Hi everyone! Chapter 6 is up! There isn't much I'd like to say at this point - so enjoy the fic! But before that, I'd like to thank everyone who read my fic! Most especially those who read & reviewed! Anyway, on with the fic!
Summary: A Date on Valentine's Day! Takeru & Hikari go through the most romantic day of the year! (with a few arguments here and there...)
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon (So much for dreams...)
Chapter 6: A Sweet Valentine's Memory
"Ms. Yagami, please pay attention", said Mr. Tsukishiro. Hikari suddenly woke up from her dreamlike state. The class shifted their gaze in her direction.
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Tsukishiro", said Hikari, apologizing profusely as she stood up. She had, once again, shifted to her daydream mode. Mr. Tsukishiro, being the kind and understanding teacher he was, smiled at her.
"It's alright Ms. Yagami. But please try to pay attention. Your finals are coming up and, as I have explained earlier, the topic we are now discussing will be included in the test and will take a large percentage of it. Anyway, please be seated"
Hikari sat back down, embarrassed at what she had done. It was already the last period for the day but she couldn't concentrate on the subject at hand. Her mind was focused purely on the time she and Takeru would spend together after school. The class shifted their gaze back to their teacher.
"You were lucky it was Mr. Tsukishiro who caught you", whispered Takeru to Hikari. He was seated just beside her, near the window at the rightmost side. Convenient enough, they were also at the very back of the class.
"Yeah, if it was Ms. Sumiregawa or Mr. Iwasaki, I would probably be dead right about now", whispered Hikari.
"Mr. Takaishi, please come forward to answer this problem", said Mr. Tsukishiro, cutting short their conversation.
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(After Class)
"Finally!", exclaimed Hikari. She hurriedly packed her books and notebooks into her bag. Takeru, though as excited as her, neatly placed the books inside his bag. They started to leave the classroom, proceeding to the school gates.
"You never told me where we were going", said Hikari. Takeru just smiled.
"Be patient. Like I said earlier, your surprise starts a little later in the evening. We'll have dinner first", said Takeru in a tone that sounded like he was talking to a four year old. Hikari suddenly frowned. She noticed the manner Takeru talked to her.
"I am not a kid!", said Hikari, slightly angry. A laugh suddenly escaped from Takeru's mouth. This made Hikari pout, though in a cute way. She was still angry though.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't help it, you were acting like an excited little kid!", said Takeru, still finding Hikari's immaturity funny. Hikari pretended she didn't hear that and continued to pout. She then turned her head opposite Takeru's direction. Takeru gave a defeated sigh. Hikari noticed this and smiled slightly. She didn't face Takeru though. They continued walking for a while until …
"Got'cha", said Takeru. He had intentionally stood in front of Hikari and this made Hikari bump into him. Takeru trapped (hugged is more like it) her so she wouldn't be able to move.
"Sorry, I really didn't mean it. You were acting like a kid and all…", said Takeru regretfully, not meeting Hikari's eyes. He was suddenly surprised when he turned to look at her face. He was greeted by Hikari's lips. It wasn't a long kiss, just a gentle one though both enjoyed it just the same.
"Got'cha", she said softly, still smiling. Takeru felt stupefied for a few moments. Hikari could've escaped easily but she decided not to. She hugged him back. Takeru, after his mind had caught up with everything, smiled and hugged her tighter.
"You know I could never stay mad at you", said Hikari. Both loosened their hold and continued walking, holding hands.
"Where are we going first?", asked Hikari.
"How about we just take a walk around the park? It's still too early to have dinner and I can't bring you to the "other" place yet", said Takeru.
"Sure", said Hikari, without asking where the "other" place was. They headed to the park, holding hands but still silent. Upon reaching the park, they saw a lot of couples enjoying their Valentine's Day. Some were sitting on benches, laughing and talking. Others were seated on the ground, enjoying their time. The rest were just walking, circling the park.
"So, what do we do know?", asked Hikari, breaking the silence. Takeru scratched his head. He had not expected that a lot of couples would be in the park at this moment.
"How about walking around the park?", suggested Takeru.
"Sounds good to me", replied Hikari. They started walking, observing the serenity of the place. Though there were a lot of people, it seemed peaceful to the two of them. They started talking, not minding the other people passing by. As they were walking, Takeru suddenly noticed something familiar.
