Chapter Seven- Break Up to Make Up.
It's been one whole week, of no Tai around and seeing him and Sora together so I've basically been a third wheel whenever Melanie and Matt hang out. So we decided to name us the three Muskets since our names begin with M's. I didn't make cheerleading, well not quite, I decided to not join only because Sora made it. So today was Matt's football try-outs so I decided to tag a long with Melanie to watch.
"You know you don't have to come along, I feel bad knowing that you feel like a third wheel kinda."
"No, it's fine. Matt's like a big brother to me, and you're my best friend." She grinned and then sat next to me. After five minutes of sitting down the guys finally came out I noticed a tan guy down there jogging with Matt.
I tapped Melanie's shoulder and whispered, "Is that Tai?"
"How can you not tell that's Tai, I mean everyone can tell where Tai is cause of his big bush." We laughed and try-outs began, I know I was suppose to cheer for Matt but instead my mind was focus on Tai the whole time.
"Hellllo? Oh, wait, Izzy? Yeah, what's wrong? You saw who kissing who? NO WAY. Text me the details then, bye!" I looked at Melanie expressionless and raised a brow, 'Please tell me that's Sora you were talking about.'
"Izzy told me that Ken and Yolie were fooling around in the computer room, finally took them forever to admit their feelings for each other." I groaned and looked down while Mel patted my back, "Sorry, I bet you thought it was Sora. But hey, they'll break up soon, just wait." I smiled a little and nodded slowly.
After three more hours of practice Melanie and I waited for Matt to change and come out, and when he did Tai followed him as I rolled my eyes, hiding in back of Mel.
"Did I do good?"
"Good? You did great Matt." She gave him a water bottle as he grinned. Then he came up to me and hugged me, "Aw Meems, why are you hiding from me?"
"Not you! I'd never hide from you." I exclaimed then I noticed Tai looking at me. Then TK and Kari came with bags on their hands.
"Mimi, Kari and TK are going to bring you somewhere. Us three have to talk for a while!" She exclaimed as she pushed me to the other two and grabbed Matt and Tai with her.
-Tai's Views-
"You really messed up this time, cousin." Melanie said walking towards her car.
"Oh you make me feel better, thanks." I said sarcastically rolling my eyes and getting in the car.
"We're going to Kobi, I'm craving for sushi." She mentioned as I shrugged.
"So Tai you have a plan to break up with Sora?" Matt asked and I shook my head in response.
"Tai, you dumb fuck. Think of something soon. Cause- Wait, I have a plan."
"Really what is then, Mel?"
After we drove we parked and then walked towards Kobi. When we arrived waiting for our orders she finally explained her plan, "I say we blackmail her the way she did to Mimi."
"How do we do that Mel?" Matt said putting his arms across his chest.
"You have a concert coming up right?" He nodded and she continued, "Well I say make one of your band members to 'kiss' her, but then you'll invite her and Tai backstage. Tai we'll say he's going to come back after getting something, then us three will come back when one of your members say so. Then when we see her kissing whoever, Tai will break up with her. The end."
We grew a smile on our faces and then I said, "Wait, why are you so good at this?"
She giggled then replied, "Only cause I don't like her. Duh Tai." I laughed and then our orders came and we began to eat.
-Mimi's Views-
(When they left)
TK, Kari and I began walking to this sushi place called Kobi. I wasn't talking to them since my mind were on other things but then I didn't feel like eating so I interupted their conversation.
"Uh, I'm sorry. But, I'm going to walk alone for a while. I'll probably go home." I murmured as they stopped and stared at me.
"I don't think that's a good idea Meems, you know how people are when girls are alone." TK said looking worried and same for Kari but I shrugged and responded, "Hey, if I can knock Davis out then I can knock some weird pervert too."
Kari giggled and then said, "Fine, but call us if you're in trouble or anything."
"I will." And from there I left and walked alone, it was getting pretty dark too but I wasn't worried that much. I walked for a long time looking at the sky getting dark, more people crowding the streets and when I finally walked towards this bridge it was simply quiet and deserted.
-Sora's Views-
When I was walking towards the bridge I go to before I go home I noticed a girl with light brown hair and I groaned, 'Shit, Mimi's here. Wait, she's alone.' I smiled and walked even faster to finally mess with her since she had no one to defend her.
