Picture Perfect:


T.K. and Kari- T.K. sleeping on Kari's shoulder (On Chapter: Princess' Prince.)

Matt and Mimi- Mimi with a box of tissue (crying), while Matt comforts her with a supporting arm. (This happens when they're watching the movie.)

Chapter 08: Hidden Jealousy

December 14

"I'm forbidding you to go out with that new-guy." Matt said strictly, she giggled.

"You sound just like my dad, why Matt, are you jealous?" she taunted.

"If you two fell together, please let me be the first to know." He said, avoiding her gaze.

"You sound like I really like him, you hurt me." She said, pointed at herself.

"So, that means you don't like him?" Matt asked persistently, she sighed.

"No, I still like him. He's really kind, simple, gentle-" Matt interrupted.

"Exclude gentle, handsome and better than Matt." He said sarcastically.

"You know, if you get to know him better, you can be friends. His birthday's on March 12, he's a Pisces, he-" Matt interrupted again.

"It seems that you know him better than me." He said, feeling jealous.

"I know your birthday, it's on July 19." She said, Matt pouted.

"That's T.K.'s birthday, it's on June 16." He said, feeling really hurt.

"I'm sorry, I forgot." She apologized.

Matt was really, really hurt, he wanted to kill himself. You forgot? Me, Yamato Ishida, your best friend, the person you always hang around when we're at the Digiworld!

"I see, you nearly forget me, so America must be a little bit fun for you." He said, forcing a smile.

"I'm really sorry. But I didn't forget some important details." She said sincerely.
"Alright then, what's my favorite number?"

"25." (A/N: Matt is the 2nd Chosen Child and Mimi's the 5th, got it?)

"Favorite letter?"

"M." she answered. (A/N: Matt and Mimi!)

"Do you remember the first day we met?" he asked hopefully. She smiled.

"I could remember the words we said. Why do you bothered to help me?" she asked, looking at him.

"I don't know, I think a pretty girl like you doesn't deserve to have yellow paint on her hair." He said sarcastically, stroking her hair. She blushed a little and giggled.

Matt then thought, his birthday is more important than his favorites; he had a sad expression on his face, and he slipped his hand to hers, wanting some support.

She had a puzzled look on her face. God, thank you for bringing Matt to me. Now she understands, was her Matt feeling jealousy because of Michael? Unsure, but she smiled at him and Matt, unexpected she gave a peck on his cheek.

He was flushed, usually, he would be the one doing that, but it was she.

"Are you alright, Mimi?" he asked sarcastically.

She nodded. Then, a voice called, "Mimi!" she looked back and saw Michael waving at her, and she waved back. Matt rolled his eyes. Okay, back to possibilities: Mimi never kissed him, I know more about her, I'm more cuter in Mimi's point of view, we've been 2nd best couple in the H&S Contest, T.K. and almost all of the whole school thinks that we're an item!

He snapped from his thoughts and looked at the two.

"Really?" he heard Mimi said excitedly.

"So, you want to come?" Michael asked. Matt was about to say 'no' but Mimi interrupted.

"Of course! Matt, you wanna come?" She looked at him and smiled.

"I was thinking the two of us only, Mimi." Michael said, Matt wanted to punch him.

"Oh," she said nervously. She looked at Matt. Will he agree? What if something bad happens to me? Matt will be blamed! No!

"So, what?" Michael repeated, Mimi was double thinking.

"What do you think, Matt?" she asked, he shrugged. That's weird, in times like this, I know he'll say no.

"Maybe in other times, I got a lot of stuff to do." She said and bowed her head.

Matt's eyes widen, half of him was happy and the other is curious.

"Oh, are you going out with Ishida or something?" he asked persistently.

"No, I-uh-I- we are having a group studying." she said uncoolly, Matt arched a brow.

"Cool, can I come?" Michael asked, Mimi shook her head hysterically.

"Why? Are you two having something?" he asked curiously.

"Enough questions! We are having a group study, please stop asking questions." Matt stepped in.

"Okay dude! So, Mimi where do you live now?" he asked. Mimi's hands were sweating.

"Me? I live in a house!" she said unspecific.

"Come on!" Michael pleaded.

"I live at Matt's house." She said shyly. Michael arched a brow.

"Your living with a boy!" his eyes widen.

"Two boys actually, him and his brother." She said, trying to hide her face with her hair.

