I have decided to write a second part ^^; I don't know what possessed me to write this though. I guess that everybody doesn't fall in love as easily as a fairy tale. Enjoy.. Haven't you notice, I like unusually couples? o.O;
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My Friend, My Love, My Valentine
Part 2
Written by Krissy Ishida
I've never seen Takato so stressed and busy before. For the past few days, he has been running around from shop to shop. I don't know what's so special about this holiday they call Valentine's Day. Sometimes I think humans are silly with their unusual themed days.
A couple of months ago it was Christmas. I like that holiday. Takato gave me some sweet bread with honey. I also recall Takato being rushed again. Two weeks before Christmas, he would go to the mall every day after school complaining that he didn't find the perfect gift. I didn't know what perfect gift he was talking about or who he was going to give it to. It just really confused me. I didn't like seeing Takato so rushed and busy. It makes me feel like I'm rushed and busy also.
Finally Christmas came. The tamers all arranged to meet in the park. I love the park. I know they love it as much as I do because we are always meeting at the park. It was very cold that day. My nose was frozen and I kept sneezing. Everybody just smiled and laugh whenever I sneezed. I don't see what's funny. I guess whenever I sneezed, I blew the leaves off this certain bush because by the end of the day, the bush I remember standing by with few leaves during the beginning of the day was bare. Everybody exchanged gifts. I got more food. I love food. BREAD! BREAD! Culumon gave me a snow bread. It was yummy but very cold. Everybody was very happy. Juri turned a bit red when Jenrya gave her a gift. Juri's brother, Yuuku, was mostly playing in snow with Shiuchon. I think they are fun and very cute together. I watched Takato as he nervously gave Ruki her Christmas present. When Ruki opened the gift, she was very happy. She said it was the best Christmas gift she ever gotten. She gave him a little kiss on the cheek thanking him. Takato's face turned as red as me.
Now it's Valentine's Day. Takato has collected a lot of red and pink colored stuff. Let's see what's in here, ribbons, glitter, candy... Hmmm candy...
"Guilmon!!!"
I froze. I never seen Takato this mad at me before. I backed away slowly and lowered my head as he grabbed the heart shaped candy box away from me. What did I do wrong?
"I'm sorry I made you so angry, Takato."
"Huh? Oh, no, Guilmon. I'm not mad just a little upset and disappointed."
"Why? What did I do wrong?"
"See all love stuff around my room, Guilmon?"
"What's love?"
"Well, Guilmon. It's really hard to explain. It's a strong feeling you feel towards a person when you really care about them and want to be with them. The person you love makes you happy and feel special."
"Do you love me Takato?"
"Of course I do."
"Good because I love you, too."
"Okay, Guilmon, but there's another kind of love."
"Oh?"
"When you really like a girl..."
"I know that kind of love! It makes boy digimon go crazy and want to make digieggs with female digimon, right?"
"Not exactly."
"Okay."
"But in a way, you are close... kind of close..."
"So today is about love?"
"Yes."
"Who do you love, Takato?"
"I don't know if I truly love her."
"But if she makes you feel special and you really care about her like you said..."
"Okay, Guilmon, you win. I love Ruki."
"Does Ruki love you?"
"I don't know. I hope she does. Since today is a special day about love, I'm going to show her how much I care about her and hopefully, she shares the same feelings with me."
"Okie, Takato!"
"So can you be a good boy and stay here for the day? I won't be long."
"Okie Takato!"
"That a boy, Guilmon and later I'll give you some bread."
"YAY! BREAD! BREAD!"
I watched Takato stuff the red colored stuff inside his backpack and headed downstairs probably to the park. So Takato loves Ruki? I don't know if Ruki loves Takato back. Takato would be very heart broken and sad... I just hope I'm not right about this kind of things.
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So I explained things with Guilmon and he took it well. I'm proud of him. I didn't have to explain much. He already knew a little bit about love, although it wasn't the answer I was quiet looking for. Everything has to be perfect. Ruki's present? Check. Chocolates? Check. Card? Check. Hair? Check. Clothes okay? Check. Phone call to Ruki? Phone call to Ruki? Oh my gosh! I forgot to make a phone call to Ruki! I hope it's not too late. Please be home... Please be home...
