Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ On The Line ❯ Chapter 22 ( Chapter 22 )
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By: archforge 
A night...
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy / Angst / Adventure / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 02.24.2003 | Pages: 7 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 275 | Status: Work In Progress
A night...
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Comedy / Angst / Adventure / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 02.24.2003 | Pages: 7 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 275 | 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:
First I'd like to say... WOW! This is a first in a long time that I've updated a week after I
posted huh? I mean who thought they were going to have to wait another week? I did! No,
seriously I did, I thought it would take me another week...
Well actually I have somethings to say, first this chapter is shorter then usual, the normal
parameters that I set per chapter is 5 pages. However lately I've been posting 6 pages instead,
this time however it's not because of material it's because of storyline. I wanted to save the
events of the dance and other things on the next chapter... Well you'll see what I mean... Yes
to everyone who is strict reader of my work I'm sorry but it's a sort of cliffhanger here...
Anywho also I'll like to say incase of Fanfiction.net going down I've joined a Digimon Group on
Yahoo. The group is called, Digimon Fanfic.
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digimon_Fanfics/
It was the biggest Digimon Fanfic site I could find so that's why I joint it. Anywho in case
Fanfic goes down, *heaven forbid* I can sort of keep my updates... It's right now a small group
but I hope it'll grow a bit.
Oh and don't get too confortable about me updating every week because the next chapter is a bit
of a dousy right now trying to put it together just right...
BTW just a note, Sarah will be refered as Alice for the party below because Ryo knows Sarah as
Alice not her real identity... Whose cross eyed now?
Finally I do have to say, I've watched Harry Potter, Chamber of Secrets 2 times now!
Yes that's right 2 times and I hope to add a few more times to that! It's a great movie and I
love it, I'm only sad that the next movie won't be coming out until 2004...
Anywho back to answer questions and thankes.
Rika Wong/Akiyama:
Now if I told you that, it wouldn't be any fun would it now? No I'm going to let it stew in your
mind a bit... What do you think? Don't forget I like the characters of Digimon and I don't hold
any malice to any of the characters and I hate bashing them... However I've done some very strange
things in this fic too right? Hehehe...
Takako:
All I have to say is, I like Henry's character, so I don't want to harm him... Hehehe... However
I do have to ask... Why does everyone think Henry is going to die?
d:
Alice/Sarah? Well it's a long story that is explained in one of the `aimless' chapters that I have
however it was completly boring and held no real significant point to the story so I took it out...
Sorry...
kallie:
Let's see, okay Ryo is going to be Ryo, I'm trying to stay true to how the characters would act, but
well that's hard because I'm trying to show their growth too... However Ryo will be Ryo like... So
take it either way for you... Remember I have a different view of Ryo then you and you would have a
different view of Ryo then anyone else... Not really helpful is that? Anywho, Henry is a spy because
he was scouted by Hypnos's higher ups to be a spy... The rest of the tamer gang so far have no idea
Henry is a spy or what Hypnos does. They believe Hypnos is a high security company that provides
software security to other companies and the government. However we know different and well Henry
was dragged in with certain reasons... You'll see why, don't worry this was a seperate idea that I
cooked over the summer that I'm just introducing now...
jenruki-gal4ever:
You're right, it is shorter! I counted the words, even though it was the same amount of pages it
had about 50 words less then the other chapter. Wow and well I bet you can read faster too.
Henrika:
Thank-you now I'm just worried about writing future chapters. Hope you like this chapter!
littleweirdwriter:
LOL! That' would be neat to be put up my `aimless chapters' but they're really useless and sometimes
they don't make any sense except for me. And well I'm sort of insane so it won't work for the rest of
you guys/gals... So don't fret I'll explain if you have any questions...
E-chan Hidaka:
Thank-you, I'm glad you enjoyed this story I still don't believe how much chapters I've written...
According to the version I have at home, I've nearly completled 100 pages of writing! Which by the way
is a very special thing for me. So I might do something special too for you guys/gals... Maybe a double
chapter thing or something.
Kara Kasai:
You're right, all your points are right, I really need an English course... Lucky end of term is coming up
so I can register for an English course finally, maybe one in creative writing? LOL! I was actually thinking
of putting some intentional mistakes in the story to see if you would catch them... LOL! But that would be
just mean of me...
jenruki:
Thank-you a praise always makes me happy!
unpredict:
Don't worry about writing perfectly, first just put everything down what you want, your ideas what happens,
and feelings. Later you can re-edit all your writing to make it fit waht you want but I've learnt from
my very limited experience that writing a story is just like boating. You can move your boat in some direction
but at the end it's the wind that blows you to your destination.
~*Jenruki*~:
Lots of things are going to happen to Henry and Rika, one thing is I've planned something special for their
Christmas break which might delight the readers but horrify Henry and Rika... LOL!
Teenager Rika:
I still think your stories are better however for writing blocks... Hm... I have to say there are several different
kinds but the best way I've found is listen to music... If you have too much ideas like for other stories write it out,
just pour all the things out so it empties your brain so your brain thinks up new things. Finally I find reading other
people's fics really helps too... That's why I use to read all the stories on my favourite and author list continuesly...
