Well, it seems we're down to the wire so to speak. One chapter left after this and then I get to work on my new story. Strange, I'm typing this right after I posted it...oh well. Last chapter was pretty long so I hope to be able to make this one just as long. If not just suck it up. Okay, now onto the reviews I think.

KoumiLoccness- I don't know if I'll do a story for Koumi, it's a great pairing but my heart belongs to Yamachi with a side order of Kensuke and Koumi.
TheSmallestGhost- Adorable you say? Well, that's good. They're suppose to be adorable.
RomanceRighter- Yes, I have finally updated. Ken and Daisuke popping out of no where is what they do. Their like secret agents or something I believe. Their favourite line was 'expensive liquids'? What a strange person XD
SilverRayne666- Seems like a lot of you have been waiting for an update...strange. Yes I finished the last Harry Potter book the day after I got it...it was torture. Good you ask? It was good but there was a lot of unexpected things concerning the Headmaster, Snape, and even Lilly...though I kinda figured that one out XD Don't worry I support Draco/Harry too...I did the same thing so I'm guilty. You're very much welcome for the ideas and don't worry about the long reviews, I leave them too :3.
DarkMetalAngel of Destruction- I do draw them XD I draw them out before I type, it's weird habit.
TrialandError123456- I'm glad you like it and do believe that more fluff is on it's way.
Aniki Studios- Your name means Older Brother Studious ( Big brother ) right? Just thought I'd ask. A cute chapter you say? And what's this? Cookies? I love you people. I give you chapters and plushies and in return I get sweets. Bless your souls.
DevilDelivery- Though I am confused, I' also glad that your touched...but why? Man, I'm surrounded by weird people...isn't it great?
Krad- Cuteness is high on every one's list it seems. But you're the first one to use bubbly. I'm happy for you.
TimberStar- Yep, I finally updated. A for how I knew, I planned it too and it should be effective in the next two years...the world is mine...laughs evilly
Black-Dranzer-1119- They do keep getting cuter don't they? I love them so much so I can't help it.
Arisha Yamado-Everyone want a plushie and mostly eveyone gets them. hands you one And I updated very late ;
Anissinia June- Oh,uke Taichi rocks my socks,that's why I wuvs him as a uke XD And plushie for you hands you plushie
Moppy- I am fat and that's the cold hard chocolate coated truth.Chocolate makes my cavities scream in pain...if I had cavities XD As for my lovely uke Taichi..he shall not speak.As of yet,there's only one chapter and a bonus story after this...yeah. And you can't keep stealing plushies D: Or else you won't get one :p
-I'm SOOOO lost. again--Wow thanks,I don't think it's all that great but thankies a lot. I luffs those two :3
YamiYama- Oh my,Yami,you can see the future D: Taichi does use the whistle to get him to find him in the last chapter..whoa. I find my chapters either sucky or/and/unworthy XD
Even Gods Dream-I love Ken and Daisuke,but not as much as Taichi and Yamato..just not possible Xp Yamato must always think about shagging the poor unsuspecting Taichi but I never thought anyone would like it.Yamato's like resisting . ..and Taichi Bubble bath : D Bah,do not love me,you are a much better author Xp
regretfully-yours-Casssy-chan- Sweetness is in my blood..like Mountain Dew: D
Anna- Do not apologize sweet Anna,I'm just glad you did.Made me ubber happy inside and now presents you with a plushie Yayness .
Noir es Monte- Wow,another newbie to the fic..awsome. Welcome aboard : D Glad you like it and I never thought I'd be writing these fics at the old crippled age of 15.
Shading Source-Tis alright Shade,tis alright.Just glad you read and updated your story! Yays!! I left a longer review then you did cackles I also thought that was a marvelous description of Takeru,fits him perfectly. Yep,Ken is dominant,yessireeeeee...Taichi's whistle is his most important possession,it allows him to speak without words. Such a sweet little uke :3
Anon- Yeah I know ; But look! It's updated!

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Chapter Ten:...and cherish...

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" It sure is good to be back isn't Taichi? " Yamato sighed, flopping onto his bed, groaning in pleasure. Taichi shook his head at his boyfriend's actions and dropped his luggage by the door, preferring to sit on the floor with his back resting against the bed. He drew his knees to his chest and lay his arms across them, cradling his head with his hands. It sure is, he thought, because now I don't have to learn how to break my leg thirteen different times.

Yamato stretched and crossed his legs happy to be away from the mountains and back on his island. The mountains may have been awesome but it feels so much better down here, Yamato thought placed his arms behind his head, You're not freezing to death every time you get out of the shower. He shivered at the thought, not wanting to experience it again. Sighing he closed it eyes and yawned, it was eleven o'clock and they had just gotten back from their field trip, turning onto his side to look at his brown haired lover.

Taichi was fingering his whistle and looking at it with a small smile on his face, almost as if he was unwilling to let it go. Yamato could understand why, when they were at the mountain resort Taichi's whistle had slipped from his neck during a mild snow storm and had been frantic to find it. Luckily Yamato had been able to find it and the whistle had been returned safe and sound. Ever since then Taichi had pulled the whistle out every chance he got to make sure the whistle was safe.

