Avery's Pokémon

Eevee (?)

Nature: Rash

Gender: Female

Ralts (Lady)

Nature: Modest

Gender: Female

Chapter Seventeen: Open and closed

Lady's condition, her concussion, was worse than before but not life-threatening. She was unconscious and unable to wake up. Nurse Joy assured me it was not a coma, but Lady was going to stay asleep for a while. After all, she was completely and totally exhausted. Lady used an immense amount of psychic energy, more energy than her body could handle, so it needed a lot of time to recover. Because of that, Lady needed to stay in the Pokecenter for a few days to get treated.

Eevee couldn't stop panicking to the point that one of the nurses had to put her to sleep using drugged food. Ironically, that was the same way I handled her hysteria in the past, but this time... I felt bad. The nurses had no other choice though, especially when Eevee tried to get on the stretcher with Lady and started throwing swifts about when she was restrained.

It tore me apart seeing my Pokémon in so much pain, but in a way I was happy to see Eevee feel sympathy toward Lady. Eevee disliked the little Ralts before this, to the extent that she attacked her. Or maybe that was a defense mechanism, a way to keep people out. After all, Eevee hadn't hesitated to battle for me in the forest against that shitbag Elton. Either way, she cared about Lady now. Maybe it was seeing Lady hurt her abuser, or maybe it was the fact that they teamed up to defend me. Either way, for the first time, I really felt like they were my Pokémon. It just sucked that something like this had to happen in order for them to get along.

There was probably no way for me to get out of this looking good and/or responsible. Especially since it was the same Nurse Joy working as last time. One angry look from her assured me I was screwed; I was here again, in my boxers and a t-shirt, and she had to sedate Eevee since I forgot my Pokéballs at home. When I first got there, she was all business. She hastily took Lady from my arms and pushed her into emergency care on a stretcher. She was in there for a while, and when she came out, I figured I was gonna get a talking to.

I expected her to be upset with me, but not this angry. The pink-haired nurse practically dragged me into her office to speak with me privately. A very, very familiar Chansey followed close behind, carrying Eevee. I tried to take her back, but Chansey gave me a bone-chilling glare, so I backed off. Both nurses wouldn't stop glaring at me. Nurse Joy huffed as she sat at her desk, then gestured at the empty chair in front of it. Her Chansey waddled up behind her with a terrifying, stern expression.

Nurse Joy's face was red with rage and her eyes afire as she finally addressed me. "Take a seat." I did. "Now... what did we talk about last time, Avery Higgs?"

I sighed in frustration, shaking my head. "I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry Nurse Joy. Lady was defending me from-"

Nurse Joy held up her hand and made a strange hissing noise in the back of her throat. "No. Shut it. You are an irresponsible trainer, no matter the excuse. It has only been a few days and your Ralts is here, severely injured once again. This is the second time, Higgs. Clearly, you don't know how to battle or take care of a Pokémon. You didn't even put her in a Pokéball. You realize that would have halted her condition? Instead you risked it deteriorating and carried her all the way here!"

"I-I'm sorry! I'm a new trainer and I didn't know a Pokeb-"

"Mister Higgs, I suggested the Pokémon Fanclub last time, but now it's mandatory."

My eyes widened. Would the Pokémon Fanclub even let me back in? "They don't like me. I was barred from membership last time I went. I can't-"

Nurse Joy hissed again. "Shut it, Higgs!" I went quiet. "If you're trying to defend yourself, you made your case even worse. You have to do a lot to make the Fanclub deny you."

'That's not true at all. Call them out on their predatory ways and they basically kick you out...' Not that I was going to say that out loud. I wished Nurse Joy would let me get a word in, but clearly, she wasn't going to. The slender woman rubbed her temples, shaking her head in disgust. She appeared to be deep in thought. Then, she met my eyes.

"I understand there were probably strange circumstances that led to this event. Either way, I can't overlook neglect or abuse, Avery. So, this is what I'm going to do. Your Ralts, Lady, will be kept here until you bring me proof a high-ranking member of the Pokémon Fanclub has agreed to mentor you. Consider it a sort of probation." I opened my mouth to protest and she cut me off immediately. "Either that, or we bring this matter to the police."

I stared at her, eyes wide. "Nurse Joy, please. You have to believe that I didn't do anything. There was a woman in my house and she-"

Nurse Joy sighed heavily. I trailed off. She wasn't listening to me. I couldn't provide proof, and if the police investigated they'd surely find out about what Lady did to Marissa. And maybe even about Zoey and her videos. I had no choice but to do what Nurse Joy wanted. I never had a choice. "So...what type of proof would I need?"

Nurse Joy sighed again as she filled out a sheet of paper. "Get a signature on this and we can talk about bringing Lady back into your home."

I stared at her resentfully, accepting the document with grit teeth. I tried to calm myself by staring at Eevee's adorable, sleeping form in Chansey's little arms, but I only got more stressed out thinking about how she'd react when she woke up and Lady wasn't with us. "And what exactly qualifies as a "high-ranking member" of the Fanclub?" I asked.

"Because you were denied membership I'll say...one of the board members. They are expert Pokémon battlers and trainers. Change their mind about you, and you'll change mine."

"Nurse Joy!" I slammed my fist down on the table. "That's unreasonable! They...they are not good people. You can't expect me to-"

But she wasn't listening. "If you don't want Lady being put into protection services I suggest you work fast, Mister Higgs. Your behavior today doesn't help your case, I must say. You're lucky I don't bring this to a Jenny. She'd take away your Eevee, too. I'm doing you a favor, Avery. Get that paperwork signed." She walked away before I could say anything else. Chansey handed Eevee back to me, still death-glaring at me. Then, she waddled after Nurse Joy and I was alone.

