Thanks so much for the reviews guys! It was great coming back from vacation and reading the reviews!! I appreciate it!
Vacation was great! I went to Ohio, and my friends from Alabama (who were visiting Ohio also) talked me into going back to Bama with them! and I did!! So much fun! After that, I surprised my family by showing up at the campsite in TN (my family thought I was going to be in Ohio for the entire week. Wrong!) All in all, I had a lot of fun!
You guys were right; it was evil for me to leave yall (good ol' southern talk!) hanging there! So tried my best with the Taiora in this chapter! Hopefully it'll makeup for the long wait I left yall (LoL! Love it!) with!
Quick note: I didn't want to do flashbacks in this story. For some reason, they strike me odd. You don't open a book a find *Flashback* in the book.
But...
I decided that I didn't want Tai to do so much explaining (He's not the type to do it in the first place!). So I did flashbacks, to make sense of the situation.
Also, the italics in the flashbacks, are Tai's thoughts. Tai's flashbacks, Tai's thoughts!
Ok, enough rambling! Chapter 7!!
Chapter 7: Lies in the Truth
Sora froze on the steps, as she stared at Tai. He came to two steps below her, looking up at her. Concern was etched on his face. He looked more welcoming than the day before…
Sora stopped and thought about his reaction at Izzy's. She glared at him. "What are you doing here? How'd you get in here?" she was a little shocked at her cold tone of her voice.
Tai took a deep breath. "I just wanted to make sure you're ok…"
"I'm fine," She snapped. "Just get out of my house. If you say I act bitchy towards you than stay the hell away from me."
Tai shook his head in disbelief, but continued to stare at her. "You really have lost your memory, haven't you?" He asked softly.
Sora snorted, folding her arms. "I thought you didn't care."
"Sora, C'mon! I care more than anything in the world!" Tai said with sudden sense of urgency.
"What?? Yesterday you didn't give a shit, and now, you're all fine and worried about me?" Sora said, her voice rising with anger.
"Sora, please listen-"
"No, you listen to me, Taichi Kamiya! We're supposed to be friends! I may not exactly remember what happened, but you seriously need to get over it!"
Tai flinched and steppd down one. Sora was shaking from her anger, and her fists were clench tightly. She has never yelled at Tai with such anger before. It's because I care for him so much! And it hurts me to know were not getting along!
Tai still hadn't said anything, taking it all in. Sora pushed past him and into the living room. Tai followed her, trying to comprehend everything. She was getting ready to open the elevator doors for him when she heard him say, "5 years of Memory gone. Poof. Just like that. So what do you think happened?"
Sora stopped, and turned around to face him. He was leaning against the patio door. "I told you, I don't know. Izzy told me some things."
"Oh wow, well that's a bunch of useless information." Tai muttered.
She glared at him. "Are you calling Izzy a liar??"
Tai threw his hands in the air. "Of course not! I'm just saying what Izzy knows is only half the story!!"
"Right Tai! I'm sure Izzy doesn't have a clue!"
"You know what?? Fine, Sora! Listen to Izzy! After all, He knows our friendship better than we do!" Tai shouted, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Sora gritted her teeth. "Shutup! Just…stop!!" she screamed. She turned around, squeezing her eyes shut so tears wouldn't fall.
She heard Tai sigh, and a moment later, felt him place a hand on her shoulder. She wante to turn to him, and let him make her feel better, but she jerked away. "Sora please, hear me out," Tai said in a quieter voice. "That's all I'm asking. After all, I should know what exactly happened between us."
Sora turned around and looked in his eyes. All she saw was pain. Why pain? What have I done to him? She sighed. He was right. If she was willing to listen to everyone's stories about her, then she could at least listen to Tai's.
"Fine. Sit," she commanded, pointing at a bar stool outside on the balcony. "I'll be right back." She ran to her room to grab a robe, filled up 2 glass of water, all the while trying to calm her nerves. I'm afraid of what he has to say. But I want to know also! What if he's lying? No! He wouldn't do that! ...Would he? She walked back onto the balcony and handed him a glass.
"Ok. I'm ready."
Tai took a sip. "Okay. Your last memory was falling down the stairs?" he asked.
Sora nodded, though she thought of her last memory being Tai only wanting to be friends.
