"Cruising the Caribbean"
By Fiery-chan and Angel 13
A/N Hola from cyberspace. It's Angel13 and I'm here to....uh, what is it that I'm doing?
Rika: You are such an idiot..Oh, whatever. Just read the stupid disclaimer before I lose my temper here...
A/N Right, right. Fiery-chan and Angel13 do own digimon. Wait, that's not right.
Rika: Oh, you idiot. Didn't you see the not in there?
A/N **shakes head**
Rika: Argh! Give it here! **scribbles on the piece of paper Angel13 is holding.** There.
A/N Ooh! So, we don't own digimon.?
Rika: **nods head**
A/N Drat. Well, anyway. Don't sue. Fiery-chan and Angel13 do not own digimon.
Rika: Right, now get on with what you do best. Writing the stupid chapter. And don't make me all....mushy.
A/N Gotcha!
A/N from Fiery: Don't hurt me!!! I'm a good little writer!
Chapter 2: Packing
Rika was packing for the tamers' trip to the Caribbean. Surprisingly, they were gong un-supervised and it was all paid for. And it had come up fast. They were leaving day after tomorrow. Rika was shoving the last of her clothes and was squeezing in some extra stuff in the teeny spaces when the phone rang. She looks for the phone next to her computer and came up empty-handed. She heard the shrill ring inside her suitcase. She checked her Caller ID.
"Damn, it's Jeri."
Rika dug frantically through her suitcase and found the phone at the bottom of her suitcase. The phone had made it's last ring a few seconds ago.
"Hello, hello? Jeri, it's me. I'm here."
"Hi, Rika. You sound outta of breath like you just ran the 3 mile marathon or something. I'm just calling to see if you want to meet up with me and Takato at the pizza place? We're going there for dinner. You know, the one on the corner by Takato's parents' bakery?"
"Yeah, I know the one. Anyone else coming?"
"Oh, yeah. We invited everyone but Henry had to watch Suzie and Kenta and Kazu were hanging out at the mall, stocking up on digimon cards for the trip. Are you gonna bring your deck?"
"Of course. Duh, Jeri, I'll bring it."
"Oh, and Ryo is coming too. I know you have a thing for Ryo and all so I hope it's okay."
"Jeri! I do not have a thing for Ryo. We're just friends."
"Yeah, well, we'll meet you in an hour or so, okay? You'll have to bike over or are you just gonna walk?"
"I'll just walk, Jeri. I'll see you."
"'Kay, bye, Rika!"
The phone went dead and Rika put the phone in it's cradle on her computer desk. She glared at the mess on her floor from when she had dumped it all on the floor.
"Damn, it's back to packing for me."
Rika glimpsed another digimon card that must've fallen out of her backpack. She had a suitcase and a backpack she was bring on the plane as a carry on. She shoved all her clothes back in and zipped the suitcase shut. She surveyed her room. It was pretty much empty. She was bringing a lot of stuff on her trip. She flipped the digimon card over and saw a familiar face.
Renamon...
It was hard, letting go of the digimon. It had been a year since she had seen Renamon. The shrill ring of the phone bit through the silence. Again.
"Hello, what do ya want?" Rika said with a just slightly annoyed tone to her voice.
"Hi, Rika. It's nice to hear from you too. And, I'm just great. Baby-sitting little sisters. Whoever invented the idea should jump off a bridge." Henry said.
"So you tell me every time you baby-sit. Why else did you call?"
"Dunno, just excited bout our trip. You know?"
"Yeah, just finished packing."
"Yeah, I have some last minute shopping tomorrow. Ryo's coming so I'm sure you don't wanna come..."
Rika jumped at the thought.
"I want to come!!! I mean... Would you be interested in having me come along? I need to go to the mall tomorrow anyway."
"Oh, well, sure, meet us at the mall, say 11 am."
"Bye, gotta go. Supposed to meet Gogglehead, Jeri, and Ryo for pizza."
"Yeah, don't rub it in. I wanted to come too."
"Yeah, well, see ya."
The phone clicked and Rika set it down on the receiver. She checked her digital clock in the corner. It was time to head to the pizza place.
"Hey, Mom, Gramma, I'm going out for pizza. Don't wait for me with dinner. I'm eating with friends."
Rika went to the door and put on her usual red sneakers and opened the door.
"Rika, by the way. Tomorrow, I set up a fashion shoot. It's gonna be at the beach. So, don't make any plans for after 1 tomorrow, okay, sweetie?"
Rika sighed.
"Right, Mom. Bye, Gramma."
