YUA: HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS. That is why I have had NO time to type and update. *cries* IT'S NOT FAIR! I swear to god, before I die, I'm going to invent a pill that teaches you everything you need to know before age 6!!!!

Remember, every chapter starts with Misty's POV, then Ash, then Misty again, y'know…Alternating views.

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"No matter how big your bed is, how soft, or how warm, you still have to get out of it."

----Anonymous

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The Good, The Bad, And The Popular

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A knocking on my door awakes me. Perhaps it's Ash? I can…wait…Ash…ah, that's right. Ash is still next to me on my bed.

"Hello? Anyone in there?" An unfamiliar voice calls into my room

"Come in, come in…" I reply before yawning.

The door opens, and a young man, maybe the same age as Ash walks in, brown hair spiked to the side, and his eyes fall upon the scene in which Ash and I are currently in.

"Uh…" I really don't know how to explain this. Ash is still asleep.

"Oh boy…" The visitor brings his hands to his face but manages a smile. He walks over to the bedside, and tries to shake Ash awake. After his attempt fails, his turns to me.

"Long night?"

"N-No!"

"Alright, alright…C'mon Ash! Wake up!" He tries shaking him once more, and his attempt in is vain again.

"Let me try." The stranger smiles in amusement, and takes a seat on the on the other side of the room.

I lean close to Ash, whispering to him.

"Ash…wake up. Please." His arms shoot up above his head, and he yawns with dissatisfaction.

"Mmm…five more minutes…" The phrase causing the other man to burst out laughing, which immediately causes Ash to wake up, eyes wide open. He yawns once more, still not noticing the other person in the room.

"Morning Misty. Sleep well?" He moves in for a kiss, but I point behind him.

"What?" He turns, and sees the person sitting down, a sly smile printed on his face.

"Gary?! W-What the hell are you doing here?!" I notice a blush creeping upon Ash's face, and his friend laughs once more before answering.

"Duplica told me you were here. She's on this floor remember?" Ash replied with a groan.

"Who's Duplica?" I'm the only one that doesn't know who she is.

"Uh…she's, a, um…"

"She's an ex of his." Gary responds for him. I have no time to say anything before Gary grabs Ash'' arm, pulling him away and towards the door. Ash protests strongly.

"Gary! Wait a sec! C'mon man! Just lemme---"

"Ash!" He turns around, wondering why I called his name. I toss him his shirt, and he smiles before his friend takes him outside.

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Gary shuts the door, and turns back to me.

"Put your damn shirt on, Romeo."

"Har har…" The cotton shirt slips on, and I button it up. We head towards the stairs.

"Long night?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, how was she?" I still…wait a second…does he think that Misty and I…

"N-No! It wasn't a long night…just…uh…tiring. Ugh, like that sounded any better.

"Look, I'll admit she's hot, but c'mon, man! You gotta keep your distance! Before you know, no one is going to like you anymore!"

"Why?!"

"Because you're hanging out with that rich little brat!" The very next moment, Gary finds himself pinned to a wall, and I poke his chest.

"Watch what you say."

"Alright, calm down. But seriously, isn't there anyone else you like?"

"Will you shut up?! I can choose my own friends! I don't need any Godamn help!" I shut the door to my room in his face, and sit down on my bed.

Jesus Christ, this is turning out just like I thought it would. Worst case scenario: The whole thing gets out of hand and everyone hates me.

I look next to me, and see him Richie with his new girlfriend on his bed. Jesus, he's in the same morning situation as me, except this is a girl that everyone knows and likes. It's Sabrina.

Damn, this sucks. With Gary's big mouth, I bet it'll only take a few days at max for my relationship to get out. Now I seriously doubt that I love Misty. I'm afraid for our relationship to get out all for my sake. It's selfish I know, but in college, it's all about popularity.

Popularity…

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Another yawn escapes my mouth, and I already miss Ash's company…but…I know I'm forgetting something…

Togepi!

Oh my God, I can't believe I forgot about Togepi! Ahhh! I need to get home! Oh man!

Before mentally scolding myself once more, I grab my things and head towards the door. Hmm…

Ash will probably stop by again.

I'll leave him a note.

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I peek out my door. No one seems to be in the commons. I guess the coast is clear to see Misty again. Should I…?

Yes. I should.

I carefully creep towards the stairs, making sure not to be too loud. I hear a thump or something from one of the rooms, but continued when I realized it was nothing. After about 4 flights of stairs and a few more steps, I'm in front of Misty's door. No one is looking out their door. I guess Duplica can't give me away.

"Misty? Are you still in there?" No answer

Maybe she's asleep…?

If she's still asleep, then I guess it would be okay for me to go in. I mean, if she was there, she would have answered, right? Right. So, I turn the knob, and step in, a piece of paper right by the door immediately catching my attention.

Ash,

I knew you would come by again. I just wanted to tell you that I went home to see Togepi. I forgot about her. She's probably crying her eyes out. I'll see you later tonight! Bye!

Love,

Misty

So, she went home…

I guess this gives me time to look around. Yeah, I know of nosy.

So, I look around, being careful not to touch anything or move anything from its proper place. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to open every drawer, but just not to touch anything. I need to fix this 'being nosy' business. I open the top drawer of her desk, and it slides out.

A gun?!?!

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YUA: That's all for now! As I said before, sorry for taking so damn long with the next chap. HIGH SCHOOL SUCKS. I'm sure you know that right? Anyway, depending on how much homework I get, The next chap should be up either soon or not in a while. Bye!