This chapter is dedicated to the girl digidestineds who had to put up with the boy majority throughout two seasons. There is also mention of some more pairings. Enjoy.

Also, though the title is Jellybeans in my head I'm thinking about the Jelly Belly brand.

-Xanpluto

Part Four: Jellybeans

Mimi, Sora, Yolie, and Kari walked arm in arm through the mall holding bags of newly purchased clothes. After shopping for several hours they all, except maybe Mimi, were exhausted and looking forward to siting down for a bite to eat. Once they chose a restaurant and sat down they were in deep conversation and giggling like high school girls. In many ways having only four girls in a group of thirteen digidestineds had meant that they'd grown incredibly close to each other.

"Okay, girls. It's boy update time." Mimi said excitedly clapping her hands. "Who's first?" Mimi looked them all expectantly but they avoided eye contact. "Okay, I'll go first. Michael asked me to move in with him!"

"What! That's great." Sora said giving her best friend's hand a tight squeeze.

"It's about time." Yolie said is a slightly disgruntled voice. "You guys have been dating for ages."

"Pish, posh." Mimi waved her off. "We're all not like you: moving in together as soon as graduating high school."

"But we're in love: the sooner the better." Yolie said earnestly.

"Anyways," Kari said taking the attention back to Mimi, "when are you moving in? Do you need help moving your stuff?"

Mimi was slow to answer, "Well, I haven't exactly said yes yet."

"What do you mean? Do you not want to live with him?" Sora asked concerned.

"I'm not sure what I want. Moving in together might entirely change our relationship. Plus, I'm an independent person and I don't want to be tied down." Mimi was fiddling with her water glass waiting for some advice or a boost of confidence from her friends.

"Mimi, I've honestly never seen you this worried." Sora added helpfully, "You are a free person and Michael obviously knows this and accepts it."

"Sora is right, he isn't going to tie you down." Kari added.

"Unless you ask him to." Yolie said with a mischievous smile. Mimi laughed while Sora and Kari blushed.

When she was finished laughing Mimi thanked the girls, "You girls are honestly the best friends I've got. I loooooove you so much."

"Anytime." Sora said speaking on behalf of all three.

"Well, now that you've helped me with my dilemma who's next?" No one volunteered so Mimi picked one, "Yolie, tell us about Ken."

"Same old, same old." Yolie said with a gigantic smile. "We're amazingly happy and living each day like bunnies."

"Woah, TMI." Mimi said jokingly. Then added, "Who knew Ken had it in him."

"There's a lot about Ken that would surprise you." Yolie said with a shrug.

"Moving on," Mimi asserted, "but on a similar topic: have you done it yet, Sora?"

"Wait!" Kari said surprised, "I don't want to hear this about my brother."

"Suck it up girlfriend," Yolie said sassily, "just pretend it's someone else." Kari gave a sour expression but didn't say anything more. "You were saying?"

"Yes, we did." Sora had a deep blush on her face. "It just kinda happened randomly. He was having a bad day at the embassy and came over to talk. I was just sort of comforting him and one thing lead to another and ya know..."

"How sweet." Mimi said happily. "You guys have had your ups and downs. I'm glad something really good finally happened."

"Yeah, he really is great."

"Ugh," Kari said quietly, "I would never want to date Tai. He's way too controlling."

"That's just because you're his precious little sister." Sora replied, "And despite his faults, he really is quite an amazing boyfriend." Kari shrugged.

"It'll be hard to convince her of that." Yolie added with a smile, "She is dating Mr. Perfect."

"For sure." Sora stated firmly.

"Wait, what?" Kari said surprised that everyone was suddenly after Tk.

"It's true that Tk is practically the perfect boyfriend." Mimi shrugged, "But I prefer someone with a bit of edge or rebellion. I want a little drama in my life."

"I like a wounded puppy type guy. I feel special when I'm the one he confides in and seeks for comfort." Yolie said looking across the room thoughtfully. "What about you, Sora?"

"I like someone who can break my shell; someone whom I can have fun with no matter the time of day. Plus, I want someone who would never, ever leave my side. I don't know how you stand it, Kari."

Kari looked a little unsure how to answer but Mimi came to the rescue, "She stands it because she's used to waiting. Seriously, Kari and Tk have been waiting for the right moment since they were eight."

"True." Sora sighed.

Kari looked surprised, "Have you guys seriously thought we were going to end up together since we were eight? That's absurd."

"I've known it since I met you both in middle school." Yolie said with a shrug as the other girls nodded. "It was always apparent from how close you guys were."

"Oh." Kari thought back to her and Tk's friendship when they were younger; she didn't see how her friends had made the assumption.

"So Kari, it is really painful waiting for him." Sora asked sadly.

Kari thought about it for a moment and then answered, "Yes, it sucks waiting. But once we're together it's worth the wait."

"To each her own." Mimi said raising her glass in the air and then taking a drink.

"It's true," Yolie elaborated, "love is kinda like eating jelly beans."

"Huh?" Sora raised her eyebrows.

"Well, you spend your adolescence kinda testing the waters and trying out various flavors. Some you like, others you hate, and some are just alright. But, eventually you find a flavor that you absolutely, undoubtedly love, for me it's Fruit Punch, and all you want to do is eat that flavor of jelly bean."

"And even though you recognize the greatness of other flavors you still always come back to the one you love. For me it's mocha." Sora said catching on.

"I'm a sucker for Tutti-fruitti." Mimi said enthusiastically. "What about you, Kari?"

"Grapefruit. Definitely grapefruit."

Yolie had a surprised expression on her face, "Really? That's more exotic than I'd expect from you."

"Perhaps you don't know me or Tk as well as you thought you did." Kari said with a hidden smile.

"Maybe so." Yolie said curiously but didn't ask any further.

"Ah, finally." Mimi exclaimed as the waitress arrived with their food. "Let's hurry up and eat and then make a quick stop at the candy store."

"Definitely," Sora agreed, "I'm in the mood for some jelly beans."

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Also, I'm curious: what is your favorite jelly belly flavor? Do you have any favorite desserts you'd fancy a story out of?