Disclaimer: I own nothing in this fic except Amber.

Well, this is chapter 4 of my fic. I hope I'm not boring you.

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*Misty? Can I come in?* Pikachu asked nicely.

A muffled noise came that probably meant yes, so he walked in.

*Mommy, are you ok?* The egg-pokemon had a worried expression on her face.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Misty said as she wiped her face. She signaled to Pikachu to ask Togepi to go talk to Ash.

*Togepi, Misty and I need some time alone. Can you go talk to Ash?*

*Sure, Uncle Pikachu.* Togepi waddled down the stairs.

"I suppose you want to hear everything right?" Misty asked, trying to avoid making eye contact with Pikachu. Pikachu nodded.

"Well, a few months after I fished Ash out, he battled me in the Gym. Well, he also ruined my bike, trying to save you." Misty smiled at the thought. Pikachu beamed.

*Yeah, I still can't believe I hated him so much.* Pikachu giggled.

"Well, I just used the bike as an excuse to follow him, because I had grown to like him as a friend."

Pikachu's eyes widened. *I knew it!*

"Well, I think it was after he won in the Johto League that I had started to like him-- a lot. Only I couldn't tell him because he was always busy, or hungry, or something to that extent. He seemed like he never had one minute to himself, and then I would be dumping all my feelings on him, on top of everything else. So I just kept them bottled up inside me." When Misty was done spilling her story, and she felt a little better. "Thanks for listening, Pikachu."

*You're welcome.* Pikachu couldn't believe how much she had been through.

Misty got up, went downstairs, and was just about to walk in the kitchen when she heard Brock's voice.

"I just don't understand it. Why don't girls like me?" Brock asked to no one in particular. Misty decided this was her queue.

"You're pushy, pretty demanding, and think that every girl deserves you. Face it, you're just not boyfriend material." (That's a line from a really good episode of Boy Meets World.) Misty said as she walked in the room.

"Wha.....?" Brock was confused. "Well, no girl ever gives me a chance!"

"Brock, one girl did, you were just to blind to see it." Misty was satisfied. She got up and left the room, leaving Brock with a puzzled expression on his face.

"....like her." Misty walked by the living room with Ash and Togepi in it, having a conversation.

"You may not get it, Togepi, but it's hard to show it when you like a girl. I asked Amber out cause I like her. I didn't ask Misty because...well because. I think of her more like a friend." With that, Ash got up and left the room and Misty bolted up the stairs, so she wouldn't be seen.

The next morning, Ash got up really early and started preparing for his mom's arrival. She would be home at noon. At about 10, Misty and Brock got up, and Brock made a quick breakfast. (Brock's moods sure seem to be changing a lot!)

At 11:30, Brock drove to the hospital to pick up Delia. Ash was so anxious, he could hardly wait. They had invited practically all of Pallet Town. Tension was also shared between Misty and Ash.

Suddenly, Ash heard the garage door open up. His mom was here!

"Mom!" Ash shouted as she walked in the room. "I'm so glad your ok!"

Misty smiled faintly. She really wished she still had a least one parent. And...

"WAIT!" Misty thought to herself. "I'm not...jealous of him...am I?" She decided against it and pushed the thought out of her mind.

*Ring, ring, ring! Ring, ring, ring! Phone call! Phone call!*

Misty ran to answer the phone. It was Amber!

"Hey Misty! Wanna go shopping with me later for our beach clothes?"

"Sure! See ya at 1?"

"OK."

"Bye!" This was perfect! Misty would be able to ask Amber about Ash.

Later that day..............

"Let's go in Ocean Mist!" Misty dragged Amber into the department store, full of different shades of blue for clothing, jewelry, and even shoes. Misty picked out a beautiful light blue dress, some pretty light pink sandals, and some pink and blue hairclips. She was going to wear her hair down.

Amber picked out and aqua blue dress, some dark blue sandals, and a blue scrunchie. She was going to wear her hair up. They left the shop.

"That was the fastest I've ever gone shopping." Misty giggled.

"Same here!" Amber agreed.

That night...

A bunch of chairs scraped across the floor as everyone sat down to dinner.

"Welcome home, Mrs. Ketchum." Misty said politely.

Delia thanked her, and noticed that Ash and Misty had hardly said a word to each other. The only words they had spoken all day were "pass the butter".

As they finished dinner, everyone thanked Brock and said good-bye before they left. Then the was a knock on the door. It was Amber. Misty invited her in, and they went up to the guestroom.

"So, guess who asked me to the dance?" Amber said excitedly.

"I don't know. Who?" Of course Misty knew.

"Ash! Oh, Misty, he is so cute and nice and I can't wait."

"Oh, good for you!" So much for talking to her.

"Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that. I have to go, but I'll see you tomorrow. I want to get a lot of sleep."

As soon as Amber was gone, Misty flopped down on her bed and cried her heart out.

The next morning everyone was up early. They had toast, and then got dressed and walked down to the beach.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE! Welcome to the fourth annual beach party! Today's agenda is:

9:00-12:00: Whatever you want!

12:00-1:00: Lunch!

1:00-2:00: Surf's up! contest!

2:00-3:00: Swimming contest!

3:00-5:00: A water show!

5:00-6:00: Pokemon battles using only water Pokemon!

6:00-7:00- Everyone goes home to eat and to change!

7:00-12:00: Dance party!

Hope you all have fun, and have a grrrrrrrrrrrrreat day!" boomed the loudspeaker.

At first, Misty just kind of wandered around, and talked. She let out her water Pokemon and got together some other trainers and they let their Pokemon out too, and they all played tag. All to soon it was time to call them back so they could eat.

