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"James, come over here and help me with this!" Jessie started to become more and more infuriated with the fact that Team Rocket had never been able to get their hands on a Pikachu. However, they weren't going to stop until they had gotten exactly what they wanted. This time, Jessie was sure that she had a fool-proof plan. "What do you want, Jessie?" James seemed rather annoyed. He was exhausted because he hadn't been able to get much sleep. But then again, neither had Jessie, and she seemed more chipper than ever, however this was only because she was pounding down one energy drink after another. She wanted to stay awake, just in case another idea popped up.
"I think I came up with the perfect plan, and I need your opinion on it" James became increasingly frustrated by Jessie somehow being wide awake at this hour. "Will you lower your voice? You're going to wake up Meowth!" At least someone around here is getting some sleep he thought to himself.
"Don't snap at me like that. I'm talking at a reasonable voice level. Besides, Meowth is in a deep sleep. Not even an earthquake could wake him"
James just rolled his eyes "Okay, so what's this brilliant new plan of yours?"
"Don't talk to me like I'm some imbecile, James!" Jessie shouted
And that was enough to wake Meowth up out of his supposed 'deep sleep'
Meowth roared "Will you two just shut your traps! I'm trying to get some sleep over here!"
Jessie replied " Don't you dare get upset at me. It was James who was being too loud!"
Meowth's face was starting to burn red with frustration " I DON'T CARE WHO STARTED IT! JUST SHUT-UP AND LET ME GET SOME SLEEP!" Meowth then stormed out of the room, going into the living area.
Both Jessie and James stood. Un-bothered by Meowth's tongue lashing "Speaking of sleep, I could use some myself."
James started walking towards the bed, dragging his feet. "Excuse me? Where am I supposed to sleep?" Jessie said with an angered tone "That's the only bed in our room, and I'm not going to sleep on the floor!" James just ignored Jessie, snuggling up in his covers. Jessie just leaned over and said in his ear "We will talk about this when I'm finished with my shower" James just rolled over, and mumbled "Yeah, yeah"
Jessie stood in the shower with her face towards the shower head. Feeling the warm water hit her face was incredibly relaxing.The heat began to build until she was blanketed in the thick steam She could feel her once chipper mood slowly starting to fade. Then any ounce of energy she had disappeared almost instantaneously. I guess those energy drinks are wearing off. Her eyelids began to feel heavy. She tried rubbing her eyes to keep herself from falling asleep in the shower. It was hard for her to even stand up, she was so exhausted. She kept on trying to fight her sleep just long enough so she could finish her shower. It felt practically impossible for her. She didn't want to leave. It was the only place that she got time completely to herself. She actually had time to hear her own thoughts. Unable to keep her eyelids open, and completely out of her control, she fell backwards into a slumber.
"Jessie? Jessie, are you alright?!" She woke up befuddled. What just happened? Then, she remembered. Laying on her side with the shower running, she held herself up to where her chin, and forearm were just barely on the edge of the shower/tub. "Ugh, how did I end up on the floor of the shower?" James gave a sigh of relief as he realized that Jessie was okay.
"You passed out while you were taking a shower"
Jessie then brought her hand up to her throbbing head "Why do I feel like I've just been hit by a train?"
James put his hand on the left side of her forehead, trying to stop the bleeding "Well, because you fell directly on your head, hitting that" He said as he pointed to the shelf in the corner of the shower. Jessie began to feel the crimson liquid drip down her face. James handed her a damp rag, pressing it to her forehead to help with the bleeding. "Here, you put pressure on your wound to stop it from bleeding, and I'll go get you a robe real quick. Stay here" Stay here? Where else am I going to go? She thought to herself. Wait, why did he say he was getting me a robe? Then, she looked down and noticed that she was nude that whole time. Oh good god. I've been nude this whole time, and James didn't say one thing? Then, she really started to think about it. He didn't say one thing. He just looked at her face the whole time. She started to crack a smile at the thought that he actually respected her that much.
