The Higher Entity
Disclaimer -
I don't own Digimon, Digimon Tamers or any other anime. I only own the main plot of this story.
Chapter 3 – The Consequences
---Normal POV---
As one might expect, Takato was shocked, to say the least. After all, there was not much (if anything) to show that she was thinking about Henry, of all people. As far as he could recall, there was absolutely nothing that he could do [A/N: This is my own feelings. There weren't much Leejuri hints, when you think about it. But this is the only other couple I have right now, since I really want to keep Rukato.] Thunderstruck, Takato just sat there, unmoving, like a statue, staring at Jeri.
---Jeri's POV---
I woke out of my daydream at last, to discover that the sky above us was darkening. Whether it was because it was going to rain, or whether we had just stayed for an extremely long time, I did not manage to find out, because at that instant, I realised that Takato was sitting like one enchanted, jaw opened wide, and eyes almost popping out. The thing is, he's not staring at anyone or anything else, (like Rika wearing a dress, for instance,) but he's staring at me. What is wrong with him? Or was it something I said…
Just then, the realisation hit me. Oh no … what have I done?
---Takato's POV---
I was shocked only for a while, but after that, my mind started working at top speed. After all, it makes some sense when you actually think about it more. She isn't in love with me, so logically the only other person she might like would be Henry. After all, she didn't know Kazu or Kenta that well, other than they were my friends, and Henry was the only one who seemed really concerned about her throughout our adventure. [A/N: Well, I'm leaving it at that. Don't tell me this isn't true. But I'll appreciate it if someone gives me a really good Leejuri hint.] Well, in that case, I should just see what I can do to pair my two best friends up. The first step is … Hey wait a minute, who is that shaking me so hard? Oh hello Jeri…
It was then when I realised I still had my face stuck in the "I'm SHOCKED" mode.
---Normal POV---
Well, it didn't take long for Takato to snap out of his thoughts, and listen with a patient and understanding expression on his face to Jeri telling him repeatedly that whatever she said before, it wasn't true. However, Takato's mind had already jumped ahead to what he could do to get the two together, being assured that this is the best "confession" he could get out of Jeri.
A few more minutes passed this way, before Takato decided that before he carried out his plans, he must get a similar "confession" from Henry too. With that, he tapped Jeri on the shoulder, reassured her that he would not believe what she had said (which was just a name anyway) and started walking towards Henry's house.
---Henry's POV---
I had reached my house about an hour ago. When I reached home, Terriermon and Suzie sensed my foul mood, and thus did not bother me. Until now I still couldn't believe what happened before. I keep hoping that this just a dream, that this is nothing more than a nightmare, from which I'll awaken soon. But the tiny ounce of hope that was inside me was soon drowned in my waves of sorrow. Soon I was expecting Takato to come knocking on my door telling me the "good news" of him and Jeri being finally together.
Just then, a knock sounded on my door.
---Takato's POV---
After Suzie opened the door for me, I stood in the living room, waiting for Suzie to call Henry here. I was just wondering what to say to Henry when I heard Suzie say, "O-ni chan, the angwy kid is here to see you." If it was under normal circumstances, either I would yell after her that I'm not an "angwy kid", or Henry would reprimand her gently himself. However, you know it's not a normal day when at the mention of "angwy kid", I heard a crash that came from Henry's room.
Rushing to Henry's room, I found him in a heap on the floor, with an overturned chair behind him. Looking at that spectacle, I could only speculate on what happened there.
---Henry's POV---
It was like a nightmare come true, hearing Suzie tell me that Takato was here. I was already fidgeting on the edge of my seat, wondering who that was. Then Suzie appeared in my doorway and confirmed my worst fears. That resulted in me making an embarrassment of my self. Then, he appeared.
---Normal POV---
Looking at the crumpled form on the floor, Takato offered a hand, asking, "What happened here?"
Henry pushed Takato's hand away (a little spitefully, I might add) and got up by himself, hastily saying, "Nothing, nothing." Brushing himself down, Henry added, "And let me offer my congratulations to you."
Confused, Takato asked, "What do you mean Henry? Did I get full marks for a test or something?"
Henry replied, "Don't play dumb with me. What did you come here for anyway?"
Takato was still confused at Henry's cold attitude, but he decided that he might as well go straight to the point. "Well, to be blunt, I came here to ask you who you like."
End of Chapter
Next time:
What do you think Henry would be thinking when he hears that? What do you think would be the reactions of both boys? And don't forget Jeri and Rika too!
Author's Notes:
Well, I finally finished this way belated chapter. Apologies if you find it short. One note: I realised having a muse is tiring {Rika: Really?!} so she isn't going to appear so often anymore. Only when there's something that I really want to "point out", but not under the "title" of author.
Another thing I want to say is, I'm sorry this is so late, but my hard drive was reformatted recently {Rika: As if a few months were recent!} and after that I was too lazy to redo the first part of the chapter. Sorry for my lack of motivation … in fact, I'm doing this only because I somehow got too bored with everything else.
Last thing would be that I have Neverwhere: Chaos Mode as a beta reader. Thanks!!
Now, on to the reviews…
Black – So technically you can consider Mr Chocolate nothing more than a "professional" flamer? *Shrugs* When I have enough reviews, I might delete his. ;) Oh by the way, as you can see, I'm done with Jeri and Takato. Meanwhile, as you can see, I haven't started on Rukato bits yet, and I may never start. *grins evilly*
Neverwhere: Chaos Mode – Thanks for being my beta reader. As for the length, like I said, it'll be this way for this story, at least. I just can't wait to finish this and start on my sequel…
AnT – Well, as you can see, I can't find hints to fit in my story either. Too bad… it's just a couple that sprung up after Rukato (and *gasp* Ryuki).
kamehameha – It's finally updated, as you can see. However, this is another cliffhanger. :p Why don't you just send Sharky to kill me?
gtajake – My problem is not that much a lack of time, but more of a lack of motivation. Well, hope I can get motivation enough to finish this… (because I think I'll definitely have more motivation to write the sequel)
R&R!
