Ash traipsed toward the main building at a steady pace with the shovel he held in his right hand resting atop his shoulder. He was a little tired but he felt immensely satisfied. He'd just finished preparations for the new house's foundation and soon they would be ready to begin construction. Things were starting to come together.
The warm spring sun shown overhead and he stepped into the main building, ready to take a break after a productive day. He dropped off the shovel in the small storage room and then walked into the laundry room, intending to change out of his sweaty shirt. He found Serena was already there. She was folding some of his clothes and putting them away into the various drawers. She glanced at him and smiled happily as he entered the room.
"Did you get it finished?" she asked.
Ash nodded his head and let out a weary sigh. "Yep, it's all ready."
Serena's smile became happier and her eyes sparkled with energy. The thought that they were building their future home filled her with excitement. More and more, she thought about what married life would be like. She wouldn't have to go home every night; she'd have all her clothes and accessories nearby and she would be around Ash so much more.
She and Ash would have plenty of room. They'd be able to decorate the house however they wanted and they wouldn't have to worry about holding back in their relationship.
Serena watched with rapt attention as Ash pulled off his shirt and started rummaging through a drawer for a clean one. She saw Ash glance up at her and smirk as he saw her gaze tracking all over his body. She looked on at his glistening, muscular body as he very slowly searched for a new shirt. She appreciated him taking a while.
Serena felt her skin start to get hot and she shifted side-to-side on her feet as the seconds ticked by. In addition to all the practical advantages being married to Ash would bring, there was also the sex, something Serena was very much looking forward to.
Ever since their close-call a month ago she'd found herself thinking about that night more and more. She'd really loved being so close to Ash. She'd loved feeling him grind against her most sensitive parts and relished the kisses and touches he'd lavished on her.
Serena took in a breath and slowly blew it out through her mouth. Her body was seething with desire for Ash's touch and it took her a second to calm herself. She idly reached up and pinched the small earring attached to her right ear. This was her first day wearing the jewelry since her monthly time off. She knew that the week-long break from experiencing physical affection was a big contributor to her raging desire. She and Ash had made out when she'd arrived earlier in the day, but that small morsel of affection had only increased her appetite. She wanted more!
"Do you need helping finding a shirt?" Serena said with a coy grin.
Ash chuckled and pulled a simple blue t-shirt out of the drawer. He didn't put it on however.
"Nah, I think I've got it," he said smiling.
They stared into each other's eyes for several seconds before Serena spoke again.
"Do you need help putting that on?" she said, still grinning.
Ash grinned as well and slowly pulled the shirt on over his head. "I think I've got it," he said playfully.
Serena squeezed her tongue between her teeth and slowly went back to folding laundry. She only had a few garments left and was quickly finished. She picked up the small stack of folded clothes, stepped toward Ash and maneuvered to put them into the dresser directly in front of her boyfriend. Ash was in the way, however, and so she turned her back to him and gently nudged him out of the way… with her butt. She then pulled the drawer out of the dresser further than she needed to, which required her to back up a step, which caused her body to gently press against Ash.
Serena slowly began to put the clothes away, moving her arms and torso in unnecessarily large motions. As she did this, her body repeatedly rubbed against Ash's front. Serena felt excitement surge within her and she hoped Ash would be bold. A moment later, a thrill shot up her spine as Ash slid his hands around her waist and she felt his fingers barely sneak under the hem of her shirt. Her skin tingled at the warm touch of his fingers and her heart began to pound. She absolutely loved this!
She put the clothes away and shut the drawer. She then paused a moment as Ash's fingers teased her skin. With a smirk, she turned around, slid her arms around his torso and leaned her head up toward his. Ash mirrored the motion and their lips met in a wonderful, soft, warm kiss.
They slowly worked their lips against each other and teased with their tongues. Ash had also missed showing affection toward Serena during the past week and he was just as happy as she was for the drought to be over. They exchanged one final kiss and then pulled apart.
"Well," Serena began in a wistful tone. "I'm all done with my work for the day."
Ash smiled. "I'm all done as well," he replied.
Serena grinned mischievously. It was times like this that she wished they were married. It was still early in the afternoon, and with their tasks finished and feelings aroused, she would like nothing better than to drag Ash away to the bedroom and enjoy some very intimate time with him before it was time to cook dinner. Alas, that wasn't yet their life.
"So, what do you want to do?" Serena said in a soft, melodic tone.
Ash grinned and thought for a moment. "Would you like to go for a walk?" he posed.
Serena sniggered and for a moment considered sharing with Ash what she actually wanted to do. She decided against it however and instead looked into his wonderful, brown eyes.
"You know," she began. "I'm running a little low on berries. What would you say to going for a little walk in the forest and helping me pick some?"
Ash didn't need to think. "Sure, that sounds great," he replied.
Serena leaned close to Ash and breathed in his musky scent. The smell was strong thanks to all the work he'd been doing. Serena felt her body tingle and she hugged Ash tightly against herself. She lifted herself up on her tiptoes and arched her back, causing her breasts to slightly rub against Ash's chest. The sensation sent erotic sparks flying from her chest and she let out a sigh.
"Let's get ready then," she whispered.
