Remember the Past, Don't Live it Part 4
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}---{----@*
I have to end this. It has gone way too far. If this goes on, I know that Sora would do something to hurt Mimi, literally. "I know that we need each other, Sora. We share something and you know it too. That's why you're so jealous and trying everything to tear us apart. Well, guess what? I'm not going to make that happen."
"Yea? Well, you'll see, Taichi. You'll come back to me. I know you still feel something between us. You'll realize it. And in the meantime, let's see what you'll do to try to get Mimi back." Sora hissed. With that, she disappeared. I shook my head as another headache attacked.
I reached over to my bed stand for the telephone. I rested my hand on it for a little, pondering if I should actually say anything or not. But I have to, she has to listen to me. I lift up the phone and dialed Mimi's number...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
"Well I have to leave now..." Matt whispered in my hair. I looked up at him and nodded. He smiled back at me and disappeared. Sometimes I really wonder if he's just an illusion. An illusion to calm my craving for his love. But now I know that he's really here and it's not because I want to be his girlfriend again. Ever since that kiss I knew that all we can ever be from now on are just best friends. I'm sure he felt it too.
This makes everything so much harder for me. I always thought that Matt would be the only man in my life and that thought kept me convinced that I'm not in love with Tai. That means that...
I rushed back into my room and laid down on my bed. I rolled over to face my telephone on my night stand. I stared at it for a while. Should I call him? I'll have to get it over with sooner or later. So why not later? I reached my hand out involuntarily for the talk button on my speaker phone, but then hesitated. I'll choke for sure. I haven't talked to him in quite a while. He'll probably not listen to me anyway. But what if I say it's really important? Well, maybe but...
All right, I have to call him. I can't run away anymore. I've ran from it way too long. And the whole time I've ran away from it, I've hurt so much. I sighed to steady my voice and right when I was about to touch the button...
RIIIIIINNNNNNGG!!! It rung. I wonder who it could be. Such bad timing, right when I got the courage... "Hello?" I asked in an annoyed voice. I'm still a little irritated that whoever this is interrupted my crisis.
"Hi, Mimi?" I immediately sat up and practically choked. It was Tai? How typical is that? Of course, the fact that I see ghosts and everything. "Hello? Are you still there?"
After my minutes of pondering, I realized that he's still on the phone. I sighed out the last of my fears and replied. "Yes?" I could feel that my voice was a little shaky. I hope he doesn't notice...
"Is something wrong?" Ok, you know, that's just wrong.
"Nothing, Tai now why did you call me?" I replied coldly. The sound of his voice itself can melt my heart. Now I really feel like some love-sick teenage girl. Wait, I am!
"Well, um, I really need to speak to you, Mimi. But... I can't tell you now, not here anyway, not like this. Just please meet me in the park by the water fountain now. I'll be waiting."
"Tai-" He hung up. I stared at the loud dial tone and gently pressed the button to hang up. Should I go or not? Well, I wanted to talk to him anyway, and he sounded so urgent. I better go. But before I do, I have to put something on so he'll know that I'm not depressed or whatever...
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
"Mom, I'm going over Izzy's, bye." I said quickly as I ran out the door, still trying to fit my sneaker on. I hopped on one foot out the door before my parents could say anything. I have to see Mimi fast. She sounded so unsteady over the phone. Please don't let anything happen to her.
I was really scared though. Mimi's weak and shaky voice made it seem like... like she's really slipping away from me forever. When I got there, I sat on the brim of the stone water fountain. I shook my head and became extremely impatient. What if Sora's done something to her on her way here? Or what if she doesn't even want to see me?
"The poor little guy waiting for the girl of his dreams to come, right? Isn't that so romantic? It sure is, but it's unrealistic." Without looking up, I could recognize that devious voice anywhere.
"What are you doing here, Sora?" I said as I clenched my teeth and tightened my fists. I kept my glance on the ground to control my negative affections towards her. I wanted to forgive her, but this has just gone too far. She's changed too much and I don't even know how to even like her.
