Chapter 3: It's About Time.
As the sun set, Ash and Misty decided to stay outside and talk after everyone left.
"Ash, how could you stand to travel with that girl! She's so ignorant!" Misty vented to Ash now that they were alone.
"Well, she's not bad when she's the only girl around. But she doesn't compare to you." Ash said softly, and Misty looked surprised.
"Me?" Misty whispered and blushed. Ash blushed as well.
"Well yeah. She isn't a very good trainer and she's very clingy. It's quite annoying. But you Misty, you're a gym leader that specializes in beautiful water pokemon and you are the perfect companion." Ash said quietly and smiled. Misty was totally flattered.
"Wow, thank you Ash. It means a lot coming from you, you know." Misty said and looked away embarrassed. Ash turned to her.
"I hoped it would. But Misty I have to tell you something." He said earnestly and turned her face towards his.
"I have to tell you something, too" Misty whispered. Then they both whispered the same thing:
"I love you."
Both astounded at each other, Ash and Misty looked away from each other embarrassed and extremely happy. Then they both turned to each other again. Ash decided to make the first move. He put his hand around Misty's waist and pulled her closer. She then put her arms around his neck and leaned in to feel his lips meet hers. At that moment, a rush of joy and ecstasy rushed over the two as they kissed in front of the setting sun.
"God, I've wanted to do that ever since I met you, Ash." Misty said as the laid down in the grass together.
"Me too Misty. When I first met you I thought you were snobby but you were always attractive to me. Then I realized how much you cared for me and I knew I was in love." Ash said with glee and nuzzled Misty's neck. She smiled and blushed as he did so. Then he got an idea.
"Misty, why don't you stay over my house? It's dangerous to travel at night." Ash said with a smirk. Misty had no idea of the dirty thoughts Ash was thinking, and smiled happily.
"I'd love to Ash! But make sure your mom approves first." Misty said joyfully. Ash gave a big smile.
"Of course Misty. Why don't you stay in my room?" Ash said and winked. Misty then got the gist of Ash's mind and blushed. Then Ash and Misty went indoors.