Unnatural But Not Unwanted

Chapter 4

Bold is thoughts.

*Asterisk is sound effects*.

"This is speaking regardless of pokespeech."

*Click click click click click Clack! *

Andrew stretches his arms upwards while he leans back working the tension out of them as best as he can. He's essentially sat near motionless for the last four hours as he worked through his different clients' software problems through remote access. A glance off to the side reveals his partner in crime seems to be in a similar situation. Sweetheart slowly stands from the pillow she has been using as a cushion on the floor. Andrew watches as she gingerly splays herself out with a quiet whimper, and ever so slowly she extended all four limbs in opposite directions letting soft pops release from them. Letting out a large sigh Sweetheart rolls onto her back and lets herself lay out flat like a Starmie. Andrew continues to gaze at her as she simply lays motionless on his carpet before asking her a question.

"I'm guessing you feel just as stoved up as I do huh?"

Sweetheart gradually took a deep breath before letting out a sighed answer.

*Large inhale* "Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."

Andrew lets out a small chuckle before glancing at the clock on his computer screen. Seeing that it was about seven, he stood slowly and started to twist and bend to work the kinks out of his body as he spoke to her.

"Well, I think that we've worked as much as we can today without burning ourselves out. Still, I am very happy with the progress that we made. When I was by myself it would take me so much longer to get this done."

As she watched from her position on the floor Sweetheart gently scooted herself a little closer to her translator and sluggishly slap a paw across the keyboard.

"I can't say that I'm surprised to hear that Andrew. No wonder your sleep schedule was so messed up. The day after you said I could stay you didn't wake up until almost two in the afternoon, and when I asked why you said that you had worked until three in the morning."

Andrew felt a few more cracks emanated from his back before letting groan out.

"Yeah, well that was my normal for the longest time. Until you barged in obviously."

At that he leveled a halfhearted glare at her with an eyebrow quirked up. Sweetheart just gave a big smug grin with her fluffy tail sweeping across the carpet.

"I may have barged in and declared that I was going to stay, but you didn't have to let me. You DID try to remove me forcefully yourself, but other than that you didn't seem to disagree with the idea of me staying."

Andrew rolled his eyes at the not so long-ago memory.

"Really the only problem I had with it was the fact that you didn't even ask, you just told me what you were and were not going to do in my own damn house. Hell, a Pokémon breaking into your house and begging to stay is how some people end up with them now. I've heard about how a Riolu followed a family and tried to pretend to be one of their children to get adopted. They noticed immediately of course, but they thought it was so precious that they kept it. I never really was interested in getting a Pokémon, but I probably couldn't turn away an adorable Pokémon begging to stay with me."

Hearing this Sweetheart decided that she felt like being a little silly. She put on the best pouting face that she could with big watery ruby eyes and her ears pinned down. She even typed a command to make her translator sound like a cringy UWU roleplay forum.

"Oh p-pwease mister Andy. Won't u wet me stay wif you fo' eber an eber?"

Andrew looked down at the "pitiful" Pokémon laying on his floor. As soon as she had finished typing, she curled herself up with her tail between her legs and burrowed her snout into it. This left just her eyes being left to look up at him seemingly on the brink of tears. Smiling at the goofiness of the situation Andrew just played along.

"Well goodness gracious what do we have here? A poor Fennekin all alone out here in the middle of nowhere? Man o' man I can't just leave this big, adorable Pokémon by herself, can I? no siree I can't do that."

He walked over and crouched down next to her and cupped her face. Gently rubbing her cheeks with his palms while he rubbed her big fluffy ears with his fingers. Andrew watched in amusement as her face lit up with surprise at the physical contact. A blush went across her yellow cheeks before her eyes started to roll around inside her head from the feeling of her ears being rubbed. She let out a contented hum and leaned heavily into his hands as her tail swished around across the carpet.

Watching Sweetheart melt into his hands Andrew observed her now uncovered belly facing him. Sitting down he took the opportunity to grab her arms and drag Sweetheart into his lap on her back. She was long enough that the top of her head started on his crotch and her back legs ended just above his ankles. Still returning from her world of bliss it took her a moment to realize what happened and by the time she did Andrew had his left hand curled around her head and gently scratching her chin while his right hand was rubbing her from chest to stomach. She squirmed for a moment before looking up to see Andrew's face above hers as he smiled down.

"Why you are so darn cute that I just can't help myself. Look at the adorable little faces you make when I rub and pet you. Don't worry I'll take good care of you. I'll bathe you, and feed you, and just absolutely drown you with affection. Doesn't that just sound wonderful to you little lady, huh, doesn't it?"

Hearing him still playing along with the act Sweetheart stopped moving and let herself just melt at his touch. It felt so nice to be rubbed and scratched while he coo's down sweet nothings to her. It made her chest swell in an almost uncomfortable way, feeling like she would just burst with happiness at any moment. She had never found the right moment to see if she could convince him to do something like this, and the chance had fallen right into her own lap when he brought the idea up himself.

