The Bet

By Totodile

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon!

Summary: When Gary bets Ash that he can’t get a kiss from Misty, what will Ash do? Will he accept the bet? And what happens if he does get the kiss?

Ages: Misty 21, Ash 19, Gary 19, Brock 24, Tracey 22, Todd 19, Rudy 23

Chapter 11 - The Next Day

Ash and Misty never came home until the sun was coming up. They were both now sleeping in Ash’s bed all cuddled up together. Pikachu was looking at them. Isn’t that cute? I think I’m gonna hurl. Way too much mush in the last 24 hours. I better check on Bulbasaur after what he said to Bayleaf last night. She slapped him with her vines into a tree and now he has a large lump on his head. Pikachu threw out the rest of the Pokenip and went to check on Bulbasaur. “Oh my head, what exactly happened last night?” Pikachu sighed. “You had way too much Pokenip and wouldn’t leave poor Bayleaf alone. She sent you hurling into a tree. You hit it head first.”

Ash sighed might as well get this part over with. He walked the short distance to Gary’s with a video tape in his hand. He had watched it for some reason it was at a bad angle until Pikachu yelled at Bulbasaur, then all the sudden it was fine. I had to promise Pikachu that I wouldn’t buy anymore Pokenip. Ash chuckled as he thought this.

He thought about the night before it couldn’t have been more perfect and that was one hell of a kiss, or rather kisses. But am I in love or just lust? Do I love Misty? Love, where did that come from? Better think of something else.

Misty woke up to an empty bed. Hmmm, wonder where Ash went? Oh well might as well get up. Yesterday was such a dream come true. Sigh. Oh Ash. You’re the best. She went to the kitchen. Mrs. Ketchum was still asleep on the couch. I wonder why she didn’t sleep in her room. Maybe she was waiting up for us? Yeah, probably she is a mother.

Gary was awake but just barely as the front door was being knocked on. Gary opened the door. “Hi Gary.” Ash greeted. “Well look who finally decided to come visit, I thought you were dead. You must think I was dead.” Ash rolled his eyes, “Sorry Mr. Sensitive didn‘t know you‘d be crying. I don‘t like you like that man.” Gary got mad. “That‘s not what I meant! You usually spend time with your friends.” Gary spat at Ash. “Gary, I haven‘t seen Misty and Brock for three years. So of course I’m gonna spend all my time that they are here with them. I thought you‘d be grown up enough to know something like that. Besides they are also my closest friends. Especially Misty.”

Gary started laughing, “You mean you don‘t return that girl‘s feeling?” Ash looked puzzled. “What are you talking about? How would you know anything of what I feel for Misty? Mind your own business.” Ash started smiling and continued to talk, “You are just mad cause I won the bet despite many attempts by yourself to sabotage it!” Under his breath Gary said, “Well I may not have won the bet but you won‘t be a winner when I‘m done with you, Ketchum.”

“What was that?” Ash thought he heard Gary mumbling something. “Nothing” Gary said with a laugh. “Well anyway, I need to be getting back to Mom and Misty. See ya later. And man I don‘t know what you did last night but don‘t come to my house drunk anymore.” Gary suddenly remember waking up on Ash’s lawn. Worse things have happened when I was drunk, thought Gary.

(Flashback) Gary woke up and stretched then a loud scream could be heard for miles. Oh my God, I slept with her. I mean she’s so ugly! Gary was lying next to a much older, large woman. She lived at the Pallet mobile home park. (End flashback.) Gary shuddered with inner horror at the memories.