"Well," He said, setting his glass down. " Then what Izzy told you is true. I was upset and fearful and angry with myself. So much, I couldn't even go visit you at the hospital. I figured that you would never want to see me again, after all the pain and heartache I caused you."
Sora nodded, unwilling to meet his gaze. A breeze gave her sudden goosebumps on her arms. She could tell she wasn't going to like this story.
Tai went on. "That was the worst mistake of my entire life." He shook his head. "I should've gone with you but instead, I held back, and because of that, I let you and Matt begin a new relationship."
Sora finally lifted her eyes to look at his. "Tai, why? I thought you only wanted to be friends! That's what you told me before I fell!"
Tai smiled sadly. "You never let me finish talking. You ran off." He took her hand in his. "I said it all wrong that night. I wanted to tell you that I love you more than anything, but I was afraid it would ruin our friendship."
Sora stared at him. "Really?" She whispered.
Tai placed a hand on Sora's cheek. Sora didn't move. All this didn't seem real to her. "Really. I could never stop loving you. I always have and I always will." He pulled away, took his glass of water, and leaned on the railing of the balcony, looking out on the city.
Sora remained on the bar stool, eyes following Tai. Ok, he had to have changed...Tai does not talk smooth like that at all! But is it true? She finished her water off before she heard Tai speak again. "Anyways, I let Matt go for your heart. I tried everything to get you back, but you drifted farther and farther from me. You dropped out of soccer team and took up tennis. You worked more and more in your mother's flower shop. You grew kind of distant, to the point where you wouldn't even talk to Mimi anymore. She ended up moving to America."
Sora frowned. She would ask about Mimi later. She wanted to hear more of her own story with Tai.
Tai sighed again; he glanced back at her, before continuing. "Our junior year in high school was the year of the new digidestined. Matt was now extremely popular with his new music career. He was getting attention from everyone. We were all still pretty good friends, even though I knew our relationship was changing for the worse everyday. It was almost like we were smiling for everyone else, so they would think we were ok.
"I remember that winter. It was the most adventurous but heart wrenching winters ever. Matt had a concert, two days before Christmas. I went to see if you wanted to come with me to the concert, but you told me that you wanted to go alone so you could be available for Matt afterwards."
Sora lowered her eyes, tears starting to form. He's trying not to show it, but I can see the pain…she thought.
Tai paused, took a sip of his water and went on. "At that moment, I knew that I had lost you. Christmas Eve, we all ended up going around the world; we needed to help digidestined from all over. But after the world tour, you and Matt announced you guys were a couple."
Sora finally stood up and went over to him. Tears were not falling down her cheeks, hating this story. Tai noticed her tears. "Stop Tai," She said. "Please, I don't want to hear anymore. It's too painful."
Tai took her in his arms. "Sora, it's ok. It's in the past," He whispered against her hair.
She sighed, and leaned her head on his chest. "Ok," she said after a moment. "Go ahead."
Tai continued, still holding her. "After saving the digital world for the second time, I kind of dropped off the face of the planet. Our senior year… I pretty much only talked to Kari, Izzy, and sometimes Davis. And then there was the battle of Diaboromon again."
She pulled away. "What??" Sora said, looking up at Tai.
Tai nodded. "It was the summer after we graduated. I really hadn't seen much of you at all our senior year so when Izzy said he needed to meet with us digidestined I honestly didn't want to go. But I knew I had to. Once we were all there, except you and Mimi, Izzy explained about what was going on. While he was talking I could see the distance I had put between myself and everyone."
"I wasn't there? Mimi wasn't there?" Sora asked. She rolled her eyes. "Please tell me that I didn't miss out on this battle."
Tai smiled at her. "Mimi was on her way in. You were on your way back from tennis camp." Sora's face fell, but Tai continued. "You came right on time. Omnimon was battling Armageddemon, when he stopped moving. I was starting to lose hope when I heard you call out to us.
"Davis and Ken had their digimon digivolve and we defeated him once and for all. It made me realize how much I missed everyone. After the battle we celebrated our victory." Tai grinned, looking down at her. "Guess where?"
Sora smiled. "The trolley."
"Yup," he said, his hand holding hers. "And that is where this story turns for the better…."
