Hi everyone! This is my first Takari fic (actually, my very first fic) so I really hope you enjoy reading it!
You can say it's a song fic since there is a song (although it's an essential part of the story) entitled "Just so you know" by Jesse McCartney. Please Read and Review! (though don't be too harsh...)
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon but if I did then it would've had Takari written all over it (well, not literally of course)!
Chapter 1: Just So You Know
It was a sunny Saturday morning. A certain brunette by the name of Hikari Yagami had nothing to do for the day. She decided, so she wouldn't be bored, to call the other digi-destined. But, to her dismay, everyone she called had plans. Her brother Taichi was going out for who knows what. Yamato had plans with Sora on that day. Iori has been busy improving his kendo. Koushero was doing something with the computer, she had no idea what. Daisuke, though he really wanted to, was going to a family reunion. Or at least that's what she thinks he said. Anyway, Mimi was certainly out of the question as she was in America. She was coming back though, she just wasn't sure when. Finally, Yolei had plans with Ken. Her last chance was with Takeru.
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Conversation during the phone call
"Hello, Takaishi residence, Takeru speaking" said Takeru through the phone. He was then answered by an angelic voice on the other line.
"Hi Takeru! It's Hikari. Listen, I was wondering if you had anything to do today?" asked a hopeful Hikari.
"No, not really, why?" questioned Takeru.
"Well, I'm bored! I need something to do or I'll crack!" started Hikari. She was exaggerating a little too much. "How 'bout we go somewhere, please?" asked Hikari in a cute and angelic tone. Takeru couldn't resist her when it came to that. Before he answered an obvious "ok", he decided to tease her a little.
"Like on a date?" said Takeru slyly. Hikari then blushed furiously. As if he could feel the now blazing Hikari, Takeru grinned.
"N- N-Not like a date! J-Just an outing between friends!" quickly exclaimed Hikari. Takeru laughed on the other line. He found it funny and cute that she was stammering.
"I'm joking! Don't worry; I'll pick you up after 10 minutes" said Takeru. The both said their goodbyes. They both hung up. Takeru was still smiling after the conversation. Hikari, on the other hand, was still blushing as she thought about their little chat.
End Conversation
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"Hey Takeru, come over here!" shouted Hikari excitedly. They were at the park, their last stop for the day. It was already late in the afternoon so they needed to go home, though neither wanted to part with the other.
"Let me just finish my ice cream", replied Takeru. He was seated at a nearby bench, eating what remains of his ice cream. After finishing, he went immediately to where Hikari was; he was curious at what got his friend excited.
"Look at the flower garden over there," said Hikari, slightly calmer than when she first saw it. She was pointing at a beautifully made flower garden. It had such beautiful flowers and the sight of it was enchanting. The varying colors of red, purple, white and pink captivated her. Takeru was mesmerized though not by the flower garden but by something… or someone else.
"It's so beautiful!", exclaimed Hikari, still mesmerized.
"Yeah, you sure are…." said Takeru, making the last words barely audible. A blush appeared on his face and he looked away, trying to conceal it.
"Did you say something, Takeru?" asked Hikari. Her tone showed curiosity so she gave Takeru her full attention.
"Umm…. Nothing!" said Takeru. He was a little to tense for his liking. Despite the fact that he made it almost impossible for someone to hear, she heard him. "Nice excuse…" thought Takeru. "Wonder if she'll buy it". He waited for her response.
"Oh….Okay", responded Hikari. He was glad that she didn't push the matter further. He was also glad that she had switched her attention to the garden she had just mentioned and so he was free to stare once again at his angel. Her beautiful figure, her sweet smile and lovely face, her beautiful crimson eyes, and her enticing lips drawing him closer, it was all too overwhelming. He couldn't take it anymore. She was so near yet seemed so far. He couldn't tell her how he really felt because it might ruin their friendship (he also knew that Taichi would kill him but he was ready for that).
He was both glad and disappointed to see her move away to take pictures of the garden she had been so spellbound. After a few minutes of gawking and gazing, he regained the ability to move. He went closer to Hikari but, unfortunately, she was done taking pictures. She grabbed his hand and they went to a nearby bench to sit down. As they sat, someone in the park played a song loud enough for them to hear. This made it a lot harder for Takeru to prevent himself from telling her how he felt.
I shouldn't love you but I want to
I just can't turn away
I shouldn't see you but I can't move
I can't look away
The song had begun; little did he know that this would be the start of his revelation. It continued, slowly driving into Takeru's subconscious.
I shouldn't love you but I want to
I just can't turn away
I shouldn't see you but I can't move
I can't look away
And I don't know how to be fine when I'm not
Cause I don't know how to make the feelings stop
Takeru was staring at Hikari. Hikari was just staring at the ground. This made Takeru blush, but it subsided easily. He would lose control if they stayed there any longer. He wanted to move but his feet, and the rest of his body for that matter, said otherwise. He gazed at his princess, his very reason for living life to this very moment. She was the shinning beacon in the darkness. She was always there whenever he needed someone, like his guardian angel in the midst of trouble, the Seraph of joy and light.