Serena let go of Ash and took a step back. She smiled at him and then thought about what she needed for the berry gathering excursion. All her stuff was in the nearby storage room. There was nothing for her to get from here, so she smiled and reached over to the bottle of lotion she kept in the laundry room. Her hands were a little dry after the day's work and she wanted to keep her skin in good condition. She squirted a reasonable amount of the soft moisturizer into her hands and began to massage the substance into her hands and arms.
Ash watched Serena rub the lotion over her arms with a slowly growing grin. With the increasing work on the reserve, Serena had become a big fan of lotion and he'd made a few jokes about how much of the stuff she used. He had to admit though, it gave her skin a beautiful glow, so he wasn't critical in the slightest. He did love needling her though.
"You really love putting that on, don't you," he said with a laugh.
A small grin pulled at Serena's lips and she looked up at Ash. "You know I do," she said in a sultry voice.
Ash chuckled as Serena dramatically rubbed her arms and then, with a glint in her eye, she slid her hands under her shirt and rubbed the excess lotion on her stomach.
Ash's eyes widened at the sensual sight and he couldn't stop staring.
"Do you put that stuff on everywhere?" he teased.
Serena playfully bit her lip and then smiled. "I sure do," she said in a low voice.
She finished rubbing the lotion in and then wrung her hands together one last time. She looked up and caught Ash's gaze.
"In fact," she said in a low, syrupy voice that dripped with amorous desire. "After I take a shower….. and I've dried off… but I'm still…. naked." As Serena spoke the word 'naked' she grinned hungrily and put a lurid tease into the inflection of her voice; making it clear she wanted to draw attention to the word, and by extension, evoke the image of herself without clothes on.
"I like to take a little bit of lotion," she continued in a risqué tone. "And rub it…. all…. over…. my entire body."
As she said this, Serena slowly slid her hands over the front of her torso, playacting that she was rubbing in lotion. One hand went down, dropping perilously close to her crotch and the other went up, running over her right breast and causing the soft mound of flesh to stretch and move in mouth-watering fashion right before Ash's eyes.
Serena held the pose for a second while Ash looked on in rapt fascination. She then let her hands drop and finished her statement.
"I think it helps keep my skin in good condition," she said with a suggestive smile.
"Uh, huh," Ash mumbled absently, as his mind filled with images of Serena's breasts jiggling and fantasies of her without clothing.
Serena could tell exactly what was going on inside Ash's mind and it made her skin burn with fiery desire. How she wished they were married! With their current state-of-mind, she imagined the sex would be incredible. She allowed herself a moment of imagining herself on her back, looking up into Ash's eyes as he passionately made love to her. Alas, it would have to wait.
"I'll get my stuff and then we can go," Serena said, struggling to keep from laughing at Ash's expression. She started to walk from the laundry room.
Ash blinked and suddenly reached a hand out to get Serena's attention. He gently clasped her shoulder and turned her around slightly.
"Hey, Serena," Ash began a little uncertainly. "I know you usually go berry picking with your Pokémon, but would you be okay with it just being us this time?"
Serena's eyes widened and a warm shiver went up her spine. There was something about the way Ash touched her shoulder and the way he spoke his words that made her think he might have something a bit more than berry picking in mind for them.
"Sure," she replied with a smile. "That sounds fun!"
Ash smiled. "Great!" he answered happily.
Serena nodded and then left the laundry room. She walked to the storage room and retrieved her berry collecting gear. As she did this she wondered if it was her overly aroused feelings that were making her perceive romantic intension from Ash. Maybe she was just imagining it. Or, maybe there really was something there.
Serena took in a breath and slowly blew it out. She'd given a lot of thought to sex since her and Ash's close-call. Ultimately, she'd decided that if they were in agreement about being intimate, she wouldn't hesitate to give herself to Ash.
As Serena slung her berry satchel over her shoulder and pocketed her small pouch of cutting tools, she reached up and squeezed her earlobe again, reassuring herself that she was indeed wearing her earrings. She felt hot excitement spark deep inside her. She didn't know what would happen on this little excursion with Ash, but whatever did lay ahead, she was ready for it. Even if she and Ash ended up making love in the depths of the forest, she was ready. Even if he delivered to her the most precious and intimate gift a man could give to a woman, she knew she could receive it without worry.
Serena laughed nervously as she felt her loins tingle with desire. This was going to be a very interesting date!
Ash and Serena left the main building and started toward the road which would take them to the nearby forest. Ash took a brief detour to inform Pikachu where he and Serena were going. Pikachu smiled happily and waved goodbye. Many of the other Pokémon joined Ash's buddy in wishing the two trainers off.
Ash and Serena laughed and grinned as they waved goodbye. Both of them deeply appreciated just how wonderful their Pokémon were.
Ash thought he heard a brief commotion and glanced back over his shoulder. He saw Lucario and Sceptile standing shoulder-to-shoulder, smiling tensely and waving goodbye. Ash thought he could just barely make out the figure of a hogtied Bayleef behind the two Pokémon, but then he and Serena descended a hill and the Pokémon were out of sight. Ash shrugged and continued on without a second thought.
Once the two trainers were out of sight, Lucario and Sceptile gave Bayleef a stern lecturing on respecting Ash and Serena's privacy and then they dragged the restrained grass type away.
It took Ash and Serena a short while to reach the forest. As they walked, they held hands, whispered to each other and occasionally nuzzled against each other. Both of them were feeling romantic by the time they turned off the road and started passing beneath the trees of the large forest.
