Unwell

By: Sweet Bliss

Disclaimer: I Don't Own Digimon

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Chapter 7

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Zoe shielded her eyes from the sun as she looked u at the two-story white house. Blond tresses were slowly unwinding themselves from the ponytail she'd placed them in not too long ago. Walking up the sidewalk she got better look at the Kanbara residence. A garden filled with lilies and roses was fenced around the porch and a black car sat in the carport. Her shoes made slight clicking noises as she walked up the few steps of the porch. She sucked in a breath and knocked on the oak door.

A middle-aged woman with short brown hair opened the door and asked, "Who are you?" The green eyed girl suspected the older woman to be Takuya's mom. "I'm Takuya's friend Zoe," the blonde answered trying her best to be polite and stay calm. The woman raised her right brow but didn't further her questions as she allowed Zoe entrance into the home.

"Takuya! You have company!" she shouted up the stairs and Zoe winced at the woman's shrill voice. Waiting at the bottom of the staircase, the girl heard the boy come running down the steps. His running came to a halt as he saw the blonde at the bottom of the stairway. Mrs. Kanbara walked up to her son and told him that she and Shinya were going to the store and they'd be back later. "Hi Takuya," Zoe greeted nervously as Takuya's cold eyes bore into hers. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his usual cheery voice replaced with a cold one.

Zoe flinched under his intense gaze. "I-I… came to apologize to you…" she answered eyes downcast. "Save it. Takuya has had enough of your lies," he spat at her venom dripping from every word. Zoe placed her eyes on her friend as she offered, "Let's walk."

"Soooooo, Henry, tomorrow is our last day, huh?" Mimi started the conversation, swirling the contents around in her cup. The blue haired boy looked up and blinked. "You'll still come and visit!" Henry said his blue eyes wide. Mimi almost laughed as she nodded. His mood was always shifting, and maybe that's what she liked about this boy.

"Of course I'll come and see my favorite person in the world," the honey brown-haired girl stated. Henry smiled widely as he played with is drink. He stuck a fork in the water and watched it grow bigger. "Henry, don't do that," Mimi snapped playfully. The boy looked up a mischievous smile spread across his face as he said, "But this water is so bad!" Mimi covered her mouth, to suppress her giggling, as he made a face to emphasize his point.

Henry swirled the fork around some more, spilling the clear liquid on the table. "C'mon, Henry, let's go to the arcade for a bit!" Mimi offered leaving a few dollar bills on the table, and headed to the counter to pay for their food. Her blue-haired friend was already waiting at the door. He tugged on the brunette's arm and lead her out the door.

As the sun sank beyond the trees, signaling sunset, two teenagers walked along the park keeping a quiet air about them. "I'm sorry for what I did, Takuya," Zoe finally stated, her hair tossing and twirling in the light breeze that blew by them. Takuya had his eyes on the sidewalk ahead and didn't say anything. "Takuya, please say something to me!" The green eyed girl said stopping her tracks.

The brown-haired teen closed his chestnut colored eyes and sighed. "Takuya trusted Zoe a lot, b-but… Zoe had to go and ruin everything!" Zoe blinked in surprise. The blonde then quickly said, "I didn't mean to write that letter! I didn't know you at the time… you've got to believe me. I never thought that you would become a very close friend!" She waited for Takuya to respond, but he said nothing as he stuffed his hands in his pant's pockets.

Drooping her head, Zoe blinked back the tears forming. She then heard Takuya speak. "You… were the only friend I had." Snapping back up, the emerald orbed girl glanced at the ex-mental patient's back. He turned around to face her. His brown eyes were sad as he tried his best to smile. Zoe quickly ran over to him and wrapped her arms around his body. "Please, Takuya. Believe me, I'm begging you!" Zoe cried as she held him close. Takuya looked over at her from his shoulder. He just now noticed that he was taller than her by a few inches.

"Takuya will… I will think it over, Zoe," Takuya answered thoughtfully. Zoe looked over, her emerald orbs glossy as she forced out a smile. Remembering the party at school to end the project, Zoe unleashed the boy and said, "Tomorrow at my school… we'll be having a party. You're invited, if you want to come." Stepping back, she avoided him as she handed him a slip of paper. Turning on her heel, Zoe left before seeing his reaction.

Skipping a rock across the water, Takuya sighed. His mom would be back later and if he weren't here she'd be pretty ticked. But he couldn't go home, not yet. He was too lost in thought to notice that the sun had already disappeared below the horizon and small hues of pink and orange remained visible in the once blue sky.

Petals from the cherry blossom trees behind him rippled the water giving the area an almost serene atmosphere. 'Believe me.' Takuya shut his eyes. Did he really want to believe her after what happened? Was it the right thing to do? He'd always taught himself that being true and honest with oneself was the way to live along with doing the right thing. Now, though ,he wasn't too sure.

