In the warm morning sun, May and Ash strolled hand in hand, their destination set on Dawn's studio. As they approached, Dawn's welcoming smile greeted them.
"Hi, Dawn!" May exclaimed cheerfully.
"Happy birthday," Dawn returned the greeting with a smile.
"Thanks!" May beamed in response.
"Now did someone order a back massage?" Dawn offered, her smile widening. May tilted her head in confusion.
"Uh...I didn't."
"I did. For you." Ash intervened.
"Really?" May's eyes widened in surprise. Ash simply nodded, a gentle smile playing on his lips. "Aw. You guys didn't have to," May said, touched by the gesture. Ash leaned in to kiss her cheek, eliciting a blush from May. "You're the sweetest," she murmured.
"I try," Ash replied modestly.
"You getting one too?"
"Not my birthday," Ash shrugged.
"But it is coming soon though," May pointed out. Ash shrugged again, nonchalant. "If you all insist," May relented with a smile.
"See you soon." Ash smiled, heading off and leaving the girls to their activities. Dawn took his invitation and led May inside, and the Princess followed her Lady-in-Waiting.
"Alright, lay down here," Dawn instructed. May obediently removed her dress and lay down, ready for the massage. As Dawn's skilled hands worked wonders on May's back, a contented sigh escaped her lips.
"Mm...that's nice..."
"Good." Dawn smiled in response.
"Thank you for this, Dawn...I really appreciate it," May expressed her gratitude sincerely.
"No problem, May," Dawn replied warmly. As Dawn continued her work, May engaged her in conversation.
"How have you been?"
"I've been good. Glad we found a new dress design we can agree is completely you," Dawn replied, her tone cheerful.
"I think it's just perfect for a more unconventional Princess," May remarked, pleased with their collaboration.
"I agree," Dawn nodded in agreement.
"Can I ask, what did you do before I came here? There weren't exactly other Princesses to help out before." May ventured, her curiosity piqued.
"I still worked as a seamstress for the family." Dawn chuckled softly.
"For everyone?" May's eyebrows raised in surprise. Dawn nodded affirmatively. "So is helping me out less of a challenge?" May couldn't help but tease.
"Heh. I don't know about that." Dawn laughed lightly. May joined in her laughter, the sound light and carefree. Their conversation flowed effortlessly as Dawn worked out knots in May's shoulders, each moment filled with camaraderie and warmth. As May relaxed under Dawn's skillful hands, she couldn't help but wonder about Ash's plans for the rest of the day.
"Know anything about the rest of Ash's plans for today?"
"My lips are sealed," Dawn replied, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Darn." May sighed playfully. Dawn continued her ministrations, her focus on soothing May's muscles. With a groan of relief as a particularly stubborn knot finally loosened, May suggested, "Think we could hang out in a less professional setting later?"
"Already there." Dawn's smile widened.
"Hardly. I'm still getting service. Hardly a less professional setting." May giggled at the response. "At least come get lunch with me sometime," May proposed, a smile tugging at her lips.
"Done," Dawn agreed readily, her smile warm and genuine. After Dawn finished with May's back, she shifted her attention to her arms and legs. "Now let's get your arms and legs. They gotta be tense,"
"Probably. But I'm used to it." May chuckled softly. Dawn began working on May's right arm, and immediately May let out a yelp. "Ah! Tender!"
"See? What did I tell you?" Dawn teased with a grin. May chuckled in response as Dawn worked out the kinks.
"Ack! I just hope you're not going to tell me to stop climbing..."
"I won't," Dawn reassured her.
"Good..." May chuckled again. As Dawn finished with her arm, May relaxed with a contented sigh.
"Doesn't that feel LOADS better?"
"Mm...sure does," May agreed, a smile playing on her lips. "Never doubted you. You have some great skill at this."
"Now let's work out the rest of your limbs," Dawn suggested, her tone determined.
"I'm all for it." May nodded eagerly.
Soon, after Dawn had worked her magic on May's arms and legs, May stretched and slipped her dress back on.
"Wow!" May exclaimed, impressed with how refreshed she felt.
"You're welcome." Dawn smiled at her.
"Thank you so much, Dawn! I feel great!" May expressed her gratitude genuinely. Dawn giggled in response. May pulled Dawn into a warm hug. "You're awesome!" Dawn hugged her back with equal warmth. "I'll catch up with you later, kay?" May said as she pulled away.
"Deal," Dawn agreed with a smile. May flashed a smile and then ran off to rejoin Ash, her heart light and her body rejuvenated by the care and friendship of those around her.
