A/N: Well, I'm glad everyone's liked the story so far (hopefully). I don't honestly know the details, but I think I've got a good picture of what this chapter is going to be like. (HA! I'm starting to plan stuff, hehe) This chapter will be primarily in Serena's point of view, to not spoil the surprise. :) This took a long time anyways...

To shadic4566: Thank you so much for reminding me! Don't worry, it's marked as "complete" now.

Reviews always appreciated!

Well, onto the story!

Serena couldn't help wondering what Ash had planned for her. The shootings ran so late that she had only managed to speed home and drop off her Pokemon. Then, donning a floppy hat and dark-rimmed sunglasses, she had quickly walked to the other side of town where the Bistro was located. Upon reaching the restaurant, she carefully took off the two articles and stepped inside.

"Serena Yvonne?" The waiter didn't seem at all surprised to see her. She nodded. "Yes...?"

"Come this way, please." The waiter led her to the back of the restaurant, where there was a balcony suite for VIPs only. Shocked, she saw Ash was waiting, grinning as he stared out into the ocean. Hearing the sudden movement, he snapped back to attention and, spotting Serena, waved cheerfully.

How long has he been planning this for me?

Pulling the chair out, Serena sat down on the cushioned seat, sighing contentedly as she leaned back. A comfortable silence settled between the two. However, soon Serena grew skeptical of Ash's uncharacteristic silence.

"...I'm assuming that there's something you want to tell me?"

Cracking a smile at his girlfriend's accuracy, Ash grinned. "You got me there. But that can wait-" His stomach interrupted him and emitted a low, long growl.

Both partners laughed. "Okay, well, first comes food."

After finishing their dinner (which, Serena had to admit, was quite delicious), Serena reached into her bag and was about to pull out her wallet when Ash leaned over and pecked her on the lips. Startled, she nearly dropped her bag. "W-what was that for?" she stuttered. "Geez, I'm trying to get my wallet here!"

Ash grinned and snatched the check. "Uh-uh," he said, waggling his finger. "You are going to stay here while I pay this."

Serena reached for it. "But-"

Ash silenced her with another chaste, quick kiss. "No buts," he grinned. "I'm paying."

Serena was too flushed and surprised to speak. Ash took this opportunity to quickly slide cash into the checkbook, before hurriedly passing it to the waiter. Serena was waiting, her face contorted in mock anger. Ash couldn't help his heart beating a tiny bit faster as he stared at her for a second. She just looked so cute when she did that...

Okay, this was supposed to be the cue for when he started spouting sappy things to try and build up confidence for The Big Question, but one look at her and any confidence he may have acquired for the past three weeks went right down the drain. Serena tilted her head. "What?" Instantly, his heart beat wildly and he...did absolutely nothing.

Wow.

After staring for a few more minutes, he pulled her up and, slightly more stiffly, he noticed, walked her back home. The conversations they had were stiff and awkward, and Ash mentally slapped himself.

Idiot! IDIOT! This was not supposed to happen!

And when they reached home, the first thing Ash did (while not in Serena's vicinity) was hit his head on the wall. Multiple times.

Serena was...disappointed. And with good reason, too.

The way he had looked at her...it was almost like he was going to pop the question, when suddenly his face seemed to...deflate? Serena had questioned this with a nice "What?" He stared at her for a few more seconds before stiffly pulling her up, the tension apparent. And then he...walked her home. No kiss, no hug, he barely touched her hand, their conversations were a complete failure and... ugh, sometimes she just wanted to slap the boy silly.

Honestly Serena! Did you really think he was going to be ready to ask that?

Well, yes! Wasn't he supposed to be the reckless one?

Didn't he care more about her?

She bit her lip, before standing up from her position on the couch, where she had been contemplating.

I need some privacy...

Picking herself up, she heard some muffled yells emitting from the bathroom. Normally Serena wasn't one to spy on her boyfriend, but well...he did just brush her off like that, and who wouldn't be a little miffed at that? Arriving at the conclusion, she pressed her ear to the door.

"Aagh! Stupid Ash! You were gonna propose right there and then! Why'd you just do that?"

Wait a second. Oh my Arceus, was he-

Serena nearly squealed before running into her bedroom and screaming into her pillow.

Ash walked quietly up to the bathroom, making sure he avoided contact with his sullen girlfriend. He loved her and all, but...man, she could be scary sometimes...

Speaking of Serena, why didn't you propose?

Hey! I was flustered, she looked amazing, what was I supposed to do?

"Aagh! Stupid Ash! You were gonna propose right there and then! Why'd you just do that?"

Not even noticing how loud his rants were becoming (or the fact he was speaking out loud), he continued on, yelling at the mirror. "Seriously! I mean, come on! All you had to say was Will you marry me Serena, or Serena, you're an awesome person, can I just spend the rest of my life with you? Anything is better than what you just did!"

The door creaked open, but Ash didn't bear it any notice. "Arceus," he groaned, putting the velvet box on his hand, "All you had to do was say will. You. Marry. Me. Four words, and you couldn't even say it. Will you marry me. Simple. I-"

Serena's voice finally reached her throat, and it slipped out.

"Yes."

A/N: Thank you all for reviewing and stuff! I'm sorry this took so long, but I'm planning to start another story and...this got kinda pushed aside.

Ah, well, it's here now!

Yours in demigodishness,

RainbowsandButterflies888