I Want You to Want Me

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or the characters from Pokemon in this story or the song 'So I Wait' By Sarina Paris, so please don't sue!

Warning: Minor swearwords here and there, nothing new ;p

Main Characters Ages:

Misty- 18
Gary- 18
Ashy-18
Melody- 17
Richie- 18

"…" Talking

'Italic' Thinking

Chapter 29: Operation Prom Are Set In Motion!

Monday Late Evening - Some Random Place in Pallet Town

"So what did your gramps say? Is he going to help you out?" Richie asked with a raised eyebrow when he notice Gary ended his call with May.

Letting out a sigh when he turned to face Richie, Gary just gave him an annoyed glare. "Man I don't know. He said he'll think about it and then just ended our conversation. Even when I told him that you could only help me out so much already. He knows I'm really in need his help. Seriously, it's like he's toying with me!"

"Damn. And what was it that you were refusing over the phone?"

"Gramps said I had to come home tonight. Screw that. Misty's over there right now…" Gary paused and let out a tiny sigh, while ruffling his hair. "…I don't want to see her yet. Besides with you getting me out of this bind, I'm in great debt to you. And we got way too much to deal at the moment for me to come home to see her."

"Heh yeah. But hey of course I'm here to bail you out in your time in need. I'm the one who's in great debt to you. If you and also Ash who hadn't been there on convincing my dad that I was ready to graduate early to do my DJ thing, I would have probably been in school with you two stuck in this load of drama…" Richie then couldn't help to let out a chuckle. But within seconds he caught Gary's glare. "…Hah, I'm joking with you man. I think I probably taken off and left town and who knows what could have happen from there. Maybe dropped DJing or became a traveler."

Gary let out a scoff and wrapped his arm around Richie's neck in a mini-headlock. "Man, Ash and I weren't going to let you waste your talent. So we had to do something, beside if you didn't have your club, I won't have been able to hit up all those honeys for my endless counts of fun. You know, especially in that backroom of yours."

"Hah-hah, yeah-yeaaah. Glad I can be that kind of helps for your fuuun. Surprised you never took Misty back there for a quickie in the beginning when you first brought her to my club. She really must have been something special before you fell hard for her, huh?" Richie asked with a smirk. "I bet you the other night when you were in the backroom alone, you were probably thinking of her even when you were hella pissed off at her."

"Man, shuuuut it. Think you can read me like a book?" Gary asked in an annoyed tone, as he tighten his grip around Richie's neck.

"EGGHH, nooo—I can't read you like a book. It's that I can just see it in your behavior. Especially right now, with you being all defensive and trying to play it cool because it's not your image and the fact that you don't want to admit it you have gotten soft and lost."

"Pfffft! Just drop it and let's get out of this joint." Gary said with a cocky smile and pushed Richie ahead of him.

"Hah, ok, soft pansy!" Richie yelled out over his shoulder with a grin and took off running toward his car for their next destination, back to his club.

Tuesday Early Morning – Oak's Mansion

May tried to leave the house quietly but right when she got to the door Misty woke up. She knew the quickness of her awakens; she probably thought it was Gary. May let out a pity smile, as she made it over to Misty on the couch and told her it's only 6 A.M. and also to get more rest before coming into work. Letting out a yawn, Misty shook her head, replying she needs to get up anyways to pick up Ash and drop him off at school. Getting her set of keys and bag, Misty walked out with May, as before splitting to their cars, Misty told her she'll see her at work around 9. May nodded, waved 'bye' and waited for Misty to drive out first, as she then pulled out her cell from her purse, and speed dialed Gary's number. May let out an annoyed grunt when she got Gary's voicemail. As she then tired for a second time and to only get the voicemail box again. Thinking third time a charm, May hit Gary's number and bingo. May heard the other side picked up.

"Gary Oak! You are an idiot—"

"Jesus-Christ! You know how early it is that you're calling me?!" Gary replied back in an angry but groggy tone.

"Uh hellooo! Why would that matter?! You always wake up earlier then this time!"

"Well yeah, but that's because I had school and at the moment I'm suspended remember?!"

"Yeah-yeah, it's not like you can't go back to sleep! Besides, why didn't you come home last night?! Misty spent the night on the couch waiting for your stupid ass to come home, as she just left the driveway a minute ago. I seriously about almost back to the point I had it with your stubbornness!"

