Authors Note: Here is the next and final chapter. I was hoping to get
this uploaded before I went on my vacation, but that didn't happen. Sorry
for the long wait. Enjoy and please review.
Chapter 2: Angel of Joy
[T.K.'s pov]
I walked home from Kristy's that night, feeling like I didn't know her. Well I didn't know her, but then I started to and now I don't know her anymore. That made no sense. I have a feeling, though, that even Kristy doesn't know herself. That's what makes this weird. I got home and did my homework before I went to bed. The next day, Kristy wasn't at school. In fact she didn't show up for the rest of the week. I got worried and decided to check on her so, I went by her place. Unfortunately, Kristy was no where in sight. The rest of the year went by and still no Kristy. Yolie, Davis, Ken, and Cody, told me to just let it go and forget about her. They just don't understand.
It was the middle of June. All of us Digidestined were enjoying a picnic at the park. Only one person wasn't enjoying it. Me. Lately I was starting to miss Kari again. It hurt, like a stomach ache that just won't go away. I started fighting with Matt. We never used to fight but lately it's as if we can't carry on a conversation without it turning into a fight.
After we had eaten, I decided to go for a walk. I ended up at the beach. This was were the Dark Ocean had claimed Kari, once, and where I'd done my best to save my Angel. I just wish I'd known more about Kristy. Maybe then I could save her. I picked up some rocks and started throwing them into the ocean. Why me? Of all the people in the world why did I have to suffer such a great loss?
"Takeru Takashi, why are you sulking on such a beautiful day? You should be enjoying this nice weather." A beautiful voice said. I turned to see Kristy leaning against the trunk of a nearby tree. She was in the shade, but I could tell it was her.
"Kristy?" I said in disbelief. "I thought you were gone."
"Why? I may have missed half of a school term, but it doesn't matter. I needed a sabbatical or something to get my head straight." She replied smiling.
In all the time I've known her, I've never seen her smile. "I'm glad you're back."
"Awe. You missed me. How cute." She cooed.
I couldn't help but laugh and she soon joined me. To be honest, I hadn't laughed in years. It felt good to laugh again. We spent the rest of the day together, doing different things, but mainly just enjoying each others company. My curiosity got the better of me and I had to ask her a question I'd been dying to ask her since I first saw her.
"Kristy, I know you said you needed a sabbatical, but I have to know. Where did you go when you left?"
She sighed and played with a strand of her black hair. "I suppose that there's no harm in telling you this, although I'm not sure why I am telling you this. I work for the undersea master of the Dark Ocean." I gasped when I heard that. "I know what you're thinking." Kristy continued. "It's not quite like that. You see I'm kinda an orphan. My parents died when I was real young. The undersea master took me in and helped me. I do odd jobs for him and he gives me food and shelter. It got worse when I was asked to kill you. At first I wanted to, but the more I got to know you, the more I couldn't bring myself to do it. I told my master this and he flipped. He told me I'd gone soft on him. It took me awhile to convince him I wasn't. There was just something about you, T.K., that kept me from killing you. I still can't explain it."
I have to admit I was completely shocked. I didn't know what to say. I was flattered that I had such an impact on her that she couldn't kill me, but that thought freaked me out. Why did her master want me dead and why was she chosen to kill me? These thoughts raced through my head as we sat on a bench. Something kept nagging at the back of my mind. For some reason just being with her felt so familiar. Without thinking I launched into a series of questions.
"What's your favorite color, Kristy?"
"Pink."
"Which animal do you like best?"
"Cats."
"If you could have any siblings which would you want?"
"An older brother."
"Ever lived in Heighten View Terrace?"
"I was born there and lived there for a few years."
"Have you ever been to the digital world?"
"When I was eight."
"Ever had a Digimon?"
"Yes."
"Who was it?"
"Some cat-like creature. I think her name was Gatomon."
"What does Hikari mean?"
"Light."
"Is Kristy a spin off of Kari?"
"It's possible."
"Have you ever been outside of Japan before?"
"Yes. I went to America with my best friend to visit another friend of ours."
"Is any of this making sense to you?"
