Golden Dragon.
It was sunny and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Perfect for one of those Tuesday Tamer meetings. Only thing, it wasn't exactly a meeting. Kazu and Kenta were arguing about who Rika liked, Kazu for Henry, Kenta for me. Takato was restraining Rika from jumping on the two, and Jeri was giggling at the four. Henry was wondering whether to help restrain Rika, make Takato let go of Rika, or to attack them himself. I was leaning against a tree, extremely frustrated. Henry acted like he didn't like anyone, but he does. I know. Well I thought so and Rika confirmed.
Flash back~
Takato, Henry, Kazu, and Kenta were fighting over something with Jeri watching. I didn't know where Rika was, but she was actually in the tree I was leaning against. I for some reason trying to figure out who Henry liked. Hmm-mm, he can't like Jeri, he's too good of friends with Takato for that. He doesn't like Rika, he swore on Terriermon that he was only good friends with her. And that leaves, no one. Wait there is that blonde Alice...
That took you long enough, I heard an ever so familiar voice say. I looked up. Rika looked down at me from the tree she was in. How long have you been up there?
She shrugged. I love how she shrouds herself in mystery. 'Bout as long as this worthless meeting has been going on. I mentally thanked myself for not saying the other reason Henry didn't like Rika. If I liked her, she would have to choose between us. That would ruin our friendship because I've been friends with her longer, meaning I'd have a better chance. I don't want that because you two were meant for each other.
Rika jumped down from the tree bringing me out of my reverie. It's so obvious that Henry likes Alice and she likes her, she stated expressly. She then went over and yelled to the other four guys. IF YOU DON'T STOP YOUR EXTREMELY POINTLESS ARGUING RIGHT NOW SO WE CAN HAVE OUR , THEN I'M GOING HOME WERE I CAN SPEND MY TIME DOING SOMETHING WORTHWHILE!!!!! and yet, another reason I like her.
end flashback~
I then learned that he really liked her because when she was around, he would be a combination of Takato and myself. He would act all shy, like Takato, and try to showoff, yes, I'm admitting I showoff for Rika.
After a couple minutes of pondering the past, I decided it was time to do something. Yo, Henry! I yelled to the navy haired boy. Henry walked over feeling he was walking towards his doom.
Rika on the other hand, being as smart as she is, knew I was up to something. She whipped out her navy blue with a swirly lavender design cover cell phone and hit the speed-dial number 8.
~With speed dial number 8~
Yamaki stood up. And so if we... but he was interrupted by the Pirates of the Caribbean song Barbossa is Hungry'. The owner gasped. She never got calls. And Yamaki was giving the top 16 staff members of Hypos a very important speech. She quickly picked up her phone, mumbled sorry, please excuse me.' and ran out of the room. She looked on the screen. Why would Rika call me? she pondered.
~Back with scheming Rika~
came an I'm-really-irritated-but-I'm-trying-not-to-show-it voice.
Sorry if this bad timing.
A sigh was heard from the other side. It's okay.
I'll tell you the details later. Just get your pale legs over here as soon as you can. It's important.
I'll trust you on this Rika. The line went dead.
~Back with the two boys~
Henry was looking at me suspiciously. Henry finally broke the ice.
Admit that you like Alice, I demanded quietly.
Henry was taken by surprise. W-what are you talking about? he stumbled.
I admit I like Rika, you admit you like Alice.
B-but, wh-what gave you that idea?
It's a long story, but your stumbling is convincing enough.
Henry sighed. Ryo hit right on target.' He blushed. he said admitting defeat.
I knew it! Now all you need to do is admit that to her. I said smiling brightly.
Henry put his hand over his eyes. Never and nope. he said simply.
I saw someone that was some what far away over Henry's shoulder. Thank you god.' I made frantic hand gestures to the person to come over to where they were. The person, slowly and uncertainly started walking over.
Any ways, why should I tell Alice if you haven't told Rika? he countered.
I sighed and put his left hand on Henry's right shoulder. Because, I know she'll turn me down, I tried to say cheerily, but my sorrow broke through. and besides Rika says she likes you. I added.
Rika? What does she have to do with this?
The person was getting close. She told me. Anyway, just go up to Alice and say can I talk to you for a second?'
Henry crossed his arms and closed his eyes. There's no way I'm going to go up to her and say- at this point the person was a few feet away and I roughly spun Henry around to the person and pushed him. Thankfully, Henry continued talking, thinking nothing of why I did that. -Alice can I talk to you for a second?
came a reply. Henry opened his eyes. Oh shit, he said so softly it was inaudible. In front of him was the blonde he loves above all others. She wore black like always, except she ditched the dresses. She had on spider skin classy black pants. She was wearing a silk black blouse with a vest over it that was nylon. Her hair was combed very neatly and every strand was behind her back.
