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I Want You to Want Me
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or the characters from Pokemon in this story. I also don’t own any of the songs that I have used (Eye’s on Me- Faye Wong) and edited (Crowded- Jeannie ft. Papoose) for this story.
Warning: Swearwords here and there.
Main Characters Ages:
Misty- 18
Gary- 18
Ash- 18
"...” Talking
‘...‘ Thinking
Chapter 12: A Lil’ Singing Here & A Lil’ Dancing There
**Two Weeks Later (Friday)**</u>
Gary and Ash sneaked out of the boy’s locker room about 30 seconds before the passing bell rang for 3rd period to start. Gary wore a light blue color fitting shirt over a pair of navy and light blue plaid cargo shorts as he stood near the girl’s locker room next to Ash in a pair of brown and tan plaid short slacks with a tan t-shirt, both waiting for Misty.
“Hey did you get a chance to find out what was wrong with Misty?” Gary asked Ash.
“No, I didn’t get the chance. She’s been quiet and down. Kind of weird seeing her sad…” Ash paused for a second. “…Now that I remember, today is her bir—“ Ash got cut off by the bell as Gary just spoke up right after the bell.
“Yeah and I wonder why she’s sad? She’s been like this since we picked her up. Kind of suck, she’s being like this. She should be at least cheerful because she got her way for the theme today. Geez here we are in plaid bottoms that we had to go buy yesterday at the last minute. What’s with her—“
“You know if you’re going to complain about me, make sure I’m not right behind you.” Gary and Ash turned around to see Misty fixing her glasses and back in her sandal and white knee length socks that matched her white long sleeve button up blouse with a red and white plaid tie to match her red and white pleated skirt. Misty then quickly turned to the side causing her pigtails to swing with her motion. “And sorry. If it kind of sucks right now because I’m being such a downer.” Misty said as she walked ahead of Gary and Ash.
“Hey, sorry Misty but what is wrong?” Gary asked Misty when he caught up next to her with Ash following behind.
“My morning wasn’t how I expect it to be ok? Let’s just get going.” Misty replied back.
**FLASHBACK – 6:25 A.M at the Waterflower’s House**</u>
“Morning…” Misty greeted from the kitchen to Violet and Lily at the dining table finishing up their breakfast. “…Um by any chance the phone rang while I was in the shower?” Misty asked her two sisters.
“Like no, why? Are you expecting a phone call Baby Sis?” Lily teased a bit.
“Well I always get a special phone call in the morning form Rudy.” Misty answered back.
“Well like sorry. No phone call from Rudy Baby Sister. Beside like what’s so special about today? It’s just another Friday.” Violet said.
‘Yeah, another Friday to you guys…’ Misty thought to herself as she turned around almost bumping into Daisy. “Oopies Daisy.”
“Ha-ha like cute Misty...” Daisy said to Misty as she looked over to her two other younger sisters at the table. “..Are you two ready?”
“Yeah.” Both Violet and Lily replied back and got up placing their dishes in the sink.
“Where are you guy’s going at this time?” Misty asked out loud.
“Oh, we’re like going to go into work early and staying a bit late today so we like don’t have to go into work tomorrow.” Daisy answered Misty as she followed Violet and Lily towards the front door. “Oh Misty could you do us a big favor? Could you not cook over at the Oak’s tonight and have dinner ready here tonight? Thanks a bunch Misty, bye-bye!” Daisy said and shut the door before Misty could even refuse.
‘What the heck…I wasn’t going to plan on cooking tonight for anybody…Especially not on my birthday…’
**END OF FLASHBACK**</u>
After sitting down at her desk, Misty noticed the desk next to her is empty. ‘That’s odd, I know I saw Tracey this morning. Where is he? He’s always here before I am.’ Misty then just brushed it aside and pulled out her book and her binder out of her bag. ‘Stack of papers, check. Pencil, check.’ Misty thought to herself while she was pulling out the stuff for Gary. Misty looked up to see Tracey smiling and when to sit in his desk after a little box with a card dropped on top of her desk. “What is this Tracey?” Misty asked looking over at him.
“Oh a little something, just open it.” Tracey replied back.
Misty opened the card first to find out that is was a birthday card to her as she started to read it in her head.
“Today’s your birthday? Why didn’t you say anything sooner?” Gary asked Misty while he was leaning over her left shoulder.
“Yeah it’s my birthday but I didn’t want to bother on mention about it to you guys—“ Misty got cut off by Gary’s upset tone.
“So you didn’t tell us but you told Tracey?”
“No I didn’t tell him and I don’t know how he found out.” Misty said as she looked over at Tracey for an answer.
“Your birthday and everyone else is posted on the—“
“It’s on the bulletin board in the main hall.” Ash interrupted. “Sorry Misty, I knew when your birthday was but I kind of space about it and I didn’t realize it like 5 minutes ago. I have my present for you at home—“ Ash said to Misty but then got cut off by Gary.
“Wait, you knew about her birthday too? Why didn’t you tell me?” Gary gave Ash an angry questioning look but then looked over at Tracey when he spoke up.
“Well if you would have pay attention to the bulletin board every week to see whose birthday it is. You wouldn’t be wondering, would you? And you call yourself a friend of hers.” Tracey said in a mocking tone.
“Shut it. Why would I have to look at the bulletin board to see whose birthday it is when someone could have told me?” Gary said looking straight at Misty as the bell rang to start 3rd period. Gary then grabbed the stack of papers and the pencil off of Misty’s desk and bent down leaning towards her level. “We’re going to do something for your birthday. So we’ll talk more about it later.”
“But…” Misty said as she looked at Gary eye to eye.
“No buts, we’ll talk later.” Gary still stared at Misty in the eyes.
“Fine, whatever. We’ll talk more about it, later then.” Misty looked away and hand gestured a ‘shoo away’ motion. Gary just smiled, stood up straight and headed back to his seat, nodding Ash to come along too.
“Hey, happy birthday.” Ash said before turning around to follow right behind Gary. Misty turned to look over at Ash and smiled and then nodded him a ‘thanks’.
“Why do you always give into Gary?” Tracey asked Misty when Gary and Ash left their sight causing her to look over at him.
“Um, I guess I’m just use to him? If I just agree and go along with it, it’s less complaining and arguing I guess…” Misty said looking up into the air tapping her index finger on her chin, wondering if that’s the reason. “Oh!” Misty said out loud and then looked down at the little box after remembering her present from Tracey. Misty looked up and around to notice Mrs. Bow has not returned yet and decided to open the box. After opening the present, a big smile crept upon her face as she pulled out two white hair ties with water Pokemon on each tie, one of a Seel and the other one a Dewgong. “Tracey, it’s so cute! Thank you, that is very nice of you.” ‘And I wonder why Gary said he’s such a bad guy?’
“It’s really nothing big. I ran across those hair ties when I was shopping and I remember you liked those water Pokemon and since you always had your hair tied in braids, I just thought you would like it.” Tracey said with a smile as he watched Misty turned her face away from him and switched out her regular hair ties with the ones that he got her.
Misty after quickly switching the hair ties, turned back to face Tracey with a smile, waving her pigtails at him. “Thanks again Tracey.”
Tracey let out a small laugh at Misty as he grabbed a hold of one of her pigtails and went in and kissed the hair tie with the Seel on it. “Happy birthday.” Tracey said quietly to Misty looking up at her. Tracey then let go of the one pigtail he had a hold of leaving Misty in awe as Gary and Ash eyed Tracey from the back row not too pleased.
**3:30 P.M. – In Misty’s Driveway**</u>
Misty grabbed a hold of the basket of gifts from Ash’s hand when he held it out for her to grab after helping her out of the car. ”Thanks for the strawberry lotion and strawberry scent bath set but we really didn’t need to have Gary to stop by your house to go get it right away.”
“Hah, come on Misty it’s not like it wasn’t on the way…” Ash said to Misty then looked over at Gary. “Right Gary?” Gary just nodded at Ash and Misty. “See, and yeah about the choice of the gifts. Well it’s mainly thanks to my mom. She picked it out since I had no idea what to get for you but I paid for it and I knew you liked stuff with strawberry though.” Ash said giving Misty a big goofy grin.
“Well than tell your mom thanks and thanks for paying for it and remembering.” Misty said with a smile and a wink.
‘Sure go ahead and rub it in, first it was Tracey and now Ash.’ Gary thought to himself then realized that Misty now is standing next to his door looking down at him holding all her stuff in her arms.
“Thanks for the ride Gary—“
“Are you sure you don’t want to go somewhere to eat or pick something out? I did say it will be my treat for your birthday since I found out today.” Gary asked in an annoyed tone.
“Thanks…” Misty let out a sigh. “…But we went over this too many times already. I got to get some stuff done tonight. So I’ll just catch you guys later on this week or something. Bye Gary….” Misty stood up straight and then looked over at Ash on the other side of the car. “…Bye Ash.” Misty turned around and headed towards her house after Gary and Ash bid her ‘bye’.
Gary pulled out of the driveway and headed in the opposite direction of their houses. Leaving Ash to wonder where they were going.
“So where are we going?”
“To the mall so I can find Misty a gift and might as well do a surprise visit tonight.” Gary said with a smile.
“You know she’s going to be mad at us for stopping by unexpectedly, especially when she told us she has some stuff to take care of.” Ash said shaking his head.
“Yeah, yeah, so she’ll yell and maybe a couple of light slaps on the arms but like always she lets us in.”
“Yeah true…” Ash said slowly and then suggested an idea. “…We might as well get her a cake too.”
**Meanwhile - In Misty’s House Right after Entering into the House**</u>
Misty went over to the blinking answer machine after dropping off all her stuff on the couch. Misty pressed the button to hear the message.
“Misty—like a little change of plan tonight for dinner. It’s not like going to be just the four of us eating, we’re going to have a few of our friends from work over. We just remembered it’s like one them birthday today. So we like invited her and the others over for dinner, so please make like extra food tonight. Thanks Misty, bye now! --Beep--Message erased. You have no new messages.”
“That’s a load of crap, bad enough that I had to cook tonight on my birthday but now Daisy wants me to cook for someone else because it’s her birthday?” Misty said in an angry tone after pressing the erase button. “They don’t remember mine but they remember someone else’s. Even people at school knew it was my birthday. Forget this.” Misty picked up the phone and dialed Gary’s cell.
--Ring--Ring--Ring-- “You had to hear my voice didn’t you?” Gary answered on the other side of the line.
“Yeah, sure, whatever Gary. Anyways, can you come back and pick me up?” Misty asked Gary over the phone.
“What? But didn’t you make it a big deal that you have some stuff to get done tonight?”
“Well I changed my mind on what I was planning on doing. I want to go out for my birthday, so is your offer still good?” Misty asked waiting for Gary to answer back.
“Yeah, sure whatever the birthday girl wants, we’ll be there like in 10-15 minutes. Bye.” Gary said as he hung up the phone with her after hearing her bid ‘good bye’.
Misty grabbed all her stuff off the couch and headed towards her room after hanging up the phone with Gary. Misty looked at the picture of her and Rudy together when she entered into her room. ‘Stupid Rudy, you haven’t called nor even left a message…Did you forget my birthday too?’
**Back to Gary and Ash – Heading Back to Misty’s House**</u>
“Well damn, change of plans for tonight.” Gary said after making a U-turn on the road.
“K, so what’s the plan than?” Ash asked.
“Oh I think you might know, it’s a Friday and I heard Richie’s back in town not too long ago.” Gary smirked.
“It’s about time Richie’s back, haven’t seen that guy for awhile now. Perfect timing too.” Ash said.
