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Mimi kissed me on the cheek. And then she blushed.

Sorry Sora. Guess I got carried away.

She started off for the cave with me trailing behind her.

Yeah, me too Mimi.

Are you two okay? Joe asked concerned.

we're fine.

just fine. Mimi echoes.

you two look strange. Don't get sick on me too! pleads Joe.

******end flashback********

Ever since that day the time spent with Mimi was a paradox of suffering and pleasure. Everytime that our eyes met it was as if we could understand each other completely. We never talked about it then. One of us always eventually broke eye contanct. And everytime walls of relief and disapointment washed over me. After we returned home I was so afraid I'd never see Mimi again. I was so relieved too. I knew that I had to tell her, but doing so would sour our friendship. I needed Mimi. Having her for a friend was better than nothing at all. We became best friends. I fell more and more in love with Mimi. I suffered in silence, afraid to ruin our friendship because of what I felt. Girls aren't supposed to love girls. I was supposed to fall in love with Tai, or Matt, or Joe. But your destiny is something that can't be foreseen. I was in love with Mimi Tackiwica, no matter how much I tried to deny it, how many boys I dated, nothing would ever change that. Little did I know that Mimi felt the same way. I needed to tell her, but I couldn't risk loosing her. Mimi solved that problem by asking me to the digital world one afternoon.

****flashback*****

Meet me by the digital world beach in an hour.

Is something wrong? I asked. She sounded so worried.

Not really.

Okay, I'll be there.

I was greeted with a vision. a modern day venus. The sun was setting into the sea, sending gleaming flames through her chestnut hair. She turned around and we stood face to face. She looked so nervous.

Hi Mimi. I couldn't trust myself to say much more. All I wanted to do was kiss the worry and fear from her face.

I just wanted you to know that your my best friend, and I hope that this won't ruin our friendshp.

Nothing could ruin our friendship Mimi. I argued sensibly. Look at all the trauma we've survived already. Whatever it is, it can't be as bad as what we went through as children.

But I like you more than a friend.



I'm sorry. Forget I ever said anything! Mimi burst into tears.

I can't do that Mimi. My heart was spiraling crazily out of control.

Please Sora, I don't want to lose you as a friend. She pleaded.

Mimi, I can't forget because this was the best moment in my life.

She looked up at me with her big teary hazel eyes.

What I mean is, I love you too. I confess

******flashback*******

We were walking along the beach in the digital world. Mimi stopped, and looked out into the deep blue sea. I'll never forget how the the wind was caressing her hair, the way the sunrise was reflected her strawberry lips. It was the perfect moment. I took her hand, and squeezed gently, our special code for saying I love you. She looked at me questioningly.

Mimi, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Sora, I uh,~

I took her slender hand, and slid the ring on.

She stared at the ring, the small rose formed from tightly clustered golden pieces.
Her eyes sparkled happily.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you too Sora.

I know its not a great engagement ring, but I'll get you a better one someday. I vowed.

No, its perfect Sora.

It's beautiful, just like you. I kissed her on the lips. I pulled her close, and I breathed in her scent. Morning dewdrops on roses, and sunshine.

Should we tell our folks? Mimi asked.

We probably should. I admit.

I hope that they won't be too upset. How do you think your mom will take it?

I think that once our parents see how much we love each other, than they'll be happy. Besides, they already know us, they just don't know we're in love.

When should we tell them?

How about tonight? I say. Better to get it over with.

How about we tell our parents, and then go out and celebrate our engagment at Pacinos.
I knew the mention of a dinner at her favorite Italian resteraunt would bring a smile to her troubled expression.

How about 7 tonight then? She suggested.

Sounds good to me. It'll be okay. I promised her.

I love you Sorachan.

I love you too Mimi.