*Flashback*
Tai climbed on top of the trolley. He was a little worn out from the battle, but he wanted to just watch everyone celebrating their latest victory. He had just pulled himself over the top when he spotted Sora laying there, staring up at the clouds. He debated whether to talk to her, or to climb back down, but he shook his head. He really needed to get over her. So He slowly moved over and sat beside her.
"Hey," He said softly.
Sora looked up at him. She looked kind of shocked, but broke into a full smile. "Hey," She greeted back.
Tai sighed, smiling. He watched Kari dance with TK making Davis more frustrated. "That was some battle, wasn't it?" he said.
Sora shrugged. "I wish I was here for the beginning of it. Why do I keep missing out on the action here in the Real World?"
Tai laughed. "What are you talking about? They avoid you!"
Sora sat up, and swatted him playfully. She stared at him for a bit before turning away. "You know," She said after a second. "We haven't really talked this easy in awhile."
Tai's smile disappeared as he looked down at his lap. Sora continued. "I've always wondered why…was it something I did?"
Yeah…you didn't fall in love with me. Tai shook his head. "No. It wasn't you. It was all me."
He looked back up her. "Sora, I'm really sorry. I've…been such a jerk. I've pushed you away; I've pushed everyone away. This battle was and eye opener for me. I see now I can't do this all on my own. I still need my friends to help me. I'm so sorry…"
"Tai…" Sora said softly. "I'm sorry too."
Tai looked at her. "For what?"
She shook her head sadly. "For not realizing that my friend was hurting..."
Tai opened his mouth to speak but Sora went on. "I guess I pushed you away too. But I've missed you so much Tai. I always think about the great times we had together, and I want them back so much."
Tai grinned at her. "Let's make a pact, then."
Sora rolled her eyes. "No. I don't trust you. Remember that one time we made a bet who could hold their breath underwater-"
"No no no!" Tai held his hand over heart, as Sora stifled a giggle. "I swear, I will never let our friendship fall to pieces ever again. And will always work to improve our relationship no matter what." He studied her face to see what her reaction would be.
Sora smiled, and held her hand over her heart. "I swear, I will never let our friendship fall to pieces ever again…." She repeated.
*End Flashback*
Sora smiled. Ugh! Why can't I remember something like that!? I want to remember it! After a second though, she frowned. "Wait. If that's the case, then why does Izzy, Kari and everyone think we're not friends, and that we hate each other?"
"I'm getting there," Tai said, lightly bopping her on the arm. "We started growing closer again, and we would meet everyday at the trolley. Just hanging out and talking. Our meetings became longer, and then became discreetly. Finally one day I…I realized that my feelings for you had never left me, and they started growing stronger everyday. Then a month or two ago, I could tell you were a little upset about something…"
*Flashback*
It was raining. Tai was sitting inside the trolley, frowning at the rain. He hated but loved the rain at the same time. Was that even possible? The rain messed up his time with Sora, but because he knew Sora loved the rain, he couldn't hate it as well.
He spotted Sora running towards the trolley car. His heart jumped a little at the sight of her. It always did. When the doors opened though, it was a different story.
Sora busted into the trolley, the look on her face was low. "What's wrong?" Tai asked, immediately worried.
Sora shook her head, rubbing her arms to warm up, then shoving her hands into her pockets. "Nothing." She flashed him a fake smile.
Tai narrowed his eyes at her. Something wasn't right. "Ok…Well, then, what's new with you?"
Sora sat down beside him. "The usual. Matt's away again…Work is crazier than ever…what about you?"
Tai shrugged. "Teaching soccer at the high school with coach this year, is more difficult than it seems," He said. He noticed that she was still shivering. "Hey, I brought Hot Cocoa. You want some?"
Sora nodded, smiling a little brighter. "Ooo, yes please."
Tai grabbed the Hot Chocolate that he had bought from the café to hand to her. But just as he did so, he dropped it onto the floor. Hot chocolate spilled everywhere.
"Shit..." Tai groaned.
Sora just stood up, looking for something to clean it up with. She found some paper towels, and started sopping up the mess. Tai looked down at her. His heart stopped.
"Sora."
Sora looked up at him. "What?"
His mouth dropped slightly. He looked at her hand, then back at her. When Sora realized what was wrong she jumped up. "I gotta go," She said.
