Hey all! Sorry chapter 70 is so late. I have been very sick with a cold for the past week. It just won't let up and it's hard for me to sit in front of the computer like this. We got ourselves another fluffy chapter so I hope you enjoy.
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Celebration At The Beach
Once at the beach Yamaguchi called out his Pokemon. Brionne and Riolu headed right for the water. Swirlix made herself comfortable on a pile of bags while Eevee remained by Yamaguchi's side. Tsukishima also called out his brood of Pokemon. Salazzle was overjoyed to see Yamaguchi in person again. She wound herself around him in greeting, making herself comfortable. Shelgon headed right for the waves, joining Riolu and Brionne. Protected in its large shell, Shelgon looked much like a rock in the surf. With the way Riolu and Brionne climbed upon it and jumped into the sea, it only enhanced the image. Frogadier perched himself upon a large rock as he watched everyone play. He showed very little interest in joining the fun despite how closely he watched the activities. Servine quietly made herself comfortable on a small mat, enjoying the bright summer sun.
It felt so right to have everyone back together again. Yamaguchi felt like he was home once more amongst his and Tsukki's Pokemon. Kuroo also called out a few of his team to join the fun. Kuroo's Liepard and Absol made themselves comfortable under the same beach umbrella Swirlix was napping under. His Incineroar dug in the sand along with Bokuto's Hawlucha.
Sugawara's Milotic played lifeguard as she floated in the waved with the smaller Pokemon. Sugawara's Cinccino seemed upset about all the sand and spent a fair amount of time cleaning up a large rock to sit on. Audino, on the other hand, followed Sugawara around the beach wherever he went.
It wasn't long before Bokuto and Kuroo suggested a game of beach volleyball. They didn't have a net but they drew a line in the sand to represent one. While Yamaguchi just wanted to snuggle up with Tsukki, Kuroo ended up successfully talking him into joining. Along with Salazzle, Riolu, and Brionne, Yamaguchi teamed up with Kuroo and his Incineroar. On the other side of the net was Bokuto, his Hawlucha and Charizard, Sugawara and his Audino, and Akaashi. Tsukishima opted out, claiming that someone had to keep score.
The game was sloppy with sand flying everywhere. Pokemon like Incineroar and Charizard were far too strong and having them spike the ball at full power was dangerous, but this danger seemed to drive Bokuto.
"Bring it!" Bokuto shouted as Incineroar served a rather horrifying ball.
Yamaguchi was grateful that Incineroar was on his team. He'd never go for a ball with such a strong serve, his arms would break for sure. It seemed like Akaashi and Sugawara must have felt the same for they too avoided the meteor-like attack but Bokuto dove for it, shouting as he did so.
"It's MINE!" Bokuto's voice rang through the air. He received the ball. It sounded like it hurt but he smiled nonetheless. "I still got it!"
The game went on in a similar fashion until half the participants stepped out leaving it just Kuroo and Incineroar versus Bokuto and Charizard.
As the four duked it out, Yamaguchi decided to make a sandcastle with Riolu, Eevee, and Salazzle. He made sandcastles growing up all the time back in Alola. He knew all the best techniques to make an amazing sand structure and while the sand in Kalos wasn't exactly the same, they were still able to successfully impress Sugawara and the others.
"Yamaguchi and I used to join the annual sandcastle contest on Poni Island every year and we'd always win," Tsukishima gloated, proud of his boyfriend's work.
"Hey, teach me how to do that! I want to learn how to make a sandcastle too!" Bokuto begged like a small child, leaving the game behind in favor of observing the sandcastles.
"Bet I can make a bigger, stronger one than you," Kuroo challenged.
"Bring it on!" Bokuto replied, accepting said channeling.
The next thing Yamaguchi knew he was coaching the two in the fine art of castle making.
It was fun to celebrate with his friends and all their Pokemon. Laughter filled the air as they let loose and had as much fun as they could. By the end of it, Yamaguchi's cheeks and shoulders were slightly sunburnt but he was enjoying himself too much to really take notice.
