Hello :P It is the 28th July 2016 so of course I am uploading for me and AAML-TAML's four year anniversary of meeting on here. I'm so lucky to have you boo and have had the best day just being on facetime with you and talking and laughing and watching our shows. You're the best, bae :'3 I hope you all enjoy this but especially you, Shay Bae :P I came up with this chapter actually in a dream. I dreamt I wrote the same idea of this and thought it wasn't a bad idea and decided to write it. Ash pacing down and feeling instantly calm when he saw Misty was inspired by me meeting Shannon and feeling as if we'd already hung out before the first time I met her in person :3
Ages:
Ash: 25
Misty: 25
Disclaimer: I own only the story :3
Dear Mist,
I remember it like it was yesterday when in fact it was a year ago already. I paced up and down the carpet of the room in the hotel we were staying at before moving onto the church. I remember pacing in clockwise circles, then anticlockwise circles before up and down in front of the window.
I barely noticed it at the time but now I realise the other guys were smirking and nudging one and other. They were probably wondering why I was so nervous. Even I didn't know why. I don't get nervous unless something means a lot to me. Thinking about it, that's probably why.
From all the moving, Gary had to try and fix my messy hair a dozen times. From all the opening my collar for more air to my skin, James had to redo my tie way more than once. I barely acknowledged them. Not in a rude way. I was just so deep in my own world and focused on taking each step to the massive one we were about to take together.
In the ride to the church, I drummed my fingers on my legs and it drove the others insane. I just couldn't keep still. I was so excited. I was so nervous. I wanted the moment to hurry up. I wanted the moment to slow down. I wanted to marry you. Believe me, Mist, I really wanted to marry you.
When we got out the car and walked along the gravel towards the entrance of the church, the wind hit my face and lungs. I inhaled deeply. My nerves subsided. They soon returned slightly when I began to grow irritated at myself for having nerves on such a wonderful day.
James had already gone off to assist you, Mist, so I walked into the church with Gary and Cameron. They put a hand on each of my shoulders and between that and seeing everyone sat down, the butterflies grew more intense but for some reason more enjoyable. I smiled at everyone in the aisles and I beamed at my friends before making my way to the front of the room.
I inhaled deeply once again, taking in every sight, every feeling and every smell. I wanted desperately to cling onto it forever and I knew my adrenaline would help with that. I remember I glancing at the clock for what seemed like a second but in reality it was only a few minutes until you were to arrive.
My stomach flipped but I ignored it, choosing instead to look at the people watching. That would probably cause some people to freak out more but it didn't with me. I've always loved people and I adore these people thanks to you, my wonderful Mist. Everyone looked so happy and pleased for us. People who we once thought couldn't give a damn about us. People who have commented all our lives that we would end up married one day. They were right. It was happening. And it was happening now.
I looked at the clock once more before turning to look straight ahead, wanting to just focus on the church windows and myself. I closed my eyes and relaxed my hands, wriggling my fingers. I inhaled and I exhaled over and over again. I was thinking about you. Thinking of all the moments we've shared. Every smile, every tear, every gain and every loss. I was thinking of our beautiful twin children and how happy I was that they could watch their mommy and daddy joined together once and for all. I was excited that soon enough we would all share the same last name. My last name.
After a few more deep breaths, I furrowed my brow but kept my eyes closed and pondered why I was so nervous. I knew I was excited but I was also really nervous and I just didn't know why. I kinda hated myself for experiencing such a normally awful emotion on one of the best days of my life.
A few moments later and after more deep breaths, a wave of enlightenment washed over me. I love you and I never want to let you down. My nerves stemmed from so desperately wanting this to be the happiest moment of your life because you deserve nothing less. I was afraid of hyping the day up to be the best of your life and miserably failing. I knew I could give you my all and I just hoped it was enough.
I opened my eyes once again and could hear the clock ticking with just seconds to go until I would lay my eyes on you. I thought of you again. I thought of all the lessons you have taught me and how we've been on so many physical and emotional journeys together. I remembered all the times you wiped my tears both with your hand and your words. I cherished every hug, every kiss and every smile. You give me strength Mist. And at that moment you gave me the strength to let go and just let the day evolve naturally. No anxiety, no expectations and no regret. If it was meant to be, it would be the most beautiful moment of our lives.
I turned around and smiled at each and every person in the room before facing forward once again. I breathed in and out and smiled to myself. My stomach lurched slightly when I heard a car pull outside but I decided to ignore it. I went back to thinking of our future together and once again how excited I was for our family to all finally share the same last name. Misty Ketchum. Misty Ketchum. Misty Ketchum. I muttered your new full name aloud once before I heard the doors open and everyone held their breath and turned around. I was last to turn but believe me, it meant the most to me.
I turned around on adrenaline filled legs and my heart stopped. I saw you walking so stunningly towards me and holding onto James' arm. Everyone else besides you was a blur, Mist. I wanted to badly to run into your arms and hold you tighter than I ever have before but I didn't. I inhaled and stayed put, feeling my eyes filling with slight tears. We both made eye contact and laughed tearfully and sheepishly at one and other.
My mind flickered from how I was pacing up and down to how I was now. When I saw your face, every emotion I was feeling just vanished and I instantly felt secure. I felt like I wasn't meant to be anywhere else at that moment in time. Your presence made me feel completely comfortable and absolutely sure in myself and the day we were about to face together.
I looked at you up and down. My heart swelled with love and pride. You were going to be my wife. I was going to be your husband. I would love you for eternity.
I remember the days leading to the wedding; I was so excited to see your dress. In that moment, however, I couldn't care less. You looked absolutely beautiful in it of course but I couldn't stop staring at one part of you. Your face. And at that moment I knew I wanted to wake up to it every single morning for the rest of my life.
After James handed you to me and sat back down with his family, we held hands tightly. We both didn't say anything but somehow we said everything. We squeezed one and other's hand and together we breathed in and out deeply.
At that moment, I knew that I could do absolutely anything with you at my side. You were all I needed. And I was the luckiest man in the world to call you my wife.
Lots of love forever and always from your husband,
Ash.
P.S: I miss that day. I wish more than anything that we could relive it but I'm content with cherishing it today in my memory. I will cherish you every single day. That's a promise.
There you go! Thanks so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed the last chapter of PS: I Miss You. It feels like yesterday that I just started it but it's been a whole year. I thought about what I wanted to do next and decided that since it's been around 2 years since I last updated it, I would like to write chapters for Dear Darlings again. So on the starting on the 28th August, I will be updating that for the next year :3 Thanks for all the reviews on this story for the past year and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing from Ash to Misty. I may return to it in the future. Thanks again and see you next Wednesday with Pikachu Tales. See you soon!
AmyBieberKetchum signing out :3
