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Chapter Five

The next day at the park…

"Is everyone here?" Davis asked.

"No, Matt and Sora have yet to arrive," Yolei replied.

"Figures," Joe sighed.

"And I just saw Matt right before I came," Tk said as he laid a few blankets under the shade.

"Look, there they are," Ken said as he pointed to two figures carrying something.

"Hi guys, sorry we're late," Sora said as she put down a paper bag.

"Yeah, Sora's mom insisted that we take all this food," Matt added as he put a plastic bag of goodies down. As soon as the bag touched ground, Tai set himself next to the food.

"Where are the plates?" asked Izzy.

"Here they are," Mimi answered as she opened a package of plastic pink plates.

"Come on let's eat. I'm starved," Tai announced.

Everyone rolled their eyes simultaneously. And in less than five minutes, everyone sat on blankets and chowed away. Tai and Mimi sat together, which was a funny sight, especially since Mimi was introducing Tai to a world of politeness and manners. They both looked over at Matt and Sora. "So, after we eat. Are you ready to execute the plan?" Tai asked.

"Yup," Mimi replied.

After everyone ate and relaxed, Tai looked at Mimi. "I feel like soccer. Hey Sora? Are you still any good?"

"Still good?" Sora asked as she stood up.

"Oh I get it, you haven't played in such a long time that you're scared. Okay, never mind," Tai said as he sat back down.

The others were silent. They knew what was about to come.

"Tai Kamiya get your butt out there. We're playing soccer," Sora said with slight anger as she pulled out an elastic to tie her hair. She started marching towards Tai as she pulled her hair back in a ponytail. Matt watched as Sora dominated Tai. He watched as she moved the ball around with ease, keeping it away from Tai. That's my Sora. Wait, did I just say… Matt's gaze traveled to Sora's shapely legs which were exposed by tight jean shorts to Sora's crimson tank top that fit her snugly. That shirt accentuates her eyes…her pretty eyes…

Mimi frowned as she saw Matt's gaze. He was looking at her. Why her? Well Matt, I'm glad at least you don't like like her. I'm glad you and Sora are just pretending. Well while Tai keeps her busy, it's time for phase two. It's a good thing I didn't tell him about that…he might disapprove. Mimi got up and walked up to Matt.

Matt's eyes widened when he saw Sora trip Tai and he pulled Sora down. He turned his eyes away and saw Mimi approaching. "Hey Mimi."

"Hi Matt. Do you want to take a walk with me?"

Matt looked at Tai and Sora. He didn't know why but he felt anger building up inside of him. He tore his eyes away from Tai flirting with Sora. "Sure Mimi, let's go."

Mimi smiled inwardly. Ah, jealousy is such a good thing. After all, it got Matt to go with me.

Izzy watched as the two of them walked off, then he looked at Tai and Mimi. His eyes widened as he realized what was going on. They're trying to break up Matt and Sora. He frowned as he walked over to where Joe and Cody were talking. "Hi guys. Do you notice anything peculiar?"

"You mean about Tai, Mimi, Sora, and Matt?" Cody asked.

"Precisely," Izzy replied.

"We were talking about that," Joe added.

"I wonder what's going on with the-" Izzy was cut off from Davis' voice.

"I think I know what's going on. I overheard Tai and Mimi talking yesterday in the park. They said something about Matt and Sora not being real. Then they said they would expose them. So, I guess they're clones. Can you believe they're not really our friends?" Davis ranted.

Cody, Izzy, and Joe fell over backwards with hands on their foreheads. Typical Davis.

"What?" he asked.

"They're not clones," Joe said.

"They're not?" asked Davis incredulously.

"How clueless are you? They must have been talking about Matt and Sora pretending to go out. That's what it sounds like," Izzy said smartly.

"…" Davis scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.

"They want to expose them? Uh oh…they're trying to break them apart and bring their charade to an end," Cody said.

"What? But aren't they supposed to all be good frien-Ah! I got to go. Tk's making a move on my girl!" Davis ran to where Kari and Tk were.

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Matt laughed genuinly. Who would have thought Mimi could be fun and funny?

