Kinda a lot of kissing, don't be offended!!!!!!! This is so long the
next chapter will be shorter.
1 Chapter 2: Hard to Stay Apart
Rika Nonaka tossed and turned in her bed, sighing she threw off her covers in frustration.
"Rika," Renamon appeared, "Is something wrong?"
"I can't sleep," Rika muttered, "It's this whole let's-keep-the-secret thing, it's driving me nuts. I keep on thinking that the other's will find out, but…"
"Maybe, you'll feel better if you talk to him," Renamon suggested, she didn't look bothered at all.
"Maybe," Rika agreed, reaching for the phone and dialling Ryo's number.
"Hello?" the voice on the other end sounded groggy.
"Ryo?" Rika asked.
"Rika!" Ryo's voice perked up, "Is that you? Is something wrong?"
"Well, I'm sorry I called you this late, but I just…needed…I don't know…" Rika stammered, feeling embarrassed.
"It's okay," Ryo assured, his voice was warm and caring, "How's everything?"
"Fine, I guess," Rika lowered her voice, "I miss you." Rika couldn't believe she said that, but well, what's said is said.
"That's nice to know," Ryo shot back, his voice rimming on his familiar teasing tone, "I miss you too. I wish we never had to be apart. You should get some sleep, we have school tomorrow."
"You're right," Rika murmured, "Can you come early tomorrow?"
"For you, anything," Ryo replied tenderly, "Night."
"Good night," Rika said, hanging up. She felt a bit better, warmth circling her heart.
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"Ryo!" Rika ran towards, the blue-eyed boy who was leaning casually against a tree. It was still early and no one was on the school grounds yet.
Ryo grinned, "Rika! Good morning."
Rika giggled and hugged him, "Hi!"
Ryo leaned over to kiss the violet-eyed girl, "Hey. I dreamt about you last night."
"On what?" Rika asked, kissing Ryo passionately. Ryo wrapped his strong arms around her and kissed her back. Rika giggled in excitement and slipped her arms around Ryo's neck.
"Nothing you need to know," Ryo murmured, teasingly trailing his lips down her neck. Rika moaned in pleasure and closed her eyes dreamily.
"Ryo, do you think you can do me a favor?" Rika asked.
"Sure, what?" Ryo replied, pulling away.
"It's my longbow, I kind of have trouble aiming and stuff." Rika explained. "Do you think you can help me? It's hard practicing alone and I know my mom will faint if she sees me with a weapon."
Ryo bent down and kissed her forehead, "Sure. How about sometime at night?"
"I'll see if I can come on-" Rika started, then she heard voices, the students were here. Rika sighed and moved away from Ryo, her heart aching with pain.
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"Ryo, Rika, have you guys finished your project yet?" Juri asked.
Rika tried to look as bored as possible as Ryo scrambled to hide the game they were playing. Rika found Socials more interesting than usual, they were supposed to be working on their projects, but she and Ryo were fooling around and playing.
"Hi-hi Juri," Ryo stammered, his face flushing red, "We were just-"
"Arguing about whether we should paint our back board," Rika filled in smoothly, trying not to blush. She was edging away from Ryo since she was sitting a little too close and she was trying to move away without being noticed.
"You should paint it a nice bright color," Juri suggested.
"Nah," Rika made a face, "Yuck! I was thinking more of black..."
"Juri!" Takato called, "Get over here and help me!!!!!!!"
"Hold on," Juri hurried over.
"That was close," Rika whispered.
"No kidding," Ryo replied, "This is harder than I thought."
"Ryo!" Kazu called, "Can you come over here and see my project?"
"Why don't you come over here?" Rika snapped.
Kazu gave her a hard look, "I wasn't talking to you."
Ryo sighed, "Sure. Just hang on for a minute."
Rika watched as Ryo strolled over to Kazu and Kenta, her heart twisting. *I can't stand this much longer, I thought it'd be easy pretending that nothing was going on between me and Ryo. I can't concentrated, especially if he's so close to me. I keep on wanting him to kiss me, just to feel it. Maybe Renamon's right, maybe I am going crazy.*
"Hey Rika, are you okay?" Juri asked, "You've been very quiet, I haven't even heard you yell at Ryo today."
"I'm fine, uh, me and Ryo just decided not to talk to each other in England and...uh...since it worked pretty well, we decided to do this here too." Rika tried to shrug casually, "No point in yelling at him if we're not talking."
"Takato and I are finished our project," Juri said happily, "We going to go watch a movie tomorrow, you want to come?" (tomorrow's a Saturday, by the way)
Rika wrinkled her nose, "On your date? I don't think so!"
"Oh come on," Juri pleaded, "It's not a date."
"Thanks Juri, but no thanks," Rika said, "I'll just stick to the usual, lying around at home."
Rika closed her eyes when Juri left, this pretending was killing her, she never knew she needed someone this badly. She didn't think she could stand it much longer.
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"Rika, we need to talk," Henry announced as he sat down beside her in Math.
"Henry, Ryo's sitting there!" Rika blurted out before she even knew what she was saying. Rika covered her mouth in alarm and swore.
"Since when are you so keen on Ryo sitting beside you?" Henry demanded, "Hey, I'll move if you want me to."
"No, no," Rika said dismissively, "Sorry, it just sort of came out. I didn't mean it, and I definitely don't want Ryo sitting beside me." Rika prayed that Henry wouldn't suspect too much, Ryo had just walked in.
"Ryo, do you want to sit here or something?" Henry asked.
Ryo looked puzzled, his blue eyes catching Rika's eyes, "Hmm? I don't think so. But I told her to ait for me because I needed to talk to her about our project." Ryo quickly filled in, his brain working rapidly.
Rika could tell that Henry wasn't buying it at all. "Fine," Henry said, "Talk."
Rika saw that Ryo was at loss for words so she quickly put in, "I don't want to talk to you about this. We can't agree anyways, so just buzz off." Rika turned away, *There, that sounded more like my old self.*
Ryo put on an injured look and sat down in an empty desk.
"Rika, what is wrong with you?" Henry demanded, "I know something's up, something fishy."
"Henry!" Rika said with an exasperated sigh, "I don't know what the hell you're talking about. It's probably my trip to England, it gave me a perspective of the world, okay? Maybe I'm just tired, I had so much homework to catch up on. Would you get off my case?!"
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*Why can't everyone just leave me alone?* Rika thought, *I don't want to talk to anyone but Ryo. I've just got to find some way to figure this whole thing out. Especially my emotions, they drive me crazy. I miss Ryo so much already and seeing him makes it even worse. I think I'm losing it.* Rika hurried home, she didn't want to run into anyone.
"Mom, are you home?" Rika called, "Grandma?"
"In here darling," Ms.Nonaka said, "Grandma went downtown. Look what I found at the mall."
"Oh no," Rika groaned, "It's probably another dress." She threw her backpack on the couch and went to her mother's room. Sure enough, it was another frilly dress with pink lace. "Ick!"
"Rika, this will look absolutely beautiful on you," Ms.Nonaka said.
*Beautiful,* Rika thought, feeling even worse, remembering the conversation she had with Ryo in England. He had said that she was beautiful and without any kind of designer clothes on.
"I don't need a dress to look pretty," Rika said in defiant voice.
"But honey," Rika's mom protested, "It'll look so sweet on you..."
"He said that I am beautiful, without a dress!" Rika shrieked, feeling hysterical. She felt sad and angry at the same time.
"Who?" Ms.Nonaka asked curiously.
Rika stormed out without answering, just then the phone rang. Rika snatched it up, "What?!"
"Rika, it's Kazu," the voice said, it hinted a tiny tone of fear.
"What is it Kazu?" Rika shouted.
"I-uh-umm-" Kazu stammered, "I just wanted to let you know that there's a meeting on Sunday, in the morning."
"Fine, whatever," Rika slammed the receiver down.
"Rika," Ms.Nonaka said, "Try to be nicer to your friends. About this dress- " The phone rang again.
