The day, so far, had been productive and enjoyable for Ash. He'd finished building a small shelter for some of the grass Pokémon and removed a bunch of scattered rocks from a large field so the herd Pokémon could run freely without worrying about injury. He'd also hauled some more supplies to the construction site before he'd come inside the main building.

He checked around for Serena but she apparently hadn't yet returned from an excursion, south, to the docks. She'd left in the afternoon, with a pair of Rhyhorn, intending to pick up various medical supplies, berries, and some foodstuffs they couldn't get locally. Ash had hoped that she'd be back by the time he finished his work, but that wasn't the case.

Ash considered his options and decided to take a shower. Hopefully Serena would return in the meantime and they could then have dinner. He headed to the laundry room, grabbed a change of clothes and then moved to the bathroom. He briefly considered locking the door but ultimately decided not to. Ever since he and Serena had exchanged pranks the previous week, things had quieted down and no more craziness had ensued. He believed he could trust Serena to not do something wild while he was in the shower.

Some minutes later, Ash emerged from the bathroom in his new, clean clothes and checked around again. Serena still wasn't back and he felt a little disappointed. He was feeling hungry and was eager for her to get back so they could start on dinner. He thought about cooking the meal without her but chose to wait instead. The last time he'd cooked dinner for them without her, he'd accidently over-salted everything and the food had been inedible. He still had a lot to learn on the finer points of cooking.

With nothing urgent to do, Ash decided to tackle a small project that had been on his to-do list for a while. One of the pipes under the sink had been leaking for the past few weeks and needed some attention. He retrieved his tools, opened the cabinet door beneath the sink and set to work assessing the issue.

Ash wasn't sure how much time passed, but he was a little past the halfway point when he heard the front door open and the clumping sound of Serena's shoes enter the building. He smiled and looked toward the doorway. A moment later, Serena entered, still wearing her pink sunhat and a pair of sunglasses. She had a carrying bag slung over her shoulder and she smiled at him the second she spotted him.

"Hey, there!" Ash said in a happy voice. "I was wondering where you were."

Serena chuckled and set the bag on the table. "Ha!" she said in a sarcastic voice. "Someone at the dock misplaced my shipment. We spend nearly an hour looking for it."

Ash nodded and then looked back under the sink. "Well, I'm glad you made it back," he said.

Serena pulled a few things out of the bag and stowed them in the refrigerator. She then slipped off her shoes and walked barefoot over to where Ash was laying on his back. She playfully prodded him in the side with her a toe.

"Finally getting that leak fixed, I see," she commented.

"Yep," Ash grunted. He was twisted in an awkward position so he could finally tighten down a fitting. He gave the wrenches a firm twist and let out a sigh. One connection down, one to go.

Serena bent down so she could see what was going on. She hummed happily, and smiled at Ash. "Looks good," she said.

"Thanks!" Ash replied.

Serena rocked side-to-side on her feet and then continued. "I'm gonna start on dinner, if that's okay?" she posed.

Ash nodded. "Yeah, that sounds great!" he said enthusiastically. He was plenty hungry already.

Serena smiled and started moving around the kitchen, gathering needed ingredients and cooking ware. As she moved, Ash occasionally glanced at her and smiled as he took in the sight of her beautiful legs. She was wearing an outfit which was a throwback to how she'd dressed in Kalos. She had on a charcoal shirt, a red knee-length skirt and her hair was dangling free down to her shoulders. Looking upward at Serena from his position on the floor gave him a new perspective on his secret wife.

Serena started cooking on the stovetop which was located right next to where Ash was working. She hummed happily and stole a glance down at the man she loved. A mischievous grin started to spread across her face as ideas entered her mind. She took a step to the side and placed her foot right against Ash's side.

Ash felt Serena bump into his arm and glanced up to see her beautiful leg right next to him. Her red skirt swayed just above him and he smiled at the terrific sight.

"Did I bump into you, Ash?" Serena asked in a playful tone.

Ash chuckled. "Yeah, a little," he replied.

Serena exaggerated her look of shock and dismay. "Oh, I'm so sorry," she said.

Ash reached over and playfully ran a finger up the side of her left calf. "No problem," he said with a chuckle.

