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Fair Plans, Groups and Grocery Shopping!

I woke up early and got ready for school. The guys advised me to wear something comfortable since they figured that set-ups for the fair would start today. I got out of the room as soon as I was done and I met the others at the lobby. I saw them there and they were already complete, and it looked like I was the only one missing.

"Oh guys I am so sorry for being late." I told them as I ran to meet them there.

"No biggie Sor, you're just in time. We didn't wait long." Said Tai

"Sure you didn't." I replied with a sigh.

"Oh come on don't be that way. No need to feel guilty. You didn't make us wait, honest." Said Tai.

"In fact, we just kind of got here ourselves Sora. It wasn't anything you need to make yourself worry over." Said Akira with a smile.

"Whatever it is, I'm still sorry for getting here late, and I'm glad you guys aren't mad." I told them. I'm starting to get stubborn aren't I?

"Who could ever get mad at you?" asked Tai. "You're like the nicest person I know…well that is if you take out Kari and the others…you get it right Sor?" he asked me.

"Yes Tai, I get it and thanks." I told him with a slight laugh. He always knew what to say.

"Come on, we better get going if we don't want to end up late for our first class." Said Akira. We all agreed to that as we started walking to school.

I guess you could say that nothing's changed over the weekend. If you don't count the school getting much more crowded for some odd reason. I seriously didn't know. One thing was for sure, this could be a long day.

We all got to meet up with Cassie and headed straight for the gym. That's where the meeting for the fair is supposed to be held. We were all seated, along with all the other students when the announcements began.

"You all know that this event is quite important to the school. It has been our tradition to hold a fair such as this every year…" As our dear principal continued her announcement, we were listening and at the same time, we had out own conversation.

"So, how much do they spend at these events Tai?" I asked.

Tai was seated on my right, Yama on my left. Cassie was right beside Tai and the others were right beside Yama. T.K was in another row since we were seated by batch. I had all their fan girls shooting daggers at me and I think they'll be doing that often until this whole thing ends. It didn't really matter to me, I got used to it since day one.

"That would depend on how you look at it." Said Tai.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked confused.

"Other people don't see it as such a big event cuz they're so used to it already. But some people still do." Said Tai with a smile. "I still do."

"They put a lot of effort into this. We work hard for it too, so it's a big thing for us." Said Yama in agreement.

We listened a bit more to the announcement until it came to one interesting point…. "Now, as you all know, the opening and closing songs would be handled by our very own Yamato Ishida and his band The Teenage Wolves." She spoke.

Yama and the others stood up from their seats and then I think I've gone deaf after that. Girls started screaming their heads off and I was near most of them… "Well at least they aren't glaring for now." I thought.

"Tai, are you okay?" I asked. I was sure I saw him squint.

"Yeah, man these girls are nuts. They do this every year. Meh, I can't believe this. I'll get hearing aids early." He told me.

"I don't think so, just remember to bring headphones or earplugs next time." I advised.

Tai laughed at this and replied. "Yeah, I should remember that. It should come in handy."

As Yama and the others took a seat back down, I heard Cassie speak this time. "If you think this is bad, you should wait until opening day."

"Yeah, they yell so loud you don't even need speakers and a microphone." Said Tai.

"It's that bad?" I asked. I feared for my eardrums and the effect that could cause.

"That bad and worse." Said Yama.

"Why are you even worrying? You'll be the one on stage playing remember? I doubt you'll hear anything with all those instruments around you. And plus you have speakers and amplifiers to cover for the noise remember?" said Tai.

"Yes, but I do feel bad for the audience and Tai, I'm not deaf. I can still hear them screaming even if I didn't want to." Protested Yama.

"Well that's just your luck then." Said Tai with a smirk "You're the one who decided to become mister popular remember?"

"Very funny. I never signed up for this because I wanted to get chased by fans Tai." He told Tai.

"I know, but it's kind of a package deal if you think about it." Said Tai, and he had a point there. Being popular has it's price.

