Chance (for love)

Chapter 3: The spell of one evening

Misty looked at Ash puzzled at what Ash was talking about, this time she was worried. He didn’t act like his normal self, he seemed preoccupied with something and nervous as well. Maybe it was time to just walk around and talk whatever was on their mind, this usually helps when Ash has a problem that he probably couldn’t deal with alone.

Misty: Come’on Ash, lets go for a walk.

Talking was very light; Misty could hardly get to him this time. Normally he’d be spilling out his guts on whatever was bothering him but not this time, he was too quiet. Misty tried to get closer to him trying to urge him on to explain so she could help him. Grabbing the side of his arm Misty tugged and asked once again.

Misty: I know something is bothering you, what is it?

Ash stopped and decided to just tell Misty what he was thinking of.

Ash: Misty, this seems too good to be true right now. To be given this second chance but I’m still overwhelmed a bit.

Misty: What are you talking about? You’re speaking in riddles.

Ash just wanted to sum up his problem so Misty could grasp it. To put it in a single sentence Ash explained:

Ash: I feel like I’m going to lose you any time now.

Misty: Lose me? I’m not going anywhere. And . . . I’m not chasing after anyone. I don’t plan on going anywhere. So why do you feel like you’ll lose me?

Ash sat down at a nearby bench resting his chin on his palm and his elbow on his knee. He looked up at Misty; the sun was in back of her making her look as if she had a glowing aura.

Ash: I don’t know. You might just leave me one day and I’ll be alone. To tell you the truth . . . I . . .

Ash looked right at Misty who was waiting for him to finish his sentence. Her shinning eyes widened and her face reddening, was Ash about to say something on how he felt?

Ash: I can’t . . . I’m sorry . . .

Ash got up and started to run away. He couldn’t say how he felt, not yet. He wasn’t ready; it was a burdening load that he couldn’t deal with at that moment. Things were very complicated right now. First he returned to a day he already lived, next it was all because of some supernatural power from a stone that he got from an old man from the train station. The answer to all this could be found there, maybe the old man knows what’s going on.

*****

The train station was crowded with people it was going to be hard to find that old beggar. Searching in the same area he first met him, Ash looked high and low to find him but no sign of the beggar. He exited the train station to look outside perhaps it was just too crowded for him to be there at that time. But wouldn’t a beggar be begging for something in such a huge crowd? Ash turned the corner to look at the backside of the train station and to his joy he saw the old beggar going through a few things.

Ash: Finally I found you!

The old man turned to Ash; he seemed scared and started to back away.

Old Man: I didn’t steal anything!

Ash: No wait listen, I’m here to talk to you about this stone you gave me.

The old man got confused, thinking it was some type of trick he got ready to run just in case.

Old Man: What stone? I don’t remember you, who are you?

Ash: Somebody you’ll meet up later. See don’t you know what this is? This is the stone you use to have but you’ll give it to me later.

That didn’t sound right, didn’t even have proper grammar but it was perfectly correct in Ash’s point of view. The old man didn’t understand what Ash was talking about. Ash held out the stone that caused all this, the so called “chance” that he got. The old man looked at it but didn’t recognize it, he shook his head at Ash and slowly started to back away again.

Ash: You haven’t seen this before? But you must’ve . . . how would you know how this works?

Old Man: I really don’t know.

Disappointed at the result Ash walked away, he was scarring the old man and obviously he didn’t know anything that could help Ash. As he walked back to where he was staying, the pokemon center guest lodge, an Officer Jenny patrolling around saw Ash. Noticing his troubled expression Jenny walked by him and asked what was bothering him.

Jenny: Hey your Ash right? That really good pokemon trainer from the event matches.

Ash: I am. What can I do for you officer Jenny?

Jenny: Well I couldn’t but help see your troubled expression, is there something wrong?

Ash stopped walking for a moment, how was he going to explain all this to Jenny, it’d be too strange and Jenny might think he’s crazy, arrest him and lock him away in some mental hospital, yeah right. Sarcasm was one of the only ways to find some type of relief from this strange day.

Ash: I don’t know how to explain this but I’m just having a real bad cause of Déjà vu.

Jenny: Oh one of those type of days. Ever watched the movie Ground Hog’s Day?

Ash: Yeah of course. The same day kept repeating over and over till it was done right.

Jenny: There may not be such a thing as a repeating day until done correctly but there are days where you might find yourself repeating it because you wanted to do something that day but you didn’t. You mentally re-live the same day over again because somewhere in you, you want to do something or get something right. Did that help at all?

Ash: A bit. I understand what your saying.

But Jenny’s advice wasn’t all that helpful. Ash really was re-living the same day again. It was the same date and time seven days ago and probably re-lives the following days all over again too.

Jenny: Now about that problem that might be causing the day to look like its repeating. Maybe you just left something undone or maybe you just want to try something again, to get it right on the second try. Whatever it is, you should actually view this who repeating the same day thing as a blessing.

Ash: Blessing? How could it be a blessing?

Jenny: Well, you got what you unknowingly wanted, a second chance at something and so make the best of it and do what you want to do so you can get on with your life. Sometimes you shouldn’t think of it as a bad case of déjà vu but maybe another try at something. After all, the most valuable concept is actually have another chance to make right.

Jenny was making sense this time. Ash agreed with what she was saying, rather than try to solve this super natural occurrence he should make the best of it otherwise he may just lose this opportunity.

Ash: Thanks Jenny, I think I understand now.

Jenny: Take care Ash.

