I do not own Pokémon in any type of way. Game freak, Nintendo, T.V Tokyo and any other contributors to Pokémon do.
This is written in third person point of view.
Btw- Ash is 27, Clemont to.
Serena -25
Bonnie – 24.
Swing and Electro Swing Collection revised/ extended is what you should search to listen to for the first part of the chapter. Adds a zeal and gets the mood. It is what I wrote this part to.
First song works the best.
0:00 The Benny Goodman Orchestra - Sing Sing Sing
Second song to play after
8:14 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Jumpin' Jack
Perfect for the first section of this story.
Ash and Serena, what am I going to do with both of you.
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Three days since Ash got spiritual with Serena.
Serena pounded the pavement with a pace, her Houndour keeping up with ease. Her headphones blasting music in her ear as she ran for her life. Her hair bounced against her neck from her ponytail, the movement rapid as she tried to channel her frustrations into the run. Drums, saxophones, trumpets, trombones and clarinets she could hear. It wasn't conventional but it gave her a zeal to run.
Houndour barked at her, pushing her, coaching her. He was enjoying the freedom of running after such a long time.
She noticed his happy expression, a smile spreading over her face as she pushed. Her lungs were giving out, hurting her chest, her mouth open to pull in air, sweat dripped down on the cool evening of Kalos. Lumiose lights had begun to shine, Prism Tower glittering in the lights. Serena smiled at it. Her arms and legs burned as she stomped on the pavement, zipping in and out of pedestrians. Sprinting forward just till the entrance of a huge park. She slowed for a bit, winded after intense minutes of full out running. She clutched her waist as she pulled in air, Houndour slowly stopping in front of her, loyally going back to her when he noticed her state. A worried expression over his face, he came up to her and nuzzled her legs a bit. Serena smiled. She took a deep breath, calm at last before stooping down to pet him. She pulled out her headphones, concentrating on Houndour.
"I'm okay. Don't worry, must have pushed myself a bit too much." She smiled at him. The dark Pokémon was happy for the affection but immediately began to growl at something behind her. Serena turned her head to see Ash behind her, running clothes adorned, smirk in place.
"I would say the same. I swear, I was praying to Arcues you would stop so I could catch my breath." Ash said winking. He may have said that, but he didn't look out of breath, in fact he looked more composed than Serena. Houndour continued to growl at him. Pikachu looked like he wanted to go by Serena but decided to stay on Ash's shoulder.
"If you're not careful, I would think you're stalking me." Serena said, standing up, she fixed her jacket to ensure it was in place, her leggings and shoes were fine.
"I would say the same." Ash smirked, "Here is me, minding my own business, causally jogging, admiring the lights of Lumiose, when I see you and this frightening, adorable Houndour, shooting pass me as if time was running out. Just admit you love trying to get me to notice you." Ash said before stooping down in front of Houndour. "Although, I didn't mind seeing you run pass me, gave me a nice view." He winked cheekily at her.
Serena scoffed at that, leaning on one leg and folding her arms. Houndour continued to growl. Not trusting. Ash took notice, smiled at the dark Pokémon before placing his hand gently on him. Houndour looked like he was going to bite but Ash managed to subdue him with a look. Houndour instantly went calm and happily dove in for the affection. Serena took a step back in shock, Houndour was one of her more vicious Pokémon, very protective of her when she was in sight. He was the best partner when she had to go out in large crowds for events. He never allowed anyone to touch him, except those Serena had said were good, like Clemont or Bonnie. For Ash to just stroll up and not even flinch at Houndour snarls, threw her off to the extreme.
"You're such a healthy Pokémon, that coat and those teeth. I could tell you've been well taken care off." Ash said, talking to Houndour in a sweet tone but looking at Serena. He laughed briefly when Houndour came fully into his chest for a full-on embrace.
"How? Houndour? You don't usually like anyone? How did you manage to calm him?" Serena asked genuinely wondering, directing the last question at Ash. She was still a bit hesitant with Ash, she didn't know how to be around him, especially after the turntable drama, the race, and the talk. She was trying to keep afar from him, but apparently, Ash kept walking up to her.
