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Black Clouds: Part five- Misunderstandings of Love
Matt's POV
Slowly my vision cleared a bit, and squinting against a slant of sun coming through the partially opened blinds. A dark form was standing beside me, still blurred in my eyes, but I could see a glint of light reflecting off of a pair of goggles. "Taichi?" My voice is just a whisper, my throat feels raw and dry.
The person jumped in surprise and and turned around to see if I was really awake, "Matt? You're up?! Cool, Takeru will be right here, he just went to get something to drink." That voice was diffently not my love's sweet one, but a younger more mischievious voice belonging to the one and only Daisuke. I had forgotten that Taichi had given up his goggles to this newer digidestined.
I turned my head slowly to the side, trying to find the mass of brunette that would distinguish the one I sought, but there was no one else in the room. Turning back to Daisuke, I grabbed one of his arms to get his attention, "Where's... Taichi? Why isn't... he here?" God, my voice keeps cracking.
My brother's boyfriend patted my hands awkwardly and sighed, "We don't know, he just left, and not in a good mood neither. I was just headed back here when he stormed past me in the hall, he didn't even notice me, or any of the doctors that he was pushing through for that matter."
"What? He was... angry? At... at me?" Was my fearful response. Was he mad at me for acting so weak? I didn't mean to be, it was just so hard with what had happened, I couldn't help it. But he had told me that he wouldn't leave me, so why would he so suddenly?
"No, no I don't think it was you he was upset over. When he passed me, he was muttering something about killing someone. I don't know, maybe he just got up on the wrong side of bed or something." Daisuke grinned, trying to lighten the mood, but I didn't really see it as I fell into thought.
Why would Taichi want to kill? The first reason that popped into my head was the... attack... against me. That would be his number one motive if he really did mean what Daisuke had heard. But that would be impossible, Taichi has no clue who had done it to me, I never told him or anybody else. Or maybe he did... Sometimes Taichi wasn't as stupid as he made out to be, but I still don't understand... wait... when, when he came in earlier, could Taichi tell? Maybe from my reaction? That had to be it, I never give my Taichi enough credit, he is smart enough to have figured that out, figuring that I had almost died just from seeing...him... again. And that would mean... oh shit... ohshitohshitohshit... Tai is off to kill! Oh my god, he's going to try to kill that... that huge strong brute that could probably beat the hell out of Tai. And even if Tai did get the better of him, then that would mean that Tai would have committed murder and would most likely wind up in jail for years... leaving me alone again.
"Matt? Matt! Are you okay man? Dammit, talk to me!" It took me a few minutes to realize that I was being shaken like a doll. Blinking, I looked up and Daisuke was looking desperatly at me. When he saw me react, he grinned in relief and let me back down, "Geeze, don't do that, you scared me most to death! Takeru would not be happy to see you go out again before he had a chance to get here."
I shot up into a sitting position, wincing at the pain in my head and ribs, "Taichi! We have to get to Taichi!" Daisuke just looked at me in a strange way, then leaned over to push me back down gently.
"Calm down Matt, he's fine I'm sure. He'll be back, probably just needed a nap." But I shook his hands off of me, trying to tell him. Stupid Daisuke was too much like my Taichi, he was too stubborn and dense to get the need through his thick head. Maybe it was the goggles.
"No, Daisuke, let me up, we have to find him, he's in trouble!" I yelled out, struggling to get back up. I was still feeling dizzy, and thirsty, and didn't want to argue. All I wanted to do was make sure Tai was okay, and to stop him from doing something stupid.
"Hey guys, what's going on?" I looked over and saw my golden haired brother stroll into the room. He immediatly came over to my side and handed me a huge glass of water, "Thought you might want something to drink. What's the yelling about?"
I didn't answer for a moment as I gladly gulped down the refreshing cold liquid, and then handed the glass to Daisuke. After I regained some composure, I tried to explain, but it was hard with my worry and headache, "We have to find Taichi. I'm going to go get him, he needs me, I need him. Please..." I looked pleadingly up at Takeru, straight into his identical ocean blue eyes. I could see concern and questions flicker in his eyes, and doubt. "Please TK, I need to find him. He might be in trouble, he's... he's going after... the... my..." Before I could explain any further, Takeru quickly put a hand over my mouth and nodded, smiling.
