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Chapter 18: Together

The party had arrived at the hotel. Jed, being the financial manager, went up to the counter while the others rested in the lobby. The hotel wasn't extremely fancy, but it had a certain charm to it. Jed came back with a half-smirk on his face.

"Well we could only get two rooms so how are we splitting this?" Jed said to the group.

"How many beds do we have in each one?" Aiden asked.

He wanted some leverage in order to be with Skye. It was awhile had been awhile since they had some time alone.

"One with a queen and another with two doubles." Jed said with a tone that told Aiden he was on to his motives.

"If it wouldn't be too awkward for you and Katie," Skye spoke up and turned to Aiden, "I wouldn't mind sharing with Aiden."

"I'm fine with it." Katie said.

The neutrality in her voice surprised Aiden.

"If she likes him she is good at hiding it."

"I have no objections." This time Jed spoke.

Aiden picked up what he hid.

"I wonder if it's a one-sided thing."

His ponderings were interrupted by Skye gently pulling his hand up. She held the room keys in her other hand. They walked up to the room hand in hand, almost oblivious of Katie and Jed. Aiden had taken the courtesy of carrying both their luggage, which was surprisingly heavy. Aiden had managed to fit his supplies in a backpack while Skye required a wheeled suitcase. Sandshrew had also found his way onto his trainer's shoulder and an extra 25 pounds didn't help much. As they reached the room Aiden took his attention off Skye long enough to observe the room. It had deep red walls and even deeper red carpet. His attention was taken away by the rants of a passing cleaning lady. All he could pick up from her mutterings was something about a huge workload. An idea formed in Aiden's head.

"You know, I bet it wouldn't be hard to get jobs here for the time being." He thought aloud.

"Well for the time being I just want to rest." Skye said as she plopped onto the plaid-covered bed with a smile.

"Yea, I'm sure you two will be doing just that in the same bed."

The voice was a familiar one, Chance's. Aiden turned around to see if he was there, but there was nothing but the empty doorframe. He closed the door as he threw his backpack across the room and placed Skye's down against the wall. He kneeled down to allow Sandshrew to slide off his shoulder but he stubbornly refused. Aiden just sighed and said to his companion,

"What will I ever do with you?"

He gave his friend a pat on the head and pulled him off his shoulder onto a cushion at the foot of the bed. Katie's Eevee, who was exploring the new room, took his own spot on the cushion. Aiden checked his watch. It read 10:30.

"When did it get so late? I thought it was brighter than that outside." Aiden said with a bit of disbelief.

"The light might have thrown you off." Skye suggested as she searched through her bags.

"What are you looking for?" Aiden said as he walked towards her.

"My pajamas, I can't seem to find the top."

Aiden grabbed his bag and tossed her a green t-shirt.

"Will that work?"

Skye just smiled as she went to the bathroom to change. Aiden just swapped out his shirt. His shorts were comfy enough to be pajamas but that wasn't why he wore them. In the desert he had to be ready for anything that might come and he wouldn't want to have to work without decent clothing on. As he saw Skye emerge from the bathroom he was stunned by her beauty. Her straight, blonde hair just barely touched her shoulders at its longest point. Aiden's shirt was quite long on her and almost reached her knees.

"You look…so beautiful." Aiden managed to say with some difficulty.

Skye just blushed and walked over to the bed where Aiden was sitting. Skye hit the lights on the way there as Aiden turned on a lamp next to the bed. The heavier covers were pushed to the foot of the bed and they both shared the sheets. In a few minutes they found comfort in each other's arms.

"I love you Skye." He whispered to her.

"I love you to Adie." She said back.

A/N: Awww how cute. I warned you about the fluff. And just because they are in a bed together doesn't mean there is anything citrusy about it. Now I have been told I have a fandom of one so it's a start. And please if anyone besides ebo and k. bears is reading this please review, it doesn't take long and tells me someone is enjoying my writing.