Disclaimer: I'm not writing this to make money of any sort. I simply want to write this out of my own free will. (That means I don't own these characters)

Authors note: This is a story I meant to write a long time ago but never had my own computer. I hope you like it and remember to review. Another thing, this chapter is in Taichi's point of view. Except for flashbacks. Flashbacks in this story are always in third person. I almost Forgot. This story takes place during the second season. But I wanted to make the characters a little older so. . . Taichi, Yamato, and Sora are 18, Mimi and Koushiro 17, and Jou, 19.

Taichi's Point of View.

Maybe it was wrong of me to never tell her how I really felt. To confess my true feelings. It was too late now, she was gone. I had to accept it. Out of my reach. Why was it Until now I decided what to say? Now that it wasn't possible. For that I'm so stupid. Or why didn't she say anything to me? Did She not feel anything. Maybe it was only me. There was no longer anything I could do with the words that were meant for her to hear.

Flashback

"Attention, Flight 240 to New York is Now Boarding."

"Well guys that's my flight." Mimi announced.

Taichi, Hikari, Sora, and Miyako had offered to drive Mimi to the airport. Mimi's Parents had already left the day before and let her stay behind another day to say goodbye to all her friends. Sora gladly offered to let her spend the night at her house, rather then stay at a hotel. Since her apartment was already being sold. Mimi was finding it impossible to leave.

"Oh Mimi, I'm sure gonna miss you. You're like a big sister. Who will go shopping with me from now on?" Miyako complained.

They all followed her until the gate to her plane. Where all the could do was watch her depart. With her bag in her arms, she walked backwards waving and smiling.

Taichi was heartbroken. But finally he decided to shout. . .

"Bye Mimi!"

Mimi was surprised to know it was Taichi. She smiled and was touched.

"Bye Tai! Bye Everyone! I'll miss you all!" She yelled.

end flashback

That's It? That's all I Said? A simple Bye? I've should've told her then. What stopped me?

I know it useless of me to lay in bed moping and reminiscence. That wouldn't bring her back. Not now, or ever. Today completed six months of her absence and I still can't get over it. Yamato offered me to go out to a club later with the other guys. But, I don't know If I wanna go.

Even though Yamato knew I was upset, he never asked why. I was grateful for that. There's nothing more important to a man than his pride.

That reminds me. Mimi did go out with him. She must have liked them a lot, because when they broke up, she became unlike herself. She was very depressed and grew distant from everyone, including herself.

As a Friend, I comforted her. I would visit her house to see how she was. She was puzzled as to why I did. I told her I didn't like to see my friends upset. Its not until I took her to the summer carnival I realized she was more then a friend to me. It was odd because we rarely spent any time together.

But We had so much fun that day. She was like a child, content over the simplest things. Yet I admired that about her.

Flashback

"Thanks, Taichi." She said while playfully hugging him.

After a day of fun, Both were in line for the giant Ferris wheel. It could even be seen outside Taichi's window from his apartment. The lights from it were reflected on Mimi's eyes.

"For what?" Taichi asked in confusion.

"For winning me this panda bear." she smiled and hugged the bear in her arms.

"Those games are really easy if you get the hang of them." He gloated.

"And for cheering me up." she said.

"If I knew a stuffed panda bear would make you happy. I would of gave you one a long time ago." he said.

"Come on Taichi were next!" She tugged him.

He allowed her to step inside the cart first. He then Immediately followed.

As the ride began she clung on to him and shut her eyes tightly. He comforted her by putting his arms around her.

"Scared?" He playfully teased.

"No! I just don't like heights."

"Were not even at the top yet."

Taichi looked down at her and smiled. Why did she make him so happy?

The Ferris wheel slowly rotated until it their cart finally reached the top and it stopped. Mimi noticed and looked out the cart. Still continuing to hold onto taichi.

"Wow! Its so beautiful! Look Taichi! Look at the view!" she gasped.

He raised his head from looking down at her and noticed she was right. The lights of the carnival reflected on the water from the shore nearby. He was glad that he decided to take her here.

"Its so sad that I have to leave." she softly whispered.

"Leaving where?" Taichi questioned.

She let go of Taichi and leaned over the opening of the cart, facing away from Taichi. She remained silent for a moment leaving Taichi's question unanswered. He grew impatient and grabbed her shoulder forcing her to turn around. Mimi was unable to look him in the eye.

"Mimi, what did you mean?" he asked.

She sighed and continued to look at the floor.

"Taichi, you've been so nice to me. I didn't want to tell you now."

"Tell me what?" he asked making a confused face.

"My parents grew tired of Tokyo. They have decided to move to New York in America. I'm sorry Taichi."

Taichi had a look of bewilderment. It went silent for the moment. Neither of them wanting to talk.

Inside though, Taichi was angry. Now that he was attached to Mimi, she was leaving and starting her life over in America. He just couldn't find the words he needed to say.

"Taichi? Are you mad at me?" Mimi wondered.

"Of course not." he answered.

She then returned to sitting next to Taichi. She leaned over to him and again Taichi put his arm around her. She held on to him, only this time not in fear.

End flashback

I'll never forget that. Her smell even remained on my clothes afterward. But, that was then.

I soon hear a familiar tune and realize my cell phone was ringing. As I reached for it, I wondered why I had such a stupid ringtone.

"Yeah?"

"Its Yamato, be ready by 9:00."

"Sure, whatever."

I don't know how I'll get through tonight.

Authors note: Well yeah, this is the first chapter. Don't worry I won't abandon this story like so many others. I am committed to what I write and won't stop until I finish this story.