I growled in frustration as anger pulsated through me. But there was nothing I could do. Resentment filled me as I stared at the paper, thinking about the difficult task before me. I was gonna have to go back to the damn Fanclub, more than that...I had to make friends with one of the board members. They all disliked me and thought that I was disrespectful, and I wasn't fond of them either.

There was no way.

"We're just gonna have to do it." I held Eevee close, sighing softly. "Wake up soon, Eva."

She twitched in her sleep, as if her body was responding to her name. I gently stroked Eevee's peaceful, sleeping face and held her close. I walked out of the room, and toward the exit. "I'll be back, Nurse Joy! I yelled loudly. The pink-haired nurse didn't react, she just kept skimming the paperwork laid out before her. I headed outside, and home.

I was an asshole. I'd left Angel in her Pokéball all morning, even though I said I wouldn't. And I was an even bigger asshole because I wouldn't be able to see her today either. I had to take care of this Pokémon Fanclub bullshit. When I got home, I hurriedly tugged on a t-shirt and a pair of jeans, and then my jacket. Buckling my Pokéball belt on, and sliding my badge case into my pocket, I headed out of my room. I paused when I came face to face with Zoey's bedroom door. She was blasting loud music.

"Hey, Zoey! I'm sorry about the Alice thing, but I need to take care of Lady, my Ralts. She got another concussion! Can we talk about it later?"

Zoey didn't respond. Maybe she couldn't hear me over the music...though I doubted that. It was more likely that she was ignoring me.

"I know you don't want to see me right now...so...I'll talk to you later." I headed downstairs, and strapped Eevee's Pokéball to my belt. She'd still been asleep when I returned her. Whatever the nurses gave her, it was strong.

I brainstormed as I left the house. Somehow, I had to get in good with the Pokémon Fanclub. I could walk back in there and speak to them, perhaps, but somehow I doubted that would be enough. I had to take it a step further. When I first went there, the higher-ups mentioned how I had a good reputation for a variety of reasons. My sister was doing Pokeporn so "obviously" I wasn't against it, and I was friends with Juliet and Jack who were already members.

My mind drifted to Angel. I didn't want to keep her in her Pokéball all day, nor could I afford to waste time playing and hanging out with her. I had to take care of this Pokémon Fanclub business as soon as I could. Lady was going to be in urgent care for a few days, but I still wanted this paper signed asap. Juliet and her sister were pretty well known at the Fanclub, if I remember correctly. If anyone could get me in again it was a stubborn, demanding bitch like her. I gazed at my Pokétch with a sigh.

I searched my contacts until I found hers. Looking at it reminded me of the "little video" she'd sent me last night. That had been pretty much impossible to get out of my head. Even now, my body was reacting to the memory. Shaking my head, I gave her a call. I prayed she wasn't busy, and my prayers were answered. A few rings later and Juliet's face was on my Pokétch screen.

Her lips were twisted into a smug little grin. "Sooo, get your dick wet?"

I should have known she'd go there immediately. "No. I didn't. And I won't be." Juliet raised an eyebrow. "I need a favor, Juliet."

"You won't do a favor for Angel, yet you expect me to do one for you? Hmm."

I shook my head. "No. It's not like that. Listen, I was actually going to. Ya know? Do stuff...today...with her. But when I woke up things went to shit. No, don't roll your eyes, Juliet. I'm not asking you for a small favor. I'm asking for a big one. My Pokémon, Lady. My Ralts. She..." I swallowed and squeezed my eyes shut, "she got hurt. Really hurt. Trying to protect me."

Juliet's eyes widened. "Whatever she needs, I'll help. Avery, what happ-"

"It's not her. They...Nurse Joy wants to take her away from me. Because it's the second time I've brought her to the Pokémon center within a few days in critical condition. It wasn't life threatening, and she was defending me, but they want to take her away from me anyways. Nurse Joy said that if I don't have a signature from one of the board members of the Pokémon fanclub within a few days...it'll become a legal matter. She wants me to have some kind of...mentor-student relationship with one of those old geezers. I won't be able to get her back if I can't get in the club."

Juliet was stunned into silence. She just stared at me. Then, she slowly nodded. "So, you want me to talk to them for you. To get you another chance."

I nodded. "Obviously, I'll put in a ton of work myself. I'll say whatever I have to, do whatever I have to...but I need your help."

"Hmm." Juliet didn't say much for a few seconds, tapping her plump lips with a manicured finger, deep in thought. Then, her dark brown eyes widened and she began to smile and vigorously nod. "Yes. Yes, of course I'll help you! But...you have to bring Angel here, first."

Relief flooded into me. It was that easy? "Awesome, thanks so much, Juliet. I was thinking of bringing Angel back to you, anyways. I haven't been able to let her out of her Pokéball and I'm sure she's craving your attention."

Juliet waved her hand, "Yeah, sure sure. Head on over and I'll buzz you up. Apartment 5D." She hung up without another word.

I inhaled deeply, then exhaled. I couldn't help but smile. Juliet Harmon really wasn't the evil bitch I thought she was. She was shaping up to be a good friend. Despite her attraction to me, Juliet was still there for me, and that was what mattered. Now, if only I could get her to not send me videos of her masturbating, and to stop trying to get me to fuck her Pokémon, our friendship would be even better. Not that I 100% want that stuff to stop...maybe not even 80%.

Everything's so confusing.

I remembered where she lived, but Juliet sent me the coordinates anyways. I headed over immediately. A few minutes later I was at the front of her apartment again. Like she said she would, Juliet buzzed me up. I was getting nervous now that I was here. Last time I'd been in this apartment we'd been doing things. I'd lost my virginity to Angel, I'd kissed Juliet. Riding up the elevator, memories of these thoughts bombarded me. The feeling of Juliet's lips, Angel's hot, tight pussy wrapped around my cock.

