The Lucky Ones Chapter 3: An Evolving Relationship

Story by liltenhead on SoFurry

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#3 of The Lucky Ones

Things can only get better from here... right?


* Ri *

Wait a second... what did he just say? I stopped my little exercise and let my run slow into a more casual walking pace. My breathing was a little unstable from the exercise but I asked anyways, "what did you say?"

He nearly slipped off of my back from my question, but I quickly grabbed his hands to stop his descent. "I said you're getting sweaty... that's all."

Wait a minute... that doesn't even make sense, I can't sweat through my fur...

But I decided to just be coy and play it off, "well let me just jump into the water will quick."

As I stuck my foot into the water he instantly protested, "Ri it's only like fifty degrees out!"

I decided to take another step into the water, soaking the lower parts of my legs. "Ahh come on Ri! I don't want to get my clothes wet!"

The water wasn't honestly that cold, but yet again running around in circles does kinda warm you up. I decided to very carefully hoist him off of my back and onto dry land saving his clothing. But when I looked into his eyes, the only answer I got was the, "what are you doing," type of look.

Well, might as well just finish the deal. I quickly fell backwards into the water instantly covering my entire body in cool pond water. Nick let out a soft giggle just watching my body float away. I couldn't honestly lift my head properly to see him, but I was pretty sure he was still watching me. My eyes came to a close as I was completely lost in a state of bliss. Ahh... I only wish you would join me!

*splash!*

A small wave of water splashed onto my face and into my open mouth causing me to cough out in surprise. I quickly planted my feet on the pond's dirt leaving the water at about chest height. And the vision I was granted with was surprising. Nick was awkwardly positioned in the pond like he was thrown. But answers quickly came in as I noticed a large boy walking away from where Nick was previously standing.

"Hehe... you cripple fuck that's what you get!"

Oh no you don't!

I sprinted out of the water, grabbing Nick on the way and pulling him out of the water. And within a blink of an eye, I grabbed the large kid and tackled him face down into the dirt. "I swear I'll break your legs and you can really see how it's like."

"Agh! Get off me you freak!"

My concern for Nick quickly replaced my anger, and I was forced to let the kid go. He crawled out from underneath me and started to run away. However before he fully retreated he shouted back, "your mutt is a degenerate too!"

Who the hell bullies a kid that can't even walk normally!

I decided to just ignore the last comment and quickly ran over to Nick was curled up into a ball and shivering soaked head to toe. He instantly started to cry the moment we made eye contact, probably more scared than anything. I wrapped my wet arms around his equally soaked hoodie and softly spoke out, "listen I won't let anyone hurt you..." Deciding to be as comforting as possible I planted a small, but warm kiss on his cheek in an attempt to raise his spirits.

*Nick*

Just looking at Ri panicking over my health simply kept me crying. Hell... a Lucario just kissed me trying to make me feel better. But his warm embrace quickly forced my body to stop shivering, and his kiss made me feel truly loved. I wiped my eyes clean, and got a clear look into his. Man those eyes alone are enough to put me to sleep every night... I... I don't get it. I'm not even gay, but he is just so awesome to me. Not only has he been helping me for the past two days, he's even helping me with my bully problems, all without asking for anything in return. Maybe... maybe he's just waiting for me to make a move, I don't know what to do!

By the time I focused back in on the world, he was carrying me back home, while cradling me in his arms trying to keep me warm. As my body bounced up and down from the walking, I fell back into a trance state. How would life be with a Lucario boyfriend? I mean there'd be constant support, love, and a companion on those lonely nights. My parents would probably end up kicking me out of the house if they ever found out, but that's almost becoming a risk I'd like to take. But... on the other hand I'm still young, and hell... he may not even be interested in me. Which honestly I can understand why. I'm just a weak little kid who cries cause he can't walk properly.

"Nick are you okay?

He opened the front door of the house and quickly brought me inside. My hands were practically blue from the water mixed with the cool day. "Yeah, I'm fine now..."

"Well I think we need to get dried off will quick, and you really need to change."

