Hiding What Means The Most
By: CharizardAuthors Note: Anything that says POV are thoughts. Excuse the formatting, FF.net regurgitated my nicely formatted file…oh well…..
Disclaimer: You know the drill, I am not affiliated with the owners of Pokémon. It's a © of Nintendo, Game Freak, 4kids etc etc.
It was just another one of those days... Ash and his friends were traveling through Johto, and as usual, Ash had got the whole group lost...again...or at least we think he did…but as much as things may seem the same, some things aren't. Ash has grown a good few inches, and now stands 6'2", and looks handsome might I add. Misty has definitely changed a lot as well. She has developed a lot, stands at 5'8" and is a knock-out. Her hair is let down now, and is about halfway down her back. She could be a sensational sister. Although things have changed, some things haven't. Ash and Misty still fight to this day, even though they both have feelings for each other, and don't have the nerve to admit it…
"Ash, I can't believe that you got us lost again." Yelled Misty
"Now hold the phone here! You thought that the shortcut would be better and I thought it wasn't a good idea...but nooo...you wanted to take the shortcut!!" Debated Ash
"Ohh, please, the shortcut was right, but you wanted to take the shortcut from a shortcut."
"Yeah so we could get off of your shortcut and get back on the main road!"
"Ok...whatever you two, let's just figure where we are and maybe we can go from there!" Retorted Brock with frustration.
"Ok Brock." Said Ash and Misty in unison.
"Let's see...according to my calculations...we should be here." Said Brock pointing to the map.
"THERE!?!?! Aaash...we're way off now because of you!" Whined Misty
"You know what Misty...why don't take that last comment and cram it! I'm sick and tired of you pointing out all my mistakes to my face. Yes I did get us lost, and I apologize for doing it. Happy now!!!" Said Ash exploding with anger.
Misty just stood there in silence realizing that she had over did it. She decided to just shut her mouth before she ticked off Ash anymore.
"I...I'm....sorry Ash." Said Misty turning her head towards the ground about to cry."Look, it's ok...it hurts when you point out stuff like that. I know it's petty, but nobody likes to be told when they screw up, every single time they do, and I'm also sorry for telling you to cram it. I would never mean anything like that."
"That's ok Ash, I brought it upon myself anyways. Are we cool?"
"Of course. I'd never hate you for something that dumb."
"Ohh Ash you're such a sweetie." Said Misty while walking over to Ash to hug him.
Of course Ash nearly went numb when he felt her body pressing next to his.
-Ash's POVGeez...she can be really comforting at times...I just can't tell her how I feel. I'm afraid what it may do to our friendship. I want to keep her as my friend....I don't know what I'd do without her. *Sighs*
-Misty's POV
Gosh I can't believe how sweet he is...after all that and he still isn't mad at me. I just can't bring myself to tell him how I feel. I can't figure out what's holding me back. Besides...Ash deserves more than me, I'm just the runt of my family, and what could he possibly see in me?
"Hey you two!! Hello?!" Said Brock.
"Huh...wha...?" Said Ash and Misty turning towards Brock.
"Wow...you two are out of it...you guys were hugging for like five minutes. Well anyways if we go this way, we should be in the next town in a few days. For now, let's camp out, and we'll start heading towards the next town in the morning, ok?"
"Great!" Said Ash.
Once they settled into camp, Brock began to prepare his lazy boy no-chew stew, which was Ash's favorite.
"Hey Brock?"
"Yeah Ash what's up?"
"I'm gonna go for a walk alone by the lakeside…ok?"
"Sure no prob, just be back within in the hour so we can eat dinner together, okay?"
"Sure Brocko!"
Ash wanted to be alone for sometime. He needed to think about Misty. He obviously can't stop thinking about her, but he wanted to think about his feelings for her. Ash walked by the lake and found a large rock to sit on. He just sat here and spaced out, he looked like a zombie.
-Ash's POV
What am I doing? Why can't I bring myself to tell her? I just feel so confused about everything. That hug earlier today...I just didn't want to let go...but what I couldn't understand was that Misty never felt like she was about to let go. Does she like me?...Wait what am I saying, she'd never like me in a million years. What could she possibly see in me? I'm just some kid who's obsessed with Pokémon, but hardly does she know that I love her.
"Pikapi?" (Ash?)
"Hey there buddy."
"Pika pika pi pi pi ka chuuu..." (You're thinking about her again aren't you?)
"Yeah Pikachu. I'm just confused. I want to tell her how I feel, but...I'm afraid that she won't return the feelings, and we'll lose what we have now...a really good friendship."
