Author's Note: Hey people! MaskedSeeker back with an update for Scatterbrain Shipping at long last. On DA it's been a while since I properly updated anything and again sorry for the wait I promised to try and be better about these things. Favorites and occasional comments are easy for me to do while writing is rather tricky particularly as life can be rather bad at times as of late. But here's the new chapter it's basically filler but it sets up a better plot than my last version ever did considering how remarkably random I was. Anyways I hope you like the chapter. I do not own Pokemon. Reviews welcome. No flaming/bashing please.

Scattered Summer

Chapter 2

It was the evening of the stolen speedo incident. Cameron was still rather sheepish and the fact Ash kept spacing out wasn't helping much but still the quartet of two humans, two Pokemon got on with the day.

As the afternoon came around the two decided to check out local food and before Ash had arrived Cameron had heard about a bar and grill nearby that was supposed to be pretty good. So it was later they found themselves at it.

Ash was wearing a basic gray t-shirt with basic blue shorts and sneakers. Cameron was dressed in a Hawaiian print shirt with tan cargo shorts and flip flops.

As the four chowed down at a table the owner of the restaurant a large cheerful man Frank walked up with refills for their drinks and set them down and asked "everything to your boys liking?"

The quartet nodded and after swallowing Ash and Cameron commented "the food's fantastic" and "really good."

As Frank filled up their cups he said "so judging that I don't know you two I'm guessing you're tourists?"

He got enthusiastic nods and a "yup" from Ash.

So the natural question that followed was "how do you like the town?"

Cameron smiling said "it's wonderful if not for the jerks we had to deal with earlier today" he finished with an unhappy look.

Frank looked confused "jerks?"

Ash spoke up describing the trio they encountered and the four felt uneasy when the man's face paled.

"Rick" he muttered.

The two trainers made questioning noises.

Sighing Frank said "I thought I heard that Rick, Shade, and Tyrone were involved in some sort of incident but didn't think much of it. Was that you?"

Ash a little uncertainly said "sort of, the incident may have resulted after dealing with us."

Frank stood there for a moment fidgeting.

Cameron looking at him asked "you okay sir?"

The man sighed and looked around then said in a sort of hushed tone "look if I were you I'd apologize to Rick and then lay low until you leave trust me on this."

Blinking now Ash said "why, who is Rick?"

Frank said "Rick is the son of Mr. Forgery the man who owns nearly the entire island. He and his friends have the run of this place, they have the money to do whatever they please, and since his father owns the area more or less not many people will raised their voice for fear of repercussions."

Ash and Cameron looked at each other and it was Ash who said "thanks for your concern Frank but we can handle this."

The man looked worried but rushed off to help other customers and the quartet finished their meals, left a tip, and headed back.

That night Ash was unpacking all his belongings properly starting by digging out all his clothes.

As he sorted them into piles Ash stopped for and eyed the pair of white boxers he held and thought back on a dream he vaguely recalled from his nap on the beach.

What was that white fabric? Ash wondered.

Sighing he finished folding all his boxers and placed all the piles together.

Then Cameron's voice called from upstairs "Ash can you do me a favor and get the large white jar out of the kitchen cupboard for me please?"

Ash looked at the couch were Pikachu and Lucario laid out on the couch clearly deep asleep and called back "sure thing" and abandoning his clothes on the table he went to the kitchen to do as asked.

As Ash turned to leave the kitchen Cameron walked in with a basket in his arms.

Looking at him Ash asked "doing laundry?"

Cameron nodded "yeah I keep forgetting to do it or get sidetracked by stuff. Lucario helps but I can't tell you how many times I've had to do stuff in my underpants." He finished with a laugh not noticing how Ash had blanked again.

Looking at the jar he said "oh great you got my protein shake mix out for me thanks."

These words broke Ash out of his stupor and looking at Cameron he said "protein shake mix?"

Cameron nodded "of course it helps me bulk up and stay healthy. How do you think I look so good in my swim briefs?" He said with a smile and again failing to pay attention to Ash who had blanked for a good two seconds.

He was getting better at recovery time though because Ash looked at his friend and rival who was setting up the ingredients in the blender and Ash finally got up the nerve to ask "why do you wear those?"

Cameron looked at him and asked "why wouldn't I?"

Ash looked at him in disbelief and said "uh…"

Cameron who had turned back to his preparations with the blender albeit absentmindedly said "I mean really why make a fuss personally I don't know why a lot more guys don't wear them you included" Ash blanked this time completely trying to process the notion and only half listening as Cameron plowed on.

"I mean really what's there to be ashamed of? We're guys we have good bodies and swim briefs were less trouble to wear than those long shorts everyone is so fond of."

Finishing his preparations Cameron made to press the start button but as he did so Cameron faced Ash and finally paid attention to his status.

"Ash? You okay man?"

Ash shook his head breaking his half-trance, looked at Cameron, blanched and yelled "Cameron, no!"

Beep! Too late, Cameron pushed the button there was whirring sound and then…

SPLAT!

Cameron forgot to put the lid on the blender.

As a result the shake had flown out and landed places.

The kitchen wasn't too bad a five minute clean up at any rate it didn't land on the male's skin or hair so bathing wasn't an issue but their clothes on the other hand…

"Agh!"

"Ugh!"

Their clothes were pretty slimed with the stuff and a good portion had gotten flung into the laundry basket too.

Ash sighed looking down at the mess. "Great, oh well you're doing laundry tomorrow anyway right? You can borrow of my outfits I left them out on the living room table."

Cameron tensed and slowly asked "you left clean clothes on the living room table?"

Ash looked at him and groaned. Walking over to the basket he peaked inside and… yes those were the clothes he just sorted and yes they were slimed too.

Ash looked Cameron who sheepishly said "sorry man."

Ash shook his head "it's fine we'll do laundry tomorrow. Why don't you go to bed? I can clean up."

Cameron looked at his friend, green eyes worried and asked "you sure?"

Ash smiled and said "yeah it's fine."

Cameron uncertainly said "Ok then." Turning to leave he said "well I guess we're both doing laundry in our underpants then."

Ash blinked and turned to ask his friend what he meant when he froze at the sight of Cameron wearing only a pair of form fitting black briefs throwing his shirt and shorts in the basket before tossing a "good night" over his shoulder before walking out and up to his room while Ash just stood there poleaxed.

Meanwhile Pikachu and Lucario who woke up for a brief moment at all that was going on shared a look that said "humans" before they went back to sleep.