Disclaimer:
I don't own anything about Digimon. No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Another chapter out! The story is progressing well, I'm hoping to be able to finish it in
about six or eight more chapters. But I really have to see what the story feels like from there.
Anywho another note is that this chapter will be a bit more serious, I'll try to add more humour
in the next chapter but bear with me humour is still something I'm having trouble with.
**********
blucherry :
Yeah Ryo is slightly dumb in this story... Now don't get me wrong I don't hate the Ryo as a
character I just need him to be like this in this story.
Butterfly-fire :
I may have tried to hard to put Ryo as a bit dumber then the average bear... Hehehe... Oops?
Sorato4ever :
Tell me about it, my English teacher has told me I made mark improvements in my grammer but I
still have a long road to go before it's perfect...
MoonlightNIV :
Thank-you please enjoy this chapter!
squishybookworm :
I agree with you there, I definitely need more work on my grammer... I'm working on it... I
hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
kallie :
Very good, I was wondering if anyone was going to be able to make that connection. Yes I basing
Ryo on Ethan Craft in Lizzie McGuire. I'll see about giving him a bit more character but that
might take some doing.
gad :
Okay here's another chapter!
littleweirdwriter :
Thank-you I have two more finals today then I'm free as a cucumber till summer semester...
Henrika :
Yeah, I just hope that people don't think I like bashing Ryo. I like Ryo but in this story I just
need him to play a certain role. Well enjoy this chapter.
**********
This chapter is for you the readers.
*******************************
Perfect : Chapter 4/?
*******************************
I turned the page in my book, it was after school I was sitting on the benches of the track
field in the cold. The reason was on the field the object of my affection and attention, Ryo
Akiyama from the day I saw him I knew that one-day that Ryo and I would date. Eventually I
planned out our courtship, engagement and marriage. Hey I'm meticulous in my planning okay?
Huddled beside me was my best girlfriend, Juri Katou, she was not the greatest fan of the track
and field because her boyfriend was not part of the team but today she was sitting beside me
because her boyfriend, Takato Matsuki had something to do after school.
"He is dreamy," agreed Juri grinning.
I nodded my eyes firmly on Ryo.
My heart pounded a little faster when I saw Ryo look up at me and waved, I returned his wave but
his attention was already back on the track.
"So are you ready for the Sunday?" asked Juri excited.
I rolled my eyes, "It's just a birthday Juri it's nothing that special."
"It's Henry and your birthday," squealed Juri excited.
For some reason Juri was always excited on my birthday because I shared it with Henry, frankly
in my shoes it's not really anything to jump to joy to.
"So?" I shrugged.
"So what did you get him?" asked Juri her breath making small puffs of warm clouds in the cold."
"I got him something," I shrugged rather uncomfortably.
Juri maybe my best girlfriend but there were limits, I am always sensitive about the gift I got
Henry because I always felt judged by what I gave him.
"You're not going to tell me?" asked Juri outraged.
"Not if I don't have to," I couldn't help smile.
"Can I at least guess?" pleaded Juri.
I shrugged unable to wipe the smile off my lips.
"A day planner?" suggested Juri, seeing me shake my head; she continued her guesses, "a pencil
organiser? A new watch?"
Day planner? Pencil Organiser? What in the world did she think of me? That I was completely
devoid of being able to come close to find a gift that Henry might like?
As Juri continued her guesses my frown deepened, all the gifts she was listing were things Henry
wouldn't like. It was sort of unfair though Henry always out did me every year in the gift
department. For some reason he always got this unbelievable gift that would put my gift for
him to shame, even though he would thank me profusely for what I gave him I always felt
horrible. Every year I would burst into tears because of the gift Henry would get me. On my
ninth birthday Henry gave me this beautiful pen with my name engraved on it and all I got him
was a stupid hand made frame with a picture of us on vacation and a book of a Million Jokes and
Pranks. It wasn't really my fault though; you see Henry isn't the easiest person to shop for.
He never seemed like he wanted something and he was always happy to get something from me that
I never could tell if I hit the mark on a perfect gift or not.
