I am sorry to say that college starts next week for me, which means my updating time will fall… again. So, I decided I would do this chapter before then. I hope you guys enjoy it.

Also I must tell you guys (and gals) two things about me. One I like to add a lot more depth then what is necessary for a character, though I like it because it makes it seem more realistic. Also, I love outfits, and in just about every chapter Dawn will be wearing a different outfit xD… just letting you guys know xD

Also, thank you all my reviewers, especially Infinity for give me the criticism.

Chapter 3: Tennis Court Bonds

Ash's POV

I woke up at about eight. It was Saturday, the day I promised Dawn I would meet her. However my thoughts were on Misty right now. The dream that I just got away from was bothering me. Misty and I were sitting on a cliff. We were talking about something, I couldn't tell because the dream had no sound. However, it wasn't unpleasant at all. I could tell we were both having fun, just like we use to have. I made up my mind as I got dressed, even if I got a relationship with Dawn, I would still be Misty's friend. Somehow that thought put my heart at ease.

As soon as I was done with everything, I took my medication and started to head towards school.

Dawn's POV

"Oh my gosh, what am I going to wear!" Today was not going good at all. I woke up at eight, much later than I had planned. To add insult to injury my hair was a mess and I didn't even have my outfit ready.

"Stop worrying Dawn, you act like your going on a date." I turned to glare at my friend, May who was in a sleeping bag on the floor. I had a sleepover last night with just May and me. Of course even with just May we managed to stay up much later than I wanted to, which lead to the state I was in now.

"It just so happens that I am going on a date!" I huffed back while I got my brush and vigorously got started on my hair.

"Really! Who is it?" I ignored her while I continued to work on my hair. "Come on Dawn, don't be so mean." She whined

"If you want to know then help me get ready." In an instant May was up practically throwing clothes out of my closet. "May, stop making a mess. I just need you to get out my tennis outfit." She calmed down and went into my closet. About five minutes later she came out the outfit in hand.

"Dang Dawn, how many outfits do you have?" I giggled as I took the outfit from her hand.

"Well May, you need an outfit for just about any occasion. Now can you leave so I can change?" May pouted before leaving the room, earning another giggle from me. I quickly began to put on my favorite tennis outfit. It was a beautiful pearly white color and a light blue trimming. The tennis shirt came to about my waist and hung a bit loosely from my body. That way it would make me look nice while at the same time preventing me from burning up. The skirt on the other hand was shorter than I wanted; only coming down half-way to my knees, though it made it up by coming with a pair of shorts to go under it. I quickly slipped on a pair of white socks and my favorite white sneakers before rushing out of my room and into the restroom. As soon I got down with the essentials done I ran out the house, one because I was sure Ash was already there and two to avoid May. Of course she didn't fall for it.

"Dawn wait, you didn't tell me who it was!" I laughed as I continued to run from her. She tried to catch up though she wasn't quite as fast as I was.

"Sorry May, but that's a secret!"

"Dawn you liar!"She shrieked as I laughed and hurried towards the school for my second date, I mean get-together, with Ash.

I got there at about the same time as Ash. Ash had on a similar outfit to yesterday, just now the black and blue changed places. Come to think of it almost all of Ash's outfits were the same.

"Hey Ash, how come all of your outfits look the same. I mean the only thing that changes is the color." Ash laughed before replying.

"Because, this is how I ordered them."

"You ordered them all to look just about the same?" That just earned me another laugh from Ash. Well the outfit looked nice but it still seemed slightly boring to wear a variation of the same outfit over and over.

"So what are we doing today?"

"Just follow me." I opened the door to the school with Ash following right after me.

"I didn't know you could just walk into the school like this." said Ash as we walked through the school.

"Of course you can." The school was opened at all times for a number of reasons. One was so people without computers in their houses could still use the internet. Others came for tutoring in classes while some came to practice their musical instruments. I came her on Saturdays for a different reason.

"Well would that be stupid. I mean someone could just come in and rob the place."

"Just because they let the students come and go as they please doesn't mean they aren't smart. There are patrol units everywhere in the school. Now stop asking questions we're here to have some fun." I opened one of the doors in the school which took us to a tennis court. The tennis court was in the outside air, yet surrounded so that outsiders couldn't just get to it, not that there are many outsiders.

"It took you long enough Dawn." I turned to look at the smiling face of my friend Zoey. Zoey was the same age as me and had much of the same body type. However, instead of having long blue hair like I did, she had red hair about the length of Ash's. Because of how she wore her hair a lot of guys thought of her as a tomboy. However it wasn't all that bad since that meant most of the annoying guys didn't try to approach her. Maybe I should cut my hair…

"So who's your boyfriend?" Zoey asked me snapping me out of my daydream.