"It's okay, I understand now. You're right, we do need to stop him, but you, Matt, are not strong enough to go anywhere. Dai and me will go search, okay? We'll bring him back." Takeru told me, Daisuke nodded enthusiastically beside him.
Staring back in shock, I shook my head forcefully, ignoring the ache in it. They couldn't leave me here alone, not while Tai was out there. I didn't want to stay here, I wanted to help, to get him back to me, to let him hold me again and tell me everything was going to be alright. But Tai can't do that if he's dead! "No! No, you have to let me come too! I'm not staying here, I'm not that weak" I protested, sitting up again to show them the truth of my words. Okay, partial truth, I did feel kind of off. They both stared back at me with doubt written all over their faces, getting ready to tell me off gently, but I argued before they could say anything, "Please, I need to go. TK, you know I do! He won't listen to anyone but me, I can stop him. Please TK, Daisuke, I'll even let you guys help me, to hold me up." I paused, out of breath, gasping desperatly, fearing that they would just leave.
But Takeru's not like that, he knows how much I need Tai. I can see the understanding in his eyes. He turned and nodded to Daisuke, who just shrugged and grinned back. I think Daisuke was going to enjoy this adventure. "Alright, we'll take you. But you have to tell us if you feel like you're about to pass out or something. Don't try to act all brave and hold it in, Dad will kill me if you get hurt even more." I nodded my consent eagerly to my brother.
The two younger boys both reached out and grabbed on to an arm each, helping to support me as I turned in the bed and stood up. Once I was up, I was glad for them being there, I felt ready to fall down. I started to go for the door at once but they held me back, "Dude, I think you might want to get dressed." Daisuke pointed out to me, and I felt the heat in my cheeks as I looked down at the hospital dress that I had on, the kind where it straps at the back leaving your ass hanging out. I nodded in agreement, and sat back down while Takeru went over to the closet and pulled out a clean set of clothes that my dad had brought over the other day. They had to help again to dress as my still very bruised ribs would only let me move around so far, then once again I stood up with each arm around one of the boys, and we were off.
The biggest problem we encountered while trying to 'escape' was dodging the doctors and nurses who knew me. And then there was the waiting room containing one Mr. Ishida who would never let me leave his sight if he found out I was doing this. Takeru had finally just given me to Daisuke while he went ahead to distract people while we walked by unnoticed. I felt a lot better when we got out the doors and onto the street. The fresh cool air felt good on my hot face, and then of course the only thing stopping us was the question of where the hell do we start looking for my boyfriend?
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Tai's POV
It was almost dark before I found him. That stupid bastard. I'd been looking for him all day, and was now hot, tired and foot sore from wandering around without a clue. And the whole time my anger grew until now I felt ready to just explode at the slightest sound. I noticed nothing of my surroundings, nothing of the curses after I pushed through crowds. All day I had been asking around, until finally a vaguely known bud tipped me off to the area where that coward was hiding out. The only stop that I made was at home to grab a swiss army knife of mine from my room before continuing my search.
The sun was almost hidden by the buildings now, only a few rays of bright light got through. I was stalking down the sidewalk in the older section of town, keeping my eyes peeled for any sign of the gang when they stepped out of an alley way just behind me. Turning quickly to confront them, they had me quickly surrounded. I wasn't afraid, I was too pissed to be scared of them. The blood boiled in my veins at the sight of that piece of shit who messed with my once innocent love. All four of the asshole gang was here, and I'm assuming they were all in on it as they rarely went anywhere apart. But I'll deal with the rest later, right now my sight is set on the leader. Seb.
Seb was the tallest and strongest among them, at least a head taller than me. His arms were hugely muscular with years of gang fights and I'm sure I heard once that he took boxing. If I was in my right state of mind I would have been a little more cautious, but as it was that guy was on my number one list of people to kill. Actually he was the only one at the moment. I didn't care if he was a hundered feet tall and I was weaponless, he was going to pay for what he did. He stood right in front of me, his grin reminding me of a wolf's thinking his prey an easy catch. We silently faced each other as my mind grew more and more crazy with heated anger. How could he have done that to Yamato? How could anyone do that to anybody? It was a hurtful, shameful act, the worse sin in the world to my mind.
"Well, well, well Kamiya, what's gotten into you? You look mad." Seb grinned idiotically at me. He knew why I was here, and he was obviously enjoying this confrontation.
