This is my first attempt at writing fanfiction. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated
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I Do Not Own Pokemon!

Under the Moonlight

by SalvaR

"Ash, are you okay?" asked the young girl. The raven haired boy was completely dumbstruck. All sorts of thoughts and images were streaking across his mind. "Ash if you're not going to say anything, then I'm sorry I ever kissed you." May said with sorrow in her voice. She got up from the grass and walked away, tears falling from her sapphire eyes. What she didn't know was that Ash couldn't speak because she took his breath away. When he finally came to, she was already gone. He closed his eyes and thought back to how this all started.

Ash and company had just finished setting up camp and he decided to go down to the nearby pond. May had volunteered to join him. She seemed eager for some reason, he remembered. They sat down on the grass and chatted. It was normal conversation but towards the end, things became interesting. May brought up Drew and Ash remembered he scoffed. "I know you don't like him, but you have to respect the guy." she said. "I don't have a problem with respect. I'll admit he's good. But there are other reasons." "Like what?" she asked curiously. He stared into her stunning sapphire eyes and was at a loss for words. "Ash, you can tell me. I won't say anything hurtful." He shook his head and pulled his cap over his eyes. "It's nothing, forget I even said anything." He laid back on the ground and closed his eyes to rest.

"Is it because of me?" The way she said it, made Ash sit up straight and stare at her. She had a pained expression on her face. Her eyes looked at him pleadingly for a response. "It...I, ugh…" he stuttered causing her to giggle. "Do I make you nervous, Ash Ketchum? After all our adventures, you still blush whenever we're alone together." Ash cleared his throat and looked down at the grass. He felt her creep towards him and rest her gloved hand on his knee. He looked up and was startled that he didn't acknowledge her appearance a while ago. Her magnificent blue eyes sparkled like the pond water, chestnut brown hair shining in the sunlight, and cherry colored lips that stood out against her porcelain skin. She reached for his cap and pulled him in closer. "I like you, Ash." she said before closing her eyes and leaning in to kiss him. Ash sat there astonished, not knowing what to do. When her lips made contact, he went wide-eyed with surprise. It was the most amazing feeling he had ever experienced. More than getting his first Pokemon, more than getting his very first badge. This moment put those before it to shame. When she parted her lips from his, there was an awkward silence.

"Pika, Pika?" the little yellow Pokemon asked. Ash opened his eyes and stared at the sky. "I don't know what to do, Pikachu." Pikachu moved closer to Ash and settled down by his hat, which now lay where May tossed it after she stormed off. He hadn't made the effort to retrieve it. "Why didn't I see this before, am I that stupid?" He continued staring at the clouds slowly making their way through the sky. A light breeze came by, making the grass beneath him sway back and forth. He fell back and placed his hands behind his head. "Pikaaa" the tiny creature yawned. "Hopefully this works itself out." Ash stated. "Pika, pika." Pikachu replied knowingly. Both drifted off to sleep under this perfect weather. The tree they were under provided them with shade and a cool breeze as they slept.

"Ash, dinner!" He heard Brock yell. Pikachu was the first to get up, followed by Ash. He stood up and stretched his tired limbs before taking one last look around the tree to see if he forgot anything. His hat was the only object around and he hastily picked it up. Pikachu was already halfway back to their campsite, practically running to the food. "Guess he's really hungry." He said aloud. He straightened out his hat and slid his hands into his pockets, before slowly walking back to their campsite. While he walked, he wondered how May will act when she sees him. "Well, I'll have to deal with this sooner rather than later."

May watched as Ash made his way back to the camp and sat down on the far end of the table, far away from where she sat. She had already gotten her plate and simply stared at the soup the eldest member of their group cooked. It's not that she didn't like his cooking, quite the opposite. May loved Brock's meals and it was the main reason she was okay with him traveling with them, but for obvious reasons she wasn't hungry. "Hey Ash, what took you so long?" Her brother, Max, asked him. "Yeah Ash. I was afraid you got lost when you didn't hurry back for food." Brock added. "Me and Pikachu took a quick nap by the river." he answered. While the others acknowledged Ash, May kept picking at her food. "May, are you alright? You barely touched your food." Brock asked concerned. "I'm not really hungry." she replied sheepishly. "May not hungry? Somebody call Nurse Joy." her little brother quipped. Pushing her plate away, she asked if she could be excused and walked off. "May, I was only kidding." Max yelled but she was too far to hear. In the distance, she could hear the boys asking what was wrong with her. She heard Ash say something but was too far away to hear him clearly.

The sun was setting, the Hoot-Hoot were beginning to come out. May stood under the tree where she made her decision and collapsed down to the grass. She rested her head on her knees and openly bawled. Thinking back now, she was certain she had made a mistake by kissing Ash. She never thought in a million years, the boy she liked would reject her. What hurt more was the expression on his face, or lack thereof. He looked shocked and almost embarrassed about the whole situation. He didn't say a word after it had happened.