"Taichi, Taichi, Taichi. Haven't I taught you anything? I'm always going to be here. You can never ever escape so you may as well cope with it. So what do you say we go on a date just like we used to? Just like old times? Forget about that brain-dead chick." She sighed, frustrated, as she flicked her hair and sat down next to me.
"How about no, Sora? Now face it, I don't love you anymore. What happened to you, Sora? You were my girlfriend and my best friend. Mimi was also very important to you. Whatever changed, Sora, I don't like it. And with that attitude, no one will ever love you." I said calmly. Then I suddenly pitied her. I must've hurt her so much. Sure, she's been a real witch, but I'm sure she still has feelings. If she didn't, she wouldn't do this. "Look, Sora, I'm sorry but..." I said as I looked up. My whole body softened as I sighed.
"Tai, I forgive you." She said in a sweet voice I've always knew. But something's different about it. I looked up with soft eyes as I glanced at her own. Before I knew it, she cupped my face with her hands and pulled it towards her...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
I ran and ran towards our meeting place. The wind slapped against my face and my hair went flying, but I didn't care. I didn't have a lot of time. I just lied to my parents that I'm going over Sora's and if I stay too long I'm afraid that they'd call Sora's house and find that I'm not there.
I rested a little and kept running until I got to the bush where I turned the corner to find the water fountain. The water fountain is surrounded by bushes so you can only look in through the entrance. I wonder if Tai's here yet. It seemed so quiet...
I turned around and realized why it was so quiet. I found... Sora, a-and Tai just... kissing. Am I delirious? No, it's possible, I guess. It happened with me and Matt, so why not Sora and Tai. But I could tell through the kiss that they still had the same affection towards each other. They belong together so, I guess I shouldn't stand in their way...
"Taichi," Immediately, Tai pulled away and looked at me. Sora did the same except she had a smirk on her face. It seemed like she was trying to claim her victory.
"Oh, Mimi. It's so great to see you again. So are you and Tai getting along? I miss both of you so much, I was just telling Tai that, right sweetie?" She said as Tai looked at him in misbelief.
"No, Mimi. I-It's not like that. I-"
I could feel tears welling up my eyes and I knew I had to get away fast. I looked up at the moon to prevent them from falling out. "No, i-it's okay. I completely understand." I said, trying to keep my voice steady as I began to back away. When he stood up to walk towards me, I put my hand up with my palm facing him. "Thank you... for telling me the truth." I whimpered as the first of my tears fell out. But without another word, I turned and ran as fast as I could. I could hear Tai calling my name and Sora calling his. It's not important anymore. He's... not mine...
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
That went COMPLETELY wrong. I could see the tears forming in Mimi's eyes. The moonlight made it shine in her eyes as she stared up. When she turned and ran, I could feel a part of me running away...
"What did you do that for, Sora? You..." I couldn't even find the word to describe that devious scheme.
"Why did I do that? I did that for revenge, Sweetheart." She glared at me and the glare was filled with flames of hatred. "The same night of the accident, you immediately dropped me and went right towards Mimi's arms. We're best friends and that really wasn't the best thing you could do. You didn't even come to my funeral, Tai, and that hurts."
"I couldn't, Sora. I was afraid it'd hurt even more. I was afraid that I won't be able to let go. I still loved you so much, but I knew that I had to face reality sooner or later. But now, that feeling is gone. You ruined it." I said as I glared at her.
"Don't even blame it on me! If Matt and I haven't appeared then you and Mimi would probably be married by now and we'd be completely forgotten! You don't know how it feels, Tai! You don't know the feeling of watching two of the people that you trust the most in the entire world just turn on you like that!" She screamed. "Now I just have to complete my work..." Then she disappeared. I stood there in shock. I have to think. Where would Mimi run to. I have to get to her before it's too late...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
I slowed down and sat down on the swing. I'm too tall for it now and I have to bend my knees just to sit down. I remember I used to love coming here when I'm sad. Whenever I go air high on the swing, all my sorrow just seem to fly away. But now I'm all grown-up, I have to learn to face my problems as much as I hate to. But how can I? If it was a living, breathing girl, I'd fight with my all. But how can you fight with a ghost?