"I'm a Pokémon Master, Serena. Of course, I know how to deal with all kinds of Pokémon. It has taken years of experience, attacks and injuries for me to be able to do that." Ash said standing up.
Serena watched him for a moment, saying nothing. He looked at her, giving a once over, loving what he saw. He felt something in his stomach, he wasn't sure what.
He tugged his hair for a moment, watching her, his smirk dropping for a moment, taking a deep breath, a sense of nervousness Serena tasted. Ash looked around before watching her again.
"So, now that we just happened to be in the same space, same time and Arceus knows other analogies, I was wondering…" Ash began, smirking a bit before running his hand through his hair, "If, you would like to go on a date, with me?"
Serena dropped her arms, her eyes widened at the drastic shift in motion. Ash waited, he had a shy look to his eyes, Pikachu smiling with him.
Serena felt her throat closed, she heard a ringing noise, her bite, her sass, her angry passion left her. She was lost. She didn't expect this. Why the fuck didn't she expect this?
Serena continued to stare at him, Ash staring at her, a look of patience, waiting…
She took her ear buds from around her jacket, began to walk backwards slightly, putting in the headphones…
'Run.' A voice whispered to her.
"Serena? …. Serena!" Ash called. Serena had already burst into a sprint, going into the park to lose him.
Houndour made haste and rushed after her, confused.
Ash took a minute, stunned for a moment at what just happened. His eyebrows raised.
"Well, buddy, should we follow her and get an answer?" Pikachu nuzzled Ash's face. He didn't have an opinion. "Well, if I'm going to jail, might as well get an answer, right?" Ash clapped his hands and burst of into a full run, gaining momentum, he saw her turn into a side of the park, making pace passed a gazebo, Pokémon and people. He found it thrilling, a bit mad and fun. This girl was making him work for her, he didn't mind. Ash also had to laugh as he saw Koury, running behind him, a bewildered look on his face as he tried to keep up with Ash who was trying to meet Serena.
Ash had a feeling he was in for a stern lecture from his bodyguard.
For some reason, swing music came on, a fast pace beat, hinting the scene of this man scurrying after the girl. It was fast paced, adding thrill to the chase. It was befitting of such a chase.
Ash smirked at the timing. He sped straight, running up to her.
She was still running, she began to slow a bit, her lungs threatening her. She looked back and saw Ash following her, gaining speed, a scandalized look crossed her face. She hauled ass.
"What the fuck?" Serena said to herself. Hair from her ponytail whipping into her face.
She couldn't believe it. He was gaining speed on her. She had to throw him off her.
She darted in and out of flower allies, stamping over bridges, she zigged zagged in and out of trees, trying to slow him down. Her lungs were cursing her, Houndour was in love with the chase. Keeping up with her in ease. Ash was on her tail, determination written his face with a smile.
She felt how ridiculous this was, she should have answered him!
What was her answer though?
Ash was grinning, he was laughing, he was having fun. 'Never a dull moment when it concerned Serena' he thought. It may have been a bit crazy but he was.
This girl, in that moment, this moment, was something special. To him. He would chase her until he got his answer. Until he got her.
Serena came to a stop, stumbling a bit as she eased her pace. She had to, she was about to collapse, she saw a vacant bench, she was gasping for air, her eyes felt it would bug out. She felt herself wheezing. Her stomach was beating her from the inside. Her lungs felt like they were blistering. She prayed to Arceus for strength.
She didn't see Ash. He was behind her; she knew he was… and now he was gone? He disappeared? Maybe he gave up?
She jeered miserably to herself, Houndour stopping slowly, he watched her in a humorous expression as if entertained by his silly master. She felt the sweat pouring out her skin. Begging to cool her down.
Serena caught her breath, clutching her chest, praying she would be put out of her misery, before she could think anything, she saw the same gentleman, who was always with Ash, her head turning to face him. He was gasping for air as well, he looked more poised than Serena, he was looking around madly for something until he looked straight passed Serena. A scowl setting in his face. Serena turned her head in confusion. A voice making her jump.
"Koury, I see the years are catching up man." Ash said casually, sitting on the bench, Serena not realizing he had snuck up on them. He tossed a water at the man in question before casually taking a sip of his own.
