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Chapter Seventeen: Thoughts and Revelations

Dawn awoke to the sound of movement in the house. She fluttered her eyes and looked around for a clock. Her eyes were still slightly unfocused. When she hadn't seen one, she lazily fell back in bed and put the covers over her head. Five minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

"Uhn~…" She sank slightly.

The door opened. "Are you ever going to get up?"

"Uhn~!" Ash let go of the door handle, walked into his room, and sat down on his bed.

"Dawn, it's 2:30 in the afternoon."

"UHN~!" Ash sighed, he wasn't going to win. "Fine, I'm going to take a walk." With that he took his keys and left the condo.
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Ash decided to take the car and go for a drive first. He had lots of thoughts he needed to get straight, and he definitely needed some fresh air. He opened the door and got into the car. Before putting the key into the ignition, he took a deep breath. A couple of seconds later he started the car and proceeded to drive towards Floaroma Town. When he got there, he rolled down the window. The air smelt different in Floaroma, he liked it. But this wasn't his destination, so he continued to drive.

When he had finally reached his destination, he parked the car and got out.

He read the sign aloud, "Eterna City Forest up ahead."

Ash took a deep breath and started to walk the half a kilometer to Eterna Forest. While on his way, he started thinking, those deadly thoughts. Ash didn't like his constant thoughts, but today, he needed those thoughts to set things straight, in his head anyways.

He finally got to the place he wanted to be; on a hill in the Eterna Forest. He sat down on the grass and looked out towards the view. It was a beautiful view, it out-looked upon Eterna City. He liked the view of the city, but he wasn't really a city man. He enjoyed more the calm places. He thought about moving a couple of times but it never went further than that.

He continued to look out onto the beautiful Eterna City. This was his spot, he would come here often to think; he thought a lot about Misty in the recent month. Misty… I cannot believe I actually wasted my time on her… all this time. He was upset. He was totally caught off guard. I never thought you would do this to me. Maybe, maybe we could have had something together. There he goes again, thinking that there could have been, when he knew that there probably would never be.

He started fiddling with some grass. Though that relationship wasn't really going anywhere… all the fights, and most of them were so stupid. But of course, I had to have realized that too late. And we were only in a relationship for a bit more than a month but I feel like I didn't just lose my girlfriend but one of my best friends as well. We have been best friends for eight years! This was such a mistake, going further with her. He closed his eyes, his hair moving to the wind. An eight year relationship gone.

I hate to say that we both cheated on each other… but she wasn't aware of my crime, so it's not like she was betting back at me for it… so, why'd she do it? He opened his eyes again; he looked at the view of the city once more before he lay down on the uncut grass below. He put both hands behind his head and looked at the clouds passing by. Why can't I be like a cloud, just going with where the wind takes me, no worries.

He then closed his eyes again. What I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around is how this all went so wrong. We were practically made for each other, at least, that's what everyone was saying back home in Kanto. I guess embarking on a relationship with your eight year best friend isn't such a good idea after all; you lose more than just your girlfriend.

He opened his eyes again and proceeded to frown. But what I really can't wrap my head around is why there are these random sparks with Dawn. I don't get it. I'm not even sure why I cheated with her. He frowned a little harder. When I invited her into my home the first time around, I never thought things would end up like this. I'm not saying that I regret taking her in that night or asking her to be my roommate, but wow, one girl could really cause some mega drama.

But those sparks, they were there for a reason, I know it. They had to be, you don't get them for no reason... Maybe subconsciously I liked her. He pondered over the thought; he never really thought of thought of that option. It would definitely explain a lot. But that could mean… He then ran out of the forest.
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Dawn finally woke up and was having some cereal, all the while thinking about Kenny. I should really stop thinking about this kid. He broke my heart and then stepped on it to make sure it wouldn't beat anymore. She sighed. I still don't understand what I did wrong. She put her hands to her head and thought back.

Flashback-

"[…] you're crowding me, I feel suffocated by my own girlfriend […]"

"UGH!" Dawn said aloud, "He was the one asking me to change for him! And I did it because he would have liked me better if I did! Stupid guy!" She sighed, "Stupid me."

She took another couple of bites. There is really no reason to be wasting my thoughts on him. She started to look around. What is worth thinking about is how nice Ash has been to me. I mean, we have been getting to be really close friends and he let me stay here even though he knew the possible consequences could be devastating. She finished off her cereal. I cannot understand why Misty broke up with him in the first place. She frowned but then let it go. Well, I guess it's really Misty's loss, now some other lucky girl could have a chance to be with him.

She then heard the key enter the key hole, guess Ash is back. When he got in he closed the door and walked towards Dawn.

"Hey Ash," she greeted.

Dawn got a different kind of greeting though. Instead of a "hi" back, she got a kiss. She couldn't even close her eyes; she was so stunned.

"Uh, Ash? … Why?" She asked when he pulled away from the kiss. "I had to see something."

"And that something involved my lips?"

"Yes."

"Now elaborate."

