Opposites Attract Part: 1
"Mimi Tachikawa! Pay attention!" My head shot up at the mention of my name. My history teacher, Mrs. Jones, finally caught me sleeping in her class. I nodded with my eyelids still half-closed as she shook her head, unsatisfied. With another glare, the fifty-year-old, snotty, stuck-up teacher turned back to the blackboard of notes on the Revolutionary War. Can anyone say BORING? I slowly began to erase the scribble marks I made with my pencil subconsciously. It's a little trick a picked up from my years of slacking off during class. If I just sit there, then they'll catch me for sure. But if I just move my hand across the paper while I'm half asleep, she'd think that I'm just being an angel and doing my work.
I almost moaned outloud as I stared at the board full of little, white scribble marks my teacher called notes I had to catch up with. Thank God I wasn't in a rush or my hand would've fallen off. I still had fifteen minutes of class and I write pretty fast. And plus, I have nothing to worry about. If I don't finish, I can just copy it off my best friend Sora, who was also in my class. I really wonder how she stays awake. It's just probably one of the many mysteries of life.
I yawned silently as I covered my mouth with one hand and continued writing on the other. My vision blurred as moisture flooded my eyes, ready to overflow any second. Before that could happen, I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand. I worked hard to get out of the name "crybaby" and straight to the tough girl, one that you wouldn't want to mess with.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Sora, who sat diagonally in front of a few seats from me, shaking her head and sighing as a gentle smile curved onto her lips. I could tell that she was biting her bottom lip to prevent from bursting into laughter. I followed her eyes and saw what was making her so anxious to laugh out loud. As always, it's Tai the messed up clown. Well, a sorry excuse for one anyway. His hair's big enough.
He rested his head on the palm of his hand as his other hand scribbled lines onto his notebook involuntarily. Hey, what can I say? He learned from the best. His head was beginning to slide down his hand slowly. His mob of hair was practically all over the place. When his hand could no longer support his head, it fell back to place on his desk. Without any support, his head fell on the victim next to him, Matt. I covered my mouth to prevent myself from cracking up, but it was so hard. Watching poor Matt trying to get Tai's head off his shoulder.
We all stiffened though, when Mrs. Jones began walking towards them. Matt didn't notice a thing since he's so occupied. Sora and I made hissing noises about ten milliion times to get his attention, but it's like he's suddenly turn deaf. We were all dead silent when she approached their desk and neither of them noticed a thing.
Miraculously, and right on cue, Tai's sleepy eyelids opened up and his rich chocolate brown eyes showed. I saw Matt mouth finally as he sat back straight in his chair. He was pretty stiff when he realized that Ms. Jones was just standing right there. "Mr. Ishida, Mr. Kamiya, we'll be spending some time together after school today."
Tai yawned and opened his mouth wide. "That's okay, Ms. Jones, we're spending enough time together right now. We don't need any more time."
Ms. Jones, as usual, got furious. "I meant detention! Both of you, here, this afternoon!" Sora and I couldn't help but giggle a little when we saw the expressino on their faces. Then, Mrs. Jones turned around sharply and glared at us and we quickly looked down and bit our lip from smiling. "As for you two, Ms. Tachikawa and Takenouchi. For trying to help those two, you have detention with them today. Since all of you are such good friends, you may as well suffer together!" Mrs. Jones exclaimed before she turned her head. Right after she turned her back, we all rolled our eyes.
Having detention together in her class isn't such a big shot anymore. For one, she never liked us. And secondly, we always seem to get in trouble with her, one way or another. For some reason, if one of us gets detention, then we all end up getting it too. Coincidence? As Matt would say, Whatever! It really doesn't matter anymore though. Our parents all know that Mrs. Jones have issues and it's not really our fault that she belongs in a mental institute instead of affecting young, healthy minds like us. And plus, depending on what we do, detention can actually be fun.