Pushing himself into a sitting position, Yamato rubbed his eyes and scuttled over toward Taichi, wrapping his arms around his shoulders and placing his chin on the top of his head. " Don't worry, Taichi, " He smiled, " It's still there. And if it ever gets lost again I'll search for it until I find it. "

Taichi smiled and leaned his head back, allowing Yamato to run his fingers through his locks of hair, sighing contentedly as they unintentionally messaged his scalp. Yamato smiled and fingered one of his boyfriends spiky strands of hair, marveling at their texture. " You know, " He stated, " Your hair may seem rough and spiky but it's quite silky and soft. " He brought the strand up to his face and inhaled the scent of strawberries. " And it smells good too. "

Taichi blushed and scowled to himself, Great, he thought, I want to go to sleep and my boyfriend wants to have a make out session. Marvelous. Not noticing Taichi's scowl, Yamato leaned in to kiss his lover's welcoming lips but was suddenly interrupted when a tan slender hand pushed his face away and he have a growl of irritation. Taichi removed his hands and looked up at Yamato with an annoyed expression on his slim face. Yamato scowled lightly and rubbed his cheek before flinging himself back into a lying position, grumbling to himself. " All I want is one simple good night kiss. Is that too much to ask of my boyfriend, one kiss to last me through the night? " He answered himself in an obnoxious voice, " Why yes it is. If you have a problem with my grumpiness then I suggest you hurl yourself out the window and break a leg, then we'll see who needs the good night kiss. " Once again he answered himself in his normal mellow voice, " You know, I think I might do that. A broken leg doesn't seem that bad. "

Taichi, from his position on the floor, felt his lip twitch upward in amusement, rolling his eyes at Yamato's dramatic behaviour. He pushed himself back up into a sitting position and smiled as he saw the pout that had formed its way onto Yamato's face. I can't believe I lived to the day that the great Yamato Ishida showed his childish side, He remarked, scooting to his knees and placing his arms on the top of the bed, Maybe I should reward him.

Smiling, Taichi crawled onto the bed, slithering his way toward Yamato's body. Yamato tried his best to ignore the movement but he felt his lip twitch in beguilement. Taichi gently swayed against Yamato's side and smirked when he felt Yamato shiver. Simpering, he nestled himself onto Yamato's stomach and he gave a grunt of discomfit. Never, Yamato told him self, Underestimate Taichi's weight.

Cracking his eyes open he glowered at the younger teen sitting on his stomach and growled, " And what do you think you're doing up there? "

Taichi beamed at him and leaned over to hug him around the neck, nuzzling against the older boy's chest. Pushing down the urge to flip Taichi onto his back he stated, " So I can't get all love dovey on you but you can do what ever you want to with me, huh? I see how you are. "

Taichi just smiled tenderly and leaned up, their bodies grazing together, and placed a ghostly kiss upon Yamato's nose. Addled, Yamato blinked up at him and plainly said, " I'll have you know that I won't stand any of that dirty talk coming from your mouth Mr.Yagami. "

Taichi just gazed at him for a bit before placing his head upon his boyfriend's shoulder and closing his eye's. I don't talk dirty, He told himself, I play dirty. Yamato too, closed his eyes, once again reaching for Taichi's tousled hair, a look of contentment upon his pale face. " You're a mystery, Taichi, " He declared, " A full fledged mystery. " Taichi just smiled koily at him before placing himself next to Yamato and moving his arms from his neck to his waist. Yamato didn't mind in the least and took a well earned breath before mumbling, " You're really heavy you know that? " The teasing tone in his voice didn't go unnoticed.

Well excuse me for liking my sweets, He mock scowled at the blond, whose face displayed a small grin, Sighing, he placed his head on Yamato's shoulder and breathed in the scent of snow, still clinging to them even after they returned from the mountain. Yamato yawned audibly before he placed an arm around Taichi's shoulder and the brunette grabbed his hand lightly, rubbing it against his cheek. Yamato smiled and nuzzled his cheek against Taichi's head, humming softly.

What a lovely tune, Taichi thought drowsily, reaching for his whistle. He popped the piece of silver between his lips and blew softly, trying to match the tune with Yamato's voice. Yamato smiled softly and asked, " Do you wanna hear it? It's a lullaby that my Mom use to sing to me when I was little. "

Taichi nodded, opening his eyes slightly to look at Yamato's calm face, shadows dancing on the pale flesh from the bedside lamp. Smiling at him, Yamato leaned down and placed a kiss on Taichi's forehead, the smaller male smiling and closing his eyes once more.

" Uta o ou daichi no uta o kaze o hidakou hikari abite,
Moshi wa matataki machi wa kirameku.
Fuwa Fuwa Fururi nemei komete. "

Taichi yawned silently, snuggling deeper into Yamato's chest and occasionly blowing into the whistle. Yamato kept his hand on Taichi head, ruffling the brown locks slightly.

" Uta o uta ou sekai no uta o doko made ikou Sora o aoi de,
Hito no fuuoe mushi no habataki.
Fuwa Fuwa Fururi omoi no sete. "

Taichi's whistle slipped from his lips and Yamato pushed a strand of his hair away from his smiling, yet sleeping face. He himself smiled lovingly, placing another kiss upon Taichi's forhead.

