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Savoan Locc: hey cuz! Your over 18…soooo can't I still call you boy? lool fine I'll call you man! Hahah…your team won? That's cool. Thanks for the review and take care
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Hello once again. I've decided to not update this fast for this fanfic since I have almost completed rewriting it and am almost up to the point where I was aimed at. I'm not saying this will be my last chapter, but it will be for a while since I haven't paid much attention to my other fanfics. Though, I will still be updating Officially missing you rather quickly for it only has two chapters to go. About this chapter, I have nothing against Dismissed or some shows on MTV for I am a HUGE lover but I'm just putting my position in some of the characters and thinking what they may assume about it… You'll understand soon enough after you've read it. And another reminder, I do not have a huge knowledge at break dancing so don't bag or flame me on it. Enough gossiping …I will be starting NOW! -
NOTE: xxxxx means song change, in this chapter as well as the other future chapters containing songs
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LIMITZ
..CHAPTER 6/ Meeting new people..
By flipstahhz
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Tai slouched his back comfortably onto the couch as he flicked through the channels. Truthfully, he had become interested television shows; music and even the news since they were completely different to what was on television, back at Odaiba. His finger stopped as he observed a channel, which was luring him into the MTV show.
"Which one will be dismissed? Will Adam choose Jhene or Samantha? Find out after the break…"
Taichi Kamiya couldn't help but be satisfied with the show. Why? Because it was different from anything he had seen before and it was strange yet funny to watch how two girls would throw their selves on this complete stranger that they didn't even know. For all they knew, they would probably be played later on. Why do you need to show off your body or do something to seduce the other gender when that isn't close to love at all? Love is part of relationship. Yet playing someone was absolutely different. It made him sick to think what the other sex would do just to impress the person they had cast eyes on. But it was captivating, Tai thought to himself…surely Adam was having a fun time with two girls going wild over him. He was also pretty sure that Adam would choose Samantha because he had been staring at her breasts the whole time the show had begun. He shrugged as he watched some boring commercials flutter on the screen.
"Mind if I sit next to you?" a quiet voice asked, not waiting for an answer she slumped down next to him and made herself comfortable.
Taichi didn't feel like speaking and decided to avoid the auburn-headed girl. There were too many things going on in his mind and he needed a break, which was why he decided to see what was on the TV screen. This was his form to get everything out of his mind...by seeing what was on television. The show "Dismissed" was back on, and now the threesome were clubbing at some nightclub near a gorgeous beach resort.
Sora shook her head in irritation, not caring if Taichi would answer as she spoke out her thoughts. " I think this show is impossible. Come on! What do they think of us girls? Sex Machines or something? This is so stuffed up. Can't they know that to get someone to like you, you don't abuse your appearance but use your personality? But then again, I think I already know their personality by the way they dress. They're sluts, the whole lot of them! How can you watch this shit Tai? This is really a load of crap anyway!"
The brunette thought of her arguments thoughtfully.
"I'm just seeing how far the world is going today…I didn't ask for you to watch it you know?" he shrugged in response. " But as I do admit, you did bring up a good point. I do think, that those girls (and maybe some guys) are in charge and it's their decision to do what they please and make a fool out of himself or herself in front of a camera. It's not like they're going to listen to anyone. They're too stubborn and selfish. Look at the reality, Sora."
"You're just as bad as that Adam! Can't you see it? Are you blind or something? You're such a pervert!" she exclaimed as she tossed a pillow at him with a smirk forming on the features of her face.
Before they knew it they were crashed up into a pillow fight. Large grins sprawled onto their faces as they both dropped onto the cold carpet floor, inhaling huge breaths at a time.
"It's been a while since I've had fun with you," gasped Sora with a broad beam. " You always seemed to bring the best out of me, but when I started going with Matt you changed…and became much more distant, the distant that Matt used to be…and still is."
"We've all changed in our ways," Taichi nodded. " Our group isn't as truthful as it once had been. But that's how life goes on. We have to forget our past and get on with the present and future, making it better."
