The year had just started and he already had a lot of homework, plus, soccer club practice. The good thing was, that the weather was very nice, and along with his group of friends, this year wouldn't be that bad.

This was going to be a quiet year. The world was in peace, no bad digimons threatening again, everything was just nice. Last one was… weird? His best friend Sora started dating his other friend Yamato… although it's been for a while now. And Taichi didn't have Agumon to comfort him, he knew it was gonna be though, but he also knew he had the strength to get over it.

And here he was, second year of high school. New class, but almost the same classmates, he didn't have Sora or Yamato with him this time –they were together in the same class though- he was alone.

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Trying to find a good place to eat lunch in the cafeteria, he took sight of a weird red hair he knew pretty well among the other students, and Taichi called his name. When his friend looked up to see him he gave a smile and waved.

-It's other year, Koushiro. And you still eat alone?- he took seat beside him –Don't you think it's time to change a little?-

-Look who's talking about changing- Koushiro sighed and continue to put rice in his mouth

-Don't be like that~ I'm alone in my class now, you know-

-You're alone?-

-I mean I don't know anyone… I've seen some faces last year, but I've hardly talked to them- he said eating his lunch

Koushiro gave a smile at Taichi and drank some tea of his bottle –Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be able to make good friends, or at least get along with most of your class-

Taichi nodded, not very cheerful as always, and as soon as he finished his lunch he let out a loud sigh. –Mimi is in your class again?-

-Yes, she is-

The brown haired boy pouted -Lucky you. At least you have someone with you-

-She hardly talks to me, I think she is mad at me for something I don't know-

-The year had just started and you already made her mad at you? How do you know she is?-

Koushiro shrugged –She makes a sound when we cross paths, and sometimes gives me looks-

Taichi giggled nervously. He knew when she gets mad, the only way is to apologize to Mimi, not the way around. Especially when is Koushiro's fault.

At the end of the classes, he just went home, hoping tomorrow be better, and not so boring day of school.

Taichi got a little early that day, thanks to his sister Hikari, who set his alarm so he wasn't late. Although, the teenage boy didn't realize how early it was until he arrived school and there were few people around. But when he did… 'damn, it's too early!' he cursed a little in his mind.

He decided to take a walk around the school to avoid falling asleep in his desk alone in the classroom. Yawning and walking, a little sleepy, he didn't took notice of someone walking towards him until he heard the 'ouch', and the sound of books falling.

That's when he woke up. There was a girl in the floor in front of him making a face of pain. She surely was from the school, she had the uniform. But he thought that he never saw her before until that day. She had gorgeous blonde hair and pretty emerald green eyes.

-A-Are you okay?!- he stuttered a little while he rapidly kneel down to help her

-I'm fine, don't worry- She composed and began to collect the books of the floor, and Taichi joined her

-I'm sorry, I didn't saw you, I'm a little sleepy…- he said nervously, never looking at her directly.

-Hm? You're early though- The girl stood, and the boy handed her the books

-Yeah… long story- he said making a face -I think I've never saw you around here before…- he took another look at her, she had a slim figure, a little petite but very good legs.

-Yes, that's because I recently moved here. This is my first day… stranger?- she gave a little smile

Taichi made a pause trying to figure out what she said. –Oh! Sorry, my name is Yagami Taichi, second year-

-Hello, Yagami, I'm Bell Kimiko, I'm in second year too- she gave a small bow

-Just Taichi is fine. But… Bell?... I don't think I've heard that last name before-

The blonde girl chuckled at the thinking of the boy –You're putting a lot of thinking. It's because it's American. My mother married an American man- she explained

Taichi put a surprised face. He certainly didn't see that coming. They begin to walk to the classroom after she told him that she was in the same class as he is. That put Taichi in a good mood after an early awakening.

-You can call me Kimiko If my last name is hard to pronounce- she said breaking the silence.

-Ah, thank you, that's nice of you. But, you don't came from America, don't you?- he said curious, putting a hand in his chin

-No, I've been in Japan all my life. Just never in Odaiba- she looked at him with big green eyes.

The tall boy was a little impressed by those eyes, and that hair!. The only natural blonde he knew was Yamato and Takeru. But seeing it in a girl, is prettier than he thought.

They arrived to the classroom, and there were more people around at a couple of minutes. Kimiko received various looks from the students, she stood out a little with the way she looked, but that couldn't be helped. After she presented in front of her classmates and the class begun, Kimiko was able to make friends among there, mostly the girls.

