Chapter 3
The ambulance set off, we all looked down as Rita lay there unconscious. "Thank you Izzy," Mimi spoke as tears fell from her eyes. "It was nothing really," I said trying to reassure her. "No, you risked your life to save her." Mimi said while giving me that serious look again. "Well I know how to swim and," she cut me off. "No it wasn't that, we all knew how to swim, you took a chance, and I want to know why?" Mimi asked. "Well what she did for that puppy, she put her life on the line just to help an animal." I stated. "She… she has always been like that." Mimi said while holding on to Rita's hand. "What do you mean?" Sora asked. "She has always cared for others more then herself. She also has always loved animals. She had always been so compassionate towards all other living things, even bugs. She cares about people more then anyone would ever know. She hates to see any living thing suffer, even a plant, probably why she has the crest of compassion. She knew the risk of jumping off of the bridge; she knew she couldn't swim and she's even afraid of heights. She would rather die then let another living thing die, even if it is inevitable." Mimi went quiet after that. "She, risked her life to save a puppy even though she knew she could have died?" I asked. Mimi just nodded. "This isn't the first time she has done something like this; she has had many near death experiences, trying to save animals and people, even Digimon, including evil ones." Mimi added. "Even bad Digimon?" Tai asked. Mimi nodded once again. Tears fell from her eyes; they landed on Rita's face, Mimi then collapsed into tears as she fell on to Rita's body. "It's okay," Sora said as she placed her hand on Mimi. "Mimi, she knew the risks, like you said, even once I revived her besides saying my name the first thing she asked was, is the puppy okay. I told her it was fine, she then had put on such a peaceful face, like she was so relieved… Someone with a good heart like that wont die from something like this." I stated. "Izzy," Mimi said smiling. "You like her don't you?" Mimi asked. I turned bright red. "WHA WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT?" I asked, as I tried to cover my embarrassment. "Well first off, you keep looking at her," Tai said as he gave me a smirk. "Second, you always blush around her," Matt added. "Third, you risked your life to save her," Sora also added. "That and it's so obvious," Mimi finished off. I turned beet red as I looked down. "Umm… maybe," I stuttered. "Knew it," They all said in unison. "It's not that obvious is it?" I asked, "well before the risking your life part, no not too obvious," Tai replied. "Though we know you too well not to notice, so to us it was obvious, to her I don't know." Matt added. "Well I know one thing though, she is quite dense, she also doesn't assume anything without facts, and the only way she would figure it out is if you tell her." Mimi stated. "So?" They all asked "What?" I asked in reply. "Are you going to tell her?" They all questioned. "Let me think …NO!" I blurted out. "Why?" Mimi asked. "Well for many reasons, one, I don't know her that well, two, I would probably scare her off, and three, as if she would ever like me." I stated as I sat down on the ground holding my head. "Don't think like that Izzy," Sora spoke while placing her hand on my shoulder. "Why would she like me? She's pretty and seems like one of those girls who are popular with people, plus she could do a whole lot better then me." I replied. "Izzy you're being silly," Mimi spoke as she sat down in front of me. "Rita is not like that, yeah she is pretty and gets along with people well, but she's shy and reserved. That and Izzy your such a sweet guy, any girl would be lucky to have you, also one thing I forgot to mention is that the two of you are a lot a like in many ways." Mimi said as she grinned at me. "What do you mean?" I asked. "You will see soon enough." She smiled and winked at me. Just then the ambulance stopped. The back door opened and a bunch of doctors came and wheeled her into a medical room.
We waited in the waiting room. It had been hours when the doctor came out. "How is she," Mimi asked. "Well she swallowed a lot of water, which we removed, she is now just recovering from the procedure, she will need to stay overnight, but she will be ready to go home tomorrow morning." The doctor said as he smiled. Tears fell from Mimi's eyes as she thanked the doctor. Tai came up and hugged her; I walked over to him and whispered in his ear. "Looks like I'm not the only one with a crush," I laughed as he turned bright red. "What's so funny?" Mimi asked. "Nothing, Izzy made a joke," Tai replied, giving me a grin. The doctor told us we could go see her, so we all headed towards the room when the others ran through the door. "Sorry we're late," Kari cried out. "What took you?" Tai asked. "Oh just Davis wanted to get her the biggest stuffed bear he could find." T.K snorted out. "How typical," Mimi stated. "What's wrong with that?" Davis asked. "Nothing nothing," Mimi giggled. "So can we go see her?" Cody asked. "Yeah we were just about to go in," Sora replied.
