The last rays of sunlight washed over the construction site for Ash and Serena's new house. The two Pokémon trainers cast very long shadows as they carried the final sill plate into position and set it down on top of the newly cured concrete foundation. The two of them struggled to get the large board to seat into place and Serena eventually had to sit on top of it while Ash bolted it down. Serena chuckled as Ash worked and then smiled when he finished the final step of their latest phase of construction.
She slid off the sill plate and moved next to Ash. Each of them wrapped an arm around the other and admired the work they'd gotten done. The house was coming together. They looked at the large pile of lumber which lay off to the side. Soon they would start building the frame of the house… but that would have to wait until tomorrow. Right now, they needed a shower and then some food.
The two of them turned toward the main building and walked hand-in-hand until they reached the back door. Ash then paused and turned toward Serena.
"I think we did pretty good today," he said in a satisfied tone.
Serena nodded and smiled. "Yeah. Won't be long and we'll be putting up a roof."
Ash raised an eyebrow. "Well, we've got a few things to do before then."
Serena cocked her head and shrugged. "Mmmm, doesn't hurt to dream about the future."
Ash smiled and leaned down to plant a small kiss on Serena's lips. "No, it sure doesn't," he whispered.
Serena smiled warmly and turned to go inside. It had been a productive day, but they were ready for a rest.
The first stop for Ash and Serena was the bathroom. Both of them were dirty and needed to shower. Serena went first and gathered her change of clothes before teasingly shooing Ash out of the room. He chuckled and sat down outside while Serena took a quick shower. His girlfriend was soon finished and he heard her briefly run the hairdryer before she exited the bathroom.
Ash stood up and prepared to switch places with her but was shocked when the door opened and revealed Serena wearing only her shorts and a cream colored bra.
Ash gawked for a moment at the sight of Serena's beautiful torso before he was able to speak.
"Uhhhhh, Serena?" he managed.
Serena looked down at herself then up at Ash and shrugged nonchalantly. "I didn't really like this shirt," she said, waving, in her hand, the t-shirt she'd gotten earlier.
Ash remained frozen for a moment and Serena smirked. "Shower's open," she said curtly. She then marched into the laundry room without another word.
Ash laughed to himself and shook his head. He really loved Serena. He moved into the bathroom and proceeded to take his own shower. A few minutes into the shower, Ash had just finished lathering up his hair when he heard the bathroom door open. He froze and waited a heartbeat. He wondered if one of the Pokémon had opened the door, however he suspected that wasn't the case. A moment later, his suspicions were confirmed as he heard Serena's voice echo in the small room.
"Hey, Ash, what would you say to fried carrots?" Serena said.
Ash laughed under his breath and felt a thrill shoot through him. For whatever reason, Serena was feeling flirtatious tonight. He liked this!
"Fried carrots sounds great!" Ash replied.
"Okay," Serena replied in an enthused tone. She was silent for a second and then spoke again. "So, are you enjoying the shower?" she said in an excited, girlish voice. Ash couldn't see her face but he could tell she was smiling from ear-to-ear.
"Yeah," Ash replied uncertainly. He briefly wondered if Serena had romantic intentions behind her visit.
A very long moment passed and then Serena wished Ash well and shut the door.
A silly smile spread across Ash's face and he shook his head. He really loved Serena!
The rest of Ash's shower passed without incident. He exited the bathroom and smelled the delicious aroma of Serena cooking dinner. He smiled and wandered into the kitchen.
Serena was closely minding a pair of pans on the stove. One contained sizzling vegetables, including carrots and the other some fried rice. She glanced over her shoulder and flashed a happy smile at Ash. Ash returned the smile and he moved to her side.
"Smells tasty!" he said in a low voice.
Serena giggled and pressed her lips together in a tight-lipped smile. "It should be!" she said softly.
Ash moved a step closer to Serena and stood behind her. He rested his chin on her right shoulder and nuzzled his cheek against hers.
"Thanks for helping out today!" he said in a low, grateful voice.
Serena slightly rocked her head, causing her cheek to rub against Ash's. "Happy do to it!" she said sweetly.
Ash softly kissed Serena's cheek and then breathed in her scent. Only he didn't smell his girlfriend's scent. Instead, he took in a beautiful combination of Serena's flowery perfume and her fruity shampoo. It seemed Serena had decided to add a little extra flair to her appearance. Ash really liked her perfume.
"Anything I can help with?" Ash whispered into Serena's ear.
Serena chuckled and slowly inhaled. "Why don't you just stay right there!" she breathed in a voice heavy with anticipation. "I'm nearly done."
Ash grinned and whispered again, "okay." He then slid a step to his left so he was directly behind Serena. He placed his hands on her shoulders and nuzzled his nose into the hair draping over the back of her head. He breathed in the smell of her shampoo and exhaled a burst of warm breath which made the hairs on the back of Serena's neck stand up in excitement.
A goofy smile spread across Serena's face. She really wanted to spin around and lock her lips onto Ash's. She needed to finish dinner though and so she let herself bask in the wonderful touches Ash lavished onto her body while she continued working with the pans. She sighed heavily and breathed slowly as her body's sexuality was steadily aroused.
Ash kissed the back of Serena's neck and slid his hands down her sides. He felt a shiver ripple through her body and he let his fingers tease the hem of her shirt. Serena giggled and undulated her lower half. The two of them playfully rocked on their heels and moved together in slow motions. At one point, Serena's butt brushed against Ash's crotch. Both of them giggled naughtily and exchanged steamy looks but it was Ash who felt the most enthused. He felt blood rush and his loins awaken.
Ash let out a low hum and let his hands wander underneath Serena's shirt. Serena breathed in sharply and Ash felt a small spasm inside her midsection. With his heart pounding, Ash gently clasped his hands onto either side of Serena's torso. His thumbs pressed toward the muscles flanking either side of her spine and his fingers rested atop the lovely, soft flesh which made up Serena's stomach. His hands tingled with energy as he felt the warm, velvety smoothness of Serena's torso underneath his palms. Ash ran his lips along the back of Serena's neck and then began slowly sliding his hands up the wonderful curves of his girlfriend's body.
Serena gasped as hot sparks exploded throughout her torso. She didn't know if Ash was aware of exactly how stimulating his touches were but she didn't care. It felt incredible and she didn't want it to stop! Serena craned her neck around and caught Ash's eye. She whispered a sensual tease to him and chewed on her lip as she watched his eyes light up. She then returned her attention as best as she could to the pans on the stove. Ash, meanwhile, continued focusing on her sides.
