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Chapter Five

Sora's Perspective

It was after 11:00 pm by the time Mimi and I got back to my place. The dance had ended at 10:00, but my friends and I decided to go out for cheeseburgers. I had a cheeseburger and a chocolate shake. Tai had his usual three. Matt had two. Mimi shared one with Izzy. Joe had one. Tai observed this.

"Trying to watch your figure, Meems?" he teased, with a sparkle in his eyes.

"But of course. You know I have to keep up my good image."

Joe leaned over and whispered something in her ear. Mimi turned red.

"Joe, I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm trying not to gain, that's all."

Tai looked over at me.

"You worry too much, Joe," Tai replied. "Sora, on the other hand, doesn't have that kind of worry. She stays fit and trim."

I looked down.

'Do I,' I thought. 'Wait, Matt is being especially quiet.'

Finally, Matt spoke up.

"I swear, Tai. If you keep this up..." Matt said, looking at Tai's three cheeseburgers.

Tai gave him a Look.

"Save it."

'Is everyone starting to get tense? Is it my fault?'

"Can I help it if I'm growing and work out a lot?" Tai asked.

Things remained normal. I guessed I was just overreacting.

My thoughts turned back to Mimi, who was sitting on the edge of the bed in my room.

"Hey, Sora. How're you doing now?"

I felt my cheeks get warm.

"Come on. You know you can tell me anything."

I looked at her. She smiled and laughed a little.

"I promise I won't blab anything unless you give me permission."

"Mimi, I..."

"Sora, all of us on the original digidestined team know you, like Matt, keep everything bottled up inside. That's not going to do you any good. Matt has let go of a lot of his struggles. So can you."

"Mimi, is it weird or abnormal to date two guys at the same time? Am I hurting anyone by doing this?"

"The only people who don't like it are the fan girls of Tai and especially, Matt. Jun is one of them."

"What? How did you...?"

"I'm sure you've noticed. Besides, since I have popularity and am a cheerleader, I hear what they say. Don't worry. I stuck up for you."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Sora, I was worried about you. You were obviously distressed and I didn't want to put any more on your plate."

"Thanks Mimi. I'm glad you, you know..."

"Any time. That's what friends are for."

"I was in the middle of their jealousy a couple times. Matt stuck up for me one of those times."

"I'm so sorry this has been happening. Tai has also stuck up for you a few of those times. So has Matt."

"Mimi, is it weird or abnormal to date two guys at the same time?" I asked, referring back to my original question.

Mimi gazed at me with a look of concern in her eyes.

"What do you think?"

"I don't know. I love both of them. I wouldn't want to hurt either of their feelings. I feel so different. It feels really good and special, even complete, being with both of them. Am I weird?"

"Sora, I asked what you thought because you're the true bearer of the Crest of Love. Yolei has both love and sincerity. But, let's face it. She's more like me. Only you know the answer to your question and what to do about it. What I will say is, even though you have the Crest of Love and it feels good, special and complete, it's obviously hurting you a great deal."

I stared at her, shocked. Yes, it was hurting me a great deal. Something does need to be done about it, though. But what? I couldn't hurt my friends. I would rather it be me who was hurting rather than causing any of my friends any hurt. I also smiled.

"I love both of them. I enjoy my time with them...dating both of them. I know they love me and the time they have with me."

I sighed, wistfully.

"I really don't want to choose."

Mimi wrapped her arms around my shoulders, giving me a big hug.

"Don't think about it now. You'll find out exactly what you need to do. But don't worry about it now," she told me, rubbing my back.

I smiled, feeling blessed and fortunate to have such good friends.

Before we went to bed, we stayed up late, watching a movie on the TV through the DVD player in my room. It was a love/adventure film. Mimi looked tired by the time it was over.

"I'm going to brush my teeth and hair. Coming?"

I nodded and followed her to the bathroom.

After we were done, I took a quick peek into mama's bedroom and saw her sleeping. I knew she was just as pleased as I was that we had mended our ways. But I couldn't help feeling saddened for her that she raised me almost all by herself. Mom and dad were still married even though dad wasn't around most of the time. I knew mama probably missed having his company and help with raising me and that she must have felt like a single parent even though dad was still alive and married to her.

Mimi went to sleep almost right away. I, however, had a hard time going to sleep. I usually go to bed early and get up early. Tonight, my mind was filled with many thoughts and worries. I thought about how hard it must have been for mama when dad was almost always away and with the constant friction and tension we had before. I thought even more how much I wanted to be with both Tai and Matt and didn't want to choose and hurt the one I didn't choose. Both of them mean so much to me.

Mimi and I slept in late. After eating the breakfast mama prepared for us, she drove us over to the mall to go shopping.

"Sora, call me when you're done and I'll pick both of you up. Have fun, girls."

Mimi and I waved as mama drove away.

Mimi and I had an awesome time at the mall. We went shopping, had lunch in the food court, and saw one of the matinée movies. I felt a little better and was able to take my mind off of my worries for the most part for the time being.