Misty was sitting outside on a bench and scrolling down her phone. She could chill now that exams were over.

Someone sat facing her.

"Oh, there he goes again." Misty took off her earbuds. "Are you stalking me, Ash?"

"What? No." He shook his head. "I just followed you after you left class."

Misty put her hand over her forehead. "What do you want?"

"I'm sorry about what I said yesterday." Ash sat straight. "I mixed many drinks at once. I think it had side effects."

"You think?"

"I didn't mean to call you poor." He reassured her. "You're not poor—I don't know if you are—but I guess if you are, it's okay then. My great-grandpa was poor."

Misty couldn't believe her ears. "Is that why you're sorry?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are you sure that's why you need to be sorry?" Three years old in an adult body, no doubt. "I'm giving you a second chance to apologize, Ash. Use it wisely."

"Euuuh..." Ash rubbed the back of his neck. He took a long pull of his vaping device and spoke as he breathed out. "I'm sorry I told you... you... don't... have... money?"

Misty waved her hand in front of her face to kick away the vapor and cursed quietly.

"I also made fun of you because you took a loan—I'm sorry about that."

"You didn't but is that all?"

"I didn't? But that's what Gary told me!"

"You don't remember shit, do you?"

"Of course I remember! Alcohol doesn't get to me!" He defended. "Men in Pallet town are made of alcohol! Did you know that?"

"No." Misty scoffed.

"Yes!"

"No, I meant no to answer your question."

"What question?"

"Okay, I don't even have any studying to do and you're wasting my time." She got off the bench and grabbed her purse. "Sadly, see you later."

"You don't expect me to say sorry because I told you I'm rich and I can pay for things for you, do you?"

Misty wasn't sure what to say. "Excuse me?"

"Because, like, that's a good thing, isn't it?" He seemed confused. "It's not my fault my family has money!"

"Ash, please. This conversation is complete cringe and I'm close to punching your face."

"But it's the truth! If you're with me, you don't have to w-"

"Oh my god!" Misty let a high-pitched voice. It was so loud many students around them turned to stare.

At least, Ash seemed to understand that he had to shut up.

"This is why..." She's going to say; yes, she will.

"This is... why..."

She tried to contain herself...

She couldn't...

So... so... tempting...

Misty pointed at him. "This is why you'll stay a virgin all your life." She instantly walked away, not looking behind her.

"What the—hey! That was mean!"

Misty couldn't even wait to hide to let out her crazy-ass laughter. She was even sure Ash heard her laugh.

"That was mean! Oh my god, what a cute asshole."