Disclaimer: I don't own digimon, unfortunately, or else it would be a totally Taito show and rated NC-17 ^-~

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Say Bye to the Frog
Flirt a Little



Matt looked away, not saying anything, that is, until Tai forced him to look at him. Only actions could do what Tai wanted to say. Slowly he leaned down and Matt closed his eyes. After a moment, he reopened his eyes when he didn't feel any contact with his lips. Tai was next to his ear, his cheek now pressing gently against his.

I'm sorry, he said again.

Matt whispered, trying to hide his disappointment. For a split second - okay, a minute - he thought Tai was going to kiss him!

Tai was propped on one elbow, still next to Matt's ear with his cheek pressed against him. Why do you get so freaked out whenever I say something about Mimi?

I already answered this: I don't!

Yes you do. You're getting all freaked out right now just talking about it, Tai said softly, rubbing his cheek tenderly against Matt's.

Matt shivered. Why do we do this?

Do what? Tai asked, laying himself down on top of Matt with his arm now draped over him and his cheek still pressed against him.

Just... this. We laugh and laugh and hang out all of the time and it's just - oh, forget it.

Tell me, he said, whining slightly.

Do you ever think we flirt a little?

Tai snorted.

Matt flinched, and it wasn't because Tai shouted in his ear.

he said, didn't mean to shout.



A heavy silence followed that where Tai just leaned closer to Matt and ran a hand through his blonde locks.

Did you really mean that? Tai asked, running a hand through Matt's hair once again.

Matt said, gulping.

So you think we flirt?

Matt shrugged. It could look like that to some people...

Which people?

Matt lied.

They went back into another silence for a few moments, but this time, Matt broke it.

Just forget I said anything.

Tai asked. I want to know why you think this.

I don't, okay? I just said it, that's all.

You're a bad liar, Ishida.

So I've been told, he said, adding, by you.

Tai smiled and ran his hand through Matt's hair, sitting up. Do we really flirt?

Matt snapped, pushing Tai off of him. He made sure his towel was wrapped around him tightly before standing up. Just get out so I can change, please.

Tai stood up and nodded, leaving the room without a little comeback like he usually would. After he shut the door, Matt sat on the bed and put his head in his hands.

What was that all about?! Why would he ask something like that! He practically just gave away his secret about being bisexual and having feelings for Tai!

Matt stood up and slowly began getting dressed, dreading when he would have to go confront Tai. When he finished, he left the room, finding Tai at the kitchen table with two bowls filled with cereal and the milk sitting between them.

Tai said softly, sitting down in a chair.

Matt nodded at him and sat beside him, pouring milk into his bowl. He began to eat the dry cereal - that reminded him of eating rocks, not that he'd know! - and glanced up at Tai every few moments. After a few seconds, Tai threw down his spoon and stood up.

You're right!

About what? Matt asked, setting down his spoon and looking up.

Us flirting! We always do! Just in the bedroom we were, when I was playing with your hair!

I guess.

You guess? But you HAVE to agree with me! You're the one who began this stupid topic!

Matt shrugged and went back to eating his cereal. Tai, however, did not. He paced back and forth until Matt was done and cleared away the dishes. He continued to pace back and forth until Matt finished washing them. Eventually, Matt dried his hands and turned to Tai, staring intently at him and receiving the same stare back.



Well what? Matt asked.

Now I'm confused! Like you were in the bedroom!

Matt frowned. I wasn't confused. I was just wondering.

And now I am!

Matt sighed and a sad smile appeared on his face. Just forget it, Tai. Just forget it, he said softly, turning around.

Tai gulped and frowned, feeling somewhat guilty. He hadn't meant to make Matt upset. Sighing, he suggested, Why don't we work on our project?

At 6:00 in the morning?

Why not? We have nothing better to do.

Matt said, nodding. Let's go to my room.

They didn't end up working on the project (obviously! Who would work on a project at six in the morning?). Instead, they turned on a lamp so that it was dim in the room - the sun hadn't poked it's bright head through the window of Matt's room yet, leaving a dark present without the light's glow.

Matt's face was lit by the dull shine coming off the lamp, and Tai watched him with a slight smile as the blonde reached into the cage and took out the frog, petting him. He couldn't help watching Matt do this; to see Matt go from being freaked out in the marshes to now paying attention to the green creature was something he didn't think would happen. Tai continued to smile and watch until Matt looked up at him.

What are you smiling about?

he lied. Just thinking.

Matt nodded, as if he understood. He didn't though, and Tai wished he would.

**~**

How long are you planning on staying for? Matt asked, stretching lazily onto the couch.

Tai shrugged. Whenever you kick me out, I suppose.

Matt laughed. Why don't you stay here tonight? My dad isn't coming home until tomorrow afternoon.

Okay. Might as well. How else would I want to spend my Saturday night?

Matt smiled and watched Tai phone his family to tell them he was staying over. As he did that, Matt fell into deep thoughts. He still didn't know why Tai had kissed him last night. Remembering that, he wanted to know why.

Tai came back and smiled as he sat on the couch. My mom said yes and she's going to swing by later on and drop me off some clothes.

Matt nodded. Sounds good to me.

Tai nodded as well, not really sure what to say. Throughout the entire day there was an awkwardness between them, as if he and Matt were both afraid to speak anymore.

Tai, why'd-

The phone rang interrupting Matt. He sighed and answered it.

Hey Matt, it's TK.

Hey Squirt.

Stop with the nickname! Anyway, I need help.

On what?

How do you tell someone you like them?

Matt rolled his eyes. TK please, you've asked out a million girls before and every time before you do, you ask me this stupid question!

TK laughed. Sorry, but I thought brothers were supposed to help with this kind of thing!

Hey, I did help you... the first seven times! Now just do what you normally do. Just tell her!

TK sighed. Okay. See you soon. He hung up.

Matt shook his head and hung up the phone. What a kid.

Tai laughed. Does he really ask you all of the time?

Matt nodded, smiling. Yes. You'd think after seven times asking he'd know by now. He's already asked out a ton of girls!

Tai laughed again. And will you use this charm' of yours on a girl?

Matt shrugged. You know how it is. Not anyone I'm interested in.

You haven't been interested in any girl since Sora!

Yeah. She... turned me off girls, I guess, Matt said quietly, standing up. So, you want-

Turned you off girls?

Matt nodded slowly, looking in Tai's eyes. When will you go after a girl?

What are you implying, Matt?

Well I just realized you haven't had a girlfriend since the eighth grade.

Maybe I'm like you and aren't interested in any girls, Tai said, standing up to face Matt.

Matt raised an eyebrow. Now what are you implying?

You're right, Tai said.



We do flirt... We flirt a lot.

Matt laughed, a bitter laugh. So now you've realized that! Well what are you going to do about it?


END OF CHAPTER