Wow, I haven't posted a fic in a while. Okay, so me and my man are rewatching the Digimon series 01 and 02. I am inspired, what can I say? hee hee. Oh, and wtf with this download manager? It doesn't bold what I want it to, let alone center it. Someone help.
Coincidence
On a cold winter's eve, Taichi was strolling along the sidewalk with the occasional shout out to the family cat. He didn't know why his sister had left the door open, but somehow the cat had gotten out again. It seemed that he was the only one picked to go after it every time, too.
As the snow crunched under his shoes, he kept stepping forward until he turned the corner to see another apartment building. He's soft chocolate-colored eyes lowered. "Hm, Izzy's place," he muttered to himself. For some reason, he wanted to go into the building and find Izumi residence. Izzy was a good friend of his since they didn't live to far from each other, and Taichi needed homework help so much since school started back.
Then as if coincidence was pulling at Taichi's soul, Koushiro's voiced a hello from behind him. Taichi turned around quickly and looked at him, "Izzy."
Koushiro had a paper bag in his hands. He was dressed warmly, even warmer than Taichi. He smiled, "cat?"
Taichi smiled nervously, "yeah, Meiko got out again. Have you seen him?"
The younger boy shook his head, "no, sorry. Then again, I was at the store, so he might have come by here and I not know it."
"This cat is killing me," Taichi groaned. "Why can't he just stay home like a normal cat?"
"Well, if he's not fixed, he's probably looking for lady cats," Koushiro said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Taichi chuckled, "I'd go to the shelter and get him a wife if that's the case."
Koushiro smiled, "very funny, Tai."
A few moments of silence passed as the two quietened. Taichi lowered his eyes, "it's really cold out here."
"Yeah, it is," Koushiro mumbled. "Do you want to come in and warm up?"
Taichi grinned, "sure!"
"I thought so," Koushiro chuckled. "Come on."
Taichi followed Koushiro to the right apartment entry door. He couldn't help but feel excited at the fact he was following him home at night. It was just something out of the ordinary about it.
"I'm back, Mom," Koushiro called as they entered. He and Taichi slipped off their shoes. "Tai was looking for his runaway cat and in the process became a stray himself," Koushiro added as his mother walked into the area to greet them.
Mrs. Izumi smiled at Taichi, "so nice to see you again." She giggled a little as she took the paper sack from Koushiro. "Both of you have pink faces. Must be freezing out there," she said, walking into the kitchen. "If you two would like, I can whip up some hot chocolate. It's not trouble," she told them, poking her head out of the doorway. "How about it, Tai?"
Taichi loved Izumi cooking; he could eat it all day. But when it came to drinks, he was in a haven of tongue-pleasure. "Oh, yes ma'am!" he answered with a bow of his head and a grin.
"I'll bring it to you both when it's done," Mrs. Izumi nodded with a smile.
Koushiro led Taichi to his bedroom where his computer was the only light. He flipped the light switch and took off his thick hoodie. "There should be some sort of tracking device if you don't get it fixed," he mumbled.
Taichi's head was in the soft, marshmallow clouds of hot cocoa dreams. "Huh?" he blurted out.
Koushiro chuckled, "a tracking device for your cat."
"That's Kari's cat!" Taichi snapped. He sighed, "I'm so tired of that thing. It's so annoying."
"At least you and Kari get to have pets. My father is allergic to animal dander and can't be in contact with dogs and cats.," Koushiro said.
Taichi frowned, "you think I have animal dander on me?"
"Possibly, but it's fine, Tai. I'm sure it's not enough to be inhaled by him," Koushiro answered. He then sat in his computer chair and began typing.
Taichi noticed a box pop up on the screen. There was a picture of a blond boy at the top right corner. He frowned, "so, whatcha doin?"
Koushiro smiled again, "talking to my American friend. I told you about him. His name is Wallace; he's a digidestined like us, but his digi-egg produced twins instead of one digimon."
