AureliaShipping Drabbles and Short Stories

Written by SkittleBoxx

Beach

It was a sunny day in Alola like usual. However, it was a very hot day. To the fortune of the citizens of Alola, the region was covered in beaches. So that day, the beaches were packed, and two classmates were there as well.

Ash and Lillie, in their swimwear, were running barefoot across the hot sand tossing an Ultra Ball patterned beach ball around. They were both laughing and giggling due to the catch game and the faces the other was making as their feet made contact with the burning sand. Luckily, they made it to the sands near the water were the water lapped, saving their feet (Lillie's covered in a thick layer of sunscreen for her pale skin) from any more pain.

"I'm surprised you've never to any of Alola's beaches in your free time," Lillie pointed out. "Hau'oli City's beach is probably the most popular, considering all the shops on the boardwalk. You want to do that today, Ash?"

Ash tore his attention away from Lillie as he felt the cool water creep close to his toes. "Yeah, we should do that! But first, how about a dip in the water? I don't know about you, but it's as hot as a Fire Type's Flamethrower out here!"

Lillie nodded. "Sure. If Shiron were here with me, it would be able to cool me off with a Powder Snow... but I guess the ocean will have to do." She took a step forward, but then drew back. "But... there are Pokemon swimming around in there. What if I touch one...?"

Before she could continue, a tanned hand grabbed her pale one. "Don't worry! With a friend by your side, there's nothing to be scared of."

"Ash..." She shook her head and put on her determined face and gripped the beach ball tighter. "You're right! With a friend supporting me, there's nothing to fear! On the count of three, let's go!"

Ash laughed and set his brown-eyed sight on the ocean. "Alright! One, two-"

"Three!" Lillie let go of Ash's hand and ran straight into the water. She gasped upon the sudden temperature change, but the shock was replaced by laughter. "C'mon, Ash! You're gonna melt if you keep standing in the sun!"

The Kantoian backed up and crouched down. "I'm on my way!" He gained a running start and also dashed into the water next to Lillie.

Now with half their bodies in the water, the two continued their game of catch with the beach ball. Occasionally, Lillie would spot a Pokemon and in turn would freeze, but Ash was there to set a gentle hand on her shoulder and show her the beauty of the ocean when not freaking out about it. Sometimes, the two would submerge their heads underwater and see the Pokemon and coral reefs, something they would thank Lana for later: she was the one who gave them the goggles.

After a bit of swimming, the two stepped out of the water and wrapped adorable Pokemon-print towels around themselves and headed towards the boardwalk. There, they stopped at a cart with an umbrella. Lillie handed the man behind the cart some money, and in return the two were handed a cone of ice cream each.

They rounded to a bench as the sun was starting to dip below the horizon, licking their ice cream. The sunset against a shimmering ocean was beautiful.

Lillie felt an arm around her shoulder. She looked over to the person who had did so and cuddled a little closer to him. "So... did you have fun today, Ash?"

Ash gently rubbed her shoulder with a soft smile. "Yep. I always have fun with good friends... especially friends I really care about, like you."

A/N: It's been a while... sure hope this was worth the wait!