Hehehe, Andrew even suggested that this would be a reward for himself. Well as long as he keeps being nice to me and doing what I ask then I suppose I have no problem "rewarding" him.

Andrew meanwhile was really getting into the role of being an overly loving man with an adorable Pokémon absolutely adoring him petting and rubbing her all over. He rubbed her belly, scratched her neck and sides, fluffing her tail, and at one point he rolled her onto her stomach so he could hold her face and squish it. All the while he called her every sweet name under the sun, telling her how cute she was, and how he would take care of her and that she would never long for anything again. Feeling indescribable joy building inside him to a crescendo, he held her still cupped face up to himself and leaned down and kissed her on top of the forehead.

This action broke them both out of their stupor as they could only stare at each other in shock before a blush infected them both simultaneously. After a moment of silence Andrew let go of her face and looked away as the wall suddenly became more interesting.

"I-uh, I don't know what came ov-over me. Sorry."

This was all Andrew could stutter out as he refused to look at her. Sweetheart for her part just stayed laid across his legs blinking dumbly before a smile crept across her face. She waited for him to finally look back and smiled wider when their eyes met. She didn't need her translator to get the message across that she didn't mind at all. Another stretch of silence followed before Andrew broke it.

"W-well since we've fi-finished up why don't why go make s-something for dinner?"

He attempted to slid Sweetheart off his lap so he could stand before she made a noise of protest and climbed up to his chest throwing her paws around him and laying her head on his shoulder. The impromptu hug stunned Andrew for a moment before he returned it.

"Well, I'm glad you're not upset for me taking it too far, but I really am hungry and I'm sure you are too."

He let go of her and stood expecting her to slide to the floor, but instead she clung tighter to him and used all of her legs to try and hold on as he got to his full height.

Noooo, it just got really good and now you want to run off. Not fair, let me show you how much I adore you too.

"Sweetheart I don't know what you want from me. Use your translator and tell me."

He grabbed her sides and tried to pull her off as gently as he could, yet she would not let him go as she whined and groaned at him.

"Feeeeeeeennnnneeeeeekiiiiinnnnnn."

"What?"

"Fen."

"You don't want me to let you down?"

Hearing a positive hum in his ear he could only sigh at the monster he had inadvertently created by letting himself go. He scooped her butt into his arms as she continued to hold him and walked out of the bedroom and made his way into the kitchen. He tried to place her into her chair, but like a petulant child she still refused to let him go and audibly protested. Sighing, Andrew continued to hold her while he felt his face heat up every time she would rub her face against his neck and hum to herself. Her fluffy tail beat against his chest as he slowly pieced together sandwiches for them to eat. While making Sweetheart's he would quietly ask if she wanted this ingredient and feel/hear her say yay or nay.

As he finished making them, he placed them on the table and took a bag of nacho chips dumping a generous amount on both plates. He got them both glasses of sweet tea recalling the first time Sweetheart tried some she loved it and drank a whole gallon and gave herself a stomachache. After taking two trips from the counter to the table to transfer the glasses Andrew grabbed Sweetheart firmly and pried her off him and placed her into her chair.

"Look I really appreciate you showing me just how much you like me, but its time to eat so we'll cuddle more later. All right?"

Huffing Sweetheart nodded and ate her food as Andrew sat down and began eating. Dinner was a quiet affair considering they had left her translator in the bedroom, and having a one-sided conversation didn't seem enjoyable. As he slowly chewed his food Andrew could only run through his actions over and over in his head, getting more and more embarrassed as he replayed them. Sweetheart on the other hand was doing the same thing but could only feel joy and something else she couldn't quite identify yet when she replayed the memories. What she knew above all else is that she wanted more. More rubbing, more sweet words, and more affection overall. She had gotten a dose of the first real loving contact in her life, yet at the same time it feels like she has experienced it before, and oh sweet, sweet Arceus did she want more.

Hastily finishing the remains of her food off she gulped down her drink through the straw Andrew had generously provided her. Then she sat patiently and watched as Andrew slowly but steadily finish his own dinner off. Seeing that he was being waited on he grabbed their dishes and carried them to the sink as Sweetheart hastily followed him over. As soon as they left his hands she hopped onto the counter, turned the water on, grabbed her scrubber, and began washing the dishes as fast as she could. Seeing the normally sedated Fennekin move at a fast-pace, Andrew decided that he would try to get a few moments to himself before she finished. He could only assume with how she acted the whole time he made dinner that she would no doubt want more.

"Well, I'm going to use the bathroom. We can find something to do when I get out or when you finish. Whatever comes last."

