Pokemon Shipping Oneshots (Ash Ketchum Shippings Only)

Palletshipping

so uh you might be a little confused because the timing of everything makes no sense, but uh, this was my best attempt to tell the story in words...

enjoy :)

"Let me show you..."

He tried to back away from her, or run, but the woman had chased him into a corner.

"Stop!"

"Let me show you, Ash..."

For some reason, he couldn't bring himself to move as he started to feel colder. He didn't register anything that was happening. Only that he was more confused than ever and he just wanted it to stop, whatever it was.

"...What a beautiful girl you would've been"

The floor brought a piercing chill to his cheeks. There was a mix of colours all around him, starting to blend together more with every second.

"Ash?"

The warm blanket around his shoulders didn't console him when he realized just what had happened. That in just one day, his whole life took a turn he didn't think was possible, as there had been too many turns already.

Where would he live? Who would take care of him? Would he be bullied by children in an adoption centre the same way he was treated in school?

But with that thought, something pleasant came to mind. A certain brunette he'd always found to be teasing him and making him angry just like so, but it never actually hurt him.

"Ash?!"

His happiness was only temporary when he realized just how unstable his parents were. What if they went after those he cared about? He needed to start protecting everyone, but not himself. No, not himself. He didn't deserve. People in his situation had died in vain, and he'd survived? he didn't deserve it, and he wasn't going to try to get better either.

But he knew, whether he wanted to admit it or not, he wouldn't be the same person. Even if he told himself it was all real and okay. Forced himself to be happy, hid his insecurities, and made an extreme effort to keep his mind busy, away from the thoughts. They'd still be there, reminding him that he would never again be the same boy he was yesterday.

"ASH!"

His eyes shot open, quickly taking in the room and remembering it all. His cold sweat didn't counter the warm he felt in Gary's arms, especially with the older boy on top of him and most of his body covering his own.

He felt a gentle hand stroke his tear-stained cheeks, rubbing them off.

"Hey", whispered Gary softly, "I'm here. Nothing's gonna happen, it's okay. You wanna finish the movie or go back to sleep?"

He could either have a few more hours of time with the one person he trusted most, feeling safe and having someone to cuddle with, or he could go back to bed, letting the dark consume him and risk waking up the same way. 

Even Ash has some common sense.

You'd think were a couple, seeing them snuggled up under a blanket with their arms around each other, Ash's body resting on Gary's. But if you asked, one of them would be quick to remind you they were just friends. The other would silently agree, knowing that the only reason his younger friend denied it was to avoid the topic of dating as much as possible.

"You know", Gary said, "I know you think you're this insane, dumb person who no one likes. First of all, you're a genius in a way no one else could understand, and it's pretty hard not to like someone like you who makes everyone feel so loved"