Rika jerked it up, "Kazu, I know, I know! Now shut up!"
"I'm not Kazu," the voice said.
Rika steadied herself on the counter, "Ryo?"
"Yeah, it's me, hey, are you okay?" Ryo asked, his voice brimming with concern.
Rika eyed her mother, "Hang on, I'll switch phones." Rika pressed hold.
"Who's that?" Ms.Nonaka asked.
"It's...uh...Henry..." Rika said, grabbing a pop and running upstairs, "I'll just take the call up here so I won't bother you!"
Rika hurriedly grabbed the phone when she got upstairs, "Ryo!"
"I'm still here, are you okay?" Ryo asked.
"Not really, I'm going crazy," Rika wailed, "This whole thing is crazy!"
"I agree," Ryo said, "But what can we do?"
"Can't I come over and see you?" Rika pleaded.
"You could, of course," Ryo said, "My house is empty right now, but what are you going to tell your mom?"
"I don't know," Rika said, "I could say I'm at Henry's house, but Henry doesn't know what's going on, what if Mom calls Henry's place?"
"Tomorrow's Saturday," Ryo said, "You told me your grandmother's out of town, doesn't your mom have a fashion shoot out each Saturday?"
"Yeah! That's right, Ryo you're genius!" Rika cheered.
"Yeah right," Ryo snorted sarcastically, "What's going on?"
"I'll tell my mom that I'll be staying at Henry's house," Rika said, "Then I'll actually go to your house. It's perfect."
"O-kay," Ryo said, "But that's if everything goes as planned. What if Henry calls your house after your mom gets home and your mom says that you're at his house? That'll be a whole heck of a mess."
"Ryo," Rika whined, "Please? I've got to get away from all this, you worry way top much. Come on."
"All right, all right, you're right I do worry too much," Ryo said, "I guess I'm anxious to see you too."
Rika sighed in relief, "Great, I'll see you soon then." Rika closed her eyes when she hung up, she didn't understand her own feelings. But they were so overwhelming and she needed Ryo so much that it hurts. Rika didn't think that she could last until next day.
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"Mom!" Rika hollered next afternoon, feeling beat. She had waited all morning, "I'm going to Henry's house today."
"That's fine dear," Ms.Nonaka was wearing what Rika would refer to as a fashion disaster! She had another modelling session and her mom always wore the latest styles.
"I'm sleeping over as well," Rika added, imagining Ryo's strong arms around her.
"Yes," Ms.Nonaka said absent-mindedly. "Have a good time sweetie."
"Yeah sure," Rika sneered watching her so-called mother drive off. Some parents she had, a fashion-obsessed mother and a walkout father. "Renamon!" Rika called.
"Yes, Rika?" Renamon appeared.
"What are you going to do?" Rika asked curiously, "Do you want to come with me?"
"And see you and Ryo?" Renamon inquired, "No thank you, I think I'll go to Takato and tell me to let me in the Digital World. I'll meet Monodramon there and maybe get into a few battles. My paws are itching to fight, that's fine with you Rika?"
"Yes, that's great," Rika said, "But do be careful and don't mention where I am to Takato. Why did we let Gogglehead keep the com device anyways?"
"I have no idea," Renamon vanished.
Rika threw a few things in her backpack and hurried out, by then it was raining. Rika cursed under her breath and dashed to Ryo's house. When she got there, despite in her best efforts, she was wet as a dripping cat. Rika shivered and peeled off her jacket in annoyance.
"Rika!" Ryo threw the door opened and ushered her inside.
Rika threw her arms around Ryo and hugged him. Ryo seemed a little surprised, but he hugged her back. Rika sighed happily and relaxed in Ryo's arms.
"I feel like I've waited forever," Rika murmured, "I hate this, I wish we can just move away from the rest of the world."
Ryo laughed and kissed Rika's forehead lovingly, "Me too. Do you know how long I've waited for the day you would accept my love?"
Rika giggled and kissed Ryo back, blushing, "Ryo, do you think that this is right?"
"What?" Ryo asked.
"Keeping the secret from the others," Rika replied, giggling as Ryo kissed her neck.
"Do you want to be the one to tell them?" Ryo asked, grinning.
"NO!" Rika exclaimed, causing Ryo to wince. Ryo laughed and looked deep into her eyes, his blue eyes shimmering with love.
"You look…cute." Rika observed, blushing at her own remark. She had just noticed that Ryo was wearing lighter colored clothing instead of his usual black or dark items. He had on a turquoise T-shirt and royal blue sweat pants. "You look like you're ready for gym," Rika giggled.
"Very funny," Ryo retorted, "I can't say what you're wearing is exactly the average of you either. Normally, it'd still be that broken heart shirt." Rika had on a purple T-shirt with a logo and blue designer jeans.
"You don't like what I'm wearing?" Rika questioned, pretending to pout.
Ryo grinned and leaned closer to her, "I never said I didn't like it." Ryo bent down and kissed her, his lips sending an electric shock tingling through Rika's body. Ryo wrapped his arms around Rika's waist and pushed her roughly against the wall.
Rika closed her eyes and moaned in pleasure, a chilling thrill swirling her body. She felt herself be pushed towards the wall, but she didn't care, all it mattered was that Ryo was kissing her. She wished Ryo would never stop, it felt so good. Rika always imagined that all kissing was gross, like the corny soap operas her mom watched. She always saw people's open mouthed kisses and was disgusted by their lust. It was simply gross to put your tongue into some else's mouth on your first kiss. Rika wondered how Takato kissed Juri, it couldn't be as good as Ryo's kiss. It was so pure, so innocent, so tender and sweet. Ryo didn't just smash his mouth on hers, Rika would have been shocked if he had done that. Ryo always knew when to kiss her and just how much pressure to supply on the kiss.
Ryo was glad that Rika was used to his actions, he had just seen too much gross things happening while couples kissed. Ryo knew that Rika would probably appreciate it if he went slowly, after all they just started on this whole thing.
Rika realized how much she missed Ryo, she slipped her hands up to Ryo's shoulders and gently slid them down his bare arms. *He's so strong, I've never noticed that before,* Rika thought, feeling Ryo's strength. Rika giggled when she felt Ryo tense up, it was good to know that he was just as nervous as her.
Ryo finally broke their kiss to part for air. He quickly glanced at Rika who was blushing, a smile on her pretty face. "Come on," Ryo pulled her into the living room.
Rika was breathless from the kiss and sat down, she felt as if she was going to pass out. Ryo sat down beside her and gently hugged her. "Ryo, how do you think the others would act if we told them?"
"I don't know," Ryo ran his hand through his hair absent-mindedly, "I think that they'd probably freak. I'd never hear the end of it from Kazu and Takato."
"Yeah and Juri would probably want us to double date with her and Takato. Ugh, I don't think I can handle that. Henry would probably…umm…I don't even want to think about what he'd say." Rika rested her head on Ryo's shoulder, "Let's just keep the secret. What do you think?"
"Sure, anything you say," Ryo said with a grin, "Personally, I don't really care what happens as along as you stay with me."
Rika giggled as Ryo brushed his lips around her forehead, "It'll be fun to keep a secret from everyone else, it's like we're in our own world."
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They were both in their own world today, Rika had never felt so warm inside even though it was pouring outside. Ryo and Rika were both lost inside the heat of their own dreams. They played around, flirting and teasing. Every once in a while both of them would melt into their passionate kisses and close off the world. Now it was 3 o'clock and Rika was relaxing in Ryo's arms dreamily.
"I've never had so much fun," Rika whispered as Ryo leaned down to kiss her some more.
"I didn't think you knew the meaning of fun," Ryo responded with a charming grin.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Rika demanded with a frown, "You're not saying I'm boring are you?"
"Now did I say that?" Ryo asked innocently, he bent down and kissed her for the umpteenth time today. Even though they had kissed so many times today, Rika was still feeling tingles from Ryo's kisses and heat and passion flowed through her veins. Rika moaned in pleasure, feeling as light as a cloud. Ryo wrapped his strong arms tightly around her making her feel safe and protected.