"You know Tai, you haven't changed. You still remain the same. Timid old dopey you!"
"Haha…thanks for the compliment...but I should remind you to not say something, until you know the truth." Tai stated as he ignored her direct eye contact. "We're friends, and I don't want anything to come between us. You know you can always turn to me whenever you need advice or whatever."
"Yeah. Tai, I need to tell you something."
In reply, Taichi's eyebrow creased with suspicion. "What?"
"Well, it seems Mimi's been hiding something. I don't understand why our group is keeping so much secrets from each other. I just don't get it. When we all hold some private thoughts or things, bad things happen. We're a group."
"Sora, you're such a hypocrite!" commented Tai standing up for Mimi. " We all keep secrets, I do believe that. But I, one of your old best friends, can read you like a book. You're also keeping something from everyone else. Tell me Sora…what happened that night when Yamato went to find you, huh?"
"Nothing," she lied, but Tai saw passed through the mask but didn't urge her to explain.
" I know a lie when I see it. But I won't force it out of you. Just promise to tell me when you're ready."
"Tai, you know I would," answered Sora.
"Can you give me advice Sor? I just need someone to speak to, I swear I'm going to break down any second."
"What am I here for? Aren't I a friend?" she winked. " Bring it on boy!"
"Well," Taichi started, " It's about my Kari. Ever since a situation that has happened, she hasn't talked to me much lately..well actually, for a long time. Our conversations don't last long at all. I know that I did turn her down a lot of times, back at Odaiba, but now that I'm trying to do something about it...but now her back is always turned against me. I know I probably deserve it after all that happened…"
" Don't be so worried Tai," she encouraged. " Kari will come around. And I think Takeru and Yamato's situation is more stressed than the both of yours is. We all know how she becomes ill rather easily, and we've got to support her. Even though she doesn't show that she actually appreciates it, deep down she is inspired by the support we give her. What you did back in Odaiba was bad, I won't deny that. But then you've got to remind yourself of what you just said a few minutes ago, about to get over the past and move on with the future."
"I guess you're correct once again Ms. Takenouchi," the boy gave a weak grin. " But then I'm faced with other problems. Like Mimi for instance…don't tell her, but I really have liked her for some time. I know she doesn't share the same feelings I do for her...I am certain there's something she is hiding from all of us ever since we set foot in America. She looks less confident and won't even stare me straight in the eye anymore. She almost seems likes she's uncomfortable being back here, with us as well. "
"Tai, seriously…don't let this bother you. I am sure that she likes you, it's just you're both naïve to realize it," Sora forced a smile. " I never knew that under that brave face of yours, you've been holding so much problems. I do hope I've helped you…"
"One more thing, Sora."
"Wha-?"
"Matt really likes you. How you're mother died, everyone's seen that the both of you have become more distant than usual. Matt's trying to help you, but it seems you're pushing him away from you. He's really trying. He love you Sora, I know. Trust me on this one. I see how everyday he's struggling, sending you glances... You're also making it harder for him, cause he doesn't have to only deal with you...but Takeru as well. You've got to understand this," Tai lowered his tone. "Problems don't only revolve around us. Everyone is struggling with them."
"Yeah Tai, I know," Sora sighed, appearing tenser. " Tai...about we talked before...I sort of lied straight at your face...forgive me?"
Curiously, Tai sat up on the sofa. " How can I forgive you when I don't even know what you are about to say? Shoot away."
"Well..I can't help but tell you..since you were talking about how all of us are holding secrets. What I told you about what happened last night between Yamato and I...I lied. Either way, you'll probably find out. And I can't stand keeping you out of the loop..."
" Go on Sora, just tell me."
" Well... Matt ... it wasn't he who cut himself..." Sora revealed. " I did it... I hurt him...but I didn't do it intentionally."
" And you happened to be playing with a razor, because?" Taichi was clicking the pieces in his head together.
" Tai...I don't know," she sighed, gazing at the ground, " It's just... I don't know. All the angst going through... I was about slit..."
