Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon!

Gary is such a jerk trying to ruin this bet. I’ll show him. He can’t stop me from winning. That’s it no more stalling Ketchum, Today you ask her out tonight you take her on a ‘romantic walk’ and get that kiss. Ash was feeling confident about his standing with Misty. Especially after his little talk with Pikachu. Now who could I get to take the picture? Ash is up early eager and ready to start the day. “Well Pikachu, today is the day! I‘m gonna ask Misty out! I‘m gonna kiss her tonight!” Pikachu grinned, “Go get her!”

Ash heads down to breakfast, Misty is sleeping in today but his Mom is up. “Hey Mom, I‘m going for it. I‘m gonna ask Misty out!” Delia squeals with delight. “Oh honey, that makes me so happy. She‘s good for you and your good for her. Good luck.”

Ash plays a video game to kill time while he waits for sleeping beauty to wake up. She must be really tired. She’s taking forever! It’s noon, already. That’s it I’m gonna wake her up. Ash walked upstairs. He slowly crept into her room and tip toed over to her bed. I can’t believe this is the same girl that used to get in my face as a kid and try to kill me with her mallet. Ash chuckled. “Misty.” He gently shook her. “Mist, wake up, Mist.” She rolled onto her stomach still fast asleep. This isn’t working but if I am rude about it then that would screw up asking her out. Geez, wake up already. “MISTY” Ash sorta yelled. “Wha...huh....what time is it?” She said groggily. “It‘s after noon already, get up I need to talk to you. It‘s important.” She rubbed her eyes, “I need coffee first.” She walked past him and went downstairs to get some coffee. Ash followed her and sat next to her. She looked at him curiously. “What Ash?”

She looks cute, her hair is a mess and her eyes are all heavy. She doesn’t look like she wants to be awake. At least she’s not snapping at me. Ash cleared his throat and nervously started. “Misty, I was just wondering something.” She looked at him with inquisitiveness. “Well, what Ash? What is it?” Why does he look so nervous? “Misty I was wanting to know if you‘d go out to dinner with me, tonight?” Ash? Hmmm. This is a shock. Ash Ketchum is asking me out. What a minute, ASH KETCHUM IS ASKING ME OUT ON A DATE!!!! WOOHOO! All of the sudden she grabbed him and hugged him forcefully. “You bet!” She answered him finally. Ash beamed. Yes. This is working out great, so far. Good going Ketchum. You didn’t chicken out for once in your life.

Misty’s mind was running a mile a minute. I’ve gotta get ready! Oh my god, I have to go get my hair done. Buy a dress. What a minute. “Hey Ash where are we gonna go eat?” I forgot to book reservations! Oh no. *Ash sweatdropped* “It‘s gonna be a surprise.” Misty sighed, “Well do I need to dress up?” Ash smiled, “Yup.” Misty grinned, “Great.” So I do need to buy a dress. “I have to go now, Ash. I have a lot to do to get ready.”

Ash started calling the few Restaurants in Pallet that were upscale. He couldn’t get a reservation at any of them. I gotta talk to Brock, he knows about this stuff.

Ash called Brock up, “Hey man, I need some advise again.” Just great, thought Brock. “About what exactly?” Better not be about that bet. “Well Brock-o I need to know if you know about any restaurants that are upscale. You know the kinda thing Misty would like. You see all the ones in Pallet are booked. We have a date tonight and I need a place to take her.” Brock laughed, “Man you‘re screwed!!” *Ash sweatdropped* “What are you talking about?” Brock continued his laughter. “You have to book those kinda places WAY in advance.” Ash looked down. Great! Just great! Good going Ketchum. You messed it up already. Brock noticed how Ash suddenly looked gloomy and felt some sympathy. He sorta seems to really like her. “Tell you what little buddy, I‘ll head in right now and cook up a romantic dinner for you two.” Ash looked up and smiled, “Wow thanks, Brock.”

Brock knew just the spot it was a romantic spot in the park in Pallet by the lake. Ash would surely impress Misty there. Plus Ash said he wanted to take her for a romantic walk so they could easily do it there, thought Brock. And if he hurts her I’ll be there in Pallet if she needs to talk.

Thank you so much Brock! You don’t know how much you saved my butt! Ash was thinking. Now who to take the picture or video. You know camera’s have a flash so I think it’s gonna have to be a video.

Misty was in the best mood ever. She was so happy it was making people sick. She had found the perfect dress. She was going to get new shoes and have her hair down. I just love to shop! The sales clerk had looked at her funny. She is way too happy, Humph. It’s not fair, the clerk thought. Misty finally got back to the Ketchum residence. I guess that book worked! I wish I had it years ago.

Mrs. Ketchum had been called by Brock and was starting to get things reading for Misty and Ash’s first date. Yes, one step closer to Grandchildren! This is great. My baby’s in love and with a nice girl. I didn’t like that other girl but he didn’t seem serious with her anyway.

Ash is out buying a suit to impress Misty. I hope she likes this one on me. It sure put a big enough dent in my wallet! I’m gonna owe Brock big after all this. I still don’t have someone to record the kiss on video. Hmmm. What am I gonna do about that? I know.

Misty is finally done shopping and has gotten her hair done. She’s hiding out in her room till it’s time to go. I can’t let him see me before the date. I’m acting like this is my wedding. Well I have been waiting forever for Ash to ask me out so it IS special! Hopefully it does lead to a wedding. Misty has hearts in her eyes and is daydreaming about her wedding to Ash. All of the sudden Pikachu walks in and see her and thinks, Yup, she’s got it BAD and I mean BAD. Misty notices Pikachu finally and snaps back into reality. “Hey, Pikachu, whatcha up to?” Pikachu grins at her, “Looking for ketchup, I thought I forgot it in here when I was finishing that funny book of yours.” Misty laughed at Pikachu, “You and ketchup.” Pikachu looked at her funny, “What?” Misty just grinned “Nevermind.”

The door bell rang it was Ash. Misty answered the door and Ash’s mouth dropped. She was wearing a blue dress that hugged her trim little curvy figure. Ash was drooling like an idiot. Wow, he thought. He started to sweat. He stuttered as he tried to spit out a compliment, “Yoo... yooo... yoou.. llook ...beauty ...beautiful.” Misty grinned. She looked him up and down slowly with a look on her face that scared him a little. Wow, never thought he could get more good-looking. “You‘re not so bad yourself there, handsome.” Good enough to eat, she thought to herself and subconsciously lick her lips.

Meanwhile at a local bar, Gary had just plain given up. He was drowning in his failure by getting plastered as he felt sorry for himself. I lost my girlfriend for nothing! I’m not even gonna win. Wait a minute, maybe I still have a chance. And he laughed evilly. That’s the perfect way then nobody will have a girlfriend.