"Hey bitch." I said smirking evily.
"Hi Sora, I don't want to deal with you so just go away." I got angry so I stepped closer to her and smacked her across the face. Then she looked at me and didn't even move.
"You listen, if you ever step a foot near my boyfriend I'll give your precious face a little memory of me."
"Oh Sora stop acting like your the shit. When you're not, you're just mad because Tai gave me so much attention than you when you guys broke up. Because of you we don't even talk. What's your problem, huh?"
When she said that I got so irrated and slapped her again, "My problem is the fact that you're acting like Melanie. Well you know what watch you be just like her, a little slut."
She glared at me and then she stepped closer to me. Next thing you know I felt a punch on my face and I fell on the floor holding onto my face and I curled my other hand into a ball and tried punching her back but someone from afar yelled, "Stop!" So I looked at her and muttered, "This is not over yet Mimi Tachikawa."
-Mimi's Views-
After she walked away, I fell on the floor sobbing holding my face until someone came and helped me up, "Mimi, you okay?" I looked up and it was Joe I nodded and wiped my tears away. Then we talked whil he walked my home.
"What happened back there?"
"Oh just Sora and her messing with me. Then she kept calling Melanie names so I punched her in the face."
He laughed, "I'm surprised it wasn't Davis this time."
I grinned and started laughing with him, "Tell me about it."
"Hey you going to Matt's concert? It's next week, I think you should come."
I shrugged, "I don't know, I mean Tai-" Before I could finish what I said he cut me off, "No matter where you are Tai's eventually going to be there too, you can't hide from him forever."
When I waved bye to him I sat on my bed and thought about what Joe said. 'He's right, oh well, I could always ignore him anyways. I bet Sora's going to snitch on me, but I don't care.'
-Tai's Views-
(After the fight)
When we were sitting down talking for a while Sora came running in her with a bruise mark on her face.
"Sora, what happened to your face?" I asked looking at it and she whimpered, "Mimi did this, I was walking home, and she punched me calling me a boy stealer."
"What? She punched you?" Kari asked surprised.
Matt and TK laughed and then added, "This time it wasn't Davis. How surprising."
I couldn't help and laugh at that too until Sora glared at me and then I put my arm around her. Then I heard Melanie on the phone, "Hello? Oh hi Meems, yes actually sushi here is amazing you gott- What? You got in a fight with Sora? She slapped you, twice? And called me a- I'll call you back." She hung up and started screaming at Sora.
"Fuck your ass Sora, you two timing bitch. You're hella fake. Mimi said you started it, good thing she knocked your ass out."
"Mel, calm down. Please people are sta-"
"Like I care Tai, let them stare. I'm going I don't need to be near this bitch." She slammed the money on the table and stomped out Kobi and I groaned putting my hands on my face.
"I'm sorry Tai, Mimi's lying. You believe me right?" She asked trying to look at me. As I nodded. Then everyone else left after that, angry at the fact that I take Sora's side instead.
-The Next Day-/-Mimi's Views-
The next day passed and I woke up and I poked my cheek and it hurt so I ran to the bathroom and I noticed my cheek bruised from the slaps from Sora and I groaned in anger and called Melanie.
"Melanie, I need to borrow something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Got any of those powder skin make-up thing, I need to cover something." I replied holding my face and changing at the same time.
"Yeah, I'll be there in ten or something."
"Thanks." And then I hung up and waiting for Melanie after five minutes someone knocked on my door.
"Here." She handed my the make-up as I ran into the bathroom and applied it on the bruise. After I came out Melanie gave me a thumbs up as I smiled in relief.
"Mom! Melanie's driving us to school You can rest, bye!" I shouted grabbing my stuff and running out the door with her. When she was driving to school she told me something, "I nearly slapped Sora right in front of everyone at Kobi. It's not the fact that she called me names, but the fact that she had the nerves to even start something with you."
I nodded and then spoke, "I guess. What happened to your two anyways?"
She sighed and parked her car, when we got out she explained what happened, "When it was 8th grade. She told me how she had a crush on Matt, and we bowed that we won't even like the same guy. Cause it'll be all messy stuff. So when it was Freshmen year she got mad because he kissed me only on the cheek since it was a dare. Ever since then we'd been fighting." My jaw was opened, I was surprise that they were even friends.