I tossed my wet shoes across the floor, and took a small step towards my bedroom. But Ri instantly grabbed my arm and helped me into my room. Within a few seconds I was in my closet grabbing whatever clothes that were easily available, I was just sick and tired of being cold and wet. "Uhh, there's a blow dryer in the bathroom, we can use that to dry you off."

He dropped his head in shame, "you're gonna have to help me."

I hobbled back over to him and cupped his face with my spare hand, "that's the least I can do."

"Nick, you don't owe me anything okay? I can't even begin to imagine how hard it is just to be you, let alone sharing the burdens of other people." His little declaration ended with him excitedly grabbing my hand and dragging me to the bathroom. He seems quite happy to be getting dried off by me.

We reached the bathroom and quickly shut the door leaving us confined to a small room. "I uhh... I should probably get dressed first, don't really feel like wearing this crap anymore."

He backed up against the wall and closed his eyes. Man you are really cute looking right now! I changed into the random set of clothes as fast as I could manage, and soon found myself wearing a plain green t-shirt with white shorts. Wow I look like a freaking clown right now.

"Looking pretty sharp there Nick!"

His voice caused me to jump slightly, "hey I thought you weren't looking!" A small blush crept over my face, and I wasn't alone.

"I uhh... uhm... I was just checking to see if you needed help."

Well let's try some flirting out... ahh man this is so awkward! "Well you coulda helped if you wanted, I don't mind."

That really had him blushing, his entire face was just covered in the anxiety of finding a good reply. Yay he actually liked it!

"Heh... I'll make sure to assist you next time then."

I turned my back to him for a split second, and quickly opened the drawer containing the blow dryer. Wasting no time, I plugged it into the wall socket, and faced back towards Ri ready to give him a small token of appreciation. He stepped away from the wall and was still visibly embarrassed. I flicked the blow dryer on low and stepped closer to him, keeping the air flow away from him for a few seconds. "Uhh I'll just go from top to bottom then."

His reply was a nod followed up by him closing his eyes. I placed my spare hand on his shoulder, and gently brought the blow dryer up to his face, drying up any wet fur he may of had left. As I moved from his head down to his neck and chest area he moaned out slightly surprising me, "this feels amazing on my fur."

Well then, I decided to slow down but his eyes shot open, instantly catching me in the act. "I uhh... heh you seemed to be enjoying it so..."

"Ooh but I am!"

A giggle escaped my lips once again, man I'm really sounding like a girl... I don't even understand myself.

* Ri *

The rest of the whole drying fiasco went without any problems. I received probably the most satisfying massage ever given by man, and Nick was quite happy giving it. Compared to yesterday, he completely loosened up. Dammit, I just wish he would tell me what he said earlier! It's absolutely tearing at me! Ahh Arceus just give me a sign!

We spent the rest of the day enjoying small talk, and cheap food. But like every day the sun sunk into a distant abyss while the little stars danced their ways up into the night sky. The temperatures outside dropped to at least forty degrees reminding everyone Fall was on its last leg.

"Hey Ri you coming?!"

I closed the drapes on the kitchen window and flicked the lights off leaving the entire house in darkness except for a little lamp in Nick's room. _Is it... is that the sign? A light leading me to a human teenager is my sign after all? _

I didn't reply, instead I just slowly trudged my feet across the floor, just praying that this was actually a sign of sorts. When I fully entered the room Nick was sitting up in bed under the covers with my new side of the bed fully ready for me to climb in. Oh man, stealing my moves eh?

The door closed behind me with a satisfying click marking the end of a rather long day.

"Yah know your fur looks even more attractive in the little amount of light... er I mean brighter."

A small smile crept across my face, but I wasn't sure if it was noticeable or not. Is he like trying to hit on me? Ugh why can't it just be more obvious?! I don't understand... he's a human... and a guy... but deep down... I need him. My parents broke the species barrier, and yet I was afraid they wouldn't accept me for who I was...

"Sorry Nick, I'm uh... kinda out of it. You're looking better yourself my friend."

I quickly circled to the other side of the bed, with Nick watching my every step. The sound of the springs supporting my weight as I climbed into bed sparked two different reactions into my soul. Well here I am, finally accepted by someone. But on the other end, I'm hopelessly in love with someone who doesn't love me back... And I left my parents because I was just too afraid to tell them... fuck!

