Naomi's P.O.V

This was it. The night that would probably define my future. Okay, not really but don't you just love a dramatic saying? But tonight would probably define how things will be amongst the digidestined. Haven't used that in a while. Anyways, I was on my way to some fancy French restaurant because Mimi insists that if shit is going to go down, it would happen at a classy place. And what's classier than a fancy French restaurant right? I had dropped Yoshirou off at my parents' place and I was heading to the reunion alone. Everyone will be shocked when they hear what happened. When arrived at the restaurant, I was greeted by Joe who was waiting outside.

"Hey Joe!" I said as I hugged him. "What're you doing out here?" I asked as we pulled away.

"One of my college buddies is suppose to pass me something". I gave him nod and made my way into the restaurant. Joe graduated a year early from private school and got into a university to study medicine. He had already finished his degree and is now specialising in.. something. The waiter led me to the table and the only ones there were Izzy, Mimi, Kari, TK and Cody.

"Where's everyone else?" I asked as I sat across from Kari.

"Fashionably late. Where's my brother?" she asked.

"I don't know. Probably still at work or something" . Kari gave me a bewildered look. So did TK.

"Shouldn't you know?" TK asked. Oh dear, this will cause some awkwardness.

"I forgot to tell you guys didn't I?".

"Forgot to tell us what?" they said at the same time. Izzy, Cody and Mimi were listening too.

"We broke up..".

"WHAT?" they all exclaimed.

"But why? Things were going so great for you guys!" Kari said, confused and shocked.

"I don't know. I guess.. we were just not feeling it anymore" I said. The boys had nodded and gave me sympathetic smiles. But the whole time waiting for everyone to arrive, Mimi and Kari kept on nagging at me about how Tai was good for me and kept me on track.

10 minutes later

"But he can provide you a home and love! YOMI, WERE YOU USING YOUR HEAD AT ALL WHEN YOU DECIDED TO BREAK UP WITH HIM?" Mimi yelled softly.

"MIMI! The break up was MUTUAL and I can provide myself a home" I stated matter-of-factly.

"But what about love?" Kari said.

"Well, we agreed that if we're both still single and if one of us needs some love, we can turn to each other"

20 minutes later

Half an hour had passed and Matt and Sora were the only ones who weren't here yet. Tai came 5 minutes ago and was seated on my left. It really seemed to bother the entire table that we weren't together anymore. "You guys! The break up was totally mutual. No one got hurt. So, can we please move on?" I said. Everyone nodded and continued looking at the menu.

"Where's Matt and Sora? They're 30 minutes late" Ken said.

"Well, you know rock stars and their girlfriends.." I said as I flipped through the menu.

"Hey everyone!" Sora greeted as she glided into the room that the table was in gleefully. She and Matt had linked arms. Matt was seated on my right and Sora was next to him. Mimi stood up and clasped her hands together.

"Well, welcome everyone! To the first ever digidestined gathering" she smiled. "I'd just like to thank everyone who took to the time to come and rekindle old friendships with friends which we all lost over the past few years". We all applauded Mimi and Izzy's hard work on putting this together. The waiter then took all our orders and the mingling begun. I spent most of my time talking to Tai, Kari and TK. Yolei and I had a very brief conversation as well. Sora stood up and hit her glass of champagne with a fork.

"Attention everyone!" she said loudly. The room fell silent as she beamed at everyone. "I have an announcement to make. Well, two actually". I bet one of them is her being pregnant. "I'd like to propose a toast to Matt. He had just begun recording his second album and was offered to have his own fragrance and model it! ". We all clapped softly as it wasn't like it was a new or anything. We all raised our glasses.

"To Matt!" we chorused. He smiled back at us appreciatively.

"Secondly, I am more than happy to announce that Matt and I are now engaged!" she squealed happily as she held up her hand to show off the huge rock on her ring finger.

"Oh my.." I heard Mimi say as she stared at the rock on Sora's finger in awe. Well, I was wrong but I could hear my heart shattering in my ears. This strange feeling started in my throat. I was stopping myself from crying so it felt like I was choking.

"Excuse me" I murmured as I got up and left for the ladies'. I ran for the loo and locked myself in a stall. I finally allowed myself to cry. I felt the hot tears stream down my face. Thank goodness for waterproof mascara. After a good 10 minutes, I wiped my tears away with a tissue and flushed the toilet. I got out and I looked at my reflection in the mirror. The charade I had been fooling myself with was over. My mother said that as long as I still love Matt, I can never truly be happy. The image of me smiling in my mind was haunting me. A little voice saying that I was always just lying to myself and those around me. I shook my head and focused on my reflection. Keep it together, Naomi. I slapped my cheek and washed my hands. I made my way back to the table and sat down. Everyone was already enjoying their meal.

