Chapter 11- The Meeting

After Delia called everyone in for dinner, everyone entered the kitchen and took their seats. As Delia was putting the food on the table, she noticed that Ash and Misty weren't here at the table.

"Guys, where are Ash and Misty?" Delia asked.

"Oh, they fell for the plan and are meeting with each other at the park." Brock said with a huge smirk on his face.

"Oh that's so wonderful!" Delia shouted. "Now we celebrate, everyone dig in!"

"Hold on, we don't know if they solved it yet." Cilan said.

"True, let's not get ahead of ourselves." Brock said.

"Oh alright, but still, at least they're going to talk about it and I know it will turn out great!" Delia said.

After that remark, everyone was digging in into the big dinner.

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Meanwhile, Misty was walking to the park on this warm and beautiful night where Ash "asked" her to meet her. The sky was a beautiful mix of red, orange, and yellow; it reminded her of the day she left Ash to take care of the gym. There was no one else around the park at this time of day. So many things were going through her mind. Both positive and negative thoughts were going through her mind. She was also planning on what she wanted to tell him. She had a general idea, but she wanted it to be perfect.

"I wonder what he's going to say to me. I hope we can actually talk and not fight. What am I going to say? How am I going to get him to listen to me?" Misty thought as she was walking.

"Ash, you're going to listen to me. First off I'm sorry about this situation, but I didn't take your journal. When we get back to the house, the girls will even tell you that. You should know that I would never do anything to hurt you no matter how much we argue because I love you." Misty said to herself as a way of preparing to tell Ash.

She was also thinking about what the old couple had said to her when she was here earlier that same day.

"Well, I told him I was sorry plenty of time like I assume you did, but he wouldn't believe me. So I asked him to meet me at this very park where I told him I was sorry from the bottom of my heart. I started crying and told him that he meant everything to me and after he heard that, we had probably the most romantic kiss ever. And that's how we stayed together and got married."

"Well I hope that happens to me as well." Misty thought before coming to a complete stop in the middle of the park, and then she just looked up at the sky.

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While Ash was walking to the park, he had many things run through his mind as well. Like how May knew Misty was going to the park, or how he was going to talk to her, or how this whole thing was going to turn out among other things.

"How did May know where Misty was? Did they all have something to do with Misty being at the park at dinner? It doesn't matter because I'm getting the chance to talk this out with her. I hope we can talk it out. What is she going to say? More importantly, what am I going to say? We haven't talked a lot since that incident." Ash thought as he was walking.

He was getting nervous. He was starting to sweat a great deal even though it wasn't that hot, his heart started racing, and he was breathing quite heavily while he was walking. He didn't know what to do, but he couldn't back down. He had to talk it out. As he was getting close the park, he saw Misty in the center. His nervousness increased rapidly. He felt like he couldn't breathe for a second. This was bigger than any Pokemon battle he's ever been in. He knew it was time.

"Well, it's time to do this." Ash thought as he began to walk.

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Misty saw Ash coming to where she was standing. She started getting nervous. Her heart started pumping even faster than before. She was starting to forget what she was going to say. She started sweating so much it looked like she was a waterfall.

"He's getting closer and closer and Im getting more nervous. This isn't good." Misty shortly thought as he came to a complete stop in front of her.

"Hey Misty…." Ash said nervously.

"Hey Ash…." Misty said nervously.

After the exchange in hellos, there was an awkward moment of silence. They just looked at and past each other trying to figure a way to try to make it end. Finally, Ash tried to break it.

"It's uh, really nice out tonight don't you think?" He asked.

"Oh, yeah, it's real beautiful." She answered quietly.

After that, there was another awkward moment of silence. Misty couldn't take it anymore. She had to tell him.

"Look Ash, let's stop this awkwardness and just talk about it." Misty said.

"Okay, do you wanna start?" Ash asked.

"Yeah." Misty said. She swallowed her throat trying to think about how to start.

"Ash," she began, "when that happened, I was as surprised as you were and I panicked. I was originally trying to stop the girls from stealing your journal."

