--- HI guys I am back I hope Sora and Matt/Yamato entertained you from the last chapter..

Jealous

"If you… were an ugly person would you still join the pageant?" The EMCEE read my question. Well that would be a tough one cause even I wasn't ugly well I am not. really! a lot of guys confessed I am pretty… I thought for awhile to have a good and appropriate answer. My eyes can't find the prodigious genius so I instead look at Michael giving me two thumbs up.

"Once again good afternoon…" I started. I felt goose bumps on my arm. I am so scared. "Think of someone and let them serve as you inspiration" I remembered Koushiro's advice. I remembered his smile. I cleared my throat and start.

"Even I was ugly I-I would still join the pageant but not to be a show off. The main reason I joined this pageant is because of someone and even I'll be ugly" I paused. Even I was ugly like the ugliest Digimon. "I will still join this pageant for him" I paused and I noticed some people listened to me. "And even I am ugly I'll try my best to win this pageant for him to serve as thanks for him." I finished and some clapped for me.

Wow I can't believe I said something like that. Sora and Matt clapped loudly. Michael stood up where he sat and clapped at me. I tried to find the genius and yes he is there! Standing smiling at me and mouthing some words I don't know what it is but who cares! YEHEY! "That is all thank you" I finally said and the EMCEE let me go back to the backstage.

~KOUSHIRO'S~

I can't believe that line in the toilets are the longest. I mean the fixed ones are hard to find too. I walked briskly to return to the stage and find Mimi answering her question.

"I'll try my best to win this pageant for him" She was somehow finished.

I smiled at her. She is so beautiful. She was looking at me."I love you, Mimi" I muttered under my breath. I felt once again blushing.

~let's skip again … Mimi's again~

" Wow… what great answers from our beautiful and young contestants" The EMCEE said and I heard some cheering from the crowd. The girl called us to line up and prepare for the elimination for the real pageant next, next week. Of course I was 5th in the line. The EMCEE called us.

"HERE ARE OUR WONDERFUL AND YOUNG CONTESTANTS. FROM CONTESTANT NUMBER 1 TO 15. A ROUND OF APPLAUSE PLEASE" The crowd did what he said. "THANK YOU LADIES. Take a step forward as I call your number." He noticed one of the contestants is truly shaking. He approached her.

"Are you ok my dear?" He asked her.

"Ye-yes… I hope I'll make it into the real pageant… I wanted to overcome my fear… some how…" She said stuttering.

"Just have hope.. ok?" His voice was mellow. I hope she'll also succeed in conquering her fear.

"Ready ladies?" We all said ready loudly. "Here we go contestant number… 8" The girl he talked awhile ago stepped forward. "Contestant number… 9 and 14" Oh man… I hope I'll be called and make it to the pageant finals. "Contestant number 1 and 12 please step forward" They all did what he said. "You are qualified to the next round! Congratulations!" the EMCEE announced happily and all of them gasped in joy. "Please moved down the stage… Now the next 5 contestants… please move forward number 2, 6, 9, 11 and the last number…" PLEASE ME…ME!! I wished to wear the cute dress mom newly bought… "number… 13" WHAT?!! No me??? No number 5??!

I made a visible frown and put my eyes on Koushiro then I closed my eyes in defeat. "You guys, who stepped forward… YOU ARE… not going to proceed to the final pageant.. I am sorry" His voice descended. I quickly looked at him, I mean us who remained. "You girls who I didn't call.. you qualified… CONGRATULATIONS!" My jaw dropped on what he said and my fellow contestants too.

"Ladies who qualified please be reminded that there is a talent show on the pageant night and a night gown portion… Thank you again for those who remained in the audience… Good day, I mean evening" Yes it was evening… I went down the stage. And guess who came to greet me…. Not Koushiro…

"Hi Mimi… congratulations…" He said sweetly.

"Thanks…" for no reason I hugged him… Well there is one.. It's the first time I won well it felt like it. I hugged him tight and of course he hugged me back.

~Koushiro's POV~

I hope Mimi will win she was confident from our practice… ten were already called and Mimi wasn't there. I frown. She looked at me with misery but at least she gained experience. Finally the EMCEE called the front 5 in defeat which means Mimi is qualified. I am overwhelmed for her, she is so happy.

I walked to the stage to greet her and I saw that Michael there. Mimi reached the bottom floor and ran to.... Michael?! What is she mad of me from that labyrinth thing again? And what's worserest is that she hugs him?! I know there is no word such as worserest but..but why would she? Too much happiness is it? I have to admit to myself I am kinda jealous I can't stay around since she is with Michael.

