Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ On The Line ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

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I don't own anything about Digimon.No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.

Author Notes:
Several things first this fic is early because I need you the Readers to make a decision.

You see I was deciding whether or not to allow Kenta and Suzy to get together or not... So
When I was writing some stuff I made one where they didn't get togther... After writing
that copy I made another copy that allowed them to get together... I've read them both
over and since I made them I can't decide which one to keep for the story... So tell me...
I don't care how put it on my review or send email but tell me which one you think...
This is called Democracy everyone has one vote I'll put the votes together in a week and
write up the proper chapters to allow the decision... Yes I have the story where Suzy and
Kenta are together and when they are not but I don't have anything leading up to those
points... Hey I write weird... So sue me... Actually the disclaimer kinda makes sure I
can't... HEHEHE...

Anyways this fic is dedicated to the people who keep reviewing and critiquing me...
Hope you like this one...

The Legendary Tamer
Jen
LB
Emily Ravenwood
Furor
litecrystal
KaraXIII
Christie

Than k-You


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On The Line
Chapter 6/?


Time past quickly soon the Carnival was closing soon, "Time for one more ride," said Juri
holding Takato's hand.

"Something that isn't going too fast please," pleaded Kenta.

"Let's go on the Ferris Wheel," Suzy said pointing to the distant wheel.

"Sounds good," said Kazu yawning, "I'm a bit tired anyways."

"Henry?" asked Alice quietly, "would you like to ride the Ferris Wheel with me?"

Rika sighed, Alice was obviously nervous from her fidgeting hands, pushing Henry from
behind. "Go Henry," whispered Rika, "you won't know if you like her unless you give it a
try."

Henry nodded slightly, smiling at Alice, "Sure, lets go," said Henry cheerfully.

Rika watched as everybody paired up, finally it was only Kazu and her left, "I guess we
should go," said Kazu nervously.

Nodding Rika sat with Kazu but found herself looking at where Henry and Alice sat, "What
does he see in her?" wondered Rika annoyed.

"Rika you okay?"

"Huh?" snapping out of her thoughts Rika looked at the boy beside her, "Of course I'm
okay," said Rika turning her gaze away from where Alice and Henry sat. She couldn't hear
what they were talking about but they both did look happy. Her heart seemed to drop
knowing Henry was happy sitting with Alice.

"Rika why were you watching Henry and Alice?" asked Kazu.

"No reason," said Rika turning to Kazu annoyed, "its just Henry is a friend and I don't
want to see him hurt."

"Well I don't think Alice will hurt him," said Kazu smiling confidently, "I just happen to
know Alice really likes Henry."

"She does?" asked Rika annoyed at what Kazu said.

"Yep, I'm betting Henry and Alice will be going out by the end of this week," said Kazu
confidently.

"Why is that?"

"Well Alice really likes Henry so she's going to ask him out," whispered Kazu, "and since
Henry seems to like her his going to say yes, because there's nobody else his interested
in."

Rika heart dropped, Alice was going to ask Henry out... Her Henry... Her Henry? Henry
wasn't a thing he wasn't even a boyfriend. Why was she getting worked up for? It wasn't
like Henry owed her anything or she owed Henry anything.

"So what do you think Rika?" asked Kazu.

"I don't know," said Rika looking away, "besides I don't want to stick my nose into Henry's
relationships."

Kazu looked at Rika with interest, "Are you jealous Rika?"

Whipping her head to face Kazu her face was filled with anger, "Why would I be jealous of
Henry and Alice? I want him to be happy but I won't tell him how to run his life Kazu!"

Backing away from Rika as far as the seat would allow him, Kazu face was filled with fear.
Sighing in relief as the ride slowed to allow him off, Kazu scrambled out as soon as the
safety bar was released and fled to the protection of the group.

Picking up the bear that Henry had won for her, Rika stormed off angrily without saying
goodbye to the group.

"Rika?" called out Henry noticing Rika leaving angry, turning to Kazu Henry's eyes gleamed
dangerously, "What did you do Kazu?"

"I... I... I didn't do anything," said Kazu afraid.

Turning to Alice and Suzy, "Alice I'm sorry but can you get Kazu to walk you home, and
Suzy..." Henry frowned from the decision he had to make, "Kenta can walk you home."
Nodding to Takato and Juri, Henry took off in a run after Rika.

"I hope Rika is okay," said Takato scratching his head.

"My brother will make sure everything is okay," said Suzy confidently.

"Is Henry and Rika...?" asked Alice unsure.

"No, it's just Henry is the only one Rika can talk to," said Kazu, "I tried talking to her
and see what happens?"

"Let's go home we can talk to Rika tomorrow," decided Juri, "there's no sense worrying
about it."

Nodding the group left for home.


