Keep going with the entertainment you guys... love will be in the air...
The next afternoon, Misty and Tracey just got finished eating lunch, and now Misty was ready to wash their dishes.
"Hey, thanks again for letting me stay here at your apartment last night Misty." said Tracey.
"No problem Tracey! I told you it wouldn't be any trouble. And heck! If I think that I don't have enough room, I'll just make the room!"
Tracey smiled at Misty for a minute, but then had to ask her something important.
"Hey Misty? I thought about what you told me last night, and I just want to know something. Are you sure that you're okay with you know, Ash and Dawn being together?" he asked.
"Of course I'm okay with it! If Dawn's happy, I'm happy! It's as simple as that!" she said with a smile.
"Well, okay. Just one more question. Do you need me to stay with you anymore than I have? Like, to keep you company or anything?"
Misty turned to him with a blank stare that soon turned into a grin.
"What are you talking about Tracey? I feel fine all by myself! I don't need anybody to stay with me! Not that I don't enjoy your company, I do! But, it's not like I need anybody to stay with me!"
What Tracey heard were only words that came from Misty's mouth. But he could tell by her action that she was lonely. He could see it.
"I'm sorry Misty." he said tilting his head a little.
"Huh? Why are you apologizing? There's nothing to be sorry for Tracey." said Misty.
"Yeah there is. I sort of just didn't want you to be lonely..."
Misty blushed.
"Wow...I've never seen Tracey so worried about me. I'm so lucky to be a girl..." she thought.
Just then, they both heard the mail slip through the mail slot.
"Oh, I guess I'd better go pick that up," she said walking towards the front door.
She went through the envelopes, not finding much of anything special. But then, she hit something.
"Let's see...junk mail, junk mail, junk mail...oh!"
"What is it Misty?" asked Tracey.
"Tracey, look! Ash and Dawn are inviting us to another party! Looks like another get-together thing! We could go!"
"You sure?"
"Of course! I wouldn't be this excited if we weren't!"
Tracey smiled.
"Okay then! It's settled! The party isn't until next week. You can wait, can't you?" he asked.
"Sure I can! It's only a week away!"
Tracey also realized that Misty was more happier than usual when he was around, like she really needed someone to talk to and have fun with. So, way after that, a whole week passed, and everyone was gathered up where the house party was going on.
"Everyone sure looks like their having a good time!" Dawn said.
"Well that's a good thing! The happier everyone is, the easier it's going to be to make the announcement." said Ash.
"You're right!"
Dawn was happy because making this announcement was very special. But she had absolutely no idea that Ash was going to propose to her in front of everyone. Ash had went out just last week and bought a beautiful diamond ring that sparkled in the light. The perfect ring, for the perfect proposal. So meanwhile, back in the livingroom, Tracey was talking to Misty and May.
"I really need to get out more often..." said Tracey.
"Yeah, me too!" said May.
Misty looked all over the room for a second.
"Hey May, where's your brother Max?" she asked.
May looked over where most of the food was knowing Max might've been over there.
"He's over at that table. Make a pig of himself. Again..."
(sweatdrop)
"Wow, I sure can't wait to here what Ash and Dawn needs to say for their big announcement!" said May excitedly.
"Announcement?" Misty asked.
"Yeah! Ash told us he had something important to say today."
Misty just had to wonder what it was.
"I wonder what Ash has to say, that's so important. And if they're going to make the statement together, it's probably gonna have to do with the both of them. But I shouldn't get so worked up anyways. I mean, it's not like they're going to get married...right?" Misty thought.
Ash and Dawn walk into the livingroom.
"Alright party people!" Ash yelled excitedly.
"I know you all were probably looking forward to our big announcement tonight! But I've decided to switch it up a bit!"
Dawn looked at him.
"Huh? But Ash, I thought-"
Dawn started to speak until Ash put a finger to her lips.
"Dawn, please. I know what I'm doing." he assured her.
Just before he took her hands, he looked over at the two already, proud mothers. Johanna, his soon to be mother in law was was catching every move he made. And as for Delia, she was catching every move he made since he was born. So, he looked back to Dawn, taking one of her hands, as he crouched down to kneel on one knee.
"What? What's he doing?" Misty thought.
But Dawn knew. Even though she didn't know before, her eyes sparkled as she realized what he was doing.
"Dawn...will you marry me?"
Everybody's eyes widened out of happiness, except for Misty who's eyes widened out of complete shock.
"Say...what?" Misty thought.
Dawn looked down at Ash knowing what she wanted to say, but almost choked to get it out. The both of their mothers were looking for a yes. So was everyone else. But inside Misty and Dawn's heads, what was going on?
Let's see, Dawn's response? You'll have to find that out on the next chapter! And Misty, why is she so shocked? I guess we'll find out eventually...but for now, I sure hope Dawn says yes!