Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ On The Line ❯ Chapter 16 ( Chapter 16 )
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By: archforge 
The L-word...
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy / Angst / Adventure / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 02.11.2003 | Pages: 6 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 255 | Status: Work In Progress
The L-word...
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy / Angst / Adventure / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 02.11.2003 | Pages: 6 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 255 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer:
I don't own anything about Digimon.No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Vacation was a blast, had fun for the longest time.
Other then that pretty board, sorry for this fic coming out late it's been through major rewrites
I've changed a few things in the stories outcome. I'm planning to add some action soon, the next
chapter should be the one where it reveals some things that Henry and Rika will sooner or later
have to deal with.
Again this chapter is longer then usual and I expect to post another chapter soon afterwards
because I'm excited at how this fic is going.
Oh and since I'm going back to school it'll be a bit difficult to continue this fic but I'll
definitly try because I like writing.
Tinabedina
d
SanChan
Teenage Rika
Furor
silent angel
dahan
Miya
Kara Kasai
Cold Ice
Ojamajo Sakura
renamon25
LB
§Ñ§
Moon*Blossom
< br>
Big thanx for encouragement!
****************************************
O n The Line
Chapter 16/?
*******************
"What's the emergency?" asked Jeri handing a cup to Rika who inspected the content of the cup.
"It isn't really a big emergency," said Rika frowning.
"Okay then what do you want to talk about?" asked Jeri taking a sip of her coffee.
Rika glanced around the park making sure there was nobody within earshot, "Henry."
Jeri raised an eyebrow, "Yes?"
"Ryo," said Rika fidgeting with her cup lid.
Eyebrow still raised Jeri nodded for Rika to continue.
"It's nearly a month," said Rika.
"A month?"
"A month since Ryo and I split up," explained Rika.
"Ah," said Jeri, "you and Ryo usually get back together after a month."
Rika nodded.
"You and Henry, been going out for?"
"Nearly two weeks," said Rika.
"What are you worried about?" asked Jeri.
"Nothing," denied Rika seeing that Jeri wasn't believing her, "I'm worried that my relationship
with Henry might turn into something like what I have with Ryo."
"What makes you think that?" asked Jeri gently.
"Jeri you've been going out with the same boy for a year," said Rika, "you've never broke up
with him, never took a break... How do you know?"
"Know what?"
"Know that you are right for each other," said Rika humbly.
Jeri smiled, "Faith."
"How do you know his not going to up and leave suddenly?" asked Rika.
"Faith," answered Jeri, seeing Rika frown, Jeri took a deep breath, "it was our month
anniversary..."
*******************
~ ~~Flashback~~~
"It's a beautiful night," said Jeri leaning on Takato as they walked through the park.
"Uh huh," murmured Takato.
Finally they reached a secluded area in the park the lights were low and they could stare into
the cloudless night sky. "Oh look," said Jeri pointing at the night sky that was starting to be
filled with shooting stars.
"Make a wish," said Takato quietly into Jeri's ear.
Closing her eyes Jeri made a wish, a wish upon a star, "All done!" announced Jeri happily as she
opened her eyes glancing at Takato.
Takato smiled reaching into his pocket he pulled out a locket, it was a simple gold heart shaped
locket. Jeri's eyes were wide as Takato fastened it around her neck, kissing her on the
forehead, Takato smiled, "I love you, Jeri Katou and I'm yours forever."
Jeri's mouth opened but she couldn't make the words form, lowering her eyes tears came to her
eyes, the images of Leomon and her mother came to her. She had loved them but then they went
away, she couldn't stand it if Takato did the same.
A finger raised her chin, Jeri saw Takato looking down at her with a smile, "Don't worry about
it."
*******************
"So then what happened?" asked Rika.
"We went home, he kissed me goodnight and walked home," said Jeri with a sigh.
"You didn't tell him..."
Jeri shook her head, "I just couldn't get myself to say it to him."
"What happened?"
