Hey everyone, I got this idea for a one shot so I decided to write it. Please note this contains spoilers for the ending of Sun and Moon. I do not own Pokémon.

Journeys are a funny thing, when I left to take the Island Challenge I had one goal in mind, to be the strongest in Alola. When my mother and I moved to Kanto I had already planned on taking the challenge, heck I already knew the starter I wanted, Litten. However I ended up meeting her, Lillie. I thought we were polar opposites at first, I loved battles, and she didn't. She was constantly worrying about danger, I ran straight into it. I was currently lying in bed after all the festivities had ended.

"What's on your mind champ?" My Rotom-dex fired up as I jumped off my bed.

"Oh just a girl."

"I'm sorry but I have no information about girls, but I can tell you the differences between male and female versions of many Pokémon."

"Yeah I know that."

"So off to catch more Pokémon?"

"More like some malasada, maybe even find Hau and bring him along." I grabbed my baseball cap and tied my shoes before heading towards the living room. When I entered I saw my mother approaching me with a broom.

"Can you do me a favor and sweep out on the back porch, I'm waiting for a phone call."

"Sure mom," I said as I took the broom.

"You maybe a champion now but that doesn't excuse you from not doing the chores."

"Don't worry I know." I headed out to the porch and began my task. As I swept my mind wandered to that day on Exeggutor Island.

Exeggutor Island, 2 weeks earlier:

"There's a cave over there!" The rain had come out of nowhere leaving Lillie and me scrambling for shelter. The cave we were running towards looked a bit small but enough for the two of us. I felt a rush of relief as we entered the cave, the rain had dampened an otherwise enjoyable adventure.

"My skirt got a bit wet." I felt like my mind was going to explode when Lillie said that. I couldn't help but get rather inappropriate pictures in my mind. Quickly pushing those thoughts back I looked over at Lillie.

"You're not cold are you?"

"No I'm fine, I just wasn't expecting it to rain so suddenly." The cave turned out to be rather small as we had room for just us and nothing else. I could feel my face heat up due to how close we currently were. Being this close to her was great, if only I could be even closer.

"I'm proud I've made it this far."

"You should be Lillie."

"But I want to go even farther, for my sake as well as for my mother." It couldn't be easy for her, we were on this journey to help her mother but she has been doing well all things considered.

"How far you can go is up to you."

"I know and that's why I want to be stronger. I want my mother to finally see who I've become and maybe she'll see me as someone beautiful, not just an annoyance."

"You're already so beautiful," I mumbled.

"Hmm you say something?"

"No just talking to myself nothing important."

Present Day:

As I finished sweeping I wondered if I should've said something that day. However admitting my feelings seemed like it'd be tougher than any of the trials I faced. I could hear the doorbell ring and a flurry of footsteps.

"We've got an emergency!" I ran towards the front door when I heard Hau's voice.

"Hau what's the matter?"

"We have to hurry or we'll miss the ship!"

"What ship?" I asked Hau unsure of what he meant.

"Lillie's ship, she's leaving!" I didn't know what to say. I felt like my heart might implode, I was going to lose my chance, my only chance now. No I still had time.

"Lead the way Hau."

Hau'oli City Docks:

Hau and I ran to the docks as fast as we could bumping into people occasionally. At this point it didn't matter, I just needed to get there in time. As we reached the docks I stopped to catch my breath before approaching Lillie and Professor Kukui.

"Ah Hau and the champion have arrived, I'm glad you too could make it," Kukui said with a big smile.

"Lillie why didn't you tell us you were leaving?" Hau asked.

"I'm sorry but I didn't want to make a big fuss, I need to go to Kanto, for my mother and myself." Hau backed off a bit as he realized what she was saying.

"What do you plan on doing in Kanto?" I asked.

"I need to help my mother recover and show her how she was wrong to do what she did. Maybe I'll even try out the gyms, I need to become stronger, for myself and for Nebby."

"I'm glad you've found your conviction Lillie, I'm sure you'll learn a lot in Kanto, I know I did."

"Thank you Professor Kukui," Lillie then stood in front of me," I have something for you, something that I've always cherished." She held out a small plush which I took. It felt great knowing she was giving me something she treasured so much.

"You'd better promise to always write, no scratch that I'm going to write to you and it's going to be one long letter after the other." Lillie giggled at Hau's statement.

"I look forward to it, and thank you all for everything, I'm a stronger person now from meeting you all. I hope to return someday." Lillie turned and started walking towards the ship.

"I'm going to miss her what about you?" I didn't answer Hau as I stared at Lillie as she walked away. Time seemed to slow down as I realized she was leaving. My chance was here and I was letting it slip away. I wanted her to go because it would be good for her, but deep down I didn't want her to go. It was now or never so I handed the doll to Hau who looked at me curiously.

"Lillie wait!" She turned towards me as I caught up to her.

"What is it?" I stood there for a second as our eyes locked. Before I knew it my lips were on hers. I could hear the gasps behind me as I kissed her. Quickly I pulled back realizing she hadn't kissed back.

"I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that."

"No I liked it."

"You did?" I asked feeling surprised.

"During this entire journey you were there for me. You rescued me when I was in danger, you helped Nebby out. You helped save my mother and you helped me become stronger. You did all that for me but what did I do for you, not much."

"No you did a lot Lillie," I said as I pulled her into a hug," you gave me a reason to push myself past my limits. You helped teach me a level of compassion I'd never known of. Lillie you've done more than you'll ever know and I'm glad I could do that much for you. You've given me someone to love."

"You mean Nebby?"

"That and also you Lillie." I felt her breath hitch and her body tremble before she hugged me even tighter. After a moment we pulled apart to gaze at each other.

"I love you." Lillie was the one to say it before she leaned in and kissed me. I returned the favor not reacting to the thud that was most likely Hau falling over from pure shock. We stayed like that with our lips locked till we had to get some air.

"I love you too Lillie."

"I'm going to miss you while I'm in Kanto."

"Don't worry Lillie, we can talk over the video phone and as soon as I can I'll head back to Kanto. I want to see if I can battle their elites anyway."

"I'll look forward to that, thank you for everything."

"It's been my pleasure, give it your all in Kanto."

"I will and I love you," She said before we shared one last kiss.

"Love you too." There was a skip in her step as she ran to the ship. I walked back towards Kukui who had a big grin and Hau who was still on the ground in shock.

"Holy Tyranitar that was crazy!" Hau shouted.

"Take care everyone!" We looked ahead as Lillie waved to us from the ship as it departed.

"I'll see you real soon Lillie I promise!" I shouted.

"I can't wait and Alola everyone!"

"Alola!" The three of us shouted back as we waved. As the ship slowly got farther away I turned back to the others.

"Well congrats, you became champion this week and now you got yourself a girlfriend."

"Thanks Professor," I said still slightly embarrassed that they saw everything.

"We need to get some celebratory malasada!"

"Sounds good Hau."

"Oh I just remembered something," Hau said to me.

"What is it?"

"If you're her boyfriend now what are you going to tell Gladion?"

"I didn't think of that," I said feeling more worried now.

"I'm sure you can handle it Mr. Champion, he won't kill you."

"That's real reassuring Professor."

"I'll help you however I can, but first we need some malasada."

"I guess I'll worry later," I said as we headed towards the shops. I had no clue how Gladion would react but for now I was as happy as I could be.

That's all for now. I may write a sequel or two so look forward to that possibly. Thanks for reading!