Ash's POV
It's currently 2.27am. I lay in bed, trying desperately to sleep. But I couldn't. My mind is too messed up right now.
Why?
Well, recently when Misty and I hung out, I seem to feel happy. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't normally feel happy with her, it's just that now I feel happier?
Does that make sense?
Anyways continuing,
Now, when we are together, I feel happier, and when she smiles my heart beats twice as fast.
When she's sad, I turn sad too.
When she scared, I feel the uncontrollable urge to protect her. To comfort her.
And when she talks to other guys like Gary, my heart clenches, and aches.
What is happening to me?
Is something wrong with me?
Not knowing what to do, a few days ago, I went to look for my close friend Brock. He is older than me and I thought that maybe he could help and tell me what was happening to me. I told him how I felt and his answer was very shocking. I couldn't take it all in at once.
This was what happened...

Flashback:
"Brock, can we talk? I kinda have a problem.", Ash questioned seriously as he looked at the older male.
"Sure.", Brock replied as he walked towards the lake. He had never heard Ash sound so serious before. This must be important. Brock sat at the edge by the lake and Ash soon followed. Brock then waited patiently for Ash to speak his mind.
"Well, it's about Misty. Nowadays, I feel kinda weird.", Ash started.
"Weird? How so?", Brock asked while tilting his head and looking at the younger male.
"Well, for starters, I started to dislike Misty talking to other guys. It hurts my heart. Second, her being happy or sad, also causes me to mimic her feelings. Thirdly my heart beats faster when I'm with her. It beats so quickly as if I had just ran a marathon, plus I have this feeling to protect her. So Brock, can you please tell me what's happening to me?", Ash said.
After listening to Ash's statement, Brock just smiled to himself thinking that Ash is finally starting to grow up.
Brock then answered, "The answer's simple. Nothing is wrong with you. It's just that you like Misty."
"Duh. I obviously like Misty. I have liked her since we've first met."Ash said nonchalantly, still not getting it.
"No, Ash you don't understand. I meant like as in like, like in a romantic way. You disliking guys with Misty is called jealousy, my friend. But the real question is, do you like her, or love her?", Brock explained.
Like Misty? Ash questioned himself before thanking Brock and walking away.
Flashback over.

So here I am, laying in my bed, trying to understand my feelings.
Do I really love Misty?
Is that the reason for the foreign feeling that I am experiencing?

Soon, I came to a conclusion. I do love Misty. Because I really can't imagine a world without Misty. But how can I confess to her? Maybe I'll ask her to meet me at the shopping mall tomorrow and I could tell her.

The next day
I am currently at the mall, waiting for her to arrive. Nervously, I started to recite my speech that I was going to give Misty.
"Misty, you make my heart beat faster and when you smile, you light up my world. I know that I'm dense, and I hope you'd forgive me. But that's all in the past. I understand now. All I want to say is that Misty, I love you and I cannot imagine a world without you. Will you please be my girlfriend?"
Okay. That's it I'm going to say that to her.

Misty's POV
Ash invited me to the mall and I was, of course, delighted to go with him. I reached the mall and spotted Ash. I wanted to surprise him, so I snuck secretly towards him, till I heard him reciting a speech. But what shocked me was its contents.
"Misty, you make my heart beat faster and when you smile, you light up my world. I know that I'm dense, and I'd hope you forgive me. But that's all in the past. I understand now. All I want to say is that Misty, I love you and I cannot imagine a world without you. Will you please be my girlfriend?"

He loves me?
Wow.
Finally, he has cracked out of his dense shell. I have been waiting for him for so long that I was about to give up.
I came out of my hiding spot and walked towards Ash. He greeted me and was about to say something before he chickened out.
Hahahha. 😂
Who knew I'd see the day where Ash is actually nervous.
Not allowing my chance to slip away, I hugged Ash and whispered into his ears, "I love you too."
He smiled slightly, but tried to deny it, "Uh-h, w-who says that I lo-ove you?"
I just laughed at his shyness and imitated his voice while smirking, "Misty, you make my heart beat faster and when you smile, you light up my world. I know that I'm dense, and I'd hope you forgive me. But that's all in the past. I understand now. All I want to say is that Misty, I love you and I cannot imagine a world without you. Will you please be my girlfriend?"
Ash's cheeks started to burn as he turned as red as a tomato.
"You heard?", he questioned dumbly.
I looked at him with an 'obviously' look.
He then stuttered and asked, "F-fine. Misty, I-I love you. W-will you ple-ease be my girl-lfriend?"
I smiled happily and Ash and replied, "Of course."
He then embraced me and we both leaned forward and kissed.

~The End~

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