Dawn knocked on the door to Ash's hotel room. Since May was working so close it was easier for Ash to see her. So he put his training trip on hold for a bit. Ash answered the door and lead Dawn in. She sat at the edge of the bed and smiled at Ash.
"Its been so much fun hanging out with May. I think we hang out more now then we did when she wasn't going out with Drew." Ash joked.
"Yeah, but don't you think its weird Ash?" Dawn asked.
"What do you mean?" Ash answered with a question.
"Its like she is confused. Like she wants to be with Drew but at the same time she doesn't want you to go away." Dawn explained.
Ash looked to her questioningly. He wasn't sure what she was getting at. Why would Ash go away. He is May's friend and would never stop caring about her. Dawn clenched her fists tightly. Ash was her best friend and she had to tell him. She breathed in deeply before speaking.
"Ash its almost like she's being selfish. Because if she wins out either way." Dawn said uncomfortably.
"No May is just being really sweet. May's not like that Dawn." Ash said upset.
Dawn was about to say something else when Ash's cell phone rang. Ash answered it and surprisingly it was Max on the phone. He was inviting Ash and may to a special ceremony. Max was being given a certificate for winning 20 strait battles. So he wanted Ash and May there. Ash was obviously surprised. Max smiled at Ash. He could tell that Ash still had feelings for his big sister.
"You and my sister have to come Ash." Max told him
"Ok Max, me and your sister we'll gladly be there." Ash said smiling.
Ash knew he couldn't let the little guy down. This was Max's staring moment and he knew he just had to be there to support him. Plus it gave him a chance to spend more time with May. So he was very excited.
"Luckily for you two my ceremony is in near you guys. So you and my sister are gonna have to ride the bus up here together." Max said smiling
Dawn could tell that Max was up too something. He was way too obvious. Though knowing Ash, he wouldn't notice something like that. Dawn sighed. Then she decided to go out while the boys were chatting. Dawn headed strait for May's job at the clothing store. Dawn wanted to at least say what was on her mind to May.
As Dawn entered the store May greeted her. It took only a few seconds before May recognized Dawn. She smiled at her and walked over to the younger girl.
"Listen May we need to talk about Ash." Dawn told her
"What's the matter is Ash not filling well?" May asked
"Ash is a great guy. He is very kind and sweet. I know that he can always be depended on. He wont let you down or hurt you. He will always be there for you. " Dawn said letting the words spill out.
May looked at Dawn seriously. She listened intently to everything she was saying. This was the first time Dawn was having a serious discussion with her. Dawn looked into May's eyes and tried to be as sincere as possible. Dawn hoped her words would leave an impression on May. Or at the very least give her something to think about.
"If you hooked up with Ash I know he would take great care of you. He would never ever cheat on you May. We both know that Ash isn't that type of guy. He's very special. I just wanted you to know that." Dawn explained
May was still silent. She had nothing to say to Dawn. She really couldn't believe all the things Dawn said. Yet she couldn't deny the type of person Ash was. May began to play with a strand of her brown hair. She was searching for the right thing to say. Nothing came to her mind. She had no response to Dawn's words. Before May knew it Dawn
was up and out the door. Dawn was proud of herself. She helped her best friend out by talking him up.
The following day Ash had met up with May at the bus stop. May greeted Ash as always. She hugged him tightly and complemented him oh his outfit.
"Someone is looking really handsome today." May said to Ash
"I figured I should look good since I'm going to be hanging out with a beautiful girl today." Ash said smiling at her.
The bus ride over was smooth. They talked and laughed together the whole ride. It reminded May of the old days. As they departed the bus they walked across the street to a large hall. They were greeted by an attendant.
"Are you and your girlfriend here for the Ceremony?" The attendant asked.
"Oh he isn't my boyfriend." May responded.
"Yeah we are just here for the guest of honor. I'm his friend and this is his older sister." Ash corrected her.
"I'm so sorry, you two just look so adorable together. I just assumed you were together. " The attendant told them.
Ash sighed heavily. He wished he was with May like that. Unfortunately it just wasn't true. Before Ash could feel sorry for himself. Max greeted called to them. He hugged May and Ash. He led them to the sitting area and Sat them together. Ash was happy that he didn't have to sit alone with strangers. After the ceremony the large group walked next store. It was a dinner reception.
"Come sit over here guys. These two empty seats are for you." Max told them.
" Wow we got seats together at the family table huh?" May said excited
Ash smiled as he was reintroduced to May and Max's mother and father. They were both very happy to see Ash. They treated him as though he were one of the family. Ash felt nervous when May's mother asked him to take a picture with May. Max watched and smiled.
"Well I gotta head out. I don't want to miss the bus." Ash announced.
"I'm going to stay with my family tonight Ash. So I'll head back tomorrow." May informed Ash.
"No sister, you came with Ash now you gotta take him back. You can't expect him to go home alone at night on the bus. Just take Dad's car and drive him back to the hotel. Then we can hang out when you get back." Max lectured May.
"Fine." May said sticking her tongue out at him.
Ash turned to Max to say good bye. Max smiled at Ash and winked at him. Letting Ash know that he had his back. Ash and May climbed into her dad's car. May reached over and hugged Ash.
"Thanks for coming today Ash. It means a lot to me that you were here for my brother." May told him
"Hey thanks for letting me come." Ash joked.
Ash looked at her, and at that moment she was the most beautiful he had ever seen her. Her eyes sparked in the moon light and her skinned seemed to be glowing. Ash smiled to himself. He was riding in a car with an angel. The car pulled into the front of Ash's hotel. Ash stepped out of the car. At that moment May's cell phone began to ring.
"Hey baby, I'm going to spend the night with my family. I'll see you tomorrow ok." She said as she drove off.
Ash closed his eyes. He had just gotten another reminder that real life is never as good as fantasy. He felt his heart sink. He and May had so much fun that night. Why did it have to end like this?
To be continued.
