Charizard tolerated people at most.

That's what he'd found during his time as Champion. The fire-type was serious, no-nonsense, and it was only when the pair were alone that he allowed himself to relax, his attitude shifting back to that cute little Charmander he'd picked all those years ago.

So it was safe to say that, when he met you and you two started dating, he thought it would take a long time for his partner Pokémon to warm up to you.

...What a fool he'd been.

He was currently stood in the doorway leading out into his garden, watching with a small grin as you laid under the shade of a large tree, Charizard curled around you not too unlike his family's Purrloin.

Arceus, his heart felt like it was going to burst out of his chest as he watched the two of you snuggling in the late afternoon sun, perfectly content and happy together.

...He wanted in.

Without a word, he wandered over, unceremoniously slumping down next to you and leaning his weight into his partner Pokémon's side, causing the fire-type to grumble and huff a little.

He wrapped an arm around you, nuzzling his nose into your hair as he smiled.

"Sorry, I know you were enjoying the quiet, but I was watching and couldn't resist...you two looked so cozy, I had to join..."