Chapter 8

"Are you sure that force will work?" James asks in his third meeting with Ash.

"The first two worked didn't they?" Ash asks handing him a cup of tea.

"Yeah but their basic." He responds.

"They still worked."

'True."

"Besides. She uses force on you doesn't she?" Ash asks trying to get him pumped

"Yeah."

"So, why can't you use force too?"

"Yeah. What's good for the goose is good for the gander." James says getting standing up pumped. "Show me how."

He says sitting back down.

"I'm not trying to get in a relationship. I'm in one." Ash says.

"But you said you can go toe to toe with Misty." James says.

"When I have to." Ash whines. "I'm not just going to start it."

"Oh. I see." James says sadly.

"Well, I guess once won't hurt me." Ash says getting up.

"Really?" James asks sitting straight.

"Just this once." Ash says heading towards the bedroom.

"Alright." James says following Ash.

"Hey, uh… Misty baby. Can you… um… get up?" Ash says gingerly peeking into the room.

"Some force." James says sarcastically.

"Wake up!" Ash yells and the once peaceful body rises and he swears there was some steam.

Seeing the sight James knows they're both in trouble but Ash in more since he woke her and Ash turns runs.

"Run Ash! Run. I'll stop her! The worst she can do is scold me!" James yells and Ash immediately turns around and grabs him in the fireman carrier.

"She won't just scold you. She'll beat you too." Ash says running out of the dorm building and all James hears throughout the halls is clicking of locking doors. "Lesson will be continued tomorrow."

9:00 later that night.

Ash carefully peaks into the dorm and sees Misty on the couch watching a random show. After making sure that he was extremely quiet, he enters the dimly lit room and creeps up to the couch.

"Hey Misty." He says softly sitting next to her.

"Hey." She mumbles.

"I'm really sorry Misty. I didn't mean to interrupt your nap this evening. I was trying to prove a point." He says trying to get her attention.

"Was it proven?" She asks staring at the show that neither she nor Ash knew.

"Kind of. Look I'm really sorry for earlier." He says sad she is ignoring him.

"I don't care about that Ash." She says looking at him. "I only care about my future. Our Ash. It's been three years ""Three years and four months"" and we haven't even talked about what we're going to do after graduation."

"I hate Brock and Joy right now." Ash thinks himself knowing why she feels why she feels. "Is this about Joy and Brock?"

She only mumbles "maybe" and he knows he was right. "It's just that. I want more out of us." And he frowns.

"What? We're still in school." He says and she immediately changes.

"No, no, no. I meant I want more of us in the future. What is your plans, our plans Ash?" She says. "Are you just going to be with me until we graduate then find someone better?"

"Misty, no woman will ever be better than you. Do you know the shit I have been through for you? Ever since we have been together I have done so many things for you in three years than for anyone else in my life." He says using his index finger and thumb to lift her chin towards him and places a soft kiss against her lips. "As for the future I have it all planned."

"Do you?" She asks staring into his syrup brown eyes and getting lost in them.

"Yes." He says getting up.

"Where are you going?"

"I got you something. I think you'll like it." He says bringing her a bag and a familiar scent floats into her nose as she inhales lightly.

"Are they…"

"Yes. They're those little "eat 'em while they hot" cinnamon honey doughnut things with that puffy powder stuff you love. I went all the way to Viridian to get you a batch." He says handing her the bag.

"Awe. That's so sweet. You need to interrupt my naps more often." She says getting one of the doughnuts.

"Nah. James and I learned." He says pulling her to him.

"I love you." She says gently pressing her lips to his and giggles to herself as he tenses for a brief second before returning the kiss and he leans her back against the seat and the surprise move causes the doughnut to slip from her grasp.

"My doughnut." She whines playfully.

"Five minute rule." He playfully returns, then kissing her again and getting lost in her cinnamon flavored lips and she notices.

"I see you like my "doughnut thingies." now." She asks barely breaking the kiss but leaving her lips a mere millimeters way.

"I have more appreciation for them…. When they're on you anyway." He says giving her a light peck which she returns and gradually the small pecks blossoms back into the kiss.

Next morning

"Ash the force actually worked." James says enthusiastically.

"Told you." Ash says handing him some breakfast.

"She doesn't know what to do. Every time she tries to be aggressive I counter her aggression and she drops the trying." James says.

"Great progress man." Ash says.

"How much longer till she wants me?" James asks.

"I don't know. Probably at least a month. Women are very complicated. Just when you think you have it in the bag. BOOM. She shoots you down and she is back in command." Ash answers. "You can't rush these things or else it all falls apart."

"Oh I see."

"Yep. More juice?"

"One more cup please."

"Alright, anymore food. More bacon, eggs?"

"No thank you."

"Alright one glass of juice coming up."

"Thanks." James says taking the juice. "I have one more favor to ask of you."

"Sure."

"Well, you see… tonight I'm taking Jessie out… and I'm going to attempt…to um… you know."

"Ask her out?" Ash guesses finishing the sentence and James nods. "Well that is more than a one man job."

"Who else is there? I thought you were the only one with this type of experience." James asks.

"There is only one man who knows of the mastery of love. And after years and years of

struggling and failing he perfects the mastery of love. That man is the man known as Brock. He

has had a crush on Joy since kindergarten and it was still strong until he finally got her to date

him." Ash says facing the window dramatically.

"If we are to make her your girlfriend by the end of the night. Brock is the only one. I have taught you everything I can in the time you have allowed me. Good Luck." Ash says.

Later that night

"Everything is in place." Brock says from behind the bush Ash had arrange for him to hide in so he could help James because Ash had once again used the "Love Master." on him and he had fallen for it. Then he sees James and Jesse walking towards the seats James picked out for the "date" and now was leading Jessie to.