"Guys, I think they're about to announce the groupings." Said Cassie.

We listened in to the announcement, and they had this list on who groups up with who. There was soon pieces of paper being distributed by some of the teachers. When I got one, it was a list of the groups and what they were in charge of.

"Hm, looks like a lot of people in one group." I told Tai as I started to search for my name in the sheet of paper.

"They have to have this much people, since one group organizes more than one booth at a time depending on what they get." Said Tai.

I soon found my name and did that make me happy. Not only did I see my name, but with it I saw the following names too: Tai, Cassie and T.K! I was grouped with my friends! This was great!

"Tai this is great. We're grouped together." I told him.

"Yup, but it looks like we have to deal with trouble." Said Tai and I heard him sigh.

"What are you talking about? T.K and Cassie are with us too." I told him.

"Second to the last line Sor." He instructed.

I looked over to where Tai was telling me to look and then I gasped. "Oh come on!" just when I thought I was free and this was going to be great. I saw the name on the list and I ended up sighing too.

Sasha.

Her name was like some kind of bullet that just hit me. I guess I was too caught up over my own excitement that I failed to notice her name there. "That's just. Ouch." I told Tai.

"Ouch is right Sor. Just when we thought things couldn't get any better than this." Said Tai. "She really knows how to kill the mood doesn't she?"

"You can say that again." I told him in agreement.

"What's wrong Sor?" I heard Yama ask me.

I handed him the paper and he looked at it. "This is great, Tai, T.K and Cassie are with you." He told me.

"Second to the last line." I told him the same thing Tai told me and his face fell too.

"Oh I get it now. Tough luck you guys." Said Yama.

"Yeah Yeah." Said Tai with a sigh.

"Come on guys, cheer up. How bad could it be? All you have to do is last with her for a few days." Said Takashi.

"You don't even have to talk to her if you don't want to. I doubt anyone would care less." Agreed Yutaka. When it comes to thinking positive, you should ask these guys.

"I guess they do have a point Tai. Sulking won't change anything. At least we're still with Cassie and T.K right?" I told him giving in.

"Yeah, I guess you're right about that." Said Tai to me with a smile.

If you think about it, this might not be so bad, there's a good in this too right? I'm sure we'll make things work with Sasha, I mean, how could one person ruin everything for us? T.K and Cassie are there so things should be just fine. In fact, I think this will be a

great school fair…

A few minutes during group meetings later….

I take it all back, all of it from top to bottom. I can't stand her and I don't know how much longer I can go on like this! "How many words can one utter in a few minutes? If there was a record for one who keeps talking the longest, she'd win for sure."

We've been having a group meeting on what to do with the fair. We got the category of food. We have to set up foods stands of different kinds. And so far, it's been the worst d few minutes ever.

"And what did I tell you about the drinks! Can't you write any faster!" I heard Sasha's voice boom through the room.

She was giving orders here and there, not even giving others to share ideas. "Can't she stop for just a few seconds please?" I heard Tai say.

"Man, at this rate we'll end up doing everything she wants." Said T.K with a sigh.

"This isn't the first time this has happened isn't it?" I asked.

"Nope not really. I was grouped with her last year." Said Cassie "We ended up as her slaves not her group mates."

"Sounds horrid." Said Tai with a sarcastic voice.

"It was and you don't have to ask. You can just see so for yourselves." Said Cassie as she pointed to Sasha.

Suddenly Tai got up from his seat and called out. "Hey everyone!"

No one listened and Tai called again. "Hey come on!"

"HEY!!!!" Tai had it.

That seemed to get everyone's attention. They all froze and everyone stopped, even Sasha. "Yes Tai?" she asked sweetly. She's faking….

"Hey, I hate to break it to you guys but this is just too boring. Who wants to do this another way eh?" he asked.

"…" No response.

"Come on guys, how are we going to make things fun like this?" he continued "I say we vote."

"On what?" asked some guy from the group.

"Look, I say we vote okay. I want us to vote between Sor or Sasha. You know like voting for a leader or something like that." Suggested Tai.