As much as I hated speaking to this low down jerk, I had to know one thing, "Why? Why did you do it Seb?" I spat out his name, trying to keep my instinct attack under control.
And he laughed! He fucking had the nerve to laugh at me! "Oh, you don't know? We did for you, Kamiya. But don't thank us, really. Heh, you really are a crazy shit head." He crossed his arms over his chest as if daring me to make something of it.
Did it for me? They raped my best friend, and now boyfriend, just to get back at me for taking some glory from them? "You... sick... bastards... FUCK YOU!" I screamed as I leapt at the leader, intent on only getting him back for the evil deed. His eyes widened in surprise as I came towards him. Obviously he hadn't been expecting me to be stupid enough to attack, but he had no idea of how strong my emotions are, and how easily they take control of me. Seb had no time to get out of the way as I rammed full force into his chest, slamming him into the brick wall behind. All I heard was a small grunt from the impact before he his balled fist came into contact with my cheek, sending me into a dizzying reel as star bursts blocked my vision. Man, he's strong, but that won't stop me.
Blinking a few times, I tried to get back to him, but a boot in my back threw me to the cracked cement below. Then blows seemed to rain down from everywhere. A pain in my side caused me to cry out, then somehow I managed to roll out of the way. Swaying, I got to my feet before they could get to me again. The three others backed off a bit, grinning madly, leaving me all to their leader. I wiped a bit of blood from my mouth then launched myself at the bastard without another thought. Usually when someone gets beat up a bit they get the sense knocked into them, but not me, instead it infuriates me even more to the point that killing him was the only concept that I could comprehend. Nothing else existed except my enemy. No other sound was heard besides his and my own heavy breathing. There was just me and him.
This time the bigger guy managed to dodge me, but as I tripped back down, I whipped my knife out of my pocket and flicked it open. Quickly I rolled and stumbled back to my feet as a hard boot slammed into the ground where I had been seconds before. Then before Seb could start at me, I ducked low and shot into his stomach. He gasped for air as he was once again knocked into the wall. My knife came out in front and I pressed it against his throat. Now I have him, he's going to die, he's going to hell. I stood there, gasping for air and trying to stop shaking as I looked him in the eye. A small smile creeped across my face as I saw the fear in his eyes. Now he knew what it was like to be helpless. One small move would send him to his death. Of course, he was going to die even if he didn't move.
"Hey... take it easy man. It was just a joke!" Rem, one of the gang, came up as near as he dared as the others also stood silently by. Seb whimpered against my blade as I pushed it a little more.
"Only... a joke? You... fuckers... how dare... you! You fucking.... hurt my.... best friend! I'll... kill you... all." I growled through my clenched teeth. Now all of them were looking a bit fearful, they could see I wasn't kidding around.
"Now... now look man... just let him go, we won't bother you ever again. Honest." Jerry pleaded, taking a step away. My only response was a snort, and my eyes narrowed. As the blade dug in, the rest of the gang took off down the street. Cowards, abandoning one of their own, I'll get them later. This one was the important one. Tears started to creep out of my victim's black eyes, but I just growled and started to pull the knife sideways. A drop of bright red blood started out when a loud voice rang out from the street, causing me to stop in surprise.
"Tai stop!" The voice was familiar, but I shook my head. Nobody was going to stop me from getting revenge for Yamato. This asshole deserved to die.
"He said stop, Taichi." Yamato voice got through my fogged brain. What was he doing out here? I must be hearing things, Yama is back in the hospital sleeping. But it sure sounded like him. Slowly, careful to keep my blade pressed against Seb's throat, I turned my head to get a look at who interfered.
In the middle of the pavement stood three boys. Takeru and Daisuke stood uncertainly on either side of Yamato, literally holding him up. His long legs shook with the effort to stand up, but his eyes were boring into mine, sharp as ever. The beautiful gaze never left my face, as I froze in confusion. How was this possible? How did he find me here? How did he even know what I was doing out here? Then I felt a shift infront of me and whipped back around to see Seb trying to slip out. I shoved his head back against the bricks and pressed again with my blade, the others slipping from my mind. This was for Yamato, he wouldn't want this bastard to live.
"No Taichi, let him go! Don't do this, please." What? What? Why was Yamato against this? This... this fucking ass almost killed him, so why couldn't I get our revenge? My head is starting to hurt, and I swing it back to see Yamato walking closer, abandoning his silent helpers. He shouldn't be out here, he can barely walk and looked exhausted, he should be back in bed. "Taichi listen to me, I don't want you to do this okay? Just drop the knife."
