I just have to wonder, if Misty's feelings for Ash will last forever...he's in big trouble if 2 girls love him like this. I can see the cat fight now... but I don't think there's going to be one yet.

Misty was back at her apartment washing clothes, until she finally decided to take a break. It was yet late in the afternoon, and she was already exhausted.

"Whew...I'm sooo tired..." she said just before she flopped on the couch.

Misty didn't really feel up to any company today, but when she heard the doorbell ring, she knew she thought too soon. And though she didn't want too, she got up and answered it. She didn't even bother looking through the little door-hole. When she opened it, there she saw May and Dawn standing with smiles on their faces.

"Hi, May. Hi, Dawn." she said out of breath.

"Hi Misty!" said Dawn.

"Hey, are you feeling alright? You look so tired as if you ran for 20 miles." said May.

"Oh no, I'm fine! I was just washing clothes! I never felt so tired doing it."

"You know Misty, if you're too exhausted to have company, we understand. We'll just come back another day." said Dawn.

"No, it's okay! Really! You're my friends, and I totally enjoy your company!" she said shoving them in her living room.

"Well, alright! Oh! I almost forgot! We decided to get you this little cake!" said May as she handed it to Misty.

"Aww, that's so nice! You guys didn't have to..."

"We wanted to!" said Dawn.

Then after a few minutes, Misty grew out of her tiredness, and enjoyed her friends' company. But maybe they enjoyed it a little too much. May and Dawn stayed for so long, they practically stayed until dark. But Misty enjoyed it. It was sort of like an all girls night thing. So the 3 of them drank beverages, and just talked about personal things they thought men could never understand.

"Sometimes he can be a little crazy, but other than that, I love Ash!" said Dawn.

Misty's eyebrows raised as she felt her heart skip a beat.

"Okay, calm down Misty...Dawn's your friend...don't lose your temper...I really wish I didn't miss Ash so much..." Misty thought.

"Wait a minute. Didn't you break up with Ash a very long time ago, Misty?"

"Yes..." she sighed.

"Oops! I'm sorry Misty! I didn't mean to make feel bad! I swear!" shouted May.

Misty grinned.

"Don't sweat it May. I know you didn't mean it." said Misty.

(sweatdrop)

May then felt as thought that she wanted to ask Misty an important question. But she didn't want to do it with Dawn right there.

"Um, Misty do you mind if I use your rest-room?" asked Dawn.

"Sure! It's right aroud the corner!" she answered.

"Thanks, I'll be right back!" she said as she got up.

Now that Dawn quickly went to the bathroom, May knew that this would be a good time to ask the question.

"Misty?" she said.

"Yes, May?" she answered.

"Is there something wrong? You've been acting strange lately." said May.

"Just what are you talking about silly? I'm fine! I feel great!" said Misty.

"Misty, please! I'm asking you for a reason, and as a friend, I think that we both know something's wrong."

"Okay. The truth is...I'm not fine." said Misty as she tilted her head.

May sat back and listened.

"I've actually been miserable and I didn't want it to show. Of course, you remember that I broke up with Ash only a few years ago, right?"

May nodded.

"Well, though we did break up, I still have feelings for him, that won't go away. Like Ash is the missing part in my life..."

May got closer to her.

"So why did you break up with him?" she asked.

"To tell the truth, I didn't mean to. When I did, I was just angry."

"About what?"

"Well, this might sound a little stupid, but I was angry because I was sick of him constantly hanging around other boys. It almost seemed like he was around them more than he was around me. And I hated being apart from him. And now...we're really apart, permenantly!" said Misty as she started to cry.

"I see...but I'm sure Ash didn't want to stay away from you. I'm sure he loved you very much. But sometimes he probably just needed a little space is all." said May.

Misty wiped her eyes.

"Humph, that's what he said..."

"But I'm sure he didn't say it to be rude. Sometimes all guys need a little space. I mean, what do you expect them to do?

stay by your side 24-7?" May joked.

"Yes..." Misty mumbled.

"Now Misty." said May as she tried to help Misty pull herself together.

"Okay, no. I just never wanted to leave his side. Now look what I've done. Now it's too late!"

"No it's not!" said May.

"Yes it is! Ash loves Dawn now!" said Misty.

"Well, maybe you can still get back together with him, before it's too late." May suggested

"I don't think so, May! There's a huge problem! Yes, one side of me does want Ash back, but yet another side of me doesn't want Dawn's heart to be broken. I can look at Dawn, and tell that she loves Ash very much. I want to be happy, but if that means Dawn is going to end up unhappy, then forget it! I guess all we can do is just be friends."

"I know what you're saying Misty, and I understand. I think it's totally sweet that you put our friend's feelings before your own.

Just remember, we're in this together!" said May.

"I know," said Misty.

"Also, another thing. I don't think you should be talking just to me, about this.

Misty's eyes widened.

"No! Please don't make me tell Dawn! I don't want her to feel guilty, for any reason!" yelled Misty.

"Are you sure that you don't want to talk to our friend about this? I'm sure she'd understand." said May.

"Please May! I just can't do it! I can't look her in the face and tell her this!"

"Well, okay. I won't make you tell Dawn. But, I would like you to talk to Ash about it."
"Eek! That's even worse! He's my ex-boyfriend now!"

"Yes, but he's still a good enough friend that'll be happy to hear whatever you need to say. I think that's plenty."

"Alright...thank you May..."

Then after that long talk, Dawn finally came out of the bathroom with a sudden frown. She didn't know what to say.

Uh-oh...Did Dawn hear what Misty and May were talking about in the living-room? Find that out on the next chapter!