Pokemon Shipping Oneshots (Ash Ketchum Shippings Only)

Megabondshipping vs Amourshipping

Haven't done this one before. Enjoy! 

(Yes, this is set in the Team Flare arc, as you might've guessed. Too many of my stories are, oh well. Also I know some of the things that happen in this story I use a lot, so sorry if anyone starting to find these boring)

Alain slowly walked up to the edge of the top of the Lumiose Gym, staring into the horizon as the sunset gleamed through the cotton-like clouds, and the sky that had been splashed with rose and amber.

As he stared into the sky, he thought about what had just happened. He and Ash had just saved the world. Wouldn't it be a good time to confess to him now?

'It's now or never', he thought as he heard footsteps.

"Hi, Alain"

Alain smiled and hummed in delight. That one and only voice, that soothed his mind and always managed to calm him, the one he'd always recognized.

"Hey, Ash", he replied as he turned to face the younger boy with lust.

He loved to stare into Ash's chocolate brown eyes as they reflected the bright sun. They shimmered in such a lovely way that he could watch them glow forever.

"I just wanted to say that...you were really brave against Lysandre there, and I'm proud of you. Really, I am. Congratulations, Champion"

Alain smiled again as he placed one of his hands on the younger boy's shoulder.

"I wouldn't have made it without you. You went through so much pain, but you just kept going. You're really special, Ash"

"You think?"

"Definitely. I'd love to get to know you more"

Alain took a deep breath and prepared himself.

"Which reminds me...I have something to tell you, Ash"

"What is it?", Ash asked, stepping closer.

Alain felt the intense heat flood his body as he got closer.

"I-"

"Ash!"

Serena appeared from behind them, throwing herself onto Ash. During their hug, she attempted to force their lips together, but Ash politely and subtly declined with a dodge. Alain grinned with reassurance and surprise as they separated. So Ash wasn't as dense as he thought.

"Ash, you were amazing before! You fought so fearlessly, you weren't even the least bit cowardly, unlike Alain!"

Alain shot her a look of disgust. Serena aimed back at him a smug expression. 

"Thanks a lot...", Ash mumbled with his head down.

Serena grabbed his hand, and begun to try to drag him away with her.

"Come on! Let's go!"

As gently and smoothly as he could, Ash slipped his hand out of Serena's grasp, much to her dismay.

"In a second, I just wanna talk to Alain first"

Serena frowned, but quickly beamed to replace it.

"Okay! I'll be waiting in front of the building!"

She trotted away, leaving Ash and Alain alone again.

"What were you saying?", Ash asked as he turned to face Alain, their eyes coming into contact for a split second.

"Uh-I-Uh, I, um, I really, really...uh..."

Alain begun to panic as the seconds increased. Why was he stammering? He'd planned this moment in his head over and over, even acted it out a few times so it would be perfect.