Living Without You

Hello everyone! I'm new here. You can call me Chii. This is my first mimato fanfic and I'm really excited to share it with you guys. I hope you enjoy it! Here are just some things I wanted to clarify. I'm putting their ages down so you all have a gist of how old the digidestined are. I would also like to point out that the story is going to be written in different character's point of view (Mimi's, Yamato's...etc.), so be sure to notice who's perspective it is. – Chii

Regular Italics: Author's notes

Bold: person's thoughts

Bold Italics: Phone calls

Synopsis: Mimi Tachikawa is returning to Odaiba for college after being away in America for several years. She was going to be sharing an apartment with her best friend, Sora Takenouchi, she will be seeing her old friends again after being away for so long, and she would be pursuing her dream career as a fashion designer. Everything seemed to be perfect. What happens when the perfect dream turns for the worse, and Mimi ends up sharing her apartment with someone she doesn't relate to at all, her old "friend," Mr. Yamato Ishida?

Mimi Tachikawa- 19

Matt Ishida (aka Yamato) -21

Tai Yagami (aka Taichi) -21

Sora Takenouchi- 20

T.K. Takaishi (aka Takeru) -17

Kari Yagami (aka Hikari) – 17

Kouji Minamoto- 21

Zoe Orimoto (aka Izumi) – 19

Takuya Kanbara - 21

Ken Ichijouji- 18

Yolei Innoue (aka Miyako) - 18

Izzy Izumi (aka Koushiro) -20

Joe Kido (aka Jyou) – 22

Daisuke Motomiya - 17

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon, 'nuff said.

Chapter 1: A New Roommate

Mimi's Point of View

"Hmm?" I asked, zipping up my luggage. I'm Mimi Tachikawa, and I'm 19 years old. I was in America for quite a long period of time, but I moved back to Odaiba to transfer to a fashion designer program at Odaiba university. Right now, I'm on break, but in a few weeks I'll be at this university as a Junior. I worked really hard to be able to get into the program here, and my hard work paid off because all my old friends are gonna be there! I'm the happiest girl alive! I get to see my friends after so long!

"Honey, I can't believe we're going to drive you down to your apartment today…" I heard my mom mumble, "Your first week of college here in Odaiba starts next week…it's hard to see my baby girl grow up."

"Oh mom…I've already been in college for 2 years, this won't be any different," I reassured her as I saw her sniffling. I wasn't even on the way to my apartment yet and my mom was already on the verge of tears. My dad was busy putting all my stuff in my car.

"I know… but this is the first time, you'll be on your own," She cried, "Our family has never been separated before. How am I supposed to know that you'll be okay?!"

Although I was looking forward to being a junior at Odaiba university, I was still a bit nervous about leaving home. My family and I have always insisted to stay together no matter what. During the many times I moved as a child, when I made my big move to America for my dad's work and now here. It wasn't that my parents will be that far away, but they were far enough, that I couldn't commute to the University on a daily basis.

"Mom…" I looked at her as she wiped her tears with a hankerchief. Tears started to well up in my eyes.

"Look what you did!" I exclaimed as tears started to fall from my eyes, "Now I'm crying!"

We both hugged each other. I was going to miss my mom and dad. I loved them both so dearly.

"Dear, stop crying," My dad came in and put his hand on my mom's shoulder, "We're all going to end up a crying mess here."

My mom looked at my dad and sniffled.

"Besides, it's not like our Meems is going to be alone," He comforted, "Sora is going to be her roommate. You know how reliable she is."

My mom nodded tearfully, "I know…Sora is a sweet girl. I know I can trust her to take care of our Mimi well."

She wiped her eyes one more time and gave me a smile.

"Do your best, dear." She told me as I nodded, cleaning up my face as well, "You know that you can always call us or come back, if you're feeling homesick, okay?

"Yes, mom. I'll miss you…I'll miss the both of you!" I expressed my feelings and gave my parents a final hug, "I love you."

They returned my hug and words and I grabbed my handbag and keys from the table.