"Nothing," said Jeri shrugging, "the next day I thought it was over between us, but Takato was
right there the next morning to take me out again. We spent the day looking through the mall
and walking through the park, played soccer for a bit, and that night he told me he loved me
again."
Rika glanced at Jeri.
Jeri frowned, "I couldn't do it, we did that for three months afterwards, he never got angry at
me for not being able to tell him and he never left..."
"You've finally told him didn't you?" asked Rika dumbfounded.
Jeri nodded happily, "Three months after he told me I suddenly found the courage..."
*******************
~~~Flashback~~~
"Goodnight Jeri," said Takato leaning forward he kissed his girlfriend goodnight, pulling away
he smiled as he tucked a few strands of Jeri's hair behind her ear, "I love you."
Jeri nodded unable to respond still.
Smiling Takato left walking home.
Jeri looked up into the sky with a sigh, seeing a streak of a falling star, Jeri Katou closed
her eyes and made a wish. When she opened it she started to run, it didn't take long for her to
catch up to Takato for he was walking at a sedate pace. Pulling at his arm he whirled around
surprise to face her.
"Is something wrong?" asked Takato concern in his eyes.
Jeri shook her head kissing him softly, she hugged him close, "I love you too Takato," she
whispered in his ear.
As they pulled out of their hug Takato's face was filled with joy, jumping up he gave a whoop of
triumph.
*******************
Rika stared silently ahead of her swirling her coffee in thought.
"Faith Rika," said Jeri, "Takato had faith in me that I would be able to tell him, I had faith
in Takato that he wouldn't leave me."
"That's a stupid story," said Rika turning her face away from her friend.
Jeri grinned patting her friend on the hand, "It's okay Rika I won't tell anyone that you
thought it was a romantic story."
Rika turned back to her friend with a small smile, "Yeah it is."
*******************
"What's wrong?" asked Takato concerned.
Henry shrugged as he ate his sandwich thoughtfully.
"Come on man something is bugging you," Takato said prodding Henry slightly.
Henry nodded with a sigh setting his sandwich down he carefully wiped his mouth before he
replied, "I want to tell her."
"Oh no," said Takato shaking his head, "not this again."
"I really do Takato," said Henry.
"Then do it," said Takato evenly but before Henry could utter a word, "but..."
Henry glared at Takato, "But I think it'll scare her."
"Then don't do it," said Takato.
"Takato when do you know it's a good time to tell her?" asked Henry as he swirled his soda.
Takato smiled, "When you feel it's right."
"This is confusing..."
Takato sighed putting down his sandwich in regret, "I told Jeri after a month... On our one
month anniversary."
"How did she take it?" asked Henry.
"Took her three months," said Takato.
"You waited for three months?" asked Henry surprised.
Takato nodded, "It was worth the wait."
"Never got angry? Never got fed up?" probed Henry.
Takato shook his head, "I loved her Henry, it's not lip service I accepted that she needed time."
Henry frowned, "But when did you figure out it was time?"
Takato shrugged, "It just felt right... I really didn't plan to tell her but I did..."
"So your telling me to wait until it feels right," said Henry dumbfounded.
Takato nodded as he picked up his sandwich, "So do you feel it's the right time?" asked Takato
before biting into his sandwich.
Henry thought for a second then shook his head in regret, "I'm sure it's right for me but not
for her."
"So what are you going to do?"
"I'll wait," said Henry firmly, "I'm willing to wait."
*******************
Suzy's was drumming her fingers on her desk impatiently, she had finished all her work in class
and instead of reading ahead like she usually did she elected to watch the clock as the seconds
passed. Finally the bell rang smiling happily Suzy dumped her books into her bag in a hurry.
"What's the hurry Suzy?" asked Ai.
"No reason," said Suzy evasively, "just want to get on with the weekend."
"Okay now I know your lying," said Ai crossing her arms, "you like school. You think it's fun
and easy."