Red Moon Kree:
Thank you, I love knowing that I've completed things up to people standards.
starwarschick69: (This one is from the Digimon Fanfic site)
Thank you I hope this chapter is worth your time too.
So with a warm heart from all your reviews, praises, criticizes, and comments. I thank you
and hope that this chapter will please you as well.
****************************************
On The Line
Chapter 22/?
*******************
The dance hall was lit brightly; there was a low buzzing as students raced to setup the hall for
the evening dance. Cursing could be heard as students accidentally slammed or dropped tables on
each other. An angry Rika Nonako looked down at her clipboard then at her watch her feet
tapping impatiently as she looked around the hot gym. "Eddie!" shouted Rika to a freckled face
boy who just entered the hall, "Where are those air conditioning I asked for?"
"They said it'll get cold tonight so they won't turn on the A.C.," replied Eddie wiping his
forehead.
"Rika cursed quietly before responding, "So is that a reason why they have the heat on at full
blast?"
"They said that the thermometer is broken so they can't control the level of heat," said Eddie
shrugging before Rika could respond. "Also they can't control the heat because its controls are
broken too."
Before Rika could begin cursing a gentle tap on her shoulder made her turn around.
"Hey, sorry I'm late," apologized Henry scratching the back of his head, "you see..."
Before Henry could explain further, Rika grabbed Henry by the front of his jacket and dragged
him into the coat check booth. "Henry I want you do something for me," said Rika through
gritted teeth.
"What's wrong?" asked Henry concerned as he looked around the coatroom to see if anyone was
there.
"I'm frustrated," said Rika angrily, "I've got incompetent students doing the best they can to
setup the dance, so I don't want to yell at them. I can't seem to contact the D.J. for tonight,
the dimmer switch for the hall is broken and..." Rolling her eyes in frustration Rika pushed
Henry against the wall, pressing her lips hard against his.
Surprised by pleased Henry pulled Rika closer, Henry's senses went wild as he felt Rika pressing
herself against him. Then the kisses grew more passionate as their hands roamed each other's
body. Rika wasn't sure whether it was the passion or the lack of air because of the kisses, but
before she knew it her school sweater laid on the floor along side Henry's jacket. A moan
escaped her lips as she felt Henry pull up her dress shirt while he continued to kiss down her
neck.
A sharp rap on the door followed by the jiggling of the doorknob as someone tried to open the
door, broke Rika and Henry out of their heated make out session. "Rika you there?" asked Eddie
as he jiggled the lock door again.
Rika quickly straightened her clothes while Henry did the same, "Yes Eddie, what is it now?"
demanded Rika irritated.
"I just got called by the caterers they can't provide us with the chicken cordon bleu we
ordered," said Eddie nervously, "we either have to switch caterers or decide on something else."
Resting her head on Henry's chest Rika sighed, "Alright I'll think of something go check
everything else and tell me what other problems we have."
Lifting Rika's head to face him Henry grinned, "Is it the great make out session we had or is it
really hot in here?"
Rika rolled her eyes, "Today is a disaster... Tonight will be a disaster."
"It'll be fine," said Henry giving Rika an encouraging smile, "we can deal with this, you can
deal with this with one hand tied behind your back."
Rika looked into Henry's caring grey eyes, "We?"
Henry nodded, "I'm here for you Rika, but you can do this with no problems, you've fought Devas,
traveled to a different world, found your heart, made me fall for you, and you have one hell of
a right hook. This dance is cake walk for you."
Rika shook her head, "Why do you believe in me so much?"
Henry shrugged, "because it's the right thing for me to do, because I believe in you, because I
have faith in you."
Rika lowered her face unable to stand the intensity of Henry's gaze, "
Smiling Rika pulled closer to Henry kissing him lingeringly, Rika pulled away pleased to see
Henry smiling goofily.
Henry was broken out of his reverie when Rika's clipboard was shoved into him. Seeing Rika with
her usual determined face, Henry smiled, "I love you."
Rika's back shivered delightfully when she heard Henry's confession, "I love you too, but right
now I have an idea." Flinging the door open she stormed out to the hall with Henry following
behind. "Everyone gather around!" shouted Rika, a familiar glint entered her eye, "I have an
idea."
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Suzy glanced at the mirror nervously for the umpteenth time; dressed in a baby blue dress with a
pink cardigan she knew she looked childish. Cursing herself for only having clothes that made
her look like a child Suzy wondered why she didn't have any grown up looking clothes. The front
door rang, running to the door before anyone else could get to it, it revealed Ai and Mako.
"Ready to go?" asked Ai dressed in casual blue jeans, halter-top, and dark blue vest.
"Huh?" asked Suzy confused.
"The party that Kenta is throwing," answered Ai looking curiously at Suzy, "didn't he tell you? I mean you are dressed up and all…"
"Yeah of course he did," lied Suzy trying to keep a straight face, "just give me a bit to get my
coat."
Ai and Mako exchanged confused looks and a shrug as they waited for Suzy.
Angrily Suzy stormed to her room, she was stupid, why did she think Kenta would just want to
spend some time with just her. Wiping the tears from her eyes she stormed back out of her room.
"What about your coat?" asked Mako as Suzy brushed passed him and his sister.
