When We Die
By: esmtz
Matt POV
I couldn't believe who I had bumped into. It was Tai! I knew right away as soon as I saw his face. I always thought I would react like I was still scared of him or something but no I was feeling only relief and happiness to actually see him again. All this time I thought he was…..I just kept on looking at him as I smiled a little.
"Tai" "Matt" we said at the same time.
To be honest I didn't think he would recognize me but the moment he said my name I had that strong urge to just hug him. I go closer to him but he backs off looking at me shocked and sad at the same time too. I was hurt when he did that.
"Tai? Why did you leave without a note or saying goodbye or anything?" I asked as tears started forming in my eyes.
I stood there as I noticed that I was making him uncomfortable as he rubs the back of his head.
"Matt….you don't remember what happened?" he looks at me in the eyes.
I thought about it for a sec and then nodded.
"Yeah I do but Tai I didn't want this to happen I wanted you to stay"
"Matt listen to me even IF I did stay what do you think our relationship would have been like? Poor. You would have been scared of me beating you up or worse killing you." Tai winces at the thought.
"Is that why you ran away Tai? Because you thought id be scared of you?" I look at him as I start to piece together what he was telling me and it started making sense. "Tai you have to believe me I didn't expect for you to react the way you did but that was a one time thing and Tai…." I look down for a sec then back up at him "when I told you no about going over I was just mad I didn't mean it just as you hung up I tried to stop you and then I tried calling back but nothing. Then I tried going to your place but I find that you weren't there so I started calling Sora and the others to see if you were there or not but nothing. Tai you really scared me I didn't want to lose you."
I could tell that Tai didn't believe what I was telling him. I sigh and as I go up to him another boy goes up to him.
"Tai what's taking you we have to go to work now" he said.
As soon as I saw his face I knew that I had met him before but I couldn't figure out where and what his name was. It was clear though that he knew who I was as he gave me a death glare and as he passed me he whispered in my ear.
"You're dead Matt"
He then continues walking away and Tai looks at me worriedly.
"Hey Matt did he say something to you?"
I paused for a sec before answering him.
"No" I turn to face him again but I knew he didn't believe me but he dropped the subject as he followed behind him but before he got too far I grabbed his arm and softly told him.
"Be Careful Tai I can tell he's not good news"
Tai looks at me.
"Why do you say that Matt? We've been roommates for years I don't sense anything wrong."
"Just trust me on this alright"
"Well ok"
I watched sadly as they drove away but I knew id be seeing them again soon especially that roommate of Tai's. I just had to get him away from that guy. I quickly got out my cell and called up my brother Tk.
"Hey Tk tell everyone that I found Tai and that they should get here ASAP there's something fishy here about this guy I met that's friends with him"