Chapter 13: Last Practice
Time for another chapter to the story. Thank you to everyone who reviewed! I appreciate them! It usually takes me a while to think up what to write next. I'm sorta lazy and I was kinda busy with my job until I quit... Now I have a job at the mall where I'm making more money! I don't own any songs. Anywaz enjoy the next chap! R/R
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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
"Ohio Is For Lovers"
Hey there,
I know it's hard to feel like I don't care at all.
Where you are and how you feel.
With these lights off as these wheels
keep rolling on and on. (and on and on and on...)
Slow things down or speed them up.
Not enough or way too much. (and on and on and on...)
How are you when I'm gone?
Chorus:
And I can't make it on my own.
(And I can't make it on my own.)
Because my heart is in Ohio.
So cut my wrists and black my eyes.
(Cut my wrists and black my eyes)
So I can fall asleep tonight, or die.
Because you kill me.
You know you do, you kill me well.
You like it too, and I can tell.
You never stop until my final breath is gone.
Spare me just three last words.
"I love you" is all she heard.
I'll wait for you, but I can't wait forever.
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Chorus:
You know you do, you kill me well.
You like it too, and I can tell.
You never stop until my final breath is gone.
(YOU...KILL...ME...WELL!)
So cut my wrists and black my eyes.
My final breath is gone
So I can fall asleep tonight
Chorus:
And I can't make it on my own.
(And I can't make it on my own.)
Because my heart is in Ohio.
So cut my wrists and black my eyes.
(Cut my wrists and black my eyes)
So I can fall asleep tonight, or die.
Because you kill me.
You know you do, you kill me well.
You like it too, and I can tell.
You never stop until my final breath is gone.
You know you do, you kill me well.
You like it too, and I can tell.
You never stop until my final breath is gone.
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DAVIS POV
"Yes Ken, yea- I'm aware of that! I know today's frickin' Friday, I'm not dumb! Of course we're practicing tonight. I'm not being sarcastic. I know! Duh it's on Saturday. Of course we'll be ready in a day, stop stressing! Yeah I've been practicing on my acoustic. Fine, I'll stop calling my guitar a bass! When did you start getting so picky? sigh Yes Ken again, I will see you tonight, I knew you'd get crazy 'round these last few days--! Ok sor-ry you're not crazy, just over cautious. Yes, I know, I'll tell him! Yeah I gotta go now I'm almost at school. Talk to you later, ok.. Bye."
I hung my phone up and continued walking down the hall.
Yay, another day of school. A couple of days ago Tk, his brother Matt and Tai tried to help me with a certain problem. I don't have any clue what's going to happen. Izzy and Tai developed the pictures and film the other day. Most of the pictures were to dark to see. Should have known most night pictures don't show up. The only piece of evidence we have is the camera Tai and I placed behind the hole in the wall. Funny how no one thought to charge it before putting it in the wall. That was dumb. I guess we were just to caught up to think straight. I think a couple shots were on there, but it missed the best moments! To bad, I guess we'll have to work with what we got. I don't even know if it's enough to prove anything. Yesterday we took everything to the police station. The police look at us sternly telling us that child abuse was something they take very seriously. One officer said if we were lying it would be hell on us. Matt got pissed and said 'why the fuck would we make this up?' The officer said there were hundreds of cases were kids lie to get their parents in trouble or as some sort of prank. Then the officer said he would view what we gave him setting the envelope on his desk. The officer waved his hand dismissingly and told us he would get back with us in a few days. Then he told us to have a nice day. I could have punched that fake ass grin off his face. Do they do that crap intentionally to piss people off or what?
I blinked when the bell rung. I walked through the door letting it fall shut loudly behind me. My eyes flickered over the classroom, looked like I was the last person to come in.
Ha-ha! Least I'm on time! A grin comes on my face.
"Motomiya, I'm so glad you could make it here before the bell finished ringing..." Mr. Kakito rolled his eyes at me sarcastically.
"YUP, I know!" I smiled really big trying to annoy him.
