AN: Hey guys! I'm not dead yet, just to let you know… Sorry that this chapter came in so late, but I was so busy with school work and writer's block that I couldn't finish it 'till now. But asides from that, HAPPY BELATED END OF THE WORLD! :D

I give a big gracias to JJWalker, PurpleRock, and Brandorable! Thanks a bunch!

So, without further ado, I present you chapter 4! Hope you guys enjoy it!

DISLCAIMER: I do not own Pokémon.

The lush lawn of grass acted like a cushion beneath her, with the thin wisps caressing her backside. While relaxing amongst the blades, her sapphire eyes traveled to the canopy of green suspended above her. The light filtering from in between the gaps of overlapping leaves speckled her face with patches of rays from the sun. Her gaze managed to penetrate beyond the shelter of foliage, exposing a single cloud trekking its way across the enormous expanse of sky.

With eyes glued to the fluffy form chugging steadily through the atmosphere, May asked the one question lingering in her mind, "Ash, do you ever think about the future?"

The 22 year-old laying beside her had averted his gaze from the wavering branches aloft to the brunette. With a smile curving his lips, he answered, "Of course!" Images of vibrantly colored confetti and burnished golden trophies conquered his train of thought.

But these scenes were interrupted by the auburn-haired female, "What do you see in it?"

"Hm… I see… lots of Pokémon! And trainers too!" Ash chimed with his arm poised out in front of him. He then swept it across the skyline for emphasis, which had elicited a giggle from May.

"Well," May began hesitantly. "Have you ever seen… a spouse and children?" she discontinued, a rosy tint overriding the porcelain tone of her cheeks.

"Spouse? Children?" Ash echoed skeptically. His toothy smile retreated, and his chocolate brown eyes lost the passion once present there.

"Yeah, I mean I love spending each minute with you, Ash…but I want to secure my future. I want to know that there's something out there for me," May admitted.

Heat and a reddish pink immediately filled up Ash's cheeks. He coughed a couple of times and replied hesitantly, "I—I hadn't really thought about that. To be honest, the idea of growing older freaks me out. I don't want to do anything but this."

May struggled to keep a leveled head. But, her obsession with the future overpowered her. She got up in a swift motion and began climbing a nearby, oak tree.

Realizing his poor choice in words, Ash promptly clambered up after her. Once he arrived at where she was perched, he secured his position on a sturdy branch and heaved a huge sigh. His hand awkwardly found hers, and strangely enough, she didn't resist.

"You know, you should really let me finish what I was going to say," Ash grumbled.

"And what were you going to say, Ash?" May retorted, "I bet you were going to say that you love my company, but you would never think of me as more than just a friend. Is that it?"

"No," Ash breathed, and added, "May you are a brilliant and beautiful girl, but if that was what you thought I was going to say, then you don't know me at all. I don't want to move on with my life, but if I had to grow old, I couldn't imagine growing old with anyone but you."

May bit down on her lip, and held back a smile just waiting to break out. She giggled and replied, "Ash Ketchum, you are truly an idiot. But, you're an idiot who makes me happy."

Recognizing that it was his cue, Ash grabbed May's waist and pulled her body close. Her cheek brushed against his, and then soon her lips did the same.

AN: I know this story might be a bit mushy, but you know it's all related to the topic. XD

Anyways… I've been thinking about rewriting chapter two, and I want your opinion about it. So, I put up a poll on my profile! It would mean a lot if you guys could, maybe, vote?

Well, I wish you all a happy holidays! And don't forget to review! ^^