" Sora...you don't have to do this to yourself..."
"No I-"
Taichi shook his head. He hated what Sora was going through, but he hated not knowing what was going on with her. These days he considered her as another of his younger sisters and former best friend. " And where does Matt fit into all of this?"
" He...well...you know how he'd been looking for me..."
"Yes."
" He found me in the bathroom, just in time... and I threatened him that I'd slit myself if he came any closer.. but... I don't know. I was waving it in the air, and he just snatched it off me...and that's how he got cut."
"Ohh..so you both lied to me. I guess I understand why someone like Matt would to that...taking the blame and all," it was Tai's turn to give a sigh, " But you...you should know better to not hurt yourself...it won't do anything to the situation."
"Ta-"
"No, Sora. You've got to listen to me. Not facing your problems is the easy way out. You've got to fight. There is no need to hurt yourself..."
"I guess," she responded quietly.
The two sat there quietly. Then Sora suddenly stood up.
"What?" Tai questioned.
" The reason I came here," she laughed. " I was supposed to relay a message from Mimi...to everyone. That we're going on a tour around this place...so that we don't get lost. Get ready, alright? Don't get out of the house looking like that!"
She messed his hair up and ran out of the lounge room before he could get her back.
"What did Sora mean? Looking like this?" Tai yawned, walking towards the closest mirror to take a glimpse of his reflection.
He stared at himself, a goofy grin on his face. His hair hadn't been brushed, and was sticking out more than usual... and also considering he was dressed in his pyjamas.
"Yeah, and I was actually thinking about walking around in my boxers," he laughed at himself, " Man...I seriously owe you Sora...but then I guess we are even. After she lied to me...I hope she gets better...as well as everyone else here..."
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"This is the mall," Mimi gave a lopsided smile as she gestured the building opposite to them across the road.
The crew had been walking around for the past hour with the scorching hot sun constantly beaming down to them.
"Don't tell me we have to go there," Taichi gave a sarcastic groan of exhaustion. He couldn't stand to wait or stand for the rest of the day because the girls would be going to every clothes store trying on everything their hands would grasp on. After all, him and the rest of the guys would most likely be left with all the loaded bags to carry.
Mimi gave Tai a friendly punch on the shoulder as they continued to follow her around.
"If you don't want to go to the mall, I guess the tour is over. I've showed you all most of the main hot spots, in New York…" Mimi explained as she gave a glance at her bright pink watch. " It's already 4pm by the looks of it."
"Hey…since the touring is over, can't you at least show us the possible nearest basketball court here? I want to play," Takeru suggested as he began bouncing his basketball, which he had brought along in the tour in hope of finding somewhere to play.
"I saw it a couple of blocks near our house, when we passed by," Kari spoke up. "It'll be good because since it's on our way going back home."
"Then let's go," Yamato announced.
The six of them casually walked silently and had reached the destination they were aimed at. It was sure a hell lot different to the neat courts back in Odaiba. The hoop looked as if it were about to fall off any second while the court's lines were rather faded. And what was worse, there was already a group there on the middle of the court. A tiny boom box played extremely loudly.
Ooh, yea yea
DTP, how we do
Call you and you can call me
Whatever you wanna do baby
(You, could, roll, wit, me)
(Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me)
(If you was my baby)
I'm only one call away
(You, could, roll, with, me)
(Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me)
(If you was my lady)
I'm only one call away
"Damn," Kari cursed. " I thought we'd have dis whole place to ourselves."
"I did as well," moaned Mimi. "What's with you TK?"
"Shit!" Taichi exclaimed as he watched a specific member of the group break dancing to it. Though, the beat wasn't really good…his dancing was professional, for someone dancing on the streets. They were all gazing at a boy with a styled dark purple hair who was lifting the whole weight of his body with only his right hand. He wasn't just clinging on his right hand, but his feet were also beating the air in process.
