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Last updated: o1.o7.o5

Asura of love: thanks ;) I'm glad that this version is better than the other one. After rewriting it, I feel better cause the other version was going off track…and not how I wanted it to be. Hope you like this chapter!

Kuroi Black Nightingale: Yeah, I guess the whole point of this story to show that everyone doesn't live perfect lives. And … how these extreme problems can be resolved. And that there's a possible chance that it 'could' happen. Even of Sora cutting she relates to some of my friends and what they go through. You're from NZ! How cool…lol … ;) you're write that there are not much people from the Southern Hemisphere! Thanks for reviewing this story, as well as some of my others. I do read reviews, you know ;)

Angewomonandme: Thanks for the compliments. Hehe…umm about how you asked if I have something against Asians? Well … no, I don't. LOL haha…I'm an Asian myself…ROFL … my friends and me just muck around a lot…and I guess it shows up in my writing. But…can you tell me where I wrote it, so I can delete it if it's offensive? So it's all cool? Yeah…lol…n e wayz, thanks for telling me an interesting thing to talk about…hehe…take care…

BabyBlue121147: Yes, I guess I must have hit my head on something…It was all angst and all of a sudden…I had to make Yamato go on a high. LOL … it takes a toll writing angst all the time, right? – shrugs – But then again, I always say Merry Christmas to my friends when it's their birthdays, just for fun. LOL … Thanks for reviewing, it's great to see a new reviewer!

michi-fan: Exams? Omgolly, I feel your pain! Thanks for still reviewing through your pessurable time!

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PrincessSakuraTenshi12: Takeru shows up at the party? Damn..off course he will! LOL …

miaow227: You talk about me updating? Ohhh…that's scary…JK LOL … haha… I wish I had a friend who was a writer… talking about ideas and so on… haha…my friends at school think anime and writing is gay! Hmph! ;( You don't want TK to come! Well…let's just say…this will be a happy chapter. LOL. Thanks for reviewing again!

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Calmer of the Storm: Yeah, I'm occasionally dead. LOL … Probably 3-5 more chapters left. I had to make Taichi and Hikari become close again, I really did hate the sibling rivalry… Thanks for reviewing!

lottie11: The dance comp will probably be in two more chapters since the next chapter will be on their training, and getting serious with their dance skills. Merry Christmas to you too ;) and thanks for the cute smiley faces. LOL … ;)

Well...I decided that I'd update this story after editing Officially Missing You and Island of Love. Four more days till Christmas, six more days till my birthday! Omgolly…I'm becoming old and ancient..hehe. I'm glad with all the responses I received from the previous chapter ;) I didn't expect that much feedback. Just think of this update as a Christmas specialty. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ya'll and I hope you like this chapter!

NOTE: xxxxx means song change, in this chapter as well as the other future chapters containing songs

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LIMITZ

..CHAPTER 18/ Happy Birthday Hikari! - PART 2 ..

by Flipstahhz

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" Team, well done!" the basketball coach growled excitedly, adrenaline surging his veins. There were only a few seconds left of the game, and they had their opponent where they wanted them to be. " Now, that we are leading by three points…all we gotta do is prevent our opposing team from scoring…get it?"

"YEAH!" St. Kevin's Basketball Team roared in unison with equal enthusiasm. The team headed back towards their positions on the court, but as the last boy was about to follow their lead the coach held him back, grabbing his shoulder.

"Takaishi?"

"Yes sir!" the blond headed boy queried, his sky colored eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Block Johnson! Number 21. He's their only chance of winning and scoring their final point. Block him as if your life depended on it!" he barked then gave him a hard encouraging hit on Takeru's back, " Get going before the game's over, Takaishi. No move! Get goin' son!"

"No worries coach! No sweat," Takeru returned a wry grin and rushed towards his position on the court, just the precise timing as the referee blew his whistle beginning the game where they had left off.

"Come on TK! Do it for your girl!" shouted a voice from the stands, making TK roll his eyes. Daisuke the Idiot…

Takeru swiftly trailed Johnson, with only five seconds to fear.

Five…

Johnson fooled right, causing Takeru to lose his stepping. Takeru then quickly gained back his composure quickly colliding back onto number 21's side, desperately trying to steal the ball off his grasp.

Four…

Johnson had reached the three pointer line, bouncing the leather ball to bid time and to mock Takeru just for the sake of it. You could hear the round object thudding against the wooden floorboards.

