Warning: This oneshot contains sexual themes and mature scenes. If you feel uncomfortable, don't read it. All characters in the story have 18 years or older. So, read at your own risk.

It doesn't contain profanity.
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"This is all your fault, Ash Ketchum, you know that, right?" 19-year-old honey blonde performer asked sarcastically as she tried to somehow get some rainwater off herself... she and her boyfriend, standing near her, were pretty much soaked, all thanks to a sudden storm that had struck the Fight Area with only the barest of warning, and was now mercilessly hammering the beautiful tropical island!

"My fault?" her boyfriend Ash Ketchum, who had just a few months earlier turned eighteen, protested as he tried to find shelter from the rain... which was hard, in the middle of such a huge shower, and with so few natural covers. "Now, how is any of this my fault?"

Serena wrinkled her nose. "Well, maybe if you hadn't stopped to challenge those trainers, we would be at the bungalow, now, and quite dry... but nooo, Mr. Pokemon Master just had to stop to duel them, while the storm was brewing... and this is the result!"

"But those guys were Elite Four material, I tell you! I mean, they even forced Pikachu, Charizard and Infernape to go all out!" Ash tried to defend his position. "How often do you get the chance of facing people like those?"

"Pika pi, pika pika chu, pikachu!" Pikachu squeaked as he tried to take cover under the ample leaves of a palm-like tree. The electric mouse seemed to have said that it still wasn't a good excuse to stay there as the weather worsened, and to get soaked in rain!

"Oh, come on, Pikachu, whose side are you on, anyway?" Ash lamented, a huge sweatdrop pouring from behind his head. The aspiring Pokemon Master sighed, understanding that there was not much he could say in his own defense, and took a glance towards the end of the small forest they were in.

"Alright... but I maintain that we couldn't miss that chance to practice! Anyway, that aside... at this point, our bungalow isn't that far away, so how about we race there and try to reach that as fast as possible? At least we won't stay under the rain for much longer..."

"Alright..." Serena said in a resigned tone. With all the water pouring from the sky, they could even have run as fast as a Rapidash, and they would still be completely washed up by the time they arrived... but there wasn't much of a choice, considering the downpour was not slowing down anytime soon!

Ash picked up Pikachu and held him tight as not to leave him behind... and after winking to his starter, he grabbed his girlfriend's hand and motioned for her to get ready. Serena nodded as she brushed some hair away from her face... and after the trio had taken a deep breath, mentally preparing for the shower they were about to take, they dashed madly towards their temporary home and along the muddy road, accelerating as much as they could while the rain washed them all over!

Ash, serena and Pikachu felt the drops of water fall on them without mercy as they got closer and closer to a pretty house that was already visible in the distance... a house on the ground floor, with a reclined roof, that seemed to be a bungalow for tourists... but even looking at it from outside, it was clear that it was a lot larger and had a lot more commodities.

In fact, that was the house Ash and serena were staying at for the months the young aspiring champion was about to spend training in the Battle Zone, in preparation for his challenge to the Elite Four and the Kanto Champion. After returning from a long and adventurous training journey all over the world, together with his inseparable friend Pikachu and his childhood friend now-girlfriend serena, Ash had a feeling he had become strong enough to at least attempt to challenge the most skilled trainers in the Kanto League, in order to finally make a grab at the coveted title of Pokemon Master.

Lance, seeing in the young man someone with the potential to surpass him, had suggested him to temporarily take residence in Sinnoh's Battle Zone, a place where he would get the chance to fight many of the strongest trainers around, and train his Pokemon for any possible happening. Among many other things, there were resort in which many Gym Leaders, even from foreign countries, met from time to time, as well as several places where his Pokemon would get the chance to develop his Pokemon's skills.

Especially the so-called Stark Mountain, upon which the Legendary Pokemon Heatran was rumored to dwell... In other words, the perfect place for a trainer who wanted to push himself to his limit!

And since he had the chance to bring someone along for those months of training, Ash had asked serena to come along with him... and the Kalosian performer girl, enticed both by the chance of staying with her boyfriend and the opportunity to train her Pokemons more stronger- including those she had met in hoenn - had promptly accepted!

Lance, glad to hear that Ash was ready to face the last part of his journey to the title of Pokemon Master, had set up one of the bungalows placed in the Fight Area for the two lovers, and in a few days' time, after Ash had chosen the team he would use in the deciding battle (Pikachu, Charizard, Infernape, Sceptile, samurott and Heracross), the trio composed of Ash, Pikachu and Serena had moved in the small yet cozy apartment, close enough to one of the tropical island's golden beaches.

Up until that day, training was going well enough. Even serena had the chance of training her Pokemons for future performance and make them stronger than they had ever been.

However, on that day, the unexpected had struck in the form of that heavy downpour... and when Ash, Pikachu and serena reached the house that would have been their home, and got under the roof, they were positively dripping with rainwater and looked downright ridiculous: especially Pikachu, thanks to his fur getting ruffled to the point of making him look like a sparking yellow furball crackling with electricity, with paws and ears jutting out!

"Well... we did get in a dry place, in the end!" Ash commented with a pacifying smile. "Wasn't so bad after all, was it? We didn't even get all that wet..."

"Pika pi..." Pikachu squeaked in exasperation, after shaking the most part of the water of himself.

"Yeah... we didn't even drown in all that rain, after all!" Serena said sarcastically as she squeezed her long honey blonde hair and caused several drops of water to fall on the entrance steps. "Okay, I may be love raining seasons, but this is kinda pushing it... don't you think so as well?"

