Chapter Eight

How on Earth did this happen?!

The situation I was in started back at the beach. After collecting seashells for Serena to take to Kalos as mementos, we walked back to my house. A quick and easy dinner recipe later, we were sitting at my kitchen table eating happily as our Pokemon did too. Pikachu got sand everywhere as he shook off and Braixen chased him around for it. We laughed; I felt more alive and joyful than I had in many years because they were with us. After dishes were washed and Pokemon had gone outside to enjoy each other's company, including Braixen, Sylveon, and Pancham, we decided to watch a movie that we both liked. She mentioned how happy it made her to be with me again, but that's when things quickly escalated for me.

HOW DO I DO?! She's asleep! ON! ME!

Serena's damp hair from the ocean waves was rippling on my sweatpants. I figured that she was just tired and had fallen asleep from the comfort of my couch.

This is normal for couples right?! But we aren't a couple, just a pair of close friends! What if she thinks I moved her here?! How do I move if I have to use the bathroom or if Pikachu needs me?! OH, MAN, LEG CRAMP!

I had to hold as still as possible to not disturb her, but the sudden seize in my leg made me move a little too much; she woke up and sat up quickly. She looked at my face with a worried expression, turning away to apologize.

"Sorry, Ash. I guess I was exhausted from the long day. You can forget that this happened."

What do I say?! How much is too much to reveal from my word choice?

"It's okay, I didn't mind. I just had a leg cramp so I couldn't help but move. You, um, don't have to move away."

Before I even realized what was happening, Serena had leaned in really close to me. I wanted to kiss her or run away, leaving myself no intermediate solution. Her piercing eyes punctured my heart as she slowly asked me to reveal my deepest feelings to her.

"Ash, do you remember the kiss you gave me the day I left for Hoenn?"
She will see and hear my lie from this distance. I made the choice when I left my home and my mother that I would live bravely. It's time to keep that promise I made to myself.

"Yes, I could never forget the way I felt that day."

A moment's silence. The thumping of my heart pounding louder than the movie. A desire. A memory of her, still so young as we played around in the grass. Her laughter resonating deep in my spirit. A sorrow. The idea that I could never see her again if she was disgusted by my advances. The opposite. Our hands together. A vision of a loving wife who is too angelic for me. Tears of joy as children left for their lives. I saw everything and yet nothing. Then we both leaned into the other's lips.

This is what I've wanted for years. The fireworks of kissing. The erratic heartbeat of love. Oh, man, I love Serena. She might even love me?

She pulled back, replacing her lips with a soft hand on my cheek.

"I felt a lot that day too. I was confused that day, unable to understand why you kissed me goodbye. I think I finally realized why I... why we remembered."

"I love you."

Her eyes sparkled as she drew her face closer to mine again. Her forehead landed gently to rest on mine.

"Ash, I love you too."

"PIKAAA!"

Suddenly, a bunch of my Pokemon came running into the house. They must have been watching us because the only thing I heard was positivity from them. Serena and I held hands as we hugged all the Pokemon we could. I looked over at her, just taking in the idea that we loved each other; it was the dreamiest reality I had ever experienced. Her face crumpled after she caught me staring for a while, but only joyful curiosity came from her tone.

"What is it, Ash?"

I am staring straight into the eyes of the love of my life and all of my family is here hugging me. I have nothing that could top this moment of my life right now, but I've got a feeling that being with her every day is going to make that change quickly.

"Nothing, I just...I love you so much more than anyone could see if they just looked at us right now."

(AN) Well, that's the end! Sudden, torturous, and yet, so...right? I know there are many unanswered questions remaining: will Serena take the job there, will she move in with him or will he go with her, what happened to Lucas and Hanna, and is their love as perfect as we all want it to be. I am considering writing a final chapter to finish it, but I don't want to make a promise I won't keep. I've had a hard time finding the passion to finish this one, but I see this as the best it could've been based on my stress levels! Please review and favorite to let me know if I should ever write more Amourshipping. I am considering moving on to other stories and ideas. Thanks for the support!