"It's a 1990 and windmill! " Takeru commented with widened eyes, familiarizing himself with the stance the boy was performing," How the hell did he manage to do that? He's been doing that move for quite a time…and yet he doesn't look fucking tired. That takes a lot of energy!"
"A what? What's a 1990?" Sora looked confused.
"The 1990 and windmill are types of break moves," Matt informed eyes also gazing at the break-dancer. " In the 1990, no one rarely does it cause it's hard to master, though it's worth it. Out of Takeru, Tai and myself…only TK can do it. But he's nowhere close to how that guy is performing. His windmill is better than TK's as well."
"Right…I knew that," Mimi gloated rolling her eyes.
Takeru walked a little closer, but Yamato held him back.
"You don't know them, Takeru. Things are different here than it is in friendly Odaiba. We're six and they're ten. Bro, we're outnumbered! They might beat the crap out of you..."
"You're right Yamato, I don't know them," Takeru responded technically. "Which means, I could get to know them…I'll just introduce myself then."
He shook of his brother's hand and walked over to the group.
"Don't make this even more difficult TK!" he called after him, but was answered by Takeru's cold back. Yamato then muttered in frustration, " That one is so darn stubborn and arrogant. Won't listen to what anyone tells him. Why can't he just be obedient, for once?"
"We should go after him," Sora spoke worriedly.
"Agreed," Taichi confirmed as he directed the remaining group. "Matt and I will go check things out. You girls stay here."
"We're coming, Tai," glared Kari as her brown eyes suddenly had a blazing fire in them. " I don't care what you say. We have a right to do what we wish, you aren't in charge of us!"
Matt met Tai's eyes and he finally gave in. "Fine, let's all go after TK."
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yo, eh yo me n miss thang
we run a perfect team
we had all the things all them other couples fiend
love, trust, good sex, and security
if you ever felt weak smilez was your energy
trips across seas, show you the finer things
no more burger king it was fine dine, cuisine
and if it never had it, i don't think it mattered
we were a classic like nas in illmatic
i was so deceived, i thought we had a thing
you used to blow my 2 way up wit 143's
da L-O-V had me blind i would had to see
i trusted my friends, all they were yellin at me
how could you do me so wrong, i don't wanna get dogged
i invested three years ma, plus this song
I'm so confused, where to go? how do i choose?
i guess to find real love i gotta pay my dues
The boy let his feet hang loosely above his head as he did more various moves. His head hit the floor, and presently he was spinning around rather quickly. His vision became a blur as his friends cheered, yelling his name in admiration. The cheering suddenly stopped and there were hushed whispers and warnings. Noticing the change in atmosphere, Ken Ichijouji stopped and swung himself to his feet, gazing around.
"Ken, some blonde kid is coming," one of his friends informed.
"He looks the same age as us, JR," Ken responded as he observed Takeru's appearance. He turned to his girlfriends, the only female there. "Yolei, put the music down."
"Alright," she exclaimed energetically, decreasing the volume of the boom box.
Soon, the blond-headed boy had arrived with a gruff look. Ken surveyed him under his eyes. The guy was wearing blue basketball shorts and a baggy white shirt with a red bandana making his hair not fall into his bright blue eyes. He looked innocent, but you could never tell who was innocent these days. For all he knew, the guy could have a rifle in his pocket and would pull it out any moment.
"Sup? I'm TK," Takeru introduced himself. " I'm guessing your Ken from your friends cheering you on. Where did you learn to break like that? Just wanted to tell you that I liked your moves, no hard feelings aiight? "
"No hard feelings," repeated Ken as he came to understand that the rest of his friends were still giving unsure glances. "Who are the people behind you?"
The blond boy turned around to face his older brother and friend. His friendly expression suddenly turned cold. " Just my retard of a brother and his friend."
"Oh," Ken said suspiciously, " Is that so?"
"I'm Yamato, just call me Matt," TK's older brother spoke, " Not a retard."
"And if my friend here, Matt, were a retard I would never hang wit him," sneered the brunette. " I'm Tai."