"Well for your information, I was too busy with my own thing last night to come home, as I was just able to fall asleep like an hour ago—"

"Come home tonight. Grandpa wanted to talk to you about something. And Gary, make up with Misty already!"

"No, I can't. At least not at the moment and just tell gramps I'll make a quick appearance either tonight or tomorrow. I seriously have too much things on going on I need to get taken care of. I'm ending this call now. I have to get up in a couple of hours, so I need whatever hours of sleep I can get. And tell Misty to save her the troubles of waiting and worrying about me. I'm ok."

"Wait, does that mean—" May then heard the click on the other end, as she let out a glare at her cell. "That ass, heh, time to let Misty in the neeews." May let out a satisfied hum and jumped into her car.

After School – School Parking Lot

"Sooo are you going to tell me or do I have to ask?" Melody asked with a smile and up in Misty's smiling face.

"What are you getting at Melody?" Misty asked backing up but still had a smile on her face.

"You're smiling and in a bit better mood then this morning when we talked so what happened? Gary finally came around?"

"Well no…" Misty let out a sigh but still kept her head up high spirit. "…But Gary did give May a message to give me not to worry about him and stop waiting up on him."

"How's that suppose to put you in a good mood?!"

"We'll if you think about it, Gary didn't have to say anything. At least he's thinking about me, as he said that he's ok too."

"So does that mean you're not going to be at his house again?"

"Heh, nooo, I'm going to be there. May told me that he might stop by tonight or tomorrow because he has to talk to Prof. Oak. But other then that, I don't mind being over there, May's been at the house to keep me company."

"Oh, I see. Well that's good—Waaah!!" Melody yelled out loud when she was suddenly hugged from behind, with him calling out her name in a whinny tone. "Asshhhh you're cutting my air circulation!"

"Whhhhy didn't you caaaaall?!" Ash asked, as he then pulled away with a goofy smile.

"I had my reasons…" Melody playfully stuck out her tongue with a smile. "…But you know, I might call tonight? Since I know Misty isn't going to be at home. Well, I guess we'll see about that. As I'm going to take off now, bye Misty…" Melody then started taking off walking when Misty bid bye, but ended up leaving Ash a bit hanging. But seconds later, she looked over her shoulder with a smile and a quick wave. "…Bye Ash."

Ash let out a smile and yelled back with a 'bye' and then entered into Misty's car tossing all the work assignments and books in the backseat. As Misty then mention that things are looking pretty good for the both of them. With Ash a bit confused but still agreeing with her, he then just had to ask what Melody, commented a bit ago of 'well that's good'. Misty pulling out of the parking lot and heading to his place, she couldn't help to let out a smile and told him the little message and new she got from May when she was at work. After hearing the good news on Misty's part, Ash wished her the best of luck for the night when he got out of the car. As Misty did the same thing wishing him luck on hoping Melody decides to call for a little chit chat to patch the awkwardness between the two. Before taking off into his house, Misty was curious and had to ask Ash about the current status about the prom's location since she forgot to ask Melody. Wasn't sure on what to take on Ash's slow yet nervous laugh, she let out a raised eyebrow. As he finally replied saying he and everyone else aren't sure on that part either, for it seems the Principal is doing it a bit different this year. With him deciding to announce the location and theme of the prom in the tickets when they are to be picked up the morning of prom day at school. With nothing left to say but 'oh', Misty finally bid 'bye' to Ash. With Ash waving bye, Misty headed home to get some extra cloth. For she offered to help Prof. Oak with a few beta projects, since she was going to plan on staying over again at the Oak's.

Late Evening Outside of the Oak's Mansion

Gary pulled up into the driveway, a bit surprise but thanked the heavens for Misty's or May's car was there. As he then process to park his car behind his grandpa's and then he made his way to the door. Knowing his gramps would still be up working late, he just hoped that he would be in a good mood. Gary stepped the house, accidentally slamming the door behind him, as he notices the little lamp light still on in the living room. Slowly making his way, he spotted a sleeping figure on the couch. A bit confused at seeing Misty sounds asleep on the couch and her car wasn't in sight, Gary couldn't help but to walk over to the couch. But before standing next to her, Gary caught the note on the table stand. Gary grabbed the note and let out a quiet annoyed scoff that explained everything.

