Coming back….

I'm coming back from the algebra homework, speech-writing, and piano playing [yes, I play the piano * sigh *]…

Thank you for the reviews! * smile* * smile * I reached 50!

This story will be about…12 chapters [sad version], and maybe 13 chapters [the not-sad version]…if I actually include a happy ending, I may include a sequel…I'm not sure.

Plz check out "This Was My Choice", I know the story sucks so far…because I had a writer's block recently…but I'm hoping that chapter 3 and so on will turn out MORE interesting.

[Note- don't be surprised if I write more Henrika's]

Disclaimer- * sigh *, I wish I owned Digimon, but I don't. I wish I owned Henry, but I don't. DO NOT SUE!

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Pieces of a Puzzle

Chapter Seven: No More Tears

[5:30 pm]

The kiss was something that Rika had never experienced…it was intense…definitely. Henry's mouth was working against hers; it felt so much different than Ryo's so called kiss. Rika was in immediate shock; her eyes wide with amazement. However, she was glad that Henry didn't tried to stick his tongue into her mouth. Her friend Yuki often loved the 'entwining tongues', but Rika could do nothing more than puke. It's sickening, she thought, passing saliva through the mouth? Simply gross.

But she was still in shock. No question about that.

He loves me for real. Really. I'm not sure if I can love him back. Plus, Ryo's going to hate me for this; Rika thought to herself…her mouth staying motionless, not working with Henry or in total defiance. Henry stopped then went to nuzzle against her neck. Rika was unsure of herself as she slipped her hands onto against Henry's dark green dress shirt. He whispered in her ear.

"All I need is you."

Rika didn't reply. She pulled away to look at him.

"I guess-" Rika started. He really loves me, Rika thought, otherwise, why would he kiss me? He loves me…

"You forgive me?" Henry finished, smirking. He lifted his face to see the light nod of Rika's head. He lifted her chin to kiss her lips lightly. Rika kissed back, this time. Rika felt so light-hearted than she had for years. Because of Henry, the true golden side of her emotions opened up to destroy the void causing her pain. But still, she thought, I have to tell Ryo what's going on between us. He should understand that I'm not his soul mate! Rika bit her lip.

"Heh, I should say that. I loved you too, years ago. I'm not sure if I can gain that much affection again. I forgive you, but not entirely." Rika said, slapping Henry's back playfully, but then looked seriously into his eyes. The rain was still pouring down heavily, "I can't forgive you entirely of what you did to me. Give me time for a reply. But…temporarily…" she trailed then pecked Henry lightly on the lips. Then she whispered, "I need to talk to Ryo about this relationship…he had affections for me…he really needs to know what's going on. I don't want to hurt him." Henry nodded.

"Then, be my date to the dance," Henry grinned hopefully. Rika laughed for the first time in months, "sure." Henry thought, There's a chance.

I hope you'll love me, Rika. "C'mon, why don't you stay by the condo tonight."

"Maybe I'll move in," Rika smiled. Henry returned her smile in a daze as they walked off in the pouring rain.

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From behind the tree, gazing at the new couples, Ryo felt tears. He was running down to buy something from a nearby convenience store in the rain when he passed by two couples in a lip lock. They seemed so familiar until he realized it was Rika and Henry. He had lost her before she was his, or he was hers. She had loved Henry…she even kissed him! It didn't matter if she tried to beat him up because she loves him now. It doesn't matter if she hated him before because she and Henry just kissed. Ryo buried his head in his hands.

She never loved me.

She only loves Henry.

I'm lost.

He felt a hand on his shoulder, to see a pair of violet eyes, "I need to talk to you." A rage of jealousy was aroused when he saw a navy haired boy behind her. It was Rika and Henry.

"We've been passing this place to get to the condos, but then we saw you here, crouched under the tree. I need to talk to you because I wish you wouldn't hate me because of my choice. And it's not because you got drunk, and kissed me when I didn't want it. I know you feel affections for me, but… I think there is some clarifications that YOU need to know." Ryo stared at Rika, his eyes expressionless, and his thoughts blurred, as the rain poured harder.

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[7:00 pm]

Things didn't get better, Ryo said bitterly as he walked to his apartment…the rain pouring down his brown hair. His blue eyes were blank as he absentmindedly walked through the door of the apartments. He started to fumble for the right key.

All she said was that she's going out with Henry and that I can find a better girl than her. As if. She asked me to heal, but that would be impossible…Ryo thought, his face betraying nothing.

I can't heal. Ryo banged his head against the door; tears pouring out of his eyes.

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[The next night- April 5] [10:00 pm]

"I'm so glad you going to live here," Jeri said, holding a stuff bear. Jeri was wearing a really revealing nightgown [the one with straps]. Takato grinned sheepishly as they started to make out right in front of Rika and Henry. Rika and Henry both sweat-dropped. Rika sighed then looked out into the stormy weather. She had recently left a note in the dormitories, saying that she will be moving out and with a check since Trina was mysteriously not there. She had forwarded the administrative office too to clarify any other possible problem. She was glad she didn't have to see the 'I'm Henry's girl " look on Trina's face anymore. Trina will just have to stick with a new roomie. She thought as she and Henry carried most of her stuff out of her white van and into the condo building.

