This has been the longest I haven't posted. Sorry! I was so busy with ER training, radiation oncology training, and playing bingo with the patients in geriatrics, and also spending some time with my boyfriend. I have been on the computer all of twice this whole week and not for very long either. Forgive me T.T .
Anyways, here is chapter eight!

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Enjoy! :)
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Chapter Eight: Let's try this again.

Ash and Misty were in Ash's car; they were going to Misty's house. The car ride was mainly silent between the couple, with the only sound being the radio and the rain. The music wasn't playing very loudly though, if anything it was more background music, you could barely make out the words being sung. The silence wasn't an awkward silence, it was more comfortable. The rain was echoed in the car, but it had a more relaxing sound to it. Everything was going fine.

Of course the same could not be said for earlier on, Ash and Misty had planned to go to the Canalave City Park again. Ash wanted a second chance, a second chance to set his mind back on track; the part where there was no romantic connection had definitely thrown him off his track, he planned to regain control. But unfortunately the weather was not on their side so they decided to go to Misty's house since she couldn't spend the night, or stay very long for that matter for she was going back to Cerulean City for the weekend.

Although Misty desperately wanted to get out of Kanto she missed her family and she'd hate to admit but she missed Cerulean; her home town. There was definitely no competition when it came to replacing Cerulean with a better city, she couldn't do it. Even with trying to get Kanto out of her head and concentrate on Sinnoh, she still loves to go back. Since Misty moved in with Daisy, her and her sisters fought a lot less so it isn't a hassle when asked to go back for a few days.

They had arrived at Misty's house, it was 7:00pm, Ash knew he couldn't stay very long since Misty had to be on the ferry to Kanto at 5:00am.

They got out of the car and walked up to the house, Misty pulling out her house keys.

"Sorry things didn't work out the way you wanted them to Ash," said Misty stopping at the door.

Ash shrugged, "its fine, things will work out better next time."

Misty nodded in agreement then put her key into the lock and opened the door.

"I'm home, with company!" Misty exclaimed when she got inside the house.

No response.

"Hello?" Misty closed the front door, "Where the heck is Daisy?"

Ash walked into the kitchen with Misty following him. Ash was the first to realize the folded white paper on the kitchen table. He picked it up and read it out loud, "Hi Misty, if you're reading this I'm still not back, I won't be home till later, I'm at Eric's house. Love ya, Daisy xoxo," Ash paused, "who's Eric?"

"The reason she moved to Sinnoh," she laughed and took the note away from Ash, re-read it silently to herself then ripped it up to throw it out.

"Huh?"

"Oh Ash," she face palmed herself lightly, "Eric is Daisy's boyfriend."

"Oh~"

Misty laughed. "Come on Ash, let's go watch TV or something."

"Well, how about we watch TV while eating pizza? I'll order it."

"Yeah, sure, sounds fun," Misty replied.

"Pepperoni?"

"Yes," Misty replied as Ash went into the kitchen where it wasn't so noisy.

I really like Ash. I'm so glad I finally did something about it. Kanto was right; Ash and I are the perfect couple. Ash is really a great guy. I really think we'll last forever! Another thought came to mind, or rather, interrupted her thoughts, Hey Misty, you've been together for like, a week! This is called the honeymoon phase, everything is supposed to be perfect! – Ugh this thought is like Drew, whatever I know I'm right. Go away. – No. – Crap, I'm totally having a conversation with my "conscience". Oh Ash Ketchum, you're so special you cause debates in my head! – Shut up! – This is like a heart vs. mind battle, go away mind!

"It'll be here in about 20 minutes," he paused realizing Misty looked very spaced out, "Hey Misty, you okay?"

"Huh?" The sound of her name brought her out of thought. She looked at Ash who had a confused expression on his face, "Oh, I'm fine, what did you say?"

Ash lifted an eyebrow then dismissed it, "Pizza will be here in 20 minutes."
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"I'm so full!" commented Misty.

"I'm surprised you had room in there for four slices!"

"So am I! I must have been über hungry. I never ate that much!" Misty hung her head back, she then brought it up, "How about a movie?"

Ash chuckled, "Yeah sure, preference in genre my lady?"

Misty laughed, "My lady? Want to make me feel like a queen Ash? Alright, how about a romantic comedy?"

"Sure, that'll be great!" He said almost too enthusiastically, Ash just wanted to get things right this time, and if romance is the key, he'll take it. He put in a movie and then sat on the couch.

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Ash was the first to do something this time, he put his arm around Misty's shoulders and pulled her in close to him. She liked it. Half an hour had passed and they were enjoying the movie, and each other's company. Misty would hug Ash from time to time and would stare at him, and then his lips, practically demanding for a kiss, but nothing. What the hell Ash, man up! Why can't you just kiss her? Stop being a wimp; this might be the most perfect kiss ever. Just try it. Do it!

"Hey Misty…"

"Yeah Ash?"

He pulled her in for a kiss, making it the most passionate he could, he then stared into her eyes for that effect and… nothing! He couldn't feel anything. He looked back at the screen. This is insane! It's not even that Misty isn't a good kisser because she is but that stupid connection isn't there; I should be kissing my girlfriend rather than feeling as though I am kissing my sister. UGH! This is so annoying! I've liked her for so long and only dreamt of being this close to her. He looked down at her; she was looking at the TV screen and her head lay upon his chest. And when I finally get the chance to kiss her I don't feel any romantic connection! This is fucked up! I hate this! He was getting annoyed at himself. He was looking at the TV screen but he wasn't paying any attention to the movie, he was too focused on his thoughts. He now felt more disappointed than angry; disappointed at himself. He had definitely convinced himself that he was doing something wrong.
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Hope you guys enjoyed it, I know you all will enjoy next chapter a lot better though - the people who have been reviewing anyways since I know what side you people are on. :)

This chapter came out great and I'm excited to post the next chapter! Be as excited as I am? :D

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