The Higher Entity

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I don't own Digimon, Digimon Tamers or any other anime. I only own the main plot of this story.

Chapter 2 – The Misunderstandings

---Henry's POV---

What the?! Takato and Jeri? Together? Am I dreaming?

The sight of Takato and Jeri together so close has gotten me so shocked that I really went so far as to pinch myself to reassure that I'm not dreaming! I had only come out to take in some fresh air, when suddenly I saw Jeri talking to Takato. I did not mean to spy on my friends, but I wanted to know what was going on between them.

In the end, it was as I feared. I saw Jeri blushing and then with a look of determination on her face, speak to Takato on something.

Somehow, selfishly, I did not want her to be happy. Somehow, I was hoping that Takato would reject her. My wish was so great that when I saw her hanging her head, I almost shouted in joy. As they say, "the higher you are, the greater you fall". While I was almost dancing in joy, I chanced upon seeing Jeri's mouth open in wonder and delight, while Takato smiled warmly at her. My balloon pricked, and I fell from cloud nine to hell [A/N: I think cloud nine was referred to as heaven, probably…]. Understandably, I took a very hard fall. That was when I realised, Takato had probably just answered somewhat slowly, understandable for people in his position.

I still refused to believe the one reasonable explanation, [A/N: naturally, he did not come up with the real reasonable explanation, as otherwise there will be no story. Heh :p] and kept giving myself other wild excuses. Everything, however, fell apart when I continued following them … to their first date! Granted, the only thing that happened was that they bought and ate ice-cream together. But that does not mean they would not go out on more dates, or that they would not do other things then! I felt a painful throbbing in my head, a dull aching in my heart, and an unspeakable anger towards Takato. Is this what they call jealousy? [A/N: naturally, it is probably also heart-break, but poor Henry doesn't know that]

---Rika's POV---

Gogglehead?! What is he doing with Jeri? To think that all I came out was to buy some groceries for my mother, because we are short of sugar, and I chance upon this sugary meeting between that gogglehead and Jeri! Yuck, he's making me sick, smiling at Jeri like that! [A/N: Of course, Rika is just being plain jealous here, {Rika: Am NOT!} it's supposed to a brotherly smile!] Look at them, being so close together, chatting so intimately. I never thought that Takato or Jeri would have the courage to admit their feelings. Who was it who started this? Jeri? Probably, as unlike Jeri, gogglehead does not have a lion's heart, and I bet he is even scared of a fly! Hmph, what do I care? It's not my problem Takato likes Jeri, I mean it was pretty obvious. Why should I care?

With that, I walked away from the couple. Somehow, despite all my brave words, deep down inside, I know I still care. I still feel as if some part of me is being ripped apart. And that some part, is my heart.

---Normal POV---

Rika and Henry walked away, each deeply immersed in their own thoughts. Meanwhile, the conversation between Takato and Jeri had moved to a different topic.

---Takato's POV---

I never imagined that we would be sitting like this, joking with one another, talking to each other like the friends we are. One thing still bothers me though…

"Hey Jeri," I started.

"Yes, Takato?" she looked up from her ice-cream.

"If you don't like me the way that you said you did, then, um, who do you like? You know, as in 'like'." Somehow or other, I managed to get my awkward question out. The first look on her face was one of surprise, and then she started blushing and looking away. In fact, the look on her face was priceless.

"Aww, Jeri has a crush? Who is it? Tell your big brother, Jeri." I started teasing her.

---Jeri's POV---

What?! How dare he? [A/N: sounds more like something our dear Rika would say now, doesn't it?]

Against my will, I had blushed, and Takato took it as a sign to start teasing me. Despite me consistently refusing to answer him, I just can't help thinking about another blue-haired tamer. [A/N: in case you don't know, she's referring to Henry.]

The person who had made such an impact in my life that I just couldn't go for ten minutes without thinking about him once. I did not notice when I became so infatuated, or when I started to hang onto each of his words. I did not even notice when Henry seemed suddenly to have become more handsome. Simply put, I did not notice when I started loving Henry Wong.

---Takato's POV---

"Uh, Jeri? Are you alright?"