Three…

Takeru avoided the nerve racking sweat appearing on his forehead, deep in concentration…He needed to find a way…so that Johnson wouldn't score. If TK did let him score from one simple fault he didn't catch, the whole game would become a waste, and Takeru had "never" lost a game. Well…not yet…

Two…

Two more seconds and the crowd's cheers deafened his ears. Johnson quickly took Takeru's distraction to advantage, about to throw the basketball.

"No you don't!" murmured TK, focusing in leaping after the ball as soon as it had just left Johnson's fingers…

One…

The ending whistle was blown.

"And St. Kevin's Basketball Team Wins!" the commentator yelled on the microphone, " Well done! After participating a number of times and have not being able to win this championship for a couple of years now, it appears that the team has finally claimed victory! They are back in the game!"

Takeru let out a relieved sigh, the noisy cheers pushing his thoughts away, and cracking a large smile on his sweaty face. A brunette boy pushed himself towards him and strategically gave a quick glance at the time on his watch.

"I got JR's bro – JP to take us to the party, he should be waiting outside right now," Daisuke explained.

"Mad shit," TK replied back. " Thanks. I owe you."

"You always did," Dai winked.

Now that his school's victory was under his belt … the last thing he had to settle at the moment was Hikari's birthday party…

With one final gaze at the ecstatic crowd surrounding his mates on the basketball court, he chuckled…then followed Daisuke Motomiya out of the school's gymnasium.

He then realized…that he was in his uniform and well

"Wait, hold ups! I needa change out of my uniform, I stink real bad," Takeru laughed at Daisuke who was shaking his head with a sneer evident on his facial features.

"Yes you do…and I was wondering when you'd figure that out!"

"Stop agreeing with me. It's weird," TK laughed, he then turned to walk the opposite direction they were heading in…to the changing rooms. He muttered under his breath with a smirk, " I'm coming, Kari, let's just hope you ain't in PMS mode of me comin' late and all…Well, I'll be there after I have a shower…cause I'd probably stink the joint…I know you, of all people, wouldn't want that to happen…ha"

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When the pimp's in the crib ma
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot


Drop it like it's hot
When the pigs try to get at ya
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
Park

it like it's hot
And if a nigga get a attitude
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
Pop

it like it's hot
I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Chandon


And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on

The auburn headed girl looked fiery hot that night, well from Yamato's point of view (as well as the other guys chilling out at Hikari's party). Sora Takenouchi had actually made an effort to change her usual hairdo and tied her locks of hair in a loose stylish bun. Her warms eyes matched well with her brown mini skirt and red tank top.

When Yamato had seen her the previous half an hour ago, she looked rather innocent when she batted her eyelashes…until she quickly whacked him on the back of the head while calling him an " Idiot."

"You know Sora, why'd you have to whack me on the head earlier on?" Yamato glowered while trying to fix his hairdo back into place, mockingly.

"For being an idiot, IDIOT! The surprise was nearly blown off thanks to you knowing your celebration skills," she spoke, eyes flashing dangerously towards him. " But luckily Kari was used to our usual fighting arguments that she didn't become suspicious."

"Then why'd you have to hit me for?" he scowled a demand.

"Cause you're an idiot!" she replied simply as if it was the most reasonable answer in the world. " Plus, I caught you drinking a couple of beers in your room an hour ago. And now you're probably a drunk ass that I have to be bumming around with for the whole party."

" But it's a party!" he objected. " A party has always gotta have alcohol …and why you gotta stay with me, there's other people here that you can chill out with…you know…"

"You think your such a rebel. Getting drunk and all. Idiot," she repeated for about the fifth time. " Mimi and Tai seem to be together now, and I don't want to disturb their privacy. Plus, TK's not here. But he'll probably be cranky if he was either way. Yolei, JR and Ken are having their own private conversation. And I don't want to hang around with Kari's friends from her school…because I don't even know them! Which makes me unfortunately stuck with an ass like you."

"That's a nice way to put it," Yamato rolled his eyes.

"Anyway…where's your girlfriend…Jezebel?" she gritted her teeth, " Didn't you invite her to this party?"

"Jezebel is not m girlfriend. And invite her…no way! You gotta be jokin' right?" Matt chuckled. " Either way Mimi and Yolei were in charge of the invites and they certainly wouldn't have invited her."

