Okay, I'm taking a break from my Takumi fanfics for a while; you'll get the newest one updated soon with the new chapter. My net hasn't been working properly; so I've been thinking of a new fanfic.
What would happen if Tai Kamiya was never happy with being a boy and wanted to be a girl? Would it have an impact on the other Digidestened members? Let's find out.
This is T for teen since it has bits of swearing and bits of Tai dressing up as a girl. Also, this is set around the time after they come home from the Digiworld after "It's all in the cards" episode, so it's between "It's all in the cards" to "Enter the dark masters" episodes. Enjoy!!! (Possible Taiora as well)
Chapter 1: Sora learns Tai's secret.
"Hey Tai, wait up!" Sora shouted to the brunette haired eleven year old as they walked to the park. Tai lived near Sora around a few blocks away. However; Tai had a terrible secret and that may shatter his friendship with Sora, Matt, TK, Joe, Izzy and Mimi. It may distance Kari away from Tai quite a lot. "Oh...hi Sora, what's up?" Tai asked as he looked away from Sora. Sora knew there was something going on...but couldn't figure out what. Tai was always a leader and he held the crest of courage...nothing ever bothered him...until now.
"I'm okay Tai...what about you? Why did I see you wander into the girls shops in the mall with your mom?" She asked as Tai gulped. /Shit...my secret is gonna be out soon...How can I tell Sora that I dress in girls clothes?! She'll think I'm nuts and she'll never want to speak to me again/ "N...nothing, why?" He asked as Tai's coat fluttered in the wind and showed something that almost shocked Sora but didn't and made her look at Tai. "Is that a jean skirt I see you wearing Tai Kamiya?" She asked as he nodded yes. "You...wear women's clothing?" She asked as she became shocked as they sat down. "This is why I'm wearing my long coat. I don't want anybody to see me wearing these. That's why my hair's been growing so I can put it into a ponytail and I never wear my bandannas anymore. I still have my goggles" Tai said, sighing. "Well, I'm not shocked...but I'm a bit surprised...does your mom know about this?" She asked as Tai nodded yes. "She is behind me all the way...it's my dad. He's not the one who's supporting me; he thinks I'm gay which I'm not. I'm just confused with my gender...I wasn't meant to be born a boy; I wanted to be born a girl. It feels like I'm a girl trapped within a boy's body." Tai said; wailing and bursting into tears as Sora hugged him. "Shh...It's okay Tai. There's nothing to be worried about. That's when Matt and the others came over. "What's up with Tai?" Izzy asked Sora. "He's kinda got a bit of a problem...we're gonna have to cancel our plans for today." Sora said, replying to Izzy as they all nodded. "Hope you get this problem sorted and out of the way Tai." Matt said, putting his hand on his best friend's shoulder. Now, Tai and Matt never saw eye to eye; but they were best friends...sure; Matt didn't exactly like Tai's decisions of plans etc when they were in the Digiworld...but this is different.
As Sora and Tai were walking back home, they bumped into TK and Kari. "Kari, what are you doing out? You could catch a cold. You know what mom and dad said about going out when it's damp and cold." Tai said to his younger sibling. "I know Tai; but TK's taking me to the fair, there's some shows on that we love to go to...besides; I'm wearing my coat." Kari said as she looked at Tai, who was different from the Tai that she had seen in the digiworld. "Anyways; I'll see you later Tai. Don't be late; you know how dad gets really angry if either one of us is late. 8:00 tonight is our curfew." Kari continued as Sora butted in. "Um, Tai's gonna stop round my house tonight Kari; we're just going over to yours to discuss this with your mom and then I'll discuss it with my mom afterwards." Sora said as Kari nodded and they left "Bye Tai...Bye Sora!" Kari and TK said together as they skipped towards the fairground. "Thanks Sor...I owe you one for saving my butt back there." Tai said as Sora smiled and nodded. "No problem. What are you calling yourself now that you dress like a girl?" She asked him as he blushed. "I don't know...I'm just sticking with my name for now...although; I always liked the name my mom was gonna give me if I was a girl." Tai said; thinking about it as they entered the apartment block where Tai and Kari lived. "What's that?" Sora asked as they went to open the door and Tai's dad opened it. "Well, if it isn't my faggot son!" He said; rather drunk. "Ignore him sweetie, come on in!" Tai's mom immediately said as Tai's dad stared at Tai as he took his coat off and hung it up for the moment. "Tai, you look wonderful in that!" She said as Sora looked at Tai. "Yeah, it actually suits you!" Sora replied as she saw what Tai was wearing. He was wearing a short, sleeveless top which had "Drama Queen" on it (Sora gave that back after Tai bought it for her birthday, and it fitted Tai, so Tai wore it anyway), jean skirt and black boots. Tai walked around the house; showing off his new clothes to Sora and his mom, rather gingerly since his dad was in and drunk.