I slapped myself. There were a million reasons why I shouldn't be thinking about that!

I sighed as the elevator door slid open and walked toward Juliet's apartment. I knocked on the door a few times, then waited. Juliet opened it a second later.

I forgot how to breathe. In our voice chat, I'd only seen her face. Now, I could see all of her. I couldn't stop my eyes from exploring every inch, every curve. She was clad in nothing but daisy dukes -that didn't even reach the top of her thighs- and a shoulderless red crop top. And, as usual, her kissable lips had a coat of that delicious, crimson lipstick. It felt like I could see everything. Toned, tanned thighs. And that stomach...so smooth...those slender shoulders.

Juliet bit her lip, her dark eyes shining. I was mesmerized by the sight of her pure white teeth digging into that red, soft flesh... "Do you want to come in? Or do you want to stand there and point at me?"

I blinked. "W-what? Point at you?"

Juliet giggled and lowered her eyes to my crotch. I glanced down, then hurriedly covered myself. "I-I'm sorry! I don't..." I cleared my throat and stepped inside her apartment, hands still hiding my erection. The memories of my first time, the excitement of being here, and the sight of Juliet's amazing body so scantily clad had just been too much.

I was ashamed of myself. How could I get turned on when I might never see my Lady again? And by a girl like Juliet, of all people. I had Mabel, I needed to focus on the Fanclub, so what was wrong with me? I moved to grab Angel's Pokéball but Juliet spoke up first.

"Not yet. I want to talk to you. C'mere, Avery. Come sit." Juliet patted the cushion beside her, her dark eyes locked on me. She smirked when I hesitated. "I won't bite."

Swallowing, I walked over and sat beside her. She leaned against me, pushed her breasts into my arm. "Juliet, wait, I-"

"Shh. You act like I just unbuttoned your pants and took out your cock. I'm just...leaning against you~" Emphasizing her words, Juliet began to press and squish her breasts against my arm. "Mmm. Unless this is too much for you?"

I squeezed my eyes shut, face burning. "That's...that's too much for anyone."

Juliet brushed her hand against my thigh. So close to my aching member it hurt. "So...explain it to me. What happened to your Ralts?" Thankfully, she pulled away. I could actually breathe now that her hot body wasn't pressed against mine.

I swallowed. "Do you actually want to know?" I looked at her.

Juliet nodded, "Of course I do. You, battling a second time? I have to know."

I scratched my jaw. "Well...I guess I'll explain the whole thing, then. It wasn't a battle. You know Jack?"

Guilt started flowing into me. Would Juliet judge me when she found out what I did? Should I even tell her? I shouldn't, but somehow, I wanted to. If anyone could understand revenge, if anyone could understand doing such a twisted thing, it was Juliet. I clenched my fist. Much to my shock, Juliet placed her hand on top of mine and began to lightly stroke my knuckles. But it wasn't in a sensual way, it was comforting.

"Jack has an older sister. Named Marissa. She's been obsessed with me for years."

Juliet laughed. "Oh, trust me! I know Marissa Wainwright. No one in the Pokémon Fanclub doesn't, she's kind of infamous. Honestly, they probably recognized you at the club from your name alone. That would kind of explain the way Vanessa reacted when you introduced yourself."

I glanced at her, shocked. "So you know what she's like?"

Juliet snorted. "I thought I was the craziest bitch in Hearthome. Meeting her enlightened me. She talked about you constantly."

"She threatened me. Threatened my sister. The same way you did. If she had her way, I was gonna have to pretend to be her boyfriend and probably worse. I couldn't do that to Mabel! Or myself. I tried to stick up for myself and threaten her the same way."

The dark-haired girl raised an eyebrow. I hurriedly continued. "I have evidence that Jack has been grooming my little sister. For years. Even before the Poképhilia."

Juliet's eyes widened. "So when you two were having that fight outside the club...that's what he was talking about ? When he mentioned your sister?"

I nodded. "Marissa said I had to obey her. If we outed each others siblings they'd both get in trouble, but they had money so Jack wouldn't be in trouble for long. Around this time, my Pokémon headed downstairs. They saw what was happening. And Lady, my Ralts, she...used her powers. To change Marissa. Her mind."

"What do you mean, Avery?"

I squeezed her hand, shaking my head. "It's gonna sound crazy but I heard Lady, in my head. And then she twisted Marissa's mind. She told me I had to pick someone, to redirect her love. So..."

"So you picked Jack."

"Yes."

I didn't expect Juliet to smile the way she did. "You're a bad boy, Avery. But I can't disagree with what you did. Just desserts, in my opinion. He preyed on your sister, and now his own will prey on him."

Her support felt weirdly good. I chuckled and scratched the back of my head. "You know? That's a good point..." I couldn't help but smile. "Thanks for helping me, Juliet."

"Of course, Avery! I wouldn't want you to have your adorable Pokémon taken away. I couldn't imagine. Especially given the circumstances."

"You're nicer than I realized," I sighed.

"I'm not nice," Juliet smiled. "Nothing in life is free, and that includes this favor. Though...I won't be asking for much..." Juliet gave me an innocent look, grinning.

I glared at her. "I figured something was up..."

"Did you? Cause you were calling me nice just a second ago, which made my skin crawl by the way. Come with me," she smiled and grabbed both my hands. I stood up and followed her down a familiar hallway into her bedroom. The memories of what took place here rushed into me.

Juliet reached over and grabbed Angel's Pokéball. It was special in design, a pretty white color with flecks of navy blue. She spun Angel's Pokéball in her hand, then opened it up and released Angel.