Too angry to hear Mako Suzy stabbed at the elevator button savagely, Mako and Ai jumped into the
elevator before it left without them. The three friends road the elevator in silence, the look
on Suzy's face was that of disappointment. Exiting the elevator Suzy was surprised to see
Wilfred, Kenta's butler waiting beside the Rolls Royce at the front of the apartment.
"A pleasure to see you again, Miss Wong," Wilfred greeted Suzy politely, "Master Kenta sent me
to fetch you and your friends."
Suzy smiled at the kindly old butler, "Thank-you," said Suzy climbing into the car.
Nodding their thanks also Ai and Mako slipped into the car, "Master Kenta?" asked Ai bewildered.
Nodding slowly Suzy smiled sheepishly, "Kenta's butler, his name is Wilfred."
"You never said Kenta was rich," hissed Ai.
"You never asked," Suzy replied nervously, "besides it's not my place to say."
"I can't believe you didn't tell me," said Ai defensively, "I'm suppose to be your best friend...
Not only are you spending more time with Kenta but now you are holding secrets from me."
"It's not that I didn't trust you or I didn't want to tell you I did," explained Suzy, "its just
Kenta..."
"Kenta! Kenta all the time, what does he have to do with anything? I'm your best friend Suzy,
we're not suppose to hold secrets from each other," snapped Ai.
"Ai," protested Suzy, "that's not fair, you know how I feel about Kenta."
Shaking her head Ai ignored Suzy.
By the time they reached Kenta's estate, Suzy was steaming, not only did Kenta decided to skip
out of their night alone but he also got her into a fight with her best friend.
"Hi Suzy," greeted Kenta smiling nervously at Suzy.
"Hi Kenta," said Suzy politely but coldly.
"Um... Well what do you think?" asked Kenta catching Suzy's tone but his face was unsure as he
waved at the party that seemed to be at full swing.
"It's great," lied Suzy in the same tone, "I'll see about getting something to drink." Without
another word Suzy brushed passed Kenta and disappeared into the crowded party.
Turning back to the car, "Is everything alright?" asked Kenta confused.
Ai walked passed Kenta angrily into the crowd, Mako climbed out more slowly, patting Kenta's
back sympathetically he followed his sister into the crowd.
Looking back at the crowd that Suzy had disappeared into Kenta shook his head, "Crap."
Immediately Kenta sought out his best friend, spotting Kazu with an arm around not only a very
beautiful but also a girl Kenta recognized was on the honour role. Fighting his way through the
crowd to Kazu Kenta could hear Kazu putting his moves on the girl.
"Really, I never knew that," said Kazu smoothly, "you know Kenta has a quiet library here and
I'm sure it would be a better area for us to finish our conversation there... I'm sure you can
teach me quite a few things."
The girl looked flustered obviously because of Kazu's charm, "Well... Only if you'll teach me a
few things too," answered the girl shyly.
"Excuse us Melanie," said Kenta cutting in, grabbing Kazu by the arm he stated to drag his
friend towards one of the many rooms in the house, "we need to talk Kazu."
Giving Melanie an apologetic look Kazu sighed, "I'll see you in a few moments in the library."
Once safely in the room Kazu looked at Kenta excitedly, "Isn't this great?"
"Marvellous," said Kenta sarcastically, "I don't think Suzy likes it."
Kazu frowned, "Are you sure Kenta? Why would any girl be disappointed if a huge party was
thrown for her?"
"Suzy isn't like any ordinary girl," explained Kenta exasperated, "she's special, very
special... I shouldn't have listened to you and thrown this party."
"What happened?" asked Kazu.
"I don't know, she got out of the car and everything was different," said Kenta slumping into a
chair, "she was so cold and she was definitely not happy. Then Ai was also unhappy too, I
think the two were fighting or something."
"Maybe Suzy is just angry with her fight with Ai," suggested Kazu.
"No, then she wouldn't be angry at me," reasoned Kenta shaking his head, "no she's angry at me
for something, and I definitely know what."
"Relax dude," said Kazu rubbing his chin, "you may be right but I've got a brilliant idea."
"No I'm done with your brilliant plans," said Kenta frowning.
"Okay here's how it's going to be," began Kazu clearly not listening to Kenta, "I'll figure out
what's up with Ai, you get Suzy to go on a tour of the garden... I'll do the rest."
Kenta gave Kazu a long suspicious look.
"Come on Kenta when have I ever let you down?"
"All the dates you set me up with and just now with Suzy," answered Kenta.
"Okay, okay, you don't have to get so hostile," said Kenta defensively, "come on Kenta I'm your
best friend, trust me on this will you."
Taking a deep breath Kenta nodded and left for Suzy.
"Man that boy has it bad for her," said Kazu out loud, with a sigh he rubbed his hands together,
he had a plan to put into motion.
*******************
Takato picked up another piece of appetiser that he had set on his plate; taking a sniff of it
he shrugged popping it into his mouth. Then he turned a worried look to Juri who was sitting in
the corner writing furiously into her notebook. "Juri come on, we came to the party to have fun
not to do work."
"I'm sorry Takato," apologized Juri blowing a few strands of her hair away from her face, "it's
just I really have to get the article done."