Just as Ryo deepened his kiss, the doorbell rang loudly causing both of them to jump.
Ryo swore under his breath and sighed, "I wonder who'd be out in this weather."
Rika made a face, "Just ignore it. I can't believe we had to be interrupted."
Ryo flashed her an attractive grin, "Me neither." He got up and looked through the peep hole, "Damn."
"Who is it?" Rika said, getting up even though she didn't want to.
"It's Kazu and Kenta," Ryo said quietly, "They're definitely not going to leave."
Rika groaned, "Oh no, not those two clowns, Kazu's so pathetic it's ridiculous."
"Ryo!" Kazu called, "Are you in there?"
"Don't open it," Rika pleaded, "I can't let Kazu see me here."
"He's not going to leave," Ryo sighed, "Go into my room, I'll try to handle this."
"What if he comes inside your room?" Rika demanded, slipping in.
"Not without my permission he won't," Ryo said grimly, "Anyways, would you rather stand out here in the open?"
"Okay, okay, I get it." Rika disappeared in, closing the door.
Ryo took a deep breath and opened the front door, "Hi Kazu, hi Kenta."
"Hi!" both boys said enthusiastically.
"Can we come in?" Kazu asked excitedly.
"Um, sure," Ryo said nervously, "Why are you here?"
"I just wanted to show you my new battle technique!" Kazu exclaimed, "And Kenta has a defensive mode too, we want to see whose you think is better."
*Great, this might actually take forever. I can't trap Rika inside my room forever. I've got to do something,* Ryo thought desolately.
"When do you have to be home?" Ryo asked quickly.
"Anytime," Kazu said, "We can over after going to Takato's house. Everyone's was there except for you and Rika."
"Yeah, have you seen Rika?" Kenta chimed in.
"N-No," Ryo stammered, thinking about their previous kissing.
"Anyways, this card combined with this card will boost up the power and…" Kazu was saying.
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"Ugh," Rika said softly, "Kazu and Kenta will take forever and this is one of the only times I'll get to spend time with Ryo and I won't let them wreck it. There must be something I can do. Stupid idiots! They had to choose today to interrupt." Rika pondered for a moment, then she pulled out her cell phone from her backpack and dialled Ryo's number.
"This better work, because I don't fancy being locked inside this room," Rika muttered as she heard the dial tone, "Answer Ryo!"
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"The phone's ringing," Kenta observed.
"Yeah, I'll get it!" Ryo said, smiling falsely, "Hello?"
"Ryo!" Rika hissed.
"Rika!" Ryo's eyes widened, "What the hell-"
"Sssh!" Rika hissed, "Listen carefully, pretend I'm Takato and I'm telling you to tell Kazu that he had an emergency meeting right know and he has to go."
"Huh? Oh, I get it." Ryo put on a loud voice so Kazu and Kenta would hear as well, "Sure, Takato, I'll tell them that they have to come immediately, see you tomorrow."
"Was that Takato?" Kenta asked.
"Yeah," Ryo said in a pretend wistful voice, "He said that he needs you two right now, so you'd better go."
"Oh man," Kazu got up, "I guess if it's that important…"
"Come on, it might be the Darkness," Kenta hurried out, "See you tomorrow Ryo."
"Come with us," Kazu begged.
"I can't," Ryo said, "I've gotta…do something."
"Well bye!" Kazu and Kenta ran out.
"Finally," Ryo sighed in relief, "Rika you can come out now. Rika?"
Ryo opened the door to his room and saw Rika holding a jar with broken glass, "Rika?"
Rika's face was sad as she turned to face him, "I broke it."
Ryo took the jar from her hands and said firmly, "That's the past Rika, didn't we say we'd forget the past?"
"But Ryo…" Rika protested sadly, "I can't. If you wanted to forget the past then why are you keeping the broken glass pieces?"
Ryo eyed the shattered glass in the jar, the remains of his crystal Monodramon (everyone remember what I'm talking about?), "Good question, I guess I can't completely forget it either."
"I'm sorry," Rika's voice trembled.
Ryo stepped over and wrapped his arms around her, "It's okay Rika, you're so much more important to me, okay? When are you going to realize that?"
Rika huddled close to him and buried her face in his chest, "Oh Ryo…"
Ryo hugged her tightly and whispered comforting words to her until Rika settled down.
"Come on," Ryo said, taking Rika's hand, "Let's watch a video."
Rika allowed Ryo to pull her into his living room. She knelt by Ryo as he flipped through his set of videos. "Not that! NO way Ryo! Don't even try that one!"
After a lot of unless attempts Ryo fell back and sighed, "You're one difficult customer! What movie do you want to watch?"
"Nothing romantic," Rika snapped, "Just because I like you and everything, doesn't mean that I'll agree with you."
"I never said that," Ryo said, "But I don't have anything else that you might like to watch."
"And how would you know what I like to watch?" Rika demanded, pushing Ryo aside and scanning through the videos herself, "Gosh, don't you have anything without any kissing and junk?!"
"Have you ever seen a movie without any kissing and junk nowadays?" Ryo shot back, rubbing his shoulder, "Have you ever seen a movie at all?"
"Very funny," Rika snapped, "Say that again and I'll hit you where it hurts. All these movies have romance at some point in the movie, I'd think that you actually like all this mush stuff."
"That wasn't nice, I don't like that part. The movie doesn't focus on that, it focuses on the murder of-" Ryo started.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Rika said, "I know that, but reason why that detective is doing the case because he loves that girls and blah, blah, blah."
"Give me that," Ryo wrestled the tape from Rika and shoved it in the VCR, "If you don't want to watch it, then I will." He turned the TV on and stretched out on the sofa.
Rika glared at him, "You're just so sick you know. If you don't need me around then I'll-"
"Hey," Ryo protested, "I never said that-"
"Just an assumption-" Rika shot back.
"You're always assuming the worst-" Ryo cut in.
"Because there's nothing else to assume-" Rika interrupted.
Then both of them started talking at the same time and they both shut up at the same time.
"Listen Rika," Ryo said, his blue eyes imploring into hers, "Just give things a chance, you never know, you might like it."
Rika groaned, *How do I get myself into these things???? He drives me crazy!* "Fine!" Rika shouted, "You're so pathetic you know."
"I know, I know, pathetic," Ryo responded with a grin, "And dumb and stupid and disgusting-"
Rika shoved him over and sat down beside him, "Shut up. Did I mention annoying?"
"A million times at least," Ryo said, smiling as Rika gave him another shove. "Hey want me to get us something to eat?"
"Fine," Rika said, "Not something gross okay?"
"How can food be gross?" Ryo asked in puzzlement.
"You're a guy," Rika said, "You wouldn't believe what I've seen at Kazu's house. It's a regular pigpen... I'll just come with you to make sure that you won't get me something strange."
"Actually," Ryo said, blocking her way to his kitchen, "You don't really want to see my kitchen. It's kinda messy."
"I figured that," Rika said, "Boys are normally a mess, besides Henry that is, he's neater than a pin. Don't worry, I've seen it all at Kazu's house."
"You really don't want to-" Ryo argued.
"Chill," Rika pushed Ryo aside and pushed the door opened, ignoring Ryo's protests. When she saw the inside, Rika swore loudly.
"I told you," Ryo said, a sheepish smile on his face.
"How can you live in this junkyard?!" Rika exclaimed, "I thought I've seen it all at Kazu's place, but you're even worse!"
"My parents aren't home that often," Ryo explained, blushing, "I don't really like cleaning up. I normally only clean the house when my parents are due to come home..."
Rika shook her head in wonder, "No kidding, this is the messiest place I've ever seen in my entire life! I'm amazed that you can find anything here."
"I told you," Ryo said, "I don't clean up and I hardly go in the kitchen except to get food." There were dirty dishes and other stuff around the kitchen. The counter was messy and there were other indescribable things lying around.
