Crazy trouble with love part 4

Roxie and Ash

Series: Pokemon

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-Unova, Virbank City, Virbank gym-

Roxie was laying back on one of the bleachers while idly tuning her guitar. "Ugh, what a slow month." 'Especially when it's the off-season for most Pokémon Leagues.'

"Yo Roxie, you alright?" asked Nicky walking over.

She looked to him. "Oh nothing, just bored out of my mind."

"Well it has been pretty slow. What if we all practiced a little bit? That'll take your mind off things."

"Did that earlier." She strummed her guitar. "Didn't help before so why would it work now?"

"Come on Roxie, you gotta get yourself up and moving." spoke Billy Jo walking over. "If you lay around all day you'll end up like a Snorlax."

She glared. "Hey!"

"Just saying."

She grumbled at that. 'I haven't this bored since me and Ash had that rocking good battle.' She then thought about the battle and smirked.

"Roxie, hey Roxie!"

"Huh? What?"

Billy Jo sighed. "I was trying to tell you you looked a little red. Do you have a cold or that jazz?"

"Um, no no, just thinking." she replied sitting up with a cough. "You know, I'm thinking I should take a small vacation since it's slow around here."

Both looked surprised at that. "Really?"

"Of course. I mean it's the off-season and I didn't really get any paid vacations in a long while so why not do it right now." she stood up. "Heck, I might pay a little visit to Pallet Town since it's small and quiet."

"True-Wait!" Nicky said in shock. "You want to visit that Ash kid, don't you?"

"What, no! I just thought it needed some old rock and roll!" She said with a slightly high voice.

"Suuure, alright." smiled Billy Jo before walking away. "Enjoy your trip, bring back some good souvenirs."

"And don't get into too much trouble." Nicky smirked before also walking away. "We don't need this band getting more members so soon."

She blushed and flipped them the Pidgey before climbing off the bleachers. 'Oh I am so gonna remember this you two.' She then thought of Ash again. 'Don't worry Ash, because I'm going to rock your world.'

(Days later)

-Pallet Town-

"Wooh, it took longer then I thought." She muttered while getting off a Braviary she caught last year and returned it to her pokeball. "Now...where is his house?"

She started walking down the path while already getting the vibe from the small town which wasn't as loud or big as Virbank, but still content that way.

'This I might get used too, right after I rock this place to the heavens.' She thought before seeing a quaint house with a red roof. 'This place really gives off the right vibes.' She then walked towards the door and knocked on the door.

It opened with a brown haired woman answering. "Yes?"

"Hello, is this the house of Ash Ketchum?"

"Oh! You mean my son. Yes, I'm his mother Delia, who are you?"

"I'm Roxie, best guitarist in Unova and the poison gym leader of Virbank city. It's nice to meet you miss Delia." She said while trying to not use slang in front of her.

"Are you one of my son's friends?"

"In a sense. I mean we did have some sweet solos together the last time we met." She chuckled. "So yes, I'm Ash's friend."

"Oh that's wonderful." she beamed. "Come in, I'll get you something to drink."

"Oh thanks." She said while being lead inside the house. 'This is kind of nice, homey too.' "But you don't need to get me anything miss Ketchum."

"I insist, and call me Delia." she smiled while Roxie sat down on the couch while she herself went to get the beverage ready.

She looked around and sighed in content. 'Yep nice place to chill. Wait…' "Where's Ash?"

"Well he's at Professor Oak's right now, he wanted to say hi to all his other pokemon."

"Wait ,he has other Pokémon?!" She said in shock.

"Yes even a Muk."

"...that's COOL!" she cried out. "I always wanted to get one of my own, but not many Grimers live in Unova and I didn't have enough time to leave and go out looking for one."

"Funny thing you said that. He actually caught that one and it helped him in the Johto region and Sinnoh region." she smiled walking back while setting the drink down in front of Roxie. "It's really quite nice and loves hugging people."

Roxie smiled at that. "Same with my Pokémon. Really they are rocking nice to people." 'Besides the poison.'

"He should be back any time, so why don't you tell me what brought you all the way down here if you're from Unova."

She was flustered at that. "Oh just vacation he he."

"Just that? Not because you wanted to see Ash?"