I can see them stand on the porch as I walked out and got into my car. I'll see you soon…

"Okay…so I have to get off this exit, coming up," I mumbled to myself, concentrating on the road, "Well, it's not that far…just about an hour or so…"

Suddenly, I heard a ring come from my phone that was connected with my car. It was Sora.

I smiled to myself, feeling excited to see my best friend again after so long. I had already saw her a little earlier when I got back to discuss our apartment plans, but we haven't actually had a chance to talk about our lives.

"Sora!" I shouted, picking up the call as I continued driving, "Are you at the apartment yet? I'm almost there, I'm about to-"

"Mimi, welcome back!" She greeted.

"Aw, Sora you told me that last time you saw me, thank you," I laughed, "Are you at the apartment yet?"

"Uh, about that…" She answered, her cheery voice grew hesitant.

"What's wrong?" I asked, "Are you okay?!"

"Y-Yes! I'm fine, it's just…" She replied before pausing. I could hear Taichi's voice in the background.

"Yes, I know, Taichi!" I could hear Sora whispering to him, "Ok! I'll tell her already, stop rushing me!"

"Sora?" I arched a brow.

"T-Tell you what, Mimi, let's meet up at the coffee shop, right at the corner of where our apartment is, okay?"

"Okay…" I agreed.

"Alright, cool! See you soon, Meems!" She said, before hanging up.

"I wonder what's up…" I thought. My eyes lit up, "IS SHE GETTING MARRIED TO TAICHI?!"

I got out of my car and walked inside the coffee shop that Sora told me to meet her at. As soon I opened the door, I could see her and Taichi sitting in a booth. They signaled me to come over and I hastily ran towards Sora and gave her a huge hug.

"Sora! I've missed you so much!" I cried. She pat my back and I let go of our embrace.

"I missed you too, Mimi, I'm so glad I can finally talk to you face to face, instead of messaging you all the time," She replied.

"Taichi! You've grown so much taller!" I shouted, giving him a hug, "Sora must have been taking care of you well!" He let go of me and put his hands in his jacket pockets.

He grinned, "Well, I don't know… you see how skinny I am? She hasn't been feeding me right…"

"Taichi!" I saw Sora elbow Taichi in the ribs. He winced, but still kept the grin plastered on his face. Sora has told me that She and Taichi have been together since high school. It seemed like Taichi was the one that confessed to Sora about his feelings he has had since they were childhood friends. Although she was hesitant to accept his feelings since they have been friends for so long, she thought about it carefully and realized that no one knows her better than Taichi. He knew her strengths, her fears, her uncertainties, everything. She knew that if she gave him a chance, he would meet her expectations. Sure, Taichi had his weaknesses and bad habits, but despite all of that, she grew to be very much in love with him.

Taichi and Sora sat opposite from me.

"Here, I got you a refresher," Sora smiled as she pushed the full cup towards me. I thanked her.

"So, what's the big news that you couldn't tell me on the phone? How come you couldn't have told me at the apartment?" I asked, "We're so close by!"

Suddenly, I saw Sora's cheery expression darken. She fidgeted with her fingers and looked towards Taichi and he just gave her a nod.

"About the apartment plans, Mimi…" Sora started. I arched a brow. Something was up.

"Okay, Sora, out with it," I said.

"Well, last week, I was sort of helping Taichi look for an apartment for this year too, and…we sort of signed papers to live together…?" She confessed. I looked at her in shock, almost dropping the cup out of my hand.

She made eye contact with me and her head collapsed in her arms on the table.

"I'M SO SORRY MIMI, I REALLY AM, BUT IT'S JUST THAT TAICHI AND I HAVE TALKED ABOUT IT FOR A WHILE AND THEN YOU CAME BACK AND WHEN YOU WERE SO EXCITED I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO BREAK IT TO YOU," Sora exclaimed, her muffled voice was heard through her arms.

I immediately glared at Taichi and he winced.

"L-Listen, Mimi…" He stammered, "Sora really feels guilty about it, ever since you came back, that's all she's been talking about. How to tell you about what we decided… literally, if you check my text messages from her, all of them are about you."

