Officer Jenny walked briskly through the jails. She was escorting a prisoner, clasping him tightly around the arm. She stopped outside the far cell, and pushed the prisoner up against the bars. Pulling the keys out of her pocket, she unlocked the cell door. Officer Jenny pulled the prisoner away from the bars, and escorted him into the cell. The prisoner sat down on the hard bed.
"Do you need any water Mr. Hurst" Officer Jenny asked.
"No" Mark replied sullenly.
Officer Jenny locked the cell, and walked back down the hall. Slamming the iron doors behind her as she exited. Mark leaned against the wall, his face contorting with anger. He slammed his handcuffed hands onto the bed. Mark closed his eyes, laying on his back across his cot. BOOM! A hole blasted through the wall outside of Marks cell, causing him to bolt upright. Dust blasted through the jails, clouding Mark's vision. He coughed as he inhaled the particles blowing into his face. Three dark figures stepped through the hole, spreading out into the hall. One figure approached Marks cell, and he sat up off the bed, getting to his feet. As the dust settled, he could make out Kelly standing outside the bars.
"How" Mark asked bewildered.
"Team Rocket wouldn't leave me behind" Kelly stated.
Officer Jenny burst into the room, halting at the sight of the intruders.
"Go Electabuzz" one of the Team Rocket members shouted, "thunderpunch"!
Electabuzz blasted out of a PokeBall, slamming it's fist into Officer Jenny. She shouted in pain, and slammed into the wall. Electabuzz stood over her, making sure she wouldn't move.
"So Mark" Kelly began, "you wan't out of here, right"?
"Of course" Mark smiled, stepping forward.
"Before I open the cell, I have a proposition for you" Kelly said, "Gary Oak, and Ash Ketchum have been pegged by Team Rocket to be eliminated. We need that egg, and they will be in the way. You've impressed someone up high in Team Rocket, and they know that taking out Ash will be a personal matter for you. They know you will do whatever it takes to succeed. With my recommendation, we are extending a full invitation to you to join Team Rocket. Do you accept"?
Mark smiled, looking down to the floor. Kelly raised her brow as Mark looked back at her.
Misty stood at the front of the boat, watching the waves crash against it. She breathed in deep, smelling the salt in the air. She always loved the ocean! They were on a large cruise ship, under the guise of a vacation. Professor Oak, and the few police officers accompanying them, thought it might help keep Team Rocket off their scent. Misty listened to the families behind her, laughing and running around on the deck. Ash and Gary were below, checking into the security of the egg. Misty gripped the railing as the waves made the boat rocked to the side. She smiled wide, on the water was where she was most at home.
"Excuse me, miss"?
Misty turned around, seeing a young boy a few feet from here.
"Do you remember me" he asked.
Misty looked him over.
"I'm sorry, I don't" Misty said, "do I know you"?
"Not personally" he said, "I battled you in your Gym a while ago. You won of course, but I just wanted to say thank you".
"What for"?
"You told me that I shouldn't give up when things got tough. I didn't give up, and I won my Cascade badge! I had to challenge the Gym in Venice City for it though, since yours is closed".
Misty smiled at the boy, "well, I'm glad I could help".
"I was really hoping for a rematch with you, do you think we could have a battle"?
"I would, but I don't have any of my Pokemon with me" Misty said softly.
"Oh, ok" the boy said looking down.
"Next time you're in Cerulean, come by the Gym" Misty said, "we'll have our rematch then! Although we might want to wait until it's repaired first".
She winked at the boy, and he smiled in appreciation.
"Awesome! I look forward to it"!
He ran off, waving at Misty as he left. Misty leaned back against the railing, watching the families. Gary and Ash, with Pikachu on his shoulder, stepped out a door onto deck. Misty could see Gary telling Ash something. Ash nodded in agreement, speaking back to Gary. Gary walked back down into the boat as they finished their conversation. Ash scanned through the crowd, seeing if Misty was outside. Misty waved, catching Ash's attention. He made his way across the boat, walking sideways as the boat rocked from the waves.
"How are things below" Misty asked as Ash came closer.
"Good" Ash said, "the officers undercover haven't found any suspicious activity, and Professor Oak thinks the egg may hatch soon after we arrive".
"Already"?
Ash nodded, leaning against the rail. Pikachu grabbed onto Ash's hair for better balance.
"So what should we do for the next week" Ash asked.
"Well the cruise line has events planned" Misty answered, "I know tonight there having a dance up here on deck. Wanna go to that"?