Serena breathed in a sharp breath as Ash's little touch sent happy thrills up her leg. She smiled and returned to cooking dinner. A few minutes later, she moved to the side again and brushed her leg against Ash. Ash giggled and gave her calf another caress, this time with his entire hand.

More time passed, and Serena repeated the process yet again. This time, Ash affectionately ran his hand up and down her calf and let his fingers gently squeeze the firm muscles at the back of her leg. He loved feeling her smooth skin and relished the sight of her slender yet strong legs.

Serena returned to the stove but shortly realized that she needed something from the cupboard above where Ash was. She thought about getting a stool to stand on so she could reach, but then she grinned and disregarded the idea. She stepped to the side and opened her mouth to speak.

"Hey, Ash. I just need to get something real quick!" she said casually.

"Okay," Ash replied.

Serena bit her tongue and then stepped over Ash, planting her left leg on the far side of his body and keeping her right leg where it was. She felt her skin get hot as her skirt fluttered directly above Ash.

Ash felt Serena step over him and looked out from under the sink, curious what she was doing. He was instantly greeted by the sight of Serena's red skirt billowing outward and her beautiful legs shooting up from either side of his torso. Ash's eyes instinctively tracked up to the meeting point of her legs and he took in the arousing sight of her crotch, covered by a cute pair of pink panties. Ash swallowed and felt desire surge within him. Gosh, Serena was hot!

"Just a second," Serena called out above him, rummaging in the cupboard.

Ash sniggered. "Take all the time you need," he said in a sarcastic voice.

Serena giggled and grabbed the object she needed from the cupboard. She then looked down and pushed her skirt out of the way so she could look Ash in the eye.

"You enjoying the view?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.

Ash grinned and gave a subtle nod. "Yeah," he said.

Serena grinned. "Well, I hope so, I just shaved my legs."

Ash couldn't resist. He reached up and ran a hand up to the knee of Serena's left leg. He teased the skin at the base of her thigh and relished the smoothness of her flesh.

Hot tingles ran up Serena's leg and she blew out a tense breath. She felt her loins start to sizzle with desire. She considered lingering above Ash but decided against it. She giggled, raised her left foot and then used it to tickle Ash's chest. She felt him use his hands to playfully tease her foot and then she stepped to the side and continued cooking dinner. There would be time to finish this later!

Ash watched Serena move back to the stove and he worked swiftly to get the sink repaired. He had much better things to do than fix stuff! Within a few minutes, the leak was no more and he put away his tools before washing up for dinner.

Serena had nearly finished cooking the meal when Ash returned. He came up behind her and lovingly laid his chin on her right shoulder while holding her hips with both of his hands. They giggled and swayed side-to-side before they separated and fixed their plates. They retreated to the table where they could enjoy the meal and a few sexy teases while they were at it.

Ash was in the mood to feel Serena's legs and so while they ate, he reached over to her with his leg and playfully brushed his foot up and down her calf. Serena's eyes sparkled with joy and they exchanged a few steamy looks as they consumed the meal.

Once dinner was eaten, they moved back to the kitchen to clean up. While Serena washed dishes, Ash dried them and stowed them away. In between dishes, Ash would tease Serena by brushing against her and tickling the lower half of her legs with his foot. When Ash put the final plate away, they moved close, wrapped their arms around each other and pressed their lips together in a soft and affectionate kiss.

A wonderful minute passed and then they slowly broke the kiss. It was starting to get late, but there was still some time for a bit of fun! Without speaking a word, they exchanged glances, nods and smiles. They'd done this routine enough times to know what the other was thinking. They came to an agreement, and as one, they moved toward the couch, smiling and giggling.

Ash sat down on the couch and Serena moved to sit down to his left. Rather than sit with her legs crossed underneath her or dangling over the front of the couch, she swung herself sideways so her legs were laying on Ash's lap and her back was propped up by one of the pillows on toward the end of the couch. Ash eyed her with an amused expression and Serena grinned before speaking up.

"Since you were so fascinated by them earlier I figured I'd give you a closer look," she said.

Ash chuckled and slowly ran his hand down Serena's right shin. He let his fingers splay out over her cute, little foot and Serena struggled to keep from laughing as his actions triggered her tickle response. Ash smiled and repeated the action. Serena smiled as well and the two of them shared a loving gaze before she raised her right leg up toward his chest.