"You're disgusting," Rika said in distaste, "You haven't got a few minutes to clean up after each meal? If you had done that then you wouldn't have to do a annual huge cleanup each time your parents come back. Now I don't think I want anything to eat."
"Relax," Ryo said, pushing Rika outside, "I'll find you something suitable."
"I don't think I want to know what's behind those cabinets." Rika shuddered.
"No, you don't," Ryo said, closing the door behind him.
Rika shook her head, *What a headache! I wonder if he washes his clothes or vacuums the house at all.*
Rika heard the microwave go on and off and there was a crash. "Ryo! Is everything okay in there?!"
"Fine," Ryo called back, sounding flustered, "I just had a clumsy moment. I'll be out in the a minute."
"Take your time," Rika replied, "And don't smash anything to smithereens! Boys!" Rika sat down on the sofa and sighed, she was glad that Kazu and Kenta were gone. They were such ridiculous fools, they could've ruined her day completely.
"Hey Rika, when are we presenting our project?" Ryo asked, coming out with some popcorn and Pepsi.
Rika took a pop from him, "The following Monday."
"Really?!" Ryo gasped, almost dropping the bowl of popcorn if Rika hadn't rescued it from his grasp. "Why didn't you tell me?!"
Rika shot him a strange look, "I thought I did. But who really cares, you go up there and speak. The end."
Ryo sat down grimly, "That's not how I see it. I have to memorize a speech or something otherwise I'll forget what to say."
"Oh come on," Rika said, "It's just a presentation, we go up and talk about the whole damn country. Relax Ryo, if I can do it you can."
"See? That's what I mean, I can't do everything that you can," Ryo said, "I'll write a essay tomorrow, I have to be prepared."
"Suit yourself," Rika shrugged, "Now how do you turn this movie on?"
Ryo took the control from her and hit a few buttons. The movie jumped on (God knows what movie Rika would watch with Ryo!).
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The movie lasted two hours and close to the last parts there were some intense kissing.
"Ugh!" Rika grabbed the control and fast forward it.
"Rika!" Ryo said, trying to grab the control, "This is important!"
"What? The kissing?!" Rika demanded, keeping the control out of Ryo's reach while still forwarding it.
"Rika!" Ryo yelled, "No, the stuff they're talking about!"
"Man, this forwarding is so slow. They're talking about how much they love each other," Rika snapped, "That's nothing I want to hear!"
"Give me that," Ryo made a mad lunge for the control, "They talking about their plan to lure the criminal. Give me that!"
"Ryo!" Rika exclaimed as he grabbed her wrist and held down her other arm.
"Gotcha!" Ryo said, breathless, "Now give that."
Rika suddenly giggled and pulled away, laughing, her violet eyes sparkling. Rika was actually having fun, and over the fight for a remote control!
"Rika! Stop it!" Ryo ordered as both of them wrestled for the remote. He managed to reach high enough and press the Play button, resuming the video. "Great, just great. Now where are we?"
They're still kissing," Rika wailed, trying to grab the remote from Ryo, "Ryo, skip this part! I'm going to kill you!"
"Sssh!" Ryo hissed, "I want to hear this."
Rika ignored him and yanked the remote. Ryo almost fell on top of Rika if he hadn't caught his balance.
"Rika!" Ryo groaned, finally tossing the remote across the room.
Rika winced when she heard a crash, "Why did you do that?"
"No reason," Ryo said grinning, trapping Rika between his arms. Rika backed against the arm of the sofa, laughing.
Ryo leaned down and kissed her warmly, Rika giggled and closed her eyes, her arms wounding around his neck.
"Mmm...Ryo..." Rika murmured taking in the sweet kiss between both of them. Ryo gently trailed his lips down her neck. Rika moaned in delicious pleasure, opening her eyes and watching the TV as one guy was getting blasted. "That feels good Ryo..."
Ryo grinned slightly, his cerulean blue eyes gazing deep into Rika's lavender ones. "This is much better than watching TV."
Rika giggled, "No kidding." She closed her eyes, ignoring the TV as Ryo kissed her on the lips again. She was in pure heaven, feeling Ryo's strong arms tightly around her body...
RING!!!!!!
Rika and Ryo both jumped in shock. Ryo swore loudly, getting up. He glanced at the caller ID, "Ugh, it's Kazu."
"Don't you dare answer it Ryo." Rika said, "I'll break your phone before you do. Kazu will never shut up if you get him started. Get away from that phone."
"They probably got confused over our little trick," Ryo said, picking up the receiver and putting in back down with a satisfied click. "Now why would I talk to Kazu now?" Ryo asked, smiling suggestively, "I've got more important things to do."
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"This is much better than spending the day in the modeling office." Rika said, "That's a total bore." Rika and Ryo went out for dinner and now they were hanging downtown.
"I'm glad you're having fun," Ryo said, "Now what do you want to do?"
"I think…let's go to the arcade and blast a few aliens," Rika suggested, she was in too good of a mood to snap.
"Okay," Ryo said, following her to the arcade. Inside Rika and Ryo challenged each other and blasted away. The two of them had quite a time until…
"I think that the ending sucked," Kazu's voice came in.
Rika swore, "I know that annoying voice, it's Kazu!"
"And Kenta and Takato and Juri," Ryo added, looking over her shoulder.
"Ryo, get out of here," Rika ordered, "I can take care of them easily. Now go! In the boys washroom or something."
"But Rika!" Ryo protested, "I can-"
"NO! You're too nice to them," Rika shoved Ryo away and prepared to look busy when the other Tamers came her way.
"Rika!" Juri exclaimed, clinging on to Takato's arm, "What are you doing here?"
"I would ask you the same question," Rika said, shaking her head at the sight of her and Takato. She was glad she didn't do anything like that. As much as she like Ryo, she would never kiss or cling onto him in public, besides, she was sure that Ryo wouldn't like it either.
"Oh, Kazu and Takato are having a little competition," Juri explained.
Rika swore softly, if Takato and Kazu were racing cars or something they might be here the whole night. "Where's Henry anyways?"
"Home, with his sister," Kenta piped in, "Is Ryo here?"
"Why would that annoying so-called Tamer be here with me?" Rika demanded, Kenta was so clueless sometimes that he was always nearly right. He just was too dimwitted to know it.
"Hey Ryo said that Takato called me," Kazu said, "But he never. I asked Takato and we were all really puzzled. Henry said that it was trick."
Rika was actually glad Henry wasn't here, he knew her all too well and was sure to be able to get to the bottom of things. "And why are you telling me this? It's not like I want to know."
"O-kay Ice Queen," Kazu retorted, "Next time tell me sooner. Come on Takato, bring it on!"
"What the hell are the two of you doing here?" Rika demanded, losing her patience rapidly. She was going to spend every minute possible with Ryo and these baboons were screwing things up!
"You don't own this place you know," Kazu said haughtily.
"We're racing," Takato answered in a politer tone, "To see whose faster."
"God, that's so childish," Rika groaned, "Both of you race, it's obvious that Takato's going to win. He's got some brains and good control, Kazu, you've got…well nothing."
"Hey!" Kazu snapped, "Get outta here!"
*Takato's definitely going to win…hey…Takato…that's it!* Rika thought excitedly. "Hey, Gogglehead, if you win, actually I'll play whoever wins! And whoever loses to me gets to take it outside!"
Takato paled slightly, not wanting to get socked. Kazu bit his lip, debating the situation.
"Come on guys," Kenta yanked Kazu by the sleeve, "Don't steam her, let's get outta here before she decides to spaz on us. I don't want to break any bones tonight, let's come back later."
With that, Kenta, Kazu, and Takato left with Juri waving a meek goodbye.
Rika sighed in relief, "Hey Ryo!"
Ryo slipped out, grinning, "I'll race you, and if you win we can take it outside."
"Ryo!" Rika wailed, "Come on, let's get outta here before the rest of them come back." Rika snatched Ryo's arms and dragged him off.
"Rika!" Ryo protested as the two of them went off into the night.
