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.
Hi, how you doin ? Okay, so terribly sorry for the suffering that is not updating. My laptop crashed and was being fixed.
So to clear up some things, Ash and Serena are not together. Serena is now realizing she has feelings for Ash, or her feelings are coming back.
It's complicated and very frustrating
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Some minutes after Ash and Serena needed to breathe.
The afternoon heat was slowly changing into a slow, dusky afternoon shower. The breeze shook the flowers on trellis' wildly as the shift of wind arrived.
Serena and Ash laid together, watching the ceiling after having come apart from a heated make out session. Ash laid in awe as he couldn't believe Serena laid next to him, gently playing with his fingers as they both got lost in their minds.
Serena wasn't panicking, per se, she was more analyzing. She knew deep down that she wanted this but, was she ready? She wasn't quite sure.
She was in a state of many emotions that her head began to spun. She needed to think. She got up from her position and moved off the bed to stand. She began fixing her clothes to do something with her hands. Ash followed, feeling she was uneasy.
"Hey," he called softly to her. She raised her head to look at him, fixing her hair now.
"Hi." She called softly. He came up to her, grabbed her chin and gently made her watch him. She did. They stared. They had a moment. Ash stroked her hair gently.
"Could you take me home, please?" Serena asked softly. Ash tipped his head to side. He took a deep breath.
"Sure, I'll meet you downstairs. Bonnie would want you to say goodbye." He said, he grabbed her hand before bring to his lips, kissing the knuckles. With that, he left.
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Three minutes since Serena's knuckles began to tingle.
Serena didn't know how she managed to make it to Bonnie's and Clemont. But she did.
Bonnie greeted her at the door, surprised. She listened to the entire ordeal as Serena spewed out everything that seemed to have happened the previous night as well as after lunch.
"So, you're together?"
"I don't know? Is that important?"
"For now, it's not. Are you okay with this? No offence, you don't scream someone who is in joy of being in love?"
"Love? This isn't love, infatuation probably or even curiosity but…" Serena trailed off but Bonnie was not having it.
"Need as it may be Serena, you're interested in him, you can define it how you want but, you want to see where it goes." Bonnie cut across her. She grabbed her friend, gently.
"Sweetheart, its time you actually put on your big girl panties and experience falling in love-"
"- it's not love!" Serena cut in. Bonnie was shaking her head.
"Regardless, don't fight so much. Also, try not to fight your instincts of putting up a wall. This is Ash. You know him."
"Exactly, I know him." Serena said, in a not so agreeing tone.
"Take it slow." Bonnie changed course. "Text me when you're home and we should meet up for lunch a day." With that, Bonnie gave her some air kisses before trotting Serena off to the elevator.
Her friend needed to stand for her own now. It was some dark waters for Serena. She was in dangerous territories now.
The scheme of actually falling in love.
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20 Minutes of The Most Awkward Car Drive Ever That They Made A Meme After It.
Ash took the long way to Serena's apartment, prolonging the extra time with her. They sped past the markets and docks. Watching at Pelipper and Wingulls soar high into the air. They neared her apartment where finally Ash came to a slow stop. The SUV made a calm stop but Ash didn't unlock the doors. Serena stared at him.
"Say something?" Ash asked her quietly. He was staring out onto the road.
"What?"
"Anything?!" He said. "Serena, I don't know what to do here. You come back, you kiss me. We make out for like 10 minutes and then, you turn to ice as if struck by a Buneary's Ice beam! What's up with that? What do you want? You're driving me crazy!" Serena looked at him quietly, not expecting such an outburst. Normally, Ash was cool and collected. Cocky sometimes, but never like this. It was humbling and ego growing at the same time.
"Ash…" Serena paused. "It was a very long night for both of us." Ash finally looked at her. Serena never noticed how good Ash looked while sitting behind the wheel of a car. He was kind of hot.
"That doesn't answer me."
"What do you want then?" Serena asked him. She was confused and feeling things and she wasn't quite sure on how to go with this.
"What do I want? Really?" Ash said, exasperated. "I want- you…. To date…. To have movies nights, to… do stuff. Can't you see I want you?" Serena looked at him as if he was nuts. " You're hot and cold with me and I swear your making me feel like an asshole most of the times!"
Serena sat wide eyed. Shocked at his outburst. She was offended.
"What!?Ash, I'm doing no such thing! Can't you see I'm trying to process this just as much! Can't you see I am trying to figure out this thing! Can't you see I like you! For Arceus sake, I declared it to you last night!"
They both sat quietly in the car, stewing in thoughts, shocked by declarations. He gently took her hand.
"You like me? Huh?" The cocky smirk came out and Ash was beaming. Finally, a not drunk declaration. Serena was quick to roll her eyes at him.
"Such a -" Serena was about to respond when Ash shouted a loud "Yes!"