Misty got a burger, ice cream, chips, and a soda. She sat down away from the crowd. When Misty was about halfway through her burger, someone said, "Mind if I sit here?"

Misty glanced up, and she almost dropped her burger. A boy was standing there. Ha had blonde, curly hair, (dedicated to you, Katie) and deep blue eyes. He was so cute.

"Oh, here? Uh...yeah sure I guess so." Misty smiled. She sounded so stupid.

"OK, cool. By the way, I'm Danny."

"Hi. I'm Misty."

They talked all through lunch. Misty liked him. Suddenly a blonde haired girl came over and said, "Ready to go, Danny?" Danny got up and left.

"Nice talking to you Misty! See you around!" Danny called.

"Yeah... you too." Misty slumped down and didn't talk to anyone for the rest of lunch.

The surf contest was next. Misty got a good seat and watched all the surfers. No one talked to her. She felt small and felt like nobody cared about her. Misty decided she would participate in the swimming contest.

She won it by a long shot. Everybody cheered for her, and she didn't feel so small anymore. She dried off and got another good seat for the water show. They did everything from water skiing to surfing on Pokemon. So far this was Misty's favorite part of the day.

Misty signed up for the water battles. So did Ash.

Later it came down to Ash and Misty. Both were famous because Ash was a master and Misty the gym leader.

"Goooooooooo Starmie!" Misty called.

"Squirtle, I choose you!" Ash said. Ash's Pokemon were weak because he only had 3 water Pokemon and had to beat everyone else. It was a one on one battle.

"Starmie/ Squirtle water gun!" Both called at the same time. Unfortunately, Starmie was faster and knocked Squirtle out.

"Starmie is the winner!" yelled the announcer!

"YES! I DID IT!" Misty was so happy! Ash sunk to his knees. He couldn't believe a girl had beaten him. Misty recalled Starmie, collected her prize, and ran home to change.

As Misty was getting dressed, she thought to herself, "I may not have a date, but I still want to look nice." She ate a quick dinner of leftovers, and hurried back to the beach. She was one of the first ones there. She sat down, and waited for more people. A fast paced song came on.

"Will you dance with me, Misty?" A voice said.

Misty looked up, and Danny was standing there.

"Umm...sure." Misty agreed.

"OK. Now, I have a girlfriend, but she couldn't make it. But you're my friend, and I want to dance with you. I just want to tell you ahead of time." Danny said.

"OK." They danced for a long time.

"Nice job in the swimming and Pokemon contest today Misty." Danny commented.

"Thank you." Misty beamed. At least SOMEONE was nice.

"Listen, I'm tired, so I'm going to quit dancing for the night. See ya later!" Misty said at about 11:30.

"OK. Bye!" Danny called after her.

Misty sat down on the bench. Ash soon came over and sat down nest to her.

"How are you, Mist? Long time no talk." he said sweetly.

"So, how was your date with Amber?" Misty asked, getting to the point.

"Oh, it was spectacular!"

"Oh." They were quiet for a while.

"So, why didn't you ask me Ash?" Misty blurted.

"Oh, I don't know." This went on for a while and they ended up talking till dawn, who knows what about. (This upcoming song is in Ash's point of view.)

We were talking at the party 'till dawn

You put your arms around me, and asked me what was wrong

I tried to be so serious, you smiled and played along

You had to leave for home tomorrow, yeah tomorrow you'd be gone

"Ash, I'm leaving tomorrow. My sisters need me back at the gym, and I'm not needed here. I want to try and fulfill my dream of being a water pokemon master." Misty made up an excuse.

Well we must have had the stars above us and heaven on our side

'Cause we fell in love before we even made it through the night

But you were leaving town, into another kind of life

So we drove around the block again and tried to say goodbye

They got up and started walking home. It was nearly dawn, and Delia would be worried.

"Misty..." Ash tried to protest.

"No, Ash. You... you have Amber now. You.... don't need me." It took all of Misty's will power to keep her from crying.

Maybe I never found the right way

I kept my love hidden underground

Baby I wish there was someway

That I could turn the clock around

When Misty got home, she packed everything, and said goodbye to everyone. Then she headed for home.

That night, Ash had a rough time sleeping. He just couldn't belive that Misty had left him.

But I couldn't sleep, I called up everybody that I knew

All my friends said I'd be crazy if I waited 'round for you

I wanted to believe it so I called to say we're through

But when I heard your voice it nearly broke my heart in two

*Ring, ring, ring! Ring, ring, ring! Phone call! Phone call*

A minute later Daisy called to Misty, "Like, little sister, it's, like, for you!"

"OK!" Misty went to her phone and picked it up, thinking it would be an arrangement for a battle.

"Misty?"

"Oh, hi Ash! How are you?" Misty asked happily, even thought she wasn't.

"I'm good. Well, I just called to say hi. Talk to you later! Bye!" Ash hung up. Misty looked at the phone for a second, then slammed it down.

Maybe I never found the right way

I kept my love hidden underground

Baby I wish there was someway

That I could turn the clock around

Don't say you're gone, I'll find you someday

I jumped into my car but as I headed down the road

I knew that when I got there, there might be nobody home

You had gone away forever, and you left me all alone

I was on my own

Maybe I never found the right way

I kept my love hidden underground

Baby I wish there was someway

That I could turn the clock around

"Brock, I'm taking the car out for a drive! Bye!" Even thought Ash only had his learners permit, he didn't care. He needed a drive. As he got to the exit leading to Cerulean, he sighed. She wasn't going to talk to her. He turned around and headed for home.

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Don't worry, its not the last chapter. I want 20 reviews before I continue. Did you like it or did it stink? Please tell me!!!! I like writing this. Well, until next chapter!

~StarPikachu