Author's Note: A big thank you to the people who reviewed! I really appreciate it. Anyways, here's chapter 3. Sorry for the delay, once again.

Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, and the idea of this story really came from this Chinese show I watched, though I am changing most of the things.

/ To Love or Not /

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- Chapter 3 -

The redhead ran through the streets as she looked around, her crimson orbs wandering all around the area frantically, determined to find someone with a big mob of hair. It shouldn't be that hard … right? At least she hoped so.

How could he have walked that fast! Could he really have gotten that far? Ugh!

Sora frowned as that thought came into her head. That just caused her to get even more frustrated. Out of all people, why did it have to be him? Or well, someone whom she just met too! How embarrassing. And she thought it was embarrassing that day when she ate like a wild animal! That was nothing compared to this. What would he think of her if he sees the picture? That's not the most important thing actually. What is he really did see it? She would feel like she was walking around naked around people! She could just imagine Taichi staring at the picture drooling like a pervert. Of course, she wouldn't know how he is, but all guys are perverted, right? Or at least have a perverted side in them … no? Well, that's what Sora thinks right now. She can't even think clearly anymore!

Turning the corner, she ran towards the direction of the soccer field. What if he went to a different soccer field! No, this must be it. It must be it! Well, it is a soccer practice … so … it must take place in the University soccer field, right? Just then, Sora stopped dead in her tracks. University! Why is she running then? It'll take her at least a whole day to even GET to the university. Plus, which University does he go to anyway!

Sora was about to pull her hair off thinking about this when something caught her eyes: a mob of brown, messy hair walking by across the street. Sora's eyes widened as she stared at the walking figure: Taichi! She was about to run straight across and ask for the picture before she realized how stupid she would look. Plus, that would mean even more embarrassment, wouldn't it? Sighing, she started thinking as her eyes followed him, making sure she won't lose him.

She followed him everywhere he went, though kept a distance, and not right behind him. It was starting to get highly frustrating, and she needs to think of something quick. Now!

Taichi glanced around as he was crossing the park. Mainly the water fountain caught his eyes. Beautiful and elegant, a breathtaking scenery. As he stared at the water fountain, he thought he saw someone familiar, with red hair? He squinted slightly as he moved his head. Sora, seeing that he saw her, quickly pretended to be resting by the fountain as she quickly sat down on the edge, dipping her hand into the water and moving it back and forth with a genuine smile. Taichi watched as a small smile formed on his face.

Cute. He thought as he stood there, staring at the redhead for a brief moment before turning away. He would have loved to stay and watch the redhead, but he needs to get to soccer practice. Personally, he somehow felt attracted to her, since the first time they've met in that restaurant. He didn't know why, but there's just something in her that makes him want to know her more.

Taichi then walked into an alleyway after crossing the park, a shortcut to the subway station, as Sora quickly followed quietly, still thinking. Suddenly, a shoe came flying out of nowhere from in front of Taichi. The young man's eyes widened as the object came flying straight at his head. He let out a cry as the shoe connected with his head, knocking him down onto the ground. He lay on the ground dizzy, barely conscious as he rubbed his head slowly, trying to make the pain go away and regain his full consciousness quicker.

"Eh …?" he moaned, having no clue what's happening around him. The world seemed to be spinning around him, blurry and demented.

Sora gasped as she quickly ran over to him, checking if he's okay. She looked up as she glanced around, wondering where the shoe came from. She then stared at the shoe. It looked highly familiar. Platforms … white … not a big size … expensive brand … Mimi! She looked up again, only to see a nervous smiling Mimi revealing herself from the corner. She gave a little wave nervously.

"Hey Sora … heheh."

Sora looked at the girl as she blinked a few times before narrowing her eyes with an exasperated look. "Mimi, why are you here? And why did you throw that shoe at Taichi?"

"Well … if I didn't, how are you going to be able to look for the picture?" she asked quietly with a nervous look.

Sora blinked again as she grinned. "Right. Thanks Mimi."

With that, she quickly opened up Taichi's bag, going through the whole thing to look for the picture, but just her luck, the picture was nowhere to be found. Irritated, Sora screamed. "Ahhh! Where is it godammit!"

Mimi quickly put her shoe back on, and then went over to Sora. Kneeling beside her, she started going through the bag once more for Sora, but she as well, couldn't find it. "Maybe … it didn't fall into the bag …" she said, trying to make Sora calm down.

"I saw it fall into the bag, Mimi! With my own two eyes! It has to be there!"

"But … both of us couldn't find it. Maybe he dropped it along the way?"

"What? I don't think so, Mimi." Sora frowned as she looked down at Taichi. Suddenly, her eyes widened. "What if he saw it and took it out? I saw him staring at me at the park with this weird look, as if he's looking me up and down or something, like I'm naked! Oh my god! That must be it! He has the picture!"

