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Chapter 7: Eyes on Me
Takeru waited around the diner they agreed to gather at. "We'll meet there, eat something, then wander around the place until it gets dark; then we'll go
home." Hikari's words played back in his mind. ~I wonder if I'm early...?~ He looked around, noticing the mountains and trees. ~Man, I guess I didn't
notice much back then. I never knew this was a mountainous region...~
"Takeru..." she whispered as she slipped her arm around his.
"Hikari?!" He nearly jumped into the nearby lake, he was so startled. She only stood there and giggled at him, attempting to stifle the laughs that came
out.
"Really, Takeru; lighten up! We're in the Digital World, the least you could do is relax!"
"I know... sorry. It's just that I didn't hear you coming."
"Oh. I guess I'm a little too quiet. What'd you want me to do; throw down a bunch of land mines and walk through them?" She smiled at his expression;
he was sweat-dropping.
"Eh..." He rubbed the back of his head, but his look changed when he saw Miyako, Iori, Ken, and Daisuke behind her. Daisuke had a face that could kill;
Miyako was waving like crazy; Iori and Ken trailing behind her.
"Takeru... what are you doing to my girl?!"
"Calm down, Daisuke; she moved in on me." At the realization, and by looking at Hikari's face, Daisuke turned around, tears dripping down his face like a
river.
"Hikari..." His words were low. "Why did you do this? What's so appealing about him?"
"Takeru!" She punched him in the arm. He could only smile and motion with his hands something that interpreted to "What did I do?"
"Don't be beating my brother up. I'll hunt you down in the night, if you're not careful!" Hikari heard the cool words of the rebel, himself; Ishida Yamato.
"Mou, Yamato! Don't threaten her!" Sora slapped his arm, a shocked looked playing on his visage after she did.
"Yeah, then I'll have to beat YOU up!" Taichi knew he wasn't very strong, but he thought he would be meaty enough to take on Yamato.
(A/N: Did I just call Yama-kun a wimp? GOMEN NASAI, YAMA-SAMA!!! Hey, that rhymes...)
The younger group turned to see the previous posse of Digi-destined enter the scene, and entered the diner. Taichi took a wrap-around booth with
Koushirou, Jyou, Sora, and Yamato. Takeru and Hikari were sitting in another booth, across from each other, while Daisuke and Miyako sat next to them.
(A/N, again: you can decide where Miyako and Daisuke are sitting.) Iori sat in between the four, Ken next to him; the two were able to see everything that
went on between the two tables. (Yeah, another A/N: the booths are facing each other.)
"I wonder where Mimi is...?" Sora knew that Mimi tried not to be late for anything.
"Shimpaishinai de. I'm sure she's ok." Yamato rubbed her cheek as he answered. She turned to him, a coy look dancing in her eyes.
"Can you two please hold off on lovey-dovey crap for right now? I want to get through this day without seeing you two get mushy on each other more
than once!"
"Onii-san... when you fall in love... that'll be the day!"
"I know, won't it, Hikari?" Sora laughed with the younger girl, turning to look at Taichi.
"Gomen ne... I couldn't help it..."
"I think Mimi's here..."
~Hey... Could Jyou... Could he possibly like Mimi?~ Sora wondered at the possibility of the two liking each other, a mutual feeling growing between them.
She then deviated a really devilish plan, one that she herself would most likely enjoy carrying out. ~Hey... if they really do like each other... then I could
set them up... when Mimi's here... Oh, my mind works in mysterious ways... Or maybe... they could double with Yamato and I... Oh, now that would be
funny...~
"Mimi!!!" Sora got up to greet her friend, whom she had seen just a few days before. The others joined her, finally seeing their friend who lived practically
on the other side of the world. Mimi introduced Wallace and Michael to them; Michael remembering Miyako from the diner before. The three Americans
(A/N: I'll refer to Mimi as an American now...) joined the others in the particularly large booths, Michael sitting next to Mimi, who sat next to Taichi,
Koushirou, Jyou, Yamato, and then Sora. Wallace sat with Miyako, Iori, Ken, Takeru, and Hikari. Each table waited for Digitamamon to return with menus,
or whatnot, exchanging friendly conversation during that time. Michael glanced at Miyako every now and then, making her blush. Ken, on the other hand,
felt a faint fire of jealousy grow in the depths of his heart.
