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Misty

"Do you think those two will resolve their differences Ash?" The two currently were back stage readying the boys' instruments, and after Gary left with Ashley; Misty had volunteered to step in. The raven haired boy shrugged his brow furrowed in confusion.

"Who knows Misty I just hope things don't get awkward between all of us." He looked up from the drums and turned towards her. She was sitting on a fold up chair with her eyes downcast.

The sudden break up of her friends shocked her. She had always assumed they would be a couple like Ashley and Gary. To say this break up was out of the blue for her was an understatement. It was disheartening if a two year relationshipthat seemedperfect like Dawn and Paul's was doomed to failure then what hope was there for Ash and herself.

She jumped as a hand was placed over her shoulder, "Misty stop worrying we're not like them."

Misty nodded and wrapped her arms around his waist. He reciprocated by wrapping his around her shoulders and placing her head on his chest. She could feel the steady thump of his chest and sighed feeling at ease in his strong arms.

She smiled remembering that morning when she'd finally confessed her real feelings to Ash. Misty knew that being subtle with him would never work if she wanted to get out of the friend zone she would need to be very direct; since Ash was clueless to matters of the heart.

Flashback to that Morning…..

Misty paced back and forth leaving a path in the sand. She glanced once more at her cell phone, "Okay he's only a minute late no big deal Misty," she whispered to herself trying to calm her fly away nerves.

She looked towards the shore line and instantly she began to relax. The salty early morning sea ruffled her hair and summer dress. She allowed a small giggle to escape her lips.

"What's so funny Mist?"

She gulped recognizing that voice anywhere. She took a deep breath trying to calm her beating heart, before turning to face Ash. She smiled and walked towards him closing the space between them.

She pointed out at the shore line which began to turn different hues of pink and orange, "There is just something special about watching a sunrise," she gushed tucking a strand piece of hair behind her ear. Ash hummed in agreement taking a seat next to the redhead, and watched as she gazed lovingly at the view before her.

"Misty what did you want to talk about?" Ash asked genially curios as she sat an inch away from him.

Misty traced absentmindedly on the sand between them. She took a deep breath and turned her eyes toward him. She was done with the way they tip toed around each other. It was now or never so she decided to take a leap of faith.

"Ash we've been friends since our freshman year in high school, and I know this might seem sudden but I've began to develop feelings for you," She turned away her face pink and stood from her spot she wrapped her arms around herself feeling self-conscious something she had never felt before.

"Misty I-," Ash began before she cut him off scared of his rejection.

"Ash I'm so sorry just forget I said anything okay," she interjected already walking away from the raven haired boy. She felt a strong hand wrap around her wrist.

"Misty I can't forget because I feel the same way," Ash laughed his voice filled with glee.

She slowly turned to face him, "You're serious?" Misty asked hesitantly.

Ash smiled, "Maybe this will prove it," he whispered before bending down to kiss her tenderly on the lips.

End of flashback….

The two had been planning to tell their friends the good news but after the break up they didn't think it prudent. "Come on Mist we better finish getting all this set up were supposed to perform in ten minutes. Misty sighed as they separated but got to work regardless.

May

May glanced awkwardly at Kenny who now occupied Paul's spot next to Dawn. She felt a light tap on her side and she turned to see Esme indicating towards the back stage entrance where Paul was having a heated discussion with Marki. May leaned her head on the table in exhaustion.

"It's been one crazy night right?" Alexis whispered to her.

May nodded not taking her head off the table. The entire situation between their cobalt haired friend and grumpy pants worried May. She couldn't help but think this would cause allot of unwanted tension within the group.

"Does anyone know where my sister is?" Brenden asked approaching their table and kissing his wife on the head. May smiled at the recently married couple they looked so happy.

"Oh she went home after their performance she was pretty tired," May replied as she grabbed Esme's bag and rummaged through it to look for candy. Chocolate always made her feel better.

Esme was the kind of girl that always carried it around. She scavenged until she felt the familiar bulge of a candy bar on her finger tips. She reached for it when she felt her hand vibrate from a received message. May grabbed the phone and unlocked it seeing as Esme was currently at the smoothie bar getting their drinks.

To: Esme

From: Sky

8:50 p.m.

U were gr8 2night Miss Oak

May's eyebrows wrinkled in confusion, 'Since when are Sky and Esme friends?' She thought exiting out of the messages. Her eyes widened as she saw their conversation consisted of 600 texts.

"Maybell are you alright?" Dawn asked glancing worriedly at her.