She ran off the bus, and into the rain. Tai was running right behind her, and finally caught up with her. He grabbed her left arm.
"Sora! Stop!"
He turned her to face him, and studied the tears flowing down her cheeks. He held her left hand in the air, as he examined the ring. "You…you're engaged."
Sora nodded, using her free arm to wipe her face. The rain poured down on the two of them, but neither spoke a word. Tai could feel his heart break into two. He stared at her face a little longer, wondering why all he saw was misery.
"Are you ok Tai?" she asked meekly.
Tai felt sick. Of course he wasn't ok! The rain continued to soak the two. "I…I'm…" He stuttered. He sighed. "If this is what you want, then I'm ok with it too."
Sora stared at him, before shaking her head. "It's not," she said quietly.
Tai listened to the rain a little longer, before realizing what she just said. "What?" he asked.
Sora wrapped her arms around Tai. "It's not what I want." She repeated. She buried herself into Tai's chest. "Honestly, I don't love him. But I couldn't say 'no' to him either." She sobbed.
Tai held her, while a flash of lightening brightened the sky. A second later, a roar a thunder rolled around them. He ignored all of it, trying his hardest to think of what to say next.
Sora pulled away, looking up at him, her face red from crying. "What should I do?" she asked.
Tai shook his head, and ran a hand through his soaked hair. "Sora…I…I don't want to lead you wrong."
Sora blinked, rain running down her face. "But I'm asking for your advice!" she protested.
"Fine! I'll tell you what I think!" Tai said, throwing his hands in the air. He had had enough with his feelings. "I honestly think you should leave him! He's not your type at all! You need someone who understands you, and cares about you! Who knows your strengths and weaknesses…someone who betters you! And it's not Matt! When it comes to Matt and..." Tai stopped. No. I can't do that. I can't compare Matt to me.
Sora raised one eyebrow. "Matt and who?" When he didn't respond, she started again. "You? Because Tai, I-"
Tai cut her off, as he stepped forward, and kissed her fully on the lips. After several seconds, he pulled away slightly, their foreheads touching.
Oh no, he thought. Why'd I do that?? He was getting ready to pull away completely, and apologize, when Sora pulled him back down into another kiss.
"I need someone like you, is that it?" she whispered softly, after their second kiss. Tai was too stunned to say anything. He watched as his breath mixed with hers in pouring rain. "Because that's honestly what I want..."
*End Flashback*
Sora thought her heart stopped. She was still in Tai's embrace, as she stared at him with wide eyes. "Then what did I do?" she whispered.
Tai stroked her hair. "You…you said you loved me, and always have." His voice cracked.
Sora pulled away, her eyes still locked with his. "And I…I don't love Matt?"
"No. No, you love me. And no one knows about it. Not even our own digimon know. That's..." Tai swallowed, his mouth feeling dry. "…that's why I had to act that way yesterday. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do."
"It was…it was all an act?" Sora asked, in disbelief.
"Yes." Tai answered.
"Are you serious? And…I am…I'm cheating on Matt?"
Tai didn't say anything.
"Oh, God…" Sora said, backing away from Tai, and looking away.
I don't love Matt. I love Tai. But I'm engaged to Matt. And Tai and I love each other. And Matt doesn't know.
"Sora?" Tai said, softly.
Sora looked back at him, and shook her head in frustration. She walked back to the bar, grabbed her glass and headed inside.
"Ugh, I…I don't know what to think anymore!" She cried, as she set her glass on the sink. "I hear one thing, and the next minute, it's totally different! What am I supposed to believe??" Tai followed her into the kitchen.
"Believe this." He whispered, as his arms wrapped around her. He kissed her neck softly. Sora was a bit surprised, but didn't pull back. Instead, she found herself wanting him, a jolt of excitement ran through her. She leaned her head back on his shoulder, letting him explore her neck. Tai found her lips and kissed them softly. A thrill ran through her, and she turned to face him completely. She kissed him back, softly as well but with passion.
Tai's hands were trailing down her back slowly, giving her chills. He kissed down her neck again, and over her collarbone. Sora moaned at the feeling of his warm breath on her skin. His lips returned to hers, kissing passionately. Her hands were running up the back of his neck into his hair, begging for more. Tai had just pulled off her robe, his fingers found their way back up her neck, stopping at her bikini strings.