"Well….I guess it would be nice to see him again." she admitted looking away.

She looked at the girl and smiled a little. "Oh I know what's going on. You wanted to see Ash because you like him."

She blushed red. "T-That's ridiculous!"

"It's alright, I've seen so many of Ashy's friends I was honestly hoping to meet one who liked him."

"Huh?"

"I've met so many of them, some of them cute girls, but I never got a chance to find out if they liked my son."

'Oh. That makes sense.' "So Delia, did you see this girl during Ash's travels in Unova? She has a large nest of hair and a lot darker than most?"

"Oh, you mean Iris?"

"Yes, did you meet her by chance?"

"Of course, and Ash too when I went to Unova with professor Oak."

"And….if you had to say a word about her, what would it be?"

She looked around before saying. "Annoying."

"Really?" she replied surprised. 'She seemed to care when she was cheering him on.'

"Well I don't have much against Iris, but she did call my son a kid a few times and it really annoyed me." she frowned. "Ash might not be a champion, but he's helped and saved so many people that he's matured so much that I'm honestly amazed he hasn't found a girlfriend yet."

Roxie sighed in her head at that. "I do agree with you, he really knew how to battle. Even gave my Scolipede a run for its money."

"That's just the way he is. Even in a battle he'll be happy." smiled Delia while Roxie grabbed the glass and took a sip.

"Wow, this is really good Delia. What is this?"

"Just hot chocolate. Ash also loves drinking my homemade recipe when he's home." She smiled. "So Roxie, what was your first Pokémon?"

"My rocking Koffing."

"You two must be close friends."

"Big time. We've been buds since we met here in Kanto." She smiled. "And I'm a Kanto born if your asking. Always have always will be."

'Hmm, born in the same region, close pokemon bond, but what does she really think of my son?' "Roxie, if you were to find yourself stuck between a rock and a Tauros and the only person next to you was my son. What would you do, flee or help my son?"

"That's easy. I would help Ash out and even attend to his wounds if possible." She smirked. "And maybe give that Tauros a head slam with my guitar for good measure."

'Brutal, but caring. But the real test comes when Ash comes home. She can say all sorts of stuff in front of me, but if I see how she acts alone with Ash, then I'll be satisfied.'

"Delia?"

"Yes dear?"

"I have a personal question that I thought you might help me with."

"Sure, what is it?"

She sighed before steeling herself. "Would Ash be happy to see me? I mean he didn't call and I just thought he was too busy with something else."

"Oh, well he was probably busy. He sticks with his dream and tends to forget at times."

'Dang.' She mentally sighed as the door opened up.

"Mom, I'm back."

"Pika."

"Welcome home Ashy." smiled Delia standing up and walking over before hugging her son.

"Mom." He said while feeling a little squished.

"I'm so glad you're home. I was just talking with your friend."

"Friend?" He asked confused as Pikachu sniffed the air and bolted to the couch.

"Pika pi!" he called seeing Roxie and climbed up beside her. "Pika pika."

"Hey Pikachu. Long time no see." She smiled while rubbing the pokémon's cheeks.

"Pi pi." he smiled from the rubbing while Ash and Delia walked back over.

"Roxie?!" Ash cried out in shock.

She turned to him. "Yo, what's rocking with you Ash?"

"Nothing much, but what are you doing here?"

"I came under paid vacation to see you of course. I mean it was kind of a drag without you." She smiled. 'Still the nice kid I met in Virbank.'

"But isn't it kinda busy at your gym?"

"Nope, it's the off-season right now." She sighed. "And even if it was, not many trainers come around. Especially the ones that think rock and roll stink."

"Well I haven't been having much luck either."

Roxie looked surprised at that. "Really? You, the rocking pokémon trainer, not having any luck? That's really a drag."

"Well I tried winning the pokemon league, again, and I lost, again."

"Ash. That's...sad." She said with concern. "I mean you are a great trainer and a great person. Why wouldn't you be able to win the league?"

"I don't know." he sighed leaning back in the chair. "It happens every year."

She really felt bad at that before getting an idea. "Say Ash, what if I become your coach?"

"Huh?" he replied confused.