" Fuwa Fuwa Fururi ashita wa kitto,
Fuwa Fuwa Fururi sora ni todoku. "

He finished his song, choosing to hum instead, reaching over to switch the lamp off, he gave one last look at the dozing brunette before he smiled sleepily and switched the lights off, bathing the room in a comfortable and welcoming darkness.

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Taichi snuggled into the soft pillows and sighed contentedly, unwilling to get up and out of bed. He yawned and wrapped his arms around the pillow that was right next to him and cuddled up to it, inhaling the scent of fresh soap and something unrecognizable. Since when do my pillows smell of soap? He asked himself, forcing his eyes open to get a good look at his pillow; he was startled when he saw that his pillow breathing and immediately sat up, only to calm down when he saw exactly what his pillow was.

Yamato lay on his side, mouth slightly open, his long eyelashed resting on his cheeks, one arm over his head and the other resting on his stomach. Taichi sighed in relief and lay back down next to him, encircling his arms around his waist, snuggling up to his chest and placing a kiss on his neck. He sighed and interlocked his fingers behind his back and rested his forehead just beneath his hair and sucked on his neck, trying to give him a hickey.

Yamato mumbled in his sleep and turned away from Taichi's grasp, sighing as he moved his arm to touch his teeth marks delicately. He smiled coyly and moved upward to nuzzle his cheek against Yamato's. Time to get up, He cooed, wrapping his arms around Yamato's neck, licking his cheek softly. Yamato moaned slightly and tried once again to shy away from him, pushing his body away. Now stop that, he chided, hugging him tightly, nuzzling him harder.

" Stop it, " The blond moaned in his sleep, swatting his hand away, " M'trying to sleep, "

Laughing silently, Taichi crawled onto his chest and plopped himself down on him and kissed his nose multiple times and ran his fingers through his blond locks, tugging on them gently. Wakey, wakey Yama, He purred, nuzzling his cheek, Time to get up.

Yamato finally cracked an eye open and glared at his smiling boyfriend. Groaning, he shoved him off his chest and sat up slightly rubbing his eyes." What the hell do you want Taichi? It's..." He stole a glance at his flashing alarm clock and glared at him, " 9:17 am. "

He just smiled at him and crawled off the bed and Yamato made a swipe at him but missed and fell sideways off the bed. " Damn it, I hate mornings, " He grumbled to himself as he pushed the blanket off of himself and glared at the smiling brunette. " And you stop smiling like that, " He glared lightly at him.Taichi continued to smile and he groaned and threw a pillow lazily at him, " I'm not a morning person, don't mess with me."

Taichi just shook his head and bent down to Yamato's level and placed a kiss on his forehead. I know you're not a morning person, that's why I torment you.

As if sensing his thoughts, Yamato groaned and pushed himself to his feet. He sighed and scratched his side, glaring lightly at his smiling boyfriend. " You're nearly as bad as Takeru," He accused, giving a yawn and stretching, his shirt riding up to show his strong, well toned, stomach.

Taichi continued to smile and hugged him around his waist, nuzzling his chest lovingly. Yamato finished his stretch and laughed slightly at his actions, " You suck up," He teased, hugging him back and grazing his cheek against the top of his head. Taichi stuck his tongue out at him and pouted, glaring at him lightly. He just laughed and tousled his already messy brown locks, " Oh stop it," He smiled, " I'm just joking,"

He continued to pout at him and Yamato swooped down to capture his pouty lips in a swift, sweet kiss. " Enough of that, " He chided playfully and Taichi scrunched up his nose, Eeew, Yama germs.

Letting go of his lithe boyfriend, Yamato smiled and stretched again, " Well since I'm up, how about some breakfast?"

Taichi smirked at him, We both know you can't cook, He thought with mirth and Yamato bopped him on the head when He noticed the little smirk. " Oh, stop it, I can cook if you help. How does pancakes sound?" He asked, cracking his back and heading toward the door.

As long as they're not burnt, fantastic, He thought merrily.

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Yamato scanned the glossy pages of the breakfast cookbook he was browsing and mumbled to himself, "Pancakes, pancakes, pancakes..." He turned a page and furrowed his perfect brow.

From his position at the counter, Taichi rolled his eyes and lay down the large mixing bowl and measuring utensils down, amused by Yamato's behavior. He walked over to the fridge and pulled out some milk, eggs, and butter, dropping them onto the counter and searching the cabinets for some vanilla and cocoa. "Aha! " Yamato exclaimed, " French vanilla pancakes!" He stood from the seat he had been occupying and walked over to Taichi, holding the book in one hand and scanning the contents with the other, his long pale fingers tracing over the words. " This the one you want?" He asked, showing him the recipe.

Taking the book from him gently he scanned the pages himself and smiled. Nodding enthusiastically he snatched the book up and made sure he had everything he needed, grabbing the flour, sugar,vanilla, cocoa, and cinnamon. Yamato got an apron for him,handing it to him and smiling, " I've never even thought of making french vanilla pancakes," He got the mixing bowl out and placed it on the counter,rummaging for measuring utensils in the drawers and cupboard, " I'm not very good at cooking period, we normally just get take out." He bent down to examine a bottom drawer, " So home cooked meals are pretty rare,let alone breakfast. After my parents divorced Mom left a lot of cook books behind and Dad tried to cook dinner a few times," He straitened up, measuring cup and spoons in his hands, smiling fondly, " If I remember correctly, Dad charcoaled our chicken and we had cereal one night," He laughed at the far away memory.

