MIXED EMOTIONS
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Notes: My first Digimon fic (so if you're going to review it, don't be too hard on me…). Yamato, Taichi, and Sora's POV. Romance, sap, angst… All that good stuff.
It's set after the world has been saved, yada, yada, yada… So, the original season one characters are older (how old? I don't know, I never kept up with it after the second season. @@ Around 18 or 19. Forgive me for any age mistakes!) Everyone else from the other seasons aren't in it because… well, just because. x_x That's excluding Takeru and Hikari of course.
This fic is also written in response to a "heated discussion" I had with a friend a few weeks back over the whole Yamora/Sorato controversy. In my opinion, I don't think Yamato and Sora match, but my friend thinks otherwise. Just to make me mad, she wrote a fic about Matt and Sora getting hitched, so I decided to write something to get back at her. ^-^;; I'm mean, I know, but I can't help it. It's either Yamachi or Taiora for me. So this story is mainly Taichi/Sora, and at some points there might be some Yamato/Mimi… And that's 'cause I don't want my poor Matt-sama to be all by himself. ^^; There's also a teeny bit of Takeru/Hikari stuff. That's all. Hope you enjoy it. R&R would be lovely!
P.S.: I don't own the Digi people. You all knew *that* was coming. ^_^ Forgive me for any OOCness of their characters… Have mercy! x_x
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YAMATO:
It was a rainy evening in May. I was sitting in my apartment, watching t.v. and drinking a can of coke. I was really tired after a day of nothing but running around helping my best friend Tai move into his new place. Ever since I had moved into my own apartment, he had scrimped and saved just so he move out from under his parent's roof and be independent like me. I asked him if he really wanted to actually go through with it. He said he knew how to take care of an apartment.
The apartment itself wasn't what I was worried about. I wanted to know if he knew how to take care of himself.
But, I said nothing else and just let him do it. It was his life, not mine. He never listened to me anyway, and vice versa. How we became best friends though… That's a mystery that has yet to be solved.
I picked up the remote and changed the channel. My favorite show was over now, and after ten p.m., it was really hard to find anything good to watch. I flipped through the many stations, pausing once in a while to stare at a few commercials. I stopped randomly on the Home and Garden channel to rest my thumb. When I looked at the screen, there was some old lady kneeling in front of a large pond with various colorful flowers growing all around it. There was a big stone statue of a mermaid in the middle of the pond, and the woman was planting more flowers to form some type of pattern.
I yawned. I started to change the channel, but stopped for a moment. Somehow, watching it made me think, and this warm feeling washed over me.
Sora liked this kind of thing. She loved gardening and flowers, which led her to buy her own flower shop after working at one for four years of her life. I wondered if she was even watching this right now.
My thoughts hit a snag and I looked back at the t.v. I turned it off and just sat there with only the sound of the ceiling fan humming quietly, and the table lamp dimly lighting up the room and making my arm glow.
What was Sora doing right now? I hadn't met with her for lunch today like I usually did almost everyday because I was helping out Tai. I looked up at the cordless phone hanging on the wall across from me, next to the kitchen. I stood up and walked towards it. Should I call? I tried to think of what I would say.
'Hey babe, what's up? Are you watching the Home and Garden channel like I am?'
That sounded stupid even to me. We'd been dating for almost a year now, and I still didn't know how to approach her. I had always thought she was so much more sophisticated than I was, but somehow she still liked me. It boggles the mind, I tell you. I had always thought she was cute too, almost everyone did. Especially Tai.
Tai… Everyday I feel a twinge of guilt when I think of him and Sora. He'd liked her for a long time while the rest of us (Joe and Izzy included) were swooning over Mimi, but now Sora was with me. I never really knew if she liked him at one point, or if Tai had ever truly forgiven me. Then again, Tai told me today that he and Mimi had been having a long distance relationship through email and the phone for the past month. She was coming here on a vacation for two whole weeks tomorrow, and Tai had seemed almost excited about it. I figured that would make everything right, but it still sort of makes me kind of uneasy just thinking about it. I can never talk to him about problems that I have with Sora without feeling sick to my stomach. Yeah, me and him are buddy-buddy all the time, but sometimes I wonder what he really thinks of me and Sora's relationship. Another reason why I just don't understand how me and Tai are still friends at all.
