Getting Through

By Yumemiru Hito

Chapter One: And So It Starts

So here it is new and improved I didn't notice how many typos I had and how bad some things were till today so I tried to fix everything if you spot anything that I missed please inform me. Thanks.

Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon or any of it's characters, sadly…

Misty finishes training with her pokemon and went to the kitchen for a drink of water. Just as she finishes and is about to place the glass into the sink the doorbell rings, she rushes to the door. When she opens the door she finds Gary standing out side in the snow; a few stray snow flaked cough in his faultless hair.

Once Gary saw her, his eyes lit up and he flashed his sexy grin.

"Can we talk?" he says almost shyly, almost.

Misty and Gary have gotten really close over the past months but there was this one thing that happened at a party one night that had the two a mist about what their relationship really is.

Despite all this Misty thought it best for both of them to get out of the cold snow. Misty ushered in Gary by bowing and with a laugh they started out of the entrance hall in to the living room. Once in the living room Gary took off his snow covered jacket and set it on the couch; while Misty made her way over to the fire place with a mind to start a fire to warm them both up. Misty was having trouble with pushing in the logs to start the fire. Seeing this Gary smirked at her failing attempts; He walked over behind her placing his hands over hers. Misty suddenly felt heat rise in her cheeks but didn't say anything, accepting that help.

Once the logs were in and the fire was started Gary took hold of Misty's hands and led her to the couch. Misty's cheeks were still red and Gary was pleased with himself and felt more encouraged with what he was about to do.

"Misty, I know this is going to seam kind of awkward but I have to say it I just can't keep it in anymore. Misty I'm attracted to you. More so that anyone else I have ever met. I really like you. "

Misty just looked him in the eyes her own turning watery. Gary returned her gaze with gentle yet determined eyes.

"Gary I don't know what to say…"

"Say… You'll be with me."

"I don't know if I can…" her voice trailed off.

"Yes, yes you can."

He started to stork her knuckles. Misty turned away, "I know for a fact that you feel the same way."

"No you don't!" She said just a little too quickly.

"Misty, what are you scared of?" He asked her as he raised his hand forcing her head to turn to him and for her to look him in the eye.

"Nothing, what's there to be scared of?" is what her voice said but her eyes betrayed her. A quick silence passed.

"You know you have the most beautiful eyes."

Misty was a bit caught off guard by this; yes he had said that before but not with this much sincerity. Misty's expression softened but not much. Despite, Gary moved closer, causing Misty to move back into the corner of the couch.

By now the fire was burning bright, filling the room with its warmth.

Gary placed his firm but gentle hands on her shoulder and leaned in even closer. Misty didn't do anything; she didn't pull away or push him off but she didn't lean in. All she did was shut her eyes tight.

She did want this; but with the way things have been all the things that have been happening and the friendship that they had built. That was by far the strongest she had ever had and she didn't want that to be lost. But Gary's words seamed to soothe her and she lost all sense and thought and the yearning to be in Gary's arms took over.

She opened her eyes to find Gary looking at her with a determined look still on his face.

She loved that face; he always had a certain spark in his eye that she treasured. Misty looked straight into his eyes and a small smile found its way to her lips. She reached up with her hand and traced the out line of his face stopping just short of his chin and resting her hand there. Gary seeing her smile smiled himself. He removed his hand from her shoulders; leaning one on the arm of the couch for support while the other went over Misty's. Gary leaned closer entwining his fingers with hers and moving both their hands down slightly, he kissed her palm. "Say it," he demanded softly.

Their eyes met once again. "I…I feel the same way," Misty started weakly, "I want to be with you." but finished so firmly it left no room of second-guessing.

Gary's smile widened. He let go of her hand and practically through himself on top of her in a tight embrace. Misty was in tears. This was all so surreal to both of them yet as Misty started to become more comfortable in his arms and inhaled his sent she came understand that all this was really happening.

Gary moves away slightly to look at Misty's glowing face. Raised his hands to her face to wipe away the newly fallen tears, but as he did that more just kept coming. Gary smiled that intoxicating smile of his and Misty didn't know what was next. If this was one of her corny love novels Gary would say he loved her and she would answer him with an 'I love you, too.' Then they would both lean in for an amazing kiss. And live happily ever after. But this was not a story from one of the nameless books on library shelves, this was real life and if Gary was going to say he loved her she would not know what her response would be.

Thank you all for reading the first chapter, I know that was really confusing but it will all make sense in time. And that ending ya gotta love it! Thanks again and please review.