Tammie
Piers didn't know how to think. Hearing the teasing words of Raihan was a bit of familiarity in this uncertain, but exciting... What was this? What were they going to call this? "Hmph." He looked up at him with his eyebrows furrowed. His eyes softened at the sound of Raihan's laugh. He didn't feel so stiff now either. He did like the feeling of being held... A lot. Oh no, don't even get them started on that. Fans were amazing, but they could be just as destructive as they are supportive. This would spread like *Wildfire*. He nodded in agreement to Rai's comment about it. Plus, Raihan was used to it, it would be easy to block it out. 

Aaaaand... The kid was gone. Alli was a lot faster than he thought. Well, there was something relaxing about being alone...*Being alone?!*
He moved away from Raihan and crosses his arms in an attempt to retain the warmth that came from the other. He stared down at the floor, finding the air to be extremely awkward. Piers took a seat on the edge on the bed and crossed his legs. "Ain't like it's all your fault. It just kind of happened." He looked to the spot beside him and hoped that Raihan would sit next to him. Piers thought to himself; he reciprocated all Raihan's touches, like holding his hand, then his cheek, and then... They kissed. "So, guessin' Alli really was the matchmaker for us." He joked, running a hand through his hands. "Let's talk about it now, Rai. What are ya thinkin' we should be? Are we gonna try out this, boyfriend thing? Only if ya want to though. You're more nervous than me when I was about to do my first concert." He gave him a smirk, but it turned into a small smile.
John
"So, guessin' Alli really was the matchmaker for us." He joked, running a hand through his hands.


"Running a hand through his hand"

-Piers 2020
Brenda
It's almost funny to hear Allister being called a matchmaker. The kid is such a nervous wreck! So how did it come to him actually getting these two into a relationship? That mask really hides the true potential of Allister... Raihan shudders, but playfully, also going along with Piers' joke. As soon as it was over though, Piers wanted answers. There didn't have to be any notion as Raihan silently nods and make his place on the bed next to his... Boyfriend? It's still fresh, but Raihan needs to make sure Piers is really on it. Not because he was in attempt to make Allister shut up. But that can't be the case. Surely, that rascal was going to tell everyone. And if not by him, people will know.

Raihan holds his hands together in his lap with a solemn look, raking through his mind for what they could be. "I'd like... If we're lovers." He tries to smirk but instead gives a shy smile when glancing up at the other male. When Piers teased him, Raihan tries brushing it off, but got flustered instead. He turns his face away and stammers, "It's not that I knew ya would also... Like me back. Thought that ya thought I was just an annoyance." It was hard to tell what Piers thought sometimes, but he felt this way. Except, if there was the fact that he *Was* Bothersome to Piers, Raihan continued wanting to tease the hell out of him.

"I'm not nervous. Just... Want to make sure that I'm not just an idiot saying that 'cause I wanna cling onto someone..." He was abandoned since young. He doesn't know what parental love feels like, much less unconditionally love at all. Only because he entered and became part of the league did he realized... What a family could be like. Aside from that, romance love... It's something he only observed at the side and laughed at. *Because it seemed too good to be true if it were to happen to him.* Piers... He listened to him. Through all the pestering and hanging out, he never turned his back and ran off. That's why, Raihan knows for sure. "I love ya, Piers... I know it. I just wonder if I'm worth yours."
Tammie
The weight of the bed shifted when Raihan joined him. Piers reluctantly looked up. He guessed the embarrassment of this made him not want to look at him if he did, he'd probably pass out. Despite the blush growing on his face as he turned his head, Piers still looked over to Raihan as he spoke. 'Lovers'. What a word. It was used for people whose heartstrings were intertwined. Those that gave their hearts to each other. He was more comfortable with it in songs than he was... With himself. He looked to Raihan and noticed how his usual smirk was actually a gentle, shy smile. *He'd really thought about this.*

"W-well, I didn't really know myself." He hoped that didn't make what he said sound insincere! He bit down on his lip and shook his head. "Not what I meant. I mean, I'm still... Ya know, still tryin' to figure out what I'm feelin." He didn't take his eyes off of Raihan. Cling to someone? Raihan was surely someone who didn't exactly have a personal bubble, but that was probably explained by his parents; or the lack of them. Raihan never talked about them; it must have been a sore topic based on what happened at the store. Piers uncrossed his arms and leaned over. He looked at his hands, wanting to hold one yet again. 