A couple minutes passed and Ash's hands slowly moved up and down the curves of Serena's torso. He loved feeling the different parts of her body. He adored the squishy flesh just above her hips and he cherished feeling the hardness of her skeleton as his fingers passed over her ribcage. On two occasions, his hands drifted high enough that he could feel Serena's chest start to rise. He also felt Serena tense and heard her inhale sharply as his fingers moved higher. He knew he was only inches below her breasts and he was sorely tempted to let his hands drift a bit higher. Each time though, he moved his hands downward, not wanting to push things too far.
Serena spent another minute being serenaded by Ash's caresses and then she playfully leaned backward so her body pressed against his front. Dinner was finished and she wanted to exchange one final set of affections with her boyfriend before they retired to eat their meal. She was a little tipsy with erotic stimulation and she giggled excitedly as her body melted into Ash's strong frame like soft putty in the hands of a master sculptor.
As her butt pressed against Ash's crotch once again, she felt a distinct bump inside her boyfriend's shorts. A rush of hot energy surged through her as she realized that Ash was just as aroused as she was. Her loins ached in anticipation and Serena was pushed to make a decision. She was wearing her earrings and everything about this moment was perfect! Serena slowly blew out a breath and decided that the time had finally come. It seemed Ash waned to be intimate with her and she would offer him the chance…. after they ate the tasty meal she'd fixed.
Serena slowly turned around, looked up at Ash and spoke in a quiet voice. As she spoke she playfully ran a finger along the left side of his face.
"Let's hold off on this until we've eaten dinner," she whispered. "Don't want it to get cold."
Ash grinned and playfully kissed her forehead. He was enjoying their exchange of affections and he was glad to hear Serena wished to continue it after dinner. He loved the feel of running his hands up and down Serena's sides. It seemed she did too.
"Okay," he whispered in return.
Serena turned back around and pulled the pan off the stove. She took a step to the side, retrieved a couple of plates and proceeded to serve up the food. She handed Ash his plate and winked at him. Ash grinned and Serena felt a rush of hot emotions flood her body. Tonight, there were going to be two meals served. The first course would be what she'd cooked and served. The second course would be a sensuous and lavish buffet of erotic delights which she and Ash would soon conspire to create.
A shiver of anticipation went up Serena's spine. She stepped in front of Ash and sauntered toward the table, feeling his eyes track her every move.
As they ate, they repeatedly brushed their feet together and sent steamy looks across the table. They giggled and blushed as the minutes ticked past and the meal was slowly consumed. When they'd cleaned their plates, Ash carried the dishes into the kitchen and Serena excused herself to the laundry room for a couple of minutes. When she returned, she was wearing the same clothes as before and a sly smile. Ash returned her smile and they began cleaning up.
It only took a few minutes for Serena to wash the plates and silverware. Ash dried those and then Serena started washing the pans. Without anything to do, the world's greatest Pokémon trainer retreated behind Serena and once again wrapped his hands around her midsection. Serena giggled and her body shivered as Ash teased her soft skin and then slid his palms upward along her smooth flesh.
As Serena worked on washing the pans, her body became more and more focused on the sensual touches being inflicted on her. Her face and neck flushed red, her mouth turned upward in a seemingly permanent grin of erotic enjoyment and her midsection started to spasm in anticipation.
She blew out a hot breath and spoke in a tense, distracted sounding voice. "Just a few more minutes Ash," she warbled. "I need to finish washing this up."
Ash grinned and leaned his chin on her right shoulder. He pressed his chest against her back and Serena felt her sexual drive kick itself into next gear as warmth from Ash's body soaked into her back. She tried to wash the pans, but it was starting to become a hopeless cause. She'd already decided tonight was the night and she was very, very, very ready for what they were about to do.
A very long minute passed and Serena kept absently washing the same part of the pan as Ash slowly and sensuously ran his hands up and down her sides. When Ash's fingers ever-so-slightly dipped down into the band of her shorts, Serena felt a strong twitch in her loins and she tossed aside the dishcloth. She dried her hands and then whirled around to face Ash. The housework could wait, it was time for sex!
Serena draped her arms around the back of Ash's neck and pulled herself close to him. The tips of their noses touched and they felt each other's warm breath brushing against their faces. They grinned and giggled softly and then as one they shuffled sideways and moved toward the living room.
Ash kept his hands resting on Serena's hips as they approached the couch. Serena made a subtle move toward the stairway which led upstairs but Ash remained focused on the couch. He didn't want to risk going somewhere too private. He only wanted to ravish Serena with touches and feel her body close to his. He imagined that if they went upstairs, they'd inevitably end up sleeping together. As much as he wanted to be intimate with Serena, Ash hoped they could hold off on that until they were married.
There was a moment of awkwardness as Serena tried to move toward the stairway and Ash moved toward the couch. Serena then looked at Ash and chuckled.
"I guess you wanna do it on the couch," she whispered.
Ash hummed an agreement and Serena grinned.
"Okay," she breathed. She then joined him in moving toward the living room.
They stepped until they were standing in front of the simple couch and then they joined their lips together in a warm, passionate kiss. Ash slipped a hand behind Serena's head, pulled her further in and then both of them worked their mouths in a feast of sweet and savory flavor.
They hummed and squeaked as their hands wandered and their bodies slowly collapsed toward the couch. After a minute of amorous exchanges, they half-fell down onto the cushions and then continued their sharing of affections.
Serena slowly slid her legs up on the couch and scooted backward so she was almost laying flat on her back. Ash followed her movements and kept himself close to her, delivering kisses and tender caresses the entire time.
Serena's body was ablaze with arousal and erotic enjoyment. This was everything she'd ever dreamed of. She hadn't envisioned them having their first time on the couch, but given how many other sensual moments they'd shared on these cushions, she supposed it was only to be expected.
The girl from Kalos drank in her boyfriend's delicious, savory flavor. Her sides buzzed with electric tingles as his hands glided across her skin. She maneuvered her legs so she could feel Ash brushing against her thighs. Her heart rapidly pumped hot blood throughout her fully aroused body. It wouldn't be long now!
Ash gently and lovingly ran his tongue along the edge of Serena left ear and then pulled back so he could deliver a series of soft kisses to her lips. He stared deep into his girlfriend's eyes and relished the look of excitement, wonder and enjoyment. He loved making Serena feel so amazing. He loved seeing her light up as he touched and kissed her. He loved the sound of her gasps and moans. It was a beautiful sight beyond description.