She looked up at me and her ruby red eyes got big. "Oh my gosh! Now I know why my master wanted me to kill you. You are the only one that could free me from his control. Everything is kinda fuzzy, but I'm starting to remember some stuff. It was raining. I had woken up from a nightmare and couldn't sleep. I decided to get a glass of water. I had reached the kitchen when I heard what sounded like a fog horn in the distance. The next thing I knew, I was walking out of the apartment and going downstairs. I wasn't in control of my body anymore and it freaked me out. I ended up walking across a street when I saw the headlights of an oncoming car. I screamed at my body to move but it didn't. I was greeted by blackness and an unimaginable pain. I can't remember much. Just a lot of voices in the dark. Only one made sense to me. It was a deep voice that promised me the world if I would submit to the darkness. I was in so much pain I agreed. I vaguely remember hearing people crying in the darkness. I couldn't understand why. The next thing I remember is living in the Dark Ocean and serving the undersea master. Everything in-between is a total blank. I don't even remember a lot of what my master made me do."
She looked up at me with eyes that seemed lost and confused. It was a big change from the first day I met her. Everything made sense now. However, I needed to get proof that I was right. I looked at my watch and realized it was getting to be around supper time. Mom knew I would probably be home late so, I didn't have to worry about that. I asked Kristy if she was hungry and she said she was. I suggested we get something to eat at a café a couple of blocks away. We had to cross the street but when I started to cross, I noticed Kristy didn't budge.
"What's wrong?" I asked her.
"It's the sunlight." She replied. "It burns me when it touches my skin."
At first I didn't understand what she meant. Then it hit me. Every time I had been with her we had been walking in the shadows or shade. I never realized it until now. This was the proof I had been looking for. If Kristy was who I thought she was, the undersea master would want to make sure that she never set foot in the light again. I acted on instinct and hoped she would trust me.
"Kristy, I know we haven't known each other that long, but I need you to trust me." I said taking her hand in mine. I looked into her ruby red eyes and she squeezed my hand.
"I trust you T.K." She replied.
I slowly led her out of the shade and into the sunlight. At first she almost flinched and shut her eyes tight. When nothing seemed to happen she slowly opened her eyes. We quickly crossed the street and when we were safely on the other side I took a good look at her. I was shocked at what I saw. As the light hit her, her skin started to soak up the sun going from a pale white to a light tan. Her eyes seemed to sparkle in a way I had longed to see for a long time. The most shocking of all was her hair. It went from black with pink streaks to a light brown.
As much as I hate to admit it, I almost cried for joy when the sun had finished transforming Kristy. In front of me stood an Angel of Light. My angel. Back from the dead and more beautiful than I could ever imagine. She looked into my eyes and smiled.
T.K. I missed you so much." She said. Tears started to form in her eyes as I embraced her. There were no words to describe how I felt.
After a few minutes we broke the embrace. She started explaining everything to me that had happened. As we talked, we made our way to the café. She told me what she was starting to remember of working for the undersea master and I told her of the car accident we thought had taken her life. She was visibly shocked when I told her we had all been informed she was dead. Although she didn't say anything, I could tell she felt guilty. Like she had faked her death or something. I quickly reassured her that wasn't true.
"T.K. can I ask you a question?" Kristy/Kari said.
"Of course." I replied.
"How long have I been 'dead'?" She asked.
"About four years."
Her eyes went wide then she went back to eating. Something didn't make sense. Usually we could talk about anything and were never at a loss for words. Now, however, we sat in an uncomfortable silence as we tried to eat. Finally I couldn't stand it anymore.
"Kari are you o.k.?"
She looked up at me almost like she didn't fully register what I had said. "Can you repeat that?" She asked.
"I said, are you all right."
"Yes, but I'm not really sure who I am. Can you say the part again, where you said my name?" She stated then timidly smiled.
"You mean Kari?" I asked.
"Yes." She replied. Her eyes started to sparkle like they used to. "Why do you call me Kari instead of Kristy?"
Now I understood. She was confused as to which one she was. She wanted me to prove why she was one over the other.
"The reason I call you Kari instead of Kristy is simple." I began. By now we had finished eating. "Kari is my best friend since we were eight years old. We practically grew up together. I would know her anywhere even if I hadn't seen her for over five years. There is a sparkle in your eyes that only one other person has. No one else can smile like you. Every time I look at you I see my best friend Kari in you. You have her mannerisms, her personality, even the way she eats. The reason I know all this is because I've been watching her for several years now. I realized, a couple of months before the accident that took her from us, that I love her. Due to that, I could never forget her. This is why I am positive, beyond a shadow of doubt, that you are my Angel, Kari Kamyia."
