Taichi laid in his bed. He was staring at his ceiling for hours. He couldn't get his mind off the so-called "truth" that Sora told him the night before. He didn't answer his calls, or texts. . He ignored everyone and everything. He had several from all his friends. He turned around and turned his phone off to stop the ringing. He tossed and turned as his stomach continued to cause him pain. His body ached to his very bone with every thought of his best friend with another girl he loved by his side.
"Why does this always happen. Matt's not even that cool?!" He thought as he grunted. He buried his face into his pillow. He pouted the whole night. He was confused of his feelings towards everything. He tossed himself over and laid on his side. "I mean i remember everyone teasing her about him but I never thought she seriously liked him like that." He stared at his alarm clock. "They were best friends. Even he told me that."
9:15 p.m.
He whipped himself up. He slouched over and ran his fingers through his hair. He took a deep inhale and exhaled. He looked up at the clock. 9:21 p.m. "Well theres only one way to find out." He thought as he got up and grabbed his phone. He put his shoes on, his jacket and walked right on out. "Ill be back mom." he said.
"Wow its cold tonight." He thought while putting his hands in his pants pocket. "Better clear things up now. What a drag." he continued.
Meanwhile...
Matt was sitting at his living room table. He was writing in his notebook. He new lyrics for a new song he was working on. He chewed on his pencil as he was stuck one of his verse. "Oh sweet! this would go perfectly!" He smiled as he wrote his lyrics down quickly. He continued writing.
DING DONG! He jumped at the sound of the door bell. "What the heck!? Who could that be?" He thought as he place his pencil down. He looked over at his clock. "It's 9:37 p.m. Why would anyone visit right now?" He continued. He got up and went to open the door. To his surprise it was Mimi.
She had a wool white beanie and was in black pea coat. Her nose was pink because of the cold. Matt blushed at his surprise.
"Uhh Mimi what are you doing here?" He asked as he stood in his door way.
"It's pretty cold out here Matt. Can I come in?" She asked as she rubbed her hands together.
"Oh yes sorry come in!" He said of embarrassment. He helped her with her coat as she walked in. She took of her beanie and let her hair down. She was wearing a cream-colored button up long-sleeved blouse. Which she had tucked in to a black flowing skirt that met up her waist. Along with white thigh high tights weren't able to be seen. They walked over to his living room where Matt had his table covered in his notes. "Sorry Meems. I'll clean this up real quick." He said as he was moving his paperwork.
"Wow, you're still messy as ever!" She giggled. She walked over to the end of he table. She noticed a bit of his rug was lift upwards. She took a wider step to avoid tripping. "You should really fix your rug. You could trip over it." She added.
Matt gave a small chuckle at her comment."You haven't been over for a while...Since you left Japan. I was starting to think you hated me." Matt said with a bit of hesitation.
She sat down and thought about what Matt had just said. "I don't hate you. You were my best friend...It's just when that rumor got out that I liked you. You changed." She paused as she looked away from Matt. Matt felt a sharp pain in his stomach from looking at Mimi's expression.
"But I've never saw you that way. My feelings for you were only of friendship and nothing else. " She added.
"I know. I'm sorry I was pretty immature. I just didn't know how to deal with it." He responded as he awkwardly placed his hand on his head. He sat down across from her.
"I came to talk about something else." She said as she placed her hands on her lap. "I'm sure you know about me and Taichi."
Matt sat up straight and gave Mimi all his attention.
"It;s funny really. I've never thought I'd have such strong feelings for Taichi. After all we have been through. He was the last one I'd think to go for." She smiled. "Ever since I've been back all I've ever thought about was him. And seeing him with Sora hurt more than I thought. " She continued as she firmly placed her hands on the coffee table.
Matt felt uneasy about the conversation. "Oh man I really don't want to get dragged into this mess." He thought.
"I just need to know if I am what Taichi really wants. And You are his best friend so I'd figured you would know out of everyone." She asked staring straight into his eyes.
Matt grew nervous with Mimi's stare. "Honestly I don't know what he wants." He said as he placed his elbows on the table. "You see this year hasn't been the best for him. He was really in love with Sora...And so was I. "
Mimi looked confused. "That is right how can you guys still be such good friends after you two started dating?" She asked.
"Well it wasn't easy. Taichi and I decided that our friendship was strong and who ever she decided a pond would be the best man standing. And that's how its been. Even now. I honestly don't know what that girl wants . But Sora does seem to play games a lot." He chuckled only to leave a sad expression. Mimi face grew sad after seeing Matt's face.
"Matt really loved her. He still does. If Matt doesn't know then what will happen tomorrow?" She thought.
