Chapter 1: Sweet Love

He was in heaven. It was night but yet was he was in heaven. Takato felt as if he were the luckiest person on the face of the earth. Takato hugged Jeri close, feeling her comforting heat. They were on a date, supposedly stargazing, but Takato couldn't care for the stars, his eyes were always trained on her. She was his angel from heaven, his light in the darkness, his everything…

Time had passed quickly for them and both their appearances had changed. Her auburn hair had grown longer that it flowed over her shoulders elegantly. Her warm almond coloured eyes had a perpetual sheen and she never failed to have her soft smile on her face.

Takato sighed dreamily, it was pure bliss for him to simply be with her like this. She rested her head on his shoulder, a contented smile on her face. Takato pulled her closer and rested his head on her head.

It was a cloudless night and the stars were bright. A single moonbeam fell upon their forms, making Jeri seem all the more beautiful to him. It was then that a shooting star streaked across the sky…

"Isn't it beautiful…I wish Leomon were here to see this…"she whispered.

He knew exactly what was on her mind, he hadn't left it ever since he faded away from life. It was her partner, Leomon, who had been murdered five years ago in their adventures to the digital world…Though it is said that time heals wounds best, this wound of hers, however, hadn't healed enough for her…

"Indeed it is…"he replied, "but to me, you're more beautiful." His voice trailed off softly at the end.

Jeri sat up, her soft almond eyes sparkling in the dark. He stared into those gorgeous brown orbs, certain that he had seen her blush as she stared back at him, however, it was too dark to be a hundred percent sure.

"Takato…" she whispered softly, almost inaudible, even in that golden silence. Unconsciously, she stroked his cheek. He felt a tingle shoot up his spine as she caressed his face with her hand. It was a soft touch, yet through it, Takato was able to feel all her emotions for him.

She shifted closer to him, her warm, soft breath upon his cheek. He felt his face burn as she shifted even closer to him. He felt his heart pump into overdrive as their lips pressed against each others.

He felt her cup his face with her hands as he ran his fingers through her long auburn hair. It was unlike any of their previous kisses, it was more passionate. He bit down on her lower lip, and a gasp escaped her lips. Takato slipped his tongue inside her mouth and entwined it with her own. He was able to make out the faint sweetness of vanilla.



Their French kiss lasted for what seemed like a blissful eternity to Takato. It was as if time had stopped for them with all their worries evaporated. However, they had to break for air after a good amount of kissing.

They broke apart, breathing hard, a happy smile upon both their faces. He had to say it now, she would accept it. If he didn't say what he needed to then, he would never find another time as good as it was then.

"Jeri…" he said, breathing hard.

"Yes, Takato?" she asked, her warm breath coming out in short bursts.

He summoned up his courage and said, "I…I…I love you, Jeri…" He cursed himself silently, he had stuttered! There was no way now that she would accept his confession.

However, she smiled sweetly and replied, "I know, I love you too, Takato, I always have…" Maybe she would…thought Takato, grinning broadly.

Overcome by an unexplainable courage, Takato wrapped his arms around her and kissed her again. He shut his eyes and savored it. He breathed in her sweet aroma, his fingers going through her soft hair again and again.

They lost track of time as they kissed under the moonlight. It was at that perfect moment that his phone chose to ring. They broke apart again. He took a moment to catch his breath before answering the call.

"Hello?"

"Hello? Takato?"It was his mother, talk about bad timing.

"Yes, Mom?" he asked wearily.

"Takato, dear, why aren't you home it's getting late, Mr Kato might start to think that…that…that the two of you were…"

"Mom!! We were not!"

"I know honey, I trust you, but remember to bring her back soon, it's getting late."

"Yes mom. Bye."



As he clicked off, he cursed her silently. He couldn't believe it! She had completely ruined that precious moment which he shared with Jeri. It was the most unromantic way to end the most romantic moment in his life. He sighed and glanced at his watch.

The numbers 12:30 stood out in the dark. He sighed again. He supposed it was getting late…With that he got up and took Jeri back. He drove her all the way to her doorstep, not taking a chance with his precious angel.

As they arrived at her doorstep, they stepped out of the car and stopped before her door. There was an awkward silence as he grinned sheepishly at her while she turned her head away coyly, a blush on her face.

Jeri turned to face him and broke the silence and said in a soft voice, "Thanks Takato, tonight was great…especially when we…"her voice trailed off and turned away again, turning a bright red.

"I…er…um…er…Ahem. You're welcome Jeri." He replied. He had stuttered again! She was definitely going to think that he was a fool now…There was no way that she wouldn't…

She giggled at him, which he had expected. He looked away and turned a bright scarlet that rivaled the hue of a ripe tomato.

"Takato…" came her voice. Takato reluctantly turned to face her, afraid that she would think that he was a fool. However, she did the most unexpected thing at that point in time, she kissed him again. She wrapped her arms around him and leapt at him with such force that he struggled to keep his balance. The passion which she kissed him with swept him surprised him so much that he gasped.

He relaxed into the kiss and shut his eyes He savored every moment of that special kiss. However, we were interrupted once more, this time by Jeri's father who chose to open the door as they were kissing.

He put down the two empty milk bottles at the door and said to them, "Carry on, don't mind me…" He grinned and winked at Takato.

Takato glanced at Jeri awkwardly. He felt his face burning, partly because her father had caught them kissing.

"Um…I think I should go in…I'll see you tomorrow in the park at 12p.m, ok?" asked Jeri.

Takato nodded and bade her farewell. She waved goodbye at him and opened the door. After she had taken her first step inside the house, she dashed back out and kissed him briefly, then dashed back in.

Takato stood there stunned, taking a whole full minute to recover. He left for home happily and once he reached, he collapsed on his bed, a grin still upon his face, his mind constantly thinking of his angel, Jeri…