"Whatever," Sora hissed, causing the guy to smirk.

"Is that jealousy I sense?"

"No."

"Envy?"

"NO! Yamato shut the fuck up, you prick! Why would I be jealous over some slut? And from the looks of it…I think you're a bit over tipsy. I'd be swearing on the top of my lungs at you if Mimi's parents weren't supervising this party. But unfortunately they are, idiot!" she gestured to the oldest couple standing on the opposite side, eyeing all the teenagers in observance.

"You're still using that quite offensive word," Yamato pouted truthfully, receiving a death glare.

"Stop being a drunk smart ass!" Sora groaned, " If that even makes sense…"

Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams

See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?

Eligible bachelor, million-dollar boat

That's whiter than what's spilling down your throat

The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs

The interior like suicide wrist red

I can exercise you, this can be your Phys. Ed

On the left side of the room, an interesting conversation was brewing amongst the three.

"What's he up to now?" Ken Ichijouji's eyes narrowed as his gave focused on a pair of boys the same age as he. Dan and Angel stood there, chatting along with the birthday girl.

" What is Angel doin' here?" JR spat in disgust, the exact words where playing in Ken's mind.

The girl from the three began to talk, " I…"

"You?" Ken said bluntly.

"Well I… I guess I kinda invited him since he is Kari's friend," Yolei admitted hesitantly. " He deserves the right to come to this party, as well as we d-"

" I don't see how you can 'kinda' invite someone. Lei, that guy's nothin' but a nuisance playa," Ken spoke groaned, " Just imagine when Angel crosses paths with TK? Hell will probably break loose. Also, have in mind, that Angel's bro is connected with Acey…this truly doesn't seem good. Not good at all…"

" Stop fussing over nothing you guys! I've been in Angel's class longer than Hikari has. He's not as bad as his own bro. He may be cocky and a dickhead at times, but overall he's not a bad guy…"

"Please Yolei, don't tell me you're sticking up for the jerk?" JR said in disbelief. " Come on…If TK saw him here and wanted to bash the shit out of him. I'd seriously give him permission to! Especially when Angel is hitting on TK's girl!"

"What if I am sticking up for him, JR?" Yolei's eyes glared cautiously. " And TK hasn't even asked Kari out yet! I'm not sticking up for Angel and I know it's way better it Takeru got together with Kari…but it's Kari's choice, not yours!"

"JR, so what's the deal!" Ken questioned curiously, deciding to break the quarrel between his girlfriend and his best friend. " You told us not to get a present for Kari…"

"Yeah…that's right," Yolei added in wonder, she glanced at the thin long heavy wrapped gift tucked under JR's arm. JR had told the couple to not purchase Kari a present since he put their names in the card, and so that they wouldn't have to bother in getting one for her.

"Umm…its…," JR smirked. " I'd better just announce it. So it'll be a surprise for the both of you as well for Kari and everyone else."

"Tight arse," Yolei muttered under her breath, making Ken laugh.

Cheat on your man ma, that's how you get ahizzead

Killer wit the beat, I know killers in the street

Wit the steel that'll make you feel like Chinchilla in the heat

So don't try to run up on my ear talking all that raspy shit

Trying to ask me shit

When my niggaz fill ya vest they ain't gon pass me shit

You should think about it, take a second

Matter fact, you should take four B

And think before you fuck wit lil skateboard

JR confidently walked over to the DJ, whispering something in Izzy's ear. The older boy gave a nod of agreement and handed him the spare microphone, as he lowered down the volume of the music causing all the chattering guests to pay attention to what JR was about to say.

"Hey ya'll! I'm JR if you didn't know! I hope you're all havin' a fantastic time…especially the birthday girl!" JR announced with a mischievous wink at Hikari, his vacant arm grasping the present. " Let's just say Kari, since no one has given a gift to you yet … Ken, Yolei and I decided that we should start. Now, Ms Kamiya get your butt here, or else I'm sorry to say that you won't be getting our gift at all! I'll keep it for myself!"

Kari giggled, leaving Angel and Dan (a/n Dan is Angel's friend, if you have forgotten. He's mentioned back in chapter 10) behind to stand next to the boy with the microphone. She spoke quietly on the corner of her mouth in haste, " You know, JR…you didn't have to get me anything…this is real embarrassing…"

"Kari, just open it," he instructed in annoyance to her hesitation, handing her the rather heavy item.