Oh, h-h-hey Alice, he said very shyly, putting his hand nervously behind his head.
Suddenly, and to him a miracle, he heard a beep. He took out his cream and green spotted cell phone. It had a text message. He pressed the button to read it. He sweat dropped. It read: SUCKER!!! Angry, he looked towards Rika who was grinning mischievously. He glared at her.
Umm, you wanted to talk to me? He could tell she was scantly nervous.
Uh, yea. C-can we talk in private? he requested, gesturing towards the cover of the trees. She nodded, and he led her into the trees, but not before looking at the rest of them. Takato, Kazu, and Kenta (who stopped fighting to watching) were looking at them blankly. Jeri had the, as Takato describes, Oh look, it's so cute face on. Rika was smiling sweetly, yet with a mischievous twist and holding her cell phone. I was trying hard not to laugh, but failing miserably. As soon as the two of them were out of their sight, they heard an other beep. He looked at his cell phone and pressed the button to read the message. After reading the message, he sweat dropped again. Go get em tiger' wasn't that comforting.
Alice took a deep breath. Calm down Alice. Why are you so jittery? You've talked to Henry loads of times before, one-on-one, so why so nervous?' Ever thought of the fact you like him?' I don't like Henry.' Yes you do. That's why you feel nervous.'
Oh god Wong, what have you gotten yourself into? You know you aren't courageous enough to say what you need to say.' A part of him laughed bitterly. You've rescued the world, yet you can't talk to a girl. Pathetic.'
Uh Henry? He turned around. She looked really nervous. Do you know where you're leading us?
He blushed. I just wanted to get out of earshot.
I think we are, she laughed weakly. So what did you want to talk to me about?
Oh. Uh, nothing really. Ryo just played a prank on me.
she seemed downcast.
Okay, on the count of three. One. Two. Two and a half. Two and seven eighths. Three.' He walked closer to her and slid his arm around her slim waist, making her stiffen like a board. It's just that I really like you.
She sighed and loosened up, leaning into his hold of her. Biting her lip and blushing she managed to say I do too.
He looked at her in shock. he thought she would laugh at him. Closing her eyes, she nodded. Wow, she must really like me too. Ha ha Ryo, she likes me and I like her! Unlike with you were you like her but she doesn't. Ha ha.' Simultaneously, both of their cell phones beeped. Henrys read: Didja chicken out? Alice's read: Are you ever going to come back?
Oh, shoot! Alice exclaimed. He looked at her. Rika called me during Yamaki's speech so I had to leave and now I need to get back.
Rika called you?
Yea, but I really gotta go. With that she started running off.
It was then, Henry did probably one of the stupidest thing (or so he thought at the time) in his life. Hey Alice! he called. She stopped and turned around. Wanna go out this Friday?
She smiled. Sure, but we'll have to hammer out the details later.
What have I gotten myself into?' they both thought.
Henry turned back. Within a minute he came towards the end of the trees. A once in a life time thing was happening. Jeri and Kazu were fighting about who the better Digimon card player was (Kazu for me, Jeri for Rika) while Kenta and Takato were on the sidelines, dumbstruck. Rika was also on the sideline, just not dumbstruck. I was playing a game on my navy blue cell phone, which had silver trimming and red tints at some spots.
I said upon seeing Henry.
What took you so long? Rika asked.
He simply looked towards me, and his eyes narrowed dangerously. Ryo Akiyama, I swear when I get my hands on you-
Rika interrupted, I'm the only one who can threaten Ryo!
I'm sorry, but I have to kill him. He turns towards me and I tore off, him chasing me. We ran for a couple minutes. My downfall came when I thought to run through the Tamers. Typically, Rika tripped me, and I fell clumsily. I heard Rika snickered and I turned pink at the cheeks. I then felt Henry put me into a headlock where he had my neck and I was in an uncomfortable kneeling position. Oh shit, he knows karate.'
Hmm, to hurt you, or not to hurt you, that is the question? he asked, quoting, Wait, who did quote that?'
On one hand, you nearly ruined my life. On the second hand. he paused and thought about what he did. Oh shit, you really ruined my life!
Rika asked. You mean you have an older brother and sister and you still don't know anything about dating. Wow, she saw straight through me,' Henry thought
they all asked.
Wait, you asked her out? I asked
he confirmed.
Well, since that's what you wanted will you please let go of my head? Henry just tightened his grip. I don't know the first thing about dating, so you just ruined me.
I opened my mouth to object, but Takato beat me to words.
Wait a second. So Henry, you asked Alice out?
How could you?
What's the problem?
You never gave a signal you liked anyone!
I wanted it like that.
How long have you liked her?
They already know I like her, what's to hide?' You three know how we met her during the D-Reaper? Takato, my crush and I nodded. Well since she wasn't really Dobermon's Tamer, I felt bad for her. So when things mellowed out, I started to try to converse with her, which was kinda easy considering both our dad's work at Hypnos. Well we became friends, and I started to fall for her.
