*******The hospital, that evening*******
Kari and T.K. walked into the hospital and went up the stairs.
"We have to look as inconspicuous as possible, so just act normal," Kari said.
"I'm trying, but hiding this food isn't easy. Did you have to pack so much."
"He's my brother, and Agumon is there."
"True." They walked past the nurse's station and went into Tai's room, he was watching TV as usual.
"Hey guys, good to see you," Tai greeted.
"Hey Tai, you're looking better already.," Kari said.
"Yeah, that sleep must have helped," T.K. added.
"Thanks, I feel better too," Tai replied.
"Where's the food?" Agumon asked.
"There's no wasting time when it comes to food with you is there," Kari said. She pulled some bread from her pockets, T.K. had some tupperware containers in his pockets.
"For his majesties dinning, we have some soup and fresh bread; some chicken casserole, sorry it's just leftovers; and for desert some icecream and chocolate sauce."
"How did you get all that food in here?" Tai said shocked.
"It wasn't easy, I had one very hot side, and one really cold one," T.K. said.
"You guys had better eat it now, before it goes cold," Kari said. They didn't need much convincing and began eating. Surprisingly it didn't take long for them to finish it.
"That was really good, and I mean really good, thanks so much." The nurse was on her way with some dinner. They quickly cleared away the containers before she could get in. she walked in and said, "Dinner time, I hope you're hungry."
"Not really, I think I might go to sleep."
"Oh, what a shame. Well I'll leave it here in case you change your mind." She then left.
"I'll eat it if no one else is going to," Agumon said and he reached for the bowl. He took one sip and the look on his face said it all, he spat it back into the bowl.
"I'm feeling kinda tired too, I'll go to sleep with Tai."
"Maybe we should take you home," Kari said.
"I'd actually prefer it if he stayed, to keep me company."
"Sure, if that's what you want."
"We'd better go, visiting hours are almost over," T.K. said.
"Okay, we'll be here at eight tomorrow morning. We'll take you home, then we're going to Izzy's for an update and to plan a strategy against Helios."
"Alright, see you then." T.K. and Kari walked out.
"You can stay at my place if you like," T.K. offered.
"Thanks, I hate being home alone."
*******T.K.'s apartment*******
T.K. and Kari arrived just after Mr Ishida had come home. He was sitting in the lounge sipping a cup of coffee, he looked really stressed. They walked into the apartment and entered the lounge.
"Hey dad," T.K. greeted.
"Hi son," he replied.
"Hello Mr Ishida," Kari said politely.
"Hello Kari, how are you?"
"I'm fine, Tai had an accident but he's okay now. That's kinda why I'm here, he's in the hospital and my parents are out of town so I was wondering if I could spend the night here?"
"Sure, I don't mind and I'm sure T.K. will enjoy the company."
"Thankyou very much."
"T.K., you'd better find a place for Kari to sleep tonight."
"I will, don't worry," T.K. replied.
"Okay good. What do you want for dinner?"
"How about you choose Kari."
"What can you make?"
"Make, me? All I can make is canned soup or two minute noodles and the like."
"In other words, we order out."
"Oh, well how about I cook for you?"
"No we can't have that, you're a guest," Mr Ishida insisted.
"Too late, I've already started," Kari said taking out something from the cupboard. She looked down at what she had in her hand, "Baked beans, well maybe not those but you're not ordering out. Remember, you're doing me the favour."
"Alright, I guess home cooking would make a nice change. I'm gonna go and read in my room, call me if you need me." (A/N that takes care of him)he left the room and entered his bedroom, he shut the door behind him.
"Don't think you're not helping," Kari said to T.K.
"No dear."
"Get me the milk."
"Yes dear." Kari glared at T.K. "Okay, I'm sorry. But what exactly am I helping you make?"
"Macaroni and cheese. Is that alright?"
"Yeah sure, I don't think I've had that in about three years."
