Alright people. This story is entitled New Years. I meant to have it finished and posted on New Years, but seeing as I am constantly busy, it didn't happen that way. I only meant for this to be a one shot, but it turned into more. It won't be more than a few chapters though. As always, I've done my best, but that doesn't mean this is perfect. I still don't own Digimon, I'm pretty sure we have all established this by now.
Chapter 1: Someone to Kiss
He wanted someone to kiss when the ball dropped.
All the digidestined were invited to Micheal's New Year's bash. Honestly, Taichi Kamiya had no idea what the celebration was all about. From what he was told by Mimi, New Year's in America was completely different than New Year's in Japan. Everyone would gather 'round on New Year's Eve, drink until they could no longer see straight, and watch the ball drop. There would be a lot of dancing, snacks, and ear drum popping music. The one thing he specifically remembered her mentioning was that when the ball dropped, you were supposed to kiss someone. That was a new one.
As Tai packed his things to get ready for the trip, he considered what he should do. It shouldn't be that hard to find someone to kiss, right? He shook his head to himself at the thought. 'Of course it will be,' he thought to himself. 'Most everyone else is already dating someone.' Kari walked in to save him from his thoughts.
"You have everything ready to go?" Kari asked. She was dressed in some casual jeans and a sweater. After all, they had a long flight ahead. No need to be uncomfortable.
"Almost. I just need to be sure to pack my toothbrush and I'll be set." She smiled at him. "What?"
"Oh, nothing. Just don't forget you're gonna have to kiss someone when the ball drops. It's tradition over there." He shook his head.
"Thanks for reminding me. I haven't already been wondering what's going to happen with that." Kari giggled at him.
"Look, it's not going to be that hard to find someone. You're good looking. And not everyone is already attached."
"Easy for you to say, you have Takeru. And who exactly isn't with someone that I could kiss?"
"Just think about it," she replied mystically and walked out, again giggling.
'Who on Earth could she be talking about? Sora? There's no way that would ever happen. She already turned me down once.' He finished packing his things and carried his bags out of his bedroom.
Sora had broken up with Matt about a year ago, after dating him a year. They agreed it was better to just be friends, neither really felt a spark. Tai had always wondered what it would be like dating her, but after she turned him down the first time, he refused to consider trying again.
Tai and Kari reached the airport about ten minutes before they were to meet everyone else. They decided to go ahead and check in, then wait inside the airport. Once inside, they saw one person already there.
"Hey Mimi! When did you get here?" Kari asked.
"I've only been here about five minutes. My ridiculous boyfriend was supposed to be here as well, but he's running late. Typical." They both eyed her.
"Since when do you have a boyfriend?" questioned Tai.
"Since about two days ago. I completely forgot to tell you! Matt and I are dating!"
"Really? The two of you seem like you would make a good couple. Have you told Sora already?" asked Tai.
"Seriously Tai? She was the first one I told. I even asked her if it was okay. Sheesh, we're best friends you know."
"I know, I know, I just wanted to make sure."
"I'm sure you did," Mimi replied, while giving him an all knowing look. 'What is it with people today? It's not like anything will ever happen between us. She made that quite clear before. I'm her best friend, of course I would look out for her well being.'
Before there could be any further discussion, Matt walked up with Joe, Izzy, and TK. Matt walked straight to Mimi, and then took her into an embrace. None of the others looked surprised. 'I suppose they've told everyone else and just forgot about me and Kari.' Tai looked around and noticed Sora also coming up to them. She was in baggy sweatpants, a loose white t-shirt, and some running shoes. Her face was a little red and she was sniffling.
"Man, Sora, you look awful," Izzy stated. Everyone was thinking the same thing.
"Thanks, you know just how to make a girl feel good about herself," she replied sarcastically with a nasally voice. "I've got a terrible cold, but I'm coming anyway. Just try not to get too close to me."
"No worries, I'll stay far away," said Joe as he backed away. Everyone laughed at his action.
"Well, since everyone is here, let's get going," stated Tai. The older digidestined were going a day earlier than the younger because they wanted a chance to view New York. Kari and TK were going earlier as well to join their siblings.
Once on board the plane, everyone settled into their seats. Kari sat next to TK, Matt sat next to Mimi, Joe sat next to Izzy, which left Tai next to Sora. Tai really didn't mind that he was next to her; he had been around her when she was sick many times before.
"So Sora, since when have you been sick? Last time I talked to you, you sounded completely fine," asked Tai.
"You talked to me two days ago, and I was completely fine then, or so I thought. My throat was getting a little sore now that I think about it. This is just my luck though." She sighed lightly.
"Ah, well it'll be okay, I'm sure you'll still have fun anyway. At least we're gonna be inside, originally we were gonna go out and watch the actual ball drop. Now we're just gonna watch it on tv."
"Yeah, I guess so. But Mimi made some big deal about having to kiss someone when the ball drops, who in their right mind is going to kiss me when I have a chance of sneezing right in their face?" Tai examined her features. She looked fairly distraught over this, though he really couldn't figure out why.
"Don't be so concerned about it. At least you have a good reason. I'm just going to look like the loser without a date." He laughed at himself as he looked forward.
"Whatever Tai, you're always putting yourself down. Any girl would be completely lucky to have you." He sat there for a moment, trying to pick through what she said. He decided it was nothing and continued on.
"Well I'm glad you think that. If I were so awesome, my baby sister wouldn't have been dating before me. Then again, we aren't all so lucky as to know the person we're gonna be with since we were little." Tai waited for Sora's response, but it never came. He looked over at her, and her face was blank. "Sora? Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I just don't feel too well. I think I'm gonna try to take a nap." She stared out the window. He couldn't help but think her response was a little rushed.
'Did I say something wrong? Am I imagining things?' He shook his head and relaxed into his seat.
That's all for the first chapter. I'll have the next one out soon, just be watching for it.
