The next morning Ash slowly rolled over and smiled at whatever he was dreaming about. His eyes fluttered open and he smiled again as he looked up.

He was laying on something soft and furry and he could feel something round his waist. He turned round and gasped in shock as he realised that the

thing around his waist, hugging him was Gary's arm and he was leaning on Gary's Arcanine. Not remembering the events of the previous night and

thinking Gary had kidnapped him in his sleep Ash began to struggle in fear, Gary slowly woke up and smiled at Ash "Hey Ash" he said. His smile

disappeared as he realised Ash was struggling desperately to get away from him. He removed his arm and watched as Ash quickly took 2 steps back

and stared at him. "Ash what's wrong"? he asked gently.

"What happened Gary? Why did I wake up with your arm round me like that"? Ash cried.

"you mean you don't remember what happened last night"? Ash shook his head and then stopped as he saw Gary's face. It had a look of pure fear and

deep sadness on it. "But Ash we.....I......you....." Ash stared wondering why Gary looked so upset. then it hit him like a ton of bricks. He

just stared at Gary with his mouth wide open. then he threw himself into Gary's arms bursting into tears as he did.

"Gary, I'm so sorry, I cant believe I forgot!" Ash cried hugging Gary tightly and sobbing hysterically. Gary heaved a huge sigh of relief. "Oh

Ash" he said. "For a minute I was terrified that you had forgotten all about us and that you were still my rival".

"I know, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" Ash said sobbing into Gary's shoulder and whimpering pathetically.

"Ssshhh shh it's o.k. it's o.k." Gary said wrapping his arms round Ash and stroking his back gently. Arcanine licked Ash's hand and whined. Ash's

tears died down and he hugged Gary again. "I'm sorry" he whispered. "Its alright Ash" Gary said hugging him back. He kissed what was left of

Ash's tears away and grinned at him. "Your cute when you smile" he said. Ash blushed bright red.

"So......what do we do now"? he asked.

"Well first we do this". Gary grinned and pressed his lips against Ash's and then hugged him. Ash giggled against Gary's neck.

"I mean where are we going next"

"Well I was on my way back to pallet town. We can go back there if you want" Gary replied.

"o.k." Ash replied. "As long as I'm with you"

Gary smiled softly at Ash. "You'll always be with me". Gary stood and stretched before bending down and sliding one arm round Ash's waist and the

other behind his legs and picking him up gently. Ash giggled again as Gary carried him to the car and gently set him in the passenger seat before

climbing into the drivers seat. Arcanine jumped into the back and lay down as Gary started the engine and headed for pallet town.

As the car sped towards pallet town Gary smiled as he looked at Ash's sleeping form. he had moved to the backseat and was curled up fast asleep.

Arcanine gently licked the sleeping boys hand before settling down next to him. since this boy had shown up Arcanines master had been much much

happier and it was very grateful to the young child.Arcanine looked up as he shivered in the cold morning air and wrapped a paw round his waist

to keep him warm. As long as this boy was around master was happy, and Arcanine would protect him for as long as it had to.

Gary was thinking hard. He was glad to be going home to pallet but he was also nervous. He knew that he and Ash wouldn't be able to keep their

feelings a secret. they would have to reveal themselves. Gary frowned to himself, trying to work out how they were to break the news.his thoughts

were interupted by Ash slowly awakening and sitting up.

"Hi Gary" Ash said sleepily. Gary smiled at him.

"Hey Ash" he said. "We should be reaching pallet in about 5 minuites."

"Great" Ash said.

"Look Ash, I hate to worry you but wer'e going to have to tell our parents about you and me."

"I don't care what they say Gary, i'll still love you no matter what."

"Thanks Ash"

Gary walked up the steps to his grandfathers lab and pushed the door open. He walked in slowly with Ash following him. Ash closed the door as Gary

yelled. "Grampa, I'm home." No answer. Gary yelled again. "GRAMPA!!!" sTILL NO ANSWER."He must be out back with the pokemon" Gary said. They set off

into the pokemon reserve, looking for the professor. A sudden loud flapping sound made them both look up. A huge pidgeot was flying towards them.

It landed in front of Ash and Gary and stared at them. Gary blinked in confusion as Ash ran up to the pidgeot, laughing and hugging it as it wrapped

it's wings round him. "This is the pidgeot I released when I went to the Orange Islands" Ash said. Gary smiled and looked up as he heard his name

called. Prof. Oak was coming towards them. "Gary" he said. "It's been a long time since I last saw you or Ash. So what brings you two to my lab?

"We wanted to tell you something" Gary replied.

"Have you and Ash finally made friends with each other again?"

"It's much more than that grampa" he said. "We've realised that we love each other."

Prof. Oak stared at him.

"Olease dont hate me" he said. Prof. Oak frowned.

"I'm not exactly ecstatic that your in love with another boy, but that's your choice. I cant decide who you love." Gary smiled.

"Thanks grampa" he said. Ash walked over to him.

"C'mon" he said. "Let's go and tell my mom."

"Mom, i'm home." Ash's mom came into the house.

"I'm sorry Ash, I was just out working in the garden. I'm so glad you've come home" she gushed hugging him tightly.

"Mom, I cant breath!" His mom released him.

"I'm sorry but it's such a long time since I last saw my baby" she said.

"Mom i'm not a little kid anymore" he said. "I came to tell you that i'm in love."

"Oh Ash!" she cried. "I'm so happy for you. so who's the lucky girl?"

"It's not a girl mom. It's Gary."

"......Oh....." Ash stared at her nervously.

she broke out into a wide smile. "Well i'm still happy for you. Your my son and I dont mind. I don't know why your so worried. you could go out with

your pikachu and i'd still love you." Ash grinned.

"Thanks mom" he cried.
well that was fun. chapter 3 will be up sometime next week. if your after the hot and steamy sex, you'll have to wait for part 4.

please review!!!!! (mr.dark)