"Well I'm sure you'll like this." Kari continued making the food and T.K. went to check on Patamon and Gatomon that were in his room.
"How are you guys?" he asked entering his room.
"Starving, we haven't eaten since you dropped us here on your way to see Tai," Patamon replied.
"Well dinner won't be long, so you don't have long to wait, and it's home made food, Kari's cooking."
"Great, what is it?" Gatomon asked.
"It's macaroni and cheese."
"Good choice, she's made it before for me, it's really good."
"Okay, I'll see you a bit later."
"Can't we come out of here yet?" Patamon asked.
"No, dad's home and I don't think he should see you, he might worry."
"Ah..."
"Well you can explain the situation to him if you want but I don't suggest it."
"Fine, we'll stay."
"Good," T.K. said then he left and shut the door. He returned to the kitchen where Kari was now putting the food in the oven.
"How long is that gonna take to cook?"
"About 20 minutes. We can go do something else now, I don't have to watch it."
"How about some TV?"
"Yeah, okay." They walked into the lounge and sat down, T.K. turned on the TV. He flicked through the channels until he found reruns of Seinfeld.
"I love this episode, Elaine's going nuts because the trains stopped."
"I so hungry. What if the train doesn't start. It's got to start. It's not starting. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!" the TV blurred. T.K. was in hysterics but Kari was just sitting there (A/N please don't flame if you don't know what I'm on about, it is actually really funny, I don't do it justice).
"Come on, don't tell me that's not funny." Kari just gave him an odd look. "Okay, I'll turn it off," he said then he turned off the TV.
"I'll go check on dinner." Kari got up and returned to the kitchen. She looked in the oven, the macaroni cheese was golden brown on top and was ready to eat.
"T.K., you can get your dad."
"Okay," he replied and went to get him. He opened the door but he was fast asleep, T.K. shut the door quietly and went to his own room. "You guys can come eat with us, my dad is fast asleep."
"Great, I'm starved," Patamon said flying out to the kitchen. T.K. walked back to the kitchen, Gatomon followed behind.
"Hey," Kari said as Gatomon entered the kitchen.
"Hey," she replied.
"Come tell me how much you'll have T.K." he walked over to Kari, she dished him up half a plate.
"That's great," he replied. Kari put some on her plate and some for Mr Ishida.
"You can have the left overs."
"Thanks," they replied gratefully. She took the plates to the table and they sat to eat. The ate the food and decided it was best to get some sleep so they went to bed. T.K. took the couch and Kari took T.K.'s bed.
*******The next morning*******
Kari woke up at 7:30, she rolled over and got out of the bed. She stumbled over to the door and walked into the kitchen to find T.K. making coffee. "Morning." he said.
"Morning," she replied.
"You sound like you could use some coffee."
"That would definitely help."
"One coffee coming up." T.K. got the cups and milk and made the coffee. They sat in the lounge and drank their coffee.
"Where's your dad?"
"He left early for work. He said he ate dinner late last night and that he really liked it. He also said that any time you want to come and cook for us is okay with him."
"I'm sure he'll be seeing a lot more of me now," she said, looking at T.K. and smiling.
"We'll see about that,"
"Oh really, and what do you mean by that."
"You'll see."
"Tell me."
"Maybe if you're really nice, I might be persuaded to give you a hint."
"Oh really, well come a little closer and I'll try a little persuasion." They moved closer and they were about to kiss when Kari glanced at the clock and saw It was ten to eight. She jumped to her feet, "I've got to shower, Tai's gonna be waiting."
"But we're busy, I'm sure he'll under stand."
"T.K.," Kari said. She went to the sower and jumped in. T.K. changed clothes and went to wait by the front door. Kari was there in about five minutes and they left for the hospital.
*******The Hospital*******
Kari and T.K. entered the hospital and found Sora at the reception area.
"Hey Sora," Kari yelled across the area.
"Oh, hey guys," she said turning around.
"You thought you'd come and help him home?" T.K. asked.