Ash toweled his hair dry as much as he could with a towel that had been placed nearby, then shrugged nonchalantly... "Well, look at things this way, sere... at least we're covered now, and we don't have to worry about the rain anymore! C'mon, guys, let's dry ourselves up a little, then get back inside, we have done more than enough training for today."

"Pika!" Pikachu agreed, feeling quite tired from the battles he hadsustained on that busy day. Even serena was okay with what her boyfriend had suggested, and after a few minutes had passed, so that they could get as much water as possible off of them, the three entered their temporary home, longing for a chance to sit down at a table and enjoy a nice dinner while watching some TV.

"Ah, home sweet home! Even though we have only borrowed it for the training period!" Ash commented warmly. The bungalow that Ash, serena and their Pokemons were living in for the moment was a simple yet cozy place, with the living room and the kitchen joined in a single room, and a few doors on the opposing side taking to the bathrooms, the bedrooms and the garden.

The lights were off at that moment, with the only source of light being the natural light from the outside, with the occasional lightning bolt here and there, allowing Ash, Pikachu and serena to catch a glimpse of the tables, chairs, Tv and couches.......

Ash, Serena, and Pikachu entered, and Serena turned the lights on as Ash closed the door behind them. Luckily, the storm had not caused a blackout, and it was still rather early in the evening - six o' clock at most. They had quite a bit of time to clean themselves up and relax before dinner... a dinner that was probably going to be a delightful homemade meal, thanks to Serena's skills as a great cook.

"Phew... man, I hope I never run into such a downpour again... I'm happy to have gotten inside!" Serena said, her clothes soaked from the sudden rain. "Well, Ash, since we're home now... how about we take a shower and get some dinner ready? After all, it's not like we're in a haste to go outside again, right?"

"I... guess not!" Ash answered, somewhat uncertainly. Now that the urgency of the moment was gone, and with the quiet atmosphere that could be felt inside that house, which seemed like a tranquil oasis in the midst of the storm... Ash suddenly felt a little awkward, though he didn't exactly know why. "O... Okay, Serena, then... we go back to our rooms, we change in some dry clothes, and... catch you later, okay?"

"Of course..." Serena answered with a shy smile. It was a rather odd feeling, since she thought she had won over her embarrassment towards Ash when she had become his official girlfriend. Instead, since a few days earlier, she was beginning to have a strange feeling when she and her boyfriend were home together, after the training was done for the day. Nothing that gave any problem to their relationship, but it was a little puzzling to her...

Pikachu himself could see that something new was bothering his trainer and Serena, while they were still very much in love with each other... there was something the two of them couldn't tell each other, and Pikachu hoped they would sort out their feelings soon, before it could become a problem. Shrugging, he followed Ash as he and Serena waved to each other and went to their respective rooms to change....
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Serena breathed a sigh of relief as she stepped out of the bathroom, having just enjoyed a relaxing hot shower. She wrapped herself in a fluffy white towel, her hair cascading down her back. With the bathroom in order, she made her way to the Poké Balls neatly arranged near her bed. Smiling affectionately, she began releasing her Pokémon one by one into her spacious bedroom.

Out came her trusty Pancham, the first partner she had caught in the Kalos region. Followed by her elegant Butterfree, her fiery Braixen, her agile absol, her graceful Altaria, and last but not least, her shy Eevee who had evolved into a strong beautiful Sylveon during their journey.

These were the six Pokémon that Serena had chosen to accompany her on her adventures with Ash, while the others remained at home with her family. Serena sat down on her bed, and her Pokémon gathered around her, forming a circle of companionship and support.

"Hi, everyone..." Serena greeted her Pokémon, stroking Sylveon's head as the Fairy-type Pokémon nuzzled her affectionately. "Sorry if I come to you like this, but Ash really had me running today! You know how he is, when he really gets going with his training, even bombs wouldn't be enough to distract him!"

"Pan-pan!" Pancham chimed in, shaking his head as if he understood Ash's boundless energy.

Serena's Altaria cooed softly, fluffing her cottony wings. Altaria had been with Serena for a long time, witnessing her growth and evolving alongside her trainer. She sensed Serena's inner turmoil and exchanged a knowing look with Sylveon.

Butterfree, always the gentle and empathetic Pokémon, fluttered closer to Serena, its wings creating a gentle breeze. Absol, known for its ability to sense danger and emotions, nuzzled Serena's hand, sensing her unease.

Serena took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts and courage. "Well... you're right, guys, there is something that's bothering me. It's been several days, actually..." She scratched behind Braixen's ears, her Fire-type Pokémon looking up at her with its trusting eyes.

"I mean, it's nothing really serious... I love Ash, and I know he loves me as well... after all, he has gotten a little more mature, and he isn't just thinking of Pokémon and tournaments! It's just that... well, I'm not sure what it is, but it's a strange feeling I get from time to time, since we've come here a few days ago. It may be because we're older now, or that it's just the two of us here... but... you see, sometimes I'd just like to..."

Serena blushed, thinking of the implications of what she was about to say. "To get... a little more intimate with him, do I explain myself?"

Sylveon nuzzled Serena's cheek, showing her support and understanding. Pancham, ever the playful Pokémon, offered a supportive high-five with his paw. Altaria let out a soft and soothing melody, as if to comfort her trainer's inner turmoil. Butterfree flitted around Serena, creating a calming atmosphere with its wings. Absol leaned in, nuzzling Serena's cheek gently.

"Altaria, you're right," Serena said, her voice filled with gratitude. "I should talk to Ash about this. Thank you, my dear Pokémon. I'm lucky to have all of you with me."

