Beware of Ashes in May

by Love Actions

Join Ash, May, Gary, Pikachu on new adventures to save the world from a prophesized event. Ash loses someone dear to him, moves to Alola where he gets help from his family. May is running from her pain Gary is holding a dangerous secret. Kukui Burnet Elio Oak Mallow Lima Lana Hala Giovanni Clemont Serena Bonnie Calem Steven Iris Manaphy Advanceshippping and PalletShipping

10. Chapter 10 Reunion

Ashes in May Ch. 10 Reunion

WARNING: SOME SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL INSULTS.

Okay, so it's not all that much but this chapter does deal with a topic a bit heavier then Pokemon really is. So...enjoy ; )

Vivid Futures Orphanage was a neatly kept home for children who have lost their parents or homes providing a comforting, safe, and nurturing home for children victims of multiple types of situations. Doubling as a Children's Advocacy Center the building was full of children of all ages and situations. The location itself was a large and beautiful building that in some ways resembled that of a resort. As a matter of fact, it was a resort, at least it was at one point. See, the building had been a hotel that was abandoned years ago and had been completely refurbished to house the kids as well as set up the main offices, cafeteria and the many recreational facilities for growing kids' needs to become healthy adults one day. When it came to this place no expense was spared to ensure the best quality of living. It also helped that just about every room was big enough to at least bunk four kids each, not to mention the rooms that had once been suites. Many things were expanded upon to contain so many people like the gym, a cafeteria as well as the restrooms. The facility itself had a medical ward, Therapeutic wing, an official police security office; all in all the Vivid Future Orphanage is equipped with the best materials, location, and staff possible.

Life for these kids has not been easy, and many will hold wounds that will heal but will ache for years to come. For most the loss of a parent was the reason for their new residence, having to live without parents at such a young age. Though taken care of by the facility, they essentially are alone in the world. To be surrounded by others yet just miss the ones they truly need…their loving parent. To miss a mother's warmth, her loving arms to protect you from the fears of the dark. The proud pats on the back from a father who cheer you on. The simple joys of playing with your parents were a miss to the children living at Vivid Futures and they are not the only children with such losses. Within the secure campus live boys and girl from toddlers to teens who have felt pain from those that were to love and protect them. The physical scars that would be seen by others and the mental and emotional wounds that would never fully heal. Children whose smiles were taken from them by a friend, neighbor, family member, or even a parent. Many of these beautiful kids never receiving a loving hug, a word of kindness, or a smile before arriving at the orphanage; to them, all of them, this was a place of support, a safe haven. They are young and most wouldn't quite understand that the staff all do their best to provide the children a chance at a future and that was okay for what matters is that they have the opportunity to have themselves a bright future. "Light from a vivid future," was the vision of this place, a vision set in place by the anonymous founder.

As dark as it sounds, as much as a "Utopia," looks and sounds perfect even they have problems. This world has its fair share of complications, don't get it wrong, but there are definitely those who put in the effort to help. That was what this place stood for a bright future. If one was to volunteer or had employment at the facility, there were to be screen and background checked thoroughly to ensure security to the boys and girl inside. Upon entering you would see many children laughing a playing happily in the playgrounds or the sports fields each lost in their activities and among them were supervising teachers or sports coaches. Lastly, you may notice how there a few varying Pokemon. See, just like the rest of the region, Pokemon have a role within the walls of the orphanage. All of them present have been trained for emotional support and mental or physical disabilities a child might have. For example, there a few children whose health had drastically declined due to trauma of losing their parent, or from the fear of others due to abuse there were given the famous puppy Pokemon, man's best friend. Growlithe is a very kind and gentle canine to the human in its charged with and with its brave nature it helps encourage the kids to be brave themselves. Furthermore, if a girl were to have a disability such a blindness, she would be given a partner and guide Pokemon in Kirlia. Age in terms is not deterrent to receiving a support Pokemon as even a few teenagers had their own partner Pokemon. This was another thing the founder wanted to stress, and I quote, "What you can't do on your own, you can with a Pokemon pal by your side."

