Came pretty quick, huh? That might be because I already wrote A LOT of this story and couldn't wait very long. REVIEWS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME ;)
My jaw fell open. A tall, VERY handsome man was at my door. Not just any tall, very handsome guy man but an all too familiar one.
"Gary? Gary Oak!" I gaped. He gave me a crooked smirk and winked. Ugh. Now I remember why I have chosen not to see him in so long.
"Misty Waterflower, you've grown up." I was almost speechless because of my surprise and his intense green eyed stare. Almost.
"Gary, where the hell is Tracey?" I moved aside and Gary waltzed in.
"Still got your temper, I see." He looked around the gym and whistled, "Wow, you've really turned this place around. Last time I was here it was rundown." He was referring to the period that my sisters had lost interest in the gym's upkeep and were preparing for a world tour
. I walked next to him and looked around, "Yeah, and it wasn't easy." Memories of me scrubbing and painting all by myself the first couple of months came into my mind. Its not like no one offered to help, I wanted to be alone. I was mourning my traveling days with Ash.
"Tracey couldn't be here, he was invited to some last minute Pokemon Watcher conference." Gary looked back at me and shrugged. Unfortunately, today was the day Tracey was going to help me find another Seaking for the Day Care Center. Apparently, someone wants to breed theirs but hasn't got another one. A breeder called me up and asked if I could get one for her and since I didn't feel like going on a hunt for one, I asked if Tracey could help me. "So, Tracey gave me a list of what he was going to accomplish today and looks like there was more than just delivering medicine and Mama Ketchum's cookies.." Gary shifted his weight and actually looked a little nervous.
I put my hands up, "Don't worry about that, I am perfectly capable of finding a Seaking by myself. Just do the other things and you'll be golden." I turned and started walked into my office.
"One, I've been golden my whole life," Gary flashed me a smile, "And two, Tracy and my Gramps told me you would say that. I'm not allowed to listen to you." I rolled my eyes. Great, I get to spend my day off with Gary Oak. My first day off in forever that I haven't been working.
GARY POV
Wont this be a joy, I thought. She looks like she'd rather hug a Muk. Or if I remember correctly, rather pet a Caterpie. "Look, Misty, I'm a researcher. I've got a couple tricks up my sleeve and I'll be out of your hair." She still gave me a reluctant look.
She looked a lot different from the last time I saw her, which was about 3 years ago. Her red hair was longer, she was taller and more filled out. She had lost her awkward look and actually looked like an adult. Admittedly, she was very pretty.
But still had a very icy opinion toward me. "I'm going to get dressed. Meanwhile, you can go drop that medicine at the Health Centre. I'll meet you there when I'm ready." This was the first time I realizied she was in her pajamas, which consisted of Marill spotted pants and a dark blue shirt that said GYM STAFF. I nodded and obeyed.
I was tapping my foot while sitting in a chair at the Health Centre. What is taking so long? I looked up and saw Misty walking in.
She had completely changed her wardrobe. She was wearing a white, close fitting tshirt with a picture of the Cerulean badge on it and ripped blue shorts. Her big, heavy duty hiking boots looked really out of place. The only thing that reminded me of the Misty from way back when was her hair in a side ponytail.
She walked up to me, "Lets get a move on." And then glanced at the other towns people who were whispering and staring at us. It might have been my imagination, but I think she blushed.
