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I love her.

Crimson eyes were fixed at the light that lit up his once darkened heart. Fingers perfectly intertwined together like perfect puzzle pieces. Sometimes his thumb would brush the smooth surface of her skin. Sometimes her hand would give his own a gentle, reassuring squeeze.

He loved her smile.

“Skitty, look!” Hazel eyes beamed at the beautiful lights of Wyndon’s famous Ferris wheel. A smile so wide that it could rival the sun, Kotone started tugging her husband towards the amusement ride. It was a Saturday night, and people and Pokémon were buzzing in various lively manners. Luckily for the couple, they were able to reach the Ferris wheel without any delay or trouble.

He loved her enthusiasm.

Bouncing up and down with arms now wrapped around his right arm, Kotone looked at him. “Oooh, this is gonna be so fun! It’s been a while since we’ve been so high up!”

A snort couldn’t be stopped even if he tried. “You do know you have your Charizard to fly you up and that Mewtwo of yours to float you whenever you want, right?”

He loved the colour of her eyes when they rolled in his gaze.

“That’s different.” Left hand casually slipped down until it was back to curling around his own. “Besides, I don’t think the authorities would appreciate seeing a wild unauthorized legendary casually hovering two humans out in public.” Arceus, she still remembered the immense pain she had to go through just to make sure her Mewtwo was able to go through customs.

Never again did she want to see another document for the next 10 years.

Thankfully, her darling legendary was tucked inside his Pokéball. As much as it irritated the Genetic Pokémon that he couldn’t walk freely around the city like any other Pokémon, both Mewtwo and Kotone were just glad that he could join her in their vacation.

Smiles appeared so easily when it came to her.

“It’d be funny to see Mewtwo fight some cops, though.” Laughter peeped through his smile to feel her playful slap on the shoulder. A silent apology was given in a form of another hand-squeeze. The two talked and joked while they waited in line for the Ferris wheel. The cold winds of Galar wasn’t unbearable, but that never stopped Silver from wrapping one arm around his petite wife.

He absolutely needed no reason whatsoever to plant a kisses on the top her head too.

He loved how happy she made him.

---

The lights of Wyndon truly didn’t disappoint. Once safely entered inside the cargo, Kotone and Silver wasted no time to cuddle as they sat side by side. She would go on and talk about any random thing that catches her eye. He would respond and reply back with anything that either made her laugh or smile.

It’s the best feeling ever.

“It’s really nice, isn’t it…?” Her voice was a gentle lull inside the comfortable cargo. Left hand never letting go of his right, Kotone pressed her free hand against the thick glass. Lights of pink, blue, red, and purple livened the majestic city. There were some big balloons seen tied and hovered under the starry sky. From afar, she could see Wyndon stadium. It was then that her mind clicked about the famous Champion Cup that happens every year.

It was a shame that the sport’s event was only applicable to Galarian trainers and that it only happened from February to May. And she wasn’t Galarian. And it was already June when she finally arrived in Galar.

“You do know that even if you entered, you’ll just end up sweeping the whole challenge, right?”

Surprise brought her back to realize at his statement. Lower lip jutted slightly—just the slightest—as she looked at him. A cheeky smirk curled those luscious lips. Blush peppered each cheek knowing that he read her mind so well without her uttering a single word.

“Well…” A little pout formed her pretty pink lips. “You don’t know that. I heard their Champion is insanely unstoppable. I mean, I’ve battled some super strong trainers before.” Her mind brought her the images of the silent trainer she encountered at Mt Silver as well as the Hero of Truth that resides in Unova. “It would be fun to see what sort of Champion Galar has to offer, no?”

Kotone had a point. As much as they came her for a little getaway, even Silver couldn’t deny the curiosity he had about the Galarian Champion.

The Glorious Champion. The Hero of Galar. The Royal Hero Who Vanquished the Second Darkest Day.

At least…that’s what Silver had heard about her.

Arceus knows what kind of bullshit the Galarian Champion had went through to obtain such titles. Silver eyes gazed at the brilliant gleam of darling hazels.

If it’s anything like what both Kotone and Silver had went through when they were teenagers…

An unnerving shiver crept up his spine.

“Silver, you okay?”

A smile trembled the corners of his lips. “Yeah…just…” He released a small sigh. “Thinking about the things we went through.”

She understood him.

A small smile mirrored his own. “We’re here now.” She gave his hand a squeeze. “We’re alive. We’re together.” Scooting closer to him—as if they weren’t close enough already—Kotone brought his hand up and kissed the back of it. “I love you.”

Arceus, he loved her so much.

“I love you too…” He kissed her forehead, then slowly traced down to the cute tip of her nose. “So much…” Gaze filled with warmth that could melt her heart into puddle, Silver gently tipped her chin. “So very…” Chu… “Very much…” Kisses feathered her plump lips at every unrestrained emotion.

Her smile became honest. Became shaky. “Geez…” Face now reflected the dazzling colour of his hair. Kotone cupped her face with both hands.

How easily he laughed now because of her.

“Are you really embarrassed right now to look at your handsome husband?” Smile back to that cocky grin of his, Silver lowered his head to meet her gaze.

She didn’t lower her hands. But he did hear a cute, “Humph…”

Fuck, he was so in love with her.

Very thankful that they were so high up right now, Silver gave no hesitance in wrapping his arms around her waist and lifting her up.

That definitely made her hands go down.

“Waah—Silver!” Plop! Her butt rested comfortably on his lap. Shock and embarrassment giving a nice splash of colour on her cheeks and ears, Kotone tried her best to look angry as she looked at him.

Tried.

Chup!

Shock once again took reign as she felt the lips she adored so much pressing so perfectly against hers.

His arms were locked neatly around her waist. “I love you…” That sincere smile back in its place, Silver continued his kissing adventure by moving to her left cheek, her neck, her shoulder, then back to her pouting lips.

Ah, he was insufferable.

Forever giving in to his bold advances, Kotone returned his kisses with a long, sweet, sighing kiss to his smiling mouth.

“I love you too, you naughty Skitty.” Hands cupping his warm cheeks, Kotone kissed the tip of his nose.

She always loved his laugh.

---

It shouldn’t be a wonder to see so many couples tonight.

And yet, Gloria didn’t know why a certain couple caught her attention at the moment.

They were a couple of adults. Around their late 20s or early 30s, Gloria assumed. The woman looked absolutely adorable in her low pigtails and white beret. The man beside her was a sight for sore eyes indeed. Never had she seen hair so devilishly red, and she once dyed her hair red herself. It was seen tied to a low ponytail, and his clear-cut face was an absolute picture if he were able to pull off such a simple look.

Clearly the two weren’t from Galar. It wasn’t unusual for Galar to accept tourists at this time of year. But it was definitely something for Gloria to see such a couple that sparked such…an intimidatingly lovely radiance.

That, and the fact that the woman’s arm was all too happily hugging the man’s left arm.

That’s sweet… So sweet, she added. Oh to be in love no matter how old you are—

“What are you staring at?”

Thoughts crashed against a wall to hear his voice. Quickly she looked to her side, only to have her head tilted upwards slightly to see the tall man.

Confusion and irritation masked such a beautiful face.

“You’re spacing out.” One finger gently poked her forehead. “If I didn’t call out for you, I bet I could see your soul casually slip out and wander off.”

Arceus, she was so cute when she puffed her cheeks.

“I wasn’t spacing out.” Never one to say much, Gloria pushed a few strands of her hand behind her ear. Crimson eyes stared at the area around them, silently trying to spot the mysterious couple.

But alas, they were gone in a sea of lively crowds.

Unbeknownst to her, Bede never liked to be ignored. “Seriously, what caught your attention?” He leaned to where she was staring. Curiosity now sated his mind, the Gym Leader looked around but found nothing.

She opened her mouth, the pure intention of wanting to explain what she saw remained in her mind.

But all that was thrown out the window when he turned his head to face her as well—which in the end resulted with their noses brushing each other.

“Ah—” was all she peeped.

“I—!” was all he sputtered.

Quickly both straightened and took a single step back. Pink puffed their cheeks at the simple physical contact. Luckily Gloria had her glasses to use as an excuse to hide her shame. Bede was just as lucky to have brought his red scarf tonight and already had it wrapped around his neck.

Shit, it smelled like her since she just wore it 10 minutes ago.

Ah, he was sure his face was growing pinker.

“A-Anyways…” he flustered, then took a deep breath to keep himself together. “We should—we should go. We should be quick if we want to go to that dessert café you love so much.”