At the end of the day, a lot of thought had gone into the making of this place. A bright place to say the least yet ironically enough dark clouds began to roll over the Alolan skies. Though not yet raining the cloud looked dark and thick with small flashes of light that were not yet streaks of lightning. Then there was an announcement over the intercom, "All those outside please make your way inside as we have received warning of torrential rain. Please make your way within the building, thank you." With disappointed whines from the younger kids and scuffs from the teens, they all made their way inside. As there was still free time all they were given permission to entertain themselves as the wished, of course, according to the rules. So, a few teens when to their room to brood, a group of boys and girls went to play tag in the cafeteria and others simply sat down to watch a movie. A woman with violet hair by the name Nadia called out to the kids to gather their attention. "Alright, since we can go outside, I was thinking that for those of you who have nothing to do we can all go into the theater room and watch the Pokemon Contest!" Many boys and girls looked excitedly before following her to the room. The theater room was just as it sounded. A room with a large white screen as many chairs. This room was not used all that often as to not spoil the kids with movies and distraction, but every now and there they would watch a movie or two or even a few episodes of a tv show. A girl came up to the woman pulling at her pants leg, "Miss, Nadia what's a Pokemon contest?" Nadia looked down at the little green haired girl about to answer when a boy a few years older replied quite rudely. "A Pokemon contest is just a show about wimp coordinators who like to twirl around their Pokemon for the lols. They can't even battle real, their weak," the snot-nosed kid said snorting with distain. "Hmm, Mr. Foley, if that is so then why might you be here to watch the Pokemon Contest?" Ms. Nadia asked frowning eyes narrowed. The boy paused for a moment; he didn't have an answer. He scoffed before simply saying that he had nothing better to do. Nadia sighed picking up the little five-year-old girl and resting her on her hip she turned to the other. "Actually, Pokemon contests are just as hard as gym battles except in a different way. While in Pokemon battles the main objective is to defeat the opponent with a show of strength and powerful moves; in contests, the trainer has to make sure that the Pokemon is taking the right and perfect steps every time so that they can succeed. It is not easy to coordinate each move, each spin, or attack in the right way that makes it look beautiful. It takes skill by the Pokemon as well as by the trainer to make it work."

"Lastly, in terms of battle strength. Yes, a lot of time trainers are strong at battles but that because they train for them. Coordinators mostly train to show their Pokemon beauty and awesomeness. Just like there are weak trainers in battle there are strong coordinators in battle. Now, mister Foley, next time please be fully informed about what you say. If you do not know for certain about what you want to say, please ask me or your senior staff before passing out judgments." Nadia said looking the boy in the eye.

"Yes, Ms. Nadia…." The boy replied sinking into his seat with embarrassment and shame.

"Can we watch now?" the girl on Nadia's hip asked hopefully.

"Yeah, hurry or we'll miss it," exclaimed a boy who was quite interested in the Pokemon contest.

"Alright," she was greeted by a cheer from her beloved kids, so she looked up to the projector room, "Adrien, start it up!" "You got it!" was his reply.

Light beamed from the projector casting the image of the live broadcast. "Hello, Alola region! Tonight, we bring you the Pokemon contest circuit debut! I know this afternoon had gotten a bit dark as rain is now beginning to fall, I'd like to tell all of you our beloved viewers to sit back, relax in the comfort of your homes and enjoy tonight wonderful showcase!"

[Iki Town Theatre about a half-hour before]

Ash and Max had run off to all of the carnival stands, leaving May with Gary to chase after them. The two boys were determined to outdo the other in each game they could. The fire inside them burned with a desire to win. While Max won games like the ring toss and guess your weight challenge and Ash won the ones with a little more physical requirements like the basketball game and the ever common High Striker where Max could barely get half way up, Ash easily rang the bell. Afterward, they had all entered in the pie eating contest and well let's just say Gary and Max barfed, Ash came in second and May one the entire thing coming out looking as though she had not gained a single calorie to her flawless figure. Eventually, Nurse Joy was heard over the intercom announcing that all participating coordinators and guest coordinators should come to the theatre to get ready. Lastly, stating that the contest will begin in about an hour.

"Ugh, I'm never eating pie again…" wimped Max as he walked with his arms wrapped around his belly, "Beloved pie why did you hurt me…"

Gary laughed, "You say that now Maxie, but you'll feel better soon to once again enjoy pie."

May nodded patting Max on the back, "Gary's right. You just gotta grin and bear it!"

