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"Kari. It's time to go."
I turn to Sora pleadingly. She smiles forgivingly. I sigh as I stand up.
"Goodbye Mrs. Takashi," I say as I bow. "Goodbye Mr. Ishida."
"Thank you for coming honey," Mrs. Takashi replies. Sora and I smile.
"Excuse me girls," Mr. Ishida asks, speaking for the first time, "but do you know where Matt is?"
My heart races. Images of Matt dying on a hospital bed flash through my mind.
"I think he's at home, Mr. Ishida," came Sora's voice, "but I'm not sure." I look to Sora, before turning to Mr. Ishida. He nods.
"Thanks," he replies, "I'll give him a call." Sora smiles, before opening the door, and we leave.
"What're we gonna do?" I whisper as soon as she closes the door, a hint of panic obvious in my voice. "Are we gonna tell him?" Sora pulls me further away from the door.
"I'm not sure," she answers wearily. "I want to tell him, because I think it's the right thing to do. But T.K's just getting better, and I don't wanna destroy what little happiness they have. Plus Matt and his father didn't have a very good relationship, and him finding out Matt OD'd on drugs mightn't do much good. So I don't know." Sora sat down, defeated. I sit down next to her. Sora was right. They have a right to know, but is it good for them not to know, and enjoy their happiness with T.K now awake?
"C'mon," Sora sighs, interrupting my thoughts, "lets go. I told Joe we'd be home by twelve, and it's twelve now." Sora holds out her hand, and helps me onto my feet.
"Thanks Sora," I mumble, "thanks for everything." Sora smiles we walk into the elevator.
"That's alright," she replies. "What're friends for? I'll be here for you whenever you need me." I rest my head against her shoulder.
"Thank you." I whisper. I close my eyes wearily. The steady beat of Sora's heart echoes through my head. My mind wanders, and I find myself back inside a memory as a little girl. Tai and Sora are running towards me, kicking a soccer ball.
"Hey Kari!" Tai calls, sounding as if calling from far away, "get ready to catch the ball!" Tai kicks the ball forward, and I run towards it. But as I catch the ball with my feet, I trip over. I cry as my elbow stings. Sora and Tai run towards me. Sora drops next to me, and pulls out a bandaid.
"Don't worry," came her distant voice, "I'll fix it." She smiled as she put the bandaid on my elbow. I stopped crying.
"There ya go," Sora laughs, "all better!" I smile.
"Good on ya Sora!" Tai cries as he stands up. "Don't worry Kari! I'll cheer you up!" Tai picks up the ball and tries to balance it on his head. I begin to laugh. Sora has always been there for Tai and me…
Thank you Sora…~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Next chapter, up very soon =)