-Hello, Kari-Tai said in a not-so-pleased voice.
-Hey, dear lovely brother-Kari said, flashing the biggest smile ever.
-I heard from someone that you'll be going out today, is it?-Tai asked.
-Yep…-Kari said, not liking where this was headed.
-Who's going and what will you be doing?-Tai demanded.
-Yolei, who's a friend from school, Willis, the boy T.K and I met in Colorado, Ken, Davis and Cody, more friends from school, Sora and Mimi, and T.K, obviously. Our plans are going together to the park, then swimming, then Teeks and I will have a small picnic in the Digiworld.-Kari reported.
-Sounds ok if Mimi and Sora will be going. I have soccer, so I won't be going. Sorry, sis.-Tai said, not catching the details about the picnic.
-Too bad-Kari said, faking sadness.
As time passed, 10:00 finally arrived. Kari took her stuff and was off to the park. When she finally arrived, she saw Davis and Ken already, under the tree they were supposed to meet at. They seemed to be arguing over something. As Kari got closer, she thought she heard the words –Kari is mine- by Davis.
-What was that?-Kari inquired
-Umm… Oh! We were talking about our history report. I want to talk about the Indian sari. That's why I said the sari's mine. Yes! That's what I said!-Davis said, struggling with the words.
-Oh, yeah!-Ken confirmed.
-Hey, guys!-an excited Yolei shouted at the three, followed by not-so-loud greetings from Mimi and Sora.
-Hey! Who wants to do a short race to that tree while T.Y, Cody and Willis get here!-Davis suggested, pointing to a nearby tree.
-Sure, Davis, but its T.K, not T.Y-Kari corrected as she positioned herself with Davis, Yolei and Ken, who seemed to be the only ones racing. Kari stood in the middle of Ken and Davis, who was besides Yolei.
-Ready, set, GO!- Sora said as the four started running. They were half-way when Kari tripped over a broken branch and fell into somebody's strong arms. When she looked up she saw her best friend.
-T.K! Already here?-Kari asked, completely ignoring the fact that she just fell and was in his arms.
-Hey! What a way to greet someone!-T.K joked.
Davis and Ken stood and stared icily at T.K. Suddenly, a new voice joined the friends.
-Kari? T.K? What are you guys doing?-Matt said. Kari stood hastily and smiled at him.
-Hey, Matt! Oh… I just fell and T.K caught me-Kari explained.
-Yeah, right. What happened to the ''don't do anything Tai wouldn't approve'' thing?-Matt said, getting giggles from the two older digi-destined and a wide-eyed stare from Yolei.
-Are you….Are you Yamato Ishida?-Yolei asked carefully.
-No! No way! Not at all! How could you think that! Nope!-Matt lied as he waved a hand dismissively in the air, trying to avoid crazy fan girls at this time.
-Oh, don't be modest, Matt! Of course you are Yamato Ishida!-Kari revealed, putting an arm on his shoulder, as her way of revenge of all the times he had been annoying.
-And…You know him?-Yolei asked.
-Yeah. He's my annoying, famous brother-T.K explained, as all the girls, excluding Yolei, laughed.
-Wow! Cool!-Yolei said.
-Care to join, Matt?-Mimi asked.
-Sure thing-Matt said-I have to check on those two-Matt signaled to T.K and Kari.
Sora, T.K and Kari rolled their eyes. Willis and Cody came from behind. Cody greeted formally and quietly, while Willis waved his hand. They seemed to be mad at each other as if they had argued over something.
-So now we're all ready! In case someone doesn't know, they are T.K, Matt, Sora, Mimi Davis, Ken, Cody and Willis-Kari said, introducing everyone.
-So…What are we doing? Matt asked.
-Let's play a few games and chat, then we'll go swimming-Sora said.
-Truth or Dare! - Mimi and Yolei screamed.
-Sure, but a few rules first-Matt said in Kari's sake, who, if not, would be kissed by all the boys here. Mimi and Yolei muttered ''fine'' as they all sat in a circle.
-First, NO kissing on the lips or anything I don't approve-Matt said-Second, the first person chooses somebody, and after, he chooses somebody, and so on. Third, I start!-Matt said devilishly.
-Not fair!-T.K and Kari said together.
-Whatever! The person I choose is… Davis! Truth or Dare?-Matt asked.
-Dare!-Davis said, obviously.