"Mou... I'm tired of waiting. Sora; want to accompany me to the ladies' room?"
"Sure." The two girls excused themselves, inviting Hikari and Miyako along with them. The four of them knew they weren't going to use the bathrooms at
all; it was just an excuse to get away and talk to each other.
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"Ne, Sora-chan! You and Yamato are really cute together!" Mimi knew how to make her blush, and the results showed.
"... Arigatou..."
"Mimi..." Hikari looked at the girl, suspiciously; she had seen the occasional glances that she had stolen of Jyou. "Do you have a thing for... Jyou?"
"Eh... That's none of your business, young lady! What about you and Takeru?"
"I don't know... I saw Michael look at you, Miyako, a few times... You think he has his eye on you?"
"I saw him too, but when I glanced at your table, Ken had one look on his face that would kill..." Sora told the group what she thought of the small love
triangle, saying that it would be ironic if Michael and Miyako began going out.
"Why is that so weird?"
"Well, consider this; you're a little younger than he is, and you both live on opposite sides of the globe. Wouldn't it be sort of strange to be in a situation
like that?"
"Hey, if I could pull it off with Jyou, then she could pull it off with him!"
"Hey, Sora, we're lucky; our guys are right at our doorsteps, literally!"
"Yeah, you're right!" Hikari laughed with the older girl, enjoying the moment of happiness exchanged between them.
Their girl talk continued, until they knew it was way past the average time it took to use a bathroom. The quartet headed out, finding the males of the
group standing in the lobby, waiting for them.
"It took you long enough."
"Oh, thanks, Onii-san..."
"Anyways... we decided that since that cracked egg back there probably doesn't know that we're out here, even though we've been making a lot of noise
as it is, that we should just enjoy the day outside." Yamato slid up next to Sora, his arm coming around her waist to have her hand rest in his there.
"Ok. Let's go, then!" The groups assembled by the lake, walking to the side that faced the mountain by the diner. They continued to talk, as a group, and
then breaking off into smaller groups to carry on private conversations.
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"Mina! Why don't we all come together right now!" Mimi's shrill voice could be heard from miles around, ordering everyone else to come in as a group. Sora
and Yamato got up from their position by the lake, slowly joining the almost-complete group.
"Where are Hikari and Takeru?" Miyako's question stumped the group; Taichi making angry glances at Yamato.
"What did I do? I can't control what my brother does!"
"You should keep an eye on him; I don't want my imouto to wake up one morning to find out she's three months pregnant."
"Little boys, please calm down!" Sora had always been the one to break up their fights; she dysfunctional groups. "Look, you two stay here, and I'll go
find them, ok?"
"But-!"
"No! Stay here and wait with the others. You can handle that, right?" ~Knowing how impatient Taichi is, he'll be up here in two minutes... and Yamato...
well... he'd probably come along to "keep me company"... He doesn't really need to, though; I can handle most situations on my own. Why does he think
he needs to hold my hand all the time?~ She began to walk off into the forest, calling out the two young peoples' names, half expecting two people to join
her. ~I really wish they'd just leave me alone...~ She began to wander off faster in order to hasten her search.
"Sora!" A familiar voice called her from behind. She looked back to find Yamato jogging up to her.
"Why did you follow me here? You know that I can take care of myself!"
"What's with you? Is it such a problem that I care for my brother and my best friend's sister?"
"Well, I think you should be happy that your 'girlfriend' has cared for her best friends' siblings almost their entire lives! You don't need to always come with
me when I do something, you know? I can handle things by myself, alright?"
"Why are you being like this? I just wanted to help you; you know, something you do for others you care about!" ~Did I just ... say that...~
~He can't mean that... that he...~ "Look, you go off on your own; we'll meet back at camp whether we find them or not in 10 minutes."
"Deal." He walked off in another direction, anger seemed to be hazing through him. ~Why is she like this? Maybe she's right... maybe I am a little too
protective of her to just be her fake boyfriend...~
~I didn't mean... to yell at him...~
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"Sora, Yamato! Hikari and Takeru are here! You can come back!" Taichi's words echoed through the forest, the two people soon appearing, yet sitting at
opposite ends of the circled formed. Sora sat next to Mimi, a small look of regret on her face.
"What's wrong?" The girl's whispered words reached Sora's ears.
"Nothing. I'll tell you later."