My hands tightened on the pen that Henry gave me on my ninth birthday, then touching the small
pendant around my neck that he gave me on my eleventh birthday. The feeling of my thirteenth
birthday present a single golden band bracelet that had beautiful engravings all over it
weighted heavily on me. The sound the promise ring that Henry gave me on our sixth birthday
made when it hit the pendant finally broke me, I couldn't take it, I didn't want to be short
this year, I didn't want the horrible feeling of being a bad, miserable friend because Henry got
me a better gift. He deserved something unbelievable this year, something that would make him
cry... Well a girl can dream right?
Turning to Juri my eyes were determined, "Juri I want to go shopping."
Juri looked at me surprised, "What?"
Wow am I really that much of a wet blanket that I can't suggest going shopping without her
looking at me like I grew a third eye?
Juri felt my forehead, "But you hate shopping you never want to go shopping. Do you have a
fever or something?"
Okay she had a point about me not like shopping but she didn't have to play the sick card.
"No Juri, I just want to go shopping, for Henry."
"You didn't get him a gift yet?" exclaimed Juri in surprise.
I shook my head, "No I already got him a multi-tool knife the Letterman Wave but I don't want to
be outdone this year so I want to go shopping for another gift."
Juri looked deep in thought while she nodded, "Yeah he definitely always gets a brilliant gift
for you... But there is one problem..."
"What?"
"Um... Rika what does Henry like?" asked Juri looking helpless.
She does have a point... Shopping for Henry is like shopping for that wealthy third Aunt twice
remove, you never know what to get her but you don't want to upset her because you want your
inheritance.
"I thought you were the expert in shopping."
Juri looked at me as if I was crazy, "I'm an expert in shopping for trendy clothes and things
for me, Henry is not going to like or fit into a halter top or mini skirt."
Now that was a picture I definitely didn't need.
"Eeew," I said wrinkling my noise, "did you really have to paint that picture? Let's just go to
the mall maybe I'll get lucky and something will jump out at me."
"Okay," shrugged Juri smiling, pulling out her cell phone, "I'll help too but let me tell
Takato I'm going shopping with you."
I nodded as Juri called her boyfriend; my mind whirled as I tried to imagine a proper gift to
get Henry but after the image of him being in a halter-top and mini skirt my mind was pretty
uneasy to start imagining things.
"All done," said Juri happily tucking her phone away.
Gather our school bags Juri stopped and looked at me curiously for a second, "Um... Rika what
about your schedule?"
I suddenly realize that going to the mall would ruin all my schedules for the day, but my mind
was made, I squared my shoulders, "I don't care I'm going to get Henry something."
Juri smile seem to broaden nodding we headed off to the mall.
**************************
"How about this?"
I turned to Juri, she was pointing at what looked like a carving of a wooden house with seven
dwarfs working around it. It was childish which would definitely amuse Henry; I took a closer
look at the piece.
Juri pressed one of the dwarves suddenly a small jingle could be heard, pressing on another
dwarf the house lit up with a small cheery glow. Finally reaching on of the dwarfs the chimney
lit a small fire.
Okay can you say the most geek thing there is?
Turning to Juri, I frowned, "I don't think so, as much as it is cute and as much as Henry would
definitely be amused at the gift I don't think it is exactly perfect."
Juri shrugged, as we continued to look around the shop, "Do you even have a single idea of what
Henry would like?"
"Believe me Juri if I had a single idea I would have gotten Henry it already," I said dryly,
"what did you get him?"
"Gift Certificate," said Juri picking up a nit-knack to examine it.
My mouth opened before I thought, "That's pretty generic."
Luckily for me Juri didn't take offence.
Juri smiled sheepishly, "As you said Henry is one hard person to shop for."
"Let's change shops," I suggested.
Juri nodded as we walked the mall trying to look for something.
"Doesn't Henry work somewhere here?" asked Juri looking around.
I nodded slowly; even though Henry got an allowance from his parents they didn't give him a
whole lot because they wanted him to learn the value of money and hard work. Unlike me being an
only child my mother gave me a wealthy allowance that outdid Henry's even with his work.
"He works at that Electronic store," I said pointing at one of the shops. "He repairs things,
computers, radios, anything that has a wire and need electricity."