Taichi smiled at him, laughing silently at the thought. He poured the soft, powdery flour into the cup and measured out 3 cups dumping them into the large, silver bowl. My own Dad can cook,it's just my Mom, He smirked,She's lucks if she can make a bowel of cereal right. He bit his lip to stop the laughter and shook his head,pouring in the sugar and vanillia,Yamato watching with a tilted head, " Are you sure you're doing that right?" He asked,remebering how his own mother made homemade pancakes,wondering if Taichi was doing it right. Taichi looked at him,pouting,dropping a sprinkled of cinnamon into the bowel,as if questioning him if he was questioning his cooking skills. Of course I'm doing it right, He mentally wailed at him, I've done it twice and they turned out just fine.

Yamato just laughed and reached over to ruffle Taichi's spikey brown locks, his pout deepening. " Okay,I get it,shut up and leave me alone right?" Taichi nodded and picked up the whisk with his delicate fingers to mix three powders and vanilla together before he used the mixure to blend the water and milk in.Yamato watched,leaning against the counter,playing with Taichi's hair,smiling coyly,getting the milk and water ready. At Taichi's nod and lift of the whisk Yamato poured the water and milk in and Taichi added the eggs. Plugging in the mixure, Taichi handed it to Yamato,offering him the chance to mix it and smiling,did so,on a low setting,Taichi pointing out to mix for 10 to 15 minuets. Yamato nodded and moved the batter around as his lover began to put the things away and getting out a skillet to place it on the stove.

A few minuets later,Yamato was beginning to get bored with stirring the batter and looked over his shoulder to see what the brunette was doing. Once spotting him looking over the cook book he deemed it safe to flip the switch that was setting the mixure to from low to high,smirking when the silver beaters mixed the concoction quickly and smoothly. Taichi,hearing the mixure whirr loudly and quickly,spun around to warn Yamato as best as he could but only gasped as Yamato turned it up higher.

Slowly,little drops of pancake batter began to jump out of the bowl and they slowly got bigger and bigger and finally, the mixure vibrating greatly in Yamato's hands,the mixure it's self slipped from the blonde teen's fingers and Taichi rushed over to stop it. As he did so, huge splatters of creamy batter flew everywhere,coating Yamato and Taichi in a thin layer of the cream before the bowl crashed to the ground and spilled across their socked feet,the mixure covering the flour in a creamy blanket. At the same time,the mixure fell from the counter,pulling the cord out and crashing to the floor, the beaters slowly spinning to a stop. Taichi blinked and wiped the batter from his face staring unamused at Yamato.

Yamato gave a nervous laugh, " Pancakes?"

" What in hell's name of everything syrupy are you doing?" Asked an annoyed voice from the doorway.

Both teens turned toward the voice, seeing Takeru glaring lightly at them,arms crossed,his eyes occasionally scanning the messy room. Yamato again laughed nervously, rubbing the back of his neck, " Well...that's...a very good question."

Takeru uncrossed his arms and walked slowly into the kitched,keeping his eyes foreward. Taichi bent down to retrive the fallen bowl,picking it up in his long slim fingers, looking up at the two brothers through his wild brown bangs. Takeru stopped in front of his taller brother and re crossed his arms, looking at him with cool icy eyes. " So, " He said in an unemotional voice, " You woke me up for...nothing?"

Yamato shrugged,avoiding the question,settling for gazing at the ceiling, noticing that there was batter on the ceiling,dripping down.

" I see..." He said softly, almost condensendingly,narrowing his eyes. " Then may, perhaps, I ask something?"

The blonde nodded.

Takeru smiled, pleasently and joyfully, " Why in Hell's name did I wake up to clattering and yelling that seemed to have come from the kitchen where my brother just so happened to be? Hmmm?"

" Umm...I...uh you see...I was...ummm...pancakes?" He smiled nervously, offering Takeru some of the bitter batter of his finger. The other blond glared dangerously and Taichi, from his position on the floor, swear he saw an evil aura around him, growing from his rising rage. He hesitantly stood up,still gripping the bowl, as the two brothers stared down. He looked from Takeru to Yamato, nervously drumming his fingers on the silver mixing bowl.

Time was suspended and Takeru started to walk slowly towards his brother before suddenly launching himself at him,causing them both to tumble onto the slippery floor. Yamato gave a yell of surprise as his back hit the floor, his shirt sticking to him as the batter seeped through it. Takeru was holding his brother's hand in a death grip as he sat on his stomach, " Do you have any idea how late I went to bed last night?! An hour after you got home! I got 3 hours of sleep!" They started struggling and Yamato flipped them over, he now on top of his brother.

Taichi watched in fascination and wonder as Yamato smirked at his brother, " Is that so? What's wrong? Takeru-waru didn't get enough sleep?" He teased him and Takeru struggled under him, trying to squirm away from him. " You're grumpier then normal, Keru, what's wrong?" He asked sincerely, though still smirking. He glared and wiggled under him,reached out and grabbing a handful of pancake cream on the floor. Yamato was still bragging above him so Takeru suddenly laughed and shoved his hand in his face causing him to splutter and release him to wipe his face. Takeru gave a shove and his brother fell on his side. He stood triumphantly, backing away from his fallen sibling, accidentally bumping into Taichi. Giving a surprised yelp he turned around to face the brunette, who was innocently holding the bowl.

