Sundown, kiss and breakfast

Drew's POV

"Drew where are you?" May called. I turned and saw her running towards me.

"What is it May?" I asked.

"Shep said he'd show us something special," she replied, "come on Drew." She took my hand in her and tugged it impatiently. I had to laugh, but at the same time I blushed at her actions.

"Alright May," I said, "I'm coming you can let go of my hand. Unless you want to hold my hand." May looked at her fingers as if she only just realized that they were entwined with my own. She gasped and jumped back.

"I'm sorry," she muttered and continued on her way. We headed down and met up with the rest.

"Alright, down here," Shep said, opening a door on the very bottom level of the ship. May ran to the balcony that was there and tilted her head in confusion. I laughed at her again, but was also wondering why we had been led to a dead-end. Shep pushed a button on the control panel and the metal cover opened up to show an underwater viewing platform. May gasped in wonder.

"Wow!" Ash breathed.

"I know, it's like an aquarium," Misty sighed. She stared wistfully out the window, most likely because of all the water Pokémon. Ash turned and grinned at her.

"I bet you want to go out there and see all of them close up huh?" he asked.

"Nah, this is just as good," she sighed, leaning into him. Ash's eyes widened with shock, but he put an arm around her.

"Yeah, just as good," he repeated quietly. I jumped when I heard a loud thud on the window. I peeked over May's shoulder to see that Manaphy had run straight into the glass. He pulled back, looking shocked. He put his hands against the window and started crying. May pressed her cheek against the glass.

"It's ok," she cooed softly, "it doesn't hurt. You're ok now." Manaphy's eye locked on me.

'Mana!' he cried. I put my hand against the glass. Manaphy rubbed himself against the opposite side and pulled away.

"How do you do that Drew?" May asked.

"How do I do what?"

"How do you get Manaphy to settle down like that?" she asked, "you've done it twice now and the only one who could do that before was me." I smiled slightly, realizing why she was asking.

"Are you jealous?" I questioned.

"What, no!" she exclaimed.

"I think you are," I teased. She huffed and crossed her arms. He swam in front of us and his antennas glowed red for a moment. He changed directions and swam away.

"That's how Manaphy can sense the temple," I explained.

"Oh wow," May breathed, "isn't Manaphy just the best."

"Yeah," I agreed, not being able to think of a different reply. May turned suddenly and laughed.

"What?" I questioned.

"Hang on," she giggled, "I can't take you seriously. Let me fix it." I was confused. What did she mean? She reached up to my face. My chest tightened. What did she think she was doing? Her fingers brushed my face and I froze, staring into her big blue eyes, wondering how she was the only person who could do this to me. She gently lifted the mask, which I had forgotten was still on my face, and pulled it over my head.

"Better," she giggled, putting it in my hands and turning back. I sighed. I could breathe normally again at least.

Ash's POV

It was sundown. At the front of the ship, Shep, Drew, May, Misty and I were watching Manaphy as he did tricks in the water.

"All alone," Shep said, finally breaking the silence that had fallen with the sun, "that's how Manaphy will travel the ocean."

"How does Manaphy know where to go?" May asked.

"Because Manaphy was close to the royal line, he inherited the ability to sense where he needs to go. It's sort of like an inborn map," Shep explained. I nudged a little closer to Misty as she sighed again.

"Hey what's on your mind?" I asked.

"Huh? Oh nothing much," she replied.

"C'mon Mist," I said, using my name for her, "I know when something's wrong."

"You used your name for me," she smiled, "you haven't done that in ages."

"Would you rather me stop?" I questioned.

"No," she said, "I like it when you call me that."

"Stop avoiding my question," I said seriously, "I know when something is bothering you Mist, I've know you for what? 8 years? Please tell me."

"It's nothing you need to worry about Ash," she said.

"Please Mist, I hate seeing you like this," I begged.

"I know Ash, I just can't tell you right now," she said, "but when the time comes, you'll be the first one I tell. Does that make it any better?" I curled my arms around her and pulled her close.

"Ash…What are you doing?" she asked.

"Hugging you," I replied.

"I mean why are you hugging me?" she corrected. I smiled as her arms snaked around me.

"Because even though you can't tell me what's wrong, I want you to know that I'm here for you and it'll be ok," I answered.

"Ash…You can be really sweet sometimes you know that?"

"Mm," I mumbled. I was liking the feel of her against me. We fit really well, like we were made for each other. I know it was really cheesy, but it was true. It was hard to explain the exact feel of this moment. All I know it that I didn't want to let go.

We stayed like that until the sun went down. Shep had left us, telling us that we should go to sleep soon. I could see May was trying not to fall asleep. Drew was watching her as she blinked rapidly, trying to keep herself awake. He looked amused at her attempts as they failed. She slowly slipped off the railing and would have fallen to the ground if he hadn't caught her. He swung her up into his arms and walked away.

"I'm going to out this one to bed," he whispered to me as he came passed, "and then I'll probably head to bed myself."

"Alright goodnight Drew," I replied.