"Juri's it's the Messenger, a High School Newspaper, not the Tokyo Times," said Takato kneeling
beside Juri, "come on enjoy the party you're working too hard."
Annoyed Juri glared at her boyfriend, "Takato I care about my writing, clearly unlike you I want
to do well, I care about my future. So if you don't mind let me be."
Hurt Takato nodded, "Sure," he mumbled, putting her plate down he turned and walked into the
crowd.
Turning her attention back to her notebook, Juri scratched out two lines before dropped her pen
realizing what she had said, "Oh no," she moaned covering her face with her hands. The notebook
dropped to the ground in a shuffle of paper, looking out into the crowd Juri shook her head,
"No, no, no, no, no." Twisting her hands nervously she walked out to the crowd her notebook
forgotten, tiptoeing so she would be able to look over the crowd to try to find the familiar
brown hair boy.
"Um... Juri? What are you doing?" asked Mako walking up behind Juri.
"Mako!" shouted Juri desperately grabbing the small boy by the shoulder she shook him, "Did you
see Takato?"
"No," said Mako clearly scared of how Juri was acting.
Turning from Mako Juri began to push her way through the crowd.
"Juri what's wrong?" asked Mako following the deranged girl.
"I made a big mistake," shouted Juri over the crowd.
"Big mistake?" asked Mako clearly confused.
"I yelled at him," muttered Juri shaking her head, "I got so caught up..." Stopping in the
middle of the crowd Juri started to shake, lowering her face into her hands she sobbed.
"Who?" asked Mako still confused, "Takato? You yelled at Takato?"
Not answering, with tears still pouring down her face, Juri pushed her way through the crowds to
another room.
Patting Juri on the back sympathetically Mako sighed, "I'll find Takato Juri, don't worry,"
without another word Mako dashed out of the room.
*******************
Ryo smiled politely to two girls that passed him, carefully holding two drinks he made it back
to his date. Handing her one of the glasses she nodded her thanks, her intense clear blue eyes
were shocking compared to her brown hair that looked normal, but together they made her look
exotic. "So how do you know Henry and Rika?" asked Ryo trying to start up conversation.
"I know Henry, we're in the same school and advance classes together, also we work for the same
company as partners," said Alice smiling beautifully at Ryo.
Returning Alice's smile Ryo leaned against the wall, "You hate this don't you? Being setup."
Letting out a small chuckle Alice nodded, "You do too, so what made you do it?"
"Rika," said Ryo honestly, "Rika said that there was this smart, beautiful, lovely girl that
needed a date for a party and she wanted me to escort this girl."
Taking a sip out of her cup Alice nodded, "Rika said I was a smart, beautiful, lovely girl?"
"She was reading off a cue card that Henry had made," said Ryo with a laugh, "how about you?"
"Well Henry said that I'll get to have a date with the famous and gorgeous Ryo Akiyama," said
Alice dramatically touching her chest. "Then I asked myself how could I refuse to be swept off
my feet by what teenage beauty magazine, Fades rates hottest teenager in the world."
Grinning at each other both dissolved into laughter, "You are not at all what I expected," said
Ryo.
"I agree I'm not," nodding Alice, "but neither are you," putting on a silly pout, "I expected
Ryo Akiyama to be a bit more sexy."
Snickering Ryo shook his head, "Let's be friends," offered Ryo holding out his hands.
"Just friends?" asked Alice raising an eyebrow.
"We'll see about being more on another day," said Ryo still holding Alice's hand he brought it
up to his lips.
"Very smooth Mr. Akiyama," said Alice amused.
"Working on trying to be more mysterious," replied Ryo, "makes girls think I'm sexier."
"Well you can make yourself more sexier by bringing your cute butt onto the dance floor," said
Alice putting her drink down.
"An offer I can't refuse," said Ryo draining his drink, "as long as you're bringing yours as
well."
Leading Ryo to the middle of the dance floor, Alice began to sway to the music, her hands and
feet moving in perfect time to the tempo of the music. Grinning Ryo moved closer to Alice
allowing his body to follow the music, quickly both seemed to know exactly what the other was
doing and about to do for each of their moves would compliment their partner's moves. Soon
everyone on the dance floor were looking at the pair dancing, jealousy and awe could be seen
throughout the crowd, finally the music stopped both Ryo and Alice stared at each other
breathing heavily. Moving back from each other a smattering of applause could be heard from the
crowd, smiling both took a bow before quitting off the dance floor.
"You dance well Ryo," commented Alice picking up a drink from one of the refresher tables.
"You do too," complimented Ryo spotting Kazu heading toward them, he nodded at his fellow tamer,
"hey Kazu."
"Ryo I need your help for a bit," said Kazu his glinting.
Raising an eyebrow, "What plan have you cooked up now Kazu?" asked Ryo.
"You can play the bass guitar right?" asked Kazu dragging Ryo along while Alice tagged behind
them.
"Yes of course I can," said Ryo frowning.
"Good, good, now all I need is another piano player," muttered Kazu in thought.
"I can play the piano," offered Alice.
Turning to Alice in surprise, Kazu grinned, "You can?"
Alice nodded.
"Can you sing as well?" asked Kazu.