"This is great. Forget everything!" He fist pumped like a dork and giggled mischievously. "For, we are going on a date tonight." Ash declared before beaming at her.
"Um, What?"
"We're going on a date. Wear a pretty dress, put those extension thingies in your hair and be ready by 8." Ash said while Serena gave him a 'what the fuck' look."
"Mr Ketchum, I didn't-"
"Time is ah wasting, girl! Come on! Go inside and get ready." With that, Ash got out of the SUV, ran across to her side and helped her out, ignoring her protest. He kissed her hand again before scrambling to the car and driving away. A giant smile still etched to his face.
Serena was left standing on the side walk, bewildered, clad still in some boxers and a giant hoodie.
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Five Hours Since Ash Talked His Way Out of A Ticket
Bonnie sat in Ash's bed, going through some magazines. Pikachu was busy chasing Umbreon on the floor while Ash tried on another outfit for Bonnie.
"That's way to formal, Ash! Your date is very laid back, I doubt you need a 5-piece tuxedo, man." Bonnie didn't bother to even look at him when he came out of his closet.
"Well, help me, I need help!" Ash said. Taking of the bowtie and sailing it at her. It bounced on her hair softly before she looked at him, rolling her eyes in repeat.
She clambered off the bed before going in his closet, she pulled out a nice dark blue soft pants, an inner shirt and a heavy, brown blazer.
"Wear that, take a shot, calm the fuck down and go pick her up." Bonnie said, fixing his collar once he was done and slapping him. Ash wasn't even phased.
"Did you have the things set up like-"
"Yes, yes. Don't worry about it. Clemont's handling that once he's done by Serena." Bonnie said. She smiled reassuringly to him before getting Pikachu and Umbreon. "Use protection and do that back thing I heard from Anabel you're amazing at." Bonnie cheeked at him. Ash blushed up a storm.
"Bonnie!" Ash fumbled.
She giggled at that before opening his bedroom door.
"You got this, Ash." Were her parting words before she left for her apartment.
Things were very different at Serena's apartment. Or the same?
"I'm not going on a date!" Serena yelled out as she tried on yet another dress. Clemont rolled his eyes at that as this was her 32th time saying that. She tried on 34 different types of hair extensions which left Clemont in awe of her collection. Threw hundred pairs of shoes at him and lastly kept asking him "What is your opinion of a pretty dress, Clemont? Don't answer that!" Clemont wished he won the ring toss with Bonnie and was with Ash. This would be less complicated.
"Serena, you don't need a mermaid cut, embroidery gown!" Clemont said, finally exasperated when she came out in that craziness.
He stormed into her closet, grabbed a short, pink sundress thing that Bonnie said would be perfect and threw it on her.
"Those in your hair right now are perfect." Clemont said before collapsing on her bed again dramatically. His company was currently facing an identity crisis and he was at his friend's house trying to help her with an outfit to go out with his other friend. Clemont needed a shot.
"This is my natural hair. I don't have anything in it." Serena miffed as she sat at her vanity to put on her makeup.
"Then go with that, I never saw you like that before so, Ash probably hasn't either."
"You're right, this is not a date so I shouldn't bother." Clemont could only give her a blank look. He didn't bother to answer that.
After several more tantrums which led to Clemont almost firing Bonnie as his sister, peace was restored and Serena was dressed and still not going on a date. Clemont poured her a nice glass of wine and sat with her while they waited for Ash. The wine had done its job and they both were relaxed. They were both giggling.
"Dawn calls me, she goes on telling me, 'Paul found a pregnancy test, locked himself in their attic, going through his baby things. She didn't expect him to be over the moon about it and it broke her heart when she had to tell him it was Maylene's own." Serena said. Shaking her head at that phone call.
"Paul is always filled with surprises." Clemont said. "Dawn really does love him." Serena agreed before there was a lull in conversation.
"It's very surprising." Clemont said, stabbing the silence. Serena looked at him, giving him a questioning look.
"Dawn and Paul have one of the most odds end relationship." Clemont said, he observed his wine, watching as the liquid relaxed into its still, red state. "Unorthodox a bit. Dawn is light while Paul is darkness."
"Clemont?" Serena asked.
"Hear me out."
"Dawn is pink, ribbons, joy and erratic ness while Paul is blue, straight lines, sombre and calmness. There is a balance however. He knows how to give just enough calmness while Dawn allows Paul to see the world in colours rather than black and white. They learn from each other and even though it's been years since their union, they still learn about each other." Clemont said. Serena stared at him.
"What are you truly saying?"
"Learn something. Don't pass an opportunity because it is not what you expected." Clemont said. "Paul honestly didn't think he would fall in love. Let alone Dawn. The girl who tried to destroy him for forgetting her name."
"Clemont." Warning him. He no longer cared.
