DAY 3: Letters from me to you
(The following story are letters between Misty and Ash while they're dating)
Dear Misty,
It's been so long since we wrote each other! How is it going?
Me and my new friend Goh (yeah, his real name) arrived in Hammerlocke (in Galar). It's a big town inside castle walls, which is so cool!
We've met professor Magnolia. She's really nice! When we met her, she offered us tea and checked Pikachu for free! :)
How is it in Cerulean? Is the gym okay? And how are ya sisters? Write me back!
Ash
Dear Ash,
My sisters are fine. They're busy with their usual stuff, everything but returning to the gym. Only Daisy came by a few times. Thank goodness for Tracy.
By the way, we have been dating since we were 16...shouldn't we do a bit more?
Love, Misty
Ps. The pokemon and gym are good. There are a lot of trainers. But I suspect they might be send by your mother.
Hey Misty,
Send by mum? You're just imagining things!
By the way, I have a dragonite now! Your probably jealous, huh?
Also, also, my adventures are really exiting! I met Goh and his childhood friend and I met Leon, who is a really cool and the champion of this region!
- Ash
Ash,
First of all, I'm not imaging things. Are you saying that I'm crazy?! Secondly, I'm not jealous! Dragonite is not even a water type! And thirdly, it is great that you're having a good time, but I asked you an important question about our relationship!
Are you even serious about this?
Love, Misty
Hey,
OF COURSE I AM!
- Ash
Dear Ash,
Then answer me! What should we do? We can't be like this forever! I'm not even sure about my own future, let alone ours!
I know that we shouldn't fight, but I...I feel like you shouldn't boost about your adventures like that! It's really arrogant!
Love, Misty
Misty,
Come on, I only was excited to tell you about everything!
What do you want from me?! :(
-Ash
Dear Ash,
I'm sorry. Look, let's not fight. Since
I love you
-Misty
Dear Ash,
It's been a week. Why haven't you written back yet?
The weather is getting worse here. I think a storm is coming soon, so Tracey and I are preparing the gym.
Write back, please. I'm not mad anymore and as I said, I love you.
Love, Misty
Dear Ash,
Are you still mad?
-Misty
Ash,
I'm sorry, okay?
-Misty
Hey,
This is getting ridiculous. It's been two weeks since you've written back. Did I do something to you?
-Misty
Screw you
-M..
Just as she was about to write her name on the paper she heard the doorbell.
Misty sighed and stood up. She grabbed her slippers and put them on. As she glanced at the clock she saw that it was already 12 pm.
She pushed through her loose hair and walked down the stairs towards the front door. She heard the rain and wind from outside. The storm was already gone, but Tracy told her to keep an eye on the gym.
Misty sighed as the doorbell rang again.
"Coming, coming!"
She opened the door, expecting her sister or Tracey.
But instead she was met with two familiar brown eyes, a soaked jacket, a small Pikachu and a cap.
"A-a-ash?!" Misty yelled. "What the..."
"Say it." Ash breathed out.
"Huh?" Misty blinked. "Say what? Wait, you need to get inside or you'll get sick!"
She pulled him into the hallway and closed the door behind her.
"You need to say it to my face." Ash said.
"What are you talking about?!" Misty walked towards him and put her hand against his forehead. "Are you getting sick?"
"No...Mist...what you said in your letter..."
"Oh, that? I'm sorry, I was angry with you, I shouldn't have been..."
"Not that. The other thing. The love thing."
Misty pulled her hand back and blushed. "W-w-what?!"
"You said that you...loved me...can you say it again?"
Misty gulped. Say it again? To his face? It was a bit embarrassing, but it was how she really felt. And there wasn't any reason to hide it from him...
"I love you." Misty said.
Ash stared at her for a few seconds before he suddenly started to blush.
He put his hand over his mouth, looked away and said; "Geez...Mist, you're really embarrassing."
Misty grinned. She took a step closer with her hands behind her back and said it again.
"I love you."
Ash looked back at her with a flushed face.
"I love you, Ash Ketchum." Misty suddenly had more confidence. "I really do."
Ash gulped. "Misty...I love you too."
Now it Misty's face to redden. She put both of her hands against her cheeks and whispered; "You idiot..."
Ash took a step closer. He put his hands onto hers and drew her head in for a kiss.
When their lips met, Misty felt her heart overflowing with a warm and comfortable feeling. Ash felt the exact same way. He had never felt it before, not with any girl he had ever met.
They parted after the kiss and stared into each other eyes for minutes.
"This was worth traveling for." Ash whispered.
"You're insane." Misty whispered back. "You went all the way from Galar to Cerulean city...but...that doesn't change the fact that I-"
"Hatsjoe!"
Ash and Misty both almost jumped when Pikachu suddenly sneezed loudly.
They looked down at the little pokemon who was wiping his nose furiously.
Misty sighed. "Okay, you two need a bath or you'll catch a cold."
"And you'll join us?"
Misty hit Ash across his head. Ash groaned and rubbed his head.
"Okay..." He groaned. "I deserved that."
"Yes, you did." Misty grabbed his hand. Ash expected her to glare at him, but instead she showed him a smile.
Ash smiled back and gave her hand a little squeeze. There were suddenly no words needed. They both really loved each other and they both knew what that meant.
Even if the future would never be clear, they would always have each other.