Surprisingly, this chapter took a lot less time than the others. Perhaps a wave of inspiration? Anyways, I appreciate everyone's support on the story so far. Well, this should start (hopefully) a slightly more interesting story. There is going to be a bit of Jealousy between everyone. So, let's see how it turns out…

NOTE: Before you all start reading…in your review for this chapter, I would like to ask you what you want Chapter 8 to be remade like. You don't have to answer it, but I would like to see what the fans want to see changed in Chapter 8, well because…8 kind of sucks.

Anyways, enough out of me, here is Chapter 12. Also, I went straight to the day that they leave for camp, because there isn't THAT much you can write about before it, since it will only make you more anxious to write about the weekend.


Taichi's Point of View

The alarm rung loudly as the digital numbers hit the 6:00 AM mark on the clock. A hand reached out and yanked it from the plug, turning it off completely. There was a light knock on the door shortly after.

"Taichi?"

Taichi squirmed about in his sheets, covering his head with his pillow.

Just a few more minutes…

Hikari came closer to their bed and climber up the ladder, leaning over the wooden frame that led to Taichi's upper bunk. She giggled and lifted the small corner of the pillow, revealing Taichi's face.

"Wake up Taichi. Or we will be late…"

Taichi lifted a small area of his eyelids, awakening to Hikari's shining smile. He smiled himself, as he stared into her Crimson red eyes for a brief moment. He could see Hikari blush as he stared at her. He sat up completely, and the sheets and pillows fell off of him. He rubbed his head, gathering his thoughts.

"What time is it?"

"6…Everyone is probably waiting! We should go as soon as we can!"

"Yeah…in a minute"

Hikari nodded and left the room, letting Taichi get ready. As she walked out, her father stopped her short before she entered the kitchen area.

"Honey, remember, don't get too "friendly" With Takeru, ok?"

Hikari had an annoyed expression on her face as she shook her head once.

"I'm not with Takeru anymore."

Their dad laughed and patted her on the shoulder, as he sat down on a chair, reading a newspaper. The door knob rattled as Taichi walked out, still half asleep. He carried a small, black duffle bag, accompanied by another small red bag with a tent inside. Hikari walked to the kitchen, grabbing a small cup. She poured some coffee into the cup handing it to Taichi afterwards.

"Here. Looks like you need it"

Taichi let out a light laugh and took a sip of it. He quickly lowered the cup as the coffee hit his tongue. Hikari giggled as Taichi tried to cool his tongue.

"Not too fast. It burns."

No kidding…

"Do you have your bags ready?"

Hikari nodded and pointed to 2 bags next to the door, with a light jean jacket on the coat rack above. Taichi looked at his watch, realizing it was getting late. Taichi and Hikari gave their "goodbyes" to their mother and father before they left. Taichi father held his hand on his shoulder and whispered something in Taichi's ear.

"Watch over your sister. I think Takeru's father is a bit…irresponsible"

Takeru's a bit too soft for that…

Taichi let out a nervous laugh as his father gave him a last pat on the back and a wave. After they heard the door close, Taichi took another sip, burning his tongue once more.

"So…what did dad tell you?"

"Nothing, he just wants me to make sure you and Takeru don't do anything"

Hikari's Point of View

"I told him it was over"

Taichi agreed and felt Hikari grab his hand. She looked back up to him, greeting his nervous expression with a smile.

"But you'll take care of me"

They approached the park area, stopping and observing the fountain before continuing. Sora was walking from the other side, away from her mother's flower shop. She waved and walked towards them. The coats concealed their hands as they remained interlocked.

"Taichi! Hikari!"

"Sora?"

Hikari waved with her other hand, half covered by the long sleeve of her jacket. She could see Sora blushing as she greeted Taichi. He just lifted his opposite hand and rubbed his head while gently smiling at her. Hikari could feel jealousy as Sora talked to Taichi.

As they continued down the street, Taichi removed his hand from Hikari's grip. Hikari could feel the cool air wave against the once warm bond they were held by.

"So they let you take Hikari?"

"Yeah, she wanted to go."

"How nice! You're so sweet Taichi."

Hikari blushed from Sora's comment and looked to the side, trying not to look at Taichi or Sora. They both talked more on the way. Hikari seemed to be ignoring the conversation, until she felt an arm swing around her neck lightly, she snapped a back to what was going on around her.

"Right Hikari?"

"Ehh, sure!"

Hikari blushed more brightly as Taichi's arm was around her neck, hanging down and drifting as they walked. He lifted it soon after to wave to his friends that waited at the small parking area in front of a small apartment building. Yamato and Takeru were on top of their father's van, tying down some luggage to the top of the car.

Takeru wiped the sweat off of his head as he seen Hikari walking closer. Yamato jumped off of the car, trying to be graceful as he landed. They both greeted the 3 as they put their bags down.

"Where is Jyou and Mimi?"

"Jyou had another test; he will be picking Mimi up on his way. He is taking a separate car."

Sora nodded in Yamato's reply to her question. Yamato's father came around the other end of the car, greeting everyone with a horrible joke that wasn't very funny. He dangled his keys and walked into the Driver's side of the car, with Yamato sitting in the front with him on the passenger side.

Takeru and Koushiro sat in the in the mid section. Taichi sat between Sora and Hikari in the back seat. Sora showed Taichi an assortment of CD's as Hikari watched them from their reflection in the window. It was going to be a long ride…


Well, this was actually done the day after I wrote the letter. The only thing that actually was stopping me was that last car scene. And as you can see, that didn't turn out very well. Anyways I hope the next chapter comes a little better. Sorry to keep you all waiting.

Review Responses

Lord Rance – Thanks for your support, I guess I can see that you have a better understanding of it all. Call me hypocritical, but I don't think it would be wise to spread that information about your family so easily though

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