Ash put his hands to work again and slid his palms up the sides of Serena's torso. He felt enthused as her eyes widened and her body spasmed slightly. He could tell she really liked it when he moved his hands upward until they were just a few inches below her breasts. Ash pushed his hands just a little higher, increasing the tease and he laughed internally as Serena's expression changed to one of rapt anticipation and amazement. He then slid his hands downward until they reached her stomach only to slowly begin the upward journey toward her bust once again.
Ash did this motion several times and each trip Serena became more and more enthused. She gaped her mouth in wonder and astonishment each time Ash's fingertips reached the threshold of her bosom. Each time, Ash grinned fiercely and then moved his hands away, delivering only a sensual tease to her.
Ash looked down and took in the glorious sight of Serena's sumptuous midsection. With all of the sliding of hands and moving of bodies, Serena's shirt had slid so far up her torso that Ash could just make out the red fabric of her bra. The sight of her undergarment was incredibly alluring, however, Ash didn't remember Serena possessing any red bras other than her sports bra. Also, he was almost sure she'd been wearing a cream colored bra earlier in the evening. The undergarment looked strange, unlike anything he'd ever seen before.
His eyes tracked further downward and he saw Serena's shorts had slid down her thighs a little. The very top of some frilly red fabric caught his eye and Ash also thought it looked a little strange. He'd seen Serena's panties a few times and they didn't look anything like that.
Ash was so distracted by the sight of Serena's lingerie that he continued sliding his hands past the point he usually stopped.
Serena breathed in sharply as she once again was mesmerized by Ash's tease of her breasts. He was sliding his hands higher than ever before and she loved it! Her skin sizzled with erotic stimulation and she desperately wished Ash would just touch her boobs and get on with the next phase of their love making! Then, to her surprise and immense delight, Ash's fingers poked into the underside of her bust. Her chest exploded in a rain of carnal ecstasy which made her lungs gasp and her loins spasm. She fixed her eyes on Ash and sent him a hungry look. Oh how she loved her man!
Ash felt the tips of his fingers press against the extremely soft flesh of Serena's breasts and he looked up in surprise. Serena gasped and then fixed him with a fiery gaze. Ash felt a little awkward over having touched a part of Serena he considered to be off-limits, but he was glad to see she approved.
Ash withdrew his hands from Serena's chest and she gently took hold of his shoulders. She pulled him down on top of her so they were prone on the couch. They giggled and playfully used their noses to rub against the other's face. Ash brought his hands up and ran them through Serena's golden hair and along the sides of her face.
"I love you so much," Ash breathed. He was so glad to have Serena as his girlfriend. He could make mistakes around her and she simply didn't care. She loved him regardless.
Serena relished the feeling of Ash's body pressing down on her. She took a moment to burn the feeling into her memory and then she smiled and moved her lips close to Ash's ear.
"I hope Delia won't be waiting up for me tonight," she said with an excited giggle.
Ash rubbed his cheek against Serena's and then whispered his reply. "Why's that?"
Serena grinned broadly and giggled again. "Cause I'm gonna be over here tonight!" she said with naughty, girlish energy.
It took a second, but Ash started to realize that Serena had more in mind than just cuddling and exchanging sensual affection. She was intending to spend the night! She planned to share his bed!
Ash felt the old conflict between his desires for Serena erupt anew inside him. Part of him wanted to escalate their encounter and make love to her in spectacular fashion. The other part of him wanted to keep things reigned in and remain chaste with Serena. He really felt that they should be married before they slept together. That was what he'd always been taught and it seemed like the best and most responsible choice.
Ash hesitated however Serena did not. She nuzzled her nose into Ash's neck and breathed in his scent. She wrapped a leg up and around his lower back and he could feel her urging him to press his groin against hers. She was ready for sex. He could tell she wanted it!
Ash felt primal, manly impulses rise up inside him. His woman was urging him to mate with her. His loins tingled with anticipation and desire. He really wanted to become one with Serena! His body urged him to take the plunge accept what she was freely offering. Ash was sorely tempted and he seriously considered setting aside his principles….. but it just wasn't right!
"Serena," Ash whispered.
"Hmmmmm," Serena moaned, utterly lost in erotic pleasure.
Ash felt guilt and sorrow surge within him but he had to do what was right. "I think we need to stop!"
Serena blinked her eyes a few times and then looked at him with a confused expression. She wondered if she'd misheard him.
"Huh?" she said softly.
Ash stopped his affections and slowly pushed himself up off of Serena. He hesitated and then spoke in a quiet voice. "I think things are getting a little out of control."
Serena looked even more confused. She sat up slightly and stared at Ash. Disappointment started to tinge her features.
"Get out of control," she said slowly. "But I thought this is what you wanted?"
Ash felt even more guilt weigh down on him. Serena had interpreted his advances as a signal that he'd wanted to be intimate with her. She'd responded in kind and now he was leaving her hanging.
Ash pressed his lips together and then spoke in a subdued voice. "I just wanted to cuddle with you tonight… I didn't want us to….." his voice trailed off.
Serena sat up and was quiet for a few seconds. She moved her mouth as she thought before finally taking a breath and speaking.
"It sure seemed like you wanted to…. share a bed with me," she said flatly.
Ash felt ashamed. "Sorry," he said regretfully. "I should have said something."
Serena tapped a finger against her thigh for a few seconds and then shifted so she was sitting with her legs hanging off the couch.
"It's okay," she said softly. "I still had a wonderful time."
Ash nodded but he still felt bad. He could see Serena was very disappointed. He'd know for a while she wanted to sleep with him but he hadn't known her desire was this strong. He regretted accidently leading her on like he had.
Serena abruptly chuckled, smiled and shook her head.
"What is it," Ash asked.
Serena grinned briefly and then looked over at him. "Usually it's the girl who's asking to put on the brakes, not the guy."
Ash chuckled and nodded in agreement. He sometimes wondered if Serena would be happier if he wasn't so principled when it came to sex. He really wanted her to be happy…
"I'm sorry," he said again.
Serena's expression softened and she gently brushed the back of her hand against his face. "Don't be sorry, Ash," she whispered.
Ash took a ragged breath and again struggled with his feelings and impulses. "Serena," he began slowly. "Are you really wanting to have sex?"
Serena could see the conflict raging inside Ash. A part of her felt guilty for pushing their encounter toward intimacy. She really admired Ash's attitude about relationships and his self-control, even if she did think he was a little too stiff on the subject of sex. The last thing she wanted was for Ash to feel guilty over their relationship.
