That One Fateful Night
Confessions
Ash slowly began to open his eyes. He could feel some tubes in his nose and on the back of his hand. But what he also felt was the weight of a sleeping form over his chest. He looked down and saw the lovely red head, her arms around him, and her head resting on his chest, sleeping soundly.
"Hey Mist, wake up," he said as he nudged her a bit, trying to get her to stir.
"Huh….Ash! Oh thank God your ok!" She hugged him even tighter, if that's even possible.
"Good to see you too Mist, but I can't…breathe," he said through gasping breaths.
"Hehe, oh sorry." She loosened her hold on him, and blushed.
Ash reclined back into the bed, and Misty sat down in the chair next to him, never letting go of his hand.
"Misty…." He looked over, and saw tears in her eyes. "Misty what's wrong?"
"I….I…thought I was going to lose you back there. I mean you could have died!" she said, trying to fight back the tears.
"But I didn't, thanks to you. You risked your life to save me. How can I ever repay you?" he said with a warm smile.
"Well you can get me a new bike for starters…." They both laughed. Here she was bringing up the bike again.
"Don't worry. I'll get you a new bike…..eventually." They laughed again, but then an awkward silence fell among them.
Through the silence, the words Ash had spoken before he passed out had kept repeating in Misty's mind. "I love you Misty." The words she had waited so long for him to say, and yet she wasn't even sure if he had meant it.
And at the same time, the exact same thought was going through Ash's head.
"Had I really meant to say I love you to Misty, or was I just caught up in the moment? Misty is my best friend, and she always has been." But now Ash was finally accepting how he felt, he just had to decide how to act on those feelings.
"If I tell her how I really feel, what will she say? We're just friends, nothing more. But…what if she does feel the same? Then I could end up having what I've always wanted! What to do….aww hell what do I have to lose? …..Everything….."
Tears were still streaming down her face, and he gently wiped them away.
"Misty….." He tilted her head so they were both looking straight into each other's eyes.
His face drew closer to hers, until the space between them was gone, and their lips were locked in a loving kiss.
It was Ash's first kiss, but he tried to put all the love and emotion he had ever felt for Misty into it.
"I can't believe it, he's actually kissing me! What if he really does…love me…," Misty thought to herself.
Lost in it all, they did not notice the three people standing in the doorway.
"Aww how cute." May was a sucker for romance.
"Let's leave them alone. We can visit Ash later." Brock knew how important this was to Ash and Misty, and he led Tracey and May to the cafeteria.
They broke off, because of their dire need of air.
"Misty…I…"
"I love you Ash." Tears were in her eyes, but a smile was across her face.
"You…you do?" He sounded shocked, which he was, but his tone scared Misty, whose smile had weakened at his reaction.
"It's ok…if you don't feel….."
"No Mist," he said abruptly. "It's not that. It's just you took me by surprise, because that's what I was about to say to you."
"You…you love me?" she said astonished.
"How could I not? It's taken me awhile, but I couldn't keep hiding how I felt. I love you Misty Waterflower," he said sincerely as he held her hand tightly.
"I love you too, Ash Ketchum."
They both kissed again, and wrapped each other in a loving embrace.
Brock looked at his watch. "I think we've given them enough time. Let's go see how it all went."
"Sounds good. I knew it all along; Ash and Misty would become a couple." May was smiling from ear to ear; she always loved to hear about new couples, especially if they were her friends.
Tracey pressed the button for the elevator, and they headed up to see Ash.
"Hey Ash!" They all said in unison.
"Hi guys. How's it going?"
"We've been worried about you man. It's a good thing Misty was there when she was, or I might be wearing that hat." Tracey was always good at making jokes that killed the moment.
"Hey Tracey, that isn't funny," May said as both she and Brock had stern looks on their faces.
"Hehe….sorry Ash. It's good to see you're well. Same to you Misty," he said flashing an innocent smile.
"Thanks Tracey." Her fingers were still delicately intertwined with Ash's, and she wasn't about to get embarrassed by some onlookers.
May, having eyed this long ago, finally burst. "So, how is the new couple?"
Ash gave a perplexed look. "Couple? Who?"
"You and Misty you dumbass!"
"Oh…" Ash and Misty both were a deep crimson. "Well….."
"Alright Ash, you don't need to say anything. You two look so cute together!"
"Looks like Ash FINALLY told Misty how he felt about her. Geez Ash, what is it, like eight years?"
"Shut up Brock!" Ash said, turning an even deeper shade of red, if that's even possible.
"Yeah Brock, eight years he's kept it bottled up. And same with Misty over here. I always saw it coming back in the Orange Islands," he said with a confident smile.
Misty began to blush, and then she looked at Ash. "Eight years you've liked me? But we've only known each other for eight…."
Ash was getting VERY red in the face. Quickly changing the subject, "Let's all go out for some pizza guys! The doctor came in awhile ago and said I was well enough to leave!"
He then marched out of the room, dragging Misty along behind him, while May, Brock, and Tracey trudged along, smiling the whole way.