As Ash and May reunited, their affection for each other was palpable.
"You're looking on form," Ash remarked, his eyes lingering on May. May smiled and leaned in to kiss him, her arms wrapping around his neck.
"And you are looking more and more like the best boyfriend ever." Ash blushed slightly at the compliment. "I love you," May whispered, her smile soft and sincere.
"I love you too..." Ash replied, his own smile mirroring hers. May smiled at him lovingly, and Ash returned the smile warmly. She pecked his lips playfully, and he reciprocated with equal tenderness.
"So now what? Do I get to stay here and keep holding you?" May asked, a hint of mischief in her voice.
"Not quite," Ash chuckled, shaking his head. May giggled in response. "But swimming isn't out of the table," Ash suggested, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Oh yeah?" May's eyes sparkled with excitement. Ash nodded. "Lead the way, My Love." May grinned and followed Ash as he headed off to his room. Once inside, Ash grabbed his swimsuit while May retrieved hers from under his bed.
"Heh..." Ash chuckled softly as he noticed May's swimsuit that she had apparently stashed in his room during the earlier clothing scavenger hunt.
"Just thought it was a good idea to leave at least one in here. Just in case," May explained as she began to undress. After tying off her swimsuit, May turned to Ash with a playful smirk.
"You're a mess," Ash teased, shaking his head affectionately.
"Huh?" May raised an eyebrow in mock offense.
"But I suppose you're my mess," Ash added with a smile. May smiled back and playfully gave him a little smack on the arm. "Hey..." he chuckled.
"Same to you!" she laughed. May laughed and then jumped on his back, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist.
"Ack!" Ash exclaimed in surprise.
"I need to change too, you know..." Ash reminded her, chuckling at her antics.
"By all means. I'm just chilling," May replied with a giggle, nuzzling her cheek against his. Ash gave a tired smile, but his eyes sparkled with fondness. "You ok?" May asked, her tone filled with concern.
"Sure am. You're just a handful," Ash replied with a chuckle.
"A good handful?" May inquired eagerly.
"A very good handful," Ash confirmed with a smile.
"Yay!" May cheered, her happiness evident in her voice.
"Now can you let me go?" Ash requested with a smile, his arms wrapped around her legs.
"Only if I get to get back on when you're done," May bargained, grinning mischievously.
"Fine," Ash relented, chuckling softly.
"Yes!" May exclaimed triumphantly before hopping down from his back. With a sigh and a smile, Ash began to change into his swimsuit while May flopped onto his bed, admiring him. "Handsome," May complimented him with a giggle.
"Heh," Ash responded modestly, his cheeks tinted with a hint of pink. "Alright. Hop up," Ash instructed, gesturing towards the door. May smiled and eagerly used his bed to jump back onto his back.
"Mine!"
"Ack!" Ash chuckled, his laughter filling the room. With May clinging tightly to him, Ash walked towards the door, and May, holding on tight, turned the knob with her foot. "Thank you," Ash said gratefully as he stepped out of the room.
"My pleasure," May replied with a grin, her eyes shining with happiness as they embarked on their next birthday activity.
As they reached the poolside in the Kingdom's village, which had been made private for the day so they could enjoy themselves, Ash smiled, the anticipation evident in his eyes. May returned his smile and nuzzled her face against his.
"Mine."
"Heh," Ash chuckled in response to her claim. May giggled playfully, her eyes dancing with mischief. "The pool awaits," Ash announced with a grin.
"Right behind you!" May declared eagerly.
"Right on me," Ash replied teasingly.
"And still behind you!" May retorted with a laugh.
"Fair enough," Ash conceded, his smile widening. May laughed, her joy infectious. Ash walked outside, and May took a deep breath of the fresh air, reveling in its invigorating scent.
"Ah..."
"Need that?" Ash asked, his concern evident in his voice.
"Absolutely!" May exclaimed with a smile. "What about you? How you feel is important to me too, you know," May said tenderly, smiling back at him.
"Fresh air always does me good," Ash replied, a smile playing on his lips.
"Yes, it does," May agreed with a smile, running a hand through his hair. "Your hair glistens when the sun hits it just right."
"Heh," Ash responded modestly. May tenderly kissed his cheek, and Ash protested, "Maaaaay..."
"Accept it. I love you," May insisted affectionately. Ash sighed with a found smile towards her as he walked to the edge of the pool, and May giggled in response.
"Enjoying yourself up there?" Ash asked, a playful glint in his eyes.
"You better believe it!" May replied gleefully.