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"...And, you know how we're not really going out but we are? Well, it's always like he has to be with me, like a mother holding her kid's hand. I'm not
three years old; I can handle things by myself. I don't know why he does this. I'm not even his girlfriend!"
"That's what's been bothering you?" Mimi sat on the ground as Sora continued to pour out her feelings.
"Yeah. I mean, he is kind of cute, and I don't mind the attention, but... it's just like, he thinks he needs to keep an eye out for me..."
"Why don't you let him cool off for a while; he'll probably apologize and things will be back to normal. Normal, as in you two were 'going out.'"
"Mm... Maybe you're right..."
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The two sat separately the rest of the day, the Digital World going on without them.
Sora stayed with Miyako, Hikari, and Mimi; Yamato with the rest of the older boys.
~Maybe I was too harsh on him... maybe I should apologize...~
~She's right... I have been kind of protective to just be a friend... I can see why she got mad...~
Sora stood up to wander in the forest, Hikari asking her where she was off to.
"Just to walk, Hikari; I won't get lost. Don't worry."
Hikari began to stand up, but Mimi stopped her, shaking her head. Sora turned to the brush, clearing it away when she reached it.
Yamato noticed the girl rise and enter the woods. ~Maybe... I should follow her... but then she'll get mad again... I have to know what she's thinking...~
He stood, frozen by Taichi's question. "Where are you going?"
"For a walk; what's it to you?"
"Oh, nothing, your majesty; please, go!" Yamato turned on his heels to walk into the forest, hearing the sounds of miscellany Digimon rustle in his path.
~I wonder where she went...~
~Now... I know that there's a waterfall and a lake somewhere around here... why am I looking for another one? I was just sitting at one! I guess... I just
wanted to... get away...~ She stopped when she heard the clapping of water to clear past a few more trees. She reached the waterfall, sitting down by
its rocks to think. ~Yamato... I'm sorry for yelling at you... But... If you get too close... you'll know how I feel...~ Her words continued to drift in her mind,
not knowing that he was watching her...
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Sora sat by the waterfall, the sun had already set, causing the stars of the Digital sky to appear. Her legs were curled around her, she leaned on one
hand that was pressed to the ground, firmly. Winds began to blow, causing some petals of what looked like sakura trees to billow around her. ~It's so
peaceful here... Thank god most of the fighting has stopped...~ She heard footsteps behind her, but let them continue until they stopped to sit down and
slump behind her. The figure brought his arms around her waist, lifting her into his lap.
"Sora..."
~It's just like before... he holds me from behind... but... I can't let go... I can't say no to... what I'm feeling...~
"I'm sorry..." He kept his voice low, whispering the words into her ear.
"It's ok. I understand." She sat there, content with the scene. She watched the mist form around the mountains, the wind blowing once again. The cold air
made her shiver, reclining into the warm body behind her. She snuggled up to him, his arms tightening their grip around her. His legs lay outstretched in
front of her, knees bent, surrounding her. She sat Indian-style, her arms crossed to keep warmth under his. She sat there, in his embrace, her eyes
closed, becoming lost in the serenity of it all... ~I can't say no to anything... not here, not now...~
He held her, in his arms, in his soul, sitting there, leaning his head into hers. Neither of them admitted their true feelings for each other; the charade of
devotees still being put on to an audience of Odaiba, and the rest of the Digital World as well. He held her tighter as her body shook against his, the cold
air tingling against her skin, but being welcomed by his. ~I can only hold her... without...without letting her know...~
~I want to stay like this, forever...~ Their hands found each other, his warm hand against her ice cold one. "Your hands are cold..."
"I know... I can't help it..."
"I'll warm them up for you..." He squeezed her hand in his own, his way of saying that he still cared for her as a friend, and yet the fact that he more than
cared for her still being hidden. She smiled, bringing her still cold hand to cradle his cheek. Their remaining hands clasped together, she began to feel
warmer as heat conduction occurred between them.
(A/N: I stuck a bit of science in there... oh, let me get back to the mood...)