"Yeah, I really wanted to see him," Sora replied.
"Well, let's go," he continued. They walked up the stairs, down the hall and into Tai's room.
"Hey, you're finally here," Tai said as they entered
"Yeah, we lost track of time," T.K. said.
"Are you ready to go?" Kari asked.
"Well, I didn't really bring anything with me," Tai replied.
"No, I suppose not," Kari said.
"What about me?" Agumon asked
"Tai can just carry you," Sora suggested.
"Hey, why do I have to carry him?" Tai protested.
"Because he's your gift," Kari replied.
"Let's get going," T.K. said. Tai picked up Agumon and they went to see the doctor. He checked Tai out of the hospital and they left the building.
*******Kamiya Residence*******
"I'm gonna take a shower," Tai said.
"Yeah, I'll check the email in case Izzy's left a message."
"Good idea," Tai replied. They went their separate ways, T.K. followed Kari and Sora went with Tai. They walked into his bedroom.
"You know you can't go with me," Tai joked.
"Tai!"
"I was only kidding," Tai said getting a shirt and some pants from his cupboard.
"I really want to spend some time with you," Tai continued.
"I know, so do I."
"That's why when we've cleaned up all this mess I'm gonna take you out somewhere."
"I'd like that." Tai nodded, "I'd better go for that shower or we'll never get out of here," Tai said then walked through the door.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" Sora said, Tai turned around and Sora threw a pair of clean underwear to him.
"Of course, I was just coming back for those."
"Sure you were."
"You know me to well," Tai said as he entered the bathroom, he closed the door behind him. Sora left his room and joined T.K. and Kari in the study. "This place is such a mess," Sora said as she walked in."
"Yeah, my dad likes his mess," Kari replied.
"Was there any mail from Izzy?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, he said to come as soon as possible and that he has some important news."
"Trust Izzy to leave out the important bits,"
"Yeah, he must have been in a hurry."
"What time do we have to be at his place?" Sora asked.
"He said eleven, but the sooner the better," Kari replied.
"Well I don't know about sooner, it's already ten," T.K. said.
"We should make it," Kari said optimistically, "Tai doesn't usually take long in the shower."
"Tai doesn't usually shower," T.K. joked.
"And I'm sure you're Mr personal hygiene," Tai said sarcastically as he entered the room.
"Tai, mom mailed and said they cut their trip short and will be home tonight, and she's sorry for not being able to come to the hospital."
"Great, what's the bet she'll make dinner," Tai said depressingly.
"What, I'd love to be able to have home made cooking all the time," T.K. said.
"You haven't tasted my mom's recipes," Tai continued.
"They can't be that bad," T.K. said.
"Alright, you come over for dinner tonight and you'll see," Tai said.
"You're on," T.K. replied.
"If you two are finished, we should probably leave," Kari said.
"Right, I'll get Agumon and we'll go by and get Gatomon, Patamon and Biyomon on the way," Tai said.
"It's not exactly on the way," T.K. said.
"True. How about I go with Sora and you two go back to T.K.'s," Tai suggested. They agreed on the plan and left for their respective destinations.
*******Izumi Residence*******
Tai and Sora were the last to arrive because they had the furthest to go.
"Good, we're all here," he started, "It's good to see you're okay."
"Yeah, you really bounced back," Matt said.
"Thanks, but I really just want to finish this guy," Tai replied.
"Okay, I contacted Daedelous yesterday to tell him what had happened and he said he didn't have anything yet but that he would intensify his search. Early this morning he contacted me and said that he had a plan and that we should meet him at the oasis for a briefing."
"And you couldn't have told us this in the email because..." Davis said annoyed.
"I'm sorry, but it was five in the morning you know," Izzy responded.
"I suggest we don't waste any more time and go meet him," Tai suggested eagerly.
They then travelled into the digital world.
Sorry if this part was a little boring but I was having a hard time concentrating. Thanks for all your kind reviews, part 8 up next week same time and I promise there'll be more romance.