Serena took a breath and spoke in a caring tone. "I love you Ash and one day I think we'll be together."
Ash worked his mouth and then continued. "But, are you wanting to have sex right now?"
Serena could feel the awkwardness of the moment growing in intensity. The arousal and excitement they'd both felt was twisting their emotions. Desire was mixing with regret and guilt. She doubted that they could come up with any good answers tonight. Any decision they made was likely just going to lead to more regret in the future.
"I think we should talk about this tomorrow," she said in a quiet voice. "I think we need to clear our heads."
Ash considered saying something else, but he stopped.
Serena frowned and then laid a loving hand on his shoulder. "We'll talk all about this tomorrow," she said in a friendly voice. "I promise!"
Ash nodded solemnly and looked over at her. "Sorry," he said again.
Serena laughed once and leaned forward so she could give him a peck on the cheek. "Don't be sorry. I loved everything you did," she whispered.
Ash brightened and smiled upon hearing this.
Serena let out a soft sigh and then stood up. "See you tomorrow, Ash," she said.
"Yeah," he replied unenthusiastically.
Serena sent him a subtle smile and then turned to go.
Serena returned to the Ketchum household and was greeted by Delia like she always was. Serena settled down to sleep and reflected on the evening's events before she closed her eyes.
Ash, meanwhile, felt guilty for a time and wrestled with his stance on intimacy. On paper, waiting until marriage was easy. In practice, it was a lot harder and more complicated. Especially since Serena wanted to sleep with him. He'd seen the look in her eyes. He'd seen how eager and happy she'd felt. All that had disappeared when he'd put the brakes on. Was it right for him to deprive Serena of something she wanted so much? Especially since they were going to be together one day anyway? What did it matter if they slept together before they were married?
After a very long debate with himself, Ash retired to his bed and fell asleep.
The next day began like any other. Ash and Serena arose early and set to their morning tasks. As the sun began to rise, Ash inspected a part of the reserve and carried a few bags of Pokémon food to needed areas. Serena, meanwhile, wrote a few letters to friends in the Pokémon contest world before she spent some time brushing her Pokemon's fur. She then changed into her work clothes and set out for the reserve.
As Ash returned from his initial morning chores, he spied Serena cresting the top of the stairway leading up from Pallet Town. He paused for a moment, taking in her beautiful appearance. She was wearing a short-cut red t-shirt which exposed a little of her midsection and her usual pair of blue shorts. She had her hair pulled back in a pony tail and her golden locks were shimmering in the morning sun.
Ash felt warm feelings surge inside him. He loved Serena so much and he enjoyed every moment he got to spend with her. A part of him felt a little guilty that he'd put a stop to their encounter the previous night. Despite Serena putting on a polite face, the look of disappointment in her eyes was burned into his mind. When she'd realized that they weren't going to be intimate, so much light had left her. Ash never wanted to do that to her again.
He'd also seen small glimpses of her red undergarments and he suspected that when Serena had briefly retreated to the laundry room she'd changed into special underwear for them to make love in. The fact that Serena had invested time, energy and thought into making what she thought was going to be their first time special, made Ash feel very loved. It also added to the conflict inside him over whether they should sleep together or not.
He really wanted to wait until they were married, but he also really wanted to make Serena happy. He agreed with Serena that he didn't see himself ever looking at another woman. He also knew Serena was completely devoted to him and she would never pursue a different man. He understood Serena's attitude about sex and why she'd be willing to be intimate before they were married. Ash agreed with several of her points but it was still hard for him to set aside his standards.
Ash took a few steps toward the path Serena was walking on and caught her eye. She looked at him and for a moment, Ash felt apprehension that maybe there would be tension between them over what had happened. Then, Serena smiled, her eyes sparkled and Ash was again reminded of just how wonderful she was. He was so lucky to have such a wonderful girlfriend.
Ash returned the smile and the two of them headed inside to cook breakfast. Once the food was sizzling in a pan, they spent a few minutes revisiting the encounter from the previous night. They quickly dispelled any apprehension from their minds, came to an understanding and then shared a loving embrace followed by a lengthy, warm kiss. They knew they needed to more fully address the issue of intimacy and they decided to talk about it over dinner. They then sat down to eat, exchanging mischievous glances as they wondered what their conversation would be that night.
The day's work passed quickly. Serena spent the early part of the day distributing a vitamin rich food to some of the younger Pokémon. She loved watching them run around with boundless energy after chowing down. The girl from Kalos then tended to a bunch of different Pokémon. She brushed fur, cleaned mud, massaged muscles and dressed small injuries.
While Serena cared for the Pokémon, Ash worked on excavating a small channel which would eventually run from the current water Pokémon area to a new lake he was planning to dig. It was his idea to give the water Pokémon a second area to live in. He suspected eventually the number of residents would be too many for the current landscape setup and he wanted to ensure the Pokémon had plenty of room to grow and thrive in the future.
Ash used the refurbished excavator to dig the channel. He'd gotten much better at operating the machine and dozens of Pokémon looked on with fascination as he steadily dug a trench across the reserve.
The sun began to drop toward the horizon and Ash and Serena returned to the main building, satisfied with a good day's work. They were once again dirty and they needed to take showers. With what had happened the previous day, there was a moment of hesitation and then Serena leaned forward so she could whisper to Ash.
"Do you like me taking showers here, Ash?" she said with a touch of suggestion in her tone.
Ash smiled and he sent Serena a smoldering look as he remembered her antics from yesterday. "I love it when you take showers," he whispered in reply.
Serena sniggered and grabbed her change of clothes off the washing machine. She looked at Ash and then sauntered into the bathroom.
Ash grinned and continued watching her as she stood just beyond the doorway. Serena swung the door partway shut but left a small gap open. She glanced over her shoulder at Ash, smiled seductively and then reached down to grasp the hem of her shirt.
Ash felt his heart quicken as Serena slowly pulled the t-shirt up and over her head. He stared at the wonderful curves of her torso and drank in the lovely, sun kissed glow of her skin. Serena rotated her torso slightly as she tossed the t-shirt aside and Ash briefly caught a look at the front of her body. Even though Serena's breasts were covered by a flesh colored bra, the sight of her bust aroused his body to excitement.
Serena again glanced over her shoulder and took note of Ash's stare. She batted her eyelashes and then turned away. She took a step and then, with her back still facing him, she started to swing the door shut with her foot. Just before the door closed though, Ash saw her reach behind her back and pop the clasp of her bra strap free. The last sight he saw was Serena's bare back and then the bathroom door shut.