I saw her eyes fill with tears and for a heartbeat I thought I had done something wrong. However, a smile started to slowly creep across her face. She looked at me with eyes I had dreamed of staring into for so many years.
T.K." She said in a voice bearly above a whisper. "Thank you for reassuring me that I am who I am, but most importantly, I love you."
I was in shock. My Angel had come back from the dead and told me she loved me. If we were outside I would have screamed for joy. I paid the bill and we walked out, hand in hand. I looked at my watch and knew the other digidestined would still be at the park. That's when an idea popped into my mind.
"Kari." I asked. "Would you like to see everyone else? It might help you get over the fog in your head."
"You mean the other digidestined?" She asked.
"Yeah."
"Well I'm not sure if my memory is up for it, but I guess it's the only way to find out. Lets go."
"Great."
[Kari's pov]
We made our way to the park as butterflies took flight in my stomach. I must have looked nervous because T.K. squeezed my hand while smiling reassuringly. I hoped that I could not only remember everyone, but that I could resist if the undersea master called to me. One look at T.K. told me I had nothing to worry about.
A block from the park, I stopped. T.K. looked at me with concern. I could feel the darkness closing in and I began to get nauseous. I reached desperately for his hand as if it was the only thing keeping me from drowning. He seemed to understand because he wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. He whispered in my ear that everything would be all right, but for some reason id didn't reassure me. By now tears were streaming down my face and I could feel the clamminess of the Dark Ocean. I clung to T.K. desperately. I was scared. I looked into his eyes and saw determination and hope there. I tried to search for my inner light but could not find it. It was almost as if someone had stripped me of it.
"T.K." I whispered. "I can't find my light."
He looked into my eyes and said. "Then I'll help you find it Angel."
In one swift movement his lips closed on mine and I am certain that I have never felt a sensation such as that. He captured my heart in more ways than words can ever say. I felt as if we had never been separated from each other for four years. There was no fear, no darkness, no loneliness, no pain, nothing except a pure exhilarating feeling I will never forget. He claimed my heart and my light. I gladly claimed his heart and his hope. When we broke apart I no longer felt the pull from the Dark Ocean. Instead I felt one with my best friend, gardian, and true love. I smiled up at him and thanked him. He smiled back.
We walked hand in hand towards the park. We arrived just as their soccer game was wrapping up. Davis was heading towards the goal Tai was defending when Tai looked up in my general direction. His eyes went wide when he saw me and Davis' shot scored. Davis did a little victory dance while Sora turned to see what Tai was staring at. She put a hand over her mouth as tears started streaming down her face. Tai came out of his trance and came running towards me. He grabbed me in a huge bear hug, something he normally doesn't do, and almost started crying. Sora joined us as the others turned to see what was going on. There were gasps, tears, and hugs, as everyone checked to make sure I was real. Even Joe had to check my pulse more than once.
I told everyone as much of my story as I could remember and T.K. helped fill in the places where I was Kristy. After I got re-aquatinted with my friends, it was time to go home and see my parents again. T.K. had to get home or his mom would worry. I reluctantly said goodbye and he promised to call me the next day. When I got home my parents were surprised to see me. They soon got over their shock and we were soon talking about everything that had happened since had been gone.
After my parents went to bed, I stayed up and talked some more with my brother. He talked about Sora and he getting together. Matt and Mimi were having an on again off again kind of relationship in which they couldn't decide if they really wanted to be together. According to Tai, the same kind of thing had happened with Ken and Yolie resulting in them getting together. I then told him about T.K. and myself becoming an item. It started to get late so, we decided to go to bed.
The next day, T.K. called as promised and we made plans to spend the day together. It would be hard to make up for the four years we had lost but we were determined to try. He said that he would help me through some summer school courses so, I could catch up with my schooling and not have to make up a grade or two. I agreed and we made plans to do that. We would spend most of the week studying, but make sure we had a few days off to enjoy the summer. It was a lot easier than I had thought, to get caught up with my school work. I appreciated T.K.'s help immensely.
It's been five years since I was reunited with my hope. We are enjoying our Junior year of college greatly. Looking back on things now, it's hard to see how we managed to make up for missing four years of our lives. I look at my boyfriend, the love of my life, and it doesn't seem like any time has gone by. We picked up where we left off and are enjoying every minute of our lives together. It helps to re-assure me that no matter what life throws our way, we are more than capable of handling it together.