Max huffed looking up at his sister with a wobbly grin, "Grin and bear it…easy for you to say…I can't eat like the Hippowdon you are…uag…"

Gary's and Ash's head snapped towards Max with enough force to set sever whiplash looking upon their stupid friend in mortification. 'Praise, Arceus! Save this fool!' the two older boys prayed looking at Max with the upmost pity. Fewmm. May's eyes flare and flames began to surround her, her blood began to boil with rage. Then out of nowhere, the fire disappeared and for a slit second silence fell before them as it was then that Max realized what he had said to his sister. "Raaah!" Max screeched as she pounced at her, soon to be dead, younger brother. Her teeth looking like Sharpedo's and nail long like a Meowth's ready to claw out his eyes then just as her nails were to slice right through him, she was pulled back by both Ash and Gary who had both wrapped their arms her small waist to keep her from murdering her only brother. "Shit!" Gary cursed as he felt his sandals slide over the concrete. May struggled to get out of their grasp but was unable to so she placed her feet on the ground and began to slowly drag both Ash and Gary with her instead. The raven-haired boy and auburn-haired teen felt their muscles strain to slow her down each wondering what the hell did this girl eat and train with to be this strong. Ash gritted his teeth pulling with his might. With Gary told Max to run, get to the theatre and find him a seat, Gary and Ash could calm her. Ash told Pikachu to go with him to make sure he lived. Once Max and Pikachu were gone from sight May instantly stopped struggling, crossed her arms, pull up her legs and pouted letting her weight to be held up by the two muscular boys. Gary facepalmed while Ash hung his head in defeat. For some odd reason, this girl was strong as hell yet that muscle mass still weighed nothing. (A/N: Anime logic am I right?!)

"Rmmm…humpt…mmm," May grumbled with the most adorable pout Gary had ever seen.

Gary smiled nervously before speaking, "May, not gonna lie, you look so cute pouting and all, but why don't we all just breathe and think about other things like the contest instead, kay."

May rolled her eyes but did as Gary said looking away. A light red dusting over her cheeks, "Thanks, Gary…"

"May, not gonna lie either, you're scary when your mad," Ash said wit his lips pressed to form a line. This made May's eye twitched before she let it go.

"Guys, I'm sorry. I overreacted, but I want you to understand that I try hard to keep in shape, even more, when I get like I just did. I don't like being called fat by being called something like a Hippowdon." 'Plus, I'm going to look fat soon anyways…and I want to enjoy my figure while it lasts.'

"We know that May. Max was just saying stupid things because he isn't feeling go. You're just as fit and just as attractive as I have always known," Gary explained with gentle words. Ash nodding in agreement.

May smiled appreciatively wrapping around Gary's torso and hugging him tightly. Gary returned the hug leaning down to smell the sweet scent of her hair. Ash smiled looking at the two yet knowing that things where cool, still he felt a bit jealous of the embrace. What he wanted to be hugged too, don't judge. He was touch depraved; he could use a good hug. Yeah…he could use a hug. After a bit, a thought came to May's mind. Gary was shirtless, in the Alolan heat…suddenly she pulled away from Gray's chest where she had nuzzled her face looking every which way to not look Gary in the eye. "Oh, haha, wow, uh..it getting late. Whattimewasthecontestagain? Shouldn'titbestartingsoon?!" Gary remained where he stood with arms still open looking so confused that his expression matched Ash's. Gary turned to Ash questioning May's reaction which Ash returned with a shrug. All the while, May sneaked a glance at the muscled chest she had be so heavenly pressed up against feeling a small drip of blood ran from her nose. 'C-Calm down, May, breath,' May thought to herself willing her heart to slow down, "Uh, why don't we um get going." Swiveling on her heels she led the way to the theatre with the boy silently following her.

When the three got there to check in they were greeted by Marcey. "Ash! May! How are you and who might your handsome friend be?" asked Marcey the lady at the front counter. Gary gave her a winning smiled, "I'm Professor Gary Oak, Miss…" "A professor mmm, my name is Marcey," Marcy replied feeling giddy. Gary chuckled leaning over the counter allowing his muscled to flex, "Miss Marcy, it's a pleasure to me you. If it's not too much of a hassle would it be okay to go into the fitting room with my friend Ash? I'm sure someone as lovely as you would be kind enough to let me in." Marcy blushed looking from his handsome face to his chest, "Well, I supposed. Let me get you all set up." Ash and May felt their eyes twitch. Sure, they knew their friend was a smooth as they came and had the charm that could rival prince Charming himself, but they didn't like Gary direct his attention to other people. What was it weird that they wanted their best friends' attention, no, no, was their answer, I dare say.