The Absol appeared in a burst of burst of red light. She looked around herself curiously, absorbing her surroundings. She smiled when she noticed us, visibly cheering up. Then, her eyes widened and she really looked at me. She recognized me as the man she'd mated with for the first time in her life.

"You'll have to forgive her stare, Angel has been cooped up in her Pokeball all this time waiting for you. Even though I promised you'd...do things with her." She stuck her tongue out at me and winked at me.

Angel blushed and looked away from me. Juliet smiled when she saw that reaction, and stood. She knelt next to her Pokemon and wrapped her up in her arms.

Juliet began to drag her fingers through the soft, luxurious fur on Angel's chest. Both their eyes glinted with a strange intensity. Suddenly I felt like I couldn't look away. My gaze locked with Angel's.

I struggled to look away from her, "Do you really want that type of thing from me, Angel?"

The beautiful Absol nodded.

Her reaction made my heart pound. The two of them looked so sexy together. Juliet hugging Angel from behind while smirking at me, Angel with that innocent expression...A part of me wanted them both. Instead, I nodded.

"Okay, Juliet. I'll do it."

Angel's loud, happy "~Sol!" sealed my fate.

There was no way I could reject her now, it would break Angel's heart. Juliet clapped with delight and led me over to her bed. She patted it.

"Put your glasses on the nightstand. You don't want them getting wet."

My pulse jumped, especially the one in my pants. I set my glasses aside. With a little hesitance,

I climbed onto her just like the first time.

"Lay on your back," Juliet ordered with a grin. I wanted to get this over with, and maybe I was a little excited about it too, so I obeyed without question. I kind of had an idea of what kind of position Juliet was about to put us into. My theory was confirmed when Angel joined me up on the bed, and almost as if she'd done this before, she crept upward. A few seconds later, I was face-to-face with her sopping wet vagina.

Just the idea of me doing this had excited her that much? Then again, just the idea of doing it had gave me a raging boner so who was I to judge?

I'd seen Angel's pussy before. But now, up close, it looked even more appealing. Her entrance was dripping and swollen, the salmon-colored folds covered in a sheen of arousal. The smell of it wafted out, and it was strangely delicious. I wanted to bury my face in it then and there, but I forced myself not to. Instead, I reached out with a shaking hand and gently pulled apart Angel's delicate folds.

The adorable Absol whimpered in delight, pushing her body forward as if begging me to start touching her more. I ran my fingers inside her pussy, gathering up some of the indecent liquid dripping out. I don't know how Pokémon biology works but she had a clitoris, which I hadn't noticed before. I grazed it with my thumb, basking in her reactions to the subtle, teasing touch.

Angel quaked, and she stared at me with big, gleaming red eyes. Begging for more. I smiled at up at her.

"Stop being a tease, you've made her wait long enough. Bury your face in there, Avery. Satisfy her."

I wanted to play around some more, but Juliet was right. I leaned down and rubbed my face against Angel's furry, soft thigh. She stared down at me in adoration, clearly enjoying my touch. I couldn't help but smile back. I'm sure we were both remembering our first time together fondly. It's strange that I had a bond with her like that, but I didn't dislike it. I don't think.

Partially to escape my thoughts, and partially to obey Juliet I leaned down and finally pushed my lips against Angel's beautiful pussy. The first thing I noticed was the smell got even stronger, and I loved it. It filled my nose, and practically made me drool. I inhaled, hungry for more of it. But I wanted to taste it, too. I flicked my tongue out, and gathered up some of Angel's naughty juices. Her pussy tasted just as good as it smelled, melting into my tastebuds. It had a strange flavor, almost like dark chocolate in its richness.

Angel's reactions were sublime. She began to pant the second I leaned forward, and when my lips touched her folds she went crazy, howling her name and jerking her body. I barely had time to enjoy it before she began to squirm and rub herself all over me. Her juices smeared across my face, burying me in the scent. I grabbed her hips for more control and began to actually try and please her.

I repeatedly switched between sucking on her clit, and licking a stripe across her inner folds. Occasionally, I stuck my tongue deep inside and swallowed a mouthful of her juices. I was in heaven. Everything was so wet, hot, and delicious.

I could argue that Juliet pressured me into doing this. She was asking me to do this even though she knew I had such mixed feelings about. She'd basically said this was a transaction. That if I didn't, she wouldn't help me out. But I would have done this for Angel, anyways. I'd been wanting to touch her since Juliet first handed me her Pokéball. It had been hard to resist letting her out, even with Eevee and Lady around. That was wrong, but it was the truth.

I hungrily delved between her folds, and I raised my hand and moved it toward her entrance.

Angel stared at me in confusion, dark, lustful eyes wide. I wiggled my fingers. "Don't worry, it'll feel even better, I think." She noticed my gesture, and began to pant. Clearly, she liked the idea.

"S-Sol~!" She squealed as I began to push my fingers inside her entrance. The wet folds parted like water, accepting the two digits with ease. I sunk them in to my knuckles, groaning when Angel's pussy began to tighten and pulse around me.

"Fuuck, y-you're tightening up~ Angel. I won't be able to move my fingers if you keep squeezing them like that."

Angel shivered with delight. "Sol sol!" She whimpered.

When I looked up, I noticed she was licking at the air. It was a strange thing to do, I didn't understand.

The bed shifted as Juliet joined us. At first, I thought she was recording me or something. Then, I realized what she was doing. Angel was licking the air because she wanted a kiss. And Juliet was delivering it to her.

My cock pulsed in my pants as I watched Juliet reach out and grasp Angel's face gently in her hands. She'd also just met Angel this week, yet they were so intimate with each other already. My hips jerked unconsciously as I watched Juliet lean close, and press her tongue against Angel's.