"What do you want?" Yolei pipped in. Her eyes glimmering with confusion and wonder, figuring to trust the group or not.
"We're not here to do bad intentions since we are obviously outnumbered," Takeru spoke as he lifted his hands out of his pockets to reveal nothing.
Taichi motioned to three people far away to come. To Ken's surprise they were girls. He had suspected them to be more teenage boys, but he was wrong.
Ken relaxed. This group was new around here, and didn't know anything of the danger and security around them.
They're so naïve, Ken thought. What would happen if we were the type of people that would flame their asses if they spoke to us? They should watch it…maybe I should test them.
Ken thoughtHe then muttered his thoughts, to his friend next to him. JR nodded smiling, understanding.
Ken eyed the basketball that was planted in the boy that 'claimed' to be Takeru's fingers. " In for a challenge? One on one."
"Anytime."
"If I win at ball, me and my guys get to beat you up for fun. If you win, TK, win you earn our friendship. Easy as so."
"And if we decline this invite?"
"We get to pound all your asses," Ken gave a amusing smile. " For the fun of it off course. So I think you should put up a fight first."
"You probably couldn't do it," Kari muttered under her breath. " You ass! Get you're frickin' hands off me."
"What did you say?" Ken asked dangerously as he pulled Kari to his side with a knife at her throat. Hikari's breathing rate suddenly increased. "N-nothing…"
"Let her go," TK murmured seeing through Ken's plans and a smile returned. " This is against you and me."
"Fine," Ken smirked as she tossed the knife to Yolei and pushed Kari over to her. " Don't even get why you're smiling about this, when someone's life is at danger."
TK shrugged.
Sora and Mimi were struggling the urge to slap Ken and grab Hikari to their side, but Yamato was restraining them to do so. For one step out of the line could cause I great deal…and he surely didn't want anything negative to come out of it. Taichi on the other hand looked as if he had drifted into another world, unaware that his sister had been taken as a hostage.
"If we're doing this…let's get started," commented TK and instructed to everyone, " Get your butts of the court."
"Nicely said," Ken sneered.
"Shut up," TK spat back as he threw the ball to him. Ken automatically grabbed it before it came crashing onto his chest.
"You've got a good sturdy aim."
"Get this over with already…you start."
"No, I go by the rules…I play fair…I like to win fairly after all and rub it in my opponents faces," commented Ken slyly.
"Right."
"You, JR. Bounce the ball for us in the middle of the center circle," Ken ordered.
Takeru and Ken made their way to the specific positions as they stared directly at each other's eyes competitively. JR counted down from three then suddenly tossed the ball, immediately Takeru gained control by snatching the ball first. Ken took back a shock of disbelief, no one had ever taken the ball of him that swift before. He was surely impressed, making his more competitive.
Ken ran after him, trying to steal the ball…but he was well protected.
This boy Takeru or 'TK' was good.
He observed Takeru's warm azure eyes turn cold in concentration, it seemed as if hot static were rising in them… He didn't look as innocent as he thought he was anymore. He looked like a new person, whose focus wouldn't be interrupted that easily.
It was strange how taking one of his friends could cause TK to play so aggressively.
Ken dodged again for the ball, but Takeru was already on to him and took the opposite route…losing Ken off his course. He scored.
"Three pointer!" exclaimed JR's voice in disbelief.
TK was rather shorter than Ken, and yet he had managed to score! And a three pointer! Takeru's eyes gave a quick gaze at Kari, across the court and could still see her struggling to get free from the girl, Yolei's, stiff grip.
" Let her go now," he spoke firmly.
"No, I forgot to mention," Ken said with hints of amusement tingling in his expression. " First person to ten or over."
"That's not fai-"
"Tai, don't worry," TK interrupted. " I can handle this. And this time, Ken, don't hold back just to see how I play. Cause I can easily see what you're doing…"
Ken shrugged as he lifted both his arms up. " So, I can do what I want. I was just taking notes of how crap you were."