The End
Chapter 2: Angel of Joy
[T.K.'s pov]
I walked home from Kristy's that night, feeling like I didn't know her. Well I didn't know her, but then I started to and now I don't know her anymore. That made no sense. I have a feeling, though, that even Kristy doesn't know herself. That's what makes this weird. I got home and did my homework before I went to bed. The next day, Kristy wasn't at school. In fact she didn't show up for the rest of the week. I got worried and decided to check on her so, I went by her place. Unfortunately, Kristy was no where in sight. The rest of the year went by and still no Kristy. Yolie, Davis, Ken, and Cody, told me to just let it go and forget about her. They just don't understand.
It was the middle of June. All of us Digidestined were enjoying a picnic at the park. Only one person wasn't enjoying it. Me. Lately I was starting to miss Kari again. It hurt, like a stomach ache that just won't go away. I started fighting with Matt. We never used to fight but lately it's as if we can't carry on a conversation without it turning into a fight.
After we had eaten, I decided to go for a walk. I ended up at the beach. This was were the Dark Ocean had claimed Kari, once, and where I'd done my best to save my Angel. I just wish I'd known more about Kristy. Maybe then I could save her. I picked up some rocks and started throwing them into the ocean. Why me? Of all the people in the world why did I have to suffer such a great loss?
"Takeru Takashi, why are you sulking on such a beautiful day? You should be enjoying this nice weather." A beautiful voice said. I turned to see Kristy leaning against the trunk of a nearby tree. She was in the shade, but I could tell it was her.
"Kristy?" I said in disbelief. "I thought you were gone."
"Why? I may have missed half of a school term, but it doesn't matter. I needed a sabbatical or something to get my head straight." She replied smiling.
In all the time I've known her, I've never seen her smile. "I'm glad you're back."
"Awe. You missed me. How cute." She cooed.
I couldn't help but laugh and she soon joined me. To be honest, I hadn't laughed in years. It felt good to laugh again. We spent the rest of the day together, doing different things, but mainly just enjoying each others company. My curiosity got the better of me and I had to ask her a question I'd been dying to ask her since I first saw her.
"Kristy, I know you said you needed a sabbatical, but I have to know. Where did you go when you left?"
She sighed and played with a strand of her black hair. "I suppose that there's no harm in telling you this, although I'm not sure why I am telling you this. I work for the undersea master of the Dark Ocean." I gasped when I heard that. "I know what you're thinking." Kristy continued. "It's not quite like that. You see I'm kinda an orphan. My parents died when I was real young. The undersea master took me in and helped me. I do odd jobs for him and he gives me food and shelter. It got worse when I was asked to kill you. At first I wanted to, but the more I got to know you, the more I couldn't bring myself to do it. I told my master this and he flipped. He told me I'd gone soft on him. It took me awhile to convince him I wasn't. There was just something about you, T.K., that kept me from killing you. I still can't explain it."
I have to admit I was completely shocked. I didn't know what to say. I was flattered that I had such an impact on her that she couldn't kill me, but that thought freaked me out. Why did her master want me dead and why was she chosen to kill me? These thoughts raced through my head as we sat on a bench. Something kept nagging at the back of my mind. For some reason just being with her felt so familiar. Without thinking I launched into a series of questions.
"What's your favorite color, Kristy?"
"Pink."
"Which animal do you like best?"
"Cats."
"If you could have any siblings which would you want?"
"An older brother."
"Ever lived in Heighten View Terrace?"
"I was born there and lived there for a few years."
"Have you ever been to the digital world?"
"When I was eight."
"Ever had a Digimon?"
"Yes."
"Who was it?"
"Some cat-like creature. I think her name was Gatomon."
"What does Hikari mean?"
"Light."
"Is Kristy a spin off of Kari?"
"It's possible."
"Have you ever been outside of Japan before?"
"Yes. I went to America with my best friend to visit another friend of ours."
"Is any of this making sense to you?"
