gato: Okay, yes, it has been longer than an age, but I've been busy. Really, really busy.
Irie: It's true, she has. But that's not an excuse.
Gato: Silence, you. I don't know what the quality of this chapter will be like as I am tired and sick.
Irie: Whine, whine, whine. Just start the chapter!!
Gato: Disclaimer...
Irie: She will only own Digimon if she can go for a day without drinking Coke and Vodka...
Gato: HEY!!
Irie: hehe, she owns nothing related in any way to the show Digimon: Digital Monster.
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I.am.going.crazy. I don't care what anyone says, prom is insane. If you've already gone to your prom, then you know what I'm talking about. It's not like the proms that you see on TV and in movies. It's not all glitter, love and beautiful dresses. It's expensive and worthy of a nervous break-down. Not to mention I still have to do homework, decide on a university AND buy Tai an anniversary gift. Well, at least the latter with be fun.
Today is Sunday, and I am at the mall. Five days until prom and I am seriously considering booking an appointment to get my wisdom teeth removed some time in the next couple of days so that I can get away from the hell that is prom. I mean, getting your wisdom teeth out can't be any worse than this. If I didn't already have a dress and a zillion appointments that I can't cancel, I would book the wisdom teeth surgery.
Mimi promised to meet me at the mall. She said she would be here at 2:00. It is now 2:30 and there is still no sign of Mimi. Terribly typical of my dear friend. I continue to wait and sip my newly purchased tea. What should I buy for Tai? Hmmm.....
"Hey Sora!"
I jump and nearly spill the tea all over my shirt. I whip around to find Mimi behind me, already clutching a shopping bag. "Mimi, what did you buy? And how did you have money to buy it?"
"It's the cutest purse ever, Sora! You have to see it."
"That's...okay. Oh, way to be on time."
"Oh, shut up. You know I'm always late."
"That's true. Okay, so, any ideas on what we're going to buy..."
"I saw that West Nine is having a sale! There are these gorgeous pink..."
"For the BOYS Mimi. We have to buy something for the boys."
"I know, but a quick look won't hurt."
"No. I have been shoe shopping with you before, and it's not something I'm eager to repeat."
"But..."
"NO!"
"Oh fine. Can we at least walk by the store? We don't have to go in...I just want to see the shoes..."
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I found the perfect gift for Tai. Ha! I'm a genius. I remember him saying that he really wanted a Swiss Army Knife, but he could never afford one. Well, I can't really afford it either, but if I dip into my savings, I can buy it for him.
"The silver or the red, Mimi?" I ask as I point at the two different knives. Mimi shifts her five...yes, five shopping bags and glances at the knives critically.
"The silver one," she responds finally. I nod and take the knife over to the cashier. I wince slightly at the price and swipe my debit card. It's all in the name of love...
"Now, I have to find something for Joe." Mimi quips as soon as we leave the store.
"How did you manage to buy five things for yourself already? We've only been here an hour, Mimi."
"It's a talent." Mimi laughs and begins to veer into yet another shoe store. I grab her arm and pull her away from the store.
"Mimi, you have to buy something for Joe now. Prom and our anniversary are both in six days and I doubt you'll have much time to be shopping during the week."
"There's always time to shop, Sora."
"Mimi..."
"Okay, okay!" Mimi concedes and walks off in the direction of the book store. I sigh and follow.
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Okay, so Mimi is a really good girlfriend. Even though a lot of Joe's scientific jargon and talk about books bores her to death, she still managed to listen selectively and find him the perfect present. Apparently, one day at lunch, Joe was talking about some medical reference book that had just come out. He couldn't afford it because it was a huge book, hardcover, with lots of glossy illustrations. Mimi managed to hear him talking about his book and found it at the book store. I never knew that books could cost so much money. Mimi didn't even blink as the cashier rung up the price of the book. She handed over the cash and received the perfect gift for her boyfriend. Well done, Mimi.
It's five o'clock and we arrive at my house. Mimi is toting a total of seven bags. I have two. I gave into temptation and bought a poster. But, it's a poster of Orlando Bloom, so I think my purchase is justified.
I sink onto the couch and take Tai's gift out of the bag. I grin, "I really hope Tai likes this."
"Of course he's going to like it, Sora," Mimi murmurs as she dumps her bags onto my couch. "He specifically told you that he wanted it."
"I'm tempted to get it engraved..." I play with the sleek object while I consider this possibility.
"That would be so cute!" Mimi gushes, "What would you say on it?"
"I don't want it to be something really cliché and basic, but I can't think of anything."
"Do you guys have a song, or something?"
"No, we..." I trail off as I remember the dance at the beginning of the year. I grin.
Mimi notices my glazed expression and laughs, "Well it looks like you may have an idea." She picks up her bags and purse, "I should get going. Wonderful school tomorrow and all."
I snap out of my daydream, "Have you finished your homework?"
Mimi laughs, "Are you joking?"
"That's what I thought,"
"I'll do some of it tonight...if I feel like it."
"Mimi, you are the laziest person ever," I laugh.
"Yep, and I'm very proud of that title. See you tomorrow, Sora." She disappears into the gathering darkness. I think about what she said about Tai and I having a song. We do, but I'm not exactly sure how to make it work. I need to think about this some more.