**6:15 P.M. – Outside of Spaghetti Where House**</u>
“So what did you think of this place?” Ash asked Misty as the three of them walked out of the restaurant heading towards Gary’s car.
“Oh, it’s really good Italian food I had in a long time. But of course, just my luck to get spaghetti sauce all over my white blouse.” Misty said as she stuck out her tongue off to the side looking down at her shirt.
“Well at least the red sauce still matches your skirt.” Gary commented.
“Ha-Ha, very funny Gary.” Misty said giving him a sarcastic look, reaching to the car.
“Hah, it’s true isn’t it? Beside I told you that we were going to the mall so you can get a new top for tonight.” Gary said as all of them got into his car.
“So are you still not going to let me know?” Misty asked from the backseat.
“You’ll see when we get there.” Gary said when he turned around to look at Misty.
“Why can’t I know now? Would you tell me now, pretty please?” Misty playfully pleads as she batted her eyelashes.
“Yeah, Gary pretty please? I did over hear you saying to Misty ‘whatever the birthday girl wants’ not to long ago.” Ash joined in also batting his eyelashes.
Gary turned to face Ash. “Man not you too, geez who’s side are you on anyways? Remember it’s supposed to be a surprise where we’re taking her tonight.”
“Yeah but she’s asking nicely. How can you refuse the birthday girl’s request?” Ash said with a goofy smile and gave Misty a thumb up.
“Well if we let her know now she might not want to come compared to when we’re already there.” Gary said to Ash hitting down his ‘thumb up’ for Misty.
“Well if you don’t let me know now than I can call it a day and walk home from here.” Misty said as she crossed her arms when Gary and Ash both turned to look at her. Gary gave in and spoke up first.
“Fine, we’re going to take you clubbing tonigh—“
“Really? I haven’t gone dancing in so long! I can’t wait, what time are we going?” Misty asked excitedly causing Gary and Ash to be surprise by her answer and reaction.
“The door opens at 7 tonight…” Ash said as he looked at his watch. “…So we have about over a half an hour.”
“Then let’s get going to the mall. I got to pick out a top for tonight.” Misty said out loud as she buckled herself in.
“Ok, ok I’m on it.” Gary said as he started up the car exiting the nearest exit after he and Ash buckled up.
At the Mall - Inside of ‘La-La’s Style’ Store
Gary and Ash sat in the chairs near the dressing rooms waiting for Misty to be done trying out all the tops she had as Gary looked at his watch, 6:50 it read. Gary shook his head back and forth at Ash before he spoke up.
“Good lord Misty, its 6:50 and you’ve been in the dressing room for about half an hour. Have you picked out a top yet—“ Gary stopped in his track when he and Ash looked over at the door when the door slowly opened.
“So what do you think of this top?” Misty spun in a circle with no glasses on and her braids undone letting her middle length hair flow over the white lace spaghetti top. Misty stood in the white form fitting spaghetti top that went straight across right above her chest with three buttons shape as strawberry down towards the middle of the top. As she then tugged at the bottom to straighten out the top to cover a bit more at the top of her skirt at the waist line, minus the knee length socks. “Cute?” Misty waited for Gary’s and Ash’s reply but all they did was stared. “No? Geez, I thought this would have been the top for tonight…” Misty turned around to go back inside the dressing room. “…Back to the dressing ro—“
“No!” Gary and Ash yelled out in unison causing Misty to turn back around to face Gary and Ash with a raised eyebrow to them.
“No what? No, it’s cute or not?”
“No, it’s cute.” Both Gary and Ash answered back in unison again.
Misty just smile. “Déjà vu. What’s with the unison? It’s like the first day I met you guys. Well since this is going to be the top, I’m getting my stuff and the other tops that are in the dressing room.” Misty went into the dressing room and grabbed all her stuffs and the stores tops. Misty stepped out placing all the unwanted tops on a near by rack as she then hand Gary her stuff, like her neck tie, socks and hair ties that was nicely wrapped inside the folded blouse. “I’m going to go pay for this and wear it out.” Misty said to Gary and Ash as the both of them watched Misty walked up to the cash register with her wallet.
“Damn cute outfit she has on.” Ash commented.
“Cute? No. Pretty hot outfit? Yes.” Gary answered back as he still had his eyes on Misty. “Man, she looks really hot with her hair out of those braids and especially when she’s not wearing her glasses either—“
“Hey, wouldn’t that be a problem if she doesn’t have her glasses on? It’s not like she has her contracts on her because her purse is in the car and I doubt that her contract case fits in her wallet.” Ash said to Gary as he point at Misty glasses poking out of the pocket of the blouse.
Gary pulled out the glasses and examined it and then looked through them to see everything was still clear. “You’re right, these aren’t even real prescription glasses, it’s fake. I can still see clearly out of them. See for yourself.” Gary then handed them over to Ash. “I wonder why she keeps on wearing it.”
“I don’t know? Maybe the look she has going on is an act? If you think about it, we really don’t know a lot about her on how she’s really like back at Cerulean City.” Ash said checking the glasses for himself. “So should we ask her now or later?”
“I’m thinking later, we can get the truth out of her with our favorite little game.” Gary said with a smirk as Ash smile knowing the game that was just mention. ”We got to get going now, Misty flagging us.” Gary and Ash then went over to the cash register to meet up with Misty.
**7:20 P.M. – Parking Lot in Front of the Dance Club Building**</u>
Gary, Ash, and Misty stepped out of the convertible as Misty looked straight ahead of her at the sign and read it out loud.
“Sparky’s Spin House?”
“Yeah, that’s what I said when the name got changed.” Gary said looking over at Misty and then over at Ash when he spoke up.
“It used to be called ‘Club Evolution.’ But Richie changed the name when his dad let him take over the club.”
“Who’s Richie?” Misty asked as they were getting near the entrance of the dance club.
“Richie’s a friend of ours, he’s our age but he graduated a year early than us so he could take over the dance club. You’ll meet him when we get inside.” Ash said.
“Oh ok. So how much is it to get in?” Misty asked.
“Please girl, you don’t have to pay a thing when you’re rolling with us. Beside they know us so they don’t charge us.” Gary said as all of them walked pass by the Bouncer after nodding at him and entered into the building hallway. Gary, Ash, and Misty then proceed as they walked through the big door into the dance floor room with the rave flashing lights flickering and techno beat mixes with all sorts of music track playing in the background.
Misty looked around to see the club pretty full even though it was just open 20 minutes ago. The dance club was a pretty big with a simple layout. Along the wall on left and right side of the club had tables and a little bar serving non-alcohol drinks and food. Only on the right side had restrooms. Straight ahead was a big stage and off to the side there was a DJ in a dark green outfit with a green hat with his brown spikes sticking out from the side. The DJ stood in his booth with the headphone around his neck with all his sorts of his equipments around him and off to the side right behind the booth was some karaoke equipments.
“The one on stage is Richie, he’s one of the main DJ’s that mixes the songs here and you already know he owns this club.” Gary said out loud after he saw Misty looked at the stage at Richie. “Come on, we’ll introduce you to him.” Gary said as the three of them headed towards the stage.
Richie saw Gary and Ash coming up the stage with a girl he’s never seen before. Richie took off his headphone and auto play the next track mix and got out of his booth to meet Gary and Ash off to the side of the stage. Richie gave Gary and Ash high fives and smiled at each other then Richie looked over at Misty and then back at Gary about to ask him who she was but Gary beat him to it.
“Richie this is Misty…” Gary pointed at Misty. “…And Misty this is Richie.”
“Please to meet you and welcome to my club.” Richie said as he held out his hand.
“Like wise…” Misty said as she grabbed a hold of Richie’s hand. “…You have a great club going on. I can’t believe this is all yours and you’re our age.”
“Ha ha well this did all belonged to my dad at first but then he passed it down to me.” Richie replied back with a smile.
“Well it’s great and I like the track mixes. You have talent.” Misty said with a smile.
“Thanks...” Richie said to Misty then looked over at Gary and Ash. “…But I got to get back to my booth to this club bumping.”
“Alright man, it was great seeing you again in town.” Ash said to Richie.
“It’s great being back.” Richie said as he looked off to the crowded dance floor.
“Anyways I’ll catch you around, I’m going to show Misty around and get something to drink or so.” Ash said.
“K, see ya Ash and it was nice meeting you Misty and enjoy.” Richie said as he then gave Ash a high five ‘bye’ and waved to Misty.
“Hey, I’ll meet up with you two on the floor in a couple of minutes.” Gary said to Ash and Misty as the nodded and walked down the stairs off the stage. Gary looked at his watch, 7:45 it read. Gary then turned to look at Richie. “8:00 o’ clock, call out Misty on stage before you have anyone else to fill in the 3 spots.”
“Are you sure? Does she know what we do on the every hour?” Richie asked.
“No but I don’t think she’ll mind. Just do it, ok?” Gary said as he turned around to go down the stairs leaving Richie before he could say anything else.
**8:00 P.M. – Through out the Dance Club**</u>
“Alright-alright everybody!” Richie said into the mic as he turned down the music. “You know what we do on the every hour! Time to bring out the vocals of this club! But before we have the some of you wanting to show off your singing skills/voice, I would like to let you know that we have a new comer to the club and she’s going to start us off tonight. Give Misty a warm welcoming to the stage.” Richie announced out loud in the mic as everyone on the dance floor cheered and looked around to see who ‘Misty’ is.
**Meanwhile at a Table Near by the Stage**</u>
“Eh? What the? Why am I being called out to the stage? How did he know that I can sing?” Misty asked out loud after hearing the announcement. “Unless…” Misty looked at Gary. “You told him, didn’t you?”
Gary gave Misty an innocent smile. “Now go up there and sing. I know you can sing. You have the voice and I’ve heard it.” Gary gestured Misty to get up to go on the stage.
“Yeah but I—“ Misty letting out an uneasy expression but then got interrupted by Ash as she looked over at him.
“I haven’t heard you sing yet. I would really like to hear you sing Misty.” Ash said to Misty as he still saw the uncomfortable expression on her face. “How about next time I’ll sing for you if you sing this time? Sounds like a deal?” Ash asked.
Misty let out a sigh and got up from her seat. “Fine but what do I do when I get on stage?”
“No worries, Richie will guide you.” Ash said with a smile.
“Ok.” Misty then headed towards the stage. ‘It’s been awhile since I sang for anyone.’ After making up on the stage, Misty stood next to Richie’s booth and waited for his instruction.
“Alright. Misty since this is your first time here at this club, on the every hour we let a few people sing karaoke sings, or songs that they wrote so they can show off their skills. It’s just something new to mix it up a bit at this club, getting it so far?” Richie asked Misty over his mic as Misty just nodded. “So would you like to sing a song from the karaoke machine or a song that you’ve wrote?”
Misty paused for a bit but then went up to Richie’s ear range to ask a question before giving him her answer first. “Do you have a keyboard that I can use?” Richie nodded yes towards her. “Then I would like to sing a song that I’ve wrote. It’s a slow song though.”
“Ok, what’s the title so I can let the crowd know.” Richie asked.
“Eyes on Me.” Misty said as she stepped off to the side a bit for Richie to get out of his booth to set the keyboard facing the crowd and held out a the head set mic for Misty to start singing after he gets done announcing. Misty then went over to the keyboard and adjusts a few things and waited for Richie’s queue.
“This song is for any couples out there on the floor. The first song of the night Misty will be singing a slow song that she wrote titled ‘Eyes on Me’. Take it Misty!” Richie yelled out in the mic and winked at Misty.