Juliet must have noticed me watching and not pleasing Angel, because she grabbed Angel's hips and pushed her crotch firmly into my face.

I got the memo. The next few moments were a hot, messy blur. I just licked and licked, and yet I couldn't get enough. I wanted it all, but the deeper I delved the more liquid I got. I ran my tongue up and down her clitoris, twirling it around the swollen nub. I couldn't hear her reactions because her mouth was covered by Juliet's, but the way her folds tightened and quivered around my fingers made it clear she was feeling good.

I began to pump them inside her, pistoning, almost. I heard Angel squeal now. Suddenly, she froze.

I groaned in delight as a hot wave of sticky moisture splattered across my face, dripping in torrents. She coated me with her messy orgasm, her folds quivering around my fingers like crazy. I was kind of glad she came because my wrist was starting to ache, and this position was mildly uncomfortable.

Angel was panting like a bitch in heat as Juliet pulled her away from me, hugging her Pokémon and smiling. "You did so good, honey. Look at what you did."

Angel stared at me. Her expression was so strange. It was like she was in a daze, her eyes glazed over. I panted as I stared back at her. Angel smiled at me, bashfully ducking her head after her eyes scanned my face. I see, so she was embarrassed about cumming all over my face like that. Understandable.

Juliet gave me a smile of appreciation. "Thanks, Avery. She really needed that. Didn't you Angel! Didn't you!?"

Angel squirmed and rubbed her body against her trainer. It felt good seeing that. Juliet loved her Pokémon, that much was obvious.

"So we're good?" I asked, getting to my knees on the mattress.

Juliet shook her head. "No, actually. One more thing."

My eyes widened. "Juliet! You said I just had to-"

"I know, I know. But...you don't really want to stop, do you? Look at your cock, it's so hungry. It wants to be free." Juliet smirked at me. "C'mon Avery...you've already done this, what's a little bit more? I mean, you've fucked Angel already. Can't get worse then that."

While she spoke she shifted on the bed and came up beside me. "Plus...I want to give Angel something else. Look at her. She's so unsatisfied, even from that. She needs a little more."

I glanced at her in confusion. "What...do you mean? You want me to touch her more or something?"

Juliet shook her head. I trembled as she reached out and unzipped my pants.

I hated myself.

I didn't push her away. I didn't want to.

I groaned when she pulled my cock out of my boxers, grasping it in her soft hands. "J-Juliet, I don't...I can't!"

I managed to get control of myself. I hastily jumped up and tucked myself away, zipping back up. "J-Juliet. Will you help me still, even...even if I don't want to do that?"

Juliet sighed, then she shrugged and smiled. "Sure. But only because I like you, Four-eyes."

"I'm not even wearing my glasses, princess!"

"You get mad about the weirdest things. Want me to change your name?" She cooed in a taunting manner. "How about...Servant boy. Or..."

"Save it, princess," I sighed. But I couldn't help but smile.

Juliet grinned back at me. Then at Angel. "You want something to eat, Ang?"

The Absol nodded immediately, still watching me, eyes filled with hunger. Juliet was right, she wasn't satisfied, but it was over.

I took care of myself in the bathroom. I didn't miss Juliet's disgusted, disappointed look when I came out with a relieved sigh. Apparently she'd really wanted to pull it out of me herself. Dinner was amazing. I didn't even understand why Juliet was hiring me, I could cook well but this was amazing. It was all vegetables and fruit, but it tasted better than anything I'd eaten before. I basically cleaned my entire plate.

Juliet and I sat on the couch together watching TV, Angel splayed out and asleep across our laps. Our shoulders touched.

It was strange that something so small was making me nervous and excited. And it made me feel guilty. I'd felt aroused by Juliet before, but this nervous tingle in my stomach was something that'd been exclusive to Mabel. Were things between Juliet and I changing so fast?

Why?

Juliet sighed and rested her head on my shoulder. The smell of her hair was delicious. "I'm so tired of stuff like this on TV. Like they know anything. They just chase famous people around and ask them if they fuck Pokémon. Then, when they obviously say no, because who would out themself in this political heat, they use it against the movement."

Honestly, I wasn't even paying attention. Juliet's impassioned words made me glance at the TV.

"E-excuse me! Excuse me, you're the Champion of Sinnoh, I think it's extremely important that you speak your thoughts about this!" The interviewer was apparently desperate.

Honestly, I would have been too. It's not everyday that former champion Cynthia and her girlfriend, Dawn -the current champion- were in public. I'm sure an interview with them was worth a lot. The dark-clad woman was walking away, dragging Dawn with her. Apparently they were very uninterested in an interview.

The reporter laughed nervously and continued to chase them down. "You're friends with Fantina, did you know about her "activities?" You also frequent Unova, surely you had to see the signs in Burge."

I recognized this interviewer as the same one from last time. Arceus, was this the only thing she was capable of doing? Hunting famous people down and bombarding them with unfair questions that were practically accusations about Poképhilia?

Cynthia stopped walking. The interviewer grinned at the camera, then turned to her.

The former Champion of Sinnoh's face was freezing cold. She held Dawn close, and scowled at the camera. To my surprise, it was Dawn who began to speak first.

"My fiance and I have been the champions of Sinnoh on again off again for years. She's studied history extensively and knows a lot about Pokemon, I like to say I know a lot about them too...I mean, I'm an expert battler and I am a former contest champion. I consider myself an honest person, so...here it is... If I had my way, Pokelove would be legal."

Cynthia spoke up now. "Either they have the ability to consent, like with battle, or they don't. You don't get to pick and choose what rights they have. You wanted my opinion, there it is!" Cynthia smiled, and without another word she walked away.

