Disclaimer:
I don't own anything about Digimon. No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Humour is so hard to write... Sheesh, I just got to figure out where my groove for humour is.
Well until then, have another chapter.
**********
Butterfly-fire :
I'm glad you liked it.
Takako :
It'll work out don't worry I've already worked out most of the story.
littleweirdwriter :
Thank you and I'm writing on.
Sorato4ever :
I find humour harder to write though, it's because humour is easier shown through sight then
words I find so writing humour is always difficult for me.
blucherry :
Thank you. Please enjoy this chapter.
Henrika :
Don't worry it'll work out since I planned this story to be fairly shorter then my other ones
I already know exactly how things are going to go down.
kallie :
Just knowing that you read it and enjoyed this chapter is good enough for me... Thank-you.
SVZ :
Please enjoy this chapter then.
K. Kasai :
As always I enjoy hearing... Ergh... Reading? From you. I know you're definitly going to
find some mistakes on this one too... Hehehe... Now all you have to wonder is if I'm putting
these mistakes intentionally in order to see if you can catch them... LOL!
I love Jenrya :
Thank-you.
Philip L. Moore, esquire :
Thank you but the problem I'm having now is trying to keep up with writing chapters then getting
my act together to put them on the web. I have to reformat them because I type them on a
program that is incompatible with this site. Or at least I think is incompatible... Hm.. Gonna
have to check on that one day.
**********
Sorry for the delay, hope you enjoy this one.
*******************************
Perfect : Chapter 6/?
*******************************
The cafeteria was it's usual noisy self as Juri and I carried our trays to my usual table,
Takato and Henry were already sitting eating.
"Have you guys heard?" I asked sliding into a seat.
Henry raised an eyebrow to indicate that he was listening as he opened a bag of chips with his
teeth.
"There's a dance coming up," said Juri happily sliding into the other open seat.
Takato and Henry exchanged quick looks of confusion.
"So?" asked Henry taking a bite out of a chip.
"It's this Friday," said Juri firmly.
"So you've enlightened us," said Takato taking a chip out of Henry's bag.
Juri and I exchanged our confused looks, what in the world was wrong with those two? I mean
Henry I could sort of understand but Takato didn't even show any expression for excitement. Oh
God! Henry is contagious!
"Men," sighed Juri.
"You have to understand Juri," began Henry waving a chip in the air while he explained, "to us a
dance is just that a dance. It's nothing special since it happens once a month and just about
any time the dance committee decides on having one. Since it's a regular happening event, it
then makes a dance no longer special."
Now even though I love Henry very much he is extremely annoying, he always has a good reason not
to care about anything. The least he could do was to put on a little show of interest or
excitement but no, if he did that the world might explode.
Juri turned to me her eye's narrowed, "He is infuriating."
"He has always been like that," I said with a shrug.
Henry smirked as he took another loud bite out of a chip.
Clearing his throat Takato leaned closer to Juri, taking her hands into his, "Juri do you want
to go to the dance with me?"
"Owe!" said Henry giving me a surprise look.
My swift kick to his shin made sure that Henry wouldn't interrupt the romantic moment that
Takato and Juri was having.
Now watching Takato and Juri, I had to admit Takato just ask a Juri out in one of the romantic
ways possible and judging from how Juri seems to melting into pudding right now I think it
worked.
"Of course I'll love to," said Juri her eyes wide.
Henry gave me a wry look but held his tongue because I gave him my patented; `You do and you are
going to regret it' look.
Takato smiled, kissing Juri lightly he leaned back on his chair, smiling at Henry, "Got my date."
"I can see that," said Henry bored as he inspected one of the potato chips before popping it
into his mouth.
Stupid Henry you just witnessed one of the most romantic ways of asking a girl out and you still
act like you're watching paint dry.
"So are you going to the dance Henry?" asked Juri.
Henry looked up thoughtfully at Juri for a second, "Not really, don't really like to dance."
"What he means is he doesn't have a date," I said grinning.
Okay as soon as those words left my mouth I started to worry, by the way Henry raised his
eyebrows and turned his grey eyes to me I knew I was in trouble.
"Ouch," said Takato wincing, "give the man some dignity Rika."
"So do you have a date Rika?" asked Henry sweetly.
I blushed turning red from embarrassment.
I knew I forgot something, mental note next time make sure you get yourself a date before you
make fun of someone who doesn't have one.
"I'm still waiting," I said in a hurt voice.
"For Ryo?" snorted Henry leaning back on his chair.