-Kiss Yolei on the cheek-Matt said diabolically, enjoying the shocked, scared and sad expression on Davis's face.
-Fine! Just one!-Davis said-Sorry, Kari!-he said as everyone rolled their eyes. Davis moved quickly towards Yolei and pecked her on the cheek, getting a hard slap from her.
-Jerk!-she screamed.
-It was a dare!-Davis defended as he sat back down and a smile formed in his face.-Kari…Truth or Dare?- he asked.
-Truth.-Kari responded, not wanting to know what will happen if she chose dare. She saw disappointment on Davis.
-Do you like me?-he asked hopefully.
-Not approved-Matt said. After a bunch of questions like-would you kiss me?-and-would you marry me?-Davis got tired of getting declined questions by Matt, he said
-What can I ask, then?-Davis said.
-What did you have for breakfast?-Matt said, smirking.
-What did you have for breakfast?-Davis asked, not having another choice.
-I didn't have breakfast.-Kari answered.
-Really? I brought cookies. Here, you can have them!-T.K offered with a smile.
-Oh! Thanks, Teeks!-Kari said, kissing him on the cheek.
-He always looks like the hero in front of her-Davis mumbled low enough for no one to hear, as the rest of the boys did quiet mutterings too.
-So…My turn. Matt! Do you have a crush on someone here?-Kari said, already knowing the answer.
-Yes-he mumbled.
-Can't hear!-Yolei complained.
-Yes!-Matt said, his face a few shades of red.
-Sorry, Matt. You can be a bit annoying and this is revenge. I'm really sorry-Kari said. T.K hi-fived her. She then rested her head on his shoulder. Everyone was looking indirectly at them. Some glanced with happy, excited smiles and some with cold glares.
-I'm next-Matt said, pretending that nothing happened. Suddenly, the evil smirk was present again.-T.K. Truth or Dare? –Matt asked.
-Dare-T.K said.
-I dare you to dance with Kari.-
-But…There's no music!-T.K said.
-Good thing I brought my iPod!-Mimi said, conveniently as T.K stood up and held his hand out for Kari.
-Would you dance with me?-T.K asked with a smile and a fake gentleman tone. Kari took his hand and rolled her eyes. The song ''Lucky'' by Jason and Colbie started playing. They both shook their heads slightly at Mimi's choice of song for two reasons. One, the lyrics about being in love with the best friend. Two, it was the song they had to dance once on a Drama Club play.
-You HAVE to do the dance from the play!-Matt added. T.K and Kari just positioned themselves as they started swaying and spinning gracefully at the song's beat with lots of coordinated dance moves and positions. The young boys glared enviously at T.K, while the girls looked happily at the couple. To finish up the song, T.K added a bit of his own taste, dipping Kari and smiling at her.
Kari giggled and returned the smile. T.K leaned down a little and planted a light kiss on Kari's forehead, and then returned her to a standing position. The girls clapped.
-Nice one, bro!-Matt praised. They both blushed very lightly and sat down again.
-Yeah, whatever…On with the game!-Ken said.
Uh, sure… Willis! Truth or Dare?-T.K said a little surprised by Ken's statement.
-Dare.-Willis said simply.
-I dare you to ask the first girl you see on a date!-T.K said after a few seconds. Willis turned slightly.
-Well. Kari, wanna go on a date with me?-Willis said, playing smart.
-Is that even fair?-Cody asked.
-Uhm…That's very…sweet, but…I don't like dare-dates… Gives me bad memories…-Kari shuddered as T.K shook his head.
-Huh?-They all wondered.
-Well, this once, Kari had been dared to date this guy, and, well…I don't want to talk about it…-T.K said, but not really explaining himself.
-Good thing I had T.K to save the day!-Kari said as they both laughed a little. The others decided not to even ask.
-So, Matt…Truth or Dare?-Willis asked.
-Truth.-Matt said. Everyone gasped. Matt never chose truth. Yolei moved over to Willis and whispered on his ear something.
-Would you rather spend an hour with Davis or three hours with Yolei?-Willis said, smirking. Yolei and Davis glared at him, and then at Matt, waiting for his response.
-I think I'll take Yolei-Matt responded.
-WHAT! Whatever-Davis said, turning his head not to see Yolei's I-am-so-much-better-than-you smile.
After deciding to finish the game, they divided into little groups to chill for a while. The girls went up to their corners to chat and gossip about stuff while the boys just chilled by the shade.