The entire evening was filled with joy and laughter. As everyone reminisced while eating, I sat there toying with my food. After a few minutes of toying with my food, my stomach began to grumble. I decided to actually eat it. If I didn't, it would be obvious to people that something was wrong. I got a few concerned looks but I reassured them I was fine. The moment I finished my meal, I got out my wallet and passed Tai some money.

"Here's my share for tonight's dinner" I said as I grabbed my things and got up.

"Naomi, where you going?" Cody asked.

"I'm heading back home. Uhm, it's Yohsirou's bedtime" I smiled as I waved goodbye to everyone. I headed back to my parents' place. I couldn't be bothered to go to my new apartment (which is a few blocks away from my parents' place). I immediately moved out of Tai's apartment after we broke up. I've always had this one on standby. I was still in the process of moving. It was still covered in boxes and I still had a few things at Tai's place. I knocked on the door and my mother opened it. "You're home early" she mused as she opened it wider for me to come in. I slipped my shoes off and headed for the living room. My dad was watching TV and Yoshirou was on the floor playing with a toy. I walked over to him and knelt down beside him. "Naomi, are you okay, sweetheart?" my mother asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine" I answered as I look back at her and flash a smile. "Hi baby" I cooed as I picked Yoshirou up and placed him on my lap. "I think it's bedtime for you, mister".

"Yomi, why don't you go and change before putting him to sleep? Knowing you, you would fall asleep as well and possibly rip that dress then you'd have a huge fuss tomorrow" my father suggested. I thought for a while. The old man has got a point. I put Yoshirou back down and headed for my room. It's changed since I moved out after freshman year. I now had a bigger bed and my old things were in boxes beneath my bed. I quickly changed into my pajamas and I went out to get Yoshirou.

"Night mom, night dad" I said as I picked Yoshirou up and headed for my room.

"Goodnight, Yomi" both my parents said before I closed the door. I laid Yoshirou on the bed and grabbed his milk bottle that was on the night stand. I laid beside him then put his bottle into his mouth. He sucked on it as I began to hum a song Matt used to sing to me whenever I was tired. Finally, Yoshirou stopped sucking and his eyes were shut. I placed a kiss on his head before pulling the half empty bottle away from him and placing it on the night stand.

"Dancing bears, painted wings,

Things I almost remember,

And a song someone sings,

Once upon a december" I sang softly. I close my eyes and drift of to sleep

(A/N: Okay, this part that is entirely in italics is a dream. Just letting you know so there's no confusion :D)

I found myself standing outside the church. I walked towards the entrance but I was stopped by a bouncer. Whaaat? "Excuse me, name please" he said.

"Uhm, Naomi Hashimoto?". He looked at me then shook his head.

"Not on the list. Sorry".

"But - ".

"This wedding is strictly invitation only". Suddenly Joe appeared and whispered something to the bouncer. He nodded and left. Joe gave me the thumbs up and I snuck in. I saw everyone there. I noticed Sora's mother and relatives on one side of the church (Matt's family and friends on the other). I went up a stairs nearby and I heard Sora screaming from one of the rooms.

"Yolei! THESE AREN'T THE FLOWERS I ORDERED" she screamed. I swear I could see flames coming out of her nostrils.

"I know but they didn't have them for today and these were all they had" Yolei said in a small voice, completely terrified. I don't blame her, I would be. I quickly move pass the room and in the next room I saw Matt. He was with Tai, Ken and the other guys. He glanced at the door and saw me. His eyes seemed shock and widened when they connected with mine. My own eyes widened as I darted from that spot to the stairs. I quickly look around before jogging down the stairs quietly. I hid in one of the curtains when I noticed this wedding had security. Wow, a bit much dont you think? I heard people softly exchanging hellos and made small talk. Then the organ played the song. I slipped out of the curtain and sat one of the chairs. I watched as Sora walked down the aisle with Yolei, Kari and Mimi following behind her. When they reached the altar, the ceremony began. I sat there with tears in my eyes as I heard the preacher.

"If there is anyone who thinks these two people should not be united, speak now or forever hold your peace" he said. I shook my head. I have to stop this. I stood up with my entire body shaking violently. Everyone turns in their seats to face me. The entire room gasped. The bride, the groom and etcetera. Everyone looked at me with such horror but my eyes stay solely on Matt. I took a deep breath and made my way to the altar.

"I am not the kind of girl who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion

But you are not the kind of boy who should be marrying the wrong girl" I sang as I stood at the altar. I took Matt's hands and looked him in the eye.

"Don't say yes, run away now

I'll meet you when you're out of the church at the back door

Don't wait or say a single vow

You need to hear me out

And they said speak now" I continued singing. The whole room was silent as everyone looked at Matt expectantly. A small smile formed on his lips as he rubbed his thumb against my hands.

