Brenda
Raihan sucks in his breath, his chest going inward from Piers *Cuddling* Into his hand. *"What's with this atmosphere?"* A passing thought goes through the dragon trainer's head. He swears that his heart would leap out from his chest. He thought that the other would indignantly swat his hands away and that's when Raihan would laugh it off. Would... It be better if he did that? Another thought echoes in his mind. *"No... I like this."* Piers is expecting something? His hand also lies on Raihan's cheek in return. *"Why the hell am I nervous?"* He keeps asking himself over and over when *Indeed* The lanky man starts to lean in toward Piers', also slightly tilting his head. He slowly parts his own mouth, giving a small sigh, before pressing his mouth against the other male's. He slowly ease his lips onto the other, his mouth slightly open as he gently licks against Pier's own lips. His whole body feels shaky from his heart that's beating uncontrollably.
Tammie
It all felt like it was happening in slow motion. Piers had focused his gaze on Raihan's lips, and then...
It happened. It really did. The sheer surprise of *What* Was happening froze him. It was so gentle, it was warm... It was from Raihan. If Piers wasn't a red blushing mess before, he sure was now. Was this just in the heat of the moment? No... No. He realized, he kind of wanted this to happen. A lot. That's when he kissed back. His own mouth opens slightly, responding to the tongue grazing his lips. He also wanted to try something; he tilted his chin up slightly, so that both of his were kissimg Raihan's lips. He only did it for a second. Then, he pressed his lips back where they were before. Piers was a little amused; Raihan was so nervous. But so was he. 
Piers pulled away. His cheeks were flushed and his lips were still parted as he went back to staring into Raihan's eyes. 
*Should... He say something?*
James
After stumbling out of the kitchen (totally not looking like an idiot, sorry Irsia) Allister bolted upstairs, followed by Arcana, who was fittingly confused. He just needed his phone back, dammit. And he just so happened to be loud enough that he probably made Red and Iris suspicious, since he was running around so much. Oh well?
He eventually found Raihan's room, completely forgetting that Piers was also in their, and opened the door saying, "R-raihan, have you seen my-WH'T THE FUCCC... (yeah there was no way to make this *Not* Sound like a cuss word)Lesticks?!" Allister's face turned bright red from embarrassment, which, cause fuck his mask, was spreading to even his ears... 
"Oh shit..." He mumbled, before trying to run out, but instead running head first into the door and falling on the floor.
Brenda
Raihan relaxes as he feels Piers returning the kiss. He feels himself sinking in, taking ahold of the moment and enjoying the pressed lips of Piers against his. It felt so soft and plump for the guy which made Raihan get more into it. His enjoyment only rose higher when Piers tilted his chin. Raihan breaths shakily in the kiss, pleasure blossoming in his chest. When Piers pulled away, Raihan stares almost distantly back at him, wanting to devour the guy. The fact that he accepted it drives the lanky male over the edge. He leans close to Piers again, his hands holding Pier's face more aggressively as he kisses the other again, also biting the bottom lip. His breathing gets more apparent and Raihan starts to move himself in bed so that he's not in an awkward position while their mouths are still connected-

That's when he heard a loud sound and a voice! Picking his head up from Piers in instinct, Raihan sees Allister staring at them and he would wave his hands out in front of him, trying to explain the 'situation.' "W-Wait, Alli! It's not-" But the boy had attempted to run only to bash himself against the door and falling to the floor. "Alli?!" Raihan bolts up from the bed and he goes to the kid's side. While he is worried that Allister is hurt, Raihan was glad for the distraction. *"That... That was getting dangerous!"* He thought while his face is still flushed.
Tammie
*That damn look.* It was beckoning him, and if Raihan did take it then he sure would. His hands go right on top of Raihan's as they held his face and went in for another kiss. This time, Rai's confidence must have grown. A shiver went up his spine. He was biting his lip... And it felt good. Ah, right. Maybe Piers should have sat up before they kissed. That'd make it a lot less straining on him.