" Ah..." He said softly, starting to flush lightly at having been seen rough housing with his brother. Taichi looked back, bowl clutched tightly, looking at the shorter blond, though not by much. Takeru raised a finger and was about to say something but was cut off as he was toppled so unexpectedly he grabbed onto Taichi's arm and sent them both crashing to the ground. Taichi's bowl went into the air as he was toppled, his boyfriend's brother on top of him. Yamato's smirk turned into a concerned look as he got up from his ' tripping Takeru' position and went over to the toppled duo, stopping as the Takeru groaned and sat him, Taichi following soon after.

" Are you two..." He stopped momentarily as the silver bowl fell, upside down, onto his lover's head, batter dripping down his tan face. "...okay?" He finished when he really didn't need to. Taichi reached up and plucked the bowl from his head, setting it in his lap. His brown locks were plastered down with the pancake batter and dripped onto his shoulders. The substance had covered his cheeks with little small blotches and his eyes blinked at his predicament. Takeru, from his position on the floor, groaned and sat up, rubbing his head and glaring at his brother. Yamato smiled and waved back.

" So," He said brightly, " Who wants some pancakes?"

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" I can't believe I have to spend my whole morning because my dumb ass brother can't mix pancake batter," Takeru grumbled haughtily to himself, scrubbing furiously at the floor. He was on his knees, jeans rolled up just above them, hands slightly pruned and bubbles dancing up his arms. He sat up and wiped his forehead, turning his glare towards his brother who was standing on a stool, sanitizing the high walls of their kitchen. " It'd be better if there were pancakes afterwards. Oh, that's right, you spilled it!" He said sarcastically, mumbling to himself, angrily rubbing the brush against the mocking tiles.

" You complain too much," Yamato snapped back, once again rolling up his aggravating sleeves. He was glaring at the unreachable batter, washcloth in hand, " Be grateful you're cleaning the floor,"

" 'Be grateful you're cleaning th'- I'll kick your ass Yamato!" Takeru threw him a dirty look and scrubbed even more viciously. Yamato smirked, highly thankful that his brother couldn't see it.

Taichi smiled at their words, wishing he could laugh at their antics. His shirt was tied up with a ponytail, leaving his tan, milky stomach visible, smile on his luscious lips. He sat up and cracked his back, sighing in relief as he saw the now clean floor wave to him. He stood up and wrung his scrubby out, taking the bucket and dumping the dirty water. Such a weird family, he laughed to himself, but I wouldn't have Yamato any other way. He turned and smiled at his back, startled when he found Yamato's smiling face instead. He flushed at the unexpected gesture and turned back to the sink. Jerk, He thought, though he smiled. Yamato laughed at his shyness, turning back around.Adorable.

" You laughing at me?!" Takeru growled, turning around, seeming much like a cat. He clenched his brush tightly, his knuckles white.

He laughed again, " Of course not, Keru, that's suicidal,"

" You are laughing at me!" He exclaimed jumping to his feet and waving the sudsy brush wildly.

Taichi filled his bucket and heaved it out of the sink, waddling under the weight of the heavy water filled bucket. He shook his head and moved over to the spot a few feet away from Takeru's spot and beginning the scrub the stray spots of dried batter. Wonderful brotherly love, He said to himself, lip curling into a rather bright smile.

" Get back to work Keru," Yamato chided teasingly, " Before you fall asleeeeeeeep," He battered his lashed and swooned on the spot, " Can't have you lose those beautiful looks can we?"

If it were possible Takeru felt his anger rise a notch more. " Look whose talking Mr. Takes Two Hours to Style my Hair,"

" Do. Not. Diss. The. Hair," Yamato hissed, pointing his brush at him threateningly.

He smirked and ran his hand through his hair dramatically, sighing and looking off in the distance, looking much like his older brother. Taichi laughed and stopped scrubbing to look at him with amazement, That, he said pausing, Is so true.

" Oh, you did not," Yamato said.

" Oh," He smirked, " I did,"

The two glared at each other, one smirking and the other glaring deeply before that one brother, who happened to be older, started smiling evilly. Takeru eyes him, his own smirk slipping, " What?" He asked tentatively.

The next word made Takeru freeze. " Hi-ka-ri," Yamato sang in a sweetly mocking voice.

" Do, not," Takeru said, paling, " Bring her up,"

" What would she say if she found out how...evil...you really are?" He said, asking himself, though making sure Takeru heard him.

Taichi looked up from beneath his bangs, wondering if Yamato had a death sentence. It seemed to him as if Takeru wasn't one to mess with when his morning was ruined.

Taker slowly started walking towards his brother, fist wringing his cloth murderously. Yamato watched as if he was use to this and smirked, " Did I hit a nerve?" He asked, twirling a strand of his blond hair. Takeru looked up at him with such distaste Yamato wondered if he had overdone it. He was about to apologize before Takeru grabbed the legs of the ladder he was standing on, yanking it to one side, smirking like the devil himself.

" Holy shit!" Yamto exclaimed, grabbing thin air as he fell towards the ground.

