Me: Sorry for not updating for a long time, school's been getting in the way! I don't really get the point of having school for 180 days…it takes up too much time!

Gary: Which is why I'm glad that I don't live in your world.

Me: Is that supposed to be an insult? *glares at him*

Gary: *becomes nervous* Maybe…maybe not.

Me: *sighs* Okay, fine. I won't take it as an insult, I won't slap you on the head this time.

Gary: *grins* YESSS! *starts happy dancing around like an idiot*

Me: Ermm…okay, that was disturbing…even though he frightens me at times, I still wish I lived in the Pokemon world.

Disclaimer: I don't own the song. And, I do not own Pokemon (…I really still wish I did!)

Ash: Why— *interrupted by Dawn kissing him on the lips*

Me: Aw, cute. ;)

Ash: *blushing madly* Wh-What was that for?

Dawn: *smirking* So you would stop asking her that stupid question you bring up every time she shows that "Disclaimer Thing".

Ash: *grins mischievously* …then maybe I should keep asking that stupid question so you'll kiss me some more!

Dawn: *laughs* Yeah…that won't happen. *hits Ash on the head*

"Ash doesn't love you…" Misty started, "But you love him!"

Dawn stared at Misty in shock. How had the redhead known about her feelings for the raven haired boy they both loved? Did Brock and Gary secretly tell Misty behind her back? Or did Misty figure it out herself?

'Was it that obvious?' she wondered, blushing a light shade of pink in embarrassment.

"Well, do you?" Misty pressed on, eager to find out.

The blunette sighed and looked at Misty with defeat. "Yes, I do love Ash," Dawn breathed out, her voice slightly shaking due to the worry and nervousness slowly filling up in her body. She wasn't sure how Misty would react to her response. She knew it would probably have a big impact on her friendship with the redhead…and maybe even her friendship with Ash.

And Misty…Misty wasn't even sure how to react to what Dawn said. She wasn't sure if she should feel excited and happy for Dawn, knowing that Dawn and Ash could be a great couple, maybe a better couple than she (Misty) and Ash could be…or feel jealous and angry at the fact that Dawn loved Ash and had a very good chance with him.

Yes, Misty actually was jealous of the fact that Dawn was closer to Ash than she was.

Misty knew that there was a strong bond between the blue-haired girl and the raven-haired boy. She could see how close they were ever since she arrived in Sunyshore City! Ash and Dawn were always with each other, always doing things together. They were always supporting each other and cheering each other on. And they always gave each other high fives, and Ash never gave high fives to her or to May…only to Dawn.

Misty could even tell how close Ash and Dawn were when Ash had called her and invited her to meet them in Sunyshore City when he, Dawn, and Brock were in a Pokemon Center in Johto, after Ash completed the Sinnoh Battle Frontier there and after Dawn competed in the Johto Grand Festival there also. The way he talked about Dawn…almost sounded as if he was talking about an angel.

"You…you love Ash?" Misty breathed out, still in shock, still jealous, still surprised.

Dawn nodded timidly, still afraid of how Misty would react to her response. "Ever since the day I met him…I've felt something for him," she said barely over a whisper. "And now I'm sure it's love."

Then, Misty actually did something that Dawn didn't expect.

Misty…smiled!

"I knew it!" Misty exclaimed. "I knew you did!"

"Really?" Dawn choked out nervously.

The redhead nodded in reply, still grinning. "Mm-hm!"

"Oh…" Dawn breathed out. "But that doesn't matter now."

"Why?"

Dawn faked a smile. "Well, Ash loves you…not me, remember? He told me himself," she explained. "And you love him, you're perfect for each other! You guys should be together."

Misty gave a worried look to Dawn. She knew Dawn was hiding something from her, and she knew that Dawn wasn't being one hundred percent honest…she could see some of the emotions the blunette was hiding just by looking into the girl's sapphire blue eyes, which were full of disappointment and sadness. "Are you sure?" Misty asked. "I mean, what if he lied? What if he really loved you?"

Dawn shook her head. "No, he loves you! He'd never lie to me, we're best friends…just best friends," Dawn replied. "And I want what's best for you and for Ash since you two are my friends. If you guys like each other and are meant to be, then I'm fine with it…even though it means that I can't be with Ash, I'll still be fine with it. I want you two to be happy. No need to worry!"

Misty started to feel guilty and sorry for Dawn, and developed a newfound respect for her after what she had just said. The redhead couldn't believe that Dawn would give up the person she loved to her, did Dawn really deserve this? She was being so…so generous, willing to give up anything just to make her best friends happy. Misty didn't think she could've done that if she were in Dawn's position.

"Wow Dawn, you're so generous, so nice and loyal," Misty told her. "I don't think I'd be able to do what you just said if I were you. I can't believe Ash doesn't love you, because he should."

Dawn blushed at Misty's statement. "Really?"

Misty nodded. "Really," she replied. "Who wouldn't love someone so sweet and kind?"