Without saying a word, Ash took hold of the lower part of her leg and ran his left hand up toward her knee. He watched with an eager expression as Serena breathed in sharply and her eyes widened. He'd just sent a thrill through the girl he loved and that caused the tingle of arousal inside him to grow stronger. He slowly moved his left hand down her shin, enjoying the feel of her silky skin and the way Serena's chest rose and fell with her deep breaths.

Serena's eyes sparkled and she playfully wiggled her feet. "I'm glad you like my legs, Ash," she said, in a girlish tone.

Ash smiled and leaned his face forward so he could slide the tip of his nose against her shin. "Well," he said in a low and loving tone. "They're really beautiful. Just like you!"

Serena giggled and her lips turned upward in a tight-lipped smile. She arched her back, looked toward the ceiling and let out a sigh. "You always know the right things to say," she breathed.

Ash chuckled. "Not always," he replied.

Serena looked him right in the eye. "Well, most of the time," she said with a smirk.

Both of them giggled and then Ash again ran his hands across the skin of her left leg before he gave her a small kiss on the side of her calf.

Serena hummed out of enjoyment and Ash kissed her again. They shared a steamy glance and then Ash ran his left hand up, past Serena's knee and onto her thigh. Serena breathed in sharply and then stuck out the tip of her tongue in a silly expression.

"AAA-aaaaasssh," she sang playfully. "Do you know what you're doing?"

Ash grinned and spread his fingers out across the warm, tight skin of her thigh. "I sure hope so," he said in a sultry voice.

Serena pursed her lips and blew out a burst of hot air. "I'm not sure you do," she said in a throaty voice.

With a twinkle in his eye, Ash lowered Serena's left leg to his lap and then he reached over so he could run both his hands up and down the curves of his girl's legs. Serena's eyes widened and she reflexively writhed a little as wonderful feelings of sizzling excitement arced upward, through her pelvis and into her bosom. She gasped as her skin began to burn and her heart started to pound within her chest. Ash had gotten really good at getting her sexual drive revving at full power!

As Serena's legs started to move and writhe, Ash grinned and continued his carefully targeted touching. He and Serena had spent enough time cuddling and making out that he'd learned a few things about where and how to touch her. He felt excitement slowly building within his own body as he squeezed her calves, tickled the back of her knees and caressed her thighs. One of his actions caused Serena to buck her hips and he briefly got to see up her skirt, just like when she'd stood above him in the kitchen. The sight of her pink panties made his loins tingle and his muscles surge with energy. Boy, he loved doing stuff like this!

Serena pulled at her hair and giggled constantly as wonderful sensations tingled throughout her lower half. She felt like laughing uncontrollably and moaning erotically at the same time. Ash had never done anything like this to her before. It was all a new experience and she wasn't quite sure how to proceed. A few seconds later, Ash's left hand curled down and his fingers played across the flesh of her inner thigh.

Tingling lightning sizzled across her sensitive skin and Serena instantly felt like her loins had been set on fire. Her nether regions twitched with desire and she immediately knew what she needed to do. She arched her back and felt a thrill shoot through her as she reached down and grasped her skirt. She grinned and giggled before she yanked it downward. She made sure to keep an eye on Ash so she could see his reaction.

Ash knew teasing the inside of Serena's thigh would get a strong reaction out of her, but he hadn't anticipated what happened next. The girl he loved gasped and then, with a giggle, she grabbed hold of her skirt and pulled it free of her waist with a couple of yanks.

Ash sat wide-eyed as she curled her legs so she could slide the red skirt free of her slender calves. She tossed the garment aside with a bit of flair and then relaxed. She spread her legs slightly and looked at him with a somewhat embarrassed and very mischievous look on her face. She bit the tip of her tongue and then spoke in a very excited tone.

"There, now you have full access," she chortled, turning red as the words left her mouth.

Ash chuckled as well and his eyes tracked down to the pink pair of panties that covered his secret wife's most intimate region. There was nothing special about the pink underwear but Ash thought it looked incredibly sexy. Ash swallowed some drool and then reached a hand so he could run his fingers across the beautiful, soft skin of Serena's thigh. As his digits touched her flesh, Serena breathed in sharply and her eyes briefly rolled back in her head. Ash smiled and started to slowly move his hand up her thigh, his fingers gliding over her lovely skin.