"It's been said that love finds you when you're ready. Serena, you have to many walls up. Granted, I'm not sure why but I have theories. You alone, can give yourself happiness that I know you are trying desperately to get. They are many factors to why you are feeling 'lost'. It's okay to expect the unexpected to bring that happiness. You may not understand why you are drawn to it but, you would not think about why it makes you happy, just that it does." Clemont told her.
"Clemont, happiness is for people who haven't sold their soul to the devil. I can't have it all." Serena told him. She was playing along.
"Darling, you've been toying with the devil for years now. What makes you think Ash hasn't?" Serena gave him a questioning look.
"People don't always get their happy endings, Clemont."
"I agree. We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell. ..But that affects people who never understood the notion of time, my dear. Time plays a critical role. Love is a mutual self-giving which ends in self-recovery. It doesn't matter from who it is directed at once it achieves it's mission.
Clemont ended the conversation with that. He took a deep sip of wine. One thing he understood for sure, he realized something bigger than Ash and Serena was playing. Serena was playing games but not with Ash. Ash was playing with himself for the first time as he realized he was capable of feelings for someone. Serena didn't necessarily not like Ash but, she was fond of him either. She was in a wave right now, unsure of where to let her feelings crash.
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15 Minutes Since Clemont Left The House.
The doorbell rang through the apartment. Serena was jittery but got herself together. She came up to the door and took a deep breath. It was time.
She opened the door gently to reveal Ash. He looked deep in thought before his focus snapped to her. He took her in, her on slaughter of beauty. It hit him, making him feel winded. She was bloody gorgeous and she had no idea how much she was to him.
"Hi." She said shyly.
"Hi." He managed to whisper back. " You're…" she stared. He lost his ability to talk. His expressions. His thoughts. All he could see was her. Mesmerized by this walk of life, the great deity placed on earth, for him.
"You're…" He didn't know. He took a deep breath and took a step closer to her. Gently, he took the loose curl of hair she didn't have pinned and snugged it behind her ear before trailing a finger to her chin. "Serena, forgive me."He whispered. He grasped her face, delicately as he could before placing his lips against hers, sealing his words with a kiss. It was what he wished to be their first kiss. Not rushed, not possessive. More of a compliment, an honour to express how he truly felt. Emotion thought of, rather than of impulse.
Serena closed her eyes, allowed herself, for once to be swept away by the kiss. She heard his breath, the audible noise of lips kissing against flesh. The slight noise throats made when in emotion.
They pulled apart, unsure of who pulled away first.
"Wow." They whispered, not sure if it was heard.
"Righty-O" Ash said after clapping his hands together. "We have a packed night."
Serena gave him the side eye while she locked the door. Ash gave her his elbow which she grasped with a slight smile. Before too long, they were walking outside. There was no town car or luxury vehicle, instead, Ash guided her along the sidewalk where they began a lovely stroll among the setting sun. It was late but the sky still held a burgundy glow. Restaurants were preparing for the late dinner rush, couples were the only ones keeping the duo company in the Lumiose streets.
Small talk erupted between them as Ash spoke about coming to Lumiose city for the first time. The energy he felt, his entire mind frame when it came to battling. How he had changed so much due to this adventure.
"What about you Serena?" Ash asked. "What made you want to come to Lumiose?"
This struck a chord. She came to Lumiose in search of him. To give him….her.
"Um, I came because I wanted something similar. An adventure of sorts, I guess."
"Adventures are the best." Ash nodded before guiding her to a restaurant. She had walked passed here many times, never knowing it was a restaurant. She was greeted by warmth tones and such cosy feelings. They were met and seated quickly. The maître D fawning over Ash a bit before hurrying off to get their waiter.
They ordered and conversed, drinking wine while a smooth jazz band played in the background. The trumpets blazed, the drums boomed. It was lively and vivacious that Serena couldn't help but move her feet to the beat. She saw some other patrons had helped themselves to the beat and were dancing to the jazzy bluesy orchestra. Moving their bodies to the vintage beat. It looked and felt like good fun.
Ash noticed her starry eyed expression and had a rueful smile. He knew he was going to win some serious brownie points. Before he could talk himself out of it, he pulled Serena up and guided her to the dance floor. She was caught off guard but got into the groove of the swing song. Ash held her close in moments when necessary but spun her after. She was smiling, she was laughing and she was frighteningly, enjoying herself. It was amazing. The fun, people smiling, dancing. Pokémon getting into the groove as they showed off their own skills. Ash looking at her as if she were the only one in the room. The band came to their finish, reaching the climax of the song and then…
"That was fun!" Serena said, slightly out of breath. They came back to their tables to see their food being delivered. They ate up, mindless chatter, more about the place, how long it was here and the various places they had the pleasure of trying while travelling for work.
It was easy and Serena was surprised. Then again, conversation with Ash was always easy, even when they used to travel together. It was just something she remembered fondly as she sat watching him talk to the owner of the restaurant.