Over the time they spent together, she became emotionally attached to Ash. He was brave and extremely determined, but could be dense and naïve at times. What attracted her to him was his friendliness and kindness towards Pokemon and people alike. He always took time off from their journey to help others and May admired him for it. These facts only made her cry more and begin to regret her actions.

She looked up to the night sky with tears in her eyes, wishing this entire situation never occurred. She buried her face into her knees, only looking up to stare at the river. The moon's reflection bounced off the water's surface, giving it a beautiful rippling effect. This view would be better, were it not for her current state. May looked around and noticed the beauty of nature at nighttime. Pokemon were out and about around her; a flock of Hoot-Hoot and Noctowl were perched on the branches of surrounding trees, a group of Zigzagoons and Sentrets rolled around on the grass. Momentarily, she forgot about her problems and smiled at the sight before her.

The smile disappeared quickly once she remembered a certain raven-haired jerk that broke her heart. Tears seemed to fall freely from her sapphire eyes. She couldn't do anything to stop them, so she just let it all out while trying her best to keep quiet. "I can't feel sorry for myself," she said thinking out loud. "So what if he doesn't like me, I'll just find someone else." She knew there was no point in arguing. Ash is the only boy she really cared for, the only one who made her feel special. He always pushed her to do better, even going as far as to scold her when she did something wrong. Deep down she knew all he wanted was to see her succeed. Her tears ceased a bit. She let out a deep sigh and rested her head on her knees once again.

A hand she knew all too well fell on her shoulder. Startled, she let out a small shriek as she lifted her head. "May it's me, Ash." he said, almost in a whisper. "Oh my...Ash, you scared me." she replied, taking the time to wipe away her tears with the back of her hand. "Sorry about that..." He grunted as he sat down next to her. The two now sat silently; May looking down at the grass, Ash gazing up at the stars. "It's a beautiful night." he said. May didn't answer back. "Almost as beautiful as it is in the daylight." he continued. "What do you want, Ash?" She was beginning to get irritated. He turned his attention to her and said, "We need to talk about what happened." "So now you want to talk?" They fell silent once more. Ash was the first to break the silence. "May, I never meant to hurt you. You took me by surprise, that's all." He chuckled, most likely trying to liven up the mood. To May, it was uncalled for. "Ash, this isn't funny." She could feel the rage building deep inside her and every passing second added more fuel to the fire. "Why are you mad? It was just a kiss." She looked at him for the first time and had to fight the urge to slap him across his stupid face. "Just a kiss? It wasn't just a kiss, it was my first kiss, Ash. What was supposed to be one of the greatest feelings ever, was ruined by your reaction. I don't know how you could say that. I can't even look at you right now." May bolted up and walked towards the river.

Most of the Pokemon had already left by the time she reached the body of water. Mixed emotions coursed through May's mind as she stood by the edge. She was angry at Ash and at the same time, actually glad that he came to find her. "I'm sorry, I had no idea." She heard him say behind her. "Please Ash, leave me alone." She cried. She felt him approach her, but she stayed frozen in place. Both of his strong hands clamped down on her shoulders, causing her to tense up. "I know I can be dense at times," he slid his arms down her shoulders before continuing, "And I have a hard time seeing things that are right in front of me," Every word he spoke sent chills down her spine. "Ash, don't..." she managed to whisper. "I'm sorry I was careless. I want to make it up to you." He removed his hands and placed them on her hips. "Oohh..." was all she could get out. May lifted her head and stared at the moon, biting her lip nervously. She didn't resist when he spun her around slowly, lowering her head as to not meet his gaze. Her arms fell to her sides. "May," he said softly. May looked up for the first time and was greeted by his caring, chocolate-brown eyes and goofy smile. She looked away immediately, blushing as she did so.

His hand, which she now noticed was ungloved, rested on her cheek. The simple touch sparked hidden emotions within her. He cupped her cheek and gently pulled her towards him. She raised both her arms and placed them on his chest, surprised at how strong he felt. May couldn't wait to once again feel the touch of his lips on hers. She didn't have to wait long. As soon as she closed her eyes, his lips made contact.

This was very different than their first kiss. The first time she was the one that did most of the kissing. This time, he initiated it and she happily returned the favor. She didn't care that they were new to the whole kissing thing, she was happy with the results. Another silence fell upon them once they parted. What was different this time was that both of them were smiling. There's no question that this time, both of them felt something other than shock.

May couldn't help but fling herself onto him and hug him tightly. She buried her face into his chest and cried softly. She felt him move one arm around her back and the other move up to hold her head. A much needed sense of security from the boy she likes only made her like him even more. They both headed to the large tree behind them. With all of the day's events behind them, they both fell asleep under the moonlight.

A/N: I will add to this if readers want more and if time permits

Thank you for reading!