Rika closed the door and jogged down the street. She entered the pizza parlor and tapped her foot impatiently. No one was there and Takato was the one who lived a few minutes away. Rika sat down and began to tap her foot impatiently. The tinkling of a bell made her look up and she saw Ryo come in.
"Hi, Ryo."
"Hey, Rika. Looking good as always."
Rika's cheeks turned pink. She rolled her eyes to cover up the blush.
"Whatever, Ryo, this are like my every day look. Did you see the slowpokes?"
"Nope. Why don't we just wait? Besides, Rika, you look good in anything."
Rika shrugged.
She looked normal to herself. She was wearing dark blue denim jeans that were cuffed at the bottom. She had on a white t-shirt that her grandma had gotten her online. It was from America and it said 'stop staring at my t-shirt' in a spiral thing in red.
"Do you like this t-shirt? My gramma got it for me. And, plus, I have to cut my shopping spree with Henry tomorrow short. My mom has a fashion shoot set up for 2 at the beach. Another one this summer."
"Oh, I'm going shopping with Henry tomorrow too. Don't complain about the shoot. It is at the beach. What could be better?"
"I could think of a dozen things."
Rika glanced down and traced a line on the wooden floor with her sneaker.
"So... all packed?" Ryo asked.
"Yup, just finished before I came."
"How's your dad?"
Ryo looked at her strangely.
"My dad's my dad. Nothing new."
Rika often felt bad for Ryo. His mom was dead and his dad didn't give a damn about him sometimes.
"Oh, well..."
"Hi, guys. Sorry we're late."
Takato grinned.
"Hi, Jeri. How are ya?" Ryo asked.
"Just peachy, Ryo. Let's go and sit down."
They went to a booth in the back and Takato and Jeri sat across from Ryo and Rika.
"All packed, Rika?"
Takato looked in her direction.
"Of course, Gogglehead. I'm always prepared."
"I'm packed too."
Jeri added and Ryo nodded.
"I'm not."
Takato sighed.
"You're probably the only one. Everyone else is packed I bet..."
"Hey, didn't expect to see you all here."
Kazu wandered over to them.
Rika groaned.
"Hi, chumley. Hi, Ryo, Jeri. And if it ain't "crazier than a soup sandwich," Rika."
"Hello, Kazu."
Rika said cooly.
Ryo waved and Jeri grinned. Takato moved over to save a spot for Kazu.
"Thanks, man. Hey, you all psyched for our trip day after tomorrow? I so am gonna have a blast. And no adult supervision. Fantastic!"
"Calm down, Kazu. Jeesh, haven't you ever gone anywhere without your parents?" Rika asked.
"Besides our trip to digiworld, not really."
Rika rolled her eyes. The waitress appeared with their drinks and pizza. The teens dug hungrily into the pizza.
"This is...mgmff...good."
"Kazu, say it don't spray it."
Rika made a face of disgust. Kazu swallowed. Just then, a flash went and Jeri put down the camera.
"Hey, why'd you take that picture, Jeri?! I look like a pig when I'm eating. Yeah, anyways, what are you doing tomorrow? Wanna hang out at the park?"
"Sure."
Takato nodded along with Jeri.
"I can hang out after around 12:30. Me, Henry, and Rika are heading to the mall."
"Cool, how bout you, Rika? Kenta said he can come and Henry said so too. I called him earlier."
"Can't, my mom scheduled a fashion shoot for me. If you guys are still around, I'll give you a call."
By now, they had finished their pizza. They walked outside.
"Well, gotta go. Hang tomorrow at the park, around 2?"
"Sounds cool." Takato said.
"Bye then." Kazu waved and walked down the street.
Jeri and Takato waved and they walked down the street together.
I wonder what it's like. To have a nice steady boyfriend like Takato... Jeri's awfully lucky that she found a decent boy in the sea of weirdos like Kazu and Kenta.
Ryo's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Hey, Rika. Wanna walk home together? I only live a little ways from you."
Rika grinned.
"Sure."
They walked close together as they crossed the street and headed in the direction of their homes. They walked and talked about their trip.
"Well, we're here."
"Thanks for walking me home, Ryo."
She walked to the gate of her house and headed in and Ryo waited. Rika's mother was at the door.
"Oh, Ryo, why don't you come inside for a cup of tea? I'm sure your father won't mind."
"Thanks."
Ryo jogged up the path to Rika's house. Soon, he and Rika were seated on the couch in the Nonaka living room. Rika sipped her gramma's cinnamon tea. It was a new recipe and it tasted good. Espeically with a little bit of sugar.