"Sounds like a date" Ash grinned.
"I know you're supposed to be concerned with the egg, but it's nice that we get to be on a cruise together" Misty commented.
"Pikachu"?
"I'm glad you're here too Pikachu" Misty giggled.
Ash rubbed his slung arm with his good one, while he looked out over the ocean.
"Can you swim with that thing on" Misty asked him.
"I believe so" Ash said, "but how are we supposed to swim? In the ocean"?
"There's a pool at the back of the boat Ash" Misty said as slowly, and sarcastically, as she could.
She giggled as Ash gave her a look.
"Let's go" Misty said, taking his hand.
The pool was full of kids, swimming and splashing with their friends. Pikachu hopped off of Ash, and stood at the edge of the pool, flicking his tail through the water. Ash was trying to remove his shirt, but was struggling.
"Here" Misty said, grabbing his shirt and pulling it up for him.
She carefully worked it around his arm cast.
"Thanks" Ash said, "I can't wait until this thing can come off".
"That should be right about the time we arrive, right"?
"Yep, and it needs to hurry"!
Misty eyes looked over Ash. He had healed well, but his skin was still scarred from the battle. The large scar running across his chest was a light purple color, and the scar tissue was jagged. His burns had scarred over also, no longer bright red, but still visible.
"Would you like me to help you remove your clothes" Ash asked with a smirk.
"You'd like that wouldn't you" Misty joked back.
She pulled her shirt off, then slid her shorts down, revealing her bikini to Ash. He felt a twitch in his shorts. Her body was incredible! The only blemishes she had were the small scars on her back from the Skarmory, but they didn't bother Ash one bit. His eyes examined over every inch of her, trying to implant her curves into his memory.
"Ash, you're staring" she giggled.
"Yes I am"!
Misty giggled again, then turned and dove into the deep end of the pool. She burst to surface, her hair draping across her shoulders. Ash sat down on the edge of the pool next to Pikachu, hanging his feet into the water. Misty lapped around the deep end a few times, making her way back to Ash. She held onto the edge, floating in the water as they talked. Ash kicked water in her direction, making her gasp. She flung water out at him, making him turn his head.
"I'll go to the shallow end so you can swim with me" Misty told him, "come on".
Ash pulled his feet out of the water, walking along the edge of the pool. He walked out into the water, going just deep enough so that the water came to his chest. Misty swam over to him, for her the water was up to her shoulders. She bumped into him, making him stumble back.
"Consider yourself lucky I can't throw you" Ash said.
"Oh? Someone thinks he's tough" Misty teased.
"Alright, that's it".
Ash quickly grabbed her with his good hand. She squealed and tried to swim away, but he was stronger. He pulled her in close, and took a deep breath. He then jumped up as hard as he could, and dove under water, taking Misty with him. He pulled her back to the surface, and quickly kissed her before she could fight back. Misty smiled as he broke apart from her. She stared into his eyes, making him smile back at her. She ran her fingers through his black hair, resting her hand on the back of his head. She began to pull him in for another kiss. As his eyes closed, she back away, and pushed his head under water. He came up to the surface, keeping his eyes closed.
"Not cool" he laughed.
Pikachu was laughing over on the edge of the pool.
"You keep laughing over there, and I'll throw you in too" Ash hollered over to his Pokemon.
Pikachu shook his head, and retreated back to a bench, still laughing. Ash and Misty continued to wrestle carefully. Even with his arm in a sling, Ash was winning. Misty jumped out of the water onto his back. She tried to force him under, but Ash held himself up. He reach back, grabbing her with his good hand. He pulled her around him, holding her close to his chest. She wiggled around, trying to squirm free. Ash held on tight, she wasn't getting away! Her waist was rubbing against his, pushing into his crotch. Ash could feel heat rushing down, and himself growing under her movements. Misty stopped squirming, feeling it too. She looked back up at him, her face growing red.
"Getting a little excited huh" she giggled softly.
"Couldn't help it" Ash said, turning red too, "I love your body against mine".
"Maybe I should move away now" Misty said.
"Why"?
Misty motioned around them, to the families swimming in the same pool.
"Oh...right" Ash realized, "guess I shouldn't have this going on then".
Misty shook her head, smiling at him. Ash let her slide away, and started thinking about random things. Doing what he could to remove the heat from his shorts.
"Better" Misty teased.
Ash held up his finger, staring at the water. Misty giggled again, pulling her hair away from her face.