Juri eyed the place carefully, "Guess we shouldn't shop there."
"You guessed right," I nodded.
The last thing I wanted was for Henry to see me shopping, for one he would definitely tease me
for breaking my schedule and second I didn't want him to think I did my shopping for him at the
last second. Unfortunately God was definitely not on my side today.
"Rika? Juri?"
Nope definitely was not on my side, in fact I'm pretty sure I'm actually the thing that is stuck onto the tires of the luck truck.
Cringing, Juri and I turned to Henry.
"What are you two doing here?" asked Henry a large smile appeared on his face.
Okay I can do this, something that will sound reasonable, something that is a great excuse,
something that will throw him off the scent.
"Shopping," I said.
Okay what point did I not understand of finding a reasonable, good excuse that would throw Henry
off the scent?
"Shopping? For what?" asked Henry surprised.
Juri kicked my leg before I can answer, "We were shopping for some clothes... You know bras,
halter-tops, jeans..."
Henry raised an eyebrow his eyes focussed on me.
I am totally not going to tell him a thing, we are here to shop, we are here to shop, shopping
for bras, halter-tops, jeans...
"I'm here to shop for another gift for you and Juri is just here to help," I said all in one
breath quickly.
Okay did I mention I am a horrible liar? I've never been able to get away with any lie in my
entire life.
Henry raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Another gift?"
Juri slapped her head, shaking her head she turned to me with her patented, `what is wrong with
you' look.
Henry glanced at Juri with an apologetic smile, "I'm guessing now that I wasn't suppose to find
this out."
Juri nodded not saying a word.
"Well... Right now I got a break," said Henry smiling, "so... Come on I'll buy drinks."
Allowing Henry to take my hand he pulled me to the food court, his smile never changed through the entire time.
Putting three fruit drinks on the table we drank in silence for a minute before I broke the silence.
Allowing Henry to take my hand he pulled me to the food court, his smile never changed through
the entire time, I thought he would be disappointed but he seemed really happy for some unknown
reason.
Putting three fruit drinks on the table we drank in silence for a minute before I broke the
silence.
"So how's work?"
Henry shrugged, "You know the usual, angry customers, ignorant boss, crappy working conditions."
I knew that Henry didn't like his job and I hated seeing him miserable.
"You can always get a better job..."
Henry shook his head, "Nah, it's okay, besides the job builds character."
Hmm... That's funny Henry's character never really has changed for the better... Wait... Nope
still the loveable, childish, messy, boy that I played with in the kiddie pool.
"Hey Henry what do you want for your birthday?" asked Juri suddenly.
I dropped my head onto my hands in defeat.
Thanks Juri, loads of help, so much for trying to surprise Henry with a great gift. Besides
Henry wouldn't tell us, he is always mysterious and stuff.
Henry laughed, "Anything is okay."
Told you Juri.
Juri frowned but pressed on, "There has to be something that you want more then anything."
Raising my head slightly from my hands I turned to Juri, "Juri shut up stop pressing him," I
hissed.
Suddenly I realized that Henry was quiet, turning my attention to Henry I noticed that he was
staring at me again, just like during lunch today. I definitely started to get uncomfortable,
was there something wrong with me? Did I have a pimple? Was there something stuck on my
teeth? Why didn't Juri tell me? Why wasn't Henry telling me what was wrong? Was he secretly
wondering how long it would take before I realize what the obvious flaw was? That Jerk! Like
his all perfect, can't even colour code his clothes.
Henry looked down breaking his stare; "No Juri there isn't anything you can get me that I want
more then anything."
Juri looked disappointed swirling her drink she started to guess, "How about a game?"
A smile slowly reappeared on Henry's face while he shook his head to each of Juri's guesses.
My eyes were still on Henry unable to shake the weird feeling I got... There was definitely
something but I couldn't figure out what. It was strange usually I had this great thing with
Henry about reading each other's thoughts but lately I've noticed that there was something there
that I knew of but I couldn't figure out. It was as if Henry was deliberately trying to keep me
from finding out what it was.