For Serena, as amazing as Ash's touch was, the sensation of his hand sliding upward, toward her incredibly sensitive folds of flesh, filled her with a sense of sexual anticipation that overshadowed everything else. Time seemed to slow as Ash's wonderful fingers sent sparks dancing all across her lower regions. A feminine whimper escaped her lips as she braced for the magnificent eroticism that would erupt from her loins the moment he touched her. And then, with his fingers hovering just below her panties… Ash stopped.

Serena looked downward with wide eyes and almost groaned in dismay. The flesh between her legs burned for her boyfriend's touch but his fingers hovered less than an inch away. She looked up at Ash and saw him smile and his eyes twinkle. He then began to slide his hand down her thigh, toward her knee, sending more sizzling sparks dancing everywhere. Serena let out a harsh gasp and looked up at the ceiling. The tease of her lower regions filled her with an indescribable sense of desire. She wriggled her hips and legs, hoping that Ash would get his act together and do it right this time!

Ash loved watching Serena writhe in anticipation. Looking at her bare legs and scantly covered lower-half filled him with hot longing for his girlfriend. However, seeing first-hand that his touches and caresses were driving her to a state of agitation, resonated with his manly instincts. Knowing that his woman wanted more of him and wished him to explore her secret areas was a deeply satisfying and energizing sentiment.

After the briefest of pauses, Ash began to slide his hand up her left thigh. He rotated his hand so his fingers glided over the inner part of her gorgeous leg and then he fixed his eyes on her face to take in her reaction. He was not disappointed. Serena twitched and then flinched. Her mouth gaped and her eyes partially rolled back. She clutched at a couch cushion with her right hand just as a small squeak escaped her throat. Watching her writhe was so much fun!

Ash moved the tips of his fingers as close as he dared to her nether regions and then once again stopped short of the ultimate goal. After a second, Serena shuddered and let out a gasping groan.

"Oh, come on!" she whined, briefly flailing her left leg, desperate to get something to touch her burning flesh. She lifted her head and stared intently at his fingers which were so tantalizingly close to the pink fabric of her panties.

Ash felt hot enthusiasm boil inside him. He waited a moment and then began to withdraw his fingers again. As he did so, he spoke in a detached sounding tone; as if he was asking an academic question. He loved watching Serena squirm in anticipation and presenting the sentiment that he wasn't taking note of her desperation was sure to only amp up her emotions.

"So, Serena," he began. "What do I call this area below your knees?" He moved his hand to her shin and dragged his fingers along the smooth skin which covered her calves.

Serena almost let out a cry of frustration. "Ghaaaa, uhhh," she gasped. "I don't know!"

Ash grinned and gave her lower leg a loving squeeze. "How about the lonely mountains," he proffered.

Serena scoffed and looked up at the ceiling. "Yeah, sure, whatever!" she said, wiggling her legs and her hips in desperation.

Ash chuckled and bent forward so his head was hovering just above hers. He looked deep into her eyes and saw just how much she wanted him. A part of him wanted to give her everything she desired, but dragging out this sexual teasing was ever so much fun!

Ash ran his hand up, over her knee and then began to very slowly trace his fingers up over her thigh. He grinned and then spoke in a sultry voice.

"So, what's this part of you called?" he said, rolling his fingers on the flesh of her inner thigh.

Serena let out a squeak and gasped for a breath. She took in a few gasps to steady herself and then replied in a throaty tone.

"That's, uh… the fertile valley," she said, with a chucking smile. She looked a little embarrassed but she held Ash's gaze.

Ash giggled at Serena's description, rolled his fingers again and then continued sliding his hand upward. As his fingers approached her panties he looked at her with an eager expression and saw her subtly nodding, encouraging him to finally slate the burning desire in her loins. Instead, Ash again stopped short of satisfying her needs.

A guttural groan welled up from inside Serena. "Oh, Come on!" she griped.

With his hand hovering just below her nether regions, Ash grinned and spoke in a low, sexy tone. "What do I call this area above the fertile valley?"

Serena let out a desperate, tense laugh. "That's, uh… the promised land, Ash," she said starting to giggle. "Everyone wants to go there," she added, her voice dripping with innuendo.

