Kari started walking towards the party. It was her friend Yolei's party. Then she realized she still was wearing TK's jacket. She spun around just to notice they were gone. *Oh, well* she thought. She looked at the neatly purple-wrapped present. It was a scrapbook kit. Her friend always wanted one. She had also brought a few of her scrapbooks so she could have an idea on how it's done. She ringed to bell twice. Yolei opened the door with a frown on her face. –You're late-she said. –I know, I know. It's a long story-Kari said helplessly.-You know I love stories!-Yolei said. Her eyes traveled to Kari's hands.-Present!-she said excitedly. Before Kari could blink, the present was open. Yolei squealed with joy.-How did you know!-She said-Well, you just repeated it like…a thousand times!-Kari said, laughing-I also brought some of my scrapbooks so you could get an idea-she added.
-But first, the story!-Yolei said.
-Sure-Kari answered.-My best friend was visiting me for vacations. He was coming too so he could meet -before she could finish, Yolei exclaimed-Did you say HE?-Yes…anything wrong?-Kari answered-How is he?!-Yolei interrupted again, the explained herself.-Boys and girls aren't best friends…Just boyfriend and girlfriend!
-I have our scrapbook here, if you …-I'd love to!-Yolei screamed in Kari's mid-sentence, getting weird glances from people. They saw someone pushing in the crowd of dancing people and came to the two girls.-Hey Kari! Want to dance with me?-the boy asked.-No, Davis, she doesn't want to! She has to show me some pictures and tell me some stuff!-Yolei answered for her friend. Davis has always had this crush for Kari, but the feelings were not returned. Actually, almost every guy they knew had a crush on Kari.
On the short time there, seven boys had already asked her to dance or to go on a date, yet all offers were refused.-Oh, in that case, I'd love to watch!-Davis insisted.-Fine. You may not like what you see. We warned you-Yolei said to their silly friend. Yolei took the book from her friend and flipped it open.
The first page was just the title ''Best Friends'' and a decorations in green and pink around. The words ''hope & light'' were also there.-You did this together? What does hope & light mean?-Yolei asked curiously.-Who's your best friend?-Davis asked. –Yes, we did this together, but hope and light is something important between us-she said, not really explaining the meaning and ignoring Davis. They passed the page; this one had a picture of two small kids hugging, another one of the same kids holding hands and a third picture of them sitting on a bench on the park.
-Is this you?-Yolei asked-Is that your best friend?-Davis asked, not really pleased that it was a boy.-Yeah. His name's Takeru, but we all call him T.K.-Kari answered. They saw a few more pictures of the little friends eating ice cream, sharing a shake, on the beach, on a bonfire, and a few kissing on the cheek.-You guys were awfully close as kids!-Yolei remarked.-Yeah, too close-Davis answered, at which Kari smiled and nodded.
Then, they saw pictures of the same kids, bigger every time, but still as close. Finally, they reached the pages of their actual age, which Davis seemed to dislike even more. There were pictures of them climbing trees, sitting on top and under them, watching movies, hugging, holding hands, cheek-kisses and a picture were Kari was sleeping with T.K's arm around her and head on his shoulders.-Where's this?-Yolei asked, pointing to the last photo.-We were on a trip to Colorado visiting a friend-Kari replied. –With who?-Davis asked suspiciously.-Uhm…Alone-Kari said-That is sooo romantic!-Yolei said, getting a glare from Davis and Kari just rolled her eyes.-When are you seeing him again?-the curious purple head asked.-Tomorrow-Kari answered simply. –OHH! I want to go! Please!-Yolei asked-Me too!-said Davis.
-Me three-said a voice from behind-I heard you guys going somewhere. Me and Cody want to go-Ken explained.
-Well, I'll ask-Kari said, taking out her cell phone and pressed 1 for fast dial.-She even has him on fast dial!-Yolei said, getting glares from the three guys around. Yolei heard someone call her name.-Can I go too, wherever you're going?-the boy asked. Then Kari turned around-He said it will be great! And I forgot to tell you the best news! He's moving here! And he'll go to our school!-Kari said happily explaining his best friend's situation-Willis?-she then said, surprised at the fourth boy.-Kari!-he said. –You guys know each other?-Cody asked
-Well, remember when me and T.K went to Colorado?-Kari said, getting nods from everyone-Well, we met Willis there!-Kari explained. –Oh, is there any other boy you want to present?-Davis said angrily. Everyone else just smiled. They all ate and gossiped for a while. Now, everyone was leaving and it was almost empty. Suddenly Kari's cell phone started ringing.
-Hello?-she said.- Oh, hey Teeks! Yeah…Yeah…Ok!...Bye!-Kari hung up.-Teeks?-Yolei said, containing laughter.-Yeah…Got to go! See you guys later!-Kari was about to leave but Yolei took her arm-Is that a boy's jacket?-she asked. Kari could just nod-Explain-demanded Yolei.-Got cold on the way here and he gave me his jacket…-Kari said.-Aren't they cute!-Yolei said.
-Well, I have to go before Tai kills T.K!-Kari said.-Why would he do that?-Ken asked.-We're ''too close''-Kari answered. At that, everyone watched as the brunette disappeared through the front door.
Kari stepped out to see Matt's car. She opened the door and sat on the back. She looked around the car. There was just Matt.-Surprised Tai and your boyfriend not here?-Matt said, and then chuckled.-T.K's not my boyfriend! Just my best friend!-Kari contradicted. –Yeah, right. T.K went to get you something to drink. He said something about a tradition and a strawberry soda. I convinced Tai not to come.-Matt explained.-What did he mean by tradition?-Matt asked.-Well, when we were smaller we made a tradition book. One of them was if we were supposed to go somewhere together and one couldn't make it, he had to buy strawberry soda!
-Childish-Matt said as T.K opened the door and sat on the back beside Kari. He handed her a strawberry soda.-You didn't have to!-Kari said.-Tradition-T.K said, making both of them laugh.-It's going to be great having you here! A few friends from school are coming over to the park and swimming so you can meet them, and then we go to our picnic without them.-Kari explained her plans.
-Perfect!-T.K. said.-Oh… your jacket, Teeks. I still have it.-Kari said, taking it off and handing it to him.-It's ok-T.K assured.-Hey, I have to give you something!-he said.