I Can Do This!

Chapter 3

"Welcome to my abode!" Kukui welcomed the young girl to the place where he and Ash called home. "Not much, but I promise that I'll make up for it with this meal." He went into the kitchen and set out the ingredients for dinner. "The two of you have been spending a lot of time together." He inquired. "I know his been trying his best to help you get over your fear of touching other Pokemon, but that can't be all you're doing."

"Of course not!" Lillie answered. "There's been some days where we'll forget why he's even over in the first place." On days such as those, the two would exchange stories about their lives before Ash's arrival to Melemele Island. She learned of his many adventures across the many regions in the world, even some she had never heard of. She also told him a few thing about her family and of some of the many things that had happened in the Alola region. At this point, she would certain that she knew more about Ash than anyone else in the class, even more than the professor.

"I see, well maybe there might be some embarrassing secrets of his that you wouldn't mind sharing?" He laughed, but Lillie shook her head.

"Sorry, but there's nothing that he's said that sounds like it."

"Hello! I'm home!" A voice rang out as Ash walked through the door. He was surprised at the sight of Lillie. "Whoa! I wasn't expecting to see you here?"

"Well I ran into her while shopping earlier today." Kukui answered for her. "After she was so kind to treat you to dinner, I figured it would be best to repay the favor."

"Ok, that sounds great!" He ran up to his room to put down his backpack, ushering out Rowlet from his slumber. "Rowlet, wake up. We have visitors, so be on your best behavior."

"~Kuu" The Pokemon groggily responded. Once he got his bearings, he perched himself onto Ash's shoulder. The rest of his Pokemon stood by each other, giving out their noises.

"Alright, not let's eat!" He made his way downstairs to the table, where Lillie was waiting with her Vulpix. Just in time as well, as Kukui came to the table with plates for the two of them, placing them down in front of them, going back for his own plate.

"This looks really good." Lillie said polity. "I'm sure it'll taste just as good." Their Pokemon had their own bowl filled to the brim with Pokefood. Ash however, did not have the same patience as the rest and started to dig in.

"Yum!" With mouth full, he chowed down on the meal. "I think this is your best meal yet!"

"Thanks Ash. What do you think Lillie?"

"I think this is quite fine. Maybe even better than what they staff has ever made." She took her time compared to her friend. "Just don't tell them" She jokingly whispered.

"Ahh." before they knew it, Ash was already finished with his meal. "Professor, thanks you for the meal."

"No problem." Like with Mallow before, Kukui has had his own suspicions about the relationship between the two. But also like her, he likes to play around with his students.

"So Ash?" He began, "Speaking of good cooking, I'd love to find me a woman that knew her way around a ladle. What about you?" Lillie didn't understand why this type of question would come up.

"Umm." He thought about it. "Well I've met some girls that were terrible cooks." He paused, but Lillie knew enough to finish for him.

"Of course! Like Misty and May right? I remember you telling me that you nearly died trying their food."

"Yeah!" They laughed, "I'm really glad Brock was around, he was great!" He stopped to try to come up with more ideas, coming to remember one. "Well I guess Serena counts, but only if you count baking."