Chapter 6
It had been a few months; both Rita's and my birthday had passed so we were now both 17. It was now almost Christmas. We all were going to Matt's Christmas concert. I had been waiting outside the concert hall for a few hours, being I just needed time to think about what Matt and Tai said last night.
-Flashback-
I was walking over to Tai's house for a sleepover, same with Matt. I had arrived at the door when it suddenly flung open. Tai and Matt jumped out giving me a hug, knocking me to the ground, landing in a pile of snow. "Yo Izzy," Tai said while giving me his usual grin. "Did you have to do that?" I questioned. "He's just having fun, come on in already." Matt proclaimed. When we were inside we did the usual. Playing video games, talking about life, when Tai and Matt brought up a topic that made me quite uncomfortable. "So Izzy when are you going to tell Rita how you feel?" Tai asked. "Look I told you guys before I can't tell her." I replied. "Why? Just because you think she will reject you? That's so stupid!" Matt questioned. "Look I can't tell her." I replied. "Izzy tomorrow is my concert, why don't you ask her to go with you." Matt replied back. "You mean… like … a date?" I asked while my face turned bright red. "Yeah, great idea Matt," Tai added. "No really, I can't she … will…" I mumbled. "You don't know that Izzy, there is no harm in trying, what else are you going to do, like her but never tell her, that will kill you, it will eventually just tear you apart." Matt proclaimed. "Right, I'll get the phone." Tai said as he ran out of the room. "WAIT I DIDN'T SAY I WOULD … yet" I yelled. Tai then came in; he handed the phone to me and grinned. "It's ringing" Tai commented. I froze. "WHA!" I yelled. I quickly tossed the phone to Matt. He then answered. "Hey Mimi, how's it going?" Matt asked. "What it's Mimi? I WANNA TALK," Tai yelled out. "Yeah, well see Izzy here wants to ask Rita to my concert, on a date." Matt said, laughing under his breath. "I NEVER SAID THAT," I yelled. "Awe yeah I know, hes blushing right now, yeah, so will you get her for me, okay I'll pass the phone to Izzy." He grinned as he tossed me the phone. "MATT," I yelled, but quickly stopped when I heard on the phone. "Hi Izzy." Rita's voice sounded so soft. "Umm… Hi Rita," I replied. "So, umm Mimi said you wanted to talk to me?" Rita asked. "Yeah umm…" I mumbled. Tai and Matt were both getting anxious, they were mouthing off what I should say, and it was getting really annoying. "I was wondering… are you going to Matt's concert tomorrow?" I asked. "Of course." Rita replied. "I was wondering, since your going and all, would you…" I felt my heart race faster; Tai and Matt were on the edge of their seats, just waiting for what I would say next. "Would you … like me to pick you and Mimi up?" I asked, being I lost my nerve. I then heard Tai and Matt fall out of their chairs. "Oh, well, Mimi and I have a few things to do first and we will be going in early, so it's okay, but I appreciate you asking, sorry Izzy…" Rita replied. "Oh no it's okay; I guess I will see you two there." I replied back, trying to hide the disappointment in my voice. "Sounds good, see ya," Rita replied as she then hung up the phone. I looked over at Tai and Matt; they looked so disappointed in me.
"Izzy that was pathetic…" Tai moaned. "Seriously, Izzy, you have to tell her, it's just eating you up inside. It's been what 4 months since you met her, it's obvious that you have fallen in … Izzy… are you okay?" Matt asked. I felt my eyes well up; Tai and Matt came towards me and placed their hands on my shoulders. Tears fell from my eyes. I couldn't stop, it hurt so much, not only have I had a crush on her for 4 months, but also now, I realized that … I'm in love with her. I can't believe that it just occurred to me, it took only Matt saying that for it to actually clue in. Soon after I calmed down I went to sleep, I knew that the other two would be talking about me but I needed sleep. Plus I trust anything they say.
End of flashback.
I still can't believe it's Christmas Eve. I looked down as I pulled out a little box from my pocket. I decided to take Tai and Matt's advice; they said that this would be the perfect time to tell her. Apparently she didn't like Christmas, Mimi is the only one who knows why though. I guess Rita feels uncomfortable talking about it. I looked up, it was snowing like crazy, and I felt lost in it and didn't even notice that someone was calling my name. "Izzy?" I turned around once I snapped out of my daze. Rita and Mimi were sanding there, along with Tai, Sora, and the others. "Are you okay?" Rita asked. "Yeah," I mumbled back, trying to hind my blush. Rita looked really pretty today, well she does everyday but still I couldn't tell her, not yet. "So are we going to go in?" Mimi asked, nudging Rita. "Yep just a sec," Rita replied. She then looked up at me. "Izzy, save us a seat okay, we will be there soon… ish," Rita replied as Mimi winked at everyone. Rita was then dragged into the stadium as she was waving goodbye to everyone standing there.