He sighed. "Just take your seat."
I walked toward my desk and sat down in the seat kind of diagonal from Tk. I saw some other people I knew talking and stuff, but today I didn't bother to say hi. They usually ignore my energetic greeting anyway. It's about time I put some extra effort in being the hyper kid. I've been slacking some. I have to, there's a chance that none of this could work and I don't want anyone worrying. I'm suppose to be a leader, the leader has to be strong for everyone else. I..I have not choice. I let a small frown grace my face.
"You ok Davis?" Tk asked me. I gave him a weird look then grinned. Why would he ask me that at school? Did he forget who I am?
"I'm fine TS." I whispered to him. I saw a few people look at us. Stupid Tk.
"Why wouldn't I be?" I asked brightly smiling.
This time he gave me a strange look turning his attention to something on his desk.
I guess that was a pretty dumb question. I stared down at my own desk in frustration. Hopefully Tk, Tai and Matt will forget anything ever happened. It's nice to know they care and all, but the sooner they forget the better things will be. I can't mess up anyone else's life. I would be an inconvenience to my mom and the rest of them. They're about to start a family. One that I have nothing to do with. It's better if I just stay with my dad. Maybe I can start avoiding him somehow.
I saw Tk's eyes, it looked like he hadn't slept well at all. I hope it wasn't because of me. That's all the more reason for them to forget. Yeah, it's for the best. Really.
Mr. Kakito walked around the to him desk sorting through some things and then looked up at the class. His eyes swept over all of us. He's kind of freaky...
"The papers on you're desk class are your test scores from before the break. I'm pleased to say 45 percent passed with A's, 30 percent passed with B's, about 17 percent received C's, 3 percent barely passed and the other 5 percent weren't so lucky. Those who received a D or lower have the option of taking a re-test granted that the highest you can make is an eighty five."
So that's what Tk's looking at. Everyone was talking about their grades. My eyes shifted to my paper. I took a deep breathe then lifted up the corner. I put it back down leaning back in my chair and sighed.
"How did you do?" Hotu asked.
"It probably could have been better." I stated dryly. I folded my test and shoved it in my bag.
"Oh, poor Davis." He gave me some kind of sympathy look.
"You'll do better next time!" Hotu said cheerfully.
"You're right!" I grinned.
Hotu smiled and turned around.
Yes! I'm jumping for joy in my head a B! Some people always assume the worst! This should bring my average up.
There were still some people who told me better luck next time, even Tk. He was one of the A's go figure.
Mr. Kakito went back to teaching. I saw a few equations on the board, at least today we were actually learning math. I smiled slightly. Too bad I don't feel like learning today. Whelp, time to catch up on some sleep! I opened my math book and put some paper on my desk. Then picked up my pencil making writing motions as I laid my head on my book. It's an acquired skill. Anyway, I was still somewhat out of breathe from running, which is really crazy since I play soccer! I laughed to myself, but ended up choking. I started coughing hard. Why...
"Davis go get some water." Mr. Kakito looked at me annoyed and handed me the pass. I was still coughing some with one hand over my mouth when I left the classroom.
I gulped down some water. 'How do I manage to do this to myself.' I thought taking another sip. I might as well go to the bathroom while I'm out. I think I coughed too hard, my throat's sore now. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I still look good. I lifted my shirt a bit to examine my stomach, It didn't look as bad as I thought. There was really only a few bruise marks on it. They were kinda nasty looking. I poked the purplish bruise. Ow! I jerked away from finger letting go of my baggy dark blue shirt. I placed my hands on bathroom sink. I was sleepy. Last night was kind of hard, but no one needs to know that. I rubbed a hand against my forehead trying to rid myself of the little speckles. I sighed. I really? don't have time for this. I picked up the pass and went back to the room.
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TK POV
"You wanna go swimming with me, Matt, Kari, Ken, Tai and the others before practice?" I asked the red head walking beside me.
"It's like a mini hang out, most of the digi-destined will be there."