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"Who was that?"
"Oh, just Takato, Renamon."
"What does he want?"
"I have to meet him in the park."
"Do you want me to come along?"
"No, it's okay."
Ruki has grown so much since I first met her. She is no longer that stubborn cold hearted girl I once met before. I believe her heart has learn to warm up. I believe that somebody out there was able to give her the love that I could not offer her to warm up that icy heart of hers. Maybe it was Jenrya that showed a kind heart first influencing Ruki's dark and isolated one but I know that their relationship is nothing more than friends. There is somebody out there that loves her and she loves him, too.
My Ruki is growing up. Instead of putting her hair up in the spiky ponytail and jeans, she finally learned how to act more like a girl. It surprised me at first, her in a skirt, but I knew one day she would mature and like new things. Now she puts her down clipped in the back with a hair clip. I think her looks delicate and beautiful that way, like a flower blossom. But there is still one thing that hasn't changed about her, her determination and love for digimon card battling. Her looks maybe change slightly by wearing a simple blue skirt and keeping her hair down, but she still has that firey spirit inside that makes her unique and strong.
I'm proud of her, my partner, my best friend, Ruki.
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Where is she? I called her five minutes ago. She should be here by now. Ruki... I did everything that Juri told me to do. Juri is the bestest friend one could ever have. She is always there to listen to me and give advice when I really need it. Sometimes, instead of my friend, I think she is my older sister. She is so much more matured than me which comes in handy but a sensed a little loneliness in her heart. Juri always spoke with her heart's true intentions. Whenever she is happy and grateful, she really shows it making everybody happy along with her but when she is sad or alone... Maybe I'm the only one that can sense this. Nobody ever bothers to notice when she is feeling sad. I'm always there for her when I notice her sadness. one day she confessed to me that her heart ached for somebody she secretly loved. I hope Juri would find the perfect gentleman that would make her heart complete again. I hope Ruki would be the one that would make me feel complete.
Since Juri said she would be by the water fountain this afternoon, I decided to meet Ruki by the old building where I used to keep Guilmon. I know it's dark and not the most romantic place in the park but when it's just the right time of day, it lights up with the romantic setting of the sun giving the most beautiful glow magical enough to win someone's heart.
"Takato, did you want to see me?"
There she was beautiful as ever. I always thought she was beautiful but now in a lovely skirt, I could not imagine her any more beautiful. She was the girl of my dreams. Stepping up the stairs, I could tell she is still a bit shy wearing a skirt but I think it fits her well. Well, here goes nothing.
"Ruki, I think I have feelings for you..."
"Takato?"
"I might be falling for you. Happy Valentine's Day, Ruki. I hope you share the same feelings I have for you."
Bowing my head and presenting her gifts, I hope I didn't scare her too much...Maybe I should have thought things out. Maybe I should have also seek help from Jen...
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Did Takato just said what I think he said? This can't be happening! Oh, no! Why me? What am I supposed to do? Poor Takato. I was hoping this would never happen but it's too late. He's heart is to fragile and gentle. How can I say this without breaking it?
"Takato... I have to tell you something..."
I can't tell him the truth. Juri was right. Takato did like me. I was just too stubborn to believe her. Why did I have to come here dressed like this? I'm not prepared for this. I'm going to really hurt him which will also hurt me. How can I tell him I like another boy and only think of him as my good friend?
"Ruki?"
"Takato, I'm really sorry but..."
"You don't love me back."
"I'm afraid not. I'm sorry, Takato. I really am."
"Nah, it's okay. Just please do me a favor."
"Anything for you, Takato."
"Can you kiss me the way you last kissed me during Christmas?"
"Sure, Takato. Anything you say."
It's the least I could do. I don't hate him totally and yet I don't totally not like him. For some time, I did like him more than a friend but I soon learn that that was a baby crush. It wasn't love. It wasn't like the feelings I have for him... Just like Christmas time, I lean over and gently leave a kiss on his cheek. I hope I didn't destroy his young innocent spirit. I'm sure this isn't really love that he is feeling. It might just be a crush that would come and pass like how I felt towards him. Kawaii Takato. I love it the way he blushes.