**************************
~And an end to another chapter! Please review!~
I don't own anything about Digimon. No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Another chapter out! The story is progressing well, I'm hoping to be able to finish it in
about six or eight more chapters. But I really have to see what the story feels like from there.
Anywho another note is that this chapter will be a bit more serious, I'll try to add more humour
in the next chapter but bear with me humour is still something I'm having trouble with.
**********
blucherry :
Yeah Ryo is slightly dumb in this story... Now don't get me wrong I don't hate the Ryo as a
character I just need him to be like this in this story.
Butterfly-fire :
I may have tried to hard to put Ryo as a bit dumber then the average bear... Hehehe... Oops?
Sorato4ever :
Tell me about it, my English teacher has told me I made mark improvements in my grammer but I
still have a long road to go before it's perfect...
MoonlightNIV :
Thank-you please enjoy this chapter!
squishybookworm :
I agree with you there, I definitely need more work on my grammer... I'm working on it... I
hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
kallie :
Very good, I was wondering if anyone was going to be able to make that connection. Yes I basing
Ryo on Ethan Craft in Lizzie McGuire. I'll see about giving him a bit more character but that
might take some doing.
gad :
Okay here's another chapter!
littleweirdwriter :
Thank-you I have two more finals today then I'm free as a cucumber till summer semester...
Henrika :
Yeah, I just hope that people don't think I like bashing Ryo. I like Ryo but in this story I just
need him to play a certain role. Well enjoy this chapter.
**********
This chapter is for you the readers.
*******************************
Perfect : Chapter 4/?
*******************************
I turned the page in my book, it was after school I was sitting on the benches of the track
field in the cold. The reason was on the field the object of my affection and attention, Ryo
Akiyama from the day I saw him I knew that one-day that Ryo and I would date. Eventually I
planned out our courtship, engagement and marriage. Hey I'm meticulous in my planning okay?
Huddled beside me was my best girlfriend, Juri Katou, she was not the greatest fan of the track
and field because her boyfriend was not part of the team but today she was sitting beside me
because her boyfriend, Takato Matsuki had something to do after school.
"He is dreamy," agreed Juri grinning.
I nodded my eyes firmly on Ryo.
My heart pounded a little faster when I saw Ryo look up at me and waved, I returned his wave but
his attention was already back on the track.
"So are you ready for the Sunday?" asked Juri excited.
I rolled my eyes, "It's just a birthday Juri it's nothing that special."
"It's Henry and your birthday," squealed Juri excited.
For some reason Juri was always excited on my birthday because I shared it with Henry, frankly
in my shoes it's not really anything to jump to joy to.
"So?" I shrugged.
"So what did you get him?" asked Juri her breath making small puffs of warm clouds in the cold."
"I got him something," I shrugged rather uncomfortably.
Juri maybe my best girlfriend but there were limits, I am always sensitive about the gift I got
Henry because I always felt judged by what I gave him.
"You're not going to tell me?" asked Juri outraged.
"Not if I don't have to," I couldn't help smile.
"Can I at least guess?" pleaded Juri.
I shrugged unable to wipe the smile off my lips.
"A day planner?" suggested Juri, seeing me shake my head; she continued her guesses, "a pencil
organiser? A new watch?"
Day planner? Pencil Organiser? What in the world did she think of me? That I was completely
devoid of being able to come close to find a gift that Henry might like?
As Juri continued her guesses my frown deepened, all the gifts she was listing were things Henry
wouldn't like. It was sort of unfair though Henry always out did me every year in the gift
department. For some reason he always got this unbelievable gift that would put my gift for
him to shame, even though he would thank me profusely for what I gave him I always felt
horrible. Every year I would burst into tears because of the gift Henry would get me. On my
ninth birthday Henry gave me this beautiful pen with my name engraved on it and all I got him
was a stupid hand made frame with a picture of us on vacation and a book of a Million Jokes and
Pranks. It wasn't really my fault though; you see Henry isn't the easiest person to shop for.
He never seemed like he wanted something and he was always happy to get something from me that
I never could tell if I hit the mark on a perfect gift or not.