"Thanks for letting me come over, Rika."
"Gee, Ryo. It's only a measly cup of tea."
"Whatever."
Ryo grinned at her as she poured them each another cup of tea.
"Besides, it's not like my dad's gonna even notice I'm gone. You know how he is. Tell your grandma this tea was delicious. Real good."
Rika nodded.
"You should have tasted some of her other recipes. Not very pleasant to say the least. One time she made spinach tea."
Ryo made a face.
"Total gross out."
Rika's grandmother came in with a tray of chocolate chip cookies.
"Talking about my 'once upon a time recipes', Rika dear? Those were the days, weren't they? I only made vegetable tea to get you to eat your vegetables at the age of 6. These cookies are hot from the oven. Enjoy. I know they're your favorite, Ryo."
"Oh, Gramma."
"Thanks, mam."
"You know to drop the formalities with me, Ryo. You're like a grandson to me. Wouldn't that be funny, Rika..."
"No, Gramma. It wouldn't be funny."
"What?"
"Nothing, Ryo. Anyway, it's getting late. You better be heading home."
"Yeah, you're right. Bye, thanks for the cookies, mam."
Ryo grabbed a handful of cookies, still warm and gooey from the oven, winked and zipped out the door.
"Oh, and, Rika, I'll see you tomorrow."
Ryo winked and waved before he disappeared outside. Rika waved from the porch as Ryo disappeared out the gate.
"Later, pumpkin!"
Ryo grinned widely and disappeared.
Rika smiled.
"Oh, darling, Ryo's such a nice boy. Do you think you two will ever date?"
"No, mom. He's Ryo and I'm Rika. We're like night and day."
"Whatever you say, dear. Now, it's time to go to bed. Your friend Henry called earlier and he says he'll meet you at the mall at 11 tomorrow morning. I want you to go to bed."
"'Kay, mom. Good night."
She walked to her room and shut the door. She took out her bed and laid it out. She changed into her shorts and a tee-shirt and went to sleep.
End of Chapter 2
Hey ya'll. You know the familiar drill, review. I hope none of the characters were ooc. And, now, the trip is nearing and fun is evident. Can you wait to see what will happen next? Hell, I don't know what will happen. It's all up to Fiery-chan!
Luv'n'stuff,
Angel13 and Fiery-chan
By Fiery-chan and Angel 13
A/N Hola from cyberspace. It's Angel13 and I'm here to....uh, what is it that I'm doing?
Rika: You are such an idiot..Oh, whatever. Just read the stupid disclaimer before I lose my temper here...
A/N Right, right. Fiery-chan and Angel13 do own digimon. Wait, that's not right.
Rika: Oh, you idiot. Didn't you see the not in there?
A/N **shakes head**
Rika: Argh! Give it here! **scribbles on the piece of paper Angel13 is holding.** There.
A/N Ooh! So, we don't own digimon.?
Rika: **nods head**
A/N Drat. Well, anyway. Don't sue. Fiery-chan and Angel13 do not own digimon.
Rika: Right, now get on with what you do best. Writing the stupid chapter. And don't make me all....mushy.
A/N Gotcha!
A/N from Fiery: Don't hurt me!!! I'm a good little writer!
Chapter 2: Packing
Rika was packing for the tamers' trip to the Caribbean. Surprisingly, they were gong un-supervised and it was all paid for. And it had come up fast. They were leaving day after tomorrow. Rika was shoving the last of her clothes and was squeezing in some extra stuff in the teeny spaces when the phone rang. She looks for the phone next to her computer and came up empty-handed. She heard the shrill ring inside her suitcase. She checked her Caller ID.
"Damn, it's Jeri."
Rika dug frantically through her suitcase and found the phone at the bottom of her suitcase. The phone had made it's last ring a few seconds ago.
"Hello, hello? Jeri, it's me. I'm here."
"Hi, Rika. You sound outta of breath like you just ran the 3 mile marathon or something. I'm just calling to see if you want to meet up with me and Takato at the pizza place? We're going there for dinner. You know, the one on the corner by Takato's parents' bakery?"
"Yeah, I know the one. Anyone else coming?"
"Oh, yeah. We invited everyone but Henry had to watch Suzie and Kenta and Kazu were hanging out at the mall, stocking up on digimon cards for the trip. Are you gonna bring your deck?"
"Of course. Duh, Jeri, I'll bring it."
"Oh, and Ryo is coming too. I know you have a thing for Ryo and all so I hope it's okay."
"Jeri! I do not have a thing for Ryo. We're just friends."