"So you wouldn't enjoy suddenly finding yourself down there?" Ash teased, smiling mischievously, glancing towards the water.
"Depends on how suddenly we're talking," May replied with a smirk. Without warning, Ash turned around and let go of her, causing May to squeal as she fell into the water. "Eek!" May exclaimed, her laughter bubbling up as she surfaced and shook out her hair. Ash followed suit, jumping into the water with a splash.
"Hi," Ash greeted her with a smile.
"Hello," May replied, her eyes sparkling with affection.
"Still love me?" Ash asked playfully.
"Always," May affirmed with a smile.
"Yay," Ash grinned.
"I thought that was my line," May teased, giggling.
"Stealing words now, huh?" Ash chuckled. May laughed in response, her happiness evident in her eyes. Ash smiled at her warmly as May playfully pulled him under the water with her. "Ack!" Ash exclaimed, squirming as May held onto him. May giggled mischievously and hung onto him as they resurfaced together. Ash gasped for breath, his laughter mingling with May's giggles. May grinned cheekily at him, and Ash couldn't help but chuckle at her playful antics. "Cheeky girl…"
"Thank you for noticing," May replied with a wink.
"Well, if that's out of our system," Ash remarked with a smile.
"Never fully. You know that," May replied with a laugh.
"Guess you're right," Ash conceded with a grin. May dove down into the water, enjoying the freedom of movement beneath the surface, while Ash relaxed, allowing himself to float, content in the company of the one he loved. As May swam down to the bottom of the pool, Ash couldn't help but smile, watching her graceful movements beneath the water. Suddenly, May swam underneath him, and Ash looked around in surprise, feeling a shiver run down his spine. He gasped as he felt May's gentle touch tracing his spine, sending tingles of sensation through his body. With a giggle, May swam to the side and popped her head up, her eyes sparkling mischievously. "Hey…"
"Hello." she replied as she then kissed him. Ash eagerly returned her kiss, his lips meeting hers in a passionate embrace. May requested entry into his mouth, resting a hand on his chest as she deepened the kiss. Ash moaned loudly at the sensation, his hands wandering along her torso as he played with her tongue. Their moans mingled together underwater, the sound echoing in the quietness of the pool. May, feeling his response, let her hand drift to his hip, causing Ash to gasp and grip her wrists tightly. They pulled away for air, both panting slightly as they surfaced.
"Naughty..." Ash teased, his eyes sparkling with amusement. May smiled and batted her eyelashes at him.
"Yes, my nice guy?"
"Hardy har." Ash chuckled softly. May laughed in response, her laughter filling the air with joy. "If I didn't know better, I'd say the other morning was the happiest moment of your life," Ash remarked, a playful glint in his eyes.
"Can I help it if you just make me so happy I wanna do it again?" May smiled affectionately.
"Dang, girl, you want it bad," Ash teased, his smile widening.
"Well, I do kinda like you, so... you know," May replied with a giggle.
"Heh..." Ash chuckled softly, his heart swelling with affection. May smiled and pushed him under the water, causing Ash to gargle in surprise. She dove after him and grabbed hold of him, playfully wrestling with him underwater. Laughing, Ash struggled against her, but May kept a firm grip on him as she hoisted herself onto his shoulders as they both resurfaced above the water. "Ah!" Ash exclaimed as May sat herself on his shoulders.
"Gotcha!" May giggled triumphantly. Ash laughed in response, his heart full of joy at the playful interaction.
"Comfortable?" Ash asked, grinning up at her.
"Yes. I like being taller than you for once," May replied with a smile, relaxing her arms on his head as she rode his shoulders.
"That's what you take from this?" Ash chuckled, shaking his head in amusement.
"That and playing with you is still fun." May giggled.
"Uh huh," Ash smiled, his eyes sparkling with fondness.
"And of course, I was the winner once again." May laughed. Ash leaned back, letting gravity do its work, and May squealed as she fell into the water. She quickly surfaced, shaking out her hair and smirking at him playfully. "Oh, now you're gonna get it, mister!" May exclaimed happily as she leaped at him, wrapping him in another tackle hug. Laughing, Ash hugged her back tightly, his heart overflowing with love for the spirited girl in his arms. Their laughter filled the air as they kissed each other with energy and passion, their bodies pressed close together. Moaning softly, they lost themselves in the moment, their lips moving together in perfect harmony. As they slowly pulled away, they gazed into each other's eyes, smiling with contentment and love. May smiled warmly at Ash, her affection for him evident in her gaze. "You know you're my favorite person in the whole world..."
