#swsh bede

You made your way downstairs, where Mimikyu sat, beside Bede's sleeping Ponyta.

"Mimikyu?" You whispered into the dimly lit room.

Its ears perked up at the sound of your voice and it squealed quietly, padding over to meet you. It followed you as you fumbled around for the key and opened the front door. The air was soft and salty - you could faintly hear the sounds of the waves rolling onto the beach.

You sighed and sat down on the doorstep, lifting Mimikyu onto your lap. It was peaceful living in Hulbury - you liked being so close to the sea.

"Y/N?" Called a hushed voice behind you.

You turned to see a dishevelled-looking Bede standing in the house behind you - still wrapped in your white duvet.

"Sorry!" You replied, sheepishly, shifting over to allow him room to sit beside you. "I tried not to wake you."

He wrapped the duvet around your shoulders, and nestled his chin atop your head.

"It's fine," He mumbled sleepily, gently scratching Mimikyu's ears. “I’m already gorgeous, I don’t need any more beauty sleep. D’you wanna talk?”

“I’m okay,” you responded. “I’d rather just sit; but you should go back to bed - you’re tired.”

“I’ll stay,” He insisted quietly, pulling you closer. “Just to keep you and Mimikyu company.”

“Thanks,” You whispered, he responded by pressing a kiss to the top of your head.

“Piers? You awake?” You whispered into the darkness. Aside from the rain against your window, the room stayed silent; your boyfriend not stirring. You were glad not to wake him - and to not have to explain yourself for getting up at such an ungodly hour. Piers had always been understanding about your insomnia, but you never wanted to disturb him while he slept.

Carefully, you untangled yourself from his arms and slipped out from under the covers. You felt about on your bedside table for your phone - and then, guided by the light from the dimly-lit screen you tip-toed out into the kitchen.

Mimikyu was awake, and it sat up as you walked into the room - it wasn’t surprised to see you awake, instead just looking pleased to have some company. It chirped excitedly, picking up one of its toy balls and scurrying over to you. You smiled to yourself and knelt down on the floor - taking the ball and tossing it across the room for Mimikyu to chase.

Maybe about an hour had passed, whilst you sat playing with your pokémon - and listening to the rain against the window. Eventually, you decided you would try and sleep again - so you dragged yourself up off the floor and carried mimikyu back to yours and Piers’ bedroom.

The room was still dark, and your boyfriend had only shifted a little in his sleep - so you climbed back into bed with ease, tucking mimikyu in beside you as it squeaked with content.

Suddenly you felt Piers’ arms wrap around your waist and you were pulled into his chest.

“Hey.” He said hoarsely. “Can’t sleep?”

“Yeah - sorry.” You replied and you felt his chest rumble with a quiet laugh.

“Don’t apologise - what’re you even apologising for?”

“I don’t know,” You admitted. “Waking you I guess?”

“Don’t worry, love.” He whispered into the darkness.

For a moment, you lay together, contently - enjoying the company of one another. Then Piers spoke, “I’ve been writing a new song - it’s not finished or anything, but-”

“I’d love to hear it.” You grinned - cutting off his sudden rambling outburst - and he laughed, relieved.