He smiled at her action. ~She's finally learning to let go...~ He held the appendage that was stroking his cheek in his hand, wrapping it around her. She
opened her eyes, turning as much as she could to look to him. The cold breeze slipping past them again, they slowly came together. Sakura petals, once
again, circled the sitting figures, the two of them kissing on a cool, calm night. Their lips locked, she stroked his cheek, bringing her arm around him while
her back was still to him. Her mouth opened wider, his tongue reaching to meet hers. They clashed in a battle of kisses that would never explain, verbally,
how they felt for each other. ~Everything... everything is culminating... at this one point... do I love him? Or is it just a crush?~ As the barrage of kisses
continued, her digital device began to slowly beep in her pocket. She didn't notice it at first, but as the volume grew, she slowly broke the kiss.
Taking the small tool out of her pocket, she looked at it, indifferently, wondering what the problem was. ~Stupid thing! Why did it go off now?!~ It looked
to be fine, save for the blinking lights it was flashing. ~Why could it be going off now? Piyomon's ok, I'm ok... what's going on?~ She placed it back in her
pocket, returning her gaze to the lake in front of her.
"What was that all about?" His words were soft and hushed, his arms never moved from their position.
"Betsuni..." She leaned back into his form, knowing that someone would be looking for them. She closed her eyes, the gentle melody of the wind putting
her to sleep.
"Sora... are you going to sleep?"
"... Yeah..." He lay her down gently, her cold figure curling up beside his. She rested in his arms, sleep enveloping her. ~I don't care if I fall to sleep now...
I just want to stay here... in his arms...~
~I can't leave her... but if I stay, the others will think something happened between us... something I'm not ready for them to ... think happened between
us...~ The fatigue slowly overshadowing Yamato, he fell asleep there, with Sora by his side, the night hours slipping away...
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"Sumimasen... Okinasai..." Ken's voice reached the distant dreams of the sleeping figures, their bodies rustling to cradle each other more. "Ano...
Ishida-san? You have to wake up; it's about 11:30, and the others are tired and want to go home..."
Yamato awoke to the quiet voice of someone younger than he. He opened his eyes to see Ken kneeling before him, a worried look playing on the
dark-haired boy's face. "I'm awake. Tell the others I'll be there in a few minutes."
"Ok. Good luck waking her up." Ken assumed Yamato had remembered about the girl in his arms; Yamato, however, forgot. He looked down to see an
angelic face in his arms, her hands clasped together, cold from the wind. Her body curled against his, he could tell the flesh on her figure was cold.
"Sora..."
~Why ... why is it so cold, and yet so warm? Who's calling me...? Why do I feel so... perfect...?~ She felt his hand stroked her face, discovering his skin
was just as cold as hers. Her breathing steadied, she began to stir as he continued to run his hand across her face, clearing away any stray strands of
hair. ~He's here... for me...~ In her dream, she lay in the light of a setting sun, on a beach, Yamato holding her body with his arms. "Aishiteiru," he
whispered, in her dream.
"Aishiteiru, Yamato..." she whispered back. She didn't know that she had really whispered it, the words reaching his ears. An expression of shock overtook
him, his hand freezing in place at her words. ~Did she just say... what I think she said...?~
"Sora... you should wake up." She stirred more, finally opening her eyes to see him staring down at her. Remembering her dream, and what she had
whispered, she blushed, her head down in shame. "Sora...?"
"I shouldn't have said that... it was just a dream; you know that, right?" She was a bit nervous, having admitted that she had loved him, in a dream, and
in reality.
"It's ok. You were dreaming, probably about some other Yamato..." ~He doesn't know... or he's just hiding it... well, I don't want to do this here... so it's
good that he's covering it up...~ "Come on, let's go home. It's almost 11:30; everyone else is tired."
"Ok... Ikimasho, ne?" He rose up, offering her his hand. She took it, and stood up to meet him, their bodies meeting each other closely. He now held both
her hands, his eyes staring into hers. ~Why does he do this to me? Why do we get so close...?~ His face inched closer to hers, her lips following an
inevitable track that lead right to his.
"Sora! Yamato! It's late; we have to go home!" They were startled by Taichi's voice, but realized what they were doing after being interrupted. He turned
and began walking towards the group, Sora following him shortly. Their hands never separated.
Ah.. man... I'm so sorry that this one's out late; I have been sooo incredibly busy!!! Hopefully, I'll finish on Monday or Tuesday.... Let me know what you
think everyone; see you later!!!
Disclaimer: ::Angel face on:: I'd never claim anything that looks like it isn't mine, right? ::Seriously:: No, these aren't mine; the songs aren't mine... You get
the message; I don't claim to own anything that isn't mine.