"I had no idea." Ash chuckled softly.
"No huh?" May stroked his cheek gently. "Well, I'll need to fix that right away..." Ash shivered at her touch, his blush deepening. May smiled mischievously. "I suppose it's just a matter of how much it takes to help you see..."
"I don't know if I'm brave enough," Ash admitted, his cheeks flushing.
"Oo... I like it when I have no limits put in..." May smiled playfully. Blushing even more, Ash found himself unable to tear his gaze away from her. "And we both know my favorite ways to show you how much I love you..." May's voice was soft, filled with affection.
"Oh no..." Ash laughed nervously, feeling his heart race. Giggling softly, May leaned in to kiss him again, and Ash moaned at the sensation, his hands moving to caress her back. Moaning back into his mouth, May pressed her body closer to his, feeling the warmth of his embrace. As they kissed tenderly, their passion grew, each touch igniting a fire within them. Pressing her body against his, May felt a rush of desire coursing through her veins, and she couldn't help but moan louder as she moved in closer. Feeling her toe trace over his spine, Ash shuddered with pleasure, his own desire mounting with each touch. Running her toe down his spine, May elicited another moan from Ash, who pulled away for air, his chest heaving with exertion.
"Wow, I love you..." May smiled at him, her eyes sparkling with love.
"I love you too..." Ash replied, his blush deepening as he gazed into her eyes. Keeping their heads close, May smiled warmly at him, her heart overflowing with love for the boy who held her heart.
"And I hope you'll be my Aura Boy for a long, long time..." May whispered softly.
"I won't be anyone else's anytime soon," Ash replied earnestly, his smile tender.
"Good," May traced his cheek affectionately. "I doubt any other girl would survive the duel over you..."
"Should I be worried?" Ash chuckled softly.
"Only if you have plans to cheat," May teased, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"I'm supposed to be the responsible one," Ash replied, his smile rueful.
"I know you better than they do. I know some of your less responsible sides..." May giggled playfully. Nuzzling her cheek, Ash smiled softly, his heart swelling with love for the girl who knew him so well. Giggling, May swam to the bank and climbed out of the pool, squeezing the water from her hair. Following her, Ash stretched his limbs, feeling refreshed from their time in the water. Drying off with a towel, May grinned at Ash. "Another great idea, Ash. And just in time for lunch."
"Glad you think so," Ash smiled back, his heart full of happiness as he watched May, the girl who brought so much joy into his life. May glanced up at Ash, a playful glint in her eyes.
"So, taking my hints from today, who are we meeting for lunch?" Ash wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.
"You mean to tell me you don't want a one-on-one with your Aura Boy?" May snuggled into his chest, feeling the warmth of his embrace.
"Of course I do. But I've also sensed a theme of doing activities with everyone I love today." she countered. Ash smiled softly, understanding her point. "And you are in charge today, so..." May trailed off with a teasing smile.
"Perhaps." Ash chuckled softly, holding her close. May giggled softly, feeling content in his arms. Ash held her close, deeply in love with the girl in his arms.
"Or we could just stay like this all day..." May suggested, closing her eyes and resting her head against his chest. Ash considered her proposal, feeling a sense of peace wash over him at the thought of spending the day with May in his arms.
"There's certainly the possibility," Ash agreed, his voice filled with tenderness. "Of course. That would mean missing out on some things," Ash reminded her gently.
"You're in charge, my beloved. Instruct me on where to go." She pecked his lips affectionately.
"If you're hungry now, we can go eat," Ash suggested, his smile warm and inviting.
"I am always hungry. And that's that," May replied with a laugh. Ash chuckled in response, his heart swelling with love for the playful girl in his arms. "I think I heard a certain someone use that one a while back..." May teased, pecking his lips playfully.
"Who might that be?" Ash asked with a smile, playing along.
"It's a mystery..." May replied with a grin. Ash smiled back at her, feeling a rush of affection for the girl who always knew how to make him laugh. Their lips met in a tender kiss, and Ash couldn't help but moan softly at the sensation. May moaned back, her eagerness evident in the way she pressed herself against him. As they relaxed into each other's embrace, Ash stroked her arm gently, savoring the moment.
"Alright..." Ash finally said, reluctantly pulling away from their embrace. May giggled softly, feeling a sense of contentment wash over her. "Let's go eat," Ash suggested, standing up and offering her a hand.
"Yes, sir," May replied with a smile, finishing drying herself off before heading towards the castle with Ash by her side, feeling grateful for the love and happiness they shared.
To be Continued...