Covering my butt from flames: I'm sorry if any characters are OOC!

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon. If I did, would Ken have that hairdo? (No offense to Ken fans, he's cool but the hairs got to get cut!)

Intro: This chapter is so sappy I want to hurl. But, it set's the mood perfectly so if you want to know what's going on in chapter 2, read this.

Mimi searched frantically through her bags of clothing she'd just purchased at the mall. She wanted to wear something perfect that looked dazzling but not like she'd taken hours to get ready. Which she definitely hadn't, because according to her clock she had 20 minutes to get ready. She gave a cheerful yelp as she found the dress she'd been looking for. It was pink and silver sequined with thin, dainty straps. She pulled it over her head and looked happily in the mirror. "For once no pink cowgirl hats? Are feeling feverish?" her mother asked jokingly as she peered in from the doorway. Mimi laughed and pointed to the hat on the dresser. "For once, no. If I had the time tonight, I'd search my whole wardrobe to find an outfit to wear that matched perfectly though." Her mother looked at the clock. "Yah, you don't have time tonight. You only have about 15 more minutes to get ready. Here's your shoes and purse, but you'll have to do your own hair. I have to be to the beauty parlor in 5! Ciao sweetie!" she said and kissed her daughter on the cheek after handing her her shoes and purse. Mimi waved goodbye and piled her hair carefully in a bun. My dress is perfect, my hair is perfect, and this night is going to be perfect. After all, what could go wrong?

Sora leaned as hard as she could on the horn. Mimi always seemed to be so late. "Hurry up!" Kari shouted out the window from the passenger seat. Tai, Joe and Izzy all kicked Sora's seat from the back of the convertible. "Easy on the horn, Sora. This cars a rental and if you break it, you buy it." Tai reminded her. Sora reached her hand back and slapped him. "Yes mom." she said and made a face at him. He beamed but pretended to be hurt. "You hit so hard! And you hurt my feelings! Wahh!" Joe rolled his eyes and smiled along with them. "Were all so mature." Izzy joked and sucked on his thumb. Everyone cracked up and Sora once again leaned on the horn. "Coming!" Mimi said as she appeared in the front doorway of her house. She ran toward the car happily and hopped in the front with Kari and Sora. Sora started the car, dizzy with happiness. I have the perfect car with the perfect friends here with me. This night is going to be so perfect. After all, what could go wrong?


Kari ran her fingers through her short hair as the wind blew wildly. The day had been a blur of happiness and excitement. Her, Sora and Mimi had all went shopping for new dresses and shoes that weren't too fancy but not too casual for the school's dance. "Fixing your hair for TK?" asked Tai. Kari blushed and smiled. "No. I'm just... Keeping it out of my face." she lied. Everyone laughed as she did her best to place the clips in her hair as it flew uncontrollably around her face.
She couldn't find it in herself to get upset though.
She was far too happy to feel anything but joy. Tai reached forward to ruffle her hair with his fingers and wrapped his arms around her. "I'm just joking. I love you lil sis!" he said apologetically. She hugged him back and everyone awed. I have the perfect brother and friends. This is going to be a perfect night! After all what could wrong?

Matt ran his fingers across the strings of his guitar. It sounded okay, but not perfect yet. "It sounds like it's getting there." TK said happily. He had attempted to play the guitar over phone for Kari to show off, but had completely messed up Matt's perfectly tuned instrument. Matt didn't mind though, as he never minded anything his brother ever did wrong. He loved his brother with all his heart and could never be mad at him. TK was his reason for waking up in the morning, his reason for living at all. They were always there for each other and- "Earth to Yamato! Your fazing out." TK said, getting his brothers attention. "What are you thinking about?" he asked. Matt smiled and shrugged. "Nothing. Just... Nothing." Matt answered and returned to tuning the guitar. TK laughed and smiled. It was obvious he was in a great mood. "C'mon. Tell me. Don't you love me?" TK said and gave Matt fake puppy eyes. Matt's head shot up. "Don't even joke about that! I love you more than-than- than I can think of! That's what I was thinking about too," he said. TK smiled. "I love you too, Matt. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings." TK said and patted his brothers shoulder, "Your the best big brother ever!" Matt felt himself getting choked up when he realized a lot of people were staring at the two of them. "What are you looking at?!?! Can't two brothers talk in peace?!?!" Matt shouted in their direction. One of the girls giggled and her friend whispered to TK right before they walked away. Matt cocked an eyebrow at him and TK smiled. "They think were cute!" he said happily. Matt put down his guitar and ruffled his brother's hair. "You've got a lot to learn, TK." Matt said jokingly, "And it's 15 'till 8. Kari will be here any minute. You might want to sit down and act natural." TK plopped down on the stool and sat in a weird pose he must have thought was sexy. Matt laughed and sat down next to him. "Not like that, like this." he said and leaned back casually with his arm over the back of the chair. TK did his best to imitate, only to end up looking very uncomfortable. Matt smiled at his brother. "Close enough. Here's your chance." Matt said and directed TK's attention to the door where the digidestines were now entering. TK smiled lovingly at his brother. "Thanks." he mouthed as Kari stared adoringly at him. "Anytime lil' bro." Matt said and watched TK walk offstage to Kari. It'll be hard letting you go little guy, but if you're happy, so am I. I have the perfect brother, the perfect friends, the perfect band; everything's going to be perfect. After all, what could go wrong?



