Omigosh you guys!!! That was the longest wait!!! IM SO SORRY I LET YOU
DOWN!!!! This chapter took me forever to write, because I'm so bad at mushy
parts! But! My good friend Chibi-Suiko (say 'hi' Chibi!) helped me out!!
You can tell the part she wrote is the part that's actually good. And, if
you really loved me, you'd read her story Miss Discovery!. One of the best
fics here at ff.net. I AM ORDERING YOU TO READ IT SO SHE DOESN'T "SHUT IT
DOWN"!!!!!! Do it for me, and her. Ok? Again, sorry for the long wait and
uhhh....enjoy!!
Ch.8 I Confess...
The next morning, Misty was the first to wake up around 7:00. She quickly dressed into her casual clothes and went downstairs.
She entered the living room and layed down on the sofa with a big sigh.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. *Oh no! It's Ash!* she thought frantically. She still wasn't ready to see
him just yet, so she did the only thing she could think of. She closed her eyes and *gasp!* fake-slept!
She felt someone come from behind the couch. It was Ash, she knew, but she didn't dare open her eyes. Then she felt
something soft and warm caress her cheek. His hand.
Forgetting that she was "asleep", she smiled. But then remembered again and inwardly cursed at herself. *Nice one, Misty.
Now he probably thinks I'm--*
Her thoughts were cut off when she felt his lips press against hers. *Wow! He's actually kissing me! What does this mean?...
Oh, I don't want this to end!*
But it did, 10 seconds --10 magical seconds-- later.
She heard him get up and walk over to the staircase. Then Misty heard Ash whisper, " I love you, Mist, " as he made his way up
the stairs.
Once she was sure he was gone, Misty's eyes shot open and she quickly sat up.
"Wo..." she choaked out.
~*~
After 30 minutes of pacing and two more hours of (real) sleeping on the couch, Misty woke up to the mouth-watering smell of
pancakes. She got up and strode into the kitchen.
Brock was teaching Max how to cook pancakes, May was reading the paper, and Misty could see Ash out in the backyard
playing with Pikachu and Togepi.
"Ohayou, Misty!" May greeted her cheerfully as Misty walked in.
"G'morning, May. So where are the 3 Stooges?"
"You mean your sisters? Well, they're hard to understand when they're talking sometimes, but I'm pretty sure I heard the words
'mall' and 'noon'."
"Then that means they went to the mall and will be back sometime around noon," Misty replied with a sigh. She sat down
across from May. Then she suddenly remembered what happened earlier that morning.
"Hey May," Misty whispered, leaning over towards May. "Can I tell you something?"
May set down her newspaper and looked at her. "Sure."
"Well..." Misty turned to make sure Brock or Max weren't listening. "see, this morning..." She told May of what Ash had donw
and said, and when she was done, May sat back and smiled.
"I knew it!" she said, still grinning.
Misty was about to say something, but Ash came through the sliding glass door. The pokemon came in behing him, racing each
other upstairs. Misty got up and said, "I-I'm gonna go take a walk and...stuff..." She turned out of the kitchen and walked out the
front door.
"Misty, wait!" Ash ran out the door and chased after her.
~*~
"Betcha 10 buck that they'll come back through that door holding hands!" Max said to Brock as they set down the food on the
table and sat down with May.
"But you don't have any money!" Brock pointed out.
"So?"
"'So' What if I win?"
"Heh, you won't!"
"Why you--"
"Down boy." May pulled on Brock's arm.
"Hehheh!" Max evilly scraped up some of his hash browns on his fork and flung it at Brock. It him hit smack in the face. Max
and his sister howled in laughter. Soon Brock even started to smile.
"Oh yea?" he challenged. He scooped up some egg and hurled it at Max, but it accidentally hit May instead. Brock smilled and
sweatdropped. "Whoopsie!"
"No. You. Didn't."
"Well May, I'm pretty sure I just did!" Brock and Max started laughing. Then soon all three of them were throwing their breakfast
at each other untill...
~*~
(AN: THANK YOU CHIBI, AGAIN!!!)