Davis looked at me surprised. I guess sometimes, well most times we didn't include him in what we did after school or whenever some of the digi-destined got together. We did kind of have this planned for months. It really was rude of us to leave him out.
"What do you mean? I don't have soccer practice today." Davis told me taking an ear phone out letting it rest on his shoulder. I almost sighed when he gave me that confused look.
"Dai. I meant band practice." I shook my head pushing blond hairs out of my face. I'm actually wearing another hat today, I brought at pac sun one of Davis favorite store. We went to the mall and he actually talked me into getting it. It's one of those skater hats. The whole hat is Whitish with black and silver lettering. It looks cool on me! ...Anyway Davis is taking a while to answer me and I'm wonder what's taking so long, did he forget the question or something.
Davis had a contemplating look on his face. "I dunno." He said quietly.
"You don't have to take your shirt off." Opps I covered my mouth, I hope I didn't say too much.
"...I guess your right." Davis said tilting his head to the side to me.
I put my hand down and swung my arm playfully around his shoulders.
"I'll keep my shirt on too if it makes you feel better."
He pushed my arm off. For a soccer player, you would think he'd be use to physical contact.
"You would do that?" He questioned skeptically slightly raising an eyebrow at me . Stopping the journey to my house. We stood on the side walk as he tried to find something. I hope he doesn't think I'm lying.
"Of course I would, you're my friend now. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable."
"I..uh-" Davis started unsure.
"Come on it'll be fun!" I smiled turning to walk again.
Davis grinned putting his ear phones in his ears again
"Sure, why not!"
I smiled slightly watching Davis singing along to his music. He always bounces back so fast. I looked away from him, at least he wasn't afraid to be himself. Even through everything, he's still managed to stay himself. I sometimes thought of how Davis acted. I kind of admired him, I'd never admit to it out loud. A couple months ago before I got to know Davis we argued basically about everything. It was mainly because I didn't understand him. I thought he was an annoying idiot and my thoughts never really went past that. Sometimes we got along, but it always came down to some argument about Kari or the digital world or whatever else we could think up.
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(DAVIS POV)
"Hey Ken, could you pass me my bass please?" I asked walking from behind the mic.
Ken stared at me for a second from his place on the couch. What am I a mind reader? Am I suppose to know what that look means? Oh wait.
"Sorry! Can you pass me my guitar geez!" I tried to grab for it.
"Someone has to teach you the difference. Here take it." Ken passed the guitar to me. He's so picky.
"Thanks!"
"Let's practice that song before the last one again." Chris suggested. He was the bass player, although I sometimes called it a guitar. Who really needs technical terms anyway.
I nodded placing my hands on the mic waiting through the beginning melodies to come in.
Today was our last day before the Battle of the Bands contest. I'm excited. I can't wait 'til everyone sees us.
We played the songs over and over. We had to make sure we sounded better than good. Tk was singing back up for me on most of the songs. Another song just ended as I held out the last word. I leaned over some to rest on my mic stand catching my breathe. That was exhausting. I covered my mouth to cough then reached down beside me to take a swig of water.
I saw Ken glance at me worriedly but I just waved to him and smiled. I was only out of breathe. That was all. I almost groaned out loud. These stupid speckles. I rubbed my forehead. I'll be fine after I rest. Ken really has nothing to be concerned about.
"Hey guys let's practice the first song again then we'll call it a night!" I smiled.
"Cool, from the top!" Brian yelled rhythmically tapping his drum sticks together.
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(REGULAR POV)
"Thanks for letting me spend the night."
"Davis, you know it's no problem! We are happy to have you honey! Do you boys need anything before I go?"
"No thanks mom."
"That's alright Mrs. Ichijouji."
"Ok, good night then. Try not to stay up all night." Mrs. Ichijouji smiled and closed the door softly as she left.
"Hey Davis?" Ken asked.
"Yeah?" Davis answered side glancing from his spot on the bed at his friend in the computer chair.
"What made you and Tk get so close all of a sudden, you guys barely argue anymore." Ken rolled around in his chair facing the burgundy hair boy on his bed.