He packed out at the last moment. He brought his and back just a little. Those words came from the man's mouth again. *He loved him.* And he was being as genuine as ever. Piers didn't know what his answer was. More like, he was scared to say it. He absolutely felt more for Raihan than a friend. He wanted to be close to him. And Arceus knows that Raihan deserved it. Whatever he's been through, he hasn't let him become bitter and distant from almost anybody. ~~like himself.~~Piers took in a deep breath and then let it out. He reached for Raihan's hand again. This time, he held it and put it to his chest. "Of course ya are. We just... Gotta take it slow." Piers knew that Raihan's heart was already there. Piers wasn't. *It was definitely beginning to.*
Brenda
Having his hand to the other's chest made Raihan narrow his eyes slightly. His fingers lightly curl when he felt how fast Piers heart is beating and Raihan realize it in himself too. "It's alright. That's what dating's for! It'll be new but it shouldn't be *Too* Different with how we usually act." His other arm would reach out and pull Piers into a hug. It might hurt the guy, but the lanky male gives the other a squeeze once he's in his embrace. He still doesn't say it. His past. It's just like any typical sob story anyway. Raihan thought that, if Piers and him are gonna go through this, it's better than through his growing feelings than balancing on pity. That's the last fucking thing he needs. Besides, everyone has it rougher than him. He shouldn't complain. He's well off now. He should get over it. Be an adult. He's fine. Everything is fine. See, he has Piers now so he can't complain that he had it bad.

Unexpectedly, tears run down Raihan's face. There's a bunch of mixed reasons why he could be crying. Relief, happiness that Piers is willing to try for him. And... Sourness? The last one isn't toward his significant other, though. Raihan's happy that the two of them are in a hug so Piers couldn't see his wet eyes. He huffs and tries to relax. "I d-dunno 'bout you, but I haven't closed my eyes for a hot minute since getting here." His hold around Piers would get tighter so that the skinnier one doesn't back away and see the tears from his eyes. "Wanna sleep with me?"
Tammie
Dating, huh. Piers always joked that he was 'too old' for dating. Then again, it's because he never thought he'd actually have someone to be with. Way to be edgy, Piers. It was a relief that the two were already friends. He still had to get used to Raihan's affectionate behavior. It had a new meaning to them now! While he did warm up to the hugging, ~~and of course kissing~~, it was just when they were alone. Completely alone. He'd work on it. Almost instantly Piers was enveloped in a warmth that he was hoping for. He winced a little, letting out a soft "Ow". He was affectionate but he guessed it came with a bit of pain. His own Pokemon were like that. 