Misty nodded and slowly started playing a slow melody to start her song. “Whenever sang my songs - On the stage, on my own - Whenever said my words - Wishing they would be heard - I saw you smiling at me - Was it real or just my fantasy - You'd always be there in the corner - Of this tiny little bar –“ Misty looked at the dance floor to see quite a lot of people watching her sing then back down at the keyboard with shaky hands. “My last night here for you - Same old songs, just once more - My last night here with you? - Maybe yes, maybe no - I kind of liked it your way - How you shyly placed your eyes on me – Oh, did you ever know? - That I had mine on you –“ Misty notice a few couples slow dancing together when she did a quick glace before looking back at the keyboard. ”Darling, so there you are - With that look on your face - As if you're never hurt - As if you're never down - Shall I be the one for you - Who pinches you softly but sure - If frown is shown then - I will know that you are no dreamer.“ Misty stopped singing for a bit to continue the melody as she looked up to look over at Gary and Ash off to her right at the near by table. Misty let out a smile towards them but then messed up a bit on playing the melody on the keyboard right after she saw the way Gary was sitting and the look and smile he gave her. ‘Just like Rud—‘ Misty shook her head then quickly looked away from Gary and Ash and then started continue to sing her lyrics. “So let me come to you - Close as I wanted to be - Close enough for me - To feel your heart beating fast - And stay there as I whisper - How I loved your peaceful eyes on me - Did you ever know - That I had mine on you - Darling, so share with me - Your love if you have enough - Your tears if you're holding back - Or pain if that's what it is - How can I let you know - I'm more than the dress and the voice - Just reach me out then - You will know that you're not dreaming - Darling, so there you are - With that look on your face - As if you're never hurt - As if you're never down - Shall I be the one for you - Who pinches you softly but sure - If frown is shown then - I will know that you are no dreamer.” Misty stopped singing and ended it a quiet melody letting the crowd know it’s the end of the song. Misty pulled her hands off the keyboard and took off the head set mic as the audience clapped and cheered for Misty.
“Everybody that was Misty ‘Eyes on Me’ Thank you for that lovely song.” Richie said as he gave Misty a smile. Misty smiled back and walked off the stage after taking a bow. “Now whoever wants to sing next please step right up.” Richie said in the background when Misty made it back to the table where Gary and Ash were. Misty sat down in her seat, a little relieved but still a little shaky and looked over at Ash.
“Wow Misty, you really do have a nice voice. Thirsty?” Ash held up another water bottle towards her.
“Thanks.” Misty grabbed the water bottle and took a drink.
“See, that wasn’t too bad now, was it?” Gary spoke up looking over at Misty with his chin resting in his left hand. Misty placed her water down and looks over at Gary and shook her head.
“I guess not but I was a little shaky. I haven’t sung in front of a crowd in a while now. I had fun but I kind of messed up in the middle.” Misty said slowly.
“Yeah, I knew you would have fun. But you were doing just fine until you looked over at us. What happened? We’re you that nervous?” Gary asked Misty.
“Uh…” Misty paused and looked around. “So when do we start dancing?” Misty tried to change the subject. “Because I want to release some tension I have inside.”
“Oh, right after the 3rd person is done singing. Richie always has 3 people sing every hour before starting the dance mixes again.” Gary answered Misty.
“Oh ok.” Misty said as she looked over to Ash when he spoke up.
“I didn’t know you write songs Misty.” Ash asked out loud.
“Oh that, I only have a few songs that I wrote on the side. It’s just something I do when I have free time or what I’m feeling at the moment.” Misty said taking another drink. “So Ash do you sing? Since you did say to me that you’ll sing for me later.”
“Well sort of, I sing with my mom for the hell of it, like a long time ago. I don’t write any songs but I can do some free style on top of my head. What about you?” Ash asked Misty.
“Um, somewhat, depending on the situation and moment I guess but I like to take my time though…” Misty said to Ash then looked over at Gary. “…What about you Gary, do you sing?”
“Please, you’ll never catch me singing in front of anyone. I don’t do singing at all.”
“Aww’ why not? Have you ever tried? Or is it that you think that singing isn’t cool enough for your image?” Misty asked one after another. Lucky for Gary, Misty didn’t catch the surprised look on his face when she nailed it on the last comment question.
“I can’t sing ok? We’ll just put it at that.” Gary covered up and then got up from his seat as Ash did the same thing, leaving Misty wondering.
“Hey where are you guys going?”
“To the dance floor, where else? The 3rd person is about done singing and the music is about to start soon.” Gary said to Misty as she jolted up from her seat.
“Alright! Dancing time!” Misty yelled out excitedly and grabbed Gary’s and Ash’s hand dragging them to the dance floor. Gary and Ash just looked at each and just followed behind Misty.
**9:25 P.M. – A Little Over about an Hour Later – Back at the Table on the Left Side of the Club**</u>
Gary and Ash just sat down in the empty chairs at their table from before with new drinks. While Misty stood next to the table as she placed her new water bottle down on the table and then looked at Gary and Ash.
“Are you guys really going to rest now?” Misty asked leaning in a little forward toward them.
“Misty, we’ve been dancing over an hour non stop. We even danced through when the people were singing. Let’s just take a break for a bit.” Gary said and took a drink from Misty’s water.
“Fine, I guess we’ll rest for a bit. As you guys sit here and rest, I’m going to go to the restroom.” Misty said as she turned around heading to the right side of the club.
“Damn, Misty is a whole other person tonight isn’t she?” Ash asked as he watched Misty disappeared into the crowd.
“I’ll say. I never expect to see this side of her. Especially the way she was dancing all close to us like that, freak style? That girl has moves, I’m surprised on how she mange to keep that skirt of hers from flipping up…” Gary let out a cough. “AHEM, not that I was checking for it…” Gary let out a chuckle as Ash just smiled and shook his head.
“Hah, yeah suuure.” Ash said in a sarcastic tone. “It’s sure is fun seeing Misty having fun though but I’m wonder what’s the tensions she’s mention about before?” Ash asked.
“Oh yeah huh? Well I guess we’ll just ask her later tonight.” Gary replied.
**Meanwhile when Misty was Heading to the Restroom**</u>
Misty felt a grip on her arm, stopping her from continuing walking towards the restroom. Misty then turned around when she heard an unfamiliar voice calling out her name. Due to being dark at the moment on the dance floor, Misty could barely make out the person that stopped her when she looked up at him. But what she was able to see him in a white stripe shirt with black cargo. The teenage guy also had a white bandanna on, with what seem like dark green hair poking out.
“Uh, do I know you?” Misty asked looking at him with a confused look. “And would you let go of me?”
“Oh sorry.” The guy apologizes as he let go of Misty. ”The names Erik and I just wanted to let you know that you were great on stage earlier today…” Erik grinned and looked around Misty. “Hey since you’re by yourself right now, how about a little freak dance? I’ll keep you company.”
“Um, that’s alright. I really don’t want to dance with you like that.” Misty said as she stepped back away from Erik a bit.
“Oh…” Erik rolled his eyes “…But you’ll dance nice and close with two other guys like that all night so far?” Erik asked rudely towards Misty.
“What I do with those two guys is my business, jerk!” Misty yelled out loud and pushed him into other people when she had it with him. Misty then turned around walking away from Erik heading to the restroom, all upset.
Misty stepped out of the stall and washed her hand then dried it with a paper towel. Misty was about to head out but then she heard a faint cry coming from one of the stall at the end. Misty then went over and knocked on the stall. “Hey, are you ok in there?”
“Uh…Um…Yeah…” The girl replied between her sobs. “…Please don’t worry about me.”
“Are you sure? You’ll feel better if you talk about it…” Misty paused for a few second to herself. ‘Geez maybe I should take my own advice sometimes…’ “So how about coming out?”
Misty stepped back after the door opened as a girl about her age and height stepped out. The girl had a white spaghetti strap dress with red trims through out the edge of her dress and a big red ribbon bow tied behind her head to match her brown-reddish hair. Then she brushed a side her bangs and her long side burn out of her face as she looked straight at Misty. “I’m Melody.”
“Hi I’m—“
“Misty right?” Melody cut in leaving Misty some what confused.
”Yeah? How did—“
“I know?” Melody cut in again. “Well you sang earlier today right? But you look really familiar though. I just can’t put my fingers on it.”
“Oh yeah huh…” Misty stepped to the side for Melody to walk over to the sink and mirror.
“Thanks for checking up on me but I think I’ll be alright.” Melody said as she checked herself in the mirror, rubbing her eyes to get the remaining tears to be gone.
“Are you really alright? Do you have anybody with you? Where’s one of your girlfriends?” Misty asked looking at Melody in the mirror.
“Oh, I’m not with any of them. I came here with my boyfriend and I thought it was a good idea to take him here because he said he use to live here and he said he would love to go here. But I was wrong, he somewhere in the club dancing and picking up other chicks. I want to leave since I’m stuck here with no one but I have no way home.” Melody complained to Misty’s reflection.
“Well if you want you can hang out with me and my two friends tonight, Gary and Ash. It’s no fun dancing by yourself. I don’t think those two will mind and I can get Gary to give you a ride home tonight too.” Misty said to Melody’s face.
“Oh, so you’re the Misty that hangs out with Gary and Ash from school. That’s why you look familiar.” Melody said after looking at Misty.
“Oh, so we go to the same school. Do we have a class together or something?” Misty asked.
“No. I really don’t know either of you three but I seen and heard of you guys.”
”Oh, whatever you heard about those two guys might be true but you know how rumors are. But really, they aren’t as bad as other says and no I’m not going out with Gary if you were wondering about that too.” Misty said with a calm expression crossing her arms as Melody let out giggle. “Come on let’s go out there and meet the guys and do some dancing. You do like to dance right?” Misty asked.
“Of course.” Melody replied back.
Back at Gary and Ash at the Table on the Left Side of the Club
“How long does it take to go to the restroom and back?” Gary asked out loud.
“Sorry for taking a long time.” Misty said in a sarcastic tone towards Gary. “I had a little run with a guy who was trying to hit on me.”
“What? Where is he?” Gary said about to get up but was pushed back down by Misty into his seat.
“It’s ok, I pushed him away and I really couldn’t make out what he really looked like, anyways it was dark at that moment.” Misty said and then turned around pulling Melody up next to her. “This is Melody and she’s going to hang out with us for the rest of the night.” Misty said to Gary and Ash as Misty took the seat next to Gary and Melody sat in between her and Ash. Misty leaned in closer to Gary and whispered in his ear. “Oh and Gary can we give her a ride home? Because her boyfriend from out of town ditched her and—“
“Uh—“ Was all Gary could say before giving to Misty after she asked him with a ‘please’.
“Please? I already told her you would.” Misty cocked her head to the side and gave Gary a small pleading smile.
“Fine, alright.” Gary just shook his head in defeat.
“Thanks!” Misty thanked Gary as the both of them looked over at Ash and Melody when they started talking to each other hitting it off.
“Melody huh?” Ash asked as he took a long look at Melody. “You look really familiar.”
“Oh, I go to school with you guys. We don’t have any classes together or any run in with each other at school.” Melody said to Ash.
“Oh ok, I see…” Ash paused still looking at Melody. “..Hey have you been crying?”
“I was but I’m ok now. Can you really tell? Do I look bad?” Melody asked.
“No, I couldn’t really tell by a quick glance. But sharing at you for a bit I can see a little redness in your eyes. But no worries, you still look cute.” Ash complemented with a smile.
“Thanks.” Melody thanked Ash with a smile on her face towards him.