Finally I responded as he stopped a couple of feet away, shaking my head a bit, "No... no Yama. He did worse... to you. He deserves this! You can't just let him get away, he hurt you badly. I'm doing this for you." But his stubborn expression didn't change as he glared icily back.
"This is not for me. I don't want you to be murderer. I would gladly see... see him... die, but not by you. If you kill him, you'll be a murderer, and they'll arrest you no matter how good your intentions are. This isn't the way to solve this. If it'll make you feel better, we can easily call the police and have him arrested, okay?" Yamato looked back over his shoulder and called for Takeru's cell phone. I watched in a daze as Yamato calmly dialed in the police and told them the area that we were in. He held my eyes with his deep azure ones, even when he hung up he didn't look away. I was held by his gaze, unable to look away, but my hand holding the knife held firm.
I didn't move until I felt some people around me, and someone speaking to me. Blinking, I turned my head and saw a woman in a cop uniform patiently talking to me, trying to tell me to drop the knife. When I turned back to Yamato, he was explaining to another cop the situation. My whole body shook with the effort not to push he blade just a little further, just one tiny move and I could send this guy where he belongs. I looked at the guy held at my mercy, his eyes were closed and sweat was running down his forehead. Just one slice, and he wouldn't hurt anyone ever again. God, what should I do? I want to revenge my Yama so bad, but the blonde didn't seem to want me to. But what this bastard did to my love... how can I just forget about that and let him go?
Thin arms slid around my waist as a warm body hugged my back, "Please Taichi, please. I want to go, I don't like being near...him. Please, let's just leave him to the cops, I'm so tired." The soft voice whispered in my ear, his head leaning on my shoulder. He really did just want me to let this guy live. I couldn't go against Yama's wishes, that would hurt him too deeply. He wanted to go, I'll take him back to bed, and we'll just go on living, knowing that his violator was being taken care of how he deserved.
With one last shiver, my knife arm finally dropped down, and the cop who had been trying to soothe me quickly grabbed the knife out of my hand. I let her. After a few more moments of staring balefully at the one I was letting get away, I turned in the arms and wrapped the blonde in a careful hug as he buried his head into my shoulder. Then I slid my left hand under his thighs and lifted him up into my arms, cradling my beautiful Yama as he sighed contently. He was so light, and thin. I would have to make sure he got something to eat when we got back. Behind me I could hear a police man yelling out Seb's rights and the starting engines of the blue and white cars. I hoped he got life in jail, and we would never see him again.
Tiredly, I started towards one of the police cars where Takeru and Daisuke were waving me over to. They didn't say a word to me as we all got into the tight space, and the guy who drove it got in. He smiled back at us, but none of us returned it, so he just turned around with a frown and put the car in gear. As we pulled away, I looked down at Yamato sleeping in my arms, his soft breathing warm against my skin. I leaned down and kissed his forehead, glad that he was okay. Yamato shifted a bit and smiled softly, "Thank you Taichi. I love you."
"I love you too Yama-chan. More than anything in the world."
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Matt's POV
Two voices penetrated my drugged sleep, which was the only way I agreed to sleep at all. I did not need more nightmares right now. The doctors were going to give me a prescription for a special type of sleeping pill that I could take every night so I wouldn't dream but would still get rest. It took a few minutes for me to be able to get my mind going again, and the words of the quiet conversation finally came clearer. I recognized Tai's voice right away, and the other one sounded like Sora Takenuchi. I didn't know that girl very well at all, even though she was one of the original digidestined that went on the big adventure with me and the others. We had never talked very much, but her and Tai had been best friends since before I knew either of them. By the sound of it, she had forgiven Tai, for which I was glad. Taichi would hate to lose that friendship. I think that Sora was probably just very shocked at the whole thing and had needed time to think all this through.
I opened my eyes with an effort and glanced over at the door where the two were conversing. Taichi was leaning against the door frame looking a lot happier than earlier, and even had a wide sincere smile on his face, while Sora happily chatted back with him from her position in the waiting chair beside him. I was going to just let them talk for awhile longer, but Tai glanced over at me and saw that I was awake. Cutting off in midsentence he walked over to me in a hurry and gripped my hand, grinning that cute mischievious grin of his. I smile back, feeling better just by staring into his wonderful chocolate brown eyes.
