Ash's P.O.V

Chapter 1

Summer was over, and I couldn't believe it either. The sound of my alarm startled me awake; I almost forgot what it sounded like. It is late August, and the hot and humid weather is still around. I quickly rolled out of bed and made my way to the dresser placed in front in of my bed. I pulled out a pair of dark brown cargo shorts, a red Nike t-shirt, and my black Nike high socks. Then I went to my bathroom to brush my teeth and make sure my hair looked hair looked nice. I dropped my phone in my pocket and made headed downstairs. I grabbed my book bag and was off.

As a Junior I finally have my license, and I'm excited as hell to be able to drive to school. After two summers of what seemed like non-stop work I was able to buy a 2004 Subaru WRX. Don't ask me why but it has been my dream car since I was little.

After arriving in the school parking lot and claiming a parking space, I sat in my car and really let the fact the school was already here sink in.

As I approached the school I noticed all the little cliques socializing. I never liked that, nor have I truly been a part of one. Unless you count football, wrestling, and baseball teams as cliques. The cliques to me signify popularity level. Now don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean I'm disliked by everyone since I have no defined clique. I'm well liked I believe and I do have friends, I'm very nice and gentlemanly in my opinion.

Because I am no socialite I typically just go straight to my first block class, which happens to be physics this year. I kill time until class starts by reading or working ahead in other classes. I was the first to enter the classroom as usual. I sat down at a seat in the very back of the classroom. I quickly got to reading my book.

Not long after I began to read I heard someone else enter the class. I looked up out of curiosity, no one comes to class this early but me honestly, my eyes made contact with the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. She has long brown hair with these gorgeous ocean blue eyes. She was wearing some light colored jeans that hugged her legs and hips perfectly, and she had on a pink V-neck that showed off her curvy torso. I couldn't take my eyes off her. My gaze was interrupted by a cute and soft little voice.

"Can I sit here?" The girl said in such a sweet tone.

"Of course!" I was so nervous as she sat down in front of me, I didn't even think to introduce myself and I just went right back to reading.

After a few more minutes' people started to collect in the classrooms, the halls were almost empty. I couldn't help but stare at her. She was perfection, a girl like no other. I was trying to think of her name. I was too nervous to ask. I often saw her in the hallways last year and I know she's a junior but that's all I got.

All the seats around me were filled with people I barely knew or didn't know at all. Great.

"Hello class! My name is Professor Oak. You can call me Mr. Oak if you please. Alright so first things first, attendance."

He started to list off names in alphabetical order. I spaced out until I saw the mystery girl in front of me raise her hand slightly.

"Ah May there you are!" Mr. Oak said loudly.

May that's her name! I was relived I finally knew it. What a pretty name for a pretty girl.

"Ash Ketchum, are you in here?"

"Yes sir." I raised my hand out of habit.

I was lost in thought the entire class. Thoughts of May to be exact and how I should strike up a conversation. All Mr. Oaks words were not processing.

The clock struck 8:55 and the bell rung. Finally it was time to leave. I gathered my things and exited the room. I made my way down the hallway to my calculus class. May was still on my mind. God I hope she has another class with me.

I was one of the last students to walk into my next class. I found an empty seat in the front of the room and sat down. I watched the door intently waiting for a familiar face to walk in. No one else did, great another class without any friends.

The teacher, Mr. Rowan, talked the entire class period. He discussed expectations, supplies, and his grading system. All the first day basics.

My third block was a study hall. I took a seat and began to read.

"ASH KETCHUM!" shouted a familiar voice in excitement

I turned around to see my best friend since the first grade, Richie.

I was thrilled to have him in my class. I quickly signaled for him to take the seat next me. I had seen him just two days ago, yet we act like we haven't seen each other since school ended.

"So buddy, do you like your classes so far?" Richie asked.

"I guess they're not bad, but I don't know anyone in them really."

"It's out of your control dude, I have Gary in my first block but that's it."

"Hey that happ..." I became distracted, I saw May enter the classroom and take a seat in the back near the teacher's desk. I wish she would have sat near me.

"Damn I think Ashy boy has a crush." Richie said with a chuckle at the end.

I glared at him. I didn't have a crush I just found her attractive. I didn't even know her at all honestly.

"No I don't, I just think she's a pretty girl."

"Uh huh sure buddy." He laughed again.

I quickly changed the topic and we started to talk about football. See Richie and I both play. I'm the wide receiver and he's the quarterback. We work great together, we're known as the dream team.

We spent the entire class period discussing our team and how well we think we're going to play this season.

Richie and I both went to lunch right after third block; Gary was in our lunch as well.

Gary and I had our next two blocks together, world history and English.

The rest of the day flew by, once the clock reached 2:50 everyone jumped out of their seats and the hallways were filled. Everyone was ready to leave this prison.

I have football every day after school, so unfortunately I have to be here until 6:30.

Football was hell, I could barely walk to my car afterwards but somehow I made it. I slowly lowered myself into my old car and drove quickly but carefully home.

As soon as I pulled in the drive way my mom greeted me with a hug and kiss on the cheek.

"How was your first day sweetie?" She said with a huge smile.

"It was alright, as good as school days can be I guess."

"Well I made you some Tacos if you're hungry!"

She led me inside to the kitchen and I made myself a taco. I sat down at the table with my mom; she enjoys my company very much. I eat with her whenever she's home, which isn't often due to work and business trips. We spend that time talking about how our days went and all the fun or interesting things that happened.

"Well thanks for dinner mom, I know it's early but I'm very tired. I'm going to get a shower and go to bed." I hated just leaving her, I would love to talk more but school and sports really wear me down.

"Alright sweetie goodnight, I love you!" She said that every night, even when she's away she'll text or call me to tell me.

"Night, I love you too!" I gave her a quick hug and went off to shower.

I got a quick shower, brushed my teeth, threw on a pair of boxers and climbed into bed. I laid there for about ten minutes just thinking of May. I would love to get to know her more. I'm not one to fall for girl easily, in fact my friend Misty has been on me about dating her for years now. I'm just not interested, but there's just something about May. She stands out to me, tomorrow I'm going to try and talk to her.