Ash chuckled, regarded her for a moment, and then began to withdraw his hand.

Serena's eyes bugged out at again being denied fulfillment and she immediately hissed a response. "Are you seri‑‑" her comment was cut off as Ash leaned down and pressed his mouth against her, sweet, sweet lips. Serena momentarily grunted in protest but then gave in to the kiss and welcomed the meeting of their mouths. Ash maintained the kiss until he'd finished sliding his hand down to her knee. He then broke the union of their mouths and started his upward journey again.

Ash looked deep into Serena's eyes as he once again teased her. This time, rather than stopping short of the promised land, he turned his fingers aside and let them run along the groove of flesh which marked the joining of her thigh and pelvis. He grinned, making sure to avoid the part of Serena's body she so desperately wanted him to touch.

As her boyfriend's fingers danced away from her tingling folds of flesh, Serena flinched and muttered something under her breath. She sent Ash a harsh gaze and growled at him. She both loved and hated what he was doing to her. Her body burned with the agony of unfulfilled desire and she really, really, REALLY wanted her secret husband to put his fingers to work.

Ash grinned manically for a moment and then engulfed Serena in another kiss. The girl from Kalos was desperate for anything, and so she grabbed hold of her man and pulled him deep into a lip lock. Their mouths smacked and squelched while Ash slowly withdrew his hand from her crotch. With his lips still working against her, he planted his hand on her knee and began to creep upwards once again.

Serena wrapped both her hands around the back of Ash's head and pulled him as far as she could into the kiss. Ash loved the feeling of her body moving underneath him. Her feminine form was so lovely and beautiful! He ran his free hand through her hair and let his fingers tickle her right ear.

Serena loved feeling Ash's weight pressing her down into the couch. Her legs and crotch continued to burn with desire and this set the rest of her body tingling with excitement. She arched her back and rolled her shoulders, causing her body to rub against her man. She adored the sensual feeling of movement. It brought to her mind the many times she'd imagined them in bed and Ash moving atop her. She gasped in a breath through her nose and pushed her tongue into Ash's mouth. How she loved this!

As the warm, sweet flavor of Serena's mouth permeated his sense of taste, Ash matched the movements of Serena's body with his own. When she rose, so did he. When she fell, he followed suit. The two of them were starting to develop something of a rhythm. Then, to his surprise, the tips of his fingers pressed into a wonderfully, squishy mound of flesh.

Serena instantly flinched and a small shiver went through her body. She arched her head backwards, breaking the kiss as she sucked in a shuddering breath. Ash felt a since of hot embarrassment sweep over him. He gotten so caught up in caressing and kissing the girl he loved that he'd lost track of the position of his hand. He'd absently continued sliding his palm upward, and inevitably, his fingers had finally pressed into the most sensitive part of Serena's body. He hadn't meant to touch her there. He'd only wanted to tease and titillate her. He pulled his fingers away but it was too late. The line of demarcation had been crossed!

Fireworks and electricity sparked and exploded inside of Serena. It took several breathtaking seconds for the intense sensations to die down and for her to finally reconnect with Ash's gaze. She looked into his eyes and savored his sheepish expression. She grinned hungrily and chuckled at the situation. Their faces were separated by the narrowest of distances and both of them could feel the other's hot breath tickling their nose and lips. He'd just given her a foretaste of what he could do to her. She wanted more!

The silence and tension was unbearable. Serena could sense that this was the moment. Their cuddling and teasing had turned into a full-on encounter. All she needed to do was extend the correct invitation and Ash would surely agree to a night of lovely, intimate fun! Her mind worked and she started to snigger as she desperately tried to come up with the correct turn of phrase which would lead to their first time.

Ash began to snigger as well. The silliness and sexiness of the situation filled both of them with nervous energy. Finally, Serena's eyes brightened and the corners of her mouth turned upward in a small smile! She'd found the perfect phrase. It was, clever, sexy and most of all, not too subtle. Dense Ash was sure to understand what she was asking! Serena felt excitement, anticipation and nervousness all roiling inside her chest. It was time to begin the next step of their relationship! She batted her eyes, took a breath and spoke her clever phrase in an amused and sexy voice.

"So…. Moses… Are you gonna enter the promised land?" she said with a giggle and a fervent smile.

