Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ As Long As She's Happy ❯ Things fall apart. ( Chapter 7 )
[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
By: moose_of_doom 
I honestly cant remember what happens in this chapter - its probably significant to the story, though.
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.11.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 490 | Status: Completed
I honestly cant remember what happens in this chapter - its probably significant to the story, though.
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.11.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 490 | Status: Completed
Chapter 7
Things fall apart.
Davis kicked the ball in front of him, trying to hook it over towards Ken. He had picked up his old skill quickly after getting back into practice, but he was still a little shaky. The Ball flew through the air, and Ken caught it on his chest, bouncing it down in front of his own feet. Davis sprinted forward, past the opposing defenders, and nearer to the goal. Ken crossed the ball to him.
"DAVIS! MAN ON!" came the shout from one of his teammates. He moved to the left, and the defender who had been behind him slid through the mud past him. Just the goalie left now. He dribbled forward, tapped the ball lightly in front of him with his left foot, and swung his right forward in a heavy strike. The ball flew towards the left side of the goal.
The goalkeeper dived to intercept. For a long moment, Davis though he was going to stop it. The ball scraped past the goalie's fingers and hit the back of the net. Final score 2-1.
Davis collapsed to his knees, and punched one fist into the air. His teammates crowded round him, lifting him up.
He didn't spot TK watching form the railing that ran around the Campus training Ground.
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Davis walked out of the changing rooms, a broad grin on his face. He was about to get into his repaired jeep, when he spotted TK at the side of the building. He ditched his bag, and walked over to the other man.
"You looked good out there."
"I try my best. You here for a reason?" Davis couldn't keep the coldness out of his voice.
TK nodded.
"We need to talk."
"So talk."
"Not here."
Davis began to get suspicious. He needed to have some control over the situation.
"If you have anything to say, you can say it here. If not then I've got a home to get to."
Davis turned back to his car, but TK kicked him hard in the back of his kneecap. Davis went down onto his other knee. Then he straightened, turning to look at TK with anger in his eyes. He didn't raise his own fists.
"What the hell did you do that for?" he yelled.
TK just snarled.
"We've got a score to settle. You're trying to steal my girl."
Davis shook his head.
"I'm trying to keep away from her. I'm trying to keep out of you're lives, don't get me involved again!"
"You're a goddamn liar Davis." TK shouted. He drew back his fist, and drove it into Davis's gut.
Davis went down onto the ground, as TK started raining kicks onto his body.
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Kari walked out of the main campus building with Yolei. They were talking animatedly.
"So when did you get you're bike? You never told me!"
Kari grinned happily.
"It was going to be a surprise, when I turned up at your birthday on the top of a Harley. I figured it would cause a splash."
"It's brilliant! You have got to take me for a ride sometime. I love bikes, I used to go dirt biking!"
Kari looked up at her in shock.
"You didn't? Now whose keeping secrets?"
Yolei grinned.
"I wasn't very good. I had the annoying habit of falling off the bike on corners."
"Hey, my bikes in the car park, why don't we go for a ride now? I've got a spare helmet."
Yolei's eyes lit up.
"You sure? Then let's GO!"
They walked around the corner towards the parking lot. Kari immediately saw TK talking to Davis, and a feeling of deep dread crept into her stomach. She looked at Yolei, and saw the same look of worry on her face. They started to run as they saw TK punch Davis in the ribs, and then start kicking him as he lay. As they ran, Davis got up once more, but still made no attempt to raise his defences.
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Davis stood again, shakily this time. His hands were still at his side.
"I'm not going to fight you TK. I don't have a reason to." His bruised jaw ached as he spoke.
TK spoke angrily.
"You're trying to steal my girl, and you say that you've got no reason to fight. You're more stupid than we ever gave you credit for."
He slammed his hand into Davis's face, and the other man's head snapped back, the hot, metallic taste of blood filling his mouth. TK hit him again, and again, the blows harder each time. Still Davis didn't hit back. He straightened up again. Spitting blood onto the ground. His eye was swollen, and there was a small cut over his other eye, sending blood into it, blinding him. He wiped it away and stood silently.
