Yo, guys!

I'm back with a new chapter of this story! Oh, but I wonder if I should give you a warning... I might as well, then. The chapter may contain some 18+ content, not the extreme but only moderate. (I have no idea it should be rated M or not... Because trust me, it's definitely something a 16 year old can read.) Just to be safe, I'll warn you beforehand. (It's only a slight make out scene! Don't worry! And please, don't be disappointed later! XD)

Oh, thanks, Jerry98, I'll keep that in mind!

Well, a guest said that Gary and Leaf has a hot night, huh? ( ͡°з ͡°)

I shouldn't hold you guys, much! Go ahead and read!

Chapter - 8

A mistake? Or not?

Dawn's eyes slowly fluttered open and closed them again as soon as she felt sun rays hitting her face. Still sleepy, she turned over. Ah, my head hurts... Just then, her eyes shot up. Why do I feel like I'm naked...? She quickly raised her blanket and took a look, not even a piece of cloth was covering her. She gasped, totally startled. She looked on her other side and saw Ash lying flat on his stomach, completely shirtless. She knew that because the blanket was covering only his lower body.

Unable to control her embarrassment, she screamed, "Aaaaaaaah!"

Good thing their room was a sound-proof one.

Ash woke up from his sleep, startled. "Wha-what happened?!" He asked, still a little drowsy. He looked around and didn't see the woman who had yelled on the bed, instead she was sitting on the floor covering herself with a blanket from head to toe, only revealing her face. Confused, he tried to stand up. "Dawn, wha-"

"Eek! No! Cover yourself first, idiot!" she yelled as she turned away, flustered.

Ash finally realised what she said and desperately grabbed a sheet from nearby, pulling it over himself. He swallowed the lump in his throat nervously as his cheeks burnt up. Without knowing what to say, he quickly gathered his clothes and dashed into the bathroom.

"What the heck did I do last night?!" Dawn slapped her forehead, shutting her eyes tightly.

Flashback, please.

Ash and Dawn somehow made it back to their room despite being totally drunk. The blunette threw her heels in a corner and threw herself on a couch while her husband removed his tie and unbuttoned his blazer.

"Y'know, Ash? ...You looked… toootally hot and sexy... today, in that blazer!" she mumbled, flashing a lazy thumbs up.

He laughed, removing his socks. "You too."

After a moment of silence, Dawn spoke with half-lidded eyes, "Unzip my dress."

"What?" Ash raised an eyebrow, not catching what she said.

She burped. "Help me unzip."

"'Kay!" He nodded as he got up and walked over to her; she was standing before the mirror with her back facing him. He stood behind her, slowly brought his fingers to her long zipper, and pulled it down gently, revealing a black strap of her brassiere on her smooth fair skin.

"Ha!" Dawn smirked. "What? You getting turned on?" Her speech gained slight stability after she drank a little bit of cold coffee, which she had ordered before going to the drinking party, just in case.

"No way!" He snickered as he slid his index finger across her slightly exposed back, making her shudder. "I'll never get turned on by a tomboy like you!"

She spun around her heels and stared right into his eyes. "Ash Ketchum, a tomboy or not... do you want to find out t-today?" she suggested in a raspy voice as she lifted his chin with two of her fingers.

He grabbed her fingers and brought them down, leaning closer to her. "Were you perhaps turned on by me?" he simpered.

"What about you? Aren't you, too?" she whispered, returning the same smirk.

He laughed mockingly. "I don't think so," he replied, moving away from her while letting go of her hand. "I've made out with girls who had huge bodies and look at you, you must be the smallest one! And I don't dare to lay my lands on them." With that, he started walking away.

Dawn clenched her teeth and let out a scornful laugh. She strutted towards Ash, grabbing his arm and pushing him against a wall. "Now, you got me totally mad," she declared as she grabbed his collar and pulled him downwards. She leaned closer and without any warning, kissed him on the lips. His eyes widened for a split second, but he soon relaxed and returned the gesture. Triumphantly, the brunette pulled away with a smug look. "What? Finally, turned on, huh?" She raised her eyebrows teasingly.

A smirk appeared on his lips as he grabbed her, reversing their positions. Now, it was Dawn's back against the wall while Ash dominated her. "I'm not an amateur, y'know. Lemme show you what turning on really means!" Before she could utter a word, he smashed his lips against her. She kissed him back, wrapping an arm around his neck. Slowly, he licked her lips with his tongue, and in response, she opened her mouth slightly, giving an opening for his tongue to slid into it. His tongue clashed against hers. Meanwhile, Ash's hands frantically rubbed her back.

