Two more chapters and this story is done! Whoo! I love it but I can't wait until it's all uploaded and over with.

Disclaimed: Should I really even have to tell you…?

" - " = Talking.

' - ' = Thinking.

Through the Years:

A Story about Me

By: Fordina

Chapter 20- Toucan Earrings

"Ken… Okay I know this is a lot to ask but I have to ask it… Um… Can I… Can I… Damnit why is this so hard?!" I'm sitting on my bed trying to figure out how to get Ken to introduce himself to Zaira. "Okay… This should not be this hard…"

"What shouldn't?"

"Ken!" I whirled around in surprise. "W-what are you doing here?" I asked surprised but still happy to see him.

"Well… I thought I'd come by to see you. Since I hadn't see you in a few days," He wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Oh… Well, since you're here… I have something to ask you…" Well, here goes nothing.

"Anything," He kissed my forehead.

"Okay… It's going to sound kinda strange."

"I would expect nothing less from you," He teased. I swatted him on the shoulder.

"Hey! Grr… Either way, I… I need you to come and meet a friend of mine…" I said twisting the fabric of his shirt… Since I couldn't get a good hold on my own.

"Is that all?" He started to laugh. I don't see the humor in this! "Traci if you wanted me to meet your friends, all you had to do was ask. It's not like I'm going to say no. I already told you. I can't say no to you."

"Yes, but the last time you said that you still sent me home…" I said pouting.

"Yes. But that was for your own safety. This is just meeting a bunch of teenagers!"

"Actually… Just one. I only have three friends in this world… And one of them moved so…" I said slowly lowering my head onto his chest.

"When do I meet her?" Ken asked smoothing out my hair.

"I'm meeting Zaira outside in an hour," Ken nodded. "So… You don't mind meeting her?"

"Of course, if she's your friend then she's worthy of seeing me."

"Man… You've been hanging around Daisuke or Taichi for way too long!"

"Now, now. I'm allowed to be conceited every once and a while."

"I guess so. So, get out I need to change."

"Aww…" I left him no room for argument as I pushed him out the door.

"Don't think so mister… Seriously, too much time with those two!" I closed the door in his face. "Sheesh…" I sighed as I went over to my closet. Grabbing the first shirt and pants that I saw, which was a tank that has a peace sign then a heart then a cow on it to signify 'Peace, Love and Cows'. I love this shirt, and a pair of black flares, I put them on and then headed over to my hook to pick out the jewelry for the day.

Jade pendent, wish pendent, dragon rings, toucan earring's, what? They're cute! … Watch… And my stone onyx. Why do I carry around a stone you ask? Because, I feel it brings me good luck. Stupid huh?

"Traci? You done yet?" Ken yelled from behind my door.

"Yeah Ken… Keep you socks on. I'm coming out," As I said that I walked over to where my hat rack was and grabbed Takeru's hat. No, not really his, but it looks exactly like it, and then I opened, walked out, closed and locked my bedroom door. I kept the key around a bracelet that I wear.

"Why did you lock it?" Ken asked as we walked over to the front door.

"Because I don't trust Kevin. I've already caught him snooping around my room once. So I'm going to make sure he doesn't have the chance to do it again."

"Oh…"

Walking out the front door I locked it and went to sit down on the steps leading up to the door.

"Ken… Can anyone else but me see you?" I asked placing my head on my fists.

"Only when I want them too… I can become as visible and as realistic as you whenever I want," He told me as he put an arm around my shoulder.

"Oh… So, are you visible now?"

"Not yet. Let's surprise you friend a little," He had a gleam in his eye. I liked it.

"Yes! Let's! I've been fretting over how to prove to Zaira that you are real, and that I do know you and that I truly am your girlfriend… Which I can't believe myself sometimes…" I blushed.

"Well you should believe it more often. Because I don't plan to ever leave you," He kissed the top of my head.

I leaned into him. "I'll try…" He took my hand and entwined our fingers.

"Hey TL! What are you waiting for—whoa!" Zaira said as she came walking up to my house. "What in gods name are you doing?!" Again I must have looked pretty funny. But not as funny as I looked when my mum almost caught me kissing with Ken.

I sat up straight and then stood up. "Ahh… Hey Zai-chan," I could hear Ken laughing behind me for the nickname.

From the corner of my eye I could see Ken get up, walk over to where Zaira was standing and then tap her right shoulder. Zaira looked to the right, then to the left. I could hardly keep in my laughter.

"What are you laughing at TL?" Zaira asked putting her hands on her hips in frustration. Ken mimicked her. And as she talked he moved his mouth too. "TL!" Zaira screamed.

I looked at Ken and sent a message saying that that was enough. Nodding he slowly made himself visible to the outside world. I looked at him one more time and he gave me an 'okay' sign with his fingers.

"Zai-chan… I'd like you to meet Ken Ichijouji, my boyfriend."

"TL… I know you want to believe this but it can't be healthy… Seriously… You can't keep going on about this… dream… that you have."

"Zaira, just look behind you please," I instructed her.

Turning around slowly Zaira suddenly gasped loudly as she saw the person standing behind her.

"Oh my god! You're… You're Ken Ichijouji!"

Tbc…


And thus ends another chapter.

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