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DISCLAIMER: Okay, so you know the drill. I don't own Digimon or its characters so don't sue me, okay?
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is named after a Brian McKnight song because it fits with the story line. Hope you guys enjoy it and don't forget to review! :)

One Last Cry - CHAPTER ONE

Light breeze blew through the opening of Tai Kamiya's window. The chill touched his cheek softly as he opened his eyes. He rose from his bed, mumbling groggily. His sister Kari, who was sleeping in the bunk bed above him, was awakened by her brother's grumbling.
"Cheer up, Tai," She said, in attempt to lift his spirits. She climbed down the stairs, picking up the remote control and switching to the weather channel. As always, Joey Mizuno, Tokyo's favourite weatherman, was giving the day's forecast. The weather was typical this season: clear skies, gentle sea breeze, and lots of sunshine. Tai would've loved this because it was a perfect day for soccer practice; today, he was thinking on skipping it. I can't believe I'd feel this rotten the day after my prom, he thought. The events of the night before were fresh on his mind.

**flash back***

The music was loud as lights bounced around the room. Tai was ecstatic to finally attend his prom. It was to be a night he'd never forget. Partly because he was to graduate a week later. Sora was the other reason. That night, Tai saw Sora in a different light. Her hair was done in a french bun and she was wearing a silky strapless red dress. Adorned on her neck was a shiny silver necklace. Tai did a double take when he glanced at her. He couldn't believe that Sora, his tomboy of a best friend, could look this beautiful. A smile crept on his face as a thought came to his mind. He would confess to Sora of his feelings. He was getting the vibe that she felt the same way. It was going to be perfect.
"Hey Sora!" Tai approached the pretty girl in the red dress. She smiled at him and returned his greeting.
"Hello Tai," She said, taking a look at his tux and his black shoes, "I see you ditched the sneakers, huh?"
Tai laughed, "Yeah, I'd be the only guy wearing them. I don't want to stand out or anything,"
They both chuckled a bit then silenced. There was an awkward moment and it was making Tai more nervous by the second. He would have to tell her sooner, rather than later.
"Uh Sora," He mustered up all his courage and decided to do it, "I gotta tell you something important. Can we go somewhere private?"
A weird expression spread about her face as her eyes darted to the gym doorway, then back at Tai. "Alright, but can you get me some punch first?"
"Sure thing, Sora," Tai shrugged and walked over to the tables where the punch bowls were sitting.
As soon as Tai left, Sora made her way to the entrance to meet her date.
"Hey Matt!" Sora smiled at him brightly.
"Hey yourself, gorgeous," Matt said as he entwined Sora's hand in his own, "Sorry I'm late. I had to fix the button on my tuxedo and I picked this up for you..." He hid his hand behind his back and presented her a corsage.
"Oh my!" Sora blushed madly and looked at Matt, "Thank you so much! It's absolutely beautiful!!!" She practically jumped on him and wrapped her arms around him.
On the other side of the room, Tai had just returned from getting two cups of punch for him and Sora. He looked around the gym for Sora. I could've sworn this was where I left her... he thought, puzzled. As people danced back and forth, he was pushing his way through the crowd, holding the cups in both hands. He sighed; it seemed as if she just vanished. Just when he thought it was time to give up, Sora was spotted near the doors...with Matt! Not just holding hands but standing close, as if they were-- together. The sight of those two shattered Tai's heart. He could see Matt whisper in Sora's ear and kiss her cheek. At that moment, Tai's world came crashing down; so did the cups of punch in his hands. The juice spilled all over the floor-- and on Tai's new leather shoes, but that was unimportant to him at the moment.
The sound of glass breaking startled everybody; Sora and Matt turned to see what the ruckus was about.
"You planned this, didn't you?" Tai said to Sora, betrayal and sadness triggering his outburst, "You asked me to get punch for you so you could meet up with Matt! GOD! I can't believe I was so gullible!" Sora's eyes were getting a bit misty; he couldn't bear to look at her anymore, so he ran outside, slamming the doors behind him. Everyone in the gym, who had stopped dancing, fixed their gaze on Matt and Sora.
"I better..." Sora said to Matt, who nodded at her in agreement.
"You should talk to him, set things straight," Matt replied.
Sora ran outside the school premises, searching high and low for Tai. With guilt and remorse eating away at her soul, she just had to find him, to make it all right. She would never be able to live with herself, knowing that she ruined years of friendship over nothing.