~Mimi's~

I let go of Michael and found Koushiro walking away from here. I bid him good bye and thanks and ran to the red-haired-genius.

"Koushiro!!" I called out loud grabbing my things from Sora, who I passed by. She and Matt, I mean Yamato, both greeted me congratulations. "Thanks guys… see you later" I was clearly in a hurry and they didn't mind though.

I ran again to Koushiro trying my best to catch up to him. "Koushiro!!!" He still didn't look behind or anything. I ran faster even in these high heels… err that Koushiro. "Koushiro!!!" my feet are getting tired and finally he turned around. I ran faster as he paused from walking, and me and my stupidity, I tripped. Some of my things fell out of my paper bag. Koushiro immediately ran to me, before he could reach me someone helped me up.

"Hey Mimi be careful" The guy said. Well the voice was somehow from Michael and no doubt about it.

"Thanks Michael." I turned to Koushiro who went away. I mean disappeared. "Koushiro" I murmured under my breath.

~Koushiro's~

I can't believe that immature Michael is there again or is it me? Oh well Mimi deserves a jock like him… I'll tell her I love her and move on at least she knew I have feelings for her.

I immediately proceed the outside gate and meet with mom, my adoptive mom. Well I love her; even we aren't connected in blood. I ran to the car as she scrolls down the window or her car.

"Koushiro, dear" She called. I stepped in inside quickly hoping Mimi didn't follow me. Mom took a glimpse at the mirror. "In a rush Koushiro?" She asked. It was traffic and we are still near school.

"No mom" I simply said. I hoped there is no accident. I don't want Mimi to catch up.

"Your lying…" She said. I didn't mention that… "You don't say simple words when talking to me" Ok she is right…

"And where is Mimi I thought you were best friends with her?" I sighed from what she said.

"She has a new one." I said. I searched the window to see if Mimi is there. And perfectly my eyes caught her with that good-for-nothing Michael. If you'll ask me I don't know why I have a grudge on him.

"Oh she's there… coming this way." Mom pointed on her side mirror. I was in terror more terror the last time I lost my curiosity.

Mimi knocked on the window with Michael behind her. I prayed mom would step on the go pedal but I lost, she parked. "Koushiro... Mimi is there go talk to her." My mom parked as I said and she knows about my feelings for Mimi. I did what she said and stepped out of the car.

"Thanks Michael!" I saw her said good bye and she hugged him. EVEN I AM A GENIUS I HAVE FEELING YOU KNOW ! and it hurts… "Koushiro… Can…" I don't want her to finish so I said "sure".

"Really? Thanks" She said and stepped inside the car. Mimi greeted mom and of course mom was polite. I learned my politeness from her. She greeted back.

I shrugged and stepped inside too. I sat beside with Mimi she was still in her dress. I should say she looked beautiful in any clothing she wears.

Mom started driving but the traffic is just great.

"Koushiro…" Mimi called me. I turned to her wondering what does she wants. "Why won't you congratulate me?" She pouted. I forgot! That Michael is the reason why.

"I thought you were busy?" I said uncertainly. Mom suddenly stopped and both of us hit the front seats. If you don't understand me, I am talking about inertia here. The 2 law of motion, anyone knows that right? Ok back to the scene.

My head hit the front seat while Mimi's body really hit the seat where mom is. "I am sorry guys" She apologizes. I knew she meant that!

I rubbed my head and groaned in pain. That really hurt ok… and Mimi giggled at me. I can't do anything well I did see myself funny so I laughed along.

Along the way Mimi narrate very thing what happened to her at the pre-pageant and she keep on yapping and yapping and I concentrated on narrating you readers.

And finally we arrived at Mimi's house. "Thank you, Koushiro and Mrs. Koushiro" I gave Mimi her paper bag and as I give it our hands touch, I blushed for the moment. Mimi was still sitting, while I was in daze. Suddenly I felt a mild pressure on my left cheek.

"Bye Koushiro" I lastly heard from her and she closed the door and waved from the outside. I shook myself from being in daze. I held my left cheek and brushed it very softly. Did she really kiss me?

I felt the car's movement away from Mimi's house. I was still in deep curious well I knew Mimi she never kiss a boy and I did for myself hoped I was her first.

"You're first kiss, Koushiro?" I heard mom in a teasing way.

"I-I.. Yes?" Well I did still doubt if she kissed me. Maybe being jealous makes a spice up in love life or my crush life? I can't believe my IQ and the way I conclude sucks when it comes to this topic.

---YES! I finally finished this chapter! PLEASE review. It makes my smile wider. Next chapter 5: Weeks. Next chapter Hikari and TK will entertain you and I'll be on my declamation practice.. it's like hell.