When Dawn felt that she was losing the fight, she lightly bit his lips, making him pull back with a yelp. "Ow! You cheater!" he accused.

She just nonchalantly shrugged in response. "You deserved it."

He rolled his eyes. In an attempt to get back at her, he pulled her closer by her waist and lunged at her neck. He licked her there, making a shiver run down her spine. He brushed his lips against her smooth skin, causing Dawn to clench his shoulder in surprise. He smirked as he slowly opened his mouth and clenched her skin between his teeth, making her gasp.

"A-Ash!" She winced.

"You deserved it," he replied, repeating the same words as her. He continued to press soft kisses on her neck, collarbone and every place near there. Without even realising, he started sucking her skin, quite... hungrily. It only caused Dawn to stiffen. Ash's lips wandered across her neck, getting familiar with her sensitive skin. When they brushed past her collarbone, he slid his tongue across the bone, making her purr, slightly. Then, he raised his head and brought lips against her left ear, surprising her. Without any prior warning, he bit it, causing her to startle and bring her hand near the wounded ear. "A-Ash!" She gasped.

He took a look at her. Her face was completely crimson in color, while her eyes held an innocent expression. He felt quite content with her reactions and hoped to see more. He grabbed her hand, licking across her palm and fingers, making her eyes widened. Satisfied, he softly bit her fingers. She couldn't help the gasp which escaped against her lips. "Aren't you totally turned on, Dawn Berlitz?" He smirked against her fingers.

She raised her eyes and she was left speechless. He looked... smokin' hot. The way his raven hair fell on his face and that alluring smirk on his handsome face made her give in to him. His eyes held that lust and mischief and gentleness. She could totally understand why girls never rejected him. If they knew this side of him... Well, they'd just die to get back together with him again.

Dawn couldn't just accept defeat, even though he had more experience than her. She pushed him a little and moved in closer, moving off the wall. "Mm, I dunno," she answered, vaguely as she smiled, coyly. She held the collar of his shirt and started unbuttoning them, one by one.

"You're quite bold," Ash whispered, chuckling while enjoying her undressing him.

"Aren't I all the time?" she countered, still smiling as she slid the shirt from his arms and dropped it on the couch nearby. After living with him for a week, she had almost gotten used to seeing shirtless. But, maybe because she was drunk, she found him rather... breathtaking. No doubt, she could always admit that he had a perfectly sexy body and was totally her type, but right now, she felt as though the sight was a blessing to her.

"I'll feel embarrassed if you stare at me like that," he said, scratching his cheek while his ears turned red.

She winked. "Cute. Totally."

"Ah," he muttered, running a hand through his hair. "Hurry up and do what you wanted to do."

She nodded. "Yes, right." With that, she moved closer to him and started to directly suck his broad shoulder. Ash shivered at the contact. She smiled, continuing to lick and suck his skin, intending to make him go through the same sensation as her. She got quite aggressive and started to bite him all over; his neck, his shoulder joint, his chest. Her hands couldn't feel enough of his abs.

Ash was totally red. He was definitely enjoying it, but at the same time, he felt excited. His hands were, of course, exploring her waist, but he didn't feel like it was enough for him.

He felt her damp teeth gritting another part of his skin; he was going crazy from it. He felt quite surprised at how aggressive Dawn was. He knew that she was an aggressive young woman, but never thought in... arousing as well.

Not being able to keep calm, his hands wandered towards her butt, making her stop what she was working on and slightly moan when she felt his huge hands groping it, gently yet uncontrollably. Actually, she wanted to continue giving him hickeys all over. But she couldn't focus on anything else, after all, it was the first time she let someone actually touch her butt. And it was making her weak in the legs while her stomach did a backflip. She grabbed his shoulders and clenched them tightly, her legs too stiff.

He was quite annoyed at how he couldn't feel her because of her clothes and let go of the cheeks, making Dawn rest her head on his chest, slightly exhausted. But he didn't plan on stopping; he slid his arms towards her back and with utmost gentleness, he slid her dress out of her one hand and down her chest, revealing her black bra. When she regained her energy, she moved away and stood across him. "Can we continue on the bed? My legs are definitely not going to be able to handle any of this," she suggested.