Curse her face for getting warmer.

“Okay…” Cheeks cupped by cold hands, Gloria managed a nod.

Signalling the single action as approval, Bede spun his heel and began walking—

“Wait.”

The crunch of snow hit the sole of his boot at the meek sound of her voice.

Without a word, Bede turned around, a single eyebrow raised in confusion at the woman still standing in one place. “Gloria?” Concern now dripped out of pink lips, he turned to face her again. “What’s wrong? Aren’t you hung…ry…?”

The last question slurred to a gape when his gaze dropped to her outstretched hand.

“Hand…”

Violet eyes widened at her waiting palm, then at her.

She was as red as her irises.

“I want…” A deep breath was pushed out of suddenly heavy lungs. “I want…” The shine of her glasses hid such a sheepish expression. “Can we—h-hands…” Ah fuck her for failing a simple sentence right now—

Shoulders actually flinched to feel her right hand being held.

Immediately she looked up, glasses almost thrown off her face to see the tall Gym Leader.

Oh how glad she was to know he was just as embarrassed as her.

Violet eyes never met the pair of dazzling crimsons. “Come on…” Voice actually quieter than hers, Bede gently pulled her close. Fingers curled lovingly around hers. The grip felt shaky, then firm. Without another word, Bede patiently signalled her to walk.

Side by side. With their hands intertwined together.

Baffled was an emotion the Champion rarely felt in battles, but an emotion she definitely felt around him.

She then remembered the happy couple.

Gloria didn’t know why, but a smile shakily curled upwards, so bright and so ecstatic at the thought that maybe, just maybe, one day she and Bede would be just as happy as them.

It was Bede’s turn to flinch when he felt his left arm being hugged.

Luckily they kept moving, but he never tore his gaze away from her for a while. She still held his hand, but was now wrapping his arm with her other hand. Though her height prevented him from seeing her face clearly, Bede could see the hints of red on the tips of her ears.

She was excruciatingly adorable.

Blowing out a sigh—a sigh so shaky he feared it couldn’t hide the indescribable happiness he felt right now—Bede gave her hand a playful squeeze.

I love her.

END

Description
I love her.

Crimson eyes were fixed at the light that lit up his once darkened heart. Fingers perfectly intertwined together like perfect puzzle pieces. Sometimes his thumb would brush the smooth surface of her skin. Sometimes her hand would give his own a gentle, reassuring squeeze.

He loved her smile.

“Skitty, look!” Hazel eyes beamed at the beautiful lights of Wyndon’s famous Ferris wheel. A smile so wide that it could rival the sun, Kotone started tugging her husband towards the amusement ride. It was a Saturday night, and people and Pokémon were buzzing in various lively manners. Luckily for the couple, they were able to reach the Ferris wheel without any delay or trouble.

He loved her enthusiasm.

Bouncing up and down with arms now wrapped around his right arm, Kotone looked at him. “Oooh, this is gonna be so fun! It’s been a while since we’ve been so high up!”

A snort couldn’t be stopped even if he tried. “You do know you have your Charizard to fly you up and that Mewtwo of yours to float you whenever you want, right?”

He loved the colour of her eyes when they rolled in his gaze.

“That’s different.” Left hand casually slipped down until it was back to curling around his own. “Besides, I don’t think the authorities would appreciate seeing a wild unauthorized legendary casually hovering two humans out in public.” Arceus, she still remembered the immense pain she had to go through just to make sure her Mewtwo was able to go through customs.

Never again did she want to see another document for the next 10 years.

Thankfully, her darling legendary was tucked inside his Pokéball. As much as it irritated the Genetic Pokémon that he couldn’t walk freely around the city like any other Pokémon, both Mewtwo and Kotone were just glad that he could join her in their vacation.

Smiles appeared so easily when it came to her.

“It’d be funny to see Mewtwo fight some cops, though.” Laughter peeped through his smile to feel her playful slap on the shoulder. A silent apology was given in a form of another hand-squeeze. The two talked and joked while they waited in line for the Ferris wheel. The cold winds of Galar wasn’t unbearable, but that never stopped Silver from wrapping one arm around his petite wife.

He absolutely needed no reason whatsoever to plant a kisses on the top her head too.

He loved how happy she made him.