"You really like it?" He said as he blushed. "Yeah, and...don't let your father discourage you honey; it's your life; it's not like you're doing anything like drugs or drinking alcohol...God dammit! How many more times must I say this! I don't want you drinking in this house...do I have to kick you out of this house for drinking?" Tai's mom averted her attention to Tai's dad; who was sitting watching baseball games; just drinking. "Um...Mrs Kamiya; is it okay if Tai stays the night at my house? Just he's having a bit of trouble trying to tell everyone and he's a bit scared in case it hurts the others feelings?" Sora asked as Tai's mom turned around and nodded as she smiled. "Tai can stay there as long as he likes. Just make sure he has clean pairs of clothes, I'll go and get the car started, I'll meet you there when you're finished honey." She replied as Sora smiled at Tai and Tai burst into tears. "Thank you mom!" He said as he skipped to the kitchen and wrapped his arms around his mom. Once he did that; Sora and Tai went running into Tai and Kari's bedroom, grabbed Tai's bag which he used for school and just shoved more and more clothes that he bought from the shops into his bag. He was about to leave when his dad stood in the doorway with a can of beer. "So my faggot son is going round his friend's house? Well, you aren't even leaving till you give me an understanding why you're a faggot!" He growled as Sora looked at him. "He doesn't have to give you an understanding!" Sora said as his dad looked at her. "Who bloody asked you?!" He shouted at Sora; spitting at Sora as he shouted. "I guess that you're my son...and I have to respect your wishes...well; respect this!" Tai's dad said and he punched Tai right in the face; which made his nose bleed a lot. As his mom came back in; wondering why Tai was taking so long; she immediately saw Tai on the floor; holding his nose and saw her husband walk out. "What the fuck did you do to him?!" She demanded as he pushed her away and sat down. "You...monster, get out of my house!" She screamed at him as he took the hint but told her that he wasn't happy in the marriage between him and her.
"Oh honey; I am so sorry...I should have been here." Tai's mom said as Tai got up and mopped the blood from his nose and face...luckily for him, his dad didn't break his nose. "He's been like that since he lost his job!" She said to Sora as Tai came out. "Oh great; I've got blood on my T-shirt. I'll have to change into another one!" He wailed as he changed tops and then they went to Sora's house, where her mom was in. "Mom, is it okay if Tai stays here for a while...just he's got a real bad problem with his dad." Sora said as they were both out of breath. "Sure Sora. Tai can stay here as long as he likes; hey; Mi casa; su casa! Our home is your home Tai. You know that...what the heck?! Are you wearing girls clothing?" She asked as she saw Tai take his coat off. "Yeah, he's gotten beaten up by his dad because of that mom." Sora said as her mom nodded. "Honey; you can only be who you want to be, don't let them ever tell you otherwise." She said as Tai nodded. "Thank you so much Mrs Takenouchi." He replied as he ran into Sora's room. "Gee, I hope the guys are as supportive as you, your mom and my mom are." Tai said to Sora as she helped him put his clothes in one corner. "Wow...this would definitely make you look cute!" Sora giggled after that last remark. "Put it on!" She said; continuing to giggle as well as Tai took his top off. "Wait, there is something missing to this!" Sora said, putting her hand on her mouth, tapping it. "Here!" She said; handing him one of her bras and then once again giggling. "Very funny!" Tai said, replying as he passed the bra over. "See, this could be fun!" She replied.
"Okay guys; I want you to go to bed soon, I need to open the shop tomorrow!" Mrs Takenouchi said as they both nodded and then got something to eat. "What are we going to do about the guys?" Tai asked Sora. "Well, it's best that you get it off your chest...tell them how you feel and then tell them!" Sora said as Tai nodded. "I'm just gonna get changed Sor...I'll be back." Tai said; grabbing a pair of pyjamas and then coming back in with a pair of pink pyjamas that Mimi had given him by mistake for his last birthday...and they fit quite nice. "So...how are we gonna do this then? I tell you what, you have my bed and I'll get the sleeping bag out and sleep in that." Sora said as Tai disagreed with that, "I couldn't let my best friend sleep on the floor...I don't mind sleeping on the floor, when Kari has her friends over; I always end up sleeping on the floor and it's nice." Tai said as Sora disagreed that time. "Well, why don't we share the bed...God sakes, we're not exactly old enough to not do this, are we?" She said as Tai nodded as they jumped into bed. "Goodnight you...girl" Sora playfully said...but Tai was already asleep and Sora turned the light off by her bed. Sora's mom had gone to open the shop when Tai woke up. He didn't want to disturb Sora; so he went into the kitchen and then made some breakfast. "Mmm, something smells good!" Sora said; yawning. "Yeah; I'm making breakfast for the both of us!" Tai replied with a smile on his face. Unusually this morning, he kept his pyjamas on and wore a purple apron with the words, "I am a good cook...but I always get hot whilst working in it." – Some sort of cheesy line that they always put in and Sora dug into her breakfast. Tai was always good with making meals...that was one thing he was good at, but cursed when it came to PE and he went swimming; he always wore swimsuits instead of Speedos, which made the other boys laugh.
"I tell you what, let's go swimming today, there's a nice spot down by the beach that I always go to when I want to go swimming in the sea...if we can't, then we'll just go swimming at the local swimming pool." Sora said as Tai nodded. Once they finished; they cleaned up; left a note on the table for Sora's mom to read and then changed into their swimming costumes. "Tai, here; wear this to the beach...no one will suspect that you are a boy." Sora said; handing him her other dress that she wore to the beach to cover herself up and Tai put that on over a top, then they left. Sora was having so much fun...as was Tai; but his mind swept away from one place to another. Was he gonna be able to tell the others he's wearing girls clothing...he felt really scared that they might go the wrong way about it.