Taichi looked back up and when he saw Yamato fall his mouth opened in horror, remembering that he had forgotten to move the bucket. He scrambled to move the bucket but Yamato had reached it already. His foot caught the edge and soupy water was distributed over him and the once scrambling Taichi. Yamato spluttered and sat up, shirt sticking to him and pants uncomfortably wet. He shook with anger and he got up, " You bastard!" He screamed at him, trying to strangle him only succeeding in slipping and falling backwards, groaning.

Takeru shrugged, dropping the brush as he did so, " Maybe you should watch where you're falling?" He suggested, looking down on himm with that familiar smirk. The scrubby clattered to the floor and Taichi sat there on his knees ina pool of sudsy water, blinking in astonishment. Takeru looked down at the brunette and laughed nervously and scratched the back of his neck, " Yeah, sorry about that Yagami, didn't mean to get you," He smiled at him, turning to his brother, his smile turning into a sneer, " Have fun cleaning this up," He gave a wave and left, whistling, hands in his pockets, striding until he disappeared behind a corner.

" I...hate him...so much right now," Yamato said, pushing himself onto his elbows and looking up into his water logged boyfriend's eyes. " Sorry about him, normally he's more sweet then evil,"

He laughed, holding out his hands to help his taller lover up. You brought this upon yourself.

Yamato took the offered hands thankfully and got to his feet, pulling Taichi up, examining his wet cloths, laughing, " He really did get us, didn't he?"

Taichi nodded, hugging him around his waist and nuzzling his shoulder. Yes, but now we're alone.

Yamato laughed and reached down, ruffling his hair, stopping suddenly. " Have you grown?" He pushed the brunette away from his chest and looked him up and down, Taichi eyeing him quizzically. " I think you have, you come to my neck," He smiled and nuzzled the top of his head. " Now I don't have to break my neck to kiss you, " He teased.

Taichi huffed and crossed his arms, pouting angrily at him. Well excuse me, He flushed. Yamato laughed and held him closely, leaning down and kissing him passionately. Taichi responded and pressed his lips against Yamato's pale pink ones, Yamato's tounge wanting entrance. Taichi granted his admission and Yamato smiled coyly, playing with his tongue, his hands dancing along his back. Taichi moaned beneath him, hands circling his neck, pulling him down, deepening the loving kiss.

Yamato purred, hands worming their way under Taichi's waistband, causing the smaller male to gasp out lightly. " So innocent," He mumbled, breaking away the kiss to place ghostly ones on his neck. messaging his lover's lower back. Taichi shivered and leaned his head on Yamato's shoulder as he smirked and went lower, causing him to arch his back and lift his head up. At that moment, Yamato hugged his waist and pulled him close, capturing his lips. Taichi closed his eyes and kissed back, leaning into him.

They pulled away and Yamato smiled tenderly, nuzzling his nose against Taichi's, Taichi smiled, eyes closed. " You're so adorable Chi," He smiled, pecking him tenderly on his lips. " Still sweet,"

Taichi flushed and hit him lightly, And you're still mature beyond your years.

Yamato laughed, as if hearing his thoughts and intertwined their fingers, looking about the chaosed room. " Well, how about we ditched this task and go outside instead?" He asked. Taichi took a look around the room, the floor now having it's own mini pond. He laughed lightly and nodded, gripping Yamato's hand with his own as he tugged him along toward the door, not bothering to change.

Taichi smiled at Yamato's back, As long as I'm with you.

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Yamato looked in the window of Sea Breeze Candies, looking at the seemingly to sparkle candy and smiling at Taichi, who was standing beside him, looking in awe at the candies beneath his fingertips. They had been window shopping for quite sometime and now, at seven o'clock, night was falling upon them. The oldtime lanters were already lit but the small shop's window lights were cutting through the darkness the most, showing off their displays. Sea Breeze's candies were famous in the seaside town in which they lived and now, beneath their fingers, bright coloured salt water taffy laughed at them, surrounded by shimmering tinsel and on a five layered display table. They watched as fake snow came fluttering down in the window, giving off an air of jollyness and causing many people to go in a buy a few pounds of the delicious delicacies.

He cast another side look at his boyfriend and smiled softly as he saw Taichi's fingers tracing the swirly pattern of the taffy, a childish and innocent smile in place. Yamato reached over and gripped the dancing fingered hand, much to Taichi's surprise, and intertwined their fingers. He laughed softly, " Don't want you to wear out the glass," He teased, causing the brunette to glare lightly and softly pout.

He pulled the reluctant Taichi away from the desired candies and tugged him lightly down the cobbled street. Taichi went, though dragging his feet, wanting to go into the small, quaint candy store.He gazed into the welcoming windows giving a soft gasp, pulling Yamato to a stop as he spotted a store he wanted to go into. Yamato looked back at him and quirked an eyebrow, " What is it?"

Taichi pointed a slim, tan finger toward a shop window which displayed a twisting and turning roller coaster type train set which hurtled around the track, stuffed animals littering the floor of the display, and twittering fairy dolls flying through the jar, little silver windups in their backs. " Crystal Cove?" He asked quizzically, looking in the toy shop window.