While Mrs. Jones kept babbling about the Revolutionary War, I felt a piece of paper drop onto my lap. I held the folded paper in my hand until I found the perfect timing and the perfect way of unfolding it without making too much noise. I looked down at the crumpled sheet of notebook paper and occasionally looked up to make sure that the wicked witch of the West wasn't looking. The note reads:
'Hey Mimi, Sora. This is Tai and Matt. Do you guys want to come with us to the tennis court for a game or two after detention with the teacher from hell? Circle yes or no!'
I smiled a little and thought about it. It's not like I have anything better to do after school. My parents are out of town for a few days so it doesn't matter. And plus, I get to see the twisted expression on Matt and Tai's face after their painful defeat. In simpler terms, we're going to beat them so bad.
I ripped out the corner to a notebook page from the back of my notebook. Mrs. Jones stopped writing on the board for one second and I panicked that she might have heard me. But I sighed in relief when she resumed writing. I wrote the question down and folded the paper carefully, but neatly, unlike Tai. Then, waiting for the right moment, I threw it right onto Sora's desk. I've always had perfect aim. T.K. always said that I should join the basketball team instead of cheerleading- I don't think so. And plus, there's only a guy's team. I know that the stupid coach won't let me make the team even if I wanted to.
Sora read the note slowly and looked back at me and nodded. So, I circled yes on the paper. Right before I fold it back, I crossed out the word guys and put in girls. It's one of Tai's annoying writing and speaking habits. When is he going to get it through his thick skull, or hair (sorry, Tai fans! I couldn't resist!) that we're not guys?! Then, quickly and swiftly, I tossed the note back across the entire room back to them. The whole class eyed the paper as it soared near the ceiling. Tai immediately shot up to catch it. He caught it all right, but he was a little too loud trying to get out of his seat.
Mrs. Jones sharply turned her head at the loud clash of Tai's chair and desk. I bit my lower lip and felt guilty for getting him in trouble. I could feel Tai panic as Mrs. Jones' glare burnt into him. "What do you think you're doing, Mr. Taichi Kamiya!" she demanded loudly. I winced at the thought of what she'd do to him. She's already given him detention, what next? But I shouldn't jinx it. After all, she IS the wicked witch and is capable of a lot of unspeakable punishments.
"I w-" Tai stuttered, rolling his eyes around the room looking for an excuse, "My leg fell asleep! Yea, that's it, my leg fell asleep." I covered my mouth to stifle my giggle and he shot a quick glare at me. I turned back around to the front to avoid further laughter.
"Well, you don't have to share that with everyone next time, understand?" Mrs. Jones turned back to the board as I stared at her, wondering how she could've bought that sorry excuse. Then everything turned quiet, too quiet. I could practically feel her glare burning through my skin. The feeling made my spine chill. She probably caught me staring. "Miss Tachikawa, what-", saved by the bell. All of us got out of our seats and gathered our books. I practically ran out the door trying to avoid having to answer that question. Great, my next period, phys. ed. I get to smell like sweat and run around like crazy. Lucky me.
Before I went to class though, I went to my locker and shoved everything inside. M perspective is, it's going to get messed up anyway, so why bother? I walked across the hall where Sora was and stood there waiting. She was putting all her papers and books in place. "Are you ready, Ms. Neat Freak? You better hurry or Ms. Currie is going to throw another fit." I hurried her as I remembered the last time the four of us were late... it was not a pretty picture. Finally, my patience (if I had any) reached an end. I took her books, shoved it in her locker (you can actually hear the crunching sound of crumpled up paper. Sora just stood with her mouth hung open.). I slammed the locker shut as the final noise. "Now how easy was that?" Right before she was going to blow up on me, I was saved.
"No loitering in the halls, young ladies." I looked at the end of the hallway and found that the principal was staring at us with his hands on his waist. Just then, we felt two hands pull us in with the rest of the crowd. I turned and found myself staring face to face with Matt. The hallway was as crowded as a train on Sunday and we were shoved and jostled all over the place. Matt grabbed my hand and Tai grabbed Sora's. Together, we managed to get to the gym hallway where we could have some privacy. The last gym class didn't even get out yet. This HAS to be some record for us.
