Well everyone, here's a new chapter in my new story. I know it's been awhile and I'm sorely out of practice because of that. Although I have high hopes for this one and I think I've learned a lot during my hiatus, both with writing and in general. Anyway, enough about me, I hope you enjoy this story and tell me what you think about this introduction.
Disclaimer: I do no, repeat, DO NOT, own Digimon, any of the original characters or anything involving that whatsoever. The plot is my own original idea and my made-up characters are also mine as well. This isn't for profit, only for entertainment purposes.
Strumming on my Heart Strings
"I don't know whether I should be happy or annoyed. This is happening way too often to be a coincidence."
Staring over at the clock that read four-fifty nine, I groan loudly before shifting out of my plain blue covers to get ready to start the day once again. The same old boring routine that I could perform with my eyes closed if my life depended on it. It was always the same, never changing for a second. I guess I should be lucky for that but at five in the morning I could care less. I take a shower, find something to wear that usually consisted of a plain cotton shirt with some blue jeans before heading off to my kitchen to try and scrounge for something edible to eat for breakfast. In between checking to see if I had any milk left in my fridge and clearing my brain of sleep clutter, my cell phone rang in my room. One stubbed toe and a few curses later I found the object of my search and pressed the 'call' button.
"For someone who loves texting so much, you sure love calling my phone every morning." I respond groggily.
Now this may seem odd for a telephone greeting, but there's only one person I know that would call me at five in the morning on a regular basis.
"Awww Matt, is that anyway to treat someone who is only making sure their friend wakes up in the morning on time?"
"My alarm clock does just fine with that and I can wake up on my own."
"I'm guessing this means you'll be gracing us with your presence today, oh awake one?"
"Yeah, yeah, just don't be late this time."
"Don't worry I'll be there on time with the others. Bye!"
"You're way too perky in the morning."
I reply before hitting the 'end' button on my phone and stuffing it into my pocket to continue my search for food. About fifteen minutes and a stomach full of cereal later, I'm slipping on my navy blue tennis shoes and heading out of my apartment door. After making sure it's locked behind me I begin to head down the concrete stairs of my apartment complex and onto the sidewalk. Checking my watch with a slight yawn, it's nearing about five-forty five as I shuffle through my jacket pocket and slip on my mp3 player. Judging by my lackluster mood and the activities planned for this lovely Saturday, I needed the music and time to relax before I met up with the rest of my friends. It isn't long before I'm waiting on a park bench, tapping my foot in time to the music and leaning my head back behind said bench.
"Youri just had to insist that we meet up today to go to some stupid amusement park just because it's Saturday."
"Yes, Youri did and it's not my fault that you're such a lazy ass that rarely gets out. Come on Matt, it'll be fun and you know it."
Popping one eye open, I take in a frail looking girl with dyed, medium-length red hair and green eyes sticking her tongue out at me. Sitting up straight and ignoring the comment about my 'lazy ass', I give a small wave in greeting. Youri, at age nineteen with all of her knowledge and wisdom, still acted childish whenever she could get away with it. It showed in her youthful smile as she came to sit down next to me, wearing a short-sleeve pick shirt with a smilie face in the middle and some navy blue jeans as well. She also had one of those annoying animal backpacks slung around her left shoulder. Knowing her, she probably brought it just to tick me off since she knew I hated the things. Catching the glare I was shooting towards said panda bear pack, she merely rolled her eyes and muttered 'boys' with disdain under her breath before taking out her cell phone and checking the time.
"Jennifer and Allen better not be goofing off. I want to get there before the crowds get big."
"Is that why you insisted we all wake up at five in the morning just to get there as soon as the park opens at seven-thirty?" I reply with a groan. Mornings were not my best friend at all.
"You act as if we're going to a funeral or something Matt. Half of this is for you, ya know. We all know you would only roam about in your apartment, maybe get some fresh air for the day and then go to bed and that my friend is a horrible way to spend a Saturday in my book."
"Glad I have a life of my own and can do whatever I please with it."
Despite coming out a tad bit more cold than I had meant it to be, Youri took it in stride and didn't get offended. She was used to this kind of behavior and barely looked up from the remark, merely staring down at her cell phone's screen idly. She was probably texting the others to hurry up. Allen was supposed to be driving us to the park since he was the only one with a car. His baby, as he referred to it whenever we were around his pride and joy. I didn't see much in the car; it worked well, got us from point A to point B and didn't look half bad for a used car. Then again he was going to school to work on cars so that was probably it.
"Honk!!"
Jumping nearly three feet out of my skin, I saw the amused look on Allen's face while Jennifer was scolding him from the passenger seat. Speak of the devil. Standing up and heading to get in the back, I ignored the look Youri was sending my way as well, grinning like the damn Cheshire Cat.
"Asshole." I reply, slamming the door behind me and staring out the window, waiting to be driven to my doom.
"How else was I supposed to get your attention if we kept calling your name and you wouldn't answer?"
Allen, another blond like me with blue eyes, had dressed for the occasion in black slacks and a t-shirt with a matching jacket over that. He had a bigger build than me since he liked to work out sometimes in his spare time. It wasn't by much, but with him towering me by about four inches it sure seemed that way.
"Will you just hurry up and drive this damn thing so I can get this over with?"
"Aaawww, did wittle Matty get scared 'cause the car go beep beep?"
"I will get out of this car this instant if you keep that up Youri.
"Okay, okay, sheesh, I was just kidding, but we did try calling you."
Letting out another sigh and throwing my hands up in defeat. I knew it was all in good fun but that still didn't mean I was pissed as a smirk crossed my features. I heard Jennifer's voice in front on my side and in my defense.
"That was still mean Allen. You shouldn't tease Matt like that."
Jennifer or Jenny, as we liked to call her, had dark black hair that reached to about her shoulders. She had dark skin to match, a mole on her right cheek and red framed glasses. While not quite as tall as me, she was still taller than Youri. Luckily she wasn't as outspoken as Youri and was probably the most polite one of our little group. A welcome breath of fresh air in my opinion when my insanity level rose to the maximum hanging around the other two for way too long.
"Hello, theme park, opens in an hour, let's go!!" Youri bellowed, obviously impatient and already on her natural sugar high.
"Okay Youri, calm down. Everyone buckle up and we'll go." We all did so and we were heading through the city streets in a matter of minutes. It wasn't long before we were hitting the highway and the lines in the road started blurring together. That was the last thing I remember as I lost consciousness on our little road trip, the sounds of the radio lulling me to sleep.
And that's it for my little introduction. If it's too short I apologize for that seeing as this project came to me on a whim and like I said before I'm out of practice. In any case, constructive criticism is appreciated and greatly accepted. Flames are not. Reviews are also a kind gesture that I don't mind and hopefully you've enjoyed this so far. Until next time take care everyone.