"Doesn't mean I like being here," said Suzy sullenly.
"Really? Then why is your favourite day a Monday?" Ai pointed out.
"Because I get to see all my friends?" suggested Suzy.
"Why do you have a, I Love School Song?"
"That was when we were younger and you sang it too!"
"Yes but I didn't sing it this morning did I?"
"But its such a catchy tune," protested Suzy.
"Okay now spill why are you in a hurry?" demanded Ai.
"We got a Tamer Meeting," said Suzy heading for the door.
"Not until you tell me why you're in a hurry," said Ai standing at the doorway with her arms
stretched out.
"Come on Ai, we're going to be late," said Suzy as she tried to push pass her friend.
"Not... Until... You tell... Me," huffed Ai straining as she held onto the doorframe.
"I'm not hiding anything!" shouted Suzy stomping her feet in frustration.
"Why are you guys yelling?" asked Mako coming up behind Ai.
"Your sister won't let me out!" screamed Suzy.
"Why won't you let her out?" Mako asked her sister.
"She's hiding something and I want to know what," said Ai.
"Oh," said Mako nodding slipping under Ai's arm he walked to one of the windows and flung it
open. Turning to Suzy with a grin, "I'll be right back."
Suzy and Ai watched confused as Mako ran back out of the classroom, "What was that about?" asked
Suzy.
"I don't know," shrugged Ai, "he's just weird."
"Suzy!"
Suzy spun to the window surprised, outside stood Mako, "Come on let's go!" shouted Mako.
Grinning Suzy jumped out of the open window into Mako's arms, smiling at each other they took
off into a run with Ai screeching after them.
*******************
"Is that it?" asked Takato looking around the group. Jeri gave her usual bright smile, Henry
shrugged, Rika gave her usual indifferent look, Kazu looked bored, Kenta gave an absent nod as
he worked on his homework, Ai gave a shy smile, Suzy nodded with Mako who were both playing
cards, and Ryo who sat the farthest away from the group glared at Henry or Rika who was beside
him. "Okay same time next week guys," said Takato smiling turning to Jeri who held his hand,
"you free?"
Jeri nodded, "Have to work tomorrow but today is free."
Takato brightened at the news, "Want to play soccer?"
"Only if you want to go to the mall afterwards," countered Jeri.
"Deal," said Takato giving Jeri a peck, turning back to the group, "anyone in?"
Kazu shook his head, "Got a date with twins."
"Who's being your wingman?" asked Jeri frowning.
Kazu smiled and clapped Ryo on the back who grinned, "Right here, this hunk of meat that girls
are after all the time is going to join me today on my conquest."
Takato rolled his eyes, "Have fun."
"We will," said Kazu and Ryo headed off, Ryo glanced back at Rika who didn't seem to notice the
conversation for she was talking with Henry quietly.
"I've got plans," said Kenta closing his book he stuffed his book back into his bag.
"Me too," hurried Suzy as she stood up.
Kenta smiled at Suzy, "Let's go."
Mako and Ai looked surprised at their friend as she walked out with Kenta. "We're free," said
Mako excited about a game of soccer.
Ai grew pink as she glanced at Takato and nodded.
Henry and Rika glanced at each other then nodded, "We're in," said Rika.
*******************
Suzy walked beside Kenta fidgeting, `What kind of girl would Kenta like?' wondered Suzy, `maybe
I should try to act older, or maybe I should act chippery...' Suzy imagined all the girls that
flirted with her brother how they were a bit brainless, `Maybe I should act like them...'
"Everything okay?" asked Kenta.
"Huh?" Suzy turned red as she was brought out of her reverence.
"You okay?" repeated Kenta, "You've been fidgeting ever since we left the group."
"Oh... It's just... Um... Nerves," said Suzy in triumph but then she nearly slapped herself
on the head.
"Nerves?" asked Kenta confused.
"Yeah, its just there is this science fair and I have to make an experiment and show it off,"
said Suzy quickly pulling out an excuse, in reality she already made her project it was a
distillery for water.
