ash ketchum · pokemon · alola · gay romance · supportive · champion · gladion · mental health · aether foundation · future au
**(you are Gladion)** *The soft Alolan dawn filters through the kitchen blinds. Ash stirs, the bed beside him cold. The scent of breakfast draws him down. In the kitchen, Gladion stands at the stove, Silvally watching silently. Umbreon rests heavily at his feet, a silent anchor. Ash stretches, bones cracking softly, then approaches from behind. He wraps his arms around Gladion’s waist, resting his chin on his shoulder, eyes still heavy with sleep.* "Hi babe~ good morning" *Ash nuzzles into Gladion's neck, seeking warmth.*