TK drew back his fist again. But before he could hit Davis, Kari grabbed hold of his arm. TK didn't realise what he was doing as he swung his other fist around, catching his girlfriend in the eye. He saw what he had done to her, but he turned back to Davis, but there was a difference in the other mans stance.
As TK's fist had connected, a surge of anger had rushed through him twisting his face into a snarl, making his hand clench into a fist. As TK turned back to him he threw his first, and only, punch of the fight.
TK turned his attention back to Davis, and the other man's fist flew at him. It connected with his nose with a sickening crunching sound, and TK went down, unconscious.
Davis turned his battered face towards Kari, who had a livid red patch across her face
"Are you okay?" he asked through his swollen mouth. But Kari stood up.
"Why did you hit Him!?" she shouted angrily. Davis recoiled as if he had come face to face with a cobra.
"He... he hit you!"
"He didn't mean to! You didn't have to punch him out!"
Davis's features hardened.
"Fine. You know what, next time he hits you, you can fight for yourself."
He stormed to his car, opened the door, got in and the tyres screeched as he drove off. Yolei walked up to Kari, and slapped her across the cheek.
"What the hell did you say that for?"
"He punched out my boyfriend!"
"Only after your Boyfriend had done him some injuries! He only hit TK to protect you, otherwise he would have just stood there and taken it, he wasn't even shouting! If we hadn't come around the corner he would probably have been unconscious by the time we got here!"
Kari's face dropped into shock. Then she snapped her head up.
"I've got to go find him."
She tore across to her bike, Yolei running after her. Kari mounted up, and pulled on her helmet. She turned to look at Yolei.
"Take care of TK will you?"
The bike tore out of the parking lot.
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Davis drove straight home. As he walked to his apartment, he found a man waiting outside.
"Can I help you?"
"That depends. Are you Dai Miyomoto?"
He nodded.
"John Tanner. I'm a representative of Hess Football club. We would like to offer you a place on our under 21's team."
Davis's eyes widened. HFC was the one of the biggest soccer teams in the country, owned by an English company. And they were offering him a job!
"You'd better come in."
He opened the door, and they moved to the sitting room. Tanner sat in the seat opposite him.
"Anyway, Mr Miyomoto...."
"Davis." The man opposite nodded.
"Davis. We are prepared to offer you a long-term contract, but we would like you to come down to the club and have a look around before you sign anything. What are you doing tomorrow?"
Davis was startled by the swiftness of the proceedings. He murmured that he was free tomorrow. And then saw Tanner out. Then he went and picked up the phone. He called Liam's.
"Liam's. Can I help you?"
"Liam, it's me."
"Davis! What are you doing calling me at this time of day?"
"I need to book a table for a meal. Tonight."
"Jesus man, what's the rush?"
"I'll tell you in an hour. I've got some other calls to make."
"Are you going to be invitin' all you're friends?"
"Probably."
"Then I'll put you up in the conference room. It'll save me time."
"Thanks Liam. See you in an hour"
He hung up and started dialling his friends. Within half an hour they had all been invited. All but three people. He held his finger over the phone, ready to dial Kari's number. He called Tai instead. He picked up almost immediately.
"Hello?"
"It's Davis."
"Hey man. Heard you gave TK a smacking today." Davis winced. "But then I also heard that he started it. Kari's here if you want to talk to her? She's been looking for you."
"No. I just wanted to invite you all to dinner at Liam's tonight. TK too. Say around eight?"
"TK too? You aren't one to hold grudges are you? We'll be there."
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The dinner was excellent. Liam had cooked it himself, and even went as far as to leave the bar in the hands of the staff whilst he joined them.
After they had eaten, Davis stood up.
"I have something to say. So shut up." He grinned.
"I've been offered a job with HFC. I'm going to take a look around tomorrow. If I like item I can sign the contract while I'm there. I think I'll like it."
Everyone was silent. Their mouths open in shock at his statement. Then they all erupted into congratulations, Even TK.
Liam grabbed him in a crushing bear hug. When he drew back, there were tears in his eyes.
