I don't own Pokémon sadface.

Ash and Gary are around 18 by the way. I just don't want to be too explicit about it.

Chapter Two.

Sure I know you'd like to have me talk about my future and a million words or so to fill you in about my past…

I woke up as I felt something moving in my bed, jumping from it and running away. I could tell, just by the smell of it, that it was Pikachu, running to eat the delicious breakfast that my mom cooked for us.

I jumped out my childhood bed, pushing my new "blanket" aside and I went to the kitchen. I saw my mother cooking what seemed the most incredible breakfast I've ever eaten.

"I didn't hear you last night." I told her when I walked into the kitchen.

"You are a very heavy sleeper; it would've surprised me if you did." She said chuckling. "How's my champ, anyway? I want to hear everything you have to say about your journey, I haven't seen you in a long time, sweetheart!"

We spent some time talking about my adventures. I even told her about how I feel about my fans and how exhausted I am. Did I tell her about my stealing? Well, it's not really important.

"But you probably know almost all of that. How's Pallet doing with my absence?" I asked after all of that.

"Pretty calm, as always. Mimey and I are trying to be the best cookers ever!" she said giggling. I smiled.

"Mom, you're the cooking master" I simply said. "So…What should I do now?"

"Why don't you walk around the town? I'm sure Gary will be glad to tell you what's been going on with all sorts of details. He's now the Professor Oak Jr., but I'm sure he's not busy at the moment." I nodded.

I decided it was a good idea. Gary is the last friend I've got in Pallet of my same age, I haven't seen the rest in a long time. It's great that he isn't an idiot with me anymore (well, maybe just a little bit).

As I walk my way to the Lab I saw a lot of curious young eyes fixed on me. I smiled to every one of them. They aren't as tiring as some crazy fans out there. Now that I think about it… I think I saw Gary's cheerleaders between the crazy girls. Who knew this plot twist would happen?

When I rang the doorbell I saw a tall white-haired man. Of course, it was Professor Oak (senior?).

"Oh, hello there Ash! What are you doing here? Do you want to see your Pokémon? Wait, before I forget, congratulations!" he said.

"I just wanted to know if Gary is busy. My mother said that maybe he could show me what's new around town." I answered smiling.

"Great idea! I think he isn't busy now, but he's been searching for his lab coat all morning! And he is the one to accuse me of forgetting things" I chuckled nerviously.

He called Gary and I spotted him immediately. The older researcher told him what I just told and the brunet accepted.

"Let's go then, Ashy-Boy." He said. "Have you seen my lab coat? I'm 100% sure you had it last time I saw it." He asked me once we were outside.

Bingo! "I don't know, maybe it's in my house." I said innocently.

I don't know what I have with this coat, but it's mine and I don't want to give it back. It's scent makes me sleep at night without any worry in the world, like if I wasn't a famous person anymore. And I like that feeling.

He looked at me suspiciously. "Let's see the town, shall we?"

We walked through the town as he explained me about things that have changed when I wasn't here. We both smiled as memories of us playing as kids popped into our heads. He also talked about the future.

"See that house there?" He said pointing to a house in the way between the Lab and my house. It was pretty and not too small, perfect for one or two. "I'm living there. I've just rent it. Wanna see it?"

I was really surprised. Gary is now independent?

The house, as I thought, had two bedrooms, a bathroom and a really big living room, joined with a kitchen.

"Wow, Gary, this is awesome!" I said, my eyes widening.

"Nah, it's just normal, people become independent at our age, you know. If you feel like running away some day, you can come here, I know you would if you stay too much time doing nothing. It's pretty lonely around here~" He said winking.

I blushed as we were walking the way to my house; Gary wanted to check my Pokédex.

When arrived, I let Gary in. Mom wasn't here but there was a note.

"Hello, Sweetie! I'm out buying food for lunch and dinner, don't worry about me. Please, tidy your room if I'm not home yet. I love my champ, Delia."

I threw the note before the emerald eyed man could read it and we went to my bedroom.

"Here you are" I said handing the electronic device to him "Make yourself at home."

He sat in the bed studying my Pokédex data as I lied in the carpet.

"So here it was!" I heard him, when I noticed what he was talking about, my face turned red. "You are a little liar, aren't you, Ashy-Boy?" He said, patting me playfully with his foot. "I'll let it pass this time because of you, but don't go messing with my lab coat, Ok? I'm sure you used it as a blanket last night, didn't you? At least tell me that you slept with clothes on."

"Oh, shut up! You gave it to me! I just forgot it!" I said, blushing like crazy. "I was sleepy and …!"

"Hey, don't need to be too defensive about it! I was just kidding!" He said smirking. "Obviously, you haven't changed your clothes since yesterday."

I looked at myself and noticed that it was true.

I convinced him to help me cleaning my room. "Well, you owe me! I have to go now; I need to help gramps with lunch, bye!"

I just couldn't stop thinking about how Gary has become so helpful to everybody. And I'm here lazing around. Maybe I should be like him, help my mother…

Maybe I shouldn't have let him take away his lab coat.

I changed my clothes. When my mother arrived the house, she cooked lunch as I tried to help her without killing something with the kitchen knife.

After lunchtime we started talking.

"That's great! Gary is moving on already! I still remember when you were little kids!" She said happily. I sighed; I'm still a momma's boy. "But, you know Ashy? I'm sure when you find out what to do now, or maybe… Maybe you'll find some special girl… But don't worry about it! You don't have to be always following Gary's steps to become better than him, take your time."

She knew that if Gary takes a step, I had to catch up with him. But, what was that last part about? I'll find a girl?

Is that what I want? Am I going to run away as Gary said I'll do? Am I losing this part of my life after all?

Some fine day when we go walking, we'll take time for idle talking. Sharing every feeling as we watch each other smile…

End of chapter two.

Thanks to my reviewer(s), you're great =3

Also, I think my father knows I'm up at 00:00 but it's allrighhht….

The Heavy Carrot~