The group enjoyed themselves at the pizza parlor, catching up on old times. It was like nothing had changed, except for the fact Ash and Misty were holding hands through the whole dinner.
May let out a big yawn as the group approached the hotel.
"Well guys, I'm gonna head in. A girl needs her beauty sleep."
"Yeah you definitely need it," Tracey said as he rolled his eyes.
"Shut up Tracey!" Misty said angrily.
"Oww dammit!" She had just slapped him across the face, and there was a red mark on his cheek.
"Calm down guys. Lets just head up to our rooms, and get some sleep." Brock stood between them, so as to prevent a fight.
Ash saw as Misty was about to follow them, so he spoke up.
"Hey Mist?"
"Yeah Ash?"
"Up for a walk on the beach before we head in?" he asked as he nervously pulled his hands behind his head. (classic guy move of nervousness)
"A walk on the beach sounds like a wonderful idea Ash," she said beaming.
"We'll be inside soon." Ash called to the others/
"Take your time," Brock grinned as he gave Ash a quick wink.
So Ash took her hand as they walked along the beach, not speaking, but just basking in the presence of the other. Ash picked a spot in the sand and sat down, while Misty promptly sat down next to him, resting her head on his shoulder.
Ash had chosen that spot for a reason. They were able to watch the beautiful sun, as it set slowly below the horizon.
And at that moment, everything seemed perfect. Like no matter what could happen to Ash, nothing could destroy this moment he was sharing with the only girl he'd ever loved.
"Misty….."
He kissed her, but instead of breaking off and stopping, he wrapped her up in his arms, and drew them both deeper into the kiss. Seconds, minutes, hours, they lost track of time, making out on the beach as the sun slowly set.
Ash noticed that it was finally night, and led Misty to "their" room in the hotel.
"Well good night Misty." He gave her a quick kiss, and then he began to head off to his part of the room before a hand was laid on his shoulder.
"It's a little cold tonight, can I get some company?" She pouted and put on her best puppy dog eyes.
And at that moment, a little spark went off in his head. "Misty and I sleep in the same bed? Does she really trust me that much? What if something happened…?" But he tried to get those thoughts out of his head.
But like any hormonally driven guy, he dumbly responded, "Alright."
They both went into Misty's room.
"Hang on, let me just change really quick."
"Sure."
The question was, WHAT would she be changing into? Well lucky for Ash, she just came out with pj bottoms and a t-shirt, and she motioned for him to climb into the huge King-size bed.
"Misty don't you think…." He began to say as he was removing his shirt.
"Ash its ok. We've been in situations where we've had to sleep next to each other, this is no different," she said casually.
"If you say so," he said hiding a huge grin.
Ash climbed into the bed, and despite being unconscious for two days, he was overcome with sleep.
He saw Misty was very tired as well, seeing the dark purple bags under her eyes. She wrapped him in a tight hug, and snuggled up close to him, soon drifting off to sleep.
But not before saying, "Ash, I love you, never leave me…."
And after she fell asleep, he kissed her on her forehead, "Misty, I'll always be here, watching over you."
Ash turned out the lights and went to sleep, next to the most wonderful girl in the world.
(Yup, no sex…..yet hehe)
"Do I have to wake you up EVERY morning?" Misty was pulling on Ash's ear.
"Ow! No that's ok," Ash yelled in pain.
"Well I ordered room service, and we're going to the amusement park with the gang."
"Sounds like a plan." He gave her a quick kiss, and began to inhale his waffles.
After he had finished, he jumped into the bathroom to take a quick shower.
"Ready to go Mist?" He called from the bathroom as he was putting on his clothes.
"Yeah I'm just waiting for you."
"Alright, let's go." Ash walked out of the bathroom, and slipped on his shoes.
"They told me for us to meet them in the lobby."
"Ok cool." She took his hand, as they headed out the door and down to the lobby.
"Damn Misty, looks like you WERE able to wake him up," Tracey said tauntingly.
"Hey how do you know SHE woke ME up?" Ash questioned irritably.
"Cause I'm not stupid, that's why." They all laughed, knowing Ash could sleep through an atomic bomb if he was given the chance.
"Come on guys, our ride for the park is leaving in five minutes." Brock motioned to the door, and they all followed him, where outside they were met by a stretch limo.
"Damn Brock! A limo!" May was dumbfounded at the thirty foot stretch limo in the hotel parking lot. She had never seen a limousine that big.
"Yup. For the ride to the park, and for the special ride back." He gave extra emphasis on special, and nudged Ash slightly, who was completely lost on what it all meant.
"Just another day at an amusement park, what's special about that?" Ash responded clueless.
"Ash.….when will you learn?"
"Learn what Brock?"
"Oh never mind. Everyone pile on in.," Brock said as he heaved a huge sigh.
So the group climbed into the giant limo, and enjoyed all the food and drinks inside. They were soon at the park, admiring the large rides from the limo.
"Well guys," said Brock, "we got a full day here, so let's have some fun!"
