A\n: Hey you guys! This is my second fic but I still stink at writing. Thank you guys so much for reviewing my other story. Since I was working on this first chapter, I haven't updated for a while on the other one so I'll try to get it out soon. This story is for all you Ash and Misty fans! Hope you like it as much as the other one.

Disclaimer: I really don't own Pokemon, cause' if I did, I would die. It would be the coolest. It would be the wickedest. It would be wild. It would be crazy. It would be the best. But I don't own it.

Hidden Love (Trust me, I don't even know what the title has to do with the story)

Chapter 1: A New Target: Misty Waterflower

"It's so good to be back. Yeah I know it's school but that means it's pranking season again!" Ash exclaimed as he and his friends walked down the hallway towards class. Brock winked at a couple of girls walking by and Ash could here there sickly giggling.

"Why do you have to do that to every girl?" Tracy asked also hearing the girls giggle.

"It's a habit," Brock said as he grinned.

"Whatever," Gary muttered.

The four boys walked into the classroom and as usual, were surrounded by twenty to thirty girls admiring them and chatting away.

"I really hate this," Ash mumbled as he pushed his way out of the swarm of girls and headed to his seat. Ash sat in the second last row, which was good for him because most of the time, he fell asleep.

Finally the crowd became less and less as students took their seats waiting for the teacher to begin class.

"Class, today we will be learning about natural habitats," the teacher began.

"Here we go again. I'll be asleep in a few minutes." Ash thought as his eyelids started to get heavy.

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A young girl waited nervously for the secretary, absent-mindedly tapping her foot against the polished wood.

"What is a pretty girl like you doing in the office? I hope you haven't done anything bad." The secretary implored as she entered the office. Misty got up and held out her hand, "Actually I am new here and I was wondering if I could get my timetable. My name is Misty Waterflower."

"My name is Mrs. Wirch," the secretary greeted as she shook Misty's hand. She sauntered to her desk and searched through a pile of timetables.

"Here it is," Mrs. Wirch revealed as she handed Misty her timetable. "I'll take you to your class."

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Ash tried to balance a pencil on his nose but didn't succeed. He was just about to dose off when he heard the door open. There was Mrs. Wirch standing in front of the class with a girl about his age.

"Boys and girls, this is Misty Waterflower, your new classmate. I trust that you will make her feel welcome." And with that, she left.

"Misty, you may sit in front of that boy over there," the teacher said as she pointed to the empty seat in front of Ash.

Misty made her way to the seat and carefully sat down. She really hoped that she would adjust to the school fast and that she would make some new friends.

Ash looked in front of him at the now occupied seat and a sly grin slowly formed on his face ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.

Misty followed everyone to the cafeteria. Suddenly she was confronted by four figures wearing sunglasses.

"Hey what's a pretty girl like you doing all alone?" the first figure asked. He slowly pulled of his sunglasses to reveal a handsome but mischievous face. "I'm Gary Oak." Tracy and Brock also made a dramatic introduction to Misty. Misty looked at the last figure.

The figure pulled off his sunglasses to reveal Ash. "Hi, I'm Ash Ketchum, why don't you join us for lunch?" he asked innocently.

"Um, I guess-" Misty began. Suddenly she spotted a girl rushing towards her. She grabbed Misty's hand and scowled at Ash.

"She is so not going to eat with you guys. It's the poor girl's first day and you guys are up to your tricks again! Just get lost!" she yelled. She turned back to Misty and smiled. "You can come eat with me and my friends," she exclaimed as she pulled Misty to a table occupied by two other girls.

"Hi, I'm Duplica and this is Violet and Lily. I think you are in all of our classes," she said as she ushered to the two girls. Both of them waved to Misty and she waved back. Both Duplica and Misty sat down.

"Hi, I'm Misty. Um, why did you yell at Ash and the others?" Misty asked curiously.

"Oh them, I'll tell you. You see, they're the four most popular boys but they are known for pranking everyone. They especially like to prank new kids. That's why I knew you'd be next. They are really mean. Ash is their leader and he is really rude, pulling pranks and laughing at people." Duplica explained.

"I'd like to see him try and prank me. If he does, he won't know what hit him when I get back at him. Where is he right now? I want to go speak to him." Misty said out loud.

Duplica looked at Misty with wide eyes. She was really determined to stop Ash and the others. She knew that she and Misty would become really good friends.

"Misty, I don't think you should do this. I mean, you just moved here. You don't know what those four are capable of. They've even pranked the teachers. And since April Fool's is coming up, they play the craziest pranks around this time and you really don't want to be their number one target." Lily said.

"What do you mean?" Misty questioned.

"Every year, Ash and his gang have on particular person that they prank all day. They make their life a living hell. I don't think it's a good idea to make them mad." Violet explained.

"Two can play at that game! Watch, I'm going to make this stop. I know I just moved here but I already got you guys. Ash has to understand that it isn't nice to humiliate others for their own entertainment. And I'm going to be the one to get this into his thick brain." Misty exclaimed angrily.

Duplica was amazed. Misty had just come and already she was fitting in. "Okay Misty, you go teach him! We will be behind you. Don't worry about that. Ash and his gang are at that table," Duplica pointed to the table just a few tables away. Misty spotted Ash pigging out on his food.

"Thanks." Misty smiled as she and the others slowly headed for the table. Misty tapped Ash's shoulder. Ash turned around. He noticed Misty looking at him with a really scary face. He stood up.

"What do you think of yourself Ash Ketchum, you stinking cold-hearted person. " Misty hollered.

"You're new here aren't you. Maybe you don't know who we are. We are kind the popular people and we are well respec-" Ash began. He couldn't believe Misty's actions towards him.

"I know very well who you are. And it's really disgusting." Misty cut in angrily. By now, the whole cafeteria had quieted down and everyone was praying that Misty would be okay.

"Shut up loser! You don't know what you're saying" Ash yelled as his face started to burn with anger.

"You look pretty hot, why not cool off!" Misty exclaimed as she pulled out a water bottle and poured all the ice cold water and Ash before he realized. Everyone in the cafeteria was shocked by Misty's actions for a second. Then Misty heard a few laughs, which grew into a big laugh. Soon everyone was laughing so hard and clapping for Misty. Nobody had ever stood up to Ash.

"You jerk!" Ash screamed. He was now soaked from head to toe and his clothes were drenched.

Misty stopped laughing and eyed Ash. His thick jet-black hair hung down a bit. His chocolate brown eyes were raging with fire. He held his arms in a fighting manor as he flexed his muscles.

"Look you deserved it, so don't even talk." Misty said.

Ash was burning with anger. His friends were now standing behind him staring at Misty and her friends with threatening faces.

"Just get away from me right now." Ash whispered angrily.

"Okay, I'm going. Let's go you guys." Misty said to her friends. They all headed out of the cafeteria.

"This is war Waterflower. I swear, I will get revenge on you. You and your friends will go down." Ash whispered dangerously.

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A/n: I'm done the first chapter! I'm so happy! I'll try to make my next chapters a bit longer but I'm not guaranteeing it. I hope you liked the first chapter. Remember if you want the next chapter, you got to R&R. Later!

P.S: In This fic, Misty has parents and she has no sisters.