I clung onto the rusty, metal links which hung from the top of the swing. Matt and I used to always come here to just hang out. We'd have so much fun and every breathing moment would be magical... But now, I can't see it anymore, I can't even imagine Matt and I together. All I see is Tai and me, but now I know that'll never happen.
"Please don't cry anymore." a soft voice whispered. I looked around but I couldn't see anyone. Was it just the wind? Or was it something else....
Just then, a different voice interrupt the conversation. "So, Mimi. How ARE you doing these days?"
I looked up and found myself staring straight into Sora's cold eyes. I never thought I'd stare into them again. "I'm not even going to ask..."
"I know, there are a lot of miracles these days aren't there? First Matt, now me. Sorry if we scared your highness, you little princess." She hissed in my face.
"Leave me alone, please Sora. You've already gotten what you want. Go ahead and enjoy your prize." I mumbled.
"But my prize is to see pain in the faces whom I've once cared for so much but turns on my back the minute I go away. Those who betrayed me and-"
"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT, SORA! STOP IT!" I screamed. I must be going insane, but I couldn't stand it anymore. Everyone just in my face all the time. I feel like I'm shrinking every second and they're all going to crush me. I clutched my head as I began to cry again.
"Stop it! You heard her!" To both of our surprises, Matt appeared right next to me.
"Oh, don't tell me you've drifted to her side, Matt. We had this all planned out. You psych out Mimi and I'll work with Tai." I stared at Matt with my mouth hung open. I really don't want to believe that it's true.
"I-Is it true? Is what she's saying true?" I asked in misbelieve. I tried to make eye contact with him but he kept looking away. I guess that's his answer. I gasped a couple of times, still not believing that the sweet Matt that I know would do something like that to me. I... I trusted him, just like I did Tai.
"Mimi, I- I started out like that, but not anymore. Not after I realize how much I love you and want you to be happy..."
I just clutched my head. I can't take it anymore. One betrayal after another I... I just have had enough. A girl can only take that much. I shot out of my seat and ran as fast as I can and as far as I can. I just wanted to get away from there. Just then, I tripped on something, I'm not sure what and fell forwards. I shrieked a little when I thought how much it'd hurt to hit the cement face forward. I squeezed my eyes shut and got ready for the pain. I waited and waited, but it never came. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in someone's arms...
"If you keep falling like that, one day be here to catch you." I looked up and found myself staring right into Tai's chocolate brown eyes. Then I shook my head when I remember what I saw.
"I'm sorry, I'm going to go now." I whispered. I began to walk away when he jerked my hand and wrapped me in his arms.
"You're not going anywhere until you listen to me." He whispered in my ear which sent chills down my spine. Then when I got back to my senses, I began to struggle.
"Let go of me, Tai." I almost grunted. Then I gave up when I realize it was no use. "All right, I'm all ears."
"I knew you'd see it my way," he said with a reassuring smile that always made me weak at the knees. "Mimi, I love you and I will always love you. Please believe me. All this time that you've been ignoring me, I felt like I'm going to die."
"But Sora-"
"Sora means nothing to me right now. Not anymore. She's changed so much I doubt if it's even her. Please, just trust me one more time." He said as he looked into my eyes. I just had this strong feeling and determination that he's telling the truth. I leaned in slowly for a brush on his lips when I was interrupted with a gust of cold wind. In the middle of summer? My tank top doesn't exactly help. Tai seemed to have pulled away from me and I wondered what was wrong. But then he took of his jean jacket and put it on my shoulders. I wrapped it closely around me, feeling his love.
"Stop it!" Sora screamed as she appeared in front of us with the gust of wind. "I said stop it! You guys don't belong together. It should be just you and I, Tai. Things should be just the way it were before the accident. Nothing should change, everything was so perfect back then..." She screamed as she broke down in tears. I began to feel sorry for her. I mean, it must be really hard for her to go through all this... I guess after you die, you value love and life so much more even though you can't do anything about it. That's why life is so valuable, there are no second chances. So you have to live it to your fullest.