"I'm back. I couldn't find your robe, so you'll just have to use my robe instead." James said kneeling down to her in the shower/tub.
" Alright. That's fine." He helped her up out of the tub, and put the robe around her. Jessie was still a little dizzy from hitting her head, and from just being so tired. James helped get her up out of the tub.
Jessie asked " How can you go from bitter and hostile to caring and kind in a matter of minutes?"
James rolled his eyes "Well, I know this may be hard for you to wrap your pretty little head around, but I actually do care about you." Jessie just looked down and blushed. James put her arm around him, and helped her to the bedroom Well, James is actually really sweet, I never thought- Jessie didn't even get to finish her thought before she passed out again from exhaustion. The last thing she remembered before she drifted off into sleep yet again was James picking her up and carrying her bride-style to the bedroom.
Jessie awoke the next day. In her bed. He let me sleep on the bed while he slept on the floor. She leaned over the bed to see where he was asleep on the floor. Not here. She became puzzled. Where did he go? She rolled over, and there he lay on his stomach, facing Jessie. The sun burst through the window, spilling across James' face. Jessie laid her hand so delicately on his bare back trying not to wake him with her rolling over to lay on her stomach too. She closed her eyes, and just let herself relax without the intentions of falling back asleep again. There she laid like that with him for an hour or so. It was so comfortable that she didn't want to get up. She just wanted to lay there forever. James woke up rolling over, so he laid on his back. Jessie pretended like she just woke up herself.
With a dust of sleep in his eyes he looked over to Jessie with a small half-smile. " Well, good morning to you".
Wow Jessie thought I can't believe how adorable he looks when he's half-asleep
" Good morning to you too" she said with a slight chuckle. He lifted up her chin with a single finger inspecting her forehead.
" It looks like it's healing up fairly well. But we should probably change the bandage. It's gotten pretty bloody" Jessie completely forgot about the injury on her head. James stood up only in his boxers sliding his pants on. " I'll get up in a minute. I just need to get dressed real quick. James nodded, and left the room.
She walked over to the closet, rummaging through clothes trying to find her outfit. Unable to find anything, she called out to the other room " James, I can't find my clothes". James swung open the bedroom door. Jessie was in the middle of sliding off her robe.
"James, haven't you ever heard of knocking?! Jessie snapped at him, while barely covering her body up with his robe. James' face was tomato red from embarrassment " I-I uh, sorry. I didn't mean to uh, well-"
She cut him off ," There are times for apologies later, James. Just get me something to wear" He mumbled something inaudible under his breath. Walking over to the closet, he started going through all of the clothes. He found a baggy shirt, and tossed it to her
" Here. Wear this" Jessie held the shirt in the hand. It was dark purple with a small pocket on the front of it, and a tear at the hem.
"You can't expect me to wear this old thing"
James heavily sighed " It's either that, or nothing. You'll be fine. Just put it on"
He left the room, leaving her to change. She took off her robe, and slid the shirt on. She then walked into the living area, and just plopped down on the couch. Looking around, she noticed the absence of James.
" Uh, Meowth?" She said looking over to Meowth on the couch
"Yeah?"
Still looking around, she asked " Where is James?"
Without hesitation, he replied " He's in the bathroom. Waiting to change that thing on your head" Pointing to the bandaged spot on her head. She forgot about her injured forehead yet again. Jessie walked towards the bathroom, and opened the door.
There James stood in front of the bathroom counter.
" Well, took you long enough. Come here, and let me look at that" James grabbed Jessie's forearm pulling her towards him. He then re-positioned her to where her back was to the bathroom counter, and he was directly in front of her.
Pulling off the band-aid, he said " This was a lot worse than I thought. I'll need to get some cream for that" He then dashed out of the bathroom, searching for something to dress her wound with. Since her back was to the counter, she took it upon herself to just prop herself on the counter to where she was siting on it. James walked in several moments later, his face blushing a little
" Hey, red is my color" Jessie said jokingly.