Tai opened the door to the school gymnasium as all the Digidestines piled in behind him. Their jaws dropped as they viewed the elaborate decorations set up for the dance. Matt and his band, Flying V, tuned their instruments carefully on the stage. TK was sitting on a stool by Matt, talking and laughing merrily. "Hi TK!" Kari said and ran to him. Both Tai and Matt exchanged worried glances. They still thought of Kari and TK as five year olds, and the thought of them dating made them both nervous. Tai sighed and figured he might as well have some fun too.
"Wanna dance?" he asked Sora. She nodded and they walked happily into the crowd. I'm dancing with the perfect girl, to the perfect music at the perfect party. This night is going to be perfect. What could go wrong?
TK took Kari's hand merrily. "Your so beautiful." he told her as they started to dance to the fast music. He wished they'd play a slow song but knew his brother would never play anything but rock. Kari smiled at him. "Your not so bad looking yourself." she joked. TK laughed and looked on stage. His brother's band was getting up to play and the DJ turned off his music. Matt stepped up to the microphone and plucked a chord. "I'd like to start with one of my favorite songs, Rock The House!" he said and started to play with all his heart. TK and Kari cheered and danced wildly until Matt suddenly started to play a slower, softer melody. TK sent a mental message to his brother saying thanks as he pulled Kari closer. "I'd like to dedicate this song to my close friends. You know who you are. And most of all, to my brother TK. TK, you're my inspiration and I love you." Matt said. TK smiled to himself. I have the perfect brother playing the perfect song while I dance with the perfect girl. This night is going to be perfect! After all, what could go wrong?



Joe shifted feet nervously. He was always so awkward at parties and dances. Everyone had always teased him about it, so he was feeling pretty self-conscious. He wanted to ask Mimi to dance, but he knew she'd say no and go to dance with some hunk. Izzy elbowed Joe and whispered "Ask Mimi to dance, stupid." Just the thought made him sick. Joe gulped the sickening feeling in his stomach down and shook his head no. "She'll say no." he whispered back in a hushed and worried voice. Mimi looked at them. "What are you guys whispering about?" she asked. Joe shrugged. "Nothing." he quickly said. Joe looked at Izzy and could tell he was forming a plan in his head. "Would you like to dance with me, Mim-" Izzy started but was cut off by Joe. "Will you dance with me Mimi?" Joe asked and turned away, expecting disappointment. "Sure." she said and linked arms with him. Joe blushed and walked to the dance floor. He looked back only to see Izzy giving him a thumbs up. I'm dancing with the perfect date, at a perfect party, with my perfect friend to back me up. For once, I can't think of a way this can go wrong. After all, what could go wrong?

Izzy felt suddenly alone. It seemed like all his friends had someone special except him. Joe had Mimi, even if it had taken a little scheming to get them together, TK had Kari, Tai had Sora, Matt had hoards of girls off stage waiting to dance with him as soon as the dance was over, and Izzy had..
A computer and a digimon. For once in his life, Izzy wished he'd never seen a computer or the Digital world. Then maybe I'd have friends, he said as he blamed it on everything digital. Izzy kicked at the floor and decided to get some punch. Your a good catch Izzy, he told himself silently, it's not you. It's everyone else. It's not your fault you're alone at the dance and - Crash! Izzy toppled to the floor and right on top of Chisa, a girl from his computer camp. "Izzy?" she asked, puzzled. "Is that you Chisa?" he asked. They had been best friends at computer camp at looked forward to seeing each other every summer. During the year, they would talk on the phone and email each other constantly and when they got the chance, visited each other. She smiled. "Oh my goodness! It is you! I missed you! So you come here?" she asked. "Yah." he said, "But I thought you went to Tokyo Tech. High for the gifted. You didn't mention changing schools when we talked on the phone yesterday." He stood up and reached for her hand to help her up. She blushed and accepted his help. "I transferred when I moved to Nishita Apartments. And sorry for knocking you down." she explained. Izzy shrugged. "It's just as much my fault as yours. And did you say you moved to Nishita Apartments?" He asked. Chisa nodded and Izzy grabbed her hand to pull her to a quieter area where they could talk. "That's great! That's where I live! We can see each other all the time! But one last thing. Why didn't you tell me you come here?" he asked. She blushed once again. "I wanted to surprise you tonight. She said. Suprise!"She said happily and threw her free hand up in the air. "Well, instead of just talking all night, would you like to dance since this is a dance?" Izzy asked, his voice not showing the smallest hint of fear of rejection. Izzy liked Chisa, but just as a friend. He knew he liked her as more but would never admit it to himself. He was afraid of being rejected and losing a great friend. He figured if they danced and she didn't try anything, it would prove his fears would be confirmed. "I'd love too." she said and took his hand. Izzy blushed and tried to suppress it. Where did that come from? he asked himself. He was doing his best to hide his feelings to no avail. He realized he had just gone from feeling lonely to completely happy. But his feelings were always changing anyway. Maybe his mind decided to change too... Maybe he was ready for a relationship with Chisa. The thought was terrifying yet wonderful at the same time. Izzy smiled as the two of them danced to Matt's first slow hit, I Want to Be Close to You. Chisa placed her head on his shoulder and Izzy found he was enjoying it. "I want to be close to you..." Izzy sang along as Chisa closed her eyes and listened. She must like me too. So now I'm dancing with a girl I never knew was so perfect until around five seconds ago, with my perfect friends right around me. This night is going to be perfect. After all, what could go wrong?