"Mr. Ketchum. You don't pay me enough." He responded, mockery. With that, the man walked off somewhere, disappearing within the trees. Ash kicked of the ground, sliding smoothly on the bench. Gently slamming into her side, holding out a water. In theory, Ash felt really cool with the fact it had actually worked and was executed flawlessly.
"Water, mademoiselle." He offered, his hand along the bench line, behind her, curving around her shoulder. He was too close to her. She took the water, her throat parched from the intensity. A scowl on her face.
"Mr Ketchum!" Serena said, after she took a sip of water. She was about to lay one on him when…
"I just want an answer, mi amour." He responded before she could finish her statement, dragging a hand over her cheek. The touch made the retort halt in her mouth, caught off guard by the shock she got from his touch. She looked at him with the same wide eyes as if she forgot the reason for their sprint across the land.
"Why can't you answer me?" Ash asked, moving away from her, looking at her. Serena felt like the world was so wide in that moment. So, big, she felt it closing in on her. She looked at him, she saw the smirk and arrogance drop for a second, she saw him, she saw his desire for an answer, she saw for a moment, a tiny moment, the vulnerability he had for her. She froze in that moment, all sound halting sans her erratic breathing, her heart beat. She felt the area around them freeze, she felt the park freeze, she saw it was just the both of them.
She saw Ash.
She threw the water bottle on the ground, distracting Ash for a moment before she got up, and hauled ass out of there once more. Houndour rolled his eyes. This time, Ash didn't follow her. Watching her run, he enjoyed the view once more.
He smiled, biting his lower lip, drinking his water as he listened to the swing band playing in the nearby gazebo. Pikachu watching her run with amusement. Waving at Houndour, the exasperated Pokémon following.
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Six Days Since Sprinting Spiralled Spectacularly Out of Control.
"Want to tell me why Serena has barricaded herself in her apartment for 6 days? Refusing to even meet me for coffee?" Bonnie asked, lethally quiet that Ash quaked a bit at the intimidating blond. He was backed against the bar in Clemont's apartment. Clemont was busy making a bar attender bot, staying out of rampaging Bonnie's way.
"I kind of, asked her out on a date." Ash said, hands up in the air, looking around for someone to save him. Bonnie calmed herself, backing off Ash, looking at him with a curious expression. Arms folded.
"A date? What did she say?"
"She said yes and now we're getting married!" Ash said, pushing past Bonnie, a clear sigh of agitation. "She didn't say anything, instead she ran away from me." Clemont froze, staring at Ash slack jawed. Bonnie had a 'what the fuck' look on her face.
"She ran…away?" Clemont clarified.
"That's not the worse part…" Ash murmured before sighing. Bonnie waited "I sort of chased after her, determined to get an answer, I caught up to her, just for your information, I still didn't get an answer… and now, Koury got a raise." Ash pitifully told them. His ego was hurt but he was still mildly entertained by the entire episode.
Bonnie and Clemont dipped their heads to the side, an odd expression on their face. Bonnie decided damage control was needed.
"Maybe you shouldn't be so upfront? Ever heard of coming on to strong? Especially, when just a few weeks ago, you both were at each other's throats?" Bonnie hedged. Ash sat on the sofa, looking at her like she was speaking another language.
"You're point?" Ash responded sarcastically. "Bonnie, C'mon, I…" Ash bundled down and lost his words, he thought about what Bonnie was saying. "Yeah… You're right." He sighed deeply. The offended side of his personality leaving him.
The three friends were relaxing in Clemont's penthouse, a ritual of sorts. Koury was monitoring Ash from his own place in the building. Lumiose glittered gorgeously against the backdrop of the apartment. Night life making the penthouse feel like a world away. Bonnie decided it was time to make dinner and dragged Clemont and Ash into the kitchen. Clemont was still obsessing over the Clemontic cocktail bot while Bonnie made Ash chop some vegetables while she put together a seafood stew. She was cleaning shellfish when she thought of something.
"Why don't you do something to get her guard down?"
Ash looked at her, he was busy chopping some onions as she got his attention.
"Like what, Bonnie? Serena has been on edge since I told her I liked her. The only time she was … unguarded was when we were on the track."