"Yeah, well, we'll meet you in an hour or so, okay? You'll have to bike over or are you just gonna walk?"
"I'll just walk, Jeri. I'll see you."
"'Kay, bye, Rika!"
The phone went dead and Rika put the phone in it's cradle on her computer desk. She glared at the mess on her floor from when she had dumped it all on the floor.
"Damn, it's back to packing for me."
Rika glimpsed another digimon card that must've fallen out of her backpack. She had a suitcase and a backpack she was bring on the plane as a carry on. She shoved all her clothes back in and zipped the suitcase shut. She surveyed her room. It was pretty much empty. She was bringing a lot of stuff on her trip. She flipped the digimon card over and saw a familiar face.
Renamon...
It was hard, letting go of the digimon. It had been a year since she had seen Renamon. The shrill ring of the phone bit through the silence. Again.
"Hello, what do ya want?" Rika said with a just slightly annoyed tone to her voice.
"Hi, Rika. It's nice to hear from you too. And, I'm just great. Baby-sitting little sisters. Whoever invented the idea should jump off a bridge." Henry said.
"So you tell me every time you baby-sit. Why else did you call?"
"Dunno, just excited bout our trip. You know?"
"Yeah, just finished packing."
"Yeah, I have some last minute shopping tomorrow. Ryo's coming so I'm sure you don't wanna come..."
Rika jumped at the thought.
"I want to come!!! I mean... Would you be interested in having me come along? I need to go to the mall tomorrow anyway."
"Oh, well, sure, meet us at the mall, say 11 am."
"Bye, gotta go. Supposed to meet Gogglehead, Jeri, and Ryo for pizza."
"Yeah, don't rub it in. I wanted to come too."
"Yeah, well, see ya."
The phone clicked and Rika set it down on the receiver. She checked her digital clock in the corner. It was time to head to the pizza place.
"Hey, Mom, Gramma, I'm going out for pizza. Don't wait for me with dinner. I'm eating with friends."
Rika went to the door and put on her usual red sneakers and opened the door.
"Rika, by the way. Tomorrow, I set up a fashion shoot. It's gonna be at the beach. So, don't make any plans for after 1 tomorrow, okay, sweetie?"
Rika sighed.
"Right, Mom. Bye, Gramma."
Rika closed the door and jogged down the street. She entered the pizza parlor and tapped her foot impatiently. No one was there and Takato was the one who lived a few minutes away. Rika sat down and began to tap her foot impatiently. The tinkling of a bell made her look up and she saw Ryo come in.
"Hi, Ryo."
"Hey, Rika. Looking good as always."
Rika's cheeks turned pink. She rolled her eyes to cover up the blush.
"Whatever, Ryo, this are like my every day look. Did you see the slowpokes?"
"Nope. Why don't we just wait? Besides, Rika, you look good in anything."
Rika shrugged.
She looked normal to herself. She was wearing dark blue denim jeans that were cuffed at the bottom. She had on a white t-shirt that her grandma had gotten her online. It was from America and it said 'stop staring at my t-shirt' in a spiral thing in red.
"Do you like this t-shirt? My gramma got it for me. And, plus, I have to cut my shopping spree with Henry tomorrow short. My mom has a fashion shoot set up for 2 at the beach. Another one this summer."
"Oh, I'm going shopping with Henry tomorrow too. Don't complain about the shoot. It is at the beach. What could be better?"
"I could think of a dozen things."
Rika glanced down and traced a line on the wooden floor with her sneaker.
"So... all packed?" Ryo asked.
"Yup, just finished before I came."
"How's your dad?"
Ryo looked at her strangely.
"My dad's my dad. Nothing new."
Rika often felt bad for Ryo. His mom was dead and his dad didn't give a damn about him sometimes.
"Oh, well..."
"Hi, guys. Sorry we're late."
Takato grinned.
"Hi, Jeri. How are ya?" Ryo asked.
"Just peachy, Ryo. Let's go and sit down."
They went to a booth in the back and Takato and Jeri sat across from Ryo and Rika.
"All packed, Rika?"
Takato looked in her direction.
"Of course, Gogglehead. I'm always prepared."
"I'm packed too."
Jeri added and Ryo nodded.
"I'm not."
Takato sighed.
"You're probably the only one. Everyone else is packed I bet..."
"Hey, didn't expect to see you all here."
Kazu wandered over to them.
Rika groaned.
"Hi, chumley. Hi, Ryo, Jeri. And if it ain't "crazier than a soup sandwich," Rika."
"Hello, Kazu."
Rika said cooly.