"May, you have a personal dressing room. It's room 1006 and I even left a gift basket," said Marcey smiling, "While the boys can have room 1400." The woman kept her eyes on the taller of the three as Gary looked very charming. "Oh, thank you. Well, I should go get ready," May thanked Marcey quickly with a subtle bite to it and left to her dressing room and Ash went to the guys' dressing room pulling Gary with a grip a bit too hard.

Ash accompanied by Gary entered the fitting room closing the door behind him. It was simply a desk with a mirror, a small closet, and a soft against the wall. After searching through the theatre's various costumes Ash finally found an outfit that resembled May's. "Oh, my. My, my, Ashy-boy. Had I known you would tease me in such a way I'd have prepared," Gary said in a deep husk voice smirking at the teen in front of him. Ash had just pulled his shirt over his head and was in the process of unbuttoning his jeans. Ash looked up at Gary flushed, "Such up Gary, if I was actually trying to seduce you it be more that simply pulling my shirt off-" "So, you've thought of seducing me huh," Gary gave Ash a devilishly handsome smirk making the denser boy blush. Ash felt his face heated not knowing Gary was just messing with him or something else. "Cut it out, Gary. N-No I haven't but I'd doubt it'd be hard," Ash said letting his jeans drop to the floor, "You would fall with the easiest of teases." Reaching down to pick up his jeans, he didn't notice Gary advancing towards him. Next thing he knew he rose up to find himself in nothing but his boxer briefs with his half naked rival only inches away from him. Gary leaned ever so closed to Ash, "So, Ashy you would seduce me." Ash's face burned a deep red gulping as Gary was so closed. Gary was only two inches taller than him yet it felt like he was shorter, even though he was tall himself in his own right.

Blink…

"Huh?" Ash whispered blinking in confusion when in a split-second Gary was now laying down on the loveseat resting his feet up on the couch's armrest, Rotom phone in hand. Looking up the young professor spoke, "Ash, are you okay? You need to get dress the contest is gonna start soon. Hurry or you'll miss your turn." "Right, yeah!" Ash exclaimed as he shakily rushed to put on his costume. 'Had I imagined it all...'

[With May]

May walked down the hall and reach the door that had the number 1006. She unlocked it and entered the room. She was amazed at how big the room was there were many different costumes, a large make-up desk with a huge mirror over the desk. There was also a full-length mirror on the door of the closet. May placed down her bag and pokeballs, then pulled out her Arabian outfit. She began to take off her shirt, then her short leggings; leaving herself in her underwear. "Hmmm, I need to get a new outfit," the girl said holding up her outfit inspecting it. The stepped in front of the full-length mirror see it compared to her matured and curvy body. The outfit had become too small for her and well too tight around her chest and it terns of the pant the could almost pass for baggy shorts. Sure, she had other outfits that actually fit yet in her haste to leave home she only pact what was essentially at arm's reach. Why was this at arm's reach she herself didn't know? Either way, she pulled on her thin fabric pants and right before putting on her top there was a knock on the door. "Be there in one sec.," she responded quickly putting on her top winching at the pressure on her boobs. "Coming…uhg," May adjusted her top then proceed to open the door. Who she came face to face with was not someone she expected to see at least until the baby was born, let alone so soon. There in front of her was the father on her unborn child, Drew Rosenwood. Yep, he was right there with his pompous smirk. May gasped with shock then quickly switching pointed leer. "Why the hurtful glare," Drew teased the looking May from head to toe, "Such a great body, it's a shame your making such an ugly expression May." May scuffed demanding to know why he was at her door. She didn't want to know why the hell he was in Alola, probably for the showcase, still, if he wasn't there to say he want to be part of the baby's life then she didn't care. Drew's smirk changed into an annoyed one, "So, I notice you were in the tournament earlier today. Sooo, you've come to Alola, probably to suck Ash's balls dry or maybe that Gary guy. You were always hung up on them." May sneered, "Don't talk about Ash or Gary, though I see why you don't like them. They are both more of a man than you'll ever be and Ash is actually younger than you." Drew's upper lip twitched while holding back a snarl. Instead, he pushed his way into her dressing room against her shouts slamming the door behind him. He moved over to sit at the make-up desk. "I'll ignore that last comment. Now, tell me are you still keeping the rugrat."

