The Calm
#21 of Cassidy's Journey
Cassidy entered the house from touching upon Violet's agility and attacks during an early evening training session outside. Violet was ready for the next gym. She's always been a fighter unless she was at home. Then, she'd rather be sleeping.
"Here you go." Cassidy set Violet's double-sided bowl of food and water down, lightly patting her on top of her head. "You did great today, Violet. We'll leave for Anistar tomorrow." Cassidy was unbearably close to the Elite Four and wanted to waste no time getting there. That could be her calling, battling gyms across various regions. What else would she do? Taking gyms and collecting their badges was Cassidy's passion, and she lived in Kalos for her entire life. Nothing was set in stone yet, but Cassidy needed to have a plan for her not so distant future if and when she won against the league.
Fenny watched Cassidy walk past him and enter the restroom while he sat on the couch. She was probably going to shower.
'Still thinking?'
Fenny flinched for a moment. He sometimes hated how Garna invaded his mind out of nowhere. His eyes were fixated on the television across from him, but it wasn't where his mind was. 'I guess...' He glanced at Garna, who was sitting in a chair at the dining room table.
'I saw you go outside this morning, Fenny. It's the league, isn't it?' Garna questioned gently.
'I mean...' Fenny looked to the left of the television stand, where Añu was currently sleeping in his pokébed. 'I feel better now. I think I'm scaring myself.' Fenny was overthinking, but he couldn't be blamed for it. He wanted to change the subject so his current thoughts would fade. 'What are you drinking?' He noticed that she had a small white mug sitting in front of her.
'Tea, why?'
Fenny wouldn't say it, but of course it was tea. It fit her demeanor too much.
'I can make you some if you'd like,' she warmly offered.
'No thank you. I like coffee.'
'I thought you couldn't have coffee?'
'...I still like it.' Fenny had had enough sips of Cassidy's drinks to know that.
'Hm, well, my offer is always there, Fenny.' Garna grinned, which couldn't be seen by him from his distance.
'Maybe I'll try it with you next time.' Fenny sighed to himself and shifted about on the couch. He missed being in Cassidy's presence already. Was that normal? He felt secure around her, warm both inside and out whenever she touched or held him. He wasn't familiar with how love and its corresponding feelings operated, but that had to be it. Fenny glanced at the closed restroom door, a constant sound of muffled water behind it. Even when she exited, Cassidy likely wanted to be alone for a while. Did she want him in her bed every night? While he continuously gave himself more to think about, he soon heard the shower turn off, then briefly saw her exit the restroom with a blue towel hugging her body as she entered her room.
Cassidy closed her door and went to her dresser, sifting through her top drawer. She put on laced black panties, a dark gray, tight t-shirt cutting off past her upper thighs, and- her black thigh-high socks. She never got around to wearing them after she bought them a while back. "Hm..." Cassidy could potentially wear them for Fenny, but it'd put her in the mood for more. She wouldn't put on the socks yet but put on her other two clothing pieces and a pair of dark gray short shorts to temporarily match her shirt. Cassidy still had to leave her room and get a small snack before bed, which took her five minutes total. She went back to her room afterward, and a part of her hoped Fenny didn't come in. Cassidy wanted to surprise him, and she knew how she would.