"Talking about memories…", started Takeru. Hikari suddenly interrupted him.
"We weren't talking about memories!"
"Since you brought it up…" started Takeru though Hikari interrupted him once again.
"You brought it up!". Takeru just sighed.
"Fine, since I brought it up, isn't that the same flower garden we went to see a month ago?", he said, pointing to the flower garden. Hikari smiled.
"Yeah, it is. How about we take a picture of us in the garden?", asked Hikari.
"Wouldn't hurt, I guess. But how we'll we take a picture of us?"
"Easy, see Yolei and Ken over there…", replied Hikari. She then froze. Wait, what were Yolei and Ken doing in the park…holding hands and laughing…on Valentine's Day!?
"Guess there's a new couple", said Takeru. He gave Hikari a mischievous smile. Hikari gave him a questioning look before she got the message. She then smiled mischievously as well.
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"Hey guys!", shouted Hikari and Takeru to Yolei and Ken as they approached them.
"Hi!", replied Yolei. Ken just smiled and waved to the two.
"Funny seeing you here...", said Takeru, grinning.
"Err… Ken and I were just… umm…", started Yolei. She couldn't really explain what they were doing there.
"It was just coincidence. I happen to pass by and I saw Yolei so we decided to take a walk and just talk", said Ken in a matter-of-fact tone. Both Takeru and Hikari just smiled.
"Oh, I see. So it was coincidence that you two are holding hands?", asked Hikari. Both, just noticing the fact that they were holding hands, blushed and let go of the other's hand.
"Don't worry, we won't tell anyone", said Takeru, assuring the two.
"Tell anyone what?", asked Yolei innocently. Both Hikari and Takeru sighed.
"Do you really expect us to believe that there isn't anything going on between you two?", asked Hikari.
"We're just friends! We aren't a couple!", said Yolei defensively.
"Yeah, it's like you guys were - just friends", said Ken. This was a bad choice of words seeing Hikari and Takeru did end up together.
"Just friends, huh? Like we were?", said Takeru sarcastically.
"So you will end up together!", exclaimed Hikari happily. Both Ken and Yolei blushed.
"This is different! We're just friends and nothing more!", said Ken and Yolei in unison.
"We'll see…", said Takeru. Hikari nodded in agreement.
"So, what are you really doing here?", asked Takeru.
"What I told you earlier, we happened to coincidentally meet in the park and decided to walk around and just talk", said Ken, his voice constant. The two assumed he was telling the truth.
"Oh, I see. So what do you plan on doing afterwards?", asked Takeru.
"Well, Me, Yolei, Iori and Daisuke plan to have dinner later", replied Ken. "Seeing we don't have dates and all...", he added teasingly. Both blushed slightly.
"Well, we wouldn't want to keep you from doing whatever you're supposed to be doing", said Yolei. They gave their goodbyes and departed.
"You know what, Keru…", started Hikari.
"What Kari?"
"We forgot to ask them to take a picture of us by the garden…", said Hikari, with a tinge of depression in her voice.
"A task for another day. Anyway, we'd better be going.", said Takeru. Hikari gave him a questioning look. Takeru sighed at his girlfriend's forgetfulness.
"To eat, remember?"
"Oh! I forgot! Well, let's go!" They both started walking out the park. They stopped at a quaint coffee shop. It was the same coffee shop Daisuke and Taichi had once gone in before; it was the Twin Bells coffee shop.
"Wait, we're eating at a coffee shop?" asked Hikari skeptically. Takeru nodded.
"Don't coffee shops normally serve light snacks?", asked Hikari further. Takeru nodded.
"And isn't Twin Bells one of those coffee shops that serve light snacks?", asked Hikari once again. Takeru nodded once again, slightly getting on Hikari's nerves.
"Then why are we eating dinner here?" she asked, trying to stay the least bit calm.
"You'll see…", he replied with a smirk. They entered the coffee shop and sat down at the table near one of the shop windows. There were a lot of people but fortunately, the maximum capacity had not been reached.