Good, all legal stuff taken care of, let's get through the fic.
Chapter 7: Eyes on Me
Takeru waited around the diner they agreed to gather at. "We'll meet there, eat something, then wander around the place until it gets dark; then we'll go
home." Hikari's words played back in his mind. ~I wonder if I'm early...?~ He looked around, noticing the mountains and trees. ~Man, I guess I didn't
notice much back then. I never knew this was a mountainous region...~
"Takeru..." she whispered as she slipped her arm around his.
"Hikari?!" He nearly jumped into the nearby lake, he was so startled. She only stood there and giggled at him, attempting to stifle the laughs that came
out.
"Really, Takeru; lighten up! We're in the Digital World, the least you could do is relax!"
"I know... sorry. It's just that I didn't hear you coming."
"Oh. I guess I'm a little too quiet. What'd you want me to do; throw down a bunch of land mines and walk through them?" She smiled at his expression;
he was sweat-dropping.
"Eh..." He rubbed the back of his head, but his look changed when he saw Miyako, Iori, Ken, and Daisuke behind her. Daisuke had a face that could kill;
Miyako was waving like crazy; Iori and Ken trailing behind her.
"Takeru... what are you doing to my girl?!"
"Calm down, Daisuke; she moved in on me." At the realization, and by looking at Hikari's face, Daisuke turned around, tears dripping down his face like a
river.
"Hikari..." His words were low. "Why did you do this? What's so appealing about him?"
"Takeru!" She punched him in the arm. He could only smile and motion with his hands something that interpreted to "What did I do?"
"Don't be beating my brother up. I'll hunt you down in the night, if you're not careful!" Hikari heard the cool words of the rebel, himself; Ishida Yamato.
"Mou, Yamato! Don't threaten her!" Sora slapped his arm, a shocked looked playing on his visage after she did.
"Yeah, then I'll have to beat YOU up!" Taichi knew he wasn't very strong, but he thought he would be meaty enough to take on Yamato.
(A/N: Did I just call Yama-kun a wimp? GOMEN NASAI, YAMA-SAMA!!! Hey, that rhymes...)
The younger group turned to see the previous posse of Digi-destined enter the scene, and entered the diner. Taichi took a wrap-around booth with
Koushirou, Jyou, Sora, and Yamato. Takeru and Hikari were sitting in another booth, across from each other, while Daisuke and Miyako sat next to them.
(A/N, again: you can decide where Miyako and Daisuke are sitting.) Iori sat in between the four, Ken next to him; the two were able to see everything that
went on between the two tables. (Yeah, another A/N: the booths are facing each other.)
"I wonder where Mimi is...?" Sora knew that Mimi tried not to be late for anything.
"Shimpaishinai de. I'm sure she's ok." Yamato rubbed her cheek as he answered. She turned to him, a coy look dancing in her eyes.
"Can you two please hold off on lovey-dovey crap for right now? I want to get through this day without seeing you two get mushy on each other more
than once!"
"Onii-san... when you fall in love... that'll be the day!"
"I know, won't it, Hikari?" Sora laughed with the younger girl, turning to look at Taichi.
"Gomen ne... I couldn't help it..."
"I think Mimi's here..."
~Hey... Could Jyou... Could he possibly like Mimi?~ Sora wondered at the possibility of the two liking each other, a mutual feeling growing between them.
She then deviated a really devilish plan, one that she herself would most likely enjoy carrying out. ~Hey... if they really do like each other... then I could
set them up... when Mimi's here... Oh, my mind works in mysterious ways... Or maybe... they could double with Yamato and I... Oh, now that would be
funny...~
"Mimi!!!" Sora got up to greet her friend, whom she had seen just a few days before. The others joined her, finally seeing their friend who lived practically
on the other side of the world. Mimi introduced Wallace and Michael to them; Michael remembering Miyako from the diner before. The three Americans
(A/N: I'll refer to Mimi as an American now...) joined the others in the particularly large booths, Michael sitting next to Mimi, who sat next to Taichi,
Koushirou, Jyou, Yamato, and then Sora. Wallace sat with Miyako, Iori, Ken, Takeru, and Hikari. Each table waited for Digitamamon to return with menus,
or whatnot, exchanging friendly conversation during that time. Michael glanced at Miyako every now and then, making her blush. Ken, on the other hand,
felt a faint fire of jealousy grow in the depths of his heart.
