Takeru slept with his arms crossed over his chest. The morning sunshine washed over his eyes. He groaned and rolled over. With a thud, he fell to the floor. For some reason though, I smile was plastered to his face. 'Why am I smiling?' Takeru said out loud. He slid his hat on.
He remembered the contents of last night, slowly. He remembered going home to find Yamato, Taichi, Ken, Daisuke, Mimi, Miyako, and Sora all squished on the couch with sweat on their foreheads. 'What are you guys doing here?' Takeru had asked. The group sweat dropped a little until Taichi finally blurted out, 'We… uh got bored and invited the girls.' Taichi said with a grin. Takeru only shrugged.
He felt something on his arm. He looked down. There was Hikari. His smile got wider. He remembered the proclamation of love. He remembered the kiss. Hikari was his. He was Hikari's.
'That's why I'm so happy.' Takeru said rubbing his head standing up. 'Why are you happy?' A voice said. He looked toward the hallway. After all, he had to sleep on the couch in the living room. Hikari was standing there. 'I fell off the cou— you don't need to know that part. I was thinking about why I was so happy. Then I remembered last night.' Takeru explained.
Hikari smiled. She walked over to the couch and pushed the blankets and pillows to one corner. She sat on the couch pulling Takeru down with her. 'Is my boyfriend hurt from falling off the couch?' Hikari teased. Takeru grinned. 'Yes… it hurts the most on my lips. How about you give it a kiss?'
Hikari giggled and gave him a peck on the lips. 'Better?'
'Yes. You know? I still don't get one thing.' Takeru said as he flipped on the TV putting his arm around Hikari.
'What's that?' Hikari asked.
'Why does Patamon gets to sleep on the comfy bed with you, Taichi, and Gatomon while I sleep on the couch?' Takeru said.
Hikari giggled. 'Follow me.' Takeru got up without a word as Hikari led him into the bed room. He heard Taichi's snoring. He saw Gatomon and Patamon cuddled up together. 'Aren't they cute?' Hikari said. Takeru nodded. Then he smirked.
'That's what you and I would look like if I were allowed to sleep in a bed, instead of me on the couch.'
'Takeru!' Hikari said laughing. She pushed his hat so that the rim would cover his eyes. 'I was only joking!' Takeru pleaded. Hikari smiled and gave him a peck on the cheek.
'It's 8 in the morning! Keep it down!' They heard Taichi's complaints. Takeru and Hikari couldn't help but laugh. They saw on the couch to watch TV. They mostly just talked, though.
'It's your week to do the grocery shopping – and I know how much you'd like to take Hikari with you.' Yamato said smirking as he checked the fridge. Takeru shrugged. 'It's alright if Hikari suffers the boredom of shopping with me. It doesn't really matter if she suffers, right?' Takeru joked.
'HEY! Don't drag me into your chores.' Hikari said punching his shoulder. They both were sitting on stools at the kitchen counter as Yamato prepared breakfast.
'Fine. You can stay home alone with Taichi and Yamato.' Takeru said. Hikari didn't blink twice before saying, 'Actually going with you is a good idea!'
Takeru laughed putting his elbows onto the counter. 'Go after breakfast. I'll make a grocery list for you guys.' Yamato said. Soon, Tai came out. 'Seriously, you guys need to learn how to be quiet in the morning. Either that, or I should get ear plugs.' Tai said taking a seat on the stool.
Hikari rolled her eyes as Yamato stifled a chuckle while Takeru blushed. (Sorry, kind of a run-on sentence.) 'Anyways, was it fun spying on us?' Hikari said nonchalantly. The new couple enjoyed seeing their siblings go wide-eyed. It was quite amusing.
'H- how did… when… what… how did you find out?' Tai spat out. Yamato's jaw was hung open. 'As Hikari and I were walking home, we saw some big brunette hair. We knew right away that the hair belonged to Tai. We also figured the rest of the gang was there. Our suspicions were confirmed when we came home finding everybody there.' Takeru explained.
Yamato shot a glare to Tai. He only laughed nervously. 'And… you guys aren't mad?' Tai said.
'We are. We just plan to use this against you one day. Just think: Ishida Yamato and Yagami Taichi – Japan's Top Troublemakers Caught by Siblings,' Hikari responded. 'You two are much more devilish than we thought…' Yamato murmured.
