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Encounter + chapter 4 +

Mimi watched as Matt made his way back over to the table. The last time she'd seen him, he was tall and lanky with the depth-as well as the physique-of a heartbroken artist. The last time she'd seen him he was hugging her tightly at the airport, promising her that he'd always think or her as inspiration- the single, most beautiful platonic relationship he'd ever had with a female- while she promised him that she'd stay strong, just like he'd taught her to. Both had made promises to keep in touch. Neither of them kept it. After that, she walked out of his arms and onto a plane to New York- as he watched from Terminal E4.

"Here." She heard Ken say as she snapped out of her personal flashback. "A shot of Tequila for the road, babe. Now go make Mama proud!!"

All Mimi could do was roll her eyes as she downed the Tequila and made her way over the guys' table. She'd never been the anti-social type- not even throughout her parent's nasty divorce when she wanted to shrivel up and die on the inside, she never shied away from conversation or opportunity. This occasion was no exception. She walked over to the table where Matt and Tai were discussing 'important matters' (her) in hushed voices. When she arrived at the table Matt stood up and began to introduce her.

" Meems, this is Daisuke, Koushiro, Tai, Will, and you remember TK, right? Guys, this is an old friend of mine, Mimi." They all said their hello's and 'nice to meet you's '. However, when TK heard her name, his eyes lit up and he gave her the most life-altering hug you could give a person.

"God, it's good to see you! Last time I saw you, you were 10 and asking me if my refrigerator was running!" Mimi said, laughing as more old memories poured into her head.

"Last time I saw you, you were a knock-out, I see some things never change!" he said, looking over her body which had changed from a lithe stick figure into a thin yet curvy hourglass. 'Damn. You sure did fill out nicely.'

Matt let Mimi's personality do all the work, as it always had done. She got along great with the guys, he noticed as they laughed and joked as if they'd known her for years. All except for Tai, who just tried not to stare at her. He was quiet, not the normal Taichi-if there was one anymore. Matt silently cursed Sora, the person who'd stolen his best friend, broken his heart, and forced him to abandon his care-free, fun loving side. He knew that Tai wanted to be faithful, and that he felt guilty just for being there. However, he also knew that Mimi would probably be just what Tai needed. Matt looked at Mimi. She's definitely grown since the last time he'd seen her 11 years ago. He'd thought of her every now and then and wondered what she was doing and wondered what she'd look like: if they were walking down the same street, would he be able to recognize her? He didn't think of it before that moment, but he found her attractive. The type of girl he'd want to invite over to his apartment tonight and share the shower with tomorrow. He'd forgotten his goal was to hook her up with his best friend and momentarily pictured her in his bedroom. Then his eyes caught Tai's and he regained focus. Still, he was starting to get the feeling that he was heading into dangerous waters and his feelings for her quickly began to escalate.

Tai watched his drink intently, listening and laughing during the conversation but doing anything to aviod looking at her. Out of the corner of his eye he could see her glancing over in his direction. A few times he saw the suggestive glare of a woman interested and in lust, yet he was trying to be a good husband: loyal and true, having only eyes for the woman waiting for him at home. Yet his mind and body wanted something totally different. They wanted her body, her lips, her touch- his mind and body wanted to taste every square inch of her. The urge was so strong it hurt. He looked over to his best friend- who caught and returned his glance and smiled. Matt had known Tai for far too long not to know the mischeivious gleam in his eye- it was on. He knew immediately, that even if it was only for one night, that quiet Tai had left the building. And when Mimi excused herself to the ladies room, it gave him the time to prepare.

-fin [4 now-mwaaaaaaaahhhhaaaaahhhhaaaaaaaa!!!!! ;P

uh-oh! Matt's starting to get interested! And who else will inter the race for Mimi's heart? Will Tai cheat? Will Matt steal his best friend's love interest? WILL KEN EVER FIND TRUE LOVE??!!?? Tune in and don't 4get to give feedback! It's the elixer of life!

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