---

The lights of Wyndon truly didn’t disappoint. Once safely entered inside the cargo, Kotone and Silver wasted no time to cuddle as they sat side by side. She would go on and talk about any random thing that catches her eye. He would respond and reply back with anything that either made her laugh or smile.

It’s the best feeling ever.

“It’s really nice, isn’t it…?” Her voice was a gentle lull inside the comfortable cargo. Left hand never letting go of his right, Kotone pressed her free hand against the thick glass. Lights of pink, blue, red, and purple livened the majestic city. There were some big balloons seen tied and hovered under the starry sky. From afar, she could see Wyndon stadium. It was then that her mind clicked about the famous Champion Cup that happens every year.

It was a shame that the sport’s event was only applicable to Galarian trainers and that it only happened from February to May. And she wasn’t Galarian. And it was already June when she finally arrived in Galar.

“You do know that even if you entered, you’ll just end up sweeping the whole challenge, right?”

Surprise brought her back to realize at his statement. Lower lip jutted slightly—just the slightest—as she looked at him. A cheeky smirk curled those luscious lips. Blush peppered each cheek knowing that he read her mind so well without her uttering a single word.

“Well…” A little pout formed her pretty pink lips. “You don’t know that. I heard their Champion is insanely unstoppable. I mean, I’ve battled some super strong trainers before.” Her mind brought her the images of the silent trainer she encountered at Mt Silver as well as the Hero of Truth that resides in Unova. “It would be fun to see what sort of Champion Galar has to offer, no?”

Kotone had a point. As much as they came her for a little getaway, even Silver couldn’t deny the curiosity he had about the Galarian Champion.

The Glorious Champion. The Hero of Galar. The Royal Hero Who Vanquished the Second Darkest Day.

At least…that’s what Silver had heard about her.

Arceus knows what kind of bullshit the Galarian Champion had went through to obtain such titles. Silver eyes gazed at the brilliant gleam of darling hazels.

If it’s anything like what both Kotone and Silver had went through when they were teenagers…

An unnerving shiver crept up his spine.

“Silver, you okay?”

A smile trembled the corners of his lips. “Yeah…just…” He released a small sigh. “Thinking about the things we went through.”

She understood him.

A small smile mirrored his own. “We’re here now.” She gave his hand a squeeze. “We’re alive. We’re together.” Scooting closer to him—as if they weren’t close enough already—Kotone brought his hand up and kissed the back of it. “I love you.”

Arceus, he loved her so much.

“I love you too…” He kissed her forehead, then slowly traced down to the cute tip of her nose. “So much…” Gaze filled with warmth that could melt her heart into puddle, Silver gently tipped her chin. “So very…” Chu… “Very much…” Kisses feathered her plump lips at every unrestrained emotion.

Her smile became honest. Became shaky. “Geez…” Face now reflected the dazzling colour of his hair. Kotone cupped her face with both hands.

How easily he laughed now because of her.

“Are you really embarrassed right now to look at your handsome husband?” Smile back to that cocky grin of his, Silver lowered his head to meet her gaze.

She didn’t lower her hands. But he did hear a cute, “Humph…”

Fuck, he was so in love with her.

Very thankful that they were so high up right now, Silver gave no hesitance in wrapping his arms around her waist and lifting her up.

That definitely made her hands go down.

“Waah—Silver!” Plop! Her butt rested comfortably on his lap. Shock and embarrassment giving a nice splash of colour on her cheeks and ears, Kotone tried her best to look angry as she looked at him.

Tried.

Chup!

Shock once again took reign as she felt the lips she adored so much pressing so perfectly against hers.

His arms were locked neatly around her waist. “I love you…” That sincere smile back in its place, Silver continued his kissing adventure by moving to her left cheek, her neck, her shoulder, then back to her pouting lips.

Ah, he was insufferable.

Forever giving in to his bold advances, Kotone returned his kisses with a long, sweet, sighing kiss to his smiling mouth.

“I love you too, you naughty Skitty.” Hands cupping his warm cheeks, Kotone kissed the tip of his nose.

She always loved his laugh.

---

It shouldn’t be a wonder to see so many couples tonight.

And yet, Gloria didn’t know why a certain couple caught her attention at the moment.