Kari and T.K. walked into the hospital and went up the stairs.
"We have to look as inconspicuous as possible, so just act normal," Kari said.
"I'm trying, but hiding this food isn't easy. Did you have to pack so much."
"He's my brother, and Agumon is there."
"True." They walked past the nurse's station and went into Tai's room, he was watching TV as usual.
"Hey guys, good to see you," Tai greeted.
"Hey Tai, you're looking better already.," Kari said.
"Yeah, that sleep must have helped," T.K. added.
"Thanks, I feel better too," Tai replied.
"Where's the food?" Agumon asked.
"There's no wasting time when it comes to food with you is there," Kari said. She pulled some bread from her pockets, T.K. had some tupperware containers in his pockets.
"For his majesties dinning, we have some soup and fresh bread; some chicken casserole, sorry it's just leftovers; and for desert some icecream and chocolate sauce."
"How did you get all that food in here?" Tai said shocked.
"It wasn't easy, I had one very hot side, and one really cold one," T.K. said.
"You guys had better eat it now, before it goes cold," Kari said. They didn't need much convincing and began eating. Surprisingly it didn't take long for them to finish it.
"That was really good, and I mean really good, thanks so much." The nurse was on her way with some dinner. They quickly cleared away the containers before she could get in. she walked in and said, "Dinner time, I hope you're hungry."
"Not really, I think I might go to sleep."
"Oh, what a shame. Well I'll leave it here in case you change your mind." She then left.
"I'll eat it if no one else is going to," Agumon said and he reached for the bowl. He took one sip and the look on his face said it all, he spat it back into the bowl.
"I'm feeling kinda tired too, I'll go to sleep with Tai."
"Maybe we should take you home," Kari said.
"I'd actually prefer it if he stayed, to keep me company."
"Sure, if that's what you want."
"We'd better go, visiting hours are almost over," T.K. said.
"Okay, we'll be here at eight tomorrow morning. We'll take you home, then we're going to Izzy's for an update and to plan a strategy against Helios."
"Alright, see you then." T.K. and Kari walked out.
"You can stay at my place if you like," T.K. offered.
"Thanks, I hate being home alone."
*******T.K.'s apartment*******
T.K. and Kari arrived just after Mr Ishida had come home. He was sitting in the lounge sipping a cup of coffee, he looked really stressed. They walked into the apartment and entered the lounge.
"Hey dad," T.K. greeted.
"Hi son," he replied.
"Hello Mr Ishida," Kari said politely.
"Hello Kari, how are you?"
"I'm fine, Tai had an accident but he's okay now. That's kinda why I'm here, he's in the hospital and my parents are out of town so I was wondering if I could spend the night here?"
"Sure, I don't mind and I'm sure T.K. will enjoy the company."
"Thankyou very much."
"T.K., you'd better find a place for Kari to sleep tonight."
"I will, don't worry," T.K. replied.
"Okay good. What do you want for dinner?"
"How about you choose Kari."
"What can you make?"
"Make, me? All I can make is canned soup or two minute noodles and the like."
"In other words, we order out."
"Oh, well how about I cook for you?"
"No we can't have that, you're a guest," Mr Ishida insisted.
"Too late, I've already started," Kari said taking out something from the cupboard. She looked down at what she had in her hand, "Baked beans, well maybe not those but you're not ordering out. Remember, you're doing me the favour."
"Alright, I guess home cooking would make a nice change. I'm gonna go and read in my room, call me if you need me." (A/N that takes care of him)he left the room and entered his bedroom, he shut the door behind him.
"Don't think you're not helping," Kari said to T.K.
"No dear."
"Get me the milk."
"Yes dear." Kari glared at T.K. "Okay, I'm sorry. But what exactly am I helping you make?"
"Macaroni and cheese. Is that alright?"
"Yeah sure, I don't think I've had that in about three years."
"Well I'm sure you'll like this." Kari continued making the food and T.K. went to check on Patamon and Gatomon that were in his room.