I crossed my arms and thought really deeply about it. I shouldn't be too surprised…but I was really looking forward to it…

I looked up from the table and I saw Sora was teary-eyed and Taichi was trying to comfort her. Sora…

"Well…I guess it can't be helped," I sighed, shrugging.

"Wha?" Taichi questioned.

"If my bestest friend wants to live with her messy, slobby boyfriend that doesn't even know how to do laundry and wakes up late and gives her a headache… what can I do?" I sighed again, "Honestly, Sora, it's your last chance to choose to live with cute little me over him."

She smiled widely at me before leaving Taichi's side and bear hugging me on my side.

"Mimi, I love you! I can't ask for a better girlfriend than you!" She squeaked.

"Yes, yes, I know I'm amazing," I sipped my refresher, "So…does this mean the apartment I signed up for is a single room apartment?"

"Oh…well…that's the other-" Taichi replied, before his phone rang.

He picked it up after the first ring.

"Hey!" He greeted the person on the phone, "Oh yeah, Sora and I were just about to head over to help you move in. Okay, we'll be there in a jiffy! Later!"

Taichi ended his call and we all left the shop to my new apartment. Who am I sharing my apartment with?

"It should be…right…" Taichi looked at the room numbers. Sora and I followed him closely before he made a complete stop, "Here!"

Taichi knocked on the door and pressed the doorbell.

A girl with short brown-hair and a camera dangling around her neck answered. My eyes lit up.

"Hikari!" I screamed as I hugged her tightly, taking her by surprise.

"Mimi?! You're back?" She asked, "I haven't seen you in ages!"

"Taichi said I'm sharing my apartment with someone other than Sora, are we roommates!?" I asked excitedly, "I wouldn't mind that at all!"

"Onii-chan said that?" Hikari questioned, "I'm not your roommate."

"Eh?" I looked at her cluelessly. She led us inside and said, "I'm helping with the move-in."

When I walked inside, I remembered how much I would love this apartment. The layout was nice. Walking in there was a doorstep where we could put our shoes. The flooring was all wood throughout the apartment hallway. The hallway lead into the different areas of the apartment. On the left was the kitchen, on the right was a small laundry room and up ahead was the living room. The living room had a small area of carpet where the couch, coffee table and TV was. There was a sliding glass patio door that lead out to a small balcony with a nice view. If you were to walk ahead past the laundry room, the apartment hallway would make a turn to the right where a bathroom and apartment room were located, the second apartment room right across it. Both rooms were the same size.

"Whew, I think that was the last box," I heard a familiar voice come from the room hallway. The person turned the corner and I noticed his blonde hair and trademark hat.

"Takeru!" I ran over to greet him.

"Mimi!" He grinned and we both hugged each other, "It sounded kind of noisy out here."

"What's that supposed to mean?!" I playfully punched him, "Wow, haven't you matured into a handsome boy!"

I could see Takeru turning pink as he scratched his face shyly.

"Don't tell me you're my roommate right?" I guessed, "You have to be if you're unpacking!"

"Hahaha, would you mind having me as your roommate?" He asked.

"Of course I wouldn't! We spent a lot of time together in the digital world, I'm practically your sister already," I shook my head.

"Well-" Takeru started, before I heard footsteps coming down the hall.

"Oh, is someone else here?" I asked.

Out from behind Takeru, a guy with the same colored hair with azure blue eyes appeared before me.

"Alright, I finished unpacking, so can you tell me who my roommate is already, if it's not Taichi?"I heard his familiar voice.

Our eyes met.

He has grown taller, his voice has gotten deeper, his facial features were sharper, but he still resembled that person I hardly exchanged words with when we were younger. His eyes were more distinctly blue than ever.

"…Mimi…?" He said my name.

"Yamato…" I whispered softly, "I'm living with…you?"

And... that's the end of the first chapter! Sorry, it's a bit short, I'm still trying to figure out how much I can write per chapter. Anyways, please read & review. I'll be updating again real soon. Thanks for reading! ^^

-Chii