"Sora, please, let it go." Matt's soft voice whispered as he appeared behind Sora. She turned to see him and he wrapped an arm around her as she cried in his chest. I smiled at him as Tai hugged my from behind and I leaned back. "We won't be bothering you two anymore. I guess we've finally learned to let go of the past, those memories are to remember and treasure, not use it for vengeance. You two have my blessings..." He said as both him and Sora faded right in front of our eyes.
I knew at that moment that I wanted to be with Tai forever. I felt so safe and secure in his arms. "Do you think that was real?" I asked, unsure.
"Yea, yea I do, Mimi. Our old friends came for a visit, that's all." He murmured in my hair. "Some friends from the good old days..."
"You sound so old, Tai." I kid with a giggle.
"You know that I'm going to get you back for that, right?" he threatened with a chuckle. Then I looked at my watch and gasped, I've been out for a whole hour. I prayed to Lord that my parents hasn't called Sora's to check on me yet.
"Um, not now, Tai. Maybe tomorrow. I really, REALLY need to go home! See you tomorrow!" I said as I jetted for it.
But even before I got too far, I managed to see Tai standing there and gasping himself. I wondered what's wrong. Did he see Sora again? "I forgot! I told my parents I'm going to Izzy's! I hope they didn't check on me!" He yelled frantically as he started to run in the direction of his house. I laughed out loud, something I haven't done in a while. It's so great to have everything off my shoulders. I feel like dancing. Then I just remembered, life doesn't have any second chances. What if I go out on the road and get hit by a car? Immediately I turned around.
"Hey Tai!" I screamed. He turned around and stopped. "I love you!" I yelled with a smile as I turned around to run also. But I remained long enough to see the wide smile on his face. Everything's back to normal I guess. I began twirling around and I realize how clear and great my life really is. I think I'll enjoy living it after all...
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}---{----@*
I have to end this. It has gone way too far. If this goes on, I know that Sora would do something to hurt Mimi, literally. "I know that we need each other, Sora. We share something and you know it too. That's why you're so jealous and trying everything to tear us apart. Well, guess what? I'm not going to make that happen."
"Yea? Well, you'll see, Taichi. You'll come back to me. I know you still feel something between us. You'll realize it. And in the meantime, let's see what you'll do to try to get Mimi back." Sora hissed. With that, she disappeared. I shook my head as another headache attacked.
I reached over to my bed stand for the telephone. I rested my hand on it for a little, pondering if I should actually say anything or not. But I have to, she has to listen to me. I lift up the phone and dialed Mimi's number...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
"Well I have to leave now..." Matt whispered in my hair. I looked up at him and nodded. He smiled back at me and disappeared. Sometimes I really wonder if he's just an illusion. An illusion to calm my craving for his love. But now I know that he's really here and it's not because I want to be his girlfriend again. Ever since that kiss I knew that all we can ever be from now on are just best friends. I'm sure he felt it too.
This makes everything so much harder for me. I always thought that Matt would be the only man in my life and that thought kept me convinced that I'm not in love with Tai. That means that...
I rushed back into my room and laid down on my bed. I rolled over to face my telephone on my night stand. I stared at it for a while. Should I call him? I'll have to get it over with sooner or later. So why not later? I reached my hand out involuntarily for the talk button on my speaker phone, but then hesitated. I'll choke for sure. I haven't talked to him in quite a while. He'll probably not listen to me anyway. But what if I say it's really important? Well, maybe but...
All right, I have to call him. I can't run away anymore. I've ran from it way too long. And the whole time I've ran away from it, I've hurt so much. I sighed to steady my voice and right when I was about to touch the button...
RIIIIIINNNNNNGG!!! It rung. I wonder who it could be. Such bad timing, right when I got the courage... "Hello?" I asked in an annoyed voice. I'm still a little irritated that whoever this is interrupted my crisis.