"Oh," said Kenta frowning, "you have a good idea on what to do?"
"Not really," lied Suzy.
"I guess I can help somewhat," said Kenta, "how about tomorrow we go to the library and searched
through to see if you're interested in anything."
Suzy smiled, "That'll be great!"
Kenta smiled in response as he returned his attention to the road.
"Um… Kenta where are we going?" asked Suzy.
"You like carnivals?" asked Kenta to a confused Suzy.
*******************
"Try to stop this!" shouted Takato as he kicked the ball.
Rika jumped her hands out stretched but she realized that she had jumped a bit too soon,
twisting her body in the air she was able to get her foot to kick the ball away.
Takato looked disappointed as the ball sailed away, "It's okay honey!" shouted Jeri in
encouragement, "we'll get her next time."
The watch at the side beeped, "But not today," said Takato dejected.
"Cheer up Takato," said Henry clapping his friend on the back, "it's a tie nobody lost or won."
Takato sighed but smiled, "Okay mall time."
Rika frowned, "I think I have something to do…"
"No you don't," interjected Jeri slipping her arm through Rika's, "you have the day free."
Rika frowned, "I don't like to shop."
"Then don't," said Jeri, "you'll accompany me and I'll shop."
Takato and Henry laughed but quieted down as soon as Rika shot them a glare.
"Um..." began Mako glancing at Ai who looked down at her feet.
"You guys have to come too," said Jeri firmly.
Ai brightened as she ran to join Rika and Jeri, Mako looked dejected as he walked with Henry and
Takato behind the girls.
*******************
"Done," said Suzy handing her worksheets back to Kenta, "I finished calculating the force,
energy, and speed of all the rides."
Kenta smiled, glancing at his watch, "Well we should get going."
Suzy looked disappointed but tried to hide it.
Kenta who was still looking at his watch didn't notice Suzy, "We missed dinner, you want to grab
dinner at the mall nearby or you want to grab it here?"
Suzy surprised but happy, smiled, "Mall."
Kenta smiled, "Mall."
I don't own anything about Digimon.No money is being made and no copyright or
trademark infringement is intended.
Author Notes:
Vacation was a blast, had fun for the longest time.
Other then that pretty board, sorry for this fic coming out late it's been through major rewrites
I've changed a few things in the stories outcome. I'm planning to add some action soon, the next
chapter should be the one where it reveals some things that Henry and Rika will sooner or later
have to deal with.
Again this chapter is longer then usual and I expect to post another chapter soon afterwards
because I'm excited at how this fic is going.
Oh and since I'm going back to school it'll be a bit difficult to continue this fic but I'll
definitly try because I like writing.
Tinabedina
d
SanChan
Teenage Rika
Furor
silent angel
dahan
Miya
Kara Kasai
Cold Ice
Ojamajo Sakura
renamon25
LB
§Ñ§
Moon*Blossom
< br>
Big thanx for encouragement!
****************************************
O n The Line
Chapter 16/?
*******************
"What's the emergency?" asked Jeri handing a cup to Rika who inspected the content of the cup.
"It isn't really a big emergency," said Rika frowning.
"Okay then what do you want to talk about?" asked Jeri taking a sip of her coffee.
Rika glanced around the park making sure there was nobody within earshot, "Henry."
Jeri raised an eyebrow, "Yes?"
"Ryo," said Rika fidgeting with her cup lid.
Eyebrow still raised Jeri nodded for Rika to continue.
"It's nearly a month," said Rika.
"A month?"
"A month since Ryo and I split up," explained Rika.
"Ah," said Jeri, "you and Ryo usually get back together after a month."
Rika nodded.
"You and Henry, been going out for?"
"Nearly two weeks," said Rika.
"What are you worried about?" asked Jeri.
"Nothing," denied Rika seeing that Jeri wasn't believing her, "I'm worried that my relationship
with Henry might turn into something like what I have with Ryo."