“But you do look a lot cuter with that smile on your face.” Ash said to Melody as she started giggling. Ash and Melody stopped in their track, looking over at Misty when she spoke up.
“Ok, well now that we all know each other, Melody feeling a lot better, and you guys have rested. Let’s go back on the dance floor.” Misty then got up from her seat as Gary did the same, leaving Ash and Melody the last two to get up out of their chair.
Gary, Ash, Misty, and Melody stopped dancing altogether and stood where they were at when the music was turned down real low at 10:00 o’ clock when Richie paused to get the sing going on again. Everything went fine until a tall guy came up to Melody.
“What are you doing dancing with these guys? Come on let’s go.” The guy asked as he pulled Melody by the arm as she yelled out ‘Erik’.
Misty looked at the guy when she heard Melody yelled out ‘Erik’ realizing his outfit. Misty then turned to Gary and Ash and told them that he was the one hitting on her earlier. After hearing that, Gary was about to say something to Erik but Ash beat him to it.
“She’s not going anywhere with you.” Ash said as he pulled Melody back towards the group from Erik’s grip. Ash quickly glanced over at Gary catching the confused look on his face. Since Gary was somewhat expecting Ash to be mentioning the subject about hitting on Misty. Ash then looked back at Erik.
“Who do you think you are? She’s my girlfriend and she’s coming with me.” Erik said.
“Don’t you be using that girlfriend/boyfriend term when you clearly been hitting on other girls all night.” Ash said to Erik.
“Whatever I do is my business—“
“Oh, so it’s ok for you to go and hit on me and other girls in this club? Leaving your girlfriend crying over a jerk like you?” Misty interrupted. “Guys like you need to be told.” Misty said in an angry tone. Misty then looked over at Ash. “Hey Ash, are you feeling a little free styling on this oh so called ‘couple’? I’ll start first.”
“Sure.” Ash said as he grinned at Misty and looked back at Melody and Erik who had both a confused look on their face.
Misty quickly went up onto the stage and told Richie that she and Ash are going to do a free style song together and had him call out Melody and Erik onto the stage. Richie nodded and handed her two hand mics.
“Alright you guys and girls, Misty and Ash will be doing a free style song right now but would Melody and Erik come on to the stage.” Richie announced it over the mic as Ash came on to the stage grabbing the extra mic from Misty. Then joined by Melody and Erik not too far behind after being forced onto the stage, leaving Gary on the dance floor, near the stage to see what was in stored. On the stage, facing the crowd it went Misty, Erik, Melody and Ash in order.
Misty waited for Richie to play a beat in the background, then finally Richie nodded at Misty to her know to start soon as she got her mic ready when she heard the beat. Misty then slowly walked in a circle around Erik and started singing. “Don't get me started it's getting kinda crowded in here - Back up off me, I’m feeling like I’m suffocated now here's my problem – I'm not gonna be your chick on the side - Forget about it you know damn well it wouldn't be right.” Misty then stopped in front of Erik and stared at him in the eyes. “I don’t know what you been thinking about me – Did you think this was gonna be that easy? - Hell no, you must be going crazy! - Why don't you get outta my life, get outta my sight, get off oh my back...” Misty paused a bit and stood next Melody on her right side with Ash on the other side stand of Melody. “Why don’t you go back to your world...” Misty rolled her eyes off of Erik and looked over at Melody. “Go back to your girl - I think you owe her...” Misty cocking her head to the side as she leaned her left forearm on Melody’s shoulder, giving Erik a mean look. “I know what’s going on - I won’t be second to none - Back up, cuz you crowding my space…You need to get outta my face!” Misty stopped singing and looked over at Ash giving him a nodded to take over.
Ash stepped forward toward Erik, leaving Misty and Melody right behind him, as he then looked at Erik with a smirk and started his lyrics. “They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too - Tell me what’s the meaning - What’s the sense of me having cake if I can’t eat it.” Ash placed his left hand on one of Erik’s shoulder. “Cheaters never win, my friend, you like creepin' but hate when your girl starts cheatin’ - Imagine if you came home to your girl, opened your door and locked it, then you found R-Kelly hiding in your closet - I knew you would start cheatin’, before you even stopped it – I’m like when you double your money, I’m a profit - Albert Einstein was smart, but I’m sum wiser... “Ash popped his neck collar after pulled his hand away off of Erik’s shoulder and gave him another smirk before turning around to face Melody. “I’m a ladies man,” Ash lightly tilted up Melody’s head by her chin with his index and thumb with a smile. Ash then turned and pointed at Erik. ”Your man is a womanizer.” Ash rolled his head back towards Melody. “You gotta fight for love, can you make a fist - No minor set backs, every move major - Grown folk behavior, just do me one favor…” Ash saw the pissed off look on Erik’s face after he wrapped his arm around Melody and looked down straight at her. ”He put you on the side, let me be your savior” Ash dropped his mic on the ground and then whispered into Melody’s ears only for her to hear as she let out a small smile. “Find yourself a better guy.” Ash then pulled away to look over at Misty as she took over again.
“Why don't you get outta my life, get outta my sight, get off oh my back...” Misty stopped in front of Erik. “Cuz you’re crowding my space - You need to get outta my face!” Misty placed her hand on his face and pushed him. Causing him to lose cool and grabbing a hold of Misty’s right arm after hearing the laughs from the crowd.
“Make me look like a fool?” Erik growled under his breathe and tossed Misty to the stage floor.
“Don’t ever throw my friend like that!” Ash yelled out as he turned Erik around to face him.
“Man, you get out of my face!” Erik yelled as he threw a punch towards Ash that Ash mange to dodge.
Ash then tackled Erik to the floor, rolling on the stage, throwing punches at each other. Melody then ran over to Misty to help her up off the floor and quickly got off the stage while Gary and Richie and few of the Bouncers were on the stage trying to pull Ash and Erik apart. Richie then had everyone off the stage to the side where Misty and Melody were standing at and then Richie asked Erik to leave the club.
“Fine I’m leaving! I don’t need all this shit. Come on Melody, let’s go.” Erik said harshly to Melody after being let go from the Bouncers.
“No, I’m not going with you. We’re done. I don’t need you. I can find someone better than you.” Melody said to Erik as she stuck out her tongue at him.
“Whatever! I don’t need you! You guys are a bunch of bitches!” Erik said angrily, wiping the blood off his lips as he stormed off heading towards the door to the hallway of the club.
“You’re ok, right Ash?” Misty asked Ash when she went up next to him to check on him.
“Yeah…” Ash replied back to Misty as he rubbed at the bottom of his jaw but then looked over at Richie. “…Sorry for all the commotion Richie.” Ash apologized.
“Heh, it’s alright. But it sure has been a long time since I’ve seen you tackled and threw punches at someone. I would have thought Gary would have been the one flying up on the stage and tackled or punched him.” Richie joked around but stated the truth.
“Ha ha isn’t that the truth?” Ash laughed about it as he looked around. “Where’s Gary?” Every one of them looked around to see Gary was missing.
**In the Hallway of the Club**</u>
Erik turned around when he felt a hand on his shoulder before walking out towards the front door of the club.
“I know you’re from another town but the next time I see you in this town, I’ll personally give you a nice beating. Don’t ever hit on or lay a hand on Misty, got it?” Gary said in a serious tone towards Erik as Erik just smirked at him.
“I didn’t think I’ll ever see Gary Oak hanging all over just one chick and being very protective of her…” Erik pushed Gary’s hand off of him as he turned around walking away from Gary, mumbled a comment that Gary clearly heard. “…Pssh, a flock of chicks around him? Whatever, he’s not the Gary that I remembered from freshmen year…What a disappointment…”
Gary was stunned after hearing what Erik had said as he stood at his spot for a couple of minutes. Gary eyed the back of Erik as he watched Erik walking out of the club shaking his head and laughing quietly to himself, making Gary a little upset. ‘What does that punk know? I’m still the same…’ Gary thought to himself getting more frustrated. ‘…I’ll just have to bring back my game.’ Gary ran his hand through his hair and grinned as he turned around heading back into the dance floor room where he suddenly disappeared on Misty, Ash, Richie, and Melody.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or the characters from Pokemon in this story. I also don’t own any of the songs that I have used (Eye’s on Me- Faye Wong) and edited (Crowded- Jeannie ft. Papoose) for this story.
Warning: Swearwords here and there.
Main Characters Ages:
Misty- 18
Gary- 18
Ash- 18
"...” Talking
‘...‘ Thinking
Chapter 12: A Lil’ Singing Here & A Lil’ Dancing There
**Two Weeks Later (Friday)**</u>
Gary and Ash sneaked out of the boy’s locker room about 30 seconds before the passing bell rang for 3rd period to start. Gary wore a light blue color fitting shirt over a pair of navy and light blue plaid cargo shorts as he stood near the girl’s locker room next to Ash in a pair of brown and tan plaid short slacks with a tan t-shirt, both waiting for Misty.
“Hey did you get a chance to find out what was wrong with Misty?” Gary asked Ash.
“No, I didn’t get the chance. She’s been quiet and down. Kind of weird seeing her sad…” Ash paused for a second. “…Now that I remember, today is her bir—“ Ash got cut off by the bell as Gary just spoke up right after the bell.
“Yeah and I wonder why she’s sad? She’s been like this since we picked her up. Kind of suck, she’s being like this. She should be at least cheerful because she got her way for the theme today. Geez here we are in plaid bottoms that we had to go buy yesterday at the last minute. What’s with her—“
“You know if you’re going to complain about me, make sure I’m not right behind you.” Gary and Ash turned around to see Misty fixing her glasses and back in her sandal and white knee length socks that matched her white long sleeve button up blouse with a red and white plaid tie to match her red and white pleated skirt. Misty then quickly turned to the side causing her pigtails to swing with her motion. “And sorry. If it kind of sucks right now because I’m being such a downer.” Misty said as she walked ahead of Gary and Ash.
“Hey, sorry Misty but what is wrong?” Gary asked Misty when he caught up next to her with Ash following behind.
“My morning wasn’t how I expect it to be ok? Let’s just get going.” Misty replied back.
**FLASHBACK – 6:25 A.M at the Waterflower’s House**</u>
“Morning…” Misty greeted from the kitchen to Violet and Lily at the dining table finishing up their breakfast. “…Um by any chance the phone rang while I was in the shower?” Misty asked her two sisters.
“Like no, why? Are you expecting a phone call Baby Sis?” Lily teased a bit.
“Well I always get a special phone call in the morning form Rudy.” Misty answered back.
“Well like sorry. No phone call from Rudy Baby Sister. Beside like what’s so special about today? It’s just another Friday.” Violet said.
‘Yeah, another Friday to you guys…’ Misty thought to herself as she turned around almost bumping into Daisy. “Oopies Daisy.”
“Ha-ha like cute Misty...” Daisy said to Misty as she looked over to her two other younger sisters at the table. “..Are you two ready?”
“Yeah.” Both Violet and Lily replied back and got up placing their dishes in the sink.
“Where are you guy’s going at this time?” Misty asked out loud.
“Oh, we’re like going to go into work early and staying a bit late today so we like don’t have to go into work tomorrow.” Daisy answered Misty as she followed Violet and Lily towards the front door. “Oh Misty could you do us a big favor? Could you not cook over at the Oak’s tonight and have dinner ready here tonight? Thanks a bunch Misty, bye-bye!” Daisy said and shut the door before Misty could even refuse.
