Return of the defeated (on hold)

Part 17

Ash quickly jumped in the shower and got cleaned up for the night. He hurried so May would have some extra time to get ready and relax. Once he stepped back into the room May gave him a light kiss before closing the door behind her.

A few minutes after she closed the door a light knock sounded from the room door.

'Perfect timing.' Ash thought as he opened the door. The person at the door handed Ash a bag full of items and Ash thanked them before closing the door. He quickly but quietly set everything up so May would be surprised. Just as he finished the last touches May opened the door and gave a small gasp.

Ash wanted to do something special for May not for any reason in particular but just because. He'd ordered in a nice pasta meal with candles and even a bouquet of flowers on the table. Seeing the shocked look on her face, he smiled and walked over to her.

"May I love you and I wanted to surprise you with someone know you'd enjoy." Ash said.

She couldn't find words for a moment, she pulled Ash into a hug and held him tight. "Thank you Ash this is so amazing and sweet. I love you so much."

The couple smiled at each other before their eyes locked and the leaned in sharing a deep passionate kiss. The couple's pokemon that were out smiled at their trainers happy moment before the let them have some alone time and went to the small balcony to enjoy the evening sea air.

Inside May and Ash enjoy their meal and shared stories and future plans and just enjoyed the romantic atmosphere. Ash was completely lost in May's eyes listening to her talk and enjoy the shivers her sweet voice sent through him. Ash's voice to May was almost hypnotic and she was swept away in his words. When the finished eating the candles had almost completely melted down and the sun had finally went fully below the horizon. They cleaned up their meal and call the pokemon back inside. They decided to watch a bit of tv before calling it a night, May came over and snuggled up against Ash and wrap her up in his arms.

Not even an hour into this May had fallen asleep and breathing lightly in Ash's arms. Smiling he slowly lifted her into his arms and carried her to her bed. Glaceon jumped off the bed allowing Ash to lay May down and cover her with the sheets.

Bending down giving a light kiss on the forehead he whispered, "Goodnight May sweet dreams." With that he turned off the tv and crawled into bed with Pikachu curled up in his pillow. Lucario once again chose the floor sitting against the wall to sleep. Soon the room was full of the sounds of peaceful slumber.

The sun hadn't risen yet, but Ash was fully awake lying in bed thinking about his gym battle. His nerves had began to get at him and he was starting to think up strategies and possible scenarios in his mind. Deciding he needed to clear his head he quietly got up and started getting dressed to go for a short jog. May opened her eyes hearing some rustling from the other side of the room.

"Ash what are you doing up this early?" May asked looking at the clock on the wall.

"I couldn't sleep and my mind is getting to me. I'm going to go for a jog just to clear my mind." He walked over and lightly kissed her head and continued, "You can go back to sleep I won't be long."

"No it's ok Ash, I want to go with you. It'll do us both some good to smell the sea air and it gives our pokemon a chance to clear their heads too." She started getting out of bed and reaching for her pack. Ash couldn't argue with her logic he always did feel more at ease on the early morning air whether it was sea, mountain, or country air. She slipped into the bathroom to change and Ash quickly finished getting ready himself. Soon they were outside in the cool morning air, they released their pokemon did a quick stretch before jogging down the road.