The Prince and the Pauper
By: Taito-san
New year, new look, new name. Formally known as Taitoboy
This is an AU story
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or the rights to the actual book The Prince and the pauper
Prelude
Everything started when Tai and his older friends prepared to part ways for the destinations. Even more importantly, the brief separation of the couple of Tai and Matt. They were kissing and hugging and groping each other desperately, for this was the day Tai and Matt were going to separated for a while. Tai was given a full scholarship for soccer to one of the UNC schools in America and Matt was staying to continue with his band.
"Oh Tai…..I'm going to miss you so much." Matt whined, between the furious kisses he was planting on Tai's face and neck.
"I'm going to miss you too Matty…..I wish you were coming with me" Tai said just as quietly as he hugged and grouped at Matt desperately. They were in a stall in the airport bathroom and their noises or pleasure and desperation and lust were creeping the other men out. Finally they broke away and Tai sat on the toilet with the lid down mind you and Matt sat on Tai's lap.
"Tai, why do you have to go so far for college? I mean when I become famous with my band, I'll be able to take care of us both." Matt said, hugging Tai tightly and resting his head on his shoulder.
"Matty….I know you will but this is something I have to do for me. It's a self-fulfillment thing, ya know?" Tai responded, rubbing Matt's back gently.
"Your mom and dad are making you go huh?" Matt asked, smirking at his boyfriend lovingly.
"Yeah but Matty don't you see? You know what you're good at-music. I just want the same chance." Tai said softly. Matt simply nodded as they shared in one of the last companionable silences they would share for a while.
Attention all passengers, Flight 83 Alpha from Odiaba, Japan to North Carolina, United States will be boarding in 5 minutes. Tai looked up at the beautiful blond nestled on his lap.
"Well Matty, that's my flight. I have to go now." Tai said gently as he stood up with Matt in his arms.
"No you don't Tai. You can just stay here with me forever and ever." Matt purred as Tai sat him on his feet.
"Matty….you're making this harder than it already is. I don't want to leave you but I have to." Tai said, quickly leaving the bathroom with Matt behind him. Tai walked to the designated gate where his friends and family were gathered to see him off.
"Oh Tai honey…..now remember, eat rights and change your underwear everyday" Tai mother squealed as she grasped her son tightly. Tai simply hugged back. Next, his dad came up and gave him a rough pat on the back.
"Ok son, be good and put that scholarship to good use." His dad said as his wife clung to him weeping. Tai simply nodded.
"Yeah Tai, you will write me won't you big bro. I mean and tell me how America is?" Davis, his younger brother asked. Davis was younger than Tai but older the Kari. (It's my damn story so get over it.)
"You know what little bro? I'll email you every few days, how's that?" Tai asked, hugging his younger brother. Davis merely nodded as his brother stood back up.
"Bye Tai….I'll miss you big bro. I love you." Kari sobbed as she and TK came up and gave him a big hug.
"Yeah Tai…we'll miss you" TK said as he hugged his girlfriend's brother. "This is from Kari and me." TK said, handing Tai a colorfully wrapped gift. Tai simply smiled as he put it in his carry on bag.
"Thanks guys. I love you both too and TK take care of my sister." Tai smiled warmly. Next it was Joe and Izzy's turn.
"Bye Tai…..make us proud." Izzy said. Joe simply nodded as he blew his nose loudly with a blue handkerchief. They handed him a medium sized gift.
"What's with all the gifts guys?" Tai asked amused, looking at the farewell party. When Tai said this Sora and Mimi, Ken, Cody, and Yolei took out the gifts they had hidden. Tai shook his head with a small smile as the others said their goodbyes and gave him the gifts. Tai said his goodbyes and turned to walk down the gateway.
"TAI!" Tai turned around only to be pounced on by his blonde boyfriend. Matt jumped on his bigger boyfriend wrapped his legs around Tai's waist and arms around Tai's neck.
"Matty whaa….aaaaa….aa" Tai was cut of as Matt gave Tai a hot, fiery passionate kiss. Tai gripped and held on to Matt tightly while Matt ran his fingers through Tai's bushy hair.
"Tai…..please…..don't go" Matt breathed heavily when they broke away. Matt held on to Tai desperately.
"I'm sorry Matty…..I'll email you everyday and call you on the weekends." Tai said.
Five Minutes Later on the plane
"Um….you know, you are going to have to let go sooner or later" Tai said as he attempted to put his bags in the overhead compartment. Matt was still wrapped around Tai with his legs still around his waist, arms around hi neck and head on his shoulder. Matt just remained still and silent until TK and Joe and Izzy came and pried Matt off of Tai with much difficulty. Little did they know, that would be the last time they would se each other for 10 years.
Well of course, Tai and Matt kept in touch for a little bit. However, Tai's classes and Matt's band got in the way. They began to drift apart and both of them felt that this long distance relationship wasn't working for either of them. Finally, came the day when all would end.
"Hello Tai, how are you" Matt asked a little nervously over the phone.
"I'm fine Matt. Actually, I'm glad you called. I have something I want to discuss with you."
"Yeah Tai, I wanted to talk with you too. Tai….I love you but this long distance relationship isn't working" Matt said quickly.
"But ….Matty, what's wrong. Why all of a sudden you….what's wrong."
"Tai, this isn't normal. We're drifting and I don't deserve this. Why should I wait around for you to come back home. I still love you though."
"Don't give me that shit Matt." Tai said, now in tears.
"I'm so sorry Tai. Good luck." Matt said, now in tears also.
"Fuck you Yamato." Tai hung up and stared at the phone while the reality of the situation sunk in.
"That bastard."