"Well, how about we use an element from that?" Clemont voiced, his focus on the screwdriver, fixing a bit in place.
"I don't think she was focused on me. Serena asked me some strange questions, she looked distracted throughout. I think she was in another place to be honest. I think, I have to bring out the big guns now, Guys." Ash said while handing her some chopped herbs for her to sprinkle in her stew. She paused and looked at him. Clemont was shaking his head.
"Bro, I don't think you want to do that." He reasoned.
"How about reeling it back a little bit? Let's actually get her to be around you first, before you start jetting her off to some foreign land…" Bonnie was cut off abruptly by Ash's enthusiastic response.
"That's not a bad idea! You know, I could take her to Alola or to the Sevii islands. That's a bit more of reclusive place…or? I could take her through the Decalore islands, get a yac…"
"No Ash!" Bonnie said, sternly. Cutting him off now. She was getting more and more baffled as he listed his grand schemes. She sighed before throwing a lid on her pot. "Look, simple, is a word with a meaning. Try defining it and applying it when it comes to your actions on Serena." She said firmly. She lifted her lid, resumed her cooking, adding some wine for flavour.
Ash went to take a seat next to Clemont. Pouting. Clemont had an understanding look on his face.
"But, Bonnie, I could…" Rising up from the chair.
"Simple!" She said, adding her canned tomatoes.
"I could hire that…"
"Simple!" She chanted while adding salt.
"If I just call…"
Simple." She stirred her pot.
"But."
"Simple." She tasted her meal.
"But."
Simple!" She looked at him, putting her oven mitt clad hands on her hips.
"Yeah, okay." Ash conceded before sinking down on the bar stool of the kitchen counter. Covering his head pitifully on the counter while groaning.
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3 Days Since Simple Was Defined.
Serena was surviving off some crackers, her Pokémon food was running low. She needed to make a grocery as soon as possible. She took the plunge when cobwebs were forming in her cabinets. She disguised herself under a scarf and big glasses. Kind of odd to do especially since it was hot that day.
She made it, went to the market rapidly, stocked up on wine, got some on perishables and non-perishables and made it back home within the hour. She was proud of herself. She had declined Bonnie's request for the 9th time to go out, have lunch or any of their usual activity. She knew Ash and Clemont stuck to each other like glue. She couldn't risk being so close. That was a high-risk factor.
She settled in for the evening, she took care of her Pokémon, put them to rest before heading out into the kitchen. She was home, so she adorned herself in comfy soft pants reaching the knee and a comfy T-shirt she loved. She was perusing her now stocked shelves for something to cook. She didn't have an idea but she was giddy at the thought. She had put on a little weight since stopping her tour and she was positively ecstatic about it. She felt better, her moods had improved, she had energy and zeal once again. She was eating foods she wanted and prepared herself. Her clothes fit better, she didn't look like she was withering away.
She woke up a morning, watching herself in the mirror, after her shower, she loved the little handles peeking out, hiding the rib-cage she despised. She embraced her rounder butt, loving the extra sway she got when walking. She hated everything about being restricted, not able to get something to eat with other performers because Palermo ordered her to stay a certain size. Now, she enjoyed bread, exotic foods, she had coffee with sugar and milk. She felt so naughty. It was such a pleasure that Serena was over the moon when she had a donuts for the first time in 3 years.
She came back to her kitchen, her daydream ending as she held smoked paprika in her hand. She saw an open bottle of wine and decided to finish out the rest. She poured a generous amount before watching her vegetable shelf.
She was now about to whip together some soup when a knock was on her door. She expected Bonnie. The girl had been worried endless about Serena since she staged lock down. She expected Bonnie to beat down her door sooner but was touched when Bonnie said she understood the situation. She kind of expected Bonnie to just come over and demand they hang out.
She smiled, wine glass in hand as she strolled to the door, taking a big sip as she opened it.
She blinked and her eyes widened. The wine almost went down the wrong way.
Ash stood at her door, watching her with an arrogant smirk she hated while his eyes zoomed in on the wine glass. His arms were behind his back, making his chest look broader.
"Why, whenever, I come to see you, you're drinking wine?" His voice smooth. A threat of a laugh on his face.
