Choices

Part 21:

Why canÕt I?

Note: So, as many of you have noticed I updated Invisible and I hope those of you that sent in characters liked how they came out! I shall no longer be accepting any characters in case you didnÕt read the end chappie note. Oh and btw I forgot to change their ages last chappie so theyÕve been these ages since last chappie okay? Just thought IÕd clear that up. So yeah, 14 chappies plus Epilogue left!

 

Characters:

Ash: 22 ½

Misty: 22 ½

Dan: 23 ½

May: 19 ½

Amy: 2 ½

Anna: 2 ½

A/N: Song, ÒWhy CanÕt I?Ó by Phair Liz

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ÒSo Mist how was the visit that Ash and May paid you guys?Ó Sharon asked as the two mothers sat on a bench, watching their daughters play around the greenhouse with their Pokemon. ÒOurs wasnÕt exactly funÉÓ

ÒIt was all rightÉÓ Misty replied shrugging. ÒWe walked around the park and then we rode a boat over the lake. They left for their mansion and we came back to eat lunch with you guys.Ó

ÒI wasnÕt exactly nice to May. And she wasnÕt exactly nice to me either.Ó Sharon growled.

ÒHow did you expect her to be nice when you spilled coffee all over her brand new pink dress?Ó Damien accused overhearing their conversation as he came up behind them.

ÒIt was an accident!Ó Sharon protested with a blush. ÒI didnÕt mean to do that! Hell if I wanted to do that I wouldnÕt have spilt it myselfÉÓ

ÒMommyÉÓ Anna began walking over to Sharon and Damien, ÒCan you push me and Amy on the swing?Ó

ÒIÕll do it.Ó Damien grinned picking up his daughter and niece. ÒYou canÕt ask your mommies cuz theyÕre talkingÉÓ

ÒReally?Ó Anna asked interested. ÒAbout what?Ó

ÒAbout Pokemon!Ó Damien smiled.

ÒOoh! I wanna hear!Ó

ÒHow about I tell you?Ó

ÒOkay!Ó

Sharon and Misty watched as Damien pushed the two swings in perfect rhythm talking and laughing together. Smiling Sharon turned back to Misty and asked, ÒSo whereÕs Dan?Ó

ÒI think heÕs showing Ash and misty around our apartmentÉÓ Misty sighed. ÒI escaped before they came.Ó

ÒDoes Dan know?Ó

ÒHeÕs not too happyÉÓ Misty sighed. ÒThink I should go and explain?Ó

ÒYeah, you are his girlfriend and soon to be wife, he deserves an explanation as to why you donÕt want to be with those two back-stabbers.Ó Sharon growled. ÒAfter all, they are his friendsÉÓ

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Get a load of me, get a load of you,

WalkinÕ down the street, and I hardly know you.

ItÕs just like we were mean to be.

 

Misty walked around her apartment calling out DanÕs name, but he wasnÕt there.

ÒDan?! Sweetheart?! You here!?Ó Misty yelled.

Suddenly a person came out from her living room. Her breath caught in her chest when she saw who it was.

 

Holding hands with you when weÕre out at night,

Got a girlfriend, you say it isnÕt right,

And IÕve got someone waiting too.

 

ÒHi Misty. Dan went upstairs with May to see some Pokemon. They wonÕt be longÉÓ Ash smiled. ÒWanna talk a bit?Ó

ÒUhÉ sureÉÓ

 

What if this is just the beginning?

WeÕre already wet and weÕre gonna go swimming.

 

Misty had never felt so uncomfortable in her life. Ash was here in her home, sitting on her sofa, talking to her, of all people! The very same person she swore she would never talk to again was hereÉ This was her chance! In fact her only chance to tell him how she felt and get over him for good!

 

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

Why canÕt I speak whenever I talk about you?

ItÕs inevitable, itÕs a fact the weÕre gonna get down to it,

So tell me,

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

 

ÒAsh do you remember what happened between us six years ago?Ó Misty asked gripping her yellow shirt tightly.

