"Kai!"

I was by my locker when Hikari came over.

"Hi Kari."

"Hey, I was wondering. Do you want to come with me and Takeru to Odaiba University? I'm gonna visit Onii-chan, and Takeru is gonna visit his brother. So, what do you say?"

"Hmm, sure."

She leaned in so she could whisper, "I bet you're very excited to see him."

She laughed as I turned red, and she skipped away, leaving me befuddled and running after her. I caught up with her as she was walking beside Takeru, her blonde boyfriend who just wouldn't let go of his white hat. She had her arm around his and they were just so cute together, I was just awkwardly following them.

"So Kai, how do you like it here?"

"It's okay," I mumbled.

"You'll get used to the crowd and teachers, they're friendly, just watch out for Mr. Imamura, he's a pretty strict teacher."

"I'll watch out for him."

We reached the parking lot and found a very old, orange-colored car. I was pretty sure it had been around for quite some time. Paint was coming off and it was pretty much retro.

"Don't judge," he said as we entered the car.

Hikari just laughed and kissed her boyfriend on the cheek. It must be nice having a boyfriend, someone to hold, and someone to love. When I got in, the both of them were already in each other's faces, which I respected for like a minute until they both started touching, which I did not wish to see.

"Get a room!"

They broke off the kiss and giggled like little kids. I swear I've been the only mature one between me, Taichi and Hikari ever since we were like five.

"Oh don't worry, you'd be too preoccupied with Onii-chan to notice us."

"Wait, are you and Taichi-san together?"

"No, Takeru, no."

"Oh no, he is. Taichi Kai, Taichi Kai, Taichi Kai," she chanted.

"Kari!"

"Kai, admit it. I was there in the airport too."

"What happened in the airport?"

Takeru had this curious look on his face and his smirk was very convincing. He started the engine but he didn't drive, instead just turned and looked at me.

"Can you just drive?"

"No, tell me what happened."

"Kari?"

"No, come on Kai. Tell us what happened in the airport."

Hikari was annoying sometimes, but she just innocently smiled at me. Takeru was patiently waiting and I just sighed.

"Alright, alright. I was moving to Canada because my mom had a job there. And I never told Taichi that I was moving, so only Hikari knew. And when I was on my way to the airport, their mom told him the truth and he blew up. He literally blew up,"

"I was so scared, Onii-chan has never been like that." Hikari recalled the day her brother got really mad.

"Yeah, he forced their mom to drive him to the airport so he could chase me. He found me just before I entered the gate, and he hugged me. He wouldn't let me go but I told him he had to. He screamed at me, asking why I didn't tell him. I didn't tell him until a few days ago. And finally, I kissed him on the lips and never looked back, even when he shouted my name over and over again. I could hear him crying again, it was the hardest thing I'd ever done in my life."

I was reminiscing in the past and Hikari and Takeru were looking at me sadly, their eyes glistening and small teardrops trickling down their faces. I blushed and slid against the backseat. Takeru nodded then started to drive out of the parking lot. Most of the students had gone out of school, and the schoolyard had mostly dispersed. It took almost an hour to get to Odaiba University. We passed by so many streets, the traffic was condensed and we had to impatiently honk at other cars, but soon enough we arrived at a really large area of buildings. Odaiba University, a local college for the students who had graduated. We parked right in front at the spot for visitors then went in. Hikari and Takeru must have been here quite a few times because they knew their way around. I just followed them, passing by classes that were packed and inhabited by students. The hallways weren't that crowded, so we easily slipped into the freshman dorms. Taichi's room was on the third floor, to the right. Kari knocked on the door, and a familiar voice shouted,

"Coming!"

I squirmed and my stomach did a flip as Taichi appeared in the doorway. He smiled when he saw Kari, he waved at Takeru, then he froze when he saw me. His smile disappeared for a second but then it turned into a grin. He pushed past the two and rushed over to me, he hugged me and did a twirl. I was officially embarrassed when the other two were giggling once he put me down. Taichi cupped my cheek and gave me a swift peck,

"What are you doing here?"