"I'll have to get a new barman now, you daft bugger. Ta a lot!"
Then Kari was there. Liam coughed.
"Drinks in the bar everyone!" the big Irishman shouted. Everyone bundled out, talking. Leaving Davis and Kari alone.
There was an extremely pregnant silence. Kari made the first move.
"I'm sorry Davis."
He looked startled.
"For what?"
"For shouting at you this afternoon. You were only trying to help me. I shouldn't have blown off like that."
He shook his head.
"You did what you thought was right. If it makes it any better I'M sorry I punched TK out." He looked thoughtful. "Satisfying as it was at the time."
She punched him gently on the arm. Then looked at him seriously.
"Davis....."
"Yeah?"
She paused. Her inner voice talking to her.
'tell him.'
No. I can't. I'm not ready.
'How thick ARE you? He's leaving tomorrow, you may not get another chance!'
I CAN'T!
"Never mind."
They walked through into the bar.
"When are you leaving tomorrow?" Kari asked.
"Ten. I'm going by coach with the club agent. You guys gonna come see me off?"
Tai, Ken and Yolei detached themselves from the crowd.
"We wouldn't miss it for the world."
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10:00 o'clock the next morning.
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Davis breathed in the cool morning air, sucking it into his lungs like he'd just got out of the water. The coach stood behind him, Veemon stood beside him, and his friends stood in front of him. Yolei, Ken, Tai, even Matt and Sora were there. Liam and June had already said their goodbyes, before going off to their respective jobs, but Davis still had his friends to see. Friends with whom he had shared one of the most unique experiences in the world.
He hadn't ever been as nervous when they went to the digital world as he was now. One person was still missing. But then she was there, walking out of the door to the stop, her helmet under her arm.
Kari.
She stopped and stood there, apart from the rest of them, but still with them.
He bade goodbye to them all. When he got to TK, he stopped for a moment. Not sure of what to say. But then the blonde man held out his hand, apologetically. Davis grabbed it, and pulled TK into a bear hug.
"Take care of her." Davis whispered into the other mans ear.
TK shook his head.
"She won't let me any more. I'm not what she wants out of life now."
They separated. And then only Davis and Kari were left. He spoke first, before she could.
"I've got a gift for you." He pressed a small box into her hand, leaving it there.
"Davis, I....."
He pressed his finger against her lips, stopping her speaking. She just looked at him, tears welling in her eyes, and in his. He leant forward suddenly, and kissed her on the cheek. A warm kiss, searing through her chill skin. She started to cry. And then he was walking up the steps to the coach. Away from them.
Kari's tears were falling in earnest now, splashing against the pavement, staining her leather jacket. The coach pulled away. Inside, Davis slumped in his seat his head against the back, whilst John Tanner looked at him with a sympathetic look on his face, understanding dawning in the older man's mind.
Kari opened the box in her hands. Inside, on a piece of foam padding, lay a pair of goggles. The same pair that Tai had given Davis after they had met for the first time. She bowed her head, and cried.
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Half an hour later Tai and TK finally walked up to the sobbing woman. They looked at each other, and then TK spoke.
"Kari?" he said gingerly. She didn't respond.
Tai moved forward and lifted her chin. Her eyes were still downcast.
"Kari, I'm only going to say this once, so listen carefully. We know how you feel about Davis, even if you don't. so you get on that bike, and ride after that coach as fast as you can. It can't have gone far, even if it has, that doesn't matter. You go and get him before he slips out of your life forever."
Kari looked up at him.
"But this is his dream..."
Tai spoke angrily.
"What are you, blind? All he has ever wanted is to be with you. If you cant see that then maybe you don't deserve to be with him. Now do as you're told and GO AFTER HIM!!!!!"
Her head snapped up.
"TK..."
The blonde man smiled.
"Hey, who am I to stand in the path of true love?"
Kari didn't reply, she turned and ran towards the parking lot doors, the goggles still in one hand, while she tried to put her helmet on with the other.
TK and Tai watched her go. Kari's brother spoke first.