"What makes you think that?" asked Jeri gently.
"Jeri you've been going out with the same boy for a year," said Rika, "you've never broke up
with him, never took a break... How do you know?"
"Know what?"
"Know that you are right for each other," said Rika humbly.
Jeri smiled, "Faith."
"How do you know his not going to up and leave suddenly?" asked Rika.
"Faith," answered Jeri, seeing Rika frown, Jeri took a deep breath, "it was our month
anniversary..."
*******************
~ ~~Flashback~~~
"It's a beautiful night," said Jeri leaning on Takato as they walked through the park.
"Uh huh," murmured Takato.
Finally they reached a secluded area in the park the lights were low and they could stare into
the cloudless night sky. "Oh look," said Jeri pointing at the night sky that was starting to be
filled with shooting stars.
"Make a wish," said Takato quietly into Jeri's ear.
Closing her eyes Jeri made a wish, a wish upon a star, "All done!" announced Jeri happily as she
opened her eyes glancing at Takato.
Takato smiled reaching into his pocket he pulled out a locket, it was a simple gold heart shaped
locket. Jeri's eyes were wide as Takato fastened it around her neck, kissing her on the
forehead, Takato smiled, "I love you, Jeri Katou and I'm yours forever."
Jeri's mouth opened but she couldn't make the words form, lowering her eyes tears came to her
eyes, the images of Leomon and her mother came to her. She had loved them but then they went
away, she couldn't stand it if Takato did the same.
A finger raised her chin, Jeri saw Takato looking down at her with a smile, "Don't worry about
it."
*******************
"So then what happened?" asked Rika.
"We went home, he kissed me goodnight and walked home," said Jeri with a sigh.
"You didn't tell him..."
Jeri shook her head, "I just couldn't get myself to say it to him."
"What happened?"
"Nothing," said Jeri shrugging, "the next day I thought it was over between us, but Takato was
right there the next morning to take me out again. We spent the day looking through the mall
and walking through the park, played soccer for a bit, and that night he told me he loved me
again."
Rika glanced at Jeri.
Jeri frowned, "I couldn't do it, we did that for three months afterwards, he never got angry at
me for not being able to tell him and he never left..."
"You've finally told him didn't you?" asked Rika dumbfounded.
Jeri nodded happily, "Three months after he told me I suddenly found the courage..."
*******************
~~~Flashback~~~
"Goodnight Jeri," said Takato leaning forward he kissed his girlfriend goodnight, pulling away
he smiled as he tucked a few strands of Jeri's hair behind her ear, "I love you."
Jeri nodded unable to respond still.
Smiling Takato left walking home.
Jeri looked up into the sky with a sigh, seeing a streak of a falling star, Jeri Katou closed
her eyes and made a wish. When she opened it she started to run, it didn't take long for her to
catch up to Takato for he was walking at a sedate pace. Pulling at his arm he whirled around
surprise to face her.
"Is something wrong?" asked Takato concern in his eyes.
Jeri shook her head kissing him softly, she hugged him close, "I love you too Takato," she
whispered in his ear.
As they pulled out of their hug Takato's face was filled with joy, jumping up he gave a whoop of
triumph.
*******************
Rika stared silently ahead of her swirling her coffee in thought.
"Faith Rika," said Jeri, "Takato had faith in me that I would be able to tell him, I had faith
in Takato that he wouldn't leave me."
"That's a stupid story," said Rika turning her face away from her friend.
Jeri grinned patting her friend on the hand, "It's okay Rika I won't tell anyone that you
thought it was a romantic story."
Rika turned back to her friend with a small smile, "Yeah it is."
*******************
"What's wrong?" asked Takato concerned.
Henry shrugged as he ate his sandwich thoughtfully.
"Come on man something is bugging you," Takato said prodding Henry slightly.
Henry nodded with a sigh setting his sandwich down he carefully wiped his mouth before he
replied, "I want to tell her."