Suddenly, I began cracking up. All three of them stared at me like I was crazy and I finally settling down, getting the point. "Is this my lucky day or what? first, I get saved by the bell from the witch. Then I get saved by the principal from Sora. Then I get saved by you guys from the principal. Hectic!" I said loudly.
"Saved from Sora?" Tai questioned with a puzzled look as he stared at Sora.
"Don't even start, Tai." She just said and she shot me a quick, playful glare.
"I won't. Hey Ishida, you hear that? We're heroes! Why don't you give our damsel in distress a little kiss?" Tai said as he elbowed Matt a little. He turned bright red. He always looked so cute when he's embarrassed! I mean, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. Actually, it's a compliment. I think he's cu-. Wait! Was I just about to say that he's cute? Woah, slow down, Mimi. You are NOT falling for Matt Ishida. You're just... good friends, that's all. Okay, breath.
"W-Why don't you, Kamiya?" he stuttered out. If I didn't know any better, I'd think that he likes me a bit too. That was a wrong move though, Matt. We all know that Tai would do anything if another guy tells him to. That's his worst enemy, his own pride.
"That would be my pleasure," he said with a little bow. Then he bent over a little and kissed me lightly on the cheek. I couldn't help but giggle a little. I mean, not in the flirtatious way. But seriously, it was pretty funny. Then unexpectedly, I thought I saw a flash somewhere. But I just shrugged off the feeling. I'm REALLY paranoid today. First the Matt thing now this. It's not like I'm a star or anything.
I leaned towards Tai and exclaimed dramatically, "My hero!" Then, out of nowhere, he scooped me up in his arms and began spinning around like some old, corny movie. I still couldn't help but laugh though. Sometimes Tai can be a big sweetie. Finally, he threw off his balance and we both fell to the ground.
"Smile!" We heard someone say from behind us. Without standing up, we turned our heads around. The next thing I saw was a flash, which practically blinded me. After we recovered from the sudden reaction to light, we saw Kari standing there at the corner with instant photos in her hands. It doesn't exactly take a genius to know what it is. "Hmmm, chemistry between soccer team captain and head cheerleader. The perfect, juicy snoop for the schoolpaper."
"Watch out, Tai. Your sister's turning into the female version of Dr. Evil." Matt joked.
"Hey, it was only a matter of time. I knew she wasn't that little innocent girl with all that light all along." He said with a little giggle.
"You know, you better humor me, Tai, or I'll print this on the internet with some edited graphics added to it." She replied with a grin.
I hit Tai in the arm semi-hard and hissed, "Humor her!"
Then, without warning, a group of teenagers rushed out of the locker rooms to get to their next classes. Tai and I almost got ran over if we hadn't gotten up. But then, typically (being the two most clumsy people in the whole school), we just had to trip over the people's feet. Thank God that Matt was right there with open arms and he caught me. He shook his head and sighed as he looked down on me. Great, now he thinks that I'm a complete psycho. Wait, since when do I care what other people think? I've gotten over that since I first began being a digidestined, or earlier. Would you chill out around this guy?! After a moment in trance, I finally snapped back to my senses and let go of his arms. I felt myself blush a little as I looked down and tucked some of my hair behind my ear.
To distract myself, I looked over at Tai, who came flying across the hall, tripping over everything he could possibly trip over. Then, he ran towards our wall uncontrollably and crashed right into Sora. But instead of catching him, they both fell to the ground all over each other. The crowd vanished finally and Matt and I just stood there and laughed as we watched Tai and Sora trying desperately to get up. When we've laughed enough, we walked over to help them up. "Come on, we have to get to the locker rooms and change. We'll see you guys in class." I said as I dragged Sora with me to the locker room with one hand and waved with the other.