Just so you know
This feeling's takin' control
Of me and I can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let him win now
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go of you
But I don't want to
I just gotta say it all before you go
Just so you know
He was already at the brink of control. He couldn't take anymore of it. He wanted, no, he needed to make it clear to Hikari that he loved her. It was a risk he had to take. He just hoped everything turn out alright afterwards.
"Hikari, I have to tell you something…" started Takeru. A blush had slowly made its way to his face. He suddenly faced sideward, trying to conceal the obvious.
"Wha - What is it Takeru?" asked Hikari. She was a little nervous as the tension was getting to her. The music plus the setting of the sun had created a romantic atmosphere that neither could deny.
It's getting hard to And I don't know how to be fine when I'm not
Be around you
There's so much I can't say
And do you want me to hide the feelings
And look the other way
Cause I don't know how to make the feelings stop
"Hikari, I…I really care about you. I would risk everything to see to it that you are happy." started Takeru. He saw Hikari blushing and she tried to hide it, like he did earlier. This made him a lot more nervous. He paused, took a deep breath and then continued. "Whatever happens, I want you to promise me that we will always be friends."
"I promise", said Hikari. The blush had fled her face and she was looking at him with smile. They were now looking eye to eye. The deep sea blue eyes had met the beautiful crimson red eyes. Both were sparkling with sincerity and love. A silence fell between the two. After he had regained the ability to talk, he continued.
"Even if I do something incredibly stupid?" asked Takeru, trying to make light of his current situation. She giggled which made Takeru a lot less nervous.
"Yes Takeru, I promise. Even if you do the most idiotic thing humanly possible, I would still be there by your side, doing it with you" replied Hikari. She was smiling brightly. This relieved Takeru's worry, but only for a few seconds.
Just so you know This emptiness is killin' me
This feelings takin' control
Of me and I can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let him win now
Though you should know
I've tried my best to let go of you
But I don't want to
I just gotta say it all before I go
Just so you know
I'm wonderin' why I've waited so long
Looking back I realize it was always there, just never spoken
I'm waitin' here
Been waitin' here
Takeru took a deep breath. This was it, the moment of truth. Whatever came of it, he was sure Hikari would remain his friend. That is what she said, right?
"Okay, here goes. Hikari, I love you", said Takeru. He was unsure of how Hikari would react but then again, it was his choice to do this so, instead of stalling, he continued.
"I love you. You have always been there for me, like my perfect angel. You have always made my day brighter, just the sight of you makes me -", Takeru wasn't able to finish as he was cut off by Hikari.
"I love you too, Takeru. I have always wanted to tell you that. There was only one thing stopping me; that was fear of us not being friends anymore". She smiled. "That, and the fact that Taichi was going to kill you but I'll be there, preventing Taichi from doing that", said Hikari, both then smiled. Silence fell and their eyes met, azure meeting crimson.
Just so you know
This feeling's takin' control
Of me and I can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let 'em win now
Thought you should know
I've tried my best to let go
Of you but I don't want to
I just gotta say it all before I go
Just so you know……
The music died down, as if on cue. Takeru cupped Hikari's cheek and he slowly leaned in to kiss Hikari. She closed her eyes and so did he. The very moment the sun had set, their lips met and they were in bliss. Night fell and, after a while, they stopped, needing to breath from the kiss. There was complete silence until Hikari decided to speak, breaking the silence.
"So…", started Hikari. She was still smiling, though it was a mischievous grin and this got Takeru puzzled.
"You said I was beautiful a while a go, right?", still having that smirk on her face. Takeru almost fell off the bench in surprise.
"Guess she did catch that…" thought Takeru with a smile.
"I actually heard you and I couldn't believe you said that…" said Hikari happily. "…though I liked the part about me being an angel better". She finished, giggling. This gave Takeru an idea. He slowly went closer to Hikari and started to tickle her, making her laugh furiously.
Behind the bushes…
"I told you this would work!" whispered an excited Yolei. They could hear the two laughing.
"Well, at least now they'll be happy", whispered Sora.
"C'mon, let's leave those two love birds alone", whispered Ken. The laughing died down as silence fell among the newly created couple.
"Wonder who'll Taichi and Daisuke kill first if ever they find out it was our idea?" asked Yamato as they were leaving.
"Well, before that happens, Takeru'll be dead" said Yolei.
"Not if Hikari has anything to say about that!" exclaimed Sora, though still as a whisper.
They all laughed at the thought. They left the two alone so that they could enjoy what remains of the time they have before Taichi uses Agumon to burn everything, looking for his sister…
That's it for this one. I'm still deciding whether to leave this a oneshot or to continue.
Good? Bad? Tell me what you think of it so far! I also need opinions on this one if I should leave it a oneshot or continue...tnx to those who'll read & review!