Hello :) Here is the 7th chapter to this story - that means we're almost done :( It focuses heavily on PokeShipping rather than Pikachu's illness :') I hope you like it! :)
The ages are the same, of course.
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon, I'm sad to say :(
'Misty?' he squeaked to the red head. 'Can I talk to you?' he asked more boldly before turning to the rest of the gang. 'In private.'
As soon as those words came out of his mouth, all eyes turned to him in an intense gaze. The feeling of self-consciousness made Ash even more apprehensive than before.
Suddenly the blood heated in his body, causing him to feel nauseous and the world seemed to crush on him, making breathing extremely difficult. Ash took in as much air as he could before turning and staring directly into Misty's aquamarine eyes.
'So…' he squeaked to the red head, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple. 'Can I speak to you alone?'
Misty's pale face face became featured with a streak of blush across her nose. She shook it off by smiling and looking deep into his anxious chocolate orbs.
'Sure Ash.' She swallowed the lump of anxiety in her throat. 'I need to speak to you too; also in private.'
She turned to look at the rest of the group and opened her mouth to speak. Brock knew exactly what she was gonna say and cut her off by putting his hand on her shoulder.
'You want us to go, right?' he smiled at the younger girl whom he was so close to.
Misty smiled at his thoughtfulness but shook her head at the doctor.
'Nah, you don't have to go, it's fine…' she was cut off by Ash squealing in alarm.
'What?! I'm not sayin' what I wanna say in front of everyone!' he blushed heavily at the thought of confessing his true feelings of to Misty and all his friends listening in.
Misty rolled her eyes fondly at him and took his arm casually, causing them both to turn red. Brock smirked at this adorable action.
'Actually, Ash, I was gonna say do you wanna go for a walk? There's a nice quiet forest nearby.' She smiled at her cherry red best friend.
Ash nodded casually before smiling somewhat shyly at her and squeezed her hand.
'And if there's any bug pokemon, I'll protect ya!' he stuck his chest out in a powerful way.
Misty swatted his head before they walked out of the pokemon centre and into the cold outside. It was a clear and sunny day but being November, the air was crisp and cold. The red head shivered.
'Brr! I'm freezing!' her cheeks turned pale from the coldness.
Ash pulled her closer in a brotherly way and winked cheekily.
'Well who wears a vest top and shorts in the winter anyway?' he stuck his tongue out before rubbing her red raw arm. 'Come on, this'll warm you up.'
For the rest of the way, neither of the young couple spoke; Ash was too busy warming her up and Misty was too busy enjoying being petted to speak.
They soon spotted a wooden bench in the middle of the forest that was shaded by a large oak tree. They both sat down, still huddled together. After a few minutes of silence and them just enjoying the pleasant view, Ash turned to the red head.
'So what did you want to tell me, Mist?'
The teenage girl melted at the sound of his husky voice saying her nickname before her heart began racing. Was she ready to confess her true feelings to him?
'Um… You can go first, Ash. I don't mind, really.' She blushed as she realised how deeply he was looking at her.
Ash shook his head fiercely, his raven locks waving about wildly.
'Nah, it's okay; ladies first.' He smiled in a gentlemanly way at her.
Misty grinned broadly, causing his heart rate to increase rapidly before she winked and stuck her pink tongue out at him.
'Yeah, that's why you need to go first.' She insisted cheekily.
Ash pretended to be hurt before turning towards her and blushing.
'Uh…' he scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. 'Well I was thinking about what you said and about how emotions come from the heart…' he began while Misty smiled and nodded at him.
'I was wrong; they can sometimes come from the heart. I know that know, thanks to you and Pikachu. Anyway, my buddy and me were discussing about why he was ill and we came up with a reason. I have actually, believe it or not, been feeling some kind of emotion in my heart.' He gestured to his thumping organ.
Misty continued nodding her head and smiling at her secret crush. She couldn't help but melt at the way he frowned and stoked his hair when he explained things.
'What you've been feeling is a very strong emotion, Ash. You've been feeling…'
Ash nodded quickly, cutting her off from her own explanation.
'Yeah I know, Mist. I've been missing someone and been feeling a great deal of love towards them too.' He stopped to look directly into her into her eyes and get the biggest bit off his chest. 'I'm in love with someone.'
These words stung Misty. Her eyes pricked with painful tears but she blinked them back and continued smiling at her best friend.
'Who are you in love with, Ash?' she asked but her voice couldn't help but shake with anger. She was extremely possessive of the teenage boy in front of her.
Ash shuffled uncomfortably for a few minutes before looking right at her somewhat hurt face.
'I can't tell you, Mist.' He began gently. 'If I tell you who I'm in love with, it'll ruin our friendship for sure.'
Misty gasped and took his shaking hand sadly.
'Oh, Ash! Nothing could possibly ruin our friendship ever!' she declared before rubbing hand fingers with her own. 'Please tell me, Ash. I won't laugh or get mad! We're to close to get hurt by each other's crush's.' she partially lied. She wanted to know who Ash was in love with so she could beat them into a pulp before they break his little heart.
Ash sighed and closed his eyes before opening them again. He let his watery chocolate orbs gaze deep into her own aquamarine ones. He gulped before coming out with the truth.
'I'm in love with you, Misty.'
There you go! Like it? :) Haha, yet another cliffhanger! ;) Don't worry, it'll be updated tomorrow so you don't have to wait too long! :') Gonna go now because I wanna watch my second favorite TV show besides pokemon; Wizards Vs Aliens! :D Thanks a lot for all the reviews and follows on this and my other fics :)
AmyBieberKetchum signing out to watch some TV while training Garbodor xD See ya tomorrow! :D