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"Rika!" shouted Henry, he had finally caught up with Rika, who actually hadn't been able to
get very far due to the large bear she was carrying. Seeing that Rika didn't stop Henry
gritted his teeth, grabbing Rika's arm, "Rika!"

CRACK!

The blow was fast, almost faster then Henry could block, seeing that Henry was the one
grabbing her arm she dropped her fist, "Sorry," she muttered.

Releasing Rika's arm, Henry rubbed his right forearm which he had used to block Rika's
blow, "It's okay, Rika... But what's wrong?" asked Henry concerned.

"It's nothing Henry, I don't want to talk about it," said Rika turning around she slowly
walked off the path towards her house and turned into the park.

"Share," said Henry walking beside Rika, "What's wrong?"

Grimacing Rika turned to Henry angrily, "It's just Kazu, he thought I was jealous, he
wanted to know what I thought about you and Alice... But I just don't want to say anything
I don't know anything about Alice and you're a good friend, I don't want to run your life
Henry."

Henry nodded, Rika's mother had always tried to run Rika's life so when there was the
slightest chance of her doing the same she always ran from it. "I can understand you want
me to make the choice myself and you don't want to influence me in any way."

Rika nodded, "Exactly I mean I would stop you if you were going to do something stupid or
dangerous but this... This is something I shouldn't interfere in."

"So you got angry at Kazu for implying you were jealous when all you were trying to be was
a good friend," said Henry.

Rika nodded turning to Henry she gave him a shy smile, "Pretty stupid huh?"

"A little," admitted Henry, "but like I said understandable, I would never want to run your
life."

Rika nodded still walking aimlessly through the park.

"Hey," said Henry taking Rika's arm gently he turned her around and pulled her into a hug,
"It's okay... Don't worry about it."

Rika sighed resting her head on Henry's shoulder she was feeling happy, safe, even perfect,
though holding the bear around Henry's back was painful she wanted to stay there forever.

Pulling away slowly Henry smiled, "You want me to carry the bear? After all it's sort of
my fault for you getting stuck with sitting with Kazu."

Letting Henry take one of the bear's paw Rika and Henry walked around the park slowly,
"Okay your turn Henry, share, what do you think about Alice?"

Sighing Henry looked up into the star filled sky, "She's nice I guess, beautiful, smart,
friendly, warm, and popular."

"That's her attributes," said Rika annoyed, "What do you think about her?"

"She's nice," said Henry seeing the look Rika was giving him, "Come on Rika I had about two
rides with her, a few minutes at the archery booth which I was busy shooting arrows and a
`tutoring' session which I was talking about math, I hardly know her."

"So do you like her?" asked Rika unable to meet Henry's eyes.

"A little," admitted Henry, "I didn't spend enough time with her to find out."

Nodding Rika felt her heart sag down like it was being pushed on by a great weight, turning
Rika led them back to the path towards her house. They walked to Rika's house in silence
neither spoke a work since the park. Opening the front door Rika started to walk inside.

"Rika," said Henry quietly, pulling Rika gently into a tight hug, "everything will be okay
alright?"

Pulling away slowly Rika's arms stayed in Henry's arms, looking deep into Henry's grey eyes
she once again became lost. Henry leaned in and kissed Rika gently on the forehead,
pulling away he smiled, "Goodnight."

Eyes wide Rika kissed Henry on the cheek, "Goodnight," she whispered turning she walked
into her house.

As Rika closed the door Henry and Rika's eyes met, giving each other a small smile. Rika
closed the door, turning around she found herself staring at her mother. "Mom!" gasped
Rika startled, "how long have you been there?"

"Long enough," said her mother smiling.

"Mom it's not what you think," began Rika.

"He cares about you," said her mother giving Rika a piercing look.

Staring at her mother for a second Rika gave a small smile, "Yes he does."

Surprised Rika's mother watched as her daughter walked into her room with a smile on her
face.

Taking a quick shower, Rika began to brush her teeth, seeing herself in the mirror she
touched her forehead where Henry had kissed her. Rinsing her mouth, she walked into her
room where she found Renamon studying the bear that Henry had won her.

"This is interesting," Renamon said dryly.

"It's just a teddy bear," said Rika pulling on her pyjamas.

"How did you get it?" asked Renamon picking up the bear by the scruff of the neck.

"Henry won it for me," said Rika turning her back to Renamon she pulled back the covers to
her bed.

"Why would he do a thing like that?" asked Renamon turning to her tamer in surprise.

"Never mind Renamon," said Rika shrugging, "it's no big deal."

"Do you want me to put it with the things that Ryo gave you?"

"No," said Rika sitting up in her bed, "give it to me."

"You're not actually going to sleep with it are you?" asked Renamon surprised.

"No," said Rika turning red, "I just want to know where it is."

Giving her tamer a strange look Renamon handed the bear to Rika.