He nodded enthusiastically and dragged a chuckling Yamato into the busy toyshop. The shop was two stories, a spiral staircase leading up to the second story, lights twirled around the banister, jars willed with fireflies. Toys and puppets hung from the ceiling, in motion and dragons flapping their wings and wind chimes tinkling pleasantly. Shelves were lined with smiling dolls and toys, puzzles and boardgames, a rack filled with rainbow unicorn lollipops.

Yamato smiled as they entered the shop, " I haven't been here in years, it hasn't changed,"

Now Yamato took the lead showing off some toys to his small lover who was a child at heart. " I always use to come here with my pocket money when I was younger. Takeru and I always bought some little knickknack every week," He said fondly, gazing around the bustling toyshop. Taichi smiled and let go of his hand, disappearing into the back of the shop as Yamato walked around and examined the shop's wares, looking at the candy tubes that had gumballs shooting down into a large crystal vase in the center of the shop. " See there?" He pointed to it, " Takeru got kicked out because he snatched the gumballs when he was younger," He laughed and Taichi smiled wistfully, not doubting it for one bit.

I never imagined, Taichi thought with a small smile, That I'd find myself in a toy store with Yamato.

He gave Yamato's hand a squeeze, causing the blond to look down with a smile. He tugged on Taichi's hand gently and led him to the spiral staircase. " The stuffed animals are up here...I think. At least it was last time I was here it was. And they have a candy corner!" Taichi smiled and laughed a little, finding it slightly hilarious that Yamato was so overjoyed at the prospect of checking them out but following, slightly eager himself.

When his foot touched the last stair rung, Yamato dropped his hand and he looked around in awe, maybe even eagerness. Hiding a smirk, Yamato tucked his hands into his pockets and watched as the brunette dashed forward into the throngs of cuddly cuteness. He watched his happy lover pick up an occasional stuffed animal, nuzzle it's nose maybe and placed it back. He smirk coily, sneaking up on him. He stood there for a bit, watching him play with the stuffed tigers and snow leopards, slightly surprised that he was going to ruin such a moment as Taichi gave a small lovable giggle. Did he really want to destroy this sweet, adorable picture? Taichi hugged the stuffed creatures to his chest, smiling, oblivious to Yamato's presence.

Yes, he decided, Yes he did.

Making up his mind he gave a dramatic sigh and pushed his unaware boyfriend into the stuffed toy bin. The brunette gave a squeal of surprise as he toppled head first into the plush toy land, sending the plushies scattering and he himself sinking into the comfortable bin. Yamato gave a fake cackle and sprinted away as Taichi glared at the store's seashell encrusted ceiling, smiling toys surrounding one large sneer, Yamato's laugh echoing mockingly in his head.

Oh, I see how you are.

He sat up, kitten plush dangling from his head and he struggled out of the bin, much to the surprise of two young boys who were near the bin. Now sitting on the thick rail of the cage that held the plushies he sat pondering, tiger on his shoulder, owl in his lap, and arctic fox on his elbow and shoe. The two, young, children watched in awe as the brunette gently slapped his fist downward into his open palm and hopped to his feet, going off towards another section of the upper most floor, the plushies falling off as he went along, creating a trail.

Five year old Naka turned towards his best friend and gazed at him with large eyes, meeting equally wide and startles eyes. They both looked back towards the now empty section of the store, the only evidence that anyone else had been there a trail of stuffed animals. Both Naka and Hiro gazed out with childhood innocence.

" Was that God?"

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Yamato cautiously looked around yet another corner with no sign of the shorter brunette anywhere. Sighing in relief he scooted slowly into view and scanned the area. " Nothing," He said to himself, quickly scrunching down behind a pile of books on display, " Absolutely nothing. It's calm, peaceful, and above all, quiet. So why does it suddenly feel like impending doom?"

He gazed out over the top of the stack and hesitantly creeped out from behind it scurrying over to the in floor ball pit, red, yellow, and blue plastic balls laying innocently in the hollow area. He cast his gaze around the small area of the shop and sighed once he saw nothing. He found it strange that Taichi was no where near, so strange that he was becoming paranoid. Did he leave? Was he downstairs possibly? Maybe he was mad at him..? He furrowed his brow in thought and turned around to face the ball pit, making sure he wasn't in that. Straightening himself out he ran a hand through his blond tousled hair and slowly turned around, " Where the hell could he poss...?" He stopped short.

Something, something..soft had hit him square in the face. Tentatively he reached up and plucked a...was that a tiger smiling at him? He quickly dropped the plush and looked up. He did this just in time to see a Taichi sized blurr run towards him and before he could move, but enough time to utter a strangled, " Oh, God,", Yamato felt the light brunette run into him and, after the surprise attack, falling backwards, Taichi's slim arms around his waist. The two lovers fell backwards, well in Taichi's case forward, into the pit of balls, sending the primary coloured plastic spheres flying, clinking together merrily.Yamato blinked, his vision of the ceiling blocked by Taichi's smiling, triumphant face.

" Yeah, you smile," He said after a moments pause, glaring lightly at the smirking brunette, " You got your revenge now can I get up?"

Taichi smiled coily and shook his head, though he rolled off of Yamato and lay beside him. You deserved it, Taichi thought, reaching out to grasp Yamato's long fingered hand. Yamato gripped back and they there in the ball pit staring at the ceiling.

