Friends Forevermore

Disclaimer: I don't own digimon.

Note: "blah blah" - talking blah blah - thinking

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"Tai, will you get that", his mother yelled from the bathroom. Taichi sighed and glared at the door from the couch.

"Kari, go get the door", he then shouted and leaned back again turning his attention back to the TV. When no Hikari answered and the doorbell kept ringing he started to get frustrated. "Kari, get the god damn door!"

"Your sister's out Tai, go get the door", his mother answered him, still in the bathroom. Taichi growled and banged the back of his head into the couch.

"What's taking you so long in there", he asked his mother without moving from his spot. The doorbell rang again, more urgently this time.

"I'm getting ready for tonight! Staff party, remember?" Taichi rolled his eyes and finally got up.

"How could I forget", he grumbled. No wonder Kari left. She probably needed to use the toilet, but couldn't cause Mum was occupying it. He walked slowly towards the door and it rang once more before he opened it.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm not deaf or any…", he stopped mid sentence and stared at the person who had been ringing his doorbell for the past five minutes, "…thing." The girl in front of him smiled and cocked her head to the side.

"You know what? Judging by how long it took you to get the door I would have guessed you actually were either deaf or just really, really, really slow."

"In that case I'm deaf", he replied with a grin, but that grin slowly turned into a frown. Something wasn't right.

"What's the matter Mimi?" Mimi's smile faded as she turned her gaze down to avoid his eyes. Her eyes were red shot and puffy as if she had been crying. She had a bag hanging over her shoulder and she was holding a pillow in her arms, hugging it as if it was a teddy bear.

"They've been fighting again", she said glumly and closed her eyes. "They didn't even notice that I left. I don't think they've noticed yet." Taichi's expression softened as he put an arm around her shoulders and led her into the apartment. Just as they got into the living room Taichi's mother flung out of the bathroom. About time too, Taichi thought with a scowl.

"Kari's staying at Miyako's house tonight and dad will be working late again. There's food in the fridge but please try not to break the microwave this time. There's some numbers on the fridge you can call if something happens and…" She stopped as she noticed that there was an extra person in the room. Her stressed face lit into a bright smile as she recognized Mimi.

"Hello Mimi! Are you staying here over the night?" Taichi opened his mouth to answer but Mimi nodded her head before he could say anything. He looked at her with a frown and shrugged. Apparently, she was staying. Not that it was anything unusual; she often came to his place to spend the night there. "Wonderful! Then I don't have to worry about Tai anymore", she said and hurried out to the hall. "As I said, there's some numbers on the fridge. Don't hesitate to call. Have fun you two, and behave!" Then the door slammed shut after her and the apartment was silent again. Mimi kept her gaze downcast until a warm soft hand found it's way to her chin. Taichi tilted her head up so that she had to meet his eyes.

"Now, tell me everything."

And she did. Of course she did, he was her best friend. He was the one she always came to with her worries and problems. And he would listen and – if it was needed – give comfort and advice. And she, returning his favors, always helped him when he was down or in trouble.

"They don't even care about how I feel anymore", Mimi said as tears were brimming her eyes. "It's worse than ever. They'll have a divorce in no time, I'm sure!" Then she broke down into loud sobs. She covered her face with her hands and leaned forward, trying hard to hold back her tears. Taichi brought her to his embrace and rocked her back and forth.

"Listen, Mimi. I know you'll make it through this. I have faith in you. Maybe your parents can work this out; maybe it's just a phase. But if it isn't, and matters gets worse, then maybe the best things for them to do is to split up." Mimi pulled away from his arms and glared at him through tear filled eyes.

"How can you say such a thing", she said with a low and shaky voice.

"Don't you think so yourself? It's clear that their fights make you feel bad. They should think about what is best for you, and you should too." Mimi looked down at her hands and shook her head.

"I guess. It's just… I just want us to be a family again." He put a soothing smile on his face as he placed his hand on her shoulder and forced her to face him.

"Listen, I'm sure your parents are just going through a rough time right now. They'll make it through, and so will you." Mimi returned his smile with a faint one but kept crying.