Ash had (again) chased Misty, this time all the way to the big oak tree on top of a
hill. There was a perfect view of the ocean and it was even more beautiful with
the sun's light glistening over the brilliant blue water. Ash took a seat next to
Misty, shaded by the oak's huge, protective branches.
And they sat there for almost ten minutes before Ash decided he'd better speak
before he fell asleep, "Uh... So, this is kind of awkward, isn't it?" He asked Misty,
who'd been avoiding eye contact ever since she'd resolved herself not to run
anymore.
Still, she said nothing. Didn't even nod her head. Okay, this was just getting a bit
serious in Ash's opinion. She never lost a chance to ridicule him for a stupid or
pointless comment before! And, for some unknown reason that truly made him
believe he'd lost his sanity, he didn't want her to start now.
But, he'd all ready admitted to himself (and unknowingly to her as well) that he
was in love with her. So he guessed that it was all right to sound a little crazy.
He cleared his throat and tried again, this time sounding a bit more serious about
the situation, "You know... It's kind of funny, in a way." He realized how
insensitive that sounded and attempted to redeem himself, "I-I mean, not
that...it's just...you know... About the feelings and the... Um, yeah... I mean, it's
just kinda funny in a weird way when you think about the fact that you hated me
when we first started out on my journey. And now, all the sudden, there's this
going on. It's just so hard to believe, for lack of a better explanation." He ended
sheepishly, placing a hand behind his head as he sweatdropped casually.
Misty turned now and, before she could stop herself, replied, "I never hated you.
Their was no reason to hate you. Maybe slight dislike, resentment, and anger.
But I could never hate someone like you. And there's no way possible for
someone to go from hate to love. In any type of situation. The thing is, Ash....
When I first tagged along, I really just wanted my bike back, so I could get the
heck outta there. But then, seeing you and your vigor, how you tried so hard to
make yourself look acceptable, trying to please those around you, just for the
sake of doing so; it made me think it over. Soon, though I really couldn't believe it
at first, I was thinking how much I admired you, your qualities as a trainer, as a
human being. Then admiration turned into my own desire to please. I just wanted
you to think of me as much as you think of yourself. So I trained and I tried hard
to live up to the name 'Waterflower'. And then, after seeing that did no good,
there was really nothing else I could do for myself. I just kept on thinking, 'I tried
my best'." Misty broke off, "But, soon I thought that trying my hardest wasn't good
enough anymore. I told myself I'd given up, that you'd never really think of me
that way, at least, not for a couple more years. And I tried to stop myself from
forcing you to age before your time. But I just couldn't... I wanted you to think so
highly of me, that I found myself unable to stop."
Ash stated, deeply enriched by her story. It was... Depressing, but beautiful at the
same time. For one thing, he knew more about her now. That she never hated
him, that she grew to like him though her attitude never changed. He supposed
that he always knew she was a friend. But it was such an unsure thing most of
the time. She always made a point to aggrivate him, antagonize him, pain him...
But then there were those times when she tried so hard to impress him, stuck up
for him, acted like a friend... It was almost too unbelievable for words.
And now he found himself speechless.
"Ash, I know this is horribly rushed, deeply unromantic (though I'm sure you won't
complain), and just not something you were expecting but... I love you." And she
waited for him to reply. Though she all ready knew his answer.
"Misty... It's so wonderful to know that you care about me. And I'm glad that we
hit this realization along the same time. Because I love you too and... Wow, were
you right about being unprepared or what? I-I mean, what should we do now..?"
He asked, thinking that they should shake and jump around like little kids.
"Obviously an unromantic..." Misty murmured to herself, rolling her eyes with a
smile on her face, "C'mere you..." And she drew him into a hug and held him
there, "Thank you, Ash. You've given me what I've always wanted."
"And what would that be..?"
"You, who loves me for who I am, who I want to be, and not a miniature version
of my sisters... Or, at least, I hope you do, cause I'll never be like them! I'm just
telling you now--" She added hastily, but still with a small grin.
"Yeah? And what could make me happier?" He finished and pulled her close just
as the nightfall crickets began to chirp.
