Princess Viv: So…it's me, back, yet again.
Chikomon: I like the fact Izumi fainted.
Leafmon: You're mean.
abostwick1, Sakura 2387: Thanks for the reviews.
Stephanie: Thanks for the review. If you wanna know what happened to izumi, then read on!
yUmMyCoWs891: Takuya didn't see a thing cos Izumi and Kouji were so far away, lol! Thanks for the review.
Anonymous: I didn't say I knew the characters that well, did I? I just wanted to write about them. Who or what I write about really doesn't matter.
Sure, you respect all the characters, but you don't respect other people's stories/storylines. Just cos you think J.P. doesn't get enough respect, you scream your head off. Well, if you haven't read other Kouzumi fics around this website, you'll find I'm not the only one doing J.P. bashing. I'm not even doing bashing if you've seen them. I've read so many who make Izumi HIT J.P. I'm not that evil. I don't think he deserves that.
I think it's not what the story is about; it is about HOW it's written. I'm writing this cos I enjoy it and hopefully, other people do too. Also, practise, I guess. I don't really care if people don't like my storyline or what I do to the characters. As long as my story is well written, I'm fine with that. Of course, next, you'll probably say I can't write. shrugs Your opinion. You're entitled to it.
Finally, thanks for the review.
Chikomon: Flamers. sighs
Leafmon: We'll live. smiles
Princess Viv: Well, please read and review everyone!!!
Digimon: Return To MeChapter 4: New love bonds made = guilt
Izumi was sleeping soundly in one of the dorms in the shelter after she had fainted and David had carried her in. She was covered with a warm, pale blue blanket. Kouji sat on a chair beside her, his eyes forever searching her pale, thin face.
Kouichi walked in. "Is she alright?" he stood beside his twin.
Kouji nodded. "She's doing fine. But she hasn't awoken yet."
"Hey, don't worry about it. I think she was just exhausted, you know? She'll me fine. You can count on it."
Kouji managed a bleak smile. "I just wished I hadn't wanted to go up to the high parts of the mountains. If I hadn't, she wouldn't have followed me." He bowed his head.
Kouichi laid a hand on his brother's shoulder. "Don't blame yourself, man. Some things are inevitable. Anyway, are you sure you don't want supper? We're having it in about…ten minutes, you've been up here for about an hour now. You should get a bite to eat."
Kouji shook his head. "No, I want to stay. Anyway, I've lost my appetite."
"Okay then." Kouichi smiled sadly. "I'll see you later then."
The next morning…Kouichi, Eva, Takuya and Keira pushed open the door and saw Izumi still lying in the bed, and Kouji's head bent as he sat on his chair. "He's still here!" Keira exclaimed.
Kouji stirred. He awoke, and turned around. "Oh, hi guys."
"Hey. Sorry about the interruption." Kouichi smiled. All four of them entered and Takuya closed the door behind him.
"So, how is she?" Eva asked, looking at her best friend.
"I think she's doing fine." Kouji answered.
"We're going out to ski in a minute." Takuya said, his gaze fixed on Izumi. "You wanna come man?"
Kouji shook his head. "Nah, I don't feel like it."
Kouichi stepped forward with a bowl of cereal with milk and a plate of toast and jam on a tray. "Here. Breakfast. You're gonna need it.
Kouji smiled at him. "Thanks."
All four left to do some skiing, as Kouji went back to watching Izumi. He picked a piece of toast up and ate it without the jam provided.
Outside…Takuya laughed as Keira pelted another snowball at him and missed. He stood up, when suddenly, another snowball landed, smack, in his face. He spoke some muffled words, scraped the snow off, and saw Keira laughing at him. Takuya grinned devilishly, grabbed some snow, and tried to hit Keira with it. She dodged just in time and he cursed, smirking.
Eva and Kouichi stood in the corner, skis on. "Hey guys!" Eva called. "We're going to ski down there." She pointed at the lower parts of the mountain. "It has a lot of fresh snow. We'll see you later!"
Keira waved. "See you then." That was a mistake, cos Takuya found his aim, and a large snowball smashed into her face, making her squeal with shock, cold and anger.
Kouichi shook his head, smiling, and him and Eva took off. "When will we…you know, give them a hand?" Eva asked her partner.
Kouichi shrugged. "I dunno at the moment. I'm not sure Izumi and Takuya suspect their feelings. They're probably confused."
The two stopped at a tree to catch their breath. "We have to make them realise." Eva panted.
"Yeah, problem is, how?" Kouichi pondered.
"Oh my, love is so complicated, no?" Eva smiled, amused.
"Yeah, you got that right."
"Hey Kouichi, have you ever liked a girl before?" Eva suddenly asked.
"Why do you ask?" Kouichi turned to face her.
"Just wanted to know." Eva shrugged, trying to be casual.
"Well, there is one girl…" Kouichi looked away. "What about you?"
"Me?" Eva was caught off guard.
"Yeah."
"Well, I've only ever had one crush." Eva blushed.
"Really?"
"Yeah."
Back to Takuya and Keira…"Oh my god, I am so wet!" Keira gasped as she flicked some melted snow off herself. Suddenly, Takuya tackled her to the ground, making her shriek.
"Gotcha!" Takuya yelled triumphantly, looking down at her.
"Oh, stop it Takuya!" Keira laughed. When he didn't obey her command, she flipped him over, so she was now staring into his eyes. "Ha."
The place was pretty abandoned, since most had gone off to ski in higher or lower places. The two rolled around in the snow, fighting for dominance.
Suddenly, they both froze as their lips brushed against each other. Takuya stared at Keira. She stared at him.
"We shouldn't do this." Keira whispered as they moved closer.
"I know." Takuya murmured, but their faces still neared each other.
All of a sudden, their lips met, and they were kissing passionately. Keira wrapped her arms around Takuya's neck. He forced them to break up, and they drew away. "We shouldn't be doing this." He said quietly.
Keira hung her head, her red hair hanging, wet, on her shoulders. "I know. That was wrong. You have Izumi. She is your girlfriend. You mustn't cheat on her."
"But Keira, I can't help what I feel!" Takuya protested, his hand finding hers.
She looked at him, her emerald eyes sparkling. Takuya couldn't believe that at the beginning of term, he and her were enemies.
Keira took off a glove and placed her soft hand on his cheek. Takuya felt her cold fingers touch him, and he shivered from the cold and delight. "I know." She smiled, caressing his cheek. "I'm sorry about this."
"Don't be." Takuya grabbed her hand off his cheek and held it. "I know I love you, Keira."
"But Takuya, how can you say that!" Keira was almost crying. "You've known me less than three months. You've known Izumi for at least three years! I don't even understand what love is! And I'm guessing, neither do you!"
"I know. But I also know that my heart has always belonged to you. I love being around you. We have so much fun, and we think the same way. Actually, too similar. Besides, I feel…distant from Izumi now…not just that, I think I don't belong with her." Takuya sighed.
"What do you mean?" Keira was confused.
"I think Kouji and Izumi have feelings for each other."
"Oh." Keira was trying to figure out whether she should be pleased or not.
"Keira, please." Takuya held onto her hand. "Give us a chance."
She sighed, and finally nodded. "I just can't help feeling guilty."
"I do too." Takuya looked at his feet, at the white snow. "But I will talk to her. I want her to understand, and I want to help her find her true feelings."
The two began to walk towards the lodge, their hands entwined. They felt happy, but they were also laden with guilt.
Princess Viv: Erm…well? Please review!Chapter 5: Truth, refusal and planning