"Hi, Mimi?" I immediately sat up and practically choked. It was Tai? How typical is that? Of course, the fact that I see ghosts and everything. "Hello? Are you still there?"
After my minutes of pondering, I realized that he's still on the phone. I sighed out the last of my fears and replied. "Yes?" I could feel that my voice was a little shaky. I hope he doesn't notice...
"Is something wrong?" Ok, you know, that's just wrong.
"Nothing, Tai now why did you call me?" I replied coldly. The sound of his voice itself can melt my heart. Now I really feel like some love-sick teenage girl. Wait, I am!
"Well, um, I really need to speak to you, Mimi. But... I can't tell you now, not here anyway, not like this. Just please meet me in the park by the water fountain now. I'll be waiting."
"Tai-" He hung up. I stared at the loud dial tone and gently pressed the button to hang up. Should I go or not? Well, I wanted to talk to him anyway, and he sounded so urgent. I better go. But before I do, I have to put something on so he'll know that I'm not depressed or whatever...
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
"Mom, I'm going over Izzy's, bye." I said quickly as I ran out the door, still trying to fit my sneaker on. I hopped on one foot out the door before my parents could say anything. I have to see Mimi fast. She sounded so unsteady over the phone. Please don't let anything happen to her.
I was really scared though. Mimi's weak and shaky voice made it seem like... like she's really slipping away from me forever. When I got there, I sat on the brim of the stone water fountain. I shook my head and became extremely impatient. What if Sora's done something to her on her way here? Or what if she doesn't even want to see me?
"The poor little guy waiting for the girl of his dreams to come, right? Isn't that so romantic? It sure is, but it's unrealistic." Without looking up, I could recognize that devious voice anywhere.
"What are you doing here, Sora?" I said as I clenched my teeth and tightened my fists. I kept my glance on the ground to control my negative affections towards her. I wanted to forgive her, but this has just gone too far. She's changed too much and I don't even know how to even like her.
"Taichi, Taichi, Taichi. Haven't I taught you anything? I'm always going to be here. You can never ever escape so you may as well cope with it. So what do you say we go on a date just like we used to? Just like old times? Forget about that brain-dead chick." She sighed, frustrated, as she flicked her hair and sat down next to me.
"How about no, Sora? Now face it, I don't love you anymore. What happened to you, Sora? You were my girlfriend and my best friend. Mimi was also very important to you. Whatever changed, Sora, I don't like it. And with that attitude, no one will ever love you." I said calmly. Then I suddenly pitied her. I must've hurt her so much. Sure, she's been a real witch, but I'm sure she still has feelings. If she didn't, she wouldn't do this. "Look, Sora, I'm sorry but..." I said as I looked up. My whole body softened as I sighed.
"Tai, I forgive you." She said in a sweet voice I've always knew. But something's different about it. I looked up with soft eyes as I glanced at her own. Before I knew it, she cupped my face with her hands and pulled it towards her...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
I ran and ran towards our meeting place. The wind slapped against my face and my hair went flying, but I didn't care. I didn't have a lot of time. I just lied to my parents that I'm going over Sora's and if I stay too long I'm afraid that they'd call Sora's house and find that I'm not there.
I rested a little and kept running until I got to the bush where I turned the corner to find the water fountain. The water fountain is surrounded by bushes so you can only look in through the entrance. I wonder if Tai's here yet. It seemed so quiet...
I turned around and realized why it was so quiet. I found... Sora, a-and Tai just... kissing. Am I delirious? No, it's possible, I guess. It happened with me and Matt, so why not Sora and Tai. But I could tell through the kiss that they still had the same affection towards each other. They belong together so, I guess I shouldn't stand in their way...
"Taichi," Immediately, Tai pulled away and looked at me. Sora did the same except she had a smirk on her face. It seemed like she was trying to claim her victory.
"Oh, Mimi. It's so great to see you again. So are you and Tai getting along? I miss both of you so much, I was just telling Tai that, right sweetie?" She said as Tai looked at him in misbelief.