Just in case you wake up and see that you're keys are missing. I borrowed your car. I didn't want to wake you up to ask you to give me a ride to a last minute meeting. I couldn't find my set of keys and May left sometime ago when you fell asleep, as I couldn't get a hold of her on her cell. But overall if you get this note in the morning by the time you leave, I'll make it up to you for all your help tonight and me borrowing the car without permission, Thanks!

Oak

Gary shook his head, for one, his grandpa wasn't around for them to talk and two, he pretty much got fooled thinking Misty actually took his message seriously and was at her house instead of his. He then knelt down next to the couch and lightly brushes the strains out of her face. To notice the cuts and bruises were healing up a lot. He knew she was knocked out due to knowing whenever they all decide to help out in the lab; she always tends to work herself to death. Stirring in her sleep, giving out uncomfortable expression, Gary shook his head and steadily picked her up without waking her up, into a bridal carried position with the blanket. He made small and slow steps towards her guest room, Gary then let out a sigh to himself when he just stared down at Misty.

'Seriously, you just know how to tick me off don't you? You know that I don't like you sleeping on the couch because it gives you backaches. Geez, you're as stubborn as a mule you know...'

In the progress of trying to turn the knob, Misty stirred a bit. Hoping Misty doesn't wake up and open her eyes, Gary held still on his position. As he couldn't help to let out a tiny smile when Misty buried her face at his chest, quickly managing on opening to door and making it over to the bed, he gently placed her down. A bit drawn into the peaceful look upon her face, Gary's lips were merely an inch away from her set of lips. About to go in the extra inch, but only to quickly end up pulling away with a tiny forced smile, he just lightly brushed his finger tips across the pair of lips. Seconds later of staring down at Misty, Gary finally quietly left the room to head back over to Richie's. But Gary made a quick stop into the kitchen to grab something to drink on the go. Opening the fridge, he spotted two clear tupperwares, one with a sticky posits with his name while the other labeled leftover. Noticing its one of his and his grandpa's favorite dish, Gary pulled it out, along side with a couple of bottle waters. Gary then grabbed a fork and took a few big chucks out of it in between his process of searching for random snacks to take with him. Seconds later Gary's cell went off with 'Richie' on the caller ID, wondering the reason for the phone call, Gary answered it. Replying with 'uh huhs' and a few cursing words, Gary finally replied back saying he'll be over at his place soon. Ending the call with Richie, Gary rushed out the kitchen and the front door leaving everything messy on the counter.

Wednesday Morning – Oak's Mansion

Misty naturally woke up at the usual morning time her body use to getting up. A bit daze at her surrounding and realized that she was in her guest room. Looking around and not spotting any of her personal stuff near by, she assumed that it was still out in the living room. But was still a bit confused how she got to the bedroom. Getting out of the bed, to get ready to pick up Ash, Misty refreshed up in her bathroom. Right when Misty stepped out of her room into the hallway, she spotted Prof. Oak on the other side of the mansion. Both waved at each other from a far, as Prof. Oak spoke out loud first, while Misty picked up her pace over to where he was near his lab door.

"There you are Misty. So finally decided to go to sleep in your room huh?"

"Wait what? I seriously don't know or remember how I got to the bedroom. Last thing I remembered was me on the couch and passed out sometime." Misty replied back with a confused look on her face.

"Oh, well isn't that a bit interesting. Last night when I returned after from my meeting, by the way I borrowed your car because I couldn't find my set of keys. Hope you're ok with it, as I also filled up the tank…" Prof. Oak paused as he received an 'oh and it's alright' from Misty. "…But going on, when I went over to place your set of keys on the table stand, I notices you weren't on the couch. So I assumed that you finally went in for the bedroom..." Prof. Oak said, as he caught Misty shaking her head 'no', leaving him a bit confused too. "…Well maybe you were sleep walking? Heh, well I tend to do that myself too. But whatever it is, at least you got a good night rest right? Speaking of rest, I need some myself. I went straight to my lab and been up since then when I got back from my meeting. Well I'm heading to bed now, you take care of yourself. I have the feeling that I might be seeing you tonight right?"