-Tai's Views-
When I arrived at school I ran up to Matt and he looked at me like he didn't want to talk to me.
"What Tai?"
"What's with your attitude?" I attacked back and he finally looked at me, "You didn't even defend Melanie, all you did was defend Sora. I mean sheesh, do you even care about anyone now?"
I got irrated and then shouted, "Yes, I do! It's just, I don't know."
"Wow Tai, you would say that. Look we're best friends, always has been, but right now you need to settle things straight." He walked away and I stood there frozen while everyone walked passed me. Then Sora popped out of no where giving me a peck on the cheek and I didn't even respond back.
-Sora's Views-
"Tai babe, you okay?" Again no response.
"I'm here for you, I'm here to listen." I muttered cupping his cheek with my hand. Before he could answer that the bell rang as I groaned in frustration. After the first two periods lunch came, I ran looking for Tai and we walked together to the Cafeteria until I stopped him in front of everyone and murmured, "Seriously Tai, what's up?"
"Why do you mess with Melanie?" He said depressingly.
"Because, I don't like her."
"Don't lie to me Sora! You guys were close, and now look at you two." Everyone kept staring and my heart was beating faster.
"Because she, t-took m-my guy long t-time ago.."
"See, I knew it. Then tell me, why are you still holding that grudge?" I didn't respond, I felt mad that he brought that up so I picked up my hand and I punched Tai. Or at least I thought so.
-Tai's Views-
'Melanie..' I looked down and saw her on the floor with her mouth bleeding. I stood there not even doing anything, I just stared at her and began to cry while everyone were watching what happened. When Mimi helped her up she just looked at me, and then helped her to the nurse's office.
"I'm going to to talk to Matt, just, go." Sora nodded as I walked towards Matt, "I'm doing the plan still. But were not using your band members."
He looked at me with a blank expression on his face then I added, "We're going to use you instead." His eyes widen and then said, "Tai, that's gross. I don't want to."
"Please Matt, look Melanie and Mimi got hurt cause of me. If you cared about them you'd help me." He groaned and nodded in response as I hugged him back.
-Mimi's Views-
After waiting for Melanie to come out of the Nurse's office. She came out with her phone in her hands as we kept texting each other.
"I can't talk for the rest of the week -_-"
I laughed and replied, "That sucks for you. She must hit you pretty hard."
"No really? I'm not letting my cousin hurt."
"You're a brave person Melanie, kudos for you."
After walking we arrived at Japanese and gave Mr. Ceri our passes and he stared at Melanie and shrugged as we took our seats and kept talking.
-Tai's Views-
"Look Melanie, I'm sorry." I whispered and she didn't respond.
"Silent treatment?" Once again no response, and then I checked my phone, "Dumb fuck, I know you are. I just can't talk for the rest of the week."
I felt guilty knowing she took that punch for me, "So Matt's going to 'kiss' Sora, then yeah. Got it?" She didn't reply until I saw Matt getting his phone out and then he started groaning and then I took a peak on his phone and then I started laughing out loud, "Matt, you're going to kiss a slobby dog. How lovely."
"Mr. Kamiya may I ask what's so funny?"
"Uh, Matt's going to kiss a slobby wrinkly dog." Then I noticed Mr. Ceri cracking a smile and chuckled to himself.
-Next Week-/-Mimi's Views-
Today was Matt's concert and I had a hard time picking an outfit so, I decided to wear a black long sleeve, a flower skirt and tan heels and then I grabbed my stuff and opened the door. It was Mel, wearing a leather brown jacket, jeans and brown ankle length boots. As we walked I noticed that we weren't walking towards her car.
"So today I got my motorcycle out of the storage. So yeah, hopefully you're skirt won't fly in the air or something."
She laughed as I laughed sarcastically and we wore the helmets and I held onto Mel's stomache. When she started driving the more harder I squeezed her, I can hear her trying to catch her breath as I let go of her a little. After the ride to the Arena where it was 20 minutes away from our place. I noticed a lot of people lining up for the concert, when we got out she murmured, "Sheesh Meems, almost killed me there." I giggled as we cut in front of everyone until these bodyguards blocked the way.
"Shizu, Maru." They nodded as they let us in and we walked towards the seats, front row with everyone else Tai and Sora were across from us as I sighed and sat next to Mel.
