Soramon (Claire's POV)

After Tai dropped me off at the Ishida's apartment. I entered. Mr. Ishida was listening to a recording of Buffalo's migrating. I entered Matt's bedroom. The date with Tai was fun I wanted to do it again. It was simply fun. Not all that romantic, but what do you expect on a first date. I was eager to contact my 'master copy'. Duplicate or twin or doppelganger sounds too, equal. I was but a copy. A digital copy. Matt was fining tuning his guitar. He strummed a bit and then laid back in his bean bag cushion. I took off my clothes down to a T shirt and pants. I threw my stuff on the top bunk. I took my nightclothes and left for the bathroom. I needed a long shower.

"Hi Matt." I waved. He looked up.
"Oh, hi. Dad enrolled you in school. So starting tomorrow you'll have classes there."
"Thanks."

When I got back out from the shower. My hair was pulled back. I checked to mirror for any roots. The last thing I needed was red fiery hair to grow out. I may need Sora to do a re-dye. I made sure I brushed my teeth. Though it was weird. I haven't done that in years. In fact, technically, I never did that. My memories are only of Sora doing that. I'm a digital image and don't need to do things like that. That's one thing different between Sora and I. I don't produce sweat or fowl odor. In fact, I don't even smell like a human. Which is why the real Sora left me some perfume.

"So Claire, did you and Tai hit it off?" Matt asked.
"Umm...He's very nice. I like him a lot."
"But..." he implied.
"But what?"
"Well, what else happened?" he grinned.
"She walked me home and i kissed his cheek."
"Oh, well you just met him."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"I mean, don't get too attached. It's not his fault he can't hold a steady relationship. Especially when he's in love with my girl. He never came out and said it, but I know." he stated.
"Well, this Sora person must be really special for you two fight over her like that." I said pretending I never met here.
"She is. Really special. I love her to death."
"Awww...that's sweet. Poor Tai." I said.
"Why poor Tai? I don't think he loves her as much as I do."
"Can you see it from his point of view. God, Matt, when did you get so insensitive?" I asked. "Oh wait, you were always like that." I laughed.
"I guess I used to be." he said gloomily. "I think you're right about that."
"Don't be sad. I was just kidding. Come here." I said. He obeyed and I hugged him. Then some thing weird happened. I felt some sort of serge. I think I liked it. He was very warm. He wrapped his arm around me briefly and then stepped away.
"That's odd." he muttered. I laughed at his response.
"What ever happened to that girl I used to be jealous of." I started making up small talk, which just contributed to ruining his memory as he tried to recall me as his long lost cousin. This really humored me.
"What girl."
"She used to dress in pink all the time and cried about getting sand in her eyes at the playground. She had weird cow girl clothes."
"Oh...that's Mimi. She moved to America. But she says with her Aunt during vacation. She spends those weeks with Izzy, ah another friend of mine."
"Matt?" I asked. Matt crashed down on his bed. I was curious as to what happened while I was in the digital world.
"Yeah. What?" he asked in a tired expression.
"Can you tell me about you life from about the past 5 years till now?" I asked. I switched the light off and climbed into the bed with him. I stretched across. I didn't plan to fall asleep next to him, but that's what happened as he just started telling stories and stuff. It was weird, very weird. Although I loved Tai, I know why the real Sora fell in love with Matt in the first place. He was caring, open and warm. So very warm. I woke up to find him all ready changed for school the next day. I got changed and grabbed my stuff.
"Umm. Claire? How are we related?" he asked. "It's not by blood is it?"
"No, why?" I asked.
"Cuz."
"I can't wait till this weekend. That dance will be great. I'm really eager to go with Tai. I know I can get him to like me." I stated.
"You really like him huh?" he asked.
"Well, cuz, like I said. Don't get your hopes up. He maybe single, but his heart belongs to some one else."
"I just met, Tai, it's not like I'm looking for something permanent anyway." I stated.

As we past the middle school, Matt yelled to his brother.

"Hey squirt. Look who's moved in with us?" Matt said.
"Who." said TK running to the school gate.
"It's our cousin Claire." Matt said totally convinced that we were related.
"Hi TK, remember me?" I asked.
"Who are you? You're not my cousin." he stated flatly. Hmm. Apparently TK is a little brighter than the rest of his family.
"Well you were little then. You must have forgotten me. You were so cute. You used to wear some green bucket hat in those days." I stated. This would be totally screwed up if Tk went home and told his mom about me.
"I guess I did forget you. But I think I remember bits and pieces about you. Yeah, you do look familiar." Tk said nodding. He either tricked himself or lied to me to save himself from embarrassment.
"Well, Matt and I have to go. See ya later TK."
"Yeah, see ya." he said.

I followed Matt. I think we're close now. I think he was like a big brother to me now. Being that I was living under the same roof as him. I followed Matt all the way to Sora's locker.
"Hey, morning Sora, honey." he said kissing her on the cheek.
"Morning Matt. Who's this?" she grinned and then gave me a look of mock jealousy.
"This is my cousin, Claire." Matt said.
"Oh really." Sora said raising an eyebrow. Then she started laughing hysterically. Only us two knew the joke and Matt was left in the dark.
"Honey, are you alright."
"Fine dear." Sora coughed. "I just thought she was another love obsessed fan and so I was getting envious for a moment." Sora sighed in relief, but I knew she was joking.
"Nice to met you Claire." Sora said giving me a wink.
"You too, Sora." I said.
"Wow." Matt said.
"What?" Sora asked.
"If I didn't know any better. You two look more related than I do. I could have sworn you two had the same complexion. It must be the lack of coffee this morning." Matt shook his head.
"I'm off to home room. Claire, if you need anything, Sora is your girl. She knows everything." Matt added as he kissed Sora and left.
"So?" Sora asked. "What do you think of him now?"
"I suppose he's cute and tender and loving, but I had a date with Tai."
"Really? You work fast." Sora joked. "I can't believe that cousin story worked!"
"Me too. I thought you said it was a perfect idea. Now you say it's a miracle?" I asked.
"Well, it worked didn't it?" Sora said.
"How's my hair?" I asked.
"Not like mine, so its good." she said. She was straight to the point. Which is the way I liked things. Duh, she's me.
"I'll see ya later." she added.
"Bye."
"Oh one last thing." Sora said. "I talked to Tai on the phone for about 2 hours!"
"What did he say?" I asked.
"He was talking about he girl he met. He said she was incredible. She played soccer, loved adventure, loves picking flowers. My gosh. I never heard Tai talk this much about a girl ever. I guessed it was you."
"Really? Tai noticed me? I seemed to have made it clear that he only liked me as a friends and that he was still in love with someone else. Which I assumed was you."
"Yeah, he did notice you. Tai is a guy. You can't understand what he's thinking. Trust me, Sora, you got him hooked" Sora said.
"Don't call me that! It's Claire." I hissed checking both ways. Sora laughed.
"Oops, sorry."