It was just another day for all of us after returning from the digiworld. Hikari was bugging the hell out of me and Daisuke seemed to be ever so pissed at me for commanding all of Hikari's attention. It's not like I did it on purpose, but I guess Daisuke wanted to blame someone other than himself and I knew he would never place blame on Hikari. It was her fault though. She always buzzed around me like a fly that I wanted to swat away, but it never worked because she never got the message through that thick girly-fantasy filled head of hers. I growled under my breath slightly, sure I would play nice with her and put up with her, but today was just too much. I turned on my heel, suddenly to my friends, and yelled at Hikari to shut up. I couldn't take it anymore. Her eyes instantly filled with tears as she gave me the saddest questioning look I've ever seen cross her face. Miyako, Iori, and Daisuke didn't look too pleased with me right now. Oh well. I didn't care. I sighed as I placed a hand on Hikari's shoulder. I apologized, and lied, but used the excuse that I had a bit of a headache today. She seemed content with that answer as her tears dried and she almost tackled me to the ground with a 'get well' hug. Oi. I sighed and gave her a half-hearted one-armed hug back as the other three people in our group let my little outburst go . . . for now. I could tell Daisuke was still fuming at me for making Hikari on the verge of tears. He knew I didn't like Hikari anymore than a friend and the new digi-destined was pissed off that Hikari was too busy wasting her unwanted affection on me to notice that I didn't like her in the way she wanted me to. Anyway, and either way, I just didn't give a damn. I really didn't like anybody I hung out with more than a friend. That's just how I was. I guess I was afraid of rejection. I knew Hikari liked me, everyone knew she liked me, but she just wasn't likeable enough to date. She just didn't know when to shut her mouth, if she ever did. Anyway, thank god, we finally made it to Iori's house. Hikari finally got distracted from me when we all bid Iori goodbye. The minute he was inside, though, her attention was back on me. No~! Make it stop for once. The next house on the drop-off list was Miyako's. Maybe I would get a little more peace this time since girls always took a long time to say goodbye. When we actually did make it to Miyako's house, which seemed like it took longer than it should have because Hikari just would not shut up, I finally got a break from Hikari's wrath. I sighed in relief as Hikari and Miyako hugged goodbye for like five minutes before actually saying goodbye. Miyako went into her house after saying goodbye to us as well and once she disappeared it was only Hikari, Daisuke, and I. Oh shit. Hikari was about to pounce on me, but I ducked behind Daisuke saying my 'headache' was starting to act up again and I needed a break. Hikari looked sad, but walked, way to close for comfort I might add, next to me as I kinda stayed near Daisuke. Maybe I could use him as a repellent or a shield whenever I didn't want her around. I felt bad for using Daisuke like this, but goddamnit I needed a fucking break from her for more than five minutes out of the whole damn day! I sighed once more, but it turned into a sigh of relief when I noticed that the next person to be dropped off was Hikari herself!! I would be free!!! Yes~. Hikari clung to me in a goodbye hug for about ten minutes. I struggled to get free and thank god Taichi came out to see what his sister was doing since she said she would be in in a minute. Daisuke was fuming again. Hikari gave Daisuke a quick, one minute, hug before she scurried into the house while Taichi stood there looking a little annoyed with his sister. He apologized to me for his mis-behaved sister. Taichi even told me that he's been trying to get it through Hikari's head that I only like her as a friend and nothing more will happen between us besides a relationship of friendship. I hugged Taichi as I thanked him. He laughed. So far his efforts have been in vain, but we would both keep trying. Daisuke looked mad, but I slung an arm around his shoulders and apologized. He looked confused for a second.
"I know you like Hikari and you get frustrated with me that she always hangs on me, but trust me Daisuke if I could I would send her straight to you. I know you like her and frankly I think she would be happier with you than she ever would with me, but we just have to make her realize that. How about from now on we stop being enemies and I help you get Hikari? Neh?", I smiled as we walked to Daisuke's home next.
"Do you really mean that Takeru~?! Will you really help me get Hikari?? Thank you~!!!", Daisuke chimed happily as he gave me a hug goodbye.
I smiled and hugged him back as I said, "Of course I mean it, Daisuke. I'll help you get Hikari because it would benefit us both. You'd be happy with Hikari and I'd be happy with some peace and quiet. Heh. Anyway~, you're welcome and see ya tomorrow, Daisuke!".
"Bye Takeru!!! And thanks again!!", Daisuke's words echoed through the street and air as he waved goodbye to me from his doorway while I started to make my own way home.