-Matt's Views-
Before the concert was starting I placed Kari's camera right on the table and hid it with my jacket. Then after ten minutes Kimu, our drummer called me, "Matt, time to go!" I nodded and grabbed my guitar.
-Tai's Views-
'This plan better not fail, I swear.'
-Mimi's Views-
The concert was going on and all I kept hearing was the band and fan girls screaming their minds off I shouted at Mel, "Mel! Is it this loud all the time?" She nodded and then Matt's song finished his song.
"Here's our last song, for all you ladies, my group, my bestfriends, and the three muskets!" Then everyone responded by cheering.
Love
So many things I've got to tell you
But I'm afraid I don't know how
Cause there's a possibility
that you'll look at me differently
Love
Ever since the first moment I spoke your name
From then on I knew that by you being in my life
Things were destined to change cause
'Oh my gosh, this song.'
-Tai's Views-
Love
So many people use your name in vain
Love
Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Love
Through all the ups and downs the joys and hurts
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
'Damn it Matt.'
-Mimi's Views-
At first you didn't mean that much to me, no 'Stupid Ma-Maybe I do have strong feelings for Tai..'
But now I know that you're all I need, oh
The world looks so brand new to me
Now that I found love
Everyday I live for you, yeah
And everything that I do
I do it for you
What I say is how I feel so I believe it's true
You got to know I'm true
After the concert the song touched my heart. I nearly cried. After the concert I was with everyone talking about how good it was, I noticed that Melanie left. 'Aw, she's probably going to see Matt.'
-Matt's Views-
After the concert I ran to my room and started preparing for the whole plan, by starting the camera, and then I heard a knock on the door and it was Tai and Sora.
"Hey guys."
"You did amazing Matt, the last song was touching." I smiled and sat down until Tai added, "Oh, Sora I need to get something really quick. Stay here." She nodded slowly and he closed the door.
"So, uh, we don't talk that much?" She nodded and said, "Matt, I missed you."
"As friends right?" She shook her head, 'Ah, here we go.' "I've always thought about you when I was with Tai. Even if I have feelings for him, you're all I've been needing."
I stood up and she got closer to me, then I inhaled and she moved foward me and our lips met. 'Gah, do this for Tai, and Mimi, and Melanie. Oh gosh'
-Tai's Views-
"Let's go Melanie, hurry up." I muttered dragging her as she speed walked. When we arrived back to the room I saw Matt and Sora 'kissing' and I shouted, "I leave you for a couple of minutes and this is what you did!"
She pushed Matt back and she hugged me, "No! He did it! Tai believe me!"
"Stop being fake Sora, we got it on tape." She showed Sora and she stomped her foot on the ground.
"You blackmailed, me?" She said, tears falling down her face then Melanie walked up to her, "If you weren't so mean and evil this would have never happened."
"This time, it's really over. You can excuse yourself now." She started to cry, again and she ran out the door. Then we all had a group hug and then I said, "So Matt, how was it?"
"Uh Tai shut up. You owe me." I mentioned as I responded quickly, "Sure thing. Now if you excuse me. I have to get someone back." They smiled as I wink back and ran out the door.
-Matt's Views-
"So, Matt, great job tonight." She sat on the table as I sat right next to her.
"Thanks Mel."
"So what she say to you?" She asked as I sighed.
"She still likes me, sadly."
She giggled and rest her head on my arm, "The last song was cute."
"That song, was for, you." She looked at me expressionless and I kept on going, "I don't know Mel, I was scared to tell you. Because I never know how'd you react. That's why I sang that song. I can't help falling in love with you that's all."
She smiled then replied back, "Yama, I'd kiss you right now. But I don't want her sloppy seconds." I grabbed her hand and combined it together and walked out the door.
-Tai's Views-
After running outside I stopped and bent down to catch my breath, when I got up I noticed Mimi right in front of me.
"Mimi."
"Tai."
"I broke up with Sora." Her jaw opened and her eyes widen up as I kept going, "It's only because I realized the person I like was right here in front of me."
She blushed and said, "Your words won't work for me you know." I groaned and then I said, "Then what will?"
She smiled and replied, "If you want me Taichi Kamiya, fight for me." I smiled, "Then that's a challenge I'm willing to accept Mimi Tachikawa."
C/N:
Melanie: Read tomorrow to see what happens next. -Chinky smiley face-