Juliet and I burst into a fit of stupefied laughter. Had two champions of Sinnoh just admitted to supporting the idea of Pokephilia? The reporter looked like her world had just ended. The mood of the News channel changed completely. Suddenly, they were reporting on some random small crime.

No one wanted to talk about Cynthia and Dawn''s startling comments.

"Wow, they're both amazing," I laughed, shaking my head. "I couldn't imagine speaking up like that. They're at the top of the world and they're risking it for that?"

Juliet nodded. "Yeah, honestly, this will really change things. If the champions of Sinnoh support it people are going to start to wonder if they're wrong about it. And besides,

you could be that brave if you wanted to..."

"Wow, this is really good," I laughed. "Honestly, people just don't want to try to understand it."

Juliet stared at me, mouth agape. I gave her a strange look. "What, something on my face?"

She smiled. "Do you realize what you just said? Maybe we'll get along more than I thought."

That nervous feeling in my stomach again. "I-I should probably head home. My sister..."

Juliet nodded in understanding. The strange, almost romantic mood faded away. She hastily stood and grabbed all the dishes. I watched her bring them into the kitchen, then scurry out.

"Goodbye Angel," I murmured, rubbing the Absol's soft head. "It was so good to see you."

Angel leaned close and licked my lips, smiling at me. I rubbed her head even more, then walked to the front door. "Hey, Juliet. Thanks for helping me."

Juliet nodded and followed me to the door, her expression unreadable. "No problem, Higgs. I'll give the Chairman a call the second you leave. If I have to, I'll pay for you to get back in."

I stared at her, wide-eyed. "Thank you...Thank you so much."

Juliet nodded, then tucked her hair behind her ears. She smiled. "Well...goodnight."

I had been here all night, hadn't I?

I felt like I owed her something. Or like something was missing.

Juliet just stared at me. Then, she cocked her head. "Avery?"

I watched her red lips move. And I realized what this feeling was. This nervous sensation in my stomach, this urge to do something. I wanted to kiss her.

Juliet noticed my gaze, and she wet her lips. "Do it, Higgs. You don't have to leave. Just..." She began to rub her hands up and down my chest, eyes dark with lust. "For once in your life, stop thinking." I obeyed her. At least, I told myself that's what I was doing. I just wanted this. I hungrily leaned close and buried my fingers in her hair. She was on me in a second, like she'd been holding herself back.

She jumped up and wrapped her arms around my neck. I caught her and groaned hungrily as her lips seized mine, our tongues eagerly searching and finding each other.

She tasted so good, and her lips felt amazing. The first kiss had been in my mind, but this one was even better. I ran my tongue along hers, cock throbbing. I didn't think it was possible to get that turned on after just orgasming. "Mnnnm," Juliet moaned with delight, tugging at my hair. Pain shot through me as she pulled.

Suddenly, my Pokétch began to ring. I pushed Juliet off of me immediately, my senses flooding back into me. Juliet moaned with delight, panting softly and running her thumb across her lips.

I stared at my Pokétch in horror. It had to be a sign.

Mabel was calling me now of all times!?

"Avery..." Juliet's playful expression fell away as she stared at my face. The guilt fell onto my shoulders like three hundred pounds of steel.

"O-One sec." I fixed my shirt and messy hair, adjusting my glasses. I couldn't ignore it this time. I couldn't.

Juliet smirked when she heard Mabel's voice.

"You answered...I was worried you'd never talk to me again after you didn't respond to my messages," Mabel laughed nervously.

I tried to smile, making sure the camera was pointed opposite of Juliet. "H-Hey."

Juliet sighed dramatically and sauntered over to the couch. I gave her a dirty look and a shushing gesture. Smirking ear to ear, Juliet sat down next to Angel. I couldn't stop staring at her. Especially when she unbuttoned her shorts and pushed them down her thighs. Her eyes shot a message at me.

'I dare you to look away.'

I couldn't.

I watched her fingers slide beneath her panties. I couldn't see anything but I knew. Juliet began to bite her lip and squirm, those dark, lustful eyes burning into mine.

"I want to see you," Mabel murmured, but it was like she was talking from the other room. I could barely hear her. "I know we hurt each other... My parents aren't home, would you want to come...watch a movie or something? We can talk. You could bring Lady and Eevee!"

My heart twisted and ached in my chest. I couldn't be here and not look...so I acted like a coward. I mouthed goodbye to Juliet, and I ran away.

My entire body felt heavy as I made my way to Mabel's. A million thoughts were running through my mind. One far more than the others.

How could you do that to her, how could you do that to her, how could you want to do that to her?

I ate out Angel, yet somehow, I felt more guilty about the kiss. Because there was no question about my consent. I kissed Juliet. She didn't kiss me.

I had to get all of this shit out of my head. I felt like a ball rolling down a steep hill. My life was completely out of control. I was getting everything confused, I was thinking with my dick instead of my head, but then what was up with the butterflies in my stomach? When had Juliet crept into my head like that?

I knew the answer, of course. When she came out to speak to me and Mabel did not.

I waited in front of Mabel's front door for a solid five minutes. I didn't know what to do, or what to say. Part of me wanted to just spill everything the second I saw her, part of me never wanted her to find out about me ever.

Lost in my emotions, I rapped on Mabel's front door. A few moments passed, and then the door opened.

Maybe I was just a scumbag because I lost myself in her all over again as I ran my eyes up and down her slender frame. That long, curly brown hair. Such rich, soft locks... Those freckles. Mabel wasn't wearing her glasses again. I nervously adjusted mine and looked away. "So, um...hi."

Mabel's warm face lit up, and she wrapped her arms around me. "Avery," she sighed with relief, pressing her face against my chest. "Oh, Avery... I was worried."