Dawn still blushed, but grinned. "Aw, thanks Misty."

The redhead shook her head. "No…thank you, Dawn! Thank you for being such a great friend. Thank you for letting me be with Ash, even if he is the guy you love. Thanks for everything."

This time, Dawn gave a weak smile. "No problem," she beamed, though there was melancholy hinted in her voice.

Misty sensed that Dawn still was depressed by the fact that Ash loved her, not Dawn and she started to feel guilty and sorry again.

'How am I supposed to be with Ash without thinking of how depressed Dawn is, of how devastated she feels, and how much she gave up just to make me and Ash happy?' Misty wondered. 'And I think Ash doesn't really love me…well, if he didn't he wouldn't have asked me out to the dance and he did. But, it still looks like he loves Dawn more than me…and—'

And that's when Misty realized it.

Misty realized what Ash truly felt for her and for Dawn.

And once she did, she started to hatch up a plan, a plan that will get Ash to show what he really feels.

Misty looked at the blue-haired girl and smiled. "Come on, Dawn," she started, getting up from the booth seat they were sitting in at the fast food restaurant. "Let's head back to the villa."

Dawn smiled and got up from the booth also. "Okay," she replied.

Both of them gathered their purses and their shopping bags, and headed out of the restaurant, both of them happy: Dawn was happy that Misty didn't get angry when she admitted her feelings for Ash, and Misty was happy and excited about the plan she was hatching up in her mind.

And Misty couldn't wait to put that plan into action.

"Where the heck are they? It's been six hours since they left!"

"Ash, relax. They're probably heading back now, there's no need to worry."

"Brock, you know how I feel whenever Dawn says that! It makes me worry the most!"

Ash and Brock were in the living room of their villa, along with Gary. Brock and Gary were both sitting on the couch, helplessly watching the raven haired boy pace back and forth, worrying about the two girls: Dawn and Misty. They had been gone for a very long time…almost too long.

"Brock's right, Ashy Boy! You need to relax. The girls can handle themselves, they have their Pokemon with them anyway," Gary added.

Ash still continued to pace. "I know Misty can take care of herself…but Dawn's the one I worry about the most," Ash explained. "She's not that strong and not as experienced as Misty when it comes to traveling alone. What if they get separated and Dawn's gets left behind? What if she gets hurt? She needs me there with her, needs me to protect her! I don't want her to get hurt!"

"Really Ash? You think I'm not that strong? You think I'll get hurt if you're not there to protect me?"

Ash froze and turned around to see Dawn standing merely a couple inches away from her with her arms crossed, and Misty stood behind Dawn, smirking at Ash…as if saying Good luck with that.

Ash started to blush madly. "Uh…w-well—" he stammered.

Dawn grinned. "Well…I think what you said was real sweet," she told him. "You're a real great friend, Ash."

"N-No problem!" he stuttered once again, and held his hand up in the air for a high five.

Dawn smiled and gave Ash a high five.

"I was really worried about you, Dawn. You guys were gone for so long," Ash told her sincerely. "What if you got hurt?"

"Well, I'm here and I'm not hurt."

"Well, yeah," Ash replied. "But what if you did get hurt?"

Dawn was about to reply, but then Misty stepped in and interrupted. "You were worried only for Dawn? What about me?" Misty asked, feeling left out.

Ash looked at Dawn, and then looked at Misty. "Of course I was worried about you, Misty. Dawn's my best friend and I'm always looking out for her. And it's the same thing for you. If you got hurt, I wouldn't be able to bear with myself for not being there to protect you," he said as he walked towards her, embracing her into a hug.

Misty blushed and hugged him back. "Thanks Ash, that means a lot to me," she breathed out.

Dawn looked at the two, wishing that she was the one Ash was hugging instead of Misty. And Brock and Gary watched the blue-haired girl worriedly, knowing exactly how she felt inside.

She better hold him tight

Give him all her love

Look in those beautiful eyes

And know she's lucky 'cause…

"Alright, so you know exactly what to do?" Misty asked, making sure everything was perfect. The redhead was on the phone, talking about her plans with the one person who would help her get it into action, the one person who would help her plan work.

The boy on the other end chuckled. "For the millionth time…YES!" he told her.

Misty giggled. "Sorry, I just want this to work," she explained. "I just want to see what Ash really feels. I hope it works!"

The boy smirked. "It will," he said.

Misty smiled. "Okay, so all you have to do is ask her, okay?"

"Alright, alright, for the thousandth time!"

Misty laughed once again. "Okay, bye!" she bid, and hung up.

Me: Well, that's it!

Ash: Why was the chapter so short?

Me: Because I don't have that much free time! *whacks him on the head*

Ash: OW! I still don't get it…

Me: Well, you better get it or else I'll keep slapping you! *whacks him once again*

Dawn: Well, please review!

Brock: Any single ladies out there?

Croagunk: *knocks Brock out once again*