"Yeah, you're probably right", she said but her tears wouldn't stop pouring. "I'm just so afraid. I feel so alone." It's funny, any other person than Taichi would have stared at her in a strange way for those words. Mimi Tachikawa, one of the most popular girls on Odaiba High alone? And Taichi would have asked the same question for just one year ago. But then something happened that changed everything. Some strange coincidences that made them realize that with each other's help they could do anything. You would have thought that it all started with Taichi helping Mimi out, just like now. Well, you're wrong. It was quite the opposite really…

-.-´-.-´-FLASHBACK-´-.-´-.-

"Yagami Taichi, are you sleeping in class again?" His teacher's screeching voice woke him up from his fabulous dream about candy and desserts and he looked around himself sleepily.

"Whaa? Have I missed anything?" His teacher put her hands on her hips and scowled at him with a threatening look.

"You wouldn't have missed a bit of my education if you wouldn't have fallen asleep", she growled and then crossed her arms. Some of the other students in the class sniggered at the scene but knew well not to let the teacher hear them. "And it's not the first time either, Yagami. I think I might have to send you down to the principal's office." His sleepy eyes widened and within seconds Taichi was fully awake. Then he was sent out of the classroom with an angry note from his teacher in his hands.

"Oh, this is just great. How did you manage to put yourself into this situation Tai", he asked himself and started to slowly walk towards the principal's office. Well, he sort of knew how he had managed. He hadn't been sleeping well lately. He sort of laid up all nights thinking. And because of that he fell asleep during classes, which made him end up with a whole lot of detentions. Finally he reached the principal's office. Well, finally isn't the right word for the occasion, since a finally is often used when you have longed for something. And I don't think any student ever has been longing to see his or hers principal. Especially not with a note about sleeping in class in your hands. Taichi gulped before he knocked at the door and awaited an answer.

"Do come in", a hoarse voice said from the other side of the door, which made Taichi gulp again. He knew exactly what a principal with a hoarse voice meant. It was a principal who had spent his entire morning yelling at poor innocent students. It was a principal who had woken up at the wrong side of his king-sized bed. He slowly opened the door and popped in his head. The principal was sitting at his desk, going through some papers. He looked up when Taichi came in and peered at him over his crescent shaped glasses.

"Do sit down, Mr. Yagami", he then said and put down the papers in front of him. Taichi nodded, closed the door and then sat down in front of the principal. Taichi reluctantly handed him the note from his teachers and tried to look as calm as possible. "Ah, yes now I remember. Sleeping in class, are we Mr. Yagami?" Taichi nodded and tried hard not to tremble under the principal's menacing gaze. "Well, that's not good, is it? That's not good at all. In fact, we have to do something about it…"

The principal looked down at his papers and then back at Taichi. "I see that your behavior is fairly good in other cases, but I'm afraid I have to give you a warning. Just one more single mistake, Mr. Yagami", the principal paused so that the words would make an impact. "I don't care what it is. And you're suspended for two months." Taichi's eyes widened. What? He can't do this! Mum and dad are going to kill me! I'll get grounded for life! I wont even get any allowance! "If you stop sleeping in class however…" He was interrupted by a knock at the door. "Now who could that be", he said with a frown. "Do come in!" The door opened and a head with long, chestnut hair popped in.

"Am I disturbing anything", a melodic voice asked. The principal's face softened at the sight of the young girl clad in cheerleading clothes.

"Ah! Mimi! Come in, come in. Close the door behind you." Mimi nodded and closed the door before walking up to the desk. "Now, what can I do for you on this fine day?" Mimi glanced at Taichi before turning her gaze to the principal.

"Oh! I wanted to talk to you about the cheerleading position system. Remember? I wanted the spot as the captain of the cheerleading squad", she said with a dashing smile. "I thought maybe we could discuss that now, if… That is okay with you sir?"

(A/N: I know you don't discuss these things with the principal. Er… Lets just say Mimi's gonna suck up to him so that he'll help her get the post or something. ;;)

The principal nodded with a smile and then opened his mouth to say something. He was interrupted by his phone ringing. He excused himself and picked up the phone. While he was speaking Mimi's eyes turned back to Taichi again.