"You did the right thing TK."
"To use Davis's line, As long as she's happy Tai."
"D'you think she'll make it?"
"I think that not even hell, heaven and all the various places in between could stop her."
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Things fall apart.
Davis kicked the ball in front of him, trying to hook it over towards Ken. He had picked up his old skill quickly after getting back into practice, but he was still a little shaky. The Ball flew through the air, and Ken caught it on his chest, bouncing it down in front of his own feet. Davis sprinted forward, past the opposing defenders, and nearer to the goal. Ken crossed the ball to him.
"DAVIS! MAN ON!" came the shout from one of his teammates. He moved to the left, and the defender who had been behind him slid through the mud past him. Just the goalie left now. He dribbled forward, tapped the ball lightly in front of him with his left foot, and swung his right forward in a heavy strike. The ball flew towards the left side of the goal.
The goalkeeper dived to intercept. For a long moment, Davis though he was going to stop it. The ball scraped past the goalie's fingers and hit the back of the net. Final score 2-1.
Davis collapsed to his knees, and punched one fist into the air. His teammates crowded round him, lifting him up.
He didn't spot TK watching form the railing that ran around the Campus training Ground.
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Davis walked out of the changing rooms, a broad grin on his face. He was about to get into his repaired jeep, when he spotted TK at the side of the building. He ditched his bag, and walked over to the other man.
"You looked good out there."
"I try my best. You here for a reason?" Davis couldn't keep the coldness out of his voice.
TK nodded.
"We need to talk."
"So talk."
"Not here."
Davis began to get suspicious. He needed to have some control over the situation.
"If you have anything to say, you can say it here. If not then I've got a home to get to."
Davis turned back to his car, but TK kicked him hard in the back of his kneecap. Davis went down onto his other knee. Then he straightened, turning to look at TK with anger in his eyes. He didn't raise his own fists.
"What the hell did you do that for?" he yelled.
TK just snarled.
"We've got a score to settle. You're trying to steal my girl."
Davis shook his head.
"I'm trying to keep away from her. I'm trying to keep out of you're lives, don't get me involved again!"
"You're a goddamn liar Davis." TK shouted. He drew back his fist, and drove it into Davis's gut.
Davis went down onto the ground, as TK started raining kicks onto his body.
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Kari walked out of the main campus building with Yolei. They were talking animatedly.
"So when did you get you're bike? You never told me!"
Kari grinned happily.
"It was going to be a surprise, when I turned up at your birthday on the top of a Harley. I figured it would cause a splash."
"It's brilliant! You have got to take me for a ride sometime. I love bikes, I used to go dirt biking!"
Kari looked up at her in shock.
"You didn't? Now whose keeping secrets?"
Yolei grinned.
"I wasn't very good. I had the annoying habit of falling off the bike on corners."
"Hey, my bikes in the car park, why don't we go for a ride now? I've got a spare helmet."
Yolei's eyes lit up.
"You sure? Then let's GO!"
They walked around the corner towards the parking lot. Kari immediately saw TK talking to Davis, and a feeling of deep dread crept into her stomach. She looked at Yolei, and saw the same look of worry on her face. They started to run as they saw TK punch Davis in the ribs, and then start kicking him as he lay. As they ran, Davis got up once more, but still made no attempt to raise his defences.
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Davis stood again, shakily this time. His hands were still at his side.
"I'm not going to fight you TK. I don't have a reason to." His bruised jaw ached as he spoke.
TK spoke angrily.
"You're trying to steal my girl, and you say that you've got no reason to fight. You're more stupid than we ever gave you credit for."
He slammed his hand into Davis's face, and the other man's head snapped back, the hot, metallic taste of blood filling his mouth. TK hit him again, and again, the blows harder each time. Still Davis didn't hit back. He straightened up again. Spitting blood onto the ground. His eye was swollen, and there was a small cut over his other eye, sending blood into it, blinding him. He wiped it away and stood silently.