Taking the bear Rika looked uncertain on what to do with the large bear. Setting the bear
down on her bed Rika sighed, "Goodnight Renamon."

"Goodnight Rika," nodded Renamon disappearing.

Touching her forehead where Henry kissed her, she shook her head, for some reason her body
tingled when she thought about it. Rolling over she found herself looking at the bear.
Sighing she rested her head on the bear's stomach, "At least it's comfortable," she
muttered closing her eyes she allowed sleep to claim her.


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"I'm dead," said Henry glancing at his watch he opened the door to his apartment. "I'm
home!" announced Henry expecting to get scolded for being late.

"We're in the living room dear," came a shout from his mother.

Peeking into the living room he found his parents lounging on the couch, "Where's Suzy?"
asked Henry timidly, if he was going to get scolded, he rather Suzy wasn't watching.

"She's waiting in your room," said his father putting down the newspaper he was reading.

"So how was your night?" asked Henry's mother eagerly turning of the T.V.

"Good," said Henry confused, "aren't you guys going to scold me for being late?"

"Henry you're sixteen and we trust you," said his father frowning, "you should have called
but it's okay."

Henry gave his parents a confused look.

"Suzy said you had to make sure Rika was okay because Kazu did something stupid," said
Henry's mother, "So is she okay dear?"

"Yes," said Henry sitting down on a chair with a sigh, he absently touched the cheek Rika
had kissed. "She's fine."

"So how was your night son?" asked Henry's father smiling, "and details Henry we want
details."

Henry shrugged, "Not much to tell we went on a few rides and met some friends."

"What about Alice?" asked his mother smiling.

Making a mental note to kill his sister Henry blushed, "I just went on about two rides with
her, nothing happened. I did ask her to have coffee with me tomorrow."

"Do you like her?' asked his mother.

"I don't know..." said Henry absently looking up at his parents in surprise, "Why do people
keep asking me that?"

"It's something like a tradition," explained Henry's mother smiling, "if a boy meets a girl
or vice versa this question is always asked."

"Huh... Some traditions are annoying," said Henry yawning he got up and headed to his
room, "Goodnight mom, goodnight, dad."

"Goodnight son," said his parents.

Entering his room he found Suzy, Lopmon and Terriermon talking together. "There you are,"
said Terriermon happily getting to his feet.

"Thanks Suzy for explaining to mom and dad," said Henry.

"You're welcome," said Suzy glancing down at her hands she began to fidget, "Henry can I
ask you a favour?"

Raising an eyebrow Henry sat down on his bed beside Suzy, "I'm listening."

"I want to got to a concert," said Suzy quietly, "but it's on a Weekday and mom and dad
won't let me go unless I go with someone."

"You want me to go with you?"

"Yes," said Suzy still looking at her hands.

"Does this have anything to do with Kenta?" asked Henry, "especially since Kenta is playing
on the Orchestra concert on Wednesday?"

"Maybe," mumbled Suzy.

"Suzy he plays on second chair piano," said Henry exasperated, "not only that but his six
years older then you."

"I know," said Suzy annoyed, "but you guys are going, I want to go too."

"Suzy why couldn't you get a crush on a guy your own age?" asked Henry letting himself fall
on his bed he closed his eyes.

"I know it's stupid," said Suzy burying her head into her hands, "but Kenta is always
acting like a gentlemen and I don't know his kinda... Cute."

"I didn't needed to know that," said Henry tired, "fine I'll talk to mom and dad but
remember it's a formal wear event."

"Thank-you!" shouted Suzy hugging Henry.

"One condition though," said Henry frowning.

"What is it?" asked Suzy.

"Try not to do anything to Kenta, he is one of my good friends but he is also six years
older then you," seeing Suzy's face Henry sighed, "I don't want to see you or him get hurt."

"I'll try not to Henry," said Suzy getting up from Henry's bed, "Goodnight Henry."

"Goodnight," said Henry opening an eye he watched his sister close the door to his room.

"So how's Rika?" asked Terriermon poking at Henry's head.

"She's fine just got angry at something Kazu said," answered Henry, getting up from his
bed, "I'm going to take a shower."

"You're not telling me something Henry," said Terriermon putting his hands on his hips.

"No I'm just not going into details," responded Henry turning red.

"I'll find out eventually," warned Terriermon.

"But not tonight," said Henry leaving his room.

Walking quickly to the washroom he made sure the door was locked, after living his entire
life with his big family, he had learnt to lock the washroom door. After taking a quick
shower, Henry found himself thinking about the kiss that Rika had given him. Pulling on a
T-shirt and boxers he quickly brushed his teeth, returned to his room finding Terriermon
already sleeping. Sighing he pushed Terriermon over gently and slipped into bed. Touching
his cheek where Rika had kissed him, shaking his head he rolled over and fell asleep.