A sound pierced through the still house, and Tai and Sora jumped from each other. They were panting, and the shrill ringing sounded throughout the house again. Sora made her way to the phone.
"Hello?" she answered, her voice a bit out of breath.
"Hey babe, I just wanted to let you know that take off was successful! We're in the air on our way to Florida!" Matt said.
Sora froze. Her heart rate skyrocketed and she felt like she had been caught. She glanced at Tai, who knew it was Matt right away. He turned away and sat on the couch.
Calm down, Calm it down. "Oh! Matt! Hey! Are you calling me from the plane's phone?" she asked, as lightly as possible.
"Yeah. Sorry forgot to tell you. It's a private jet that me and several other guys are taking. But I can't stay on here too long. The others want to use the phone. I just wanted you to know that I'll call you when we get there, ok?"
Sora forced herself to smile. "Ok. Thanks, I appreciate it." She said.
"Love you."
"Bye." She said simply.
She set phone down in its cradle. She sat down beside Tai on the couch. He was staring at the ceiling. "Matt, huh? How's he doing?" He asked.
"Ok. He said he'd call when they got there." She answered. How can Tai be so calm? I'd be freaking out if I were him! She sighed. Her heart and every fiber in her body desperately wanted to get back to where they left off, but her mind screamed to stay away. Suddenly Tai poked her.
"Hey, you wanna go somewhere?"
"Where?"
"It's a surprise." He said, a twinkle in his eyes.
Sora shrugged. "I'm gonna go jump in the shower real quick. Do you mind waiting?" she asked him.
He looked up at her. "No of course not, go ahead."
Sora quickly showered, and dressed. She left a note for Biyomon, saying she would be back later, and followed Tai into the elevator.
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see."
Tai was holding Sora's hand as he led her through the private parking deck. Sora pulled her hand away when they stopped at Tai's car. "This is your car??" She asked loudly, her voice echoing.
Tai grinned. "Sure is!" He said, proudly. It was a black 2008 Nissan GT-R. Sora had never seen such an awesome car.
Tai opened the passenger door for her. She climbed in, in awe. "It's probably the nicest thing I own too," Tai said, as he climbed into the driver's side.
The whizzed down the streets of Odaiba passing some familiar sights, but Sora already knew where they were headed. When they reached the park, Tai reached into the back seat, and pulled out a bag. He pulled out a pair of sunglasses, smoothed his hair down some, and pulled a hat on. Sora gave him an odd look.
"What's with that?" she asked, wrinkling her nose.
Tai shrugged. "So no one will recognize me."
Sora watched as he climbed out and opened the door for her. "Okay..." she said, giving him an odd look.
She climbed out, and gently but firmly shut the door. She looked around. It was late afternoon, and she felt Tai take her hand. "C'mon," He said, pulling her one way.
As they headed down the path, Sora's heart pounded. She knew where they were going. They entered the clearing, and there it was. The Trolley.
Sora's face slowly lit up. Tai couldn't help but smile at her beauty. "Well, don't just stand there, c'mon!"
She grinned. "Race ya!"
She took off into a sprint, with Tai right behind her. When she reached the trolley, she slowly pushed the door opened, almost too softly, as if it were fragile.
Sora climbed up the steps, and looked around. There were the familiar old green seats. She remembered sleeping in the trolley when they were in the digital world. She turned to look at Tai, who was opening a window.
"Now this…" She gestured around. "Hasn't changed a bit." She plopped down on the cushion seats.
Tai sat across from her. He smiled to know that she was happy. "So…what do we usually do when we come here?" She asked hesitantly.
Tai shrugged. "We talk, make out, whatever."
Sora blushed. "What do we talk about?" She asked, ignoring the other half of his statement.
Tai grinned. "Memories."
Sora smiled, closing her eyes to relax. She was getting ready to bring up a memory, but she heard a voice call out. "Sora?"
She jolted up, looked past Tai, and spotted Gwen. Tai turned at the voice as well. Oh crap, She thought. Tai said no one knew about us.
Well we've just been busted.
Gwen peeked through the open window. "Hey George! You helping Sora today?"