"You feeling better Yama-chan?" There was an odd sort of joy in his eyes, as if nothing in the whole world was wrong.
I nodded, wondering, "yeah, I'm fine. You okay?"
"Couldn't be better! I have so much to tell you! I..." He stopped as if just thinking of something and turned back to Sora, "Sorry, I was just excited. Me and Sora made up, she forgives me!" His grin widened, if that was possible.
Sora smiled at me uncertainly and walked over to the bed, "Hey Matt. I'm glad you're alright, you gave everyone a scare when you were found missing. Sorry I was acting so bad before, it was just kind of a shock to find the guy I had a crush on was in love with his guy friend." Her smiled turned amused, not mad at all. I guess she deserved the crest of Love more than anyone, she could understand things like this.
I returned her smile and nodded, "Thanks Sora, that means a lot to us."
"Anyway, I have to go to a tennis match so I'll see you guys later okay?" She waved goodbye and left the room. I watched as she went, then turned back to the boy who looked about to jump up and down for attention. I squeezed his hand and he calmed down a bit.
"Doctor says you can go home today, and since your still not one hundered percent cured, I convinced your dad to let me sleep over tonight to keep you company." Taichi hurriedly told me in one breath, so this is why he's excited.
"Don't get any ideas Tai," I told him in a stern but joking voice, raising my eyebrow as I tried to keep from bursting out laughing at his suddenly flushed face.
"Wha... I... no... I wouldn't..." He stuttered, face red with embarrasment. I'm sure he pictured the scene as a dreamy look came over his face.
I giggled, "Taichi, head out of the gutter, please!" He snapped back to reality then grinned seductively as he closed in on me. His hot lips pressed against mine and hungrily parted my lips with his tongue. I obliged it with no objections, and pressed my own tongue against his, wanting more. My hands went immediatly to his shirt as I slid my hands under it, feeling the warm hard muscles under it. I tried to pull him down, but he broke our kiss and pulled away, to my big disappointment and shook a finger at me.
"Head out of the gutter, my ass." He snickered, while I pulled out my lip in a pout. He always had to tease me, but I really didn't mind. This was not the place to be doing stuff like that anyway, too public. So I just stuck out my tongue at him and turned my head away, only to find myself staring at my father's form in the doorway. He had his eyebrows raised and a small amused smile on his lips.
"Uh... dad. How long have you, uh, been here?" I asked as my cheeks heated, and Taichi also quickly turned around and stood with eyes wide open, trying to look innocent.
My dad gave a small grin and sauntered in, "Long enough to see a little more than I needed to." He shook his head and stopped in front of Tai, "And you. You remember what I told you before?"
"Ye... yes sir. No foolin' around with your son while you're within seeing or hearing range." Tai gave a weak grin, and turned to stare at the floor.
"DAD!" I couldn't believe he would do that to Tai, he was really making my boyfriend feel uncomfortable, on purpose. My dad was really enjoying being intimidating to that poor boy.
"Don't you 'Dad' me, young man. You know how much of a scare you gave me? Not to mention your mother or all the doctors who thought they were going to be sued to death. You were not to leave the hospital without permission, you exhausted yourself to the bone. And you could have gotten yourself killed by searching for those unstable teen gangs. Never do that to us again, you understand?" Wow, my dad actually looked serious for once. All I could do was stare open mouth and nod dumbly, I hadn't realized that it would upset them so much for me to go and save Tai. "Good, now that that's settled, Tai already told you about the plans for today?" Another nod, and an eager grin from Taichi, "Good. I've brought over your clothes, get dressed and I'll meet you in the car after I've filled out some forms." He reached over and mussed my hair, before walking out of the room muttering about teenagers and love these days.
"Um... so..."
"Heh, yeah. I guess we better get you dressed." Taichi had another grin on his face as he walked over to my suitcase and started digging around in it.
"We?" I teased him, knowing exactly what he meant. Tai got way too excited over the smallest things sometimes.
He just silently nodded and pulled out a small black t-shirt, grimacing, "Man Yamato, why do you always have to wear black, it's so depressing. Not that you don't look totally hot in black." He quickly added. I just laughed, shaking my head as he took out a pair of pants and socks. As he got up to me, I grabbed the shirt and started to take off my crumbled one that I had on. They hadn't bothered changing my clothes when I showed back here, I was just too tired.