"Ok" Ash said, "think we're good".
Misty swam back over to him, brushing her side up against his as she passed by.
"Seriously" Ash asked as his shorts twitched again.
Misty laughed, and quickly swam towards the deep end. Ash flung water after her, making her laugh more. They swam for a while longer, until the sun was beginning to set, and Ash's stomach began it's usual singing. They climbed out of the pool to dry themselves off. Ash couldn't help but stare at Misty as the water trickled down her skin, a golden shine reflecting off of her from the setting sun. Ash stuck his lower lip out as Misty slipped her clothes back on.
"Stop that" Misty told him, "you act like I'm pretty or something".
"Beautiful is word I would use" Ash said back.
Misty turned bright red, "you're not so bad yourself you know"!
Ash rolled his eyes and grabbed his shirt. He slipped his good hand through, and once again struggled with his cast. Misty helped him slip it through the sleeve, as Pikachu jumped on his shoulder. They made their way down into the ship, headed for the dining rooms. Ash's jaw dropped as they entered. A buffet ran along the length of the wall, containing all different kinds of foods and desserts. They quickly scooted into line, filling their plates with everything they could. Ash then scanned the room for a place to sit.
"There's Gary over there" Misty pointed.
Gary was sitting with Professor Oak, placing a napkin on his lap.
"There you two are" Gary said as they sat down, "was beginning to wonder if Ash would smell the food".
"You know Ash wouldn't miss a meal" Misty said.
Ash looked up from his plate, a noodle hanging out of his mouth.
"Hey now" Ash said, slurping the noodle up.
Gary slowly shook his head.
"I trust you all have been enjoying the cruise" Professor Oak asked.
"So far" Ash answered.
"Not yet" Gary added in, "been busy with that egg".
"What have you been doing" Ash asked him, "watching it sit under the lamp"?
"I've been keeping watch on it" Gary answered, "keeping an eye out for anything suspicious".
"Sooooo, watching it sit under the lamp"?
Gary put his hand on his forehead, and shook his head again.
"You should have a little fun Gary" Oak said, "try to enjoy yourself".
"Yea, come to the dance with Ash and me tonight" Misty added.
Gary look back and forth from each of them.
"I guess the egg will be alright for a night" Gary mused.
"That's the spirit" Oak said.
"Pika"!
Gary and Ash swapped stories as they ate. This was the first time, since Pallet Town was attacked, that they had a chance to officially catch up. Ash told Gary of his journeys, and Gary told Ash of his discoveries. Once he was done eating, Gary decided he would rest a bit before the dance. As he left, Ash turned to Professor Oak.
"Will you be attending tonight Professor" Ash asked.
"Oh no" Oak said, "I've got to make a few calls tonight. Be sure Gary enjoys himself, he works hard, but doesn't get to have very much fun".
"Will do Professor" Ash said.
Ash and Misty were one of the last ones to finish eating. More Ash than Misty. The dining room was almost empty when they decided to go clean up.
"I'll meet you on deck" Misty asked Ash as they stood outside her room.
"Yea, meet you there" Ash answered, leaning in for a quick kiss.
Misty winked at him as he pulled away. She stepped into her room, watching him as she closed the door. Ash headed down the hall towards his room, Pikachu jumped onto the sofa as Ash closed the door behind them. Twenty minutes later he was showered, in clean clothes, and trying to tame his hair. Pikachu shook his head as Ash tossed the comb onto the couch in frustration.
"Ready to go buddy"?
"Pikachu" the Pokemon nodded.
Ash held out his arm so Pikachu could jump on it. As Ash stepped into the hall and shut his door, Gary exited the room next to him.
"I didn't know you were in the room next to mine" Ash said.
"Great, does that mean I'm going to have to listen to you and Misty tonight" Gary joked.
Ash blushed, "No, you won't have to worry about it".
"Yea, we'll see about that".
Gary punched Ash's shoulder as he walked by him. They headed upstairs, walking outside into the cool night air. Multicolored lights had been hung up along the railing, glistening red, blue, and gold. Couples bustled past them, heading towards the front of the boat. Ash and Gary fell in line with the crowd, and Ash's head was swiveling every direction, checking out the decorations. Party streamers were hanging from upper decks, and large, round lanterns were set up around the boat. Up at the front, space had been cleared for the dance floor, and a bar was off to the side.
"Found my first spot for the night" Gary said, motioning to the bar.
Ash followed Gary, keeping his eye out for Misty.
