A/N: hey everyone! Sorry for the wait on this next one, I had a lot of writers block and the few things that I did write, I hated and I wanted to feel comfortable and naturally I wanted to like what I was posting lol. So without making you wait any longer here is my next one, enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN POKEMON

Pairing: Wishfulshipping and other ships are implied

E: Engaged

"Dude that's a nice a rock! She'll love it. I would know. I may be a Doctor now but I still wear my pride as a former rock type Gym Leader on my sleeve",Brock Harrison chatted away to Cilan Griffith with a pleased smile on his face knowing that another one of his friends was getting hitched.

"Indeed, it has a certain flavor, an exquisite taste if you will. It matches Iris to a tee! I'm glad you agree with me".

The Unova native beamed with an equal amount of nerves and excitement as he showed off the diamond flanked by two smaller ones on a rose gold band. "I plan on asking her to take my hand in marriage tonite after dinner, guys". Looking at the small group of his male friends in front of him.

"Well I have no doubt she'll accept so I'm glad that you'll join Tracey and I in the marriage club." Ash Ketchum announced his approval as he walked into the room with Pikachu perched on his left shoulder.

The Pokemon Master was met with a fist bump from Gary Oak who just asked his long time girlfriend, Leaf Green to marry him just the other day and Clemont asked Serena a month prior. Tracey smiled because he and Daisy were the first to tie the knot and Ash followed suit, making him and Misty the youngest to wed and probably the most famous couple to boot.

"Yeah don't worry about a thing, heck I was nervous but Leaf said yeah and afterwards I realized I had nothing to worry about, we're in love. So, no sweat Cilan. Iris is crazy about you!".

"I concur, Iris does feel very strongly for you. So if I found the courage to ask Serena, then you should be fine. You have far more confidence than I do when it comes to those types of situations, I'm sure". Clemont smiled as he adjusted his glasses on his face.

Drew Hayden and Paul Robelledo nodded in agreement at Gary's words. They both hadn't even thought about marriage yet, crazy schedules tend to make things difficult; long distance relationships were a thing their group were no strangers to.

Trip McGonnigal spoke while looking through his new red digital camera,"Yeah proposing to a girl, pshht it's pretty basic stuff".

"Can it Trip, you don't even have a girlfriend!"

Drew remarked as he laughed jokingly at the other Unova natives' expense. The comment was taken lightly with the trainer turned photographer who rolled his eyes in return at the jest.

"Yeah pathetic", Paul quipped having to add his two cents in, giving a good natured smirk to the blonde at the receiving end.

Cilan and Brock both sweat dropped, yeah their circle of friends were interesting but cool people that is if you get their humor.

Not hearing the front door open. "What's pathetic?". Iris Ajagara questioned as she strolled in the room and Cilan fumbled with the black velvet ring box effectively hiding it from his girlfriend and other girls.

"Nothing honey. Just us guys taking".

The girls all looked at each other as Cilan gave a weird answer and he wasn't acting like his usual self. Brushing it off Iris put her shopping bag down,"We're still on for dinner tonite, yeah?". Without hesitation,"Yes of course please be ready by eight the reservations are for thirty minutes later to give us time to walk to the restaurant".

Getting up from his seat,"Well Leaf are you ready to go? I actually needed to be back at the lab a half hour ago". Gary said as he scrutinized his watch, not realizing just how late it was. The mousy haired color trainer said bye to everyone and headed off for the day.

"So babe what's in the bag?" Misty answered with a wink,"Oh this one, haha nothing." Even though he was married he blushes knowing well enough that was a bag from the lingerie store, obviously it was a present for him. The red headed Elite Four member and the Pokemon Master bid farewell to the rest of the room.

Everyone else had knowing smirks as to why Ash was happy to go home, but chose not to say anything.

Serena smiled at Clemont,"Are you ready to leave? Bonnie texted me to remind me we promised to meet for dinner". Clemont nodded as he rose from the chair and the duo left to be on their way.

Drew noticed May had a takeout box in her hand and smiled knowing how much his girlfriend loved to eat. The both of them bid farewell and Paul left with Dawn as well.

"Ok pal, good luck." Brock gave Cilan a pat on the back and there was no need to explain because Iris was already getting ready.

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It was after dinner and Cilan was holding Iris' hand as they walked near the ocean smelling the salt air. His heart was beating a mile a minute like a drum set at a rock concert, he would be utterly surprised if the dragon trainer couldn't detect it from where she stood.

"Thank you for dinner, I've always wanted to go there. How did you manage to get a reservation anyway? That place is always booked and the wait list is like a mile long".

"Well it pays off to know the owner really well and as a thank you from a favor I did years ago is how I managed to get a table for tonite".

Smiling up at her boyfriend, she was impressed not that he needed to do things like this but the fact that he always went above and beyond for her to make sure she had what she needed and he treated her like a princess.

Now walking in the sand Cilan pulled off his suit jacket so Iris could take a seat and she graciously accepted.

Grabbing her hand,"Iris, when we first met and traveled through Unova together with Ash we got to know each other. I had a blast being able to travel around the whole region and I had an exceptional good time getting to know you better and I'm pleased that are paths crossed and thankful that we stayed in touch all these years".

"Oh Cilan, I had fun too. I learned a lot from you and not only did I gain a friend or friends rather because of Ash, but I gained you". She blushed as she spoke to him.

"I fell on love with you. Your perseverance, your knowledge of Pokemon, your strength and beauty all together is an indescribable taste. A flavor that is too sweat and sour that compliments are personalities perfectly. I know in my heart that I love you more than anything in the world". Getting down on one knee and opening the jewelry box in one swift movement he continued as he noticed his love gasp and a hand flew to her mouth,"Will you marry me?".

With a loud,"Yes!" She tackled him into a hug and he hugged back and kissed her with all his heart, glad that she said yes.

END