"What are you doing here", she asked with a small teasing smile. "Gotten into trouble again, Yagami-senpai?" He glared at her and crossed his arms.

"I haven't done anything wrong!" Mimi giggled softly and shook her head.

"Of course not!" His expression weakened.

"Okay, maybe I fell asleep a few times." Mimi's smile widened. "Okay, a lot of times." She grinned. "And now he's saying that I'll be suspended from school if I do any more mistakes!" Mimi's grin disappeared without any trace.

"What", she whispered and frowned. "They can't do that! It can't be that serious!" He blushed a little.

"Well, maybe I've fallen asleep more than a lot of times", he said sheepishly. "It's just that… I haven't been able to sleep lately." Mimi nodded and was about to say something but stopped herself when the principal cursed loudly.

"What? This is outrageous! I'll speak to him right away." He slammed the phone back to its holder and then glared at Taichi with raging fury.

"Yagami Taichi", he said with a low voice that was slowly increasing, both in speed and volume. "I had a phone call from your teacher. She said that she had found a paper on your bench signed with your autograph where you have written…" He stopped and inhaled shakily. "Obscure things about… About me!" Taichi's face paled. How the hell had she found that? "And not only that, there was also some notes about some kind of plan for the 1:st of April…" Taichi grew even paler as he heard of the date. (A/N: Without any doubt some kind of naughty trick he was going to play on the principal!) "Now tell me, Yagami…. What do you have to say for yourself?" Mimi's eyes darted between the principal and Taichi. She was 100 % sure of that this was the end of Taichi's time at Odaiba High for the close future. She panicked and quickly made a decision.

"Uhm, sire. Totemo gomen nasai. It was I who wrote that", she said quickly and bit her bottom lip. Both Taichi's and the principal's eyes turned towards her. They stared at her dumbfounded. "It was meant to be a joke for Yagami-senpai, I never thought anyone would find it", she continued and even managed to fake a blush. "I'm ever so sorry. I didn't mean it." With that she turned her eyes down and trembled with her lower lip. She was putting on one hell of a show. With all this Taichi's eyes grew to the point where it started to hurt. The principal's fury calmed down and he sat back down in his seat.

"Oh", he said scratched his head. "Oh… Well that… That changes everything. Mr. Yagami, you have my most sincerest apology. And you, Miss Tachikawa. I am afraid I cannot help you with the cheerleading issue. Maybe that will teach you a lesson not to joke around about… These kind of things…" Mimi looked disappointed but nodded sadly.

"Yes sire. I understand sire. Please forgive me."

"Hm… Well, you may leave. And remember what I said Yagami. One more mistake…"

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And that's how it went. Mimi saved his life. Or at least his grades and his allowance. And Mimi got the desired position as captain of the cheerleading squad in due time, even if she had to wait half a year extra. Taichi was now on his last year in High school, ninth grade, whilst Mimi was still in eight grade. (A/N: I know the grades doesn't fit, cause in Japan you start school really early… oO Bare with my ignorance.)

"Aw, Mimi", he said and pulled her closer and hugged her as if he wanted to squeeze away all her sorrows. "At least you have me, your number one big brother!" Mimi giggled through her tears and tried to wipe them away stubbornly.

"That's true", she admitted. "What would I do without you Tai?"

"Well… Part from looking really stupid when you're trying to hug yourself…" She slapped him playfully and he laughed softly. "Lets not think about that, eh? Lets just be thankful for my existence. I know I am!" Mimi rolled her eyes, forgetting all about her parents and their stupid fights.

"You bigheaded oaf, don't think too highly of yourself. What would you do without me?"

"Eat with my mouth open, burp, leave the toilet seat up, go on panty raids in another girls house than yours and…" She slapped him again, a little bit harder this time.

"In other words, you would be an unsophisticated monster", she muttered then came to a realization. "You go on panty raids in my house, you twisted perverted little sicko", she screeched and started slapping all over while he pretended to be defenseless. Like we always do, he thought while receiving a particular good punch from Mimi.