"We need two of your specials, and make them a double" Gary told the bartender.
Ash continued to look for Misty as the bartender made their drinks.
"See her around anywhere Pikachu"?
"Pika" the Pokemon shook his head.
Gary tapped Ash's shoulder, holding his drink out.
"Thanks" Ash said, taking the drink and sipping on it.
"Can't find her" Gary asked, starting to look around too.
"Nope" Ash answered, "she might not be up here yet".
"I'd use this opportunity to flirt around" Gary said, elbowing Ash.
"With my luck, she'd show up right when I started too" Ash joked back.
"Good point" Gary said, taking a drink from his cup.
"Why don't you go flirt around" Ash elbowed him back, "find you a girl to dance with".
"You think I'm going to find one that's not taken on a cruise" Gary asked sarcastically.
Ash shrugged, sipping on his drink again.
"Don't know unless you try right"?
"Yea, we'll see".
They made their way around the dance, and Ash had started pointing girls out to Gary. Although, Gary had a remark for each one Ash pointed to.
"Got a guy, saw them earlier".
"Ew, no, not her".
"I think she'd would spin me overboard".
"HA! She was kissing on another girl earlier today".
Ash shook his head, and finished off his drink.
"Bout time we make our way back around for another" he said.
"That's the best thing you've said so far"!
They made their way back through the crowd, heading straight back to the bar. As Gary ordered them up another round, Ash felt a tap on his shoulder.
"Would you like to dance handsome" Misty's voice came from behind him.
"Oh I guess so" Ash said turning to her, "Pikachu, you going to be ok over here"?
"Pika" the Pokemon nodded.
"I'll watch him" Gary said.
Ash handed Gary his drink, and Pikachu hopped off Ash's shoulder onto Gary's. Misty took Ash's good hand, and they scooted out to the dance floor. The song was a perfect pace, not too fast, nor too slow. They swayed back and forth, Ash holding her close to him with his good hand. Misty placed her left hand on Ash's cast, holding his fingers sticking out from it.
"I was starting to think I wouldn't find you up here" he commented.
"I've been up here for a while. Trying to find you was kind of hard, when every guy I bumped into asked me to dance" she told him.
"Ohhh" Ash said, "well now they all know you're mine".
"Mhmm".
Ash and Misty danced for a few songs. During one spin move Ash tried, he saw Pikachu and Gary sitting at a table by the edge of the boat. There were a few empty cups in front of Gary.
"I'm not so sure Gary is enjoying himself" Ash told Misty.
"I saw that too" she said, "he needs to ask someone to dance"!
"I tried to get him to earlier, he wasn't very responsive to that idea".
"After this dance, I'll bring him out here. Try to loosen him up a bit. If that's ok"?
"Yea, you can dance with Gary. But only this once, I wouldn't want him to fall for you" he joked, giving her a wink.
"He'd only need once" Misty said back, sticking her tongue out.
Ash rolled his eyes, and spun her one last time as the song ended. Gary was finishing up another drink as Misty and Ash walked up to the table
"Come on Gary" Misty said, "you need to have some fun"!
Misty was pulling him out of his seat before he could respond. Ash sat down as Gary looked at him helplessly. Ash waved, giving Gary a 'good luck' grin, then picked up his drink and sipped on it.
"I don't think Gary has danced much Pikachu" Ash said, watching Misty trying to show him how to step.
"PikaPi" Pikachu shook his head.
"Granted, he's doing better than my first time".
"Chu" Pikachu nodded in agreement.
Ash watched Misty take over, leading Gary around, and spinning him. Gary started to smile, and laugh, as Misty swung him around. The song ended and Gary made an 'I need more to drink' gesture. Ash set his drink down as Misty sat beside him.
"You two want one" Gary asked.
"Oh no, I'm good" Misty said.
"Same" Ash said.
"Got it, three shots, and three doubles"!
"No, Gary" Ash and Misty said in unison, but it was too late.
Gary was already at the bar, ordering much more alcohol.
"So how was the dance" Ash asked.
"We'll make a dancer out of him yet" Misty answered.
"Good luck with that" Ash joked.
"Pikachu".
Gary slammed two shots, of a dark liquor, in front of them.
"To Ash and Misty" he said, holding his shot up, "may you have some fun tonight"!
He winked at them, and then downed his shot. Ash and Misty picked theirs up, they sighed then clinked the glasses together. They tipped their heads back, and poured the dark liquid down their throats. Ash coughed as it wen't down, burning his throat. Misty licked her lips, and put her glass down.