My hands tightened on the pen that Henry gave me on my ninth birthday, then touching the small
pendant around my neck that he gave me on my eleventh birthday. The feeling of my thirteenth
birthday present a single golden band bracelet that had beautiful engravings all over it
weighted heavily on me. The sound the promise ring that Henry gave me on our sixth birthday
made when it hit the pendant finally broke me, I couldn't take it, I didn't want to be short
this year, I didn't want the horrible feeling of being a bad, miserable friend because Henry got
me a better gift. He deserved something unbelievable this year, something that would make him
cry... Well a girl can dream right?
Turning to Juri my eyes were determined, "Juri I want to go shopping."
Juri looked at me surprised, "What?"
Wow am I really that much of a wet blanket that I can't suggest going shopping without her
looking at me like I grew a third eye?
Juri felt my forehead, "But you hate shopping you never want to go shopping. Do you have a
fever or something?"
Okay she had a point about me not like shopping but she didn't have to play the sick card.
"No Juri, I just want to go shopping, for Henry."
"You didn't get him a gift yet?" exclaimed Juri in surprise.
I shook my head, "No I already got him a multi-tool knife the Letterman Wave but I don't want to
be outdone this year so I want to go shopping for another gift."
Juri looked deep in thought while she nodded, "Yeah he definitely always gets a brilliant gift
for you... But there is one problem..."
"What?"
"Um... Rika what does Henry like?" asked Juri looking helpless.
She does have a point... Shopping for Henry is like shopping for that wealthy third Aunt twice
remove, you never know what to get her but you don't want to upset her because you want your
inheritance.
"I thought you were the expert in shopping."
Juri looked at me as if I was crazy, "I'm an expert in shopping for trendy clothes and things
for me, Henry is not going to like or fit into a halter top or mini skirt."
Now that was a picture I definitely didn't need.
"Eeew," I said wrinkling my noise, "did you really have to paint that picture? Let's just go to
the mall maybe I'll get lucky and something will jump out at me."
"Okay," shrugged Juri smiling, pulling out her cell phone, "I'll help too but let me tell
Takato I'm going shopping with you."
I nodded as Juri called her boyfriend; my mind whirled as I tried to imagine a proper gift to
get Henry but after the image of him being in a halter-top and mini skirt my mind was pretty
uneasy to start imagining things.
"All done," said Juri happily tucking her phone away.
Gather our school bags Juri stopped and looked at me curiously for a second, "Um... Rika what
about your schedule?"
I suddenly realize that going to the mall would ruin all my schedules for the day, but my mind
was made, I squared my shoulders, "I don't care I'm going to get Henry something."
Juri smile seem to broaden nodding we headed off to the mall.
**************************
"How about this?"
I turned to Juri, she was pointing at what looked like a carving of a wooden house with seven
dwarfs working around it. It was childish which would definitely amuse Henry; I took a closer
look at the piece.
Juri pressed one of the dwarves suddenly a small jingle could be heard, pressing on another
dwarf the house lit up with a small cheery glow. Finally reaching on of the dwarfs the chimney
lit a small fire.
Okay can you say the most geek thing there is?
Turning to Juri, I frowned, "I don't think so, as much as it is cute and as much as Henry would
definitely be amused at the gift I don't think it is exactly perfect."
Juri shrugged, as we continued to look around the shop, "Do you even have a single idea of what
Henry would like?"
"Believe me Juri if I had a single idea I would have gotten Henry it already," I said dryly,
"what did you get him?"
"Gift Certificate," said Juri picking up a nit-knack to examine it.
My mouth opened before I thought, "That's pretty generic."
Luckily for me Juri didn't take offence.
Juri smiled sheepishly, "As you said Henry is one hard person to shop for."
"Let's change shops," I suggested.
Juri nodded as we walked the mall trying to look for something.
"Doesn't Henry work somewhere here?" asked Juri looking around.
I nodded slowly; even though Henry got an allowance from his parents they didn't give him a
whole lot because they wanted him to learn the value of money and hard work. Unlike me being an
only child my mother gave me a wealthy allowance that outdid Henry's even with his work.
"He works at that Electronic store," I said pointing at one of the shops. "He repairs things,
computers, radios, anything that has a wire and need electricity."