"Mimi Tachikawa! Pay attention!" My head shot up at the mention of my name. My history teacher, Mrs. Jones, finally caught me sleeping in her class. I nodded with my eyelids still half-closed as she shook her head, unsatisfied. With another glare, the fifty-year-old, snotty, stuck-up teacher turned back to the blackboard of notes on the Revolutionary War. Can anyone say BORING? I slowly began to erase the scribble marks I made with my pencil subconsciously. It's a little trick a picked up from my years of slacking off during class. If I just sit there, then they'll catch me for sure. But if I just move my hand across the paper while I'm half asleep, she'd think that I'm just being an angel and doing my work.
I almost moaned outloud as I stared at the board full of little, white scribble marks my teacher called notes I had to catch up with. Thank God I wasn't in a rush or my hand would've fallen off. I still had fifteen minutes of class and I write pretty fast. And plus, I have nothing to worry about. If I don't finish, I can just copy it off my best friend Sora, who was also in my class. I really wonder how she stays awake. It's just probably one of the many mysteries of life.
I yawned silently as I covered my mouth with one hand and continued writing on the other. My vision blurred as moisture flooded my eyes, ready to overflow any second. Before that could happen, I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand. I worked hard to get out of the name "crybaby" and straight to the tough girl, one that you wouldn't want to mess with.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Sora, who sat diagonally in front of a few seats from me, shaking her head and sighing as a gentle smile curved onto her lips. I could tell that she was biting her bottom lip to prevent from bursting into laughter. I followed her eyes and saw what was making her so anxious to laugh out loud. As always, it's Tai the messed up clown. Well, a sorry excuse for one anyway. His hair's big enough.
He rested his head on the palm of his hand as his other hand scribbled lines onto his notebook involuntarily. Hey, what can I say? He learned from the best. His head was beginning to slide down his hand slowly. His mob of hair was practically all over the place. When his hand could no longer support his head, it fell back to place on his desk. Without any support, his head fell on the victim next to him, Matt. I covered my mouth to prevent myself from cracking up, but it was so hard. Watching poor Matt trying to get Tai's head off his shoulder.
We all stiffened though, when Mrs. Jones began walking towards them. Matt didn't notice a thing since he's so occupied. Sora and I made hissing noises about ten milliion times to get his attention, but it's like he's suddenly turn deaf. We were all dead silent when she approached their desk and neither of them noticed a thing.
Miraculously, and right on cue, Tai's sleepy eyelids opened up and his rich chocolate brown eyes showed. I saw Matt mouth finally as he sat back straight in his chair. He was pretty stiff when he realized that Ms. Jones was just standing right there. "Mr. Ishida, Mr. Kamiya, we'll be spending some time together after school today."
Tai yawned and opened his mouth wide. "That's okay, Ms. Jones, we're spending enough time together right now. We don't need any more time."
Ms. Jones, as usual, got furious. "I meant detention! Both of you, here, this afternoon!" Sora and I couldn't help but giggle a little when we saw the expressino on their faces. Then, Mrs. Jones turned around sharply and glared at us and we quickly looked down and bit our lip from smiling. "As for you two, Ms. Tachikawa and Takenouchi. For trying to help those two, you have detention with them today. Since all of you are such good friends, you may as well suffer together!" Mrs. Jones exclaimed before she turned her head. Right after she turned her back, we all rolled our eyes.
Having detention together in her class isn't such a big shot anymore. For one, she never liked us. And secondly, we always seem to get in trouble with her, one way or another. For some reason, if one of us gets detention, then we all end up getting it too. Coincidence? As Matt would say, Whatever! It really doesn't matter anymore though. Our parents all know that Mrs. Jones have issues and it's not really our fault that she belongs in a mental institute instead of affecting young, healthy minds like us. And plus, depending on what we do, detention can actually be fun.
