Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon or any of its characters.

Okay, so first thing's first. For those of you wondering if this'll be a Takari, I'd tell you, but then that'd ruin the whole story. Evil, I know and I'm sincerely sorry. Also, Miki is an OC and pretty much a very minor character.

Now, Nick, for your questions:

There's a plot, I can assure you that, but it's petty general right now. I'm going along with how I feel the story should go. Basically, T.K. and Kari were together, T.K. left and then came back to find that the love of his life has moved on. Is he going to get her back, is he going to move on? We don't know, hence the story.

It takes place about 3 to 4 years after they defeated Malomyotismon

Takes place in Odaiba, same setting of D2 (English dub version).

Ages of the Digidestineds would range from 16 to 20 (the older ones anyway).

Like I said, T.K. and Kari had been dating until T.K. had to move away 'cause his mom got a promotion. When, he came back, he found Kari with Ryo.

Well, I hope that answers most of your questions. Anyway, here's the new chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter IV: Hidden Feelings

The next day, TK was having lunch at the café. It was in the early afternoon and he had just come back from Tokyo. Sora, Mimi and Yolie had wanted to go shopping and talked Matt into driving them who, in turn, dragged his younger brother along with him. Both boys were exhausted from spending half of the day carrying shopping bags loaded with mostly clothes and shoes.

TK had been thinking about what Kari had said the night before. Why can't you just face the fact that he loves me and I love him! Why can't you just be happy for me, TK? Those words continuously replayed in his mind like a broken record. 'Kari's right. She loves Ryo and Ryo loves her. Maybe it's time for me to move on, too.'

As the keeper of hope munched on his meal, he suddenly heard a somewhat familiar laugh and looked up to the table just ahead of him. To his surprise, the people that were seated at the table were Ryo, Kari, Yolie and a girl, who happened to be a very good friend of his.

'Yumi!' Dumbfounded as to why she was here in Odiaba, TK stood up from his seat and walked towards the table. "Hey, you guys!" He casually said as he neared the table.

"Hey, TK!" exclaimed Kari and Yolie.

"Hi, TK." Ryo greeted, nonchalantly.

"TK, hi!" Yumi arose from her seat and hugged him.

"What are you doing in Odiaba, Yumi?" TK asked as she released her embrace.

"I'm here visiting some relatives. Ryo lives right next door to them and so offered to show me around town."

TK blinked, then looked over to Ryo. "Gee, that's nice of him." he mumbled sarcastically. Ryo simply pretended to ignore TK's comment.

"What I want to know is how you guys know each other." said Yolie as she cocked an eyebrow.

Kari nodded her head. "Yeah, how do you two know each other?"

"I live right next door to TK's grandma up in Tomoeda, so every time TK would come up for a visit, we'd always hang out together."

Yolie turned to TK. "I didn't know your grandma lived in Tomoeda."

TK nodded his head and smiled. "She lives out of town, in the acreage."

"How long have you two known each other, Yumi?" Ryo asked, suddenly taking interest in the conversation.

"TK and I have known each other since we were…let's see…5 years old, I think."

Everyone's eyebrows raised in amazement, including TK's.

"Wow, has it really been that long?" the keeper of hope said in disbelief as Yumi nodded her head in response.

"So, what say we get going? We still have a lot to see," suggested Ryo.

"Well, do you think it would be okay if TK came with us?"

Ryo looked over at TK and seemingly glowered at him while TK returned his glare with a triumphant smile. Both Kari and Yoile could sense the intensity building up between the two. The keeper of light glanced over to her friend, nervously, while Yoile simply shook her head in amusement.

"Well…I don't…" began Ryo.

"I have some stuff to do so…" TK began until Yumi interrupted him.

"Then, how about I come with you?"

TK merely shrugged as Yumi turned to Ryo.

"Could I, Ryo?" She asked with pleading eyes.

Ryo was speechless. After giving the idea some thought, he finally made up his mind. "Alright. I guess that would be okay." He smiled warily. "You guys have a good time. I'll see you later, Yumi." With that, he walked off, along with Kari and Yolie, towards the entrance of the café. Before leaving, he turned back to TK and Yumi.