Sora frowned, confused. She opened her mouth to speak, but was cut off by Tai. "Yup! I brought her here because this is where she gets her inspiration. Plus," He added, "I figured that it might trigger her memory some."
Gwen looked around. "I can see. Inspiration. Green seats." Sora watched Gwen wrinkle her nose.
"Yes, but it also holds a powerful connection for our first adventure in the digital world." Tai countered.
"Our? You were with her?" Gwen asked.
Tai looked at Sora, before turning back to Gwen. "Did I say 'our'? Sorry! I meant 'her'." He said, laughing it off.
Gwen nodded, taking it in. "Oh." She turned her attention to Sora, who was still in confusion. "How are you feeling, Sor?"
Sora smiled at her. "Fine, Thanks!"
Gwen nodded again. "Well, I like, better leave you two alone. I know you guys are like, probably busy with all the work ahead of you, so uh, I'll see you guys later!"
Tai and Sora watched Gwen walk off. When she was good distance away, Sora hissed. "What the hell was that?? I thought you said no one knew about us!"
Tai sat back. "Relax. Gwen thinks my name is George."
"I thought the digidestined were known around the world! Doesn't she know that you're a digidestined too??"
Tai laughed. "Nope. The first time she saw us together, we thought we were busted. But she thinks I'm you're personal assistant." He tugged on his hat. 'That's why I wear the shades and the hat. No one recognizes my with this hat covering my hair."
Sora let her head thump against the back of the seat. "That's for sure. But is she that stupid? Unable to recognize you, Tai Kamiya, the leader of the Digidestined?? sheesh..."
"I guess not!
"And why'd you come up with that name? George!" Sora scoffed.
Tai laughed. "I didn't! You did!"
"What? I did not!"
"Yup! George H. G.H. Goggle head."
Sora stared at him in disbelief. "Are you serious?? That's so corny!"
"Hey you're the one who came up with it!" Tai teased.
"When?" she asked, crossing her arms.
Tai ran a hand through his hair. "I took you to the beach one night, several weeks ago, and…well, one thing was leading to another and you started freaking out. You pulled away, worried that someone would see us. We talked about it, and for some reason you ended up making a code name for me in case if anyone asked about us. You said that my name was George, and that I was your personal assistant."
Sora blushed again, at the thought of making out with Tai. She twisted awkwardly in her seat. "Um, Tai? Have we ever…." She stopped, not able to say it.
"Have sex?" he offered.
Sora nodded, stupidly.
"Sora, I respect you too much for that. I've always let it up to you." (AN: I would love to put in what Tai was really thinking at this moment, but I don't want Sora to jump up and slap him and storm off. Good thinking, Tai!)
Sora felt relieved, but also was disappointed.
Tai moved over to her side and pulled her chin up. "But," he said, looking at her fully in the eyes, "I do believe we are meant to be together."
He moved closer to kiss her, but she shook her head, and pulled away. This was not the kind of life she wanted. Sure, if it's true that I love Tai now, I'm ok with that. But I'm not ok with being engaged to Matt, and sneaking off with Tai…
"If it's meant to be, then why am I still with Matt?" She asked, a little coldly.
A look fell across Tai's face, but it disappeared quickly. He shrugged. He stood to walk off the bus, but Sora held onto his arm, wanting an answer. She locked eyes with him, searching his eyes.
"We should go," Tai said, softly.
Sora nodded, and stood to follow him. They didn't say anything until reached his car. She watched him pull his seat belt on.
"I'm sorry," She said.
Tai nodded, starting the car. "It's fine. I just…really don't want to get into it now, especially with you not having your memory."
She sighed. She pulled her seatbelt on as he pulled out. "Tai? Do you mind taking me to my mothers?"
Tai smiled at her. "Not at all."
Tai zipped into the parking lot of her mother's apartment. The sun was going down, but it was still warm out. Tai walked her to the stairway. "Well," He said, "I guess I'll see you later."
Sora leaned over and kissed his cheek. Her mind went back to that evening when she first kissed him. This time though, Tai turned his head and his mouth met hers, in a long, passionate kiss. She finally pulled away.
"I should head on up," she said, still feeling a little dizzy from the kiss. "Thanks."