"…You're not in the picture so please don't refer to my baby as a rug-rat. If you must know, yes, I'm going to take care of this baby. Now, whether you want to be in the baby's life or not that's up to you!" Drew just shook his head, "Look at you May, you're talk like an old lady. You're seventeen why would you ruin your life like this, not to mention that sexy body of yours." May blush with anger as she crossed her arms to shield her chest from Drew piercing gaze. "Funny, a few days ago I would have been flattered if not a little turned on by your lustful expression, but to be honest now I'm just disturbed," May said with baring her teeth, "Now, get out, you disgust me." That was it, Drew got up in a second before pinning May against the wall next to the door, "Don't be all high and mighty. I'm sure you came running to Ash crying about how I ruined your life. You convince him with the mouth of you right. I bet he liked that. Too bad for him I got to you first. Now, you're nothing but sloppy seconds."

"L-Let go of me, you bastard!" "Or what? I'm bigger and stronger," Drew rose his eyebrow pressing himself close, "How about I remind you of what you left behind." "Let. Go. Of. Me.," May hissed through her gritted teeth. Like hell was she going to be held against her will, let alone by this asshole of all people. Drew maneuvered both May's hands above her head and held them with one hand. He wedged his leg between hers firmly pressing into her. Then with his free hand, he groped her boob getting an oh so sweet squeak from her. She glared at him, but he wasn't fazed and continued much to her disgust. May gritted her teeth holding back a gasp before leaning back as far as she could and when Drew leaned down to her chest, she headbutted him hard. Both reeled back in recoil each hissing but May took the opportunity to push Drew off then landing a very sound slap to the face. May then spoke in a deep and venous voice that he had never head come from her, "Get the hell out, NOW." Drew growled making a move to grab her again when the door slammed open with an extremely peeved Ash Ketchum with an equally sparking Pikachu. "Piiika chaaa!" growled Pikachu in a fighting stance his tail up ready for the attack.

[A few moments earlier]

"Looking nice, Ash," the brown-haired boy complimented with a thumbs up. "Haha," Ash said with a light dusting of red and a toothy grin, "Thanks, Gary. What about you Pikachu, what do you think?" Ash adjusted his headdress and his necklace. Pikachu look up at his Pokemon with a small question mark beside his head before exclaiming happily. Pikachu had come to find Ash after a bit of waiting with Max and since May never arrived, he thought it was safe to leave Max alone. Gary got up from the couch telling him that he was going up to the theatre seats and meet up with Max. "So, break a leg!" Ash grinned nodding proceeding to make his way to May's dressing room. Ash nuzzled his cheek against Pikachu who gladly returned the affection. "Hey, Pikachu, I think I'm starting to go crazy," Ash said as he casually walked through the hall. "Pika?" "See, you know how I was just getting changed? Well, I think I had a mini dream or something about Gary. Um, to be honest it was very weird," Ash said feeling rather confused. Okay, sure he wasn't as dense as he once was and yes, he knew what a sexual fantasy was, May being in most of his, still, this was new to him. At least the first time it happened in a slightly less private moment. He had thought of things like that in…private but for it to happen without his conscientious approval. "Chapika chi kapi!" was his replied making Ash sweatdrop, "Sure, I'm going crazy, heh, heh." Then an exclamation point flashed when a memory came to Ash, "Hey Pikachu what happened when you were talking to Umbreon and Glaceon?" Pikachu froze as his face turned a deep purple as it began to ramble so fast Ash couldn't understand a single bit of what he was saying. "Um, mind running that by me again," Ash said with an eyebrow way up. Pikachu looked defeated as he sagged from Ash's bare shoulder like he was melting away. He proceeds to explain his dilemma to Ash only making Ash more confused. Just as Ash was going to question further, they heard May's voice.

Ash ran to the door to May's dressing room. "Let. Go. Of. Me.," May hissed from the other side of the door. Ash placed a palm on the door as he focused his aura then placing once hand to his chest. He expanded his aura through the door and into the surrounding area. He then allowed his aura to engulf Pikachu to allow him the ability to see what he was seeing. In seconds Ash could see the auras of his best friend and a man he was all too familiar. He could see the blue aura figures in a very compromising position. The next thing they both saw was when the guy grabbed her boob and that sparked anger Ash hadn't felt before. The sound of a slap was head; Ash and Pikachu knew they needed to get in there fast. Both moved back as the raven-haired teen rose his bare foot up then brought it down on the door breaking through the lock and stepping in.