"Kari invited me to um, visit you."

"Well gee thanks sis, a little heads up would've been nice."

"But you would love the outcome either way."

Taichi blushed and took my hand, and I of course didn't bother to resist. He brought me in and Kari and Takeru allowed themselves in as well. It was a simple two-room dorm, and I guess one of the rooms belonged to Takeru's older brother. I sat on the cream-colored couch in the living room, joined by my two friends.

"Taichi-san, where's Onii-chan?"

"Oh, Matt's at his apartment getting something, he should be back soon."

I just stayed quiet as Taichi, Hikari and Takeru caught up. I was too occupied with watching TV, but I could've sworn someone mentioned Digimon. Before I could ask, the door opened,

"Yo Taichi!"

A blonde with shaggy hair and a bad boy look came poking in the living room. He walked in bringing a guitar case and he was wearing a leather jacket, a tucked-in brown shirt and jeans. He waved at everybody and I found myself staring at him, in which he responded by staring back at me.

"Who's this?" he said slyly, and I could swear I saw him lick his lips in a flash.

"This is Kai, he just moved back here to Odaiba a few days ago. He's our childhood best friend." Taichi came over to my side and held a protective stance, his arm around my shoulder as I smiled weakly and waved at the guy.

"Kai…" he almost whispered. He smirked and plopped on to my other side. Hikari and Takeru continued conversing, but they were drowned out by the voices of Taichi and Matt.

"So this is Kai, I've heard so much about you from Taichi. But I never actually met you in person."

"I'm sorry but Taichi never told me anything about you…"

He pulled back, playfully clutching his heart and with a shocked face, saying, "Taichi, you hurt me. How come he never has heard of me?"

"That's because he's MY best friend and I don't want him to be influenced by you and your music."

"But my music is the best, they attract the girls, and Kai."

He winked at me and I melted just around his touch. Taichi sensed this when he saw me blush and pulled me towards him. His arm snaked around my waist and put up a barrier. Matt just shrugged that gesture off and continued talking to me.

"So where did you move to and from?"

"I moved to Canada five years ago."

"And you broke poor Taichi's heart."

"Shut up Matt." Taichi punched Matt's arm, and Matt winced at the bruise that started forming almost immediately.

"God damn it Taichi." He started cursing under his breath and brought his stuff back to his room. Taichi grinned widely at the result and turned back to me, I just raised an eyebrow and he lost it.

"What? What did I do wrong?"

"Taichi, go to Matt and apologize."

"But I didn't do anything wrong!"

I crossed my arms and just stared at him, watching him with intense eyes. It took a while but then he sighed,

"Fine."

I smiled and kissed him on the cheek, and that's when he became spirited again and skipped away to Matt's room so he could apologize. I didn't realize that the room became quiet excluding the television that was still on.

"You were amazing."

"I didn't do anything…"

"Taichi never listens to anybody, he's quite stubborn but with you he didn't even put up a fight!" Takeru sounded really proud that I did something about Taichi. I just laughed and I had a great time. Matt and Taichi came back smiling and laughing like friends. This time Matt sat next to his brother and Taichi came in between Hikari and me; he looked at me for a while before smiling then looking away. I went back to minding my own business with the TV. Soon the sun began to set, and Takeru decided it was time for us to go home.

"Thanks for everything Onii-chan, Taichi-san!"

"Bye Onii-chan!"

Takeru and Hikari were already on their way out, I only mumbled a goodbye before going out the door but someone caught my hand. It was Matt.

"Hey, before you go. Can I have your number?"

"Sure…"

I punched in my numbers on his phone and grinned, he smirked once more and leaned in close only to whisper in my ear,

"I'm looking forward to a date with you."

I blushed, turning very red and ran out of the door following Takeru and Kari who were already by the stairs.