Well there's no way I can sleep with this on my mind. "Hey Nick?" But when I pulled the covers over myself and looked at him, he was completely out cold with his body only inches away from touching mine. I couldn't help but chuckle over the fact he could manage to fall asleep that quickly, but that only made things worse.

Completely defeated, I just threw my head back into the pillow and subtly slid my paw across the bed, and onto Nick's hand.

But to my complete surprise, he gripped my paw with a rather strong force. "I uhh... sorry for waking you up."

The moonlight provided just enough light into the room so I could see his face. His eyes glistened wet from the moon's glare promptly bring out the emotion in his next words. "I wasn't sleeping... well not yet at least."

I slid over in the bed, practically causing our bodies to touch. "You deserve a full night of sleep, don't let this dog keep you up okay?"

"That's... that's exactly the problem though."

Oh... I let go of his hand, but he didn't let his grip go. A small tear formed in my eye, and I just tried to escape the bed.

"No dammit Ri don't go! Ugh! I don't know how to say it!"

Oh? I clenched his hand once again, and slid closer to him once again, placing my head on his pillow. "Listen, you can say whatever you want, and I promise nothing bad will happen."

I could still feel the onset of tears, but I had no clue why. Nick buried his face into the pillow while still gripping my paw, "I just don't want to screw anything up!"

I turned slightly in the bed, allowing better usage of my spare arm. Deciding to be as comforting as possible, I slid my paw underneath his face, forcing him to look back at me once more. There was a small wet spot on the pillow caused by his own tears, "Nick... it's okay I'm here for you."

But once again to my surprise, his face turned pure red in the subtle light. He exclaimed in a very unstable manner, "I'm... in love... with my... best friend... who's not... even... even... a human and also... a guy... I... I..."

Rea- really?

I quickly cupped his mouth with my free paw forcing his warm breath up my arm. His eyes were still watery, and even my own eyes started to water out of joy. Deciding not to suffocate him any further, I leaned as close as I could get to him and let my paw fall down to his cheek.

Thank you Arceus!

Wasting no more time, I very carefully brought my lips to his, setting my entire soul on fire. Every single bit of anxiety I had left my body when he gripped my chest with his hand. The odd positioning practically had me on top of him, but that wasn't an issue. He tasted rather amazing, which was something that I could get very used to. The fact that I was kissing a human male no longer even bothered me, cause I knew just how much we needed each other. Well I'm now officially a gay Lucario, and that's perfectly okay. Cause Nick... Nick is so amazing.

His amazingly warm breath on my face brought comfort in the chilly Fall night. And for someone who has obviously never kissed anyone before, he managed rather well. But I can thank my parents for my uhh... skills.

A single tear rolled down my face and onto his nose. We both very reluctantly broke the kiss with neither of us really knowing what to say, more or less amazed of what just occured. But during the entire thing, I somehow managed to fully climb on top of him.

Nick spoke the first words, "I... I was so scared that you would reject me... I'm afraid to admit it, but I need you so freaking bad. Before you came along I was just so depressed, suicidal even. But now... but now that same creature is on top of me, granting me my first kiss. Heh... you're a damn good kisser by the way."

I chuckled lightly from his closing sentence while drawing my face back towards his. "Well Nick, I think you just scored a boyfriend." I teased him with a little kiss to the lips before continuing, "cause I really would love to sleep up against you every single night." Another small kiss landed on his nose this time, "and to be able to hold your hand out in public every day-"

He caught me off guard with him leading the kiss this time, but neither one of us pulled off this round. I closed my eyes and let all of my emotions out into the kiss. You could practically taste the sheer sense of relief over our now shared love. It seems to me that he was holding back his feelings as well, but here we are, making out in his bed. My paw was still clenched into his hand, and his grip on my chest only got tighter.

Nick stopped his love assault for a second to say, "what are the odds I met a talking Riolu that just so happened to evolve in my bed. And to make things even more rare, you just so happen to have no problem kissing another guy."

"He- hey! You were hitting on me!"

