He wasn't sure how long they'd kissed but he was breathless and unsteady when he broke away from her. His hazel eyes fluttered open as he held her tightly. If it was possible to be anymore scared, he didn't know as he gave her a searching look. His expression was worried, almost terrified of her reaction. A fear of losing was gripping him.<br/><br/>"I love you," He said, somewhat defensive as he released her, "I always have, just didn't know it until I left."<br/><br/>His phone was ringing as he straightened his clothes. Taking it out, he saw it was Professor Oak. Sighing, he looked at her with a small smile. He decided to get a few new pokémon before going to see the good Professor. He remembered there was a male Pikachu running around on Route 1. He should catch a Pidgey as well.<br/><br/>"Hate to kiss and run but we need to get going." He spoke as he walked over to his bike and mounted, "Could you tell Professor Oak I'll be a bit late, got an errand to run first. We'll talk a bit later about where we go from with our relationship."<br/><br/>He waited for her, feeling like it would be bad to pick up Blaze without her with him. He would ask her to go out with him after the meeting with Professor Oak. Probably could do it now but it would destract them from whatever Oak had planned. They had to be ready for anything. He planned to be sure he was.<br/><br/>_________<br/><br/>Blaze let Fenny up as the Pikachu Ryan was thinking about approached. It looked to be looking for a fight, something he was more than willing to accommodate it with. Walking to the center of the road in step with the Pikachu, he gave Fenny a look asking to stay out of it. He didn't want her to get hurt. Lowering his head with a widened sstance, he was ready for a battle. It started quick as the Pikachu started things off with a Volt Tackle.