'That's why we're perfect for each other.' Takeru said grinning. Hikari laughed as Takeru put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer for effect. 'We leave all of you alone one night for your plans and Takeru and Hikari are a couple?' Mr. Yagami said as the parents stepped into the kitchen.
'We all knew that you two were meant to be.' Mrs. Yagami said smiling. Hikari and Takeru blushed looking at the floor.
'Yamato is a great cook.' Hikari commented as they stepped outside the apartment complex toward Miyako's convenience store. 'What, are you going to leave me for my brother after a day?' Takeru said pouting his lip.
'You never know… he is cute.' Hikari said teasing Takeru.
He raised an eyebrow. 'Don't even joke with that.'
'I was only kidding, Takeru. I've loved you for too long to leave you for anyone else.' Hikari said linking arms with him. Takeru smiled. 'Good, because I've loved you too long to lose you.'
As they entered the shop, they were greeted by the warm embrace of Miyako. 'I'm so happy for you two!' She said. Takeru and Hikari smiled. 'Thanks, Miyako. How are things going?' Hikari asked. Miyako winked and Hikari knew what that meant. Ken. 'I'll call you later.' Hikari said.
Takeru walked from aisle through aisle carrying a basket.
'Are you single, honey?' A man's voice said. Takeru turned around and found a 20-year-old man talking to Hikari.
Hikari shook her head. 'Well… how about you leave that guy and come with me?' The man continued. 'No thanks… I love this guy.'
'No, I'm sure he isn't worth it. How about you head to the mall with me? I can buy you anything.'
Takeru made his way over to Hikari and the man. 'It is obvious that this young lady wants to be left alone. Go away.' Takeru said. 'Who are you?' The man asked enraged that someone had interrupted him. 'I'm Takeru.'
'What do you have to do with any of this?' The man asked. Takeru smiled. He put his arm around Hikari's shoulder and leaned in to kiss Hikari. He gave her a quick peck and smiled knowingly at the man. The man widened his eyes and backed away. 'I'm… sorry but I have to go now.' He said exiting the store.
Hikari looked at Takeru. 'Thank you. Why does this keep happening to me though? I'm not even wearing makeup this time!'
Takeru laughed. 'You are a gorgeous young lady. Who couldn't resist you?'
Hikari smiled. 'You are a lucky man, Takeru.'
'Why is that? Well… besides the fact of having the world's most precious girl in my arms… why is that?' Takeru said.
'You got a free kiss. You barely earned it.' Hikari said sticking her tongue out.
'Isn't saving you enough?' Takeru said crossing his arms in a playful manner. Hikari giggled. 'Fine; it is. I'm very lucky to have my knight in shining armor save me.'
'Yes you are.' Takeru said taking the items to the counter. 'That'll be… 160 yen.' Miyako said. 'See you guys around.' Miyako said as the couple left.
The couple was sitting on the grass. Hikari's head rested on Takeru's chest while he fondled with her hair. 'You know… your hair reminds me of a rose petal after a rain shower. It's silky and smooth, yet so beautiful and elegant.' Takeru commented. Hikari giggled. 'You should consider being a novelist, Takeru.'
Takeru smiled. 'I am. It's on my list of goals. Right after being married to you.'
Hikari blushed. She had imagined dating Takeru before. She had never even thought about marriage. She imagined how happy she would be. 'Hm… if I married you then I would be Hikari Yagami Takaishi. That's cute.' Hikari said.
Takeru blushed now. He realized what he had just said. Ah well; it wouldn't be bad to marry Hikari.
'If I marry you, I want two kids. I want a boy and a girl. We should also get a pet rabbit. They're so cute. Our house should be near the digi-destined.' Hikari said imagining her future life.
Takeru chuckled. 'I haven't even proposed yet.'
'Would you?' Hikari asked. 'I know I'll love you until the end of eternity. I'll get around to it when we get older.' Takeru said kissing her forehead. Hikari smiled. She got back to her futuristic thoughts.
'If we had a girl, what would we name her?' Hikari asked. 'I like the name Amoria.' Takeru said thinking. 'Amoria? Why Amoria?' Hikari asked. 'I think it means love.' Hikari smiled. 'Perfect. I am in love with the name Amoria now.'