Now that's weird. Seeing her blush when I asked my previous question, I could not resist the opportunity to tease her. After a few stout denials from her, I gave up teasing her and thought about something else to talk. Before I initiated the new topic, however, I noticed her zoning out, with a faint blush on her face. That was when I tried to get her attention, and for more than fifteen minutes, she did not give a single response.

Hmm… now who could she be thinking about?

While pondering on that question, my mind wondered as it always did. Instead of thinking about who could be on Jeri's mind, I started thinking about a certain violet eyed brown haired girl. [A/N: is it auburn? Or some other colour? I'm not sure. Still, you can guess who it is. {Rika: Who? Do I know someone of that description?} Sighz…-.-"]

---Normal POV---

And so sat the two, each into their individual dreamland. That is, until Takato woke up first (he was daydreaming about what would happen if he had more courage. Of course, you'd guess Rika's reaction) {Rika: More courage? Doesn't he already have a lot of courage?}[A/N: this girl is forever clueless…]

Seeing Jeri still in a trance, Takato tried to ask her more questions. However, she was unreachable. About to give up, Takato managed to hear one word from the spaced out girl. The girl only uttered one word, which immediately told Takato about everything that was going inside her. [A/N: bet you can't guess what it is!]

"Henry…"

End of chapter

Next time:

Well, what do you think Takato's reaction will be? Shock, definitely. What comes next though? Just keep reading! (At least, when I update.)

Author's Notes:

First of all, a big THANK YOU! for all the reviews!! I reached above 5 reviews!! Wow!! Sniff. Then I found a story (longer than mine of course) with one chapter and 152 reviews. Sniff. Then again, I just started at this, so I'm not too discouraged. Actually I'm wondering if I could have done the summary better… Right now, there's not much evidence of rukato, {Rika: Get on with it!!} but you sure can tell that jerato is nowhere present in the story. Man, I really wish I could pressurize myself to study instead of writing this. Then again, this is a way of relieving stress for me. Well, back to the revision schedule for me. Now, on to the reviews…

Neverwhere: Chaos Mode – Wow, I never expected a review from you on the same day I put the story up! Of course, I did ask for you to review my story in my review, but I never expected you to respond so quickly! Thanx! Meanwhile, I think I might mention that no colossal misunderstanding will really occur … {Rika: Whew!} except between our main couple {Rika: WHAT?! *starts chasing after me on my bike*} Oh yes, as an introduction, this violent muse had somehow found her way into this particular newbi's life, and is presently making it difficult. {Rika: I wonder how he can manage to talk while being chased on a bike}

To the reviewer with a blank name – Oops, sorry about the typo error in "Nonoka". I knew it was "Nonaka", but somehow the typo came out. {Rika/Takato: How dare you misspell my/her name?!} Thanks for pointing that out. Um, as for Jeri having a stepbrother, I think I may just leave the plot as Jeri having no older sibling before, so now that she has Takato, she can experience the relief of having an older sibling take most of the responsibility off her shoulder.

Drummaboy – Believe me, before I reach chapter 4 or 5, I won't have any idea on what I'm writing about, except that I'm torturing Rika and Takato {Rika: Why you! Come here you!}. The problem with me is that I do not manage to phrase my ideas and flesh them out into words… Anyway, thanks for the review!

Black – Well, I had to do something to make the story at least interesting somehow… Besides, I like to 'play the role' of different characters. As for quotes, you don't see me on MSN Messenger dude. My nickname is always interesting quotes (from all over the places) and the way I 'interpret' them. Hehe…

Dr.chocolate – It's not that I can't take criticism, but if there is something you don't like about my story, please point it out and not just blatantly flame, thank you. Like I mentioned before, I don't like mindless flaming.

Digital Tamer – Hey, thanks for your encouragement. What I don't understand is your comment on the POVs. What do you mean? 'Too' what? If the POVs are boring or something, I'll try to improve. Anyways, thanks for the review, and don't worry about the flames, I don't break down because of flames. {Rika: Yah, you'll just burn up.}

TD – Thanks for your encouragement. Truthfully, it's not my writing that worries me. It's the fact that I find it hard to express the ideas I have into words. Or rather, to elaborate on those ideas. Of course, the next thing that worries me is my exams, which I'm in the middle of. As for this story being good… all I can promise you is that on language, this will be fine. On content…

R&R!