"Yeah. Don't know when but I think I'll be by again. That's if you don't mind?" Misty asked slowly at her last sentence, as she received a head shake with a smile. "…Thanks. Well you have a good night-morning and I'll check in on your lab when I'm done making the meal or so. Bye!" Misty waved, as Prof. Oak went in on the other direction to his room pass his lab. While she made her way towards the living room, but out of the corner of her eyes, she spotted the kitchen topper messy and a few cupboards open. As she slowly making her way into the kitchen very confused. 'Was I really sleep walkin—Wait! There's even a tupperware left out. No way, it couldn't be? ' Pulling everything together, Misty was certain she had an idea of who placed her in bed and left a little messy, as she got closer the posits still on the lid. A tiny smile crept upon her face, as quickly picked up the mess that she knew Gary had made sometime last night.

In Front of the Ketchum's House

Misty waved from a far to Mrs. Ketchum, as she got into the car at the same time with Ash. Right when both door where closed, Misty squealed like some helpless fan-girl. Leaving Ash surprised and confused at her sudden happy squeal, as he couldn't help but to ask her. Replying back with a giggling attitude, Misty said that Gary made an appearance last night. Excited for Misty, Ash interrupted her asking if there was any talking or progress. Misty's smile disappeared, as she drove off onto the road, letting out a sigh. Then mentioning that she didn't see him at all yesterday, she was fast asleep when it all happened, but she knew it was Gary. For she told Ash that she was carried to her bedroom and part of his dish was eaten. Ash let out a smirk to himself, wondering about Gary's going all the length of putting her to bed without waking her up to say hi or making up, made him question at his best bud's mind and behavior. Then it hit him, realizing that Gary is cooling down and slowly coming back to his senses. Since it wasn't his doing for Gary hasn't spoken to him either, he knew it to be one other friend of theirs, Richie. Yelling 'ah ha' out loud, Misty was now the confused one, as she gave Ash a questioning look, waiting on his continuation.

"I know where Gary is! I am so stupid that I didn't think of this in the first place! He's been over at Richie's!"

"Really?! You think so? I need to go there after dropping you off."

"Forget school right now, let's go over to Richie's now."

"But Ash you can't miss clas—"

"Misty, come on, before you transferred here, Gary and I skipped all the time. Skipping today isn't going to hurt my attendances. You are such a worry-school-nerdy-nerd. Yeah, I said it, a nerdy-nerd!" Ash said with a laugh, as he caught Misty's glare.

"Ash Ketchum, if I had a mallet I would so hit you with it." Misty said in a furious tone, as she caught Ash's shock but horrified expression. "Yeah, I would do it too! So don't be too alarmed." Misty then couldn't help but to start laughing along side with Ash.

Richie's Place

Ash rang the doorbell a few times, as he stood next to Misty waiting for someone to answer. Really hoping that it'll be Richie who answer the door instead of the parents, Ash mouth 'thank you' to the sky when he saw Richie in a tank and boxers at the door. Before Ash or Misty could say a word, Richie beat them to it in a groggy tone.

"Gary isn't here. He was, but he had some important business to take care of. And I don't know if he's going to return back here tonight. Tough luck, for the both of you, can't help you much…" Richie gave out a blankly stare at Ash's and Misty's disappointed facial expression, as he lead against the doorway. "…Sorry guys, I've been up all night and I haven't got any sleep. So since Gary isn't here, I'm going to end our conversation. Night or morning, whatever! Catch ya later sometime on Saturday."

"Whaaa?" Both Ash and Misty in unison and a bit confused about Saturday's date.

"Oh man, I need sleep!" Richie said in hasty tone and quickly shut the door. As he waited a few minutes, looking through the side door glass blinds, to see Ash and Misty slowly walked away from the front door. Then finally turning around, he let out a nervous grin, as he raised his hand in defense. "Sorry man, it slipped 'kay? You know that I don't like to lie. And I really do need some sleep and you should get some too. Besides, you're the one who also slipped up too, leaving your kitchen a mess. Especially after carrying Misty to bed too, so it's your fault they pieced it all together and busted you that you're here."

