“Wait. Now?” she questioned as he stood up from his chair with enthusiasm. Killian was eager for her to get a move on. In true Lex fashion, she downed the last of her wine in one gulp before quickly shoving her feet in some shoes and grabbing her leather jacket before Killian managed to force her out of the apartment. Whatever it was better be real good for him to rush her like that without an explanation.

It didn’t take long for Lex to confirm that they were heading for Lavaridge. The city disappeared behind them as they moved inland towards some of the more rural parts of Hoenn. The foothills rose into mountains and the damp sea air was replaced with dry heat.

It was so different from what she was used to. It was quiet, clean, and so suburban. Lex immediately felt like she didn’t belong. Although Killian had mentioned a house earlier, it didn’t really register with her that he meant an actual house. As they walked hand in hand, Lex looked around and all she saw was houses. Like real, quite large, family homes. Her eyes narrowed at him in a playful suspicion.

That was about the time Killian stopped them in front of a particularly beautiful home set atop a ridge with a spectacular view. Lex was honestly a bit stunned when he asked what she thought. Was that really it? “That’s ours?” she asked quietly, pointing to it with a look of disbelief, “That whole thing?” it was huge! Well, huge by Lex’s standards.

Lex stepped forward, still keeping her hand in his, “It-It’s incredible,” it was a little louder than a whisper. She looked back at him with grin, “Can we . . . go inside?”

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Lex still couldn’t believe it. She wasn’t surprised Killian made the move to get them out of Slateport but a whole house was something she wasn’t expecting. When he mentioned he had a place in mind, she assumed he meant something a bit larger than her place now. Like a one-bedroom apartment in a nice area with a view. But a house? A house seemed so . . . permanent. Was that something they could afford to do right now? Stay in one place?

Those were the kind of thoughts Lex immediately pushed away. She refused to let them have power over her, not tonight. She and Killian deserved at least one night of uninterrupted happiness together.

Her eyes playfully rolled when he joked about only buying half the house. He knew what she meant. The excitement was plain as day on her face through bright amber eyes and a wide smile that didn’t seem to waver, “Our house,” she echoed after him, trying it for herself, “It sounds perfect,” she mused as she followed him to the stairs that led to the front door.

Lex grinned at the sight of the box and shook her head as he opened it, “I can’t believe this is what I ran across Slateport with,” there was a soft laugh. Thank Arceus she hung on to the damn thing. Killian used his key to open the house, so Lex tucked hers away safely into her pocket.

The inside was just as beautiful as the exterior. Hard woods floors, tall windows, and a stunning view just outside the living room. Lex’s jaw hung open in wonder as she looked around the house, “Killian, this is amazing,” she looked back towards him as he cleared his throat. She played along with his presentation. Her brow peeked as she spun around to take a good look at the living room. She was thrilled it was furnished. She had zero interest in decorating, “Well, Mr. Decker, it all seems perfect,” she smirked looking back at him, the lustful glimmer back in her amber eyes, “You know the best part about a house?” her head tilted slightly. She’d wait a beat for an answer, but ultimately her lips would twitch into a devilish grin, “No neighbors,” he’d know what she meant. With no shared walls and no one to bother, they really had nothing to worry about.

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