I don't own Pokemon. Ok......here it comes! The DATE! Yay! Finally here!
Ash stopped when he saw someone holding Pikachu in their lap. He couldn't see who it was because the person sat back facing in Ash's direction.
"Who ever you are, please give me back my Pikachu." Ash said politely.
"And what if I don't........Ashy-Washy?" Misty answered back. Pikachu laughed when she called him that.
"Why you! ...Hey....wait a second....," he lowered his voice to a whisper, "Ashy-Washy? How do you know........." Ash put two and two together. 'Hpmh! I wonder how she'd like it if I left. I'm sooo good....hehehe.'
"Well then, Pikachu, if you don't want me to train you anymore, I guess I'll leave. I hope you have a better life with your new trainer. Goodbye." Ash pivoted on his right foot and began walking out the door. But instead of going through it, he hid behind a pillar in the restaurant. He secretly watched as Pikachu jumped out of Misty's lap and run to the front.
"Wait, Ash! It's just me. I was just kidding! I thought you knew it was me!" Misty followed in pursuit of Ash. She looked around and called Pikachu back to her. She walked back to the table and sat down, enjoying her delicious tea. 'What a loser! I know he is hiding somewhere in here. He'd never leave Pikachu alone with a stranger....gosh Ash.....you are so bad at playing jokes. Ha....I'll teach him a lesson or too......hehe.'
Pikachu returned to the table and jumped on Misty's lap as before. Ash crept closer to the table, but still hiding his presence. Misty spoke to Pikachu. "Pikachu, I guess your trainer abandoned you for good. But you know what? You can come and train with me. And if you want to, you can go train with Gary Oak even." Misty winked at Pikachu. Pikachu mouthed an, "Oh, gotcha" and she continued. "You know, Gary, even though he made a bad move on me; he was never late for a date nor did he ever stand me up. I guess we could just call him up and ask him if he wanted to have dinner with us." Misty tried to sound as serious as she could. She knew Ash was getting panicky, and she began to snicker softly.
"Pika pi. Pika pi pika pika chu." Pikachu agreed with Misty. He also thought of Ash's expression. Misty grabbed her cell phone and 'pretended' to dial a phone number.
Ash heard and saw all of it and came running out of his hiding place. His eyes were bulging out of his head, and angrily he spoke. "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN, PIKACHU!?"
"It's nice to see you too, Ash." Misty stood up to meet Ash's eyes. He was only a few inches taller than her. She was 5'8" (without heels, with—5'9 1/5") while he was 5'10". Not much of a difference. She was always taller than him by two or three inches until this past year. She was 5'3" and he was five feet when they meet. They grew a few more inches during the Kanto and Orange Islands, Johto journeys. When Ash came back from traveling was when he started to grow.
When he came back is when Ash declared he was going to stay in Cerulean City to try to get some money. But the real reason was because he wanted to be near Misty, and since she couldn't leave the gym due to her sisters going off to college and getting married, he stayed in Cerulean with her. And during the year, they both grew up. Ash grew taller than Misty, and she became curvier and a lot more feminine, but still growing a little bit taller.
(Back to the date....)
Ash stared at Misty for what seemed like forever. He examined her every curve, her every curl in her hair, and her whole dress. His eyes focused on the necklace on her hanging from her neck. He noticed that she wasn't wearing just an ordinary jewelry, but the ones he gave her. He then focused on her beautiful face. He hearted race as she smiled at him. Butterflies filled his stomach.
Misty looked back at Ash and smiled. He was wearing a suit that she helped him pick out one day. His hair was nicely brushed, and he wore a beautiful tie. Misty looked into his eyes and smiled. All she wanted to do that instant was tell him how she feels. But she was paralyzed. Ash didn't just look like her friend; he looked like a boyfriend. She began to feel very warm inside, so she broke the silence.
"I'm glad you made it." Misty said composedly, trying to hide her craving to just jump him.
Ash stood there, unable to speak. 'She is so ...beautiful......' All he could do was think about her. 'She looks like an ...angel......'
"Ash.....a-are you ok?" Misty asked him. Ash looked like he was in a trace. "Ash, it would help if you could talk... you know....." Misty began to worry, so she waved a hand in front of his face. She still didn't get an answer. Ash didn't speak, but he did something that spoke louder than words.
Ash walked closer to Misty and wrapped her in a warm hug. Misty froze for a second; shocked that Ash gave her a hug. It was usually Misty who would hug first, and Ash hug back. But she quickly realized that she hadn't hugged back yet, so she calmly wrapped her arms around him.
They both stood there for a few seconds. Taking in each other's intoxicating perfume/cologne. Neither could say anything to each other. Being in each other's arms was so comfortable and...felt...so right. Misty slowly stepped away, and Ash looked at Misty again. She leaned into to his ear.
