Just turn around

You've got a boy, you've got a girl,

"…Ruki? …" The punch in the gut hurt him far more than he expected. But what would you expect from someone who never knew it was coming? He hugged his stomach and stepped back, giving distance to aid him if Ruki ever planned to try to hit him again. He couldn't handle another one, not in this state. "Tell me…why?"

"…You have no right to do that to me…" anger seemed to be the only thing that forced her to talk because the rest of her, her body, her eyes…shivered in fear. "You-you…No one! Is allowed to touch me like that!"

Sittin' underneath a tree….

Takato looked at her. Confusion seemed to be around him so much lately, like a friend. Well…More like a smothering friend. "I thought you and I… could've had something… I thought something could… work out… if we just tried…please."

Her eyes shimmered but no tears fell. Silently, "…I thought so too…"

"Ruki-!"

"…But…" his joy was interrupted. "That was what I thought… I know that you're a tamer…one I actually worked with. But that doesn't mean I trust you. At least, not like before. For a second I cared about you more than I would let myself… then… you had to let her kiss you…"

They sit there everyday…

"I came here to tell you that what happened meant nothing! That I… want to return your feelings…" A shadow formed over Takato's eyes… water… slowly flowed out of it…

Ruki gazed at him. Surprised that he can prove her wrong. Mockingly she replied, "I guess you didn't change over time. You're still the crybaby you always were…"


And even though, you may think, that this is the way to be,

Takato quickly looked up. Exposing his eyes. No matter what Ruki could do, she could never erase the tortured expression on his face. No shield, no amount of coldness, could make the memory fade, even though he already turned, and ran away…

He ran fast, away, away from anyone, away from feelings, dreams, and realities… Where he knew no one could reach him, not even anyone who was already there…

It may not always be that way…

"Takato…It's for the best…"

You can't take nothin' for granted, You gotta live like today…

She walked, hands in her pockets and eyes closed. Her steps never wavered, even though she was falling…

I turn around and I can see what's behind me,

Ruki entered her room silently. It was dark…quiet…cold…

Renamon stood outside the door. She did not enter. For seeing it, is far worse then hearing the muffled cries that escaped the room. 'Be strong...'

And I turn back around and I can see what's ahead…

'AGH! …why…am I …crying!' Ruki shifted off the table to vigorously rub the tears off her face. But they were still flowing. In an attempt to make it stop, 'He was worthless anyway. Just one of those guys that have fun playing with girls' minds…'

"…And I fell for it…"

Renamon jumped as she heard a bang against a table. 'Good, she's letting it out.'


And if you don't believe I'll be here all along,

"…Guilmon…" Takato sniffled as he entered the house. Guilmon looked at him and knew exactly what happened. He hugged him in comfort.

"I hate being weak…" Takato looked at him in the eyes.

"Takato?" He looked back. Within his tamer's eyes a flame seemed …to burn…

"I HATE BEING WEAK!!" swiftly he slammed his fist into the concrete floor.

Just turn around…

"…No more crying…" They both stood, they both spoke, they both felt as the words escaped from their mouths… If only they knew how connected they are.

It's as if they're in the same empty room. It's too dark to see, but they don't realize that they are standing next to each other. So close…back to back….

Just turn around...

If only they knew …

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