**What's up, everyone?! Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up, but something happened at my high school. On Friday, a boy was hit and killed at the school by a girl from my school. So I've been a little preoccupied. But anyway, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!**

Moving On
Chapter Three
Matt looked in the mirror one last time, checking his appearance for the millionth time that night. He adjusted the collar on his black button down shirt and smoothed the fabric as he stared at his reflection nervously. His first date with Sora was tonight, and he wanted to look good for her. Matt moved strands of fair hair into place, making sure it was perfectly set. He left his room and grabbed his jacket. Mr. Ishida stopped Matt before he left the apartment.
"Hey, you're going to leave without saying goodbye to your old man, are you?" Mr. Ishida kidded. Matt smiled a crooked smile, and said goodbye to his father.
"So where are you and Sora going?" Mr. Ishida asked nonchalantly. Matt rolled his eyes and smiled. It wasn't every day that his father kept tabs on his whereabouts.
"We're going out to eat at this little Italian place, then we're going out to a club to go dancing." Matt explained. Mr. Ishida nodded approvingly, and Matt stepped out the door, walking quickly to Sora's house, which wasn't far from his.
Sora brushed her hair slowly, letting it fall onto her shoulders lightly. She was wearing the outfit Mimi had suggested, a black mini skirt and a medium blue shirt, which brought out her hair color. Her cinnamon eyes sparkled as she put the finishing touches on her makeup and waited in the living room for Matt. Her mother was still at the flower shop working, so Sora was slone until Matt arrived. The doorbell rang minutes later, and Sora practically leapt out of her seat to the door, where Matt was waiting on the other side, a white rose in his hand. Sora grinned and took the flower, going into the kitchen to put it in some water. Matt followed and held Sora from behind as she placed the rose in a glass of water. Sora sighed as Matt kissed her neck tenderly. Matt held Sora closely, taking in the smell of her strawberry hair.
"I missed you, Matt." Sora whispered. Matt smiled and turned Sora to face him, their faces inches apart.
"And I missed you. . . " Matt murmmered as they met in a sweet kiss. Seconds later, they parted and grabbed their coats, running off into the night as they began their first date.
The restaurant was a cozy little Italian place on the corner. The tables were on a small patio enclosed with lattice, with some ivy vines hung all over. Red and white checkered tablecloths covered the round tables, a candle in a wine bottle adorning the center of each table. The room was dim, only being lit with candles scattered about. Matt seated Sora, then sat down himself.
"Such a gentleman!" Sora praised, making Matt blush ever so slightly. The waiter came out of the kitchen, and took the orders, returning soon after with two glasses of red wine. Matt held Sora's hand as they chatted about everything from school to sports to music. Finally the waiter returned with two plates of spaghetti and meatballs.
"This looks too good to eat!" Matt commented as the couple began to munch happily. Later there was nothing left on either plate.
"That was so good! I can't believe I ate all of it, there was so much, you know!" Sora remarked as Matt paid the bill.
"I know, when I first saw it, I thought I wouldn't be able to eat all of it either, but it was so good, I guess there was no problem!" Matt added, walking Sora out into the evening, his arm around her waist.
"I was thinking we could go dancing." Matt said as they continued down the street toward the club.
"That sounds great! I love to dance, don't you?" Sora said, taking Matt's hand in hers. Matt walked with Sora in silence until they arrived at the club, which was practically bursting with people.
"Looks crowded. You want to wait in line?" Sora asked. Matt shook his head, negatively, leading Sora on down the street.
"Nah, I think I want to spend more alone time with you anyway. How's the park sound instead?" Matt replied, looking into Sora's brilliant eyes. Sora looked into Matt's azure eyes, finding herself melting in his gaze.
"That sounds even better." Sora said quietly. The couple walked into the park and sat down at the base of a giant oak tree. Matt out his arm around his girlfriend and drew her closer as they watched the sun setting, the orange light accenting their faces as they looked onward. Matt turned and looked at Sora, who was still watching the sun fade away. He turned her face to his and smiled a lopsided smile at her, making her giggle.