"Like an angel," said Alice evenly.
"Excellent," said Kazu grinning.
Ryo and Alice looked at each other with the same expression, what have they got themselves into?
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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:
First I'd like to say... WOW! This is a first in a long time that I've updated a week after I
posted huh? I mean who thought they were going to have to wait another week? I did! No,
seriously I did, I thought it would take me another week...
Well actually I have somethings to say, first this chapter is shorter then usual, the normal
parameters that I set per chapter is 5 pages. However lately I've been posting 6 pages instead,
this time however it's not because of material it's because of storyline. I wanted to save the
events of the dance and other things on the next chapter... Well you'll see what I mean... Yes
to everyone who is strict reader of my work I'm sorry but it's a sort of cliffhanger here...
Anywho also I'll like to say incase of Fanfiction.net going down I've joined a Digimon Group on
Yahoo. The group is called, Digimon Fanfic.
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digimon_Fanfics/
It was the biggest Digimon Fanfic site I could find so that's why I joint it. Anywho in case
Fanfic goes down, *heaven forbid* I can sort of keep my updates... It's right now a small group
but I hope it'll grow a bit.
Oh and don't get too confortable about me updating every week because the next chapter is a bit
of a dousy right now trying to put it together just right...
BTW just a note, Sarah will be refered as Alice for the party below because Ryo knows Sarah as
Alice not her real identity... Whose cross eyed now?
Finally I do have to say, I've watched Harry Potter, Chamber of Secrets 2 times now!
Yes that's right 2 times and I hope to add a few more times to that! It's a great movie and I
love it, I'm only sad that the next movie won't be coming out until 2004...
Anywho back to answer questions and thankes.
Rika Wong/Akiyama:
Now if I told you that, it wouldn't be any fun would it now? No I'm going to let it stew in your
mind a bit... What do you think? Don't forget I like the characters of Digimon and I don't hold
any malice to any of the characters and I hate bashing them... However I've done some very strange
things in this fic too right? Hehehe...
Takako:
All I have to say is, I like Henry's character, so I don't want to harm him... Hehehe... However
I do have to ask... Why does everyone think Henry is going to die?
d:
Alice/Sarah? Well it's a long story that is explained in one of the `aimless' chapters that I have
however it was completly boring and held no real significant point to the story so I took it out...
Sorry...
kallie:
Let's see, okay Ryo is going to be Ryo, I'm trying to stay true to how the characters would act, but
well that's hard because I'm trying to show their growth too... However Ryo will be Ryo like... So
take it either way for you... Remember I have a different view of Ryo then you and you would have a
different view of Ryo then anyone else... Not really helpful is that? Anywho, Henry is a spy because
he was scouted by Hypnos's higher ups to be a spy... The rest of the tamer gang so far have no idea
Henry is a spy or what Hypnos does. They believe Hypnos is a high security company that provides
software security to other companies and the government. However we know different and well Henry
was dragged in with certain reasons... You'll see why, don't worry this was a seperate idea that I
cooked over the summer that I'm just introducing now...
jenruki-gal4ever:
You're right, it is shorter! I counted the words, even though it was the same amount of pages it
had about 50 words less then the other chapter. Wow and well I bet you can read faster too.
Henrika:
Thank-you now I'm just worried about writing future chapters. Hope you like this chapter!
littleweirdwriter:
LOL! That' would be neat to be put up my `aimless chapters' but they're really useless and sometimes
they don't make any sense except for me. And well I'm sort of insane so it won't work for the rest of
you guys/gals... So don't fret I'll explain if you have any questions...
E-chan Hidaka:
Thank-you, I'm glad you enjoyed this story I still don't believe how much chapters I've written...
According to the version I have at home, I've nearly completled 100 pages of writing! Which by the way
is a very special thing for me. So I might do something special too for you guys/gals... Maybe a double
chapter thing or something.
Kara Kasai:
You're right, all your points are right, I really need an English course... Lucky end of term is coming up
so I can register for an English course finally, maybe one in creative writing? LOL! I was actually thinking
of putting some intentional mistakes in the story to see if you would catch them... LOL! But that would be
just mean of me...
jenruki:
Thank-you a praise always makes me happy!
unpredict:
Don't worry about writing perfectly, first just put everything down what you want, your ideas what happens,
and feelings. Later you can re-edit all your writing to make it fit waht you want but I've learnt from
my very limited experience that writing a story is just like boating. You can move your boat in some direction
but at the end it's the wind that blows you to your destination.
~*Jenruki*~:
Lots of things are going to happen to Henry and Rika, one thing is I've planned something special for their
Christmas break which might delight the readers but horrify Henry and Rika... LOL!
Teenager Rika:
I still think your stories are better however for writing blocks... Hm... I have to say there are several different
kinds but the best way I've found is listen to music... If you have too much ideas like for other stories write it out,
just pour all the things out so it empties your brain so your brain thinks up new things. Finally I find reading other
people's fics really helps too... That's why I use to read all the stories on my favourite and author list continuesly...
Red Moon Kree:
Thank you, I love knowing that I've completed things up to people standards.
starwarschick69: (This one is from the Digimon Fanfic site)
Thank you I hope this chapter is worth your time too.
