Final drabble for a while, future stories will be longer!
"So… You really liked that Rudy guy, huh?" Ash's voice rang quietly in the stillness.
"He was alright," Misty replied softly, glad the darkness concealed her blush.
"Then why didn't you stay?"
Misty frowned.
"Did you want me to?"
"No! I'm glad… I… I just didn't know why."
Because he wasn't you, she thought, but outwardly shrugged.
"Someone's got to keep an eye on you, Ash."
He laughed softly.
"That's a stupid reason not to be with someone, not if you love them."
Misty sighed and smiled gently at him.
"You're right, Ash," she murmured, "Maybe that's why I left."