new Pokémon and new connections…! I always have a hard time letting my old Pokémon go though…"
"Let's go see what we can find, hm?" He led her up to the crowd, getting through the entrance with little difficulty. Going through the gates must have been the first time Silver had his back turned to her for the night, because she noticed an odd little trinket hanging on one of his belt loops. A strange little gem that seemed to morph colors three times of silver, black and red. She was still staring at it when Silver turned to take her hand, and noticing her odd position and glazed stare, he tilted his head slightly. "Ameythest? Everything all right?"
She blinked, snapping her head up to look at him. "Huh? Yeah yeah. Sorry, thought I saw something."
He raised an eyebrow but otherwise said nothing, his hand grasping hers affirmatively. "Then we're off."
Tropius landed as quietly as he could in front of the large house by the side of the road. It was so late and dark, the only source of light coming from the meager porch light of her house. She recalled her partner after herself and Silver dismounted, and she yawned loudly. "We were out too late."
"I wasn't aware that was possible." Silver responded flatly, but he stifled a yawn as well. Usually he'd have a nice, stiff drink right about now… "Hell…" He swore, remembering his nightly routine a little too late.
"What's wrong?" Ameythest asked, concern lacing her tone as she fiddled with the keys.
"I forgot to ask to stop and get a drink…but I'm not going to fly all the way back into town, there might not even be anyplace open now."
"I noticed you like your alcohol…" She creaked the door open, stepping in as silently as she could.
"It helps me sleep." He said flatly, figuring insomnia wasn't that big of a deal.
"Oh…well, I could try to find something for you."
"It's fine, really…" He protested, but she was already busying herself in the kitchen, opening every cupboard in search for some booze. He sighed in defeat, plopping down on the couch unceremoniously. "You don't have to." He said. The living room lay right in front of the kitchen, and Ameythest tried to look at him by leaning over the counter.
"Well I feel bad if you don't feel comfortable while staying here." She responded matter-of-factly. "I mean the only reason you're staying here is because Johto is so far way and…we wouldn't be able to get together much…and hotels are expensive."
Silver ran his fingers through his hair, feeling his weariness sink into his body but knowing his restless mind would prevent him from sleeping. "Yeah, all right." He sighed, finally agreeing.
Ameythest walked into the living room, a strong smelling drink in her hand. She set in on the coffee table before seating herself next to Silver. She made herself comfortable, letting her legs fold underneath her as she rested her elbow on the back of the couch, letting her head fall into her hand naturally. She just watched him as he drank deeply from the glass, obviously at least somewhat relieved.
Silver drank, letting the alcohol warm his blood as he felt the initial tingle from the hard liquor. "Thanks." He managed to say, indicating his glass to Ameythest.
"You're welcome." She just stared at him, taking in every detail of his movements and mannerisms.
He took another drink, allowing his body to relax more easily and feeling the tiredness of the late night upon himself more. "It's way too late." He restated, frowning at the idea of destroying the decent schedule he had managed to make for himself.
"Then I guess we should get to bed."
"We should." He turned to look at her, but she hadn't moved, just sitting there, staring at him. He would have been slightly disturbed if she wasn't half-asleep and probably no longer wanted to move. He finished the glass with one last gulp, and turned to her, staring her dead in the face. "You all right?"
"Tired." She said slowly, a smile creeping on her lips. "But I had so much fun today."
"Yeah. Me too. "He caressed her cheek with the back of his hand, feeling the buzz of the alcohol in his head. He gently pushed some hair from her face, and took her cheeks in the palm of his hands, leaning in for a deep, passionate kiss.
Ameythest moved to accommodate him more, her body naturally molding into the curves of his. The taste of alcohol was strong, and she felt the urge to lick his lips of the remaining liquid.
He began to kiss her deeper, more ferociously, demanding more from her mouth, tongue and lips. He began to barely recognize that they were on a thin couch, and his hand seemed to have a mind of its own, finding the hem of her shirt and lifting his high.
She felt his roaming hand, and her heated breath become even more so, her cheeks burning. He found what he wanted, and caressed her bra-clad breast with his rough fingers.
Silver noticed the odd squeal that came from underneath him, and felt her quickly rising and falling chest. He squeezed, and realized just how soft her chest was. Wait…
He jumped backwards, releasing Ameythest from his grasp and deep kisses, her breath heady and thick from embarrassment. Staring at his naughty hand, which was now shaking, he tried to work his mouth to spout an apology.
But she looked up at him, her face showered in embarrassment, but something else as well. She blushed harder, staring at him, her features scattered but an oddly mischievous smile planted on her face.
He blinked in disbelief, staring at her with a somewhat flabbergasted look. But she stood, taking his hand and leading him away from the couch, towards the stairs. She looked like she wanted to say something, but both of them were far too embarrassed to physically talk.
So upstairs they went.