"Oh no," said Takato shaking his head, "not this again."
"I really do Takato," said Henry.
"Then do it," said Takato evenly but before Henry could utter a word, "but..."
Henry glared at Takato, "But I think it'll scare her."
"Then don't do it," said Takato.
"Takato when do you know it's a good time to tell her?" asked Henry as he swirled his soda.
Takato smiled, "When you feel it's right."
"This is confusing..."
Takato sighed putting down his sandwich in regret, "I told Jeri after a month... On our one
month anniversary."
"How did she take it?" asked Henry.
"Took her three months," said Takato.
"You waited for three months?" asked Henry surprised.
Takato nodded, "It was worth the wait."
"Never got angry? Never got fed up?" probed Henry.
Takato shook his head, "I loved her Henry, it's not lip service I accepted that she needed time."
Henry frowned, "But when did you figure out it was time?"
Takato shrugged, "It just felt right... I really didn't plan to tell her but I did..."
"So your telling me to wait until it feels right," said Henry dumbfounded.
Takato nodded as he picked up his sandwich, "So do you feel it's the right time?" asked Takato
before biting into his sandwich.
Henry thought for a second then shook his head in regret, "I'm sure it's right for me but not
for her."
"So what are you going to do?"
"I'll wait," said Henry firmly, "I'm willing to wait."
*******************
Suzy's was drumming her fingers on her desk impatiently, she had finished all her work in class
and instead of reading ahead like she usually did she elected to watch the clock as the seconds
passed. Finally the bell rang smiling happily Suzy dumped her books into her bag in a hurry.
"What's the hurry Suzy?" asked Ai.
"No reason," said Suzy evasively, "just want to get on with the weekend."
"Okay now I know your lying," said Ai crossing her arms, "you like school. You think it's fun
and easy."
"Doesn't mean I like being here," said Suzy sullenly.
"Really? Then why is your favourite day a Monday?" Ai pointed out.
"Because I get to see all my friends?" suggested Suzy.
"Why do you have a, I Love School Song?"
"That was when we were younger and you sang it too!"
"Yes but I didn't sing it this morning did I?"
"But its such a catchy tune," protested Suzy.
"Okay now spill why are you in a hurry?" demanded Ai.
"We got a Tamer Meeting," said Suzy heading for the door.
"Not until you tell me why you're in a hurry," said Ai standing at the doorway with her arms
stretched out.
"Come on Ai, we're going to be late," said Suzy as she tried to push pass her friend.
"Not... Until... You tell... Me," huffed Ai straining as she held onto the doorframe.
"I'm not hiding anything!" shouted Suzy stomping her feet in frustration.
"Why are you guys yelling?" asked Mako coming up behind Ai.
"Your sister won't let me out!" screamed Suzy.
"Why won't you let her out?" Mako asked her sister.
"She's hiding something and I want to know what," said Ai.
"Oh," said Mako nodding slipping under Ai's arm he walked to one of the windows and flung it
open. Turning to Suzy with a grin, "I'll be right back."
Suzy and Ai watched confused as Mako ran back out of the classroom, "What was that about?" asked
Suzy.
"I don't know," shrugged Ai, "he's just weird."
"Suzy!"
Suzy spun to the window surprised, outside stood Mako, "Come on let's go!" shouted Mako.
Grinning Suzy jumped out of the open window into Mako's arms, smiling at each other they took
off into a run with Ai screeching after them.
*******************
"Is that it?" asked Takato looking around the group. Jeri gave her usual bright smile, Henry
shrugged, Rika gave her usual indifferent look, Kazu looked bored, Kenta gave an absent nod as
he worked on his homework, Ai gave a shy smile, Suzy nodded with Mako who were both playing
cards, and Ryo who sat the farthest away from the group glared at Henry or Rika who was beside
him. "Okay same time next week guys," said Takato smiling turning to Jeri who held his hand,
"you free?"