Gary let out a grim stare of defeat, along side with a sigh. "Yeah-yeah and luckily I had my car parked in the garage…" Letting out a loud yawn, Gary shook his head. "…I guess you're right, I do need sleep. But thanks for the cover up lie and on trying to recover what wasn't destroyed in that tiny spark-fire late last night. I'm really sorry man, I thought I had everything put away before I took off last night."

"Nah, it's alright. I really need to get new cords and outlets in my studio but just never got around to it. Anyways, get some rest and talk to your grandpa because you really do need his help. Night Softie." Richie patted hard on Gary's back with a smirk and walked pass him heading towards his bedroom.

"If I wasn't in need of your help, I would so kick your ass for calling me that!" Gary yelled out in a furious tone, as he saw Richie turning around walking backwards.

"Yeah I know. That's why I'm taking advantage of it at the moment. I'm getting a kick out of calling you names and I can get away with it without involving playful hard punches back and forth here and there between us. Night lover boy!"

"Ass! Just you want until this is all over, that's when I'll get you!" Gary yelled out fuming like.

"Yeah-yeah suuuuuure! I know won't be seeing you again for a while because you're going to be a bit busy. Heh, if you caught my drift." Richie shouted back, as he couldn't help laughing out loud.

A tiny curl escaped at the corner of his mouth, when he heard Richie reply back saying what he knew was so true. Only if everything was able to go according to plan. Gary then just shook his head and went on forward to one of the guest rooms, he's been sleeping in.

Evening Time – Richie's Place – Guest Room

Gary suddenly woke up from his deep sleep, as he reached for his cell for the time. 6:45 P.M. it read, alarmed that he didn't wake up to his alarm time set earlier for 12 noon, he then toss the covers off of him and quickly grabbed a pair of clean pants, slipping it over his boxers and proceeds to grab a clean shirt. After making a trip to the bathroom to freshen up, Gary finally headed towards the front door. Before leaving the house, Gary bid 'later' to Richie, who woke up not too long ago himself. As Gary told him he'll pick up something for dinner since his it's just the two of them in the studio. Receiving a nod from Richie, Gary went out the door and into his car. While driving heading home, he knew Misty was going to be at the house, as it left him no choice to drive in on his grandpa's private driveway. That led right near the backdoor of the lab. Passing the main drive way spotting Misty's and Prof. Oak's cars, Gary continued to the private one. Placing his car in 'park' and getting out of it, he hoped that the backdoor was unlocked and his grandpa was in there. Luckily it was unlocked, as Gary made his way through the back of the lab. He spotted a figure in a white long coat and about to make his way to where his grandpa was at, Gary quickly hid behind a few of the tall metal shelves when he heard Misty's voice in a singing tone.

"Contemplating everyday - Wondering if I'm wasting all of my time - You know I'm dedicating - Every thought on only you!" Misty took out one of the ear phone piece, as she then pulled out her Luvdisc mp3 to pause her current song, 'So I Wait' by Sarina Paris. Looking around wondering where the where about in the lab Prof. Oak was. "Oooh Prof. Oooooak! Dinner's ready. Prof. Oak?"

"I'm over here to your left. And is it really dinner time already? I've been in this lab for far too long, losing track of time." Prof. Oak said out loud and he finally turned around to face a bit livelier Misty and clothes semi-covered in flour. "My, you seem a lot more cheerful then this morning and a bit of a mess too. Is there any reason?"

Misty let out a smile. "Well, a few positive stuffs had happen all through out the day. I found my old music collection and transferred to this Luvdisc player that Gary short of gave me. Oh and it turns out that I didn't sleep walk to my room, it was Gary who carried me."

"Oh are you sure about that?"

"Mmhmm. Since it wasn't you and before I left this morning, Gary's tupperware was left out on the kitchen counter. And I also found out that he's been staying at Richie's but I guess not tonight? So I don't know where's he's taking off to but I'm counting on my lucky stars that he stop by. So if he does, I made tonight's dinner a few of his favorite food."

"I can tell a bit, with you with the flour all over you. You sure putting a lot of effort into waiting for Gary's returns aren't you?"