"Hey!" Taichi reached over, "Let me help you." He ran his hands under my shirt and started to slide it up slowly. His touch is so warm and delicious, he has the most wonderful pair of hands. I lean into his touch and he goes in for another passionate kiss as the shirt got over my head. Tai threw the shirt across the floor and started to really feel over. His hands didn't miss a bit of my bare skin, and I was practically swallowing his tongue, not that I'm complaining. I didn't want to break apart ever, but when his hands started to get lower I finally forced myself out away from him, gasping for air. He watched me try to catch my breath with a mix of pride and hurt in his face.
"Not right now Taichi. My dad, remember? He's waiting." I told him, and he nodded in understanding if not agreement. I put on my shirt, surprised to find it much looser than I remember, I must have lost a lot more weight than I had thought over the last few weeks. Taichi helped me into my pants, even though I didn't really need the help, while grumpling about parents being the number one cause of unstable relationships.
"Hey, how did you find me anyway?" Taichi asked as we slipped on my shoes.
"Just plain luck I guess. We'd been walking all over town, and just happened to stumble into the area you were in. It's a good thing we did, though, I would hate to have lost you to the cops." I told him calmly, pushing down all the worry and fright I had felt earlier when we saw him with a knife to the other guy's throat.
"Oh." Was all he said. I could see Tai was still upset over that, more than I was, so I dropped the subject gave him another kiss.
Once I was ready, Taichi grabbed up my suitcase, and we headed out the door with my boyfriend supporting me with his arm around my waist.
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Tai's POV
We got into the car, Yamato in the front and me in the back, much to my dismay. But that was okay I guess since I didn't really want to lose control of my hormones with Matt's dad sitting right there in front. He wasn't that bad of a guy, but he did scare me some, especially that 'little talk' we had when he suggested that I stay the night. I swear he wasn't kidding when he told me he would make me sleep on the porch at the opposite side of the house from Yamato if I tried any funny business while he was around.
I leaned back and tried not to fall asleep, but was caught dozing when Yamato turned around in his seat and smacked my leg. "Huh? What?" I sat up quickly and looked to see Mr. Ishida watching me through the rearview mirror.
"I said that your father doesn't seem to approve much of gays." He repeated.
I sat there in shock for a moment, then stuttered, "Wh... What do... you mean?"
"Well, we were talking yesterday in the supermarket since I need groceries for the house, when two older guys walked by holding hands. Boy, your father just about threw a hissy fit. He went on for the whole rest of the shopping trip about how wrong it is for people of the same gender to be in love." He looked up again from the road and raised an eyebrow in the mirror.
Looking away and out the window, I sighed depressed. Just great, if my dad was that bad over just two guys holding hands, how was he going to react when he finds out I've been kissing another boy? He was going to kill me. Maybe it would have been better if I had just killed Seb and had been sent away to jail where my dad couldn't find me. No, I shook my head to eliminate that thought, just thinking about that got my blood heating up again. But what was I going to do? What was he going to do? Most likely disown me and toss me out of the house forever!
"So I'm guessing you haven't told him yet." Mr. Ishida commented questiongly in a quiet voice.
I shook my head, "No, I can't. He'll take it too badly, and most likely end up shooting me." I winced at the thought, not totally shrugging off that idea. I've seen my dad when he's caught guys, or girls for that matter, kissing, or even just having their arms around each other. He goes ballistic. He'll never accept a fag son. Shit, even I couldn't accept myself at first.
A hand squeezed my leg and I looked up to find Yamato watching me with a sad look in his eyes, and he smiled comfortingly, "Don't worry Taichi, I'll still be here. It'll work out in the end, and we'll support you the whole way. Right Dad?" Mr. Ishida nodded with a concerned smile as he pulled up into the garage.
I gave Yamato a thankful look, then hopped out of the car with returned excitement. I was not about to let my problems bring down this wonderful day! Pulling the front passenger door I eagerly helped my love out of his seat even though he could obviously handle himself easily enough. I just ignored the amused look he gave me and slung my arm around his waist, and leading him into the apartement doors with Mr. Ishida in tow with the suitcase.
When we got into their home, I let Yamato go and looked longingly at the refridgerator. I hadn't had something to eat for three hours now, and I'm starving. Hey, I'm a growing boy and need my nourishment! Yamato laughed softly beside me and pushed me towards the greatest invention ever made by mankind, "Go on Taichi. Get something to eat."