‘What the heck…I wasn’t going to plan on cooking tonight for anybody…Especially not on my birthday…’
**END OF FLASHBACK**</u>
After sitting down at her desk, Misty noticed the desk next to her is empty. ‘That’s odd, I know I saw Tracey this morning. Where is he? He’s always here before I am.’ Misty then just brushed it aside and pulled out her book and her binder out of her bag. ‘Stack of papers, check. Pencil, check.’ Misty thought to herself while she was pulling out the stuff for Gary. Misty looked up to see Tracey smiling and when to sit in his desk after a little box with a card dropped on top of her desk. “What is this Tracey?” Misty asked looking over at him.
“Oh a little something, just open it.” Tracey replied back.
Misty opened the card first to find out that is was a birthday card to her as she started to read it in her head.
“Today’s your birthday? Why didn’t you say anything sooner?” Gary asked Misty while he was leaning over her left shoulder.
“Yeah it’s my birthday but I didn’t want to bother on mention about it to you guys—“ Misty got cut off by Gary’s upset tone.
“So you didn’t tell us but you told Tracey?”
“No I didn’t tell him and I don’t know how he found out.” Misty said as she looked over at Tracey for an answer.
“Your birthday and everyone else is posted on the—“
“It’s on the bulletin board in the main hall.” Ash interrupted. “Sorry Misty, I knew when your birthday was but I kind of space about it and I didn’t realize it like 5 minutes ago. I have my present for you at home—“ Ash said to Misty but then got cut off by Gary.
“Wait, you knew about her birthday too? Why didn’t you tell me?” Gary gave Ash an angry questioning look but then looked over at Tracey when he spoke up.
“Well if you would have pay attention to the bulletin board every week to see whose birthday it is. You wouldn’t be wondering, would you? And you call yourself a friend of hers.” Tracey said in a mocking tone.
“Shut it. Why would I have to look at the bulletin board to see whose birthday it is when someone could have told me?” Gary said looking straight at Misty as the bell rang to start 3rd period. Gary then grabbed the stack of papers and the pencil off of Misty’s desk and bent down leaning towards her level. “We’re going to do something for your birthday. So we’ll talk more about it later.”
“But…” Misty said as she looked at Gary eye to eye.
“No buts, we’ll talk later.” Gary still stared at Misty in the eyes.
“Fine, whatever. We’ll talk more about it, later then.” Misty looked away and hand gestured a ‘shoo away’ motion. Gary just smiled, stood up straight and headed back to his seat, nodding Ash to come along too.
“Hey, happy birthday.” Ash said before turning around to follow right behind Gary. Misty turned to look over at Ash and smiled and then nodded him a ‘thanks’.
“Why do you always give into Gary?” Tracey asked Misty when Gary and Ash left their sight causing her to look over at him.
“Um, I guess I’m just use to him? If I just agree and go along with it, it’s less complaining and arguing I guess…” Misty said looking up into the air tapping her index finger on her chin, wondering if that’s the reason. “Oh!” Misty said out loud and then looked down at the little box after remembering her present from Tracey. Misty looked up and around to notice Mrs. Bow has not returned yet and decided to open the box. After opening the present, a big smile crept upon her face as she pulled out two white hair ties with water Pokemon on each tie, one of a Seel and the other one a Dewgong. “Tracey, it’s so cute! Thank you, that is very nice of you.” ‘And I wonder why Gary said he’s such a bad guy?’
“It’s really nothing big. I ran across those hair ties when I was shopping and I remember you liked those water Pokemon and since you always had your hair tied in braids, I just thought you would like it.” Tracey said with a smile as he watched Misty turned her face away from him and switched out her regular hair ties with the ones that he got her.
Misty after quickly switching the hair ties, turned back to face Tracey with a smile, waving her pigtails at him. “Thanks again Tracey.”
Tracey let out a small laugh at Misty as he grabbed a hold of one of her pigtails and went in and kissed the hair tie with the Seel on it. “Happy birthday.” Tracey said quietly to Misty looking up at her. Tracey then let go of the one pigtail he had a hold of leaving Misty in awe as Gary and Ash eyed Tracey from the back row not too pleased.
**3:30 P.M. – In Misty’s Driveway**</u>
Misty grabbed a hold of the basket of gifts from Ash’s hand when he held it out for her to grab after helping her out of the car. ”Thanks for the strawberry lotion and strawberry scent bath set but we really didn’t need to have Gary to stop by your house to go get it right away.”
“Hah, come on Misty it’s not like it wasn’t on the way…” Ash said to Misty then looked over at Gary. “Right Gary?” Gary just nodded at Ash and Misty. “See, and yeah about the choice of the gifts. Well it’s mainly thanks to my mom. She picked it out since I had no idea what to get for you but I paid for it and I knew you liked stuff with strawberry though.” Ash said giving Misty a big goofy grin.
“Well than tell your mom thanks and thanks for paying for it and remembering.” Misty said with a smile and a wink.
‘Sure go ahead and rub it in, first it was Tracey and now Ash.’ Gary thought to himself then realized that Misty now is standing next to his door looking down at him holding all her stuff in her arms.
“Thanks for the ride Gary—“
“Are you sure you don’t want to go somewhere to eat or pick something out? I did say it will be my treat for your birthday since I found out today.” Gary asked in an annoyed tone.
“Thanks…” Misty let out a sigh. “…But we went over this too many times already. I got to get some stuff done tonight. So I’ll just catch you guys later on this week or something. Bye Gary….” Misty stood up straight and then looked over at Ash on the other side of the car. “…Bye Ash.” Misty turned around and headed towards her house after Gary and Ash bid her ‘bye’.
Gary pulled out of the driveway and headed in the opposite direction of their houses. Leaving Ash to wonder where they were going.
“So where are we going?”
“To the mall so I can find Misty a gift and might as well do a surprise visit tonight.” Gary said with a smile.
“You know she’s going to be mad at us for stopping by unexpectedly, especially when she told us she has some stuff to take care of.” Ash said shaking his head.
“Yeah, yeah, so she’ll yell and maybe a couple of light slaps on the arms but like always she lets us in.”
“Yeah true…” Ash said slowly and then suggested an idea. “…We might as well get her a cake too.”
**Meanwhile - In Misty’s House Right after Entering into the House**</u>
Misty went over to the blinking answer machine after dropping off all her stuff on the couch. Misty pressed the button to hear the message.
“Misty—like a little change of plan tonight for dinner. It’s not like going to be just the four of us eating, we’re going to have a few of our friends from work over. We just remembered it’s like one them birthday today. So we like invited her and the others over for dinner, so please make like extra food tonight. Thanks Misty, bye now! --Beep--Message erased. You have no new messages.”
“That’s a load of crap, bad enough that I had to cook tonight on my birthday but now Daisy wants me to cook for someone else because it’s her birthday?” Misty said in an angry tone after pressing the erase button. “They don’t remember mine but they remember someone else’s. Even people at school knew it was my birthday. Forget this.” Misty picked up the phone and dialed Gary’s cell.
--Ring--Ring--Ring-- “You had to hear my voice didn’t you?” Gary answered on the other side of the line.
“Yeah, sure, whatever Gary. Anyways, can you come back and pick me up?” Misty asked Gary over the phone.
“What? But didn’t you make it a big deal that you have some stuff to get done tonight?”
“Well I changed my mind on what I was planning on doing. I want to go out for my birthday, so is your offer still good?” Misty asked waiting for Gary to answer back.
“Yeah, sure whatever the birthday girl wants, we’ll be there like in 10-15 minutes. Bye.” Gary said as he hung up the phone with her after hearing her bid ‘good bye’.
Misty grabbed all her stuff off the couch and headed towards her room after hanging up the phone with Gary. Misty looked at the picture of her and Rudy together when she entered into her room. ‘Stupid Rudy, you haven’t called nor even left a message…Did you forget my birthday too?’
**Back to Gary and Ash – Heading Back to Misty’s House**</u>
“Well damn, change of plans for tonight.” Gary said after making a U-turn on the road.
“K, so what’s the plan than?” Ash asked.
“Oh I think you might know, it’s a Friday and I heard Richie’s back in town not too long ago.” Gary smirked.
“It’s about time Richie’s back, haven’t seen that guy for awhile now. Perfect timing too.” Ash said.
**6:15 P.M. – Outside of Spaghetti Where House**</u>
“So what did you think of this place?” Ash asked Misty as the three of them walked out of the restaurant heading towards Gary’s car.
“Oh, it’s really good Italian food I had in a long time. But of course, just my luck to get spaghetti sauce all over my white blouse.” Misty said as she stuck out her tongue off to the side looking down at her shirt.
“Well at least the red sauce still matches your skirt.” Gary commented.
“Ha-Ha, very funny Gary.” Misty said giving him a sarcastic look, reaching to the car.
“Hah, it’s true isn’t it? Beside I told you that we were going to the mall so you can get a new top for tonight.” Gary said as all of them got into his car.
“So are you still not going to let me know?” Misty asked from the backseat.
“You’ll see when we get there.” Gary said when he turned around to look at Misty.
“Why can’t I know now? Would you tell me now, pretty please?” Misty playfully pleads as she batted her eyelashes.
“Yeah, Gary pretty please? I did over hear you saying to Misty ‘whatever the birthday girl wants’ not to long ago.” Ash joined in also batting his eyelashes.
Gary turned to face Ash. “Man not you too, geez who’s side are you on anyways? Remember it’s supposed to be a surprise where we’re taking her tonight.”
“Yeah but she’s asking nicely. How can you refuse the birthday girl’s request?” Ash said with a goofy smile and gave Misty a thumb up.
“Well if we let her know now she might not want to come compared to when we’re already there.” Gary said to Ash hitting down his ‘thumb up’ for Misty.
“Well if you don’t let me know now than I can call it a day and walk home from here.” Misty said as she crossed her arms when Gary and Ash both turned to look at her. Gary gave in and spoke up first.
“Fine, we’re going to take you clubbing tonigh—“
“Really? I haven’t gone dancing in so long! I can’t wait, what time are we going?” Misty asked excitedly causing Gary and Ash to be surprise by her answer and reaction.
“The door opens at 7 tonight…” Ash said as he looked at his watch. “…So we have about over a half an hour.”
“Then let’s get going to the mall. I got to pick out a top for tonight.” Misty said out loud as she buckled herself in.
“Ok, ok I’m on it.” Gary said as he started up the car exiting the nearest exit after he and Ash buckled up.
At the Mall - Inside of ‘La-La’s Style’ Store
Gary and Ash sat in the chairs near the dressing rooms waiting for Misty to be done trying out all the tops she had as Gary looked at his watch, 6:50 it read. Gary shook his head back and forth at Ash before he spoke up.
“Good lord Misty, its 6:50 and you’ve been in the dressing room for about half an hour. Have you picked out a top yet—“ Gary stopped in his track when he and Ash looked over at the door when the door slowly opened.
“So what do you think of this top?” Misty spun in a circle with no glasses on and her braids undone letting her middle length hair flow over the white lace spaghetti top. Misty stood in the white form fitting spaghetti top that went straight across right above her chest with three buttons shape as strawberry down towards the middle of the top. As she then tugged at the bottom to straighten out the top to cover a bit more at the top of her skirt at the waist line, minus the knee length socks. “Cute?” Misty waited for Gary’s and Ash’s reply but all they did was stared. “No? Geez, I thought this would have been the top for tonight…” Misty turned around to go back inside the dressing room. “…Back to the dressing ro—“
“No!” Gary and Ash yelled out in unison causing Misty to turn back around to face Gary and Ash with a raised eyebrow to them.
“No what? No, it’s cute or not?”
“No, it’s cute.” Both Gary and Ash answered back in unison again.
