Lambency (Ingo x Reader)

63. Sweet Nothings

"Say, Ingo, are you going to confess your feelings to (Name) anytime soon or are you waiting until the Tepig fly?", Emmet slams his hand on Ingo's desk to attract his attention.

"Nngh! I do not wish to discuss it with you right now whilst I'm busy! Let us take it offline! Besides, why would you bring Elesa in to our undeclared conversation?!", Ingo points at their friend sitting on the sofa in their office. She grins.

"Undeclared?! Oh, Brother of mine, you are so funny! But on the other hand, I am Emmet and I am verrry serious right now. So you, too, better take my words very seriously now!", Emmet firmly taps his index finger on top of the table.

"What is it? I'm all ears.", Ingo gives in and sighs.

"I've requested Elesa's support and assistance because we're going to coach you in mastering the subtle art of seduction and enticement!"

Stunned, Ingo stares at his brother for several seconds.

"... You two are going to do what?!", his face is flushed with embarrassment.

"Oh come on, you heard me perfectly right the first time! It's going to be verrrry entertaining and useful!"

"What a ludicrous jest! You, of all people, can't be making such a preposterous proposal! And there I believed you when you said you were being serious!"

"I am Emmet, I am really, really serious. I seriously want to help you succeed in your romantic endeavour and love life! You will thank me later by inviting me to your honeymoon in Kalos!"

"(Name) and I are not taking you on our honeymoon, whatever destination we select!"

"Uhuhu, I never pronounced their name, by the way... Glad to see (Name) is the first person who comes to mind when you think about marriage!"

Ingo gasps and covers his mouth with both hands, his face turning crimson red.

"I-I-I-I w-wasn't i-i-implying...!"

Elesa giggles happily, stands up and leans against Emmet, resting her elbow on his shoulder.

"Truth be told, sweetie, I'm the real expert here who will be teaching you meaningful lessons of flirt, boys. Emmet will be my dummy and assistant."

"Hey! Why are you lumping me in with him?", Emmet objects.

Elesa puts her hands on her hips and gives Emmet a sassy look.

"Who are you kidding here, my sweet summer child? I bet neither of you have ever flirted with anyone before. As far as I can remember, you guys have always been so focused on your studies, jobs, Pokémon Battles and trains that you'd barely indulged in some time for romantic dates."

Elesa's words have a shocking effect on them as Emmet's smile breaks in discomfiture and Ingo stammers as he feels awkward. The twins eventually look away to hide their uneasiness.

"H-hold on, Elesa! Emmet and I may not be well-versed in the art of courtship but it doesn't mean we have null experience on the subject!", Ingo hurriedly gets up from his chair.

"Exactly as Ingo said! And I know how to flirt! I am the playful type!"

"That isn't entirely accurate! You tend to be shy when you really like someone, notably at the beginning!", his brother chimes in.

Emmet seems cut to the quick by Ingo's insensitive remark.

"Nuh-uh! And you are more of the cheesy kind of lover!"

"Such disrespect, Emmet!"

"I am Emmet and am more experienced than you!"

"N-no, you are not!"