Taichi jumped out of his chair, shocked. "You? And Mimi? Together?"
Mimi had known Taichi would react this way, and had instructed Miyako ahead of time to say that. "Yes, Taichi, to-ge-ther. Like you and Sora, Yamato and Jun." It was clear to her that Taichi was jealous. Very jealous.
Sora pulled Taichi back down. "Calm down Taichi!" She turned to Mimi and Daisuke. "You two don't come off as good for each other, but now that you are together, I'm sure you really will be. You look cute together, too!"
Daisuke beamed and wrapped his arms around Mimi. "You're smart, Sora..."
Although he didn't dare tell Sora, Taichi was absolutely livid at the sight of anyone else - particularly Daisuke - with their arms wrapped around Mimi. He had rather enjoyed her constant attention. He couldn't take this, but he knew it wouldn't last for long.
Mimi and Daisuke had been together for several months now, and Taichi was about to check himself into the local mental institution. They were so touchy-feely with each other. It was disgusting! Taichi had completely lost all interest in Sora, and she knew it yet they were still together.
"Don't worry Sora, you won't have to feel humiliated like that anymore," 22-year old Taichi said aloud as he dialed Sora's number.
"Hello, Takenouchi residence."
"Hey Sora, it's me."
Sora sighed on the other end. She hated to think that she was going out and in love with someone who couldn't care less about her, in fact wanted one of her best friends. "Hello Taichi sweetheart," she replied, doing her best to sound cheerful. She knew what was coming; Taichi hadn't called her in months and she wanted to call him her sweetheart one last time.
"I don't know how to say this very well, Sora, but..." Taichi sighed, thinking how he could cut it off quickly and quietly.
"Taichi, I know what you want..."
"You do?"
"Yeah. You wanna break up with me, don't you?"
Taichi swallowed. "Erm...yeah..." How did she know that? he wondered silently. "I really dont wanna hurt you, but..."
Sora shook her head and blinked back tears, grateful that Taichi wasn't there to see them. "I understand, Taichi. I just want you to be happy, no matter who you're with." This was nothing but the truth, although she wanted most of all for him to be happy with her.
A short burst of mixed feelings filled Taichi. Sorrow for Sora, guilt for hurting her, longing for Mimi, jealous of Daisuke's relationship with her. "I...I'm sorry, Sora..."
"No Taichi. Don't say that. Just go, before I can't make myself let you."
"Okay. Bye Sora," Taichi said. He hung up the phone, not feeling much different than he had before.
Sora didn't feel much different either. She had seen this coming for weeks now, but she still didn't want to let Taichi go. She especially didn't want to let him go to Mimi, but there wasn't much she could do about that. Wiping a silent tear off her cheek, she hung up the phone. "Mimi, please don't take Taichi away from me..." she murmured.
"Come on Mi-chan, why is Daisuke so much better than me?" Taichi pleaded.
Mimi sighed exasperatedly. The tables had turned. "Taichi, get a grip! I'm not gonna go out with you. And if you must know why Daisuke's so much better than you, he's not. It's just that, I'm in love with him and not in love with you."
Taichi shook his head. "Are you sure?" he asked. There was always that chance...
"If you want me so much, you should have taken me before Daisuke did! The early bird gets the worm, you know. I just hope Sora will take you back, cause I know you don't wanna be alone," Mimi cried. She gave Taichi a moment to let it sink in, then walked away.
Meanwhile, Daisuke had found the perfect ring. (A/N: Why do these meanwhile's always have to do with Daisuke?) A white gold ring, set with a princess cut purple sapphire. I'm gonna be paying for this for the rest of my life, he thought as he walked home with his new treasure, but it'll all be worth it if she says yes.
He opened the door of his condo and knew that Mimi was already there. He could smell her beautiful perfume, and he saw her jacket laying on the couch. "Mimi?" he called out.
Mimi walked in from the kitchen with two glasses of wine. She looked simply gorgeous in a pink and white plaid spaghetti-string top and a white miniskirt. She set the glasses over on a coffee table and walked over to Daisuke. Smiling, she wrapped her arms around his neck and treated him to a warm, lingering kiss.
Not pulling away, Daisuke leaned over to Mimi's ear and whispered, "Come outside with me, love. It's hot in here." Mimi complied, and they went upstairs and out onto the balcony.
They stood there for about a half hour in each othere's arms, watching the sun set over Tokyo. "It's beautiful Daisuke, isn't it?" Mimi said softly, not wanting to disturb their romantic moment.
Daisuke nodded. "Yeah... almost as beautiful as you..." Mimi blushed at his compliment. This was the perfect moment. Daisuke bent down on one knee and pulled the ring from his pocket. "Mimi... will you marry me?"
Mimi simply melted into Daisuke's arms. She smiled at him. "Yes, Daisuke, I will..." He pulled her up and kissed her again. And the two young lovers remained in each other's arms for several minutes more, watching the beautifully golden sunset chaning into the gentle purples and blues of the twilight.
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