He let out a soft giggle, "well I guess that makes me gay too. And at the pond earlier today, I said I love you, so I figured I'd say it again. I love you so damn much Ri."

"Me too... er I mean I love you too, ugh... you get the point."

We both smiled in unison and bumped our faces together once more. Yeah... I think he gets it!

*Nick*

This... this is exactly what I've always wanted. A companion that is crazily in love with me and has no shame being around me, at least I don't think he is ashamed.

The question tore at the back of mind, even though it really shouldn't of. But the last thing I wanted to do was make him feel uncomfortable. I waited for a pause in our kissing and quickly asked, "you're... you're not ashamed to be seen in public with a crippled human?"

"Nick don't listen to a word that kid said alright?" He suddenly flopped over in the bed landing on his back, forcing our connected joints to separate. However, he quickly grabbed me and lifted me up on top of him. "You are one of the only kind people I've ever met... and well now I had the pleasure of making out with that person but that's beside the point. What I'm trying to say is... you're just a great person Nick. Your smiling face is enough to send goose bumps through my entire core. Believe me, I won't let anyone crush that image. You deserve better than me, but I'm going to try to be the best I can be for you."

I started to tear up once again, but I fought them back furiously. "Ri... why are you saying I deserve better when you're the best they get? You know how humble I feel right now to have a superior being holding me in his arms? The stereotypical Lucario is supposed to be very hard to get through, and not really share compassion with anyone. But you are a complete different story."

He tightened his grip around me, and bumped his muzzle off of my nose. "Well I guess I can thank my dad for that, he always caved in to my mom."

The visual picture in my head just instantly caused me to chuckle.

"Hey what's so funny!"

"Oh nothing... just picturing your dad getting pushed around by his wife."

"Yeah... you and my mother are like the only two humans that I know of that treat Pokemon even better than themselves. Hell, she adopted my dad and fell in love with him over a few years. She told me a few years ago that destroying his Pokeball gave them a sense of equality." His voice started to tremble, "my dad warned me of getting captured when I left. Oh man... I'm so lucky I found you."

I gave him a little encouraging kiss on his forehead before saying, "It may not mean much, but trust me, you won't ever see the inside of one of those damn things okay? The only place I want you to see every night is under the covers with me okay?"

"Heh you're so cute."

His reaction slightly surprised me but I wanted to keep the flirting game up, "so just to be completely sure, you're asking me out right?"

He started to rock my body back and forth, probably from nerves, "yup."

Well I guess it's official, I'm dating a male Lucario.

But I wanted to at least be a little creative about it, "well I guess it took a Lucario to turn me gay."

I instantly smashed my lips back into his, completely taken over by a powerful lust. A small moan escaped his mouth and his tail started to sway back and forth from underneath him. His arms fell limp on my back, but he didn't have time to focus on that. He was one hundred percent focused on our kiss.

Everything in the world seemingly stopped just for us. The only audible sounds that occurred, were the sounds of our breathing mixed with the sounds of our lips smacking together and his tail beating on the mattress in the cool, dark room. My heart ache dissipated with every single second that passed, cause was the first time anything actually loved me. And for once, I could easily feel just how much Ri wanted this.

My head did eventually slip past his, spreading our saliva all over our faces. I was completely exhausted from the much needed, and amazing session. "Well Ri, hope you don't mind me snuggling with you."

He quickly responded by pulling the covers all the way up to my neck, and then fully encased me in his arms spreading his warmth perfectly. This was followed up with him tapping my face with his nuzzle, "hmm... I think I can get used to this."

I rested my head next to his and whispered into his ear, "I love you so... so much."

"Well it seems my adventure ended, but now my life can finally begin. Ugh! I don't even want to sleep, how can I right now anyways?"

"Just think of how happy your new boyfriend is right now lying on top of you. I'll be dreaming about you tonight anyways so just please try to get some sleep okay?

He planted a small kiss on my cheek and finally closed his eyes. "Tell me about that dream in the morning okay?"

I yawned reminding me how taxing kissing can be. "Night Ri."

"Sweet dreams... and I love you too."

I went from one side of my bed being used, to both sides, back to one again. But oh... that one side is freaking amazing.