JR snickered at his friend's comment and then bounced the ball in the centre again. This time Ken was in charge of the basketball. Ken hid the difficulty in his eyes as he tried his best to defend the ball. Finding his weak spot, Takeru stole the ball and dribbled it around him, shooting it in the hoop.
The procedure continued. Ken scored a couple of times. (and he thought it was out of luck) While Takeru, was cruising easily by. TK stole the basketball of Ken, like he did previously, and scored.
"TK won," Yamato spoke up. "That was fairly played, let her go now."
Ken wiped away the sweat on his brow with a smirk and motioned his girlfriend to let the brunette go. Yolei nodded and let go, with the knife carefully placed into her pocket.
"What was the point of that?" Sora couldn't help but blurt out.
Mimi gave her a warning look.
"You've got good moves, TK boy," Ken ignored the female. "You have our friendship since you didn't play any tricks on us."
TK tensed. " Firstly, I'm the same age as you so I dun like to be referred as 'boy.' Secondly, why did you play with us? I easily heard what you whispered to JR. Why were you testing us? I knew you had no intention to hurt Kari, which was why I was smiling."
"We were just playing man. Just teaching you to be aware," Ken finally gave in with a laugh. " If we'd want to hurt you new guys, we would have done it already. There is never hesitation here, we only hurt when we must. I was just checking to see if you were to be trusted or not. It seems you're group is harmless, and you've got a lot to know. I guess my judgement was wrong. You caught on, TK. Didn't expect you to...even though you knew what was happening...you continued to play."
TK tried to loosen up, but his fists were still tense as they were trying not to land any fists on the boy who was jeering him
"TK, don't worry bout it. It's all cool. He's right…I should know that since I've used to live here before," Mimi said confidently. " I should have told you earlier about all of you keeping your guard up."
"And who may you be?"
"I'm Mimi and this is Sora," the brunette cocked her head to her auburn-headed friend. " And the girl you pretended to kill is Kari, Tai's sister."
"Tai's sister? Strange how her brother stood there when we could have killed her," Ken frowned.
Tai gazed up as fire began to blaze in his eyes.
"Mimi?" the lilac-headed girl spoke aimlessly.
"Yeah, that's me…"
"I've heard about you," Yolei whispered, " You were one of them."
"Must have been mistaken," Mimi stifled a giggle, but in her eyes guilt began to fill them.
"Well…the other Mimi -"
Sensing that it wasn't time or right to bring up the subject Ken raised his hand over to Yolei to tell her to stop. " This is Yolei, my girlfriend. And my other friends: JR, you know, Rheon, Dice, Drew and Rye."
"Aiights," Kari gave an artificial grin. " Nice to meet ya all."
"Anyway, where are you guys from. If you don't mind me asking," Yolei queried in suspicion. "Cause ya all certainty ain't around hear."
"From Odaiba- Japan. We're LimitZ, a dance crew. Came here for the dance competition," Tai said ever so dully.
"That's coo…dance group huh? I think I've heard of you guy…" Yolei said thoughtfully.
"We've got to go now," Ken smirked. " Curfew's around the corner. Later."
" Bye," they gave their farewells to their new group of friends.
"Ohh, an TK," Ken yelled back, " Nice game. Teach me some moves sometime, and I'll teach you too."
"Aiights, that's a deal," laughed TK with a wink.
A flash of happiness and excitement filled his eyes, but then it suddenly dimmed back to the soberness. Basketball always made him happy, but facing reality didn't.
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The end of this gayed up and long chapter I know, it kind of dragged…but there definitely will be lots of things happening in the next chapters. But, I might not update it in quite some time since what I've said in the beginning of this chapter. to update my OTHER fanfics! Regards and please do review… since they are going down later and take care!
SONGS USED:
One call away by Chingy
Tell Me(What's going on) by Smilez and Southstar
NEXT CHAPTER: Takeru starts off at his new boarding school, which (may I add) he really loathes. But he meets new friends… While the rest of the group are starting to hand out with the new group that they had gained trust in, for they start school in a week later…till next time
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