"Mou... I'm tired of waiting. Sora; want to accompany me to the ladies' room?"
"Sure." The two girls excused themselves, inviting Hikari and Miyako along with them. The four of them knew they weren't going to use the bathrooms at
all; it was just an excuse to get away and talk to each other.
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"Ne, Sora-chan! You and Yamato are really cute together!" Mimi knew how to make her blush, and the results showed.
"... Arigatou..."
"Mimi..." Hikari looked at the girl, suspiciously; she had seen the occasional glances that she had stolen of Jyou. "Do you have a thing for... Jyou?"
"Eh... That's none of your business, young lady! What about you and Takeru?"
"I don't know... I saw Michael look at you, Miyako, a few times... You think he has his eye on you?"
"I saw him too, but when I glanced at your table, Ken had one look on his face that would kill..." Sora told the group what she thought of the small love
triangle, saying that it would be ironic if Michael and Miyako began going out.
"Why is that so weird?"
"Well, consider this; you're a little younger than he is, and you both live on opposite sides of the globe. Wouldn't it be sort of strange to be in a situation
like that?"
"Hey, if I could pull it off with Jyou, then she could pull it off with him!"
"Hey, Sora, we're lucky; our guys are right at our doorsteps, literally!"
"Yeah, you're right!" Hikari laughed with the older girl, enjoying the moment of happiness exchanged between them.
Their girl talk continued, until they knew it was way past the average time it took to use a bathroom. The quartet headed out, finding the males of the
group standing in the lobby, waiting for them.
"It took you long enough."
"Oh, thanks, Onii-san..."
"Anyways... we decided that since that cracked egg back there probably doesn't know that we're out here, even though we've been making a lot of noise
as it is, that we should just enjoy the day outside." Yamato slid up next to Sora, his arm coming around her waist to have her hand rest in his there.
"Ok. Let's go, then!" The groups assembled by the lake, walking to the side that faced the mountain by the diner. They continued to talk, as a group, and
then breaking off into smaller groups to carry on private conversations.
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"Mina! Why don't we all come together right now!" Mimi's shrill voice could be heard from miles around, ordering everyone else to come in as a group. Sora
and Yamato got up from their position by the lake, slowly joining the almost-complete group.
"Where are Hikari and Takeru?" Miyako's question stumped the group; Taichi making angry glances at Yamato.
"What did I do? I can't control what my brother does!"
"You should keep an eye on him; I don't want my imouto to wake up one morning to find out she's three months pregnant."
"Little boys, please calm down!" Sora had always been the one to break up their fights; she dysfunctional groups. "Look, you two stay here, and I'll go
find them, ok?"
"But-!"
"No! Stay here and wait with the others. You can handle that, right?" ~Knowing how impatient Taichi is, he'll be up here in two minutes... and Yamato...
well... he'd probably come along to "keep me company"... He doesn't really need to, though; I can handle most situations on my own. Why does he think
he needs to hold my hand all the time?~ She began to walk off into the forest, calling out the two young peoples' names, half expecting two people to join
her. ~I really wish they'd just leave me alone...~ She began to wander off faster in order to hasten her search.
"Sora!" A familiar voice called her from behind. She looked back to find Yamato jogging up to her.
"Why did you follow me here? You know that I can take care of myself!"
"What's with you? Is it such a problem that I care for my brother and my best friend's sister?"
"Well, I think you should be happy that your 'girlfriend' has cared for her best friends' siblings almost their entire lives! You don't need to always come with
me when I do something, you know? I can handle things by myself, alright?"
"Why are you being like this? I just wanted to help you; you know, something you do for others you care about!" ~Did I just ... say that...~
~He can't mean that... that he...~ "Look, you go off on your own; we'll meet back at camp whether we find them or not in 10 minutes."
"Deal." He walked off in another direction, anger seemed to be hazing through him. ~Why is she like this? Maybe she's right... maybe I am a little too
protective of her to just be her fake boyfriend...~
~I didn't mean... to yell at him...~
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"Sora, Yamato! Hikari and Takeru are here! You can come back!" Taichi's words echoed through the forest, the two people soon appearing, yet sitting at
opposite ends of the circled formed. Sora sat next to Mimi, a small look of regret on her face.