For how long the group was there, they did not know, but they were having a blast. Forty roller coasters and twelve rushes to the nearest trash can by Ash later; the group was sitting on one of the docks that opened out into the sea. (The park was near the beach just to let you know,)
Misty was leaning on Ash, as Brock and Tracey were leaning over the railing, spewing their guts out. May was off riding rides with a guy she met, but no one really seemed to care.
"Hey Mist, want to go on the Ferris wheel? The fireworks start soon, and we'll get a really good view," Ash asked nervously.
"I'd love to. Brock, Tracey, we'll see you in a little while."
"Ughhhhh….no more food…" was all that they could say.
So Ash took Misty's hand, and they walked to the Ferris wheel. They were seated, and the bar was set across their laps. The slow and relaxing ride soon commenced.
The ride stopped just as Ash and Misty were at the top, and then the fireworks began.
"Ash…the view is so beautiful up here!"
"Yeah I know…and the fireworks aren't half bad either," he said as he gave her a wink.
"Hehe thanks." She leaned in, closed her eyes, and kissed him.
This kiss was much deeper then any of the others he had received from her. They both wrapped each other in their arms, making the space between them almost non-existent. Their tongues exploring each other's mouths, both completely lost in the kiss, until the Ferris wheel attendant (or w/e the hell you call those guys) had to spoil their moment by telling them the ride was over.
Both blushing, they sheepishly got off the ride as ANOTHER couple got on.
But as Ash got off, and stared at Misty, new feelings grew inside of him. Just making out with her wasn't enough; he wanted more. He wanted her. He wanted his first time to be with Misty, and he wanted that time to be VERY soon. Just imagining a naked Misty in bed with him….he soon realized how he was thinking, and shook himself out of it.
Ash checked his watch, and realized it was getting late.
"Come on Mist. We gotta go meet the guys."
She began to laugh. "Haha….alright….haha!"
"What's so funny?"
"I just realized how stupid we must have looked back there. I mean the guy had to throw his bucket of popcorn at us!"
"Yeah that was pretty funny," He said cheerfully as he looked at the butter stains on his shirt.
"Yeah I mean if someone told me I would have been making out with you on the top of a Ferris wheel a couple years ago, I'd say they were crazy," Misty said, still caught up in the revelry.
They both were silent at this comment. It was strange how this was such a conversation stopper, but they knew why. People had always assumed for years they were going out, but Misty always gave the boy and friend answer, and they both secretly wished on the inside that they could be more. But now they were, and nothing could tear them apart. Not even the raging hormones inside of a young pokemon master and his red-headed girlfriend. Or could they?
They met Brock, Tracey, and May in front of the limo, which took them to the hotel.
"Hey Brock, why'd you say the ride back would be special?"
He leaned in and whispered into Ash's ear. "This night will be special only if you make it." He slipped a small plastic package into his hand, and Ash immediately knew what it was. Luckily Misty didn't see Brock shove the condom in his hand.
"Brock!" Ash yelped out of surprise.
"You boys ok there?" May rolled her eyes at them, as Ash shoved his hand into his jacket pocket and stared straight at the floor.
"What the hell was he thinking giving me a condom?" thought Ash. "Does he think I'm going to have sex with Misty tonight?"
"Well guys, we're here. I personally am quite hungry," Tracey said as his eyes glazed over as his thoughts drifted to food.
"That's cause you threw up everything you ate today dumbass!" May rolled her eyes (she does that a lot), and headed up to her room.
"Well Brock and I are gonna go to our rooms and order some room service. See you in the morning." Tracey waved goodbye.
Before Brock joined him, he went over to Ash and whispered to him, "Now be responsible tonight, ya hear?"
"Alright Brock, I will," Ash said nonchalantly as he tried to ignore him.
He then went up to his room.
Misty was a little confused about it all.
"What was that all about Ash?" she questioned with a confused look on her face.
"Oh nothing, Brock being an idiot," he said as he heaved a sigh, rolling his eyes.
"O……k. Should we head up to the room now?" she asked slightly nervous.
"Yeah let's. I'm pretty exhausted."
So he took her hand, and they stepped into the elevator. But on the ride up, Misty was completely silent. Because she was thinking how she felt up on the Ferris wheel. She wanted more from Ash then just kissing him. She wanted him. She wanted him all to herself, so no one could take him away from her. She wanted to show Ash how much she loved him. She didn't know why she had felt like that all of sudden, so she just blamed it on raging teen hormones.
"Wait what am I thinking? Ash is my best friend…I can't do that just yet." Misty thought. "Or could I?" she pondered as they exited the elevator.
"Well Mist, ready to head in?" he said as he motioned to the door.
"Yes, please," she said with a smile.
So they headed in, but Brock's little "present" slipped out of his pocket as Ash shut the door behind them.
Nope no sex in this chapter. But you can see where its all going. Don't worry, I'm not gonna start off next chapter with the morning. I couldn't leave out what happened that night. So like always, PLEASE review. Anything will do, it all helps me be a better writer. It's that little button on the left. Go ahead, review.
