Disclaimer: I don't own this song, it's [c] O-Town, and this chapter's from Taichi's POV.

" Chapter 2: Shy Girl. "

* Standing with the wallflowers, wishin' you had stayed at home.
You kicked yourself for coming when you're standing there all alone.
The centers of attention are busy makin' all their moves.
While all the guys are lookin' at them, I got my eye on you ( only you. ) *



"Sou ka .. I dare you to kiss Taichi-san."

"NANI DA!?'' Mimi screeched, blushing like mad; and made me twitch.

I heard Miyako, Sora, and Hikari giggling, and the other guys snickering; all Koushiro did was blink.

"You said dare, ne." Takeru simply said, grinning ear to ear. I was beat red, blinking as I gave Mimi
a side glance before eyeing Takeru.

"Awwwww, c'mon, Mimi-chan! You and Onii-chan look cute together." Hikari smiled, I could feel my
face turn more red.

".. Damnit." taking a deep breathe, and sighed. Her face a brighter shade of red than mine before she looked at
me with her light chocolate colored eyes. I thought I was going to melt right there and then.

"You're okay with this .. eh, Taichi?" She inched her closer to mine, I did the same.

"H-hai .." I gulped, nervously. I could notice everyone else just .. staring at us.

What should I do?! I cursed at myself silently, as Mimi and I faces kept getting closer and closer ..
Damnit, should I start it? Wait, she's the one who's supost to start it, right .. GOD I'm so con-- she
started it. Her lips were pressed up againest mine, her eyes closed. Naturally, I shut my eyes and kissed back.


* You might think you're nothing special.
You might be losing heart.
But baby don't you realize, how beautiful, you really are? *

Takeru blinked, eyeing his watch. "20 .. 21 .. 22 .. 23 .."
"H-how long?" Hikari stuttered, looking over his shoulder; causing the blonde boy to blush.
"Ohhhhhhhh no Miyako-chan, no frenching Ken-chan today." Miyako grinned evilly towards Ken, who turned bright
red and looked down to his own watch.
"90 .. 91 .. 92 .. 93 .."

I had a hand on Mimi's cheek, Mimi's arms around Taichi's waist.

".. 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 .. DAMNIT TAICHI LET GO!" Takeru yelled, sweatdropping; as well as everyone else.

We both went wide eyed blushing, and pulled away. Everyone else staring at us in pure, utter shock.


* Shy girl it's written on your face.
A mermaid outta water, feelin' outta place.
Shy girl, tryin' to hide a blush.
Caught you lookin' for a second, felt my heart rush.
Don't run away, don't be afraid, don't be shy, girl.
So beautiful. ( So beautiful )
Shy, shy girl. *


The game continued for about another hour, and then it died. Takeru and Daisuke were battling each
other in a video game, everyone watching. I had an arm around Mimi, staring at the screen. I was so
dense at that moment I couldn't tell she was glancing at me from time to time. Hikari was sitting behind
Takeru, cheering him on. That's my sister for you .. she'd do anything to screw Daisuke up in the game
so her boyfriend would win. Miyako was sitting inbetween Iori and Ken; Iori cheering on Takeru, Ken
cheering on Daisuke. I was cheering on Daisuke too, just to see how my little sister would react. Yamato
and Sora were watching blankly, like Mimi and Koushiro. Jyou was reading a book. This time, I caught
Mimi's gaze as she looked up at me, I looked back down at her. She blushed, smiling. I smiled back before
looking back to the TV screen.

* Moving in closer, slowly tryin' to break the ice.
But its hard to get a lock on your downward glancing eyes. ( Ohh yea. )
You might think you're nothing special, but I'm about to lose my heart.
Baby don't you realize, how beautiful you really are?

Shy girl it's written on your face.
A mermaid outta water, feelin' outta place.
Shy girl, tryin' to hide a blush.
Caught you lookin' for a second, felt my heart rush.
Don't run away, don't be afraid, don't be shy, girl. *


"Well .. it's getting late, ne?" Hikari yawned before putting her chin on Takeru's shoulder.
"H-hai .." He turned bright red, blinking.
Daisuke snored, before blinking and rubbing his eyes, I sweatdropped.
"Maybe .. we should head home, eh? It's 11:30." Koushiro blinked tiredly.
"Yeah .. c'mon, Mimi-chan." Sora hugged Yamato before she got up.

Mimi had her head on my shoulder, her eyes half way open. "I'm to tiiiiired, Soraaa." She yawned.

"Yanno, ne. It is a little late .. maybe me and Taichi should walk you guys to Sora's?" Yamato suggested.
I raised a brow at him, blinking.
"Yeah .. Jyou and Koushiro can take the other's home, eh?"
"Hai, hai." Jyou closed his book.
"C'mon, Mimi." I blinked, taking her hand and standing up. She whined, rubbing her eyes.

Everyone left the appartment, I waited for Mimi as she put on her shoes and her jacket; a hand behind
my head.

"Ne .. Taichi?"
"Nani yo?"
" .. Did you mean what you said early?" She sat on the couch, tying one of her shoes.
"What did I say again?" I looked to the side, blushing.
"About .." she stood up, walking towards me. She turned my head so I could look at her. "liking me."

* Now I'm standing right in front of you, I confess I'm nervous too.
Girl you know there's something goin' on.
And not to give it a chance could be so wrong .. *



I blinked, staying silent for a moment as I stared at her, then rubbed the back of my head.

" .. Yea, I meant it."

She looked at me, and smiled. Kissing me on the cheek before she took my hand, a brow arched.

"So, are you going to walk me home or not, Yagami?"

"And what if I don't?"

She smacked me upside the head lightly before she dragged me out of the apartment, I was grinning
stupidly.


End.