Andrew quickly walked out and went into the bathroom making sure to lock the door behind himself. Walking over to the sink he took a deep breath as he stared at his reflection.

"Alright, so you went a bit too far the first chance you got the chance to touch her. Thankfully she didn't get upset, hell if anything she wants to be closer to me now. Regardless, I couldn't help myself and got overly affectionate way too fast."

He stared at himself for a moment longer watching his face change from stern to confused to tightening up with anxiety.

"Augh, no matter what I think I feel like I just want to do it again. I've been catching myself watching her more than I should, but I just can't help it. I want to hold her and pet her and everything else I was doing. She's just so fucking adorable.

Andrew looked at his reflection for a moment longer before he set his face into a determined look. Quickly walking over, he used the toilet, walked back and washed his hands, and splashed himself in the face with a little water.

"Alright, I've made up my mind. I'm going to love on her as much as I can before she decides that she's had enough. That way I might be able to get it out of my system before it becomes a problem."

After affirming himself he stepped out of the bathroom and walked up the hall into the living room where Sweetheart was sitting on the couch with a DVD case sitting on her left and her translator was sitting to the right. She had been studying the box art when she heard him step into the living room and turned to face him. She was positively beaming at him nearly vibrating with excitement. She gave a small yip before moving over and typing on the translator.

"I found a movie for us to watch together. I figured that if you had a physical copy of it instead of just digital then it would be a good one. Is that fine with you?"

Walking over to the couch he picked up the movie before laughing.

"Really? This is what you want to watch?"

"Yes. Is that so hard to believe?"

"I guess I never really thought that you would like comedies like this very much. They seem like they might be a bit low brow to you."

"I laugh at you all the time so that should answer that question."

Laughing to himself again, he just shrugged his shoulders as he put GROWNUPS into his DVD player.

"Alrighty then, but I don't want to hear any complaints if you don't like it."

"I promise you Andrew, I'm going to enjoy this very much."

After putting the movie on he walked over the switch and turned the lights off before sitting himself down on the couch. No sooner then he sat down did Sweetheart climb up onto his lap and laid herself back with her head leaned against his chest. Andrew stared longingly at her belly remembering how soft it was before noticing her staring up at him with a hopeful look on her face.

"I don't suppose you want me to pet you or something, right?

Getting a vigorous nod in return he tried to play it cool as he moved his hands into position. One rubbing her cheek while the other explored her chest and belly.

"I guess I don't mind spoiling you but let me know if I'm distracting you from the movie and I'll stop."

Hearing her give him a hum in response he just settled in. Throughout the whole movie he could only keep half a mind to actually watch and react when appropriate. The other half was too busy rubbing every inch of Sweetheart he could get away with. Sweetheart on the other hand was fully immersed in the movie while enjoying the attention.

If there was heaven on earth this would be it. Watching a wonderful movie about the importance of family and friends while sitting in a cute guy's lap and being doted on. I never want this day to end.

Regrettably for both parties the fun would have to come to an end. As they sat there watching the credits roll past, the only thing on their minds was how to make the situation last longer. Andrew glanced at his phone to see what time it was. Almost ten o'clock. They needed to get to bed so that they would be ready when his family came to visit tomorrow. Then an idea came to him, but little did he know that the Pokémon in his lap had already thought of the same idea and was already working on putting it in motion. Sweetheart rolled off his lap leaving him momentarily disappointed before she began typing on her translator.

"Hey Andrew, I have a strange question for you."

"Oh uh, what's your question Sweetheart."

"Well, you see the bedding you gave me for a bedroll on the floor isn't really supporting my back very well. I wake up feeling really stiff and achy. Would it be ok with you if I slept with you? You know, until we get the opportunity to get an actual bed for me?"

Andrew thought to himself for a second before he nodded.

Well, it looks like I don't have to try to convince her to sleep in my bed.

"Yeah, that's fine by me. Just don't hog the bed and we won't have any problems."

"Of course."

They got off the couch and made their way to the bedroom. Neither noticing that the other was just as anxious about it as they were. Slowly Andrew stripped down to his boxers before climbing into his bed. As he did this Sweetheart turned off the light before hopping onto the bed with him.

"Oh Sweetheart, something I forgot to mention, but just so you know I end up cuddling people in my sleep. That won't be a problem, will it?"

Unable to see her reaction he could only feel as she walked closer to him before she flopped against his chest and cuddled herself to his side as best as she could. Andrew could feel his heartbeat faster.

Oh, Thank you Arceus. I don't know what I did to make you bless me like this but thank you.

Turning onto his side toward Sweetheart he reached over and set his alarm to wake them up at eight AM. Before he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into himself and gently rubbing her.

"Goodnight, Sweetheart."

"Fennekin." She answered before snuggling further into his grip.

Goodnight Andrew. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do, because if I have it my way I'll be sleeping here every night with you.