"Pika. Chu pika pi, pika pika pikachu..pika chu...pi pi pika." (I see. Well, I'd just wait until you feel the time is right. Don't rush into telling her.)
"Heh, that's a good one...don't rush...that's what I'm worldly renown for. *sighs* Well anyways, thanks buddy, you know I always appreciate your support."
"Pika..pikapi." (Thanks Ash.)
"Your welcome Pikachu."
Poor Ash...he really has strong feelings for Misty.
"Aaaaaash....come on back to camp! Dinner's finished!" Yelled Brock from a distance
"Come on Pikachu, let's go."
Misty and Brock were setting up camp for dinner. Misty had first noticed Ash arriving to camp. She could tell by the expression on his face that he has a lot on his mind.
"Hey Ash!" Yelled Misty
"Hey Misty." Said Ash in a somewhat monotonous tone.
"Something wrong Ash?" Asked Misty with a bit concern on her face.
"No nothing at all. Why do you ask?"
"You just don't seem yourself I guess."
"Really?" Asked Ash, playing dumb. "I've just been tired lately, haven't been getting much sleep." Said Ash knowing that it's a lie.
"Oh."
"Hey you two, c'mon before dinner gets cold!"
"Okay Brock!" Said Ash
Once they all sat down and began eating, Ash just ate at a slow pace, and stared into a void. He just kept thinking and thinking.
-Ash's POV
That was really strange. Misty actually seemed concerned for me. Ack, what am I thinking, she doesn't like me, she was just being a concerned friend. I just wish that someday...we'll be together. When she was hugging me earlier...I felt so overwhelmed, I felt like nothing could've hurt me at all, like I was protected. *Sighs*
"Umm...Ash? Ash?? ASH!?!?" Said Brock with some frustration.
"Huh...uhh...what?"
"Are you ok? You've been really out of it lately? Something bothering you?"
"No, nothing's bothering me at all. I'm just thinking that's all."
Misty just looked at Ash from the corner of her eye inconspicuously...
-Misty's POV
Geez Ketchum. Why do you have to lie to us! I know that something's eating you up inside. You haven't been acting like you normally do, all full of energy, excited to fight the next gym leader, always arguing with me. If you only knew that I love you. I could make you happier than anyone in the world could, but I'm so afraid to tell you how I feel, I'm afraid that you won't return those feelings to me Ash Ketchum. I...just don't know what to do. *Sighs*
"Ummm...Misty? Misty? Hel-lo?!" Asked Brock
"What Brock?!" Said Misty a bit frustrated, since he interrupted her thoughts.
"Ok...that's it, both of you have been too quiet today. Especially you Ash, for you to zone out and stop eating?? Now I know that something is wrong. C'mon Ash cough it up, same with you Misty."
"Look Brock, I told you several times, that I'm fine. Must you insist on annoying me with the same question over and over?!" Said Ash with frustration in his voice
"Sorry Ash...I'm just concerned that's all." Said Brock with a slight frown forming.
"I understand Brock. I appreciate that. You're one of my best friends, as well as Misty." Said Ash finishing the sentence smiling towards Misty.
"Ash?" Asked Misty "You really consider me as your best friend?" She had emphasized the word best.
"Well of course, we've all been through so much together, we've had our up's and down's, and to me, being through so much, and still being close together, those are real friends. Yes there may be a time when we will go our separate ways, but for the time being, let's stay together, have fun, and be there for each other."
Misty was completely touched by Ash's speech. She let a small tear run down her cheek, and knew right then and there that Ash is the one for her.
"Ash, t-that had to be the most touching thing I've heard in my life." Said Misty slightly tearing up again.
"Misty...you really think so? I mean you know how I'm not that good with words." Said Ash blushing slightly.
"I don't think so, I know so. Your right Ash, we should all stick together and enjoy what's in front of us." Said Misty with a big smile on her face.
Ash was relieved that Misty agreed with what he had said, something that she doesn't do really often. He did notice lately that Misty was a lot nicer to him. They never argued as much, she was more considerate of him and his feelings...He just wasn't sure of what to think anymore.
*Yawns* "Well guys, I'm feeling a bit tired, it's been a long day, and I need my beauty rest." Said Misty
"Goodnight Misty." Said Ash
"Goodnight Ash."
"Goodnight guys. Hopefully you two won't be spacing out as much tomorrow." Said Brock
Ash and Misty just rolled their eyes and went off to their sleeping bags.
Ok peeps! I know this is old…but…I still wanted to post it. Reviews are always welcomed, but flames….well, they'll just be sat on by a Snorlax!