So with a warm heart from all your reviews, praises, criticizes, and comments. I thank you
and hope that this chapter will please you as well.
****************************************
On The Line
Chapter 22/?
*******************
The dance hall was lit brightly; there was a low buzzing as students raced to setup the hall for
the evening dance. Cursing could be heard as students accidentally slammed or dropped tables on
each other. An angry Rika Nonako looked down at her clipboard then at her watch her feet
tapping impatiently as she looked around the hot gym. "Eddie!" shouted Rika to a freckled face
boy who just entered the hall, "Where are those air conditioning I asked for?"
"They said it'll get cold tonight so they won't turn on the A.C.," replied Eddie wiping his
forehead.
"Rika cursed quietly before responding, "So is that a reason why they have the heat on at full
blast?"
"They said that the thermometer is broken so they can't control the level of heat," said Eddie
shrugging before Rika could respond. "Also they can't control the heat because its controls are
broken too."
Before Rika could begin cursing a gentle tap on her shoulder made her turn around.
"Hey, sorry I'm late," apologized Henry scratching the back of his head, "you see..."
Before Henry could explain further, Rika grabbed Henry by the front of his jacket and dragged
him into the coat check booth. "Henry I want you do something for me," said Rika through
gritted teeth.
"What's wrong?" asked Henry concerned as he looked around the coatroom to see if anyone was
there.
"I'm frustrated," said Rika angrily, "I've got incompetent students doing the best they can to
setup the dance, so I don't want to yell at them. I can't seem to contact the D.J. for tonight,
the dimmer switch for the hall is broken and..." Rolling her eyes in frustration Rika pushed
Henry against the wall, pressing her lips hard against his.
Surprised by pleased Henry pulled Rika closer, Henry's senses went wild as he felt Rika pressing
herself against him. Then the kisses grew more passionate as their hands roamed each other's
body. Rika wasn't sure whether it was the passion or the lack of air because of the kisses, but
before she knew it her school sweater laid on the floor along side Henry's jacket. A moan
escaped her lips as she felt Henry pull up her dress shirt while he continued to kiss down her
neck.
A sharp rap on the door followed by the jiggling of the doorknob as someone tried to open the
door, broke Rika and Henry out of their heated make out session. "Rika you there?" asked Eddie
as he jiggled the lock door again.
Rika quickly straightened her clothes while Henry did the same, "Yes Eddie, what is it now?"
demanded Rika irritated.
"I just got called by the caterers they can't provide us with the chicken cordon bleu we
ordered," said Eddie nervously, "we either have to switch caterers or decide on something else."
Resting her head on Henry's chest Rika sighed, "Alright I'll think of something go check
everything else and tell me what other problems we have."
Lifting Rika's head to face him Henry grinned, "Is it the great make out session we had or is it
really hot in here?"
Rika rolled her eyes, "Today is a disaster... Tonight will be a disaster."
"It'll be fine," said Henry giving Rika an encouraging smile, "we can deal with this, you can
deal with this with one hand tied behind your back."
Rika looked into Henry's caring grey eyes, "We?"
Henry nodded, "I'm here for you Rika, but you can do this with no problems, you've fought Devas,
traveled to a different world, found your heart, made me fall for you, and you have one hell of
a right hook. This dance is cake walk for you."
Rika shook her head, "Why do you believe in me so much?"
Henry shrugged, "because it's the right thing for me to do, because I believe in you, because I
have faith in you."
Rika lowered her face unable to stand the intensity of Henry's gaze, "
Smiling Rika pulled closer to Henry kissing him lingeringly, Rika pulled away pleased to see
Henry smiling goofily.
Henry was broken out of his reverie when Rika's clipboard was shoved into him. Seeing Rika with
her usual determined face, Henry smiled, "I love you."
Rika's back shivered delightfully when she heard Henry's confession, "I love you too, but right
now I have an idea." Flinging the door open she stormed out to the hall with Henry following
behind. "Everyone gather around!" shouted Rika, a familiar glint entered her eye, "I have an
idea."
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Suzy glanced at the mirror nervously for the umpteenth time; dressed in a baby blue dress with a
pink cardigan she knew she looked childish. Cursing herself for only having clothes that made
her look like a child Suzy wondered why she didn't have any grown up looking clothes. The front
door rang, running to the door before anyone else could get to it, it revealed Ai and Mako.
"Ready to go?" asked Ai dressed in casual blue jeans, halter-top, and dark blue vest.
"Huh?" asked Suzy confused.
"The party that Kenta is throwing," answered Ai looking curiously at Suzy, "didn't he tell you? I mean you are dressed up and all…"
"Yeah of course he did," lied Suzy trying to keep a straight face, "just give me a bit to get my
coat."
Ai and Mako exchanged confused looks and a shrug as they waited for Suzy.
Angrily Suzy stormed to her room, she was stupid, why did she think Kenta would just want to
spend some time with just her. Wiping the tears from her eyes she stormed back out of her room.
"What about your coat?" asked Mako as Suzy brushed passed him and his sister.