Serena slammed the door in his face, a bit aggressively, even she had to admit. She heard Ash sigh loudly before knocking once more. Serena stared at the door, as if it bit her. She opened the door once more, peeking through as if to ensure it was him. Ash looked at her, as if unsure. She closed the door slowly once more.
She took a step back. She saw the wine; she didn't know what to do.
She drank out her wine, the full glass. Swallowing at the burning sensation. She placed the glass on the foyer table before heading back by the door, the knocking resumed again, she took a deep breath before opening the door meekly.
Ash watched her through the small crack of the door, his eyes softening a bit, he smiled at her in amusement.
"Hi."
"Hi, can I help you?" Serena asked, a bit to formal. She felt like a retail worker. Ash laughed a bit, under his throat. He gave her a mysterious look, well he was just looking at her, to Serena it was mysterious.
"Well, since you didn't give me an answer to my question and well you know, you have to eat, as well as I do… How about a friendly, eat… in?" Ash asked, as if confused by his own phrasing, he pulled out two bags of what looked like take out. Serena stared at him like he just told her MewTwo was his pet. Ash was waiting, the same patient look Serena had grown to dread, she remembered it from when she was racing.
"Look, I've been told, I may be a bit forward, maybe acting a little too strong on my intentions, so, how about as friends? We can do that, right? Have dinner as friends? Simple, friends?" Ash never knew how much he hated the word friends in this scenario.
"Friends?" She said softly, opening the door a bit.
"Yeah, friends. Can we?" Ash asked, holding the food out as a peace offering. Serena didn't know if it was the wine, or the gesture but she opened the door to allow him in.
"Sure, I guess, we can try that." Serena attempted to smile but decided not to.
Ash came in, trying very hard not to cheer like an idiot at this major turning stone. Serena began to lead him to the kitchen, he followed behind, checking out her behind, (it looked rounder to him for some reason.) he was human and male after all. He changed gears and looked in a different direction when Serena began to speak to him.
"Mr Ketchum, why was Koury running after you?" Serena asked, genuinely wondering. He placed the food on the counter before sighing once again, rolling his eyes at the 'Mr Ketchum'. Serena offered wine to which Ash agreed to. She placed plates and cutlery on the island.
"Koury? He's such a special treasure." He scoffed before taking a seat watching amused as Serena poured very generous amounts of wine. "Koury is my bodyguard, Serena. He has to follow me everywhere I go."
Serena paused at that information. She always thought he was Ash's Kalos driver.
"But, I don't see him. Really only at events. He's not always around you?" Serena voiced, watching Ash unpack the containers. It looked like he wanted to feed the entire of Kalos. Ash noticed her astounded stare. He noticed where she was gawking at.
"Yeah, I didn't know what you would like so I just bought a bit of everything. There's soup to." With that, Serena nodded before diving into the mentioned soup she found. They tucked in and resumed their conversation.
"Koury is always around, you just never see him. He follows me everywhere, sometimes I don't even know where he's lurking." Ash continued, pausing to sip some wine. "He may look like a harmless gentleman but he's one of the most lethally trained men I have ever met."
"Why on earth do you need a bodyguard?" Serena asked, enjoying the heat of the soup. It's spicy taste giving her life.
"Serena, I have a lot of villainous organizations who don't like me, especially the ones who understood I could defeat them." Ash told her, as if explaining for the millionth time. "I don't want to risk my Pokémon for my deeds when I was younger. I have so many things going on, especially with my duties as Frontier Brain and Champion, I need help to ensure, I'm safe because you never know when something or someone might pop out." Ash smiled, looking down at his plate now while Serena processed that.
"Has, has things like that happened to you?" She asked quietly.
"Not as often as you think, but I rather be safe than sorry, Koury ensures, I'm safe and more importantly, my Pokémon are safe. His methods may be a little unorthodox but he gets the job done."
"But, you have some of the most powerful Pokémon, surely they can protect you?" Serena said, not understanding.
"That is true." Ash said. He continued with his meal, a soft smile on his face. "Things just work better this way."
Serena watched him before sipping on her soup slowly. Who was this and why did she feel like she didn't know who Ash really was?
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1 Day Since Ash and Serena Became Friends, Apparently.