ÒHow can I forget?Ó Ash muttered looking away from her.

Misty didnÕt know whether to go on or not so she remained silent as he looked down at his lap for a few seconds. Soon he quickly recovered and plastered a smile on his face and adding, ÒIÕm sorry. Go on.Ó

 

(Whenever I think about you)

(Whenever I think about you)

(Whenever I think about you)

(Whenever I think about you)

 

ÒI just wanted to sayÉÓ Misty stopped unsure if she should go on as she looked down at her hands in her lap.

Ash reached for her hand, ÒGo on MistÉÓ

 

IsnÕt this the best part of breakinÕ up?

Finding someone else you canÕt get enough of?

Someone who wants to be with you too?

 

Misty looked at him and closed her eyes then opened them to look at him. ÒI just wanted to sayÉ IÕm sorry for insulting you and not telling you the truth that dayÉ but the truth isÉÓ Misty felt tears in her eyes as she looked at him. ÒThe truth isÉ IÕm still in love with youÉ After all these years IÕm still crazily in love with youÉ!Ó

 

ItÕs an itch we know we are gonna scratch

Gonna take a while for this egg to hatch

But wouldnÕt it be beautiful?

 

Misty sobbed as the tears came crashing down. She looked down at their entwined hands, expecting him to pull his away. She cried when he finally did but was surprised to see his hand reaching up to her face. He forced her to look up at him.

 

Here we go, weÕre at the beginning,

We havenÕt fucked yet but my headÕs spinning.

 

ÒI still love you too MistÉÓ Ash whispered gathering her close to him. ÒIÕm still a fool in love with you even after so much time has passedÉÓ

 

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

Why canÕt I speak whenever I talk about you?

Its inevitable, itÕs a fact that weÕre gonna get down to it,

So tell me,

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

 

Misty smiled, crying and sobbing, she kissed him, and he kissed her back. She still felt that same excited feeling when she kissed him and he still felt that same warm glow inside him hen he kissed her. They didnÕt know what would happened because of all thisÉ All they knew was that they loved each other and they always wouldÉ

***

 

High enough for you to make me wonder

Where itÕs goinÕ?

High enough for you to pull me under,

SomethinÕs growinÕ

Out of this we can control

Baby IÕm dyinÕ

 

ÒMistÉ me and May are leaving in the morningÉÓ Ash sighed as he held her close. ÒShe wants to stay with her parents for a week.Ó

ÒOhÉÓ Misty felt a knot in her chest.

ÒWhen I get back, IÕm going to tell May everythingÉÓ Ash kissed her forehead. ÒI want us to be togetherÉÓ

The knot in MistyÕs chest loosened considerably. Smiling she replied, ÒIÕll tell Dan.Ó

 

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

Why canÕt I speak whenever I talk about you?

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

Why canÕt I speak whenever I talk about you?

ItÕs inevitable, itÕs a fact that weÕre gonna get down to it,

So tell me,

Why canÕt I breathe whenever I think about you?

(Whenever I think about you )

(Whenever I think about you )

(Whenever I think about you )

(Whenever I think about you )

 

*Six Days Later*

Misty paced her apartment, anxiously. Today she was going to tell Dan everythingÉ Amy had gone over to SharonÕs apartment to have a sleepover with Anna so the night was all theirs. Misty thought to use it so as to prepare him to receive news she knew he wouldnÕt like.

ÒMisty!Ó Dan yelled as he opened the apartment door. ÒIÕm home!Ó

Misty stood up in the living room, her hands twisting as she waited nervously. Dan came into the room carrying flowers and chocolates. Smiling he came over to her and kissed her. She kissed him back with a small sigh. He knew something was wrongÉ

ÒMist? Are you all right?Ó Dan asked leaving the flowers and chocolates on the table as he sat them down on the sofa. ÒHave you been crying?Ó

Misty looked up at him, tears in her eyes. She breathed in deeply trying to calm her breaking voice.

