Opportunities
I had every opportunity to tell Ash how I felt, yet I could never do it. I wasn't brave enough.
I wish that Ash could just confess, but then again, he might be too dense to even know what love is.
My name is May Maple and I'm in love with my friend and travelling partner, Ash Ketchum.
Ash has always meant a lot to me. He was there when I got my first Pokemon and he travelled with me even before Brock and Max came into the picture.
Ash had been my teacher in a way. He taught me about Pokemon battles and in a way, I discovered contests because of him when I went with him to Roxanne's gym.
We both loved to eat and it didn't matter what the food was. We'd even have eating competitions every now and then.
Sure we fought sometimes, but we couldn't even stay mad longer than a day. It was like we were perfect for each other.
Why then did I leave for Johto with out him? For contests? I could compete in contests in Sinnoh with him. Maybe it was just that I felt like I had to go there since every one of my rivals was going.
I was so sad as I travelled throughout the region. I struggled long and hard and barely scraped up two ribbons.
I was so happy when I heard the Wallace cup was being held in Sinnoh. But even though I had every opportunity to travel with Ash again, I just left him with a smile and wave.
Now, another opportunity came. There was a ship heading to Unova. I could go see Ash!
I ran and ran as fast as I could, suitcases rolling behind me. I was panting heavily and needed a break, but my legs didn't stop.
I was almost at the dock and the ship was coming into view. I smiled as I ran. Was I going to make it?
My hopes were shattered at the ship blew its horn and began moving forward. The sped up my run and got to the dock.
I called out to the ship, begging for it to stop and let me on, but it didn't stop. It kept going onward.
I dropped to my knees and reached out my hand as if I could catch the ship. I couldn't though. It was gone. I wasn't going to see Ash. No...
I began to cry bitter tears of anger and sadness. There was no one who could comfort me now.
I knew everyone on the dock was staring at me, but I ignored their looks and just cried until someone tapped my shoulder.
Two police officers asked me politely to leave and offered to drive me home. As they drove me home, I stared out the window, letting a tear loose now and then.
I guess this was it. I had to continue my journey here in Johto. I had to keep struggling. I had to keep travelling on my own. I had to stop crying...
Finally, my tears ceased. I wouldn't cry. It wouldn't help anyway. I'd just wait until a new ship came and go to whatever region he was travelling too.
I'd missed so many opportunities, but I wouldn't mess up next time. For now, I'd wait, but I WILL come for Ash.
And when he sees me again, I'll be a new person who's worthy of his love. I swear it on my own grave.
Ash...I'm coming for you. Please wait for me. Don't fall in love with any of the girls you're travelling with, because I'm coming...