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-You won't believe the girl I met today!- Taichi run to Sora and Mimi who were talking in the hallway with an excited face

-You met a girl today?- Sora asked with a surprised tone

-Wow, you look very happy Taichi- Mimi added

He put a 'you-don't-know-anything' face and glare at her -Well, I didn't know anyone in the classroom, and now I have a friend who is really cool, what do you think?-

Both girls looked at each other -Really? She's cool?- asked Mimi with a little teasing in her voice

-Well, kind of. Her name is Bell Kimiko-

-Bell?- Sora said curious and Mimi blinked a little, thinking

-Yes, her mom is Japanese while her dad is American so, she is kind of a mix in there- he grinned, proud of how he explained so well

-I see. If she's really that cool, would you mind introduce her to us sometime?- The pinkish haired girl asked grinning at him

-I will, but she just moved here, give her some time, okay?- Suddenly, Taichi remembered that Mimi was mad at Koushiro –Changing the subject… Mimi, why are you mad at Koushiro?-

The shorter girl looked down –I asked him a favor and he refused to do it- she crossed her arms

Sora sighed smiling faintly –What favor did you asked him?-

Mimi pouted as she explained –I asked him if I could study with him after classes, because I didn't wanted to have bad grades in tests, and he said no-

Taichi and Sora glared at each other while Mimi frowned.

-Mimi, he probably has to study too- her girlfriend explained at her

-But Sora! If he's so smart, how can it be that he can't study and help me in the way? It's not fair, and he's not being a good friend. I offered to bring sweets and everything…- she said at the end whining and a little disappointed

Taichi made a face. Maybe it wasn't Koushiro's fault this time after all. He likes to study alone, and having Mimi by his side while doing it? He didn't think so.

-Maybe if you've offered tea instead…- He teased grinning

-It's not funny!- Mimi said in a high pitched voice

-Alright, alright. Do you want me to try convince him?-

The girl's eyes sparkled –Really?!-

-Sure, I'll do it- he said smiling

Mimi jumped and hugged the tall boy in happiness.

-See? He's being a good friend. Why Koushiro can't do the same?- She said as she proceed to go to her classroom. Sora and Taichi looked at her from behind.

-I never thought Mimi wanted to study. I just thought that Koushiro would have to apologize again- He gave a look at the girl in front of him

Sora chuckled, nodding and agreeing. Soon the bell rang and everyone went back to their classes.

After classes were over, Taichi had soccer practice. But today he was a little distracted, since he couldn't get Kimiko out of his mind. He thought that maybe because he kept staring at her in class while she wasn't looking. That made him feel kind of a creep, but couldn't help it; she was very pretty and had pretty legs too. He wondered why… maybe she was into sports?, the boy wanted to ask her so many things.

Practice was over, and he was heading to go home, but walking outside the school already was a blonde girl and he smiled to himself.

-Kimiko!- he called stepping beside her adjusting his bag on his shoulder

-Taichi!- she smiled –How was practice?-

He widened his eyes at her –How did you knew I practice soccer?-

-I was chatting with one of your friends today- he kept walking when Taichi suddenly put his two hands in her shoulders and looked at her with a scared face

-What did they told you?!-

The girl dropped a sweat –Relax, it was a boy that was looking for you, that's all. It was a coincidence that we met, and we ended up talking about you-

-How did he look?-

She put a finger on her chin -Tall, blonde, handsome…-

'Yamato' –His name's Ishida Yamato- he smiled at her

-I see. He just told me that you had played soccer since forever-

-Yeah, I've always liked it, I guess- He gave a glance at her again, and her shapely legs –I-I wanted to ask you… Do you play any sport?-

-Sport? No, I don't. Why do you ask?-

Taichi surely didn't want to come out as a pervert who stared at her legs while she wasn't looking. He blushed a little thinking about his answer.

-Uhm… your legs, they're… they're in good shape- he said finally, and took a moment to think what would be the reason for her legs to be in that condition if she doesn't do any sports.

Kimiko stared down at her white smooth legs and chuckled –I don't do any sports. It's called ballet training- she looked up at him and smiled

Taichi looked at her back –Ballet? I did not see that coming- he laughed

-I practice since I was little. It's a kind of exercise too- she said turning to a corner, and stopped in front of an apartment building –I live here Taichi-

-Oh, okay. I'll see you tomorrow?-

The girl chuckled, and Tai wondered why, making a surprised face.

-Tomorrow is Saturday…-

Taichi didn't know if blush, talk or laugh. He stood there like an idiot while waving at Kimiko and waited until she entered the building, and headed home.