"Sure, your highness," he said, nodding as he lifted her in her arms and carried her to the bed, gently laying her down.

"Gosh!" Dawn exclaimed, hiding her flustered, red face with the white sheets. "Man, how could I do all that?!" she mumbled in embarrassment. She just couldn't believe that she was so bold in something she had never tried before. All the mortifying events of last night seemed to have caused her mental breakdown. All she could think was how to face Ash. At the same time, she wondered what he must be feeling.

It was definitely not his first time... judging how he was leading me so smoothly. She thought, biting her nails. I wonder if I was better than the girl with whom he had sex with... Though I have small boobs, I'm quite confident about my visuals. I maintain my body well, too. So, he should definitely-

She started blushing, profusely as she got hold of her thoughts. Dawn! That's not the point! You lost your freaking virginity, damnit! She hit her head on the bed, totally frustrated. It's so nerve wrecking! How could I just go ahead and make a first move! I should've just-

The sound of the bathroom door creaking startled her. She saw Ash coming out, dressed in a normal white t-shirt with a towel around his neck and grey shorts. She noticed water droplets dripping from his wet hair, making him look too sexy for her. All of a sudden, the images of his body zoomed in her brain and well, her nose started to bleed.

"Are you okay?" Ash asked in sudden concern when he noticed blood dripping from her nose.

She looked at him in daze, still not able to judge the situation. "Huh?"

"Your nose is bleeding, stupid!" he yelled, bringing back to her senses. She brought a hand towards her nose and gulped when she felt blood on her fingers. He moved towards her, asking, "Is it because of the hangover? Do you-"

"No! Don't come any closer!" she blurted as she quickly got up with the sheets still covering her. She dashed past him like a wind and into the bathroom. Dawn Berlitz! You've become too perverted!

Ash just stood there, completely clueless of what just happened. He turned around and saw Dawn disappearing into the washroom. What was that? he wondered, sitting on the bed. Just then, he remembered what he and his wife had done on the bed last night. He turned completely crimson as he buried his head in his palms.

I tried so hard to forget about it but it's of no freaking use! he yelled, mentally. He even took a hot water bath despite it being summer as to distract his mind from Dawn. It was quite helpful to him, but as soon as he saw the bed, he just couldn't forget. When he was drunk, he couldn't seem to have stopped neither his tongue nor his hormones. Everything seemed quite normal last night. He didn't even have the chance to feel embarrassed, nor did he think about the aftermath.

I always made fun of her small chest, but they fit just perfectly in my palms…, he thought, staring at his wide palms. Her butt, too. They were just too firm. I can still imagine that feeling... and the way she purred every time I touched her sensitive spots was just too much for me! If I could be given another chance, I'll definitely do it with her again! Aaaah, her boobs were too soft and felt so freaking good! I really want to touch them again!

Just then, he noticed how his fingers were wriggling unconsciously, still imagining the feeling from yesterday. A strong wave of shame and embarrassment hit him and he punched hard on the wall next to him. Crap! My hormones are starting to act up again! I can't believe my sexual drive! Gaaah! I'm so embarrassed! How could I think like that about my childhood bestie?! Ash, you gotta have some shame! She only let you go so far only because she was drunk or she would have cut you into pieces and fed them to piranhas in the sea! He buried his face in his palms once more, feeling awful. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get rid of the redness all over his body.

Just then, he sat up straight and crossed his arms, deep in thought. Why do I have to feel so ashamed? I didn't actually do it with some girl, I just had sex with my wife, what's wrong there? It's not like I had a one-night stand or something! A look of pride appeared on his face, brimming with confidence.

But all his confidence came crumbling down when another thought crossed his mind as he buried his face in his palms, once again. What about Dawn? What would she think? It's clear that I took advantage of her! I even had her first time! What if she's extremely mad about it? She might even kill me today! Gaah! Should I run away? But I've to make sure that she's fine, since it was her first time and she had a nosebleed, too! Yeah!

He snapped his fingers. If I sense that she has intentions of killing me, then I'll run away! Yeah, I'll do that! He sighed a breath of relief, thinking that he had it all planned out.

Ash leaned backwards in his bed as he grabbed a pillow and held it. A soft smile appeared on his face as he remembered the expressions of Dawn. Usually, she held a tough face or an angry face or considerably confident expressions, but he saw a totally different Dawn, one who was totally weak against him. He had never witnessed her like that. She seemed so delicate and fragile. He was too glad that she had never shown expressions like those to anyone before and he was the first one seeing them.