Piers heard Raihan's voice and saw how he scrambled to pull away before he whipped his head and saw...
**Allister?**
No WONDER Raihan was frantically trying to explain. "FUCK—Um, we—"
Piers shot up and brushed off his shirt. His pants were still on, right? Wait... He never took them off. Never mind that!! 
Alli running into the wall looked like it hurt a lot. Piers wasn't too far behind, he went over to Rai and Alli to make sure he was okay. While he stood over and watched the two, he took the bands from his wrist and started tying his hair up again. ~~He kind of didn't want anyone else to see his hair down.~~
James
Well... This was awkward. You'd think after seeing Raihan's ~~dick~~ Allister would have learned to knock before opening the door to anyone's room. But nope, here he was... On the floor... In Raihan's room...
He sat up, taking a shaky breath before...
"I... Freaking... Called it!" He stated, pointing at Raihan accusingly. "I knew s-somethin was up with you, n I was right." He said. He had most embarrassed flush Kris red, the brightest eyes, and the biggest unseen grin on his face! Wait... "Agh crumbs..." He groaned, realizing his mask had kinda just decided to go 'yeet' again, and the others could see his stupid grin.
His hand slowly, *Slowly* Lowered, as Allister started to get even MORE red, more so than the others perhaps, as he crossed his arms in front of him, smiled with the most adorable face he could manage, and squeaked out a little, "'m soweeee... Has anyone seen my phone?"
Brenda
While he's having his hands on Allister to check for his injuries, the kid suddenly sits up and points at them quite accusingly, calling out his claims! "Wh-what, no! I was just playing with his hair, y'see! Nothing wrong with that!" He turns his face to Piers, hoping the other one has a better excuse. "Ain't that right, P?" Whatever happened between them would be unspoken for now. Although even in that troubled moment, Raihan knows something for sure. He didn't hate it. ~~And wouldn't mind doing it again.~~ Allister's face almost looks creepy with his smile before he tries playing innocent, asking for his phone. Raihan returns an almost awed expression. "I- no. I haven't seen your phone, Alli."
Tammie
Fuck, did Alli really witness them kissing? It was still a blur to himself. He shook his head, feeling the warm, fuzzy feelings dissipate. His heart rate was back down and his flushed cheeks turned back to their normal color. He crossed his arms and looked down. His head was still spinning a bit, but at least his apathetic look was back on his face. He glanced back to the bed. He didn't feel a phone, then again he'd only been sitting in one area before... That happened. Without saying anything, he walked to the other side of the bed and sees a phone on the ground. He picks it and goes back to them. 
"You mean this?" He quirked a brow, his usual frown still on his lips. He wasn't gonna fall for that innocent look. He leaned down, still keeping his phone out of reach. "That's what he was doin'. Before that, we were tellin' stories. I used my hair for one of 'em and it got tangled. So he was helpin' me get the knots out. You say that's what ya seen, if ya want this back." He held Alli's phone in one hand while it was crossed, making sure the other boy could see he had it."
James
"Really?" He asked, frowning at them. (And it was adorable) "Y-you were tellin ' a story... With your hair?" He crossed his arms, slowly shaking his head. "Mhmm... No no no... Hey, gimme!" Allister dove for his phone, managing to grab it and wiggle away from Piers, who was totally in denial about what had just happened in this room. Seriously, as dense as he was, the boy knew what two people, alone, in a room, with their faces near each other, and red meant, and he wished he hadn't come upstairs for his phone of all things, since that would've been the scandal of the year back home.
Well, Allister waltzed over and sat on the bed, arms still crossed. Maybe it was rude of him to sit on Raihan's bed, but assuming the flirting hadn't gone *Too* Far, the bed was probably safe to sit on.
"S-so... Wha's with you two?" His eyes lit up from anticipation.
Brenda
Raihan was pleased with how passive aggressive Piers was being. He smiles like a Yamper when it seems like he had it under control. But Allister is a quick one. He dove for that phone and he caught it before Raihan could stop the short boy himself. Raihan watches Allister march himself over to his bed and sat down on it. There was the million Pokédollars question. "I'm telling ya, Alli, we were telling stories and well... May have slipped up..." He raises his hand to his nape and start rubbing it. "I..." The more Raihan reflects back to it, is there even a point to covering themselves up? Raihan kissed Piers. Because he was just so *Darn* Beautiful. It wasn't on a whim too. Piers was always part of the gang but his eyes caught on that the guy is capable. Even thought he looks half-dead and acts all mopey, he's one of the most reliable mofo of the league. This became admiration and maybe over the years... Something else. Even when Piers retired, Raihan would always liked to nag the guy to battle. In reality, it's to hang out with him ~~maybe like a date or something.~~ 