"Ummm" Ash coughed, "doesn't burn"?
"Nope" Misty laughed, "what's wrong Ash? Can't handle your liquor"?
Ash made a face at her as he set his glass down.
"Oh! The drinks" Gary exclaimed, heading back to the bar to grab them.
They sipped their drinks and talked about different subjects. It wasn't long until a thin girl, with dark brown hair, and a few freckles, came up to their table.
"H-h-hi" she stammered, "would you like to dance"?
She extended her hand to Gary. He looked shocked, but reached his hand out, taking hers.
"I would be delighted too" Gary told the girl.
He whisked her away to the dance floor, and they soon became lost in the crowd. The night continued on, and the dance was beginning to lose a few people. Pikachu tugged at Ash's sleeve.
"What is it buddy"?
"Pikachu" the Pokemon rubbed his eyes.
"Are you tired"?
Pikachu nodded, blinking at Ash.
"Ok buddy, I'll take you down to the room".
"I'll go with you guys" Misty said.
They stood up, Ash putting Pikachu on his shoulders, and they made their way through what was left of the crowd.
"What about Gary" Misty asked, looking around.
"I don't see him anymore" Ash answered, "maybe he wen't to bed too".
Downstairs, Ash opened his door, letting Pikachu down in the doorway.
"I'll be back later tonight ok"?
"Pikachu" the Pokemon nodded, hopping onto the couch.
Ash shut the door behind him and Misty.
"So what now" he asked as they walked back down the hall.
"We could go back up" Misty suggested.
"I feel like the dance was just about over when we left".
"Yea, probably. Guess we could hang out in my room for a while"?
"You ok with that"?
"Yea, I'm not tired yet. Come on".
Misty put her hand in his, and led him down the hall. Ash waited as she unlocked the door to her room, and then they stepped inside. Was her room bigger than his?
'Probably' Ash thought.
They sat on the couch, talking about what they would do for the next week, which of the cruise events sounded the most fun. Misty talked about how she would be able to finally get her tan back.
"What? Your tan? If you tan anymore, you're going to look like a fried pickle" Ash joked.
"Ha ha. I'm normally much more tan than this, just so you know" she told him.
"Hell, then I'm going to look albino next to you" Ash joked.
"You already do".
Ash made a face at her, and continued on to another subject. They talked for hours, laughing and poking fun at each other. Eventually Misty brought up what happened at the pool.
"That wasn't right" Ash said, "you we're trying to make me embarrassed".
"Me? No, I wouldn't do that" Misty said as innocently as she could, "maybe if you could control your other head, you wouldn't have to worry about it".
"It's not my fault you're so damn attractive" Ash retorted, "maybe if you wouldn't have been rubbing your ass all over me, I wouldn't have to control my other head"!
"But what would have been the fun in that" she teased, leaning in closer to him.
Ash leaned in closer to her, trying to come up with a come back. He wasn't having any luck, her pretty face was distracting him. He stared at her, her beauty captivating his thoughts. Misty stared back, waiting for a response she knew wasn't coming. Ash leaned in closer, resting his forehead against hers. They closed their eyes as Ash rubbed his nose against Misty's. He could feel her breath on his lips, and smell her intoxicating perfume on her skin. He slowly opened his eyes. Misty's eyes were already open, with a look behind them that Ash had not seen before. Her breaths quickened, and her eyes became even more lustful. She placed her hands on the back of his head, then bit her bottom lip. Ash's heart was pounding against his chest, crying out to Misty, wanting her.
Ash couldn't take it anymore, he lunged forward, slamming his lips against hers. Feeling the warmth spread from his mouth, throughout his body. Misty pressed against him, pulling him to her as much as she could. Ash's broken arm was stuck in between them, but that didn't stop them from pushing as close as they could manage. Ash grabbed the back of Misty's head with his good hand. He broke his lips from Misty's and turned his head to kiss her neck. He carefully nipped her skin with his teeth, and she inhaled quickly. Misty slid her legs around his waist, pulling herself onto his lap. Ash rubbed his cheek against her jaw as he nibbled on her neck. Misty gripped the back of his head, lacing her fingers through his hair. It was Ash's turn to inhale quickly. He bit her a little harder, making her push her pelvis into his. Ash slipped his fingers into Misty's hair, and pulled back, giving him better access to her neck. Misty moaned softly in pleasure. She was now grinding her hip against his, causing his jeans to tent up. Ash worked his way up her neck, towards her earlobe, pulling it gently with his teeth. Her eyes closed from the intense feeling, her breaths becoming deeper. She rubbed her hands through his hair as he nibbled. Ash pulled her hair softly, bringing her head a little further back.