She looked up at me and her ruby red eyes got big. "Oh my gosh! Now I know why my master wanted me to kill you. You are the only one that could free me from his control. Everything is kinda fuzzy, but I'm starting to remember some stuff. It was raining. I had woken up from a nightmare and couldn't sleep. I decided to get a glass of water. I had reached the kitchen when I heard what sounded like a fog horn in the distance. The next thing I knew, I was walking out of the apartment and going downstairs. I wasn't in control of my body anymore and it freaked me out. I ended up walking across a street when I saw the headlights of an oncoming car. I screamed at my body to move but it didn't. I was greeted by blackness and an unimaginable pain. I can't remember much. Just a lot of voices in the dark. Only one made sense to me. It was a deep voice that promised me the world if I would submit to the darkness. I was in so much pain I agreed. I vaguely remember hearing people crying in the darkness. I couldn't understand why. The next thing I remember is living in the Dark Ocean and serving the undersea master. Everything in-between is a total blank. I don't even remember a lot of what my master made me do."
She looked up at me with eyes that seemed lost and confused. It was a big change from the first day I met her. Everything made sense now. However, I needed to get proof that I was right. I looked at my watch and realized it was getting to be around supper time. Mom knew I would probably be home late so, I didn't have to worry about that. I asked Kristy if she was hungry and she said she was. I suggested we get something to eat at a café a couple of blocks away. We had to cross the street but when I started to cross, I noticed Kristy didn't budge.
"What's wrong?" I asked her.
"It's the sunlight." She replied. "It burns me when it touches my skin."
At first I didn't understand what she meant. Then it hit me. Every time I had been with her we had been walking in the shadows or shade. I never realized it until now. This was the proof I had been looking for. If Kristy was who I thought she was, the undersea master would want to make sure that she never set foot in the light again. I acted on instinct and hoped she would trust me.
"Kristy, I know we haven't known each other that long, but I need you to trust me." I said taking her hand in mine. I looked into her ruby red eyes and she squeezed my hand.
"I trust you T.K." She replied.
I slowly led her out of the shade and into the sunlight. At first she almost flinched and shut her eyes tight. When nothing seemed to happen she slowly opened her eyes. We quickly crossed the street and when we were safely on the other side I took a good look at her. I was shocked at what I saw. As the light hit her, her skin started to soak up the sun going from a pale white to a light tan. Her eyes seemed to sparkle in a way I had longed to see for a long time. The most shocking of all was her hair. It went from black with pink streaks to a light brown.
As much as I hate to admit it, I almost cried for joy when the sun had finished transforming Kristy. In front of me stood an Angel of Light. My angel. Back from the dead and more beautiful than I could ever imagine. She looked into my eyes and smiled.
T.K. I missed you so much." She said. Tears started to form in her eyes as I embraced her. There were no words to describe how I felt.
After a few minutes we broke the embrace. She started explaining everything to me that had happened. As we talked, we made our way to the café. She told me what she was starting to remember of working for the undersea master and I told her of the car accident we thought had taken her life. She was visibly shocked when I told her we had all been informed she was dead. Although she didn't say anything, I could tell she felt guilty. Like she had faked her death or something. I quickly reassured her that wasn't true.
"T.K. can I ask you a question?" Kristy/Kari said.
"Of course." I replied.
"How long have I been 'dead'?" She asked.
"About four years."
Her eyes went wide then she went back to eating. Something didn't make sense. Usually we could talk about anything and were never at a loss for words. Now, however, we sat in an uncomfortable silence as we tried to eat. Finally I couldn't stand it anymore.
"Kari are you o.k.?"
She looked up at me almost like she didn't fully register what I had said. "Can you repeat that?" She asked.
"I said, are you all right."
"Yes, but I'm not really sure who I am. Can you say the part again, where you said my name?" She stated then timidly smiled.
"You mean Kari?" I asked.
"Yes." She replied. Her eyes started to sparkle like they used to. "Why do you call me Kari instead of Kristy?"
Now I understood. She was confused as to which one she was. She wanted me to prove why she was one over the other.
"The reason I call you Kari instead of Kristy is simple." I began. By now we had finished eating. "Kari is my best friend since we were eight years old. We practically grew up together. I would know her anywhere even if I hadn't seen her for over five years. There is a sparkle in your eyes that only one other person has. No one else can smile like you. Every time I look at you I see my best friend Kari in you. You have her mannerisms, her personality, even the way she eats. The reason I know all this is because I've been watching her for several years now. I realized, a couple of months before the accident that took her from us, that I love her. Due to that, I could never forget her. This is why I am positive, beyond a shadow of doubt, that you are my Angel, Kari Kamyia."