"Since I'm one of the toughest gym leaders in Unova, I might teach you a lot of new solos and duets that might change your luck around." She grinned. "Plus you have lots of potential, even more then that Trip guy."

Ash chuckled in embarrassment at that. "Gee, thanks Roxie."

"You're welcome Ash." She smiled while giving a thumbs up. "I really believe in you to rock the next league." 'And life in general.'

Delia smiled at that part while watching them talk. "Well I'll leave you two alone." 'Now for the real test.'

They smiled at each other, but now Roxie felt a little nervous.

'What else should I say?'

Ash looked at Roxie and noticed her expression. "Roxie? What's the matter?"

"Oh nothing, nothing at all." she replied while feeling her face heat up a little. 'Stay calm and confident and don't blow it!'

'Is she sick?' He thought seeing the red on her pale skin. "Roxie, did you get a cold?"

"No!" she cried out louder then she wanted. "I'm perfectly fine alright!"

He jumped back. "Wow Roxie, I was just worried that's all."

'Crap I just yelled at him unintentionally!' she thought covering her mouth. "Sorry, I didn't mean to yell."

He nodded. "It's fine, I just didn't expect it that's all."

'Oh man, we're all alone and I'm getting nervous. Think think think!' She thought while her cheeks turned red. 'I got it!' "Say Ash, did you by chance have any girls who were your friends?"

"A lot, but they are unique in their own way." He said with a smile.

"Just how 'unique' are we talking?"

"Oh just they're good trainers. I mean I helped May out as a trainer before she started Pokémon coordinating."

'A coordinator?' She thought in surprise. "So did you do coordinating as well?"

"A little but I wasn't really that good. But I did come up with some new battle moves based on coordinating an it worked perfectly."

'Wow, who knew he'd be resourceful even like that.'

"So Roxie, what about you?"

"Um huh?"

"I mean what did you do before being a gym leader?"

"Oh! Well I tried going pro as a guitarist, that didn't work, so I tried being a trainer, and that didn't work, so then I figured to try and mix them together and it really got me up and going and before you know it, I got my own gym and whooping butts all around." She grinned. "And I might try getting an album."

"That's awesome!" Ash smiled. "I hope it works out, and maybe you could let me sign one if I ever get it?"

"Trust me, you'll be the first guy who gets a copy." 'That's so sweet, and I'll keep that promise.'

Ash nodded while Roxie tried to think of another topic.

"So Ash, I heard you had a Muk, that true?"

"I do, why do you ask?"

"Because I really like Muks!" She cried out with stars in her eyes. "I hoped to catch one before I went to Unova years ago, but it didn't go so well."

"Well, wanna meet him?"

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, besides he might like you Roxie."

"Sweet! Let's go see him!" She said before grabbing Ash's hand and ran out the door with him.

(A while later)

"Muk...Muk...zzz." Snored the Pokémon while sleeping on a patch of grass.

"Hey Muk!"

The Pokémon slowly got up before getting hugged by a strange white haired girl. "Muk?"

"Muk, meet my friend Roxie."

"Wow so this is how a Muk feels like?" She smiled. "It's soft like some sort of ice cream."

"Muk?" he blinked before tackle hugging her onto the ground. "Muk muk!"

"Ayi!" She cried in surprise. "Muk, you silly little thing you! Warn me."

"Yeah, he does that a lot." laughed Ash.

"Well it does feel like he likes me." She laughed. "But I think I'm getting sucked in."

"Alright Muk, I think that's enough for right now."

Muk looked sad at that but let the girl go. "Muk...Muk."

"Wow, that was sweet!" Roxie laughed with glee. "I can see why you caught him Ash, he reminds me of you in a way." She covered her mouth and turned away. "Um forget you heard that part Ash."

"Wait, what do you mean?" he asked lost. 'Does she mean we're soft?'

"Um well um…" she stuttered a little. "I um...well, you and Muk at nice, cool and...sweet." 'Yeah, that's it.'

"...so I'm like a Muk?"

"No no no! I didn't mean it like that Ash!" she cried out with her hands up. "I meant like...you're cool and awesome, and have a great attitude about battling."

"Oh, well same goes to you too Roxie." He smiled. "You're a great and amazing trainer and person."

That made her smile while Muk seemed to get an idea before he launched himself over and into Roxie, causing her to crash into Ash.