Serena had visited this area many times, and as a result, she knew the best spots to find berry trees. Together, they pushed forward into the woods, enjoying the sights and sounds of the forest. They walked across a fallen tree which bridged a large gully and soon reached the first cluster of berry trees.
Serena had a brief look around and frowned at what she found.
"Looks like things are a little thin here," she said with some disappointment. "I guess we're between growth cycles."
Ash looked up into the various trees. Serena was correct that there weren't a lot of berries. He could see a few trees sporting the small fruits, but they were very scattered and relatively high up off the ground.
Serena stood with her hands on her hips, looking at the various trees. Ash was a couple steps behind her and he suddenly found himself driven to express some affection to the girl he loved. He walked up to her from behind until his chest pressed against her back. He then slid his hands around her waist just as he'd done in the laundry room and rested his chin on her right shoulder.
"So," he whispered into her ear. "Do you want to move on to the next patch of trees?"
Ash could feel Serena smile in response to his affections. She sighed softly, let herself melt into his body and she placed her hands atop his. She took a couple slow breaths and then spoke.
"I think I'll try to collect a few of these berries. Then we can move on."
Ash grinned and briefly nuzzled against her cheek. He then separated from her and looked up at the tree.
"Are you going to climb up there?" he asked.
A naughty smile spread across Serena's face and she playfully bit her tongue. "Nah, I think I can reach a few of those berries if you give me a boost."
Ash raised an eyebrow and linked his hands together to give her a boost up.
Serena giggled and shook her head. "No, not that kind of a boost," she responded. She then moved to his side and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Let me climb up on top of your shoulders."
"Uh…." Ash hesitated a moment but then chuckled in a silly fashion and knelt down a little so Serena could climb on to his shoulders.
Serena grinned eagerly and moved to mount Ash. To his surprise, she didn't stand on his shoulders, but rather she slid her legs around the back of his neck and sat atop his torso.
"Okay, lift me up," Serena said, barely able to keep from giggling.
Ash felt a bit of a thrill as his head was pressed between Serena's thighs. He stood up and used his hands to hold on to Serena's lower legs so she wouldn't tip over. He gripped up on her calves a little higher than was necessary simply because he could. This was silly and unnecessary and Ash loved it!
"Let's go over there," Serena said, pointing at a berry a few steps away.
Ash grinned and slowly stepped until he was beneath the fruit. As he moved, Serena squeezed his head with her thighs. The move made Ash's heart beat faster. In his mind, he couldn't help but think about the part of Serena which was pressing against the back of his neck. He still vividly remembered what that region had felt like when Serena had used her legs to press his body into hers during their close-call.
"Okay, stop!" Serena said sharply.
They were underneath the berry, and once Serena braced herself, she boosted herself up a little and picked the small fruit. As she settled back down, Ash couldn't help but notice that she seemed to deliberately grind her crotch into the back of his neck under the guise of getting comfortable again. Ash felt tingling excitement pump through his veins. This was already one of their best dates and they'd just gotten started.
They repeated this process a few times. Ash would move under a berry and Serena would boost herself up to retrieve it. By the time they pulled down the seventh fruit, Ash was gently running a hand up and down one of Serena's calves and Serena let out a small moan of pleasure as she readjusted herself atop Ash's neck. Both of them were starting to get a bit wobbly from excitement and Serena decided to dismount before they both fell over.
Once Serena was on the ground, she readjusted her berry satchel and her shorts. She sent Ash a sly look and smirked as she tugged on her blue shorts.
Ash smirked back. It was as he'd thought. Serena had done all that on purpose. His girlfriend was an extremely polite and reserved woman except when it came to the intimate side of their relationship. How had he gotten so lucky?!
"Well, I think that worked pretty well," Serena chuckled.
Ash sniggered and smiled. "Yeah, I think so," he replied.
A maniacal grin spread across Serena's face and it took her a moment to speak her thoughts. "I always thought I'd be good on top of you!" she said with barely contained laughter.
Ash giggled and smiled. "Really, why's that?" he replied.
Serena's grin got even bigger and she paused a moment before she continued.
"Well….. Ash!" she said with a big flourish. "I've spent a lot of time training on Rhyhorn… So I figured I'd be pretty good…. at riding you!"
Ash's eyes suddenly went wide as he realized Serena's double entendre. He felt hot energy surge through his muscles and he couldn't help but grin.
"So….." he began, struggling to hold back a series of giggles. "You like being on top?"
Serena's eyes were full of hunger. She chewed on her upper lip and stared at Ash for several seconds.
"Mmm-hmmm," she hummed in a low tone. "I like the feeling of a big… strong… creature between my legs."
Ash chuckled and blushed. Serena was reaching a new level in her flirtation.
"You think you can manage it?" he said in an embarrassed voice.
Serena slowly nodded. "You've seen me race, Ash" she said in a sultry tone. "I guarantee I'll be just as energetic and enthusiastic."
Ash breathed in and then blew out a hot breath. "It seemed like when we were on the couch you were pretty excited for me to be on top."
Serena swallowed the large amount of drool that had collected in her mouth and then replied. "I did love it, Ash!" she said slowly. Her eyes then tracked downward and Ash suddenly realized that she was staring just below his belt.
