A/N: Please review. My first fanfic!! I do not own pokemon.

One word caused a certain young bluenette to seek the sleep that she desperately needed for her upcoming contest. It was this one word, but rather this one name that seemed to capture sleep, before it could take her into a world full of dream. Deciding to end the endless search for slumber, she decided to take a stroll by a lake in order to ponder on her thoughts.

There was a brisk feel to the air that ever so slightly brushed pass the young girl every now and then. The lingering darkness was pierced by a spectacular array of light that shone brightly down into a lake. The lake appeared to be made of glass as it reflected the light to show a clear, silhouette of a moon that loomed over the earth with a sense of magnificence.

The coordinator stood silently, admiring the wondrous view that left one in a state of awe, as she thought. She thought of the events that lead to the present. Meeting Ash, obtaining Piplup and beginning an adventure alongside Ash and Brock. It had been a few months since she left from home and had grown quite a strong friendship with both Ash and Brock. But to the coordinator, her friendship with Ash had a greater meaning. She couldn't put it into words. She felt as if a part of her liked him as more than a friend. Then again she had never thought of him like that. Until now.

Continuous perplexity clouded her mind like a thick fog. She needed a way through. The girl knew her only way out. She knew it required a great deal of difficulty. It required courage. It required bravery. It required a confession...

Why is he on my mind continuously? Is it a small crush? Wait, what am i thinking!! No, he's just a good friend.

As her thoughts continued to wonder on, her mind became drowsy. Realizing this, the girl decided to head back to her tent. She walked silently back through the dismal forest. As she walked farther and farther away from the lake, the moons resplendence seemed to fade as if vulnerable to the foreboding darkness. She approached the camp, noticing the slight flicker of a still existent ember in the fireplace. When she got to her tent, she entered, lay down and let herself fall into an agitated sleep.

Ash lay awake in his tent. He pushed back his black, raven hair as he thought about his recent victory. He had defeated Volkner, the eigth gym leader, in a stunning turn of events. Excitement boiled inside of him as he thought about his chance of conquering the championships at Sinnoh. Now that he had eight badges, he was able to compete and hopefully become the champion of Sinnoh.

I can't wait to compete!!...Wait what was that sound??

Ash heard a sound outside and peeked outside of his tent. He saw Dawn making her way back over to her tent. He saw that she looked quite tired which told him that he shouldn't bother her. He lay back down in his tent and after a succession of brief thoughts, drifted off into a peaceful slumber.

Morning approached at a feverish pace. To Ash it seemed like he just fell asleep. He groaned as he saw the sun's warming rays filter through the crack in his tent, waking him up.

Hearing a groan, Dawn rushed over to Ash's tent, opening it to let the sun in.

Having the sun blind him right when he woke up, was not what Ash had anticipated. His hand covered his face making a futile attempt to completely block out the sun.

"Rise and shine !!", yelled Dawn, with excitement in her voice as she peered into Ash's tent.

"Five more minutes Dawn"

"Get up sleepy head, today's the day I get my fifth ribbon!", Dawn chimed.

Knowing that Dawn would take greater action if he did not get up soon, Ash forced himself out of his tent and over to where Brock had prepared breakfast.

"Are you ready for your contest today, Dawn?", asked Brock, knowing what the answer was.

"Of course I am!!" responded Dawn confidently, "I would never be unprepared for a contest!"

Ash and Brock knew this almost too well. The coordinator was almost always bouncing with happiness, especially when a contest came into question. Ash quickly finished his breakfast, which wasn't a surprise, and they packed up to head on the road. Brock took one last look at the map before indicating to the others which way they were supposed to go.

"It's great that they're holding the contest in Hearthome", said Brock.

The group knew that Hearthome had a wonderful atmosphere when it came to contests.

"Yeah, the contest-friendly atmosphere will give you a great boost, Dawn", Ash commented, "You'll do great!"

"Thanks Ash", Dawn quietly said, a slight shade of pink appearing on her cheeks.

The compliment caused Dawn to remember her previous nights thoughts.

I've received a lot of compliments from Ash. Why am I so shy all of a sudden?

Dawn continued to ponder silently. Ash and Brock noticed her, all of a sudden, quiet behaviour.

"Hey, is something wrong Dawn?". asked Ash curiously.

"No, not at all. Just a bit nervous about the contest", sighed Dawn.

Ash, being one that didn't like to see his friends in such a worried state, put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. His touch seemed to paralyze her and the two stopped walking temporarily. Ash looked into her sapphire eyes, with a comforting look.

"Don't worry about a thing. You've trained really hard for this and I know you won't do anything less than amazing", Ash assured.

As she looked into his radiant brown eyes it seemed to leave her in a tranquil state. She loved how Ash was so caring. After a brief moment of silence she replied.

"Thanks again Ash"

Ash and Dawn turned to continue walking and the group continued on down the road.

Wow. He was so caring. His eyes were like a spell. Wait!! His eyes were whaaaat? He's a friend. A good friend.

For some reason Dawn couldn't settle upon the fact that Ash was just a good friend.

Is he more?...

A/N: Please R&R!!