"Okay Tai, I don't think I…" I started to protest, I didn't really think I can lead a whole group.

"Come on Sor, have mercy please?" he begged.

"I'm with Tai on this one. I say we vote." T.K started to back him up and so did Cassie.

Soon, for some reason, he got everyone to agree. "Tai you can't be serious." I told him.

"I'm dead serious Sor. I'm not letting her take away our week of fun and turn it into a horror film." Said Tai with a smile.

"You'll do great Sora. I'm sure of it." Said Cassie.

I couldn't protest because they started voting anyway. "Okay, who votes for Sasha to lead us in this thing?" asked Tai.

"…" Surprisingly, no one kind of raised their hands….Okay maybe I wasn't that surprised…

Tai smirked. "Alright, that means you'll all go for Sor?" he asked them and they all nodded.

"Sweet!" called Tai.

"Wait a minute!" Sasha screeched "We're letting a newcomer handle this?!? That's crazy! She knows nothing about the fair! She'll turn it into a disaster!"

"The only person who's not into this is you Sasha. I don't see anyone else protesting." Said Tai seriously. I guess he still doesn't like her at all.

"But…but, she's inexperienced!" said Sasha.

"That's what makes it fun! Sora can add an all new mix of things to the event." Said Cassie.

"She can make things a bit more interesting." Said T.K with a smile.

"Yeah!"

"That sounds fun!"

"Come on Sora! You can do it!"

"Please! It'll be nice to give it a try right?"

I heard all these please and cries of excitement in the room. I guess giving it a try isn't so bad…. "Come on Sor….please?" said Tai looking at me with those puppy eyes he used to use when we were kids.

"Well…I guess I give it a try?" I told them a bit unsure.

"Yeah! That's the spirit!" said Tai as he gave me a crushing hug.

"But only if you guys help me pitch in ideas." I added immediately.

I heared cheers from the room and I heard a door slam shut. I looked over my side and saw Sasha was gone. "Where's she go?" I asked Tai.

"She bolted out the room. She didn't like it." He replied.

"Well let's begin Sora. We're all ears." Said Cassie with a smile. "We're listening to your every word Sora."

"Okay, now you just made me nervous." I told her with a sigh.

We started the meeting and everyone seemed to contribute so much. Who knew they had such good ideas? Sasha never gave them their time and I felt bad about that. I was happy listening to all of them.

"My mom knows how to make cakes and other pastries."

"I know where we can get some nice prices ingredients for the food."

"We can make some main dishes to sell for lunch too."

All of them contributed. Soon, they were assigned to different kinds of food booths and Tai, Cassie and I will be in charge of a small canteen like set-up. Making main dishes for lunch and such.

Once we were done with the meeting. We had at least 45 minutes of free time to ourselves. Was talking to Tai and the others in one side of the room. We finally had some time to ourselves to rest.

"This school fair might be the best yet." Said Cassie.

"It was thanks to Tai for getting everyone's attention and all. He was the one who yelled out loud like that." Said T.K with a slight laugh.

"That was really something Tai." I told him. "I never saw it coming."

"I was kind of getting pissed that they'd just let her boss the, around like that." Said Tai with a shrug.

"He's right though, they had such great ideas too." Said T.K.

"They seem to be warming up to you. You're a natural Sora." Commented Cassie.

"That was just beginners luck. They had a choice between me and Sasha." I told them.

"And any sane person would choose you." Said Tai.

"That might have been the only reason they chose me." I told them.

"T.K shook his head and told me "I highly doubt that Sora. You're really nice, fun and easy to get along with." He told me "They had more than enough reasons to choose you."

"Thanks T.K that's nice of you to say. Thank you." I told him smiling. That was kind of him.

"I meant that." Said T.K.

"Besides Sor, you have more than enough cooking experience. You'll do great." Said Tai.

"Again with food eh?" I teased him.

"Speaking of that, how are we going to make the dishes anyway?" asked Cassie.

