The Goggle-head Boys

Chapter Four

By KellyQ

The next few weeks passed uneventfully for everyone, except for Taichi trying to have an occasional verbal exchange with Yamato. Unfortunately, it annoyed Yamato to no end. Why can't he just leave me alone, Yamato groused, one morning.

"Can you get out of my personal space?" He grumbled.

Taichi frowned. "Sorry. I just wanted to talk. There's no harm in that, is there?"

"Taichi Kamiya," the teacher, getting his attention. "If you don't want me to assign you with homework..." Taichi groaned, "then I would suggest that you pay attention and not flirt."

The entire class roared with laughter at the joke. Taichi and Yamato on the other hand, were embarrassed.

"All right class, that's enough," the teacher said, knowing that he went a little too far. "Are you going to disrupt class, Kamiya?"

"No."

"Good. And I would like to talk to both of you after class."

"How long is that going to take?" Yamato asked. "I have to meet up with a friend of mine."

"Not long."

The rest of the class went on for another five minutes until the bell rang. Everyone stood up and started to pack their bags. Taichi and Yamato walked to the front of the class. The teacher was about to open his mouth when there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Come in," the teacher groaned.

The door opened and Ken poked his head in. "Am I disturbing anything?"

The teacher sighed. "You can go, Yamato.

Taichi's mouth dropped. "That's not fair ...!"

By this point, Yamato had grabbed his bag and walked out before he could hear Taichi whine.

"Did something happen?" Ken asked.

"Not really. Taichi Kamiya won't leave me alone."

Ken nodded his head, wondering why his friend was grouchy about someone trying to be his friend. They both arrived at the library and seated themselves down a desk, and pulled out their health textbooks. They passed notes back and forth, and critiqued their work. The one thing Yamato noticed that Ken's homework wasn't up to its standards.

Ken scratched the back of his head nervously, feeling his cheeks warm. "Sorry that it's not complete. I helped Daisuke over the weekend with his homework."

Yamato frowned. "Isn't he one of the boys that wear goggles?"

Ken nodded his head. "He does have a lot of energy and makes a lot of mistakes. But he's a nice guy once you get to know him."

Yamato studied his friend, wondering if that was the case with Taichi. I've never known Ken to judge someone for their personality. The bell rang at that moment. The two packed their school bag and headed for lunch.

The cafeteria was buzzing with activity. Students were shoulder to shoulder, trying to find a spot to sit, and it was going to take a while before Ken and Yamato were going to be served. They joined the queue, and after ten minutes, they were served.

They moved to the side, looking for a spot to sit when Daisuke's voice rang out.

"Hey, Ken!" Daisuke got up and made his way over. He paused for a moment and eyed Yamato for a second. "You must be Yamato! Hi, I'm one of Taichi's close friends!" He held out his hand. Yamato eyed Daisuke too and decided to shake his hand. "Why don't you guys sit with us? There's plenty of room!"

Yamato surveyed the table. All three goggle-head boys were sitting casually, waiting for their decision.

To Be Continued ...