Piers had to lean his head upwards and onto Raihan's shoulder. Even at that angle, he couldn't really get a good look of his face, which was lucky for Raihan. Piers was *Awful* When it came to people crying. He got through it, but it was difficult each time. He heard the sigh. Piers had an inkling that... Well, probably not. He was going to move back so he could check to make sure he was wrong; Raihan's embrace kept him in place. "Aight then..." He said, mostly to himself. He didn't mind it. Yet he shifted a little so he was a *Tad* More comfy. The question completely caught him off guard! A blush slapped onto his cheeks. Wait! There was a way out of this. He cleared his throat. While effortlessly sliding out of Raihan's arm, he yawned and stretched. "Dunno if you're tryna be fresh or if ya mean takin' a nap. I'm gonna go with the latter. Put an alarm on for me, will ya?" With that, Piers pulled the bands out of his hair again and fell back onto his side. He pulled some of the blankets over him to cover his legs.
Brenda
Piers had weasel his way out of his grip. Awh, he liked the body warmth of the other male. Well, maybe he was being a bit rough on the hugging there and all Raihan could do was chuckle in apology. He climbs under the covers, the sheet riding on his shoulders while burying his face into the pillow next to Piers. "'Hahaha! 'Course I mean nap~" He muffled into the pillow, in his usual tone. Good. "He turns to his side to stare at the man deemed his lover with the beautiful locks. "If we sleep all the time, it'll be a waste of our vacation." This isn't so bad. It's just like they were before, simply buddies... Now sleeping in one bed together. It's a bit funny and Raihan laughs again. "I wonder where Alli went..." He brought up as filler. Actually, in that moment, he wants them to cuddle and kiss more. But is that too pushy? "He's probably doing it already, but ya want the others to know? I don't mind~ Wanna show off a bit~" He slings his arm to Piers, pulling him close so that he's at his chest. Rotomphone flies above them, getting the two within the frame. It was meant for a tease if Piers doesn't consent. "Say, 'rawr~'"
Tammie
"Good. 'Cause My answer would have been 'no.'" Raihan wasn't that type of guy. He saw how nervous it was for him to tell him his feelings. Which was really sweet, Piers thought. He had his face turned the other way at the moment. That changed when Raihan joined him. He glanced over his shoulder, then turned away again. "Not gonna sleep the whole trip. Though I was kinda plannin' on it before... All this." He was still exhausted. He needed a break from loud concerts, from Spikemuth, from Galar. "Who knows. The kid might even be in the walls." He mumbled, blowing some of his bangs out of his eyes. Damn, Raihan was a giant. One arm was enough to envelop the entire man and pull him against him.
Would Alli actually tell someone? He can barely hold a conversation with the gym leaders. Seeing how excited he got about the two of them though... Maybe he would tell others. "Not if everyone's gonna lose their shit over it. But... Ya know, that's gonna happen anyway. Give it a day or two at least." That was his compromise. That... That was Rotomphone, wasn't it? Piers knew what was going on. Yet he wasn't as against it as he thought he would be. He stared right at the camera and with the most monotoned voice, he went, "Rawr."
Brenda
The picture is snapped and Raihan would hum to himself as the phone flew closer and he starts to edit the picture. Adding hearts here, making their complexion brighter there... Done! They looked like quite the couple. Raihan had to show Piers. "Our first couple picture!" He never realized how happy he's getting every second of this. "Your skin's fair like Snow White's~" He tries to tease. Having the other so close like this is making his heart feel as though it's hitting harder than usual. With Piers to his chest, he could probably tell that he's nervous. "I'll post this later then." Setting an alarm, Rotomphone phone flies to the bedside table. Raihan yawns and closes his eyes. Back to their embrace, the bigger man would press Piers against his body, his chest, and start to rhythmically breathe. "When we wake up, let's hang out-... Go on a date." Raihan's His chest would rise and fall to indicate him dozing off to dreamland just like that.
Tammie
Piers waited for the picture to snap before he relaxed. Relaxed from what, since he didn't make any faces or anything for the picture. He looks up, trying to watch Raihan as he got to work on editing the picture. It was amazing how easily he was able to do all of that. "Cheesy." He mumbled, looking at the picture. He didn't look as exhausted in the picture, at least. "First couple picture." He repeated. Piers wasn't totally into it, but it was pleasing to see Raihan so delighted. "It's too pale." He narrowed his eyes. "Can't go outside without gettin' a sunburn. Your skin, though," He started, running a couple fingers over Raihan's cheek. "Its got a rich, nice color to it. Uh—yeah." He moves his fingers away and tries to hide. Can't exactly do that when he was as close to the bigger man as possible. *He could hear his heartbeat...* Its steady sound was already lulling Piers to fall asleep. "Well... Aight." He replied. Oh, Raihan was already sleeping. Moments later, Piers was also asleep; his head still on Raihan's chest to listen.