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There's the first chapter, don't worry if that was dull, things will spice up soon. It was kind of mushy and you know…sorry… Well, until then, review ^_^
1 Chapter 2: Hard to Stay Apart
Rika Nonaka tossed and turned in her bed, sighing she threw off her covers in frustration.
"Rika," Renamon appeared, "Is something wrong?"
"I can't sleep," Rika muttered, "It's this whole let's-keep-the-secret thing, it's driving me nuts. I keep on thinking that the other's will find out, but…"
"Maybe, you'll feel better if you talk to him," Renamon suggested, she didn't look bothered at all.
"Maybe," Rika agreed, reaching for the phone and dialling Ryo's number.
"Hello?" the voice on the other end sounded groggy.
"Ryo?" Rika asked.
"Rika!" Ryo's voice perked up, "Is that you? Is something wrong?"
"Well, I'm sorry I called you this late, but I just…needed…I don't know…" Rika stammered, feeling embarrassed.
"It's okay," Ryo assured, his voice was warm and caring, "How's everything?"
"Fine, I guess," Rika lowered her voice, "I miss you." Rika couldn't believe she said that, but well, what's said is said.
"That's nice to know," Ryo shot back, his voice rimming on his familiar teasing tone, "I miss you too. I wish we never had to be apart. You should get some sleep, we have school tomorrow."
"You're right," Rika murmured, "Can you come early tomorrow?"
"For you, anything," Ryo replied tenderly, "Night."
"Good night," Rika said, hanging up. She felt a bit better, warmth circling her heart.
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"Ryo!" Rika ran towards, the blue-eyed boy who was leaning casually against a tree. It was still early and no one was on the school grounds yet.
Ryo grinned, "Rika! Good morning."
Rika giggled and hugged him, "Hi!"
Ryo leaned over to kiss the violet-eyed girl, "Hey. I dreamt about you last night."
"On what?" Rika asked, kissing Ryo passionately. Ryo wrapped his strong arms around her and kissed her back. Rika giggled in excitement and slipped her arms around Ryo's neck.
"Nothing you need to know," Ryo murmured, teasingly trailing his lips down her neck. Rika moaned in pleasure and closed her eyes dreamily.
"Ryo, do you think you can do me a favor?" Rika asked.
"Sure, what?" Ryo replied, pulling away.
"It's my longbow, I kind of have trouble aiming and stuff." Rika explained. "Do you think you can help me? It's hard practicing alone and I know my mom will faint if she sees me with a weapon."
Ryo bent down and kissed her forehead, "Sure. How about sometime at night?"
"I'll see if I can come on-" Rika started, then she heard voices, the students were here. Rika sighed and moved away from Ryo, her heart aching with pain.
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"Ryo, Rika, have you guys finished your project yet?" Juri asked.
Rika tried to look as bored as possible as Ryo scrambled to hide the game they were playing. Rika found Socials more interesting than usual, they were supposed to be working on their projects, but she and Ryo were fooling around and playing.
"Hi-hi Juri," Ryo stammered, his face flushing red, "We were just-"
"Arguing about whether we should paint our back board," Rika filled in smoothly, trying not to blush. She was edging away from Ryo since she was sitting a little too close and she was trying to move away without being noticed.
"You should paint it a nice bright color," Juri suggested.
"Nah," Rika made a face, "Yuck! I was thinking more of black..."
"Juri!" Takato called, "Get over here and help me!!!!!!!"
"Hold on," Juri hurried over.
"That was close," Rika whispered.
"No kidding," Ryo replied, "This is harder than I thought."
"Ryo!" Kazu called, "Can you come over here and see my project?"
"Why don't you come over here?" Rika snapped.
Kazu gave her a hard look, "I wasn't talking to you."
Ryo sighed, "Sure. Just hang on for a minute."
Rika watched as Ryo strolled over to Kazu and Kenta, her heart twisting. *I can't stand this much longer, I thought it'd be easy pretending that nothing was going on between me and Ryo. I can't concentrated, especially if he's so close to me. I keep on wanting him to kiss me, just to feel it. Maybe Renamon's right, maybe I am going crazy.*
"Hey Rika, are you okay?" Juri asked, "You've been very quiet, I haven't even heard you yell at Ryo today."
"I'm fine, uh, me and Ryo just decided not to talk to each other in England and...uh...since it worked pretty well, we decided to do this here too." Rika tried to shrug casually, "No point in yelling at him if we're not talking."
"Takato and I are finished our project," Juri said happily, "We going to go watch a movie tomorrow, you want to come?" (tomorrow's a Saturday, by the way)
Rika wrinkled her nose, "On your date? I don't think so!"
"Oh come on," Juri pleaded, "It's not a date."
"Thanks Juri, but no thanks," Rika said, "I'll just stick to the usual, lying around at home."
Rika closed her eyes when Juri left, this pretending was killing her, she never knew she needed someone this badly. She didn't think she could stand it much longer.
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"Rika, we need to talk," Henry announced as he sat down beside her in Math.
"Henry, Ryo's sitting there!" Rika blurted out before she even knew what she was saying. Rika covered her mouth in alarm and swore.
"Since when are you so keen on Ryo sitting beside you?" Henry demanded, "Hey, I'll move if you want me to."
"No, no," Rika said dismissively, "Sorry, it just sort of came out. I didn't mean it, and I definitely don't want Ryo sitting beside me." Rika prayed that Henry wouldn't suspect too much, Ryo had just walked in.
"Ryo, do you want to sit here or something?" Henry asked.
Ryo looked puzzled, his blue eyes catching Rika's eyes, "Hmm? I don't think so. But I told her to ait for me because I needed to talk to her about our project." Ryo quickly filled in, his brain working rapidly.
Rika could tell that Henry wasn't buying it at all. "Fine," Henry said, "Talk."
Rika saw that Ryo was at loss for words so she quickly put in, "I don't want to talk to you about this. We can't agree anyways, so just buzz off." Rika turned away, *There, that sounded more like my old self.*
Ryo put on an injured look and sat down in an empty desk.
"Rika, what is wrong with you?" Henry demanded, "I know something's up, something fishy."
"Henry!" Rika said with an exasperated sigh, "I don't know what the hell you're talking about. It's probably my trip to England, it gave me a perspective of the world, okay? Maybe I'm just tired, I had so much homework to catch up on. Would you get off my case?!"
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*Why can't everyone just leave me alone?* Rika thought, *I don't want to talk to anyone but Ryo. I've just got to find some way to figure this whole thing out. Especially my emotions, they drive me crazy. I miss Ryo so much already and seeing him makes it even worse. I think I'm losing it.* Rika hurried home, she didn't want to run into anyone.
"Mom, are you home?" Rika called, "Grandma?"
"In here darling," Ms.Nonaka said, "Grandma went downtown. Look what I found at the mall."
"Oh no," Rika groaned, "It's probably another dress." She threw her backpack on the couch and went to her mother's room. Sure enough, it was another frilly dress with pink lace. "Ick!"
"Rika, this will look absolutely beautiful on you," Ms.Nonaka said.
*Beautiful,* Rika thought, feeling even worse, remembering the conversation she had with Ryo in England. He had said that she was beautiful and without any kind of designer clothes on.
"I don't need a dress to look pretty," Rika said in defiant voice.
"But honey," Rika's mom protested, "It'll look so sweet on you..."
"He said that I am beautiful, without a dress!" Rika shrieked, feeling hysterical. She felt sad and angry at the same time.
"Who?" Ms.Nonaka asked curiously.
Rika stormed out without answering, just then the phone rang. Rika snatched it up, "What?!"
"Rika, it's Kazu," the voice said, it hinted a tiny tone of fear.
"What is it Kazu?" Rika shouted.
"I-uh-umm-" Kazu stammered, "I just wanted to let you know that there's a meeting on Sunday, in the morning."
"Fine, whatever," Rika slammed the receiver down.
"Rika," Ms.Nonaka said, "Try to be nicer to your friends. About this dress- " The phone rang again.
Rika jerked it up, "Kazu, I know, I know! Now shut up!"
