The bell rang. Before the teacher could say anything, all the students in class 2B ran out. As soon as 14 year old Izumi got into the school grounds, she punched the air in triumph,

"YOSHI!! Summer break is HERE!" A couple of girls from the same year noticed her, whispered, and giggled, but Izumi didnt care. Her 5 friends was all she needed! She felt a hand on her shoulder. It was Takuya,

"Yeah! This is gonna be awesome!" Izumi turned to face Takuya, and nodded, smiling. 14 year old Kanbara Takuya was a very dear friend, and, although she hated thinking it, someone she liked a whole lot more then a just a friend friend. When they first met in the Digital world, they'd argued alot, but now she found him cute, and kinda good-looking, and funny more then anything. But there were still times when they'd fall out,

"I agree. Although, Im still surprised you guys dragged me into this whole Summer vacation idea.." Came the quiet yet strong voice of 14 year old Minamoto Kouji. Izumi turned. He stood there, hands in pockets, looking content. He was another dear friend, whom, Izumi felt more then friendship before. But she was never gonna tell them. Izumi winked at him,

"You knew you couldnt resist~" Kouji looked away; embarrassed,
"I had nothing better to do." he said firmly yet embarrassedly.

"IZUMI-CHAAAAAAAAAAAN!!" Yelled a voice in the distance. It was Junpei, now 15, and running at high-speed. When he reached them, he began panting,

"A-Are you ready f-for this vacation?!" Izumi nodded,

"What do you think?"

"E-Everyone!!" Called 11-year old Tomoki. Despite he was older, and was more mature, he was still cute, and little-brother like to Izumi. They all waved, as Tomoki sprinted over. He seemed more energetic these days. He'd one several sports day races already,

"Tomoki!" Takuya said, high-fiving him,

"Hey Takuya-oniichan!" Izumi held back a small smile. Even though they were older, Tomoki still referred to Takuya like that, 'He's always looked up to him; its so cute!' she said to herself. She then glanced around,

"H-Hey..wheres..?"

"Here." 14 year-old Kouichi said quietly from behind them all. Everyone turned around,

"So, are we ready?" Kouichi said, smiling. Everyone nodded,

"Haaaai!" Kouichi laughed,

"We're still all enthuiastic! Great!" Izumi giggled. Kouichi was like an older brother, who made her laugh alot. Junpei stretched,

"Weell, s'pose we'd better get going, huh?" Everyone nodded,

"So, we head home, pick up our stuff, and meet at the station, right?" Tomoki confirmed. Kouji nodded,

"5:00pm."

"Dont be late now!" Takuya put in. Everyone gave him side-long glances,

"W-What?!" Izumi sighed,

"Great, my parents will give me another lecture..." Everyone looked curious,

"Eh? Why?" Takuya asked. Izumi shrugged,

"'cuz you guys are all...well..guys!" Tomoki looked puzzled, Kouichi nodded understandingly. Takuya and Junpei were blushing, and Kouji was looking at the ground silently,

"I reassured them you guys wouldn't do anything! You're my best friends! They still got worried though..." Takuya grinned,

"Don't worry Izumi! I'll make sure Junpei dosent do anything!"

"H-HEY!! I would never..!!" Everyone, excluding Izumi, gave him suspicious looks. Izumi sighed,

"I know he won't do anything!" Junpei looked completely blissful,

"I-Izumi-chan~~!" Izumi closed her eyes,

"If he were to do anything.." Izumi opened one eye, looking at him, "..I'm a Legendary warrior! He tries anything..!" Junpei looked down,

"Izumi-chan...How..?" Everyone, except Junpei, laughed,

"I'm kidding!" She looked at her watch,

"Well, I'll see you guys later!" As she began to walk away, a couple of girls stared. As she walked past, they called loudly,

"Slut!" Izumi clenched her fist. Junpei snapped out of his "down-ness",

"Hey!! Izumi-chan is not-!" Takuya ran up to them,

"You cant say that! She would never..!!"

"Leave it. Idiots like that aren't worth it." Kouji said loudly, "They have no idea about Izumi, so dont waste your breath." Junpei glared at the girls,

"But still..!" Izumi felt touched, 'Same as ever - my best friends.' Izumi waved a hand,

"Kouji is right, really guys, dont bother." The girls glared at Izumi, as she walked by, smirking at them,

"They just haven't found a life yet." The girls glowered at her,

"Why you..!"

"I'll see you guys later! I've got a while to go!" She began running. Forget those girls, the sun was shining, and she was about to have the best Summer vacation ever! With her best friends! What could be better?!

"..I hope no really cliched lines like "Little did she know.." pop up.." said an ominous voice in the back of her head.

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Hehe, I did this a while back, and wanted to submit it, but never got round to it. I hope it's in-character, and that everyone likes it! (Lemme know if you think that I've got it outta character tho. ^^; ) See ya~