There he goes again, if I didn't know any better I swear that he didn't like Ryo... But that's
preposterous why wouldn't he like the most perfect boy in school? I mean Ryo's gorgeous,
popular, and extremely nice to everyone.
I glared at Henry, "Is there something you want to say Henry?"
You insult Ryo Henry then you start messing with me.
Henry looked directly at me and I found myself stunned for a second... For a second I could
swear that there was anger in his eyes, but then it was gone as if a wall came down.
"No I'm done," said Henry throwing his chip bag onto his tray, picking up his things he threw
his garbage out as he walked out of the cafeteria.
"Okay what just happened?" I demanded looking at Juri and Takato who shrugged.
"I'll be right back," I told Juri and Takato taking off after Henry I ran out of the cafeteria.
I was going to pull what was bothering him out of his stupid ass if it was the last thing I do.
"Henry!" I said grabbing his arm.
Turning with a certain resignation Henry gave me an annoyed look, "What Rika? What do you want
now?"
What do I want? I want truth, you stupid pigheaded...
"I want to know what is bothering you," I said angrily poking him in the chest.
Henry shook his head, "Nothing Rika, I'm just having an off day."
Okay does anyone else smell that? Yep that's the smell of bull...
"Something is bothering you Henry and I want to know what... You owe me!"
Henry's eyes went wide in surprise.
I blinked in surprise.
Okay where did that come from? I mean when did Henry owe me anything?
"Well no," I said quickly and slightly confused, "I mean I'm just worried about you Henry, I
want to know what's been bothering you."
Henry squeezed the bridge of his nose, looking up at me he sighed, "Nothing Rika, I'm just going
through a slightly rough patch, I guess with a job I hate and the stress of school and stuff I'm
not up to my usual cheerful self."
"Are you sure? I mean Henry you've been... Weird for a while now."
Henry laughed, "Aren't I always weird?"
He does have a point and seeing him laugh again makes me feel a whole lot better.
"You sure you are okay?"
Henry smiled, "Okay your concern is touching Rika but I'm going to be fine... How about you?"
My eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?"
"How are you doing waiting for Ryo?" asked Henry.
"I'm okay," I shrugged as I started to walk with Henry.
"He's a fool not to notice you Rika," he said quietly.
I smiled at Henry leaning on his shoulder, "Thanks Henry."
Henry nodded, "Anytime."
"Do you think you can help me though?" I asked timidly.
Henry's eyes narrowed suspiciously, "It sounds like you have a plan."
I nodded feeling slightly guilty, "You see Ryo really likes you."
Henry barked out a laugh, "He likes me? Why in all the tea of the world would Ryo Akiyama like
me?"
I shrugged in annoyance of his attitude, "I don't know Henry, all I know is he really likes
you... So I was wondering, could you sort of... I don't know... Hang out with him?"
Henry gave me a look like I deserved to go to the loony bin, "Excuse me?"
I shifted uncomfortably on the balls of my feet; "You see if you hang out with him, you might be
able to put in a good word for me... Or set me up?"
Henry rolled his eyes, "Do you have any idea how annoying Ryo is?"
My eyes narrowed quickly, punching Henry on the shoulder, "Ryo is not annoying!"
"Owe!" said Henry resigned tone, "Okay, okay Rika, I'll do it, for you... I'll hang out with
Ryo for a bit and try to set you up."
Throwing my arms around Henry I smiled brightly, "Thank you Henry."
Henry sighed looking up at the sky as he held me, "Yeah, you're welcome."
**************************
Henry walked into his room throwing his keys onto his desk; he dropped his books before
collapsing onto his bed face first. He looked completely tired and haggard.
"Well?"
Henry turned himself to face up in surprise lifting his head his eyes blinked in confusion at
me, "What are you doing here?"
"Waiting for your," I said impatiently, "well?"
"Well what?" asked Henry confused.
Clearly he was still tired because he seemed slower then usual.
"You know Ryo?" I hinted.
"Oh," said Henry his eyes filled with realization of what I was asking, "well I spent the whole
evening playing basketball with him."
"And?"
Henry rolled his eyes, "Impatient aren't we?"
"Get on with it," I said annoyed.
"Well... I have to be truthful Rika... Ryo Akiyama is undoubtedly the dimmest, broken bulbs
that the world has ever seen," said Henry with his most serious tired voice before slumping back
onto his bed.
"Hen-ry."
Henry lifted his head again giving me a tired look, "What do you want me to do Rika, the guy is
the biggest idiot I have ever met... For goodness sakes I feel stupider after spending a few
minutes with him... Why every girl including you are chasing after him is a complete mystery to
me."