ÒI-IÕm sorry DanÉ I just-I canÕtÉÓ she looked down at their entwined hands. ÒIÉ I love youÉÓ

ÒI love you too Mist.Ó Dan smiled holding her hands tightly.

ÒIÉ I love you so much DanÉ but-butÉ I canÕt anymoreÉÓ Misty sobbed, looking away from him. ÒI love AshÉ and he loves me backÉÓ

Dan looked at her, unable to react to what she had just said. Misty cried hard as she waited for Dan to say something.

ÒMistyÉÓ Dan lifted her face to his. ÒIÉ IÉ-Are you sure you want to do this? I meanÉ whatÕll happen to Amy? She still calls me daddy and doesnÕt know weÕre not marriedÉÓ

ÒIÉ I know Dan and IÕm sorryÉ I love Ash and said heÕd take care of Amy even if she isnÕt his.Ó Misty cried. ÒYouÕll always be AmyÕs fatherÉÓ

ÒMistyÉ IÕm not only worried about Amy not bring with me, IÕm worried about you tooÉÓ Dan felt tears in his own eyes. ÒAre you sure Ash isnÕt lying to you again?Ó

Misty looked up at him. She hadnÕt thought of that beforeÉ

ÒMistyÉ stayÉ pleaseÉ?Ó Dan kissed her neck.

Misty closed her eyed, enjoying the kiss when she suddenly remembered-ÒAshÕll come for me tomorrowÉÓ

ÒTonight is our last night thenÉÓ Dan kissed her pleadingly ÒPlease just stay with me tonightÉÓÓ

ÒNoÉ DanÉ Please, itÕll be hard enough to leave tomorrowÉÓ Misty sobbed.

ÒI love you MistyÉ If tonight is all we haveÉ stayÉ Tomorrow you can leave and I wonÕt stop youÉÓ Dan kissed her as he held her close.

Misty didnÕt know what to say. She didnÕt have the heart to say no and yet she didnÕt want to say yes.

Dan didnÕt want her to leave. He loved her with all his heart. He didnÕt want this to happen. He didnÕt know what to do except love herÉ

Misty let him spend the night with her. What else could he ask when he was to let her go? Although she felt guilty because of Ash, the only comforting thought he had was that tomorrow morning Dan would let her go and not ask her to stayÉ

ÔI love you DanÉÕ Misty cried to herself as he kissed her passionately. ÔÉ but I canÕt anymoreÉ I just canÕtÉÕ

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Note: Sorta sad when you think about it right? I liked this chappie but it was also sad so itÕs not happyÉ Anyways, notice: EXAMS ARE OVER!!! SCHOOL IS OVER!!!! YAY!!!! *dances around happily* I finally get to work solely on my stories since this year IÕm not going to some stupid pre-college program, I plan on studying this summer for next year since I have the same history teacher for next year and heÕs the one who gave me so much work and he definitely wonÕt give us a breakÉ -_-Õ So IÕve got to read those books he told us we might see next yearÉ

But on a happier note, I finally get more time to myself! IÕll be updating ever week but only one chappie, so donÕt get your hopes up. I plan on finishing Choices very soon since IÕm nearly done! Yay! YouÕll be seeing some more updates on my fan-fiction account though, if you guys even read my stories there. IÕm sure those of you who have and account will have noticed that Wishes Do Come True over there is edited and quite different from the one here and it is! I suggest you all go read that too, just to see how well it is now! ^.^

Anyways, I better get back to work dudes! Cuz IÕm watching an anime! Maybe you guys have heard of it xxxHolic? I already finished Tsubasa Chronicles and now IÕm onto Card Captor Sakura (itÕs been years since I saw an epi!) IÕm so happy and full of ideas for new stories! So on my fan-fiction account you will see major updates and new stories and-OOOHHH! IÕm so excited! I better go now!

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