Hikari had a grin on her face now. 'Let's play a game of… truth.' Takeru shrugged. 'Sure.'
'Alright, I'll go first. Who was your first kiss with?' Hikari said. Takeru blushed. 'My first kiss was with… you.' Takeru said shyly. Hikari raised an eyebrow. 'Takaishi Takeru – the most popular boy at Odaiba High had his first kiss with Yagami Hikari – who he just started dating yesterday?'
Takeru nodded.
'Good, because my first kiss was with you, too.' Hikari said smiling. Takeru decided to pull the same trick. 'Yagami Hikari – the most popular AND hottest girl at Odaiba High had her first kiss with Takaishi Takeru – who she just started dating yesterday?'
Hikari giggled. 'That's right. She had her first kiss with her first and cutest boyfriend ever.' Takeru smiled. 'I guess I was just waiting for the right girl to have my first kiss with. They're very special.'
'It's your turn to ask me something.' Hikari said. 'Who was your first crush?' Takeru said. 'Who do you think?' Hikari said. Takeru smiled. 'You and I have a lot in common. My first crush was on you; as your was on me. And… you realized that the crush was love when you were… 12?' Hikari nodded.
'You know, besides that we know everything about each other.' Takeru commented. 'That's right. Everything about my life either I've told you or you were there to witness.' Hikari said.
Takeru nodded. 'It's as if we were… one person. Do you think we were meant to be?'
'I think we are. It's from everything. We knew each other since childhood. We experienced the Digital World together. You're hope and I'm light. Our digimon just match – I mean Angemon and Angewoman. We know everything about each other. And most of all, we love each other.' Hikari said.
Takeru grinned. They would be married one day. They would grow old one day. They would love each other… until death do they part. He could just feel it.
As the sun finished setting, Takeru picked Hikari up. He put one arm under her legs and the other supported her upper body. 'What are you doing, Takeru-kun?' Hikari asked.
Takeru grinned and said, 'I'm practicing for our wedding day.' He carried her all the way home.
It had been three years after that day. Takeru had just turned 22 last month while Hikari was almost 22. They both are still dating. They even became closer than ever. Takeru was still wearing his all-too famous hat. The only time he took it off was for school, which was now over and formal events. Takeru always remembered that day whenever had times had come. He had just finished college the week before and was planning on proposing to Hikari sometime this week. He was planning everything out with Ken, Taichi, and Yamato.
He thought of that day because he had to remember that if Hikari were to marry him, he needed a stable job and education. True to his word, Takeru was becoming a novelist. Hikari was training to become a teacher.
'How did the interview go?' Takeru asked standing outside a school building. 'It was dull. But I think I might get the job.' Hikari said. Takeru smiled. 'You know what I do when I get bored?'
'What's that?' Hikari asked.
'Remember three years ago? It was the day after we first started dating. We were cloud watching. We talked about the future. We talked about the wedding. We talked about our own little daughter Amoria. Then, as the day ended I carried you home and I said I was practicing for our wedding. I always remember that day because I know if I work hard now, the days ahead of us will be great.' Takeru suggested.
Hikari smiled. 'You are very clever, Takeru.' Hikari said. Takeru grinned opening the door for Hikari to get inside his car.
'Speaking of weddings, Miyako-san said that she heard rumors of Ken planning to propose to her.' Hikari said as Takeru took his own seat and turned the car on. 'Those two are cute for each other.' Takeru said.
Takeru looked at Hikari and admired her looks. Her hair had indeed grown longer. It was just above her waist. Hikari decided to get rid of her blonde streak because she didn't feel it fit her. Hikari had grown taller; but so had Takeru. He was about ¾ of a head taller than her. Her ruby eyes still had her sparkle.
'What?' Hikari said noticing her boyfriend staring at her. He grinned. 'Just admiring you…' He said.
Takeru's mother had passed away last year. Takeru being legal already got the deed to the apartment. Although he lived by himself, he wasn't lonely. He practically lived at the Yagami's house along with Yamato who decided to settle down and give up his rock star career. Out of all the careers, he chose to be an astronaut.