"Happy Birthday ...Ash." She quietly whispered to him. He smiled and finally spoke.
"Happy Anniversary...Mist." Ash spoke the same way back to her. They took a small step away from each other. A smile crept up on both of their faces. Misty then leaned in again, and she gave him a soft kiss his cheek. Ash blushed slightly and gave her one back on her cheek. And they both sat down at the table.
"I'm sorry I'm late Mist. There was...um...traffic." Ash apologized to her, trying to hide the lie that was behind it.
"No problem Ash. I just wish you were here to hear your name be called to be seated. It would have been funny." Misty faintly giggled.
"What do you mean Mist? What were you planning to do to me? Come on Misty, what were you going to do?" Ash began to wonder what she meant.
"Well....it is just....well....when I called to make the reservations for a later time...the receptionist was like....under what names would you like to reserve your table for. And I said under Middy and Ashy-Washy.......but I only did it out of fun. You know... to make the evening more enjoyable and remember-able." Misty made an innocent childlike face, as Ash made a distant face. He seemed like he was going to get up and leave. Misty felt bad, and so she began to apologize. "I'm sorry if it would have offended you much. It was only a joke really......please don't get upset and leave."
Ash looked back at Misty. She cringed, waiting for an answer. Ash then smiled at her and had a full hardy laugh. Misty's heart skip a beat, and she began laughing too.
"I can't believe you Misty...HAHA.....you actually thought I would leave you here because of some silly name......hahah...come on Mist......haha....you really think I would leave.....Haaa......you know me better than that. I wouldn't leave unless you asked me to. I'm here to celebrate my birthday and our anniversary. Why would I leave now?" Ash lay back in his seat.
Misty looked at Ash and smirked. "Well Ash, when I was talking about asking Gary here when you were hiding, you sure did get a little nervous. Didn't you? Hahhaha You should've seen your face! When you came out like that yelling at Pikachu....it looked like you were going to have a heart attack! HA HA! So there...I guess we are even with the practical jokes." Misty smirked in his face, but couldn't continue, so it turned into a smile. "But you are right; it isn't a time for jokes. It's your birthday for crying out loud! And you should have a fun tonight! That is why I'm paying for dinner."
"Actually Mist, I'd rather pay for dinner this time. You got us in here, the least I could do is pay." Ash requested.
"You.....pay? Come on Ash....I know you are short on money these days. I'll pay for it. Really .....it's my treat." She winked at him.
"I can afford to pay for it though. Earlier, I had a Pokemon battle, and I got a huge pay off. So I'm going to pay." Ash took out his wallet and showed Misty the $250 in cash.
"Ash.....no way. All this money from one battle. Wow that's amazing." She counted the money with her eyes. "But...I'm still paying for dinner. I don't care what you say, I'm paying. You can pay for something else another time." Misty sternly said. It was her treat. "But, when did you have a Pokemon battle? Who did you battle that held all this cash in his wallet?"
Ash was about to speak when Katrina came up to the table. She looked at Ash; she looked at Pikachu; then she looked at Misty and gave her a wink. "Welcome Mr. Ashy-Washy. I don't know if you heard me earlier, but Pokemon aren't allowed in this facility." Katrina crossed her arms and arched her eyebrow while looking at Ash.
Ash froze and stuttered, "Well, I-I---well um.....well..you see...I-um...."
"What he is trying to say Katrina, is that I invited his Pikachu to dinner thinking that it would be okay for me to do so. I was going to ask if his buddy here could stay and eat with us. It is our 5th Anniversary since all THREE of have been together with each other." Misty stepped in where Ash left off.
"Well, that is nice. I guess I can let you get away with it because of what you did earlier. But I do have a question for you. When did you guys meet?" Katrina was perplexed at the unusual anniversary.
Ash thought about it too. They knew each other for six years now, but Misty kept on saying it was five years. "Yeah Misty, why is it our 5th Anniversary and not our 6th?"
Misty looked at Ash with confusion. "What? You don't know why it is five years either?" Ash nodded. "Fine, I'll explain. We met when we were both ten years old. And we traveled together for four years. Then Ash went off to another region while I stayed in Cerulean to watch the gym, when my sisters were on vacation. I hadn't seen nor hung out with Ash for a year. And when he came back a year ago, that makes it five years of being together....as friends." Misty emphasized on 'friends' part. Katrina saw that when she said it, she seemed pretty gloomy. Katrina realized that the date was suppose to be more than just a hang out dinner.
"Oh, I get it. So this anniversary is for how long we've actually been together as friends." Ash piped up as everything Misty said clicked in his head. He missed the whole emphasis on the 'friends' part, thinking that she just meant it as really old friends.
Katrina spoke. "Oh, then that explains it. Well, I just wanted to tell ya'll then, Happy Anniversary..."