"Well, I was thinking we could use the school Home Ec. Room." Suggested Tai.

"That's not a bad idea. We can experiment on dishes there." Said T.K.

"Wont the school mind?" I asked "We can't just use it can we?"

"Sure we can, foods our category right?" said Tai and I nodded as he continued. "I doubt they'd mind while all the other students are busy."

"Hm sounds like a plan then?" I asked and they nodded.

We all continued to talk when the doors to the room opened and we all turned to see Yutaka, Takashi, Akira and of course Yama coming our way. "Hey, looks like things went great here." Said Takashi.

"Yeah, that's a first since you're grouped with Sasha. Everyone in here seems happy." Said Yutaka in agreement.

"By the way, where is Sasha? I don't see her anywhere." Said Akira looking around the room confused.

"She walked out." Said Tai with a sigh.

"Why did she?" asked Yama confused as well.

"She was pissed cuz people chose Sor over her." Said Tai with a smirk.

"Really?!? How'd you get them to choose with her agreeing?" asked Takashi.

"She didn't have to agree. We did it by vote." Said T.K.

"Voting eh? And I'm guessing she lost?" asked Yama.

"That's kind of obvious but yeah she did." Said Tai "Sor won by a landslide."

"That's not such a surprise." Said Yutaka.

We told them all that happened while we were gone and then I asked "How about you guys? How was practice?"

"It went great. We were working on our songs and we didn't have such a hard time now." Said Yama.

"All those extra times of practice sure paid off didn't they?" said Akira with a smile.

"Man, I can't wait for this year's fair. It's going to be a blast." Said Takashi.

"Seems like it. Things are turning out great for everyone." Agreed Tai.

It wasn't a shock when dismissal soon came around. The guys quickly went home, but as for me, I had other plans for today. I was walking back with T.K to the dorm building when it gave me an idea. You see, Yama was with us too, but he went to get something in his room, as for the others, well they had to do some homework, including Tai.

"T.K, you want to do some grocery shopping?" I asked him.

"Now? What's the rush?" he asked.

"Well, if we can get most of the ingredients now, we can try sampling a few dishes tomorrow." I replied.

"That sounds great, can I just get my stuff in my room first? They're kind of heavy." He told me.

"Sure thing. I'll place mine in my room too. We can meet back down here." I agreed.

"Sounds great T.K." We parted ways after I said this.

I went up to my room and dropped all my books there. I picked up my cell phone and started dialing…..

"Hello?"

"Hey Kari."

"Hey Sor, what's up? It's not often you call me. It's usually through Meems."

"Well, I've tried Meems, she must be busy if she isn't picking up."

"She's out actually, Koushiro and her."

"Out on a date?"

"Kind of I guess. Yolei's out with Ken too."

"That leaves you alone then?"

"Jou's running errands. Davis and Cody are here but…well they're playing video games."

"Then why don't you come with us then? I'm going with T.K to do some grocery shopping for the fair."

"Really? Is it okay with him if I tag along?"

"I think he'll be fine with it." I actually think he'll be more than happy to have Kari with us.

"Okay. I'll tell Davis and Cody about it. I'll tell Jim to drop me by your dorm."

"That's fine, we'll wait for you here okay."

"Okay. I'll be there. By the way, is Tai coming along too?"

"Tai needs to catch up on some homework. I think it'll just be us."

"Oh, okay, I'll see you there soon Sor. I won't take long."

"Thanks Kari, I really appreciate it."

"No problem. See you in a few minutes."

"See you soon too Kari, bye."

"Bye Sor."

And that's about when the line went dead. And the beeping sound could be heard. I smiled after this. I never really planned on taking Kari along, but it just hit me. If T.K was going then taking Kari would be nice, and I had a feeling he'd be happy too.

I went down o the lobby and I found not only T.K, but Yama was there too. "Hey guys. Are you coming too Yama?" I asked.

"Sure. I can drive us there. T.K told me about it. I had nothing better to do anyway." Said Yamato with a smile.