Giving a defeated sigh, she let her delicate fingers peel the tape and unwrap the gift in a slow pace. Her eyes widened with mere happiness as she began to see a golden picture frame. No longer keeping her patience and letting her eagerness get the best of her, she tore all the wrapping paper off and became rather speechless. Not because it was bad…it was an excellent sight!

Hikari instantly distributed her gratitude by giving separate warm embraces to Ken, JR and Yolei. Everyone at the party gazed over at the currently enlarged photograph positioned in the middle of the big heavy golden frame.

"I'm guessing that you…like it!" Yolei couldn't help her suspicion, wanting to know Kari's reaction to her present.

"Hell yeah! Damn, off course I like it! Are you insane!" Kari blurted out at once. " I can't believe you even enlarged it! It makes it so much better…"

"Agreed!" Taichi added, a broad grin forming on his facial expression, as he wavered next to Mimi on his crutches to get a better look at the photograph.

The photo was composed of only two colors: black and white. Yet these two colors brought out a different perspective of the two figures that were situated in the middle of the image. It brought out the past…of what had happened.

It had a atmosphere of young innocence, evident from the ecstatic grins on the two children's faces. The heart of the photograph showed Kari and Taichi. Taichi's old goggles, that he used to wear in his childhood days, contrasted greatly against the same usual untamable hair that sprouted in all directions. His goofy grin remained the same, and his arm was stretched around his younger sister whom was equally grinning back. Her light dress suited her smiling face, as her head leaned onto her brother with evident sibling love

It was unbelievable how much they had grown ever since their early years of life…

" By the way," Sora smiled, deciding it was perfect timing to announce her speech…breaking the silence from everyone staring at the photograph. " Kari…Matt, Mimi and your brother gotcha something special as well…I'm glad that the picture was only of you and Tai cause we got you a large photographs as well. Let's just say, that we decided to give it to you so that our faces will be there always to annoy the hell out of ya!"

"Gee…thanks. Now I think I'm having second thoughts of opening it," Kari joked.

She pushed her thoughts away and replaced them with saying her thanks to the four older teenagers whom had made an effort to give her a birthday present. Even during these tough times, they still had managed to make her happy with a birthday present

She laughed, then unwrapped the present to find the same size golden picture frame.

But what was on the picture was entirely different to the other one. It wasn't a picture of Taichi and her younger self…this time it was a beautiful memory that was caught onto a photograph. This was probably why Kari loved taking photos so much…it was because it captured the best moments in life…as well as the worst…

The image was taken a year ago and it displayed the whole LimitZ crew when they had won their first dance competition. Their facial expressions gave the whole scene away, showing the evidence that they had won. It was a perfect moment, where everyone was smiling with not a worry in the world … they had won… but this time … did they have a chance of winning with Ken and Yolei replacing Mimi and Tai? The question stirred in Hikari's mind…but her thoughts were yet to be interrupted.

" Being rudely interrupted by Sora representing another present…" JR began mockingly on the microphone, " We have forgotten to tell you something else, Kari. There is something else that we'd like to give to you…"

Kari was in a state of shock. What more could she possibly ask for…

JR pulled an envelope from his pocket and began to read… " Congratulations, Hikari Kamiya! You are the winner of the State Photography Contest! Even though this image was taken a while back when you were younger, it displayed the star qualities that our judges have been looking for."

Kari stared dumbfounded…when did she enter such a competition!

"Wait…it's not finished!" JR chuckled at her reaction, handing her the letter and the envelope. " We would love to award you $1,000."

That was when she put the pieces together.

"JR YOU MORON!" Kari laughed snatching the letter and pushing it back into JR's pocket, " I should have known you were behind this. Since I didn't enter the competition…you keep the money. The photograph of Tai and me is more worth more than that winning money…"

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"Thanks for the ride JP, you can come inside and join us if you want," Takeru exclaimed, as he got out of the vehicle. " Your bro, JR, is probably inside…chilling out…you should come inside…"

"Nuh, I'm fine bout it," JP laughed. " Don't wanna mess with my younger bro's friends. When there's no alcohol…I don't call that a real party…Plus, no one my age…"

"Sure," TK said.

"Yeah…later my man," JP sneered.

"Later," Daisuke called after the car as it sped away down the street, disappearing in the darkness of the night.