Serena chortled and then continued. "But I can tell that you're really excited at the prospect of me being on top!"
Ash felt a small amount of embarrassment at the very visible symbol of his excitement showing through his pants. However, he and Serena had already sailed these waters and so he made no effort to hide himself from her. They stared at each other for several long seconds and then Serena turned to go.
"Come on Ash!" she said slowly. "Let's go check the next bunch of trees."
Ash shook his head and chuckled to himself. He really loved Serena! With a grin on his face, he strode after the desire of his rapidly beating heart.
The two lovers moved to a second patch of trees and found even fewer berries than the previous set. Nonetheless, Serena still retrieved a couple of the fruits and gave a small demonstration of how to tell if the berries were ripe and of good quality.
She said that you could tell by the smell of the fruit whether it was spoiled or not and that if you gave the berry a squeeze you could see how ripe it was. She then demonstrated the squeezing technique by holding a berry very close to her chest and gently pressuring it with her fingers.
With a glint in her eye, Serena started talking about being careful to use the correct pressure when squeezing berries. She said it was important for your grip to be firm but not too aggressive.
Ash thought the language Serena was using was a little strange but he suddenly realized that she was speaking in another double entendre and that her explanation of squeezing berries was, in fact, a guide for how to touch and squeeze her breasts.
Serena grinned fiercely when she saw the realization dawn on Ash's face. She cast another hungry look below his belt and then set off for the next cluster of trees.
They walked a short distance and came upon a small stream running through the forest. The crystal-clear water made a pleasant bubbling sound as it ran over small rocks and pebbles. There were several larger pools of water shining in the afternoon sun. It was a beautiful and peaceful sight and Ash and Serena likely would have stopped to appreciate it, if they hadn't been so intently focused on each other. Instead, Serena took a look at the pools of water and new ideas immediately popped into her hormone saturated mind.
"Hey, Ash!?" Serena playfully chirped. "What would you say to going for a swim?"
Ash chuckled at Serena's tone and looked at the water. He was a little hot, sweaty and dirty after a day of work and truthfully he wouldn't have minded going for a swim. There was just one problem…
"Sounds fine," he replied. "Too bad we didn't bring our swimsuits," he added sadly.
Serena grinned and took a long, slow step toward Ash. "Yeah, true," she said, feigning disappointment. "But," she continued in a playful tone. "We could always go… skinny dipping!" she added with a teasing flourish.
Ash froze and stared at Serena. He wasn't sure if she was kidding or being serious.
"Uhhhhhh…" he responded.
Serena continued grinning and stepped closer. "You know….." she said seductively. "That's when you go swimming… naked!"
Serena once again spoke the word 'naked' with such a tease in her voice that Ash couldn't help but imagine her frolicking in the water without clothes on. Even though they'd been together for several years, he'd never seen Serena unclothed. He'd seen her in revealing bathing suits and sports bras. He'd seen her a couple of times in just her underwear and once, during a mix-up in the laundry room, he walked in on her and Serena had been forced to cover her breasts with her hands to protect her modesty. The thought of finally seeing all of Serena's glorious body was a tantalizing prospect.
Ash grinned and shook his head in an amused fashion. "Are you serious?" he chuckled.
Serena sashayed toward him until she was just an arm's length away. She stared into Ash's eyes for several long seconds and then bounced her eyebrows at him. Without a word, she turned and continued on toward the next bunch of berry trees.
Ash stood in place for a few moments, hardly believing the tease which was being inflicted on him. He grinned and followed after Serena, admiring her beautiful legs and elegant curves as she walked.
Their persistence was rewarded and the third patch of berry trees sported a large number of the colorful fruit hanging from every branch. Ash and Serena exchanged smiles and they set about harvesting some of the bumper crop.
Many of the berries were low enough that Serena could simply reach up and pick them. As she pulled them down, she began occasionally tasting the berries to check their quality.
Once they'd collected some Pecha and Sitrus berries, Serena moved to an Oran berry tree and eyed the dangling fruit. After a few seconds, Serena smiled and pulled an Oran Berry down from the tree. She held it close to her nose and smelled it.
Ash smiled as he enjoyed watching Serena utilize her ever growing knowledge of berries. He also couldn't help but notice that Serena seemed to be exaggerating all of her actions and making them more sensual and sexual.
Serena eyed the Oran berry, took her small knife and cut a notch into the berry. She then tilted her head back and held the fruit above her mouth. With a squeeze of her fingers, a fair amount of juice trickled out of the berry and into her mouth. Some of the blue hued juice fell on her lips and dribbled down her chin and neck. It ran down her body in a small rivulet and disappeared below the neckline of her t-shirt.
Ash's feelings were still aroused from all their earlier flirtation and he found the sight of berry juice running down his girlfriend's neck a very alluring and enticing sight.
"Does that taste good," Ash said in a low voice, sending Serena a steamy look.
Serena eyed Ash and returned the look. "Very," she said, slowly licking her lips. She then gave them a loud *smack* for emphasis. "You can tell if a batch of berries is good based on how the juice tastes."
The two of them held the intense gaze for several seconds and then a subtle smile pulled at Serena's lips. She raised her eyebrows ever-so-slightly and her eyes sparkled with an unspoken invitation. All of their flirtation had finally come to a head and now it was time for action.
