After a bit of silence Richie spoke up. "I almost forgot!" Since you weren't back yet, I asked your mom if I could give you this letter. It's from an old friend or something." He handed me the letter and I opened it slowly. Seeing how curious he was, I decided to read it aloud. "Dear Ash, it's me Misty! Do you remember me? Well, My sisters are back from a world tour, and I don't have to be gym leader. You know what that means? Well, we could travel around together. Just like the old days. Except, just me and you. What do you say? Give me your answer by meeting me at the Cerulean gym. Love Misty..." Travel again? with misty? hmm... "Are you dating this Misty girl?" Richie mindlessly asked. "No!" I quickly responded. Although that wouldn't be all that bad... But I think I'm getting distracted. Misty would never be interested in a relationship. I'm being crazy. But it's not like Richie should know that. In an attempt to break the silence I said "Misty is just an old friend of mine. I destroyed her bike..." "Destroyed! how?" Richie asked. "Well, It's a long story" I said with a laugh. Maybe Richie wasn't as childish as I thought. Maybe I really do need to go on a journey, with Misty perhaps. Perhaps...