***Author's Note***
So this is kind of a drabble I wrote a while back. I kinda like how I wrote it so I decided to publish it ^^ It's a bit linked to the story I'm currently working on, but I didn't write it with that intention. Also, beware for this is quite sad. I wrote this when I was feeling down so it's been reflected here. You have been warned.
***End of Note***
"Misty, I think I like someone." Ash's cheeks started glowing a bright red.
"She's nice and very warm and she's...kinda...cute" The smile on Ash's face was more than enough to let me know that, indeed, my dense idiot of a friend had matured since the last time I saw him in person. My heart broke in an instant, but my friendship with Ash was more important than any romantic feelings I had towards him.
"Ash. Congratulations! You're finally not a little kid anymore. I'm happy for you, and this girl...what's her name?" I smiled as I swallowed the pain whole.
"Serena!" Ash was very quick to respond.
"Well I kinda feel sorry for her since she's going to have to put with you! Who would want to have that job?" I teased as I tried my best to sound believable. It worked.
"Hey! I thought you just congratulated me on becoming mature?" Ash had a slight frown but I knew he knew I meant no harm. Afterall, that's how Ash and I worked.
"Hmm..." I tried to jab back, but my emotions were beginning to betray me.
"Misty?"
"Huh? Oh. What? Sorry...but Ash...I really am happy for you."
"Uh...thanks" He said but sounded unsure. A moment of akward silence soon took place, but I broke it when I told him I would always be there to help him.
"Thanks Mist, I know I can always count on you!" He looked at me with those chocolate brown eyes, and I couldn't help but smile at him. But I soon remembered that I had to get rid of any feelings I had towards him, in fact, I should have gotten rid of them sooner. If I had, then the pain I was feeling would not have been there.