"You know, he kind of reminds me of my own brother…saying that a party isn't a real party without a couple of beers," TK mocked, thoughtfully. " Scary that JP is similar to him in a way…"

"Enough with you talking to yourself, TK. Let's just get in and crash this party already…I don't wanna be outside in the cold for too long," Daisuke blurted out.

"Hold your horses, man," the blond headed boy pulled out his own private keys to the Tachikawa household, unlocking the door and entering.

"Your friend…Mimi…she's got a whole lot of money, don't she?" Daisuke questioned as he looked like he would worship the marble tiles on the ground. Gaining back his senses he spoke, " So what did you get Kari? I've been wanting to know what you got her…"

"A letter and earrings…"

"The earrings you made back at our school a week ago?"

"That's right."

"Man…I think you're a cheap ass. Writing a letter and giving earrings? You didn't even use the your own money and you just used the school supplies into making those earrings. And the letter…I could have sworn you were writing that in JP's car after coming back from the game," Daisuke shook his head.

"Let's just call it merely …creative," he shrugged.

"Creative my ass. More like cheap." Daisuke corrected " I'm starting to think the roses and chocolates are better than this."

"Trust me, she'll like it."

"Hmm." Dai stared at the left hallway of the house. "I guess the party's at that room…since I can hear the music shaking the whole house."

"Ahuh…just go in, make yourself at home. JR's there, so you can chill out with him since you don't know any one else," TK responded.

" Are you implying that I am a loner?"

"If you put it that way," TK shrugged casually receiving a sneer from his brunette headed friend. " I'm just gonna go my room and dump my bags there, I'll take yours as well…since we are goin' to be here for a week or so."

"Thanks…"

"Meetcha there," TK winked.

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xxxxx

Tell Me Again (Tell Me Again My Baby)

That We'll Be Lovers And Friends

(Ohh! Its A Good Look Baby)

Tell Me Again (Tell Me Over And Over And Over We Can)

That We'll Be Lovers And Friends

Make Sure You're Right Before You Choose

"Mimi, you wanna get out of here? Too much fourteen year olds…drivin' me crazy. I already cope with Kari and TK, I think that's enough!" Taichi laughed, nudging the girl besides him… " Plus, the music is giving me a bit of a headache…wanna get a separate room…?"

The brunette headed girl raised an eyebrow.

"N-no!" Taichi stammered in embarrassment, " Not in that way…I just needa to get out of here…"

Mimi laughed as she slowly assisted her crippled friend up the staircase away from the lounge room where the party was being held at, into Yamato and Tai's room. It was much quieter, though the music still could be faintly heard.

"Well…ever since arriving from the hospital…I guess our room still is the same," Taichi said, finally giving up to make a conversation. " Okay Mimi, what's up? What's going on in that head of yours? Keeping secrets just causes more problems…you know that? For instance…you could have told us about the Acey situation…yet you took it all by yourself. You could have at least told someone…"

"Tai…" Mimi frowned. " What happened…it's over. All right? It's just…there's still stuff going on…that I'm not really to pleased about."

"Like what!" Tai sighed, " Just tell me everything…"

The girl began to explain looking at the ground in guilt, " For instance… how Andrew left, without saying bye. And told Sora to say bye to me for him…I don't understand why he couldn't have told it to my face. I want to get over my past and forget about everything, but it seems to stalk back after me. And you…you got hurt because of it…"

"Mimi, I chose to defend Andrew out of my own will," Tai stated, " He and I…well we agreed to something, and now we're cool. I didn't even know Andrew left until you just told me, but I'm sure he did it for a good reason –."

"Yeah…like Acey and his idiot followers bashing the hell out of him. Andrew was like one of my best guy friends, and now…now he's gone," she sighed.

"Don't talk of him, as if he were dead," Tai stated.

" Ever since coming back here, I've caused such a mess."

"Quit blaming yourself already!"

"But-…"

He warily moved her chin with his hand, so that she was looking at him straight in the eyes. Her eyes sparkled with anger, confusion and hurt.

