Last Time: With Valentine's Day one day away, Davis decided to go out and play the role of Cupid. And he did a pretty good job, because he helped Joe woo Mimi. Seeing what Davis was up to, Sora decided to get in on the action and ask him to make a delivery for her. So now Davis is on his way to deliver a Valentine's Day card. But…is it to the RIGHT person?


Valentine's Davis: Part 2


The sun was already starting to set, but Davis wasn't deterred by the late hour. He was still more than willing to make that delivery for Sora and besides that, he was so close that he couldn't turn back now. So he kept on walking until he reached his destination. He made it to Tai's house and he saw the porch. So he slowly stepped forward and bent down to leave the envelope there…but suddenly, the front door opened.

Davis almost freaked out when he thought of who it could have been. But when he raised his head, it wasn't Tai.

"Hi Davis. Uh…what are you doing?"

It was twelve-year-old Kari Kamiya…and she had a look of uncertainty on her face. Seeing Davis holding what looked like a Valentine's Day envelope, she was obviously getting the wrong idea.

And Davis knew it, too. "Oh…OH…Kari, this card…it's…not for you."

Kari blinked. "Huh? It isn't?"

"No. I know you and TK are together and I'm not going to infringe on that. This is for Tai."

"Um…for Tai? Look Davis, I know he's your idol and everything, but I don't think he swings that way…"

"It's NOT from me!!"

"Oh, that's a relief. We've had enough weirdness over the years from people who thought that sort of thing about Tai and Matt. Where do people get these crazy ideas?"

"Don't ask me. I'm just here to deliver this to Tai. It's from Sora."

Kari quickly took the envelope. "Really? From Sora? Hmm…wonder what SHE has to say? Thanks, Davis. And have a happy Valentine's Day."

Davis grinned. "You too, Kari. And say hi to TK for me."

With his job done, Davis proudly walked away. It actually appeared that he did something right. And he couldn't be more proud of himself.

Kari's curiosity rose when she held this envelope in her hand. She couldn't believe it was from Sora. She wondered what the card could possibly say. Kari wasn't a nosy kind of person, but she couldn't help it this time. So she slowly inched her finger to open it…

"Kari!"

Kari didn't even get to open the envelope. Tai quickly came out of nowhere and yanked it out of her hands.

"What's this?" he asked teasingly. "A card from Davis or a card from TK?"

"Neither," Kari replied matter-of-factly. "It's actually for you."

Tai blinked. "You DID tell him I don't swing that way, right? I don't want people thinking that of me like they did a few years ago. I don't even know how ANYONE could get the idea of me and MATT."

"It's not from Davis! It's from Sora."

Tai's eyes widened. "From SORA?!"

He didn't need anymore encouragement. Tai quickly opened the envelope like a madman and looked at the beautiful Valentine's Day card that Sora made. And there was a message inside.

Tai started reading the message. "It's hard for me to say this, because I feel so nervous. I always feel nervous whenever I'm around you. It's like I always get butterflies in my stomach. It's a feeling I just can't describe. I know we've been friends for a long time and I think it's time for us to take the next step. I really like you and I don't know how to tell you how I truly feel, other than through this card on this special day of love. My biggest wish is to be your valentine. I hope you feel the same way. Love, Sora."

Kari saw Tai start to space out. She waved a hand in front of his face and shook her head. He was completely zoned out. More than that, he was completely smitten. Kari had never seen anything like it…except for Davis around the time they first met.

"Tai! Snap out of it! Earth to Tai!"

"She likes me," Tai slurred. "She really likes me. I always knew she liked me." Finally, he snapped out of his trance, knowing just what to do next. "I've got to get her some flowers! I've got to get her some candy! I've got to get her…SOMETHING!"

Tai dropped the envelope and quickly dashed by his little sister, nearly knocking her over in the rush to get out the door. Kari watched this whole scene in fascination.

"I wonder if TK will get this way when he's Tai's age?" she muttered to herself.

Kari noticed that Tai just rushed out with the card, but left the envelope on the ground. She couldn't believe he could be such a slob. So she bent down to pick it up…and noticed a little slip of paper fall out. Kari picked it up and gasped. On the paper, Sora drew a heart…and inside the heart, it said:

Sora + Matt

Kari moaned. "Oh no…"

Although it was already dark, Sora and Mimi were both outside the front porch, sewing a few dresses. Sora liked what she was seeing. It felt like this new fashion label was destined to take off. And maybe Sora WOULD consider being a fashion designer someday.

"How does this dress look, Mimi?"

Sora held up a red dress she had just finished sewing. It looked like a fresh silk dress decorated with red sequins all over.

"I love it! That is SO you!"

"That's because it IS for me," Sora grinned. "I'm thinking I should have it…just in case something happens tomorrow."

"Oh…but I thought he didn't know that you liked him that way yet."

"He should know soon. I asked Davis to deliver that card for me."

"You…asked Davis?" Mimi asked skeptically. "Davis Motomiya? The same Davis Motomiya with the IQ of a melon?"

"I see some of Joe's cynicism is rubbing off on you. Come on, Mimi. I just asked him to deliver a simple card for me. Even DAVIS can't mess that up."

"Hi Sora!"

As if on cue, someone ran up to Sora's front porch. But it wasn't exactly the person Sora was expecting to see. It was Tai Kamiya…and he had a bouquet of red roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates. He quickly ran up and handed them to her.

"For you."

Sora blinked. "Tai…that's really sweet of you."