I held her in my arms. Even as the guilt kicked around inside me.

"Where's Baron?" I asked as I pulled out of her embrace and stepped inside her house.

Mabel's expression turned strange for a second, then she smiled. "He's in his Pokéball for a while. He's been misbehaving."

I chuckled. "Oh? I didn't think you were the type to put a Pokémon in a Pokéball as punishment."

Mabel nervously tucked her hair behind her ear. "Well, he was...he was just misbehaving, alright?"

I hesitated. Then, I forced a smile. "Anyways...thanks for inviting me."

She nodded, twiddling her fingers. "Are you gonna let Eevee and Lady out?"

Sadness filled me when I thought about Lady. Was she awake yet? Waiting for me?

I should explain things to Mabel, but for some reason, I didn't want to. So, I just smiled instead. "Nah, they're in for the night."

The awkward feeling in the air didn't fade as she led me to her bedroom. I'd never seen it before.

This wasn't the first time I'd been in a girls bedroom. Hers was a lot different from Juliet's. All kinds of plants were set about. It was very organized other than that. Mostly shades of white. Her bed was big and soft looking, a table and TV set up at the end.

Mabel turned to me and grasped my hands. "So..." She smiled. "I say we just relax for the night. And we can talk about serious stuff in the morning."

I could agree with that. I didn't want to think about anything. I couldn't. It was like explosions going off in my head, a bombardment of emotions. I smiled back and nodded. "Sounds good..."

Mabel sighed softly. "Sooo, what kind of movie would you like to watch?"

"Well, what kind of movies do you have?"

Mabel went over to one of her shelves. "A bunch, my dad buys DVDS impulsively...what about a romance? Oh, oh! What about this one!?" She pulled out a dvd, and turned it to me.

The movie was called Yours Truly, and had a pretty generic cover. But, it did seem romantic. "Sure, why not?"

Mabel met my gaze. "What's wrong?"

I cheated on you. "Nothing's wrong."

She exhaled heavily, then nodded. "Okay."

Just let it go. Just like you let me go at the Fanclub.

Mabel put the DVD in and started playing it. She grabbed my hand and pulled me onto the bed. "Come cuddle."

Cuddling won't fix this.

She curled her body against mine. Warmth flooded through me as she leaned over and kissed my lips. They were soft and sweet. Then, she snuggled up to me and started watching the movie. I held her in my arms, stroking her hair. Her head felt warm and comfortable against me.

The movie probably wasn't bad but I didn't care about it. Instead, I was hyper aware of Mabel's breasts draped across my chest. I never realized her breasts were so big...Weird that I'd never really looked at her that way before we started dating. Now, it was all I could think about. Her body was so soft, and warm...

"Mabel..."

She turned toward me. "Yeah, Avery?" That beautiful, innocent, warm smile...

I kissed her. Mabel gasped a little, her eyes widening. But she didn't appear opposed to it. I buried my fingers in her long, brown tresses and ran my tongue across her lips. She kissed me back with surprising hunger, her tongue meeting mine. We both moaned, turning toward each other and pressing close. I grabbed her shoulder and pinned it down on the bed, shifting until I was on top of her.

Mabel gasped in surprise. "W-wait a second! I'm not ready!"

I was hard. I couldn't wait. I pressed my swollen crotch against her thigh, ran my tongue along her jawline. I pressed my knee between her thighs.

"Avery..." Her cheeks reddened as I began to rock my knee against her core. Her breathing grew heavier, a soft moan escaping her throat. "A-Avery..."

I smiled at her cute reactions and slipped my hand under her shirt. I found her breast and began to lightly squeeze it. They really were big, maybe even bigger than Juliet's.

Mabel pushed me away, suddenly desperate. "Avery! Avery, please...I-I said I'm not ready!"

I shushed her with more kisses. I was shocked into inaction when she slapped me across the face. Pain throbbed in my cheek, and I grasped it.

"W-we can't yet! Why aren't you saying anything, Avery?! You just keep...you just keep touching me even though I said not to. Please stop...talk to me..."

For a long moment, I didn't say anything. I didn't want to think. I just wanted to feel her. "Is there something wrong with wanting to have sex with my girlfriend?"

Mabel paled. "S-Sex? But we just started dating...Avery, you're not yourself. Think about what you're doing... Do you...really want to move so fast? This feels...strange. Something's going on, isn't it?"

Juliet doesn't want me to think. Mabel always wants me to. I'm tired of thinking...

The words burst out of me, like water breaking a dam. "I need this, Mabel! Please!"

Mabel stared up at me with those big, gorgeous green eyes. Like endless forests. "You're... mean," she whispered, tears beginning to drip down her pale cheeks. "You're so mean, Avery. First, with Omar at the club and now this...Why do you need this? Why can't...why can't we just kiss and watch a movie?"

Omar, Omar, Omar.

Anger flashed through me, red hot. "Even now, you're thinking about Omar! I want to have sex, and you're thinking about that fucking guy!?"

Mabel's eyes widened, "A-Avery! What!? I'm talking about that night, about you accusing me of wanting to be with him even though I told you it's not like that!" She tried to sit up and I shoved her back down, pinning her wrists to the mattress. "A-Avery, please don't..."

"You want that guy, don't you?"

Mabel shook her head, sobbing. "Noo! That doesn't even make sense, Avery! I don't want him, I want you! That's why I'm waiting for you, that's why I tried so hard to be with you, that's why I don't care about age, that's why I want to wait so that we can make love instead of just have sex! Avery, I love you, so please! Please don't do this. Don't ruin what we have."

She loved me?

I stared into her eyes, my own saucer-wide. "You...you...love me?"

