Lambency (Ingo x Reader)

47. Fool for Love

Your heart celebrates as you are on your way to Gear Station to meet with Ingo!

The two of you have been exchanging messages the day before about your collection of League Cards from Galar. At some point of the conversation, Ingo asked if you would accept to give him one of yours that was printed after your victory against Kabu. As a memento.

His request gave you Butterfree in the stomach.

"Can you believe it? Ingo specifically asked for my League Card! Hee hee, I'm so excited and proud!", you told your Pokémon partners, who rejoiced for you.

You alight from the car and try to find your friend who advised he would be waiting here for you.

You look around and your gaze falls on Emmet, giving information to passengers a little further along the platform. When he is done, you tap him on the shoulder to get his attention.

"Hi, Emmet!"

"(N-Name)!", he jumps in surprise.

"Sorry! Did I startle you?"

"I-indeed... oh, er, I mean, h-hi, (Name)! I am Emmet!"

You notice his cheeks are turning crimson red and his lips are trembling, as if he was forcing himself to smile. He appears to be grimacing rather than smiling.

"Are you okay, Emmet? You look hurt!", you ask with concern.

He coughs and partially hides his face behind the collar of his coat. He is becoming agitated.

"Y-yeah! A-actually, I must h-have caught a cold last night! Ahem, p-please, don't get any closer, I don't want you to get sick, too! Hum hum!", he advises with a husky voice.

"O-oh no! I'm sorry, Emmet! You should go home and rest!"

"I, hum, cannot... I-Ingo is counting on me, e-hem, today! "

He keeps clearing his throat and avoiding your eyes.

"Ingo will understand! He won't get mad at you for being sick, I'm sure of it!"

"Hmm hmm!"

"Let's look for him! Is he around? We agreed to meet on the platform this morning, there's something I need to give him!", you explain with an enamoured smile.

"Ah! Your League Card!", he exclaims cheerfully.

You blink twice and cock your head to the side.

"Yes! Did he tell you about it?"

"Why, yes! We have no secrets for each other!", he justifies nervously.

"T-that's not a secret... It's only my League Card!"

Your eyes suddenly widen in shock. You take a step closer to him and poke his chest with your index finger.

"Wait a minute! What do you mean you have no secrets for each other?! I hope you haven't told him anything about my secret!"

"Y-your secret...?"

"Stop pulling my leg! You know perfectly well which one I'm referring to!", you groan.

"T-the t-top secret secret?"

"That one!"

"Absolutely! I would never, ever betray you!"

You examine him from top to bottom, dubious.

"You must be verrry sick if you aren't even teasing me about it! After all, he wants my League Card!"

"Why would I tease you? You are about to make Ingo's day! He will get very... ahem, verrrry excited about it and I must thank you for your kind intention! Say, can I see it, too? I am curious, now."