"Ayi!"

"Ah!"

"Muk muk muk." The Pokémon said while looking at his handiwork.

Both trainers groaned while seeing Roxie straddling Ash.

"Ugh what was that all..a..bout?" Roxie trailed off while noticing her position and blushed crimson red. 'OH MY GOD!'

Ash was speechless and couldn't form a single response.

After a long few minutes of this, they said at the same time. "I'M SO SORRY ASH/ROXIE!"

Both jumped away from the other with red faces.

'Oh god, this is not rocking at all!' Roxie thought while covering her face. 'Now Ash will think I'm some kind of odd ball!'

'Oh man, we were so close and I could see into her eyes.' thought Ash rubbing his head. 'And she did look...cute.'

This was when Muk broke the silence. "Muk?"

Both turned and saw him laugh while inwardly sweat dropping. 'Can't believe he did that.'

"Ash." Roxie said with a blush. "Sorry about falling on you."

"Same, I mean I didn't expect Muk to do that." He said while feeling a little red on the cheeks as well. "I didn't hate it, but it just came out of nowhere."

"True." She nodded. 'Stay calm and relax.' "And it was...nice in a way."

It became an awkward silence with Roxie thinking about telling the truth. After a longer silence than the last time she decided to tell him.

"Ash, I have a confession to make. I didn't just come here to see you and take a vacation."

"Really? Then what did you come here for?"

Roxie gulped before getting an idea and sung it. "I love you Ash, more than life itself."

"...huh? Is that a new song?"

"...huh?" She said in confusion. "N-No! It's not a song!"

"Oh, then...what is it?"

"It's...the truth."

"Wait, you...love me?"

She nodded with a blush. "Yes I know, you're surprised but I just gained these feelings after you left."

"..."

"Ash?"

"..."

"Ash?"

"...wow." he got out. "I mean….just wow."

'Oh great I blew it!' She thought while thinking she just lost out. "Ash, if you don't feel that way I understand."

"No, it's not that, I just need a second to let it sink in."

"Oh...huh?!" She said with wide eyes.

"I mean, I never expected a confession, but it does make the sudden appearance make more sense."

She was kind of surprised at how mature he sounded and blushed. 'That...was so elegant. Wait why did I just say something ladyish?!'

"But why me? Isn't there some other and tougher guys than me?"

"Ash, there is no one tougher, kinder or rocking handsome on this planet. And yes I thought it was a light crush after the battle but the more the months dragged on, I kind of kept thinking of you more and more. You remind me of well, me when I was starting my trainer career and it just escalated from there."

Ash blushed from the praise and looked away.

"And to be honest," she said while putting her hands on his shoulders. "I really can't get rid of these jazzy feeling for you. It's addicting and the like." She then turned his head to face her's. "I just...hope you feel the same with this punk girl."

Ash blushed from looking her in the eyes and found himself pulling her closer around the waist.

She blushed while feeling the sensation calming. "Ash? Why did...nevermind."

"Roxie, after I heard that confession, I...I think I might feel the same for you. I think?" he replied. "I mean I've never been with a girl before honestly."

"Not even with your friends? Like Iris?"

"No. they're just friends." he replied. "But can we take it slow?"

She looked in his eyes. "Sure, I don't mind taking a slow thrill in this."

"Sweet." He smiled before noticing that Muk was giving them a thumbs up.

"Muk muk muk!"

'Guess I owe him one.' He thought with a slight chuckle.

(Later)

Delia smiled while re-entering the room while feeling a little confident in her little 'test'. "So Roxie, how long will you be staying?"

"Oh um maybe until the off-season is done with." She said while sitting next to Ash. "But I might extend it if Ash here decides to try another league."

"In that case, why don't you stick around here? We have plenty of room."

"Really? But I don't want to be a bother or-"

"Nonsense, you're our guest." she interrupted. "I'm sure Ash wouldn't mind if he shared his room with you."

Roxie blushed at that. 'Me and Ash...sharing a room.'

"That's sound great mom." Ash smiled.

"A-Ash!"

"What? It might be fun being together in the same room."

'When it put it like that it'll bring on all sorts of ideas!' She blushed while thinking of said ideas.