As the sun began to set, the crew set up a bonfire slightly away from the shore as Sugawara and Yamaguchi organized ingredients to make curry. The two trainers, along with a few of their Pokemon prepped the ingredients while the others relaxed around the fire.
"I've heard nothing but good things about Yamaguchi's cooking," Bokuto sang, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.
"It's the main reason I even bothered keeping in contact with Tsukki," Kuroo joked, earning himself a glare from Tsukki.
Yamaguchi and Sugawara could be heard off to the side stifling their laughter.
"You guys are putting too much pressure on me," Yamaguchi sighed as he and Sugawara finished up the prep. "My cooking isn't that amazing."
"You're cooking is the best in the world," Tsukishima flatly pointed out. "Believe me, after eating that junk they called food at the battle camp."
"Tsukki never finished his plate," Kuroo wined. "Such a picky eater."
"I'm not picky!" Tsukishima snapped. "I just don't like to eat garbage!"
"You weren't eating well at camp?" Yamaguchi pressed in worry as he and Sugawara added a pot to the bonfire and filled it with ingredients.
"I ate just fine. These guys were just trying to overfeed me," Tsukishima said as he pointed an accusing finger at Bokuto and Kuroo.
"To become a top trainer you need to eat three full meals a day," Bokuto replied, doing his best to sound wise.
"Eating three meals a day is fine and all, but I'm not a Snorlax," Tsukishima sighed. "I don't need three servings of rice per meal."
"Three servings is a bit excessive," Yamaguchi agreed. Tsukishima wasn't the biggest eater around and imagining Bokuto and Kuroo trying to force feed Tsukki so much rice was rather amusing.
"And all this guy ever did was complain about not eating your food," Kuroo laughed, giving Tsukishima's back a hearty pat.
"I only mentioned it once or twice," Tsukishima blushed.
"Once or twice a meal," Bokuto laughed.
Tsukishima shot him a scowl from across the bonfire.
"So, how long until dinner is ready?" Kuroo asked, looking at the boiling pot in anticipation.
"Should be done in about 40 minutes," Yamaguchi guessed, giving the pot a stir.
"Aww man, I don't know if I can wait!" Bokuto whined, licking his lips. "It smells so good."
"They haven't even done anything," Tsukishima flatly pointed out.
"I know, but it's the anticipation, y'know?" Bokuto said, ruffling his own hair in frustration.
"Bokuto, calm down," Akaashi sighed.
Yamaguchi stifled a laugh. He'd only just gotten to know Bokuto and Akaashi but he already enjoyed their company. It was good to see that Tsukki also grew closer to others at his camp. He knew Tsukki would deny it, but he could tell Tsukki had become friends with Bokuto and Kuroo.
Once the curry was done Yamaguchi and Sugawara quickly served it up. Tsukishima hadn't been exaggerating when he said Bokuto ate like a Snorlax. His plate was three times as full as anyone else's.
When Bokuto took his first bite of the curry he almost cried. "Yamaguchi! This is so yummy!" he repeated with each bite.
Yamaguchi felt like a child being overly praised by their parents in public. With his cheeks pink he was a bit overwhelmed by Bokuto's aggressive affection and enthusiasm.
"Shut up, you're annoying!" Tsukishima finally said. "You're spoiling my meal with all your moaning."
Everyone at the table burst into laughter and only upon insistence from Akaashi did Bokuto finally calm down.
"How was it? Did you enjoy the meal?" Yamaguchi quietly asked Tsukki as everyone finished off their plate. His cheeks went red as he looked to Tsukki.
Tsukki's cheeks were also red. He really had missed Yamaguchi's amazing cooking after being away for so long. "It was delicious," he replied with a stiff nod.
A bright smile crossed Yamaguchi's face. "Good. I was worried."
"Worry about what? Your cooking is always good," Tsukishima teased, giving Yamaguchi's shoulder a nudge.
"My meals aren't always perfect," Yamaguchi retorted. "I burn things sometimes."
"I bet even your burnt food is amazing," Bokuto cut in. He was still in a state of bliss from the meal.
"It's unfair that Tsukki gets food like this every meal," Kuroo complained, sending Tsukki an accusatory look.