She remembered when she had entered the her first Tripokelon, failing, and cutting her hair. It was after on their way back to Lumiose city so Ash could challenge Clemont, she had a conversation with Ash. It helped her in a way because Ash focused on getting her mind pass her failures and showed her that she needed to continued. He told her about his failures like his first league. How he felt but got over it because he realized they were bigger and better leagues to tackle. He got over his initial failure and put himself out there, gaining amazing experience, finding people who would impact on his life significantly and lastly, opening himself to a world of Pokémon. It was amazing to realize she did have conversations like that with him.
"Are you ready, Serena?" Ash smiled to her when he was finished with the owner. She nodded and the duo headed outside together. The night was dark and scattered with stars as Ash faced her.
"Tired? or would you like to join me for some more fun?" Ash asked her. The night was still young and Serena felt energized. She shrugged, appearing indifferent. Ash could only shake his head at her before grabbing her and dashing off into a small sprint.
"Where are, we going?" She said. Despite her cold demeanour, she could hear herself being excited. A bit thrilled at what else.
"A surprise!" He smiled at her, "Follow me." He said, never letting her hand go.
They came up to Lumiose tower. It stood tall and majestic in all its glory. Tourists and locals could be seen hanging around, taking photos of the place. Ash tugged her to follow him further.
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10 Minutes After Serena Swore She Needed to Work Out More.
Ash came up to an entrance, he pulled her through and then they were entering the building, going up stairs. Finally, they made it up to the top where Ash allowed her to the roof.
"Oh, my Arceus." She exclaimed as she saw the view. Covering her mouth gently. She watched as the lights of the city grew further and further away, decorating the mountains in glittering jewels. The cool Kalosian breeze swayed the mountains gently. Creating such a folk like feel. Every direction she looked was just beauty. Ash came up to her and hugged her to him. Taking advantage of her stunned stature.
Thousands to millions of stars decorated the night from this height.
He gently directed her to where some crates were, along with some blankets and a few small lit candles.
"Sit" He said before plopping down himself. She sat a bit away from him but Ash was not having it. He pulled her close to him, tucking her head into his neck. He signed in content.
"How did you get up here?" Serena asked quietly.
"I know a guy." Ash laughed, pulling away from her and looking at her.
In this moment, Serena realized something. This was it. This was what it would be like to be with him. Her stomach would always feel this fluttering, she would always have this up and down motion with him. She would always be…. Amazed by this man. She would never have control over her emotions because Ash, Ash made her feel things. Her previous, flings? Love interests? Romantical links? Never felt like this. She wasn't even sure she liked him. Well, she liked him. Of course, she did. She at a point in her life thought she loved him. Curse youth but it was how she felt. She couldn't even brush off the fact her expectations to that love wasn't met as Ash still remained a kind, caring man. Granted he had a huge ego and was vain but Serena had been guilty of those sins, herself.
She didn't understand the heaviness she felt when he would look at her. The bubbly sensations when he smiled at her. This feeling of lust or love was definitely confusing and she had no way of understanding it. For instance, this moment, Ash was moving his thumb over her sides, mindlessly playing with her dress and Serena kept bursting out in goosebumps.
"Are you okay?" Ash asked her. "You're so tense." He backed away from her a bit. She shook her head, expressing she was just cold.
"Could you, could you come back? I was warming up. You know, body heat is a thing." Serena felt like such a dork saying that. Ash smiled and resumed his hugging. Going in a bit more now he knew she was okay with it.
"Ash?"
"Hmm?"
"I like you." Serena couldn't help but blush. Ash laughed, loudly. Jolly to the point Serena felt herself vibrate from his laugh.
"I like you to." He said, managing to calm down after some time. "I really like you. A lot." He said with cheek before cuddling her again.
"It's a strange feeling. But, I'm glad. I have it." Serena ended before she lost her nerve. Ash only nodded in content.
They stayed there for about an hour, talking mindlessly about nothing important. Ash finally took her home, giving her a hug and fixing her with a sweet smile.
"I had a really great time tonight, Serena." He said. "I hope you did to."
"It was lovely." She agreed.
"Goodnight, Miss Yvonne." Ash said. Serena watched him confused, a small smile still etched on her face.
"Goodnight."
Ash nodded before walking away with a small wave. Serena tilted her head as she watched him walk away.
Why did she feel so incomplete?
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3 Days Since Serena Last Heard from Ash.
"Why are you constantly looking at your phone?" Miette berated as she saw Serena glance at it for the umpteenth time.
"New apps?" Serena said. Miette gave her an unimpressed look.
"What's going on with you?" Miette asked, digging into her salad. Serena looked at her blank phone and ignored the heartbreak in her chest a bit.
"Nothing apparently. Not anymore." Serena said before digging into her own salad.
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