While Mrs. Jones kept babbling about the Revolutionary War, I felt a piece of paper drop onto my lap. I held the folded paper in my hand until I found the perfect timing and the perfect way of unfolding it without making too much noise. I looked down at the crumpled sheet of notebook paper and occasionally looked up to make sure that the wicked witch of the West wasn't looking. The note reads:
'Hey Mimi, Sora. This is Tai and Matt. Do you guys want to come with us to the tennis court for a game or two after detention with the teacher from hell? Circle yes or no!'
I smiled a little and thought about it. It's not like I have anything better to do after school. My parents are out of town for a few days so it doesn't matter. And plus, I get to see the twisted expression on Matt and Tai's face after their painful defeat. In simpler terms, we're going to beat them so bad.
I ripped out the corner to a notebook page from the back of my notebook. Mrs. Jones stopped writing on the board for one second and I panicked that she might have heard me. But I sighed in relief when she resumed writing. I wrote the question down and folded the paper carefully, but neatly, unlike Tai. Then, waiting for the right moment, I threw it right onto Sora's desk. I've always had perfect aim. T.K. always said that I should join the basketball team instead of cheerleading- I don't think so. And plus, there's only a guy's team. I know that the stupid coach won't let me make the team even if I wanted to.
Sora read the note slowly and looked back at me and nodded. So, I circled yes on the paper. Right before I fold it back, I crossed out the word guys and put in girls. It's one of Tai's annoying writing and speaking habits. When is he going to get it through his thick skull, or hair (sorry, Tai fans! I couldn't resist!) that we're not guys?! Then, quickly and swiftly, I tossed the note back across the entire room back to them. The whole class eyed the paper as it soared near the ceiling. Tai immediately shot up to catch it. He caught it all right, but he was a little too loud trying to get out of his seat.
Mrs. Jones sharply turned her head at the loud clash of Tai's chair and desk. I bit my lower lip and felt guilty for getting him in trouble. I could feel Tai panic as Mrs. Jones' glare burnt into him. "What do you think you're doing, Mr. Taichi Kamiya!" she demanded loudly. I winced at the thought of what she'd do to him. She's already given him detention, what next? But I shouldn't jinx it. After all, she IS the wicked witch and is capable of a lot of unspeakable punishments.
"I w-" Tai stuttered, rolling his eyes around the room looking for an excuse, "My leg fell asleep! Yea, that's it, my leg fell asleep." I covered my mouth to stifle my giggle and he shot a quick glare at me. I turned back around to the front to avoid further laughter.
"Well, you don't have to share that with everyone next time, understand?" Mrs. Jones turned back to the board as I stared at her, wondering how she could've bought that sorry excuse. Then everything turned quiet, too quiet. I could practically feel her glare burning through my skin. The feeling made my spine chill. She probably caught me staring. "Miss Tachikawa, what-", saved by the bell. All of us got out of our seats and gathered our books. I practically ran out the door trying to avoid having to answer that question. Great, my next period, phys. ed. I get to smell like sweat and run around like crazy. Lucky me.
Before I went to class though, I went to my locker and shoved everything inside. M perspective is, it's going to get messed up anyway, so why bother? I walked across the hall where Sora was and stood there waiting. She was putting all her papers and books in place. "Are you ready, Ms. Neat Freak? You better hurry or Ms. Currie is going to throw another fit." I hurried her as I remembered the last time the four of us were late... it was not a pretty picture. Finally, my patience (if I had any) reached an end. I took her books, shoved it in her locker (you can actually hear the crunching sound of crumpled up paper. Sora just stood with her mouth hung open.). I slammed the locker shut as the final noise. "Now how easy was that?" Right before she was going to blow up on me, I was saved.
"No loitering in the halls, young ladies." I looked at the end of the hallway and found that the principal was staring at us with his hands on his waist. Just then, we felt two hands pull us in with the rest of the crowd. I turned and found myself staring face to face with Matt. The hallway was as crowded as a train on Sunday and we were shoved and jostled all over the place. Matt grabbed my hand and Tai grabbed Sora's. Together, we managed to get to the gym hallway where we could have some privacy. The last gym class didn't even get out yet. This HAS to be some record for us.