I continued to stare at the phone. I figured if I stood there any longer waiting she'd probably be in bed already. I sighed, picked up the phone off the hook, and dialed her number.
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SORA:
I was staring out of my bedroom window, watching the rain fall when the phone rang. I almost neglected to answer it, my being so absorbed in watching the rain, but after the third ring I caved and picked up the phone.
"Hello?" I said plainly.
"Hey babe. What's up?"
I half smiled. "Hey Matt. Do you have any idea what time it is? Shouldn't you be in bed young man?" I teased.
"Ha hah. Very funny. What about you? What are you doing up?"
"Hey, you're the one who called me. I would be asleep right now if it weren't for you."
"Oh. Oops. I'm sorry."
He sounded really remorseful. I started to laugh, so I covered my mouth. "It's okay, I forgive you sweetie. What is it that you need?"
"Nothing really. Just checking on you. I missed you at lunch time. I would have been at the diner, but you know Tai is moving and all…"
"I know. He told me that last week, and you told me you were going to help yesterday."
"Oh yeah, now I remember. Well, I missed you anyway."
"I missed you too. Tell me about what you did."
"What's there to tell? We moved furniture and stuff."
"Duh, I know that. How's Tai doing?"
"Fine. He made me move all the heavy stuff, the asshole."
"Yamato…"
"Sorry. But anyway…"
He went on to talk about all the stuff they moved around, about Tai almost breaking his finger after Matt smashed it in an empty drawer on accident, and about how he had almost gotten into a fight with the guy driving the moving truck. I began twisting the phone cord around my finger, something I only did when I was thinking about something other than the phone conversation. It wasn't that I was bored or uninterested in what Matt was saying…
Okay, maybe I was.
But I still answered with an occasional 'aww', and 'mmhm' whenever he said something. It was sort of funny too. Usually I was the one who rambled on about nothing and talked Matt's ear off. Of course, ever since we'd become an item, Matt opened up a lot more. Most people would be surprised or maybe even absolutely shocked if they could see Matt talk like he does with me sometimes.
"…So I said 'what is that supposed to mean?', and the guy said 'well, just what I said. You're too small to lift that big heavy couch.' I was ready to knock the shit- excuse me –out of him, but Tai managed to hold me back…"
"…"
"Sora?"
"Yeah?"
"Is something wrong?"
I blinked. "No. Why would there be?"
"…You're bored with me, aren't you?"
"What? No, Matt. Go ahead, keep talking. I'm just a little bit tired, is all."
There was silence on the other line. I sighed and tried to think of something to say. "Did you know Mimi's coming back tomorrow?" I said quietly.
"Yeah. Tai told me."
"She's coming to visit me tomorrow. Why don't you come over too?"
"Sure. I bet Mimi will invite Tai over."
I blinked again. "Not that I have anything against Tai coming over, but why?"
"They're seeing each other… Well, sort of. Via computer, anyway. Didn't you know?"
I swallowed and dropped the phone cord. "No, I didn't know. How long has this been going on?"
"A month or so. It shocked me a little bit too."
"…"
"Sora?"
"Yes?"
"I'm going to let you go. You must really be tired. Sorry for keeping you up…"
"No, it's fine Matt, really."
"No. I know how crabby you get when you don't get enough sleep, and I wouldn't want you to be a mean hostess tomorrow if you have all of us over."
"Oh shut up. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay. Love you."
"…Love you too, Matt." I quickly hung up the phone and turned back to the window.