Ryo waved and Jeri grinned. Takato moved over to save a spot for Kazu.
"Thanks, man. Hey, you all psyched for our trip day after tomorrow? I so am gonna have a blast. And no adult supervision. Fantastic!"
"Calm down, Kazu. Jeesh, haven't you ever gone anywhere without your parents?" Rika asked.
"Besides our trip to digiworld, not really."
Rika rolled her eyes. The waitress appeared with their drinks and pizza. The teens dug hungrily into the pizza.
"This is...mgmff...good."
"Kazu, say it don't spray it."
Rika made a face of disgust. Kazu swallowed. Just then, a flash went and Jeri put down the camera.
"Hey, why'd you take that picture, Jeri?! I look like a pig when I'm eating. Yeah, anyways, what are you doing tomorrow? Wanna hang out at the park?"
"Sure."
Takato nodded along with Jeri.
"I can hang out after around 12:30. Me, Henry, and Rika are heading to the mall."
"Cool, how bout you, Rika? Kenta said he can come and Henry said so too. I called him earlier."
"Can't, my mom scheduled a fashion shoot for me. If you guys are still around, I'll give you a call."
By now, they had finished their pizza. They walked outside.
"Well, gotta go. Hang tomorrow at the park, around 2?"
"Sounds cool." Takato said.
"Bye then." Kazu waved and walked down the street.
Jeri and Takato waved and they walked down the street together.
I wonder what it's like. To have a nice steady boyfriend like Takato... Jeri's awfully lucky that she found a decent boy in the sea of weirdos like Kazu and Kenta.
Ryo's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Hey, Rika. Wanna walk home together? I only live a little ways from you."
Rika grinned.
"Sure."
They walked close together as they crossed the street and headed in the direction of their homes. They walked and talked about their trip.
"Well, we're here."
"Thanks for walking me home, Ryo."
She walked to the gate of her house and headed in and Ryo waited. Rika's mother was at the door.
"Oh, Ryo, why don't you come inside for a cup of tea? I'm sure your father won't mind."
"Thanks."
Ryo jogged up the path to Rika's house. Soon, he and Rika were seated on the couch in the Nonaka living room. Rika sipped her gramma's cinnamon tea. It was a new recipe and it tasted good. Espeically with a little bit of sugar.
"Thanks for letting me come over, Rika."
"Gee, Ryo. It's only a measly cup of tea."
"Whatever."
Ryo grinned at her as she poured them each another cup of tea.
"Besides, it's not like my dad's gonna even notice I'm gone. You know how he is. Tell your grandma this tea was delicious. Real good."
Rika nodded.
"You should have tasted some of her other recipes. Not very pleasant to say the least. One time she made spinach tea."
Ryo made a face.
"Total gross out."
Rika's grandmother came in with a tray of chocolate chip cookies.
"Talking about my 'once upon a time recipes', Rika dear? Those were the days, weren't they? I only made vegetable tea to get you to eat your vegetables at the age of 6. These cookies are hot from the oven. Enjoy. I know they're your favorite, Ryo."
"Oh, Gramma."
"Thanks, mam."
"You know to drop the formalities with me, Ryo. You're like a grandson to me. Wouldn't that be funny, Rika..."
"No, Gramma. It wouldn't be funny."
"What?"
"Nothing, Ryo. Anyway, it's getting late. You better be heading home."
"Yeah, you're right. Bye, thanks for the cookies, mam."
Ryo grabbed a handful of cookies, still warm and gooey from the oven, winked and zipped out the door.
"Oh, and, Rika, I'll see you tomorrow."
Ryo winked and waved before he disappeared outside. Rika waved from the porch as Ryo disappeared out the gate.
"Later, pumpkin!"
Ryo grinned widely and disappeared.
Rika smiled.
"Oh, darling, Ryo's such a nice boy. Do you think you two will ever date?"
"No, mom. He's Ryo and I'm Rika. We're like night and day."
"Whatever you say, dear. Now, it's time to go to bed. Your friend Henry called earlier and he says he'll meet you at the mall at 11 tomorrow morning. I want you to go to bed."
"'Kay, mom. Good night."
She walked to her room and shut the door. She took out her bed and laid it out. She changed into her shorts and a tee-shirt and went to sleep.
End of Chapter 2
Hey ya'll. You know the familiar drill, review. I hope none of the characters were ooc. And, now, the trip is nearing and fun is evident. Can you wait to see what will happen next? Hell, I don't know what will happen. It's all up to Fiery-chan!
Luv'n'stuff,
Angel13 and Fiery-chan