"No, Mimi. I-It's not like that. I-"
I could feel tears welling up my eyes and I knew I had to get away fast. I looked up at the moon to prevent them from falling out. "No, i-it's okay. I completely understand." I said, trying to keep my voice steady as I began to back away. When he stood up to walk towards me, I put my hand up with my palm facing him. "Thank you... for telling me the truth." I whimpered as the first of my tears fell out. But without another word, I turned and ran as fast as I could. I could hear Tai calling my name and Sora calling his. It's not important anymore. He's... not mine...
Tai's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
That went COMPLETELY wrong. I could see the tears forming in Mimi's eyes. The moonlight made it shine in her eyes as she stared up. When she turned and ran, I could feel a part of me running away...
"What did you do that for, Sora? You..." I couldn't even find the word to describe that devious scheme.
"Why did I do that? I did that for revenge, Sweetheart." She glared at me and the glare was filled with flames of hatred. "The same night of the accident, you immediately dropped me and went right towards Mimi's arms. We're best friends and that really wasn't the best thing you could do. You didn't even come to my funeral, Tai, and that hurts."
"I couldn't, Sora. I was afraid it'd hurt even more. I was afraid that I won't be able to let go. I still loved you so much, but I knew that I had to face reality sooner or later. But now, that feeling is gone. You ruined it." I said as I glared at her.
"Don't even blame it on me! If Matt and I haven't appeared then you and Mimi would probably be married by now and we'd be completely forgotten! You don't know how it feels, Tai! You don't know the feeling of watching two of the people that you trust the most in the entire world just turn on you like that!" She screamed. "Now I just have to complete my work..." Then she disappeared. I stood there in shock. I have to think. Where would Mimi run to. I have to get to her before it's too late...
Mimi's P.O.V. *@----}----{----@*
I slowed down and sat down on the swing. I'm too tall for it now and I have to bend my knees just to sit down. I remember I used to love coming here when I'm sad. Whenever I go air high on the swing, all my sorrow just seem to fly away. But now I'm all grown-up, I have to learn to face my problems as much as I hate to. But how can I? If it was a living, breathing girl, I'd fight with my all. But how can you fight with a ghost?
I clung onto the rusty, metal links which hung from the top of the swing. Matt and I used to always come here to just hang out. We'd have so much fun and every breathing moment would be magical... But now, I can't see it anymore, I can't even imagine Matt and I together. All I see is Tai and me, but now I know that'll never happen.
"Please don't cry anymore." a soft voice whispered. I looked around but I couldn't see anyone. Was it just the wind? Or was it something else....
Just then, a different voice interrupt the conversation. "So, Mimi. How ARE you doing these days?"
I looked up and found myself staring straight into Sora's cold eyes. I never thought I'd stare into them again. "I'm not even going to ask..."
"I know, there are a lot of miracles these days aren't there? First Matt, now me. Sorry if we scared your highness, you little princess." She hissed in my face.
"Leave me alone, please Sora. You've already gotten what you want. Go ahead and enjoy your prize." I mumbled.
"But my prize is to see pain in the faces whom I've once cared for so much but turns on my back the minute I go away. Those who betrayed me and-"
"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT, SORA! STOP IT!" I screamed. I must be going insane, but I couldn't stand it anymore. Everyone just in my face all the time. I feel like I'm shrinking every second and they're all going to crush me. I clutched my head as I began to cry again.
"Stop it! You heard her!" To both of our surprises, Matt appeared right next to me.
"Oh, don't tell me you've drifted to her side, Matt. We had this all planned out. You psych out Mimi and I'll work with Tai." I stared at Matt with my mouth hung open. I really don't want to believe that it's true.
"I-Is it true? Is what she's saying true?" I asked in misbelieve. I tried to make eye contact with him but he kept looking away. I guess that's his answer. I gasped a couple of times, still not believing that the sweet Matt that I know would do something like that to me. I... I trusted him, just like I did Tai.
"Mimi, I- I started out like that, but not anymore. Not after I realize how much I love you and want you to be happy..."
