The First Time [Juan x Reader]

"(Name), my dear, would you listen to me a moment?"

Juan had the lightest of smiles on his face as he looked at his girlfriend of over two years, determined to tell her exactly how much he truly loved her today. Sure, he had said the three strong words to his love before, but today it would be different. He was going to undoubtedly 'wow' (Name), or at least, he hoped to. (Name) could be quite difficult to win over at times, and he knew that far too well. She seemed to be the sole woman whom he could not charm with his flashy ways!

"Hmm? What is it, Juan?"

(Name)'s eyes flickered to the older Sootopolis City gym leader as he began what would undoubtedly turn to a ramble about who know's what. It was true that, while (Name) cared very deeply for Juan, she had never exactly been won over by his flashy techniques. She loved Juan for who he really was, and didn't need him doing anything different to gain her attention. And yet, he continued to do so, even after two years.

Once (Name) had sat down the book about berries that she had been reading, Juan kneeled down in front of her, gently taking one of her hands in both of his. Juan's smile remained as (Name) gave him a slightly confused look, wondering what exactly he could be up to.

"(Name), have I ever told you about the first time I knew that I loved you?"

Now, that was a bit surprising to the (h/c) haired woman. Even though she knew that Juan would probably play it big, she still found herself smiling at the gentleman and shaking her head. Juan always had a way of making (Name) smile, even when he over-did or over-said things. Though, when he started bringing out the overly flashy objects and Pokemon techniques, well... That was where she lost interest. Besides, (Name) was interested to know exactly when Juan had began to love her.

After raising (Name)'s hand and gently kissing it, Juan locked his dark eyes with (Name)'s (e/c) one's. Unknown to him, her heart skipped a beat. As he kept his eyes on (Name), Juan began,

"The first time I knew that I loved you, (Name), wasn't long after we met. No, my love, I fell for you almost right away! The very moment you walked in to my gym, you see, I knew you were something more than what you appeared with your stupendous looks."

Typical Juan.

"Ah, but once you released your (Favorite Pokemon) with such grace," Juan chuckled once and smirked. "That was the moment in which your beauty began to work on me."

So, she had won him over within the first few minutes of their meeting? Even with Juan, that didn't seem right to (Name). She knew that Juan wouldn't lie to her on that matter, so when he continued she found his words making more sense than ever.

"You blew me out of the water, (Name), when your magnificent (Pokemon) defeated my Whishcash. And you know, dear, I mean that in more than one way."

Juan chuckled as they both recalled their first battle; (Name) had indeed knocked Juan from his platform during the event, her (Pokemon) creating a wave of water that not only caused Juan's Whishcash to faint, but knocked said man on his behind in a pool of water. (Name) had been beyond flustered, rushing quickly to help the man up. At the point in time, she hadn't cared about obtaining the Rain Badge. All that filled (Name)'s mind back then was the fact that she had knocked the most handsome man she had ever met into a large pool of water and completely soaked him.

Of course, Juan had thought she was absolutely adorable back then, as she tried to help him up.

"The way you blushed so profusely, (Name), made you absolutely overwhelming." Juan stood up, lifting (Name) up with ease and taking her place, sitting down with her in his lap. His words and actions forced a blush on (Name)'s cheeks once again, and as he wrapped his arms around her waist, he chuckled. "After our match, my dear, you truly stole my heart. Your elegance as you attempted to dry my coat was..." He chuckled. "amusing and endearing." After their battle, in an attempt to not seem so foolish and clumsy, (Name) had admittedly tried to dry Juan's coat herself, despite the fact he had told her not to worry about it.

(Name) smiled and turned so that she sat straddling Juan, placing her arms around his neck. Her thoughts from that day differed from his only in the way she viewed her own actions. While he seemed to love the way she had made a complete fool of herself, she wasn't so fond of it. But, she had some how managed to gain his love on that day, and that was all that mattered.

After (Name) leaned forward, she and Juan shared a sweet kissed, one that was more than enough to show how much the two cared for one another. As they parted, (Name) laid her forehead against his. Juan gently rested his palm on (Name)'s cheek, pecking her lips once more.

"Je t'aime, (Name)."

Through out everything, from their embarrassing encounter which lead to a strange yet productive first date, all the way to their more recent, exciting days traveling the region for Juan to compete in contests, (Name) found herself sticking by Juan through everything. And after what Juan had told her today, (Name) realized that she too had fallen for him on a first glance. Though she would never give him the pleasure of knowing that.

"I love you too, Juan."

-Extended ending-

Juan and (Name) had been strolling around Sootopolis later that evening, hand in hand, when the former turned to his girlfriend, a kind yet mischievous look in his eyes.

"(Name)?" Once she had turned to look at him, Juan asked, "When was the first time you knew you loved me, dear? Would it be, by chance, the same as when I fell for you?" He whispered in her ear after kissing her cheek.

Not wanting to let him know the actual truth on that matter, (Name) smiled at Juan, who had a bit of a hopeful look in his eyes.

"Juan, I actually didn't develop many feelings for you until around our," She stopped walking, making Juan stop as well, as she appeared in thought. "fifth or six date."

The dark eyes of the Sootopolis Gym Leader widened in what could only be pure horror.

"B-but (Name)! I had thought for sure that you-"

(Name) shrugged innocently, twirling a strand of her (h/c) innocently with her free hand as she glanced aside.

"Sorry."

Juan let out an exasperated sigh, scratching the side of his head. While he knew she couldn't be serious, he wondered exactly how she could gain so much amusement from seeing him so embarrassed.

It didn't occur to him that he loved seeing (Name) the exact same way, and that was the reason she messed with him in the first place.