Hiya! Welcome back! So uhh... this chapter starts off with Jessie dreaming in case there's any confusion. I had to look deep into my dream journal for reference for Jessie's dream, so I hope you enjoy! Feel free to review!

I found myself in what looked to be a high school, which was heavily decorated with balloons and streamers. There was clearly some type of event going on, possibly a school dance. I looked down to see that I was wearing the most beautiful red dress. It was decorated with sequins and sparkles at the top, and the bottom was a silky flowy material that reached to just above my knees.

I looked to my right and saw James and Jenn at the snack table. They looked so happy talking and laughing together. James was wearing a white suit, and Jenn was wearing a dress similar to my own, except it was baby blue and floor length.

There are many familiar people and pokemon there. This included the twerp and all of his friends and pokemon, Biff and Cassidy, and some kids from our old biker gang. I walked up to James and Jenn and grabbed some punch while I talked to them. We all decided to head to the gym, as that was where the actual dancing was happening.

We all danced a bit before a slow song began playing. As if on queue, James and Jenn began waltzing quite gracefully.

I looked over at James. Normally, James and I would pretend to be a couple whenever we were needed at a formal event. It felt weird seeing him dance with someone other than me, but he was happy, and that's all that mattered.

Just then, he stopped dancing and walked up to me. He was looking at me funny, as if I was crazy. "Jess?"

Then, Meowth appeared beside him. "Jessie, would ya git up?"

Get up? What did he mean?

Then, I woke up to James and Meowth standing over me. "Are you okay? It's not like you to sleep in this late."

I took a moment to regain my bearings. That was quite an eventful dream. "Uh- yeah, I'm fine. What time is it?"

"10:30." He replied. We were late for work. Not that it really mattered, we own the truck after all.

"Why didn't you wake me up sooner?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

"Well, um, you normally wake me and Meowth up in the morning... we just woke up a couple minutes ago." He said embarrassed, if I wasn't so tired, I'd slap him. He then smiled at me before handing me a paper plate with a makeshift meal consisting of a fried egg and some berries. "We made breakfast!" He said happily.

I simply laughed before beginning to eat. I tried to eat and get ready quick, as we were behind schedule. I then remembered that today was James' big day. "Hey James, why are you still here? Don't you have shopping to do?"

"There's no rush." He replied simply. It was obvious to me that he was in a really great mood, although trying to hide it. "I figured I could help you out at the malasada truck for a couple hours before I head out."

Although some help opening would be nice, today's James' day, and I don't want him to have any access stress on his mind. "Nope. James, you have loads of preparing to do, and I don't want to add work to your 'to-do' list."

James sighed, knowing he wouldn't win this argument. "Can I at least walk there with you before you banish me to the shops?" I just laughed and nodded my head.

The walk there was as ordinary as ever, other than James' unusual talkativeness. I loved seeing him so happy. Just being around him gave me this happy feeling inside which I couldn't quite understand.

On the contrary, Meowth was unusually quiet. He kept looking up at me while James was talking, as if he was trying to read my mind. I think he was trying to tell me something, but I didn't know what. I brushed that aside, as we were approaching the malasada truck. I wished James good luck before we part ways and I headed into the truck.

I was suddenly hit with a wave of exhaustion, and didn't feel like opening anymore. I pushed that aside and got to work anyway, there was lots to do and not much time to do so.

The day dragged on, Meowth and I were overwhelmed by the lunch rush, but we were making it through. James' absence screwed up our whole routine, as Meowth had to work up front while I cooked... let's just say Meowth was not good with costumers. This paired with the fact that I kept burning the malasadas only made the day worse.

After the lunch rush was over, I was finally able to sit down. Although we've had busier days, I was completely out of it today. I was nauseous and dizzy and I didn't know why. I must be coming down with something.

"Ey Jess, why don't chu work the register while I cook?" Meowth asked.

"I told you already! You're not allowed to cook! It violates code and quite frankly I'd rather not have your fur in our food!" I said that a bit louder than I meant to, but I think I got my point across.

"I can't help it if I shed! I'd still make better tasting food den you! Besides, I can't take all de 'oh my gosh! A talking meowth!' Every 10 seconds!"

"I can't take all of your complaining every 10 seconds!"

He then walked up to the window and closed the shutter, after jumping up a couple times to reach the handle. "Fine den, we'll close up early!"

"Fine!"

He gave me that wierd trying-to-read-my-mind look again. Why did he keep looking at me like that?! I just glared at him in response and he stopped. I continued to sit down and breathe for a moment before I got to cleaning up. Of course, Meowth didn't help one bit.

I had just finished cleaning, and Meowth and I were getting ready to go home, when James walked in. He was all dressed up in an expensive looking white suit- it looked just like the one in my dream. How did he even afford that?

"Hey, I'm in a bit of a rush, but I wanted to check up on you guys. Why'd you close up so early?"

I gave him the short answer. "Today was just... tiring. We both needed some rest."

"Ah I see. I'm sure you both deserve some rest. Don't stay up to wait for me." He said as he put his hand gently on my shoulder. I suddenly felt even more nauseous than before. He somehow knew, as he always does. "Are you alright Jess?"

I answered a bit too quickly. "Yup! Perfectly fine!" I forced a smile. "Good luck tonight!"

It almost seemed as if he had completely forgotten about his date. "Right- uhh... see you later!" With that, he left towards town. Meowth and I headed to home base.

The sun was just beginning to set and we already had a nice warm campfire going. I let wobbuffet and mimikyu out of their pokéballs and they began playing happily together with bewear and the other wild pokémon in the area. I zoned out watching the pokémon playing.

"Ey Jess you okay?" Meowth asked me.

I was annoyed at him for interrupting my daze. "Yes! I'm fine! Why does everyone keep asking that??!!"

"Sorry, I just t'ought it'd be pretty sucky seeing the guy you like goin out wit anodda goil."

Whenever I like someone, I get physical symptoms, as well as subconscious signs before I consciously *know* you know? That's kinda what I was trying to convay. Hope you enjoyed! See ya tomorrow!

Luv ya!

Buh-bye!