"Are you two eloping together?" he asked, Mimi wanted to cry, and Matt saw this and pulled her arm nearer to him.

"No, she lives with us because she doesn't have enough money to rent an apartment, I mean, come on, she still has to do school tuition!" he excused meaningfully. Michael rubbed his chin.

"Oh, being thrifty. Well, the school tuition is really expensive, no offense in that. Mind if I can have your number?" he asked at Mimi.

"Uhm, no. We don't have a telephone." She lied.

"Oh, how about your address?" he asked hopefully, Matt stepped in before Michael could get another close-up with her.

"So not." Matt said, pulling Mimi away from him and continued to walk to the cafeteria.

They took an empty seat and placed their bags.

"You still like him?" he asked, wishing a 'no'.

"Yup, I told you he is nice!" she said.

"Yeah, too nice…" he murmured and rolled his eyes. He turned to her.

"You want to say something?" he asked, she looked up to him.

"No." she lied. He went closer to her and poked her waist, which made tickled her.

"Okay, I do. What do you expect me to answer when he's asking me out?" she said sincerely, Matt had red tints on his face.

"Well, I was actually expecting you to say no, good thing you rejected him, and I still don't trust that guy." He said a little bit of serious. Mimi didn't commented at this.

Did you do that by heart?" he asked hopefully.

"Maybe, I have no idea." She said as she shrugged.

Matt's heart was left hurt again, By heart. If you would only know how much you are to me. Matt opened his bag and took his songbook; he took the cap of his pen and wrote something;

Another day is going by

I'm thinking about you all the time

If only she knew what he was saying, if only she knew how he feels for her and if she only knew he'd do anything for her love.

But you're out there

And I'm here waiting

If only she knew that he would not mind spending everyday, wasting his time with her, yes, that's how Yamato Ishida. Loving her eternally. The question is; will I give Mimi up if she loves somebody more than me? He stopped writing for a while and looked at her. She was looking at him. He smiled at her and continued to write;

And I wrote this letter in my head

'Cuz so many thing were left unsaid

Even if she doesn't love her back, he'll still love her, just the same. And even if she forget him, he'll still love her and even if she didn't share her first kiss with him, again he'll still love her.

But now you're gone

And I can't think straight

Even if she hates him, he'll still love her. Yes, that's Yamato Ishida all right. He vowed to her that he'll protect her, from her pain, confusion, cries and fears.

Losing her from some other guy sure will break his heart, but will break his heart if she's happy with that lucky guy.

This could be the one last chance

To make you understand

"Hey Matt! What are you writing?" she asked, taking a peek. Matt closed his notebook and opened again.

I'd do anything

Just to hold you in my arms

Every song, every sentence, every phrase and every word was all for her, everything for her. Whoever she is, he'll be there for her, he'd do anything. I'd do anything for you, Mimi Tachikawa.

To try to make you laugh

Somehow I can't put you in the past

Just to see her smile makes him happy, his sad memories are lost. But the saddest memory is if she'll love some other.

I'd do anything

Just to fall asleep with you

Will you remember me?

'Cuz I know

I won't forget you

And if it comes to conflicts between him and that guy, just seeing her confused, crying in confusion, he will give her up.

Together we broke all the rules

Dreaming of dropping out of school

And leave this place

To never come back

So now maybe after all these years

If you miss me have no fear

I'll be here

I'll be waiting

This could be the one last chance to make you understand

And I just can't let you leave me once again

I close my eyes

And all I see is you

I close my eyes

I try to sleep

I can't forget you

And I'd do anything for you

I'd do anything

To fall asleep with you

I'd do anything

There's nothing I won't do

I'd do anything

To fall asleep with you

I'd do anything

'Cuz I know

I won't forget you

After finishing the song, he stretched his arms and lastly wrote the title "I'd Do Anything". With "Dedicated to: Mimi Tachikawa". This jealousy is giving me this guilt trip, Come on February 14!

Before Mimi could see it, he accidentally hid it in her bag. Uh-oh. (Major part of the story, u'll all know why on the ff. chapters.)

Mimi looked at him as she arched a brow. "Holidays are getting nearer." She said as she looked through the window, the snow fell.

"Yeah…" he joined her watching the snow.

What could I give Mimi? He pondered thinking a Christmas Present to her. Something she's worth of, something unbreakable.

