YUA: Yo peoples! I know I'm taking forever with all of my fics, but it's because high school is eating up all of my time! Argh! So, I'm sure you're all just foaming at the mouth for the next chapter! Well, wait no more! Here it is!

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The Good, The Bad, and The Popular

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"Misty dear! Your friend is here to pick you up!"

"Coming mother!" I raced down the stairs, eager to hop on Ash's ride…I softly blushed to myself, realizing what I had just thought of.

"Be careful now. I know you have never ridden a motorcycle."

"I'll be fine, mother. Good bye!"

"Bye Misty!" I raced outside, and my mother closed the door behind me. Ash was there waiting on his bike, which roared in anticipation, seeming to beg Ash to start driving already.

"Hey Misty! You know what to do right?"

"Yes, I'm ready to go."

"Hop on then!" It seems he brought an extra helmet for me. He hands it to me, and I pull it over my head. It fits rather snugly, and I get onto the bike.

"Here we go!" He revs it once, and we speed off, with me hugging his waist.

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Man, it seems that Misty is hugging me especially tight. It's almost uncomfortable. Almost. But something I'm still worried about. What will everyone else think about me? Will I become the next hated student? But…just because a like a girl who happens to be rich?! How stupid is that?! And yet, I'm still worried about my reputation.

"Hey, uh, Misty?"

"Yeah?" She can barely hear me over the roar of the wind. We both have to yell for the other to hear us.

"I…need to drop you off at the E building. Is that ok with you?"

"Why?" She looked up at me, and even though I couldn't see behind that visor, I knew her eyes were questioning me. The truth was, no one has to pass the E building on their way to the commons, so maybe nobody would be able to see Misty with me.

"I have to go pick something up for a friend named Richie." She looks back down, taking about maybe five seconds before looking up and nodding.

"Are you sure it's okay?"

"Yeah, it's fine."

"Thanks. I'll tell Richie you helped. Oh, one more thing…"

"Huh?

"Can you stop squeezing so tight?"

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We finally reach the E building, and he lets me off. I hand him the helmet, which he straps to the seat I was just on, and he waves as his speeds off in the other direction. I lo---

What?

How long have I known him? A day and a half? And I think I love him? It's preposterous! But…I have never felt like this. Not even when I used to popular at Saffron. Never. He's different…I don't know if it's true, but I think he sees something in me…something that even I can't see.

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Glad I dropped her off where I did. Everyone seems to be going this way. I quickly park in my designated spot, and hop off, strapping my helmet to the seat.

"Hey Ash!" I spin around and see Gary running towards me.

"Ash! Did you do the homework for astrology?! I didn't finish it!"

"Again?! God! C'mon man, this is like, the fifth time!" I reach into my backpack and pull out the homework, handing it to him.

"Aw, God, you're a life saver! I'll get it back to you before class starts!" He runs off, probably going to his dorm to copy whatever he needs. I also live in a dorm. Yeah, that's right. I went out of my way to pick her up. I don't know why…I just felt that the situation from last night needed some type of closure. Or maybe it was because I…lo---Nah, couldn't be. It's only been like, a day and a half. I shake the thought from my head, and continue to the commons.

****~~~~LATER THAT DAY~~~~****

Misty's P.O.V.

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Aw God, it felt like this day was so damn tiring. I'm exhausted. I think I'll just crash here for tonight. Yeah, my mom let's me switch between my dorm and staying at the house. I just wish it wasn't so damn cold. I've had enough of being cold. I just wish Viridian allowed heaters like Saffron did. I can't stand it! The only thing I have left is my own body heat!

I don't even have someone to talk to. I had the luck of being an uneven student number, so I've got a room all to myself.

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Ah, finally, the day is over. Finished my homework, have nothing to do, the whole night is mine! This is a rare occasion. Well, my roommate is gone, who happens to be Richie. I'm guessing he's out and about with this new girlfriend he told me about. He can't keep a woman for a week. I won't be surprised if he comes back and tells me they broke up.

Well, there is one person I could go visit. I mean, I'm sure nobody goes to see her. It's the least I could do. I mean, I did lie to her. I'm still sorta squeamish about facing her. What if she finds out that I lied? Well, if she finds out, I guess it's my fault. I shouldn't have lied in the first place. If I hadn't of lied, then I wouldn't have been so hung up on this. I can't stop thinking about. It kept me from concentrating in my classes.

I was so busy that I didn't even notice that I was in front of her door, on the fifteenth floor. God, I hope she doesn't consider anything as harsh as suicide. It'd be easy for her on the fifteenth floor. I can't help but shudder at the thought. My hand comes up, and raps twice on her door.

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Oh man, I wonder who that could be. Possibly…nah, why would he want to come visit me? He has no reason to. Besides, I'm sure he has homework or something like that. But still, my curiosity is enticing. Besides, someone is at the door. It's common courtesy to open it and see who it is. So, I get up and open the door.

It's him!

"Hi! What are you doing here?"

"Well, I just thought it'd be nice to stop by."

"Oh, well, come in, come in!" Ok, now I was nervous. First of all, I'm cold. No telling what could happen. Secondly, this room is all mine. There's a situation for you…"

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Whoa, I didn't know she had a room all to herself. Well, maybe she has a roomie that's out. I dunno. All I know is this might prove to be an interesting situation.

"How's it going? Okay?" She sits down on the bed, and I sit down next to her.

"I…guess things are going ok. I'm just really bored. I had nothing to do." Had? Had. Hmm…I'm here…does that mean she got something planned or…

"Well, I…I…" I look up at her, and find her staring at me. My eyes are also locked onto hers. I don't know what just happened, but time seems to have stopped. We must've been there forever, just looking at each other. Her eyes are a beautiful pool of cerulean, almost like the color of an ocean. I've never seen that type of color before. It's so…well, like I said, beautiful.

Don't know what happened, but I found that our faces were less an inch away from each other. Now the next part, I was totally unprepared for. My mind just acted on it's own. I moved forward, causing that little space between us to close.

I kissed her. I kissed her!

"Oh god, I'm sorry, I really shouldn't…have…" I found her staring at me again. And once more, I was locked onto her eyes.

Suddenly, it came. Just a barrage of brutal kisses, trailing all over. My neck, my face, my lips. She pushed me back onto the bed, crawling on top of me, still kissing me all over.

"Uhhnnn…Misty…"

"Shhh…" She paused just for a moment to remove my shirt, and resumed her teasing with her lips.

"I need you, Ash…"

"Misty…" I helped her take my shirt off, throwing to the floor. Her hands glided over my chest, slowly making their way to the button of my pants. I couldn't wait. I wanted her so bad.

Wait! WHAT am I thinking?!

"Misty, wait…" I grabbed her wrists, effectively stopping her from going any farther.

"W-What's wrong?"

"Nothing…but…it's…it's just too quick. I can't do this." She looked like she was about to cry. I saw her eyes glisten a bit.

"You don't want me. No one does." Her head fell on my chest, tears finally bursting through the barrier that blocked them.

"Whoa, whoa! Of course I want you, it's just too quick! Not all college students are here to get laid or go to parties." She still wouldn't look up.

"Can you at least stay here for tonight?" She managed to choke out through a dry throat.

"Sure, sure…I can do that…" She fell down next to me, draping her arm across me, holding me close.

"Good night Ash."

"'Night Misty."

Silence.

"I love you." She said it at the same I did. A small chuckle escaped her lips, and she nuzzled closer to me. She said it again.

"I love you."

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YUA: Awww…^^ Anyways, this fic was really chewing on my arm, so I had to update it sooner or later. Be back soon with another chap!