Juri eyed the place carefully, "Guess we shouldn't shop there."
"You guessed right," I nodded.
The last thing I wanted was for Henry to see me shopping, for one he would definitely tease me
for breaking my schedule and second I didn't want him to think I did my shopping for him at the
last second. Unfortunately God was definitely not on my side today.
"Rika? Juri?"
Nope definitely was not on my side, in fact I'm pretty sure I'm actually the thing that is stuck onto the tires of the luck truck.
Cringing, Juri and I turned to Henry.
"What are you two doing here?" asked Henry a large smile appeared on his face.
Okay I can do this, something that will sound reasonable, something that is a great excuse,
something that will throw him off the scent.
"Shopping," I said.
Okay what point did I not understand of finding a reasonable, good excuse that would throw Henry
off the scent?
"Shopping? For what?" asked Henry surprised.
Juri kicked my leg before I can answer, "We were shopping for some clothes... You know bras,
halter-tops, jeans..."
Henry raised an eyebrow his eyes focussed on me.
I am totally not going to tell him a thing, we are here to shop, we are here to shop, shopping
for bras, halter-tops, jeans...
"I'm here to shop for another gift for you and Juri is just here to help," I said all in one
breath quickly.
Okay did I mention I am a horrible liar? I've never been able to get away with any lie in my
entire life.
Henry raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Another gift?"
Juri slapped her head, shaking her head she turned to me with her patented, `what is wrong with
you' look.
Henry glanced at Juri with an apologetic smile, "I'm guessing now that I wasn't suppose to find
this out."
Juri nodded not saying a word.
"Well... Right now I got a break," said Henry smiling, "so... Come on I'll buy drinks."
Allowing Henry to take my hand he pulled me to the food court, his smile never changed through the entire time.
Putting three fruit drinks on the table we drank in silence for a minute before I broke the silence.
Allowing Henry to take my hand he pulled me to the food court, his smile never changed through
the entire time, I thought he would be disappointed but he seemed really happy for some unknown
reason.
Putting three fruit drinks on the table we drank in silence for a minute before I broke the
silence.
"So how's work?"
Henry shrugged, "You know the usual, angry customers, ignorant boss, crappy working conditions."
I knew that Henry didn't like his job and I hated seeing him miserable.
"You can always get a better job..."
Henry shook his head, "Nah, it's okay, besides the job builds character."
Hmm... That's funny Henry's character never really has changed for the better... Wait... Nope
still the loveable, childish, messy, boy that I played with in the kiddie pool.
"Hey Henry what do you want for your birthday?" asked Juri suddenly.
I dropped my head onto my hands in defeat.
Thanks Juri, loads of help, so much for trying to surprise Henry with a great gift. Besides
Henry wouldn't tell us, he is always mysterious and stuff.
Henry laughed, "Anything is okay."
Told you Juri.
Juri frowned but pressed on, "There has to be something that you want more then anything."
Raising my head slightly from my hands I turned to Juri, "Juri shut up stop pressing him," I
hissed.
Suddenly I realized that Henry was quiet, turning my attention to Henry I noticed that he was
staring at me again, just like during lunch today. I definitely started to get uncomfortable,
was there something wrong with me? Did I have a pimple? Was there something stuck on my
teeth? Why didn't Juri tell me? Why wasn't Henry telling me what was wrong? Was he secretly
wondering how long it would take before I realize what the obvious flaw was? That Jerk! Like
his all perfect, can't even colour code his clothes.
Henry looked down breaking his stare; "No Juri there isn't anything you can get me that I want
more then anything."
Juri looked disappointed swirling her drink she started to guess, "How about a game?"
A smile slowly reappeared on Henry's face while he shook his head to each of Juri's guesses.
My eyes were still on Henry unable to shake the weird feeling I got... There was definitely
something but I couldn't figure out what. It was strange usually I had this great thing with
Henry about reading each other's thoughts but lately I've noticed that there was something there
that I knew of but I couldn't figure out. It was as if Henry was deliberately trying to keep me
from finding out what it was.
**************************
~And an end to another chapter! Please review!~