"Okay, so tell me, why are we eating dinner here again?", asked Hikari. Takeru just gave her a sweet smile. She was becoming impatient with Takeru's passive responses but the smile Takeru gave her made her a little more patient. The waitress came and took their orders. Hikari ordered a slice of blueberry cheesecake, similar to Takeru's order.
"Okay, so do you mind telling me now why we are eating dinner here?", asked Hikari once again.
"Actually, we aren't going to eat dinner here. This is, more or less, an appetizer", replied Takeru.
"Oh, I see… But why did you tell me that this was where we were going to eat dinner?", asked Hikari.
"If I remember correctly, I said we were having dinner but never said when or where…", reminded Takeru. Hikari suddenly thought for awhile. Takeru did say they were going to have dinner but he didn't say when or where.
"Okay, so where then?", she asked, validating her thoughts with Takeru's words.
"I really can't tell you yet…", replied Takeru. Hikari suddenly got curious. Takeru has been acting very secretive and mysterious for the whole day.
"Wonder what's up…" she thought. "Maybe the classic puppy dog eyes will work…"
"Please Keru…", she said sweetly, giving Takeru the puppy dog eyes. Takeru found it a bit hard to resist this but he was able to.
"Sorry Kari, I can't. If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise", replied Takeru. Hikari stopped the act and sighed. Takeru's defense had become impeccably powerful and even her most potent attack was no match for his defense.
After all attempts of breaking the mighty defense that is Takeru, she finally gave in and they started talking about anything that came into mind. They stopped when their orders came in.
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"Okay, I really have to ask. You don't normally eat blueberries and you would prefer to starve than eat a cheesecake, so what's the deal?", asked Takeru. He was eyeing Hikari with suspicion.
"The blueberries part, you were right but you went overboard with the starving or cheesecake thing", she replied, after swallowing the piece of cheesecake in her mouth.
"Fine, so what's the deal?", asked Takeru. Hikari gave him a smile.
"I decided to try the blueberry cheesecake, anything wrong with that?", she asked, raising an eyebrow. Takeru was still eyeing her with suspicion. After a few seconds of silence, he finally gave in.
"I guess there's nothing wrong with that…"
"There you go! Now let's finish up so we can go", said Hikari, slightly agitated. Takeru sighed at Hikari's…eagerness.
"Nothing you do will ever make me tell you what the surprise is until it's time. And nothing you can do will speed this up. It would've been better if you ordered a whole cake since we'll be here for awhile", said Takeru. He was glad that Hikari was really eager to find out what the surprise was but it was kind of annoying as well.
Hikari just sighed. She knew she was fighting a losing war. All she could do was to let things unfold as Takeru plans it to unfold.
"Fine. But just in case you were wondering, I ordered the cheesecake for a change of pace, not because I was rushing things", she said with a smile.
"Guess I was wrong…" thought Takeru. They continued eating, slowly finishing the ordered food. After a while of eating and talking, Takeru checked his watch. It said 8:30.
"Well, let's go!", said Takeru.
"Where exactly?", she asked as she stood up. She was hoping that Takeru would tell her where.
"The park.", he simply replied. This left Hikari dumbfounded.
"The park!? We already went there but nothing was special about it. Well, maybe except for Yolei and Ken…" thought Hikari.
Takeru paid the food they ordered and took Hikari's hand. The two went out of the coffee shop and started walking towards the park. Once they were at the entrance, Hikari was amazed. The scenery had totally changed. There were tables everywhere. Candles on the table were lit and a buffet table with a handful of waiters and waitresses could be seen.
"This is the surprise!?", she asked, still in awe.
"Well, a part of it. I was actually surprised that you didn't notice. There was a sign just outside the park saying there'd be a special treat for couples on Valentine's Day.", replied Takeru.
Hikari just scratched her head. Takeru sighed in disbelief.
"Your absent-mindedness ceases to amaze me", said Takeru. Hikari sighed as well.
"Yeah, me too…", she added.
"Well, at least I'm thankful for that. If you had noticed then the surprise would've been ruined. I was hoping you wouldn't notice. I guess I got my wish", said Takeru.
They went to the registration stand. The woman by the stand asked Takeru for their ticket. He presented it to her and she gave them the table number they were assigned to. They proceeded to the table where they were greeted by a waiter. He asked them for their drinks. After they told him their drink orders, he pointed to the buffet table and explained to them that they could get their food there. He left the two, who were seated opposite each other.
