Satogou Oneshots 2022

Chapter 6

Goh's eyes drifted from the grass to a certain monkey pokémon. Grookey was currently playing with a fallen tree branch, hitting it with his own sticks to make a drum-like beat.

The Vermillion boy smiled towards the starter, laying more relaxed on the tree he was under, reading a book about different kinds of pokémon and random facts about them. Currently though, his attention kept on getting dragged towards the monkey pokemon, who was still beating the log up. At some point, -out of how hard Grookey was hitting the log-, Grookey hit his own head. Goh laughed at that, getting up and holding the currently crying pokémon.

Ash was at the other side of the park, battling with Lucario and Pikachu. He stopped the battle however, once he heard a laugh that was unmistakable. A laugh that still makes Ash's heart flutter. No matter how many times he hears it. "Grookey, you can be such an idiot at times," the soothing voice stated. "Alright guys, enough battling today. We're gonna take a bit of a break," Ash ordered. not even waiting for a response.

He got up from his spot, Pikachu jumping onto the trainer's shoulder. Ash sneaked over towards Goh's area, hiding behind a bush while watching what Goh was doing.

The Vermillion boy was currently placing an ice pack on Grookey's head, grabbing it from his backpack. "Be more careful, I won't always be around to help you." He stated to which the Grookey just nodded. Goh grabbed onto Grookey, placing it onto his lap, Grookey's head laying against Goh's stomach. Grookey seemed to find it comfortable, and nuzzled closer towards Goh's body. Goh chuckles at that, hand rested on Grookey's small body.

Ash, still in the bush, decided to abandon his plan of grabbing Goh into a surprise hug. Instead, he just got up and walked towards the Vermillion boy, sitting beside him, arm slung around his left shoulder, head resting on the right one. "Grookey looks very comfortable, huh?" He asks to break the silence, and Goh just nods. "Yeah. It looks so comfortable," Goh answers, petting Grookey's head with the icepack still on it.

"You know, I could go ahead and do the same with you...?" Ash stated, but it came out as more of a question. Goh's face was covered in all shades of red in that moment, hands trying to cover as much of the face as it could. 

"W-what do you mean by that?!?" Goh asked in a panicked voice, to which Ash gave him a confused look. He really didn't understand what Goh was so worked up about. "I just asked if you'd like to do what Grookey's doing right now. But, with me?"

Goh's brain took a few moments to answer, multiple thoughts flooding him at once. "I mean... s-sure?" He whispered, and Ash's face beamed. "Great! C'mere!" Ash exclaimed, dragging the other into a hug.

After the hug, Goh placed his head onto Ash's lap, the same way as Grookey, arm laying around Ash's shoulders. The Pallet trainer smiled down at him, brushing his hair with his hand.

"Liking this?" He asked in the silence that followed. Goh's eyes were closed, feeling fulfilled and happy. "Mhm. More then ever," He answered without thinking. But, he didn't worry. He knew with Ash he could be as open as possible, and he wouldn't judge. That's one of the things that make Goh drawn to Ash. His carefree nature, not worrying about anything in the future or past, only in the present. The way he would never judge Goh no matter what he says.

Goh is very happy to meet Ash, and Ash is just as happy to meet him. They complete each other, and they can't imagine a world without either of them by their side.

A/N: Hey guys! Hopefully you liked this! Also, if you have any feedback (either bad or good), please tell me! (in a nice way, ofc!)

Anyway, hope you all have a nice day and stay safe!

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