"I'm not Kazu," the voice said.
Rika steadied herself on the counter, "Ryo?"
"Yeah, it's me, hey, are you okay?" Ryo asked, his voice brimming with concern.
Rika eyed her mother, "Hang on, I'll switch phones." Rika pressed hold.
"Who's that?" Ms.Nonaka asked.
"It's...uh...Henry..." Rika said, grabbing a pop and running upstairs, "I'll just take the call up here so I won't bother you!"
Rika hurriedly grabbed the phone when she got upstairs, "Ryo!"
"I'm still here, are you okay?" Ryo asked.
"Not really, I'm going crazy," Rika wailed, "This whole thing is crazy!"
"I agree," Ryo said, "But what can we do?"
"Can't I come over and see you?" Rika pleaded.
"You could, of course," Ryo said, "My house is empty right now, but what are you going to tell your mom?"
"I don't know," Rika said, "I could say I'm at Henry's house, but Henry doesn't know what's going on, what if Mom calls Henry's place?"
"Tomorrow's Saturday," Ryo said, "You told me your grandmother's out of town, doesn't your mom have a fashion shoot out each Saturday?"
"Yeah! That's right, Ryo you're genius!" Rika cheered.
"Yeah right," Ryo snorted sarcastically, "What's going on?"
"I'll tell my mom that I'll be staying at Henry's house," Rika said, "Then I'll actually go to your house. It's perfect."
"O-kay," Ryo said, "But that's if everything goes as planned. What if Henry calls your house after your mom gets home and your mom says that you're at his house? That'll be a whole heck of a mess."
"Ryo," Rika whined, "Please? I've got to get away from all this, you worry way top much. Come on."
"All right, all right, you're right I do worry too much," Ryo said, "I guess I'm anxious to see you too."
Rika sighed in relief, "Great, I'll see you soon then." Rika closed her eyes when she hung up, she didn't understand her own feelings. But they were so overwhelming and she needed Ryo so much that it hurts. Rika didn't think that she could last until next day.
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"Mom!" Rika hollered next afternoon, feeling beat. She had waited all morning, "I'm going to Henry's house today."
"That's fine dear," Ms.Nonaka was wearing what Rika would refer to as a fashion disaster! She had another modelling session and her mom always wore the latest styles.
"I'm sleeping over as well," Rika added, imagining Ryo's strong arms around her.
"Yes," Ms.Nonaka said absent-mindedly. "Have a good time sweetie."
"Yeah sure," Rika sneered watching her so-called mother drive off. Some parents she had, a fashion-obsessed mother and a walkout father. "Renamon!" Rika called.
"Yes, Rika?" Renamon appeared.
"What are you going to do?" Rika asked curiously, "Do you want to come with me?"
"And see you and Ryo?" Renamon inquired, "No thank you, I think I'll go to Takato and tell me to let me in the Digital World. I'll meet Monodramon there and maybe get into a few battles. My paws are itching to fight, that's fine with you Rika?"
"Yes, that's great," Rika said, "But do be careful and don't mention where I am to Takato. Why did we let Gogglehead keep the com device anyways?"
"I have no idea," Renamon vanished.
Rika threw a few things in her backpack and hurried out, by then it was raining. Rika cursed under her breath and dashed to Ryo's house. When she got there, despite in her best efforts, she was wet as a dripping cat. Rika shivered and peeled off her jacket in annoyance.
"Rika!" Ryo threw the door opened and ushered her inside.
Rika threw her arms around Ryo and hugged him. Ryo seemed a little surprised, but he hugged her back. Rika sighed happily and relaxed in Ryo's arms.
"I feel like I've waited forever," Rika murmured, "I hate this, I wish we can just move away from the rest of the world."
Ryo laughed and kissed Rika's forehead lovingly, "Me too. Do you know how long I've waited for the day you would accept my love?"
Rika giggled and kissed Ryo back, blushing, "Ryo, do you think that this is right?"
"What?" Ryo asked.
"Keeping the secret from the others," Rika replied, giggling as Ryo kissed her neck.
"Do you want to be the one to tell them?" Ryo asked, grinning.
"NO!" Rika exclaimed, causing Ryo to wince. Ryo laughed and looked deep into her eyes, his blue eyes shimmering with love.
"You look…cute." Rika observed, blushing at her own remark. She had just noticed that Ryo was wearing lighter colored clothing instead of his usual black or dark items. He had on a turquoise T-shirt and royal blue sweat pants. "You look like you're ready for gym," Rika giggled.
"Very funny," Ryo retorted, "I can't say what you're wearing is exactly the average of you either. Normally, it'd still be that broken heart shirt." Rika had on a purple T-shirt with a logo and blue designer jeans.
"You don't like what I'm wearing?" Rika questioned, pretending to pout.
Ryo grinned and leaned closer to her, "I never said I didn't like it." Ryo bent down and kissed her, his lips sending an electric shock tingling through Rika's body. Ryo wrapped his arms around Rika's waist and pushed her roughly against the wall.
Rika closed her eyes and moaned in pleasure, a chilling thrill swirling her body. She felt herself be pushed towards the wall, but she didn't care, all it mattered was that Ryo was kissing her. She wished Ryo would never stop, it felt so good. Rika always imagined that all kissing was gross, like the corny soap operas her mom watched. She always saw people's open mouthed kisses and was disgusted by their lust. It was simply gross to put your tongue into some else's mouth on your first kiss. Rika wondered how Takato kissed Juri, it couldn't be as good as Ryo's kiss. It was so pure, so innocent, so tender and sweet. Ryo didn't just smash his mouth on hers, Rika would have been shocked if he had done that. Ryo always knew when to kiss her and just how much pressure to supply on the kiss.
Ryo was glad that Rika was used to his actions, he had just seen too much gross things happening while couples kissed. Ryo knew that Rika would probably appreciate it if he went slowly, after all they just started on this whole thing.
Rika realized how much she missed Ryo, she slipped her hands up to Ryo's shoulders and gently slid them down his bare arms. *He's so strong, I've never noticed that before,* Rika thought, feeling Ryo's strength. Rika giggled when she felt Ryo tense up, it was good to know that he was just as nervous as her.
Ryo finally broke their kiss to part for air. He quickly glanced at Rika who was blushing, a smile on her pretty face. "Come on," Ryo pulled her into the living room.
Rika was breathless from the kiss and sat down, she felt as if she was going to pass out. Ryo sat down beside her and gently hugged her. "Ryo, how do you think the others would act if we told them?"
"I don't know," Ryo ran his hand through his hair absent-mindedly, "I think that they'd probably freak. I'd never hear the end of it from Kazu and Takato."
"Yeah and Juri would probably want us to double date with her and Takato. Ugh, I don't think I can handle that. Henry would probably…umm…I don't even want to think about what he'd say." Rika rested her head on Ryo's shoulder, "Let's just keep the secret. What do you think?"
"Sure, anything you say," Ryo said with a grin, "Personally, I don't really care what happens as along as you stay with me."
Rika giggled as Ryo brushed his lips around her forehead, "It'll be fun to keep a secret from everyone else, it's like we're in our own world."
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They were both in their own world today, Rika had never felt so warm inside even though it was pouring outside. Ryo and Rika were both lost inside the heat of their own dreams. They played around, flirting and teasing. Every once in a while both of them would melt into their passionate kisses and close off the world. Now it was 3 o'clock and Rika was relaxing in Ryo's arms dreamily.
"I've never had so much fun," Rika whispered as Ryo leaned down to kiss her some more.
"I didn't think you knew the meaning of fun," Ryo responded with a charming grin.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Rika demanded with a frown, "You're not saying I'm boring are you?"
"Now did I say that?" Ryo asked innocently, he bent down and kissed her for the umpteenth time today. Even though they had kissed so many times today, Rika was still feeling tingles from Ryo's kisses and heat and passion flowed through her veins. Rika moaned in pleasure, feeling as light as a cloud. Ryo wrapped his strong arms tightly around her making her feel safe and protected.