*****

Walking back to the pokemon center Ash recalled a memory. It was that wedding event that he went to with Misty. It was after the reception party and everyone was going home. The two of them were staying as guest in the hotel where the bride and groom were staying. It was really a great honor and benefit to be staying at a fancy hotel even though it was just a normal room for two. Ash and Misty’s budget didn’t allow them to be picky where they could sleep and the guest lodging at the pokemon center always seemed to be the best bargain. But their stay at the hotel it was really an experience to remember.

*****

Ash could recall the full memory of that night. First they marveled at the room, though it was a normal room it had a great design and very spacious. There were two beds, both very large. Misty sat on one and it felt very soft and comfortable, like a resting on a cloud. There was a balcony too with a great seaside view. Ash walked out to feel the cool nights air and gaze at the beach where the moon and stars were being reflected by the calm waves of water. The glitter of the beach soothed the eyes like gentle music playing. Misty then joined Ash in looking at the scenery. A beautiful sight was the best description for the moment; it was for Ash who was now looking right at Misty as she looked out at the beach.

Misty felt warm hands touch hers, alarming her for a moment but she fell for the moment. The whole setting of a moonlight night, out on the balcony, and coming back from a wonderful evening at a fancy party had a magical effect on the two. For a moment they became carefree, without a thought other than each other. Misty’s glittering eyes shinned more than the waters at the beach. The two of them were lost in a trance starring into each other’s eyes, just imagining what would be next.

*****

Ash: And I couldn’t express myself that night?

Ash questioned himself as he neared the pokemon center. He felt a great regret that evening when they stayed at that hotel. It was probably the most perfect time for him to say how he felt for Misty, though his own body probably expressed it for him that evening. Things did get a bit out of hand, maybe . . .

*****

Inside the bedroom Misty reached for Ash’s face and started to kiss him. She felt his lips over hers and their kissing became even hotter. It had gotten very hot to where their arms started to roam and explore. It was a mad passion as Ash started to unzip the back of Misty’s dress and Misty rubbing the back of Ash’s back slowly un-tucking his dress shirt. Ash’s jacket soon hit the ground as they continued to kiss to their lustful delight. Misty’s dress slowly slipped right off her and ended up down to her ankles. She guided Ash’s hands to the front where she wanted to him to feel her figured body. His hands soon cupped Misty’s breasts, she was ready to go further. They were still kissing when this happened and Ash was surprised what he was feeling. He opened his eyes for a moment and broke the kiss. He looked at Misty, nearly naked before him and he wasn’t that far himself. Where they actually going to have sex that night? Where they prepared, do they even know how each other feels first before going off and doing this. Maybe it was just the atmosphere the magical effects of the moon and stars and the romantic entice of the party. Clear logical thinking returned to Ash as he blushed deep red embarrassed as to what was going on.

Ash: Misty . . . I don’t think we should do this. Not . . . yet.

Misty: Ash . . don’t worry, I’m don’t mind. Let’s . . .

Ash: Its really not that good of an idea really. I mean . . . right now we are under a spell. We won’t be thinking logically and I’m not sure if I can maintain mine. We should stop before . . . before we do something we might regret later.

Misty looked at Ash, he looked very serious but warm. He was just concerned about her and them together.

Ash: We shouldn’t rush . . . we should examine how we feel about each other first but doing so now would cloud our judgment. Misty . . . I’m sorry if this spoils the evening but . . .

Misty smiled and placed her finger on Ash’s lips. She nodded and understood what he was saying.

Misty: I understand and I agree. Later, when this spell is over, I’ll see how I feel about you. But for now, this is the best I will do for the night.

Misty once again reached for Ash’s face and gave him a kiss. This was a different type of kiss, it was a kiss of appreciation for looking out for her and for a wonderful evening without a single regret.

*****

Ash: I knew how I felt even after that evening, it was still the same but . . .

*****

That next morning after the reception party they greeted the newly weds to their first morning at the hotel restaurant. They gave their friends some space to be together and sat at their own table. During breakfast when the morning juice and coffee were served Misty embarrassingly brought up the subject of their feelings for one another.

Misty: Ash . . . I’ve given this a lot of thought. Maybe . . . maybe its best to keep things the way they are for now.

Ash: The way things are for now? Okay. Let’s toast on that.

Misty raised her bread.

Ash: That’s not what I meant.

Misty: Haven’t you heard of toasting toast? Here’s to our friendship!

When Misty took that first bite she knew she was lying to Ash. She loved him. But she loved him so much that she was scared that if she did say she loved him, he might not feel the same way. It was better to keep the way things are for now, this way she can always be with him and maybe she could earn his heart. Ash on the other hand just wanted to agree with what Misty said, after a close examination of his feelings, he did love Misty but he just couldn’t bring himself to say it, after what happened last night, it would’ve been perhaps a wasted night for the two of them. They could have engaged in the highest form of expressing their love for one another, making love. Still, it would be proper and perfectly alright just to keep things the way it was, they’ll always be together and maybe one day, he’ll find his chance to express himself to her and say those three wonderful words.

*****

Ash: Yes, I’ve got this chance and now I will use it.

In The Next Chapter: Realizing that some past memories are the key to creating a magic moment, Ash tries to recreate the effect so he could find his chance to tell Misty how he feels.

Authors Note: Everyone cool? Hope so. Anyway I do like reviews if it is good or bad, but I just have 1 lil problem. If your gonna put a review, atleast make some type of sense. I can’t read gibberish! I find it to be a greater insult to oneself if they say I suck at writing when they themselves can’t even piece together a simple sentence or two in a review. Am I asking too much?

Oh, sorry if I offended some of ya but . . . well just a little self expression there.