"That's nice. Oh by the way, I invited another person to tag along if that's okay." I told them.

"Oh who?" asked T.K.

Before I could answer that, I heard quick footsteps heading our way and a voice that greeted us from behind. "Sorry to make you wait everyone." It was Kari.

"Kari." I gave her a hug.

"Hey Sor, nice to see you today." She told me "Hello Yamato, T.K."

"Hey Kari, nice to have you with us." Said Yama.

"Hello Kari." Greeted T.K. And I'm telling you he was smiling as if he won the lottery, a sweet kind smile though. I don't know why or how these two got so close but I guess they just did.

"Glad you could come along." Said T.K.

"I'm happy I could go too, I was alone with Davis and Cody. Jim was about to leave when I told him to take me here." Said Kari.

"Looks like you got stuck with guys." Said Yama with a slight laugh.

"I'm used to it though. I don't complain." Said Kari sweetly. "I grew up with a bunch of them so I really don't mind."

"Just like Sora right?" asked T.K.

"Yup, just like me." I agreed and Kari nodded.

"Anyway, we should all get going. We wouldn't want to come home late or anything." Suggested Yama and we all agreed.

We once again hopped into his car and headed for the nearest grocery store. We went inside the store and I got out a list of the things that we needed. Kari saw the list and T.K and Yama looked at it too.

"That's some list. I don't even know some of those stuff." Said Yama with a laugh. "I can cook pretty well though."

"I got some of them from my mom, I'm not quite sure what they are either, so I improvise. And I know you can cook. I've seen you do it remember?" I reminded him.

"Are you making this for something Sor?" asked Kari.

"Oh that's right I never told you. We're in charge of the food category in the fair." I told Kari.

"Yup, and our part of the group is making the meals to sell for lunch." Said T.K.

"So you guys are focusing on main dishes here right?" asked Yama and I nodded. "Sounds tough though." He added.

"You're going to have to make a lot of food." Said Kari.

"That's true, but it's fun." I told her.

"That must mean you all got grouped together." Said Kari happily "That's great!"

"Yup, except for Yama and his band, I'm with Tai, T.K and Cassie." I replied.

"We're with Sasha too though." Added T.K with a sigh.

"Don't sweat it Teeks. After what happened today, from what you guys told me, she wont be able to boss anyone around from your group now." Said Yama.

We continued to talk while walking around the store getting everything that we need. We were lucky we got them all. Now we won't have trouble cramming with the shopping thing. We split up though, we wanted to get things done faster and this was our only choice, so now, I was with Yama, while Kari….was with T.K.

Kari's P.O.V.

I was walking with T.K, he seemed to have memorized half the stuff that was on Sor's list since he was the one picking them up and putting them in a cart. I smiled and soon we started to talk about random stuff again.

"So, how was the first day of fair preparations?" I asked.

"Great actually, this was the first year that Sasha didn't take charge of the groups she was in thanks to Tai and Sor." Said T.K, he looked really happy.

"Looks like things will end up great." I added.

"It will….hey Kari?" he asked.

"Yeah?" I looked at him questioningly.

"You'll be there right? At the fair I mean." He told me and I nodded.

"Of course I will, I wouldn't miss it for the world." I smiled and asked "Is there something wrong?"

"Nope, I just wanted to make sure you came and everything you know? That way I can give you a tour of the school and…I get to spend some time with you, that'd be nice…" the last part came out barely as a whisper, but I heard it.

"Was T.K…serious? Did he mean that?" I thought to myself and now I could feel my cheeks heating up like crazy…

T.K's P.O.V.

Kari and I were talking when something happened. I asked her if she was going to the fair and I was happy when she said she wouldn't miss it, but….

"Nope, I just wanted to make sure you came and everything you know? That way I can give you a tour of the school and…I get to spend some time with you, that'd be nice…" Oh man… "Please don't tell me I said that out loud…" I didn't regret saying this, but I didn't think I'd say it out loud either.

"Um…anyway….we better pick up all this stuff before Sora and Yamato come looking for us." I said changing the topic immediately.