"Thanks! I'll just grab us something and we'll watch some tv or something." I started towards the kitchen.
"Um, just get yourself some, I'm ... not hungery." Yamato shrugged and went over to collapse on the couch. Not hungery? That boy is starting to look like a stick scarecrow!
Mr. Ishida came up beside me, "Try to get him to eat something will you? I'm afraid he'll just waste away. Just ignore his excuse of not being hungery and force something into him if you have to." He gave me a tired smile and went over to talk with his son while I went to look for food.
There wasn't that much in the fridge, even if Mr. Ishida had just gone shopping. I tried a few closed containers and then stuck to the obvious foods after I found layers of mold. Yuck. My arms filled with left over Chinese, chips, and left over Pizza slices, I grabbed a couple of sodas and went out to the couch. I dumped everything on the coffee table in front and plopped myself onto the couch beside Yamato who was staring intently at MTV. I just know he's going to start acting difficult again, he can be so stubborn when he wants to be.
Deciding the best way to get him to eat, I purposly ignored him as I noisily opened the big bag of Salt and Vinegar chips. I popped one in my mouth and crunched it loudly, then went to work with the rest. Opening the container of noodles, I took inhaled the delicious smell before stabbing my fork in and slurping up a mouth full. Then taking time to chew it, I made a few smacks and other noises to let him know how much I was enjoying my food.
Yamato glared harder at the tv before snapping, "Stop it Taichi. That's not going to work."
"What do you mean? I'm just hungery." I told him while taking a large mouthful of pepperoni pizza. "mmm, you sure you don't want some? This is really good,"
"No, I don't want any. Enjoy it yourself." He crossed his arms and shoved down further from me on the couch. I just shook my head at his stubborness then took up a chip and crawled over to him.
Yamato looked up and snorted when he saw the chip waving enticingly in front of his face, then tried to ignore it. I put my arm around his shoulders and as he turned around to snap at me again I shoved the chip into his mouth and covered his lips with my own. This way he couldn't just spit it back out and I got a little something out of this. Yamato froze and glared angrily into my eyes, but my arm kept him from moving away. Closing my eyes, I prepared to really enjoy this, and after a few minutes of his stubborness, he finally swallowed the morsal and I let him go.
"What the hell were yo-mmmph!" I quickly stuck in a huge slice of pizza into his mouth and grinned, but instead of taking it out, Yamato just turned away from me and started chewing it slowly while ignoring me. After that, he ate some more chips and I ate the rest of the noodles and pizza, then we settled down to enjoy a good sci-fi show that was on.
I lay down and pulled Yama ontop of me, and he lay his head on my chest, his beautiful soft golden hair tickling my chin. I kissed the top of his head and wrapped my arms around his body tighter, enjoying his warmth. Yamato's eyes were half closed, deep in thought. I kept quiet, not wanting to disturb him. My beautiful Yama, what would life be like without him by my side. I don't want to even imagine that, having been too close to losing him before, and hoped to God that it we would never have to be parted. If only my father would understand...
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Still Tai's POV
"You are WHAT?!" My dad's deep voice boomed through the house, causing me and the rest of my family to wince. Today I had decided to tell him, 'though now I don't know what in hell possessed me to do that. I guess I just didn't want him to catch us in the act of kissing or something, that would turn out even worse than this. Yamato didn't know I was doing this, I didn't want him here for my dad to beat on, and so Kari sat at my side for support. So far it didn't look like my dad was taking this too well at all. My mom was calmer, shocked, but not raging mad like he was.
"Yeah dad, I'm gay, okay?" I tried to keep my voice strong and smooth, not showing my fear.
Suddenly his face went calm, too calm. This didn't look good, and I didn't raise my hopes. "No Tai, you are not a fag. You're my son, and no son of mine is like that." My heart dropped like a stone, and Kari's hand tightened it's hold on mine. What was he saying? "Now, until you get over this little act of yours, you will go to your room and stay there. Your meals will be delivered to you there, and you will not leave except to go to the washroom. No friends except girls may visit, no phone calls that are not from or to girls." His voice was deathly calm.
"What? You can't do this! It's not an act! What about school?" I was on the verge of crying, screaming, how could he do this to me? How? It was worse than being put on the street, at least then I could go to Yamato's house. But this... this was ridiculous! How could he expect to keep me locked up, like some fucking prisoner? This was not fair!
