-Where were you!-Tai asked demandingly.
-Oh, I just went to the biggest party ever with a few boys and they gave me a drink to try called alcohol and I smoked a few cigarettes. Not much…-Kari said, a wide smile on her face.
-Hikari! What were you thin…-Tai started before being interrupted by the younger one.
-I was joking, Tai! Sheesh! You really think I would do that?-she asked, pretending to be offended.-Well, if you don't mind, I have to go to sleep. Tomorrow I have plans.-Kari said, hugging her brother and running upstairs before he could say another word.
The next morning, Kari woke up early. It was just six, but she wanted to get the food ready for the picnic and pack for the day. She was dressed on a pale pink spaghetti-strap knee-lenght sundress with matching sandals. She had packed a red polka dots bikini for swimming and a light yellow sundress for the picnic. She made strawberry cheesecake, sandwiches and salad for the picnic and pink lemonade to drink.
She was ready soon and decided to take a walk. It was 6:43 and Tai wouldn't notice her gone. Even in summer, mornings were always chilly, so she decided to take a white jacket with her. She started walking towards the park when she felt someone placing his hands over her eyes. She was about to scream when she heard the familiar voice.
-Guess who?-it said.
-T.K! You scared me to death!-Kari said, heart still thumping but a relieved, happy smile on her face.
-I'm sorry. Let me make up. What should I do to get your forgiveness?-T.K asked, stifling laughter.
-Carry me to the lake-Kari answered jokingly. She felt she was suddenly lifted off the ground.
-T.K! I was joking!-Kari said. T.K lowered her.
-How was I supposed to know!-T.K said, even dough they both knew he knew.-Still, it was good exercise before I try out for basketball!-he joked-We still going to the lake?-he asked.
-Sure. I already have everything ready for today. You?-She asked
-Yep! All ready!-He said. They started walking to the lake holding their hands, which, as I said before, was extremely common between them. Suddenly they heard what sounded like a few girls screaming and then shushing sounds.
-What was that?-Kari asked, getting a little closer to T.K. He placed an arm around her tightly and protectively.
-Let's check.-He said walking towards the sounds. Through the bushes they could hear quiet talking like -Who are you?-and-What are you doing here?
The friends came closer until they could see the faces of three girls who were apparently very confused.
-Sora? Mimi? Yolei?-Kari said, not believing her eyes. –What are you doing here?
-Wait. You know this two girls?-Yolei asked, surprised.
-Answer our question first. Where you guys following us?-T.K asked.
-Well, kinda… I was sleeping at Sora's. When we were out in the balcony we saw Kari walking out and we decided to follow her.-Mimi answered. All eyes turned to Yolei.
-I was out reading on the balcony and I see this boy walking out. He looked incredibly alike to the boy in Kari's scrapbook. T.K, right?-after getting nods from everyone, Yolei continued-So I decided to follow him.
-I can't believe you guys were following us.-T.K said
-Well, I can't believe you two guys are secretly dating-Mimi retorted.
-Are not! We bumped into each other on our way!-Kari defended.
-Yeah, right-Yolei said-Still up for today?-She asked
-Yeah, see you guys after-Kari said, walking away.
-Wait up! Walk you home?-T.K asked
-Sure-she answered.
-No way!-We are walking with her on a girl talk. Sorry for ruining your plans with your girlfriend, Teeks-Mimi teased him. T.K just mouthed Good Luck to Kari and left. All eyes were now on Kari.
-Okay. First of all, how do you all know each other? –Referring to the girls-Then, what's his story-Yolei asked referring to T.K.
-Well, it's a kinda long story, but we have time.-Sora said.
-I don't! Tai will kill me!-the Child of Light said, worried.
-I'll explain to him after. I want to tell her the story!-Mimi said.
-I'll start! Four years ago, Mimi, T.K and his brother Matt, Kari, a boy called Joe, another boy called Izzy and Kari's brother Tai and me were on a camping trip which turned very dangerous. T.K and Kari were the same age and only 8. The rest of us were 11. T.K ended up saving Kari's life a few times and they, being the only little ones, were always together. Since then, they were best friends.-Sora said.
-Wow. Incredible.-Yolei said, pausing a moment as if she realized something.-That was the same year all that digi-destined stuff happened! Weren't you-Before she could finish, Mimi interrupted.
-Yes. We are the digi-destined. Please, we'd love to keep it secret!-Mimi pleaded.
-Sure-she said, then turning to Kari-Tell me! How did he save you? Was it romantic and heroic?-Yolei asked. Kari just rolled her eyes.
-It sure was!-Mimi said-Once, we were all turned into key chains. The only left were Teeks and Kari. They were running away when they got trapped and they started climbing a rope and then-Mimi retold excitedly as she was interrupted by Kari.
-Sorry, girls! I'm leaving. Yolei, we'll meet at the park at 10:00.-Kari reminded her friend.
-OHHH! Where are you going? Can we go?-Mimi asked.
-Sure. Just bring swimsuit. Yolei, T.K, and I are going swimming with some friends. Be at the park at 10:00 and bring bathing suit! See ya.-Kari said.
-Who else is coming?-Sora asked.
-Ken, Cody, Willis and Davis-Kari said.
-Isn't Davis that guy who's obsessed over you? -Mimi said with a weird face.
-Which guy ISN'T obsessed over her-Yolei said. Kari just rolled her eyes and jogged away until she was out of sight, then turned into some bushes.
-Wow. You got away faster than I thought- T.K said. He had been waiting for her, which she knew. They turned towards Kari's house and started walking.
-Mimi and Sora are coming with us swimming.-Kari informed T.K, at which T.K just sighed as he shook his head. They kept walking towards Kari's. T.K had an arm draping loosely on her shoulders. Soon, they had arrived to her doorstep.
-Thanks for walking with me, Teeks!-she smiled brightly and hugged him. He responded by giving her a kiss in the cheek and waving goodbye.