"Alright now James. Pull her chair out for her." He says and James goes to the other side and pulls her chair out for her. "Good Job. Now tell her that whatever she wants to order she can. It's all on you."

James repeats what Brock told him and Jessie asks if he was serious and he said he was.

Brock watches from the bushes as they order, and after a while their food comes and they begin eating with small talk which bores Brock.

"Alright James. She is in your sights, go in for the kill while she is vulnerable. Now repeat after me and end your great hunt by bringing down the greatest game in life. Your love."

"Jessie, we've been friends and partners for a long time now correct?" James says and Jessie confused slightly.

"You see Jessie, ever since day one I have had a sort of crush on you. Your stunning blue eyes, sensational voice, everything about has made me fall for you. And I can tell that you have some feeling for me too after what we have done the last few days. Now, Jessie I was wondering, would you be my girlfriend?" James repeats after Brock and Jessie drops the fork of food in her hand from surprise.

"Let it all soak in. Don't panic." Brock says calmly.

"I-is that how you feel James?" Jessie feeling asks.

"Damn, Brock is good. Ash knows who to hang with. He got me to tell my feelings and I wasn't so nervous." James thinks to himself before Brock tells him to say yes.

"Of course James. I have been feeling the exact same way about you, I just didn't know how to express it." Jessie says reaching over the table and hugging him.

"Good job James. You did amazing, spectacular performance. Now look under the table when the check comes. The money for the bill is in there plus extra if you want to take her somewhere later tonight." Brock says feeling they are done with dinner then he gets his phone and calls Ash.

"Mission complete. Great work the last few days' man. James is officially dating Jessie. He got the check by smoothly dropping his fork by accident and is paying the check and taking her to some love fair she has been interested in as we speak." Brock says to Ash.

"Great work on your end too. Now get back to Joy's apartment. She has something for you. Here's the pic she wants you to see. It hurt my eyes but she said it would be better for me to send. Well Misty wants me to continue giving her affection and love constant because it makes her all warm inside. Good luck with Joy. Sending you the pic now." Ash says hanging up and sounding slightly sad at the last couple of sentences but the picture that comes a few seconds later has his mind off of the thought because the pic he sent was of Joy in a black lace bra and matching panties and he hurries back to the apartment to see her in person.

Ash

"That was a lie." Misty says as he lays down beside her.

"So you don't like it when I give you affection?" He asks starting to give her a kiss but pulls back just as her lips brisk his.

"I didn't say that." She says disappointed at the fake kiss.

"Did I lie than?" He asks placing his lips the mass paper from hers.

"No. not entirely." She says closing the super tiny gap and pressing her lips to his.

"You going to pull that little stunt again?" She asks referring to the fake kiss.

"Maybe." He says half maintaining the lip lock.

"Joy, it's me Brock. I left my key and am locked out! Unlock the door please!" they hear Brock faintly yell.

"If you do that'll be you out there." She says pulling back a bit.

"We'll see." He says kissing her on the cheek and laying his head down beside hers.

"Ash? "Hm?" Are you awake? "Yeah." It's only 10:32. Do you want to make out some?" Misty asks after a bit and rolls onto him.

"Alright." He says pulling her head down to him. Ring ding, ring a ding. Fills the small apartment as Ash's phone rings.

"Ignore it." Misty groans cocking her head to the side and he places soft kisses across her neck.

Ding ring ding a ring a ding. It sounds again and Misty groans aggravation. "I'll make it quick." He says grabbing the phone.

"I'll give you a reason to make it quick." She mumbles getting out of bed and walking to the closet.

"Hello?... Oh hey Professor." Ash answers and finds Professor Oak on the other end.

"I got something you might find interesting. Are 15 or 16?" Oak asks.

"16 and 3 months." Ash answers. "Why?"

"Because. At 15 you can become a High School Pokémon Trainer. That means you can start with any Pokémon you have been with and not have to get a starter." Oak answers.

"Ah, cool." He says.

"Ash." Misty whispers and he looks over to her and blinks in suspicion

"Hold on sec professor." Ash says covering the mic part of the phone.

"What's uh-uh-uh-up?" He stammers once he turns and as soon as his eyes hit her he sees her in one of his T-shirts that is too big for her stopping at her mid-thigh and she drops her panties and he watches as her white lace panties slide down smoothly down her legs.

"Oh, sorry wrong time." She says smiling at him. "Better change into something more fitting.

"Ash? Ash you there?" Oak asks when he hears Ash move his hand but he doesn't say anything.

"I'm-um here." He finally says. "When can I sign?"

"Whenever you feel free starting in the morning." Oak answers and they talk for a few more minutes. "Well, it's getting late. I'll let you head to bed. Good night."

"Alright. Thanks. I'll stop by in the morning. Good night." Ash says and hangs up just as Misty gets back in bed in her night gown again.

"What was it?" She asks as he makes himself comfortable again.

"Professor Oak said I can become a trainer and I can use Pikachu."

"When. Starting tomorrow. And since I have a near perfect record I don't have to finish school, all I have to do is pass the test and they'll give me the creds I need to graduate and a GED. You want to join me?" He asks hopefully.

"I guess. I mean a free GED seems good to me. But what about Brock and Joy?" She asks.

"There is a program for Breeders too." He says.

"Oh, so they might join us?" She asks.

"Yep." He answers pulling her to him. "Oh, and don't think I forgot about that little trick. I'll get you back… in the morning."

"We'll see." She says giving him a kiss.

"Good night." He says kissing her back.

"Good night." She says breaking the kiss.