Misty cut in. "And Happy Birthday to Ash."
"Oh, and Happy Birthday to you I guess. Wow, a lot of things to celebrate. Well, have a wonderful dinner." Katrina bowed and then left to go back to her post.
Ash and Misty sat there with some silence. Ash broke it quickly though when his stomach grumbled vociferously. Misty smiled, "You still haven't changed have you? After all these years, you are still hungry all the time. Oh well. I guess that means we should order our meals."
"I guess I'm a little hungry after earlier." Ash began speaking in a whisper, "Mist...can I ask you something?"
"What?" She replied while taking a sip of her tea; thinking that he was going to say something important to her. He made her become very edgy. He didn't speak for another minute. The suspense was killing her.
"What kinds of foods do they serve here?" He asked in a whisper. His stomach grumbled again.
Misty sweat dropped and then straighten herself out again. "IS that what you were going to ask me? Please don't tell me you made me wait for that question. I thought you were going to ask something important." Ash looked at Misty and tilted his head.
"What kind of question do you think I was going to ask you? Come on Mist. I've never been here before and it is all fancy and expense. What other question could there be?" Ash was perplexed by her manner.
"If I would be your girlfriend...." Misty murmured.
"What was that?" Ash didn't hear her. Misty covered up by answering the question from earlier.
"Oh, nothing. I just said the food they serve here superb." Misty's body warmed up as she lied.
"Oh. Ok, but what kinds of food do they serve here then?" Ash still didn't answer his question yet.
"Well, they serve the best Mediterranean food around. They've got everything from Spain to Lebanon. I love to have humus and pita bread as an appetizer. You've had that before, right?" Misty asked him.
"Well, not exactly. But do they have burgers? I hope they do!" Ash licked his lips at the thought of a double bacon cheeseburger all the way.
"Hmmmm.......no. They don't. I'm sorry to bust your bubble, but they only serve Mediterranean food here. If you were into other cultures, you would know that some of the best foods come from there.
"Fine, I guess I won't have my burger then. But when is the waitress coming back. I'm really hungry!" His tummy rumbled for the third time. Right when that happened, the waitress who served Misty came back.
"Sorry about earlier, the couple at table six decided to stay another hour when another person had reservations. But enough with the excuses; Hello, my name is Mai. I'll be serving you tonight. May I start you off with a drink Sir?"
"Sure. I would like a Dr. Pepper and my Pikachu here would like water." Misty kicked him underneath the table. "Please." He winced.
"One moment then." Mai left to get the drinks.
"Pika chu!" Pikachu pointed at Ash and laughed. He forgot his manners at an expensive place.
Ash rubbed his shin where she hit him. "I'm sorry I forgot to say please, but you don't have to hit me so hard!"
"Serves you right! You should never forget your manners here or any where for that manner." Misty scolded him like he was her kid.
"I'm sorry! Jeez...I forget once and I'm laughed at and hit in the shin." Ash whined.
"Look, just don't forget to act like an adult in this place. Most of the people they serve here are older than 18 years. We got in because I pulled some strings. If it were you, they would say that the tables are all taken for the next three months." Misty knew that being the way she is in the public eye would make it easier to get access to certain places. One of the perks of being a celebrity in town.
"Fine. Let's just look at the menu for our meal." Ash sank in his seat and crossed his arms. Misty glared at him, so he sat up right. They both grabbed there menus and began picking entrees they might want.
Ash and Misty sat there in silence searching for an appetizing repast. Mai came back with Ash's Dr. Pepper and glass of water for Pikachu. She placed the beverages in front of them. Pikachu sat up and grabbed his glass. He was thirsty as hell so he began slurping it up; making a mess in the mean time.
"Excuse me Mai, do you have two straws by any chance. Pikachu will make a mess of the place without a straw." Ash asked politely. Misty looked up from her menu and slightly giggled.
"Oh, why of course. Here you are." She put on in Pikachu's water and then she handed one to Ash.
"I....umm...didn't ask for a straw for me......" Ash looked at the straw and scratched his head.
"Oh I'm sorry! I thought you said two straws. I'll take it back if you want me too." Mai looked at the floor and stared at her shoes.
"Don't worry Mai. He was just kidding. He wanted the straw for himself, but didn't want to look like a child doing so." Misty put down her menu and glared at Ash for a second. He mouthed a 'sorry' and used the straw to drink his Dr. Pepper.
"Oh, well, now that I'm here. Are you ready to give order?" Mai asked.
"Oh, yes I think we are. I'll start off. I would like this gyro special plate with asparagus instead of squash and a small Greek salad on the side." Misty replied. She folded her menu and passed it to Mai.
"Sure thing; and what would you like Sir?" Mai looked at Ash who was still looking at the menu.
