The Morning After
Disclaimer: Digimon doesn't belong to me, it belongs to Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, and BanDai. I'm just borrowing the characters, and I am not receiving and profit for writing this piece of fiction.
Notes: Although I shouldn't have to say it again, thoughts are italicised, and I won't necessarily say who's thinking what ('cause it should be obvious). And, I've changed the layout of my stories. Why? Meh, who knows. Looks better this way.
Started:
Early January 2001
Finished: February 6,
2001 (Pathetic, huh?)
Part 3: The Truth
The next week was, well... hell for Sora. Almost everything she did reminded her of the 'incident' with Matt. Monday morning was the toughest. She went back to school, and had to see him for the first time. Even harder, she had to try and act normal, like nothing had happened.
That would be hard. Not *impossible*, but hard.
She walked through the hallway with Tai, toward the cafeteria. In passing the numerous amounts of people in the hallways, Tai noticed Matt walking in the opposite direction.
"Hey, Matt!" Tai said as they passed him.
"Hi, Tai," Matt replied, smiling. Then, they kept walking. Tai thought for a moment, then looked at Sora.
"Why didn't you say 'hi' to him?"
"To who?"
"To Matt. He just passed us..."
"Oh, really? Funny, I didn't see him..." Sora lied.
"Oh, ok-ay..." Tai said, looking at his friend weirdly. Sora smiled.
"Do you still like Matt?"
"Yeah, of course! What kind of a question is that? If I liked him last week, why wouldn't I like him now? Geez, just 'cause I don't see him in the hallway, does not mean I've changed my mind, you know!" Sora snapped. Tai looked shocked.
"Geez, it was just a question. What's your problem? Get up on the wrong side of the bed?" Tai asked.
No, I got up in Matt's bed. Does THAT answer your question?
"No, everything's fine. Sorry about snapping at you, I'm just kinda tired," Sora lied, once again.
"Oh. That's cool. And don't worry about it. We all have our moments," Tai smiled.
But that wasn't the end of Sora's troubles. The next day, as Tai and Sora were heading through the hallway, they again met up with Matt.
Sora looked at Matt, and he looked back at her. She hadn't meant to, but she quickly looked away and ducked her chin, looking toward the floor. Unfortunately, Tai noticed the glace they shared, and didn't understand Sora's reaction. Wanting to see if it would confirm his suspicions, Tai called Matt over to the two of them. Sora continued to look downwards, away from Matt.
"Hey, Matt. What's up?"
"Um...nothing much, you?"
"Not a whole lot. Hey, Sora and I are gonna go get something to drink, you wanna come hang out?" Tai asked, making it up on the spot.
"Um, you know I..." Matt glanced quickly at Sora. "I actually can't...I have to go...um, meet someone who I told them I'd meet them...with," Matt said, sounding like a complete idiot. Tai looked at his friend with raised eyebrows.
"Right, I see. Well, we'll be on our way then."
"Thanks anyway, Tai."
"No problem, Matt."
And they went on their way. Tai continued to watch Sora, who still had her eyes glued to the floor.
"Alright, Sora...what's up with you and Matt?" Tai interrogated. Sora looked up.
Oh, crap...I hope he doesn't know anything...
"Oh, nothing? Why do you ask?" she said, innocently.
"Well, it's just...this isn't the first time you have been 'weird' around him, and the yesterday...I think you really did see him, you just didn't want to say 'hi'. So, can you tell me what's going on between you two?"
"Well, actually...I don't think I can," Sora explained. "It's a little hard."
"Sora, you know you can tell me anything, I can try and help you," Tai offered.
"Oh, no. I'm alright, but thanks for wanting to help."
This problem is a bit beyond your reach, Tai. Sorry.
* * *
A few days later...
It was Friday night, at suppertime. Mimi had come to visit from New York during a school break, so she was staying with Sora.
"So, Mimi, how are you liking New York?" Ms. Takenouchi asked, sitting down in her seat at the table, beside Sora. Mimi smiled at her.
"Oh, I like it a lot. It's different, though. I'm just glad I learned English before I went over...it was hard, though. Such a confusing language."
Sora smiled at her pink-haired friend, then looked down to her meal of rice, chicken, and spinach. She picked up her fork and started to eat quickly. Her mother and Mimi started eating as well...though, not as fast than Sora. Mimi looked at her watch. 6:00pm.
"Sora, can we go visit everyone else later today?" she asked. "I haven't seen them in a few months!" Sora finished chewing, then looked at Mimi.
"Of course! And maybe we can all do something this weekend...cool." She answered, than continued to eat.
"Yeah...and I can't wait to see Matt!" Mimi exclaimed. Sora froze. Matt... "Something wrong, Sora?" she asked.
"Hmm? Oh, no...nothing at all..."
* * *
"Mom, could I have some more, please?" Sora asked, holding up her rice bowl. Her mother started at her.
"Sora, are you okay? This is your third bowl!"
"I know...sorry. I'm a pig. I just can't help it. I'm so hungry!"
"Okay," Ms. Takenouchi agreed, taking the bowl from her daughter.
