Disclaimer: Don't own pokemon! A/N: What's up guys? Anyway, here's another one, compliments of me, pikagurl23! (Hey, that rhymes!). Anyway, enjoy! School Days Chapter 9 Jared walked through the mall, aimlessly staring at the ground in front of him. He had his hands in his pockets and shuffled through the crowd of people as if they weren't even there. He just couldn't get his mind off of what had happened earlier that afternoon. It plagued his mind as he searched for answers that would never come. 'What was I thinking? I promised her that I would never do that again…and I completely broke her trust.' He thought as he continued to make his way through the mall. 'What is wrong with me?' He shook his head of the annoying thoughts and tried to get his mind on other things, but his brain wouldn't let him trail off. It kept reminding him of the severity of his actions and how he hurt the one person he ever loved. Just as he was starting to calm down, he heard two familiar voices. Just ahead of him he could make out the figures of Chris and Ash. They seemed to be talking to one other and didn't take notice of him. Jared ducked into a corner and tried to make out what they were saying. "So, are you going to tell her?" Asked Chris, taking a sip of his soda. "Yeah, I guess I'll have to." Sighed Ash. 'Tell her what?' Thought Jared to himself. "Well, what's with the long face?" Smiled Chris, sensing Ash's nervousness. "I don't know how she'll react. I mean, we've only been friends for a couple of months. Don't you think it's kind of soon?" Ash asked. "I've never seen two people become so close in such a short amount of time. Now, this is just my opinion, but I think she probably feels the same way about you." Chris smiled. "Do you really think so?" Ash asked. "Yeah, I do." Started Chris. "I'm going to be truthful with you Ash. I've never seen her so happy before. It's like you bring out the best in her. Even when she was going out with Jared, her happiness back then was nothing compared to what it is now when she's with you. I always see this sparkle in her eyes that only comes out when you're together." "Thanks Chris. That really helps." Smiled Ash, getting up out of his seat. "Well, you ready to continue our search for my outfit?" "Ready when you are." Sighed Chris, also standing up. "Let's get going." The two boys walked away, unaware of Jared's presence. 'And to think, he used to be my best friend. Misty was happy with me…she was happier with me than she'll ever be with him!' He thought as he came out of the shadows. "Ash, I swear, you will not take her away from me." Jared scowled, hitting the wall next to him, causing his hand to bleed profusely. "Damn!" He cursed, tending to his wounded hand. He then turned to Chris and Ash's retreating forms. "Don't think for a second that this is over Ketchum. It's only just the beginning." Jared shook his head in pure rage and exited the mall. Meanwhile, at the Cerulean City gym, Misty was downstairs in her kitchen gathering some snacks for her starving friends upstairs. She piled the food on a silver platter and started up the stairs. As she neared the top of the staircase, she could hear her friends' soft mumbling. Interested in what they were saying, she crept up to the door and pressed her ear against it. "Yeah, everyone co-operated." Announced Melissa happily. "I know, but from what I hear, the whole class would have voted for them anyway." Said Anna. "They are gonna be so surprised!" Exclaimed Lauren. "Shh! Keep it down! Remember, Misty's just downstairs. We don't want her to hear." Scolded Melissa. 'What don't they want me to hear?' Wondered Misty, continuing to listen to her friend's conversation. "Oh, sorry." Apologized Lauren, speaking in a much softer tone. "We should have done this last year." Commented Sarah. "Why didn't any of us think about this earlier?" "Because none of us really approved with Misty going out with Jared, but Ash…well, he's different. I know you guys agree with me." Melissa stated confidently. "And besides, Ash really knows how to treat her well. He really cares about her." The girls just nodded in response and sighed. "The things that guy will do for her…"Smiled Anna. "I wish I had a guy like that." "Yeah, me too." Added Lauren. "Same here." Said Melissa. "And don't forget about me." Smiled Sarah. "Uh, what are you talking about?" Asked Melissa. "You have Chris, remember?" "Yeah, I know, but he would never even think to do half of the romantic things Ash would do for Misty." Sarah sighed. "So picky…" Stated Lauren, shaking her head. "Tell me about it." Smiled Melissa. "I bet he's real romantic…you just gotta give him a jump start." Laughed Melissa. All the other girls, except for Sarah, joined in her laughter. "And what the hell is that supposed to mean?!" Yelled Sarah, blushing furiously. "Oh, please…I think you know. Do I have to spell it out for you?" Melissa smiled, continuing to laugh at her friend. "Melissa!" Screamed Sarah out of frustration. 'What are they planning to do?' Misty asked herself as she started to enter the room. "Hey guys, what's going on here?" "Oh, nothing. Just making fun of Chris, as usual." Explained Melissa, wiping the tears from her eyes. "At least I have someone!" Countered Sarah. "Yeah, that's true." All of a sudden, Melissa burst into laughter again. "But then again, look who it is…it's Chris!" Sarah hurled a pillow in Melissa's direction, causing her to fall back. She removed the pillow from her face and raised a brow. "Oh, so you want to play like that? Fine!" She yelled, throwing the pillow back in Sarah's direction. Soon thereafter, a pillow fight broke out. After about several m the girls started to settle down and sat themselves down on Misty's floor, panting heavily. "That'll teach you to talk bad about my Chris." Smirked Sarah. "Well, look who's talking. You're the one who started it!" Exclaimed Melissa, recalling what Sarah had said moments before. "Yeah, well…I love him, and that's all that matters." Smiled Sarah. "Yeah, yeah…" Shrugged Melissa, rolling her eyes. "So, guys, what were you talking about that resulted in that pillow fight?" Misty asked, hoping she would get some information as to what their plan was. "I already told you. We were talking about Chris." Melissa stated. "Weren't you listening?" hen g"Uh…I guess not. Sorry about that." Misty said, shaking her head. "I just thought that…oh, never mind." 'Hmm…what was that all about?' Melissa thought to herself, wondering what Misty was trying to get at. Then, all of a sudden, she figured it out. 'Damn! She heard us! Or maybe she didn't…if she did, she wouldn't be asking. Okay, good. It's still a secret. I scared myself there for a second.' Melissa thought, shaking her head and sighing to herself. "Hey Mel, are you okay?" Asked Anna. "Huh? Who? Me?" Melissa asked distractedly. "No, the other Mel. Of course you!" Exclaimed Anna. "Sorry, sorry. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about some things." She replied, giving her friend a reassuring look. "What things?" Inquired Lauren. "Um…just stuff." She shrugged, hoping her friends would accept her lame answer. Luckily, they did and soon another conversation was taking place. Melissa let out an exasperated sigh and laid back on the bed. 'Misty sure is a sly one. I bet she was listening to our conversation the whole time. That little eavesdropper! Oh well, at least the plan is set to make them both confess what they've been holding back for so long.' A/N: Okay, Chapter…uh…I think its 9 is done! Sorry, I kind of lose track of the chapters. Anyway, please review. Thanks guys!