"Y-yeah that's a good idea." She told me with a smile.

"Let's go Kari." I told her.

She and I concentrated in getting the things we needed more that anything now. I don't know if she took what I said seriously, I was serious. I never meant to say it out loud, but it just came that way.

I meant what I said, thing is, as much as I don't want to admit it….I'm starting to like Kari…a lot….

Meanwhile…

Yamato's P.O.V

I walked with Sora as she was getting all the things that they needed. I never really noticed but when I did, I realized I was staring a lot. I became a bit conscious about that, but not that I minded either way.

"Hm? I think they'll manage." I said "T.K with Kari, they get along rather well."

"True. That's what causing Davis's jealousy to begin with. He doesn't want to lose to T.K." she said with a slight laugh.

"I wonder how Tai feels about his sister being fought over by two guys?" I asked.

"No clue, Tai seems less protective now than he was back then though. I think it's kind of a good thing." She told me.

"That's Tai for you." I told her with a laugh.

"So…you excited for the fair?" she asked me.
"That depends…I am I guess. We get to play music. It's what we love to do as a band so it's going to be great." I told her with a shrug.

"What's with the 'I guess' part then?" she asked.

"Well, there's still the part of the screaming fans and all that." I told her.

"I get the feeling you don't like your fans." She pointed out.

I shrugged. "Not that I dislike all of my fans. Just the ones that can't leave me alone and don't respect my privacy."

"And you get that a lot?" she asked.

"Mostly at the girls in school. Especially Sasha's group and the fan club…." I told her.

"By the way, I haven't had the chance to ask you…this might be odd…but with all the fans that you have, why don't you ever go out?" she asked. Now that was shocking.

"Out? You mean on dates?" I asked shocked.

"Yeah, I mean Tai's got Cassie, at least I think so. But you and the other guys, why not?" she asked "I think a lot of girls would kill to be with one of you guys."

"True…." I started "But I don't want to get into relationships I know won't last."

"That makes sense. Isn't there someone you're interested in though?" she asked.

I smiled "Actually….there might be, but I'm not sure." I told her.

"Oh…" she replied silently. Was she upset?

"I should ask you the same thing. You know guys at school like you right?" I told her in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Not interested." She simply said.

"Why not?" I asked.

"I hate taking risks with relationships. I'm just the kind of person who wants to be with someone who knows me." She stated/

"Someone who gets it when you're down." I continued unintentionally.

"A person who doesn't judge you for what you look like…." She went on.

"Or for what you have." Again I continued.

"Someone who…likes you…." As she was ending I ended up joining in..

"For you… and nothing else." We both ended in unison.

I stared at her and she just stared back. I noticed that she had a tint of pink in her cheeks and I thought she looked cute. There was an awkward silence between us and soon I decided to speak up.

"Um…we better meet up with T.K and Kari." I told her "Have you got everything."

"Y-yes. Let's get going." She agreed.

We soon met up with Kari and T.K, we paid for all the stuff and soon, we went off to leave. We got Kari back at Jim's house and the three of us went back to the dorm building. Once we were at the lobby, we said our goodbyes.

"See you guys soon. Thanks so much for accompanying me." Sora said with a smile.

"No problem, we'll see you tomorrow." Said T.K.

"See you around Sora. I had fun." I told her.

"Thanks Yama I did too." She replied. "See you all tomorrow."

As Sora started to walk away T.K looked over at me and asked. "So, what happened at the store between you two?"

"N-nothing." I replied plainly.

T.K laughed a bit and soon started to walk to his room. "Okay bro, whatever you say…"

I sighed and started to walk to my own room. There were still a lot of things to do before the fair. I had plans of my own and I really hope things work out soon. I still have my feelings to sort out, and there's Sora too…I have no idea where all this will go, but one thing's for sure. I'll get somewhere...

Authors Note: I am so sorrryyyyyy again! I never meant for it to last so long before I updated. I hope you like this chapter. Please Review and tell me what you think. :D