TK drew back his fist again. But before he could hit Davis, Kari grabbed hold of his arm. TK didn't realise what he was doing as he swung his other fist around, catching his girlfriend in the eye. He saw what he had done to her, but he turned back to Davis, but there was a difference in the other mans stance.
As TK's fist had connected, a surge of anger had rushed through him twisting his face into a snarl, making his hand clench into a fist. As TK turned back to him he threw his first, and only, punch of the fight.
TK turned his attention back to Davis, and the other man's fist flew at him. It connected with his nose with a sickening crunching sound, and TK went down, unconscious.
Davis turned his battered face towards Kari, who had a livid red patch across her face
"Are you okay?" he asked through his swollen mouth. But Kari stood up.
"Why did you hit Him!?" she shouted angrily. Davis recoiled as if he had come face to face with a cobra.
"He... he hit you!"
"He didn't mean to! You didn't have to punch him out!"
Davis's features hardened.
"Fine. You know what, next time he hits you, you can fight for yourself."
He stormed to his car, opened the door, got in and the tyres screeched as he drove off. Yolei walked up to Kari, and slapped her across the cheek.
"What the hell did you say that for?"
"He punched out my boyfriend!"
"Only after your Boyfriend had done him some injuries! He only hit TK to protect you, otherwise he would have just stood there and taken it, he wasn't even shouting! If we hadn't come around the corner he would probably have been unconscious by the time we got here!"
Kari's face dropped into shock. Then she snapped her head up.
"I've got to go find him."
She tore across to her bike, Yolei running after her. Kari mounted up, and pulled on her helmet. She turned to look at Yolei.
"Take care of TK will you?"
The bike tore out of the parking lot.
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Davis drove straight home. As he walked to his apartment, he found a man waiting outside.
"Can I help you?"
"That depends. Are you Dai Miyomoto?"
He nodded.
"John Tanner. I'm a representative of Hess Football club. We would like to offer you a place on our under 21's team."
Davis's eyes widened. HFC was the one of the biggest soccer teams in the country, owned by an English company. And they were offering him a job!
"You'd better come in."
He opened the door, and they moved to the sitting room. Tanner sat in the seat opposite him.
"Anyway, Mr Miyomoto...."
"Davis." The man opposite nodded.
"Davis. We are prepared to offer you a long-term contract, but we would like you to come down to the club and have a look around before you sign anything. What are you doing tomorrow?"
Davis was startled by the swiftness of the proceedings. He murmured that he was free tomorrow. And then saw Tanner out. Then he went and picked up the phone. He called Liam's.
"Liam's. Can I help you?"
"Liam, it's me."
"Davis! What are you doing calling me at this time of day?"
"I need to book a table for a meal. Tonight."
"Jesus man, what's the rush?"
"I'll tell you in an hour. I've got some other calls to make."
"Are you going to be invitin' all you're friends?"
"Probably."
"Then I'll put you up in the conference room. It'll save me time."
"Thanks Liam. See you in an hour"
He hung up and started dialling his friends. Within half an hour they had all been invited. All but three people. He held his finger over the phone, ready to dial Kari's number. He called Tai instead. He picked up almost immediately.
"Hello?"
"It's Davis."
"Hey man. Heard you gave TK a smacking today." Davis winced. "But then I also heard that he started it. Kari's here if you want to talk to her? She's been looking for you."
"No. I just wanted to invite you all to dinner at Liam's tonight. TK too. Say around eight?"
"TK too? You aren't one to hold grudges are you? We'll be there."
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The dinner was excellent. Liam had cooked it himself, and even went as far as to leave the bar in the hands of the staff whilst he joined them.
After they had eaten, Davis stood up.
"I have something to say. So shut up." He grinned.
"I've been offered a job with HFC. I'm going to take a look around tomorrow. If I like item I can sign the contract while I'm there. I think I'll like it."
Everyone was silent. Their mouths open in shock at his statement. Then they all erupted into congratulations, Even TK.
Liam grabbed him in a crushing bear hug. When he drew back, there were tears in his eyes.
"I'll have to get a new barman now, you daft bugger. Ta a lot!"
Then Kari was there. Liam coughed.