As Serena and her Pokémon shared a moment of understanding and connection, Serena realized that her team was not only her source of strength in performing but also her confidants and pillars of support in matters of the heart.
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The Kalosian girl had no way of knowing that Ash was thinking along similar lines for once, even as he gave his Pokémon a generous helping of their favorite foods! Heracross was happily sucking on a dish filled with honey, taking care not to waste even one drop of it, while Charizard and Infernape were busy competing over who could eat the most chili-covered, pepper-sprinkled pieces of meat.

The more refined Sceptile was sipping on some fruit, casting a glance at his friends and rivals... ever since Charizard had rejoined Ash's team, there had always been some sort of unspoken rivalry between him, Infernape, Charizard, and Meganium to see which of them was the young trainer's favorite. Samurott was even about to enter the rivalry himself!

Ash chuckled as he watched his Pokémon eat to their hearts' content, thinking that at least they didn't seem to have his same dilemma. Sure, he loved traveling with Serena, and their relationship had grown much closer, what with the adventures they had experienced together throughout various regions. They had been through Kanto, hoenn, the orange Islands, sinnoh, galar, and countless other places.

Still, ever since he and Serena had begun dating and living together in that cozy bungalow, Ash had started feeling a different kind of love. It was a love that contained a longing to get even closer. As they sat together in the warm, cozy atmosphere of their temporary home, he found himself lost in thoughts about Serena - her cute smile, her angelic voice, and the way her eyes sparkled with love and desire when she looked at him. He couldn't help but feel an intense attraction, both emotional and physical, to the girl who had become not only his partner in Pokémon battles but also in life.

Ash knew he needed to find the right moment to express his deeper feelings to Serena, to let her know just how much she meant to him, both as a childhood friend and as a girlfriend. But for now, he was content to watch their Pokémon enjoy their meal and savor the quiet moments they shared in their little bungalow by the sea.

Dare he say it? For getting more intimate.....

Why not? After all, they were legal adults, deeply in love, and Ash had matured significantly since his journey through Sinnoh and his close bond with Dawn. He now understood such things, but for this very reason, he was a little hesitant about broaching the subject with Serena, out of the fear of offending her or something...

Pikachu, who had a knack for reading his trainer's thoughts, looked at Ash and tilted his head in curiosity. "Pika pi?" he asked after taking a bite of his food. Even the other Pokémon paused their meal, wondering what was on their trainer's mind.

"It's alright, Pikachu... everyone..." Ash said as he caressed his electric mouse's head. Suddenly, he withdrew his hand as a small electrical discharge numbed his fingertips for a few seconds. "Ow! Man, Pikachu, you sure get charged up with all this rain!"

The adorable yellow mouse apologized with a sigh. "Pika pi chu... Pika, pikachu pi pika pika chu?" he inquired, returning to the previous topic.

Ash nodded, once again impressed by Pikachu's intuition. "Well, that's the gist of it, in a nutshell... it's about Serena," he admitted as he began searching for something to put on for the evening. "It's a strange feeling I've had whenever I'm with her... I can't really explain it, but it's unlike anything I've felt before when I was with her. Maybe it's the atmosphere on this island, who knows..."

Pikachu scratched his head and chuckled, while a large sweatdrop formed on his forehead. "Pika pi..." he squeaked, understanding that Ash still had some way to go in certain matters. Even Sceptile, who had some experience in the realm of romance during Ash's journey through the Hoenn League, spun his grass blade and shook his head.

The naive Heracross, on the other hand, glanced at his teammate Samurott (the evolved form of the Oshawott he had met in Unova) for guidance, seeking to understand what his trainer and the other Pokémon were talking about. The samurai otter, with the same stoic expression of ancient warriors, nodded as if telling him to be patient, as things would become clearer soon.
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Now that his Pokémon had eaten and had gone to sleep, the incessant rain and a few distant thunderclaps provided a soothing background noise as Ash contemplated their dinner options. These were the moments when he regretted not being as skilled a cook as Brock or Cilan.

If only he could do more in the kitchen than just opening cans and frying eggs, their dinners would be more varied. Not that Serena seemed to mind; fortunately, his cute girlfriend was an excellent cook, something that Ash truly appreciated.

"Well... I guess we'll go for some of Serena's delicious homemade pasta tonight, and I'll prepare a fresh salad," Ash thought aloud, surveying the provisions they had. "She always adds that special touch to the meal. I'm lucky to have her."

"Need a hand, Ash?" Serena asked as she entered from the corridor leading to the girls' room. Ash, a bit surprised that his girlfriend had finished her preparations so early, turned to her and was momentarily taken aback by her appearance.

Serena was wearing an apron over a cute, pastel-colored dress that complemented her figure perfectly. Her hair was tied back in a loose bun, and a faint scent of her favorite vanilla perfume wafted through the room. She looked not only charming but also irresistibly attractive, making Ash's heart race. He couldn't help but wonder if Serena had dressed this way on purpose to add some spice to their evening.

And to think, Ash had seen Serena in various outfits before, but this one had an extra allure that stirred something within him.

"Er... it's okay, Serena! I've got everything under control here!" Ash replied, trying to keep his composure. Seeing her like this was already enough to make him slightly flustered, and her elegant attire, along with the hint of sensuality, was affecting him in ways he hadn't expected.

Of course, Ash wasn't exactly dressed to the nines himself. He was barefoot, wearing a simple white t-shirt, and comfortable jeans. Years of Pokémon training had given him a more toned physique, and some well-earned scars told the story of his adventures. Serena had her own scar, a faint but noticeable mark on her wrist, a reminder of a past injury.