"Wow, I never expected this!", said Hikari, awe struck.
"That's what you said on our first date", he said, smiling sweetly. Hikari grinned at him.
"Yeah, and that's the same smile you gave me on our first date", she replied. Both laughed at the coincidences. The waiter then returned and placed the drinks on their table. After a few minutes of just talking, they decided to go to the buffet table.
When they got there, they were astonished to see the different dishes served. From the simple spaghetti (which brought back fond memories…) to the delicious roasted pig, it was a sight to behold. The different dishes each had its own exotic and enticing aroma. The scent filled the air, exciting the taste buds of those who got a whiff of the food.
"Should I get two plates or will I have to ask for a food cart?", asked Takeru teasingly. Hikari playfully punched him.
"Very funny", replied Hikari sarcastically.
Both got their plates, filled the plates with food and started to move back to their table. Once they were seated, they noticed numerous couples were already seated near the vicinity. They also noticed, though it was quite far, Patamon and Tailmon. The two were seated atop a tree. Enjoying what looked like to be chocolates. Hikari giggled at the sight as Takeru smiled.
"Well, at least he went through…", said Takeru before grabbing the spoon and fork to eat the food on his plate.
"Went through with what?", asked Hikari. She was looking at Takeru quizzically.
"Well…", started Takeru, clearing his throat. "He asked me what I planned for you on Valentine's Day so I told him I was bringing you to the park for the…", Takeru trailed off, almost ruining the surprise.
"For the what!?", asked Hikari. She was becoming more and more curious with each passing moment.
"Anyway, I told Patamon I was bringing you here", said Takeru, ignoring Hikari's looks of curiosity.
"And then?", she asked. She was sure Takeru wouldn't tell her what else was up anyway so she decided to inquire more about Patamon.
"I…asked him why. He told me that he wanted to surprise Tailmon so there they are", said Takeru, ending his story.
"Oh. I see", said Hikari, grinning. "Guess they had the same idea…"
"Huh? What idea?", asked Takeru.
"Tailmon wanted to give something to Patamon so she asked me what I was giving you. I didn't tell her though.", she said. Takeru raised an eyebrow.
"Giving me? You were planning on giving me something?", asked Takeru. He had become as curious as Hikari was a while ago.
"Of course! But I'll tell you what it is later. Anyway, I told her to give Patamon chocolates and so she did".
After Hikari's story, both of them started to eat the food on their plates. Takeru finished first, as Hikari was still eating the remaining tempura on her plate. Hikari noticed that Takeru was looking at his watch every so often and this aroused her curiosity.
"What's up? Late for an appointment", she asked jokingly. Takeru smiled as he, once again, looked at his watch.
"Great! Let's go!", he exclaimed, leaving Hikari dumbfounded.
"Where?", she asked. Instead of giving Hikari an answer, he took her hand and pulled her to a certain spot in the park. There were rugs laid out and a lot of people had started to gather, sitting on the rugs. Takeru took Hikari to a spot not far back but not too close in front.
"What are we-", started Hikari. Takeru put a finger on her lips and shook his head.
"Just watch", he said silently. No sooner had he said that, fireworks were seen shooting into the night sky. Vivid colors of red, blue and yellow flashed in the night sky. Hikari was awestruck by this and suddenly gave Takeru a hug and a sweet kiss on the lips.
"This is amazing Keru…", she said, staring into the night sky.
"Like I said, only the best for you Kari", replied Takeru.
Hikari rested her head upon Takeru's shoulder and his arm encircled Hikari by the waist.
"I love you, Keru…", she said, cuddling closer to him.
"I love you too, Kari", said Takeru, giving Hikari a kiss on the forehead. It was a night both of them would remember…
Okay! This ends chapter 6! Hope you enjoyed reading that! I decided to end it here since it seemed appropriate so you'll have to guess what Hikari was planning on giving Takeru! (There's a barely noticable hint on this and the previous chapter)
I couldn't think of a way for Hikari to give Takeru the gift so I left it there...
So that's it (for this chapter anyway)! Please Read & Review!!