Misty plopped down onto the poly fiber sofa in Ash's hotel room. Ash walked into  the kitchen and poured them each a drink.

"I hope Vodka soda is okay." He said handing her the glass. 

"It's fine, thanks." She smiled then sipped the concoction slowly. "How long are you staying in Cerulean?"

Ash sat there silent for a moment. "Until there's something or someone that doesn't want me to stay anymore." He flashed a white grin at Misty.

Misty's cheeks turned scarlet. 'Did Ash just hit on me?'  misty thought to herself. She was finally able to get a good look at him. His black hair seemed more spiked, and his chocolate brown eyes seemed lighter than she had remembered. 'He must be really happy then, the way his eyes sparkle all so elegantly'  His voice was deeper, but smooth. His words sang melodies in her head. 'I've missed you so much Ash, more than you know.'

"How has life been here in Cerulean?" Ash engaged in conversation first.

"It's been alright, I guess. I like being gym leader, my sisters are out of my hair for the most part finally. They like to focus on their water ballets."

Ash chuckled. "I remember when we helped them with their water ballet. Miss Misty the mermaid."

Misty couldn't help but laugh with him. They had done so much ten years ago, yet it all seemed like yesterday to her.

"It was all fun until team rocket showed up."

"Whatever happened to those guys? I think I'd like to tell them thank you for all those failed attempts of trying to steal pikachu."

"I'm not sure." Misty paused "I know the 'iconic' duo is still out there somewhere though."

They laughed and laughed and laughed. And before they knew it, it was three in the morning.

"I'd hate that you walk home this time of night Misty." Ash said. "Why don't you stay here? I mean there's only my bed, but it's better than walking alone."

"Only if you don't mind Ash."

"Of course I don't, what are old pals for."

Misty gave him a small smile then followed him to his room.

"Those jeans and that shirt aren't going to be comfortable. You can wear this." Ash had thrown an old black T-shirt at her.

"Thanks."

Misty got changed in the bathroom while Ash got changed in his room. When she walked out, he was already comfortable under the covers. She slid in next to him and attempted going to sleep.

Another Forty-five minutes passed and Misty still couldn't sleep. Her train of thought had not stopped since she had seen his earlier that day. Ash just seemed to run circles in her mind.

"Ash, are you up?"

"Yeah, what's up Mist?"

"I can't sleep." She turned over to face him.

"Me too, it's just been a long, eventful night." He brushed a piece of hair from her face and smiled at her.

"Ash there's something I nev—" Ash interrupted her in accident.

"Misty, I have to tell you something." He began. "Oops, sorry. You go first."

"No, it's okay. You go." She urged him.

"It was really hard to leave you behind. There wasn't a day I wasn't thinking about you. I tried calling and texting, but nothing ever got through. I thought I saw you this morning when I arrived, and after that, I knew I had to find you. Now that you're here, I guess I really want to say that, I love you Misty, and I always have."

Misty teared up. "I love you too Ash."

The two kissed slowly. It only seemed to be them in existence. Nothing else mattered. That is for now anyway.

A/n
I know this is short and rushes. But there's a reason I put this in, it will be very vital later.
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