Too angry to hear Mako Suzy stabbed at the elevator button savagely, Mako and Ai jumped into the
elevator before it left without them. The three friends road the elevator in silence, the look
on Suzy's face was that of disappointment. Exiting the elevator Suzy was surprised to see
Wilfred, Kenta's butler waiting beside the Rolls Royce at the front of the apartment.
"A pleasure to see you again, Miss Wong," Wilfred greeted Suzy politely, "Master Kenta sent me
to fetch you and your friends."
Suzy smiled at the kindly old butler, "Thank-you," said Suzy climbing into the car.
Nodding their thanks also Ai and Mako slipped into the car, "Master Kenta?" asked Ai bewildered.
Nodding slowly Suzy smiled sheepishly, "Kenta's butler, his name is Wilfred."
"You never said Kenta was rich," hissed Ai.
"You never asked," Suzy replied nervously, "besides it's not my place to say."
"I can't believe you didn't tell me," said Ai defensively, "I'm suppose to be your best friend...
Not only are you spending more time with Kenta but now you are holding secrets from me."
"It's not that I didn't trust you or I didn't want to tell you I did," explained Suzy, "its just
Kenta..."
"Kenta! Kenta all the time, what does he have to do with anything? I'm your best friend Suzy,
we're not suppose to hold secrets from each other," snapped Ai.
"Ai," protested Suzy, "that's not fair, you know how I feel about Kenta."
Shaking her head Ai ignored Suzy.
By the time they reached Kenta's estate, Suzy was steaming, not only did Kenta decided to skip
out of their night alone but he also got her into a fight with her best friend.
"Hi Suzy," greeted Kenta smiling nervously at Suzy.
"Hi Kenta," said Suzy politely but coldly.
"Um... Well what do you think?" asked Kenta catching Suzy's tone but his face was unsure as he
waved at the party that seemed to be at full swing.
"It's great," lied Suzy in the same tone, "I'll see about getting something to drink." Without
another word Suzy brushed passed Kenta and disappeared into the crowded party.
Turning back to the car, "Is everything alright?" asked Kenta confused.
Ai walked passed Kenta angrily into the crowd, Mako climbed out more slowly, patting Kenta's
back sympathetically he followed his sister into the crowd.
Looking back at the crowd that Suzy had disappeared into Kenta shook his head, "Crap."
Immediately Kenta sought out his best friend, spotting Kazu with an arm around not only a very
beautiful but also a girl Kenta recognized was on the honour role. Fighting his way through the
crowd to Kazu Kenta could hear Kazu putting his moves on the girl.
"Really, I never knew that," said Kazu smoothly, "you know Kenta has a quiet library here and
I'm sure it would be a better area for us to finish our conversation there... I'm sure you can
teach me quite a few things."
The girl looked flustered obviously because of Kazu's charm, "Well... Only if you'll teach me a
few things too," answered the girl shyly.
"Excuse us Melanie," said Kenta cutting in, grabbing Kazu by the arm he stated to drag his
friend towards one of the many rooms in the house, "we need to talk Kazu."
Giving Melanie an apologetic look Kazu sighed, "I'll see you in a few moments in the library."
Once safely in the room Kazu looked at Kenta excitedly, "Isn't this great?"
"Marvellous," said Kenta sarcastically, "I don't think Suzy likes it."
Kazu frowned, "Are you sure Kenta? Why would any girl be disappointed if a huge party was
thrown for her?"
"Suzy isn't like any ordinary girl," explained Kenta exasperated, "she's special, very
special... I shouldn't have listened to you and thrown this party."
"What happened?" asked Kazu.
"I don't know, she got out of the car and everything was different," said Kenta slumping into a
chair, "she was so cold and she was definitely not happy. Then Ai was also unhappy too, I
think the two were fighting or something."
"Maybe Suzy is just angry with her fight with Ai," suggested Kazu.
"No, then she wouldn't be angry at me," reasoned Kenta shaking his head, "no she's angry at me
for something, and I definitely know what."
"Relax dude," said Kazu rubbing his chin, "you may be right but I've got a brilliant idea."
"No I'm done with your brilliant plans," said Kenta frowning.
"Okay here's how it's going to be," began Kazu clearly not listening to Kenta, "I'll figure out
what's up with Ai, you get Suzy to go on a tour of the garden... I'll do the rest."
Kenta gave Kazu a long suspicious look.
"Come on Kenta when have I ever let you down?"
"All the dates you set me up with and just now with Suzy," answered Kenta.
"Okay, okay, you don't have to get so hostile," said Kenta defensively, "come on Kenta I'm your
best friend, trust me on this will you."
Taking a deep breath Kenta nodded and left for Suzy.
"Man that boy has it bad for her," said Kazu out loud, with a sigh he rubbed his hands together,
he had a plan to put into motion.
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Takato picked up another piece of appetiser that he had set on his plate; taking a sniff of it
he shrugged popping it into his mouth. Then he turned a worried look to Juri who was sitting in
the corner writing furiously into her notebook. "Juri come on, we came to the party to have fun
not to do work."
"I'm sorry Takato," apologized Juri blowing a few strands of her hair away from her face, "it's
just I really have to get the article done."
"Juri's it's the Messenger, a High School Newspaper, not the Tokyo Times," said Takato kneeling
beside Juri, "come on enjoy the party you're working too hard."