"I was thinking before, when I was at Eterna Forest. I thought about all the sparks I've been feeling with you. I was never able to explain them. And I thought that somewhere along the way, I might have developed some subconscious liking for you."

"Ash, you aren't thinking straight. I think maybe you're missing having a relationship because Misty just broke up with you."

"Dawn I assure you, this was not a recent thought! I have thought about it before, while Misty and I were together. I just didn't understand why."

Dawn looked at him, studied him. She wasn't getting any misconception. Maybe he is… a dead thought. No, no, no, no, no!

"Ash, I don't know where you're getting at." She put her hands on her hips.

"Really? I thought I was quite obvious."

Dawn understood, but she felt like she didn't want to. "I need to think straight," she said walking to her room. I think I may need somewhat of a second opinion. She pulled out her cell.
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May and Drew were at Lake Valor on a weekend vacation together. Their hotel was in Pastoria City but they would walk up route 213 to the Valor Lakefront every day. At the moment, they were eating ice cream near the banks of Lake Valor. Since that was the scenery when they first said they loved each other, they try to "recreate" it as many times as they can.

"Mmm, this ice cream is amazing, thank you Drew." May had cookie dough ice cream, while Drew had chocolate mint ice cream.

"No problem May," he said as he gave her a kiss.

"I always wanted to go on vacation with you. Even if it isn't regions away, this is still very nice."

"I'm glad you like it May." She smiles at him, he truly is the best! May was stopped mid-thought when Drew's phone rang.

Drew checked the ID. He looked at May who was giving him a weird look. He looked back at his phone; I don't want to ruin the moment with May, but what if she really needs help. He finally decided to answer. "Yes Dawn."

"Hey Drew! What's with your welcome?" not giving him time to answer she continued, "Anyways, I really need your advice."

"What is it?"

"Ash just kissed me!"

"Uh, what?"

"Ash just kissed me. He said it was to see something; if we had some kind of connection. He says he has developed feelings for me," she whispered that last bit.

"Whoa! Hold on a minute! Dawn isn't he Misty's boyfriend?"

"Actually no, she made the cheat of the decade if you ask me."

"What do you mean?" Drew was confused. It wasn't that long ago since I've seen her… there's too much drama over there.

"Well, Misty was with some guy who was totally hitting on her and he asked her if she has a boyfriend and she said no, and when he asked her to be his girlfriend, she said yes."

"Oh-kay, how do you know this?"

"Ash was eavesdropping, he heard the whole thing."

"Eesh, what a blow, is he okay?"

"Yeah, he seems fine."

"Well Dawn, if he's fine and kissed you and says he likes you, go for it. It may be good for the both of you."

"Really?"

"Who is it?" asked May feeling left out by only hearing the conversation one-sided.

"Dawn."

"Oh, why did she call?" Drew explained to her the situation.

"What~!" May's eyes were huge, "Misty never told me about a second guy! And this is Misty we're talking about, she… wouldn't do that."

Drew put Dawn on speaker.

"Yes she would May, Ash heard it all."

"Okay, maybe she did but you can't have Ash either."

Dawn and Drew –without knowing it- had the same expression on their face. May looked at Drew, "Please, I don't want that kid. But he was Misty's boyfriend and as her friend you got to respect the girl code."

"The girl code?" Drew and Dawn said in unison.

May rolled her eyes, "YES! Dawn, you were friends with Misty while Ash was her boyfriend, so he's off limits to you."

Drew just looked at May, "this is news to me."

"You aren't a girl Drew."

"May, but Misty didn't want Ash, so it's fine," responded Dawn.

"Dawn you're just going to cause trouble with this."

"Dawn has a point though May. If Misty cheated on him with another guy who she decided to make her second boyfriend, it clearly means that she doesn't want Ash anymore. Besides, Dawn knows what it's like to be cheated on; I doubt she would treat Ash like that."

May stared hard at her boyfriend, she knew he was right so she gave up arguing and sighed. "Fine, Dawn if you want him…" another sigh, "go for it."

"Really May? You guys are totally okay with it?"

"Yes Dawn, go for it!" Encouraged Drew, "besides, he's a hundred times better than Kenny will ever be."

Dawn laughed, "You're right. Well then, I'm going to go tell him, thank you guys!"

"No problem, bye!" Drew hung up.

"I hope things work out for her," Drew said.

"I do too, but I definitely need to speak with Misty, what the hell was she thinking?"
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Dawn hung up the phone. I do deserve this. She opened the door and saw Ash on the balcony. She opened the doors and stepped outside. She proceeded to close the doors and stood behind Ash who was looking at the view.

How do I approach this? Dawn leaned on the ledge of the balcony like Ash was. "Hey Ash?"

"Yeah?" He turned around to face her.

Dawn looked at him for a bit till she decided to do things differently, so she leaned forwards and kissed him.

Now it was Ash who was taken by surprise, "does this mean…?"

Dawn nodded her head. Ash smiled and kissed her back, sparks flying like crazy. This is how it's supposed to be.
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