*meanwhile outside the complex*
"Hmmm Matt's lights still on. Sweet that guy never sleeps. I've made it this far. Now I just gotta go up there and hear it from him. Sora can't be right." Taichi thought as he continued to walked up to Matt's apartment complex.
*back in Matt's apartment*
"You're caught in a pretty rough love triangle Meems. And seeing its between you and Sora I'm sure its gotten pretty nasty." Matt teased Mimi.
"You got that right. I wish we could have been like you two. Hopefully we can still be friends. But I can never forgive myself if I didn't try my best for Taichi." She explained.
Matt smiled and flicked Mimi's forehead.
"Ouch what was that for!?" She yelled as she placed her hand over her forehead.
"Don't worry Meems. I honestly beleive that what he feels for you is stronger than what he had for Sora.." Matt added as he smiled softly." You just have to be more confident and wait for tomorrow!" He continued to smile. "Oh I'm so sorry I didn't get us some tea. I'll be right back." He said as he jumped up of embarrassment. "I'm such a horrible host."
It's ok Matt. I'm going to head home now. It's pretty late." She said she was trying to stand up.
"Well let me at least end you off with a hot chocolate for your trip." He said as he stood up fast and began to run towards his kitchen.
*meanwhile outside."
"Aright this is it Taichi! Don't back out now. It's now or never!" Taichi said as he beg stood in front of Matt's door.
"Don't worry Mimi I got this...ahh" Matt said as he tripped over that tucked up piece of rug.
Mimi didn't have enough time to move as she watch Matt's falling body. A loud thump was made as both Mimi and Matt opened their eyes to find them face to face. Mimi and Matt both blushed and were frozen stiff not knowing what to do. Matt could hear his heart beat loud and fast as he stared right down at her.
"OH GREAT! NOW SHES GONNA THINK I'M SOME KID OF PERVERT! NO! NO THIS IS ALL AN ACCIDENT! HOW CAN THINGS GET ANY WORST." Matt thought in a panic.
Mimi felt hot all over her body as Matt towered over her. She laid still not knowing what to do.
"OH GAWD!? This is so awkward! AND I'm in a skirt for crying out loud!?" She thought. "This is so embarrassing."
The sound of the front door opening was enough to get them to snap out of their awkward moment. The very sight before him was not what he expected. Mimi was on the floor and Matt over her. Matt and Mimi both looked up to find Taichi standing in the door way. Taichi grew in ragged as he continued to stare. Her hair was everyehere in a mess. Her skirt was lifted enough to see her bare thigh. He could even see the white top lace of her thigh high. As if he was interrupting a romantic momment. He drew his hands into tight fist as he began to grind his teeth. Matt quickly jumped up and walked towards him."Taichi you know you should always knock before you come in. Otherwise crazy missunder-" Matt was cut off by a swift punch by Taichi's fist. Matt was knocked into the wall next to him.
Mimi stood up and her heart beating fast. "Please Taichi it's not what you think!" She yelled as she helped Matt.
Taichi punched the wall next to him. Mimi flinched at the sound of his fist against the wall. Matt wiped the blood off his chin and smirked. "Well that was a good hit. But Taichi it's really not what it looked..."
"Be quiet!" Taichi exclaimed. "Am I some kind to joke to you?" He continued. Mimi grew uneasy with the look of anger in Taichi's eyes. He turned to walk out of the door. "Do me a favor and stay out of my life."
Mimi stood there frozen as she watch Taichi leave into the cold night.
Mimi grabbed her coat and ran off after him.
"Wait Mimi!" Matt called out. "That girl forgot her shoes." Matt said as he went for his coat.
Mimi ran out calling out for Taichi. She couldn't find him. All she could hear was her own breath as she ran down the snowy streets. The bottoms of her feet began to burn with the cold from the snow.
"Ow this hurts so bad!" She said as she began to lift her feet. She looked down the street ways. She couldn't find him. She could only see her own breath against the cold air. She let herself fall on to the cold snowy side-walk. She heard her name being called out. She looked back and saw Matt running towards her.
"Mimi here put your shoes on!" He said as he helped her up and gave her her shoes. "List don't go running off like that! " He said with concern. "Theres only one place he could go and its back home. So lets head there." Mimi put her shoes and nodded yes to Matt. "Lets get going!" He smiled.
Taichi walking down the snowy side-walk. Only hearing the sound of his feet brushing up against the snow. He was no longer angry. He felt defeated and foolish. "Why can't I get them out of head?!" He thought as he put his hand on the side of his head. "She was there. She was underneath him!"
A car drove up to Taichi's left side. Taichi stopped to see who it was as the window began to roll down. He smiled and went to the side and open the car door to get in.