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Lasting Days- Part Two
By Eye of Aurora
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* I meant to say Part Two for this chapter, not three ^^;;; oops! Here you go! Oh yes, and I'm thinking about making a lemon chapter later, so if anybody likes the idea of a side-line lemon part, just tell me in your reviews! Thanks! Sorry the other parts were so short! The next parts will be longer, I promise! ;) *


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Tai felt his stomach knot in excited nervousness, and knocked almost timidly, feeling a strangled sense of eagerness as he stood in front of Matt's apartment. His duffel hung loosely from his shoulder, stuffed clumsily with random shirts and shorts, too many pairs of clean boxers, some unmatched socks, various hair care products that took up half the bag, a headband that he never left anywhere without, unsystematic hygiene objects that he was reluctant to take, (he thought he could have always used Matt's stuff but then the thought dawned on him that that might be rude…especially if you're a guest…) a huge novel that he could hardly understand and last but not least, his digivice. (Uh…just in case!)

Stepping back, Tai waited. Listening carefully, he heard the slight sound of footsteps and the turning of the doorknob. Taichi breathed in harshly as the door was swung open…

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'He's here! Tai is outside my apartment right at this very moment…' I could hardly stand, my knees began to weaken and my feet refused to cooperate. Oddly enough, I made it to the front hallway without falling on my face.

I inhaled deeply, and with a shaky hand, I opened the door.

There he stood; Taichi Yagami. He was stunning. His eyes met mine the second the door was out of the way, and I couldn't help but stare in awe at the Tai I had never seen before. He was tall, much taller then what I remember, I would have easily estimated six foot or more. His body was amazing; I noticed how lean and slender he had remained, but wonderfully built and sculpted. 'Soccer does wonders to a guy's body,' I thought, still dazzled by the twenty-one year old man standing in front of me. His face, of course, was the first thing I saw; as always, purely handsome and friendly. The careless mounds of brunette hair continued to grace his features, although it was cut shorter and seemed less 'big', it was still recognizable. Tai had developed an innocently mature facial structure, and his huge brown eyes reflected fondness and amity.

He was just as beautiful as he was when I left him.

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'Yamato…'

I struggled to calm the restless pounding of my heart. Yamato opened the door and stood deftly in front of me. He was gorgeous. The guy had grown about six inches or more and had definitely gained some muscle. I remembered him being a skinny, pale boy with a lone-wolf attitude, but the Matt I saw before me caused me to forget my memories of his former appearance. The guy had grace and sensuality; I noticed how his hair had remained that ever-lasting golden blond, and it hung loosely over his face in stylish modesty. Although he was still fair-skinned, I could tell a tan had settled in to tame the pale color and as always, Matt's beautiful blue eyes remained locked in thought.

I couldn't help blushing, but I smiled tenderly at him, looking over his lovely face and manly physic. I took a step closer, and without a word of greeting, I dropped my bag to the floor and brought Matt into my arms, hugging him tightly with all I had.

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Yamato gasped, startled by Taichi's sudden movement. Yamato had never been the type for tender, heart-felt hugs, but he immediately surrendered to his friends loving embrace, and found himself wrapping his arms around the other boy in a bear hug of salutation.

Backing away to look over the dark-haired boy again, Matt smiled, his eyes full of unspoken emotion.

"Tai, you look great."

Taichi chuckled, his cheeks colored with a pale shade of crimson. "And you, Yama, aren't lookin' too bad yourself."

"Thanks, pal." Matt stepped back, motioning for Tai to enter. "Man, it's been too damn long."

Taichi shouldered his bag and walked forward through the doorway, glancing around Matt's apartment. "Wow, you're sure living better than I am. This is a nice place."

Matt grinned, "Yeah I was lucky I could afford my own apartment, I can't stand the dorms."

Tai nodded in agreement, "I know it. My roommate doesn't stop masturbating. Every night all I hear is his constant moaning and the sound of ruffling sheets, not to mention the fact that he's always sneaking his slutty girlfriends over… I'm so glad I got away from him for a while. "

"Tough break, ol' buddy," Yamato replied, giving the other boy a pat on the back, "Well I can assure you I won't invite any nasty girls over to harass you, I promise." Yamato smirked at Tai, who giggled adorably.

'Not that I would invite girls over anyway…' he said to himself. "Anyway, are you hungry? I can make you something to eat."

"Wow, Yama can cook? I remember you tried to make stir-fry when we were thirteen. Your dad had to call the fire department…"

"Till this day, I still refuse to make stir-fry…"

Taichi laughed, "Well, if you really can cook, I am pretty hungry, stupid subway…I should have taken a plane. At least they feed you."

Yamato guided Tai toward the kitchen, chuckling quietly. "Alright, Tai-chan, what can I get for you?"

"A steak."

"Yeah right."

"How about a cheeseburger?" Taichi's eyes sparkled.

"American food?"

"Just kidding…"

Yamato rummaged through various cabinets and shuffled around in the refrigerator. "Um…maybe I should have gone grocery shopping before you came…all I have is ramen…"

"Don't worry about it, I think I can survive on noodles." Tai seated himself and casually propped his feet up on the table. As Yamato busily poured some ramen noodles into a pot on the oven, he turned around to glance at the russet-haired boy.

"Oh that's right, Taichi, make yourself right at home!"

"Of course. As long as I'm here, this is my home too." Taichi gave Matt a huge cheeky grin.

"Yeah, if you help me pay the rent." Yamato playfully tossed a dishrag at his friends' head.

"Baka."

Matt laughed, "Your food will be ready in a minute…"


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"…and this is my room,"

Yama gave me the grand tour of his splendid apartment, the kitchen, the living room, his study and even the bathroom. Throughout all the rooms, I noticed there was only one bed.

"I am thoroughly impressed, Yama-chan. I'm so jealous."

Yamato blushed and chortled meekly.

I exited his bedchamber and walked toward the living room that was located by the front door and set my bag down on the couch. Matt followed.

"Taichi…"

"Nani?"

"I really did miss you…"

I smiled, almost surprised by his sudden gentle tone. "I missed you too, Yama." Then, to my mortal astonishment, he pulled me into his arms again. 'It's not everyday Yamato Ishida hugs you for no reason…' I said to myself as I felt his warm embrace.

"I'm sorry we didn't get to hang out a lot before…I was so busy with my music…"

"Hey, don't worry about it, that was in the past. What's important is that we're together now, ne?"

Yama nodded into my shoulder and backed away slightly, our gazes locking. Blue eyes met brown eyes.

My heart pounded, my pulse quickened, and my lips opened to speak, but my brain and mouth seemed momentarily dysfunctional. The same must have happened to Matt, because we both pulled away, blushing furiously.

I couldn't decide what to feel…but there was definitely…I don't know…an attraction? Sparks?

I realized then I felt something for Matt…possibly stronger than a friendship. Was I…leaving the boundaries of heterosexuality?!

Maybe…

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Tsuzuku…

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* Oi, readers! End of Part Two. Part Three shall be out in no time. Questions? Comments? You know what to do ^_^ Thanks for all the fabulous, inspiring reviews! I'm so sorry this chapter took more than a day…but…but…I was working on my GW fic! ;( Gomen…forgive me, onegai? Anyway, tell me what you think of a lemon chapter, because the Eye of Aurora is your everyday perverted hentai-type who absolutely loves lemon ^^;; But please forgive any past or future format, grammar or spelling mistakes. We can all handle imperfection, I suppose…I always screw up with the format. The next couple parts are with Taichi-darling and Yama-chan romance! Fun! Stay tuned for Part Three of Lasting Days. Ja ne! *