"I'm not the sweetest person here. I know you had me going for the last few months, Sora. But I should have never lost hope. And I just want you to know that…yes…I'll be your valentine."

Sora blinked again. "Um…what?"

That's when Tai pulled out…Sora's Valentine's Day card. The one she asked Davis to deliver. Sora immediately turned white upon seeing it. It all became painfully clear what happened now. Davis delivered the card to TAI. She wanted him to deliver it to MATT.

"Wow! You look so happy!" Tai grinned ignorantly.

It looked like things couldn't get any worse, but they quickly did. Because at the same time, someone else was walking up to Sora's front porch…armed with flowers and chocolates of his own. It was…

"Hey Sora! Hey…………Tai."

…Matt Ishida.

Immediately, both boys started shooting each other curious and cold stares. Their eyes wandered to the flowers and chocolates the other was holding. And Sora knew that something horrible could happen at any moment.

It looked like Mimi realized that too. "Well, look at the time. I'd better get inside and…uh…um…call Joe."

Mimi quickly rushed inside, leaving Sora, Tai, and Matt all on the front porch…alone.

Tai and Matt both asked the same question. "Did she say 'call Joe'?"

"Uh…long story," Sora said sheepishly. "Uh…I'm afraid to ask but…what are you guys doing here?"

Matt nobly stepped up first. "I wanted to give these to you, Sora. I know Valentine's Day is tomorrow and…I know we've been hanging out together a lot lately. And…well…to be honest…I…really like you. Will you be my valentine?"

Sora blushed. It was just what she was hoping to hear. And it would have all been so perfect. Except…

"She doesn't want you as a valentine," Tai cut in. "She wants ME as a valentine."

"Oh, I can't wait to hear this," Matt said sourly. "And just what makes you say that?"

"THIS makes me think that!"

Tai smugly held up the Valentine's Day card, complete with Sora's handwriting and signature. Matt dropped the flowers and the chocolates all poured out of the box one by one. The poor boy looked heartbroken.

"Sora…did you really send that card?" Matt asked, sounding very hurt.

Sora didn't know what to do. She could have told the truth and cleared everything up, but it would have broken Tai's heart. If she left things the way it was, it would have broken Matt's heart. So Sora did the only thing she could do.

She quickly ran into the house and closed the door.

Matt was shell-shocked. After Sora ran into her house without looking back, he shifted his gaze to the card in Tai's hand. There were so many feelings of confusion, hurt, and betrayal running through his mind. And he wanted answers. So the first thing he did was grab the card out of Tai's hand.

"Gimme that!"

Matt read the whole message on the card to himself. It really did look like Sora was pouring her heart out and revealing her true feelings.

"I always knew she liked me better," Tai smirked.

But Matt noticed one thing. "The card doesn't say who it's to."

"Then how come I got it?" Tai pointed out.

"How DID you get it?"

"It was delivered to my house. Sora had someone bring it to me."

"Who?"

"Uh…I think Kari said Davis brought it to me."

Now Matt was feeling skeptical. "Davis? Davis Motomiya? The same Davis Motomiya with the IQ of a potato chip?"

"It doesn't matter how smart he is. What matters is that he obviously made that delivery for Sora. And he delivered that card to ME!"

Matt was still skeptical. "I don't believe this for a second. After all the time Sora and I have spent together lately, why would she suddenly go to you?"

"Because she obviously treasures the years of friendship we've shared more than her time with you."

"We'll see about that! All we have to do is ask her!"

Tai decided to take that challenge. "Ok, we will!" He banged on the door. "Sora! Open up! We need to ask you something!"

Matt growled. "No! Not now! Sora ran back in for a reason! She doesn't want to deal with this right now! Look, we'll come back tomorrow. And THEN we'll see who Sora wants as her valentine."

"But isn't this card enough proof for you?"

"No! I want to hear from Sora herself!"

"Fine," Tai huffed. "But you're just going to be disappointed. I know Sora meant for this card to go to me."

"We'll see!"

"Yeah, we will!"

"Fine!"

"FINE!"

Matt and Tai both stormed off in opposite directions. Matt couldn't believe Tai was being so stubborn. Then he remembered this was TAI he was dealing with. Tai was one of the most stubborn human beings on the face of the planet.

When Matt first heard that Tai was ok with him and Sora going out, he knew it couldn't last. He knew that Tai would lose control sooner or later and it looked like this card had sent him over the edge. But Tai would soon be brought down to Earth, because Matt believed in his heart that the card was meant for him.

Sora buried her face in her pillow. "I can't believe this is happening, Mimi!"

Mimi patted her friend on the back. "Sora, it's ok. It's not the end of the world."

"I can't just break his heart! Tai's my best friend!"

"But you can't let him keep thinking that card was meant for him," Mimi pointed out. "You have to tell him the truth. Not only is it best for Matt, but it's best for Tai. You have to tell him you just want his friendship."

Sora kept her face in her pillow. "How did this happen, Mimi?"

"Um……I think I know the answer."

Sora raised her head curiously. "You do?"

Mimi nodded. "It's all in the delivery."

Sora's expression of sadness slowly turned to an expression of anger. It was all coming to her now. There was ONE person she could blame for all this happening.

Sora blamed Davis.


Next Time: Sora confronts Davis. Will he live to see NEXT Valentine's Day? Will Sora face the music? And will both Tai and Matt go all out for Valentine's Day? Come back next time to find out!


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