'Wait' her brain had finally caught up with her.
She pulled her head away from Ash, trying her best to give him a loving look.
"What's wrong" Ash asked.
"We need to wait" she answered him, "as much as I wan't this...we need to wait. We said we'd take things slow".
Ash closed his eyes and nodded, "yea, we did".
"I'm sorry" she said, "should you take care of that"?
She glanced down at the lump sticking straight up through his jeans.
"I think it will be ok" Ash said, trying to sound supportive.
"I'm sorry" Misty said again, "I wan't this, I do...we just really-"
"Need to take things slow" Ash finished for her, giving her a weak smile.
Misty nodded, "are you mad"?
"No" Ash said, shaking his head, "I understand. I'm just kind of bummed".
"I'm so sorry" Misty said once again.
She leaned in, and tried to give him an apologetic kiss. He smiled at her, then kissed her forehead softly.
"I guess I should go for the night" Ash said, "otherwise this might continue".
"Yea" Misty said quietly, "I suppose so".
She slid off of him, running her fingers through his hair once again. He closed his eyes at her touch, then stood up. Misty watched him try to adjust his pants to hide his erection. She giggled and blushed as he struggled.
"I can't quite believe I caused that" she told him.
"I can only imagine what I caused" he said back.
"Wouldn't you like to know" she teased.
"That's not fair" he said, finishing up with his pants.
"No I guess it's not" Misty mused.
"Hm...well, goodnight beautiful" Ash said opening the door.
"Goodnight" Misty called to him, "and I'm sorry"!
Ash waved to her to let her know it was still ok, and then closed the door. He leaned against it, and rubbed his eyes. His erection throbbed in his pants, trying desperately to stand straight.
"So not fair" he mumbled to himself, then proceeded down the hall to his room.
Ash quietly unlocked the door, and let himself in. Pikachu was asleep on the couch, curled up into a ball. Ash shut the door behind him, and sat down to take his shoes off. As he untied the first one, and feint knocking sound filled his ears. He slowed his breathing to try and hear better. What was that? It was tapping against his wall. He stood up and pressed his ear to it. A moan vibrated through the wall, a girls moan. Ash furrowed his brow, trying to listen closely. Wasn't that coming from Gary's room? There it was again, followed by more knocking. Wait...Gary's voice vibrated through the wall, followed by another moan. Was he having sex?! The moan came again, and the knocking picked up pace.
'He is...are you kidding me'?!
Ash stepped away from the wall, and ran his hand through his hair.
'Yea, that's so not far' he thought.
He couldn't listen to this, he headed to the door, exiting his room. Ash stood in the hallway, pondering what to go do. He decided to head back up to the deck. The cool air felt good on his skin as he walked along the edge of the boat. All of the decorative lights were still up, but nobody was outside. Ash made his way to the back of the boat, where there were less lights. He would be able to see the stars better from back there. Ash leaned against the railing, looking up to watch the stars shine overhead. He listened to the water splash against the side of the boat, and felt the rocking from the waves. He closed his eyes, letting the sensations fill him up.
"Can't sleep either huh" Misty's voice made him jump.
She leaned against the rail next to him.
"No" Ash answered, "I could hear Gary...having sex with that girl".
Misty laughed, "I see. I wouldn't really want to listen to that right now either".
She glanced at him, then quickly looked away.
"Why are you out here" Ash asked her.
"I was hoping I could come get my mind off of...well...".
Ash nodded in response, biting his lip.
"Ash I truly am sorry".
"It's ok" he said reassuringly, "I understand, I do".
He put his hand on hers, and gave it a squeeze. Misty smiled in response.
"You really are the best" she told him, "I'm glad I get to be here with you".
"Me too" Ash said, catching her eye.
He leaned over and gave her a kiss. As he broke away from her, he noticed a bright flash of light shoot across the ocean, away from them. He leaned around Misty, trying to see it better, but it was gone.
"What is it" Misty asked, turning to see what he was gazing at.
"I just saw a flash of light" Ash answered her, perplexed.
"A shooting star"?
"No, it was close to the water".
"What do you think it was"?
Ash didn't answer her, he just stared off to where he saw it.