Serena held her breath and waited for the inevitable 'yes.' She watched as Ash blinked, chuckled and then pursed his lips as he prepared to reply. He opened his mouth and Serena prepared herself for an onslaught of passion.

"Who's Moses?" Ash said.

It took a second for Serena's mind to process his reply and when it did, she let out a let out a groaning sigh and let her head fall backward against a pillow in exasperation. She could almost feel the air being let out of the room. She'd accounted for everything, except that Ash might not get her joke.

Ash looked perplexed. "Uh…." he began.

Serena instantly reached up and grabbed hold of his collar with both her hands. She pulled him downward and scooted herself toward the front of the couch so she could wedge him in between her body and the back of the couch. She maneuvered her head so the tips of their noses briefly touched and she looked him straight in the eye.

"How do you not know who Moses is!" she whined, venting some of her dismay over Ash missing the intimate invitation.

Ash looked completely flummoxed. He worked his mouth for a moment and then replied in a helpless sounding voice.

"Uhhhhh, never heard of him…." he said.

Serena frowned in exaggerated sadness and disappointment.

Ash bit his lower lip. "It he a really famous… romantic?" he offered with a tentative and clueless smile.

Serena let out a sigh and slumped her head against Ash's chest. Why was it so hard for them to find the right moment?

"No, Ash!" she said in a defeated voice.

Ash looked at a loss for words. "Uh, okay," he said in a low voice.

Serena looked up and met his gaze. She made a pouty face and then opened her mouth to speak. "What am I gonna do with you?" she said.

Ash chuckled tensely as he stared back at her. Then his eyes widened and he smiled slightly.

"Say, is Moses one of those slang terms for a guy's… thing?"

Serena snorted and then began to laugh uncontrollably. Ash froze as Serena spent several seconds gasping for breath as her chest heaved and her sides ached from guffawing. She giggled, sniggered and then coughed several times to clear her throat.

"Okay," she wheezed. "Let me explain."

Ash looked on intently and Serena proceeded to explain things. She told Ash about the old stories, who people were and why she'd said what she had about the promised land. After a few minutes, the pieces all clicked together for Ash and he suddenly laughed at the joke.

Serena giggled along with him, but unfortunately, the mood had thoroughly faded. Her nether regions no longer burned with a desire for Ash's touch and she merely felt drained. She felt a little disappointed but she took comfort in the knowledge that sooner-or-later, she and Ash would have their first time.

The two of them sat up on the couch and snuggled against each other. Ash rubbed his leg against Serena's and then looked over at her. She met his gaze and he spoke in an apologetic tone.

"Sorry I messed all that up, Serena!" he said sincerely.

Serena smiled ruefully and shook her head. "I wouldn't have you any other way, Ash," she said in a loving tone.

The two of them smiled and mused at the night's events. Ash waited a moment and then asked a question.

"Serena, are you happy when we just cuddle like that and not have sex?"

Serena was a little surprised by the question. "Yeah, of course I'm happy," she said in a sweet voice. "I love anytime we're together." A mischievous expression briefly crossed her face and she continued in a low voice. "I especially love it when you drive me crazy!"

Ash giggled and Serena playfully nudged him with her shoulder. He then nodded and replied in a satisfied tone.

"I'm glad, 'cause I really like doing all those things to you," he said.

Serena blushed slightly and they shared a moment of quiet affection. Ash then looked a little conflicted and hesitated for a moment.

"So," he began carefully. "Are you wanting to try again…."

Serena felt some warmth spike inside her but she could tell that her sexual reserves had been mostly depleted. She could also tell that Ash was only saying this to try and please her. She loved that he was being considerate, but she kindly shook her head in response to his offer. Sex could wait for another night. They'd had their shot and missed. Trying to recapture the magic of earlier would only lead to disappointment and she wanted their first time to be perfect.

Serena smiled and spoke in a low, sultry voice. "Ask me again, tomorrow," she breathed.

Ash sniggered for a moment and then they shared a short, sweet kiss. They stared in to each other's eyes and then Serena stood up from the couch. Ash rose to stand beside her, and Serena pulled on her previously discarded skirt. They exchanged steamy glances before clasping hands and walking to the front door. They shared another kiss and then Serena headed off toward the Ketchum residence.