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15.

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ch 15.
Ket's Cafe,
Serving Espresso and Love.

"Right, that's the correct set, Goodra!" 

"Goo!" 

"Noibat, can you confirm if the radicchios are good for a black-red chicory mix?" 

"Noi-Noibat-Noi!" 

"Awesome! A few more minutes, guys. We can go home. Uh, Delphox, can you take care of glazing those cakes with a slight mystical fire?" 

"Del. Delphox!" 

The bell tinkled, but I needn't look to find who it was. The scent of vanilla, stronger than the essence used for baking little cupcakes, greeted my nostrils. 

I turned on my heel, pulling the sleeves of my shirt to my elbows as I made my way toward the table closest to the fireplace. Talonflame greeted me with a chortle, and I ran a hand through his pruned feathers, smiling as they slipped through my fingers. 

"Good evening, Miss. Is there anything I can get you?" I asked with a mock bow, giving her my signature toothy grin. 

The honey-blonde girl seated elegantly in front of me, legs crossed and arms on her lap, looked up with the poise she always carried. Her lips quirked into a flirtatious smile. "Oh, yes, absolutely. Can you get me the handsome barista?" 

My grin widened, ears heating up. "Greninja," I called out, looking over my shoulder. The ninja Pokémon stuck his head out from the kitchen, his eyes in their usual nonchalant style. As soon as he spotted Serena, he exchanged a look with Delphox, who shrugged. Then he ducked behind the wall and disappeared out of sight. 

Turning back to my customer, I smirked. "Unfortunately, our handsome barista denied being yours." 

The woman rolled her blue eyes, standing up and strutting toward me. Her hand lowered to the apron around my waist. I followed them, my eyes narrowing when they slipped free and careened to the floor because of her. 

"I'm afraid you didn't get me," she whispered, her voice teasing. "I meant the handsome human barista with his forgiven eyes and messy wild hair. The one who gets me like no one else." 

My smirk started fading when her fingers caressed the back of my neck. "Serena, you've gotta be professional. What if someone walks in—?" 

"No one will," she replied, her voice almost turning evil. "The board's flipped to closed. Besides, who cares? I can be however the hell I want with my fiancé." 

"Haha," I laughed nervously. "Very funny, Miss." 

"Going to be your Missus, sir. Could you get me a Cyndaquil Chocolate?" 

"Of course," I smiled, leaning in to give her a quick smooch before heading to the counter. She didn't resist, rather answered my lips just as passionately. 

"Hawlucha!" the flying bird protested when I took one of the tall mugs from the shelves. He was, once again, obscuring Noibat's innocent eyes even though there wasn't a need for it; he had seen worse stuff. 

"How was your day?" 

I smiled, hearing the simple but meaningful question from my girl. "Oh, just the way life goes. Okay." 

"That's something." She nodded, smiling cutely, her head propped on her elbows. "Mine was, too. One of my designs is getting a feature on PokéVogue because of your recommendation to Alexa." 

"Nay," I denied, adding some extra cocoa powder to the heating milk, the way she liked. "It's because of the beauty of the design and the talent of the designer." 

"Acting quite the charmer again, are we?" 

I smirked, adding a heart to the top of the beverage instead of marshmallows. "I try." 

"And you succeed." 

My eyes sought hers, finding her staring at me with a dreamy look that could rival Gary's toward his wife, and for a moment, my heart skipped a beat. Despite being engaged for over three months and dating for a year or so, she never failed to make my heart all jittery. 

With a confidence I didn't feel, I placed the mug on the table, slipping into the seat facing her. Serena began indulging in her drink after a thankful butterfly kiss. 

"Hey, Ash," she began a few moments later. 

"Mhm?" 

"If the whole world was watching us, what would you do?" she posed, striking a curious pose. 

I sighed, leaning against the table and smirking. "I would ask you for a dance." 

"And if I disappear into the freezing streets?" 

"I would prowl around at night if it means I get to share your warmth in the wintry nights, even if it’s the most innocent of cuddles." 

"And if I tell you that I'm just a designer while you're going to inherit a chain of restaurants?" 

"I would proclaim to the entire world that I love you. I'm sorry I don't meet your expectations because you certainly don't know what my fiancée is like. She's such an art gallery that all the love songs in the world are written for and about her, if you'd ask me." 

Serena smiled, satisfied, her cheeks dusted with a flourish of pink. She went back to her drink, and we sat in silence. There was no need for any more words; just each other's presence was enough. It held more than words could convey. 

"Pika!" Pikachu cried out, and my eyes caught Serena's before I looked at my watch. 

"The countdown starts." 

Serena smiled and got to her feet. I mirrored her reaction, calling for all the Pokémon to gather in the vestibule. 

"Three!" I exclaimed, smiling. 

"Two!" Serena chimed in, the other Pokémon voicing out with her. I grinned when the clock struck midnight. 

"One—" I was cut short, staggering a few steps with Serena suddenly throwing herself into my arms, her lips capturing mine in a tender embrace. We broke apart with a soft smack, grinning widely. 

"Happy New Year, my handsome barista." 

I ran a hand through my hair, laughing when the Pokémon gagged and snorted. Perhaps this was bliss, the only truth of life. 

I leaned in again, smiling softly against her lips as I pressed another smooch and whispered in a gentle tone. "Happy New Year, my Miss Serena." 

─── ⋆⋅☕⋅⋆ ─── 

Hey guys! 
That officially concludes this story! Ash’s miraculously still in Kalos even after the passage of one year, so that’s got to mean he’s declined the internship under his father, doesn’t it? Can anyone guess who he’s interning under and because of whom he got the post? You know all the four characters who have helped him. ;) 

Fret not if you don’t get it. I’ll be posting the oneshots collection where you’ll find a couple of chapters relating to this. Also, I request you to please go through another author’s note that will be posted after this. 

Thank you for your invaluable support! <3

Love, 
Miyoko x 

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