"But were you able to put in a good word for me?"
Henry gave me a wry look, "Yes Rika you owe me big... Oh and Ryo asked if you would sit with
him at lunch tomorrow."
Ryo asked me to sit with him at lunch? That's a date! Well sort of, it's like a date... Isn't
it? Doesn't matter I'm still having lunch with Ryo!
"Thank-you so much Henry," I squealed hugging Henry tightly.
Dropping his head back down to the bed he sighed, "I'm so glad I could help."
My head was on Henry's chest as I listened to his steady heartbeat, I was combing his hair with
one of my hands casually as he lay there with his eyes closed.
Finally I broke the silence when I realized something, "Um... Henry where are your parents?"
"My Mom and Sister are in Tokyo for something I forgot what it was but my Dad should be here...
Guess I should have checked the messages on the machine," said Henry softly.
Getting up I smiled at Henry, "I'll check it for you."
We both made our way to the living room finding the answering machine I quickly stabbed at the
play button. Immediately Henry's father's voice filled the room.
"Henry, I've got to go to North America for an emergency meetings... I'm sorry but I'll be away
till the end of the week. I'll be back at the same time as your mom and sister, so be good
okay? I called Rika's mother and asked her to check up on you from time to time but other then
that I'm putting my trust in you that when I get back the apartment will still be there. Oh
and I also put some money into your bank account as well as filled up on groceries... I also
left some money on the kitchen table so you can order Chinese or pizza tonight since Rika is
probably there. So I'll see Sunday, be good or your grounded buster."
I turned expecting his usually evil glint in his eye but instead I saw him just staring at the
answering machine in a dull expression.
"Well that was unexpected," said Henry turning he started to trudge towards his room again.
Well this was definitely a surprise, usually if Henry was left alone he would be planning
something, from a big party to even just dancing in his underwear in the empty apartment.
Instead I watched as Henry seemed bored and wanting nothing more then sleep... It was
definitely unnerving. Henry wasn't acting the way he was suppose to, well it's not to say he
was always spontaneous but it was he always had to do something big, not go to bed and be a good
boy. It was eerie to say the least.
"Henry you okay?"
"Sure why do you ask?" his voice was slightly muffled from being face down on his pillow.
Gee, I don't know probably because you're acting like... Like... I don't know not Henryish...
"Okay buster what did you do with my Henry and where is he?"
I blinked for a second then realized that I actually said that out loud.
Henry turned over to look at me with one eye opened quizzically, "Is something wrong with you?"
"Is something wrong with you?"
Henry laughed shaking his head slightly, "You sure get weird some times Ri."
I smiled at him, happy to see him show some type of emotion, however I decided it was better not
to embarrass myself anymore then I had already. "I've got to go..."
Henry looked up at me with a look of disappointment, "Stay for dinner?"
"I'd love to Henry but homework."
"I'll order Chinese," he offered his voice filled with hope.
I sighed, "Henry I can't I got to go home... Homework... Dinner with my mom... My schedule..."
Henry gave me his puppy face, "And we can watch Dumbo..."
I looked down at my feet, keeping my eyes from Henry. It was one of our childhood endeavours
when we would just watch Dumbo and pig out on Chinese food that I liked.
"Sure," I said smiling at him, "let me call my mom."
Henry smiled reaching for the telephone, "I'll order the food."
Needless to say my mother was willing to allow me to keep company with Henry for dinner since
his family was out of town, so Henry and I busied ourselves while waiting for our food. We
quickly went through our homework with each other's help. We were done by the time the food
arrived, so there we sat watching Dumbo eating Chinese food just like we were kids. As we ate I
finally realized something that I've never really noticed before but there was no meat... It
was strange though I knew Henry still ate the occasional chicken or cow, but I've never noticed
that when we ate together he would make the exception of excluding any meat products from his
tray as well. It gave me a weird feeling that I wasn't sure what it was but I was grateful for
his silent gesture.
Soon after a few empty cartons and soda cans we found ourselves lying on the couch. Henry's arm
was around me as we both lay on the couch watching the movie silently. I was tracing small
patterns on the back of his hand as we watched the movie, just like we did when we were kids.
When it came down to the truth, this was really who we are, underneath it all, under my
perfectionist façade and under Henry's chaotic appearance we were as always still kids.
Children who watched childish movies and ate more junk food then was good for us.