"Let's run away now

I'll meet you when I'm out of my tux at the back door

Baby, I didn't say my vows

So glad you were around when they said speak now" he sang. My heart felt whole and complete. Then everything faded away. I could hear Sora faintly screaming and trying to pull me away but she was being held back. I could see nothing but Matt. I tiptoed and leaned in. He leaned down slightly and our lips met. It was the softest and most subtle kiss. It was gentle and brief but full of love. Then I hear someone screaming.

"Naomi! Naomi! Naomi! Naomi!".

(A/N: End of dream)

My eyes fluttered open as I saw my mother sitting at the foot of my bed. "Mom, it's sunday. No work, remember?" I mumbled as I tried to shut my eyes from the sunlight.

"Sweetheart, you have to get up and watch the news now!" she said as she pulled me up. I noticed Yoshirou was still sleeping soundly. My mother pulled me towards the living room and my dad increased the volume of the TV.

"And the good news of today is, Japan's very own rock star, Matt Ishida, has just announced that he is engaged to long-time girfriend Sora Takenochi! The two have known each other since childhood and many have predicted that this would happen" said the reporter joyously. My eyes were now open wide and staring at the screen. Images of Sora and Matt flashed across the screen then they showed some old lady.

"Oh, I've known Sora and her family for a long time! I always knew she'd marry that boy. They were such good friends growing up. It's really is a wonderful thing" the old woman expressed with happiness. I yawned as my father turned the television off.

"You okay?" he asked.

"I already knew" I muttered. I let out a sigh and look at my parents. "They told everyone last night at the reunion". My mom walked over to me and hugged me. As much as I want to pretend that did this not affect me at all, I really couldn't. It was too much. I clung onto my mother's shirt and cried. I was a distraught woman who sobbed into her mother's shirt. Wow, Naomi Hashimoto's great fall huh?

"Do you still love him?" my mother asked as she pulled away to look me in the eye.

"I don't know. I think I do but you and dad would - ".

"Always approve" my father interrupted. "I don't care how much of an ass he's been - Okay, maybe a little bit but that doesn't change the fact that he's still the same young man you brought to me when you two were dating. He is still loving and extremely passionate about what he does".

"I can't. I won't be Sora. I'll be a good person" I sighed.

"Sweetheart, there's nothing wrong with wanting to be happy and unless you, at the very least, tell him how you feel, you'll never truly be happy" my mother said as she wiped my tears away. My dad walked over and we shared a family hug.

"Thanks, mom and dad" I smiled. Then I heard Yoshirou's cry. I scurry to my room to find him wide awake with tears in his eyes.

"Mama" he cried as I sat next to him. I pull him close to me and kiss the top of his head.

"Shhhhh. Don't cry, Yoshi. Mama is here" I cooed as he stopped crying. It brought me such joy that my son's first word was 'mama'. He's slowly trying to get daddy or papa but he isn't quite there yet.

Matt's P.O.V

"Thanks for meeting me for coffee" Tai said as we sat down in a little cafe.

"No problem" I smiled. I took a sip of the hot liquid and set it back down on the table. "What did you wanna talk about? Oh wait! Before you start, do you mind just passing this to Naomi? I found it when I was clearing some boxes my mom sent". I passed a picture frame. It was a picture of one of our dates at a carnival. When I found it, I pulled it out of the frame to read the note behind the picture

I had a great time! Thanks for the lovely date, Matty :)

Maybe next time I can win the big teddy bear for you :P

Love,

Your girlfriend

Even though she didn't write her name, I will always remember it was from her. Because one, I've only been in two serious relationships my whole life, and two, I can recognize her handwriting anywhere.

"Sure" Tai said as he looked at the picture. "I'll pass it to her whenever I see her". The way he said it was so nonchalant.

"Wouldn't that be later?". I was so confused. They lived together right? He let out a soft chuckle before taking a sip of his coffee.

"Nobody told you?". I shook my head. He nodded then let out a sigh. "Naomi and I broke up". I had spit out a bit of the coffee I was drinking.

"What?". I could feel the hotness of the coffee searing in my throat.

"Yeah, we were just not feeling it anymore. I think we never really had common ground. We used our pain as a reason to confide in each other and just.. liked the company. I mean I love her but in more of a caring way. Not so much affectionately". Wow, that would possibly explain why she looked so down yesterday.

"Was it mutual?".

"Yeah! It was totally mutual. We're still friends. We actually kinda laughed about it afterwards and uhm...". He shook his head, not wanting to finish the sentence.

"So, where you staying now?".

"... at my apartment?". He looked at me weirdly and I gave him a weird look too.

"But I thought you and Naomi shared an apartment...".

"OH! She always kinda had a spare. So, she's moving there. It's really near her parents' place so it's good for her".

"Wow". I took a sip of my coffee. I fought the urge to reach over for the picture and look at it. Then I noticed Tai's face went from calm and easy to dead serious.

"Do you still love Naomi?" he asked, staring into my soul. No one has actually asked me that question since we broke up.

Well, there ya go! Hope you like it :) and thanks for all the support 3