May glanced at Kenny and cast her eyes down. She didn't dislike him but she didn't know him, and thus she didn't want to discuss her conflicted emotions regarding her ex and best friend. Kenny excused himself sensing her discomfort and walked towards the bar taking a seat next to Briana's friends Jaycie, Lily, and Marki.

May returned Esme's phone to her purse, "Esme is texting Sky," she said incredulously.

Brenden who had been taking a sip of his smoothiesplattered it on the table, "No way for real," he coughed out.

Alexis grabbed a few napkins and dabbed at the table a pensive look on her face.

"Gary is not going to like that," Dawn sighed shaking her head, "Why would she even talk to him after everything he did to May and Briana?"

"That isn't even what bothers me it's the fact she didn't tell me about it," May whined feeling betrayed by Esme's lack of trust.

Alexis huffed in annoyance, "This is why she didn't tell us. She was probably afraid of our reaction."

Brenden wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "Hon even so she should know better than to trust anything he says."

"Brenden is right Sky is nothing but trouble," Dawn replied a hint of resentment in her voice.

Alexis shook her head disagreement evident in her expression, "Dawn people are capable of change, and I think we should trust Esme's judgment."

Dawn sighed her irritation vanished slightly, "Yeah you're right I suppose the best we can do is support her regardless of her decision."

May felt apprehension she knew deep down that Esme was an extremely intelligent girl and wouldn't easily be fooled by flattery, but she also knew that Esme was inexperienced in relationships; never having been in one before. She scanned the smoothie bar trying to locate her. She narrowed her eyes seeing the auburn haired girl chatting with Sky in a discreet corner a smile on her face.

'I hope she'll be okay,' May thought knowing that she had to trust in Esme's judgment.

Brenden thumped his free hand on the table, "I think we shouldn't let Esme in on the fact we know yet. I think she would prefer to tell us when she is ready."

The girls nodded in agreement just as their auburn haired friend returned carrying two smoothies.

"Here you go May," She said handing her a pineapple smoothie. May smiled gratefully but her smile never reached her eyes.

Dawn grabbed her purse and stood, "The boys should be playing soon and I don't think I wanna stick around, so I'll see you guys tomorrow." She said matter of fact.

"Dawn you can't run away from him forever," May said grabbing her friends wrist before she could leave.

Dawn sighed dejectedly and gently pushed May's hand away, "I know that May I just… I can't be around him right now." Her eyes stared pleadingly back at her.

May nodded, "Okay fine Dawn I'll see you back at the cabin."

Dawn hugged her and waved goodbye to her friends before exiting the music bar.

"Oh look at my little grasshead he looks so cute," Alexis giggled pointing at Drew who was dressed in a black tailored tux, a white undershirt and red tie completed his look.

May laughed but she had to agree with her friend Drew along with Ash, Paul, and Misty all looked adorable. Ash wore a similar tux as Drew but his tie was a vibrant blue, while Paul's was purple. Misty wore an over the shoulder black dress and a gold headband held her curly red hair back.

"I wonder what they'll be performing." Esme asked a goofy smile plastered on her face.

May shrugged not knowing but she had a feeling Esme knew more than she was letting on. She turned her sapphire orbs towards the stage and clapped loudly as Drew took the microphone. He scanned the crowd and his eyes landed on her. May blushed instantly as he shot her a genuine smile.

He returned his gaze to the crowd and smirked, "Tonight's song is dedicated to sweet November."

"I am going to kill him," May hissed under her breath her face beat red with embarrassment.

Esme giggled and slapped her friend on her back playfully, "Awwwww cheer up November."

Alexis and Brenden smirked but didn't say anything to the brunet. May rolled her eyes and crossed her arms pouting. However, if she was honest inside she was giddy with excitement.

'I wonder what he'll sing?' she thought.

Authors Note:

Hey everyone I'd like to thank everyone who has favorited or followed this Fic! It means so much to me and I appreciate all the reviews I've received. Furthermore, I feel I should clear a few things up.

(a) Yes there is definitely something going on between Esme and Sky. I have written Sky in previous Fics and this is the first time I have ever cast him into a negative light, and personally he is on of my favorite OC's in my Fics.

(b) Jayfeather you are correct Dawn is not over Paul regardless of the song she sang. She did it as a form to finalize their break in her own terms.

Lastly, I may not upload chapters as often as I should I am very busy with college and my upcoming graduation, but I will try to upload at least four chapters a week until this Fan Fiction is complete.

Thanks again please R&R it really does help having feedback :)