He can't believe it's because of Allister's pushiness that Raihan put two and two together. His "Falling in love" Wasn't a romantic one, but a natural one. They're friends. Really close friends that may just happen to be...! Although, that didn't meant Piers could share the same feelings... Unless he did? Why else with the kiss? Raihan really is curious now. Just like before, he stays silent, which could appear unusual.
Tammie
Piers clicked his tongue in annoyance. He'd forgotten how fast kids could be when it was something they wanted. And now Alli needed answers! Answers that Piers didn't even have. By Raihan's silence, he was thinking he didn't quite know either. Or... Maybe he was hiding something. He didn't let Alli's questions get to him enough that his expressions would change. He sighed and looked to the side, hoping he was far enough from Alli *And* Raihan for them to not see him blushing. But he did look to Raihan, with a look that asked. *"What the fuck just happend?"* "Yeah, a slip-up. Sometimes when people get close, they sometimes just go for it and kiss. Doesn't *Mean* They like each other." It sounded stupid, really. But it was true! It was hard stopping once you and your partner leaned in. This wasn't his first time kissing someone, let alone another male. But this time, it felt...*Different*. Those other times felt forced compared to this.
Piers always saw Raihan as a friend, even if he was terrible at showing it. Maybe he found him annoying, sure. But in reality, Raihan was genuinely sweet, caring. He thought he hated it when Raihan dropped by and persisted they had a battle. Thinking about it now, he... Realized how that might have been his only interaction with the outside world on those days, even if he ended up losing more than half the time. It showed Piers that he truly did care; Raihan spent his free time hanging with *Him*. Raihan never made him feel left out, either. 

*Maybe his frustrations with Raihan... Was just his way of blocking out his genuine feelings towards him.* "Fuck." He whispered to himself. Ah, there went his heart. It began pounding in his chest again and he forced himself to look away from Raihan. Piers could deny it to himself all he wanted. The kiss wasn't an accident, and Piers knew it. "I'm not sure what you're expectin' us to say, Alli."
James
Well... Allister was still waiting for an answer. Granted it was an answer he already, at least probably already, knew. But hearing them say it while nice, wasn't by any means necessary. He got the gist from the way they looked at each other, the way they talked about each other, and the way they were now exchanging glances. Lime they were falling for each other, just falling, and falling, and, well, you get the gist. For someone who spent so much time alone, Allister was incredibly good at understanding others. How they felt, what they wanted, if something was bugging them. So if what was going on between these two wasn't real... He'd know, and he would've left them alone.
*"I'm not sure what you're expecting us to say, Alli."* He gave a small shrug, tipping his head and looking up at Piers... Then to Raihan. 
"Nothin'," He said, and oh boy, the young gym leader's eyes were shining. No actually, they were glowing purple at this point, as he gave his colleagues, his friends, the sweetest smile you'd ever seen. As someone who idolized these people, and saw them as something he could never be, them being so human really made his day. And seeing them falling for each other (is that what adults called it) was like icing on top of a sugary cake.
"Hm..." He sighed, scooting forward, taking one of their hands in both of his little ones, and laced their fingers together before stepping back. "P-perfect^^" He giggled. "Y-you two look g-great together... 'nd 'm me, so... If I wasn' telling the t-truth, I woulda left by now."
Brenda
Honestly, Raihan expected Allister to laugh at them again. At that point, it didn't matter anyway. His eyes trailed to the side as his mind kept rewinding to what he and Piers had done. But surprisingly, there's silence coming from the little boy. Raihan returns his eyes to him. The kid had this unexpected glow in his eyes. It almost startled Raihan how... Blessed he looked. That usual droopy, strange, and supernatural aura that the kid had isn't there. You'd think it's not the same person!

When the dragon trainer heard that Allister was *Supporting* Them, Raihan's eyes widen for a moment. Next thing he knew, he was interlocking with the same slender fingers he had in bed not so long ago. That's when his eyes relaxed, now focusing at their connecting hand. Seeing Piers' fingers filling in the space between his own brings the tall guy into cloud nine. Raihan would usually do something to break apart such a scenario (for lolz) but this time it's different. With the encouragement of Allister, it's just him and Piers. No more beating in the bush. It's time he's straightforward.

One of their hands are connected already so Raihan turns toward Piers while reaching out for his other hand. Holding both hands, fully facing each other, back straight, eyes gazing, Raihan starts to talk. "Piers, you... I..." *Dammit Raihan, don't make this perfect moment awkward!* "I like you... A lot!" So in this moment his mouth *Had* To malfunction. "I, love you so..." In the end, Raihan decided his actions would speak louder than his words. Piers' skinny frame and short stature compare to Raihan's stupidly tall height makes the lanky male slightly swoon from taking in the sight of Piers. He's more grateful of him. *"Cute..."* Was his last thought before he leaned down to kiss Piers again. Even with Allister in the room, practically getting a front row seat, he knows that the kid understands them. This isn't any problem.
Tammie
Wow. Piers was almost scared; who was this child and what did he do with Allister? Oh wait, maybe this *Was* Him. The sweet, genuine kid behind the mask. He listened to his words and he couldn't deny them. For a kid, he sure had great insight on this. Well, maybe that's what the two needed. There wasn't anything to hide. Allister didn't think so, so they shouldn't either. 