"Drew, what are you doing in May's dressing room?!" Ash question walking into the room with a very intimidating pose. Ash stood tall with his back straight, chest out and head tilted slightly down as he glared at Drew. Drew hesitated for a second before matching Ash's glare. "Well, if it isn't Alola's Champion. This has nothing to do with you so stay out of our business," Drew snarled looked very irritated. Ash didn't break contact with Drew as he asked May if she was alright. Having May confirm that she was fine, Ash's flaring aura calmed down a bit. Unfortunately, this made Drew far more confident. Drew smirked, "So, Ash, how were the sloppy seconds?" Ash only rose an eyebrow but held his stern expression. Ash didn't know what that meant much to May's great appreciation, though not necessarily because he was innocent enough but because if he knew what Drew meant he might just kill Drew for even mentioning it. Drew didn't know Ash was clueless, so he took Ash's silence as an act of disrespect, "So, May's told you about the thing in her stomach? (He saw a glint in Ash's eyes) So, she did. Well, did she tell you who's she has been slutting around with before you? What about who the father is?" This actually caused Ash's expression to momentarily falter. "That's right, I fucked her before you could-"

Blam!

Everything seemed to go in slow motion when Ash's eyes shone a bright blue as he jumped at Drew reeling back his arm then delivering a hefty punch to the jaw. When time returned to normal May gasped watching Drew tumbling back into the makeup desk.

"Now, Drew, I want you to leave May alone."

Drew spat the blood from within his mouth, "Cheap shot. Still, I have a right to talk with the mother of my kid. Even if you have the title, Champion of Alola, you can't keep me from her."

"Let's get one thing straight, Drew, you don't have any right to speak with May after what you did to her, let alone do you have the right call the baby yours. You lost that right when you told May you hated the baby and wanted it gone," Ash said as he took a step in front of May his arm extended out while the other was used to point at him, "Now get the hell out. Don't bother May again and Don't make me pull the title as you said. As Champion of Alola I do have the authority to arrest under probable cause. As it can come out as harassment and/or sexual harassment if May has more to add." "Pikachu! Pikaa kapi!" Drew opened his mouth to retort but nothing came out as he didn't know what to say. Drew snarled then greeted his teeth as he moved to walk out. Pikachu growled with sparks erupting from his cheeks being extremely cautious of Drew on his way out, and with that Drew left without another word only giving a snarl.

Ash turned to May with a sympathetic look and brought her into his arms holding her gently but firmly. May took in a few deep breaths as she let tears fall. She hated herself for crying but there's only so much one can hold back. Now she was alone with Ash as she cried into his chest. May gritted her teeth trying to call the wave of emotions washing over her. She loathed Drew; it had been in a matter of a month that their six-year relationship she had with Drew had crumbled in the worst possible way. She had grown to love Drew and wanted to share this with him, sadly, Drew had turned out to see a completely different man than she thought. She knew she couldn't fully blame him for being afraid of being a father. You'd have to insane not to feel afraid of having a child when you were one as well. What really hurt her was that Drew had played her right from the start and then slept with another girl. The scene that had happened just now was something she never thought she would see from Drew. Yes, May had her fair share of fights with Drew but he had never said things to her like he just had or ever forced her to do anything. So, now she had two different images of him. A relatively suave guy who she had grown to love and the less than lovely Drew who spat insults and was physically aggressive. It hurt her mind and her heart. She knew that Drew had a mean streak in him that was plainly obvious even before the dated, but apparently, he had been a better actor than she had thought. Ash looked down at her sad; he just didn't know what he could possibly say so he held her. He patiently waited for her to let out all the sorrow and confusion she felt. To him her aura was like needle stabbing at his soul. Confusion rolled off her in bulk making tear well up in his eyes. This was one of the downsides of being a user of aura since it allowed you to not only sense emotions but feel others' emotions directly. No, at this moment she didn't need tears of pity; he was to be her shoulder to cry on, and that's what he'll be. He swallowed down his own emotions feeling the way her warm teardrops landed on his bare skin and it only made him hold her tighter laying his cheek on her head. Then for the first time since they had been left alone, he said something in a soft and loving voice, "I'm here for you…May."

May was unraveled letting her sobs be muffled by his chest. So, many thoughts raged through her mind, many of which were of her baby. For now, she could be selfish. In this moment, she was allowed to feel selfish about her situation. She just wanted her troubles to go away, for this to be taken from her young hands. She'll never regret her baby, but the mess she was in was never something she wanted. For now, she could be selfish and pretend that she was free of problems. Just for a few minutes. Yeah…

I know this was a rather intense chapter and the next will also be rather intense, so please take your time reading them. I promise fluffy moments are in the works just bear with me okay. I just want to set the main plot on the roll them, then the fluffy fluff will be on its way.