Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon

A/N: Hello everyone! It has been a while since I wrote anything and I have been to busy and only found time to read stories.

This fic is set after the Kalos League and both Ash and Misty are 16. Honestly, didn't come out the way I wanted to but hey why not? It's a Pokeshipping fic of course :D

Mainly no dialogue and mostly in Ash's POV. This is also pretty short Hope you all read and review :)

Reflection

The sun was beginning to set and just about every one has arrived to congratulate you on making it to second place in Kalos. Not an easy feat, but your battling skills are well on their way to pro status. You ran into everyone once you got home, even formal rivals who are now your friends came by to offer their praise over the impressive display that was televised globally.

Your mom was setting out pans of food piled high, all your favorites of course. Music was playing throughout the Oak ranch, the Professor was more than happy, delighted even to offer his gigantic yard to host all of your friends, family and Pokemon.

You sit far off to the side, staring off and being uncharacteristically unsociable, not rude or anything but, distant and a bit sad. You mull over the last conversation you had with her and wonder why she isn't here? Everyone else is and you speak to her every week while you're away on your journey and you know for a fact she and your mother have become very close. You smile thinking of the growing bond she and your mother had formed, glad she liked her too.

You silently think of how perfect tonite could be if she was actually here. Your thoughts are distributed by the sound of rustling grass. The only reason why you heard it was because you and Pikachu never spoke therefore making you alert to other noises.

"Ash?"

You look up at the sound of your name, your in disbelief wondering if you actually wished her here and if this women before you was just an illusion brought on by your thoughts on wanting her here with you so badly. You confirm that she is real once Pikachu greets her by calling out a very excited 'Pikachu Pi' while jumping into the receivers awaiting arms.

She smiles at you and there's a blush that rises to your cheeks and you thank the dim lights that she wouldn't be able to see it.

"Hey, sorry I was a bit late. I was supposed to be here earlier but I got held up at the Gym", Misty explained sheepishly. Then adds, "Why are you sitting out here any way Mr. Pokemon Master? I'm surprised you're not eating."

You smirk at her playful words and your heart pounds because you couldn't be more in love with this girl and you were addicted to the feeling she gave you.

While standing up you bravely grab her hand and say, "Well then let's go find everyone and eat".

With that you lead her into the direction of the party while Pikachu rides on her shoulder. You both say no more and none of your friends say anything about your connected hands, but smile when they see it knowing you are both moving in the right direction.

END