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Chapter Ten

Matt's Perspective

The next day, before school started, Sora met up with me.

"Sora!? Are you okay?"

I was very concerned. Sora is very dear to me. She looked like she hadn't slept well, exhausted from worry and heartache.

"Matt! You still want to talk to me even after everything I did?"

"You didn't do anything. You were just having a difficult time. Tai and I both understand and were very worried about you. Are you okay?"

Sora looked down, looking a little upset. I put my hand on her shoulder and pulled her close to me. I could smell the sweet aroma of pear body spray and something else. She gently pushed herself away from me.

"Sora! What is it?"

"Matt, you're very dear to me, and very special. You're one of my best friends. I can't thank you enough for helping me all those times, especially out of the cave during our adventures. You'll always hold a special place in my heart and I love you."

I grew nervous and tense even though her words were kind. Something about what she was saying made me feel uneasy.

"What are you trying to say?" I asked.

I began to get a pretty good idea of where she was heading in this conversation and I didn't like it one bit.

"Matt, I hope we can always be best friends. We can, right?"

"Well, sure. You're a dear and close friend to me."

"You're okay with it, then?"

Sora please just spit it out. I think I know what you're going to tell me, but I need to hear it, as much as I don't want to, even if it's for the best.

"Matt, it was something special for all three of us to be a love trio. You and Tai being in love with me and me in love with both of you. I am grateful for our friendship and know all three of us are closely connected to each other and complete, even if it's going to be just in close friendship. I don't think the love trio can exist anymore."

Even though I expected it, it still came as a shock and wrenched away at my heart. Even though I anticipated and expected it would happen, I was losing Sora, just like I lost mom and TK. It wasn't in the way of them dying, but in the way of them not being as close to me like they once were. It seemed my heart was always getting ripped open and torn apart and I hated that I was always the one who had to suffer, even though I willingly sacrificed my happiness for the sake of my friends. I had hoped I wouldn't have to lose Sora as my girlfriend as she meant a lot to me and still will.

"I did a lot of thinking and came to a hard decision to choose. Believe me, this was hard and I didn't want to do this. You already know the answer, don't you?"

"Yes. It's Tai who you want to be with, isn't it?"

"Yes. Ever since...well...when we got back from our adventures and maybe before then."

I began to envy Tai for his happiness but pushed that thought aside just as quickly as it came. I would be happy for him and Sora and move on, while staying close friends with both of them, no matter if it did seem strange at times. Sora looked ready to cry. My heart went out to her. I knew it was very hard for her and that a choice had to be made, even if I didn't like the consequences.

"Hey, it's okay," I soothed.

"No, it's not. I wasn't fair to you. It was cruel and selfish for me to put you through this. To lead you on and give you false hope that we were together, even though it seemed like we would always be together. I never wanted to hurt you. I am so, so sorry."

"Sora, maybe it wasn't the best idea to have a love trio and maybe it is time for it to end. I am sorry it had to end this way. But I know it's for the best, even for me. Don't worry. I'm not mad. I won't hold your choice against you."

A lone tear slipped down her cheek. I began to fight back tears that had long been buried deep in my soul. Fortunately for me, no tears came to my eyes. Although I sure wanted to cry.

"I feel like such a kid again. I didn't really want it to be this way, especially after hurting you so bad, like I did."

She was right. I was hurt. But I know she didn't hurt me on purpose. And I was definitely going to get on with my life and not feel sorry for myself. Plus, I was truly happy for her and Tai. I wished them all the best.

"Sora, you are still a dear and close friend to me, even after your choice. In fact, I'm glad you were honest with me. That's what I like from girls. That's what I like the best about Mimi, even if she can be clueless at times. You and I aren't always honest to others because of who we are. Maybe being around Mimi will help change that. I'm glad you're being honest with me now and I know how hard that would be for you."

"You're not mad?"

"No."

"We're still friends?" she asked, hopefully.

"It might not always be easy. But, we'll work it out together as good friends. I...I'm very happy for all three of us, even. Although, it wasn't easy to hear, I'm glad to hear of your choice. We'll still be friends and I...I'm happy for you and Tai. You two will be very happy together. Also, it is just as much my fault as it yours. I should have realized what was going on long ago. Instead, I have learned the hard way like I always do. I guess that's what makes us stronger in the end."

"What about you, Matt? I know you said we'll work it out. But, will you be okay?"

Sora was concerned for my well-being. I expected nothing less from her.

"Don't worry. I will miss the love trio but I consider it as beautiful when it exists, like a flower, but must eventually fade away, like a flower. I'm glad I was part of it, and now, I'll move on, find another girl, and still remain best friends with you and Tai, and become happy again."

"Matt, are you..."

I cut her off.

"How could I not? We're all part of the digidestined team, learning all about friendship, teamwork, never giving up, and all that good stuff."

"Matt, what are you saying?"

"We're friends forever."

She agreed, repeating,

"Friends forever."

THE END

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The end? Or is it? Stay tuned as there is still the epilogue to come up soon. In it, you will find out what has happened and how it all turned out.