As boyfriend and girlfriend stood there in an awkward silence, serena got closer and observed Ash organizing the ingredients on the table with somewhat mechanical gestures, trying not to let his nervousness show. He repeated himself, "Everything's under control, Serena! I just... um... need to figure out how to arrange all this stuff... and, well, could you please set up the dining table while I do that?"

Serena couldn't help but stifle a giggle, realizing once again that Ash's shyness would never change. "Of course, Ashy, I'll take care of that right away! Don't worry! You can pretend I'm not even here, okay?" she said as she went to get the plates, glasses, and utensils, setting them on the table. Ash tried not to look directly at Serena, but his blushing face gave away his feelings.

"You know," Serena said with a mischievous glint in her eye, "you're quite lucky to have a talented chef like me to cook for you, Ash."

Ash chuckled nervously, still avoiding eye contact. "Yeah, I know. I'm really lucky, Serena. Thanks for taking care of dinner."

Serena couldn't resist teasing him a bit more. "Don't worry, Ash. I'll make sure you have a meal that's as amazing as you are."

As Ash and Serena continued to work together in the kitchen, Serena couldn't resist adding some playful and seductive teasing to their banter. She knew just how to push Ash's buttons, and she relished in the playful dynamic they shared.

Serena leaned in closer to Ash, her voice low and sultry as she whispered, "You know, Ash, there's something incredibly attractive about a man who appreciates a good cook." She let her fingers gently brush against his arm as she reached for a spice, sending a shiver down his spine.

Ash's cheeks flushed even deeper as he tried to maintain his composure. "Well, Serena, I've always said that your cooking is... out of this world."

She couldn't help but let out a soft laugh, a melodious sound that filled the room. "Oh, Ash, you're too sweet. But you haven't seen anything yet."

Serena turned to face him, her eyes locking onto his with an intense gaze. She moved closer, allowing her body to lightly press against his, her lips mere inches from his ear. "You know, there are other things I'm good at too," she purred, her warm breath sending a shiver down his spine.

Ash's heart raced as Serena's allure began to take hold. He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure. "S-Serena, you're making it hard to concentrate on dinner."

She chuckled again, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Well, maybe we can take a little break from cooking later and focus on something else."

Ash looked at his girlfriend once again....and quickly averted his glance, blushing furiously. "Ugh... no way! What on Earth are you thinking, Ash Ketchum? You're starting to look like a dirty old man!" he reprimanded himself.

"You and Serena have been boyfriend and girlfriend for quite a while... but it's just not right to think like that! Well... sure, I can't deny that Serena is really cute, and sexy tonight.... ah, heck, here I go, thinking about such things again! Concentrate on dinner, concentrate on dinner..."

"Man, I kinda overdid it... I tend to forget how clumsy Ash is with such things..." Serena thought to herself in the meanwhile, as she began placing dishes and glasses on the table. "Okay, okay... nothing that can't be taken care of. I'll try to be as natural as possible for the rest of the evening... at least, I hope that will ease him up as well... though I'm afraid this might be a long evening...."
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Dinner had been a rather mundane affair... except for the fact that both seemed hesitant about starting a conversation. Ash had made a few off-handed comments about the battles they had faced that day, while Serena talked about the places they had visited... but any conversation quickly died out, leaving the two of them back at square one. Things didn't get much better when dinner was done, and the two began washing the dishes and tidying up.

In an attempt to break the silence, Ash took the remote and toyed with it, wondering if he should turn the TV on. At least that would give them something else to focus on for a while...

Just that simple act seemed to allow them to make some progress - as Serena saw her boyfriend toying around with the remote, undecided on what to do, she snapped her fingers, remembering just then about something important they had to do. "Hey, Ash, now that you remind me... shouldn't the Hoenn Grand Festival finals be on tonight? And unless I'm wrong, May and Dawn will be facing each other... we don't wanna miss it, do we?"

"Huh?" Ash asked in wonder... then, he remembered the important occasion! "Oh, darn, sure! We promised them that, since we were going to be here on training, we would have watched them on TV! I hope we haven't missed out on much..."

Ash quickly switched the TV on, and much to his relief, he saw that the final match had not started yet - the introduction fanfare as the two contenders stepped into the arena was still playing. Ash and Serena sat down on the sofa, close to each other, and Ash raised the volume just a little. A few minutes later, as the two coordinators had taken their respective places, the presenter cleared her voice and announced the deciding match!

"Welcome, fellow Pokémon fans! And thanks for your patience!" the presenter exclaimed. "Tonight, in this great battle arena, the two coordinators who made it to the finals will face each other in this deciding match! On my right side, a familiar face to all Pokémon fans - our current champion, here to defend the title she obtained! Let's have a round of applause for... MAY!"

As the audience began clapping wildly, the spotlights illuminated the person she was talking about. May, with her chestnut hair and her trademark belly dancer costume, stood confidently on her side of the arena, joined by her two Pokémon for the competition - her Glaceon and an elegant Delcatty, the evolution of the Skitty she had since almost the beginning of her journey. Now, at sixteen years of age, May had become a tall and attractive teenager, and it was hard to believe that she was the same girl who had started out with such uncertainty, with just a Torchic and without even knowing what she was going to become.

"And on my left side... a talented young coordinator who has already made a name for herself in Sinnoh! Let's hear it for... DAWN!"

Again, the crowd went wild as a pretty blue-haired girl of about fifteen, wearing an elegant yellow dress, walked up to the arena's other side, joined by her inseparable Piplup and Lopunny - the evolved form of her Buneary. Now, the two contenders were right in front of each other, exchanging a challenging, yet still friendly, glance as the audience's cheering was dying down. "Alright, ladies and gentlemen... now that our contestants are ready, we just need to start the competition! Let the best one win!"