Ash saw the cue and took a couple slow, deliberate steps toward Serena so he was standing right in front of her. She didn't move an inch and stood looking up at him in anticipation.
"You've got some juice on you," he said softly.
Serena feigned surprise and dismay. "Do I?!" she breathed. "Where?!"
A small grin spread across Ash's face and he leaned down so his face was slightly below Serena's.
"Right here," he whispered. He then spread his lips apart slightly and gently sucked up some of the juice from the underside of Serena's jaw.
Serena inhaled sharply and her mouth gaped in enjoyment as tingling sparks danced across her neck. "Did you get it all?" she asked softly, once Ash had finished.
Ash grinned excitedly. "Nope!" he said plainly. He then leaned forward and extended his tongue. He started his lick at the collar of Serena's t-shirt and slowly followed the trail of berry juice up her chest and neck until he reached her lips.
Serena gasped in a breath and let her entire body undulate as red-hot fireworks exploded all across her chest and neck. It took a large effort for her to keep from audibly moaning as Ash's tongue ran across her skin. When he finished his lick, he allowed their lips to briefly touch in a short, sweet kiss.
Serena stared into Ash's eyes, amazed that he could, with so little effort, make her legs turn to jelly and her blood burn with desire. She'd figured that it would take him a little while to get her sexual engine revving at full speed. She'd been very wrong. He'd merely said a few words and licked her and now Serena felt an intense desire to find a soft patch of grass, make a bed out of their clothing and find out what other wonderful things Ash could do to her body.
The two of them exchanged a pair of soft kisses, then Ash slowly and gently pushed Serena backward until her shoulders were against the trunk of the Oran berry tree. They kissed again and then Serena held the berry she'd squeezed earlier above her face. She clinched her fingers again and more juice trickled from the fruit. The blue hued liquid fell onto either side of her nose, ran down her cheeks, beneath her chin and eventually dribbled down to her t-shirt.
Serena batted her eyes and took in a breath. "Looks like you missed some," she said in a chiding tone, raising an eyebrow in a critical expression.
Ash frowned playfully. "Silly me," he said. He then bent forward and slowly moved his tongue up along the trail of juice in a very lengthy and gentle lick. He repeated this action a second time and Serena couldn't help but gasp loudly as Ash pushed her level of enjoyment further and further.
With the juice licked up, Ash grinned and pressed his forehead against Serena's. They stared into each other's eyes and giggled softly.
"So, you just give the berries a squeeze and out comes the juice," Ash said with a big grin.
"Mmm, hmmm," Serena hummed happily. "That's how it works," she said softly.
Ash's smile started to look a little goofy and he hesitated a moment before saying his next part.
"You know, Serena, it sounds like berries work a lot like you will one day."
"Oh?" Serena replied. She felt a little curious at what Ash could be getting at. "How so?" she whispered playfully.
Ash softly kissed Serena and then continued. "Well," he grinned uncontrollably. "One day, after we have a kid, I'll be able to give your berries a squeeze and out will come your juice."
It took Serena a moment to understand Ash's meaning, but when she did, she felt a wave of hot emotions rush through her.
Serena's face turned a deep red and she sniggered. "Are you talking about my milk, Ash?" she replied in an embarrassed and delighted squeak.
Ash's face turned red and he nodded.
Serena took a deep breath to steady herself. Her body was on fire and she could feel sweat starting to bead on the skin beneath her t-shirt. She lifted her right hand and poked her index finger into Ash's chest.
"So," she began in a seductive whisper, "after you make me pregnant, you'll just give my berries a squeeze and get little juice to drink?"
Ash giggled. "I've always wondered what it tastes like," he said softly.
Serena smiled manically and chewed on her lower lip. "Well," she breathed, "one day, I'll make sure you get to find out."
Before Ash could speak up she tilted her head to the side and continued in a coy tone. "Although, I think we can agree that they are just a little bit bigger than berries." As she said this, she brought her hands up from below and held her 'berries' so Ash could easily see their dimensions. Serena's bust was very average in size, but as he took in the sight of the soft mounds of flesh concealed beneath her t-shirt, he thought they were the most beautiful things he'd ever seen.
Both of them had silly grins and deep red blushes. Serena let her hands drop to her sides and they stared at each other in silence for several seconds. Serena abruptly giggled and was the first to speak.
"While we're on the topic," she said seductively. "I've often wondered what your juice tastes like."
Ash looked curious. "My ju-," his eyes abruptly widened in understanding.
Serena's eyes gleamed with mischievousness and enjoyment. "Mmm, hmm. Only, to get it, I don't squeeze your berries." She leaned close to Ash and pressed her nose against his. "Instead, I need to do something a little bit…. different," she added with a teasing smile.
Now it was Ash's turn to feel a wave of hot emotions rush through him. He was amazed with how Serena could ignite his passions with little more than a teasing glance and a few erotic phrases.
Both of them took slow, heavy breaths as they contemplated what do next. Ash reached up and ran his right index finger along Serena's neckline. As he did this, he could feel the stickiness on his finger from the berries he'd handled and the stickiness on Serena's skin from the dribbling juice. A thought suddenly occurred to him; a thought fueled by desire, hormones and Serena's beauty.
"You know, Serena," Ash began slowly. "We're both pretty sticky after all this berry picking."
"Mmm, hmm," Serena hummed in agreement.