" I won't keep this back no longer…but if you haven't figured out already that I really care for you Meems…a lot. And seeing you dwell on this makes me feel sad, to know that you're going through all this pain. I hate seeing you like this…pretending you're all happy…when you're not. When all you wanna do is break down and cry…"

She pushed his hand aside, not needing the support of his hand to stare directly at him. She sniffed back in reply, " It's easy for you to say…Cause your life is all fine now…now that you and Kari have settled your differences aside. While…I – I have no friggin' place left in this screwed up world. All I really want is to die. Why I'm living? I have no fucking clu-"

" Wanting to die, just to run away from your fears won't do you any good. If you do, think of all the people you'd leave behind. Think of your cowardly actions. Why can't you just be strong. Face your fears…confront them…it is not necessary to take your own life…" Tai whispered brushing the tears from her face. "And no…No, Mimi. I won't let you do that I'll never let you kill yourself, while I'm here. I just won't. My life isn't as fine as you think…my life will never be fine, until I know you're alright…"

They locked eyes for a second. Without hesitating, she pulled his face down giving him a kiss.

Until the door opened

"About time you two got together…"

The blond haired teen stared down at the couple, carrying his bags…gaping. He was out of his trance when Mimi threw a pillow at him.

" Seems like you're back to yourself," Tai smirked at Mimi then frowned at TK, " Great to see you came late to the party as well. Great timing as usual Mr. Takaishi. Just coming in when…"

"Arghh! Stuff it Tai," Mimi said in irritation, " What do you want TK?"

"Seems I'm not wanted here," he rolled his eyes, dumping his bags on the floor, " Just wanted to chuck my bags in the room…didn't know the bedroom was in use."

"When you see a door closed to a room," Taichi remained calm, though his eyes were fiery red. " That's when you know that a room is being used!"

"You guys…weren't eh…did I jump into you guys about to have se-," he spoke uncomfortably, looking grossed out.

"NO!" Mimi yelled. " TK…sometimes it's best to mind your own bussines-."

"Okay… okay … I'm going already," TK spoke up before he was going to have a lecture, exiting the room. "I'd better get going before you have those sappy talks…and then those sappy kisses. It's not like I wanted to crash into a touchy moment…and I think it's a good idea not to do anything on my bed…cause then I'd have to spray some insect repellant…"

Another pillow hit him on the back, this time thrown by Taichi.

"Fine fine…I'm leaving. Your privacy is safe with me," he shut the door.

Leaving the embarrassed Taichi and Mimi to stare at each other.

"I hope he doesn't tell anyone…I mean…it was just a kiss," Mimi laughed.

"You can say that again. Let's jus hope dat Mr. Takaishi don't make bullshit about us…or he'll be in grave danger…"

"Like you could do something with your crutches and having your leg all shot up," Mimi teased.

"Yes, I could do something. Like use my crutches as weapon for instance –."

"Causing you to fall in your butt!" she giggled.

Taichi rolled his eyes, carefully sat on the comfy ground, embracing the girl. As she, put her arms around him…closing her eyes and feeling his breath tickle against her neck. Tai could smell her strawberry perfume fragrance, making him feel all dizzy, he grinned as he stared at the brunette headed girl leaning back on him.

He hoped he could stay in this memory forever, and hoped that no one else would disturb them this time

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Everything seemed perfect…

Her brother was talking to her and was out of hospital, having her own surprise party thrown just for her, the two spectacular large presents of photographs that were so special to her.

And…

Stuff Takeru

If he didn't come…she was going to still have a goodnight without him! There was no possibility on Earth that she was going to burst into tears and cry or ruin the mascara she had put on. She wasn't going to cry over TK not coming, he was not worth the tears…or was he?

He wasn't going to ruin her "so-called" perfect night, which she hadn't had for such a long time. Even though…even though he was the guy that had remembered her birthday on the precise day…and from what she'd heard that night…it was also him who had decided to throw the party for her.

" Damn you, TK," she muttered quietly, unaware that she had spoken aloud.

"Did you say something, Kari?" a voice queried.

"No…it was nothing…Gel!" Kari gave a startled laughed, but her laughter didn't reach her eyes. " Why did you want to take me away from the party anyway?"

It was true. A few minutes ago, Angel had tapped her on the shoulder and asked her if she could have some alone privacy time to talk to her. So the pair was currently together in the kitchen. It felt really strange…and she couldn't decline his invitation when he looked so much like Takeru.

Takeru…why was she always thinking of him? She didn't like him anymore…but why…?