* * *
"So...where do ya wanna go first?" Sora asked.
"Let's go see...Matt!" Mimi exclaimed
"Um...okay," Sora agreed hesitantly, but none-the-less agreed. The two girls grabbed their coats and shoes, and headed across the street.
Eeek...I don't really want to see Matt right now...but I guess if I say I can't see Matt, then I might end up having to tell Mimi why. And that would break her heart...well, uh, sort of.
Sora followed Mimi as they made their way up to Matt's apartment. When they got there, Mimi knocked on the doorbell. After a moment, there were footsteps, followed by a voice yelling 'Just a minute!'. Then, the door opened, revealing a tall, blonde boy.
"Matt!" Mimi exclaimed. Matt stared for a second, then smiled. Mimi and Sora stepping into the apartment, and Matt shut the door behind them.
"Hi, Mimi! How are you?"
"Good...you?"
"I'm...okay. What brings you back here?"
"I'm visiting...again. 'Cause I miss you guys! I'm here for a couple of days, and I'm staying with Sora."
"Oh..." Sora. "Sora...Hi, Sora!" Matt said, trying to sound happy. She waved back at him.
"Hi, Matt," she smiled.
Silence reigned for a moment.
"So, yeah, that's great," Mimi said, breaking the silence. "Hey, what are you doing tomorrow, Matt?" Matt thought for a minute.
"Nothing, I don't think. Why?"
"Well, you wanna do something? I was thinking of getting the group together, and doing...something. I haven't seen you guys in so long."
"Yeah, that usually happens when you live on another continent," Matt said, joking. Then, he smiled. "Sure, that sounds cool."
"That sound good, Sora?"
Matt and Mimi both looked at the girl. She stood there, holding one hand to her stomach, and looking toward the floor.
"Sora?" Matt asked.
"Matt...can I...use your bathroom...?" she asked.
"Yeah, it's right..." but Matt didn't get to finish his sentence. Sora ran past him quickly, into his apartment, and to his bathroom.
"..." (from Matt and Mimi, no doubt)
In the washroom, Sora ran to the toilet, lifted up the lid, and bent herself over it. She felt sick, only a really, really bad kind of sick. She felt like someone had just kicked her in the stomach. Oh, damn... She tried to hold it in, but she threw up.
"Mimi, is Sora...okay? It doesn't sound like she's having too much fun in there." Mimi frowned at Matt.
"She's been fine since I've seen her. I have no idea what could be wrong. I'll go check on her." She said, then left Matt. She stepped into the bathroom, to find Sora draped over the toilet.
"Oh...Sora..."
The redhead looked up upon hearing her friend's voice.
"Are you okay?"
"That felt horrible."
Mimi looked sympathetically at her friend. Sora gave a half-hearted smile back. Mimi extended her hand to Sora, who quickly obliged. Sora stood up slowly, then closed the lid to the toilet and flushed it. Mimi held onto her friend, and they both made their way out of the bathroom.
"I hope I never do that again. At least not for a long time," Sora said, emerging from the room, with Mimi.
"Sora, are you alright?" Matt asked, worried. Sora looked at him and smiled, happy that he actually cared.
"Yeah. I guess it must have been something I ate," Sora said, putting a hand on her stomach. Matt smiled at her.
"Mimi, I hate to be a party pooper...I know you still want to see Matt...but, would it be alright if we went back home? Or I could go, you can stay here..." Sora suggested to Mimi.
"Nonsense! What kind of a friend would I be then? Of course I'll come home with you!" Mimi said. Sora smiled.
"Thanks, Mimi. Matt, I'm really sorry. Both you guys, I know you'd wanted to hang out and stuff," Sora said apologetically.
"Don't worry, Sora," Matt said reassuringly. "Mimi and I can see each other another time. Right, Mimi?"
"Absolutely. Well, we'll be on our way then. Bye, Matt!" Mimi said, walking out the door. Matt said his goodbyes, then shut the door behind them.
"Aw...poor Sora," Mimi said, as they walked home.
"Can I get you anything?" Mimi asked, when they got into Sora's house.
"Nah, I just want to sit down." Sora said, then proceeded to do so, on a small, grey couch.
"Hey, I have a great idea, Sora!" Mimi suggested, attempting to get Sora's mind off of her sick stomach. "Let's have a picnic tomorrow!" Sora smiled.
"Sounds cool, Mimi," The redhead said.
"And we'll invite everyone! All the old Digidestined, and the new ones! It'll be a great way for everyone to get together, 'cause I know you guys don't get much of a chance."
"So, it's not just because you want to see Izzy?" Sora asked coyly, smirking at her friend.
"Um...well, maybe..." Mimi replied, her voice trailing off, and she, too, smiled. Sora laughed.
"Well, Mimi, that sounds like a great idea. It shouldn't be too late, so why don't we give everyone a call now? We can have it tomorrow afternoon, sound good?" Sora offered. Mimi agreed, and she grabbed the phone to start calling. Knowing Izzy would be on-line, Sora went over to the computer to send him an e-mail.
