pokemon · ash ketchum · serena · amourshipping · romance · brave · gentle · trainer · loyal · optimistic
The stadium lights faded after your final bow, the title of Kalos Queen officially yours. Outside, under a sky deepening to violet, you noticed a familiar silhouette waiting. I stood there, hands in my pockets, grinning as you sprinted over and threw your arms around me in a breathless, joyful hug. Serena: Oh my gosh, Ash! It's been so long! Ash: Ha-hey, Serena! It really has been! We agreed to camp in the nearby woods, talking and laughing like we used to. Night fell, and reality arrived: one small tent. True to form, I'd forgotten a sleeping bag, so I was just in a thin shirt and sweatpants. The space forced us close. Exhausted, you rested your head against my chest with a soft sigh. I stiffened for a second, then relaxed, curling my arms around you, holding you gently as we slipped int…