It has been 16 years ago, since I met him. We are both only eight years old. We didn't know what was true love, but we did know what was Best Friends stand for. The day when Takaru Takashi promised me that he'll be my best friend forever.
"Oniichan I'm going out." I shouted to my older brother Taichi, who was watching TV.
He turned around and asked me all these questions, "Where are you going? Who are you going with? When are you coming home? Is that person safe? Why are you going? What is the occasion? Why you didn't want me to come with you? You are not sick right?"
I answered, "I'm going to Soars mom's new flower shop with Takaru-kun. I think I'm coming home about 5 at the lattes."
"AM or PM?" He asks me.
"Oniichan take a guess"
"I was just joking. Go on."
"Yes, Takaru-kun is safe. I'm going because Sora invited us to see her mothers new flower shop. The occasion is that it is new. And the reason I'm not going with you is that you got injured in Socor practice also it's a long walk so I didn't want to trouble you. I'm not sick. You checked my Temperature this mourning and a hour ago." I answered all of his questions.
"Good, You may go." He said. I smiled and head out of the door quickly to the park where I'm going to meat him.
"Oniichan I'm leaving!" Shouted Takaru to his older brother. Their parents have decided that the kids can visit each other every other weekend. And this time it was Yamato's turn to visit him.
"Before you go, you need to answer these questions for me. One, Where are you going? Who are you going with? When are you coming home? Is that person safe? Why are you going? What is the occasion? Why you didn't want me to come with you? Also why you what to go with that person."
"I'm going to the park first and meat Hikari-chan over there so we can go to Soars mom's new flower shop. I think she said about 5 PM. Yes, Hikari-chan is safe, I'm going because I said Okay to Hikari-chan when she wanted me to go. The occasion is that Soars mom opened a new flower shop. I don't want to go with you, because Hikari-chan said she wanted me to go with her, just me. I'm going with that person because I like her!"
"Thanks Takaru, You may go and see Hikari-chan." Yamato smiled and waved to his brother when he heads out the door.
Present: Today.
"Hikari…are you ready yet?" asked my brother. I snapped out of my day dream, and smiled.
Today was my wedding day with Takaru. I sighed and said, "Give me couple of moments!" I quickly went to my dresser and got the necklace that he gave me on that day.
Back to the past.
"Hikari-chan!!" As he waved his head violently to me. The meeting spot was below the big clock in Odaiba Park. I waved him back and smiled.
"Was I late?" He asks me.
"No. I just got here on time too." I smiled. Then he holds my hand and went straight to the flower shop. I blushed when he holds my hands, worry that other kids have might see that, but for some reason I felt tingling inside and I squeezed his hand. We walked to the flower shop holding each other hands.
When we got there, there were a whole lot of people. Since we're small back then that it took us forever to find Sora. Every time we turn there was another person right in front of us, so when we found her, we both let a sigh of relief. We ran up there hand to hand to her.
"Hikari-chan! Takaru-kun! I'm so glad that I finally found you two." She smiled, warring an apron that said the flower shops name. And had her hand with flowers in it.
"Are we late?" Hikari asked her.
"No, not yet all. I'm glad you two came to see the very first green house that's in Japan with a flower shop."
"I know! This is so cool." I smiled.
"Where is it though?" Takaru asked.
"It's just down that row. See it?" Sora pointed to a narow path down. We both nod.
"Good. That's were it is." Again, Takaru-kun grabbed my hands and went to the green house. To some people, they thought we were too young to hold hands, but I didn't care. He was my best friend and he can hold it any time he wants too.
As we walked around, we saw different types of flowers. One was pinkish type flower that opened up like an umbrella. There was Sunflowers, tulip, Lilies, lastly my favorite flower was they are the roses. Those roses remind me of Gatomon. Why? Well, she sometimes sounds mean and thorny but inside she's sweet, kind, and afried to be alone again. I stopped and looked more closely on the roses. Takaru-kun noticed that I stopped and he asked why.
"I just wanted to look at the roses."
"Why?" He asks me.
"It's just reminds me of Gatomon."
"You miss her too. I miss Patamon."
"I wish I could see them again."
"You will some day I promise you!" Takaru-kun smiled big as he could.
That smile made me to trust him. He added, "Hey, Hikari-chan. Ummm, can you wait here for a second please?"
"Okay." I said. He dashed to the crowd while I was waiting in front of the white roses. I waited and waited and waited till he finally came back; holding something in his hand.
"Here." He put his hand in front of me unleashing a little pink flower ring with a fake diamond in the middle. He smiled again, "I…got this…..at the…gift shop…" He was all out of breath.
"Thanks!" I smiled and tried to put it on my finger but it was too small, "Umm Takaru-kun, this ring is.……ummm…..too small for my fingers." When I looked into his face, I thought I would see a sad face but instead I saw a happy face.
"Of cores it doesn't fit. I got it that way on purpose, can you give your crust and tag?" He asked me. I looked confused but just gave him my crust and tag. He opened the clip and slid the ring though it.
"See. Now you have two bests friend! One is for Gatomon the other is for me!" He smiled.
"But which is which?" I asked him.
"The tag is for Gotomon and the flower is for me!" He smiled.
"Hold on a second Takaru. Can you stay here for a second?" I quickly dashed to the gift shop looking for something that he might like, then I saw an orange ring that was same as mine. I thought for a second, of since he is a boy he wouldn't want a ring, but I got to do something to repay for the ring. Though knowing Takaru-kun he would just smile and accept it, but still.
I have finally found the perfect gift. It was a frame with a flower. I want up to him and gave it to him.
"Sorry, I couldn't ….couldn't find anything else…that suited for boys."
"It's okay! I like this frame with roses on it. I could put a picture of you!" Again he gave me that smile that made me smile.
Then we shook are hands.
As the years had gone by I have kept the tag and crust also that ring on it. Though the good and the bed. Also, when he proposed to me or when I had a big fight with Oniichan. I had all ways had it forever.
Back to the present.
"Hikari-chan? Are you all most ready?" This time it was Sora and Mimi who came in.
Once more I have snapped out of my day dream and put it around my neck.
"Yeah, I'm ready sorry for the wait." I told them.
"It's okay. Come on we don't want Takeru-kun to wait." I smiled and went out of the door with a bouquet of roses.
When I got to the podium. Takeru and I smiled at each other. Then he noticed my necklace the brighten his smile even more. I read his mind, he said 'Your warring your necklace with that ring. Told you we'll be best friend forever.' I just nodded.
When the pastor said, "You may kiss the bride." We kissed each other and that meant it was for internaty. Takeru and I are Best Friends Forever
Another point less flulf with a WAFF(Warm and Fuzzing Felling) too in it. Hope you liked it! ^_^