Ash felt the heat of arousal pumping through his body as he stood in place. He took a deep breath and then slowly blew it out. He really was blessed to have Serena as a girlfriend!
Serena finished her shower and Ash moved to take his. Just like the previous evening, Serena started on dinner and when Ash emerged from the shower, he was greeted by the wonderful smell of Serena's cooking.
Ash waked to the kitchen, exchanged pleasantries with Serena and then helped her however he could. Soon the meal was simmering in the pan and Ash moved behind Serena where he rested his chin on her shoulder.
The two of them grinned, enjoying the expression of love. Ash loved showing physical affection to Serena and he moved his hands upward so his fingers brushed against Serena's waist. He didn't make any bold moves though. He didn't want a repeat of what had happened yesterday.
Serena picked up on Ash's shyness and turned her head so she could catch his eye.
"Keeping things dialed back tonight, I see," she said softly.
Ash chuckled and rocked his body against hers. "Well, I didn't want to get you too excited this time," he whispered.
Serena mused for a moment and then set down the spatula she'd been using to stir the pan.
"Okay, Ash, a quick lesson in making love to a woman," she said in a soft yet eager tone.
Ash's eyes widened and his attention fixed on Serena.
Serena chuckled and reached down to take Ash's hands in hers. She placed his hands on either side of her waist, a little above her hips.
Serena spoke in a quiet and calm voice which possessed just a touch of playfulness. "If you're holding a woman like this, you need to know what happens when you start moving your hands."
Ash already loved this lesson. He hummed an acknowledgement into Serena's ear and she continued.
Serena slowly moved Ash's hands up and down over the soft, squishy flesh that flanked her stomach. "As long as you keep your hands in this area, it's fun time!" she said in a happy voice.
"However," she added, drawing Ash's hands upward until they ran over the lower part of her ribcage. "If you go up here!" She then pushed Ash's hands downward until they touched her hips and part of her butt. "Or you go down here!" Her voice became suddenly sugary. "Then, it's sexy time!"
Ash smiled and nuzzled his nose against Serena's neck. "So you're saying I should only touch you here," he said in a sultry voice, moving his hands so they rested on the soft skin which lay between her ribs and her hips.
Serena giggled and then playfully shook her head. "No, I'm just saying if you don't want me getting hot and bothered, you should keep your hands away from the more….. sensitive regions."
Ash chuckled and teased Serena's ear with his lips. "Sensitive regions," he repeated in a low and soft voice.
Serena smiled and sighed happily. "Yeah," she breathed softly. "Those are the parts of me that make me want to be carried off to the bedroom and then filled full of your love!"
Ash and Serena blushed slightly and giggled naughtily. Ash pursed his lips and then opened his mouth to speak.
"Filled full of my love… What's that mean?" he asked.
Serena bit her lip and blushed a bit more. "What do you think it means?" she whispered in a steamy voice.
Ash teased her midsection with his fingers and then leaned his mouth against her ear. He whispered a sensual description and Serena grinned wickedly.
"You got it!" she whispered in an enthused voice. She then looked down at the pan and grabbed the spatula. She gave the dinner a quick stir and hoped it hadn't burned while she'd been busy with Ash.
Serena leaned against Ash and took several slow breaths. "You know, Ash," she began in a wistful tone. "Even if you only touch the safe areas, I'm still gonna get hot and bothered eventually."
She craned her neck around so she could catch his eye. "That's just how it works," she added.
Ash chuckled and looked at the pan. "Is dinner ready?" he asked.
Serena smiled and nodded. "Yep," she answered.
Ash grinned and rocked side to side with Serena in his arms. He again pressed his mouth against her ear and whispered. "Let's eat before you decide you need me to fill you full of love!"
Serena sniggered and then gently pulled away from Ash. "Sounds like a good idea," she said softly.
Ash and Serena served themselves plates and then sat down at the table to enjoy the meal. They talked about what they'd done that day and what they planned to do tomorrow. Their conversation kept veering toward romantic discussion however and as they finished their meal they decided that it was time for them to talk about intimacy and where each of them was on the issue.
They moved to the couch and sat down. They both giggled a little, remembering how they'd arrived on the couch the previous night. This interaction likely wouldn't be as steamy.
Both of them adjusted themselves on the couch and got comfortable. Serena sat cross-legged, facing Ash and Ash sat with his legs hanging over the front of the couch, with his body half-turned toward Serena. Both of them giggled and sniggered for a few seconds until the sexual excitement had somewhat played out of their systems.
"Okay," Serena began, taking a breath. "In all seriousness, Ash, what's going on?"
Ash pursed his lips and thought for a moment. "I guess I'm just really conflicted…. about being intimate with you, Serena."
Serena nodded and looked at him sympathetically. "I got that yesterday," she said in a kind voice. She paused a moment and then continued. "Is something wrong?"
Ash furrowed his brow for a moment and then opened his mouth to speak. "Nothing's wrong," he said slowly. "I really love you, Serena… I just want us to do our relationship the right way."
Serena nodded and waited a moment before she responded. "What's the right way?" she asked in a soft voice.
Ash chuckled a couple times and then partially shrugged. "That's what I'm trying to figure out," he said.
Serena fixed an inviting and friendly expression on her face and stared at Ash, subtly imploring him to continue.
Ash looked at Serena and finally laughed in amusement. He smiled and then got a far-off look in his eyes.
"I know that you're okay with us being intimate right now," he said slowly. "You said so last night."
Serena nodded, smiled and blushed slightly.
Ash absently tapped his fingers on his thighs and then continued. "I know that you're completely committed to me," he said. He hesitated a few seconds and then spoke in an emotional voice. "And I've thought about it a lot and I would say that I'm completely committed to you."
Ash saw a small shiver go through Serena's body. A broad and beaming smile spread across her face and her eyes started to tear up. Serena nodded but didn't say anything. Her lips trembled and she wiped at her eyes. Ash felt warm feelings blossom inside his chest. He could tell how much his words had meant to Serena.
Ash smiled kindly and then took a breath before he continued. "I know you really want us to sleep together, Serena, but…"
Serena's eyes suddenly widened and her mouth opened. Ash could tell that she had something to say and so he paused to give her a moment to compose herself.
Serena swallowed and cleared her throat. "I…." she hesitated. "I do….. want to be with you Ash," she said very deliberately. "I think it would be wonderful." She slightly puffed out her cheeks in a held breath and then continued. "But I never would want to do anything that would hurt our relationship."
