SURPRISE! You get two chapters today!

Okay, so I REALLY wanted to do this where I'd upload one chapter a day, so it'd be like a real 12 Days of Christmas. Unfortunately, life likes to get in my way. Alot. Let's just say there's a school dance tomorrow and I have no time for anything tomorrow after school, because it'll be spent on getting ready

Better early than late, I think though. Not to mention this is one of my favorite chapters. So, enjoy this early holiday gift! ;D

Mistletoe

"You're not serious are you?"

Ash was staring wide eyed at Brock, with folded arms.

"Ash, this idea is fool proof. Heck, it's perfect. I'm gonna get so many girls tonight!"

Brock fist pumped victoriously, causing the mistletoe that floated above his head via a spring to bounce excitedly. Ash wasn't surprised that Brock was attempting this. In fact, he was shocked Brock hadn't attempted it earlier.

"You can borrow it for a little while if you want," Brock recited, "but only after I take it for a test drive!"

"No thanks, I'm good," Ash cautiously waved his hands in front of him, "just…keep away from me with that thing," Ash watched as the plant bounced dangerously close to his face, "'cause I'm sure as hell not kissing you."

"No worries, you're definitely not my type," Brock teased. After noting Ash's less than amused expression, the older male continued, "so, who do you want to kiss?"

"No one. The mistletoe is stupid."

"…what?" Brock gaped.

"I don't see the point of it. Like…why do you have to kiss someone just because you're standing under some stupid weed? What if you were under there with like…your Mom or something?"

"DON'T YOU EVER INSULT THE MISTLETOE!" Brock roared. Ash blinked wildly. Composing himself, Brock added, "the mistletoe is one of the world's greatest symbols of love! How could one argue with a guaranteed kiss during this magical time of Christmas? It's a time for miracles, Ash, and the mistletoe helps to create so many of those wonderful miracles!"

"I hope you find some kind of miracle tonight Brocko," Ash sighed as he rubbed his forehead, "you're gonna need it."

XXX

The party was going fairly well, with the exception of the constant sounding of a smack being delivered to Brock's face.

Ash was busy talking to May as the familiar sound once again echoed through the room, causing May to giggle furiously, and Ash to roll his eyes.

"Poor Brock," May snickered, covering her mouth to try and stop her sounds of delight.

"I told him it wasn't gonna work," Ash sighed, "no one listens to me."

As if on cue, Brock came staggering over to Ash, where he harshly pulled the mistletoe headband over Ash's hat.

"Own! Brock, what the hell!" Ash cried, "Take this stupid thing off me right now!"

"It's not working out for me buddy," Brock clapped a hand over Ash's broad shoulder, "maybe you'll have better luck." As he rubbed his vibrantly red cheek, Brock nodded towards May before shuffling off.

"Oh man," May burst out into a fresh fit of laughter, holding her aching sides as she did so. When she looked up to wipe her eyes, however, she found the mistletoe floating tauntingly over her head. She made direct eye contact with Ash, who was too busy trying to get the thing off his head.

"Man, why did Brock have to jam it on me like that?" Ash groaned as he yanked at the troublesome object.

"A…Ash…" May stammered.

"Not now May. I have to get this…damn thing off my…head!"

"That's the thing, Ash. We're…err…you and I. We're standing under it. Technically."

Ash raised his eyes to gaze miserably at the bothersome plant. Indeed, it was hovering between the two young trainers, as though just waiting for something to happen.

"We're not kissing May," Ash grumbled as he continued to pull.

"Well, I know we shouldn't, considering Drew is my boyfriend…" May poked her pointer fingers together, "but…I feel awful for breaking holiday tradition!"

"May, some traditions are just flat out lame, and this," he pointed begrudgingly at the spring, "is one of them."

"But Ash, it's every girl's dream to be kissed under the mistletoe!"

"So go shove this thing on Drew's head! Because I sure don't want it on mine!"

"KETCHUM!"

Ash groaned and spun around. Oh crap.

