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Matt scowls deeply as he listens to Tai on the phone. He can't hear what Sora's saying, but he can get the jist of it from Tai's end.

Sora, I just don't feel like going out and partying.

I know that every body does it, but I don't want to drink. I'd rather just stay home and study.

Yes, I have a lot of stuff to do Sora.

Fine. Okay. But only for a little bit, and I'm only going to have coke.

Tai pokes his head in the room. Matt looks up from his desk, where he was pretending to study.

Sora wants to go out for a while. A scowl darkens Taichi's normally pleasent features.

If you don't want to go, why not just tell her? Matt demands.

She needs me. Sora has been having some problems, and she needs a friend. Tai says.

I thought you two weren't seeing each other anymore? confronts Matt as he folds his arms across his chest.

I don't abandon my friends Matt, unlike some people! He winces as Tai slams the door shut behind him, leaving Matt to stare longingly after him.

Matt stretches and rolls over. I wonder if Tai's up yet? He's never going to forgive me for abadoning him. Matt stumbles out of bed. He rubs his hand over his face. I need to shave.

Hey Tai! Are you up?

He sticks his head in Tai's door.

Tai rolls over and moans.

I feel like hell.

You have a hang over, don't you.

No, I didn't drink any thing. It must have been the flu. My head! Matt. I think that I'm going to die! Tai runs into the bathroom. Gets sick.

Tai you are so hung over. Tai looks Matt in the eye. I didn't drink last night. Tai groans and rests his head against the cool white porcelian.





he groans.

I believe you.

Brown eyes met his serious blue ones.

Then why do I feel like hell?

Easy. Somebody spiked your cokes.

Tai shakes his head, and then moans loudly. That made his massive head ache worse.

Did it taste funny Tai?

No, Sora was the only one that got my cokes, and she wouldn't have...
Sure she wouldn't have. Who else would have? (sick her yama)

Did anything else happen? Matt asks.

No. Sora just kept begging me to give her another chance. She kept saying that she loved me. I told her that it wasn't enough. He moans. He is so sick he is afraid that he won't be able to die.

I'm going to make you some tea and some soup Tai.

I'm never eating again. Tai groans.

It'll make you feel better. Trust me! Matt calls over his shoulder to the miserable brown haired boy.

Tai closes his eyes and listens to the soothing rattle in the kitchen. He crawls into bed. A short time later Matt appears in his famous pink apron balancing lemon tea and chicken soup on a try. At the sight of the apron, Tai can't help but crack a smile.

How do you know so much about hang overs? Tai asked.

I had one.

just one?

yep. And let me tell you. Once is enough. But my former band members got drunk all the time.

I think I might live. Tai announces, his brown eyes gazing at Matt.

Why don't you get some rest Tai? He turns to leave.

Wait! Would you stay with me for a while? The vulnerablity in Tai's eyes squeezes his heart.

Sure. How about a lullaby?

Tai closes his eyes and nods his head. Matt was a great singer.

Lying beside you, here in the dark
Feeling your heart beat with mind
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
How could our love be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are by my side

Tai's hand reaches out, and clasps Matt's. I'm sorry about what I said last night Matt.

So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms

Its okay Tai.

Living without you, living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near
How much I wanted you home
But now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay.

Tai's slow and even breathing acknowledges that he has fallen asleep.

So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms

DING DONG

DAMN! Matt skids across the floor hoping to catch it before Tai is woken up.
Lucky thing Tai could sleep through WWIII.
Sora is standing in front of Matt. She holds up a pot.

Is Tai here?

He's sleeping. Matt scowls.

I know he isn't feeling well, so I made him some soup. Can I come in?



Sora looks as if she had been slapped. (just a thought Yama!)

Well, can I give you this soup to give him?

Tai doesn't want your soup.

Why are you being so mean Matt?

You spiked Tai's drinks. The only thing is why?

Sora takes a step back. I, uh, don't know what your talking about.

Whatever. Go away Sora. Yamato slams the door shut.

I'm glad that Matt is here. Taichi lays back down. He had listened to the entire conversation. How could Sora do something like that to me?