"What do you want for Christmas?" he started to talk to her; she looked at him and smiled. "I want the truth." The truth on what you feel about me. She said, Matt arched a brow.

"What truth?" he asked eagerly. Mimi didn't response, Michael was on her mind. Michael, why did you come here?

December 24…

Matt, Mimi and T.K. were on the living room, counting down the minutes before 12:00 midnight.

"Mimi, if you will have your first boyfriend or your first kiss, firstly tell me before you will do it." He favored, T.K. was still counting down, Mimi wasn't listening to him, and her thoughts were in Michael.

She snapped from her thoughts and looked at him. Something weird behind does eyes was happening. She looked directly at his eyes and saw something she never saw in him. Jealousy, Pain, Anger, Sadness, Loneliness, this negative feelings confused him. She felt this feelings too, seeing her best friend like this made her sob. She hugged his arm tightly. He snapped from his negative thoughts and saw her doing this. If she cares for me, that mean she loves me, right? A friendship love?

"Five…four…three…two…ONE! Merry Christmas!" T.K. greeted, he rushed to the fridge and took the fruitcake and sliced it.

"Merry Christmas Matt! Matt?" Mimi turned to him but he wasn't there, then a hand covered her eyes. "Matt, it's you." She answered simply, he removed his hand.

"Merry Christmas, Mimi." He greeted and handed her a box wrapped in purple velvet wrapper. Mimi arched a brow, but she turned to smile and hugged him.

"Thank you." She whispered. With anxious fingers, she took off the ribbon and the wrapper and inside the box was…

"Matt…" lost from words; it was a diamond-made keychain with the Crest of Friendship and Sincerity carved.

"That's not all." He said, he pulled her by her arm and went to T.K.'s room. Clueless, Mimi was so thankful.

Inside the room was nothing. "Matt, there's nothing in here." She said. Matt sighed and pulled her to the balcony. There it was, rows of flowers filled it. She was amused; she picked one and kissed it. "Matt, thank you. I have something for you too." She said. She went inside the room and crawled under T.K.'s bed, and grabbed a small box wrapped in a red wrapper.

"Matt, before you open it, I want to say I'm sorry it's not enough." She said, Matt smiled and planted a kiss on her forehead. "Anything from you, I will accept." He said before he could open it. He took the ribbon and wrapper off and took off the box. It was a Yamato, Mimi and Takeru plushie, in the middle was Mimi plushie, holding both boys' hands.

"I told you, you won't like it." She said shyly, Matt smiled and hugged her.

"Thank you, Mimi." He said, breaking the hug, their faces met. Matt already knows the rule; WAIT 'TIL SHE'S SEVENTEEN! He wanted to kiss her so badly, but he don't want to break their friendship that may also break their love.

"Please tell the others I'm sorry." She said, tears fell from her eyes.

"Why?" he asked, cupping her face with his hand.

"I didn't have enough money to buy you all presents, so I decided to give the person that I cared most." She said, wiping her tears away, Matt can't choose if he should be happy or not. The person you cared most? You chose me!

"Don't cry, it hurts me to see you cry. They won't get mad at you!" he said, trying to cheer her up. The door opened…T.K.

Matt's hand was still cupping her face, which made T.K. shocked. He already kissed her? He quickly removed his hand. "I was just to give this to you, Mimi." He handed her a box of chocolates. "Thank you!" she said, but then she cried.

"I'm sorry T.K., I don't have any gift to give you." She said, starting to cry again.

"It's okay Mimi!" he said, he then saw the plushie Matt was holding.

"That's so cool! You made that Mimi?" he asked as he pointed to the plushie. Mimi looked up and nodded. "I should be in the middle though, but you're the only girl, so I think it's really cool!" T.K. praised her.

Mimi gave a cough, when the phone started to ring. "I'll get that." She said and picked up the phone.

"Hello, Ishida residence, Mimi Tachikawa speaking," she greeted.

"Merry Christmas Mimi!" a familiar voice said…Michael.

"Mi-Michael!" she screeched and blushed furiously. And I even told him that Matt has no telephone!

"How did you got the number?" she asked nervously.

"I asked Jun." He said simply.

"Mimi, who is it?" Matt asked her.

"It's Michael." She said, Matt rolled his eyes and grabbed the phone from her.

"Mimi, I was planning to take you out tonight, you want to?" Michael asked, not knowing it was Matt.