Misty just smile. “Déjà vu. What’s with the unison? It’s like the first day I met you guys. Well since this is going to be the top, I’m getting my stuff and the other tops that are in the dressing room.” Misty went into the dressing room and grabbed all her stuffs and the stores tops. Misty stepped out placing all the unwanted tops on a near by rack as she then hand Gary her stuff, like her neck tie, socks and hair ties that was nicely wrapped inside the folded blouse. “I’m going to go pay for this and wear it out.” Misty said to Gary and Ash as the both of them watched Misty walked up to the cash register with her wallet.
“Damn cute outfit she has on.” Ash commented.
“Cute? No. Pretty hot outfit? Yes.” Gary answered back as he still had his eyes on Misty. “Man, she looks really hot with her hair out of those braids and especially when she’s not wearing her glasses either—“
“Hey, wouldn’t that be a problem if she doesn’t have her glasses on? It’s not like she has her contracts on her because her purse is in the car and I doubt that her contract case fits in her wallet.” Ash said to Gary as he point at Misty glasses poking out of the pocket of the blouse.
Gary pulled out the glasses and examined it and then looked through them to see everything was still clear. “You’re right, these aren’t even real prescription glasses, it’s fake. I can still see clearly out of them. See for yourself.” Gary then handed them over to Ash. “I wonder why she keeps on wearing it.”
“I don’t know? Maybe the look she has going on is an act? If you think about it, we really don’t know a lot about her on how she’s really like back at Cerulean City.” Ash said checking the glasses for himself. “So should we ask her now or later?”
“I’m thinking later, we can get the truth out of her with our favorite little game.” Gary said with a smirk as Ash smile knowing the game that was just mention. ”We got to get going now, Misty flagging us.” Gary and Ash then went over to the cash register to meet up with Misty.
**7:20 P.M. – Parking Lot in Front of the Dance Club Building**</u>
Gary, Ash, and Misty stepped out of the convertible as Misty looked straight ahead of her at the sign and read it out loud.
“Sparky’s Spin House?”
“Yeah, that’s what I said when the name got changed.” Gary said looking over at Misty and then over at Ash when he spoke up.
“It used to be called ‘Club Evolution.’ But Richie changed the name when his dad let him take over the club.”
“Who’s Richie?” Misty asked as they were getting near the entrance of the dance club.
“Richie’s a friend of ours, he’s our age but he graduated a year early than us so he could take over the dance club. You’ll meet him when we get inside.” Ash said.
“Oh ok. So how much is it to get in?” Misty asked.
“Please girl, you don’t have to pay a thing when you’re rolling with us. Beside they know us so they don’t charge us.” Gary said as all of them walked pass by the Bouncer after nodding at him and entered into the building hallway. Gary, Ash, and Misty then proceed as they walked through the big door into the dance floor room with the rave flashing lights flickering and techno beat mixes with all sorts of music track playing in the background.
Misty looked around to see the club pretty full even though it was just open 20 minutes ago. The dance club was a pretty big with a simple layout. Along the wall on left and right side of the club had tables and a little bar serving non-alcohol drinks and food. Only on the right side had restrooms. Straight ahead was a big stage and off to the side there was a DJ in a dark green outfit with a green hat with his brown spikes sticking out from the side. The DJ stood in his booth with the headphone around his neck with all his sorts of his equipments around him and off to the side right behind the booth was some karaoke equipments.
“The one on stage is Richie, he’s one of the main DJ’s that mixes the songs here and you already know he owns this club.” Gary said out loud after he saw Misty looked at the stage at Richie. “Come on, we’ll introduce you to him.” Gary said as the three of them headed towards the stage.
Richie saw Gary and Ash coming up the stage with a girl he’s never seen before. Richie took off his headphone and auto play the next track mix and got out of his booth to meet Gary and Ash off to the side of the stage. Richie gave Gary and Ash high fives and smiled at each other then Richie looked over at Misty and then back at Gary about to ask him who she was but Gary beat him to it.
“Richie this is Misty…” Gary pointed at Misty. “…And Misty this is Richie.”
“Please to meet you and welcome to my club.” Richie said as he held out his hand.
“Like wise…” Misty said as she grabbed a hold of Richie’s hand. “…You have a great club going on. I can’t believe this is all yours and you’re our age.”
“Ha ha well this did all belonged to my dad at first but then he passed it down to me.” Richie replied back with a smile.
“Well it’s great and I like the track mixes. You have talent.” Misty said with a smile.
“Thanks...” Richie said to Misty then looked over at Gary and Ash. “…But I got to get back to my booth to this club bumping.”
“Alright man, it was great seeing you again in town.” Ash said to Richie.
“It’s great being back.” Richie said as he looked off to the crowded dance floor.
“Anyways I’ll catch you around, I’m going to show Misty around and get something to drink or so.” Ash said.
“K, see ya Ash and it was nice meeting you Misty and enjoy.” Richie said as he then gave Ash a high five ‘bye’ and waved to Misty.
“Hey, I’ll meet up with you two on the floor in a couple of minutes.” Gary said to Ash and Misty as the nodded and walked down the stairs off the stage. Gary looked at his watch, 7:45 it read. Gary then turned to look at Richie. “8:00 o’ clock, call out Misty on stage before you have anyone else to fill in the 3 spots.”
“Are you sure? Does she know what we do on the every hour?” Richie asked.
“No but I don’t think she’ll mind. Just do it, ok?” Gary said as he turned around to go down the stairs leaving Richie before he could say anything else.
**8:00 P.M. – Through out the Dance Club**</u>
“Alright-alright everybody!” Richie said into the mic as he turned down the music. “You know what we do on the every hour! Time to bring out the vocals of this club! But before we have the some of you wanting to show off your singing skills/voice, I would like to let you know that we have a new comer to the club and she’s going to start us off tonight. Give Misty a warm welcoming to the stage.” Richie announced out loud in the mic as everyone on the dance floor cheered and looked around to see who ‘Misty’ is.
**Meanwhile at a Table Near by the Stage**</u>
“Eh? What the? Why am I being called out to the stage? How did he know that I can sing?” Misty asked out loud after hearing the announcement. “Unless…” Misty looked at Gary. “You told him, didn’t you?”
Gary gave Misty an innocent smile. “Now go up there and sing. I know you can sing. You have the voice and I’ve heard it.” Gary gestured Misty to get up to go on the stage.
“Yeah but I—“ Misty letting out an uneasy expression but then got interrupted by Ash as she looked over at him.
“I haven’t heard you sing yet. I would really like to hear you sing Misty.” Ash said to Misty as he still saw the uncomfortable expression on her face. “How about next time I’ll sing for you if you sing this time? Sounds like a deal?” Ash asked.
Misty let out a sigh and got up from her seat. “Fine but what do I do when I get on stage?”
“No worries, Richie will guide you.” Ash said with a smile.
“Ok.” Misty then headed towards the stage. ‘It’s been awhile since I sang for anyone.’ After making up on the stage, Misty stood next to Richie’s booth and waited for his instruction.
“Alright. Misty since this is your first time here at this club, on the every hour we let a few people sing karaoke sings, or songs that they wrote so they can show off their skills. It’s just something new to mix it up a bit at this club, getting it so far?” Richie asked Misty over his mic as Misty just nodded. “So would you like to sing a song from the karaoke machine or a song that you’ve wrote?”
Misty paused for a bit but then went up to Richie’s ear range to ask a question before giving him her answer first. “Do you have a keyboard that I can use?” Richie nodded yes towards her. “Then I would like to sing a song that I’ve wrote. It’s a slow song though.”
“Ok, what’s the title so I can let the crowd know.” Richie asked.
“Eyes on Me.” Misty said as she stepped off to the side a bit for Richie to get out of his booth to set the keyboard facing the crowd and held out a the head set mic for Misty to start singing after he gets done announcing. Misty then went over to the keyboard and adjusts a few things and waited for Richie’s queue.
“This song is for any couples out there on the floor. The first song of the night Misty will be singing a slow song that she wrote titled ‘Eyes on Me’. Take it Misty!” Richie yelled out in the mic and winked at Misty.
Misty nodded and slowly started playing a slow melody to start her song. “Whenever sang my songs - On the stage, on my own - Whenever said my words - Wishing they would be heard - I saw you smiling at me - Was it real or just my fantasy - You'd always be there in the corner - Of this tiny little bar –“ Misty looked at the dance floor to see quite a lot of people watching her sing then back down at the keyboard with shaky hands. “My last night here for you - Same old songs, just once more - My last night here with you? - Maybe yes, maybe no - I kind of liked it your way - How you shyly placed your eyes on me – Oh, did you ever know? - That I had mine on you –“ Misty notice a few couples slow dancing together when she did a quick glace before looking back at the keyboard. ”Darling, so there you are - With that look on your face - As if you're never hurt - As if you're never down - Shall I be the one for you - Who pinches you softly but sure - If frown is shown then - I will know that you are no dreamer.“ Misty stopped singing for a bit to continue the melody as she looked up to look over at Gary and Ash off to her right at the near by table. Misty let out a smile towards them but then messed up a bit on playing the melody on the keyboard right after she saw the way Gary was sitting and the look and smile he gave her. ‘Just like Rud—‘ Misty shook her head then quickly looked away from Gary and Ash and then started continue to sing her lyrics. “So let me come to you - Close as I wanted to be - Close enough for me - To feel your heart beating fast - And stay there as I whisper - How I loved your peaceful eyes on me - Did you ever know - That I had mine on you - Darling, so share with me - Your love if you have enough - Your tears if you're holding back - Or pain if that's what it is - How can I let you know - I'm more than the dress and the voice - Just reach me out then - You will know that you're not dreaming - Darling, so there you are - With that look on your face - As if you're never hurt - As if you're never down - Shall I be the one for you - Who pinches you softly but sure - If frown is shown then - I will know that you are no dreamer.” Misty stopped singing and ended it a quiet melody letting the crowd know it’s the end of the song. Misty pulled her hands off the keyboard and took off the head set mic as the audience clapped and cheered for Misty.
“Everybody that was Misty ‘Eyes on Me’ Thank you for that lovely song.” Richie said as he gave Misty a smile. Misty smiled back and walked off the stage after taking a bow. “Now whoever wants to sing next please step right up.” Richie said in the background when Misty made it back to the table where Gary and Ash were. Misty sat down in her seat, a little relieved but still a little shaky and looked over at Ash.
“Wow Misty, you really do have a nice voice. Thirsty?” Ash held up another water bottle towards her.
“Thanks.” Misty grabbed the water bottle and took a drink.
“See, that wasn’t too bad now, was it?” Gary spoke up looking over at Misty with his chin resting in his left hand. Misty placed her water down and looks over at Gary and shook her head.
“I guess not but I was a little shaky. I haven’t sung in front of a crowd in a while now. I had fun but I kind of messed up in the middle.” Misty said slowly.
“Yeah, I knew you would have fun. But you were doing just fine until you looked over at us. What happened? We’re you that nervous?” Gary asked Misty.
“Uh…” Misty paused and looked around. “So when do we start dancing?” Misty tried to change the subject. “Because I want to release some tension I have inside.”
“Oh, right after the 3rd person is done singing. Richie always has 3 people sing every hour before starting the dance mixes again.” Gary answered Misty.
“Oh ok.” Misty said as she looked over to Ash when he spoke up.
“I didn’t know you write songs Misty.” Ash asked out loud.
“Oh that, I only have a few songs that I wrote on the side. It’s just something I do when I have free time or what I’m feeling at the moment.” Misty said taking another drink. “So Ash do you sing? Since you did say to me that you’ll sing for me later.”