Just as Ryo deepened his kiss, the doorbell rang loudly causing both of them to jump.
Ryo swore under his breath and sighed, "I wonder who'd be out in this weather."
Rika made a face, "Just ignore it. I can't believe we had to be interrupted."
Ryo flashed her an attractive grin, "Me neither." He got up and looked through the peep hole, "Damn."
"Who is it?" Rika said, getting up even though she didn't want to.
"It's Kazu and Kenta," Ryo said quietly, "They're definitely not going to leave."
Rika groaned, "Oh no, not those two clowns, Kazu's so pathetic it's ridiculous."
"Ryo!" Kazu called, "Are you in there?"
"Don't open it," Rika pleaded, "I can't let Kazu see me here."
"He's not going to leave," Ryo sighed, "Go into my room, I'll try to handle this."
"What if he comes inside your room?" Rika demanded, slipping in.
"Not without my permission he won't," Ryo said grimly, "Anyways, would you rather stand out here in the open?"
"Okay, okay, I get it." Rika disappeared in, closing the door.
Ryo took a deep breath and opened the front door, "Hi Kazu, hi Kenta."
"Hi!" both boys said enthusiastically.
"Can we come in?" Kazu asked excitedly.
"Um, sure," Ryo said nervously, "Why are you here?"
"I just wanted to show you my new battle technique!" Kazu exclaimed, "And Kenta has a defensive mode too, we want to see whose you think is better."
*Great, this might actually take forever. I can't trap Rika inside my room forever. I've got to do something,* Ryo thought desolately.
"When do you have to be home?" Ryo asked quickly.
"Anytime," Kazu said, "We can over after going to Takato's house. Everyone's was there except for you and Rika."
"Yeah, have you seen Rika?" Kenta chimed in.
"N-No," Ryo stammered, thinking about their previous kissing.
"Anyways, this card combined with this card will boost up the power and…" Kazu was saying.
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"Ugh," Rika said softly, "Kazu and Kenta will take forever and this is one of the only times I'll get to spend time with Ryo and I won't let them wreck it. There must be something I can do. Stupid idiots! They had to choose today to interrupt." Rika pondered for a moment, then she pulled out her cell phone from her backpack and dialled Ryo's number.
"This better work, because I don't fancy being locked inside this room," Rika muttered as she heard the dial tone, "Answer Ryo!"
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"The phone's ringing," Kenta observed.
"Yeah, I'll get it!" Ryo said, smiling falsely, "Hello?"
"Ryo!" Rika hissed.
"Rika!" Ryo's eyes widened, "What the hell-"
"Sssh!" Rika hissed, "Listen carefully, pretend I'm Takato and I'm telling you to tell Kazu that he had an emergency meeting right know and he has to go."
"Huh? Oh, I get it." Ryo put on a loud voice so Kazu and Kenta would hear as well, "Sure, Takato, I'll tell them that they have to come immediately, see you tomorrow."
"Was that Takato?" Kenta asked.
"Yeah," Ryo said in a pretend wistful voice, "He said that he needs you two right now, so you'd better go."
"Oh man," Kazu got up, "I guess if it's that important…"
"Come on, it might be the Darkness," Kenta hurried out, "See you tomorrow Ryo."
"Come with us," Kazu begged.
"I can't," Ryo said, "I've gotta…do something."
"Well bye!" Kazu and Kenta ran out.
"Finally," Ryo sighed in relief, "Rika you can come out now. Rika?"
Ryo opened the door to his room and saw Rika holding a jar with broken glass, "Rika?"
Rika's face was sad as she turned to face him, "I broke it."
Ryo took the jar from her hands and said firmly, "That's the past Rika, didn't we say we'd forget the past?"
"But Ryo…" Rika protested sadly, "I can't. If you wanted to forget the past then why are you keeping the broken glass pieces?"
Ryo eyed the shattered glass in the jar, the remains of his crystal Monodramon (everyone remember what I'm talking about?), "Good question, I guess I can't completely forget it either."
"I'm sorry," Rika's voice trembled.
Ryo stepped over and wrapped his arms around her, "It's okay Rika, you're so much more important to me, okay? When are you going to realize that?"
Rika huddled close to him and buried her face in his chest, "Oh Ryo…"
Ryo hugged her tightly and whispered comforting words to her until Rika settled down.
"Come on," Ryo said, taking Rika's hand, "Let's watch a video."
Rika allowed Ryo to pull her into his living room. She knelt by Ryo as he flipped through his set of videos. "Not that! NO way Ryo! Don't even try that one!"
After a lot of unless attempts Ryo fell back and sighed, "You're one difficult customer! What movie do you want to watch?"
"Nothing romantic," Rika snapped, "Just because I like you and everything, doesn't mean that I'll agree with you."
"I never said that," Ryo said, "But I don't have anything else that you might like to watch."
"And how would you know what I like to watch?" Rika demanded, pushing Ryo aside and scanning through the videos herself, "Gosh, don't you have anything without any kissing and junk?!"
"Have you ever seen a movie without any kissing and junk nowadays?" Ryo shot back, rubbing his shoulder, "Have you ever seen a movie at all?"
"Very funny," Rika snapped, "Say that again and I'll hit you where it hurts. All these movies have romance at some point in the movie, I'd think that you actually like all this mush stuff."
"That wasn't nice, I don't like that part. The movie doesn't focus on that, it focuses on the murder of-" Ryo started.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Rika said, "I know that, but reason why that detective is doing the case because he loves that girls and blah, blah, blah."
"Give me that," Ryo wrestled the tape from Rika and shoved it in the VCR, "If you don't want to watch it, then I will." He turned the TV on and stretched out on the sofa.
Rika glared at him, "You're just so sick you know. If you don't need me around then I'll-"
"Hey," Ryo protested, "I never said that-"
"Just an assumption-" Rika shot back.
"You're always assuming the worst-" Ryo cut in.
"Because there's nothing else to assume-" Rika interrupted.
Then both of them started talking at the same time and they both shut up at the same time.
"Listen Rika," Ryo said, his blue eyes imploring into hers, "Just give things a chance, you never know, you might like it."
Rika groaned, *How do I get myself into these things???? He drives me crazy!* "Fine!" Rika shouted, "You're so pathetic you know."
"I know, I know, pathetic," Ryo responded with a grin, "And dumb and stupid and disgusting-"
Rika shoved him over and sat down beside him, "Shut up. Did I mention annoying?"
"A million times at least," Ryo said, smiling as Rika gave him another shove. "Hey want me to get us something to eat?"
"Fine," Rika said, "Not something gross okay?"
"How can food be gross?" Ryo asked in puzzlement.
"You're a guy," Rika said, "You wouldn't believe what I've seen at Kazu's house. It's a regular pigpen... I'll just come with you to make sure that you won't get me something strange."
"Actually," Ryo said, blocking her way to his kitchen, "You don't really want to see my kitchen. It's kinda messy."
"I figured that," Rika said, "Boys are normally a mess, besides Henry that is, he's neater than a pin. Don't worry, I've seen it all at Kazu's house."
"You really don't want to-" Ryo argued.
"Chill," Rika pushed Ryo aside and pushed the door opened, ignoring Ryo's protests. When she saw the inside, Rika swore loudly.
"I told you," Ryo said, a sheepish smile on his face.
"How can you live in this junkyard?!" Rika exclaimed, "I thought I've seen it all at Kazu's place, but you're even worse!"
"My parents aren't home that often," Ryo explained, blushing, "I don't really like cleaning up. I normally only clean the house when my parents are due to come home..."
Rika shook her head in wonder, "No kidding, this is the messiest place I've ever seen in my entire life! I'm amazed that you can find anything here."
"I told you," Ryo said, "I don't clean up and I hardly go in the kitchen except to get food." There were dirty dishes and other stuff around the kitchen. The counter was messy and there were other indescribable things lying around.
"You're disgusting," Rika said in distaste, "You haven't got a few minutes to clean up after each meal? If you had done that then you wouldn't have to do a annual huge cleanup each time your parents come back. Now I don't think I want anything to eat."