"We'll meet back here at four thirty. See you later!"

Yumi waved her hand good-bye.

"Bye, Ryo! Bye, Kari, Yolie! It was nice meeting you!"

"Bye, Yumi!" said Yolie as Kari waved good-bye.

Once they were gone, TK turned to her and smiled. "So, how about we go to the park?"

Yumi gave a light chuckle as she took TK's arm into her own. "Whenever you're ready, Teeks." The duo then exited the café and headed for the park.

The weather was perfect that spring afternoon. Little, white puffs of clouds hovered in the cerulean sky as the sun's hallowed rays shone brightly from below. TK and Yumi were taking a stroll along the cemented pathway, past a few cherry blossom trees that grew on either side of the trail. The two continuously chattered about numerous things from news about Tomoeda since TK left to Yumi's relatives. As they were walking, Yumi gently slipped her hand in TK's. The young keeper of hope was bewildered at his friend's sudden action and looked over to her with curiosity. When Yumi noticed TK staring at her, she simply smiled and tenderly squeezed his hand. A moment later, the two teens decided to sit down on a wooden bench under the cool shade of a tree.

"So, Teeks, what was going on between you and Ryo back at the café?"

"What do you mean?"

"You don't actually think I didn't notice Ryo giving you the evil eye, do you?" Yumi smirked. "You guys seem sort of awkward around each other."

"Why wouldn't we? He's Kari's new boyfriend." TK sadly stared at the ground.

"What! T-that's terrible, TK."

"Yeah, well…"

Yumi placed her arms around TK and hugged him. "I'm sorry." She whispered.

TK smiled and returned her hug. "That's okay."

"I can't believe she would do that, though." She said as she released him.

"I can't either, but I was gone for a pretty long time and she was getting lonely."

"Do you still love her despite the fact that she broke your heart?"

"Believe it or not, but I still do love her…very much. I could never stay mad at Kari."

Yumi felt her heart split into two, but willed herself not to make it seem obvious to TK. "I see." She smiled sadly.

The duo was quiet for some time, up until TK spoke, breaking the silence.

"How about you and I head over to my apartment? I'm sure Patamon would be delighted to see you."

Yumi giggled in amusement. "Sure, I'd love to."

"Great!" exclaimed TK as he helped Yumi up. "C'mon, then. We want to make sure we get back in time for Ryo's curfew." He joked.

Yumi burst into laughter as the twosome strolled off.

"Mom, I'm home!" TK called out as he entered the apartment.

"I'm in the study, dear!" Ms. Takaishi replied.

Both, TK and Yumi, removed their shoes and advanced through the hallway, towards the study. As they entered, they saw Ms. Takaishi sitting upon her office chair with a stack of paper in one hand and the phone in the other, held up against her ear.

"Yes, Mr. Kimoto, I'll have it ready by next Friday."

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"No, but I'll definitely get to it."

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"Yes, okay. All right. Yeah, bye."

Ms. Takaishi set the phone down and drew out a long sigh of relief. A moment later, she turned to her son, who stood before the entrance to the study and smiled wearily.

TK smiled in return. "He's keeping you pretty busy, huh?"

"Busy would be an understatement, TK." Ms. Takaishi replied, organizing the clutter of papers on her desk.

"Hi, Ms. Takaishi!" Yumi greeted, popping up from behind TK.

"Yumi? Is that you, dear?" Ms. Takaishi walked towards Yumi and embraced her. She, then, pulled back and observed her curiously. "My, what a pleasure to see you! Did you miss TK that much that you had to come and see him in person?"

Yumi blushed and smiled shyly.

"So, what brings you here?"

"I'm visiting some relatives."

"Ah…and it just so happened, by mere coincidence, that you bumped into TK." Ms. Takashi said as-a-matter-of-factly.

"Somewhat like that."

TK, then, took hold of Yumi's hand and headed out of the room. "We'll be in my room if you need anything, Mom!" He called out as he left.