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Day of the week: Monday. Hours until Prom: 96
It took me most of the night, which I'm really ashamed to admit, but I finally decided what to engrave on Tai's knife. Now, I just have to find the time to go back to the mall. At this point, I'm seriously considering skipping class in order to make time. But, if I get caught, they might not let me go to prom, which wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing, other than the fact that I spent too much money on this event to miss it. And, if they made me miss it and waste all of the money, I might kill them. I guess I'll just have to go to the mall after school. Looks like another late night attempting to get some homework done. GAH! I was up until four o'clock last night. Five o'clock the night before...by the time Prom finally gets here, I'll be dead.
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I am currently sitting in English class, bored out of my mind. We're talking about a paragraph in Tess of the D'Urbervilles which apparently has great importance. It wouldn't be so bad if we hadn't talked about it for the past five classes. I finally finished the book, and in the end, Tess kills the guy that was an ass-hole. Maybe I should follow her lead and kill Matt, not that he's been too big of a pain lately. Just strutting around with his annoying 'I'm-so-much-cooler-than-all-of-you' attitude.
If we don't get off the topic of this chapter, I am going to leave. Well, not actually, because then I'd get in trouble. Maybe I'll just draw out the design for Tai's Swiss Army Knife. It's such a brilliant idea! Well, I think so anyway and I dare anyone to disagree. Ha, Mimi has fallen asleep beside me. She's been nodding for the past fifteen minutes. She'll be fine as long as the teacher doesn't...
"Mimi!"
Never mind...Mimi sits up quickly and fixes her gaze on the teacher, "Yes, ma'am?"
"Would you mind giving the class your opinion on what we were just talking about?"
"Yes ma'am. You were just discussing how Tess needed to make the decision between Alec and Angel. I think that her choosing Angel shows that she is not only thinking about her feelings."
The teacher gapes for a minute then turns to me. Shit, she noticed that I was drawing, "And Sora, you seemed intent on taking notes. Would you like to repeat to me what I said about Angel's relationship with Tess."
Trying to make me look bad, is she? I'll show her. I put my pen down and return her gaze, "Of course, ma'am. You were saying that Angel's attraction towards Tess begins lustfully and never really matures into something more. This is especially shown in the scene where Angel..."
"Yes, thank you, Sora." She turns back to the board. I smirk at Mimi who is snickering. Teachers should know by now that you can't mess with Mimi and me. It always ends badly for them.
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Yes! I got the knife engraved perfectly. It's all wrapped up and ready for Tai on our anniversary. I'm so excited! I really hope he likes it! Wow, I sound like such a flake...
Okay, it is now...nine o'clock and I have to eat something before I pass out. Then, I have a fun-filled evening of homework ahead of me. Woo-hoo. Can't you just see the enthusiasm oozing out of me? I walk over to the fridge and see my Queens acceptance letter hanging on the fridge door. Oh, shit. Looks like mom found it. Stuck on the letter is a post-it note. I remove the note,
'I'm so proud of you, honey. I know I've been working a lot more lately, but that doesn't meat that I've stopped caring. You must be so excited to have gotten accepted to Queens! It was your first choice university and will give you the opportunity to travel abroad. But, I want you to remember that in the end, you are the one who will have to make the choice and live with it. I will support you no matter what you choose. Think about your heart and what will be best for you in the long run. I believe that you will make the right choice. Love, Mom.'
I read the note through a couple more times and sag against the fridge. Damn it. I had forgotten about university choices. I'm not really hungry anymore. I drag myself over to my room and collapse onto my bed.
Queens is a great school, and it was my first choice, but is it worth leaving Tai? And the local schools are okay, I guess. Should I give up Queens in order to stay here with Tai? I glance at my mom's letter again. 'Think about your heart...' My heart, huh? Well, I love Tai. Whoa. I. Love. Tai. And, even if it means giving up Queens, I'm going to stay with him.
The phone's ringing interrupts my thoughts. I pick it up lazily, "Hello?"
"Have you confirmed your hair appointment yet?"
"Hello, Mimi. Yes, I have."
"Okay," Mimi takes a deep breath, "I was doing my Calc and I suddenly started worrying about all this Prom related stuff..."
"Wait, you were actually doing homework?"
"Very funny," Mimi replies dryly, "I'll have you know that I am capable of doing homework."
"Yes, yes, I know. Oh, I got Tai's knife engraved."
"YAY!" Mimi squeals, "Is it the design that you showed me after English class?"
"Yeah."
"How did it turn out?"
"I think it came out pretty well."
"I'm so excited! Well, I'll see you tomorrow..."
"I've decided to stay here for university."
Mimi stays silent for a moment, "I'm so glad, Sora! It is what you really want?"
"Yes." I say with less enthusiasm than I thought I would have.
"As long as it's what you want..." Mimi's doubt it evident even over the phone.
"It is," I say, trying to convince both of us, "And I get to stay with you and Tai."
"Exactly!" Mimi cries. "Okay, I have to go hun. See you!"
I hang up the phone and glare at the ceiling. Why did Mimi have to make me doubt my decision? Now I'm not sure that I should stay. I need something to remind me why I should stay. The phone rings again, "Hello?"
"Hey, beautiful."
Well, that'll do it. I'm staying. Looks like I'm not getting any homework done tonight. "Hey, Tai."
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Day of the week: Tuesday. Hours until Prom: 72
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gato: Finally.
Irie: No kidding. It certainly took you long enough. Geez...
Gato: No one asked you.
Irie: Well, too bad! Now, I must be off! I have an orange and blue cow to rescue from Dust Land.
Gato: I though he was in Lint Land.
Irie: No, that was the orange and blue SPOTTED cow. Honestly...disappear
Gato: Riiiiiight...so, time for reviewer response.
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