Drew was standing several feet away, glaring at the raven haired Pokémon trainer while pointing an accusatory finger.

"What the hell are you doing standing under the mistletoe with my girlfriend?" Drew yelped.

"Drew, there is nothing going on between May and I! I swear! Brock put this dumb thing on my head…I…I don't even believe in the mistletoe!" He laughed nervously and rubbed the back of his head, but Drew did not look understanding.

"Ash," May whispered, "I'd run if I were you."

"Err, right." And with that, Ash took off like a rocket, readily bumping into Dawn.

"Oh, hey A…" Dawn began to greet the young man quite cheerily until she saw the mistletoe hanging between them.

"You can ignore this," Ash stated simply, pointing at the plant.

"Oh Ash, you're so cute!" Dawn trilled. She jumped forward happily, pursing her lips in preparation for a kiss.

"Gah!" Ash shrieked and fell backwards, the mistletoe smacking him in the face.

"Are you alright?" Dawn blinked, peering down at the fallen boy.

"Just fine," Ash jumped back up, dusting his clothes off, "but I'm gonna…go…now." Ash hurried off, desperate to get the wearisome distraction off his head. Weaving through various guests, heart pounding in his chest, he made it all the way to the kitchen before smashing into someone.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" Ash leapt back, "I'm just all confused, and…"

"Ash, you really need to watch where you're going."

"Misty?" Ash whispered.

"Why do you sound so shocked? You knew I was gonna be here."

"Uh, right," Ash tugged nervously at his ebony strands. Misty raised her emerald eyes, and Ash could practically feel his heart stop with dread.

"Ash…is this what I think it is?"

"Uh, what are you talking about Mist?" Ash looked down sheepishly.

"The plant. It's…mistletoe."

"Uh," Ash stammered, but finally gave in, "Yeah, it is."

"I'm assuming you want a kiss?" Misty asked in an aggravated tone. Deep inside, however, her stomach was screaming at the possibility of kissing Ash.

"Not entirely," Ash quickly shook his head.

"Well, I'd say you don't have much of a choice," Misty took a dangerous step forward, "we can't just break holiday tradition, can we?"

"Yes we can," Ash was nodding now.

"Oh, well I can't. It's just not in my nature." Misty's face was only inches away from Ash's, her sweet breath warming the boy's dried lips. Ash licked them with the tip of his tongue, and backed away a little. Surprisingly, he found himself regretting this action.

"Come on Mist. Let's forget this dumb thing and go get some cookies. You like cookies right?"

"Shut it Ketchum!" Misty poked Ash's chest with her slender finger, "I'm not letting you run off to stuff your face this time!"

"Oh, are you talking about the last time you tricked me under the mistletoe?"

"I did not trick you!" Misty gasped, as though she were offended by the very thought.

"Yes you did!"

"I did not!"

"You did!"

"Did not!

"Did too!"

"Did NOT."

"Did TOO."

"DID. NOT."

"DID. TOO."

As the two teenagers continued to bicker, Brock walked into the kitchen, sadly nibbling on a cookie. When he caught sight of his two best friends fighting like children, Brock sighed and walked over to them. He stood behind the scene for a while, watching the foolish argument progress naturally. Giving up, Brock grabbed onto both of their shoulders and smashed them together. Every part of Ash and Misty collided. Their knees, their chests, their heads…

Their lips.

The two stared into each other's eyes, too horrified to move. As the two continued to gape with their eyes, lips still pressed together, Brock shuffled away continuing to feel dejected. On his way out, he mumbled to the flustered teens, "You were doing it wrong."

Ah yes, the obligatory reference to Under the Mistletoe. Haha. I kind of want to buy the Pokemon Christmas cd, but part of me is very scared of it XD I mean...Brock raps in it people. But the Pokeshipping moments...they're so cute! Any opinons? XD

Next chapter will be up Saturday! (Because this one is making up for Friday) Remember to leave your reviews (and votes on wether or not I should torment my friends with Pokemon Christmas songs :P) because they're greatly appreciated!