“Well sort of, I sing with my mom for the hell of it, like a long time ago. I don’t write any songs but I can do some free style on top of my head. What about you?” Ash asked Misty.
“Um, somewhat, depending on the situation and moment I guess but I like to take my time though…” Misty said to Ash then looked over at Gary. “…What about you Gary, do you sing?”
“Please, you’ll never catch me singing in front of anyone. I don’t do singing at all.”
“Aww’ why not? Have you ever tried? Or is it that you think that singing isn’t cool enough for your image?” Misty asked one after another. Lucky for Gary, Misty didn’t catch the surprised look on his face when she nailed it on the last comment question.
“I can’t sing ok? We’ll just put it at that.” Gary covered up and then got up from his seat as Ash did the same thing, leaving Misty wondering.
“Hey where are you guys going?”
“To the dance floor, where else? The 3rd person is about done singing and the music is about to start soon.” Gary said to Misty as she jolted up from her seat.
“Alright! Dancing time!” Misty yelled out excitedly and grabbed Gary’s and Ash’s hand dragging them to the dance floor. Gary and Ash just looked at each and just followed behind Misty.
**9:25 P.M. – A Little Over about an Hour Later – Back at the Table on the Left Side of the Club**</u>
Gary and Ash just sat down in the empty chairs at their table from before with new drinks. While Misty stood next to the table as she placed her new water bottle down on the table and then looked at Gary and Ash.
“Are you guys really going to rest now?” Misty asked leaning in a little forward toward them.
“Misty, we’ve been dancing over an hour non stop. We even danced through when the people were singing. Let’s just take a break for a bit.” Gary said and took a drink from Misty’s water.
“Fine, I guess we’ll rest for a bit. As you guys sit here and rest, I’m going to go to the restroom.” Misty said as she turned around heading to the right side of the club.
“Damn, Misty is a whole other person tonight isn’t she?” Ash asked as he watched Misty disappeared into the crowd.
“I’ll say. I never expect to see this side of her. Especially the way she was dancing all close to us like that, freak style? That girl has moves, I’m surprised on how she mange to keep that skirt of hers from flipping up…” Gary let out a cough. “AHEM, not that I was checking for it…” Gary let out a chuckle as Ash just smiled and shook his head.
“Hah, yeah suuure.” Ash said in a sarcastic tone. “It’s sure is fun seeing Misty having fun though but I’m wonder what’s the tensions she’s mention about before?” Ash asked.
“Oh yeah huh? Well I guess we’ll just ask her later tonight.” Gary replied.
**Meanwhile when Misty was Heading to the Restroom**</u>
Misty felt a grip on her arm, stopping her from continuing walking towards the restroom. Misty then turned around when she heard an unfamiliar voice calling out her name. Due to being dark at the moment on the dance floor, Misty could barely make out the person that stopped her when she looked up at him. But what she was able to see him in a white stripe shirt with black cargo. The teenage guy also had a white bandanna on, with what seem like dark green hair poking out.
“Uh, do I know you?” Misty asked looking at him with a confused look. “And would you let go of me?”
“Oh sorry.” The guy apologizes as he let go of Misty. ”The names Erik and I just wanted to let you know that you were great on stage earlier today…” Erik grinned and looked around Misty. “Hey since you’re by yourself right now, how about a little freak dance? I’ll keep you company.”
“Um, that’s alright. I really don’t want to dance with you like that.” Misty said as she stepped back away from Erik a bit.
“Oh…” Erik rolled his eyes “…But you’ll dance nice and close with two other guys like that all night so far?” Erik asked rudely towards Misty.
“What I do with those two guys is my business, jerk!” Misty yelled out loud and pushed him into other people when she had it with him. Misty then turned around walking away from Erik heading to the restroom, all upset.
Misty stepped out of the stall and washed her hand then dried it with a paper towel. Misty was about to head out but then she heard a faint cry coming from one of the stall at the end. Misty then went over and knocked on the stall. “Hey, are you ok in there?”
“Uh…Um…Yeah…” The girl replied between her sobs. “…Please don’t worry about me.”
“Are you sure? You’ll feel better if you talk about it…” Misty paused for a few second to herself. ‘Geez maybe I should take my own advice sometimes…’ “So how about coming out?”
Misty stepped back after the door opened as a girl about her age and height stepped out. The girl had a white spaghetti strap dress with red trims through out the edge of her dress and a big red ribbon bow tied behind her head to match her brown-reddish hair. Then she brushed a side her bangs and her long side burn out of her face as she looked straight at Misty. “I’m Melody.”
“Hi I’m—“
“Misty right?” Melody cut in leaving Misty some what confused.
”Yeah? How did—“
“I know?” Melody cut in again. “Well you sang earlier today right? But you look really familiar though. I just can’t put my fingers on it.”
“Oh yeah huh…” Misty stepped to the side for Melody to walk over to the sink and mirror.
“Thanks for checking up on me but I think I’ll be alright.” Melody said as she checked herself in the mirror, rubbing her eyes to get the remaining tears to be gone.
“Are you really alright? Do you have anybody with you? Where’s one of your girlfriends?” Misty asked looking at Melody in the mirror.
“Oh, I’m not with any of them. I came here with my boyfriend and I thought it was a good idea to take him here because he said he use to live here and he said he would love to go here. But I was wrong, he somewhere in the club dancing and picking up other chicks. I want to leave since I’m stuck here with no one but I have no way home.” Melody complained to Misty’s reflection.
“Well if you want you can hang out with me and my two friends tonight, Gary and Ash. It’s no fun dancing by yourself. I don’t think those two will mind and I can get Gary to give you a ride home tonight too.” Misty said to Melody’s face.
“Oh, so you’re the Misty that hangs out with Gary and Ash from school. That’s why you look familiar.” Melody said after looking at Misty.
“Oh, so we go to the same school. Do we have a class together or something?” Misty asked.
“No. I really don’t know either of you three but I seen and heard of you guys.”
”Oh, whatever you heard about those two guys might be true but you know how rumors are. But really, they aren’t as bad as other says and no I’m not going out with Gary if you were wondering about that too.” Misty said with a calm expression crossing her arms as Melody let out giggle. “Come on let’s go out there and meet the guys and do some dancing. You do like to dance right?” Misty asked.
“Of course.” Melody replied back.
Back at Gary and Ash at the Table on the Left Side of the Club
“How long does it take to go to the restroom and back?” Gary asked out loud.
“Sorry for taking a long time.” Misty said in a sarcastic tone towards Gary. “I had a little run with a guy who was trying to hit on me.”
“What? Where is he?” Gary said about to get up but was pushed back down by Misty into his seat.
“It’s ok, I pushed him away and I really couldn’t make out what he really looked like, anyways it was dark at that moment.” Misty said and then turned around pulling Melody up next to her. “This is Melody and she’s going to hang out with us for the rest of the night.” Misty said to Gary and Ash as Misty took the seat next to Gary and Melody sat in between her and Ash. Misty leaned in closer to Gary and whispered in his ear. “Oh and Gary can we give her a ride home? Because her boyfriend from out of town ditched her and—“
“Uh—“ Was all Gary could say before giving to Misty after she asked him with a ‘please’.
“Please? I already told her you would.” Misty cocked her head to the side and gave Gary a small pleading smile.
“Fine, alright.” Gary just shook his head in defeat.
“Thanks!” Misty thanked Gary as the both of them looked over at Ash and Melody when they started talking to each other hitting it off.
“Melody huh?” Ash asked as he took a long look at Melody. “You look really familiar.”
“Oh, I go to school with you guys. We don’t have any classes together or any run in with each other at school.” Melody said to Ash.
“Oh ok, I see…” Ash paused still looking at Melody. “..Hey have you been crying?”
“I was but I’m ok now. Can you really tell? Do I look bad?” Melody asked.
“No, I couldn’t really tell by a quick glance. But sharing at you for a bit I can see a little redness in your eyes. But no worries, you still look cute.” Ash complemented with a smile.
“Thanks.” Melody thanked Ash with a smile on her face towards him.
“But you do look a lot cuter with that smile on your face.” Ash said to Melody as she started giggling. Ash and Melody stopped in their track, looking over at Misty when she spoke up.
“Ok, well now that we all know each other, Melody feeling a lot better, and you guys have rested. Let’s go back on the dance floor.” Misty then got up from her seat as Gary did the same, leaving Ash and Melody the last two to get up out of their chair.
Gary, Ash, Misty, and Melody stopped dancing altogether and stood where they were at when the music was turned down real low at 10:00 o’ clock when Richie paused to get the sing going on again. Everything went fine until a tall guy came up to Melody.
“What are you doing dancing with these guys? Come on let’s go.” The guy asked as he pulled Melody by the arm as she yelled out ‘Erik’.
Misty looked at the guy when she heard Melody yelled out ‘Erik’ realizing his outfit. Misty then turned to Gary and Ash and told them that he was the one hitting on her earlier. After hearing that, Gary was about to say something to Erik but Ash beat him to it.
“She’s not going anywhere with you.” Ash said as he pulled Melody back towards the group from Erik’s grip. Ash quickly glanced over at Gary catching the confused look on his face. Since Gary was somewhat expecting Ash to be mentioning the subject about hitting on Misty. Ash then looked back at Erik.
“Who do you think you are? She’s my girlfriend and she’s coming with me.” Erik said.
“Don’t you be using that girlfriend/boyfriend term when you clearly been hitting on other girls all night.” Ash said to Erik.
“Whatever I do is my business—“
“Oh, so it’s ok for you to go and hit on me and other girls in this club? Leaving your girlfriend crying over a jerk like you?” Misty interrupted. “Guys like you need to be told.” Misty said in an angry tone. Misty then looked over at Ash. “Hey Ash, are you feeling a little free styling on this oh so called ‘couple’? I’ll start first.”
“Sure.” Ash said as he grinned at Misty and looked back at Melody and Erik who had both a confused look on their face.
Misty quickly went up onto the stage and told Richie that she and Ash are going to do a free style song together and had him call out Melody and Erik onto the stage. Richie nodded and handed her two hand mics.
“Alright you guys and girls, Misty and Ash will be doing a free style song right now but would Melody and Erik come on to the stage.” Richie announced it over the mic as Ash came on to the stage grabbing the extra mic from Misty. Then joined by Melody and Erik not too far behind after being forced onto the stage, leaving Gary on the dance floor, near the stage to see what was in stored. On the stage, facing the crowd it went Misty, Erik, Melody and Ash in order.
Misty waited for Richie to play a beat in the background, then finally Richie nodded at Misty to her know to start soon as she got her mic ready when she heard the beat. Misty then slowly walked in a circle around Erik and started singing. “Don't get me started it's getting kinda crowded in here - Back up off me, I’m feeling like I’m suffocated now here's my problem – I'm not gonna be your chick on the side - Forget about it you know damn well it wouldn't be right.” Misty then stopped in front of Erik and stared at him in the eyes. “I don’t know what you been thinking about me – Did you think this was gonna be that easy? - Hell no, you must be going crazy! - Why don't you get outta my life, get outta my sight, get off oh my back...” Misty paused a bit and stood next Melody on her right side with Ash on the other side stand of Melody. “Why don’t you go back to your world...” Misty rolled her eyes off of Erik and looked over at Melody. “Go back to your girl - I think you owe her...” Misty cocking her head to the side as she leaned her left forearm on Melody’s shoulder, giving Erik a mean look. “I know what’s going on - I won’t be second to none - Back up, cuz you crowding my space…You need to get outta my face!” Misty stopped singing and looked over at Ash giving him a nodded to take over.