Tai nodded. "See you."
Sora turned and headed up the stairs to the 8th floor. She found her old apartment door and knocked. Her mother answered the door.
"Sora!" She cried out, pulling her into a hug. "How are you, sweetie?"
"I'm fine. I just…I didn't want to spend tonight alone." The smell of dinner made Sora feel a little homesick.
Mizuki wiped her hands on her apron. "Well, don't just stand there, c'mon in," She said, pulling Sora inside.
Sora made her way around the familiar house. There was not one thing that had changed. Sora's father stepped in the living room.
"Daddy!" She cried.
"Sora!" He gave her a big hug. "How are you?"
"I'm fine. Except for the loss of memory, I'm ok." She pulled back. "So you didn't leave!"
Haru paused, trying to understand what she meant. "Yes. I'm here. Why?"
Sora smiled. It seems that she had been confusing everyone and herself with the past. "The last thing I remember about you, was that you were moving to Kyoto."
Mr. Takenouchi smiled sadly to her. "I did move. But I realized that I couldn't do it. So with the help of Izzy and Jim, we ended moving the lab back here." He waved his hand. "Plus, Kyoto's not that far away if we need any research."
"Dinner's ready!" Mizuki called. While they were eating, Mizuki asked, "Sora? Where is Biyomon?"
Sora dropped her fork onto her plate. "Oh right! I totally forgot. I should give her a call."
Sora went into her old room and pulled out her cell she found the contact "Home".
I'm assuming this is my apartment! At least I hope it is.
"Hello?"
"B?"
"Sora! Are you okay?" The Bird asked, frantically.
Sora smiled. "I'm fine, Biyomon. But I just wanted to tell you that I'm at my apartment. I mean, my parent's apartment."
"Oh! Ok! Well, let me know if you need anything! I invited over Gomamon to go swimming."
"But you don't swim…" Sora stated.
"I know! But he was complaining the other day about not getting to the water often anymore."
"Ok. Just…. watch him." Sora warned.
"Will do!"
"Ok, good night B," She said.
When she ended the call, she looked around her old room. It looked exactly the same. Her old bed and her old wardrobe were still in the same spot. She opened the door to her wardrobe, and found that it was mostly full of clothes that she didn't care for.
What is this? Wow…I have a lot of skirts in here…Where are my old things? My lucky hat? She turned around expecting to see her blue hat sitting on her dresser but it was gone.
She headed back to the dining room. "Momma?" She called. "Where are my old things?"
Mrs. Takenouchi set her drink down. "I believe you took them with you."
Sora scratched her head. "But I looked all around the house today, and couldn't find them!"
"Don't worry dear, it'll turn up." Mr. Takenouchi said.
Sora didn't feel hungry anymore. She went back to her room, and started looking for her things. But in the end, she turned up with nothing. No journal, no soccer ball, no hats, no nothing! Frustrated she flopped onto her bed, staring at her ceiling. Just then a knock came on her door.
"Come in."
Mrs. Takenouchi peeked in. "Wow, I haven't seen your room like this since you lived in here last," she said, glancing around the room.
Sora sat up. "I'm sorry Momma. I'll clean it up."
Mizuki sat on the bed. "Don't worry about it. I want to know what's wrong."
Sora sighed then looked at her mother. "Am I happy?"
Mizuki took her hand. "Why yes, of course you are."
"I mean, am I happy that I'm getting married to Matt?"
A look of concern crossed her mother's face. "What's this about, Sora?"
"Momma I just," Sora threw her hands up, frustrated. "…I just don't think of Matt that way."
"Oh Sora," Mizuki said. She smoothed her daughter's hair, a comforting gesture that she did for Sora since she was born. "It's all right. Soon, it'll all come to you. How much you love him, and how much you want to be married to him. You've said it so yourself."
"I have?" Sora looked up surprised.
Mizuki nodded. "Why don't you stay here tonight? Maybe it'll do you some good."
Sora smiled. It sounded perfect. "Thanks Mom."
Whew! Confusing!! Poor Sora...But this is only the beginning of her confusion! What did you think of Tai? Is he telling her the truth?
Again, I added two chapters together....I figured the second chapter was short enough to throw into this one.
So what'd you think? Review for me! I'd appreciate it!
