Stealin' your hearts

In a moment of thought, she considers whether to let this slide or not. Well, there’s no helping him if he doesn’t want her to know.

“I have been good, thank you. Though sometimes it feels like the people get more and more demanding… I’m able to handle it. What about you, Steven? Have you discovered anything new lately?”

“Glad to hear it. Well, my schedule has cleared up quite a bit since since being out of the Hoenn league and all. It’s been quite nice, actually.” Well- for the most part. But he won’t burden her. “I’ve been able to travel the world again, do some soul searching.”

      ❝then we will dive!❞

as soon as they hit the water’s edge, he smiles at his boyfriend as he slowly slides off his outer shirt and pants–revealing his usual elaborate bathing suit underneath. any excuse to show his toned arms and his stacked abs in front of the one he loves. letting the sun shine on his hair and in the grooves of his muscles, he gives a small toss of his hair–then takes out three poké balls and throws them at the edge of the water, revealing primarina, gorebyss and whiscash. he hasn’t spent a lot of quality time with these pokémon in a while; now is the best chance.

      ❝after you~❞

Damn- does he look good. It’s not fair why is he so hot? He takes such great care of himself with such perfect hair, abs- smile... Meanwhile Steven is such a twig who can’t put on an ounce of weight to save his life- he tried once. His ability to eat endless amounts of food without without packing the pounds could be envied. But alas- he struggles to keep warm in cold environments.

Steven hadn’t taken off his thin white sweater quite yet. His sunglasses shielding his eyes from the sunlight. Alright- time to feel cold for 5 minutes- he slides off his sweater running a hand through his hair. Compared to Wallace, Steven is a twig.

Diantha and Steven have known each other for years, and she knows like none else what it’s like to keep up a happy face for the crowds when in reality, you want to do nothing but lay in bed and act like the world doesn’t exist. She knows, and she notices the stiffening posture, the way his jaw tightens the slightest bit-

Coming to a halt next to him, she puts a gentle yet firm hand on his shoulder. “Steven, what is it you’re thinking about?” The least she can do is try to be here for him when he needs it, right?

Steven’s breath haults when he feels a hand on his shoulder. To his relief- it’s only Diantha. “Oh, Diantha. It’s good to see you.” He smiles brushing aside his thoughts to have a nice conversation instead. 

      ❝that’s a good idea. i was wondering myself if it was time for a break.❞ he smiles. ❝still, though. i can’t be the world’s greatest genius if i don’t put in the work!❞

he stands up from his computer, and follows steven. for a coordinator known to always be on his feet he’s been spending an awful lot of time on the computer lately; it’s really not good for his wrists.

      ❝we could go for a dive, perhaps?❞

      “ All work and no play makes Wallace a dull boy~ ” he hums with a grin.

Thank god he’s listening. The two step side by side outside into the sunlight. Steven spares no time to put on sunglasses shielding icy eyes from the light.

“ For the love of- ” Steven runs a hand through his hair. “ How many times do I have to tell you to take a break every once in awhile? ” 

Despite being a powerful trainer himself, he hadn’t dared to take challenge the title of Champion himself. He would leave the politics to Wallace. Besides- he wouldn’t dare challenge Wallace. Steven knew damn well he’s outmatched.