"I'll be driving you to school and be picking you up right after. Now get up to your room right this second." I stared at him in open shock, how can he be so cruel? My heart pounded a million miles an hour, and my head was whirling. This can't be happening, it can't be. Not to see my beautiful love at all except in the classroom and at lunch, never able to cuddle up to him, to comfort him during the days and nights. Yamato needed me, and I promised never to leave him, and now my fucking father was locking me away from the one person I wanted to be with forever.
"Get going Tai. Stop stalling and move your rear." I couldn't speak, couldn't move. No, no, no, I have to be able to see Yamato, I have to be there for him. He'll hate me for breaking my promise.
"Tai...?" Kari whispered in her concerned quiet voice. She nudged me, trying to get a response, "It's going to be okay Tai..."
I shot out of my seat, kicking the chair away, I yelled with more anger than I have ever known, possibly more than when I wanted to kill Seb, "NO! THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE OKAY! FUCK YOU DAD! YOU JUST RUINED MY WHOLE DAMNED LIFE! FUCK YOU TO HELL" And with that I ran blindly to my room, away from the shocked eyes and my damned father. I hated him, this had to be the worse thing he could do to me. Better just to kill me than to keep me from my Yama. I just managed to reach my room before the dam burst. Huge wet tears soaked my pillow as I sobbed into it. Why can't he just understand? He can't just expect me to 'get over this act', it was real. I loved Yamato, and now I wasn't allowed to even talk to him! Any guy for that matter, but Yamato was the only one who really counted. My sobs became louder, I couldn't hold them back, and my whole body shook with the force. I clutched my soaked pillow and threw it at the door with a scream of frustration, and saw Kari duck out of it's way.
"Tai, I'm sorry, I know your upset but you have to calm down." She walked over and sat on my bed, reaching over to take my hand.
I swatted it away, "Leave me alone. I'm not calming down until that fucking bastard of a father stops fucking with me!"
Kari winced and sighed heavily, "Tai, listen. You just have to wait for him to get used to it. I know he's trying to deny this, but he can't keep you here forever you know. But making him angry and calling him names is not going to help. If you love Matt that much, nothing will keep you guys apart."
I stared at her, her wise words surprised me. Maybe she was right, but it didn't mean I had to like it, and nothing could make me stop hating my dad until he came to his senses. I reached over to her, and my sister pulled me into a hug as I let out my last tears into her shoulder, "I'm sorry Kari...I...I just can't believe... he... he could do... this to me. I love Yama...so...so much, and I...don't want to lose him. What am I... going to do?"
"I know Tai, I know. You still get to see him at school, and you can explain to him there. He'll understand, believe me. He loves you too and won't leave you because of something our dad is making you do." I pulled back and she smiled comfortingly at me. I gave her a small one back, just to make her happy. "Besides, Dad only said you couldn't talk to boys, and girls are still permitted. I'm sure you can use that to your advantage, ne?" She smiled thoughtfully, plotting something already.
Wiping my eyes, I grinned back and nodded, "I guess so. You'll help me right? I... I'm sure Sora will help."
"Yeah, I diffently will help. Don't worry, you'll be allowed to go to Sora's no problem since I know dad thinks she's perfect for you, and you can meet Yamato there. Anyway, you should try to get some sleep, I'll phone Yamato for you and explain why you can't call him like you said." She gave me another hug and left the room with a reassuring smile.
When Kari came back later that night to go to her bed, we shared a room, I was still not asleep. I couldn't with all the worries floating around in my head. As she came in I hopped out of bed and made her tell me what Yamato had said. She told me he was mad at my dad, and very upset almost to tears, but understood why I couldn't see him. He would talk to me in school, and told me not to let it upset me too much because nothing in the world could keep us apart for long. And most of all he loved me. Kari had given my love to him as well. God, starting tomorrow, my life will be gone. An hour and a half of lunch period was not going to be enough for me to have time with my love. I can only hope that my dad will come to his senses very soon, or I think I'm going to go crazy. I already miss Yamato and it hasn't even started yet. What was I going to do?
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(A/N) Yes, yes, it's to be continued. Just one more
part, I promise. This was supposed to be it, but there is still loose
ends to tie up as you can see, so be patient, I don't get as much time
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