We all then walked in to see Rita smiling at us. "RITA," Mimi cried out as she ran to give her cousin a hug. "Don't worry Mimi, I'm alright," Rita said as she stroked Mimi's hair. "Why do you always do things like this?" Mimi asked. "You should know me by now I just can't help it," Rita stated. "You could have died Rita," Sora butted in. "I know," Rita said as she smiled softly. "Well we're glad you're okay," T.K added in. "Thanks everyone, though isn't it getting late," Rita asked. "Oh yeah, sorry Rita I have to go home," Cody spoke. "Oh don't apologize I appreciate you coming to see me. Thank you all for coming," Rita stated. "Don't worry, anytime," Joe replied. "But I better get these guys home," Joe added in. "Make sure they get home safe?" Rita asked. Joe nodded, as him, Cody, Yolie, and Ken followed him, after wishing Rita well. "Kari, I want you to go home too." Tai spoke. "Same with you T.K" Matt added in. "Oh okay," Kari replied. She went and gave Rita a hug, same with T.K then they both left. "You two Davis, it's late" Tai added. "No I want to stay with Rita." Davis insisted. "Davis, I appreciate the thought, but it's important you get home, don't worry I will see you soon." Rita said trying to convince him. "But I don't want to leave you like this," Davis said as he looked really sad. "Davis, for me, please, and thank you for the bear, I love it, but you didn't have to do that." Rita said as she pulled Davis towards her, she placed a kiss on his cheek. This made me really jealous I had to admit. Davis blushed as he nodded; he then walked out the door. "Well that worked," Tai said awkwardly. "I knew he would listen to me," Rita said with a smile on her face. "You planned that?" Matt asked. "He's young." Rita replied. "Ah, well I see," Sora replied. "Umm, do you all mind if I talked to Izzy privately for a second," Rita asked. My heart started racing. "Of course," Mimi spoke while winking at me. "We will be right out here," Tai added as he patted my back. After everyone else had left the room I looked over towards Rita, and I was shocked when I saw her blushing.
"Izzy?" Rita asked. "Yeah…" I said gulping. She patted the side of her bed, as if asking me to come sit there. I walked over and sat down beside her. "Thank you," Rita mumbled out. "For what?" I asked. "You saved me," she spoke as she looked up at me; I felt my face get hotter. "How do you know that?" I asked. "Well when I woke up you were leaning over me, you asked if I was okay, and after I closed my eyes I felt like I was moving, I opened my eyes for a second and found that you were carrying me. I passed out again, but I do know what you did, and I wanted to thank you for it." She sat up and leaned over to give me a hug. She then collapsed from weakness as she landed on me. "Sorry, I guess I'm still a little weak," she spoke quietly. "It's okay don't mention it," I replied as I looked down at her. Her eyes were closed. I stroked her hair as the others came in; I ended up turning bright red. "Well what do we have here?" Tai asked, grinning at me. "It's not what you think, she thanked me for saving her, then she hugged me but collapsed because she was still weak and then she fell asleep." I insisted. "Right well I'm going to take Sora home, I'll see you guys later," Matt replied. "Okay see ya Matt," Tai waved. "Mimi call me later to tell me how things went," Sora spoke as she patted Mimi on the shoulder. "Alright," Mimi replied. After they left it was just Tai, Mimi and myself. Mimi obviously was going to spend the night, and I'm sure Tai didn't want to leave Mimi alone. I couldn't go being that Rita was sleeping on me, that and I really didn't want to go. "Tai, Izzy aren't you guys going to go home?" Mimi asked. "Well we can't just leave you alone here, and I don't think Izzy wants to leave," Tai stated while giving me a wink. "Tai…" I whined. "Well you guys don't have to stay; you should go home and rest," Mimi insisted. We both told her we weren't going to leave her and Rita alone.