"I'm glad too…ugh…which room is mine…?" Rika asked, holding one of her luggage. She had changed to some clean clothes- a white halter, black ankle length skirt, and black platforms. The rain was still making her shiver even though she had recently taken a shower- one she had to share with Trina. But not anymore, she thought happily, Jeri's at least better than that girl.

"That one," Takato pointed at the room across from Jeri's, on the right turn of the condo.

"It's pretty," Rika replied, opening a white door to reveal gauzy blue curtains on a large window, with a white bed near it. She carried a small TV, and white shelf she had brought with her, plus all her clothes, books, and her laptop. She quickly changed from her outdoor clothes into a blue nightgown. She exited her room, getting a drink for the night.

"Why don't we sit by the living room and talk about some things," Takato said, laughing as he traced a trail of touch against Jeri's shoulder. Jeri giggled. Rika groaned at the display of a ton of affection being showed by the couple in front of her. Can't they do this in their own room and spend time at that place to make out with each other. It's sickening to see Jeri just cup Takato's head to kiss in passionately [Torturously, Rika thought], under broad light in front of other viewers. Sudden thoughts came to her mind. The days had flown. Tomorrow was the Annual Sakura festival, AND the 'Luster' dance. I better find that dark blue kimono of mine, Rika thought, panicked. She bit her tongue, forced a smile, and interrupted the intentional kisses and love motions by Jeri and Takato.

"Sure, but I can't," Rika said, climbing onto the couch. "Tomorrow is the day of the dance, AND the Sakura Festival. I have to wake up earlier." Henry, still in his normal clothes, sat beside her, giving her a mango smoothie. Rika sipped through the straw, crossing her legs.

"Then we can come with you," Henry grinned.

"Yah," Jeri yawned, "I better go and dig out the kimono."

"Argh," Takato answered, "I hate wearing traditional Japanese clothes. They're too stuffy." Jeri smacked him annoyingly and shot a 'you better look.'

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[VIOLENCE SCENES] [In Mr. Uji's main office building]

"I hate to say…but this is your doom," Shadow grinned maliciously at the screaming secretary, Kinoki, of Mr. Uji. Shadow hefted a shot gun from her waist and aimed it her. BANG! The nearly lifeless body of Kinoki was sprawled on the floor; blood pouring steadily from the wound. Kinoki gasped for air, her hands trying to pull the bullet out of her body. Shadow smiled, pushing her black sunglasses up. She was dressed in black, hiding her identity discreetly behind the glasses.

"I told you…Mr. Uji…he's…not…here right now." Kinoki breathed heavily. Then, her eyes slipped out of consciousness, and her chest stopped moving up and down.

"Whatever," Shadow smirked, kicking the dead body so that it rolled over. The hard brown carpet floor was drenched with blood similar to the surrounding desks. If he isn't here, then it'll be Ryuin's job anyways. I won't let this get in my way of harming Rika; Trina clenched her teeth. She clicked open her cell phone and dialed in Ryuin's number.

"Ryuin, you are in charge of the mission of Mr. Uji. I'm taking the boss' other mission."

"But-" Ryuin started.

"No buts," Trina said firmly, "I need to kill Rika Nonaka by tomorrow somehow. The boss will kill me if I ain't." That's not the only reason, flashing back to Henry's so sudden breakup. She knew Henry loved Rika, and tomorrow was the perfect time for her retaliation that will get Henry back to his sense. She then spoke, " I only tried to fill in for you since you complained of your so-called headache as you informed tonight. And since you're Boss' little pet, I guess I will have to listen. Hope you get well." Ryuin was always the boss' pet since he became an assassin, but she's not going let his little complaints get between her and her love. She clicked off the phone, and triggered the gun at a twitching, but standing associate. Blood splattered everywhere, and he slowly dropped to the floor.

"STOP RIGHT THERE!" Two-dozen security guards came with long rifles. "YOU'RE SURROUNDED! DROP YOUR WEAPON DOWN IMMEDIATELY!" Trina leered malevolently at the pathetic guards. Reaching into her leather pocket, she gripped a small, but powerful get-a-way weapon.

"So, going to capture me boys," Trina laughed rudely, slowly lowering her hands to dig up a smoke bomb, "well, here's something for ya." She grinned deviously as she pounced the bomb down onto the floor. Smoke exploded everywhere, as Trina hooked a cable to the window and leapt out of the four-story floor.

Shadow jumped onto her black motorbike and zoomed out of the area, only leaving a puff of hazy smoke behind her.

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"What am I going to do?" Ryuin said desperately in his dark apartment, "why tomorrow?" He thought to himself. What little unique thing is going to happen tomorrow anyways? Searching deeply in his thoughts, sudden memories were aroused..

It was the dance.

Or why else?

I really got to rush Mr. Uji's murder because I ain't going to give up my best friend and childhood crush that soon, Ryuin thought.

I better.

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Ryo didn't feel like touching his food at all. He had gone through a daze of the blurry happenings of yesterday. He had lost his appetite…Rika was out of reach…

The phone rang several times then a familiar voice ran through his head from the message machine, "Hi, Ryo. This is Celia. I know you're hiding in there so pick up the phone!"

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THE CRAPPIEST CHAPTER I EVER WROTE. I have to admit that. Hopefully, chapter 8 will be better than this.

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LOTUS-CHAN