The two of them shared an emotional stare and then Serena continued.
"Us sharing a bed isn't something I NEED to happen, Ash." she said. "If it happens, then that's great. But I don't want you to feel like that's something which has to happen in our relationship."
Ash slowly nodded and a smile spread across his face. He was glad to hear that Serena was open to them waiting to be intimate. But at the same time, he really wanted to make her happy. He didn't want the intimate side of their relationship to be all about him.
"I'm glad you feel that way," he said with a relieved smile. "But if it's something you'd like to have happen, I want to make you happy."
Serena pursed her lips and thought for a moment. "Are you still wanting us to get married before we share a bed?" she asked respectfully.
Ash frowned and then nodded. Waiting until they were married was what he'd always been taught and what he felt was the right way to do things. However, now that he was in a relationship and Serena had a slightly different opinion, he realized that it was a little more complicated. Serena's opinion counted for something too.
"I feel like that's the right thing to do," Ash said. "But, I love you Serena. And….." Ash hesitated for several seconds. "I….. might be open to….. us sharing at bed….. before we're married."
Serena smiled sweetly and reached a hand up to Ash's face. She tenderly brushed her fingers over his cheek and the two of them shared a loving stare.
Serena opened her mouth and took a ragged breath. "You are so wonderful, Ash," she said slowly in an emotional voice.
Ash smiled and his eyes became wet with tears.
Serena looked into Ash's eyes and again brushed her fingers across his face. "I really don't want you to do something you feel isn't right."
"And I don't want you feeling like you're missing out on something wonderful," Ash replied.
A flattered expression played across Serena's face. "We're gonna have decades together Ash. There'll be time for plenty of sex then."
Ash nodded and also looked a little amused. "Yeah, but I'm thinking of you right now," he said in a compassionate tone.
"I can wait, Ash," Serena replied.
Ash shook his head. "That's not how you were acting last night."
Serena furrowed her brow and was about to speak but Ash continued.
"Serena, you've been wanting to have sex since we started dating. I know you say you can wait and that you make an effort to keep things under control, but I know it's hard for you and that you feel lonely…. especially when you go home alone after one of our romantic nights."
Serena closed her mouth and looked introspective. She was silent for several seconds and then sighed and nodded her head.
"You've noticed, huh," she said in a very quiet and gravelly voice.
Ash nodded in reply but said nothing.
Serena straightened up, brought her hands up to her hair and pulled downward on her golden locks in a display of mild embarrassment.
"I do feel lonely at night…" she whispered. "Especially since our close call." Serena paused a moment and then chuckled. "Sometimes I lie awake just thinking what it would be like to have you next to me in bed."
Ash smiled and looked kindly at her.
Serena pressed her lips into a tight smile and then continued. "Other times…. when I'm feeling really lonely…." Serena blushed and looked both embarrassed and naughty. "I….. uh," Her voice trailed off.
Ash raised an eyebrow. "Yes….." he prodded.
Serena smiled guiltily and blushed more. "I….. imagine I'm with you…. and I…. make myself not feel lonely."
Ash scrunched up his brow in puzzlement and looked at Serena. "What do you mean?" he asked.
Serena was still red-faced with embarrassment. She looked at Ash with a tense expression, raised her eyebrows and cleared her throat in an effort to get Ash to understand her unspoken meaning.
Ash thought for a moment and then understanding dawned on his face.
"Oh…" he simply replied.
Serena chuckled once and then sighed. "Yeah," she said softly.
Ash chuckled too and looked a little embarrassed. He pressed his lips together and then spoke in a tense voice.
"I've…. sometimes…. thought about you… and made myself not feel lonely too," he said in an embarrassed tone.
Serena giggled and Ash turned a deeper shade of red.
"Well," Serena began in an amused voice. "At least we're not having sex, right!"
Ash laughed and nodded. The two of them shared some lighthearted chuckles and then stared lovingly at each other for several long moments.
Serena finally let out a big sigh and spoke in a disheartened voice. "How long is it until we're gonna get married?" she asked.
Ash looked mournful. "A few years," he said.
Serena sighed again but said nothing.
Ash looked up at Serena, hesitated a moment and then spoke. "Serena, like you said, if we're committed to each other, then it's probably okay."
Serena nodded solemnly. "I know, Ash, but I don't want you compromising what you believe."
Both of them looked unhappy for a time and then Serena suddenly brightened. Ash looked up at her and raised an eyebrow.
"What is it?" he asked.
Serena took a deep breath and looked very pensive. She ran her gaze over Ash and then spoke in an anxious voice. "I think I might have an idea," she said.
When Serena didn't continue, Ash sent her a look urging her to say more.
Serena mused for a moment and then continued. "Ash," she said in a weighty voice. "What if we….. got married?!"
It took Ash a moment to be sure he'd really heard Serena speak the words. His face then twisted up into a look of puzzlement as he tried to figure out if Serena was joking or if she was serious.
"Get, married?!" he repeated back.
Serena gave her head a small nod. "Yeah," she said softly.
Ash stared at Serena for several seconds with his mouth partially agape. "But….. we're not gonna get married for a couple of years."
Serena pressed her lips together and carefully considered her words. "Yes, but that's just a formal marriage," she said slowly.
Ash looked flummoxed and continued staring at Serena.
Serena took a deep breath, steadied herself and then spoke. "There are two halves to a marriage, Ash," she said very deliberately. "There's the legal, paperwork side, and then there's the promise side."
Ash nodded slowly but still looked puzzled. "Okay….." he said with uncertainty.
Serena hesitated for a moment and then pressed forward with her idea. "We're not gonna get legally married for a while Ash, but we could get married in our hearts, we could make promises to each other."
Ash bit his lip and looked hesitant. "But that marriage wouldn't be official," he said.
Serena nodded solemnly but looked at Ash with eager eyes. "Yes, but what's more important in a marriage Ash, the paperwork or the promise? If two people aren't committed to each other or love each other, all the paperwork in the world won't help them."
Ash suddenly understood what Serena was getting at and he straightened up. "So, we'd say our vows to each other and then keep that promise, just like we were married."
Serena smiled joyfully and nodded quickly. "Yes, exactly," she said in an ebullient tone.
Ash took a deep breath and then slowly blew it out. He looked at Serena and thought hard. Was he ready to get married? Was he ready to be completely committed to Serena? Ash stared into Serena's beautiful, blue eyes and realized that he was already committed to her. He already loved her with all his heart. He already knew he was going to spend the rest of his life with her!