"I don't always eat like this," Tsukisima shot back with a pout. "We sometimes eat out."
"Why bother? It's not like a restaurant's meals would be better," Bokuto said, sounding almost offended.
"Sometimes people just need a break from cooking," Sugawara cut in. "Right, Yamaguchi?"
"Definitely," Yamaguchi sighed, thinking of days where training was so intense cooking three meals was almost impossible.
"I guess I never thought of that," Bokuto hummed thoughtfully.
"Do you ever think?" Tsukishima grumbled causing Kuroo to belt out laughing and Yamaguchi to stifle a snicker.
The group only laughed more at Bokuto's undignified reaction.
Once dinner had been cleaned and cooking items put away Bokuto pulled a box from his bag. "I got a surprise to celebrate the occasion," he said with a large grin. Kuroo grinned alongside him as he was in on the secret.
"I don't want to know," Tsukishima flatly said, but the others in the group showed interest.
"Tada!" Bokuto sang, lifting the lid from the box.
"Fireworks!" Kuroo shouted.
"Wow, I haven't lit fireworks in years," Yamaguchi gasped, unable to hide the excitement he felt.
"Oh, Arceus…" Tsukishima deadpanned. The last thing he needed was that rowdy bunch setting off loud firecrackers.
"Great idea!" Sugawara cheered. "What a fun way to end our celebration! Let's get lighting"
Bokuto, Kuroo, and Sugawara all volunteered to take turns lighting the fireworks. Most of them were small crackers that spit multicolored sparks from the top. A few would shoot into the air and make a small flashy explosion.
Yamaguchi leaned comfortably beside Tsukki, their hands laced, as they watched the light show. Though a bit sunburnt, Yamaguchi was nothing but content. With his head on Tsukishima's shoulder, he smiled and laughed as the others lit up the fireworks.
A few times Bokuto had a close call with improperly secured fireworks. One particularly jumpy one whizzed towards Yamaguchi and Tsukki, causing a shouting match between Kuroo and Tsukki. It wasn't long before the two older trainers had dragged Tsukki from Yamaguchi's side, insisting he take a turn.
"Come on, don't you want to light up fireworks yourself for Yama-chan?" Kuroo pried, pulling Tsukishima to where the lighting station was.
"Shut up and let me go," Tukishima snapped, failing to pull away from Kuroo, not that he was really putting up much of a fight.
Yamaguchi couldn't help but stifle a laugh as Bokuto joined the fray.
"I hope you're not scared, Tsukki," Bokuto laughed, giving Tsukki a smack on the back.
"More like I don't want to be tainted by stupid," Tsukishima napped. He spoke harshly but seemed to enjoy the attention from the older trainers.
"They've basically adopted him as a brother," Akaashi chuckled as he half considered calming Bokuto.
Yamaguchi stifled another laugh. It was good to see Tsukishima close to others and making friends.
With a bit of pushing from Yamaguchi as well, Tsukki broke down and lit up a few smaller fireworks. Yamaguchi made sure to cheer and ooh and aww loudly for them. Tsukishima sent him a scowl. Not even his boyfriend could dodge his salty side all the time but Yamaguchi was unaffected by the sour look.
It was late when the crew headed back to the hotel. They were all sufficiently tired, stifling yawns as they parted ways in the lobby of the hotel. Yamaguchi had to fight to stay awake as he took a quick shower before bed. It was even harder to keep himself together as he waited for Tsukki to emerge from his shower.
Yamaguchi went red as Tsukki emerged shirtless from the bathroom. Tsukki must have caught the hunger in his eyes for a calculated smile spread across his lips.
"Like what you see?" Tsukishima asked as he strode over to Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi made a strange coughing sound as he stumbled over the word "cuddle".
Tsukishima sat down at the foot of Yamaguchi bed in a game of hard to get. "What was that, Yamaguchi, you want to sleep in separate beds?"
"T-T-Tsukki," Yamaguchi sputtered, crawling over to his shirtless boyfriend.
"Guess I'll just go over to my bed then," Tsukisima shrugged.
