Chapter 4
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The more than happy expression which was fixed on Ash's face since he returned was not unnoticed by his family. Delia thought it was because of the trip and its exciting adventures. Where as Gary and Drew believed there was something more than it.
So when he returned home from the hospital, he was immediately surrounded by his cousins followed by May and Leaf.
Closing the door behind them, May asked,"Spill out the truth Ash."
"What truth," he said, hiding his smile.
"Dude, you got laid or something?" Gary asked. Leaf punched him with her elbow. He just winched at the act.
"It sure looks like it," Drew added. May gave him a stern glare but he ignored it.
"Actually," Ash started, debating whether it was a nice idea to tell them or not. He decided against it,'' it's nothing."
He was about to leave but Drew and Gary dragged him and made him sit on the bed. The four of them surrounded him like honey bees.
"You are not escaping anywhere before you spill anything," Leaf said, half smirking, half laughing.
"Fine!" Ash agreed in defeat.
He closed his eyes and tye scene of Dawn singing by the river flashed in his mind. His lips curved up in a smile and he said,"There is a girl..''
"We knew it!" The four of them shouted together. Ash gave them a glare and said," I won't say a thing if you all keep on interrupting!''
"Sorry," Gary said. May looked at Drew to see his expression. She knew he was the same boy he had fallen in love with and beneath his cold, icy attitude, lay a boy who cared. She smiled when she saw the happy expression on Drew's face. She still had time to mend their relation.
"I met her in Sinnoh, she is pretty, really pretty. She lives in saffron city, so actually not very far from here. I don't know why I like her, but I am sure I won't be able to forget her anytime soon"
"You have any picture of her?" Gary asked.
"Yes," Ash said and made his way to the shelf. He found a picture of them but to save himself from humiliation, decided to show another one. He picked up another and handed it to Gary.
"These babes are beautiful,"Gary said whistling. Leaf pulled his ears and made a face. Gary kissed her cheek and said,"But you are prettier."
"There are two girls over here Ash," May said looking at the picture.
Before Ash could say which one was who, Delia and Samantha called them for dinner.
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"Dawn dear, I am going to attend a concert at Celadon tomorrow evening, I want you to come with me," Harrison said while having dinner with the Berlitz family.
"I wanna go too," Serena added rather impatiently.
Johanna sensing why she wanted to go gave her the permission. Daniel just eyed her with suspicion. "In the past you never attended any concert where Dawn sang or took part," he added, eating his share of food.
"Come on Dad, if she wants to come, we should not deny her, she will enjoy I am sure," Dawn happily added while biting in her food.
"Don't worry Daniel, your daughters will be safe with me," Harrison promised him.
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After dinner, Ash found himself calling Serena. After two rings, she picked up the phone.
"Oh my Arceus, its you!" Serena excitedly shouted from the other end.
"Yeah, how are you all?" He asked.
"Can't be better! How about you Ash?"
"I am doing fine too"
"Well.." Serena said, looking for a topic to chat.
"Where is Dawn?" He asked. He sweared he could listen her grumpily calling Dawn.
"Dawn here, and who is this?" A new voice, much sweeter than before spoke.
"Forgot me already?" Ash said in a fake, hurt voice.
"How are you Ash?" She said happily.
He smiled on hearing her voice." Am good"
"You know, thanks for saving me that day. It was so sweet of you"
Ash blused a little and said,"Dobt worry Dawn, anything for you. Anyways are you busy ? I don't want to disturb you."
"No, its alright. Anyways, you know what, I am going to Celadon tomorrow!"
This perked up his interest."Really?"
"Yeah, for a performance."
"All the best Dawn."
"Thanks," she said blushing. She wss unaware of the look Serena was giving her. I looks could kill, Dawn would have been dead by now.
Ash mentally made a note to pay a visit to Dawn tomorrow. Wishing her good night, he peacefully went to sleep knowing he would get to see her when he would wake up the next day.
On the other hand, Dawn was smiling non stop. Someone said it right,'Love walks in when you least expect it to!'