I saw her eyes fill with tears and for a heartbeat I thought I had done something wrong. However, a smile started to slowly creep across her face. She looked at me with eyes I had dreamed of staring into for so many years.
T.K." She said in a voice bearly above a whisper. "Thank you for reassuring me that I am who I am, but most importantly, I love you."
I was in shock. My Angel had come back from the dead and told me she loved me. If we were outside I would have screamed for joy. I paid the bill and we walked out, hand in hand. I looked at my watch and knew the other digidestined would still be at the park. That's when an idea popped into my mind.
"Kari." I asked. "Would you like to see everyone else? It might help you get over the fog in your head."
"You mean the other digidestined?" She asked.
"Yeah."
"Well I'm not sure if my memory is up for it, but I guess it's the only way to find out. Lets go."
"Great."
[Kari's pov]
We made our way to the park as butterflies took flight in my stomach. I must have looked nervous because T.K. squeezed my hand while smiling reassuringly. I hoped that I could not only remember everyone, but that I could resist if the undersea master called to me. One look at T.K. told me I had nothing to worry about.
A block from the park, I stopped. T.K. looked at me with concern. I could feel the darkness closing in and I began to get nauseous. I reached desperately for his hand as if it was the only thing keeping me from drowning. He seemed to understand because he wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. He whispered in my ear that everything would be all right, but for some reason id didn't reassure me. By now tears were streaming down my face and I could feel the clamminess of the Dark Ocean. I clung to T.K. desperately. I was scared. I looked into his eyes and saw determination and hope there. I tried to search for my inner light but could not find it. It was almost as if someone had stripped me of it.
"T.K." I whispered. "I can't find my light."
He looked into my eyes and said. "Then I'll help you find it Angel."
In one swift movement his lips closed on mine and I am certain that I have never felt a sensation such as that. He captured my heart in more ways than words can ever say. I felt as if we had never been separated from each other for four years. There was no fear, no darkness, no loneliness, no pain, nothing except a pure exhilarating feeling I will never forget. He claimed my heart and my light. I gladly claimed his heart and his hope. When we broke apart I no longer felt the pull from the Dark Ocean. Instead I felt one with my best friend, gardian, and true love. I smiled up at him and thanked him. He smiled back.
We walked hand in hand towards the park. We arrived just as their soccer game was wrapping up. Davis was heading towards the goal Tai was defending when Tai looked up in my general direction. His eyes went wide when he saw me and Davis' shot scored. Davis did a little victory dance while Sora turned to see what Tai was staring at. She put a hand over her mouth as tears started streaming down her face. Tai came out of his trance and came running towards me. He grabbed me in a huge bear hug, something he normally doesn't do, and almost started crying. Sora joined us as the others turned to see what was going on. There were gasps, tears, and hugs, as everyone checked to make sure I was real. Even Joe had to check my pulse more than once.
I told everyone as much of my story as I could remember and T.K. helped fill in the places where I was Kristy. After I got re-aquatinted with my friends, it was time to go home and see my parents again. T.K. had to get home or his mom would worry. I reluctantly said goodbye and he promised to call me the next day. When I got home my parents were surprised to see me. They soon got over their shock and we were soon talking about everything that had happened since had been gone.
After my parents went to bed, I stayed up and talked some more with my brother. He talked about Sora and he getting together. Matt and Mimi were having an on again off again kind of relationship in which they couldn't decide if they really wanted to be together. According to Tai, the same kind of thing had happened with Ken and Yolie resulting in them getting together. I then told him about T.K. and myself becoming an item. It started to get late so, we decided to go to bed.
The next day, T.K. called as promised and we made plans to spend the day together. It would be hard to make up for the four years we had lost but we were determined to try. He said that he would help me through some summer school courses so, I could catch up with my schooling and not have to make up a grade or two. I agreed and we made plans to do that. We would spend most of the week studying, but make sure we had a few days off to enjoy the summer. It was a lot easier than I had thought, to get caught up with my school work. I appreciated T.K.'s help immensely.
It's been five years since I was reunited with my hope. We are enjoying our Junior year of college greatly. Looking back on things now, it's hard to see how we managed to make up for missing four years of our lives. I look at my boyfriend, the love of my life, and it doesn't seem like any time has gone by. We picked up where we left off and are enjoying every minute of our lives together. It helps to re-assure me that no matter what life throws our way, we are more than capable of handling it together.
The End