**************************
~Usually I would have some witty remark, but for now, please review~
I don't own anything about Digimon. No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Humour is so hard to write... Sheesh, I just got to figure out where my groove for humour is.
Well until then, have another chapter.
**********
Butterfly-fire :
I'm glad you liked it.
Takako :
It'll work out don't worry I've already worked out most of the story.
littleweirdwriter :
Thank you and I'm writing on.
Sorato4ever :
I find humour harder to write though, it's because humour is easier shown through sight then
words I find so writing humour is always difficult for me.
blucherry :
Thank you. Please enjoy this chapter.
Henrika :
Don't worry it'll work out since I planned this story to be fairly shorter then my other ones
I already know exactly how things are going to go down.
kallie :
Just knowing that you read it and enjoyed this chapter is good enough for me... Thank-you.
SVZ :
Please enjoy this chapter then.
K. Kasai :
As always I enjoy hearing... Ergh... Reading? From you. I know you're definitly going to
find some mistakes on this one too... Hehehe... Now all you have to wonder is if I'm putting
these mistakes intentionally in order to see if you can catch them... LOL!
I love Jenrya :
Thank-you.
Philip L. Moore, esquire :
Thank you but the problem I'm having now is trying to keep up with writing chapters then getting
my act together to put them on the web. I have to reformat them because I type them on a
program that is incompatible with this site. Or at least I think is incompatible... Hm.. Gonna
have to check on that one day.
**********
Sorry for the delay, hope you enjoy this one.
*******************************
Perfect : Chapter 6/?
*******************************
The cafeteria was it's usual noisy self as Juri and I carried our trays to my usual table,
Takato and Henry were already sitting eating.
"Have you guys heard?" I asked sliding into a seat.
Henry raised an eyebrow to indicate that he was listening as he opened a bag of chips with his
teeth.
"There's a dance coming up," said Juri happily sliding into the other open seat.
Takato and Henry exchanged quick looks of confusion.
"So?" asked Henry taking a bite out of a chip.
"It's this Friday," said Juri firmly.
"So you've enlightened us," said Takato taking a chip out of Henry's bag.
Juri and I exchanged our confused looks, what in the world was wrong with those two? I mean
Henry I could sort of understand but Takato didn't even show any expression for excitement. Oh
God! Henry is contagious!
"Men," sighed Juri.
"You have to understand Juri," began Henry waving a chip in the air while he explained, "to us a
dance is just that a dance. It's nothing special since it happens once a month and just about
any time the dance committee decides on having one. Since it's a regular happening event, it
then makes a dance no longer special."
Now even though I love Henry very much he is extremely annoying, he always has a good reason not
to care about anything. The least he could do was to put on a little show of interest or
excitement but no, if he did that the world might explode.
Juri turned to me her eye's narrowed, "He is infuriating."
"He has always been like that," I said with a shrug.
Henry smirked as he took another loud bite out of a chip.
Clearing his throat Takato leaned closer to Juri, taking her hands into his, "Juri do you want
to go to the dance with me?"
"Owe!" said Henry giving me a surprise look.
My swift kick to his shin made sure that Henry wouldn't interrupt the romantic moment that
Takato and Juri was having.
Now watching Takato and Juri, I had to admit Takato just ask a Juri out in one of the romantic
ways possible and judging from how Juri seems to melting into pudding right now I think it
worked.
"Of course I'll love to," said Juri her eyes wide.
Henry gave me a wry look but held his tongue because I gave him my patented; `You do and you are
going to regret it' look.
Takato smiled, kissing Juri lightly he leaned back on his chair, smiling at Henry, "Got my date."
"I can see that," said Henry bored as he inspected one of the potato chips before popping it
into his mouth.
Stupid Henry you just witnessed one of the most romantic ways of asking a girl out and you still
act like you're watching paint dry.
"So are you going to the dance Henry?" asked Juri.
Henry looked up thoughtfully at Juri for a second, "Not really, don't really like to dance."
"What he means is he doesn't have a date," I said grinning.
Okay as soon as those words left my mouth I started to worry, by the way Henry raised his
eyebrows and turned his grey eyes to me I knew I was in trouble.
"Ouch," said Takato wincing, "give the man some dignity Rika."
"So do you have a date Rika?" asked Henry sweetly.
I blushed turning red from embarrassment.
I knew I forgot something, mental note next time make sure you get yourself a date before you
make fun of someone who doesn't have one.
"I'm still waiting," I said in a hurt voice.
"For Ryo?" snorted Henry leaning back on his chair.
