Don't Kiss Me!

Chapter two

A/N: So you guys actually like this? ^^; I didn't expect anyone to really @_@

Well I'm glad ^^v This story will be a short one compared to my rest and will only go for a few more chapters. You know, a short and sweet romance *^_^* That way I can catch up to everything else o__o;;

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'You're so pretty...' his words echoed in her mind, as Sora stared speechless. Did he just say what she thought? No one has ever told her that...

Cupping her face with his hand, before she even could react, Taichi pulled her to him, locking into a sweet kiss. The sensation thrilled her, almost making her lose her wits.

'So this is a kiss...'

When they broke away, she could hear her heavy breathing, through the thick noise of the street. Looking at her perplexed expression, he smiled, caressing her cheek.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Why...Why did you kiss me?!" Sora suddenly stepped away, pushing him from her.

"Don't...Don't kiss me!"

Confused and a bit annoyed, Tai looked her surprised. "What do you mean? I kissed you because I wanted to!"

"That..." Bringing her hand to her lips, Sora almost cried. "That was my first kiss!"

In an instant her hand came flying, smacking Taichi's face, with a loud crack. Shocked at what she had done, Sora stumbled back, as he got up rubbing his cheek.

"You...don't play with a girl's emotions like that! Never come near me again!!" Turning away, she ran down the crowded street, not caring about the stares she received.

Dumbfounded, Taichi stood cradling his face, as she ran away from him. What had he done to make her so angry? Confused and sad that she felt that way, he took slow steps walking home, as he thought about what she said.

'Playing with a girl's emotions?' What did she mean? He wasn't playing. He had meant what he said. She was pretty. Always hiding behind those big glasses, he just couldn't see her glow until then.

Poking his face, he winced as he felt the sharp stinging. She sure packed a mean blow though. Then he remembered how she looked, so terrified and angry. Did he cause all of that? He hoped not...because if he did. What was he going to do?

Reaching his home, Taichi made a funny face as he made the realization. "I actually think I'm falling for that strange women!"

*******

"Why did I do that?"

Lying on her bed, holding the hand she hit Taichi with, Sora shook her head in confusion. What on earth had made her become so violent? She had never hit anyone before...

Grabbing her pillow, she began to sob again as she remembered what had happened. "But that Baka stole my first kiss! How could he just do that and say those things he didn't mean!"

Even though she was crying, Sora blushed whenever she touched her lips. "Baka! Don't blush over him! Forget him!"

Turning to her side she contemplated on calling Mimi, to tell her friend the horrible thing that happened but stopped when she was about to dial. What would the girl think? Sora had just smacked a guy and said horrible things to because he complimented and gave her a kiss. Mimi would think she was really hopeless then!

Setting down the phone, she sighed a new wave of tears coming her way. But instead of letting them out like the others, Sora wiped them away quickly and lie numbly on the bed.

She should just forget it. Why was it bothering her so much? It had been her first kiss and a big deal but it shouldn't make her heart beat so hard...and...her face flushed so...and her emotions confused...

What was she saying?! Sitting up, Sora smacked herself turning crimson. "No Sora, don't say it! Don't say it! You actually have feelings for that baka!?"

*****

"Oh, jeeze..." Listening to Tai tell her what happened, Mimi sighed sadly. "No wonder she didn't call me last night."

It was Saturday morning after school and Tai stood outside the school gates pensively. After deciding he did like Sora the night before, he had come to seek help from her friend. "Yea...I feel like such an ass...did I do something wrong?"

"Well..." Mimi looked around; to make sure no one could hear her. "Sora is sort of a late bloomer. I met her in Junior High and she was always picked on and stuff. She's really a great girl with lots to say but she's scared. You know...in some sort of shell."

Nodding, Tai realized why she ran away. She didn't believe him. Feeling crappy, he frowned a bit, as Mimi smiled sympathetically. "Hey you know what? I talked Sora into coming shopping with me today. I'm supposed to meet her right now actually. Why don't you accidentally drop in?"

******

"Where are you Mimi?" Exasperated, Sora stood waiting for her friend, in front of a large department store.

"Sora-chan!" Waving to her, Mimi ran down the street with a sheepish expression. "Gomen, I got caught up talking to an old friend."

"It's okay Mimi." Following the girl through the glass doors, Sora sighed. 'This is going to be such a dull day...'

As they browsed the store, Mimi picked out many cute outfits and things for Sora to try on but she pushed them all away saying, "They don't suit me."

"Sora!! Come on you have to try on something!" Pushing the girl into a stall, with an armload of clothes, Mimi locked her into the tiny room. "Now you try one of those on and tell me you don't look great!"

"Mimi..." Picking up the garments with her fingers, she frowned disdainfully. "Nothing ever looks very good on me."

Outside, tapping her foot, Mimi cocked an eyebrow as an out of breath boy ran up to her apologizing. "Gomen, gomen! I had to run here because I missed the train!"

Shaking her head, she sighed. 'Boys.'

"I thought you weren't coming. She's inside trying on some clothes, let's surprise her."

As she led him to the ladies dressing rooms, he blushed on the way. "You girls sure have lots of fancy underwear to choose from..."

"That's not even half of it." Smirking, Mimi shoved him towards the changing rooms before waving. "Well I'll be off now! Have fun!!"

"Wa-Wait!" Calling her back he flushed. "What am I supposed to say?!"

"Whatever you usually do Romeo!"

Watching her leave, he slumped to the floor. "I've never tried to impress an insane women before..."

***

"Mimi?" Sora suddenly emerged from the room, pulling at the skirt she was wearing. "I don't think this is my color...I don't think any of it is..."

Looking up, her eyes widened in shock as she stuttered, "What are YOU doing here?!"

"Eh..." Holding his hands up in defense, Tai scooted back from her wrath. "I w-was shopping! That's it!"

"In the ladies section?!" She glared daggers at him as he stumbled for words. "I thought I told you to stay away from me!"

Jumping up to his feet, Tai fought for an excuse when he realized what she was wearing. A nice change from her usual school uniform, it was short blue skirt with matching yellow top. Gawking he said, "You look cute."

Stopping her fist from colliding with his face, Sora blushed. "I...I told you...don't play with a girl's emotions..."

"I'm not playing." Taking her hand, he didn't let go as she tried to jerk away. "Stop running away from me...and listen when I compliment you."

Smiling he lifted a pretty red barrette and placed it in her hair. "If you would just open your eyes...you'd see how attractive you wer-"

"TAICHI-KUN!!" Interrupting him, a loud shriek was heard as a girl jogged towards them, waving.

Pushing Sora away from Taichi with a shove of her hip, she latched onto the boy with a smirk when she saw the other girl stumble. "Oh Taichi! Remember you promised me a date today!"

"T-Tifa!" Tai stuttered, trying to pry the girl off. "I never-"

"I understand." Getting up, her eyes shadowed, Sora started to slowly walk away.

Reaching out for her, Tai almost caught her arm when she suddenly spun around and smacked his hand away. "Don't touch me! Don't do anything near me! I want you to stay away from me! Do you understand?! I mean it! Leave me alone!"

Running away, she ignored his calls for her back. She didn't care. She didn't care about anything. Not even that she still had the stores clothes on or that she left her stuff behind. Nothing.

Tears starting to run down her face, she wiped them away furiously, as she ran. 'Sora you're a fool! It's your fault...how could you even think of liking someone when you know they'll never like you?'

-TBC

A/N: Tifa's a bitch ne? ^^; I hate girls like her @_@ Wonder why so many of them exist in the world? =p

-Hikari no miko