"Being mean," he pouted before taking Tsukki into his arms. Tsukishima's body was toned but his skin was soft. It was something Yamaguchi could easily melt into.
"If you want me to stay, you have to ask," Tsukishima said, using a hand to lift Yamaguchi's chin to look him in the eyes.
Yamaguchi's face was red and his eyes were needy. This was a whole new look for him and Tsukishima wasn't expecting it to affect him as much as it did. Now Tsukishima felt like the one with peanut butter in his mouth.
"Won't you cuddle with me tonight?" Yamaguchi sweetly asked, shifting his head a bit to nuzzle Tsukki's hand with his cheek.
Tsukishima felt something light up inside of him. Had Yamaguchi always been this sexy. "You better be careful with what you ask for," Tsukishima replied in a husky voice.
Yamaguchi released a needy whimper before the two locked lips. Tsukishima securely wrapped his arms around Yamaguchi as the smaller trainer went a bit unbalanced from the force. The kiss was wet and sloppy but for the two it felt like pure bliss.
They exchanged several other passionate kisses as they collapsed on the bed. They became tangled in one another, both so new to such passionate touching. Both ran purely on instinct, too caught up in one another to really care how novice they must have looked. It was only when Eevee released a supportive cheer that the two came back to their senses.
The small shiny Pokemon was watching them from the cushioned armchair by the window. She seemed more than happy to see the two getting along so well, though she probably was unaware of how intimate their touching was. Eevee trilled once more as if the cheer the two on.
Feeling utterly embarrassed, Yamaguchi rolled away from Tsukki. Eevee was far too young and innocent to witness such actions. Tsukishima was left to pout in the bed as he watched his boyfriend roll out of bed to retrieve the baby pokemon.
"S-Sorry, Eevee. Almost forgot about you," Yamaguchi sheepishly replied as he carried Eevee back to his bed.
Tsukishima slipped his shirt on, a bit disappointed by the cock block. He didn't let it get to him. Today was just day one of their relationship. There'd be plenty of more chances for him to pin Yamaguchi to the bed and have his way with him.
"We can still sleep together?" Yamaguchi asked, now settling both himself and Eevee into the bed.
Tsukishima had expected the question. "I suppose I could share a bed with you and the baby," he shrugged.
"We'd be happy to have you," Yamaguchi said, scooting over to make room. Eevee gave a loud trill of agreement.
Tsukishima didn't know if Yamaguchi was aware of how alluring he could be. Was he just pretending not to know or was it an act? Regardless, Tsukishima slipped into bed next to him.
"I suppose after all your hard work you deserve cuddles," Tsukishima said as the two snuggled into the small bed.
Yamaguchi wasted little time wrapping himself around Tsukki. If it were any other human Tsukishima would pitch a fit about being touched too much but when it came to Yamaguchi it was more than welcome. Tsukishima wrapped his long arms around Yamaguchi, pulling him in close. Despite the bed being so small the two seemed to fit like two perfect puzzle pieces. Even Eevee found a comfortable position above their heads. It was like there was room for the whole family to fit perfectly.
"Best day ever," Yamaguchi sighed into Tsukki's neck. This won him a gravelly chuckle from Tsukki. Yamaguchi couldn't hide his smile.
Reaching up once more, Tsukshima clicked off the lamp. With the room now dark, Yamaguchi's exhaustion washed over him once more. One last time the two exchanged a loving tired kiss. They mumbled incoherent 'goodnights' muffled 'I love you' before snuggling down. As always, Yamaguchi was first to fall asleep but for the first time in a while, Tsukishima was quick to follow. Being the most comfortable he's been in a long time, how could he not.
Author Notes:
What a nice day at the beach for Yamguchi. Having friends there to celebrate his victory must have made him feel like top boy. Our two new love birds don't seem shy about being intimate with one another. Too bad Eevee had to break it up. She know not what she did. I wonder when the two will finally get time to go all out with one another.
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Next weeks chapter will probably be delayed. I will be traveling so expect chapter 71 in two weeks. I hope you all take care until then.
I am almost out of energy so I will see you all next chapter!