Lately, Yamato was off visiting Mimi so Takeru hadn't seen much of him this week. Takeru however was always at the Yagami's house. So, today wasn't that different – he was driving towards the Yagami house knowing he'd be there for a few hours.
Mr. and Mrs. Yagami decided to retire and head off to Florida. Knowing that their kids were fully grown, they left the apartment safely into the hands of Taichi and Hikari.
When Hikari and Takeru were about twenty, the digimon had to return to the digital world for some odd reason. Everyone was sad about it and they all knew a part of them was missing. Luckily, the digi-destined could still keep in contact with their digimon. They could visit the digital world, except the digimon couldn't come into the Earth world. (Don't ask why, because even I don't know why. xD)
Daisuke was off in New York to enhance his Noodle business. He indeed had met the love of his life. He was now happily married to Mallory with three kids.
Cody was training to become a lawyer. He was currently dating a pretty messed up girl. She was pregnant with Cody's child. She had said that she would leave the child to Cody as soon as the baby was born. That woman sure had nerve. Luckily, Cody has us, the digi-destined to help him out with his kid.
Takeru and Hikari were standing outside of the Yagami apartment. He smiled as he noted that a fraction of the door and the area surrounding it was a lighter color than the rest of the wall. He knew that was because of the explosion three years ago when the Yagami's had to live with Takeru for about a month.
'Good times, eh?' Takeru said. 'Huh?' Hikari said. She looked at the door and she smiled and nodded.
They opened the doors to find a sleeping Taichi on the floor. 'Work must've worn him out…' Hikari commented motioning for Takeru to come and help drag Taichi onto the couch.
'Hikari, I can't come over tomorrow. I have plans with Taichi, Yamato, and Ken.' Takeru said as they went into Hikari's room… just to talk. 'That's fine. Just don't tear Odaiba down with your Taichi/Yamato/Ken/Takeru-like ways.' Hikari joked.
Takeru gave an angelic smile. 'We'll be good, I promise.' He said. They were really going to do all of the following: Annoy Takeru while he picks out a ring, help Takeru pick out a ring, annoy Takeru, and annoy Takeru.
The following day, they went from jewelry store to store. They – well Takeru couldn't find a suitable ring. The boys had pointed out several potential rings but Takeru had declined them all. He needed the perfect ring.
He finally found it. It was a gold ring with three diamonds. There were two rubies for her eyes. It also had a small heart inside the middle diamond. It was perfect. The price was a lot – 20,600 yen, but Takeru decided Hikari was worth it. He stuffed the box into his pocket and grinned at the boys. 'WOO! Now how are you going to propose?' Taichi asked.
'I'm planning on taking a walk with her later today… and then we'll stop in front of that fountain as the sun sets. I'll propose to her right there. And whatever happens from there depends on her…' Takeru said with a look of doubt.
'TAKERU! She loves you. I'm one hundred percent sure she'll say yes. Now stop doubting yourself and go get her!' Yamato said pushing him looking at his clock. It was six o' clock.
Takeru grinned and ran off toward the Yagami residence.
'Shall we spy?' Yamato suggested.
'No, I think we should stay out this time. Let's head for the basketball court.' Tai said. The boys nodded and headed in the opposite direction.
Takeru rang the doorbell. 'Hey Takeru. Are you guys… well you back from your day out?' Hikari said noticing that only Takeru was there.
Takeru nodded. 'Let's go for a walk.'
Hikari smiled. 'We haven't done that in a while with college exams and all. Let's go.' Hikari said closing the door behind her.
They walked holding hands inside the park. Exactly as Takeru planned, they stopped in front of the fountain as the sun was setting. He put his hand in his pocket to make sure the ring was there. Then he held onto both of Hikari's hand and got down on one knee.
He let go of her hands as he opened the box. 'Hikari, we've known each other for sixteen years. I've loved you for twelve of those years. We've dated for three of those years. Now I want to spend my life with you for the rest of our years. Will you marry me?' Takeru said.
Hikari wiped her eyes and screamed 'YES!' bending down giving Takeru a hug. Takeru grinned. He was going to be the happiest man alive soon.
So that's it for this chapter. It feels… rushed now. Sorry about that. I just wanted to let you know that there will be one or two chapters left to this story. Until the next time,
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