Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon!

The next morning Ash went down for breakfast. Misty was already there eating some cereal. “Morning Mom, Mist,” he greeted. “Good morning, Ash” Misty said with a big yawn. Ash sat down and his mother put a plate of pancakes in front of him. “Thanks, Mom.” She just smiled at him.

“So, Ash, what do you want to do today?” Ash looked thoughtful as he pondered how they could spent the day. “How ‘bout we go see Professor Oak? You could see all the Pokemon. Or I guess we could go to the beach.”

“Hmm, let‘s do both, we could swim first. My Pokemon need to get out for a little while anyway.” Ash hadn’t realized she might bring her Pokemon. “Misty which Pokemon did you bring?” Misty laughed. Leave it to Ash to still get excited about Pokemon. He is still the same adorable guy. Misty sighed. “I have Psyduck, Gyrados, Staryu, Corsola, Politoed, and Horsea.” Ash looked at her, “Haven‘t you caught any new Pokemon?” She smiled at his question, “Yes, but there are too many to name, I brought these ones because you know all of them.” Ash looked at her funny, “Why didn’t you bring some new ones too? I would’ve liked to see them, also.” Misty expressed more amusement at Ash, “Ash, you know you can always visit me at the gym.” Ash smiled widely and said, “Duh, you‘re right Mist. I dunno what I was thinking. It‘s not like this is the last time I‘m gonna see ya. But still let‘s not let three years pass without seeing each other. Agreed?” She beamed, “Agreed! What is life without you?” Ash got confused, “Uh, okay.”

They headed to Pallet Beach. It was a beautiful almost enchanting sunny day. Perfect for swimming and catching up on the past few years. They walked in silence just enjoying each others company. When they arrived Misty gasped she had forgotten how charming it was here. The clear blue water. The slight breeze, the water Pokemon swimming peacefully. She left out a joyous sigh. It sure is good to be back here. Where I left my heart. Misty took off her flip flops and shirt and ran into the waves they crashed against her as she laughed contently. Ash smiled at her happiness, he sure missed his good friend. She was always so sweet to him and they got along so well. She was actually quite stunning in her white bikini. He admired her beauty and her wet hair that was hanging in her face as she had just come up from under the water. She flipped her head and Ash sighed to himself. I have some weird kinda feeling. What is going on? He took off his shoes and his shirt and joined her in the water.

Misty looked as Ash entered the water. She was just staring, she honestly couldn’t tear her eyes away. He just looked so grown up and so handsome. He had always, always been adorable. She watched him as he went underwater and then come up for air. She watched the beads of water slide down his chest. She sighed a little too loudly. Ash looked at her and tilted his head. She‘s looking at me funny. “What?” He questioned her. She snapped out of it and sighed once again, “Oh, it‘s nothing.”

She decided to try and get her mind off of matter of her heart or at least try. “So Ash, how‘s...your life been all this time? Have you dated anyone?” Ash got a little flushed and acted extra shy, as he quietly answered her. “Actually not really.” Misty was kinda surprised at this. “But how come?” Ash responded “Well I am either traveling which wouldn’t really be realistic to date a someone if I was leaving anyway or just here in Pallet and if you haven‘t noticed. This town is so small there aren't hardly any girls hardly for me to date anyway.” He stopped for a second then he turned her question on her, “What about you? Have you dated anyone?” Misty got so quiet you could here crickets chirping or a pen drop. Ash was wondering what was taking so long till she finally spoke. “Well actually I‘m have never even been kissed.” Ash was completely shocked, “What? But you‘re 21! How come you haven‘t been kissed yet?” Misty was taken aback at that a little, “To tell you the truth Ash, I‘m saving my lips for a certain person that I wanna be kissed by,” And it’s you she thought to herself. “OK?”

Great now I’ll never win that bet! What am I gonna do now? “Who?” Ash asked her, “You can tell your best friend.” Misty sighed frustrated, “I can‘t tell you.” Can’t tell me? Why can't she tell me of all people. She doesn't make sense. My head hurts. Ash thought.

He decided it better to drop it and they continued to swim for a while. MIsty was swimming with her Pokemon as was Ash with his. Ash was doing some thinking. Why can’t she tell me that? This is just plain driving me nuts. Misty was doing some thinking too. Ash if only I could tell ya. But you clearly don’t feel that way about me. I just can’t bear to kiss anyone but you. Someday hopefully it’ll happen.

Professor Oak was talking to Tracey when Ash and Misty walked in. Misty went over to Tracey to say hi because it had been so long. “Hey Tracey, what ya been up to?” Tracey answered, “Same as always even after all these years actually. Just sketching Pokemon, watching Pokemon and helping the Professor.” Ash figured he’d talk to Tracey for advise later seeing as how Misty was here. They went outside and helped the Professor and Tracey feed all the Pokemon. She watched Ash with the Pokemon. He’s so natural with them, he must’ve been born to be a trainer. She loved watching how gentle and kind he was with them. Right now he was petting a Rapidash. Lucky Pokemon. Misty thought. He looked up at her and grinned. That is the cutest grin and those are the friendliest eyes I have ever seen in all my 21 years.

Ash got an idea as to how and maybe warm Misty up so that he could ask her on a date for the bet. “Misty you wanna see how Pallet town night life is like? We could go to the local bar?” Ash hangs out in a bar? “Sure, Ash sounds fun.” I guess, I hope I don’t get hit on by sleaze balls. What am I thinking? I’ll be with Ash so how could anyone hit on me if they think I'm with someone. “We need to get back to your house soon, so I can get ready.” Maybe if I dress kinda sexy, he’ll take notice?

Misty was upstairs getting ready and Ash was getting impatient. Why do females always take so long? Just then he heard her bounce down the stairs. she seemed to have a spring in her step for some unknown reason. “Why are you so hyper?” She just smiled and said simply, “Cause I get to spend time with you.” He smiled at her. She’s such a great friend. Of course Ash didn’t notice the way she stressed the you part. He gazed at her appreciatively. She looks quite attractive in that green dress. It makes her eyes look kinda greenish-blue. She’s gonna make some lucky guy happy one day. “You look pretty Mist.” She beamed, Wow, a complement from Ash Ketchum. “Thanks Ash, that‘s so sweet. You look handsome.” You always do. Ash was opening the door, “Shall we?” Misty smiled for the hundredth time that day, “Lead the way.”