There he goes again, if I didn't know any better I swear that he didn't like Ryo... But that's
preposterous why wouldn't he like the most perfect boy in school? I mean Ryo's gorgeous,
popular, and extremely nice to everyone.
I glared at Henry, "Is there something you want to say Henry?"
You insult Ryo Henry then you start messing with me.
Henry looked directly at me and I found myself stunned for a second... For a second I could
swear that there was anger in his eyes, but then it was gone as if a wall came down.
"No I'm done," said Henry throwing his chip bag onto his tray, picking up his things he threw
his garbage out as he walked out of the cafeteria.
"Okay what just happened?" I demanded looking at Juri and Takato who shrugged.
"I'll be right back," I told Juri and Takato taking off after Henry I ran out of the cafeteria.
I was going to pull what was bothering him out of his stupid ass if it was the last thing I do.
"Henry!" I said grabbing his arm.
Turning with a certain resignation Henry gave me an annoyed look, "What Rika? What do you want
now?"
What do I want? I want truth, you stupid pigheaded...
"I want to know what is bothering you," I said angrily poking him in the chest.
Henry shook his head, "Nothing Rika, I'm just having an off day."
Okay does anyone else smell that? Yep that's the smell of bull...
"Something is bothering you Henry and I want to know what... You owe me!"
Henry's eyes went wide in surprise.
I blinked in surprise.
Okay where did that come from? I mean when did Henry owe me anything?
"Well no," I said quickly and slightly confused, "I mean I'm just worried about you Henry, I
want to know what's been bothering you."
Henry squeezed the bridge of his nose, looking up at me he sighed, "Nothing Rika, I'm just going
through a slightly rough patch, I guess with a job I hate and the stress of school and stuff I'm
not up to my usual cheerful self."
"Are you sure? I mean Henry you've been... Weird for a while now."
Henry laughed, "Aren't I always weird?"
He does have a point and seeing him laugh again makes me feel a whole lot better.
"You sure you are okay?"
Henry smiled, "Okay your concern is touching Rika but I'm going to be fine... How about you?"
My eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?"
"How are you doing waiting for Ryo?" asked Henry.
"I'm okay," I shrugged as I started to walk with Henry.
"He's a fool not to notice you Rika," he said quietly.
I smiled at Henry leaning on his shoulder, "Thanks Henry."
Henry nodded, "Anytime."
"Do you think you can help me though?" I asked timidly.
Henry's eyes narrowed suspiciously, "It sounds like you have a plan."
I nodded feeling slightly guilty, "You see Ryo really likes you."
Henry barked out a laugh, "He likes me? Why in all the tea of the world would Ryo Akiyama like
me?"
I shrugged in annoyance of his attitude, "I don't know Henry, all I know is he really likes
you... So I was wondering, could you sort of... I don't know... Hang out with him?"
Henry gave me a look like I deserved to go to the loony bin, "Excuse me?"
I shifted uncomfortably on the balls of my feet; "You see if you hang out with him, you might be
able to put in a good word for me... Or set me up?"
Henry rolled his eyes, "Do you have any idea how annoying Ryo is?"
My eyes narrowed quickly, punching Henry on the shoulder, "Ryo is not annoying!"
"Owe!" said Henry resigned tone, "Okay, okay Rika, I'll do it, for you... I'll hang out with
Ryo for a bit and try to set you up."
Throwing my arms around Henry I smiled brightly, "Thank you Henry."
Henry sighed looking up at the sky as he held me, "Yeah, you're welcome."
**************************
Henry walked into his room throwing his keys onto his desk; he dropped his books before
collapsing onto his bed face first. He looked completely tired and haggard.
"Well?"
Henry turned himself to face up in surprise lifting his head his eyes blinked in confusion at
me, "What are you doing here?"
"Waiting for your," I said impatiently, "well?"
"Well what?" asked Henry confused.
Clearly he was still tired because he seemed slower then usual.
"You know Ryo?" I hinted.
"Oh," said Henry his eyes filled with realization of what I was asking, "well I spent the whole
evening playing basketball with him."
"And?"
Henry rolled his eyes, "Impatient aren't we?"
"Get on with it," I said annoyed.
"Well... I have to be truthful Rika... Ryo Akiyama is undoubtedly the dimmest, broken bulbs
that the world has ever seen," said Henry with his most serious tired voice before slumping back
onto his bed.
"Hen-ry."
Henry lifted his head again giving me a tired look, "What do you want me to do Rika, the guy is
the biggest idiot I have ever met... For goodness sakes I feel stupider after spending a few
minutes with him... Why every girl including you are chasing after him is a complete mystery to
me."
