Chapter twenty-two: Kisses
Prompt: #38 Burning
Universe: Gameverse
Rating: K+
A/N: Inspired by the different kisses meme, though it's supposed to be a drawn meme rather than a written one.
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Kiss on the forehead
Dawn sighed, lips frowning at her predicament. She was in the pokémon centre after having lost in the Battle Tower. Palmer was just too strong! It was a close battle but he had bested her. It was just so frustrating! All those battles for nothing... She'd rather just leave the Battle Frontier for Barry.
The automatic doors slid open but Dawn ignored it, leaning against the counter with her elbow. She felt arms wrap around her and jumped, a shout on her lips when a woman's voice caused her to blush.
"Dawn! How was the battle?" Cynthia chirped, resting her chin on the girl's head.
Cynthia, however, was not expecting Dawn's reaction. She slumped forward and rested her forehead on the counter, shrugging her shoulders and sighing dejectedly. "Not good; I lost."
Cynthia nodded, understanding the teen. It wasn't often that Dawn lost, and so it must be hard for her to deal with it when she did. She turned her around and smiled at her gently, the girl's ears burning as Cynthia lowered her head.
"Cynthia! Not here!" Dawn hissed.
Cynthia chuckled and pecked the girl's forehead, on her bangs. Dawn blushed more and averted her gaze. "You're so dirty-minded..." Cynthia teased, letting go of the teen and straightening up.
Dawn huffed and turned around, hiding her smile.
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Kiss on the nose
Cynthia stretched out on the couch, like a cat, and lazily dropped her arms to the side. It was the perfect day to relax: no challengers, no errands or chores and most importantly Dawn wasn't travelling anywhere for the next week. She was taking a break to catch up with friends and family.
Sighing in bliss, Cynthia turned her head to watch Dawn in the kitchen. The seventeen-year-old was stirring something in a pot, frowning and concentrating. Cynthia watched, mesmerized, as Dawn moved around the kitchen. She wore a pink apron over her pants and shirt, her blue hair tied up into a bun.
Feeling eyes on her, Dawn turned around and caught Cynthia's gaze, smiling. "Hey, you. Like what you see?" she teased, giving a twirl.
Cynthia laughed and sat up, brushing her blonde hair behind her ear. "Yes," she affirmed, grinning.
Dawn blushed and returned to the stove, smiling widely. Cynthia stood and approached the girl to brush her lips against her nose.
"You're too cute," she muttered.
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Kiss on the ear
"Finally!" Cynthia groaned, opening the door to her apartment. Cynthia had been gone all week to various parts of Sinnoh to evaluate the active Gym Leaders. It was a mandatory activity that came with being Champion, and so Cynthia had taken her time to properly observe and test the trainers who gave out badges. Other than a little mishap with Volkner, him openly refusing to challenge any trainers with less than seven badges, the Gym Leaders were okay for another year.
"Dawn? I'm home!" she called out, closing the door. Usually, the blue-haired teen would be home to welcome the woman, but it seemed she wasn't present today. Cynthia shrugged and moved to the kitchen to prepare a snack. With her head in the fridge and her senses occupied, she didn't notice the shorter figure slowly creeping up to her.
Cynthia straightened, arms full of fruit, and jumped out of her skin when someone latched their arms around her neck.
"Boo!" Dawn laughed, standing on her toes to plant a kiss on Cynthia's sizzling red ear.
"Oh, you," Cynthia jokingly whispered, smiling fondly.
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Kiss on the lips
"You.. what?"
The whispered question came from none other than Dawn, who stared in disbelief at her role model and senior trainer, Cynthia. Said trainer blushed lightly, face remaining passive. She crossed her arms defensively, fingers twitching.
"I... reallylikeyou," Cynthia said hurriedly, glancing away.
"Cynthia, I can't understand what you're trying— mmph!"
Dawn closed her eyes and leaned forward, her cheeks burning pink. They pulled back a little, breathing staggered. Dawn grinned cheekily and Cynthia rolled her eyes.
"Oh.. so that's what you meant."