With that, Sora quickly kneeled down by Taichi and started searching his clothes' pockets. Finally …

"I can't find it, Mimi! Now what am I going to do?" she sighed as she sat on the ground, beat.

"Come on Sora, maybe …uh … umm … maybe … it's not that! Uhh …" said Mimi, failing to think of something to comfort her friend.

"Hopeless … it's hopeless Mimi … I'll be embarrassed for the rest of my life! I'm dead …" Sora stared down at the ground, obviously worried and depressed. "Why did this have to happen? Argh!"

"Sorry …"

"It's not your fault, Mimi, I should have been more careful …" she sighed.

Now, more moans can be heard from Taichi, which caused the two girls to turn to look at him. Panicking, Sora quickly pushed Mimi out of the picture by pushing her out of the alleyway as quickly as possible before returning back to where Taichi is with a nervous grin.

Taichi slowly sat up, rubbing her head still as he looked around. He seemed to be better now. Sora helped him up, and she could hear him mutter a quiet thank you before he looked at the person who helped him. "Sora …? Why are you here? What happened?"

"Huh? Me? Oh … uh … well, I was nearby and I saw you on the ground so I thought I should see what happened." She smiled slightly.

Taichi couldn't help but think her smile was adorable, and gave a slight smile himself. "Oh. The last thing I remember was … a shoe heading straight for me … then it hit me I think …"

"Shoe? Haha … right. I'm sure it was something else. Why would there suddenly be a shoe out of nowhere? Heheh …" she smiled nervously, trying to cover it up.

"Guess you're right …" he said softly with a shrug. "Anyways, thanks Sora."

"No problem, Taichi."

"Well, I'll see you later. I have a soccer practice that I really need to get to. It was nice seeing you again though!"

With that, he took off, heading for the subway station. Sora breathed out a sigh of relief before realizing that she failed at retrieving the photo. Sighing, she turned around and headed for home.

A few days later, Sora received a call from a studio, requesting an interview again regarding her job. That brought her mood up greatly, and she ran almost immediately to the studio, totally forgetting about a much faster transportation. After the interview, she was successfully hired by the studio to be a guardian for singers and actors or actresses. For now, she will be working as a new yet popular singer known as Neiro. She was rumored to have a bossy attitude towards anyone who's below her while acting all sincere when she's in front of people above her, but nonetheless, Sora was glad to take the job. She needs the job! Plus, it has pretty good pay, and she gets to see celebrities, as well as keeping a van. She will start work the next day.

That night, Mimi threw her a party, congratulating her for finally getting a job. And the interesting thing is … Mimi, for some reason, invited both Taichi and Yamato as well. Not only that, but Yamato's brother, Takeru, who is also Hikari's friend, and Ken came. That means that the group is probably trying to pull Miyako and Ken back together and solve the problem, but unfortunately, the two wouldn't say a single word to each other the whole night.

As the party went on, most of the group are in the main room of Mimi's beautiful apartment singing karaoke. Mimi, having the beautiful voice that she takes pride in, of course was the one singing the most, with Koushirou striving to catch up with her being as he's not a very good singer.

Sora smiled seeing the group having fun. Standing up, she got a paper plate, got some small food, and walked out to the porch, staring off into the beautiful night sky. Yamato, seeing Sora alone on the porch, smiled as he went to join her. Plus, he barely knows her. Might as well get to know a new friend, right?

He stopped beside her as he glanced sideways at the redhead, and he couldn't help but allow her beauty to get settled in his eyes. Sora, noticing that someone stopped beside her, turned her head slightly to look at Yamato. She gave a slight smile before taking a forkful of cake and put it in her mouth, happy with the food.

"How come every time I see you, it's always something to do with food? Heh, you're such a pig, Sora." Yamato commented with a handsome grin.

Sora stopped as she stared at Yamato without blinking, then narrowed her eyes. "Say that again, Ishida!" she said menacingly, as if she will bite anytime.

Yamato's eyes widened slightly before letting out a chuckle. "Just joking, Sora. Take it easy will ya?" he gave a genuine smile.

Sora loosened up as she took a deep breath before taking another bite from the cake. Then she glanced at Yamato again and gave a small smile, but quickly turned away, her smile disappearing almost immediately.

Yamato stared at the girl and gave a shrug, his playful smile still pasted on his face. Cute. Now I know what Taichi meant … heh.

With that, he left her alone and exited the porch, returning to the karaoke.

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Author's Note: Done. Not a very exciting chapter, but more of developing the characters to know each other a bit better. ; Though I can't say I did a good job at that. Anyways, it might take me a while to update due to summatives. . Once exams come, I'll have more time. (Yeah .. because I'm too lazy to study for them lol)

Neiro Yukiko