Tai and Mimi were together… I couldn't believe it. It just all seemed so utterly ridiculous. Just the mere concept of them dating at all made me dizzy. I got up out of the hard chair I was sitting on and collapsed on my bed. I turned on my side.
Wait a minute… Why should I care? So they liked each other. That was their business. What they did was none of my concern, and as long they were happy, I was happy. Right? Right.
So why did I suddenly have this really bad feeling in the pit of my stomach?
I turned on the bed again and buried my face in my pillow. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
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TAICHI:
When Mimi told me she was coming back to Japan, I was ecstatic. I absolutely couldn't wait to see her. She'd called me two nights ago to tell me when she'd be arriving, and I had to pick her up tomorrow. I was so excited then, and I still am… if not somewhat nervous. I've always been nervous around Mimi though, and unlike most of the guys she'd been around, I wasn't just afraid around her because of her looks. No, what made me nervous was that crafty little mind of hers. No matter how ditzy people say she is, I know better. I practically grew up with her, and the whole ordeal in the Digiworld brought us closer… as friends of course. She's really smart, a wonderful and caring person, and someone who's always ready to help a friend in need.
Which was why she as coming here. Last month I had told her I needed her help. I was scared, and even now the fear hasn't gone away. She told me not to worry, and since then she's been keeping in contact with me, asking about updates on how I'm feeling, and what's new. Finally, she told me that she would come and solve this little problem once and for all. And I trusted her to do just that. Like I said, Mimi is pretty sly, and she knows what to do in almost every situation.
Well… Love situations anyway.
She was coming to help me, but of course, to everyone else she was just on vacation. I told Matt about it earlier while we were in the process of moving my things from my parent's house to my new apartment. I wanted to see his reaction. He didn't seem all that thrilled, but then again, you can never tell with Matt. Only Sora really knows what he feels… All the more reason I wanted Mimi here.
It was the morning after I moved. I was on my way to the airport. Kari was in the car with me. She was excited about seeing Mimi again too. I was surprised she could even tear herself away from Takeru though. They'd been acting like they were joined at the hip for a long time now, after admitting their feelings for each other. I was happy for them though. It had been such a long time ago since she'd been my little baby sister with her hair all messy, her high pitched little voice, her soft rosy cheeks. Now she was a young woman, and a really nice looking one at that.
"Tai, can I use your cell phone?" Kari's voice interrupted my thoughts.
"What for?" I asked as he stopped at a stop light. She turned to smile at me innocently.
"I need to call T.K. I promised him I would, and you know I always keep my promises."
"Right. And just what happened to your cell phone?"
"It needs to be charged. Come on Tai, how many times have I let you use my phone? Please, I'll only be a minute!"
I looked at her seriously and she rolled her eyes. I smirked and reached over to pull it out of the glove compartment. I knew she'd probably be on the phone for much more than a minute, but that was fine.
She snatched up the phone and quickly dialed a number. I watched her out of the corner of my eye. She sat there grinning, waiting for her boyfriend to pick up.
"Hello?" I heard T.K.'s voice dimly.
"Hi T.K.! See, I told you I'd call you!" Kari said. She was quiet, and I heard T.K. speaking softly.
"Oh, Tai's taking me with him to the airport to see Mimi. -- Yes, the very same. -- Well what other Mimi do you think I would be talking about? -- No. -- Davis? No. -- I know. You both are so silly. Why do you have to apply for the same job? -- Hehe. You know you love me. -- I miss you too. -- Yeah, if Tai will let me. -- Hah. Okay, I'll ask. -- Right. -- Love you too. -- Bye!"
Kari turned the phone off and handed it to me just as we pulled into the airport parking lot.
"What was that about Davis?" I asked, taking my phone and shoving it back in the glove compartment. Kari shrugged at me as I parked at the closest spot near the doors. If I knew Mimi, she'd probably have a ton of bags with her.
"You know how Davis and T.K. both want that position at the hospital?"
"Yeah."