"Yup! Because even though it was really stupid of me to believe the others and me not believing or trusting Gary's words and action, I really do love him Prof. Oak. It's just crazy, I barely knew the guy for even half a year and I'm madly attracted and in love with him. Especially compared to my ex-boyfriend and he was my best friends for like 6 years or so? But anyways, I'm not backing down on trying to get Gary back! I know he can be stubborn as hell but he'll come around, right?" Misty asked slowly with uncertainties that hit her suddenly. But when she caught Prof. Oak's stun expression on not sure how to answer, she made her negativity in a positive. By forming her hand into a fist with a little force smile to hope for the better. "…No! He will come around! Ok, now that I'm fired up, I'm ready for dinner!"

"Oh? You're not going to wait for Gary tonight?" Prof. Oak asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well tonight I decided to pack Gary's portion up. I figure I'll eat right after I take a shower."

"Hah, ok Misty. Well why don't you come and get me when you are ready to eat. We'll eat dinner together." Prof. Oak said with a smile when he caught the smile on Misty's face. As he then waved back to Misty and watched her heading back towards the door humming a fast beat tune. He then turned around right when the door was shut behind Misty, to have a surprising figure in front of him. "Gary?!"

"Shhh! Gramps keep it down! I came here to talk to you but give me about 5 minutes and I'll be right back. But please don't call out Misty." Gary pleads quietly, as he just headed towards the front door of the lab without letting his grandpa replying. Slowly popping his head out the door to see the back view of Misty walking down the hallway singing to herself, as he listen in on the lyrics she sang when he slowly creep along side of the wall.

"…It gets frustrating time and again - But I am not complaining cuz in the end - If I just keep believing no matter what I'll be with you … My mommy used to tell me that - Patience is a virtue…"Misty looked into the kitchen and let out a smile when she spotted Gary's packed portion for a split second, as she continued her way down the hallway to her room. "…And so I wait through the night - Cuz tomorrow you may find - That you will need me again - For some tender love and care - And so I wait hoping you - Will discover you're in love - That you need me as much as I need you … And so I'll wait all my life - Hoping one day you will see that - Love's a lock you're the key - You will come and rescue me…"

Gary mange to disappear into the dining room before Misty turned to look down the hallway before entering her room. Right when her singing faded completely, he knew he was in the clear for she had entered her room. Shaking his head and letting out a sigh, at how oblivious Misty is to her sounding or how loud she is when she's into her music and singing. At the same time he couldn't complain, especially she's one of the lucky ones blessed with a nice singing voice. But soon a smile escaped onto his face when he spotted all the different food on the diner table, one being his favorite meal snack, steam pork buns. Wasting no time, he quickly entered to the kitchen side, grabbed his wrapped portion that he overheard Misty mention about. Returning to the lab, he placed everything down on one of tables and went up to his grandpa, who had a smile on his face. Gary knew exactly what he was smiling about the food but he didn't give his grandpa a chance to speak up.

"Gramps, I'm here because May told me that you wanted to talk in person. So about you helping me out, will you be able to or not?" Gary asked a bit in a bothered tone.

"What? Help you out? I'm a bit lost my grandson. What are we talking about?"

"Come on gramps, quit messing with me. You know what we're both talking about. It was only between the two us over the phone. You know, you donating to our school prom funds and you convincing the principal to have the prom at Richie's club. Only you would be able to pull this off since everyone respects you and Principal Jackson might not reject your request and donation."

"You know, I'm feeling a bit used. You only want your grandpa's title and money to help you get out in a jam. Can't you just be a man and go make up with Misty first?" Prof. Oak asked out loud. As he was trying to play dumb to annoy Gary and it was a success, when Gary ended threw his arms in the air.

"Gramps! Don't you get the picture?! Misty and I aren't allowed to go to prom but if it's held at Richie's—"

"Richie's club, I know you will be able to sneak in and Misty too. And knowing how the charmer you can be like your father, you have something planned to make up with Misty. Am I right?" Prof. Oak asked with a smile, as he caught his grandson's priceless stun expression. "I am. Come on, I'm not some old stupid man. So don't worry, I already taken cared of everything on Tuesday morning."

"Wait, you already taken care of things?! Why couldn't have you just told me over the phone earlier on this week when you did it?! Making me sweat for the last couple of days?"