Serena couldn't help but be captivated by the grandeur of the event and the charisma of the contestants. She turned to Ash with excitement in her eyes and said, "Ash, this is going to be an incredible battle! May and Dawn are both incredibly talented coordinators. I can't wait to see their performances!"
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"Well, this is a surprise, Dawn... I never thought we'd face each other here, of all places!" May commented, winking at her friend and rival. "What can I say... do your best, as I won't go easy on you!"

"That's just what I want!" Dawn shot back confidently. "I'm ready for everything, May... so give me your best!"

"With pleasure!" the young Hoenn champion concluded. "Delcatty, Glaceon... stand ready! We'll give this all we've got!"
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As May and Dawn's Pokémon began their dazzling acrobatics and choreographies, Ash and Serena stared intently at the TV screen, determined not to miss a single moment of the battle. "Here they go!" Ash exclaimed. "Hey, Serena, who do you think will win?"

Serena pondered for a moment, then smiled mischievously and looking seductively at her boyfriend. "Why don't we make a bet? I predict May will win this one!"

"Hehe... but maybe you don't know that Dawn won her first match against May!" Ash playfully retorted. "Why shouldn't she do the same right now? I say Dawn has got this in the bag!"

"Really? That's what we're about to see!" Serena replied with a grin. "It might go another way this time..."

"Wait for the battle to end, my dear Serena, and we'll talk about it!"

"Oh, with pleasure..."
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As the intense contest unfolded on the screen, Ash couldn't help but feel the excitement building. The two skilled coordinators were giving it their all, and it was a close competition. He glanced at Serena with a playful smile as the final moments approached. "Well, Serena, it looks like we've got ourselves a winner!"

Serena laughed softly, her eyes locked onto the TV. "Indeed, Ash. May the best coordinator win!"

In the end, May emerged as the victor, winning the Hoenn Grand Festival once again. Ash chuckled nervously as Serena turned to him, her smug expression evident. "Hehe.... you should know by now, Ash, that you shouldn't bet against me!" she teased, giving him a gentle playful nudge. "Well then... I guess you'd like to know what the price of the bet is, right?"

Ash grinned, enjoying the playful banter. "I'm all ears, Serena. What's the price I have to pay for losing this bet?"

Serena leaned closer, her voice soft and seductive as she whispered in his ear, "How about a kiss, Ash? Right here, right now."

Ash's heart skipped a beat as he blushed furiously, but he was more than happy to oblige. Ash gently cradled Serena's face in his hands, his fingers tracing her delicate features. Serena closed her eyes in anticipation, her heart pounding in her chest. The moment hung in the air, charming with desire and longing.

Finally, their lips met in a slow, sensual kiss. It started as a gentle press, a tender connection between two souls deeply in love. Their lips moved together with a sweet rhythm, a silent language of passion and devotion.

As the kiss deepened, Ash's arms encircled Serena's waist, pulling her closer until their bodies melded into one. Serena's fingers tangled in Ash's hair, sending shivers of pleasure down his spine.

Their tongues danced in a sensual tango, a dance of love and desire that spoke of their unspoken feelings. The kiss was a declaration, a promise of forever, a celebration of their love.

When they finally pulled away, their foreheads rested against each other, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. Their eyes met once again, shining with an intense love that needed no words. But, serena have a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"Hehe ashy!!!... did you really think I would have let you off the hook so easily with just a kiss?" Serena answered, shaking an index finger in front of her. "Of course there was something riding upon this, otherwise, what would be the fun of making a bet?"

Ash sighed and rubbed the back of his head, realizing there was no way out of this. "Okay, I fell for it hook, line, and sinker..." he murmured, preparing himself for what Serena wanted him to do. "Alright then, Serena, tell me. What do you... er... want me to do?"

Now it was Serena's time to grow embarrassed and feel her own heart beat faster. That could be her best chance to speak to Ash about that little problem she had, and see whether the situation could get better. So, after clearing her throat and working up a speech on the subject, Serena got closer to her boyfriend and began speaking.

"Well... there's not really much I need to say, Ash... I'd just like you to answer a question I have." Serena said, her index finger scratching the sofa she was sitting on. Now that she was so close, Ash could smell the scent of soap coming from her... "Ash... answer me in all honesty. You... do love me, don't you?"

The question was so sudden and unexpected, while the answer seemed so obvious to Ash, that the boy was confused for a short while, asking himself what Serena meant by that. After that, though, Ash had no hesitation and answered, placing a hand upon Serena's.

"Isn't that obvious, Serena? Of course I do... we've been together for three years now, and we've even traveled together through Unova, Orre... and wherever else we wanted to go!" he affirmed. "And... even now, I'm happy that we're staying together in this place! I don't think I could have asked for a better training partner, really! Why... er... why this sudden question?"

Serena smiled warmly. There was never any doubt that Ash always tried to say the most reassuring thing. "I'm happy to hear you say that, Ash!" she answered. "You see... it's kinda hard to say it like that but... er... darn, I don't even know how to say it!" In frustration, Serena rubbed her forehead. "It's a... somewhat delicate thing, and I'm not sure if I should tell you..."

Ash tried not to make haste with his girlfriend. "Well... just say it in your own words, Serena. No pressure." he said, caressing Serena on her back and causing her a small shiver. "I mean, after all, we are boyfriend and girlfriend, right? There's nothing we shouldn't be able to talk about... so, don't be scared, and use your own words!"

