Don't Kiss Me!

Chapter Four

A/N: Nothing to say ^^;;

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::Flutter::

Leaning down to pick up the envelope, Taka wondered whom this love letter would be from. Maybe a teacher? Or perhaps the student body president. "Hmm," Opening it thoughtfully, he read its contents:

~~Taka Iyashi,

Meet me in Central Park, today at 5:00. I want to discuss junior high memories with you.

Sincerely,

Mimi Tachikawa~~

"Mimi eh?" Letting the name slide off his tongue, Taka smiled, "I remember her...Pretty girl...I suppose she's worthy of my time."

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"Hn," Sighing Sora listened as the teacher went on about astral physics. Usually all her attention would be on the subject but today Sora felt her mind wander. Eventually an image of Taichi drifted into her head and she hit herself with a pencil, 'Baka! Stop thinking of him! What's wrong with you?'

Scowling she tried to force herself to listen but her thoughts staggered, 'I haven't heard from him since that day...maybe he's given up?' Sora felt sad for a moment but pushed the emotion away furiously, 'He wasn't trying in the first place! Stop dreaming Sora!'

Feeling a light impact on her head, she jumped. Wadded tightly on her desk, a crumpled note stared at her. Opening it, she tried to hide it from the teacher and read:

~~Sora! Let's go to the park after school okay?

Love,

Mimi~*

Shifting her gaze to her friend sitting across the room, Sora smiled as Mimi winked at her. Nodding slowly, she watched Mimi smile and return her attention back to the front. Following suit, Sora pushed away the unwanted thoughts, 'that's right...a walk might help you figure out what you're feeling...'

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"Mmm! It's such a nice day!" Mimi cheered, stretching her long arms, "Aren't you happy we came?"

"Yea," Sora agreed, feeling the warm sunshine on her face, 'It feels so good...to be care free...even for only a moment.' Looking at her friend solemnly, Mimi silently prayed for forgiveness, 'Sora...please don't be angry with me...but you need to face him...don't let that idiot haunt you anymore!'

She noticed Sora's stiff posture the next moment and stared at her watch, '5:00 sharp...' Lifting her head, Mimi wasn't surprised when she saw Taka standing ahead of them expectantly. Ignoring Sora's shocked expression, he walked towards them and greeted, "Tachikawa! I'm glad to see you."

He smiled charmingly but Mimi was unfazed. Glaring at him coldly, she felt horrible for Sora. Placing a hand on the girl's shoulder, Mimi answered harshly, "Don't flatter yourself Iyashi. You're not worth anyone's time. In fact that's why I called you here."

Pushing Sora forward, Mimi winced as she felt her friend trembling, "You hurt my friend Sora in the past. I think you owe her an apology." Gasping, Sora spun around and faced Mimi in shock, "Mimi!"

Looking at her sadly, Mimi's voice didn't waver, "Go ahead Taka...Apologize." With a bored expression, he answered irritated, "You called me here for this? Sora huh? I remember you! You were that ugly girl from seventh grade! Ha! Apologize? Why should I? You haven't changed! You're still the plain and ugly girl I met before!!"

Not being able to take it a second time, Sora fell to her knees. Hugging herself as she began to shake harder, she forced back the tears, 'Still a plain and ugly girl...'

"You Jerk!!" About to smack him, Mimi glared daggers, "I thought you might have matured but I see you're still the same bastard from before!!"

"Stupid kid! You people aren't even worth my time! Let alone my voice!" With a wave of his hand, he was about to walk away when...

*Shwoom*

The next moment he was sprawled on the ground. Gasping, Sora wondered what had happened. Eyes drifting up, they widened in shock, her hand flying to her mouth. Scattered across the pavement, was a bouquet of red roses. A sheepish smile on his face, Taichi scratched his head and spoke, "Aw...looks like the flowers I got for you are a mess...Gomen ne Sora. I promise next time I'll be more careful."

Her thoughts swirling in frenzy, Sora cracked and the tears started to cascade down her cheeks. 'Why...Why is he here? To save me...?' Cursing and rubbing his head, Taka got up. Spinning around he shouted furiously, "What the hell?!?! Who the hell are you?! You could've given me a bruise you asshole!!"

Looking at him blankly, Taichi grinned, "Oh, did I hit you? My mistake, I thought you were a pervert or something."

"What?!" Fuming, Taka charged, trying to hit him, "Ass!!" Moving elegantly aside, Taichi grabbed Taka's wrist before tossing the boy over his shoulder and onto the ground. "Woah, better watch it. You might break something like that..."

Red and furious, Taka wanted to scream at this guy who had the nerve to touch him. He was about to tell him just that, when Taichi's glare silenced him. "Better hurry away...before I lose my patience," his eyes flickered dangerously and Taka stumbled back.

Glaring one last time at the three of them, the battered boy ran, leaving them behind. Still in a slight daze, Mimi quickly snapped out of it and rushed over to Sora. "Are you okay? Oh, Sora! Please forgive me! I just wanted you to realize that what he said doesn't matter!"

Falling into her friend's arms, Sora let it all out, as Taichi watched wordlessly. Her sobs echoed through his mind like breaking glass and he had the urge to take her in his arms. Stepping a few feet closer, he forced a smile, "Sora-chan...That loser...is who you think about? I'm surprised...letting such a man hurt you...don't let him hurt you."

Seeing her body stiffen at his voice, Taichi backed off, hurt etched on his features. Turning around, his back was to them when he said, "So this is really the kind of girl you are? To let such a stupid guy break you?"

Sora's sobs continued and he looked away, "I thought...I was falling in love with someone who was stronger...but I guess I was wrong...The Sora I fell in love with would never just let some guy push her around and control her emotions. She was too stubborn and would fight against him..." Not believing what she was hearing, Sora's heart froze. What was he saying...?

"I'll stop bothering you now...since it seems the girl I was searching for...has suddenly run away." His eyes clouded like fog, Taichi looked at Sora one last time, as she raised her head to meet his. Forcing a smile at her tear stained face, he fought the need to wipe them away. "Sayonara Sora."

Watching his disappearing form, as he ran from her, Sora could feel her body start to shiver uncontrollably. Hugging her close, Mimi's face wore a sad expression, witnessing her friend's heartbreak. "Are you just going to let him?" She felt Sora shudder. "Run away...just like that?"

-TBC

A/N: Sad? @_@ I have no idea what I'm doing ^^;; Please REVIEW!! REVIEW!! ^^;;

-Hikari no miko