Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ A Walk In My Shoes ❯ Not What It Seems ( Chapter 2 )

A Walk In My Shoes

ST: Hey. okay, here's another chapter.

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Thanks! It's cool to know that you're enjoying the story! I think you'll like TK's personality the best, cause I do!

Oh, and Digimon does NOT belong to me. But the personalities of the characters do!

On with the story!

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Chapter 2: Enter TK Takashi- Not What It Seems

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I think my mother knows I smoke. I mean, she's not stupid, she can notice when things go missing. Maybe it's denial. Or maybe she just doesn't care. Doesn't really matter anyway, she's never home.

Thank God basketball season is over. Every year I quit so I can play 100%. And it kills me every time.

The season ended this past Wednesday, so this morning I started up again. I couldn't help myself. So, I slipped into my mother's stash and snuck one out of a half empty pack.

The feel of the cigarette in my hand was overwhelming as I stuck it in my mouth. Lighting it with my lighter like a pro, I closed my eyes as I inhaled and slowly exhaled, enjoying every moment.

I let it dangle in my mouth as I grabbed two more and shoved them in my pocket, along side with my lighter. Those were for later, you know, just in case. Usually I can just grab them on the weekday, but the weekends are trickier `cause my mom's home. Sometimes I can sneak past her, though.

Don't look at me like that. It's not a crime, well except for swiping my mom's Camels. That's not the point. At least I'm not as bad as my brother.

I knew Stan was bad as soon as I saw him. He was a short and lanky guy, with a pale face and fishy eyes that were glossed over. I was right to be wary, too.

The freak got my brother addicted to cocaine. I told him it was bad and that he'd regret it. But he didn't listen. He never listens. It's the rebel steak in him.

So, while all his old friends are at collage and making something for themselves, he sits in the apartment all day, shoving that crap up his nose and trying to keep his precious band from falling apart. Only I know what a disaster it's become.

I shake my head even as I think of this. Who'd a thought, ya know?

I sat thinking on the couch while finishing my smoke when I heard a knock on the door. I quickly shoved the dimming cigarette into a nearby ashtray and walked to the door. As I reached the hallway, I glanced into the mirror.

Look at you, I said to myself. Everyone thinks you're perfect. You're on the Honor Society, captain of the basketball team and you have the best looks in school. I scoffed. The only reason why you're the "it" guy is because your big bro is a rock star, a damn hott rock star at that, too. And everyone says we're identical- same dirty blonde hair, same big blue eyes, and oh, that disarming smile. How many times have you heard that, I ask my self. Too many.

Ha! If they only knew half of it! But it's not like I'm gonna go up to anyone who says that and tell them my brother's a big fat loser who does drugs all day long. Oh, no, I'll let him do that.

I opened the door to find my neighbor, Yolie.

"You coming?" she asked, leaning against the wall.

I said yeah, or something like that and grabbed my backpack that was by the door and shoved my feet into my shoes.

As we walked down the hall we met up with another of my neighbor friends, Cody. Him and Yolie began to talk about some neighbor's pet causing a ruckus, or something. All I could think about was, well, I can't say… ^^

We reached the main entrance and stepped out into the bright sun creeping over the horizon. It's too damn early, I thought.

Soon we hit a familiar neighbor hood and a pink blob came bouncing up to us.

"Hey TK. Hey Cody, Yolie," she smiled.

"Hey Kari," I replied as she fell into our pace of walking.

"Hey," Cody and Yolie quickly added and started back up their conversation with each other.

We continued to walk further until we hit our last stop. We waited. And waited. Me must've been standing there for about five minutes when impatient Yolie finally sighed heavily.

"He's late again."

"Two more minutes," I declared while glancing at my watch. I looked up to see Yolie roll her eyes. Good, I thought. No questions asked.

Cody and Yolie began to chatter about who knows what when Kari came up to me.

"I hope he's okay," she faintly whispered, concern all over her face. I scoffed and replied, "The worst that could happen is that he fell asleep in the shower."

Kari giggled and her face lit back into its usual beam. "Yea, probly."

"Alright you guys. Two minutes are up. Let's go."

Yolie and Cody began to walk back down the sidewalk as Kari slowly trailed.

"Yolie…" I began, but she turned around and gave me that "look". I rolled my eyes as she turned back around. No arguing with her. She's almost as impatient as Davis is stubborn. I followed them as the group got further ahead.

Kari waited for me to catch up. We walked in silence (Kari and I, Cody and Yolie were at it again.) and my mind began to wonder.

My thoughts landed on the person we left behind. I hope I'm right, I thought. Davis is annoying at times, but, well…

Kari caught me looking at her (was I? didn't even notice.) and smiled her sunshine smile.

She's so in love with that boy. Davis couldn't even imagine how head over heels she was for him. You'd think he'd be thrilled. Well, I think maybe he won't

I remember the day Kari came up to me all confused. Davis had asked her out, but she turned him down for me, but then she began to think maybe she was in love with Davis and not me.

Me? I had thought. Me? She, her, Kari Kamiya? In love with me? Well, that's what everyone thought too. And still think! Matt's still asking for the wedding date.

But, no. Not hope and light, love made in heaven, the two angels. Ha! Me an angel? I'm far from it.

Anyways, I knew her and Davis would someday elope. Don't ask, I just did. Not that they were together yet. But they were, well, imperfectly perfect for each other.

I mean Kari has become this really awesome person. I'd know cause being her best friend means you get to know everything, see everything. Let me tell you, that once careful, fragile girl has become a lively, daring, strong lady with so much faith in her family and friends. God is she beautiful.

Yes, I, TK Takashi, am in love with Kari Kamiya.

But, then there's Davis. He's not such an annoying obnoxious Tai wannabe anymore. He's more calm and collect, more mature. Quite a chance form the always-bouncing sugar rush he was back in the Digidestined days. Not to mention he's incredibly hot.

Holy crap, did I say that out loud?

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Bum bum bum!

Hee hee! I love the new TK!

Only one word: Cool.

Not that smoking is cool, just ya know…

Okay, please R/R. Until then…

Tbc….