"What he's not my boyfriend! We're just friends trying to have some fun." I said in a slightly panicked voice, which Zoey didn't believe for a second.

"Oh really than why are you standing so close to him?" said Zoey with a mischievous smirk. Now that I actually pain attention we were standing pretty close. I tried to say something to tell her we weren't a couple but before I could she continued. "Are you sure, your hand was reaching for his a few minutes ago." I could slowly feel my face turn red from embarrassment. "And you normally only wear that outfit on special days, so why are you wearing it now?" I tried to say something back but all that came out was a few stuttering mumbles.

"Why yes, we are in fact a couple." My eyes widened as Ash grabbed me and pulled me close. "See isn't my girlfriend cute." My face almost instantly lit up like a beacon. As much as I wanted him to say that I knew he was just trying to embarrass me. I looked up at him just to see him with the same devious smile Zoey had.

"You idiots!" I screamed, though it came out much more girlish than I planned, before getting away from Ash. With both of them laughing their heads of. This was life telling me that some people were just not meant to meet.

Once they got done laughing they turned to each other, Zoey starting off the introductions. "Hello my name is Zoey. And may I ask the name of the man who Dawn actually likes?" She said all of this while giving a mock bow, obviously just to get on my nerves of more. Though of course, Ash would be the one to play along.

"Hello to you too Miss Zoey. My name is Ash, the man that Dawn actually likes." He said back while returning her mock bow. I just rolled my eyes as they continued to laugh at my expense.

"We came here to play tennis not laugh at my expense." I huffed as I took out the school's tennis equipment. "Ash you know that basics of tennis right?" However Zoey and I were surprised when he shook his head no. Before I could omit Zoey spoke up, of course.

"What do you mean you don't know how to plat tennis?"

"Well, I don't get out much. My heart condition doesn't allow me to get out much."

"But you seemed okay at the fair last week. You went through all the rides and even went through that fight with Kenny." I said. Though now that I think about it how did Ash do all of that with his condition?

He scratched the back of his head before replying. "Well I did take taekwondo lessons before. But other wise I don't do much."

"Well no guys going out with my best friend if he doesn't know how to play tennis." Before Ash or I could say anything to her Zoey grabbed Ash and dragged him and dragged him to the tennis field.

Time Skip

Ever since that moment it was a regular thing for Ash to come to tennis practice with me. There Zoey would make him work his head of doing tennis drills, though she was sure o give him breaks when she realized just how frail Ash was. I had to admire how fast Ash was getting better. In only two months he had progressed more than either of us had imagined. However there was a dark spot in all of this. While Ash and I were spending a lot of time together so were Zoey and Ash. It made me a bit jealous though that made me feel horrible. If they liked each other than who was I to stop them? A lot of people had already said that the two were a perfect match.

"What's wrong Dawn?" I looked up at the concerned Zoey. I sighed and didn't reply. "Come on Dawn. I thought we were best friends?" She took a seat beside me.

"We are but…"

"Let me guess Dawn. You're not sure what to think about the relationship between Ash and me."

"I know it's selfish but it's hard for me to put the feeling down." A few tears fell from my eyes as I buried my face in my hands.

"Dawn, I won't lie to him. I really do like Ash. I think he would make an awesome boyfriend, and I've only known him for two months. But I know you like him and I won't try to take him from you." I stopped crying as I looked up at Zoey as she pulled me into a hug.

"Thank you Zoey…"

Zoey smiled down at me. "However you have to do one thing for me." I looked up at her with a questioning look which made her laugh. "You don't know what it is? I want you to go ask Ash out."

I wiped away my tears before smiling back at her. "Of course I will. In fact I'll go right now." Zoey stood up and got me to my knees.

"I'll be waiting right here for you." I smiled before running off to where Ash stayed. Butterflies were rushing around everywhere in my stomach. I could barely contain my happiness. However as I walked up to Ash's house I saw that his window was open. Him and Misty were talking and laughing over dinner. The two of them were having such a good time it seemed. Of course though it hurt my heart so much to see them together and right when I got the courage to ask. I quickly ran back silent tears falling down my face as I ran back to Zoey.

"So how did it go Dawn?" However she was surprised as I pulled her into a tight hug and cried into her shirt. "Dawn… it will be okay." I don't know why Ash would turn down Dawn. But something bad must have happened. I'll get to the bottom of this for you Dawn. I felt Zoey put her hand on my head and start to stroke while I pulled tighter against her.