"Takato, want to know a secret?"
"Sure..."
"At one point, I did used to like you."
"Really?"
"Really. Best friends?"
"Best friends."
And that's how we ended the night. I accepted his gifts knowing he spend so much time and effort into them. It was beautiful after all. I love the talent in his artwork. We met during that afternoon as close friends and now we left having a better understanding of each other making us even closer.
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So Ruki didn't share the same feelings I had towards her. I'm a little disappointed and yet pleased. It was all worth it to know that in some point during our friendship that she shared the same feelings that I have for her. Ruki, you may not love me the way I love you but I will always keep a special place for you close in my heart. I guess it's time to go home to Guilmon. I did promise him that bread.
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I don't know why I am walking through the park this late. I guess I was just feeling a bit lonely. This is supposed to be the most romantic and happiest day in the year, right? But why do I feel a bit incomplete and alone. I don't know. I'm just really lost right now.
I haven't seen the other tamers in a while and I miss the digital world. It was my home. It was perfect better than anything here. My father, he just doesn't understand me and he will never understand me. What does he have against digimon? What does he have against Cyberdramon? He even returned to a lower form so he wouldn't be so intimidating to my father but no, that wasn't good enough for him. What am I supposed to do to feel appreciated and wanted? What am I supposed to do to make my father appreciate me? What am I supposed to do to make Ruki notice me?
I know we didn't exactly meet during the best conditions. She always held a grudge against me because I am supposingly a better card player then she is but I don't think so. She fights with spirit and a heart which I lack. How am I supposed to battle with her heart and spirit if I have never experienced the love of another? I'm surprised that I could love at all. When I first saw her, I admired her. I admired her bravery, her skill, her talents, her tom-boyish beauty. She was strong and powerful and very loving. I just hope that I could have her love.
It's Valentine's Day, Ruki... The more time I spend away from you, the more I realize how much I care about you.
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At least Takato had the courage to tell me his feelings while I'm weak and afraid. I wish I hadn't treated him the way I treated him when I first met him. I was so rude and jealous because I couldn't help it but like him. I didn't want to like him. I couldn't like anybody. I couldn't get close to anybody or else I would feel the same pain I felt when my father left. My father and I were very close. I don't want anybody to be as close as we were because when he left, I couldn't bare to live without him being by my side but I have learned from my mistakes. I have learned to accept that when you are in love, happiness and pain is part of the package.
"Ruki-chan!"
"Ryou?"
What was he doing here? I haven't seen him in 2 months. I missed him so much. In my dreams, I always dream of him being there for me, rescuing me from my demons, making me no longer feel alone. At least now I can cry on his shoulder and he would be there to comfort me.
"Ruki-chan? What's wrong? You look sad."
"It's nothing, really, Ryou."
"Please tell me. Maybe I could make you feel better."
"It's Takato-kun. He likes me."
"How is that bad?"
"Because I don't like him back."
"No?"
"I like you..."
I wasn't aware when I let that slip out. I guess I was just caught in the moment, caught in my thoughts. It's just that when he came over to put his arm around me to make sure I was okay, my body fell limp to his touch and his warmth. Ryou.. Ryou.. I.. Please like me back.
Swept off my feet, he gently caressed my cheek running his hand across my jaw pulling me in closer, closer for a kiss. It felt magical. For once I no longer felt alone. All my troubles were melting away. My heart was fluttering. It felt like I was flying. Ryou...
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This was an opportunity I wasn't going to miss. She liked me and I liked her back but I couldn't really explain how I feel about her with simple words. No, I had to explain to her how I truly felt about her with a kiss, a kiss that would express my love.
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I didn't want to break. I didn't want to leave his touch. Ryou, my prince. When we finally broke, he still held me close to his heart. I lean against his chest feeling safe in his strong arms. The full moon rose from the horizon was the shining it's bright light at us. It was as if the moon knew we were a perfect couple. I was in love.
"Happy Valentine's Day, Ruki."
"Happy Valentine's Day."
"Want to stay out here and just look up at the moon and the stars with me? It's a beautiful night and I promise to keep you warm."
"I would love that."