"Drinks in the bar everyone!" the big Irishman shouted. Everyone bundled out, talking. Leaving Davis and Kari alone.
There was an extremely pregnant silence. Kari made the first move.
"I'm sorry Davis."
He looked startled.
"For what?"
"For shouting at you this afternoon. You were only trying to help me. I shouldn't have blown off like that."
He shook his head.
"You did what you thought was right. If it makes it any better I'M sorry I punched TK out." He looked thoughtful. "Satisfying as it was at the time."
She punched him gently on the arm. Then looked at him seriously.
"Davis....."
"Yeah?"
She paused. Her inner voice talking to her.
'tell him.'
No. I can't. I'm not ready.
'How thick ARE you? He's leaving tomorrow, you may not get another chance!'
I CAN'T!
"Never mind."
They walked through into the bar.
"When are you leaving tomorrow?" Kari asked.
"Ten. I'm going by coach with the club agent. You guys gonna come see me off?"
Tai, Ken and Yolei detached themselves from the crowd.
"We wouldn't miss it for the world."
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10:00 o'clock the next morning.
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Davis breathed in the cool morning air, sucking it into his lungs like he'd just got out of the water. The coach stood behind him, Veemon stood beside him, and his friends stood in front of him. Yolei, Ken, Tai, even Matt and Sora were there. Liam and June had already said their goodbyes, before going off to their respective jobs, but Davis still had his friends to see. Friends with whom he had shared one of the most unique experiences in the world.
He hadn't ever been as nervous when they went to the digital world as he was now. One person was still missing. But then she was there, walking out of the door to the stop, her helmet under her arm.
Kari.
She stopped and stood there, apart from the rest of them, but still with them.
He bade goodbye to them all. When he got to TK, he stopped for a moment. Not sure of what to say. But then the blonde man held out his hand, apologetically. Davis grabbed it, and pulled TK into a bear hug.
"Take care of her." Davis whispered into the other mans ear.
TK shook his head.
"She won't let me any more. I'm not what she wants out of life now."
They separated. And then only Davis and Kari were left. He spoke first, before she could.
"I've got a gift for you." He pressed a small box into her hand, leaving it there.
"Davis, I....."
He pressed his finger against her lips, stopping her speaking. She just looked at him, tears welling in her eyes, and in his. He leant forward suddenly, and kissed her on the cheek. A warm kiss, searing through her chill skin. She started to cry. And then he was walking up the steps to the coach. Away from them.
Kari's tears were falling in earnest now, splashing against the pavement, staining her leather jacket. The coach pulled away. Inside, Davis slumped in his seat his head against the back, whilst John Tanner looked at him with a sympathetic look on his face, understanding dawning in the older man's mind.
Kari opened the box in her hands. Inside, on a piece of foam padding, lay a pair of goggles. The same pair that Tai had given Davis after they had met for the first time. She bowed her head, and cried.
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Half an hour later Tai and TK finally walked up to the sobbing woman. They looked at each other, and then TK spoke.
"Kari?" he said gingerly. She didn't respond.
Tai moved forward and lifted her chin. Her eyes were still downcast.
"Kari, I'm only going to say this once, so listen carefully. We know how you feel about Davis, even if you don't. so you get on that bike, and ride after that coach as fast as you can. It can't have gone far, even if it has, that doesn't matter. You go and get him before he slips out of your life forever."
Kari looked up at him.
"But this is his dream..."
Tai spoke angrily.
"What are you, blind? All he has ever wanted is to be with you. If you cant see that then maybe you don't deserve to be with him. Now do as you're told and GO AFTER HIM!!!!!"
Her head snapped up.
"TK..."
The blonde man smiled.
"Hey, who am I to stand in the path of true love?"
Kari didn't reply, she turned and ran towards the parking lot doors, the goggles still in one hand, while she tried to put her helmet on with the other.
TK and Tai watched her go. Kari's brother spoke first.
"You did the right thing TK."
"To use Davis's line, As long as she's happy Tai."
"D'you think she'll make it?"
"I think that not even hell, heaven and all the various places in between could stop her."
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