"Oh, you mean the kid from Colorado? Back when we saved the world together from-" Tachi started.
The door opened and Mrs. Izumi walked in with a tray of two mugs. "Warmth is served, boys," she said with a smile. "I put extra cream in yours, Tai." She walked out, "have fun, boys."
"That was fast," Tai mumbled.
"Thanks mom," Koushiro called softly. He took a mug, "don't worry, though, Tai."
Taichi looked at him as he took his own mug, filled with way more creamy marshmallows. "Worry?" he asked.
Koushiro gave him a slight blush and spoke nervously, "you seemed a little anxious when you saw Wallace pop up on my screen. I just want you to know well..." He spoke before blowing his drink, "after Tentomon, you're my top friend on the list."
Taichi gazed at him with a blank expression, "I...am?"
"Well, we've been through so much together. I mean, the only reason I went to camp that fateful year was because you invited me. And even if I do argue with you, I know it's okay, because you always come off as completely apologetic," Koushiro explained. "Added on, we do get along quite well. If I had to pick one of the digidestined to be in a panic room with, you'd be the choice."
Taichi let a slow small slip onto his lips. "Thanks," he chuckled before taking a small sip of his hot chocolate. He smiled happily, "so good!"
"It is really good," Koushiro agreed. He looked at Taichi, "And I'm sorry for getting a little emotional. I just thought you were a little upset."
"Emotional?" Taichi muttered nervously, "no no, Izzy. Um, well, I wasn't angry. Just a little jealous."
"Jealous?" Koushiro asked.
Taichi was blushing inside, but he didn't let Koushiro witness it. He spoke again, "I think of you like a very close friend. Honestly, I thought Matt and I would hang out more, even more with Sora, but... Well, Matt has his band, and Sora is into tennis. Kari isn't much to hang out with now that she has TK and Davis around her all the time." He frowned, "I'm really glad you think of me as a close friend. Thanks, Izzy."
Koushiro smiled, "no problem, Tai."
Taichi then began to feel that feeling he had before Koushiro found him only moments ago. It was a strange urge or something. It felt like the time he had a crush on Sora. Koushiro had the softest eyes when he looked at Taichi, and now it was so...crazy.
"There's the cat!" Koushiro snapped, pointing out of the window.
Taichi shook his head, "Meiko?" He looked out and saw the cat prancing its way home. Taichi then gulped down his drink. His face turned red, "ow! Hot!"
Koushiro blinked, "I guess you're leaving?"
"Sorry, I have to catch that cat or Kari will never go to sleep," Taichi said in a slightly muffled voice, due to his burned tongue. "Thanks for letting me hang, Koushiro!" he said as he brushed his hand against the younger boy's shoulder. He rushed out, "call ya!"
Koushiro stood there silent at stiff.
"Leaving already, Tai?" Mrs. Izumi asked.
Taichi slipped on his shoes, "yes, ma'am. Thanks for the hot chocolate. It was great! Oh and thanks for welcoming me into your home, too. Bye!"
Mrs. Izumi giggled as she locked the door behind her son's rambunctious friend. She looked into Koushiro's room, "He sure left quick. I guess he knows where his cat is."
Koushiro was still standing in his room like Taichi had left him.
She blinked, "Izzy? What's wrong?"
Koushiro blushed a bright red but still stared forward, "nothing."
Mrs. Izumi smiled nervously and walked out, "okay, son."
Koushiro let a smile slip as he pressed his hands to his face, "he called me...Koushiro."
Meanwhile, Taichi had caught the cat. He held onto it tightly so it wouldn't scratch him, "Meiko, why? You put me through so much trouble."
The cat purred.
"But...I did have a nice time. Why did you have to show up so soon?" Taichi scolded.
The cat looked up at him.
Taichi smiled again, "I had a great time. You need to get lost more often."
Yay, Taishiro love! lol. I hope you all like it. ^_^...