Mabel sobbed, burying her face in her hands. "I didn't want to say it like this!"

It hurt in my chest. Like my heart was aching.

I was the problem. Not Mabel. She tried to make me jealous, yes, but she wasn't unfaithful.

That was me. I was the unfaithful one, because even though I was here with her...my mind was still there. With Juliet. With Angel.

I want Mabel so bad it hurts. I've always had a crush on her...but that's all it was. A crush.

If I loved her, I wouldn't do these things. I wouldn't think about Angel and Juliet. I wouldn't act so insanely jealous.

I backed away from her, shaking my head. "We won't work."

Mabel's eyes widened. "A-Avery?"

I laughed, even as my eyes burned. "You're telling me you love me after I tried to pressure you into sex. We won't work, Mabel!"

Mabel grabbed my arm, squeezing it with her soft hands. "Avery, we can make this work! I know you have issues, but we can work them out together. I have them too. I was selfish, I was inconsiderate. Don't quit so early!"

"Make it work?" I laughed in her face, filled with self-loathing. "Mabel. I cheated on you."

Mabel's eyes widened. "Avery?!"

I nodded. "I'm jealous of Omar, because I know you're better off with him. Because I'm being unfaithful, so I'm paranoid you are too. But the opposite is true. You love me, and you're a kind and beautiful person. But I kissed Juliet. I kissed her because I wanted to."

Mabel backed away. "Stop," she whispered.

I shook my head and turned to her. "I won't stop. I did more than kiss her, Mabel. You know what I'm talking about...don't you?"

Tears streamed down Mabel's cheeks. "Don't say it, Avery! We've only been dating a few days, so we can make it work! Just be quiet, please. Please just-"

"I'm not the guy you think I am. I won't let you keep believing I'm some kind of nice, misunderstood guy when in actuality I'm...disgusting. I fucked one, Mabel. A Pokémon."

Mabel was hysteric now. "Stop it, Avery! Why!? Why are you telling me this!? Juliet and a Pokemon!? How could you do this?!"

"I enjoyed it. Every delicious, disturbed second of it. Juliet's eyes on me. The feeling of this Pokémon wrapped around me. That connection. I've been thinking about it nonstop, since. I want that life. That type of life. Poképhilia, Juliet, all of it. Everything you hate. So we won't fucking work!"

I stood up and clutched my head. "I want to be normal. I want to be normal so I can be with you. Mabel, you're everything I've ever wanted. But it's like my world is turning upside down! Suddenly, everyone I know is into Pokephilia and I let myself fall into it too. I'm sick. So I'm breaking up with you. To get you away from me. So don't tell me again that we can make this work!"

Mabel stared back at me with teary, bloodshot eyes.

"I'm sorry, Mabel. I'm so sorry. But you'll thank me for this later."

I walked toward the door, and Mabel stood up.

"I-I'll save you from it. My parents will pay for your journey. We can go, together. It'll be the two of us, Baron, Eevee, and Lady. Wandering the world. Just like we joked about in class. Please, Avery. Please don't give up on yourself! I'll save you."

That was a strange thing to say. I suddenly remembered that she was only sixteen. She'd just turned it a few months ago. She was immature. Clinging on to this feeling she had, even though she knew it was twisted. Even though she knew I wasn't who she thought I was. I was what she hated. But she was blind.

"I'm sorry, Mabel. We won't work. We can't."

I grabbed my things, and hastily pulled them on. She didn't say anything else, not that I would have listened. I gave her one last smile, and then walked out.

"Back so soon?" Juliet asked as she opened the door and let me in.

I started speaking immediately, desperate. "Mabel and I, we-"

"I know," Juliet interrupted. "Why else would you be here? You made your choice, didn't you?"

I stared back at Juliet. Made my choice? I suppose I did "make my choice" when I kissed Juliet, ended it with Mabel, and showed up here at midnight. Words crawled out of me like bile. "...Do you love me, Juliet?"

Juliet's eyes widened at my question, her expression strange. "No."

I nodded. I felt cold and empty. So I really had abandoned the one girl who could ever love someone like me for a girl who didn't feel anything for me but lust. I was hoping Juliet would give me a different answer.

"Not yet. But I will." Juliet confessed, pressing close.

It was strange how relieved those words made me feel. I knew she wasn't lying or trying to make me feel better. She wasn't the type of girl to do that, that's why I liked her.

Liked her? When...why? "You messed me up, Juliet..." I whispered. "I...I don't know what to do."

Suddenly, Juliet's eyes brimmed with tears. "I know, Avery. I'm sorry. Please don't cry."

I was crying? I touched my cheeks. My fingers came away wet. "I...I guess I'm a bigger pussy than I thought." I laughed nervously.

"You're not a pussy for crying, Avery. You're just... lost. Suddenly left is right, and up is down. Your world is spinning around and around, and you don't know what to do with all the changes suddenly occurring in your life. You're scared, but it's okay to be afraid...you just need to stop thinking so much. Stop thinking, Avery. Just...feel."

Juliet opened her arms to me, and wrapped me up in them. "I'm sorry I made your life so chaotic, but I'll make it okay now. I'll show you everything. About Poképhilia, about how to leave people like Mabel behind, about how to be yourself..." She pulled my glasses off and set them on the counter.

I brushed my arm across my soaked eyes.

Juliet practically whimpered as she stared at my face, biting her lip. "Avery, if you stay the night I'll fall in love with you. I won't let you go. If you don't want to..."

I shook my head, wiping away the rest of my pathetic tears. "No. I want you to show me."

Juliet leaned up and wrapped her arms around my shoulders. Then, she pressed her lips against mine.

"Then, you're mine now," she whispered against my lips, "and I'll never let you go."

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