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heartbeats and chance meets

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purpleprincess1147

prompt: I wasn't paying attention when I was walking and I just bumped into you and now your cake is on the ground and I'm really really sorry

pairing: Ash (17) x Misty (17) {pokeshipping}

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon in any way, shape, or form whatsoever.

"Pikachu! Get back here!"

The golden retriever skidded to a stop, turned to look at its owner, barked, and then turned back around to continue running down the busy sidewalk.

"Oh come―Pikachu!"

Ash readjusted his cap as he flew after the rampaging puppy, a brand new red and white leash gripped in his hand. Why oh why did his beloved pet refuse to be on a leash? It was for his own safety, honest.

The escapee in question weaved in between pedestrians and darted through the legs of unsuspecting victims, tripping quite a few of them in the process. Ash followed clumsily after, unable to match the puppy's own agility and surprising grace.

"Sorry! Sorry! Ouch, are you okay? So sorry about that! Pikachu! 'Scuse me, sorry, pardon me, excu―"

"Oomf!"

Ash blinked, not quite sure as to why he was no longer chasing after his puppy. He moved to get up off the ground, only to place his palm right on something extremely... squishy and definitely out of place. He yanked his hand back and scrambled to his feet, examining his frosting-covered hand curiously.

"Oh, this is just great. Abso-fucking-lutely great."

Misty let out an aggravated growl and dragged her now empty hands down her reddening face. What. The. Fuck.

She let her hands drop down to her side, fists clenching and unclenching as she observed the boy in front of her and contemplated whether or not she should cause him bodily harm; he quite obviously deserved it.

She was already running late; now she had to go back and spend another thirty dollars on a brand new cake. This was not what she needed right now.

"Pikachu, stop! That tickles! I don't think you're supposed to eat frosting anyway..."

He quickly clipped the leash onto the dog's collar, wiping his dog-slobber-and-frosting-covered hand on his jeans.

"I'm really sorry about your cake, Miss," he said sheepishly, ruffling his dark hair. "Pikachu's really sorry too, aren't you buddy?"

The pup barked in response, tugging on the leash as he attempted to get closer to Misty, nose twitching excitedly.

Misty sighed softly, tugging on her ponytail, a small smile fighting its way onto her face. The dog was really cute; who was she to reject its apology? Plus, she didn't really have time to beat its owner to the ground.

"It's fine, I'll just get another one. Daisy's gonna shout my ear off for being late though..."

"Oh!" The boy's eyes widened and he scrambled for his wallet. "Here, let me pay for it! It's the least I could do after destroying this one!"

Misty eyed the boy warily. She didn't want to make him spend so much on a cake for her sister; she did not, however, have much of a desire to spend her own money on Violet's cake. Daisy had been the one to pay for the first one.

"Come on! Didn't you say you were running late?" The boy rushed ahead of her, his dog taking the lead. Misty looked at his retreating form, bewildered, before shrugging and following the two bringers of destruction.

"So what's your name, cake lady?"

Misty raised an eyebrow as she accepted the cake from the baker's meaty hands. "Misty. And you, o great bringer of destruction?"

Ash blushed, stepping forward to pay for the cake. "Ash Ketchum. And that's Pikachu!" He gestured towards the pup, who had been left outside and tethered to a tree.

Misty hummed to herself as she glanced at the pup briefly, before turning her attention to Ash. He looked to be around her age. Perhaps he went to different high school? She couldn't recall ever seeing him at Cerulean...

"Do you live around here?"

Misty nodded in affirmation. "What about you? I don't think I've ever seen you at school."

Ash smiled and shook his head as he pocketed his change. "Nah, I'm just visiting a friend. He recently got married and moved over here to live with his wife. Hey, he's actually been here for a couple of months! Maybe you know him! His name's Tracey, Tracey Sketchit!"

Misty stared at him incredulously. He had to be joking.

"Hello? Helloooo? Misty?" He waved his hand rapidly in front of the girl's blank face. Was it something he said?

Misty shook her head, a light blush forming across her cheeks. They were now outside the bakery. "Aren't you gonna grab Pikachu?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah! Come on buddy! We still have to pick up Tracey's gift! Oh, well, I guess this is goodbye," he said with a frown. He liked Misty! She hadn't yelled at him or anything when he crashed into her, and he had a feeling that she really would've liked to.

Misty frowned, too. Goodbye? She sneaked a glance at Ash. He seemed sweet, and she would've liked to have gotten to know him better. Maybe...

"Um, hey, Misty?" Ash shuffled his feet uncertainly. "I―"

"How long are you going to be in town?" she blurted, her face reddening. Oh god, what was she doing?

"Oh! Another week, at least! Er, why?"

"Um, well..." Oh god oh god oh god what was she doing? Misty let out a breath; she hadn't realized she'd stopped trying to breathe. Relax Mist. It's not like you're asking him out on a date! Although to be honest I wouldn't be opposed... Misty nodded, ignoring her tomato-red face. Right. She could do this. She was just… offering up her services! Oh god no that sounded like―

"Wouldyoumaybelikeatourofthecity?"

Ash seemed confused for a moment, only to give her the biggest grin she had ever seen in her life. "That'd be great! Tomorrow?" She nodded. "Awesome! I'll see you then! Come on Pikachu!"

"W-Wait!" Too late. He was already halfway down the street, and she was almost an hour late at this point. I guess I'll just ask Tracey for his number.

Bzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt.

Misty winced as she answered her phone, hurrying down the street with the cake in her arms. "Hello?"

"MISTY! Like, where are you?! Violet's gonna be here, like, any minute! Not to mention―TRACEY! Like, what do you think you're doing?! LILY! Control my husband for a bit! Misty, get over here like right now!"

Click.

"So, Tracey..."

"Yeah?"

"Do you know a guy named Ash Ketchum by any chance?"

Hello, and welcome to my newest endeavor, heartbeats and chance meets! This will be a collection of one-shots/AUs inspired by prompts on tumblr featuring a multitude of pairings, such as Wishfulshipping, Ikarishipping, Contestshipping, Pokeshipping, Oldrivalshipping/Leafgreenshipping, and Geekchicshipping.

My goal is to update at least once a month, if not sooner. If updates become erratic, chances are life and school are being prioritized (as they should be). I have plenty of prompts waiting to be brought to life, so here's to a new start and a new year!

―purpleprincess1147