Mimi joined in his laughter. Now, it's time. Mimi quickly glanced at the ground. Ah ha! That rock will do nicely. She took a step forward and tripped. And just as she expected, Matt caught her. A light blush crept to her cheeks as she felt Matt's strong arms wrap around her. "My ankle…"

"Are you okay? Can you stand up by yourself?" Matt asked with concern. He let her go and watched as she tried to walk. Mimi cried out in pain and fell, but Matt quickly reacted, catching her.

"Thanks."

"No problem." He smiled as she blushed.

Mimi held his gaze. "Oh Matt…kiss me," Mimi said seductively.

Matt was hesitant. This was what he wanted. To kiss Mimi and hold her in his arms. So, why did he suddenly feel bad about this? Sora…

Mimi saw the look in his eyes. "Matt, I know the truth about you and Sora."

"You do?" Matt was surprised.

"Yes I do. So since your relationship isn't real, it couldn't hurt for you to kiss me. Do you know how long I've dreamt of you? How many times I wished in a wishing well? I've always wanted you to hold me, to hug me, to kiss me…"

Neither of them saw Sora, who stood frozen as she watched the two. Here she'd been looking for Matt and he's with Mimi, and they're about to kiss. How could he? How could she?

"Mimi, I never knew you felt that way but…" This was his dream, right? Why does this feel wrong?

I'll be damned if he doesn't kiss me. Mimi leaned in closer and kissed a surprised Matt.

As Matt began to wrap his arms around Mimi, something hit him in the heart, a sharp pain. Matt broke away and just stared at Mimi. A sound to the left caught his ears and his eyes widened as he saw Sora. "Sora!" He could see the hurt in her eyes. He took a step towards, leaving Mimi, who cried out in pain as she felt the sudden pressure on her ankle. She fell just as a tear slowly traveled down Sora's cheek.

Sora took a step back as Matt came closer. She looked away as he put his hands on her shoulder.

"Sora, I'm sorry," Matt apologized.

"Don't sorry me! How could you Matt! How could you betray me like that?" Her crimson eyes burned with fire as she looked at him. "You're nothing but a two timing-"

"Two timing? What about how cozy you and Tai have been today? And hey! Aren't you forgetting one thing? We're not really together! It was fake! All an act. Don't you remember? We're not really in love. I could never love someone like you!" Matt lashed out.

Slap!

Matt held his cheek as she took a step away from him. He immediately wished he could take back those words. Regret tugged at his heart as he realized it. She's the one…

"And I can't believe I actually fe-" Sora stopped herself. More tears streamed down her face. How stupid could I be?

"Sora I didn't mean-"

"No! I don't want to hear anymore! Don't talk to me, don't look at me, don't even come near me again. Understand? I want nothing to do with you anymore! So now you have your Mimi! I hope you're happy!" Sora turned and ran as fast as she could, leaving behind a trail of tears. I can't believe I was falling for him! and all those kisses…I thought they had some special meaning… I can't ever forgive him…

Mimi looked down shamefully as tears streamed down her face. Why was I so blind? They fell for each other and I ruined it…ruined my friends' happiness…

Matt fell to his knees as he felt a pain far worst then someone being burned alive. Why didn't I see it before? I fell for her a long ago and now…I've ruined it. I've lost the only one person that I love more than my family…the only one person that brightens my day. Matt banged his fists on the ground as tears streamed down his face. "Why didn't I realize it before?" he kept repeating angrily. He never hated himself as much as he did now.

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Sora burst through the door crying to her mother. Mrs. Takenouchi looked at her daughter in surprise. "Sora? What's the matter?" she asked as she hugged Sora.

"Oh mama! It hurts, it hurts so much," Sora sobbed.

"Shh…it'll be all right darling. Now tell your mother, what happened?"

Sora began to explain everything about her and Matt. "And the worst part is that I fell for him! I didn't realize it before but I fell for him! I know that now I love him! But I can't forgive him! I never want to be near him again."

"Oh Sora!" Her heart broke as tears streamed out of her daughter's eyes.

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Sora woke up early and looked at the clock. Why can't I sleep? It's the first day of spring break. A whole two weeks of no school! Tears came to her eyes as she thought about yesterday. Why did I have to fall for him? Sora trudged out of bed and took a shower. Sora sighed sadly as she pulled on a knee-length armless pale yellow dress. She had told her mother that she needed to take a walk.

~*~I bet you didn't expect this to happen. Find out what happens in the next part. Please review.~*~