"Well, right now they're about ready to kill each other. They just had a huge argument, and T.K. needs comfort. You wouldn't mind taking me to his house after this… would you?"
"Well… I don't know…" I muttered as we both got out of the car and headed for the terminal.
"Please?" she whined. I rolled my eyes.
Before I could reply, I heard a familiar voice call my name loudly amongst the crowded area. I turned around and I saw her. Mimi Tachikiwa. She was dressed in a glittery pink mini skirt with matching knee high boots, and a white halter top with a pink heart in the middle. Her hair was dyed blonde, pink feathers poking out here and there. I smirked. I expected nothing less.
"Tai! Long time no see!" Mimi said with a giggle, running over towards me and throwing her arms around my neck. I laughed and hugged her back.
"I'm glad you could make it." I said. She smiled sweetly and then looked over at Kari.
"Oh my goodness! Kari, it's been so long since I last saw you! You've gotten so big!" she said, hugging my sister tightly.
"Sheesh Mimi, I'm 15." Kari said with a smile. She hugged her back, but then pulled away when a ringing sound came from under her jacket. I glared at her.
"I thought you said your phone needed charging!" I said.
"Oops. Well why should I use up all my minutes when I can use yours? Besides, I told you already… He needs comfort." she said simply, pulling out her phone and answering it. I grumbled, and Mimi laughed again.
"Who needs comfort?" she asked me with a wink.
"Takeru. Her boyfriend, of course."
"Hah! I knew it would happen eventually."
"Hell, everyone knew it would happen, Mimi."
Mimi grinned impishly, and pulled me to the side for a moment while Kari continued to have her phone conversation.
"So what's been going on?" she asked quietly. I shrugged at her and looked down.
"Same old. They're still together."
"Well I figured that. Did you say anything to either one of them about me?"
"Um… I sorta lied about us being a couple…"
"What?!"
"What do you mean 'what'? You told me to do something to make them suspicious…"
"I didn't mean like that!"
"Sorry…"
"Ah, forget it. It's not that big of a deal. Actually, I think that might work better…"
"Really?"
"Yes. It's perfect, especially for today. I've already thought of a good plan…"
"Why is it perfect?"
"I'm going to visit Sora today."
I stared at her incredulously and she nodded. "I thought about inviting you. I'm sure she won't mind. You guys are still friends anyway, right?" she asked. I nodded slowly and then checked my watch.
"What time were you planning on getting there?" I asked.
"About 6:30. It's late, I know. Sorry about that."
"That's all right. It's almost noon now though, and it'll probably take me a while to get from here to your hotel. Plus, you probably have so much to unpack..."
"Hah. You're a regular comedian, Tai. Just let me get my bags first." And with that, Mimi turned around and picked up a large suitcase. I smiled.
"Is that all you're taking?" I asked. "I'll help you with it if you want me to…"
"Oh Tai, don't be silly! I can handle it. But, it'd be really sweet of you to get my other ones."
I gulped. "Other ones? I knew it. Didn't I mention this just a few minutes ago?"
"Whatever. The other four are over there. You didn't expect me to just come with one suitcase for a two week stay, did you?"
I shook my head and chuckled. Then I turned back around to look at Kari. She was still on the phone.
"Oh Takeru-kun… I promise. --Yes. -- You know I do…"
"Kari, can you come help me with Mimi's bags?" I asked, rolling my eyes.
Kari turned to look at me with a glare before turning away to say something else into the phone. I heard something like a 'kiss' noise and a few more whispered words of endearment before she turned back around and placed her phone in her jacket pocket again. We both trudged over to the luggage carousel as Mimi stood there trying to hurry us along. The whole time I pondered over what Mimi had said. What was she going to do when we got to Sora's place?
For some reason, I had a bad feeling, and I kept wondering just what in the world I had gotten myself into.
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TBC…
R&R please! ^_^ Hope you liked chapter one! Chapter two will be up soon!