"My Arceus? Am I seeing the light of Suicune? Serena Yvonne has graced me with her presence." Bonnie sarcastically said when she opened the door to the penthouse and saw Serena waiting there. Her draumatic flair had Serena rolling her eyes. She smiled at her best friend despite her act.
"Har Har Har, Bonnie. Let me in, I want to spend some time with you and Clemont." Serena said, pushing pass Bonnie as she floated into the foyer. Bonnie shook her head before closing the door and leading Serena into the living room.
"Clemont and Ash have gone somewhere. I woke up, saw some giant robot with laser beams and a bunch of candy floss. I had my coffee in the office so I wouldn't be compelled to ask questions. It's just me today." Bonnie said, as she came out of the kitchen bearing tea and snacks.
Serena nodded, she understood exactly what Bonnie was saying. After Clemont's Serenic Poffle maker, exploding in front of her and Chespin, Serena opted to always mildly entertain him when it came to his creations. She really did love her best friend.
"So, I heard you have a new friend." Bonnie sipped her tea, ready for some details.
"Yes, actually, just friends. I don't know, I just wanted to see, we ate, talked a bit and he left… Leaving me with a mountainous amount of food but still, it was not what I expected."
"You look, fuller to me? Now that I see you. You look healthier, much healthier than when I saw you for Clemont's birthday." Bonnie observed. "You're eyes aren't sunken either."
"I gained weight." Serena whispered, smiling at Bonnie. "I'm getting rest."
"That's great, maintain it now. Palermo is going to hate you but I don't think you have a problem with that." Bonnie said, munching on a cookie.
"Yeah, she will. Maybe, she might release me from my contract now."
The two girls laughed at that. As if, Palermo would release her first born faster than give up Serena.
"Well, I take the fashion show Aria is throwing is definitely out the picture now."
Serena nodded. She was happy.
They were silent for a moment. Just enjoying the time.
"Miette's coming to Kalos. She wants to meet with me" Serena said quietly.
"Oh? That's good." Bonnie said, a bit surprised.
"I don't know how to tell Clemont."
"My brother is a big boy; I'm sure he can handle her around. What does she want with you?"
"She wants to produce me." Serena said, a faint whisper.
Bonnie set her china down and stared at her. She didn't know how to process that.
"Are you considering it?"
"I want my own conditions; Miette may offer that."
"You're serious? Miette is an amazing producer, especially for her age. Palermo won't be happy.
"That's good. For once, I could be." Serena smiled at her friend.
"Studio or live?"
"I think she wants a studio session. She was hinting towards that over the video phone." Serena mumbled.
"Sing your heart out baby." Bonnie said. Clinking the teacups together.
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The two friends decided to hang out at the Penthouse, forgoing to the coffeehouse. They mingled, transferring from coffee to wine. Serena became more open, less serious, she spoke about anything really. Bonnie was observing this, seeing the happiness radiating off her friend. Serena needed this break, she needed to be herself, her Pokémon wanted to just relax and not be bombarded with schedule after schedule. It was nice to see this Serena after such a long time. Bonnie decided it was time to move into a next phase. Clemont and her plan needed to be in motion now.
"So, Kalos' sweetheart has an admirer and he's rather savvy about it." Bonnie said, her eyes twinkling a bit.
"Hmm? What are you talking about?" Serena watched the girl, perplexed at her notion. "Is this about Ash? I told him we're friends..." Bonnie interrupted her, shaking her head with a laugh.
"No, no, my sweet pea, not Ash, although he's just as caught in your web of beauty. No, Alain, Serena."Bonnie said, a hint of humor in her tone.
"The Mega evolution expert?!" Serena said, a bit shock. She didn't realize he took an interest. He barely spoke to her. She thought Manon was his interest.
"Yes," Bonnie giggled, the wine getting to her. "It seems he has fallen for your enchanting charm as he dubbed it." Serena could only watch her in disbelief. Her eyebrows wrinkling.
"It seems he wanted to speak to you during Clemont's birthday, but when he saw you with Ash… he thought something was going on…." She continued to giggle as she took some more wine. "I let him know right away you both weren't anything, which is still true for the time."
"It's always going to remain true, Bonnie." Serena said, firmly.