"Thanks, Ash..." Serena answered, gradually getting the upper hand on her embarrassment. "You see... it's been some time... ever since we transferred here, in fact... that I would like to... how to say... get more intimate with you! I mean, I know you love me, and I love you as well, but... you see, I would just like us to be able to express it better!"

Ash was a little puzzled at first, as he was not the sharpest one around when it came to matters of the heart... but he did kind of understand what Serena was getting at. And, in fact, his girlfriend had clearly expressed what he wanted to say and had trouble expressing... and after getting over his own hesitation, the young man got closer to his girlfriend, to the point where they could feel each other's breath on their faces...

The closeness was staggering... and without even thinking about it, Ash got one hand closer to Serena's t-shirt, and she, on her part, began hesitatingly slipping one hand under the boy's shirt. The only background noise was the continuous, unending sound of the rain falling outside...

And in the end, Ash widened his eyes as he felt the soft skin of Serena's abdomen under his fingertips. Unable to stop himself, Ash stroked her side and back, as he felt Serena's warm hand touching his own back...

Suddenly realizing what territory he and Serena were treading into, Ash jumped back, blushing in surprise and embarrassment... and Serena herself blinked, almost not believing what she herself had done. Had they... really gotten so close? They had gotten intimate and confidential before, but never to this extent...

"Ugh... er... I'm... I'm sorry, Serena!" Ash exclaimed. He was rather ashamed at the fact that he was feeling rather excited, and tight in the pants as well... and while it was pleasant to feel, he felt it was kinda unfair to the girl he loved! "It's... not as you might think... er... I mean, I shouldn't have done that, really! I... kinda got lost in the moment, and I apologize!"

Serena blinked in wonder. "A... Apologize? And... for what?" she asked, about as uncertain.

"Well... for having touched you that way!" Ash exclaimed, lightly slapping himself on both cheeks in order to wake himself up. "Serena... you know I would never do that if you didn't want to..."

Serena took a deep breath, and decided to go for it. After all, she told herself, that wasn't a reason for a relationship as solid as theirs was going to break...

"But..." the girl started, taking another deep breath before continuing. "What if I wanted it? That... would change quite a few things... I think! And... well... you do seem to want it as well... don't you...?"

"You mean..." Ash asked, gulping nervously as he and Serena lovingly held each other's hands. "You mean that... er... you would like us... to... really... do it? Serena... you know what that means, right?"

Serena nodded again, shivering once more as she realized the implications of what they were about to do. But it wasn't out of hesitation, just out of anticipation for such an important step in their relationship. "Yeah... I do know, Ash... it's nothing to take lightly, I know... but, after all, we're legal, we're in love... and the idea of... yeah... making love... doesn't sound that bad to me! Of course... if you're okay with this..."

Ash thought about it for a while. Even now that he was older, he had never been the kind of person to think things through too much, but this case was different... he was forced to stop and think about it. Serena told him she was cool with it... it would have been consensual... and Ash would have lied if he said he didn't want it as well. But... would he be able to handle things tactfully and maturely? Would he have lived up to Serena's expectations of him? And in any case, how would their relationship change after this? These were the questions going through Ash's head, and he wasn't sure about the answers.

"Alright, Ash Ketchum, this is an important moment... try not to mess this up!" the young man told himself. "Serena, the girl you love, is here in front of you and is asking you to... yeah... take your relationship to the next level! I think... there's nothing wrong with it myself, of course! Okay... try to stay calm and handle this..."

"I'm not really sure if I can promise you anything, Serena..." Ash stated. "But... if this is what you really want... I'm okay with it! Okay... let's do it! After all... I do like the idea myself! I'll do... my best not to disappoint!" (It's not a Pokemon battle boy)

Serena managed to avoid grinning like an idiot, limiting herself to a joyful smile as she held her boyfriend's hands. "Well... that will be more than enough for me! Thank you, Ash!" she answered, as they slowly got up from the sofa, still hand in hand, and began walking to Ash's bedroom, getting ready for the step they were about to take...
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"Erm... Serena, you aren't going to tell me you had this all planned, are you?" Ash asked, a huge sweatdrop on the back of his head as he saw Serena taking a package of pills out of her bag and swallowing one. There was no need for a genius to understand what that was all about...

After gulping down the pills thanks to a glass of water, Serena smiled cunningly to her boyfriend. "Well, Ash, having this all planned is taking it a little far! Let's just say a girl must be ready for everything!" she answered... and when Ash looked at her without understanding, the Kalosian girl giggled and playfully mocked him.

"Come on Ashy, don't tell me you never even thought about the possibility! A boy and a girl in love with each other and living under the same roof... and our Pokémon are all asleep right now! There was a possibility, wasn't there?"

"Er..." Ash murmured as the two walked inside his bedroom. "Okay, you got me there... I really hadn't thought of that! But now... we're there, Serena. You... er... might want to get comfortable..."

Ash and Serena reached the bed and slowly sat down upon it, looking at each other with both affection and nervousness, then came closer and exchanged a quick, sweet kiss on the lips as a warmup of sorts, while Serena caressed Ash's face and then went down his left shoulder and arm.

Then, as Serena nodded to him, Ash slowly and carefully untied her t-shirt and slid it off her, leaving her torso only clad in her bra... and one second later, Serena made her first move, sliding her hands under Ash's shirt before taking the piece of clothing off of him, leaving his chest bare and showing off the muscles Ash had developed in years of travel and training, as well as the scar on his right shoulder.... Serena couldn't help but appreciate the results of a life spent outdoors!

"Er... you okay, Sere?" Ash asked, somewhat uncertainly. Serena put him at ease with her loving smile as they cast the blanket aside and lay down on the bed, face to face.