Ash hesitated. He couldn't believe he was saying this. "It might be a good idea to wash off in that stream we passed earlier before we head home."
Serena's eyes widened and sparkled with energy. She took in a breath, and after a momentary pause, replied in a low voice.
"But Ash… we didn't bring our bathing suits," she said innocently.
Ash grinned from ear-to-ear. "Well… we could always go… skinny dipping," he answered.
Serena giggled and grinned. "You mean… swim….. naked?" she said, once again putting a huge teasing flourish into her speaking the word naked.
Ash chuckled softly and then replied. "What do you say?" he asked.
Serena pressed her lips tightly together and leaned so her forehead was against Ash's.
"I will if you will," she whispered to him.
Ash felt a thrill shoot through him. "And I will if you will," he replied.
The two of them smiled broadly and held their breath, each waiting for the other to make the first move. Eventually, they gasped and started to giggle. They stepped apart and started to slowly retrace their steps back toward the stream.
The air was rife with sexual tension and anticipation. Each of them kept glancing over at the other and neither of them could stop grinning. Serena swayed side-to-side and let her hips move in an exaggerated fashion. Ash eyed her movements with rapt attention and Serena sent him sly sidelong glances.
"So, Ash," Serena spoke up after a minute of walking. "I know I can't give you any juice right now but would you like to give my berries a squeeze anyway?"
Ash sniggered heavily and nearly tripped. He stumbled and Serena openly laughed.
"Well, I don't know," he said playfully. "Are they ripe?"
Serena smiled gleefully. "Oh, yes! Very ripe!" she said in a throaty tone.
Ash opened and closed his hands, imagining his fingers teasing the soft flesh of Serena's breasts. "Well, if they're ripe, I guess I need to give them a squeeze. That's what you do with berries, right?"
Now it was Serena's turn to snigger. She started pushing through some knee-high brush which ran along the top of a gully to her right. Sensual thoughts ran through her mind and she grinned uncontrollably as she debated giving voice to them. Finally, her lust got the better of her, and with a beet-red face, she piped up with another comment.
"I'm curious how hard I'll have to work to get your juice," she said, chuckling as she spoke.
Ash nearly tripped again and he stared over at Serena with a look of disbelief. Behind his expression though, Serena could see he was extremely enthused by her racy statement.
Ash laughed and shook his head. "You're something else," he said under his breath.
Serena's attention was now wholly fixed on Ash. She pressed her lips together and then spoke again.
"My lips are hungry for some of your juice, Ash," she said in a sultry voice.
Ash snorted and got a strange look on his face. "Serena….. do you really want to… do it….. that way?" he said slowly.
Serena just grinned. "Ash…." she said slowly in a voice dripping with suggestion. "Don't you know….. all girls have two sets of lip-"
Serena's explicit statement was cut off mid sentence as the ground suddenly gave way beneath her right foot. As she'd kept walking, she drifted nearer and nearer to the edge of the gully. Now, the top of the depression collapsed and she tumbled over to her right.
Serena let out a shout of surprise and fell out of sight. Ash flinched and immediately strode to where she'd fallen.
"SERENA!" he shouted.
Fortunately, the gully was not deep. Serena half tumbled and half slid down the side and flipped forward into a large bush. Ash saw a sudden explosion of purple and orange powder from inside the foliage and then a Vileplume and a couple of Gloom dashed out of the bush, shouting in fright and distress.
Ash glanced at the fleeing Pokémon and then turned his attention back to Serena.
"Hey, Serena, are you okay?!" he called down. She hadn't fallen a long distance and he hoped that she hadn't been hurt.
Ash waited several seconds and when there was no reply he started to feel a knot forming in his stomach.
"Hey, Serena!" he called out again.
There was still no response and Ash promptly swung into action. He levered himself down the side of the gully and moved to the bush. He could see Serena lying face-down amongst the leaves and he knelt down next to her.
"Serena?!" Ash said in quiet voice. He placed a hand on the back of her left shoulder and heard her groan weakly.
Ash frowned, gently took hold of her and slowly turned her over so she was lying on her back. What he saw made his heart ache. Serena's face was scrunched up in discomfort. Her eyes were squeezed shut and her skin was pale. She was starting to sweat and shiver at the same time.
"A-aa-sh!" she said weakly.
Ash immediately realized what had happened. The puffs of purple and orange powder had been Poison Powder and Stun Spore. Serena had been hit by both attacks and now she was suffering the effects.
Ash let out a grunt of determination and gently grabbed Serena underneath her armpits.
"I got you, Serena, don't worry!" he said in a kind and encouraging voice.
In a few seconds, Ash dragged Serena out of the bush and leaned her against the incline of the gully so her head was elevated slightly. He then pulled out his handkerchief, wetted it in the small stream of water flowing nearby and started wiping down Serena's exposed skin, clearing away the harmful powder.
Once she was clean, Ash dug into Serena's carrying container and found a Pecha berry. He used her knife to cut a notch into it and then turned to her.
"Hey, Serena, open up," he said gently.
Serena struggled to open her mouth and so Ash gave her a little assistance. With care, he squeezed the berry and a trickle of juice flowed into her mouth. Serena closed her mouth and Ash waited a few moments. It didn't take long and Serena drew in a breath. Her color started to improve and her eyes fluttered open. She looked at him and blinked a few times, struggling to focus.