"Please, I noticed you checking out his junk the other day." Bonnie said slyly.
"Bonnie!" Serena said in shock. How did she know that? Bonnie grinned evilly. 'No more wine for Bonnie,' Serena thought. "Please, everyone checks out Ash's junk." Bonnie eased. Serena gave her an unimpressed look at that piece of information.
"And, I noticed you check out his ass, his shoulders, I once even saw you bite your lip when he was eating ice cream for my birthday." Bonnie continued with her slaughter of information.
"I was thinking about the flavor of the ice cream." Serena mumbled, she was feeling hot. No, she didn't think Ash was hot…or good looking. NO.
"To prove to you that, I wasn't doing those things, why don't you set me up with Alain? Yes. Do that. I would love nothing more than to have a date with him. What took him so long to say something?" Serena brushed off the sly look on Bonnie's face.
"Well, the fact you never were in the region long enough to have a decent conversation might be a contributing factor as well as Alain, he is a shy guy. He wouldn't outright say anything to you. Plus, you're kind off… out there for him. He's quiet, you're a performer, you know how to work a stays in the background." Serena was watching Bonnie as if she ate a bad prune.
"Doesn't matter, Alain is a reasonable suitor. I'm sure we will have chemistry and that's what's important. Set it up." Serena thought this would be good. If anything, it might contribute to Ash backing off a bit now and getting the picture she was not interested in him.
Bonnie could only shrug as she pulled out her phone, messaging the expert that very moment.
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An Hour After the Suitor Realised His Sweet Was Betrothed.
"Bonnie! How can Serena have a date with somebody else!?" Ash said, Bonnie was sitting drinking some tea, reading her magazine while Ash threw his tantrum at her. Clemont sat next to Bonnie, a cup and saucer in his hand, trying very hard to blend in with the couch. It was his idea after all but Bonnie was taking the brunt of it. He was feeling bad but his best friend was so silly that he needed to shove her in the right direction, even if it meant into another man's arms.
"Calm down, Ash." Bonnie soothed, standing up and going to him. "We were talking, she expressed interest and asked me to set it up. What was I supposed to do? Tell her no because you like her?"
"Yes! You're my best friend. Aren't you supposed to be my encourager? Paint me in a good light? I thought you were rooting for me?"
"Ash, firstly, I think you're looking for the term 'wingman' and secondly. Yes, I am rooting for you, I still am but I'm not going to deny Serena something she wants. She is also, my best friend. You're going to have to suck it up and wait it out. Trust me on this. You're doing fine." She smoothed down his coat, fixing his hair a bit. "Keep it simple. What you're doing is fine. Don't lose hope."
"If I wanted to be friend zoned Bonnie, I would have painted her toenails and gossiped about Tierno and Shauna's affair with her." Ash miffed at her. Bonnie's eyes glittered.
"So it is true!?" Bonnie gasped at that information.
"Off topic, Bonnie! Clemont! Say something?" Ash called for his friend. Clemont was caught off guard at being called on. He panicked.
"Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing." Ash and Bonnie froze at that; they were momentarily speechless. Clemont sort of just rolled with it as he spewed out more unhelpful information.
"These technologies are used to develop machines that can substitute for humans. Robots can be used in any situation and for any purpose, but today many are used in dangerous environments (including bomb detection and de-activation), manufacturing processes, or where humans cannot survive. Robots can take on any form but some are made to resemble humans in appearance." Clemont gave his input. He sipped his tea like an elixir after that.
Bonnie and Ash stared at him, signature 'what the fuck looks' on their faces, eyebrows raised.
Bonnie cleared her throat. She focused on Ash. She tip-toed and grasped onto Ash's shoulder, feeling the muscles underneath the blazer.
She looked at him and spoke softly and sincere.
"I think you should have faith in when I tell you, keep it simple. Serena, Serena needs time, Ash. Let her see through her own eyes who you are. Let her see there is more to you now." She kissed his cheek, let him go before going back to sit with Clemont.
Clemont was nodding. Glad they handled the situation well. Bonnie saw the praise filled look on his face and rolled her eyes at her brother.
Ash sat on the sofa opposite them. He was quiet for the rest of the night. Thinking.
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