Looking at the slip of paper he smiled. She had written him a letter and by the looks of it, she had erased many times trying to find the words to say. It was an apology and then at the very bottom was something that made his heart flutter. It said if he forgave her that she would wait at the entrance of the school for him no matter what. Standing up, the brunette decided it were about time for him to go home. He'd have plenty time tonight to think things over.

Zoe slumped onto her bed and frowned. He probably wouldn't go, but as she wrote in the letter she would stand by the entrance waiting for him. She didn't want to force him to forgive her or guilt him into it. He didn't deserve that so she'd let him make up his own mind.

Turning over onto the bed she thought back over the week. She had had so much fun with Takuya from going to the park to the fair. Visiting him in his room even made her smile. But then she had to go and mess everything up. Life was never fair to her though. And this week had come by so quickly. The only thing she regretted was writing that stupid letter. Sighing she turned off the lights. She hoped Takuya believed her.

…The Next Day…

"He'll be here, Z. Just calm down!" Sora reassured, her arm linked around Tai's. A little girl, most likely Sora's partner, tugged at Sora's dress. "Just a second Jeri. Be calm and stay patient." The auburn haired girl then hugged her blond friend and went into the school.

"Henry! Your jacket is supposed t go that way! The buttons should be in the front, not the back!" Zoe turned around to see Mimi struggling with a blue haired boy. They were arguing over a jacket that Henry just so happened to have his jacket on the wrong way. Smiling, Zoe rolled her eyes. Mimi and that boy were inseparable, even if the girl didn't admit it. They acted just alike and it was funny to watch them argue.

Finally getting Henry to put his jacket on right, Mimi noticed her emerald eyed friend. "ZOE!" She squealed running over to hug her friend. "You look great, Meems," Zoe complimented looking over the Tachikawa. Mimi wore a midnight blue dress that went a little below the knee. "Oh, this? No, I would've gone shopping if it weren't for someone saying 'Ew! Gross! Girly things! That is too nasty and you're going to make me go crazy if I have to go in there!' All his fault," Mimi accused sticking her tongue out at the shorter boy.

Mimi bid Zoe a goodbye as Henry dragged her inside saying 'girls gossip way too much'. So now the blonde was pretty much alone. She decided it was best to sit down, seeming as though she'd get tired of standing in heels. The moon was slowly rising in the sky and a blanket of stars hang above their small town. She sighed and smoothed out her orange Chinese-styled dress. It stopped just above her ankles and had slits going up to her knees. Her blond strands were tied into a bun, but due to the wind some of the smaller twigs of hair were framing her face.

Usually she'd be making sure she looked perfect for whoever she passed or met up with. Today, however, she was just making sure she didn't act like an idiot. She wanted to be her everyday self and be normal around Takuya if he came. Her hands were shaking violently signaling she was a nervous wreck. She closed her eyes and crossed her fingers, praying that he would show up. That he would forgive her. Then things could be normal again.

She stood up from her seat on the bench. She walked out underneath the night sky and tried to pass the time by counting stars. She began humming songs and pointed out constellations to herself. Anything to take her mind off the current situation. Her emerald orbs shifted from the sky straight ahead.

A figure stood directly ahead of her at the end of the walkway leading to the school. The person then walked underneath a street light and she immediately brightened up. Wearing denim jeans, a wrinkled yellow t-shirt, covered by a black jacket stood the one she'd waited for all this time. She felt butterflies in her stomach and her eyes well up with tears. He'd came!

"Takuya!" Zoe said running up to the boy. She latched herself onto him and buried her face in his neck. "Hi, Zoe," the brunette greeted spinning her slim body around. Pulling away reluctantly Zoe smiled. "So… does this mean you've forgiven me?" The chocolate eyed boy didn't answer her question as he said, "Takuya wants to talk somewhere else." He grabbed her hand in his and lead her away from the school.

Zoe immediately knew where they were. The part of the park where Zoe and Takuya had spent that one day. Before all the things that happened. Fireflies lit up the place and the moon looked bigger from where they were standing now.

"This is beautiful!" Zoe whispered catching one of the glowing insects. She sat on the grass and took her shoes off. The grass was cool and felt good between her toes. Looking off from the hill they sat on, the blonde watched as the lights of the city slowly flickered off.

The brunette watched with her and his hand had rested upon hers. Zoe felt the warmth resonating on her hand. The brunette didn't seem to notice and Zoe just left it there. "Takuya, do you forgive me?" She asked once more. His brown eyes turned to her and they seemed to reflect the glow of the fireflies. He nodded and gave her hand a slight squeeze.

Wrapped up in the moment, Takuya placed his forehead against hers. Zoe smiled and leaned forward to place kiss on his lips. At first Takuya was surprised, but his shock quickly disappeared as he gave Zoe a goofy grin. "I guess this means we're…" Takuya stated slowly as Zoe nodded. She hugged him and smiled.

…Sometimes there is no need for words…

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A/N: Well, this is the last chapter ! (sobbing sounds are heard from the author) I really have enjoyed writing this story and I've greatly appreciated your support! You people are the best and I send hugs to each and every one of you!

Love you all,

Sweet Bliss