"Oh…I…" the boy stuttered shyly breaking her train of thoughts, " I just wanted to give you your birthday present…"

"Gel…you didn't have to…I've already got what a girl could ask for all in one night, you didn't have to get me anything…"

He handed his gift to her. Kari smiled, staring at the red rose and the chocolates … admiring the simplicity and uniqueness of the present she had just received.

She seriously was about to laugh. If Takeru were here at the moment, he probably would have rolled his eyes at the present and would have remarked that the present was too clichéd that he could bear it.

And she was thinking about him again…

She shook her head, trying to erase his name from her mind.

"You alright? Do you like it?"

"Sure, just fine Angel. Actually, It's beautiful. It's real nice that you got this for me," she beamed. "Thanks a lot…"

"You're welcome."

To Hikari's surprise, Gel had taken her hand and gave it a small suggestive kiss. Immediately, she withdrew her hand from his grasp with extreme uncertainty.

" Kari…I don't know how to say this," he stuttered. " But is it alright…if you and I wanna go out sometime!"

"A date?" Kari raised an eyebrow, still recovering from Angel's sudden movement towards her.

"If you say so…" he winked. " I did owe you own, after all…"

She couldn't take it anymore…

"TK…I can't," she whispered, staring at the boy, as her bottom lip began to tremble.

"It's Angel, Kari," he corrected coldly. " You like him … don't you…this TK boy?"

"Angel…you gotta understand…it's just…you remind me too much of him…"

"Is that it? But we can try and work things out, Kari…who cares if I look like him…what matters is that you like me," he cursed, then paused. " Do…do you like me?"

She looked at the ground. " Sure Gel, off course I like you…but as a friend. I've only known you for about a month…I've known TK for a very long time, we go back so many years ago…I'm sorry…I'm so sorry…"

"Fine," he spoke lividly, storming away from her.

Shaking Kari stood there for a few seconds, then she ran after him

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Takeru strolled down the stairs, taking his time. The letter and earrings placed in his pockets. As he walked down to the last step, another person bumped into him, making his way to the door.

"You," TK spat. " What are you doing here?"

Angel stared at Takeru, with a frown. " I seriously have no clue, but I'm leaving…I don't see my place here…she's all yours."

It was Takeru's turn to stare at him, as he walked out of the house.

What did he mean?

TK shrugged to no one in particular and began to walk his way to the lounge room. But then he suddenly felt a big impact collide into him, right into his arms…

In immediate reaction he hollered out, " Watch were you're goin -!"

He paused when he realized who was in his arms…

Kari…!

" I need to tell him!" she exclaimed as the tears blurred her vision, pushing herself of Takeru's grasp and quickly taking a few steps forward, " I'm sorry about tha – TK? You're here?"

"Duh…who else did you expect?" TK smirked, advancing to the quivering figure, putting his arms around her in comfort. " You alright? I thought you'd be happy to see me, and happy bout tonight… care to fill me in?"

Kari chocked in her tears. " It doesn't really matter…now that you're here…everything feels better."

"Who are they from?" TK questioned staring at the roses and chocolates Kari was clutching in her hands.

"From Angel…"

"Rather clichéd," TK raised an eyebrow, making Hikari laugh.

" Dickhead," she smirked.

" Don't you wanna go in the lounge room? Have a good time…your guests are probably there having a great time you know? Perhaps you should join them…they're probably missing their celebrant!"

"Feeling cluster phobic," she admitted.

"Then…you wanna go outside!"

"Outside it is," she simply replied.

Reaching an agreement, the pair walked away together.

Now…everything was perfect

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Golly…25 pages on word ;S I was about to make this chapter longer, but I thought it would be better if I left it where it was at. Rushing things, just ruins it…was what I always thought. One more thing I need to make clear and PLEASE tell me what you think about it.

Since I was in a state of editing my work, I was thinking whether I should edit/fix up this story as soon as I finish this chapter…or continue till the end of the story THEN edit the whole story…Please review and tell me what you think of this idea? Thanks a lot guys… Lots of love

Flipstahhz

NEXT CHAPTER: See what Takeru wrote in Hikari's letter, find out what else happened on Hikari's birthday party. Something between Jezebel, Sora and Yamato's gonna be happening. Revelations about the connection between Daisuke and Ken. And most importantly, the dance training is up!

SONGS USED:

Drop it like it's hot by Snoop Dog feat. Pharrell Williams

Lovers and friends by Lil' Jon & The East Side Boyz ft. Usher and Ludacris

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