Later that night, after watching one of those horror movies Japan is so famous for, Taichi decided that maybe it was time for them to make their way to bed. He prepared Hikari's bed for Mimi and then woke her up where she had fallen asleep – covering half of the couch.

"Come on Mimi you lazy bum", he said and called her by the name that she often gave him. "Lets go brush-brush our teeth and then go night-night." Mimi blinked at him, clearly not understanding a word he was saying.

"Mmm, where am I", she asked and sat up in the couch. When she finally hade woken up – or at least knew where she was and why she was there – they made their way to the bathroom.

"Here's your brush Mimi, you know what to do with it", Taichi said and put her toothbrush in her mouth and started brushing his own teeth. Mimi stared at the toothbrush for a while before she hesitantly brought it to her hair. Taichi swetdropped and stopped her right before she started applying toothpaste to her hair. She would kill him the next morning if she knew that he had let her put toothpaste into her precious hair.

"No, no! This way", he said and guided her hand towards her mouth. "Brush your teeth!" She started brushing them slowly, not really aware of what she was doing at first. Apparently the strong taste of the toothpaste made her wake up a bit because she grimaced and started brushing faster after a while.

"God I'm tired", she exclaimed when she was done. "I can barely remember waking up and going in here." Taichi shook his head. Mimi often walked and talked in her sleep, something she wasn't alone with. He also often did things in his sleep, one thing crazier than the other.

"Why am I not even surprised", he muttered as they walked to his room. Mimi slowly climbed the stairs to the top bunk and crawled onto the bed. (A/N: Can't really remember who had the top bunk, Taichi or Hikari… oO)

"Tai…"

"What now", he grumbled from his bed where he had recently wrapped himself in the covers.

"Remember the movie we watched", she asked and gulped.

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Remember the twins that had beds like these?" Taichi saw where she was getting.

"You've got to be kidding me. It was only a movie!" But Mimi didn't listen.

"The guy in the top bunk got killed first, since the ghost always moved by the ceiling!"

"So what you're saying is that you don't want the top bunk cause you're afraid that the terrible ghosts will come and get you?" Mimi's head plopped down from the top bunk and she nodded with a terrified look.

"And? You wanna share my bed or something?" Mimi made a grimace and shook her head, her long hair swaying in the air.

"No way, that wouldn't be proper", she said and sniffed. He sighed and threw the covers off of him.

"All right you can have my bed", he said grumpily and stood up. "But, you know, the guy in the lower bunk got killed too, precisely after his brother." Mimi climbed down with a bright smile.

"Sure! But if you get killed I'll hear your girly screams, and I'll have at least a chance to get away!" Taichi swetdropped and started to climb the stairs. How do you object to arguments like that? He pulled the covers over him again and rested his head on the pillow. They smelled like a mix of detergent and Mimi. He sighed happily and closed his eyes.

"Good night Mimi." Silence. "Mimi?" A light snore was the only answer he got. Oh, that girl… I swear, someday she'll be my death.

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Waddya think?

My computer got a virus so we had to reinstall it, and everything on it disappeared. Well, luckily I had saved all my word documents and all my pics onto a cd! ;; I started thinking "which story would I miss the most if I lost them all?" Well, I couldn't pick one, but I sure do know that it wouldn't be "If they knew". Aah, that fic disgusts me. I only posted it cause it was the only finished fic I had, and I wasn't allowed to write any new ones. Screw my hand, I'm writing anyways! I got a really long review from, IMO, a really good author. Tears went "boi" when I read it. Nah, just kidding, I don't get that affected by a little criticism! Well, everything written in the review was true. Anyways, so I finally decided to delete If they knew, and post this one (and Imaginary World as well) instead! Brand new fics!

With these two fics I'm trying to write a michi that don't evolve around sex, drugs, violence or mayor depression. (And that isn't too overly giddy and mushy either)

Well, so this is supposed to be a fic about Mimi and Taichi where they are friends. Best friends even! Their lives ups and downs. I wont give the plot away, but that's the mayor idea. I wont make it too sappy, and this thing with Mimi's parents wont be too depressing, I promise! ;;

And I reheheeally appreciate constructive criticism, so just keep it coming!

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