~*~
I'm happy. Why? Well, I just saved a BUNCH of money on my car insurance by switching to Geiko! No really... it's cuz I finally finished this chapter, and I have over 50 reviews! When I first started this fic, I thought I was only gonna have like, 20 or less. Yes, I know I'll probably never get to 100 like Chibi or other people, but *sniff * I WILL TRY!!! And if you wanna make me happy, you will review and help me get at least 65 reviews!! YEA!!! ASH AND MISTY FOREVER!!! Till next time. ^-^ ~Shippo123
Ch.8 I Confess...
The next morning, Misty was the first to wake up around 7:00. She quickly dressed into her casual clothes and went downstairs.
She entered the living room and layed down on the sofa with a big sigh.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. *Oh no! It's Ash!* she thought frantically. She still wasn't ready to see
him just yet, so she did the only thing she could think of. She closed her eyes and *gasp!* fake-slept!
She felt someone come from behind the couch. It was Ash, she knew, but she didn't dare open her eyes. Then she felt
something soft and warm caress her cheek. His hand.
Forgetting that she was "asleep", she smiled. But then remembered again and inwardly cursed at herself. *Nice one, Misty.
Now he probably thinks I'm--*
Her thoughts were cut off when she felt his lips press against hers. *Wow! He's actually kissing me! What does this mean?...
Oh, I don't want this to end!*
But it did, 10 seconds --10 magical seconds-- later.
She heard him get up and walk over to the staircase. Then Misty heard Ash whisper, " I love you, Mist, " as he made his way up
the stairs.
Once she was sure he was gone, Misty's eyes shot open and she quickly sat up.
"Wo..." she choaked out.
~*~
After 30 minutes of pacing and two more hours of (real) sleeping on the couch, Misty woke up to the mouth-watering smell of
pancakes. She got up and strode into the kitchen.
Brock was teaching Max how to cook pancakes, May was reading the paper, and Misty could see Ash out in the backyard
playing with Pikachu and Togepi.
"Ohayou, Misty!" May greeted her cheerfully as Misty walked in.
"G'morning, May. So where are the 3 Stooges?"
"You mean your sisters? Well, they're hard to understand when they're talking sometimes, but I'm pretty sure I heard the words
'mall' and 'noon'."
"Then that means they went to the mall and will be back sometime around noon," Misty replied with a sigh. She sat down
across from May. Then she suddenly remembered what happened earlier that morning.
"Hey May," Misty whispered, leaning over towards May. "Can I tell you something?"
May set down her newspaper and looked at her. "Sure."
"Well..." Misty turned to make sure Brock or Max weren't listening. "see, this morning..." She told May of what Ash had donw
and said, and when she was done, May sat back and smiled.
"I knew it!" she said, still grinning.
Misty was about to say something, but Ash came through the sliding glass door. The pokemon came in behing him, racing each
other upstairs. Misty got up and said, "I-I'm gonna go take a walk and...stuff..." She turned out of the kitchen and walked out the
front door.
"Misty, wait!" Ash ran out the door and chased after her.
~*~
"Betcha 10 buck that they'll come back through that door holding hands!" Max said to Brock as they set down the food on the
table and sat down with May.
"But you don't have any money!" Brock pointed out.
"So?"
"'So' What if I win?"
"Heh, you won't!"
"Why you--"
"Down boy." May pulled on Brock's arm.
"Hehheh!" Max evilly scraped up some of his hash browns on his fork and flung it at Brock. It him hit smack in the face. Max
and his sister howled in laughter. Soon Brock even started to smile.
"Oh yea?" he challenged. He scooped up some egg and hurled it at Max, but it accidentally hit May instead. Brock smilled and
sweatdropped. "Whoopsie!"
"No. You. Didn't."
"Well May, I'm pretty sure I just did!" Brock and Max started laughing. Then soon all three of them were throwing their breakfast
at each other untill...
~*~
(AN: THANK YOU CHIBI, AGAIN!!!)
Ash had (again) chased Misty, this time all the way to the big oak tree on top of a
hill. There was a perfect view of the ocean and it was even more beautiful with
the sun's light glistening over the brilliant blue water. Ash took a seat next to
Misty, shaded by the oak's huge, protective branches.
And they sat there for almost ten minutes before Ash decided he'd better speak
before he fell asleep, "Uh... So, this is kind of awkward, isn't it?" He asked Misty,
who'd been avoiding eye contact ever since she'd resolved herself not to run
anymore.
