I'm in love with Ash Ketchum.
This single thought repeated in my head over and over again as i walked into Pallet Town.
I had first realized i loved him when we were kids so i pushed him away so he wouldn't notice. I was scared he would reject me. The thought of it was unbearable. But now i had worked up my courage to face him and finally confess.
Jeez i sound like such a girl. I ran my hand through my auburn hair, frustrated. I wasn't quite sure what to say to him. It had been three years since i saw him. We were seventeen and Ash had been the Pokemon master for two years. i remember seeing him win and cheering him on.
What if he doesn't even like me? What if he never wants to see me again? I just had to hope i guess.
Finally i was standing in front of my grandpa's lab. Fidgeting with my hair and clothes for a second (I always have to look perfect duh) i rang the doorbell. A couple seconds later the door swung open.
"Gary! What are you doing here?" My grandpa was surprised to say the least.
"Hey Gramps. I'm just... visiting. Is Ash home?" My green eyes sparkled at the thought of seeing him again.
Then i saw it. Gramps shoulders slumped and his whole posture gave off one word. Defeated. By what though? What could be so bad that he felt like that? And what did it have to do with Ash?
(TO BE CONTINUED..)
(Just kidding!)
"Gary.." He started with a sigh. Dread filled up my entire being.
"What happened to him?" I said in a horrified whisper.
"He's gone."