Suddenly, I began cracking up. All three of them stared at me like I was crazy and I finally settling down, getting the point. "Is this my lucky day or what? first, I get saved by the bell from the witch. Then I get saved by the principal from Sora. Then I get saved by you guys from the principal. Hectic!" I said loudly.
"Saved from Sora?" Tai questioned with a puzzled look as he stared at Sora.
"Don't even start, Tai." She just said and she shot me a quick, playful glare.
"I won't. Hey Ishida, you hear that? We're heroes! Why don't you give our damsel in distress a little kiss?" Tai said as he elbowed Matt a little. He turned bright red. He always looked so cute when he's embarrassed! I mean, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. Actually, it's a compliment. I think he's cu-. Wait! Was I just about to say that he's cute? Woah, slow down, Mimi. You are NOT falling for Matt Ishida. You're just... good friends, that's all. Okay, breath.
"W-Why don't you, Kamiya?" he stuttered out. If I didn't know any better, I'd think that he likes me a bit too. That was a wrong move though, Matt. We all know that Tai would do anything if another guy tells him to. That's his worst enemy, his own pride.
"That would be my pleasure," he said with a little bow. Then he bent over a little and kissed me lightly on the cheek. I couldn't help but giggle a little. I mean, not in the flirtatious way. But seriously, it was pretty funny. Then unexpectedly, I thought I saw a flash somewhere. But I just shrugged off the feeling. I'm REALLY paranoid today. First the Matt thing now this. It's not like I'm a star or anything.
I leaned towards Tai and exclaimed dramatically, "My hero!" Then, out of nowhere, he scooped me up in his arms and began spinning around like some old, corny movie. I still couldn't help but laugh though. Sometimes Tai can be a big sweetie. Finally, he threw off his balance and we both fell to the ground.
"Smile!" We heard someone say from behind us. Without standing up, we turned our heads around. The next thing I saw was a flash, which practically blinded me. After we recovered from the sudden reaction to light, we saw Kari standing there at the corner with instant photos in her hands. It doesn't exactly take a genius to know what it is. "Hmmm, chemistry between soccer team captain and head cheerleader. The perfect, juicy snoop for the schoolpaper."
"Watch out, Tai. Your sister's turning into the female version of Dr. Evil." Matt joked.
"Hey, it was only a matter of time. I knew she wasn't that little innocent girl with all that light all along." He said with a little giggle.
"You know, you better humor me, Tai, or I'll print this on the internet with some edited graphics added to it." She replied with a grin.
I hit Tai in the arm semi-hard and hissed, "Humor her!"
Then, without warning, a group of teenagers rushed out of the locker rooms to get to their next classes. Tai and I almost got ran over if we hadn't gotten up. But then, typically (being the two most clumsy people in the whole school), we just had to trip over the people's feet. Thank God that Matt was right there with open arms and he caught me. He shook his head and sighed as he looked down on me. Great, now he thinks that I'm a complete psycho. Wait, since when do I care what other people think? I've gotten over that since I first began being a digidestined, or earlier. Would you chill out around this guy?! After a moment in trance, I finally snapped back to my senses and let go of his arms. I felt myself blush a little as I looked down and tucked some of my hair behind my ear.
To distract myself, I looked over at Tai, who came flying across the hall, tripping over everything he could possibly trip over. Then, he ran towards our wall uncontrollably and crashed right into Sora. But instead of catching him, they both fell to the ground all over each other. The crowd vanished finally and Matt and I just stood there and laughed as we watched Tai and Sora trying desperately to get up. When we've laughed enough, we walked over to help them up. "Come on, we have to get to the locker rooms and change. We'll see you guys in class." I said as I dragged Sora with me to the locker room with one hand and waved with the other.