"How are you guys?" he asked entering his room.
"Starving, we haven't eaten since you dropped us here on your way to see Tai," Patamon replied.
"Well dinner won't be long, so you don't have long to wait, and it's home made food, Kari's cooking."
"Great, what is it?" Gatomon asked.
"It's macaroni and cheese."
"Good choice, she's made it before for me, it's really good."
"Okay, I'll see you a bit later."
"Can't we come out of here yet?" Patamon asked.
"No, dad's home and I don't think he should see you, he might worry."
"Ah..."
"Well you can explain the situation to him if you want but I don't suggest it."
"Fine, we'll stay."
"Good," T.K. said then he left and shut the door. He returned to the kitchen where Kari was now putting the food in the oven.
"How long is that gonna take to cook?"
"About 20 minutes. We can go do something else now, I don't have to watch it."
"How about some TV?"
"Yeah, okay." They walked into the lounge and sat down, T.K. turned on the TV. He flicked through the channels until he found reruns of Seinfeld.
"I love this episode, Elaine's going nuts because the trains stopped."
"I so hungry. What if the train doesn't start. It's got to start. It's not starting. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!" the TV blurred. T.K. was in hysterics but Kari was just sitting there (A/N please don't flame if you don't know what I'm on about, it is actually really funny, I don't do it justice).
"Come on, don't tell me that's not funny." Kari just gave him an odd look. "Okay, I'll turn it off," he said then he turned off the TV.
"I'll go check on dinner." Kari got up and returned to the kitchen. She looked in the oven, the macaroni cheese was golden brown on top and was ready to eat.
"T.K., you can get your dad."
"Okay," he replied and went to get him. He opened the door but he was fast asleep, T.K. shut the door quietly and went to his own room. "You guys can come eat with us, my dad is fast asleep."
"Great, I'm starved," Patamon said flying out to the kitchen. T.K. walked back to the kitchen, Gatomon followed behind.
"Hey," Kari said as Gatomon entered the kitchen.
"Hey," she replied.
"Come tell me how much you'll have T.K." he walked over to Kari, she dished him up half a plate.
"That's great," he replied. Kari put some on her plate and some for Mr Ishida.
"You can have the left overs."
"Thanks," they replied gratefully. She took the plates to the table and they sat to eat. The ate the food and decided it was best to get some sleep so they went to bed. T.K. took the couch and Kari took T.K.'s bed.
*******The next morning*******
Kari woke up at 7:30, she rolled over and got out of the bed. She stumbled over to the door and walked into the kitchen to find T.K. making coffee. "Morning." he said.
"Morning," she replied.
"You sound like you could use some coffee."
"That would definitely help."
"One coffee coming up." T.K. got the cups and milk and made the coffee. They sat in the lounge and drank their coffee.
"Where's your dad?"
"He left early for work. He said he ate dinner late last night and that he really liked it. He also said that any time you want to come and cook for us is okay with him."
"I'm sure he'll be seeing a lot more of me now," she said, looking at T.K. and smiling.
"We'll see about that,"
"Oh really, and what do you mean by that."
"You'll see."
"Tell me."
"Maybe if you're really nice, I might be persuaded to give you a hint."
"Oh really, well come a little closer and I'll try a little persuasion." They moved closer and they were about to kiss when Kari glanced at the clock and saw It was ten to eight. She jumped to her feet, "I've got to shower, Tai's gonna be waiting."
"But we're busy, I'm sure he'll under stand."
"T.K.," Kari said. She went to the sower and jumped in. T.K. changed clothes and went to wait by the front door. Kari was there in about five minutes and they left for the hospital.
*******The Hospital*******
Kari and T.K. entered the hospital and found Sora at the reception area.
"Hey Sora," Kari yelled across the area.
"Oh, hey guys," she said turning around.
"You thought you'd come and help him home?" T.K. asked.
"Yeah, I really wanted to see him," Sora replied.
