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Prompt: Small kisses littered across the other’s face
Pair: Lorelei x Lance
White Day was two days before her birthday. Lorelei knew that Lance was bound to be busy all week. Meetings, keeping track of progress with the gyms and Elite within the Johto and Kanto regions, and keeping up on his own personal training with his Pokemon; all were tasks that he was often occupied with.
She never gave a second thought to expect him to plan anything for them, despite their lowkey dating between their own busy schedule. Shrugging off the missed holiday, she decided to take her Lapras for a swim. Being out in the open ocean always helped clear her mind of troubling thoughts and her partner enjoyed the chance to explore.
So imagine the surprise Lorelei found herself in when she felt a firm and possessive arm wrap around her waist before stepping towards her darling Lapras after releasing her from her Pokeball.
"Not so fast, Lorelei. I think you've forgotten something.." Lance uttered as he pulled her close to his side.
A crimson brow from the ice specialist rose as she shifted her gaze toward her Champion and lover.
"I thought you were supposed to be in a meeting with Cynthia and Steven. ." she commented.
His arrival at her side certainly seemed unusual. Did he truly have time to spare to see her off? His time always seemed so precious. That smoldering golden flame in his eyes gave her the insinuation that he could spare more than a few minutes, even if he became late for one of his many obligations.
"I'm sure they can wait a minute or two. I have something for you." Lance reached into his left pocket and produced a small red velvet box. He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, "Pardon my tardiness for celebrating White Day with you. Hopefully, this will make up for it."
She was rendered speechless as she reached for the box. Upon opening it, she gazed at a golden locket in the shape of a Shellder. Opening it, she saw black and white pictures of the two of them together. The left image had them giving a loving gaze to one another, arm in arm while he gave her that classic smug grin. The right image had her leaning against his shoulder as she gave him Loppbunny ears.
Both images were taken from a photo booth that was at a holiday fair nearly three years ago. Lorelei realized that he kept the photos, even though he seemed reluctant to do so at the time. Tears of joy slowly blurred her vision. Who knew that Lance could be such a sentimental softie? It was a rare side she had the pleasure of seeing.
"L-Lance..you didn't have to get me anything but this. . . .this locket is beautiful. I'll treasure it forever."
Turning in his arms, she leaned up a bit and showed him her gratitude in a gentle storm of multiple kisses on his cheeks and forehead before giving him a slightly longer kiss upon his lips. He only seemed to chuckle softly, taking hold of her right cheek, and drawing her close for a proper kiss.
"I thought it was only fitting that you have a reminder of what we have. May I?" He glances toward her locket, receiving a nod in reply as she turned around to show him her neck, lifting her ponytail for him.
Lance carefully lifts the locket out of the velvet box before draping it around her neck, fastening it in place. He pressed a soft kiss along the back nape of her neck, ironically giving the ice specialist shivers down her spine.
"Tomorrow night, I would like to take you somewhere for your birthday. Send me a text on where you want to go and I'll take care of everything else."
"Do you even have time for that?" She turned to face Lance, an inquisitive look on her features.
"For you? I can make time. Leave the worrying to me. Be safe out there."
The corners of her lips curved into a knowing grin as she adjusted her glasses, "I'll be fine, but your concern is noted." Lorelei blows him a kiss, playfully tapping her lips in exchange for tapping against his with her index and middle finger, "Catch you later, my Dragon King."
Lance catches her hand, brushing his lips against her digits, "I'll be here waiting for you, my Ice Queen."