"Relax," Ryo said, pushing Rika outside, "I'll find you something suitable."
"I don't think I want to know what's behind those cabinets." Rika shuddered.
"No, you don't," Ryo said, closing the door behind him.
Rika shook her head, *What a headache! I wonder if he washes his clothes or vacuums the house at all.*
Rika heard the microwave go on and off and there was a crash. "Ryo! Is everything okay in there?!"
"Fine," Ryo called back, sounding flustered, "I just had a clumsy moment. I'll be out in the a minute."
"Take your time," Rika replied, "And don't smash anything to smithereens! Boys!" Rika sat down on the sofa and sighed, she was glad that Kazu and Kenta were gone. They were such ridiculous fools, they could've ruined her day completely.
"Hey Rika, when are we presenting our project?" Ryo asked, coming out with some popcorn and Pepsi.
Rika took a pop from him, "The following Monday."
"Really?!" Ryo gasped, almost dropping the bowl of popcorn if Rika hadn't rescued it from his grasp. "Why didn't you tell me?!"
Rika shot him a strange look, "I thought I did. But who really cares, you go up there and speak. The end."
Ryo sat down grimly, "That's not how I see it. I have to memorize a speech or something otherwise I'll forget what to say."
"Oh come on," Rika said, "It's just a presentation, we go up and talk about the whole damn country. Relax Ryo, if I can do it you can."
"See? That's what I mean, I can't do everything that you can," Ryo said, "I'll write a essay tomorrow, I have to be prepared."
"Suit yourself," Rika shrugged, "Now how do you turn this movie on?"
Ryo took the control from her and hit a few buttons. The movie jumped on (God knows what movie Rika would watch with Ryo!).
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The movie lasted two hours and close to the last parts there were some intense kissing.
"Ugh!" Rika grabbed the control and fast forward it.
"Rika!" Ryo said, trying to grab the control, "This is important!"
"What? The kissing?!" Rika demanded, keeping the control out of Ryo's reach while still forwarding it.
"Rika!" Ryo yelled, "No, the stuff they're talking about!"
"Man, this forwarding is so slow. They're talking about how much they love each other," Rika snapped, "That's nothing I want to hear!"
"Give me that," Ryo made a mad lunge for the control, "They talking about their plan to lure the criminal. Give me that!"
"Ryo!" Rika exclaimed as he grabbed her wrist and held down her other arm.
"Gotcha!" Ryo said, breathless, "Now give that."
Rika suddenly giggled and pulled away, laughing, her violet eyes sparkling. Rika was actually having fun, and over the fight for a remote control!
"Rika! Stop it!" Ryo ordered as both of them wrestled for the remote. He managed to reach high enough and press the Play button, resuming the video. "Great, just great. Now where are we?"
They're still kissing," Rika wailed, trying to grab the remote from Ryo, "Ryo, skip this part! I'm going to kill you!"
"Sssh!" Ryo hissed, "I want to hear this."
Rika ignored him and yanked the remote. Ryo almost fell on top of Rika if he hadn't caught his balance.
"Rika!" Ryo groaned, finally tossing the remote across the room.
Rika winced when she heard a crash, "Why did you do that?"
"No reason," Ryo said grinning, trapping Rika between his arms. Rika backed against the arm of the sofa, laughing.
Ryo leaned down and kissed her warmly, Rika giggled and closed her eyes, her arms wounding around his neck.
"Mmm...Ryo..." Rika murmured taking in the sweet kiss between both of them. Ryo gently trailed his lips down her neck. Rika moaned in delicious pleasure, opening her eyes and watching the TV as one guy was getting blasted. "That feels good Ryo..."
Ryo grinned slightly, his cerulean blue eyes gazing deep into Rika's lavender ones. "This is much better than watching TV."
Rika giggled, "No kidding." She closed her eyes, ignoring the TV as Ryo kissed her on the lips again. She was in pure heaven, feeling Ryo's strong arms tightly around her body...
RING!!!!!!
Rika and Ryo both jumped in shock. Ryo swore loudly, getting up. He glanced at the caller ID, "Ugh, it's Kazu."
"Don't you dare answer it Ryo." Rika said, "I'll break your phone before you do. Kazu will never shut up if you get him started. Get away from that phone."
"They probably got confused over our little trick," Ryo said, picking up the receiver and putting in back down with a satisfied click. "Now why would I talk to Kazu now?" Ryo asked, smiling suggestively, "I've got more important things to do."
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"This is much better than spending the day in the modeling office." Rika said, "That's a total bore." Rika and Ryo went out for dinner and now they were hanging downtown.
"I'm glad you're having fun," Ryo said, "Now what do you want to do?"
"I think…let's go to the arcade and blast a few aliens," Rika suggested, she was in too good of a mood to snap.
"Okay," Ryo said, following her to the arcade. Inside Rika and Ryo challenged each other and blasted away. The two of them had quite a time until…
"I think that the ending sucked," Kazu's voice came in.
Rika swore, "I know that annoying voice, it's Kazu!"
"And Kenta and Takato and Juri," Ryo added, looking over her shoulder.
"Ryo, get out of here," Rika ordered, "I can take care of them easily. Now go! In the boys washroom or something."
"But Rika!" Ryo protested, "I can-"
"NO! You're too nice to them," Rika shoved Ryo away and prepared to look busy when the other Tamers came her way.
"Rika!" Juri exclaimed, clinging on to Takato's arm, "What are you doing here?"
"I would ask you the same question," Rika said, shaking her head at the sight of her and Takato. She was glad she didn't do anything like that. As much as she like Ryo, she would never kiss or cling onto him in public, besides, she was sure that Ryo wouldn't like it either.
"Oh, Kazu and Takato are having a little competition," Juri explained.
Rika swore softly, if Takato and Kazu were racing cars or something they might be here the whole night. "Where's Henry anyways?"
"Home, with his sister," Kenta piped in, "Is Ryo here?"
"Why would that annoying so-called Tamer be here with me?" Rika demanded, Kenta was so clueless sometimes that he was always nearly right. He just was too dimwitted to know it.
"Hey Ryo said that Takato called me," Kazu said, "But he never. I asked Takato and we were all really puzzled. Henry said that it was trick."
Rika was actually glad Henry wasn't here, he knew her all too well and was sure to be able to get to the bottom of things. "And why are you telling me this? It's not like I want to know."
"O-kay Ice Queen," Kazu retorted, "Next time tell me sooner. Come on Takato, bring it on!"
"What the hell are the two of you doing here?" Rika demanded, losing her patience rapidly. She was going to spend every minute possible with Ryo and these baboons were screwing things up!
"You don't own this place you know," Kazu said haughtily.
"We're racing," Takato answered in a politer tone, "To see whose faster."
"God, that's so childish," Rika groaned, "Both of you race, it's obvious that Takato's going to win. He's got some brains and good control, Kazu, you've got…well nothing."
"Hey!" Kazu snapped, "Get outta here!"
*Takato's definitely going to win…hey…Takato…that's it!* Rika thought excitedly. "Hey, Gogglehead, if you win, actually I'll play whoever wins! And whoever loses to me gets to take it outside!"
Takato paled slightly, not wanting to get socked. Kazu bit his lip, debating the situation.
"Come on guys," Kenta yanked Kazu by the sleeve, "Don't steam her, let's get outta here before she decides to spaz on us. I don't want to break any bones tonight, let's come back later."
With that, Kenta, Kazu, and Takato left with Juri waving a meek goodbye.
Rika sighed in relief, "Hey Ryo!"
Ryo slipped out, grinning, "I'll race you, and if you win we can take it outside."
"Ryo!" Rika wailed, "Come on, let's get outta here before the rest of them come back." Rika snatched Ryo's arms and dragged him off.
"Rika!" Ryo protested as the two of them went off into the night.
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There's the first chapter, don't worry if that was dull, things will spice up soon. It was kind of mushy and you know…sorry… Well, until then, review ^_^