"But were you able to put in a good word for me?"
Henry gave me a wry look, "Yes Rika you owe me big... Oh and Ryo asked if you would sit with
him at lunch tomorrow."
Ryo asked me to sit with him at lunch? That's a date! Well sort of, it's like a date... Isn't
it? Doesn't matter I'm still having lunch with Ryo!
"Thank-you so much Henry," I squealed hugging Henry tightly.
Dropping his head back down to the bed he sighed, "I'm so glad I could help."
My head was on Henry's chest as I listened to his steady heartbeat, I was combing his hair with
one of my hands casually as he lay there with his eyes closed.
Finally I broke the silence when I realized something, "Um... Henry where are your parents?"
"My Mom and Sister are in Tokyo for something I forgot what it was but my Dad should be here...
Guess I should have checked the messages on the machine," said Henry softly.
Getting up I smiled at Henry, "I'll check it for you."
We both made our way to the living room finding the answering machine I quickly stabbed at the
play button. Immediately Henry's father's voice filled the room.
"Henry, I've got to go to North America for an emergency meetings... I'm sorry but I'll be away
till the end of the week. I'll be back at the same time as your mom and sister, so be good
okay? I called Rika's mother and asked her to check up on you from time to time but other then
that I'm putting my trust in you that when I get back the apartment will still be there. Oh
and I also put some money into your bank account as well as filled up on groceries... I also
left some money on the kitchen table so you can order Chinese or pizza tonight since Rika is
probably there. So I'll see Sunday, be good or your grounded buster."
I turned expecting his usually evil glint in his eye but instead I saw him just staring at the
answering machine in a dull expression.
"Well that was unexpected," said Henry turning he started to trudge towards his room again.
Well this was definitely a surprise, usually if Henry was left alone he would be planning
something, from a big party to even just dancing in his underwear in the empty apartment.
Instead I watched as Henry seemed bored and wanting nothing more then sleep... It was
definitely unnerving. Henry wasn't acting the way he was suppose to, well it's not to say he
was always spontaneous but it was he always had to do something big, not go to bed and be a good
boy. It was eerie to say the least.
"Henry you okay?"
"Sure why do you ask?" his voice was slightly muffled from being face down on his pillow.
Gee, I don't know probably because you're acting like... Like... I don't know not Henryish...
"Okay buster what did you do with my Henry and where is he?"
I blinked for a second then realized that I actually said that out loud.
Henry turned over to look at me with one eye opened quizzically, "Is something wrong with you?"
"Is something wrong with you?"
Henry laughed shaking his head slightly, "You sure get weird some times Ri."
I smiled at him, happy to see him show some type of emotion, however I decided it was better not
to embarrass myself anymore then I had already. "I've got to go..."
Henry looked up at me with a look of disappointment, "Stay for dinner?"
"I'd love to Henry but homework."
"I'll order Chinese," he offered his voice filled with hope.
I sighed, "Henry I can't I got to go home... Homework... Dinner with my mom... My schedule..."
Henry gave me his puppy face, "And we can watch Dumbo..."
I looked down at my feet, keeping my eyes from Henry. It was one of our childhood endeavours
when we would just watch Dumbo and pig out on Chinese food that I liked.
"Sure," I said smiling at him, "let me call my mom."
Henry smiled reaching for the telephone, "I'll order the food."
Needless to say my mother was willing to allow me to keep company with Henry for dinner since
his family was out of town, so Henry and I busied ourselves while waiting for our food. We
quickly went through our homework with each other's help. We were done by the time the food
arrived, so there we sat watching Dumbo eating Chinese food just like we were kids. As we ate I
finally realized something that I've never really noticed before but there was no meat... It
was strange though I knew Henry still ate the occasional chicken or cow, but I've never noticed
that when we ate together he would make the exception of excluding any meat products from his
tray as well. It gave me a weird feeling that I wasn't sure what it was but I was grateful for
his silent gesture.
Soon after a few empty cartons and soda cans we found ourselves lying on the couch. Henry's arm
was around me as we both lay on the couch watching the movie silently. I was tracing small
patterns on the back of his hand as we watched the movie, just like we did when we were kids.
When it came down to the truth, this was really who we are, underneath it all, under my
perfectionist façade and under Henry's chaotic appearance we were as always still kids.
Children who watched childish movies and ate more junk food then was good for us.
**************************
~Usually I would have some witty remark, but for now, please review~