"I, really don't know. I think it's mainly because my mom is getting married to his dad." Davis shrugged laying back placing his arms behind his head.
Ken frowned. There had to be something else, Tk and Davis had fought for the longest time. What was he missing.
"Do you think that's the only reason why Takeru is giving you a chance?"
Davis stared at the bunk above him contemplatingly.
"...At first he didn't really know me. I mean he knew I was Davis, loud, rude, obnoxious and whatever else. The guy no one really gave a fuck about. Davis chuckled.
"I dunno maybe he's starting to understand me better you know. Someone besides you realizes that I'm not as invincible as I try to be."
"Well, you were trying to help me and I guess you accidentally started being yourself. Maybe if you act like this at school or even with the other digi-destinds, people would realize that your actually a fucking person. It upsets me when we are with the others and they act as if nothing they do or say can hurt you." Ken sighed staring down at his hands balled in his lap.
"Remember that time in the digital world you told me it was one of the worst experiences you had there? How Tk and you kept getting in fights, Kari was ignoring you, Yolei was ruder than usual and even Cody added in you saying you were slow. You also said that day on the mountain Matt yelled at you for talking about your sister?" Ken looked up Davis.
"Yes I remember, although it's something I'd much rather forget..." Davis let the sentence hang.
"They never saw you upset though. You waited until you got away from them to get upset. Matt will probably never know his words hurt you. They're nice people and all, just dense when it comes to you."
"I know Ken, but it keeps them from getting to close to me since they see me as a nuisance. Sure sometimes it gets to me, I just can't dwell on it."
"You should have a little more faith. They already seem to be changing their opinion about you! If they get close to you, then they do. Isn't it about time they find out your life isn't really what it seems. Some of their parents are divorced, so I can't see them minding."
"I don't know, I don't like dealing with this kind of stuff." Davis frowned slightly.
"Davis you know I care about you right?"
"I know."
"Good, you're my best friend and I hate sometimes how you forget about your own well-being." Ken came over to sit on the end of the bed and brought his legs up to his chest.
"I know Ken." Davis sighed.
"Are you sure there isn't anything you want to tell me? You can trust me. I'm sorry if I'm being to pushy. I just felt kind of like we were drifting apart." Ken said resting his chin on his knees.
Davis was silent for a moment in thought.
"Can we talk about this later. I'm really sleepy." Davis laid on his side drifting.
"Alright then." Ken said sadly. He turned off the light then climbed up to the top bunk.
"I promise I'll tell you in the morning." Davis spoke sleepily.
"Fine, I'm holding you to that." Ken pulled the covers over himself satisfied for now.
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DAVIS POV
I faced the wall underneath the top bunk. He must be disappointed.
What made him bring up the past like that. He knows that's the only time I let myself go after going to the digital world. I was upset, but I shouldn't have been because I caused all of this on myself. They had a right to treat me like an idiot, I was. Especially for letting what they said get to me. I hadn't cried that hard until I told Tk about my dad. I've learned since then.
Ken really is my best friend. I just didn't want to tell Ken tonight about it. He'll know in the morning. I just hope he won't be mad that I didn't tell him first. I told him enough to satisfy his mind but not the whole truth. The last thing I want is to make Ken upset. I know when I tell him tomorrow that's exactly what he will be, upset. I wish none of this was real. I grip the sides the pillow harder lightly placing my face in the middle of it.
I shut my eyes trying to keep my breathing even. We have the competition tomorrow, I don't know if telling him is such a good idea. But there's no way I can get out of it. Ken will just keep subtly asking me until I tell him. Why must I ruin stuff?
I sniffed softly. Is Ken still gonna want to be my friend? He has to, no one's ever taken me seriously but him. 'I need to stay positive.' I thought trying to comfort myself. I guess I won't really know until the morning.
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That's chapter 13. I had to cut it off here! Next chapter is battle of the bands. Hope ya'll liked it, tell me what you'll think. Read and review! Thanks!
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