"Hey… Ash," she said weakly.
Ash smiled kindly and laid a hand on her shoulder. "Feeling better?" he asked.
Serena nodded weakly. "I…. can't….. move," she breathed.
Ash nodded solemnly. "Yeah, that's the Stun Spore. I'm gonna go find some Cheri berries."
Serena tried to make a move, but she couldn't. "Okay," she managed.
Ash sent Serena a determined look, clapped a reassuring hand on her shoulder and then stood up. He glanced around and started off in a direction which looked like there could be berry trees. He climbed up out of the gully, glanced back at Serena and then continued onward.
Ash moved slowly and methodically. As much as he wanted to quickly find some Cheri berries he also knew he couldn't get lost or lose track of where Serena was. After a few failed searches, he finally found a tree sporting the small, red fruits. He breathed a sigh of relief, climbed the tree and picked a dozen of the small berries.
Ash promptly returned to Serena and found her in about the same shape as when he'd left. Her color had improved a bit more and she was somewhat more alert but she still couldn't move. With a smile, Ash began feeding the small berries to Serena, one at a time.
Serena chomped down on three of them and then began to gape her mouth and gasp.
"Augh! That's hot!" she groaned as the spiciness of the Cheri fruit kicked in.
Ash smiled and chuckled as he watched his girlfriend recover. Serena joined him in chuckling and soon the two of them were laughing at the humor of the situation.
Serena was soon able to sit up on her own and Ash sat down next to her, offering her his shoulder to lean against. Serena happily rested herself against Ash and the two of them sat silently for a long while, simply enjoying being together.
The sunlight was beginning to turn an amber color and they realized that night would soon be falling. Ash rose to his feet and offered Serena a hand up.
Serena regarded Ash for a moment and then frowned. She moved her legs slightly but then shook her head.
"I can't walk yet, Ash," she said dejectedly.
Ash pursed his lips and considered his options. "Well," he began. "I guess I'll just carry you out."
Serena looked at Ash with wonder, affection and a little bit of disbelief. Could he really carry her all the way home? "Ash…. I-" she began.
Before Serena could say more, Ash scooped her up in his arms and held her against his torso. Ash smiled kindly at her and Serena sighed happily. She rested her head against his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck, supporting a little of her weight.
Ash looked around and Serena spoke up.
"We can't climb up out of the gully like this," she said.
Ash nodded. "Yeah, we'll just have to follow it for a little while."
Serena pulled herself up a little and kissed Ash's cheek. "Let's get going then," she whispered.
Ash smiled and started walking along the gully, moving in the direction which would hopefully lead them back home.
Their pace wasn't the fastest but they made steady progress. There were still a few hours of daylight left and they hoped that they could make it out of the forest before night fell. After a while of walking, Ash retraced their steps and they passed by the area of the stream where Serena had joked about skinny dipping.
Serena looked over at the pools of water and let out a disappointed sigh. She snuggled her head against Ash's shoulder and looked up at him.
"Hey, Ash," she said quietly. "Were you serious about going skinny dipping?"
A sheepish expression played over Ash's face but then he smiled and canted his head to the side in a nonchalant manner.
"Yeah, I guess so," he said with a chuckle.
Serena let out another sigh. "I was too," she said after a short pause.
Both of them looked at each other and felt some measure of disappointment.
A small smile pulled at Serena's lips and she spoke in a more upbeat tone.
"Rain check, then?" she posed.
Ash laughed once and then nodded with a smile.
"Rain check," he agreed.
Serena's smile grew and she happily closed her eyes.
"I'm definitely gonna cash that check," she said in a dreamy voice.
Ash chuckled and continued on.
They retraced their path through the forest mostly without incident, there were a few pauses where they had to figure out which direct to go, but soon they neared the edge of the wooded area, and confronted the large gully they'd crossed by walking across a fallen tree.
The light was beginning to fade and they looked at the natural bridge with some apprehension. Ash didn't feel comfortable carrying Serena across. If he stumbled or lost his balance they'd both fall over and he didn't want to risk Serena being hurt.
"Hey, Serena," Ash began. "Do you think you can walk?"
Serena thought for a moment and then asked for Ash to let her down. He did so and she tested supporting her weight on her legs. Serena found that she could stand on her own, but walking was out of the question. Her legs were simply too weak and wobbly.
They stared at the fallen tree for a minute, trying to decide what to do.
"Hey, Ash," Serena posed. "Why don't you go back to Pallet Town and get help. I'll be fine."
Ash considered this, but he couldn't stand the idea of leaving Serena alone in the forest at night. When he returned, he'd have to try and find her in darkness. What if he couldn't locate her? What if her condition suddenly got worse and he wasn't there? He simply couldn't risk it.
Ash shook his head. "Nah, I'm not leaving you here all alone!"
Serena felt warm feelings bloom inside her and she leaned her head against his chest.
"I guess we'll need to find some shelter then," she said softly.
Ash nodded and looked around. He didn't see anything nearby and so he moved to pick up Serena again so they could search around.
Serena giggled as Ash lifted her up and cradled her in his arms again.
"You know, Ash, you could just put me over your shoulder. I'm sure that would be easier on you than carrying me like this."