Now, he felt like he knew everything about his childhood best friend who was also his wife.

Just then, Dawn entered the room, wearing a baby blue oversized t-shirt with red shorts. Her hair was slightly damp despite her trying to dry it with a towel. She was surprised when she saw Ash still in the room. "Wh-what?" she questioned, still self-conscious.

"Are you okay? Your nosebleed?" he asked, looking at her in concern.

She blushed as she remembered her perverted thoughts. "Totally fine!" she quickly exclaimed.

He nodded as he hesitantly spoke, "Are you totally fine?" She only looked at him with a confused expression. "I mean," he started, contemplating whether he should ask or not. "Your body... It was your first time, right?"

She nodded in response. "I'm fine, but my back kinda hurts, though. My head, too, because of the hangover."

Ash totally forgot about the hangover since he was so immersed in thoughts. "Okay," he replied. A brief moment of silence fell before he decided to speak. "I'm sorry," he blurted.

Dawn quickly shook her head and waved her arms. "No, no! It was my fault since I... kissed you first," she said, whispering the last few words.

"Well, I did provoke you by calling you flat-chested and all," he clarified.

That comment made a smirk appear on her face as she walked towards him and leaned closer to his face, astonishing him. "So, what is your opinion now? Didn't you say you'd never be tempted by me? What now? We went all the way, Mr. Ash Ketchum."

He smiled, regretting his words. "Sorry?"

"Since you realise that you were wrong, I'll forgive you," she replied triumphantly, and moved away. She felt proud for proving him wrong. She went towards the mirror and started drying her hair with a blow dryer. After a while, she said, "To be honest, I don't think the size of boobs or butt matters, because every man definitely gets turned on when they lay their hands on women. As long as you get to touch them, size doesn't matter."

Ash wondered why she was talking about that so easily with him but decided to give her a response, "I don't think so. I can't say everyone but some of them only get turned on when they are doing it with the girl they like." His pride as a man was offended by her sudden thought. "Y'know, I wouldn't have had sex with just any girl I met, no matter how drunk I had been. Just because it was you, I was able to go so far," he added, explaining to her.

Suddenly, a huge blush appeared on her face. He was indirectly telling her that he liked her and the thought of that seemed unreal for her. Ah, why am I even blushing?! she scolded herself before clearing her throat. "What? Didn't you say you didn't like me?"

After realising what she must've thought, he mentally slapped his forehead. "Um... I like you! But I don't know if it's love...!" He was really regretting his choice of words.

She clicked her tongue and turned to look at him. "Are you an idiot? Don't be delusional. I don't love you either! Humph!" She turned back to looking at herself in the mirror. He didn't have to remind me of that again. Annoyed, she asked, "Does that make us friends with benefits?"

"No way!" Ash half-yelled, denying. "Of course not!" He thought before speaking once more, "It's fine, I guess... We're husband and wife, right? So, isn't it normal for us to enjoy this part? I mean, I don't know about love but I definitely enjoyed last night!" He grinned, making Dawn blush as she looked at him. He continued, "Also, it's possible that we might even fall in love? And I think it will be best if we do. Also, we should try to spend more time together and see if we reach that level... What do you say?"

Smoke was coming out of Dawn's ears in embarrassment but she nodded, nonetheless. "If you're willing, then I'm fine."

He grinned wider. "Sure!"

After a few seconds, she said, slowly, "Just because you enjoyed it, doesn't mean I'll be willing to do it with you every time, got it? I don't like being touched by someone whom I don't love."

Ash sweatdropped. Of course, she's Dawn Berlitz, after all! He shook his head in amusement. "Really? But the way you were reacting to my touch contradicts your statement."

Her cheeks and ears turned pink as she glared at him. "Sh-shut up, bastard!" she yelled in an attempt to scare him.

"You were flirting quite boldly, too," he reminded her. "Oh, yeah! You were the one started stripping me, right? You just came to me and started unbuttoning m-"

"No!" she shrieked in utter embarrassment.

He was definitely not going to let go of this chance. "Also, just to get back at me for one hickey, you gave me hundreds! Look!" He raised his t-shirt, revealing a lot of lovebites on his chest and stomach, more specifically on his abs. Some of them were visible on his neck, too.