A silly grin spread across Ash's face and he chuckled. "You're sure you want to do this?" he asked.
Serena closed her eyes and looked very introspective. She moved her lips as she thought and then after a few seconds she opened her eyes and smiled mischievously.
"I do," she said in a very sincere tone.
Ash and Serena shared a chuckle over her choice of words.
"Right now," Ash asked again.
Serena grinned excitedly and nodded.
Ash mirrored her grin and the two of them shared a tense and eager laugh. They then looked very intently at each other and paused while they considered what to do.
"So, what would we do?" Ash finally asked.
Serena adjusted herself slightly on the couch and then reached out her hands toward Ash. "I think we should hold hands," she said.
Ash nodded and turned to face Serena. He brought his legs up on the couch and sat cross-legged. He took Serena's right hand with his right and her left with his. They pulled themselves a little closer together so their knees touched. They looked deep into each other eyes and squeezed their grip tight.
"Now what?" Ash said.
Serena was slightly trembling and so she took a steadying breath. She blew it out slowly and then spoke in a quiet but firm voice. "I think I should go first!"
Ash grinned. "Okay," he replied.
Serena took another breath and then momentarily closed her eyes. When she opened them again, there was a look of determination in them Ash had never seen before.
"Ash Ketchum," she began in a warm and assured tone. "I love you with all my heart!"
Ash suddenly felt an unparalleled sense of responsibility descend on him. This wasn't playacting or joking around. This was real! He looked into Serena's eyes and squeezed her hands tight.
Serena took a gasping breath and continued. "You've made me a better person from the day we first met. I can't imagine living without you!"
Ash and Serena started to tear up a little over how emotional and heartfelt her words were.
"I want to be your wife and be by your side!" she said with emphasis. "I will always be loyal to you! I will do whatever I can to help you and our family!"
Serena started to squeeze Ash's hands with quite a bit of force and he could tell she was very serious and intense about what she was saying.
Serena took a ragged breath and continued in an emotional voice. "I will bear you children and I will raise them with you! I will do everything I can to protect our family!"
Both of them were struggling to keep from crying. Serena choked down tears and pressed forward.
"I will always love you, Ash, my husband! I'll be the woman of your dreams and bring you joy! I promise!"
A shudder went through Serena's body as she finished speaking and she took several ragged breaths. She looked at Ash and then nodded. Ash understood that it was now his turn to speak.
Ash pursed his lips, took a breath and then began to speak in an emotional voice.
"Serena, it took me a while to figure out you were the one for me. And it took a little longer for me to figure out that I loved you. And I'm so glad I figured all that out!"
Serena's lips trembled and tears started streaming from her eyes.
Ash grinned and continued. "You shine brighter than the sun! Every day I'm with you is the best day of my life! I can't imagine living without you!"
Serena gasped for breath and they squeezed their hands tightly.
Ash hesitated for the briefest of moments and then plunged ahead. "I want you to be my wife, Serena! I want to love you every day for the rest of our lives! I want to go to bed with you and wake up with you!"
Serena's eyes sparkled and she nodded in agreement.
"I will always work to make our family better! I will raise our kids right! I will make sure everyone has everything they need!"
Ash blinked his eyes and a couple of tears flowed down his face. He and Serena swallowed down the intense emotions and then he continued.
"I will always love you! I will always keep you safe! I will always take care of you! I will always be your husband and your lover! I promise!"
Ash felt a shocking sensation go through his body and he had the distinct feeling that something monumental had just happened. He looked at Serena and she stared back. Their faces were wet with tears. Finally, Serena spoke.
"You may kiss the bride," she whispered in a playful tone.
Both of them sniggered for a few seconds and then looked longingly at each other. Slowly, with their hands still clasped together, they leaned forward until their lips pressed together in a warm, electrifying kiss.
They worked their lips and let out soft moans of enjoyment at the amorous act. Ash unclasped his hands from Serena's. He slipped his left hand behind her head and placed his right on her shoulder. He drew her deeper into the kiss and slowly opened his mouth, signaling Serena to follow his lead.
Serena gasped through her nostrils, placed her hands on Ash's shoulders and parted her lips, welcoming Ash's lovely tangy flavor into her mouth.
Their tongues intertwined and Serena scooted her lower half forward until she was sitting on Ash's lap. She wrapped a leg around Ash's lower back, drew herself forward a bit more and both of them felt hot sparks fly as their nether regions gently contacted each other.
As Ash imparted tender affections upon Serena, he slowly realized that the self-imposed barriers which had always made him shy away from intimacy with Serena were no longer as strong as they had been. He felt closer to her than ever before. In fact, he almost felt as if they were one. He felt as if he could share anything with her, including his bed, including his most intimate gifts.
A part of Ash still wanted to wait to until he and Serena were married before they slept together but the act of sex no longer felt as wrong as it had before. He'd heard Serena's vow to him and seen the intensity in her eyes. He knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that she was committed to him, just like he was committed to her.
As he ran a hand over Serena's lovely back, he could imagine them in bed together, naked. He could envision himself atop her and even within her. She was his wife after all. Maybe it was time for them to finally take that huge step. He wasn't completely sure, but he knew Serena was and he wanted to make her happy.
For two heavenly minutes they kissed, caressed, hugged and humped. Finally, with a burst of hot breath, they broke the kiss and stared lovingly into each other's eyes.
Serena smiled and her eyes sparkled. Ash smiled and his eyes smoldered. They playfully rubbed the tips of their noses together and giggled happily. Ash then placed his hands on Serena's shoulders and spoke in a whisper.
"So, we're married now?" he said.
A goofy and joyful smile spread across Serena's face. "Secretly," she squeaked.
Ash chuckled and Serena joined in. They shared a few small kisses and rubbed their foreheads together. Their bodies were very close together, so much so that Ash could sense Serena's beating heart and feel every time she took a breath. He looked into her eyes and decided that it was time to fulfill Serena's great wish. He wasn't one hundred percent sure this was the correct move, but every relationship was about giving and Serena had given plenty to him for so many years. It was time for him to give something back!
Ash smiled, built up his courage and then opened his mouth to speak. "Serena," he began in a whisper.
Serena smiled in reply.
Ash grinned and continued. "Would you like me to carry you upstairs and fill you full of love?!"
Serena's eyes widened and she breathed in sharply. For one moment, Ash could see in his mind's eye the entire rest of the evening play out. He saw them in his bedroom, he saw them discard their clothes and climb in bed, he saw them perform acts of passion and love on each other. He saw them consummate their relationship and then fall into a deep and lovely sleep. It wasn't how he'd thought their relationship would play out, but he had to admit, it was a beautiful thing!