Ash looked at Serena and nodded his head in agreement. "Yeah, I could," he said plainly. "But I'm not going to treat you like you're a sack of Pokémon food."
Serena felt a lump form in her throat and her eyes slightly teared up. She again wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself up. This time she kissed Ash on his lips.
"I love you!" she whispered.
Ash smiled and kissed her back. "I love you too!" he replied.
As the light started to fade, Ash wandered around a little and finally found a large, hollowed out tree which would make for a good shelter. He cleared out some debris and helped Serena inside. They didn't have the ability to make a fire and so they sat in the darkness, huddling against each other, munching on some of the berries they'd gathered earlier.
Serena sighed and nuzzled against Ash. "This isn't exactly how I figured this date would go!" she whispered.
Ash nodded and rubbed his cheek against hers. "Nope," he replied.
Serena was starting to feel sleepy and she yawned before leaning against Ash's body.
"Do you think the Pokémon will be okay for the night?" She asked.
Ash grinned. "Yeah, they'll be fine," he said confidently. "They can get by for one night without us."
Serena let out a sigh and relaxed. "That's good," she said in a distant voice.
Both of them did their best to get comfortable and soon they were drifting off to sleep. Just before consciousness left Serena, she smiled and mumbled a few words.
"Hey, Ash," she began.
"Hmmm," Ash replied in an extremely drowsy tone.
Serena chuckled once and then continued. "It's our first time sleeping together," she said mirthfully.
Ash chuckled and few times and nuzzled against Serena.
"Good night," he mumbled.
"Good night," Serena replied.
The two of them then drifted off to a peaceful sleep, one in which Serena dreamed of frolicking naked in the ocean surf with Ash and Ash dreamed of laying on the couch with Serena, slowly and softly squeezing his girlfriend's 'berries.'
The slowly rising sun and sound of chirping and bleating Pokémon roused Ash and Serna the next morning. They awoke at the same time and sat still for a while, enjoying each other's presence and the stillness of the morning.
Eventually, they sat up and had a small breakfast of some more berries. Serena then tested her legs and found to both their delight that she could walk. She was still a little weak but she could manage on her own. Soon, they left their little makeshift shelter and set out for Pallet Town.
They reached the fallen tree and crossed the gully without incident. Ash helped steady Serena as she crossed and soon they were at the edge of the forest and in sight of Pallet Town.
They moved at a causal pace. Serena was still weak and was starting to tire as the morning wore on. Soon, she was doubled over, hands on her knees, her legs shaking from exhaustion.
Ash looked on sympathetically. "Hey, do you want me to carry you the rest of the way?" he asked compassionately.
Serena shook her head. "Nah, I'll be okay," she said in a winded voice. "I just need a minute."
One minute turned into three and when Serena still wasn't able to resume the journey, Ash took matters into his own hands.
"Okay, let's go," he said. Without waiting for her approval, Ash took hold of Serena and started hefting her up on his back so he could carry her piggyback style.
Serena laughed, half in embarrassment and half out of appreciation. "Ash, I'll be okay… you've carried me far enough," she protested.
Ash ignored her words and soon was trekking toward Pallet Town with his girlfriend on his back. Serena smiled happily and caressed the back of Ash's neck with her nose and lips. She felt silly but she also felt immensely loved. Ash really was the best!
The journey didn't take all that long. Soon, Ash turned onto the road where the Ketchum residence was and he caught sight of his mother looking at them from a window.
As they reached the door, Delia opened it from the inside and looked at them with a concerned and puzzled expression.
"Uh, is everything okay?" she asked hesitantly. Delia didn't say anything, but when Serena hadn't come home the previous night she'd simply assumed that she'd spent the night at the reserve and that she and Ash had consummated their relationship.
Ash smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, everything's fine," he began. "We were out picking berries yesterday and Serena got hit with Stun Spore and Poison Powder."
Delia gasped and Ash lowered Serena to the ground. "We had to stay in the forest all night," Ash added.
"Oh, that's terrible!" Delia said compassionately. "Come on inside, I'll fix you two a hot meal."
Delia immediately retreated to the kitchen and Ash helped Serena into the living room. She settled down on the couch and let out a relieved sigh. She was happy to be back home.
Ash let out a sigh as well and felt a feeling of accomplishment. He looked at Serena and smiled. He'd just kept her safe and that made him feel very happy.
Ash then looked out the window, toward the Pokémon reserve. He hoped all was well there. He was confident Bulbasaur and Pikachu could keep things in line. Still…
"I think I'm gonna go check on things real quick," he said. "I'll be back in a minute."
Serena nodded. "Okay. Come back soon," she said.
Ash smiled and turned to go. Serena abruptly reached up and grabbed hold of his collar. She pulled him down and she laid a warm, passionate kiss on his lips. The kiss lasted for several seconds and when she pulled away, their lips broke apart with a wet *smack* sound.
"Thanks for taking care of me," Serena said in a low and grateful voice.
Ash smiled again. "No problem," he said. He took a step back and then turned to head over to the reserve.
Serena sighed and leaned back into the couch. She felt tired, grungy and drained. She also felt immensely loved. The date hadn't gone at all according to plan but in some ways she thought it had worked out for the best.
She looked up at the ceiling and let her body relax. She didn't know when she and Ash would be intimate or get married, but she knew that their relationship was secure and that she could count on him, always.