Ash was in a moment of silence after hearing what Misty just said.

"Yeah, I know that now Mist." He replied with a nervous tone.

Another moment passed without anyone saying anything. Misty was in a little bit of a shock to hear him call her Mist. No one ever called her that before.

"Yeah, that's the problem though." Misty began. "You just figured it out now when I wanted to tell you yesterday and even that night."

"I know and now I feel like a jerk." Ash said.

"No Ash, you don't." Misty said trying to hold back tears that were already flowing down her face. "I thought you would know I would never do anything to hurt you. That's what I'm most upset about." She ended with tears rolling down her face. Ash didn't say anything for a moment.

"I love you with all my heart Ash, and I don't want to hurt you. I also don't wanna lose you as my best friend." Misty said out of nowhere still crying.

After hearing this, Ash was in complete shock. He just heard that she loved him. He felt even worse now that she was crying.

"Misty, please don't cry." Ash said moving in to hug her. Misty hugged back.

"It breaks my heart to see you upset. Here, use this to dry your eyes." Ash said softly as he thought he was going to cry. When Misty grabbed the item from his hand, she didn't realize what it was at first. It was after she dried her eyes and looked at it she went into a complete shock.

"Ash… Is this…" Misty said as her words were trailing off trying not to cry again.

"Yup, the same handkerchief you gave to me before you left all those years ago. I still keep it with me as a good luck charm. You're absolutely right, I should have known that you would never do anything to hurt me or make me mad. I was being so stupid. Oh yeah, and I love you too Mist." Ash said in a soft tone with a small grin with tears of joy slowly rolling down his face.

Misty went into a shock and then gave him a smile back and started crying again, but with tears of joy. It was at that moment where there eyes locked onto each other and became mesmerized by each other. Their two souls became one. Their eyes closed and started to get closer to each other until their lips met. This was it; this was the moment that would change their lives forever. This was a new bond they shared that no one could break. After what seemed like forever, which in reality was like two minutes, they pulled out and were catching their breaths.

"Wow, I've been waiting for that moment for a long time." Ash said.

"Really, how long were you waiting exactly?" Misty asked curiously.

"Ever since you left Brock and I and you had to go take care of the gym for your sisters. I know I was young and I didn't understand what I was feeling; but I knew I really missed you after that. Sure my journeys in Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova were fun, but you weren't there. And the one time you came to Hoenn, it felt like I came back to life completely." Ash told her.

"Wow, I've been waiting that long too. Ever since I left you that day, like you, I haven't been the same person. It felt like something was missing and that was you Ash." Misty said.

They were both extremely happy and relieved that they finally shared their feelings for each other. They moved in for another passionate kiss. After about a minute, they pulled out.

"It's starting to get late, you wanna head back?" Misty asked as the darkness of night was starting to fall upon them.

"Yeah, and we never ate dinner." Ash said.

"Why do you always think about food?" Misty said in a playful tone.

"Well, I don't always think about food. Oh yeah I wanna ask you, since we made up and we kissed, does that mean you're my girlfriend and I'm your boyfriend?" Ash asked wondering what Misty would say.

"Oh, I would love to be your girlfriend, but you know, only if it's okay with you." Misty answered cautiously.

"Of course it is, so is it now official?" He asked to make sure.

"Yes you dimwit, it is." Misty answered winking and then sticking her tongue out at him.

"Well, that was mean of you." Ash said playfully.

"Well, get used to it Ash." Misty replied before kissing him on the lips.

"So how are we gonna tell everyone else?" He asked.

"Well, I guess we walk in holding hands and tell them we're dating." She replied.

"Oh, okay then, let's get going." Ash said. "You wanna hold hands now?"

"I'd love too, Ash Ketchum." Misty replied as they started heading back to the Ketchum household.

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Back at the house, dinner had long been over and everyone, including the busy Delia, was watching TV and looking out the window on occasion to see if they were coming. Pikachu was the one who was always at the window waiting for them to come back wanting the two best friends relationship to stay the same.

