The number of bathers in Lavaridge Gym's hot spring shot up from two to four.
Yes, it had doubled.
Winona looked curiously over at Gary and Lorelei. She hadn't expected the celebrity gossip to actually be true!
This genius retired Ice-type Elite Four member really was dating a sweet younger guy!
"Winona, try this face mask. It works really well." Wallace sidled up to Winona, eager to please.
Winona rolled her eyes at Wallace. "Oh, so our master Champion, the magnificent artist of water, still has time to care about me? Why don't you go check on Steven instead?"
"Uh, well... it's all a misunderstanding..." Wallace broke out in an embarrassed cold sweat.
That was what he got for letting the rumors about him and Steven become practically common knowledge. Gary had only dropped Winona a little hint, and Wallace had suffered instant social death~
"Pfft~" Watching the two of them, Lorelei covered her mouth and chuckled.
Young Master Mao winked smugly at Wallace. That'll teach you to mess with me again!
"Boo-hoo... I'm a man through and through... how could I possibly have any backdoor dealings with Steven..." Wallace wanted to cry, but no tears came.
"Here, Lorelei, let me massage your shoulders. Thanks for all your hard work lately." Young Master Mao thoughtfully moved behind Lorelei, resting his two slender hands gently on her fair, silky shoulders.
A faint, pleasant ache spread through her shoulders, and Lorelei narrowed her eyes in enjoyment. "Mmm~ That feels so good."
Wallace and Winona immediately shot them sidelong looks. Well, well. Challenging us, are you?
As if we didn't have partners too!
Wallace immediately turned to Winona. "You've worked hard too, Winona. Shall I give you a massage?"
Winona eyed Wallace's skin, which was even fairer than hers, with disdain. "Oh, give