" It's pretty pathetic when you think about it," Yamato suddenly spoke up causing his boy friend to look over at him, " That we're laying in a plastic ball pit in the toddler section of a toy store, don't you think?" He questioned jokingly, looking into Taichi's brown orbed eyes. The owner of those eyes smiled and laughed a little, shrugging. " Yeah, " Yamato said, hugging him to his chest, " It doesn't matter,"

Taichi nodded and kissed him on the corner of his lips, sitting up on Yamato's chest and stretching before slumping back down on the blond. Yamato laughed lightly and hugged the smaller brunette to his chest and sat up so he was sitting in his lap. Ruffling his spiky soft locks Yamato smiled and pushed his little lover backwards so he was on his back now, which caused him to put at the ceiling, not liking this one bit; he wanted his spot on Yamato's lap again but that plan was foiled as Yamato stood shakily and hobbled his way over to the ball pit's opening. Not liking this one bit, Taichi reached out and attached himself to Yamato's leg and the blue eyes teen gave a yelp as he went down again, this time face down in the balls.

His muffled swears were lost to Taichi as he crawled over his boyfriend and stood proudly on solid ground. He turned and smirked at the fallen teen, who lifted his head and pouted/glared at the confident Taichi, " You just like pushing me down so you can feel my ass," He jokingly accused, pushing himself up and started the trek once again.

You'll never know how close to the truth you actually are, Taichi thought with a delighted laugh, Yamato jogging slightly so he could take his boyfriend's hand, swinging their arms lightly. Taichi smiled and shook his head lightly, but swinging his arm also causing Yamato to smile at him. They passed the displays of dolls and pass the messed up stuffed animal display where Taichi himself had been not to long ago. They both glanced at the display, so innocently by standing it was almost funny, and they passed by with a smile to each other. As they descended the stairs a blond and a brunette kitten fell from their perches on the very edge of the railing and fell to the floor gracefully, their paws touching. Two little pairs of hands picked them up and held them close to their chests as they waved at the retreating pair and when they turned around, a brown paper bag with a red plaid ribbon on it in each hand, the had a laugh on their lips and they waved goodbye to the little kids, the bell ringing behind them even when they were gone.

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Curled up in a large comforter, both Yamato and Taichi watched the dark blue waves wash against their feet, flip flops cast aside a while ago. Yamato put his arm around his smaller lover and hugged him close to his side, resting his chin on the top of his head, both gazing at the twinkling stars that were above them like spilled droplets creamy milk.

Taichi wiggled his toes in the cold water and Yamato laughed slightly. " Cold?" He asked, pulling him closer to him. Nodding, Taichi nodded and lay his head on his shoulder and Yamato lifted his head to stare out up at the milky way. He pulled the comforter closer around them to capture the heat and gripped his hand tightly, Taichi smiling and blushing a little. Yamato looked sideways at him and couldn't help but smile at how adorable his boyfriend looked and looked towards his pocket before looking at him again, Taichi's brown orbs reflecting the waves as they reflected the stars ghostly light.

Feeling that someone was looking at him he glanced over and smiled brightly at the blond whose blush deepened a little and looked back at the waves. Taichi giggled to himself and nuzzled his shoulder, How adorable, He thought, not knowing that that's what Yanmato was thinking the exact same thing. The brunette smiled and gripped his hand with him, looking up at the stars once again, thinking how beautiful they were. We're just one small part. He thought, half closing his eyes, Of everything in this world, two little existences, but only one matters most to me, He smiled, closing his eyes, And even if we're not together forever, I can live with my memories of us.

" Okay, " Yamato spoke up, " You ready?"

He startled, and looked over at him before smiling and nodding, reaching for his toy shop bag. Yamato did the same and both extracted a jar of fireflies, the lid tied with the same plaid ribbon on the bag. Both boys looked up at the starry sky and then back to each other before they held their jars out and the fireflies escaped. The small little glowing beetles dance out over the waves, creating a soft yellow light over them and the two teens. Taichi smiled as he cupped on in his hands and yamato did the same. They held their hands close to each other and slowly opened their once closed fingers and the two smallest fireflies fluttered above their heads.

They gripped hands as the small glowing orbs lit up the ocean and they both kept their eyes open now, looking up at the dark sky. Yamato put his arm around Taichi's waist and drew him near and pointed up the sky. " Watch," He said softly and Taichi looked up, eyes widening. Yamato smiled and drew him closer, " I love you so much Taichi," He whispered and he smiled, leaning into him. Taichi smiled back happily and hugged him tightly and Yamato laughed as they fell backwards. Smiling above him the little brunette leaned down and kissed him tenderly and compiling Yamato kissed back, hands going under his shirt and rubbing his back as they shared a passionate kiss.

Above them the night sky was filled with shooting stars. illuminating the sky like lost words that were never spoken. Their fireflies danced above them and the waves were a calm witness to the two's passionate love. They were together, even if for a short time, and they were happy. A kiss was enough but the unspoken words meant more then anything, and Taichi knew that above all else and Yamato, finally someone, who understood them.

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I'm sorry this took so long, I really am. But a lot of personal things came up and it was hard for me to deal with them. Anyway, one more chapter and this time I promise it'll be up before the month is over with, at least I hope so. Please review? I've been horrible but please review. Those who review will get plushies of Chi and Yama holding foreflies in jars 3