Ash arrived home and found Misty in the kitchen. Please don't be cooking. She looked like she was about to start cooking so Ash said quickly, “Hey Misty wanna go to the Pallet diner for breakfast? ” She looked up at him. “Why are you so scared of my cooking?” Ash smiled nervously, “Well, you never even told what that stuff was for one and two as much a I care about you I value my life.” Aww, he cares. Misty forgot about wanting to cook and they went to the diner. “So Ash, where were you this morning?” *Ash sweatdropped* and looked guilty. “Uh. I just went for a walk.” Misty tilted her head, “Since when do you talk walks.” Ash sighed, “I needed some fresh air to think.” Misty froze, Does he regret last night? “Ash, you don‘t regret last night do you?” Ash answered quickly with sincerity, “I loved last night Misty. It was amazing. Don‘t you worry your pretty head with such nonsense. It was the best night of my life. In fact do you wanna go out again?” Misty beamed at this, “I feel the same way about last night and of course I wanna go out with you again.”

“I wonder why Mom was sleeping on the couch? Oh I called Brock he‘s gonna meet us for breakfast. It‘s the least I can do for all the trouble he went to so our night could be perfect.” Misty didn’t mind, “That‘s a great idea. Speak of the devil. There he is.” Brock walked in and started hitting on one of the waitresses. “When will he learn?” Misty sighed as she watched Brock get slapped. He finally walked over and had a huge pink hand print on his face. “You‘ll never find somebody if you keep using those lines, Brock.” Brock wasn’t buying that. “Some women love them!” Misty laughed, “Ok name one, and I don't mean any drunk ones!” Brock smirked, “Well, uh...” Ash cut in, “This is a lost cause anyhow we invited you here to thank you Brock.” Brock smiled, “Thanks man, but you guys were worth doing it for. You are both my best friends. So I guess that last night went well by the looks on your faces?” Misty smiled widely, “Yes it was so perfect, well except for someone‘s prolonged hesitation.” Ash cleared his throat, “I was nervous. You made me nervous cause you are the one who told me you were saving your lips.” Brock looked at Misty. “Saving your lips for what?” Misty laughed, “For the day Ash Ketchum finally wakes up and notices I‘m alive of course! Course knowing Ash he thought it for someone else!” Brock laughed. “That‘s pretty funny.” Ash doesn't see what’s so funny, “And exactly why is this funny?” Misty answered, “It just takes you a while to get a hint Ash that‘s all.”

After breakfast Brock had to get back to Pewter. Ash and Misty headed back to Ash's house. “So Ash what are we gonna do tonight?” Ash pondered, “I don‘t know what do you want to do?” Misty chuckled, “Well what is there to do in this sleepy town? No offense.” Ash sighed, “Not much actually. We could drive over to Viridian.” Misty smiled, “Yeah, let's do that and go dancing.” Ash smiled, “That settles it.”

Ash’s Mom woke up and then remembered she got a little drunk last night. I shouldn’t get so excited about one date. I sure hope it turns into a serious relationship. They are just so perfect together. Misty can keep Ash from doing anything stupid.

Gary was walking toward Ash’s at the same time as Ash and Misty. “Hey Misty I got a video for you to watch!” Misty looked at him, “And why would I want to watch a video that you own.” Ash was sweating. “Yeah man what are you doing? Come on Misty.” Ash grabbed Misty and hurried into his house before big mouth Gary said anymore. “Ash why are you acting funny?” Ash shrugged, “I just didn‘t want him to bother us.” Ash went back outside to confront Gary. “Just what are you trying to do?” Gary smiled evilly, “Why Ash do you care about her? AWWW. How sweet. Makes me sick! You know it‘s your fault I don't have a girlfriend.” Ash laughed hardly, “It's your own fault. I know you called Misty and asked her out. She saw an angry girl in the background so I put two and two together. Now give me the video.” Gary gave up for now, “Fine, better not let her find it.” Ash was sick of Gary, “Obviously you are not a real friend everyone has been telling me but you just proved it with the way you were acting through this whole bet.”

Ash walked back inside. Misty looked at him, “What‘s wrong Ash?” Ash was not in a good mood at the moment. “That Gary. We are not friends anymore!” Misty smiled, “Good for you Ash.” She came over and kissed him and he forgot all about Gary. “Well I guess you two had a good time last night.” His Mom said as she walked into the room. They both blushed and said, “Yeah.”

To be continued...

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