"Well, let's go," he continued. They walked up the stairs, down the hall and into Tai's room.
"Hey, you're finally here," Tai said as they entered
"Yeah, we lost track of time," T.K. said.
"Are you ready to go?" Kari asked.
"Well, I didn't really bring anything with me," Tai replied.
"No, I suppose not," Kari said.
"What about me?" Agumon asked
"Tai can just carry you," Sora suggested.
"Hey, why do I have to carry him?" Tai protested.
"Because he's your gift," Kari replied.
"Let's get going," T.K. said. Tai picked up Agumon and they went to see the doctor. He checked Tai out of the hospital and they left the building.
*******Kamiya Residence*******
"I'm gonna take a shower," Tai said.
"Yeah, I'll check the email in case Izzy's left a message."
"Good idea," Tai replied. They went their separate ways, T.K. followed Kari and Sora went with Tai. They walked into his bedroom.
"You know you can't go with me," Tai joked.
"Tai!"
"I was only kidding," Tai said getting a shirt and some pants from his cupboard.
"I really want to spend some time with you," Tai continued.
"I know, so do I."
"That's why when we've cleaned up all this mess I'm gonna take you out somewhere."
"I'd like that." Tai nodded, "I'd better go for that shower or we'll never get out of here," Tai said then walked through the door.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" Sora said, Tai turned around and Sora threw a pair of clean underwear to him.
"Of course, I was just coming back for those."
"Sure you were."
"You know me to well," Tai said as he entered the bathroom, he closed the door behind him. Sora left his room and joined T.K. and Kari in the study. "This place is such a mess," Sora said as she walked in."
"Yeah, my dad likes his mess," Kari replied.
"Was there any mail from Izzy?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, he said to come as soon as possible and that he has some important news."
"Trust Izzy to leave out the important bits,"
"Yeah, he must have been in a hurry."
"What time do we have to be at his place?" Sora asked.
"He said eleven, but the sooner the better," Kari replied.
"Well I don't know about sooner, it's already ten," T.K. said.
"We should make it," Kari said optimistically, "Tai doesn't usually take long in the shower."
"Tai doesn't usually shower," T.K. joked.
"And I'm sure you're Mr personal hygiene," Tai said sarcastically as he entered the room.
"Tai, mom mailed and said they cut their trip short and will be home tonight, and she's sorry for not being able to come to the hospital."
"Great, what's the bet she'll make dinner," Tai said depressingly.
"What, I'd love to be able to have home made cooking all the time," T.K. said.
"You haven't tasted my mom's recipes," Tai continued.
"They can't be that bad," T.K. said.
"Alright, you come over for dinner tonight and you'll see," Tai said.
"You're on," T.K. replied.
"If you two are finished, we should probably leave," Kari said.
"Right, I'll get Agumon and we'll go by and get Gatomon, Patamon and Biyomon on the way," Tai said.
"It's not exactly on the way," T.K. said.
"True. How about I go with Sora and you two go back to T.K.'s," Tai suggested. They agreed on the plan and left for their respective destinations.
*******Izumi Residence*******
Tai and Sora were the last to arrive because they had the furthest to go.
"Good, we're all here," he started, "It's good to see you're okay."
"Yeah, you really bounced back," Matt said.
"Thanks, but I really just want to finish this guy," Tai replied.
"Okay, I contacted Daedelous yesterday to tell him what had happened and he said he didn't have anything yet but that he would intensify his search. Early this morning he contacted me and said that he had a plan and that we should meet him at the oasis for a briefing."
"And you couldn't have told us this in the email because..." Davis said annoyed.
"I'm sorry, but it was five in the morning you know," Izzy responded.
"I suggest we don't waste any more time and go meet him," Tai suggested eagerly.
They then travelled into the digital world.
Sorry if this part was a little boring but I was having a hard time concentrating. Thanks for all your kind reviews, part 8 up next week same time and I promise there'll be more romance.