He bit his lip when Allister not only connected, but intertwined his and Raihan's fingers together. Like before, they fit like they were *Made* To be together. Piers' heart begins pounding in his chest again as he reaches for his other hand. Hopefully Raihan didn't mind his trembling fingers. He notices how Raihan's posture changes. Then, he follows suit. He kind of had to if he wanted to be able to see Raihan's eyes. 

Piers leaned in just a little more when the taller man addressed him. He doesn't hold back a slight smile when hearing him struggle with his words. Nervous Raihan was cute. Raihan in general was handsome. So handsome. Piers almost couldn't believe the words that came out of his mouth. It was one thing when he *Figured* That was what he would say, but actually hearing those words caused a mad blush to spread all across his face: from the tips of his ears to his neck. *He really felt that way about him?*

Piers had countless thoughts running through his head. He was too shy to open his mouth and repeat any of those words back to him, but he knew that... That he was beginning to feel the same way. Maybe he already did. And now, he was letting himself accept that. That's why when Raihan leaned down to kiss him, he stood on his toes to meet him halfway. He let go of Raihan's hands and decided to wrap them around his shoulders instead. He couldn't stay on his toes for long, so when he dropped back down, he accidentally broke the kiss. He could say something now. "Raihan, I... I think, I like you too." He bit his lip, the words were still foreign on his lips, but he knew they were right.
James
Aweeee!!! Weren't they cute together! Something about the image of them holding hands almost, it felt right. It was like a finished puzzle, or an old painting finally restored. In short, it was definitely a sight worth seeing. If not for any other reason than the amazing wholesome, which even someone who walked the line between the living and the dead couldn't deny. And, 'AGH, omg, they're kissing again! They're kissing again!' The boy watching them nearly squealing in delight as he watched their love finally become a reality.
... 
Well, it seems Allister had alloted his daily "Act like a normal person" Energy. Not an actual tangible thing, but the gist was there. Taking this much initiative for Piers and Raihan *Plus* Confronting his fear of Irsia (sound ridiculous) by sitting with her was honestly a level of humanity Allister rarely showed to others. And it was exhausting for him. And now, since he'd accomplished his impromptu goal of hooking up Piers and Raihan, he was about to slip away into the shadows, until needed again. That pure optimistic side of him was so glad that they confessed...
But the nagging pessimistic side of him said that *Something* Was doomed to go wrong, and maybe he should stick around. Even though he *Was* Honestly so tired, leaving now wasn't in the cards for the young ghost leader. After all the times Piers hadn't judged him for his weirdness, and all the times Raihan didn't leave when he called him at 3am with ~~suicidal~~ anxious thoughts, it seemed only right to stick around. Maybe the ship was doomed to sink, but Arceaus dammit, if it did, Allister was going down with it.
"H-hey guys," He said, leaning back on the bed with a quiet sight. "Has anyone else's brain realized h-h'w big a deal th's is? J-jus'... Wh't would they s-say back home?"

And with that... Allister just got an amazing idea! 😈 Now that Piers and Rai were kinda off in their own world, it seemed that he could leave them alone... And ~~tell everyone about it!~~ 
So before they could grab him, he sprung up from the bed, grabbed his mask on the way out, and scrambled to the door. Who was he gonna tell ~~who would believe him anyways~~... Well, back to the kitchen he supposed.
Brenda
Raihan also moves his hands to the small back of Piers' when he stood on his tippy toes. *"Cute,"* Raihan would repeatedly think. *"Cute."* Too bad the kiss was way shorter this time. Once Piers lowers himself back down, he also confessed too... Kind of? "Think? Wow, P. I'm hurt~" He says with a lighthearted laugh. Of course, Raihan knows this must be difficult for the paler male to say. He never had the need to. Well, except maybe to his little sister Marnie. Enjoying the moment, Raihan stood there, his arms around the other's waist now that they kissed once again. To anybody's shock, his Rotomphone didn't take any pictures of the two. But Allister brought up a good topic.

"They'll be crazy," Raihan answers while still staring into the mesmerizing cyan eyes of Piers'. "Fangirl crazy or mad crazy. I dunno which, but eh. Whatcha gonna do 'bout it—" When his eyes finally break from the other, Allister have yet again left in a hurry before anyone could stop him. Raihan had broke away from Piers, reaching after the kid, his hand in midair, before it slowly drop to his side when Allister was already gone. Now that it's just the two of them, the moment dawns on Raihan. Scratching his head, he doesn't look at Piers. What should he say? They just confessed but now what? He himself thought he'd be better at stuff like this. So he opens his mouth to say something... *Anything.* "Sorry if I put ya on the spot like that."