"What's with the smile?" Sora asked. Matt's grin widened slightly.
"I was smiling at how wonderful tonight has been. Even if we didn't get to go dancing, we will later. All that matters is that I'm with you, the girl of my dreams." Matt said softly. Sora sighed happily and leaned her head on Matt's shoulder, locking their hands together.
"I think I'm in love with you Matt." Sora said suddenly. Matt looked down at Sora, who was looking up at him with admiration. He tilted his head down and kissed Sora on the mouth, opening her mouth with his tongue. They made out for a few minutes, then sat in silence, simply gazing adoringly at each other.
"I think I love you too, Sora." Matt replied, his beautiful blue eyes glimmering with happiness as he spoke. Sora cuddled closer to Matt, eventually falling asleep in his embrace. Matt ran his hands through Sora's shoulder length hair contently. Soon the time came to take Sora home, so Matt woke her up, shaking her gently.
"Wake up, sweetie, time to go home." Matt whispered. Sora stirred, sitting up drowsily.
"You let me sleep this long?" Sora exclaimed, looking at the starry sky then at Matt.
"I couldn't bring myself to actually wake you up. You looked so peaceful when you were sleeping." Matt replied. Sora got up and pulled Matt to his feet quickly, kissing him when he was standing. They walked home hand in hand, stopping finally at Sora's apartment. Matt and Sora faced each other and hugged tightly.
"I had a great time tonight, Matt." Sora said as they parted. Matt smiled and kissed Sora gently.
"So did I." Matt replied. Sora gave Matt a quick kiss before opening the door and walking inside, turning to face Matt outside.
"See you tomorrow." Sora whispered, her voice low.
"Oh yeah." Matt replied, smiling another one of his trademark smiles. Sora closed the door and leaned against it, her heart pounding. It had been such a wonderful evening, and she didn't want it to end. Slowly, Sora replayed the events in her mind as she went into her room and changed to go to bed.
Matt walked home as if his feet were on air. It had been one of the best nights of his life, and he was still high on the events of the night. He opened the door to his apartment and came face to face with his father. Matt looked at Mr. Ishida's sad face worriedly.
"What's wrong dad?" Matt asked fearfully, praying his mother and brother were okay wherever they were.
"Your grandfather has passed away, Matt. I'm sorry." Mr. Ishida said, his voice trembling. Matt stared at his father in shock.
"I'm sorry dad. . . " Matt replied as he put his hand on his fathers' shoulder while the older man cried in anguish.
Matt called Sora the next day and told her to tell his teachers he wouldn't be at school for a couple weeks since he'd be traveling to Great Britain for the funeral.
"Oh Matt, I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do?" Sora asked.
"No, just try and let my teachers know that I'll be back, and when I come home, I'll do all the makeup work required." Matt replied sadly.
"I'll miss you, Matt." Sora said quietly. Matt sighed, wanting very much to hold her in his arms.
"I'll miss you too. I wish I could see you before I leave, but my flight leaves while you are at school, so I guess I'll have to wait." Matt answered, a tear forming in his eyes.
"I'll be at the airport waiting for you to come home, okay?" Sora said.
"Yeah, that would be great. Well, I have to go, and so do you. You don't want to be late to school do you?" Matt sighed heavily.
"I know. Talk to you when you come home." Sora added. She felt an urge to go over to Matt's place and give him one last kiss before he left.
"Okay, bye Sora. I love you." Matt said as he hung up the phone.
"I love you too." Sora whispered as she put the phone into its cradle.
**Okay, this is it for now, I'll be back with more later. Matt and his dad go to the funeral, and find out something huge. . . . . they've inherited a house in Britain! What will happen if Matt moves away??? Read the next chapter to find out!**