Annoyed Juri glared at her boyfriend, "Takato I care about my writing, clearly unlike you I want
to do well, I care about my future. So if you don't mind let me be."
Hurt Takato nodded, "Sure," he mumbled, putting her plate down he turned and walked into the
crowd.
Turning her attention back to her notebook, Juri scratched out two lines before dropped her pen
realizing what she had said, "Oh no," she moaned covering her face with her hands. The notebook
dropped to the ground in a shuffle of paper, looking out into the crowd Juri shook her head,
"No, no, no, no, no." Twisting her hands nervously she walked out to the crowd her notebook
forgotten, tiptoeing so she would be able to look over the crowd to try to find the familiar
brown hair boy.
"Um... Juri? What are you doing?" asked Mako walking up behind Juri.
"Mako!" shouted Juri desperately grabbing the small boy by the shoulder she shook him, "Did you
see Takato?"
"No," said Mako clearly scared of how Juri was acting.
Turning from Mako Juri began to push her way through the crowd.
"Juri what's wrong?" asked Mako following the deranged girl.
"I made a big mistake," shouted Juri over the crowd.
"Big mistake?" asked Mako clearly confused.
"I yelled at him," muttered Juri shaking her head, "I got so caught up..." Stopping in the
middle of the crowd Juri started to shake, lowering her face into her hands she sobbed.
"Who?" asked Mako still confused, "Takato? You yelled at Takato?"
Not answering, with tears still pouring down her face, Juri pushed her way through the crowds to
another room.
Patting Juri on the back sympathetically Mako sighed, "I'll find Takato Juri, don't worry,"
without another word Mako dashed out of the room.
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Ryo smiled politely to two girls that passed him, carefully holding two drinks he made it back
to his date. Handing her one of the glasses she nodded her thanks, her intense clear blue eyes
were shocking compared to her brown hair that looked normal, but together they made her look
exotic. "So how do you know Henry and Rika?" asked Ryo trying to start up conversation.
"I know Henry, we're in the same school and advance classes together, also we work for the same
company as partners," said Alice smiling beautifully at Ryo.
Returning Alice's smile Ryo leaned against the wall, "You hate this don't you? Being setup."
Letting out a small chuckle Alice nodded, "You do too, so what made you do it?"
"Rika," said Ryo honestly, "Rika said that there was this smart, beautiful, lovely girl that
needed a date for a party and she wanted me to escort this girl."
Taking a sip out of her cup Alice nodded, "Rika said I was a smart, beautiful, lovely girl?"
"She was reading off a cue card that Henry had made," said Ryo with a laugh, "how about you?"
"Well Henry said that I'll get to have a date with the famous and gorgeous Ryo Akiyama," said
Alice dramatically touching her chest. "Then I asked myself how could I refuse to be swept off
my feet by what teenage beauty magazine, Fades rates hottest teenager in the world."
Grinning at each other both dissolved into laughter, "You are not at all what I expected," said
Ryo.
"I agree I'm not," nodding Alice, "but neither are you," putting on a silly pout, "I expected
Ryo Akiyama to be a bit more sexy."
Snickering Ryo shook his head, "Let's be friends," offered Ryo holding out his hands.
"Just friends?" asked Alice raising an eyebrow.
"We'll see about being more on another day," said Ryo still holding Alice's hand he brought it
up to his lips.
"Very smooth Mr. Akiyama," said Alice amused.
"Working on trying to be more mysterious," replied Ryo, "makes girls think I'm sexier."
"Well you can make yourself more sexier by bringing your cute butt onto the dance floor," said
Alice putting her drink down.
"An offer I can't refuse," said Ryo draining his drink, "as long as you're bringing yours as
well."
Leading Ryo to the middle of the dance floor, Alice began to sway to the music, her hands and
feet moving in perfect time to the tempo of the music. Grinning Ryo moved closer to Alice
allowing his body to follow the music, quickly both seemed to know exactly what the other was
doing and about to do for each of their moves would compliment their partner's moves. Soon
everyone on the dance floor were looking at the pair dancing, jealousy and awe could be seen
throughout the crowd, finally the music stopped both Ryo and Alice stared at each other
breathing heavily. Moving back from each other a smattering of applause could be heard from the
crowd, smiling both took a bow before quitting off the dance floor.
"You dance well Ryo," commented Alice picking up a drink from one of the refresher tables.
"You do too," complimented Ryo spotting Kazu heading toward them, he nodded at his fellow tamer,
"hey Kazu."
"Ryo I need your help for a bit," said Kazu his glinting.
Raising an eyebrow, "What plan have you cooked up now Kazu?" asked Ryo.
"You can play the bass guitar right?" asked Kazu dragging Ryo along while Alice tagged behind
them.
"Yes of course I can," said Ryo frowning.
"Good, good, now all I need is another piano player," muttered Kazu in thought.
"I can play the piano," offered Alice.
Turning to Alice in surprise, Kazu grinned, "You can?"
Alice nodded.
"Can you sing as well?" asked Kazu.
"Like an angel," said Alice evenly.
"Excellent," said Kazu grinning.
Ryo and Alice looked at each other with the same expression, what have they got themselves into?
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