He just looked down at his feet " I forgot that the stuff for your wound was in here. May I?"
She seemed puzzled at first, but then remembered that she was sitting on the bathroom counter, blocking the medicine cabinet where the antibiotics probably were. Not wanting to get off of the bathroom counter, she then leaned to the side, allowing him to access the medicine cabinet.
Checking the label on the tube of ointment, he looked up and said " This should do it" He dotted a small amount on his ring finger. Using his other hand, he motioned her to lean forward. "Come here, it's not the kind that stings." Jessie then leaned forward. James leaned forward as well. Their faces were mere inches apart. Jessie's face got really hot.
Why does it feel like I'm burning up? she thought. He's so close to my face, I could practically kiss him. There was a puzzled look across her face. Why was that the first thing to pop into my mind? She started to confuse herself. Why have I been having odd thoughts about James lately? She was asking her own self questions, and it just led to more questions
" Jessie, are you alright?"
She snapped out of her random train of thought. "Wait, what?"
James threw away her old bandage " Your forehead is burning hot. Don't tell me that you're starting to get sick, too." She knew why she was burning up, and it certainly wasn't because of any sort of illness. At least, not a physical one. "Uh, no. I'm fine." It took her a minute to realize that he was finished bandaging her up.
She hopped off of the counter, and walked through the living room to her bedroom. Jessie opened the door, and James was only steps behind her. Following her into the room, he closed the door behind him.
" I think I just need to lie down for a while" Jessie said.
James just looked over at her with a confused look " Lie down? But you only woke up half an hour ago."
Rolling her eyes, she replied " Did you not hear me? I said lie down, not go to sleep. I just need to relax, okay?"
James shrugged " I guess I need to relax a little myself" He then plopped on the bed, and rolled himself up in the covers.
"Now, where am I going to lie down at?" Jessie said in an angered tone.
James just laughed. "You had no problem with sharing the bed with me last night" He then scooted over on the bed, patting the spot next to him with a smile. Jessie just stood there looking at him, and blushing hard.
"Uh- well, I-"
James interrupted her "Just come over here. I don't bite, I promise." He said with a devilish smile. Jessie's heart started to beat rapidly in her chest. Not saying anything, she just walked over to the bed, and laid down beside him. He scooted more towards her. Her face started to get hot again. Why am I starting to get so nervous around James again?
"Uh, can I ask you something?" James kindly asked. What would he want to to ask me? She wondered.
"Well, feel free to say no, if you want..."
She started thinking harder. What question could he have for me? I'm just laying down in bed, trying to get relax... Wait... Sweet Mary, Mother of Jesus. Is he going to ask what I think he's going to ask?! Well... I don't think I would mind it. After all, he is a sweet guy, and we've known each other for a long time, and I can't deny my feelings. I've always had an attraction to James. There, I finally admitted it to myself. I like James, and I'm not ashamed of that.
"Of course I would" She said with such enthusiasm.
James just gave her a puzzled look. "I didn't even ask the question, yet"
Jessie blushed. "Oh, sorry. Continue"
James nervously started scratching his arm "Well, uh.. would you want to maybe cuddle or something?"
Not what I was expecting. Jessie smiled, and replied "Yes" James started nervously scratching his arm again.
"Well, like I said, you don't have to, I just figured-"
Jessie cut him off "James, just relax, okay?" She turned to her side, facing James, while he lay on his back. She rested her head on his chest. Pressing her ear to his chest, she listened to his heart beat.
"Jessie, can I ask you something else?"
She lifted her head up to look him in the eyes "Of course, James."
He bit his lower lip a little, and then asked " So, why didn't you tell me that plan that you had, yet?" Jessie chuckled " Well, we had to fill the chapter, didn't we?"