"Everything's alright, my beloved knight!! I was just observing that you had put on some muscle, since we first met!" she affirmed with blush. "I'm rather impressed, I have to say!"

"What can I say? I try my best at it!" Ash joked, before the two hugged again and started petting each other. Serena nonchalantly unbuttoned her shorts, took them off, and threw them off the bed, remaining in just her lingerie in front of her boyfriend. She gently held his wrists and brought her boyfriend's hands, which were now hesitatingly stroking her sides, behind her back.....

And right on the clasp of her bra, inviting the boy to take it off! Again, Ash blushed and shivered slightly, before gulping and starting to fumble around... until the girl's bra went off and fell on the floor! Now, Serena was only clad in her panties, while Ash was only wearing his shorts... the deciding moment was getting closer and closer...

Serena covered herself self-consciously... but it soon passed, and the girl lay down on the bed, allowing Ash to admire her... while the boy found himself looking longingly at her body.

Her sweet yet strong face, with her shining blue eyes and her grace...

Her thin arms and her white hands with graceful fingers...

Her small yet well-proportioned breasts, and her flat stomach, decorated with a cute round navel...

Her long slender legs, ending in a pair of small, dainty feet...

"So... Ash?" Serena asked. "You... like what you see?"

Ash bent down and kissed his beloved on her cheek. "You are... beautiful, Serena!" he said, drawing out another smile from her before they embraced again, and Ash felt her nipples touching his chest. They kissed again a few times, immersed in that moment of intimacy... and Ash shifted his kisses on Serena's neck and collarbone, who craned her head aside in order to better enjoy it.

Ash's lips left a small trail of humidity on his girlfriend's soft skin, and Serena moaned with pleasure as he got to her nipples and took one between his lips, mock-sucking on it for a while before getting to the other and doing the same thing. The girl arched her back, trying to offer her lover as much of her body as she could...

"Ash... please... go on..." she murmured, completely overtaken by new and exciting sensations. Ash detached from her breasts soon after and went downwards, kissing her belly as his hands caressed Serena's legs, her thighs, her calves, her ankles... Serena moaned again as Ash planted a kiss on her abdomen, then she couldn't hold a giggle when he gently kissed her navel, and his fingers tickled the soles of her feet and played with her toes. "Hmm... Ash... that tickles... hehe..."

Ash chuckled again as he got to eye level with Serena again, the girl still hugging him by his waist. "Hehe... sorry, Serena, I was kinda lost in the moment. You're not offended, I hope!" the young man stated, shivering as Serena's short nails began gently scratching his back and his sides. It seemed Serena was the one who was trying to have some fun now...

"No problem, Ash... what's wrong about getting a little more intimate just now?" she answered, her fingers tracing the muscles on Ash's chest and abdomen, who closed his eyes to better enjoy the moment... and gasped as Serena went lower, stroking a sensitive, while still covered, part of his body. Serena couldn't believe her own audacity as well... and she was worried about not offending Ash without wanting it. "Er... apologies, Ash, I didn't want to... well, you know..."

"No... problem with that, Serena!" he answered, enjoying the sensation of Serena's gentle yet strong touch was sending shiver up his spine. If those were just the preliminaries, Ash could only guess how much he would enjoy the act itself...

And it looked like he wouldn't have to wait long, either. As Serena's grasp loosened, the young man felt his girlfriend's hand hesitating upon the rim of his ever-tightening shorts, her intentions being clear enough to him...

He decided that two could play at that game - calmly and caringly, he began lowering Serena's panties... and for a moment, the two lovers stood there, looking at each other's eyes as if asking each other for permission to go further...

And finally, winning their last resistances, they began taking the last remaining piece of clothing off each other; slowly and awkwardly at first, but then, with a last quick tug, they remained naked in front of each other, for the first time ever.

"A-Ash?" Serena asked, as both were at a loss for words - sure, they had been together for quite a while, and they were used to living together... but that was the first time they had seen each other naked, and it was a new, exciting and somewhat confusing experience as well. The air in the bedroom seemed to have been galvanized, as if the surrounding environment itself couldn't wait for the two to make that final step...

Serena took a deep breath... another... and another one... before nodding to Ash, who responded in kind and slowly descended, entering her...

Serena's face scrunched slightly at first... and as Ash found the last barrier and penetrated it, she grit her teeth in sudden, brilliant pain when something inside her gave, making her feel like she was being split in half from within! She spasmed, causing the bed to rock slightly... she had been physically hurt before, but that was a different level of pain... and Ash suddenly stopped himself, trying not to hurt her further.

"Oh, dear... Serena, you okay?" Ash asked, massaging her in order to ease the pain. Serena cracked one eye open and, despite the burning feeling in her chest and abdomen, she managed to smile at her boyfriend.

"It's okay, Ash... it will be alright soon!" Serena murmured, taking several quick breaths in succession to calm herself down. Whenever she got hurt, that was a way for her to keep her calm and ease the pain. She waited for a while, as the burning feeling ebbed down to a wave of pleasure that radiated through her whole body. When the pain died down, Serena gulped and saw Ash standing over her, holding her shoulders lovingly.

"You okay?" he asked.

Serena's body finished adapting to the new situation. Now they were joined, in a way she could only dream of until then. "Now... now I'm feeling well enough, Ash... thanks... for your concern, though!" she said with a smile before clasping her legs around him, in order to push him further inside her. "Please..."