Patamon was flying, restlessly, around TK's room in hopes of finding something to keep him occupied and get him out of his boredom. Suddenly, he heard voices from outside the room as TK and Yumi strolled inside laughing.

"Yumi!" Patamon exclaimed, flying towards her.

"Hey, Patamon!" She took the little creature into her arms. "How are you doing, little guy?"

"Great! Boy, am I glad to see you!"

Yumi chuckled as she took a seat on TK's bed and watched as the keeper of hope took a seat by his keyboard, nearby.

"So, Teeks, have you written any new songs, lately?"

"Yeah, not on my keyboard, though. I've written a new one on my guitar." He grabbed a sheet of paper from atop his desk and handed it to Yumi. "Here are the lyrics."

Yumi read over the lyrics, carefully. She smiled admiringly as she neared the end. TK smiled, as well, at Yumi's reaction.

"It was supposed to be for a special someone…but, it's no use now."

Yumi nodded her head in comprehension, then, gazed at TK compassionately. "I'm sure you'll find someone else to sing this song to, who's just as special."

TK snickered. "Yeah, but that won't be for a million years."

"You never know, TK. Love could be just around the corner."

TK raised his head and gazed at her. He was rather surprised at how beautiful she looked at the moment; baffled at why he failed to notice it before.

Her auburn-colored hair ran just past her shoulders and her emerald green eyes always seemed to glisten with so much humor and excitement. Yumi was also a kind-hearted person and was always ready to lend a helping hand. Those were one of the qualities that TK admired most about her.

Yumi sighed. "Hey, TK…there's something I've been meaning to tell you."

The keeper of hope blinked out of his daydream before responding. "What is it, Yumi?"

By now, Patamon had left the room, leaving the two teens alone. There was a moment's hesitation before Yumi spoke up.

"I…I…" she began.

Taking a seat next to her on the bed, TK cupped her chin with his hand and lifted her head up, leveling her eyes with his. Yumi could see the concern that clouded his ocean blue orbs.

"What's wrong? You know you can always tell me anything."

She looked passionately into his eyes and drew in a deep breath. "I…I love you, TK."

TK staggered back a bit and gazed at her in astonishment.

Yumi sadly looked away. "I've loved you for sometime now. I never told you because I didn't have the courage to and because you were already in love with Kari. I didn't see the point in telling you then. You may not feel the same way, TK but I just wanted to let you know how I truly feel about you. I just hope it doesn't jeopardize our friendship."

TK continued to stare at Yumi, speechless. He knew he had always loved Yumi, but never in that perspective. And here she was now, telling him her most treasured feeling only to have her heart broken. He took her hand into his own, lacing their fingers together.

"Yumi…"

Yumi looked up to be met by TK's eyes. It seemed as if the world around them vanished away as the two teens lost themselves in each other's gaze. They held each other for a moment, staring into the recesses of each other's eyes, seemingly falling into pools of one color hue. Unaware to both of them, they moved closer to each other until their noses were practically touching and they kissed. It was a simple yet blissful kiss that seemed to last an eternity for the both of them.

TK and Yumi finally parted as they gazed deeply into each other's eyes. An awkward silence hung in the air. After awhile, Yumi spoke up.

"I…I'm so sorry, TK. I didn't mean to…"

"No, don't blame yourself, Yumi. It was just something beyond our control." TK paused. "I should be the one who's sorry. As much as I like you, Yumi, I…"

"You don't have to say anything, TK. I expected this to happen. I don't think Kari knows just how lucky she is." She smiled sadly.

"I love you, Yumi, but only as a friend. I hope you can understand."

"I understand, Teeks." Yumi forced a smile. "But, we can still be friends, right?"

"Of course! And don't worry. There's someone out there for you that'll love you no matter what."

"I hope so, TK." Yumi said sadly.

TK, the, arose fro his seat and held his hand out to his friend. "C'mon. We still have to get back to the café."

Yumi smiled as TK helped her up. Then, the two teens embraced and left.