Takato sighed. Next thing you know Ryo will be in love. I paled and Henry smirked.
Oh, but he does.
Everyone turned towards me. He's liked her longer than I've liked Alice.
Henry, please no. Henry, no. Please no. I'm sorry. I'm so so so so so sorry. Just don't do it! I swear, I'll do anything! Just don't! I started begging.
How pathetic, Rika said.
You'll do anything? Henry asked dangerously.
Would I rather have Rika know I am hopelessly in love with her or be Henry's slave? That's hard. Either way, I lose dignity. Hmm...'
I would like an answer.
Have Rika know or be property of Henry. Be laughed at or be a slave.'
Your final answer...
Be a slave, I completed.
Yeah, you asked if I'd do anything. That means be a slave, right?
No, that means pay for dinner and all the other stuff.
Thank you god.
I'm not that mean Ryo.
If your not that mean, will you please let go of my head?
he joked. Slowly I felt his arm leave my neck. I feel forward and rolled on to my back. I took exaggerating deep breathes. Fresh air! I thought I would never breath it again. I closed my eyes, and almost automatically, the image of Rika came into my head. I felt a pressure on my chest. I opened my eyes to see Rika and her right foot slightly pressing my chest. Cut the funny act. Henry has a problem so we need to help him. If you want to be funny so badly, join the circus.
I sighed and sat up, and faced Takato and Jeri. So, how much money am I looking at here, with the reservations, and clothes, and what not?
I don't know, Takato paid for everything, Jeri replied.
Oh, about 100 bucks, came Takato's answer, making everyone sweatdrop.
I fell onto my back. If Kazu or Kenta ever start dating, make sure I don't say a word, I declared. Rika, next time, you ruin their lives.
Why me? Rika yelled.
Cause your mom models and you have loads of money to spare. I sat up. Can I borrow a hundred or two? I asked her. She glared at me. I lay back down.
Where did you go? asked Henry he seemed miserable.
Some elegant French place. Could never remember the name.
Jeri sighed. Rose Rouge De l'Amour. It had all french cuisine. What kind of food does she like?
I dunno! said Henry. How should I know?
Find out, suggested Kenta.
Henry yelled.
Rika whipped out her cell phone. Honestly. Ryo?
I asked wondering if she was gonna yell at me.
Thank god girls don't make you become a dope. I blushed. Did she actually compliment me?' I smiled. I stand corrected,' Rika thought at my reaction. She started pressing buttons. Really, you boys can't get any stupider.
the four yelled.
Find out,' she mocked and held out her cell phone. On the screen was a IM thing:
Girlsurroundedbyidiots: what kind of food do you like?
Girlsurroundedbyadults: shrug. chinese, italian, i don't care.
Does that help Einstein? she sighed. I gotta go.
I asked instantly, making Henry and Jeri look at me suspiciously.
I need some alone time, she said.
I sighed. I should have known. She was tired of us. Of me. Why does she have to be alone all the time? Why can't she spend more time with us? With me. I sighed. I know all my dreams are in vain. Rika is a loner. Like me. Even though I want to, I can't change her. She's the way she is. Ever since the D-Reaper, she's become a little more open. A little more. She still doesn't talk a lot. She only expresses her feelings to Jeri and Henry. Even though he's my best friend, I can't help but envy him. How he has a good friendship with Rika. How she goes to him for help. When Henry said he was going on a date with Alice, I searched her face for any grief, sorrow, or envy. I only found relief. As if she wants them to be together. Henry wants me to be with Rika. He wants to be with Alice. Alice wants to be with Henry. I want Henry and Alice to be together. I want to be with Rika. If Rika wants Henry and Alice to be together, who does she want to be with?
shuichi: what?
chihiro: the whole who likes who.
LtT: i think it's an elusive question.
jackie: what does that mean?
LtT: elusive means hard to put your finger on, so it's a hard to understand question.
j: oh.
s: i'm surprised.
c: why?
j: LtT isn't bouncing off the walls.
c: why would she?
LtT: happy doddle day!!! *starts bouncing of walls. FIRST HENRYXALICE!!!!! I WROTE THE FIRST FICCY FOCUSING ON HENRY AND ALICE!!!! HAPPY DODDLE DAY TO ME!!!
s: *sweat drop* that's why. *picks up LtT's LA binder* *throws it at her.*
LtT: *sees flying LA binder* AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! THAT THING WEIGHTS 20 POUNDS!!! *dives*
j: anway, as you can tell, this is not only HER first henryx alice, but it's THE first one.
c: cooly!
LtT: btw, ryo and rika is ryuki, so what is henry and alice? henice? ew...
j, c, and s: anyway, read n review!!!!