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Chapter Six

Matt's Perspective

Many have asked me what I saw in Sora. She was plain and ordinary compared to Mimi, they said. So, what did I see in her? I didn't answer. Not even when Tai, my best friend, asked me. It was a hard one to answer. Not because I didn't know what the answer was. I knew the answer. But how could I answer when there is so much I love about Sora? Also, how could I answer in ways they would understand?

I knew what Tai saw in her. I knew what I saw in her. But no one else did. Could I possibly tell anyone? They might have already guessed, anyway.

It wasn't right or normal for one girl to be dating two boys. I knew that and I know Sora knows that. My fan girls did have a point there, even though I rarely bothered with them. Whatever decision I would make, I wouldn't do it for them, I would do it for Tai and for Sora.

What was I to do? People might think I should be the one to be friends with Sora only and let Tai continue to date her. After all, Tai and Sora knew each other the longest, except for Kari. They were the best of friends. Why did I always have to be the one who ended up hurting the worst? Why is it always me who has to sacrifice my own happiness for the sake of...my friends? Tai was my best friend and I was close friends with Sora as well.

I cared about Tai too much, and Sora too, to even live with myself if I ended up causing one of them pain. I wanted what was best for them more than what was best for me. However, just once, I would have liked to have some happiness, lasting happiness, of my own. But I guess it doesn't really matter now. I can't be selfish. If it comes down to it, I have to do what is best for my friends no matter how much it costs me. I don't know how much Tai sees it, but I do. Sora is in a lot of distress over this, even though both Tai and myself have tried to make it easier for her by not fighting over her and not getting jealous. I can't bear to see Sora suffer this much. I hurt when she hurts just as I hurt when Tai hurts, same with the rest of my friends and I hurt when TK hurts. If Tai can't bear to let her go, I will. I don't want to sacrifice my happiness but my happiness doesn't matter if one of my friends is hurting. This is why I received the Crest of Friendship.

Tai's Perspective

Matt had just called, sounding urgent about something. I don't know what he was stewing over but I would give him my attention.

Later, Kari called out that Matt was here to see me. Matt showed up in the doorway to my room, looking serious.

"Come in," I invited.

Matt came in and sat down on the chair across from me as I was sitting on the edge of my bed.

"What's going on?"

"First things first. Have you noticed what's going on? With Sora?"

I got defensive. If someone had hurt Sora, I was going to...

"Who hurt her?" I asked.

"We did."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Sora is troubled. Even though we have made it easier on her, it has still taken its toll. I think only one of us should date her, to spare her pain."

"But, Sora likes it this way. She told me she feels good having the two coolest guys date her," I mentioned.

"That was before. She may still feel the same way, but let's face it. Sora is so troubled and is becoming less and less like herself. I don't want to cause her any pain and I know you feel the same way."

"I have seen something, Matt. I just talked myself out of it."

Matt smiled. I asked him why.

"I'm glad you noticed."

"You're right, Matt. I don't want to cause her any pain. What are we going to do?"

"You tell me. What do you want to do?"

Matt was staring at me with a serious and calculating expression in his eyes. I hate it when he does that, partly because I'm usually the complete opposite.

"I don't want to lose Sora," I told him.

"I thought as much."

"I also don't want you to lose Sora and I don't want Sora to be stressed out about this."

"Then, we're back to square one."

"What do you want to do?"

Matt looked a little shocked and surprised.

"I don't want to lose her but I am willing to let her go and just be friends with her while you continue to date her if that will fix things."

"No, Matt. I don't want you to suffer. I couldn't bear to see you so sad and hurt over losing her while I am happy."

Matt looked pleased after I said this.

"We really are back to square one," Matt sighed.

At that moment, Mom came in.

"Oh, Matt! You're here! Would you like to stay for dinner?"

"Sure, Mrs. Kamiya."

She smiled and left. I stared at him.

"You're brave, just like Izzy."

"Look, Tai. Just because you take your family for granted..."

"Oh, Matt. I'm sorry. I forgot I'm more fortunate than you are and I don't want to have all the good things happen to me while you suffer all the bad things."

Matt looked away. He had healed a lot since our adventures, but a broken family is something he still struggles with from time to time and may not get over completely.

"Maybe I should be the one to be a friend to Sora only rather than cause you extra pain," I blurted out.

Matt looked at me.

"Tai, I ask you to leave my struggles out of this decision."

"Let's invite her over. Maybe she can help us make a decision."

Matt agreed. I talked to Sora on the phone and she agreed to come over. We listened to my new CD of The Teenage Wolves until Sora arrived. She was glad to see both of us. We eagerly waited to hear what she had to say after we told her the dilemma.