Serena took a couple of quick and shallow breaths. She a silly grin spread across her face and she absently reached up with her right hand to pinch the heart-shaped earring attached to her earlobe. Her eyes gleamed with excitement and eagerness. Ash started to mentally prepare himself for making love to Serena and then the light of eagerness started to fade from her eyes.
Serena smiled sweetly and looked down. "I'd really love that Ash…. but…."
Ash felt puzzled and he watched as Serena pursed her lips, clearly struggling with something.
"Is something wrong?" he asked.
Serena's smiled brightened and she shook her head. "No, nothing's wrong," she said plainly. "I just….." she hesitated before continuing. "Let's do that another night."
Ash was genuinely surprised. "I thought you wanted us to share a bed?" he responded.
"I do," Serena answered immediately. She sighed and then took a breath. "It's just….. this night was so wonderful; the most wonderful night of my life."
She looked Ash directly in the eye. "I want to remember this night all on its own; the night when we finally came together."
Ash felt a little puzzled and confused. "Okay…." he said slowly.
Serena smiled kindly, noting Ash's perplexed looked. She leaned her head forward and pressed her lips close to his ear.
"Don't worry, you can fill me full of love sometime soon," she whispered. She sniggered and then continued. "Maybe even tomorrow."
Ash felt heat and excitement rush through him. He looked at Serena and she stared back.
"So, what's the plan?" Ash asked.
Serena smiled mischievously and then whispered her answer. "Just wait until the right time and then…. let things happen!"
Ash was a little surprised by Serena's choice. He'd thought she'd be the first to jump into bed but it seemed she had a bit more self-control than that.
"Okay then," Ash replied.
Serena smiled and the two of them started to untangle themselves from each other. They shared a smitten look and then stood up from the couch. They took a few steps toward the doorway leading to the front entrance of the main building. They were nearly shoulder-to-shoulder and their hands brushed against each other as they slowly strode forward.
Ash was the first to say something. "I really figured you'd be all for going upstairs."
Serena pressed her lips into a tight smile and nodded. "A few months ago I probably would have." She blew out a tense breath and sent Ash a sidelong look. "But, I'm realizing that a relationship is a marathon, not a sprint. It's important to take each big event in stride."
Ash felt a little puzzled by her comment. "But you were wanting to have sex last night?" he said.
Serena nodded again. "Yes, I wanted to have a big moment last night," she replied. She stopped in her tracks and turned to face Ash. He mirrored her movements and they looked intently at each other. Serena hesitated a moment and then spoke. "Tonight, if you had just asked to fill me full of love…. I would have said yes and that would have been that," she said plainly.
Ash raised an eyebrow a little surprised by her answer.
Serena put on an ironic smile. "But, instead, we got married!" she said with an emotional flourish. She took a ragged breath and then continued. "That was out big event for the day and I'm happy with that."
Ash nodded. He thought he understood Serena's reasoning but it didn't quite make sense to him. Serena looked up at him, smiled subtly and then continued walking toward the main entrance.
After a dozen more strides, they reached the front door. Ash swung it open and they stood looking at each other with love and longing tingeing their expressions.
Serena finally huffed and let out a sigh. "Well, I guess I'll get going," she said.
Ash nodded solemnly. "Yeah," he replied.
In months past, Ash would have simply let Serena go and waved goodbye to her as she walked away. Now, he felt unafraid to express what he held in his heart. Ash smiled, and in a swift and sudden move, he stepped forward, grasped Serena's waist with both his hands and pulled her close.
Serena's eyes went wide and her mouth curled upward into an excited smile. She and Ash paused for a moment and then they joined their lips together in a warm, wet kiss that sizzled with sexual energy. They worked their mouths and rolled their bodies against each other.
Ash's hands started to slowly slide up the curves of Serena's hourglass frame. Even though his palms were gliding over her clothing and not her bare skin, the sensation for Serena was still electrifying. The kiss, the caress and the undulation of their bodies made both of their hearts pound and their loins ache with desire.
Ash's hands kept moving up and up until he felt a change in texture beneath his thumbs. Serena's skin rose slightly and became soft and squishy. A thrill shot through him as he realized that he'd just run his thumbs over the edges of Serena's breasts. The Ash of old would have been terribly embarrassed and worried about Serena's reaction. Now, after all that he and Serena had shared, he felt no such fear.
Ash felt Serena flinch and heard her suck in a breath. She pulled back from the kiss and looked at him with fiery desire in her eyes. For a moment, he wondered if she'd changed her mind on him filling her full of love this night. She smirked, leaned closer to him and whispered to him in a sensual tone.
"Oh Ash," she breathed in a sexy voice. "Now I'm gonna have to make myself not feel lonely tonight."
Ash blushed and struggled to not laugh. Serena grinned fiercely and turned red as well.
They stared at each other for several seconds and then Serena turned to go. She slowly sauntered out the door, watching Ash the entire time.
"See you tomorrow… Ash!" she said with a tease in her tone.
Ash sniggered and then grinned. "See you tomorrow….. Serena!"
Serena took a few steps and then sent him a hungry grin. "My secret husband," she said seductively.
Ash laughed and then smiled. He watched until Serena was out of sight and then shut the door.
An hour later, Ash lay in bed, staring at the ceiling of his room. His thoughts were filled with the events of that evening and everything which had happened with Serena. It still felt surreal that they had said marriage vows to each other and promised to spend the rest of their lives together. He hoped he hadn't made a mistake. He hoped he could live up to the promise he'd made.
His Rotom phone sitting on the nightstand buzzed abruptly, signaling a text message had been received. Ash glanced over at it and the phone buzzed again. He grabbed the phone off the stand and saw it was Serena who had texted him.
The first text was short and to the point. It read: "Thinking of you!" and had several kissy face emoji after it.
The second text was also to the point. It was a wall of heart emojis. Ash had a pretty good guess what the significance of that was.
Ash chuckled and set the phone back on the nightstand. He really loved Serena!
A few more minutes passed and Ash thought about the text Serena had sent and what she'd said after he'd brushed the edges of her breasts. With all the excitement of the evening, he briefly considered making himself not feel lonely but he decided against it. He wanted to be sure he was fully ready for tomorrow. If he and Serena ended up having their first time together, he needed his reservoir of love to be at full capacity.
With a silly grin on his face, Ash closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.