Jeri nodded, "Have to work tomorrow but today is free."
Takato brightened at the news, "Want to play soccer?"
"Only if you want to go to the mall afterwards," countered Jeri.
"Deal," said Takato giving Jeri a peck, turning back to the group, "anyone in?"
Kazu shook his head, "Got a date with twins."
"Who's being your wingman?" asked Jeri frowning.
Kazu smiled and clapped Ryo on the back who grinned, "Right here, this hunk of meat that girls
are after all the time is going to join me today on my conquest."
Takato rolled his eyes, "Have fun."
"We will," said Kazu and Ryo headed off, Ryo glanced back at Rika who didn't seem to notice the
conversation for she was talking with Henry quietly.
"I've got plans," said Kenta closing his book he stuffed his book back into his bag.
"Me too," hurried Suzy as she stood up.
Kenta smiled at Suzy, "Let's go."
Mako and Ai looked surprised at their friend as she walked out with Kenta. "We're free," said
Mako excited about a game of soccer.
Ai grew pink as she glanced at Takato and nodded.
Henry and Rika glanced at each other then nodded, "We're in," said Rika.
*******************
Suzy walked beside Kenta fidgeting, `What kind of girl would Kenta like?' wondered Suzy, `maybe
I should try to act older, or maybe I should act chippery...' Suzy imagined all the girls that
flirted with her brother how they were a bit brainless, `Maybe I should act like them...'
"Everything okay?" asked Kenta.
"Huh?" Suzy turned red as she was brought out of her reverence.
"You okay?" repeated Kenta, "You've been fidgeting ever since we left the group."
"Oh... It's just... Um... Nerves," said Suzy in triumph but then she nearly slapped herself
on the head.
"Nerves?" asked Kenta confused.
"Yeah, its just there is this science fair and I have to make an experiment and show it off,"
said Suzy quickly pulling out an excuse, in reality she already made her project it was a
distillery for water.
"Oh," said Kenta frowning, "you have a good idea on what to do?"
"Not really," lied Suzy.
"I guess I can help somewhat," said Kenta, "how about tomorrow we go to the library and searched
through to see if you're interested in anything."
Suzy smiled, "That'll be great!"
Kenta smiled in response as he returned his attention to the road.
"Um… Kenta where are we going?" asked Suzy.
"You like carnivals?" asked Kenta to a confused Suzy.
*******************
"Try to stop this!" shouted Takato as he kicked the ball.
Rika jumped her hands out stretched but she realized that she had jumped a bit too soon,
twisting her body in the air she was able to get her foot to kick the ball away.
Takato looked disappointed as the ball sailed away, "It's okay honey!" shouted Jeri in
encouragement, "we'll get her next time."
The watch at the side beeped, "But not today," said Takato dejected.
"Cheer up Takato," said Henry clapping his friend on the back, "it's a tie nobody lost or won."
Takato sighed but smiled, "Okay mall time."
Rika frowned, "I think I have something to do…"
"No you don't," interjected Jeri slipping her arm through Rika's, "you have the day free."
Rika frowned, "I don't like to shop."
"Then don't," said Jeri, "you'll accompany me and I'll shop."
Takato and Henry laughed but quieted down as soon as Rika shot them a glare.
"Um..." began Mako glancing at Ai who looked down at her feet.
"You guys have to come too," said Jeri firmly.
Ai brightened as she ran to join Rika and Jeri, Mako looked dejected as he walked with Henry and
Takato behind the girls.
*******************
"Done," said Suzy handing her worksheets back to Kenta, "I finished calculating the force,
energy, and speed of all the rides."
Kenta smiled, glancing at his watch, "Well we should get going."
Suzy looked disappointed but tried to hide it.
Kenta who was still looking at his watch didn't notice Suzy, "We missed dinner, you want to grab
dinner at the mall nearby or you want to grab it here?"
Suzy surprised but happy, smiled, "Mall."
Kenta smiled, "Mall."