She saw Ash calmly sitting on the kitchen table making himself toast. When he saw her, he grinned at her before resuming his cooking.
"No, he couldn't have forgotten… he couldn't have forgotten the most important day of the year, could he?" Then Dawn hatched up a plan: she would remind him!
She made her way to the counter where Ash was cooking while grinning before she appeared right next to Ash who was now spreading peanut butter over his bread.
"So Ash, how's your day today going to be?"
Ash looked at her; somewhat confused but thought he knew what she had meant.
"Well, today since I'm off on my duties as the Pokemon Master, I thought I'd spend a little time with my Pokemon. Care to join us?"
Dawn was awed at his response but quickly regained her confidence.
"Nice try Ash, but you're going to have to do a lot better than that to hide a surprise from me…" she said to herself silently while putting on an evil grin.
"Is something bothering you today Dawn?"
"Huh? Oh, it's nothing. It must've just been the night, I couldn't get much sleep."
"How come?" asked Ash.
She had to think of a response, quickly. She thought of just telling him it was the day but then that might've ruined his surprise.
"Umm…. Well… I was…"
"Were you up all night thinking of me?" Ash asked jokingly.
Dawn wanted to facepalm herself. Well, at least it saved her the trouble of making up an excuse.
"Oh Ash, you silly boy…"
Before she had even realized it, Ash had finished his toast and was rushing past her to go outside.
"Umm… Ash? Can I tag along too?"
"Well, I don't see why not." he said, motioning for her to join him.
. . .
Well, I got up at 9 AM and now its past 4 PM and still no sign of Ash planning for any kind of surprise.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING ASH? YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO BE HERE RIGHT NOW WITH CHOCOLATES AND FLOWERS SAYING, 'HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR!' BUT INSTEAD YOU'RE OVER THERE PLAYING WITH YOUR POKEMON WHILE I'M SITTING HERE WAITING FOR YOU TO FINALLY THINK STRAIGHT!"
She sighed helplessly as she watched Ash have fun with all the Pokemon that they had caught on their journeys. She still couldn't figure out why she wasn't with him, having fun. Instead, here she was down in the blues, waiting for her Romeo to realize what day it was. She tried hard to fight back the tears that were slowly falling from her eyes but couldn't. Her own husband had forgotten what day it was today. How could he…
"Umm, Dawn?"
I quickly realized who was standing in front of me and utterly replied, "What Ash?"
He was taken back at first but firmly came next to me and sat down.
"Why aren't you with us having fun?"
Ok, that just crossed the line. I thought he'd know how I was feeling.
Dawn slowly started to get up but something wasn't exactly allowing her to. A hand, on her wrist, slowly pulling her back down.
No, I can't forgive him. He had forgotten the most important day of our lives.
But for some reason, Dawn slowly started to sink back down before she rested her head against Ash's shoulder. Ash then in turn took his arm and slid it around her waist.
Should I forgive him? Even after he forgot?
Then it happened. Tears of uncertainty slowly fell down her face.
But Ash was there to wipe them away with his index finger.
You know what? Who cares if the klutz next to me forgot our most important day because every day is an important day as long as he's with me.
She managed to smile while turning her head around to look into his dark brown eyes. The eyes of courage, determination, and comfort. Slowly, she moved her head closer to his as he did the same with his. Then, their lips met. It was the most passionate kiss that they had shared in a long while and it felt great.
When they slowly broke apart, Dawn's lips felt cold. She wanted his warmth and comfort so she snuggled up closer to him which he gladly allowed.
The sun was setting now. What a beautiful sunset.
Even though Ash forgot about today, at least he made up for it.
And with that thought she slowly drifted off to sleep.