Still, she said nothing. Didn't even nod her head. Okay, this was just getting a bit
serious in Ash's opinion. She never lost a chance to ridicule him for a stupid or
pointless comment before! And, for some unknown reason that truly made him
believe he'd lost his sanity, he didn't want her to start now.
But, he'd all ready admitted to himself (and unknowingly to her as well) that he
was in love with her. So he guessed that it was all right to sound a little crazy.
He cleared his throat and tried again, this time sounding a bit more serious about
the situation, "You know... It's kind of funny, in a way." He realized how
insensitive that sounded and attempted to redeem himself, "I-I mean, not
that...it's just...you know... About the feelings and the... Um, yeah... I mean, it's
just kinda funny in a weird way when you think about the fact that you hated me
when we first started out on my journey. And now, all the sudden, there's this
going on. It's just so hard to believe, for lack of a better explanation." He ended
sheepishly, placing a hand behind his head as he sweatdropped casually.
Misty turned now and, before she could stop herself, replied, "I never hated you.
Their was no reason to hate you. Maybe slight dislike, resentment, and anger.
But I could never hate someone like you. And there's no way possible for
someone to go from hate to love. In any type of situation. The thing is, Ash....
When I first tagged along, I really just wanted my bike back, so I could get the
heck outta there. But then, seeing you and your vigor, how you tried so hard to
make yourself look acceptable, trying to please those around you, just for the
sake of doing so; it made me think it over. Soon, though I really couldn't believe it
at first, I was thinking how much I admired you, your qualities as a trainer, as a
human being. Then admiration turned into my own desire to please. I just wanted
you to think of me as much as you think of yourself. So I trained and I tried hard
to live up to the name 'Waterflower'. And then, after seeing that did no good,
there was really nothing else I could do for myself. I just kept on thinking, 'I tried
my best'." Misty broke off, "But, soon I thought that trying my hardest wasn't good
enough anymore. I told myself I'd given up, that you'd never really think of me
that way, at least, not for a couple more years. And I tried to stop myself from
forcing you to age before your time. But I just couldn't... I wanted you to think so
highly of me, that I found myself unable to stop."
Ash stated, deeply enriched by her story. It was... Depressing, but beautiful at the
same time. For one thing, he knew more about her now. That she never hated
him, that she grew to like him though her attitude never changed. He supposed
that he always knew she was a friend. But it was such an unsure thing most of
the time. She always made a point to aggrivate him, antagonize him, pain him...
But then there were those times when she tried so hard to impress him, stuck up
for him, acted like a friend... It was almost too unbelievable for words.
And now he found himself speechless.
"Ash, I know this is horribly rushed, deeply unromantic (though I'm sure you won't
complain), and just not something you were expecting but... I love you." And she
waited for him to reply. Though she all ready knew his answer.
"Misty... It's so wonderful to know that you care about me. And I'm glad that we
hit this realization along the same time. Because I love you too and... Wow, were
you right about being unprepared or what? I-I mean, what should we do now..?"
He asked, thinking that they should shake and jump around like little kids.
"Obviously an unromantic..." Misty murmured to herself, rolling her eyes with a
smile on her face, "C'mere you..." And she drew him into a hug and held him
there, "Thank you, Ash. You've given me what I've always wanted."
"And what would that be..?"
"You, who loves me for who I am, who I want to be, and not a miniature version
of my sisters... Or, at least, I hope you do, cause I'll never be like them! I'm just
telling you now--" She added hastily, but still with a small grin.
"Yeah? And what could make me happier?" He finished and pulled her close just
as the nightfall crickets began to chirp.
~*~
I'm happy. Why? Well, I just saved a BUNCH of money on my car insurance by switching to Geiko! No really... it's cuz I finally finished this chapter, and I have over 50 reviews! When I first started this fic, I thought I was only gonna have like, 20 or less. Yes, I know I'll probably never get to 100 like Chibi or other people, but *sniff * I WILL TRY!!! And if you wanna make me happy, you will review and help me get at least 65 reviews!! YEA!!! ASH AND MISTY FOREVER!!! Till next time. ^-^ ~Shippo123