At the end of the girls' phoning spree, it was only Cody, Ken, and Joe who couldn't make it. Since it was getting late and Sora was exhausted, the two of them decided to go sleep, Mimi anxiously awaiting the next day.
* * *
"So, how's school, Mimi?" Izzy queried.
"Oh, it's great," she replied smiling, genuinely happy that Izzy was interested. Izzy smiled back, as the rest of the kids listened intently.
"Say something in English, Mimi! It sounds so interesting," Tai said. Mimi sweatdropped.
"Like what? 'Something' is too general, Tai."
"Oh, forget it. Hey, Matt, hook me up with some bread, will ya?" Tai continued.
"Yes, your Majesty," Matt said sarcastically, throwing Tai a bun. Sora watched as Matt's bad aim caused Tai to be hit in the head with the bread, then continued to watch as everyone carried on conversation with one another, and she was pleased that they were all together again. It really had been a while since the...well, not the 12 of them, but...Since the older kids and new Digidestined had been together.
Suddenly, Sora's vision went blurry for a second, then returned to normal. She let out a 'woah', then shook her head, attracting some stares from the others.
"Hey, you okay, Sora?" Tai wondered.
"Huh?" Sora looked at the boy beside her. "Oh, yeah, I'm fine. I just...I guess I'm just a bit tired," she finished, then stood up quickly. Ignoring the sudden rush to her head, Sora proceeded to stretch out her arms. She staggered abruptly, but quickly gained her composure.
"Sora? What's up? Are you alright?" Tai asked, looking worriedly at her.
"Oh, don't worry Tai, I'll be fine..." Sora trailed off as her line of vision swirled round and round her, and she slowly sank into darkness. Tai gasped, and stood quickly to catch Sora as she fainted to the ground.
"Sora!" Tai cried out, catching his friend, just as she hit the grass. He looked at her unconscious face, then back at the rest of the kids, who were all equally worried about their friend. "What the hell happened to her?" Tai demanded.
"I...I don't know!" Mimi answered on everyone's behalf. "I mean, she was fine...well, she was kinda sick the other night..."
"What kind of sick?" Tai interrupted.
"She...threw up and stuff. This isn't exactly the right place to be talking about it!"
"Well, has anything happened to her in the past little while that might have caused this?"
"God, Tai, stop being so overprotective, okay? We SAID we don't know!!" Matt yelled. Actually, I think I *do* know...but you can't...
"Well, excuse-me, Mr. I'm-So-Cool, but I'm just worried, alright?" Tai retorted, accentuating his last syllable. I just hate seeing Sora hurt... "I'm going to take her home, alright?" Everyone nodded in agreement. "See you all later."
"Bye, Tai," everyone said, waving. Tai walked toward his car, carrying Sora in his arms. When he was almost there, Sora began to stir. She slowly opened her eyes, and looked at Tai, quickly blushing when she realized where she was.
"Mmm...Tai..."
"Hm? Sora?" Tai looked down. "Oh, how are you feeling?" He smiled.
"Well, not very good," Sora said as Tai put her down gently to open the car door. "I think I hit my head," she explained.
"Oh...sorry about that. I tried to catch you quick as I could." Sora blushed again.
"Thanks, Tai," Sora said, slipping into Tai's blue car.
"Hey, that's what friends are for," Tai acknowledged, getting into the driver's seat. "Hey, Sora," Tai started up the car. "Mimi said that you haven't been feeling well for a while. Do you think maybe you should go see a doctor?" he advised, worried.
"Well, I had really never thought about it, but...if you think I should go, then okay..." the dizzy girl agreed.
* * *
At the doctor's office, Sora had to wait for a while before anyone could see her. Finally, a nurse escorted her into a room, and told her to wait for her doctor. Sora looked at her surroundings. She had never much liked the doctor's office. The small, white room, the scary-looking equipment, and most of all, the freaky clown posters on the walls.
There should be a national ban on clowns, I swear...
Sora's head turned when she heard the door click. A tall, brunette woman, wearing a white coat, walked into the room.
"Good afternoon, Sora," the women said, quite professionally.
"Hi, Dr. Mizowaki."
"And how are you today?
"Oh, I'm okay. Not feeling too great, though. My friend, Tai, was worried about me, so he told me to come see you."
"Oh, I see. So, why haven't you been feeling well?"
"Well, I've been feeling weird for the past week...like, throwing up and stuff. It was bad last night, and then I started feeling dizzy and fainted today. That's why Tai brought me here, 'cause I fainted..." Sora explained to her doctor. "But it's weird. I've been *really* hungry lately. More so that usual."
"Oh. Well, Sora, based on what you've said, there's only one thing I can think of that might be wrong with you..."
"What is it?"
"You're pregnant."
Alright, so it's a bit unrealistic. But how am I supposed to know what it's like going to the doctor and having someone tell me I'm pregnant? And I know it takes longer...but I don't think you need to know every detail.
Part Four coming soon! (In fact, it's already half-written.)
Ja ne,
lime_lizard