They were a couple of adults. Around their late 20s or early 30s, Gloria assumed. The woman looked absolutely adorable in her low pigtails and white beret. The man beside her was a sight for sore eyes indeed. Never had she seen hair so devilishly red, and she once dyed her hair red herself. It was seen tied to a low ponytail, and his clear-cut face was an absolute picture if he were able to pull off such a simple look.

Clearly the two weren’t from Galar. It wasn’t unusual for Galar to accept tourists at this time of year. But it was definitely something for Gloria to see such a couple that sparked such…an intimidatingly lovely radiance.

That, and the fact that the woman’s arm was all too happily hugging the man’s left arm.

That’s sweet… So sweet, she added. Oh to be in love no matter how old you are—

“What are you staring at?”

Thoughts crashed against a wall to hear his voice. Quickly she looked to her side, only to have her head tilted upwards slightly to see the tall man.

Confusion and irritation masked such a beautiful face.

“You’re spacing out.” One finger gently poked her forehead. “If I didn’t call out for you, I bet I could see your soul casually slip out and wander off.”

Arceus, she was so cute when she puffed her cheeks.

“I wasn’t spacing out.” Never one to say much, Gloria pushed a few strands of her hand behind her ear. Crimson eyes stared at the area around them, silently trying to spot the mysterious couple.

But alas, they were gone in a sea of lively crowds.

Unbeknownst to her, Bede never liked to be ignored. “Seriously, what caught your attention?” He leaned to where she was staring. Curiosity now sated his mind, the Gym Leader looked around but found nothing.

She opened her mouth, the pure intention of wanting to explain what she saw remained in her mind.

But all that was thrown out the window when he turned his head to face her as well—which in the end resulted with their noses brushing each other.

“Ah—” was all she peeped.

“I—!” was all he sputtered.

Quickly both straightened and took a single step back. Pink puffed their cheeks at the simple physical contact. Luckily Gloria had her glasses to use as an excuse to hide her shame. Bede was just as lucky to have brought his red scarf tonight and already had it wrapped around his neck.

Shit, it smelled like her since she just wore it 10 minutes ago.

Ah, he was sure his face was growing pinker.

“A-Anyways…” he flustered, then took a deep breath to keep himself together. “We should—we should go. We should be quick if we want to go to that dessert café you love so much.”

Curse her face for getting warmer.

“Okay…” Cheeks cupped by cold hands, Gloria managed a nod.

Signalling the single action as approval, Bede spun his heel and began walking—

“Wait.”

The crunch of snow hit the sole of his boot at the meek sound of her voice.

Without a word, Bede turned around, a single eyebrow raised in confusion at the woman still standing in one place. “Gloria?” Concern now dripped out of pink lips, he turned to face her again. “What’s wrong? Aren’t you hung…ry…?”

The last question slurred to a gape when his gaze dropped to her outstretched hand.

“Hand…”

Violet eyes widened at her waiting palm, then at her.

She was as red as her irises.

“I want…” A deep breath was pushed out of suddenly heavy lungs. “I want…” The shine of her glasses hid such a sheepish expression. “Can we—h-hands…” Ah fuck her for failing a simple sentence right now—

Shoulders actually flinched to feel her right hand being held.

Immediately she looked up, glasses almost thrown off her face to see the tall Gym Leader.

Oh how glad she was to know he was just as embarrassed as her.

Violet eyes never met the pair of dazzling crimsons. “Come on…” Voice actually quieter than hers, Bede gently pulled her close. Fingers curled lovingly around hers. The grip felt shaky, then firm. Without another word, Bede patiently signalled her to walk.

Side by side. With their hands intertwined together.

Baffled was an emotion the Champion rarely felt in battles, but an emotion she definitely felt around him.

She then remembered the happy couple.

Gloria didn’t know why, but a smile shakily curled upwards, so bright and so ecstatic at the thought that maybe, just maybe, one day she and Bede would be just as happy as them.

It was Bede’s turn to flinch when he felt his left arm being hugged.

Luckily they kept moving, but he never tore his gaze away from her for a while. She still held his hand, but was now wrapping his arm with her other hand. Though her height prevented him from seeing her face clearly, Bede could see the hints of red on the tips of her ears.

She was excruciatingly adorable.

Blowing out a sigh—a sigh so shaky he feared it couldn’t hide the indescribable happiness he felt right now—Bede gave her hand a playful squeeze.

I love her.

END