Taichi never showed up to school after he mysteriously vanished. She didn't mind walking home alone in the dark, but it felt different not having Taichi walking home with her.

She took the D-terminal out of her school briefcase hoping Taichi had responded to one of her emails. To her disappointment she received an email from her father informing her that his plane had just landed in Japan and will be home later that night.

She placed the D-terminal back into her bag and continue to walk home. As she reached to the end of the street she heard a familiar voice calling out to her.

"Asuka~"

She spun quickly and saw Taichi running towards her.

"Taichi…" she whispered.

"What are you doing here? You shouldn't be walking home by yourself at night," Taichi scolded her.

Asuka clutch her fist. She didn't know if she should be happy that he was okay or yell at him for his disappearance. Before she could respond she lift up her briefcase and chuck it at his face.

"Ow! What the heck Asuka?" Taichi yelled as he covered his face.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" Asuka yelled at him.

"What are talking…"

Asuka interrupted him, "You didn't show up to class and didn't respond to any my emails… I was worried sick about you!"

Taichi picked up her school briefcase from the ground and rub the cheek that was now bruised.

"I wasn't feeling well," he lied as he handed the briefcase to her.

Asuka still looks at him with suspicion, "Why are you still wearing your school uniform and walking around in this time of hour?"

"I was about to ask you the same question."

"I came back from the soccer team meeting...that you were suppose to come to," said Asuka as she narrow his eyes.

Taichi scratched the back of his head, "Oh yeah... I forgot about the meeting,"

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Taichi looks at her with confusion, "Yeah, why do you ask?"

"You're not acting like yourself." said Asuka as she clutched her briefcase and had her head down

"Like I said I'm fine," said Taichi as he place his hand on her head. This was a gesture Taichi always did whenever Asuka was sad or worried.

She looked up at him and saw he was giving her a fake smile.

She sighed, "If you say so," and started to head towards their apartment.

"What did you talk about in the meeting?" said Taichi as he tried to change the subject to lift the mood.

"You know the usual. Practice really hard and work as a team."

"It sounds like I really missed out," said Taichi sarcastically.

Asuka rolled her eyes, "You have no idea."

"What about after school we have a soccer match?" Taichi suggested.

"You want to play against me?" Asuka asked as she points to herself and looks at him with confusion.

Taichi shrugs, "Why not? It's been awhile since we had a match and beside I think I'll be able to beat you this time."

"That's what you said before and the game ended with a 5-1."

"I let you win because I was being a gentlemen," Taichi mocked her.

Asuka grabs Taichi's white collar and pulled him in. Taichi's face was now red when he realize how close he was to her. They were so close their lips could touch

"In the soccer field you can't act as a gentlemen," she whispered.

Taichi face become more red and his eyes widen. Usually he will look away from her and continue to argue her, but he couldn't. He continue to look at her warm brown eyes as his heart was now pounding. Asuka looked up at him with curiosity as she could feel the warmth of his breath brushing the top of her lip. Her eyes widen when Taichi began to lean down towards her. Asuka lets go of his collar and steps away from him, "What are you doing?"

Taichi eyes widen when he realize what he was about to do. He looked away from her and covered his face with his hand, "Sorry… I just had a really long day."

Asuka shook her head, "No, it's fine. You just startled me that's all."

"Sorry," he muttered and quickly walked passed her.

….

Both of them walked to their apartments in silence. Neither know what to say to each after that incident. When they finally arrived they both looked at each other shyly.

"You sure you'll be fine tonight?" Taichi asked as he looks at with concern.

Asuka gives him a small smile, "Yeah, my dad should be coming home soon."

"That's good to hear… Asuka."

"Hmmm?"

Taichi scratched his head, "I'm really sorry what happen back there… not sure what got into me."

"Like I said it's totally fine! See you tomorrow?"

Taichi nods his head, "Sure. Goodnight."

"Goodnight," she waved and walked into her apartment.

When she walked in she notice the living room light was still on. She walked into the room and saw her digimon partner Lopmon sitting on the couch while watching TV.

"Lopmon, I'm home!"

Lopmon looks up at her with a big smile and starts to jump towards her.

"Asuka, I miss you!" Lopmon hugs her.

"I miss you too Lopmon."