She took a look and gulped, "Did I do that?" That's a fucking lot!

He nodded, pulling it down. "Of course! I can still remember how passionately you were biting onto-"

"Shut up!" she yelped, covering her ears. "No more!"

"Why? What's there to be flustered about? Isn't it quite okay for girls to be wild, too? Though, I never met one but it should be normal, right?" he said, stifling his laughter.

Every word he said was pricking her innocence as a woman. She grabbed a pillow from the bed and threw it at him with full strength, causing him to fall back on the bed. "Shut up!" she screeched, frowning. Before he could say anything, she jumped on the bed, wincing slightly at the sharp jolt of pain which shot through her back. "What about you?! Didn't you make my entire skin go all blue and black?!" She decided to remind him of his actions.

He sat back up and nonchalantly shrugged. "Isn't that amazing? I mean, that's a man's job, after all."

She stared at him with eyes screaming 'how shameless' and said, "It might be but aren't you just too much? I mean, you just don't get satisfied with kisses or a few bites! You wanted to just tear off my skin! Gosh, you should just be labelled as a king of hickeys!"

"Really? I don't really remember but I don't think I gave you too many, though," he replied, trying to remember if he really gave her many hickeys or not.

Dawn looked at him in disbelief. "Are you fucking serious? I mean, you don't remember?!" Copying Ash, she slightly pulled up her t-shirt, revealing her flat stomach, which was covered with marks. "There are many on my chest, too!"

He stared at them and said, impressed, "Wow, I really put a lot of them!"

"Why do you look so proud, dumbass!" She frowned, flabbergasted, as she pulled down her shirt.

"Can you count them and let me know?" Ash requested with seriousness.

She raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"To break my record, next time!" He winked, dashing away from the bed in self-defense.

Her eyes widened as she threw another pillow at him, yelling, "There won't be a next time, idiot!"

"I'm going for breakfast! You should, too!" He reminded her before running out of the bedroom.

Dawn just stared at the door through which he left. "That flirt!"

Their cruise trip came to an end and they all returned back to their homes. As soon as Ash and Dawn stepped inside, they sat down on the couch to relax before they started unpacking. Just then, Ash received a text from his secretary, Brock.

Take a quick look on 2day news channel. ~4:42 p.m.

Ash grabbed the remote and switched on the TV, playing the news channel which he asked. Dawn just stared at the screen, wondering why he would want to watch news all of a sudden.

"Miss Melody, you have been coming to A&D company since yesterday, what's the matter?" The reporter asked with her mic towards the other woman.

A brunette, in her mid-twenties, spoke with tears in her eyes, "I don't know how to say this... I didn't want to make this matter public."

"You don't have to worry! You can let us know! We'll definitely help you if you're in some problem!" she urged.

She pursed her lips. "I'm Ash's ex-girlfriend, we met while he was still in London."

"Wow, that's some exclusive information!"

Dawn just looked at Ash and shook her head, clicking her tongue. "Tsk, another ex." He just shrugged in innocence, taking a sip of water as they continued to watch the TV.

Melody continued, "We dated for a few weeks and then broke up because he came back to Sinnoh. And I have come here with the intention of meeting him in person."

"So what? Did you get the chance?" the reporter pressed, trying to get as much information as she could.

She shook her head. "No, it seems he is not there in the office. I waited for him the entire day yesterday, and even today I've been here since morning and still didn't meet him."

"What do you think? Is he ignoring you? And what's the reason for your desperate need to meet him?"

"I'm four-months pregnant with his child!" she admitted as the camera zoomed out, exposing her belly bump on the television screen.

Ash choked on his water. "W-whaaaaat!"

Dawn turned to look at her with eyes as wide as plates before her expression turned into an angry one. She yelled, "ASH KETCHUM!"

And... That's it! What do you think about it? Actually, I didn't want to make a big deal of them having a night together. They are husband and wife, after all and they might have made a mistake but none of them regret it because they feel like they can trust each other. (Please, don't hate me for this!) I mean, strangers end up having one-night stand, sometimes... Isn't it okay if it's between a married couple?

Though, I understand that they should make a big deal out of it, but don't you think... they are too old to be making a fuss about that? It's not like those two are to escape without taking responsibility about it, right? They are 26 or 27, they are mature enough to understand the situation. Don't you think?

Oh, what do you think about that last part? Is it really Ash's result of an affair?

Read and find out! Until then, sayonara!