Misty kicked Ash on the shin again. He winced on pain, rubbed his shin, and gave Misty a 'why did you do that' look. Misty nodded her head towards Mai who had a pencil and pad waiting to write his order down.
"Oh, well, my buddy here would like a Turkish Fruit salad and I would like the Italian spaghetti and meatballs." Ash told her.
"Would you like a soup or salad on the side?" Mai asked.
"I would like the hot onion soup on the side," Misty stared at him and then he remembered. "Please."
"Alright then. Your food will be out here in about 20 minutes. Would you like an appetizer?" Mai asked. (Time is 7:58 pm btw).
"No thank you. That is all for now. Thank you for your services." Misty thanked her and Mai walked back to deliver the order to the chefs.
"Well, I guess we can just talk for the next twenty minutes. So what did you do today Ash?" Misty sipped her tea.
"Pika pika chu?" Pikachu ran up to Ash's lap and sat. He pointed to his drink.
"No you can't have any. You'll keep me up all night like last time. And you'll be too hyper." Ash moved his drink towards the candles in the middle.
"Chaa....." Pikachu jumped out of his lap and ran to Misty's.
"Ash, come on. It isn't like he is going to run around here hyper and shock people to death." Misty petted Pikachu underneath his chin.
"But all this is...is sugar water with some dye. You weren't there last time he drank Dr. Pepper or any soda for that manner. He went insane. It was like catnip to Pikachu. He ran around the hotel room until three in the morning." Ash was certain never to give Pikachu a coke after seven at night.
"Well I guess you have a point there. But it doesn't mean he can't have any of my iced tea. It is soooo addicting. Here try it Pikachu." Misty grabbed her iced tea and let Pikachu slurp some.
"PIKA! Chaa..........pi pika pi." Pikachu loved the new flavor in his mouth. It was his new favorite drink.
"See. Pikachu likes it. And guess what? He isn't running around. In fact, I think this has a calming additive to it. It sure calms me down when I drink it." Misty brought the glass to her lips and drank some.
"I can see that." He looked at Pikachu who was curled up in her lap. He looked at her iced tea. And thought, 'It does look really good. If she could let me have some, that would be sweet. Not to mention the fact it'd be like kissing her indirectly.'
Misty noticed him looking at her tea. "Would you like to try it Ash?"
Ash nodded, and she handed him her drink. Ash sipped at the spot where she hade her lips at. He drank some. The flavor in his mouth was extremely addictive. He wanted more. Misty looked at Ash who'd finished up her tea without knowing it. "I hope you know, I have to pay for refills." Misty crossed her arms and stared at Ash.
Ash put down the empty glass and let out a small belch. He covered his mouth quickly. Misty dropped her mouth in shock. 'Did he just do what I think he did?'
Ash shrank in fear of Misty's wrath. She stared at him in that 'I can't believe you just did that face.' Ash backed away as thoughts of Misty using her mallet on him came into his mind. Except Misty did something different though. She closed her gaped mouth and began laughing. It was inconspicuous at first, but turned into a loud laughing noise. She looked at Ash and began laughing so hard that she was crying.
"I can't believe you just did that....HAHAHAHA..........I-I can't breath....AHAHA...oh my gosh ....that was too funny! HAHA" A tear of laughter came falling down her face. She was all red from laughing that she couldn't breathe correctly. She put her hand on the table and put her head on it.
"Are you ok Mist?!" Ash shook Misty softly but still worryingly.
"I'm fine. It's just ....that was so funny!" She sat back up and let out a sigh. "It looks like I scared you a bit."
"It wasn't funny Mist. You were laughing so hard that I thought you busted an artery. Your face was all red. Plus, I burping wasn't that funny anyway." Ash scolded her for scaring him.
"Look, I'm sorry I scared you. But I thought it was funny. After all the times I told you to use your manners. You go and burp after finishing off my drink. Hahaha....I'm sorry...it is just too cute. I bet you were scared that I would hit you with my mallet." Misty giggled a little bit more before smiling at Ash. Misty reached across the table and placed her hand on Ash's cheek.
"You are just too cute Ashy-boy. So predictable, yet still cute as a button. Hehhe." Misty quickly stroke Ash's face and brought her hand back to her. Misty didn't notice Ash blush a pink color.
"Ma'am, would you like me to fill your glass with iced tea again?" Mai came around and filled up her glass again.
"Thanks Mai. How much longer until the food comes out?" Misty asked.
"It'll be about 10 minutes at the least. Call me if you need a refill." Mai turned around and walked to serve some others.
"Well, I guess our meals will be the best then." Misty sipped her newly poured Passion Fruit Iced tea.
"I guess so." Ash replied. He looked at her drink and remembered how sweet it tasted.
To be continued. OMG! That was a long chapter I guess. But I will finish writing the date. I promise! Read and Review! MoonTearGirl