"Declined. She's going out with me, bye." Matt said rudely and hung the phone.

"What did he said?" Mimi asked excitedly, Matt rolled his eyes again. What's so special about that Michael anyway?

"He's asking you out tonight." He said, Mimi giggled.

"Unfortunately, you're going out with me tonight." He turned to her with a smile; Mimi stopped giggling and gave a quick pout then a smile.

"Where?" she asked excitedly. Matt pondered. Karaoke? Mall? Restaurant? Aha!

"Do you remember the Ichimente Winter Festival?" he asked excitedly. Mimi nodded hysterically.

Flashback: both's P.O.V.

Matt-13 Mimi-12

One day left before she leaves, Matt called her and walked to the park.

"Mimi," he looked up to her. "Yes?" she asked. "When you come back, you want to go out with me at the Ichimente Winter Festival?" he asked, she looked over at the fair ground, the Ichimente Winter Festival will open this December, it's July though.

"Yes." She agreed.

End of Flashback

After the flashback, the two glanced at each other. "What about it?' she asked.

"You want to go there?" he asked, Mimi nodded and grabbed her jacket, snow gloves, boots and a black winter hat, so as Matt.

"So, are you ready?" Matt asked, offering his hand to hers, she accepted it as a sign of agreement. The two left the house; T.K. was having a long talk with Kari on the phone. They paused for a while and feel the snow.

"It's freakin' cold out here." Mimi said as she rubbed her arms, Matt noticed and put an arm around her shoulder to warm-up.

The two walked to the Ichimente Winter Festival, near the park.

It was crowded and full of Christmas lights. Mimi awed in this; it was so pretty. "It's my first time to go here." She mumbled and looked around. There were small shops that cornered the fair grounds; there were also games like catching a fish with you mouth, fortune telling and etc. "Where do you want to go first?" he asked, Mimi looked around and saw a cute panda stuffy. Matt looked at her reaction.

"You want it?" he asked, Mimi looked over and shook her head insincerely.

Matt reached in his pocket and inserted a coin and controlled the joystick. "It's okay, don't bother." She said, about to drag him in other places. He shoved his arm and focused on the panda…and guess what, he got it!

"Here." He thrusted it to her, she accepted it. "Thank you!" she yelled and hugged him tightly. "Thank you, thank you!" she mumbled. "Gripping-not breathing." He said almost lose his breath. She quickly broke the hug and apologized. They walked again and spotted…JUN.

"Jun?" Matt said in shock, Jun's smile became a pout when she saw a panda in Mimi's arms. "What's that?" she asked strictly. "It's a prize from Matt!" Mimi said carelessly. "Have any problems?" he asked putting an arm around her shoulders.

Jun ignored his question and started to grab him away from Mimi.

"Whoa! Where are you taking me?" he asked, linking his hand to Mimi.

"You're having a date with me!" Jun said happily, Mimi saw this; Oh, I thought Matt would mind! He should tell me that he has a date with her! Wait, am I jealous? Oh no way!

Then, she came running after the two, what Matt asked. Jun finally released Matt, and the two finally had their own. The two took a seat on the green bench.

10 minutes of silence. "Matt," Mimi called, he looked up to her.

"If you and Sora be together by fate, tell me first." She favored, Matt was shocked when she used 'Sora'. "Fine. But I think Sora and I have a fat chance for each other, since (mumbled) you're the one I'm trying to get anyway." He said as his words go softer and softer, hard to hear. "What?" Mimi asked, favoring for repeat.

"Nothing. Don't you ever think that best friends could be something more?" he asked shyly. Mimi tried not to laugh.

"For me? No. I mean you and I are very close but I don't want to end up with you. I mean, I never loved you like that." Mimi said, Matt was so hurt, her words seemed like she was meaning it. Never loved me like that? Mimi, I love you, but you seemed that we could never be like that. He wanted make her love him, but he was so sure he couldn't succeed. "You meant that?" he said coldly, Mimi laughed.

"No, I was just joking! Who might have guessed, maybe tomorrow we can be. I can't wait for Feb. 14!" she exclaimed as she yawned and leaned her head to his shoulder. Whooo! I thought she hates me for that!

That's Chapter 08: Hidden Jealousy, what d'you all think?

Next Chapter 09: New Year Without New York

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Note for Reh: Really? Cuz the 1st and 2nd chapters are just d beginning!

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