"What's wrong?" The girl's whispered words reached Sora's ears.
"Nothing. I'll tell you later."
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"...And, you know how we're not really going out but we are? Well, it's always like he has to be with me, like a mother holding her kid's hand. I'm not
three years old; I can handle things by myself. I don't know why he does this. I'm not even his girlfriend!"
"That's what's been bothering you?" Mimi sat on the ground as Sora continued to pour out her feelings.
"Yeah. I mean, he is kind of cute, and I don't mind the attention, but... it's just like, he thinks he needs to keep an eye out for me..."
"Why don't you let him cool off for a while; he'll probably apologize and things will be back to normal. Normal, as in you two were 'going out.'"
"Mm... Maybe you're right..."
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The two sat separately the rest of the day, the Digital World going on without them.
Sora stayed with Miyako, Hikari, and Mimi; Yamato with the rest of the older boys.
~Maybe I was too harsh on him... maybe I should apologize...~
~She's right... I have been kind of protective to just be a friend... I can see why she got mad...~
Sora stood up to wander in the forest, Hikari asking her where she was off to.
"Just to walk, Hikari; I won't get lost. Don't worry."
Hikari began to stand up, but Mimi stopped her, shaking her head. Sora turned to the brush, clearing it away when she reached it.
Yamato noticed the girl rise and enter the woods. ~Maybe... I should follow her... but then she'll get mad again... I have to know what she's thinking...~
He stood, frozen by Taichi's question. "Where are you going?"
"For a walk; what's it to you?"
"Oh, nothing, your majesty; please, go!" Yamato turned on his heels to walk into the forest, hearing the sounds of miscellany Digimon rustle in his path.
~I wonder where she went...~
~Now... I know that there's a waterfall and a lake somewhere around here... why am I looking for another one? I was just sitting at one! I guess... I just
wanted to... get away...~ She stopped when she heard the clapping of water to clear past a few more trees. She reached the waterfall, sitting down by
its rocks to think. ~Yamato... I'm sorry for yelling at you... But... If you get too close... you'll know how I feel...~ Her words continued to drift in her mind,
not knowing that he was watching her...
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Sora sat by the waterfall, the sun had already set, causing the stars of the Digital sky to appear. Her legs were curled around her, she leaned on one
hand that was pressed to the ground, firmly. Winds began to blow, causing some petals of what looked like sakura trees to billow around her. ~It's so
peaceful here... Thank god most of the fighting has stopped...~ She heard footsteps behind her, but let them continue until they stopped to sit down and
slump behind her. The figure brought his arms around her waist, lifting her into his lap.
"Sora..."
~It's just like before... he holds me from behind... but... I can't let go... I can't say no to... what I'm feeling...~
"I'm sorry..." He kept his voice low, whispering the words into her ear.
"It's ok. I understand." She sat there, content with the scene. She watched the mist form around the mountains, the wind blowing once again. The cold air
made her shiver, reclining into the warm body behind her. She snuggled up to him, his arms tightening their grip around her. His legs lay outstretched in
front of her, knees bent, surrounding her. She sat Indian-style, her arms crossed to keep warmth under his. She sat there, in his embrace, her eyes
closed, becoming lost in the serenity of it all... ~I can't say no to anything... not here, not now...~
He held her, in his arms, in his soul, sitting there, leaning his head into hers. Neither of them admitted their true feelings for each other; the charade of
devotees still being put on to an audience of Odaiba, and the rest of the Digital World as well. He held her tighter as her body shook against his, the cold
air tingling against her skin, but being welcomed by his. ~I can only hold her... without...without letting her know...~
~I want to stay like this, forever...~ Their hands found each other, his warm hand against her ice cold one. "Your hands are cold..."
"I know... I can't help it..."
"I'll warm them up for you..." He squeezed her hand in his own, his way of saying that he still cared for her as a friend, and yet the fact that he more than
cared for her still being hidden. She smiled, bringing her still cold hand to cradle his cheek. Their remaining hands clasped together, she began to feel
warmer as heat conduction occurred between them.
(A/N: I stuck a bit of science in there... oh, let me get back to the mood...)
