Reflections.

It was past ten in the night. The group of friends had just arrived in town, after a long time of traveling. By the riverside, a young figure, which didn't seem to have more than 18 years old, observed the water. Just beside her, stood another young figure, a guy, no older than her. The flowers of the garden sent over the air a sweet scent; just like her scent. The moonlight reflected in her long red hair, making the perfect contrast with her pale skin. He walked quietly, and without making himself noticed, sat by her side.

It was great to be home. It was always a good and new experience to travel around the regions - and he honestly loved it. But nothing felt better than breath the scent of his home after a long time being away. His house, his hometown, his mom, his mom's cooking - it was all his, and he felt home around it. And there he was, siting on his favorite place - a small lake in Pallet, not too far from his house, observing the only thing that was not his, but the one he truly, truly desired that was.

''What can be so interesting in the water for you to not take your eyes of it ?''

The beautiful redhead jumped a little. She was so distracted looking at the water that had not noticed she wasn't alone. The clear water of the lake had completely caught her attention. Water. One of her deepest loves in her life. It just wasn't more deep than the love she felt for him.

''Ash ? How long have you been here ? I haven't seen you.''

He actually didn't listen to a word she'd said. He was just too busy looking into her eyes. That gorgeous green eyes, that could almost reflect the water. Then, he was sent to reality, when a hand - her hand - was waved in front of his face. He blushed, hoping the dark of the night would hide it from her. He smiled awkwardly at his friend, before talking to her again.

''What are you doing here outside ?''

The girl gave him a small smile, just before turning her head towards the lake again.

''Nothing, really. Just watching the night. Beautiful, isn't it ?''

''Sure.''

'But surely not as beautiful as who observes it', he thought.

It have been eight years. They knew each other for eight years. And for eight years he had loved her. The time they spent apart have really not mattered to him. And even after all these years, he had done nothing but love her more. He remembered everything: the destoyed bike, the fights, the journeys, the night's they spent talking, everything. All the moments and things that had brought them to this very moment, sitting with each other by the riverside.

''Can you see the stars ?'' she asked. ''I like the way they're reflected into the water. It seems that heaven is somehow sending them to earth. It's just so... beautiful.''

And once again, she had got to the point. That was exactly what she was to him : a star reflected in the water.

''It is really beautiful, Mist.'' He answered, his gaze lost in the water, immersed on his thoughts.

''Is there something wrong ?''

The redhead asked, noticing his distant look. He slowly raised up his gaze to hers.

''Why do you ask ?''

''I don't know, you just seem ... distant. Is there something on your mind ?''

''There's always something on my mind, Mist.'' He gave her a little smile.

''And what can be so important for you to not stop thinking about it, even for a minute ?'' She asked that playful tone he loved so much.

He smiled, looking at the horizon, and then back at her. Maybe it was time for him to do something, and this was the perfect oportunity. Screw his fears, he knew he had to talk to her eventually. All these feelings were eating him alive, and he knew a chance like this was not so easy to find. Maybe his courage was not big enought to make him say it all clearly out loud, but it was the perfect chance to at least make a move. Then, the idea suddenly popped into his head.

''Well, the answer is exactly in the lake.''

''In the lake ?'' she raised an eyebrow

''Yeah, in the lake. Just look at it Mist. I mean, really look at it.''

She tilted her body towards the lake, looking into the images that were being reflected by the water.

''I don't get it Ash. The lake is calm, there's not even pokémon in it right now. What can possibly have here that you cannot get out of your head ?''

He looked seriously at her, his brown eyes staring directly into her green ones, making the girl shiver.

''Look directly at it. What can you see ?''

''Just stars, Ash.'' She looked again, trying her best to find an answer. ''Stars and my own reflex.''

He just smiled and nodded, gazing up to the sky. Misty felt the blush cover her cheeks as she slowly understood his gesture.' I just can't be'. Looking away from the starry sky, Ash gently got up, offering her his hand for her to do the same.

''Come on, it's getting late. And besides, it's really cold in here.''

She stood there in shock for a minute, wondering what he had really meant with those words. Still blushing, she finally accepted his hand and got up. Ash turned around, slowly walking towards the way back at his house, waiting for her to come with him. She hesitated for a couple seconds, before deciding to call his name again.

''Ash ?''

She was still standing there, her hands raised up to her chest. Her typical hopeful pose. He slowly turned around, facing the girl.

''Yes ?''

She knew she was blushing like mad by now. Her voice came out in an awful shy tone, but she had to be sure.

''Are the stars what you can't take off your head ?''

He walked the short distance between them, his eyes looking deeply into hers once more as he shyly replied :

''Just one.''

So, it's done (:

I had this fic in my computer for a long long time now - years, I think -, and I just really like the idea of Ash thinking of Misty his own star. I remember wanting to right something with this 'star' theme, then the idea of the lake appeared, and I atomatically loved it. The water - or the lake is a symbol of Misty's love for the water, and her own personality. They also met in a lake (it was not this one, let's make it clear) so I think the lake is a nice element to Ash make a move. :D

I do have a continuation written for this, but I'm not sure if should post, or just leave it as a fluffy one-shot. So, please, go, leave a review, and give your opinion. :D

Thank you for reading. (: