The Crest of Virtue
By: Tiger LiLy
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Disclaimer: I own what I own.
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Chapter 7: Ex-Girlfriend?
(Tera's POV)
"Yeah, this girl in the theater would laugh like ten seconds after every funny scene!" Jen said that Monday at lunch. "I didn't see who it was but I could tell everyone was looking in her direction!"
"How funny!" I laughed nervously. I glared at Tai when I found him grinning to himself.
I hadn't stopped thinking about that weekend I went to the movie theater with Tai. I had so much fun. I never watched a Japanese movie before. But whenever I think of that evening, I remember Tai's warm breath on my ear as he whispered to me and I can't help but fight a shiver.
I can't believe I kissed him. Why did I allow that to happen? Maybe because he was being really sweet and gentleman like that evening? Or maybe because the first kiss was so light and happened so quick I just wanted to try it again to see what it was like. To see if I was really feeling something for this guy. This guy who I liked the first time I saw him but disliked him the moment I met him. Well, met his obnoxious side. But since I've finally got to meet his better side, I can't stop thinking about him. And the strangest thing, I'm glad because this means I can finally put behind me the mess of my last relationship and move on.
My last relationship by the name of Brian Valin. Why did things have to turn out like they did? Things were great until Brian wanted something I just couldn't give; or rather, wanted to give. At least not yet.
I hope this time will be different. I'm a smart girl and know not all guys are the same. I just hope there is truth to those words.
Because I really like Taichi.
*******
I won't be going home with Tai today because he has now started soccer and has practice today after school. I've decided to just walk home by myself rather than take the bus. I made a stop by Cody's school so I could walk him home.
"Hey there, cutie!" I smiled. I made sure not to say that in front of his classmates and embarrass him.
Cody blushed. "Don't call me that."
I smiled. "So how was school?"
"Good. I'm glad you came to walk me home. The busses are crowed and loud."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I promise I'll come get you whenever I can."
"Ok." He smiled.
When we got home, we were greeted with a Digimon barrage. After getting food for our Digimon, Upamon followed Cody to watch his Kendo practice, and I did laundry with Konekomon's assistance. I really just wanted her company as I folded the load of clothes but she insisted on helping. So I assigned her the job of finding matching pairs of socks so I could roll them up and she could help put them away.
"Thanks a lot." I smiled to Konekomon as she carried in the last of the sock pairs to be put away.
She smiled. "I'm glad you're home early today."
My face saddened. "I'm sorry I've been coming home later. Hey, I have an idea! You and I should go out and do something!"
"Ok! But to where?"
"Hm, I don't know, but I do know who to ask!"
*******
"Here, the ice cream is on me."
"Thanks Kari!"
I called Kari and together we went to the mall, bringing our Digimon with us. We had been walking around for about half an hour when we spotted an ice cream parlor and Kari suggested getting some ice cream. Kari had even brought some ice cream for Gatomon and Konekomon. We now sat on an indoor bench as we our frozen treats.
"This mall is huge!"
"Yeah, it has all the best shops. Everyone likes to come here." Kari smiled.
"I just come for the ice cream." Gatomon said nonchalantly. "I don't like the big crowds."
Konekomon licked her ice cream happily as she seemed oblivious to everyone around her.
"Thanks again, Kari. I'm glad I could get Konekomon out of the apartment. I don't think she's use to indoor life like a house cat. And the city is really big and dangerous."
"It's not bad as long as you know where to step." Gatomon said. "I roam this city all the time and as long as you stay out of trouble, trouble won't find you."
Konekomon apparently heard what Gatomon said because she looked up from her ice cream cone and blinked at Gatomon. "You travel around the city by yourself?"
"Yeah, it's no big deal. I've learned to take care of myself." She looked up at Kari. "But it's nice to have people who care about you."
Kari smiled.
Konekomon looked in awe. She seemed to admire Gatomon. Maybe it's because she was a cat type Digimon like herself but with lots of experience.
"What?" Gatomon asked when Konekomon kept staring at her.
Konekomon blinked and shook her head side to side.
"If you want, kid, I can take you out sometime." Gatomon suggested casually.
"Wow! Really?" she exclaimed, almost knocking her ice cream over.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea." I worried. "Gatomon is a Champion Digimon and you're just an in-training Digimon."
"But she's not much bigger than me!"
"But she's stronger."
"Don't worry, Tera. I know Gatomon wouldn't let anything happen to Konekomon." Kari assured.
"Well, I guess you could go exploring a little bit. Just so you can get to know the area." I trailed off.
"Yay!" Konekomon cheered.
"No problem." Gatomon said coolly to me.
*******
"Bye Kari." Gatomon said as she headed off with Konekomon.
"Bye Tera!" Konekomon beamed as she followed Gatomon.
I gave a half smile as I watched them dash off into the crowded city.
"I thought you wanted Konekomon to get out?"
I turned to Kari. "Yeah, I do, it's just that she's so naïve and not very strong. I worry."
"Well, during the day you shouldn't worry." Kari assured.
I forced a smile and nodded.
"Davis and Tai should be almost done with soccer practice. Want to go meet up with them?"
"Um, sure." I agreed.
*******
"Boys are so competitive." I sweatdropped.
Kari nodded in agreement.
We had gotten back to the school five minutes before practice was over. The players were finishing running laps before they got to go home. After that, Tai and Davis met up with us and before we knew it, Davis had challenged Tai to a contest to see who could bounce the soccer ball on their head the longest.
"I swear, you guys look more like trained seals!"
"Hey!" Davis frowned at me. But in doing so, he forgot about the soccer ball he was dribbling which promptly hit his head before falling to the ground and rolling away a few inches.
"I win!" Tai shouted as he then caught the ball he was dribbling on his head.
"No fair!" Davis pouted.
"So what are you guys doing here?" Tai asked, ignoring Davis' sore-loser attitude.
"We were at the mall and thought we'd come meet up with you." Kari informed.
Tai gave me a grin. "Really?"
I blushed but tried to shrug it off. "It was Kari's idea."
"Right." He continued to grin.
I felt my face get warmer. "Yes, I AM right! You are so full of yourself, Tai!" I rolled my eyes.
He just laughed, drooped the soccer ball, and started to dribble it around with his feet. Sometimes I think he enjoys pestering me.
He was still dribbling the ball while Kari was talking to Davis about one of their classes. I crossed my arms and raised by brow to him. "Am I supposed to be impressed?"
"No." he said nonchalantly. "But tell me if it does!" he grinned once more.
"It doesn't." I replied, a smile tugging at my lips.
He then kicked the ball up into the air towards me.
"Eep!" I squeaked as he covered my head and face with my arms as best I could.
Tai almost laughed when he picked up the ball that had bounced off of my arm shield. "You're supposed to catch it!"
"Well, all I wasn't ready!" I defended. "All I knew was there was a black and white ball coming at me! Sports equipment has something against me. I think I've been hit by about ever sports ball there is!"
"Do not be afraid of the ball for the ball can sense your fear." He said in a mock wiseman way.
"Shut up!" I laughed.
Tai smiled. "Hey, we need to go get our stuff and then we'll be ready to leave."
I nodded. Kari and I hung back while Tai and Davis went to go get their backpacks and gym bags.
"You like my brother, don't you?"
I jumped at Kari's sudden blunt question. "Huh?"
Kari smiled. "It's ok! You can tell me."
I stuttered for a moment. "Well, yeah, I kind of like him." I replied while putting my hands in my back jean pockets, trying hard not to blush.
Kari still had her cheery smile. "That's great! I knew Tai liked you a lot but I worried for his sake that you might not like him back. My brother really isn't such a bad guy! So was it you that he went to the movies with?"
"Well, uh-" I sweatdropped.
"Are you ready to head home, Kari?" Tai asked as he and Davis walked up to us.
Kari nodded and then turned to me. "You and Davis can come on over with us if you like."
Davis accepted the offer but I declined. "Sorry, but I should be getting back home."
"Want I should walk you?" Tai offered.
"No, that's alright! I'll just see you guys at school! Later!" I waved.
Tai blinked. "What was that all about?"
"Maybe you need to hit the showers!" Davis joked.
"You don't smell any better, Davis." Kari added.
Davis laughed nervously and sweatdropped.
*******
"The phone's for you, Chikyuu!"
I blinked and took the phone from my aunt. "Hello?"
"Hey! It's Tai!"
"Oh! Hi, Tai! What's up?"
"I was just wondering if you wanted to go out again this weekend."
"Is everyone in your family so straight forward?" I laughed.
"Huh?"
"Never mind!"
"Well, what do you think? Would you like to go do something? We could go see another movie or grab something to eat? Whatever you want!"
I smiled. "Sure! Just let me think of what we can go do."
"Ok."
"You know, I really enjoyed hanging out with Kari today."
"Yeah, Kari's awesome. I don't know what I'd do without her."
"She cares a lot about you. She asked me today if I liked you because she said you liked me a lot."
Tai laughed. "She did?"
"Yeah." I chuckled lightly.
"Ever since my breakup with Sora, Kari tends to stick her nose into my love life. She means well."
I blinked. "You're breakup with Sora?"
"Oh yeah, a year ago, Sora and I dated before she was with Matt. But things didn't work out and we broke up."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"Don't worry about it. Sora and I are friends. Hey, call me with the weekend plan, ok?"
"Ok."
"I'll see you at school! Bye!"
I heard the click of Tai hanging up the phone before I, too, placed the phone back on the receiver. I quickly replayed the conversation in my mind. I never thought about Tai being in any previous relationships like myself. I've seen him and Sora together and they seem like great friends. Tai said that they were friends, but- what if- he still has feelings for Sora?
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Tera now knows that Tai and Sora used to be a couple! What problems can this create? Keep reading!
Tiger LiLy =^..^=
By: Tiger LiLy
*******
Disclaimer: I own what I own.
*******
Chapter 7: Ex-Girlfriend?
(Tera's POV)
"Yeah, this girl in the theater would laugh like ten seconds after every funny scene!" Jen said that Monday at lunch. "I didn't see who it was but I could tell everyone was looking in her direction!"
"How funny!" I laughed nervously. I glared at Tai when I found him grinning to himself.
I hadn't stopped thinking about that weekend I went to the movie theater with Tai. I had so much fun. I never watched a Japanese movie before. But whenever I think of that evening, I remember Tai's warm breath on my ear as he whispered to me and I can't help but fight a shiver.
I can't believe I kissed him. Why did I allow that to happen? Maybe because he was being really sweet and gentleman like that evening? Or maybe because the first kiss was so light and happened so quick I just wanted to try it again to see what it was like. To see if I was really feeling something for this guy. This guy who I liked the first time I saw him but disliked him the moment I met him. Well, met his obnoxious side. But since I've finally got to meet his better side, I can't stop thinking about him. And the strangest thing, I'm glad because this means I can finally put behind me the mess of my last relationship and move on.
My last relationship by the name of Brian Valin. Why did things have to turn out like they did? Things were great until Brian wanted something I just couldn't give; or rather, wanted to give. At least not yet.
I hope this time will be different. I'm a smart girl and know not all guys are the same. I just hope there is truth to those words.
Because I really like Taichi.
*******
I won't be going home with Tai today because he has now started soccer and has practice today after school. I've decided to just walk home by myself rather than take the bus. I made a stop by Cody's school so I could walk him home.
"Hey there, cutie!" I smiled. I made sure not to say that in front of his classmates and embarrass him.
Cody blushed. "Don't call me that."
I smiled. "So how was school?"
"Good. I'm glad you came to walk me home. The busses are crowed and loud."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I promise I'll come get you whenever I can."
"Ok." He smiled.
When we got home, we were greeted with a Digimon barrage. After getting food for our Digimon, Upamon followed Cody to watch his Kendo practice, and I did laundry with Konekomon's assistance. I really just wanted her company as I folded the load of clothes but she insisted on helping. So I assigned her the job of finding matching pairs of socks so I could roll them up and she could help put them away.
"Thanks a lot." I smiled to Konekomon as she carried in the last of the sock pairs to be put away.
She smiled. "I'm glad you're home early today."
My face saddened. "I'm sorry I've been coming home later. Hey, I have an idea! You and I should go out and do something!"
"Ok! But to where?"
"Hm, I don't know, but I do know who to ask!"
*******
"Here, the ice cream is on me."
"Thanks Kari!"
I called Kari and together we went to the mall, bringing our Digimon with us. We had been walking around for about half an hour when we spotted an ice cream parlor and Kari suggested getting some ice cream. Kari had even brought some ice cream for Gatomon and Konekomon. We now sat on an indoor bench as we our frozen treats.
"This mall is huge!"
"Yeah, it has all the best shops. Everyone likes to come here." Kari smiled.
"I just come for the ice cream." Gatomon said nonchalantly. "I don't like the big crowds."
Konekomon licked her ice cream happily as she seemed oblivious to everyone around her.
"Thanks again, Kari. I'm glad I could get Konekomon out of the apartment. I don't think she's use to indoor life like a house cat. And the city is really big and dangerous."
"It's not bad as long as you know where to step." Gatomon said. "I roam this city all the time and as long as you stay out of trouble, trouble won't find you."
Konekomon apparently heard what Gatomon said because she looked up from her ice cream cone and blinked at Gatomon. "You travel around the city by yourself?"
"Yeah, it's no big deal. I've learned to take care of myself." She looked up at Kari. "But it's nice to have people who care about you."
Kari smiled.
Konekomon looked in awe. She seemed to admire Gatomon. Maybe it's because she was a cat type Digimon like herself but with lots of experience.
"What?" Gatomon asked when Konekomon kept staring at her.
Konekomon blinked and shook her head side to side.
"If you want, kid, I can take you out sometime." Gatomon suggested casually.
"Wow! Really?" she exclaimed, almost knocking her ice cream over.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea." I worried. "Gatomon is a Champion Digimon and you're just an in-training Digimon."
"But she's not much bigger than me!"
"But she's stronger."
"Don't worry, Tera. I know Gatomon wouldn't let anything happen to Konekomon." Kari assured.
"Well, I guess you could go exploring a little bit. Just so you can get to know the area." I trailed off.
"Yay!" Konekomon cheered.
"No problem." Gatomon said coolly to me.
*******
"Bye Kari." Gatomon said as she headed off with Konekomon.
"Bye Tera!" Konekomon beamed as she followed Gatomon.
I gave a half smile as I watched them dash off into the crowded city.
"I thought you wanted Konekomon to get out?"
I turned to Kari. "Yeah, I do, it's just that she's so naïve and not very strong. I worry."
"Well, during the day you shouldn't worry." Kari assured.
I forced a smile and nodded.
"Davis and Tai should be almost done with soccer practice. Want to go meet up with them?"
"Um, sure." I agreed.
*******
"Boys are so competitive." I sweatdropped.
Kari nodded in agreement.
We had gotten back to the school five minutes before practice was over. The players were finishing running laps before they got to go home. After that, Tai and Davis met up with us and before we knew it, Davis had challenged Tai to a contest to see who could bounce the soccer ball on their head the longest.
"I swear, you guys look more like trained seals!"
"Hey!" Davis frowned at me. But in doing so, he forgot about the soccer ball he was dribbling which promptly hit his head before falling to the ground and rolling away a few inches.
"I win!" Tai shouted as he then caught the ball he was dribbling on his head.
"No fair!" Davis pouted.
"So what are you guys doing here?" Tai asked, ignoring Davis' sore-loser attitude.
"We were at the mall and thought we'd come meet up with you." Kari informed.
Tai gave me a grin. "Really?"
I blushed but tried to shrug it off. "It was Kari's idea."
"Right." He continued to grin.
I felt my face get warmer. "Yes, I AM right! You are so full of yourself, Tai!" I rolled my eyes.
He just laughed, drooped the soccer ball, and started to dribble it around with his feet. Sometimes I think he enjoys pestering me.
He was still dribbling the ball while Kari was talking to Davis about one of their classes. I crossed my arms and raised by brow to him. "Am I supposed to be impressed?"
"No." he said nonchalantly. "But tell me if it does!" he grinned once more.
"It doesn't." I replied, a smile tugging at my lips.
He then kicked the ball up into the air towards me.
"Eep!" I squeaked as he covered my head and face with my arms as best I could.
Tai almost laughed when he picked up the ball that had bounced off of my arm shield. "You're supposed to catch it!"
"Well, all I wasn't ready!" I defended. "All I knew was there was a black and white ball coming at me! Sports equipment has something against me. I think I've been hit by about ever sports ball there is!"
"Do not be afraid of the ball for the ball can sense your fear." He said in a mock wiseman way.
"Shut up!" I laughed.
Tai smiled. "Hey, we need to go get our stuff and then we'll be ready to leave."
I nodded. Kari and I hung back while Tai and Davis went to go get their backpacks and gym bags.
"You like my brother, don't you?"
I jumped at Kari's sudden blunt question. "Huh?"
Kari smiled. "It's ok! You can tell me."
I stuttered for a moment. "Well, yeah, I kind of like him." I replied while putting my hands in my back jean pockets, trying hard not to blush.
Kari still had her cheery smile. "That's great! I knew Tai liked you a lot but I worried for his sake that you might not like him back. My brother really isn't such a bad guy! So was it you that he went to the movies with?"
"Well, uh-" I sweatdropped.
"Are you ready to head home, Kari?" Tai asked as he and Davis walked up to us.
Kari nodded and then turned to me. "You and Davis can come on over with us if you like."
Davis accepted the offer but I declined. "Sorry, but I should be getting back home."
"Want I should walk you?" Tai offered.
"No, that's alright! I'll just see you guys at school! Later!" I waved.
Tai blinked. "What was that all about?"
"Maybe you need to hit the showers!" Davis joked.
"You don't smell any better, Davis." Kari added.
Davis laughed nervously and sweatdropped.
*******
"The phone's for you, Chikyuu!"
I blinked and took the phone from my aunt. "Hello?"
"Hey! It's Tai!"
"Oh! Hi, Tai! What's up?"
"I was just wondering if you wanted to go out again this weekend."
"Is everyone in your family so straight forward?" I laughed.
"Huh?"
"Never mind!"
"Well, what do you think? Would you like to go do something? We could go see another movie or grab something to eat? Whatever you want!"
I smiled. "Sure! Just let me think of what we can go do."
"Ok."
"You know, I really enjoyed hanging out with Kari today."
"Yeah, Kari's awesome. I don't know what I'd do without her."
"She cares a lot about you. She asked me today if I liked you because she said you liked me a lot."
Tai laughed. "She did?"
"Yeah." I chuckled lightly.
"Ever since my breakup with Sora, Kari tends to stick her nose into my love life. She means well."
I blinked. "You're breakup with Sora?"
"Oh yeah, a year ago, Sora and I dated before she was with Matt. But things didn't work out and we broke up."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"Don't worry about it. Sora and I are friends. Hey, call me with the weekend plan, ok?"
"Ok."
"I'll see you at school! Bye!"
I heard the click of Tai hanging up the phone before I, too, placed the phone back on the receiver. I quickly replayed the conversation in my mind. I never thought about Tai being in any previous relationships like myself. I've seen him and Sora together and they seem like great friends. Tai said that they were friends, but- what if- he still has feelings for Sora?
*******
Tera now knows that Tai and Sora used to be a couple! What problems can this create? Keep reading!
Tiger LiLy =^..^=