A/N:  Hey all...sorry a bit for the delay, but finals have kept me busy and 
I’ve been out of town... so thanx for the reviews although I must say FIVE 
doesn't give me much inspiration :( well, for the five of you out there, 
here it is!

Please read and review!
Disclaimer: don’t own anything except the plot!

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	Misty turned around.  It was Brock.

	“Oh, hey Brock.  You surprised me.  What are you doing here?”

	“Well, I was wondering if you and Ash were going to do anything for your 
anniversary this year.  Probably not, huh? With Duplica in the picture and 
all,”  Brock asked sounding a bit concerned.

	“No, I’m guessing not,” Misty said as she got out of the pool.  “Why do you 
ask?”

	“Duplica is actually out of town this entire week.  And...well, my cousin 
said that he saw her in a club making out with a random dude.  I don’t know 
if I should tell Ash, it would break his heart.”

	Misty froze there.  “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe she would do that to poor 
Ash.”

	“Actually, I don’t think he would really care,” Brock said under his 
breath.

	“Excuse me, did you say something?” Misty asked.

	“Umm, no, I didn’t.  Anyway...I just thought I should tell you.  I better 
get going.”

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Suzie’s apartment

	“You heard THAT from Brock?  He never told me anything like that,” said 
Suzie.

	“Yeah, I thought I’d come to you since you might know and I didn’t really 
believe Brock,” replied Misty.

	“I know what you’re saying, Brock never really did like Duplica.  He kept 
saying he got vibes.”

	“So have you heard anything from him?” asked Misty.

	“From who?” ask Brock.  He was standing in the doorway leaning against the 
frame.

	“You,” said Suzie as she got up and walked over to him.  “Where have you 
been?”

	“Just looking at some breeding stuff at the mall,” he replied as he picked 
her up and spun her around.  He finished by giving he a deep kiss.

	“Ahem,” coughed Misty.  “Just gag me with a spoon why don’t you.”

	“Sorry, sorta forgot you were there,” blushed Suzie.  She led Brock to the 
couch and sat back down.  “So, Brock, apparently, you’ve told my friend 
Misty here something you should have shared with me,” Suzie said in a 
mocking sarcastic tone.

	“Oh that....” Brock said as if he completely forgot.  “Well, I wanted to 
know if Misty still felt the same way...it has, after all, been awhile.”

	“Ok, I’m STILL here!” Misty interrupted.  “Help me, what am I supposed to 
do?  Even though Duplica doesn’t care, I can’t just walk up to him and say 
‘Oh, by the way, it must have slipped my mind, but I’m in love with you, 
break up with Duplica and go out with me.’”

	“Well,” said Brock, “You could....in a perfect world.”

	“Shut up! You’re not helping!” Suzie said punching him in the shoulder.

	Misty looked at her watch.  “Oh my gosh! I’m late, I gotta go!  Thanks 
guys, later!”  With that, Misty rushed out of the door and drove off.

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In Misty’s Porsche

	“What am I gonna do? What am I gonna do? What am I gonna do?” she said to 
herself.  Misty had been driving around for about half an hour not paying 
attention to the road.  She had been lucky to not have run into red lights 
or pedestrians, well until right about....NOW.

SCREEEEEEEEEEEECH!!

Misty barely missed this guy.  She got out of her car ready to scream at 
this dumb jaywalker.

	“Ash?!”  She looked at him and he appeared pretty out of it.  “Why weren’t 
you watching where you were going?”

	“Well, I’m guessing I’m going to ask you the same question,” Said Ash 
somewhat amused.

	“I guess I was just in deep thought,” Misty blushed and looked toward the 
asphalt.

	“About what?”

	“Nothing, really,” Misty replied.

	“Uh huh,” Ash nodded pretending to believe her.  “So, we haven’t had a long 
talk for  a while, huh? You know, with you being Water Pokemon Master and 
all. How ‘bout we go out for some coffee and catch up?”

	Misty looked up and simply nodded.  They got into her car realizing they 
were holding up traffic.  Misty drove without talking much.

	*This isn’t at all like the Misty I used to know.  I wonder what’s on her 
mind* Ash thought.
	“Hey!” said Ash rather loud.

	Misty jumped.  “Don’t DO that!” she snapped.

	“What’s up with you today?  I mean I know I haven’t seen you in a while but 
that shouldn’t mean you got all quiet and reserved on me huh?”

	“Are you implying I’m loud and obnoxious?”  she said raising an eyebrow.

	“Not implying, I’m downright saying YES!” Ash joked.

	“You never change do you?” Misty sighed when she was secretly thinking how 
glad she was that he was like....well, Ash.

	“Nope, by the way, you missed the turn,” Ash said as he pointed to the 
left.  Misty gasped and took a sharp turn just barely missing the cars in 
the other lane.  “WOAH! Watch it! Coffee’s not THAT important, ya know.”  
When the car stopped, Ash wobbled out of the car holding his heart 
dramatically.

	“Oh c’mon, stop being a baby,” Misty said as she locked her car.

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Coffee shop

	“So, Misty, why ARE you so out of it today?” Ash said with a huge grin on 
his face.

	“I don’t know but why are YOU so happy?”  Misty said giving him a look.

	“I’m not gonna tell you,” Ash said as he leaned back in his chair still 
smiling.

	“Then I’m not telling you,” Misty said slyly.

	“Oh by the way, Duplica dumped me,” Ash blurted out.  Misty almost chocked 
at this.

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A/N:  ahh, yes, another cliffhanger, you must hate me.  reviews please....I 
don’t know if I can survive without your support ::falls over 
dramatically:::

Kasumi S.S. Ketchum