Sorry, I took so long to update, but my computer just died a horrible death, and I ended up LOSING everything! Aaaghhhh!!!

Dear Diary

Thanks to Brock, we finally got out of the forest today. Ash actually gave Brock the map willingly after he found out that we were running low on food supplies. I had to admit it took some guts for him to admit he was wrong. Even when the food supplies are running low, Ash usually keeps the map for two or three days. He was sure making progress as far as maturity came.

I didn't yell at him as I usually did, partly because I appreciated the maturity he was showing, and partly because he still looked a little upset about getting us lost. I knew when to not rub things in.

I think Brock noticed how I let the opportunity to tease Ash go by, because he gave me a knowing smile. It was like he knew a secret that nobody else knew.

I was about to hit him with a mallet for looking so stupid when a girl ran out of the bushes and right in front of us looking relieved. She looked a year or two older than me.

"I'm not lost anymore!" she proclaimed happily, doing a dance of celebration.

Brock suddenly had a dopey grin on his face as he rushed towards the girl, blushing. "Of course not! You've found me, your one true love!"

I was about to pull Brock away by the ear for embarrassing us, when the girl rushed towards Ash, knocking Brock to the ground in the process.

"Hey! Are you on your way to Cyan Town too?!" I could see her blushing at Ash, who just looked confused.

I glared at her. Who did she think she was flirting with Ash…. .I mean knocking down Brock like that!

"Yes, WE are going to Cyan town!" I said, stepping forward. Without even thinking, I grabbed Ash's arm and pulled him towards me. I think that was a pretty stupid thing to do…no, I know that was a stupid thing to do! Ash just stood there the whole time, looking at me with wide eyes.

"I see…" she mumbled under her breath, just loud enough for me to hear. I didn't like the way she said it, because she sounded like she wouldn't give up on Ash.

However, that didn't stop me from grinning victoriously as she left. I was probably grinning a little too victoriously, because Brock gave me that knowing smile again.

This time I kicked him in the shins.

Of course, Ash was very puzzled about the recent events, but he was smart enough to shut up after I gave him a death glare.

Sometimes I wonder about him.

Sometimes I wonder about myself