I just clutched my head. I can't take it anymore. One betrayal after another I... I just have had enough. A girl can only take that much. I shot out of my seat and ran as fast as I can and as far as I can. I just wanted to get away from there. Just then, I tripped on something, I'm not sure what and fell forwards. I shrieked a little when I thought how much it'd hurt to hit the cement face forward. I squeezed my eyes shut and got ready for the pain. I waited and waited, but it never came. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in someone's arms...
"If you keep falling like that, one day be here to catch you." I looked up and found myself staring right into Tai's chocolate brown eyes. Then I shook my head when I remember what I saw.
"I'm sorry, I'm going to go now." I whispered. I began to walk away when he jerked my hand and wrapped me in his arms.
"You're not going anywhere until you listen to me." He whispered in my ear which sent chills down my spine. Then when I got back to my senses, I began to struggle.
"Let go of me, Tai." I almost grunted. Then I gave up when I realize it was no use. "All right, I'm all ears."
"I knew you'd see it my way," he said with a reassuring smile that always made me weak at the knees. "Mimi, I love you and I will always love you. Please believe me. All this time that you've been ignoring me, I felt like I'm going to die."
"But Sora-"
"Sora means nothing to me right now. Not anymore. She's changed so much I doubt if it's even her. Please, just trust me one more time." He said as he looked into my eyes. I just had this strong feeling and determination that he's telling the truth. I leaned in slowly for a brush on his lips when I was interrupted with a gust of cold wind. In the middle of summer? My tank top doesn't exactly help. Tai seemed to have pulled away from me and I wondered what was wrong. But then he took of his jean jacket and put it on my shoulders. I wrapped it closely around me, feeling his love.
"Stop it!" Sora screamed as she appeared in front of us with the gust of wind. "I said stop it! You guys don't belong together. It should be just you and I, Tai. Things should be just the way it were before the accident. Nothing should change, everything was so perfect back then..." She screamed as she broke down in tears. I began to feel sorry for her. I mean, it must be really hard for her to go through all this... I guess after you die, you value love and life so much more even though you can't do anything about it. That's why life is so valuable, there are no second chances. So you have to live it to your fullest.
"Sora, please, let it go." Matt's soft voice whispered as he appeared behind Sora. She turned to see him and he wrapped an arm around her as she cried in his chest. I smiled at him as Tai hugged my from behind and I leaned back. "We won't be bothering you two anymore. I guess we've finally learned to let go of the past, those memories are to remember and treasure, not use it for vengeance. You two have my blessings..." He said as both him and Sora faded right in front of our eyes.
I knew at that moment that I wanted to be with Tai forever. I felt so safe and secure in his arms. "Do you think that was real?" I asked, unsure.
"Yea, yea I do, Mimi. Our old friends came for a visit, that's all." He murmured in my hair. "Some friends from the good old days..."
"You sound so old, Tai." I kid with a giggle.
"You know that I'm going to get you back for that, right?" he threatened with a chuckle. Then I looked at my watch and gasped, I've been out for a whole hour. I prayed to Lord that my parents hasn't called Sora's to check on me yet.
"Um, not now, Tai. Maybe tomorrow. I really, REALLY need to go home! See you tomorrow!" I said as I jetted for it.
But even before I got too far, I managed to see Tai standing there and gasping himself. I wondered what's wrong. Did he see Sora again? "I forgot! I told my parents I'm going to Izzy's! I hope they didn't check on me!" He yelled frantically as he started to run in the direction of his house. I laughed out loud, something I haven't done in a while. It's so great to have everything off my shoulders. I feel like dancing. Then I just remembered, life doesn't have any second chances. What if I go out on the road and get hit by a car? Immediately I turned around.
"Hey Tai!" I screamed. He turned around and stopped. "I love you!" I yelled with a smile as I turned around to run also. But I remained long enough to see the wide smile on his face. Everything's back to normal I guess. I began twirling around and I realize how clear and great my life really is. I think I'll enjoy living it after all...