He smiled at her action. ~She's finally learning to let go...~ He held the appendage that was stroking his cheek in his hand, wrapping it around her. She
opened her eyes, turning as much as she could to look to him. The cold breeze slipping past them again, they slowly came together. Sakura petals, once
again, circled the sitting figures, the two of them kissing on a cool, calm night. Their lips locked, she stroked his cheek, bringing her arm around him while
her back was still to him. Her mouth opened wider, his tongue reaching to meet hers. They clashed in a battle of kisses that would never explain, verbally,
how they felt for each other. ~Everything... everything is culminating... at this one point... do I love him? Or is it just a crush?~ As the barrage of kisses
continued, her digital device began to slowly beep in her pocket. She didn't notice it at first, but as the volume grew, she slowly broke the kiss.
Taking the small tool out of her pocket, she looked at it, indifferently, wondering what the problem was. ~Stupid thing! Why did it go off now?!~ It looked
to be fine, save for the blinking lights it was flashing. ~Why could it be going off now? Piyomon's ok, I'm ok... what's going on?~ She placed it back in her
pocket, returning her gaze to the lake in front of her.
"What was that all about?" His words were soft and hushed, his arms never moved from their position.
"Betsuni..." She leaned back into his form, knowing that someone would be looking for them. She closed her eyes, the gentle melody of the wind putting
her to sleep.
"Sora... are you going to sleep?"
"... Yeah..." He lay her down gently, her cold figure curling up beside his. She rested in his arms, sleep enveloping her. ~I don't care if I fall to sleep now...
I just want to stay here... in his arms...~
~I can't leave her... but if I stay, the others will think something happened between us... something I'm not ready for them to ... think happened between
us...~ The fatigue slowly overshadowing Yamato, he fell asleep there, with Sora by his side, the night hours slipping away...
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"Sumimasen... Okinasai..." Ken's voice reached the distant dreams of the sleeping figures, their bodies rustling to cradle each other more. "Ano...
Ishida-san? You have to wake up; it's about 11:30, and the others are tired and want to go home..."
Yamato awoke to the quiet voice of someone younger than he. He opened his eyes to see Ken kneeling before him, a worried look playing on the
dark-haired boy's face. "I'm awake. Tell the others I'll be there in a few minutes."
"Ok. Good luck waking her up." Ken assumed Yamato had remembered about the girl in his arms; Yamato, however, forgot. He looked down to see an
angelic face in his arms, her hands clasped together, cold from the wind. Her body curled against his, he could tell the flesh on her figure was cold.
"Sora..."
~Why ... why is it so cold, and yet so warm? Who's calling me...? Why do I feel so... perfect...?~ She felt his hand stroked her face, discovering his skin
was just as cold as hers. Her breathing steadied, she began to stir as he continued to run his hand across her face, clearing away any stray strands of
hair. ~He's here... for me...~ In her dream, she lay in the light of a setting sun, on a beach, Yamato holding her body with his arms. "Aishiteiru," he
whispered, in her dream.
"Aishiteiru, Yamato..." she whispered back. She didn't know that she had really whispered it, the words reaching his ears. An expression of shock overtook
him, his hand freezing in place at her words. ~Did she just say... what I think she said...?~
"Sora... you should wake up." She stirred more, finally opening her eyes to see him staring down at her. Remembering her dream, and what she had
whispered, she blushed, her head down in shame. "Sora...?"
"I shouldn't have said that... it was just a dream; you know that, right?" She was a bit nervous, having admitted that she had loved him, in a dream, and
in reality.
"It's ok. You were dreaming, probably about some other Yamato..." ~He doesn't know... or he's just hiding it... well, I don't want to do this here... so it's
good that he's covering it up...~ "Come on, let's go home. It's almost 11:30; everyone else is tired."
"Ok... Ikimasho, ne?" He rose up, offering her his hand. She took it, and stood up to meet him, their bodies meeting each other closely. He now held both
her hands, his eyes staring into hers. ~Why does he do this to me? Why do we get so close...?~ His face inched closer to hers, her lips following an
inevitable track that lead right to his.
"Sora! Yamato! It's late; we have to go home!" They were startled by Taichi's voice, but realized what they were doing after being interrupted. He turned
and began walking towards the group, Sora following him shortly. Their hands never separated.
Ah.. man... I'm so sorry that this one's out late; I have been sooo incredibly busy!!! Hopefully, I'll finish on Monday or Tuesday.... Let me know what you
think everyone; see you later!!!