Ash caressed her cheek and quickly got back into the act, forcing himself to as much self-control as possible, at least for now. He saw Serena close her eyes, and heard her breath mingling with moans of pleasure and joy... and he smiled, kissing her lovingly once again. Serena was feeling in heaven right now... she couldn't remember ever having felt emotions like the ones that were overwhelming her at the moment. She kissed him back and began shifting slightly, in order to make it more pleasurable for both of them. In the coziness of Ash's bedroom, wrapped in the soft blankets and each other's warmth, they felt like they were the only thing existing in the world for the moment.

A few minutes passed, and Ash accelerated, groaning briefly and feeling that he was getting closer to his climax... and he was fairly sure Serena was reaching her own as well!

Just a little more...

Serena exclaimed her beloved's name and screamed in pleasure, arching her back as she reached her climax as well. Both were feeling like an electric shock was coursing through their muscles and their nerves, sending them into an incredible state of ecstasy! Ash gritted his teeth, breathing deeply as he shivered... and the two lovers, for some brief moments, felt like they were merging into a single one...

Finally, both of them flopped down on the bed, tired yet happy. Ash slowly detached himself from Serena, and both remained laying on their sides, looking at each other while they basked in the afterglow.

Serena's delicate hand flipped a strand of hair out of Ash's clammy forehead, and she smiled, her face flushed and her eyes trembling. Ash reached forward and gently rubbed her tummy, keeping as close as possible to her.

"Thanks..." Serena murmured after a few seconds of silence.

Ash smiled back at her. "It's... nothing..." he murmured. "I... didn't know it could be so... amazing..."

"It was fantastic... Ash..." she wheezed. "I'm not... regretting... doing this! I'm very happy, Ashy!"

After catching their breaths again, the two lovers got under the blankets, staying close to one another in order to warm each other with their bodies. "Likewise, Serena... I love you! I just wish I had seen it earlier..."

"The important thing is... you finally saw that, right?" she answered, enjoying the feeling of their naked bodies snuggling close. "You don't know ashy! How much you meant to me, I love you so much!!"

Ash blushed, and he and Serena passionately kissed again. "You're right... but now... sorry, but I feel sleepy... I never imagined doing that... would be so tiring!"

"Neither did I..." she answered, stifling a yawn. "Well... then you won't mind if we... sleep together here, in your bed, right?"

"Of course not! I'll be really happy!" he answered, and the lovers affectionately held each other close as they drifted off to sleep, united in body and soul.

Rain was continuing to fall outside, lulling them to sleep with its soft sound.....
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The first thing Ash felt upon waking up the next morning was a feeling of something warm and smooth gently pressing on his skin, and someone moving beneath the blankets, right to his side. Still feeling sleepy, the aspirant Pokemon Master slowly opened his eyes and saw Serena waking up herself.

They stood in silence for a while, as they tried to shrug sleep off... then the two smiled at each other, their night of passion still fresh in their minds. The room was dark, but a few small rays of sunlight were filtering through the cracks in the windows, which meant that the bad weather of the previous day was now gone.

"Good morning, princess..." he murmured as soon as he was able to reason.

"Good morning, Ashy..." she answered, their hands holding. "It was... a fantastic night! Thanks again!"

"You're welcome...sere" Ash answered, before winking to Serena. "But... how about we get dressed and get going now? I think we're in for another long day!"

"You're right!" Serena declared. "Now, let's go bid our Pokemon good morning!"

The girl stood up, covering her own nudity with the t-shirt and shorts she was wearing the previous day, while Ash put his underwear, a pair of shorts, and a red t-shirt on. Not even bothering with shoes, the two lovers walked outside, to their temporary house's garden... where they were surprised to find some of their Pokémon already up and about, doing their warm-up training.

Serena's Braixen was practicing its fiery twirls, while Sylveon and Butterfree were engaged in a friendly contest of who could create the most mesmerizing illusions, and Pikachu was doing push-ups near them!

"Wow, our Pokémon seem to be already pumped for today!" Ash commented, as he and Serena stepped on the dew-dripping grass in their bare feet, getting joyously greeted by all the Pokémon.

"They're right to be already on the move, after all!" Serena said, enjoying the feeling of the wet grass between her toes as she walked to her Pokémon and hugged them warmly. "And what about you, Ash? Was... this night useful to you? Hehe...."

Ash blushed again and chuckled happily. "Well... let's put it that way! It was a rather... exciting experience! But it was really nice, Serena... and I'm glad my first time was with you! Hope... the same goes for you, Serena!" He said, before taking a deep breath and enjoying the warm rays of the sun on his body. The incredible sensations of last night still hadn't worn out completely, and the young man could still feel some sort of shiver running through his veins.

"Of course I did!" Serena answered, scratching her sylveon behind its ears. "Thanks, Ash, that was some night!"

"Pika pi, pikachu pi pika pikachu?" Pikachu asked as he jumped in his trainer's arms. Ash gently picked up his small friend and hugged him before answering the question.

"Hehe... let's just say, my friend, that Serena and I took a very important step tonight!" he answered, and judging from the knowing smile upon Pikachu's face, the small yet smart electric rodent had actually gotten the picture! "Er... well, yes, Pikachu... I meant exactly that!"

"Ash!" Serena jokingly protested, while her Pokémon nodded in agreement. "You don't have to give the details, you know!"

"Alright, alright..." the young man answered with an apologetic chuckle. "Well... guess it's time to move now! Okay, everyone, once you're all up and about, we get some breakfast, we get dressed, and we head out! We're looking at another day of training!"

Pikachu gave a thumbs-up, and while the other Pokémon got out of their dormitories and got ready for the day, Ash and Serena looked at each other once again, a newfound spark of determination shining inside of them. Their confidence that they would have made their dreams come true together was now stronger than ever, with their bond coming out stronger.

Whatever fate had in store for them, they would face it together........
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