"Don't worry Pikachu, they're coming back and everything's gonna be okay." Delia told the small yellow mouse.

(I know I just hope it all ends soon.) Pikachu replied.

"Hey, is that them right there?" May asked.

"Yeah, and it looks like they're holding hands and laughing." Brock said.

"You know what that means right?" Cilan asked.

"Yes I do, it means my son has a girlfriend! And Misty is the perfect girlfriend for Ash!" Delia exclaimed.

"Aw yay, it finally happened! I knew it would happen! They're so sweet together!" Dawn exclaimed.

"I knew they would work things out." Cilan stated the obvious.

"Guys, I know were all excited about them being together, but let's act normal when they get in the house." Iris said.

"You're right, that would be the reasonable thing to do, but it's just so exciting." Delia said.

As they saw them get closer to the door, they all sat in their seats continuing to watch TV.

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Ash and Misty were walking towards the house and saw everyone excited for them and that's what caused them to laugh so hard that they nearly fell on their backs.

"Well it seems like everyone knows that we're dating now." Misty said while her laughing died down to giggling.

"Haha yup it sure looks like it." Ash said still giggling.

As they kept walking, they noticed that they were watching TV. So they just casually walked in and pretend that they saw nothing.

"Hey guys, what's going on?" Misty said.

"Hey Ash, hey Misty, well it seems look like you two worked things out." Delia said while noticing that they were holding hands.

"Yeah mom, we all saw you guys cheering for us so you can go ahead and keep going with that." Ash said.

"Oh, you noticed that? Was it really that noticeable?" Delia asked.

"Yeah and it was also a little embarrassing too." Ash said to his mom.

After he said that, everyone went back to celebrating their new born relationship.

"Congrats Ash, I knew you two would end up together." Brock said.

"Thanks Brock and what's up with that letter?" Ash asked.

"Haha, well we'll talk about that later, tonight we're celebrating." Brock told him.

"Uh, okay then." Ash said.

"Congrats honey on you and Misty! I knew it would happen! You two are perfect for each other!" Delia said in pure joy.

"Thanks mom." Ash said to his mom.

"Congrats Misty!" The three girls all shouted while hugging her.

"Haha, thanks girls." Misty said.

"So, what's it like to date him?" Dawn asked.

"Well, I don't know really. We just started today, but it's been good so far." Misty said.

"You're so lucky; you know we all wanted to date him right?" May secretly told Misty.

"I know, but you're not jealous are you?" Misty asked May and the rest of the girls.

"Of course we are, but we're not 'we hate you now' jealous." Iris told her.

"Okay, thanks you girls." Misty told them.

(Hey Ash, hey Misty!) Pikachu shouted as he was jumping into their arms.

"Hey Pikachu, how are you buddy?" Ash asked him.

(A lot better now since you two are now dating.) Pikachu told them.

"That's great Pikachu." Misty said.

"Well, I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed. Night guys, see ya in the morning." Ash said.

"I'll come with you." Misty said. It was obvious that Pikachu was going with them.

"Okay honey, tomorrow we're having a big barbeque!" Delia said.

"Sweet, thanks mom!" Ash said.

"Typical Ash, you're always thinking about food." Misty said.

With that, Ash and Misty got changed into their pajamas. Ash and Pikachu were heading into their room and Misty decided to follow.

"Ash, do you wanna cuddle tonight?" Misty asked in a real, soft and sexy tone.

"Uh, well, um, sure why not." He replied.

So he got into the bed first followed by Misty. They wrapped their arms around each other and it felt like they were both in heaven. It felt right, it was perfect. They felt like they were in heaven right now.

"Sweet dreams Misty, I love you." Ash whispered.

"You to Ash, I love you too." Misty whispered back. Then they kissed right before they went to sleep.

There's chapter 11. This was a hard chapter to write at first and then I got the ball rolling. Sadly, there's just one chapter left and it's probably gonna be a short one. I'll tell you my big news after chapter 12 is done.