Open my Eyes

I do not own Digimon.


A small groan filled the room as a girl lifted her head from the ever so comfy pillow. Her hand reached to hold her forehead in a gesture so often used for a headache. Another pained groan escaped her mouth as she shifted her weight to get up, the movement only creating a sudden vertigo. Her morning fatigue swiftly left as soon as it came. Rika stood up, questioning herself as to what had happened. She must have fallen asleep on her couch. Frowning just slightly, Rika turned to look around her apartment, she had heard some noises coming from the kitchen, yet nothing hit her quite like the smell. Taking in a deep breath, the redhead made her way to the kitchen, looking around. There were several dished being cooked, the oven was on, and there were dishes piled up in the sink. Rika looked around once more, silent. Had her mother come to visit? Shaking her head, the girl knew the impossibility behind that answer.

"Renamon..? You know you're not supposed to cook when I'm not around…" Rika looked around for her digital friend, wondering why she wasn't there watching the food she was trying to cook. Sighing only slightly, no answer from her friend, Rika made her way to the stove, turning all the burners off. It was that very moment she heard a noise coming from the bathroom. Turning around, Rika had noticed the door was open, and there was steam coming from the bathroom.

"Renamon…" Slowly making her way towards the bathroom, the girl's heartbeat raced. This was indeed one of the weirdest mornings in her life. Renamon was a digital monster; she had no need for…showers? Pushing the door open, Rika looked inside. To her slight amazement, she could see her shampoo and soap had all be used, and there was a towel missing. Thoughts raced through her mind; it couldn't be a burglar, they don't take showers before they steal. Rika also knew for a fact her mother was away on business. Turning around slowly, glancing one more time around her apartment, she heard some rustling in the kitchen. Rika's insides churned as she gathered her thoughts. This obviously was some kind of intruder. She walked over to her bed, kneeling and reaching under. When she stood back up, she held a bat casually at her side as she walked towards the kitchen. Whoever it was, they were going to get a good beating.

Making her way to the kitchen, she glanced in, noticing there was indeed someone there. Someone she didn't know. She walked closer, positioning herself for the best results.

"You're gonna pay!" She raised the bat, running towards the intruder. Hearing her words, the intruder had turned around. The only thing she recognized before she hit was that plastered on smile, and a smug, playful face. Of course, now that he was on the ground, withering in pain, his usual smile was gone. Rika felt proud, even if it was for a second.

"What the…hell?" Staring down at the usual happy-go-lucky boy that she had so desperately ran from, he had looked up at her, trying to regain his posture.

"You sure do know how to make an entrance." He grimaced, standing back up. Rika stared for what seemed forever, trying to piece things together in her mind. His hair still had traces of water in it, some of which dripped onto the linoleum floor. Then she looked down. Big mistake. That is when she truly noticed the boy in front of her was wearing the very towel she had found to be missing.

"RYO! You're a dead man!" She picked up the bat once more, and he ran. Rika had chased the poor boy that had donned the towel as his only clothing. Around the room, out into the hallway, then down into the street. "What do you think you're doing, barging into my house?!" She almost reluctantly threw the bat at Ryo, and he smoothly dodged.

"Rika, I can explain!" He pleaded with her, grabbing the bat, in case she tried going after him again, "Renamon, she let me in!" Ryo looked around, noticing their small quarrel had gained the attention of many on-lookers. Rika stopped, her frown only increasing.

"She what…" Anger had risen inside of her head as she thought about the night before. Inevitably giving up on her chase, the girl turned and walked back up to her apartment. Ryo had followed, and soon after Renamon had returned with a frown on her face. It took both Renamon and Ryo all afternoon to explain everything to Rika. She stayed silent the whole time. Renamon had invited Ryo to stay for the night, until he found somewhere else. The both of them came up with an idea to surprise the girl with breakfast. Unfortunately their plans failed. When they were finished, Rika got up with a nod. She walked to her door, and put her coat on, walking out. Renamon and Ryo exchanged glances as they both got up as well cleaning up. Rarely did Renamon see Rika act like this, but she knew the girl just needed some time to think.

Walking along the tracks of the inner-city line, the small redhead was a sight for sore eyes. Her outfit had been unchanged from the night before, and her hair was in a tangled bun atop her head. The aura around her was one nobody could touch, and people knew to stay away; everyone except Jeri. The small bouncy girl had been on her way home from a grocery run. She spotted Rika, and her smile widened as she made her way over. "Rika! Rika, wait up!" The redhead had shot the girl a glare, yet she didn't back down.

"Rika I want to talk to you!" Frustrated, the girl stopped, letting the smaller of the two catch up. "You don't look so good, Rika." Her stating of the obvious had only dampened the mood more.

"No Really? I never would have known." With her sarcastic remark, the redhead continued on, Jeri trailing behind her.

"Look Rika, I'm sorry about last night. I just want to see you happy…" With her words, Rika had turn around so fast; it shocked the poor girl, and skidded her to a halt.

"You want to help me, Jeri? Then go AWAY." Rika glared down at the girl, as horror crept onto her face, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Rika…I…"

With that Rika had turned once more and walked off. Jeri stared after her before looking down, making her way home.

"It's not like her, Renamon! I'm going out after her."

"Ryo, be reasonable, Rika needs time."

"Well she can have all the time she wants when I know she's SAFE."

tbc. ;D

I know I haven't updated in a while, but I hope this makes up for it T.T

I swear I'll try to update more.

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