Chapter 2: A hidden truth Unaware of the ground breaking news, Ash and his friends arrive to a place called Memorex Hill which was a hotel and a Pokemon center in one. "Checking in" Ash said with a smile, "my friends and I need a room". A dark blue haired girl who had to be no taller than Brock asked "would you like to all be in one room?". "We have no problem with it" was Ash's response. Feeling love struck, Brock added to the girl "OH YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!". Blushing she responded "well, thank you". She began to type on her computer which layed upon the desk she sat behind and checked a room for them. "Well, the only room we have left is a two bed room. Is that ok?" "Uh, well, I'm ok with it" said Ash, "what about you Misty?". "Oh, I guess its ok. Brock, what do you think?" Looks into the eyes of the girl and adds "I think I'm in love...please tell me your name". 'Jada' was the girl's response. She got up and went to a small cabinet and got them all a set of keys. "Enjoy your stay" she said just as joyful as Ash walked in. "Thank you" said Misty breaking her silence. Ash, Brock and Misty went upstairs and dropped off their things only to hit the streets once more. "Wow look at this city" said Misty dwelling with enthusiasm, "have you ever seen anything more beautiful?". Looking right at Misty Ash's response was "yea.. I have". "What was that Ash?" Misty asked. Ash simply just replied "oh, uh nothing". They all wondered around the city just enjoying the fresh air but Brock seemed as if he had enough. He went back to the Pokemon center leaving Ash and Misty alone. They both felt a bit awkward as they walked; for one reason they both were hiding their true feelings for the other, and two they were not used to being just the two of them. Misty spotted an area that had a sing in front which read : **Smoochum Park**. "Do you wanna take a walk?" Ash asked Misty. With a smile she replied "sure". The both of them showing no shame of their friendship walked through the park and just enjoyed each other's company. They talked for a while and every now and then they couldn't help but blush at each other. "I'm starting to get a little hungry" Misty said holding her grumbling stomach. "Why don't we go get something to eat?" asked Ash. "That would be nice" was Misty's reply on Ash's suggestion. Within the next 3 hours they went to get something to eat, stayed at the restaurant for a while then went back to their hotel. In Ash's mind, never has he felt this feeling when he was with Misty. Not only was he with his best friend but he was with the one girl that had the power to make his stomach twirl. Have you ever felt that certain wind just pass you by when that one person you have always been waiting for just makes eye contact alone with you? It usually begins at the age of preteen or teenage life. Ash would never have thought that she would be the most important person in his life. Never would it occur to him that she just might have the same feelings for him as well. "Why don't you talk to her?" asked a standing Brock observing how he looked in the mirror. "I don't know" said Ash, "every time I try its like my knees get so weak and I just freeze right in front of her and- what are you so dressed up for?". "Me?" answered Brock, "I'm going on a date". "A date? With who?". Brock smiled and said "a girl I met while you and Misty were gone. Her name is Stephanie". "Well lucky you" said a gloom Ash still clueless on how to tell Misty his feelings for her. "Tell you what" began Brock, "if my date is a success you gotta tell Misty how you feel, but if my date is not a success, its up to you when you tell her". "Alright, you're on!" said Ash. Misty had left around the same time as Brock to check out some more stores. She did not return for a while and just as suspected, nor did Brock. Within time, Brock had arrived before Misty, to Ash's surprise. "So how was it?" was Ash's first question. "Well it was........." "It was what?" "It was........." "It was what for the love of Moltres?!!!!" "It was.....by far.......the most....... wonderful night I have ever experienced!!!" "What?!" "Well it was a bit shaky at first but we got more comfortable with each other. We walked through the city for a while and then I surprised her with a picnic at the park. She said she adored my cooking". "Well" began Ash, "I cant argue with her on that. But wait.....that would mean-" "Oh yes. You have to tell her how you feel". "I'm a bit nervous. I've never don't something like this before". "Well, the first time is always the hardest". Brock gets up and goes to the door, "good luck" he quickly says over his shoulder. "Where're you going?" asked a confused Ash. "I'm gonna leave you two alone. I wouldn't wanna be in the middle of something like that. I'll see ya later!" said Brock just before he closed the door behind him. Brock walked through the hallway to see coincidentally Misty walking to their room. "Oh, hey Misty" said Brock. "Oh, hey Brock. Where're you going?" was Misty's reply to his greeting. "Uh, I'm just gonna go for a walk". Then Misty asked him simply "how was your date?" "it went well. Thanks for asking I'll uh, see you and Ash later". "Ok". They go their separate ways. Misty walked in their room to see Ash sitting on one of the beds only to rise when she walked more into the room. "Hey Ash" was all he got from Misty. He began to sweat with nervously. He was about to tell the girl he loved for so long how he feels about her. Hopefully what he was about to say maybe some how she would feel the same way. "Hey Misty, uh," he began to speak awkwardly, "can I um talk to you for a sec?".............. Reviews ^_^