I smiled. This will be perfect. I'll get rid of Hikari and gain a new friend. I made it home just in time as the sun finished setting. Mom and Dad weren't home, but Yamato was and he looked like he was mad, but also very worried. This had been the latest I had come back home from the digiworld. When I entered the house Yamato jumped from the couch and grabbed me in a hug. He was glad I was okay. I smiled and hugged my brother back. Yamato was great! Yamato pulled out some leftovers from dinner and heated them up for me. I ate like I hadn't seen food in weeks. Well while I ate like a starved hobo Yamato asked how my day in the digiworld was. I groaned. Yamato chuckled. He guessed that Hikari wouldn't leave me alone as usual? I nodded, but then smiled and told Yamato about the deal I made with Daisuke. Yamato laughed and pet me on the head. What a clever little brother I have!! I grinned at him as I licked my plate clean. Thanks Yamato. Yamato smiled warmly at me before giving me one last pet on the head before telling me to get my ass to bed, it was almost midnight. I smiled back and said goodnight to him as I went to my room to change into my pajamas after brushing my teeth. I was out like a shattered light as soon as I hit the bed. I didn't dream of much, but the one dream I did have I liked a lot. It was about me and Daisuke succeeding in our plans about Hikari. Daisuke was happily with Hikari and I was happily content with some peace and quiet and a new friend. I smiled subconsciously in my sleep. What a nice dream. I can't wait until it becomes a reality. Hehe~. I awoke the next morning to find Patamon by my bedside, sleeping like a baby, and a note on my dresser. It was from Mom, Dad, and Yamato. My parents had gone food shopping and to do some other errands while Yamato left to go to band practice. I sighed. I was alone again. I was always alone in the morning, but I got used to it. In fact I enjoyed the peace and quiet in the morning. It was nice. My tranquility was interrupted when I was halfway through a bowl of cereal and a knock sounded at the door. Who the hell was at my house at eight in the morning?! I sighed. I told Patamon he could finish up the cereal if he wanted to and my digimon happily obliged as he buried his face in the bowl and started to devour what was left of my breakfast. I opened my door to find Iori and Miayko? What was going on? They both held a gift out towards me and I looked at them questioningly. What was this for, guys? Patamon laughed from the kitchen, along with the giggles and chuckles of Iori and Miyako. I hadn't even remembered my own birthday! Oh~. Oops. I gave a nervous laugh as I scratched the back of my head. I had completely forgotten. Ehe. I smiled and thanked the two with a hug each as I placed their presents on the kitchen table. I invited them in, but they refused. Miyako was going to go on vacation today so that's why she was here so early. I smiled and gave her a bone-crushing hug as I bid her a good trip. She thanked me and hugged Iori and I goodbye as she rushed off to the car that was waiting for her below. Iori said he would come in and visit, but he apologized and said his father wanted him studying and doing kendo practice today. I grinned and gave Iori a slight noogie as I said it was all good. The smaller boy gave me a sad smile, but thanked me for understanding and rushed off, back to his house. I closed the door and Patamon was eyeing the brightly wrapped gifts on the table. I sighed and rolled my eyes, but smiled and said that he could open them if he wanted to. Patamon flew over to me in a hug as he thanked me and went to go play with the ribbons and shiny paper. I smiled at my enthusiastic digimon as I sat down at the kitchen table and watched him unwrap the gifts while playing with the shiny paper. Patamon always loved it when someone recieved a gift in the household because that went pretty paper and fun ribbons. Heh. Miyako had given me a nice new hat to replace my old one that a digimon had eaten on our last trip there. Thank you Miyako. I pulled the hat on immediately while Patamon entangled himself in the ribbon while playing with it. I untangled Patamon and he zealously unwrapped the next gift to play with the other ribbon that was wrapped around the present. Iori had gotten me a new book that I've always wanted. I jumped up happily. YES!!! I've wanted that book for so long~. I'd have to thank them both again when I could see them again. I immediately started to read the book and I was a third of the way done with it when another knock at the door sounded. I didn't even notice it was noon already! This book was awesome. Patamon was tangled in ribbon again. I smiled down at my digimon. I yelled that I'd be right there and then I started to untangle my digimon once more. A couple of minutes passed before I could get him free and open the door. When I did open the door for the second time today it was to Taichi and Yamato. They grinned and told me to come on! Wait. Where were we going? It's a surprise, come on! That was all they told me. They pushed me into the car before I could ask anymore questions and we were off to god knows where. The door was closed before I could call for Patamon to follow me. Aw~, man. Oh well, I'd make it up to the little guy. I'd buy him some ribbon. Anyway the car ride was quiet with Yamato and Taichi. I was curious. What were they up to?