"Course I had to have some fun. I'm cooped in this lab of mine like 24/7. I need some kind of amuse entertainment and seeing you like this was amusing…" Prof. Oak paused for a second when he caught the grim glare from Gary. "…But of course it's for Misty too. May told me everything that's been going on between you two. She's too much of a good girl to miss her prom because of you. So I after your call of aid on Monday night, I figured you found a loop hole."

"Geez thanks gramps..." Gary replied in a sarcastic tone, as he turned around grabbing his food about to take off. "…I'm taking off, so if you can still keep on the down-low that would be great. And please don't mention that you and I were talking. Because when Misty spots the food gone, she'll know that I was here. But you need to play clueless not knowing me of stopping by. If Misty knew about you talking to me and not stopping me, she'll yell and get angry at you, even if you're the respectable Prof. Oak." Gary said with a smirk, as he heard his grandpa with the reply 'yeah, I know'. Waving his hand in the air, Gary quickly made his way out the backdoor to head back to Richie's.

Saturday – Afternoon – Waterflower's House

At the moment and day Misty would have been over at the Oak's, to catch any clues of Gary stopping by in the morning time. But May asked her to get a good night rest back at home. Not wanting to argue with May, as she could get pretty scary, Misty left the Oak's place late Friday night to sleep. Letting out a yawn and focusing her vision to read the clock, 2:05 P.M. Misty rolled back onto her back and tossed her blanket over her head to try to get some more sleep. Tossing and turning in bed for the last hour, due to the last two days, mainly she has been up waiting into the late nights again. For she, May, Prof. Oak and the others hasn't heard anything from Gary once again. No 'messages' or 'sneaked' in back into the mansion to get food. Not sure if Gary's still mad at her or actually missing, Misty just hoped everything was alright. About 5 minutes passed on by feeling a bit frustrated and can't get back to sleep; Misty tossed her blanket off of her. Getting out of bed in a yellow tank and shorts cami, Misty dragged herself to the door, as she knew she would have a couple of missed and messages from Melody and Ash on news about the prom's location and theme. Once she opened the door, she heard all her sisters squealing in from the living room. Expecting the cause of the squeals was from a soap opera or movie they are watching, Misty was planning to find out later. As she wanted to head to the bathroom first, but out the corner of her eyes Daisy came around the corner.

"Like Misty! Totally great news! You obviously know it's your guy's prom today. And you know how you like, couldn't go?!" Daisy asked, while clasping both hands onto Misty's hands.

"Uhhh yeaaah? And please don't remind me. But what's the great news?"

"Like, you can totally go to prom tonight!"

"Really? But wait, how? But even so, I don't want to go alone." Misty said in a bit of a sad tone.

"Well we all like, found out that your guy's prom is being held at Richie's club. Hellooo-yay for loop holes! You know Richie would totally let you in. And out in the living room there's like, a very nice and handsome guy in a tuxedo waiting for you." Daisy said in a cheerful tone, before she could grab a hold of Misty's hands to drag her and let her know who was out in the living room. Misty was already ahead of her heading towards the living room. Followed up quickly behind Misty and placing her hand on her youngest sister's shoulder. "Think about it. He's all dressed up and now waiting on your answer."

Before Misty could answer back to Daisy, Violet and Lily had pulled Ash over towards her, who's all cut-clean in a white tuxedo with a blue vest. Ash let out a smile and held out his hand, as Misty at the moment just replied back with a genuine sweet smile.


A/N: (9/22/07) Whoooa it's been a while since I tried to pull an all nighter to work on a chappie and but of course, I FAILED xD Body needed the 'ZZZs' So I passed out, Hahaha. Well there we have it, Gary's loophole plan on surprising/wooing Misty back. Yeah and a cruel week for Misty but meh, that's how Gary wants to roll and a bit torturing week for Ash on Melody's part too. I didn't want to split the 'prom' event so I ended it here. And that, I'm still trying to think of what to all have and happen at prom XD

http // lilineko . deviantart . com/ - ( add the ':' after 'http' ) – Haven't done a fan art scene, but got a 'smexxxy' and a silly-fun Egoshipping fan arts done on the main page of my DA, to those who are interested

But overall total shout out on the love-love and thankies again to those who let reviews and helped me out last chappies. Hope ya all liked the bitter-sweet moments through out this built up chappie! Hope to hear from ya all soon and until then catch ya later, ta-ta for now!

Lili Neko