"Night," Misty whispered. When he was gone, Misty buried her face into my t-shirt. I felt something wet soaking through. Was she…Crying? Misty almost never cried. I brought her head up to look at me. Her shoulders were shaking and the tears were dripping down her face.

"Misty why are you crying?" I asked, "What's wrong?"

"I don't know Ash," she answered, "I just…Please don't let me go."

"I won't Mist. Ever," I assured.

"Promise you won't leave me ever," she begged, "Please Ash, don't let me go again." I realized then her need for me. She needed me. She wasn't as tough and independent as she seemed.

"I promise, I won't let you go," I said. I knew she didn't mean just the embrace. She didn't want to be left behind again. She didn't want to be alone. She rubbed her face against me again, wiping the tears off her face. I didn't care.

"Mist?" I called softly.

"Yes Ash?" She looked up at me and all my words flew out the window. I put both hands on the sides of her face and brought mine down. I hesitated and looked into her eyes for approval. They slowly fluttered closed. That was all I needed. I closed the gap between us and pressed a gentle kiss against her lips. It was short and I pulled back quickly, feeling my face heat up. Now why did I do that? Misty was blushing just as much as I was.

"Ah…I-I think I'll go to b-bed now," she stuttered, "goodnight Ash." She broke away and quickly ran down the stairs to the bedrooms. I watched her go before I finally followed after her. I couldn't help but smile. Our lips had fit perfectly.

The next morning I woke up feeling groggy. I rubbed my eyes. I was really tired. I hadn't slept well last night at all. I kept tossing and turning, my mind lost with thoughts about what had happened. I wasn't going to deny it, I liked it a lot. I was thinking about Misty and I. What were we now? Where did I sit? Did I want anything more? Yes, I decided, I definitely did. I couldn't get it out of my brain just how perfectly we fit together.

"Hey Ash!" May called from outside the door, "you awake? Breakfast is ready." She pounded on the door.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm awake," I called back, "just give me a moment to get ready."

"Alright, be quick," she giggled, "or I'll eat yours."

"Don't you dare!" I yelled. I heard the sound of her running away, her mischievous giggles trailing with her. I frowned. I would have to be quick. I knew she was serious about eating my food. She'd done it before and after that, I'd learnt never to sleep in if I wanted breakfast. I turned the shower on cold, hoping that the freezing water would wake me up. I winced slightly when it hit my skin. It was cold alright and it definitely woke me up. I turned the hot water on. I quickly finished my shower and jumped out. I ran as fast of I could to the kitchen. May was grabbing a second plate. I yelped and jumped forwards.

"May, I'm here, don't eat mine," I exclaimed.

"Ash, this isn't yours," she giggled, "it's Drew's. You can still get yours. You're lucky I can't carry more than two plates." I sighed in relief at seeing that there were still two plates left. Hang on two? I frowned. Who else wasn't here? I took my plate and sat down at the table. Drew wasn't here. Poor guy. May was eating his plate of food. I guess he would have to learn the hard way. I stabbed a piece of bacon and put it in my mouth. Misty! That's who wasn't here!

"Where's Misty?" I asked.

"She said she wasn't feeling well," May replied through a mouth full of food, "and doesn't want to eat."

"Gee May, try swallowing before you talk," Drew said coming to us. May swallowed quickly and looked up at him with her angelic face on.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Drew questioned, sounding suspicious.

"Oh nothing Drew," she grinned. Drew looked down and noticed her second plate.

"Did you really eat my food or is that just a bluff?" He asked.

"She really did eat it," I answered for her, finishing my food, "Trust me, she did the same to me and that's how I learnt never to be late for breakfast." Drew crossed his arms and sat down.

"One day you've seen me after I've been gone 6 months and this is how you treat me," he huffed. He was looking angry, but I could see the teasing in his eyes. I could hear it in his voice, but apparently May couldn't.

"Don't worry Drew," she exclaimed quickly, "There's an extra plate of food still in the kitchen because Misty didn't want any. Don't be upset with me." Drew chuckled and shook his head.

"Well, only if she's sure she doesn't want it," he said.

"I'll go ask her now," I offered. I had a feeling she was 'sick' because she didn't want to see me after last night. I needed to talk to her. I ran around to her room and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" She asked, "And what do you want? I'm sick."

"C'mon Mist, both you and I know that's a lie," I replied.

"Ash?" she questioned. I went to open the door, but found it was locked.

"Yes, it's me," I sighed.

"I'm not lying Ash," she said stubbornly, "I really am sick and I don't want any breakfast." Gosh she was stubborn. She would even give up breakfast to go along with her lie.

"Then it'll be ok if Drew eats yours because May ate his when he was late," I said. Misty laughed.

"Poor guy, yeah, just let him have it," she replied, "I'll come out this afternoon. I'm just not ready just."

"Ok. Come talk to me when you're out."

"Ok." I walked away. We needed to talk about it soon, or it would just become awkward between us and I did not want that. I didn't like the sound of that at all. Not one bit.

A/N: Told you there'd be more attention on Ash and Misty. Well, I did it. Pokeshipping moment. I hope I still got them in character. I'm not used to writing with Ash and Misty. oh well...I guess I'll have to practise them some time.