Ash stepped forward toward Erik, leaving Misty and Melody right behind him, as he then looked at Erik with a smirk and started his lyrics. “They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too - Tell me what’s the meaning - What’s the sense of me having cake if I can’t eat it.” Ash placed his left hand on one of Erik’s shoulder. “Cheaters never win, my friend, you like creepin' but hate when your girl starts cheatin’ - Imagine if you came home to your girl, opened your door and locked it, then you found R-Kelly hiding in your closet - I knew you would start cheatin’, before you even stopped it – I’m like when you double your money, I’m a profit - Albert Einstein was smart, but I’m sum wiser... “Ash popped his neck collar after pulled his hand away off of Erik’s shoulder and gave him another smirk before turning around to face Melody. “I’m a ladies man,” Ash lightly tilted up Melody’s head by her chin with his index and thumb with a smile. Ash then turned and pointed at Erik. ”Your man is a womanizer.” Ash rolled his head back towards Melody. “You gotta fight for love, can you make a fist - No minor set backs, every move major - Grown folk behavior, just do me one favor…” Ash saw the pissed off look on Erik’s face after he wrapped his arm around Melody and looked down straight at her. ”He put you on the side, let me be your savior” Ash dropped his mic on the ground and then whispered into Melody’s ears only for her to hear as she let out a small smile. “Find yourself a better guy.” Ash then pulled away to look over at Misty as she took over again.
“Why don't you get outta my life, get outta my sight, get off oh my back...” Misty stopped in front of Erik. “Cuz you’re crowding my space - You need to get outta my face!” Misty placed her hand on his face and pushed him. Causing him to lose cool and grabbing a hold of Misty’s right arm after hearing the laughs from the crowd.
“Make me look like a fool?” Erik growled under his breathe and tossed Misty to the stage floor.
“Don’t ever throw my friend like that!” Ash yelled out as he turned Erik around to face him.
“Man, you get out of my face!” Erik yelled as he threw a punch towards Ash that Ash mange to dodge.
Ash then tackled Erik to the floor, rolling on the stage, throwing punches at each other. Melody then ran over to Misty to help her up off the floor and quickly got off the stage while Gary and Richie and few of the Bouncers were on the stage trying to pull Ash and Erik apart. Richie then had everyone off the stage to the side where Misty and Melody were standing at and then Richie asked Erik to leave the club.
“Fine I’m leaving! I don’t need all this shit. Come on Melody, let’s go.” Erik said harshly to Melody after being let go from the Bouncers.
“No, I’m not going with you. We’re done. I don’t need you. I can find someone better than you.” Melody said to Erik as she stuck out her tongue at him.
“Whatever! I don’t need you! You guys are a bunch of bitches!” Erik said angrily, wiping the blood off his lips as he stormed off heading towards the door to the hallway of the club.
“You’re ok, right Ash?” Misty asked Ash when she went up next to him to check on him.
“Yeah…” Ash replied back to Misty as he rubbed at the bottom of his jaw but then looked over at Richie. “…Sorry for all the commotion Richie.” Ash apologized.
“Heh, it’s alright. But it sure has been a long time since I’ve seen you tackled and threw punches at someone. I would have thought Gary would have been the one flying up on the stage and tackled or punched him.” Richie joked around but stated the truth.
“Ha ha isn’t that the truth?” Ash laughed about it as he looked around. “Where’s Gary?” Every one of them looked around to see Gary was missing.
**In the Hallway of the Club**</u>
Erik turned around when he felt a hand on his shoulder before walking out towards the front door of the club.
“I know you’re from another town but the next time I see you in this town, I’ll personally give you a nice beating. Don’t ever hit on or lay a hand on Misty, got it?” Gary said in a serious tone towards Erik as Erik just smirked at him.
“I didn’t think I’ll ever see Gary Oak hanging all over just one chick and being very protective of her…” Erik pushed Gary’s hand off of him as he turned around walking away from Gary, mumbled a comment that Gary clearly heard. “…Pssh, a flock of chicks around him? Whatever, he’s not the Gary that I remembered from freshmen year…What a disappointment…”
Gary was stunned after hearing what Erik had said as he stood at his spot for a couple of minutes. Gary eyed the back of Erik as he watched Erik walking out of the club shaking his head and laughing quietly to himself, making Gary a little upset. ‘What does that punk know? I’m still the same…’ Gary thought to himself getting more frustrated. ‘…I’ll just have to bring back my game.’ Gary ran his hand through his hair and grinned as he turned around heading back into the dance floor room where he suddenly disappeared on Misty, Ash, Richie, and Melody.
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Here's Chappie 12 of IWYTWM !
Um not really much to say but hope ya liked it? Drop a comment or so if you like and if not, thanks for your interest on viewing it! Much lovies ya all!
And you already got the warning about the sexual reference-adult-theme ordeal. This is me with my pervy mind goes wild. No big surprise
Also I know there's quite a lot of grammar mistakes but meh, too lazy to fix them, so just ignore "errors"
I Want You to Want Me Cover [link]
Beginning Chappie [link]
Chapter 13 - [link]
~~~Disclaimer~~~
Pokemon - Satoshi Tajiri
FanFic "IWYTWM" [link] - Me
Um not really much to say but hope ya liked it? Drop a comment or so if you like and if not, thanks for your interest on viewing it! Much lovies ya all!
And you already got the warning about the sexual reference-adult-theme ordeal. This is me with my pervy mind goes wild. No big surprise
Also I know there's quite a lot of grammar mistakes but meh, too lazy to fix them, so just ignore "errors"
I Want You to Want Me Cover [link]
Beginning Chappie [link]
Chapter 13 - [link]
~~~Disclaimer~~~
Pokemon - Satoshi Tajiri
FanFic "IWYTWM" [link] - Me
© 2008 - 2024 LiliNeko
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aww gary n misty r gonna dance?? (title) Hey when is melody gonna show? is she like a rival of misty(teased her in cerulian?)
WAIT i just remembered is misty still wearing her get up? (cuz i seriously dont like it
)
awww she is still wearing that get up
Hmm their so mean! but maybe its a surprise (or their just plain ignoring her
)
Plus its her 18 b-day! Wow their making her cook! ugh their so insensitve!
Aww cute gary XD n his jealousy
(that was a rlly sweet present from tracy n that smile on garys face when misty shooed him
Srry ash u didnt do much 
) But oh shit garys gonna be pissed seeing misty wear tracys present OMG! ASH IS JEALOUS TOO!!!
I GOTIT!!
Ik what garys gonna get her XD the ying yang necklace right? (plz say im right i need this so i can get back my score
(lol i didnt rlly keep score i just dont wanna go over than 4 "u got mes"))
Ugh daisy ur soo coldhearted!!
I hope rudy didnt forget it would be soo funny to hear rudy leave a message n gary standing write there to hear it XD
YAY RICHIE!! I LUV THAT MORE PERVERTED KID THAN GARY!! (well actually now im not sure if hes more but i sure hope hes the same kid in AFL )
that stain isnt very attractive does she have her hair down n know glasses?? (i always think of her like that when its after school)YAY Shes gonna get a new top! (thank god since there meeting richie i want her to look nice (cuz the more richie likes her the more gary gets jealous )
LOL!! ASH BATTING HIS EYELASHES IS PRICELESS!!! XD That right turn gary on!
awww i love how ash is rlly fallin for her :love (even though its small its something
)lol gary at least he didnt say something perverted (hmm i hope their not planning on getting misty drunk 
) FINALLY!! THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE GLASSES!! (Maybe now she wont have to keep that image!im soo happy 
)
(hey i just looked back at the cover to see what gary might where to school from now on (maybe
) n i noticed gary with half ying yang n then misty with the other) (i kinda wanted a lil more realtionship wth her n ash though)
Lol Im guessing Richie owns this club? ("sparky spin house") YES IWAS RIGHT XD (ik it was lil but still an oppurtanity to guess (lol fine i'll stop guessing XD)
Dj Richie
WAIT
is the game "I never"?
the way i tried to sing the song was bad (in the begining was ok then i messed up) i wish i knew the real melody of the song
Yay melody finally showed up (lol in the anime shes such a pokeshipper) huh i was wrong bout the rivalri (but ewww she has long sideburns (i just hate that word Xp (sideburns))
ewww i dont rlly like kissshipping
ROFL!! WOW!! The first thing ash sings is about cake
NO!! STUPID ERIK! Mistys gonna be soo pissed!!! Omg i feel so bad thats gonna rlly hurt!! since shes finally falling for gary she might even cry (of course shes gonna deny it i would too!) awwww Damn it gary! ik he wants to prove he has 'game' n all but thats gonna hurt n even lead misty to ignore him at school (omg i just rememberd its her b-day)
DONT DO IT!! ITS HER B-DAY!!
WAIT i just remembered is misty still wearing her get up? (cuz i seriously dont like it
)awww she is still wearing that get up
Hmm their so mean! but maybe its a surprise (or their just plain ignoring her
)Plus its her 18 b-day! Wow their making her cook! ugh their so insensitve!
Aww cute gary XD n his jealousy
(that was a rlly sweet present from tracy n that smile on garys face when misty shooed him
Srry ash u didnt do much ) But oh shit garys gonna be pissed seeing misty wear tracys present OMG! ASH IS JEALOUS TOO!!!I GOTIT!!
Ik what garys gonna get her XD the ying yang necklace right? (plz say im right i need this so i can get back my score
(lol i didnt rlly keep score i just dont wanna go over than 4 "u got mes"))Ugh daisy ur soo coldhearted!!
I hope rudy didnt forget it would be soo funny to hear rudy leave a message n gary standing write there to hear it XD
YAY RICHIE!! I LUV THAT MORE PERVERTED KID THAN GARY!! (well actually now im not sure if hes more
but i sure hope hes the same kid in AFL )that stain isnt very attractive
does she have her hair down n know glasses?? (i always think of her like that when its after school)YAY Shes gonna get a new top! (thank god since there meeting richie i want her to look nice (cuz the more richie likes her the more gary gets jealous )LOL!! ASH BATTING HIS EYELASHES IS PRICELESS!!! XD That right turn gary on!
awww i love how ash is rlly fallin for her :love (even though its small its something
)lol gary at least he didnt say something perverted (hmm i hope their not planning on getting misty drunk ) FINALLY!! THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE GLASSES!! (Maybe now she wont have to keep that image!im soo happy )(hey i just looked back at the cover to see what gary might where to school from now on (maybe
) n i noticed gary with half ying yang n then misty with the other) (i kinda wanted a lil more realtionship wth her n ash though)Lol Im guessing Richie owns this club? ("sparky spin house") YES IWAS RIGHT XD (ik it was lil but still an oppurtanity to guess (lol fine i'll stop guessing XD)
Dj Richie
WAIT
is the game "I never"?the way i tried to sing the song was bad
(in the begining was ok then i messed up) i wish i knew the real melody of the songYay melody finally showed up (lol in the anime shes such a pokeshipper
) huh i was wrong bout the rivalri (but ewww she has long sideburns (i just hate that word Xp (sideburns))ewww i dont rlly like kissshipping
ROFL!! WOW!! The first thing ash sings is about cake
NO!! STUPID ERIK! Mistys gonna be soo pissed!!! Omg i feel so bad thats gonna rlly hurt!! since shes finally falling for gary she might even cry (of course shes gonna deny it i would too!) awwww Damn it gary! ik he wants to prove he has 'game' n all but thats gonna hurt n even lead misty to ignore him at school (omg i just rememberd its her b-day)
DONT DO IT!! ITS HER B-DAY!!