Chapter 7 up! It's been a really long time since I've updated, I KNOW.^.^' but I've finally finished the next, and close to the last, chapter!! ::applauds for self:: I hope you like the ending. ^____^ ta ta!

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Chapter 7

~*~*The next day*~*~

"I'm so tired from yesterday." Sora said, closing her locker. She lugged 4 books and 5 notebooks in her arms.

"Isn't Tai supposed to be helping you with those?" Mimi asked smiling.

"I don't want to be late for class. Don't worry, I'll make it there." Sora said, dropping a pencil case.

"Sora! Why don't you let me help you with those books?" Tai said jogging up to her and taking the load from her arms. Matt was walking behind him.

"Thanks Tai. Sorry, I didn't want to be late for class." Sora said picking up her pencil case and placing it in her side bag.

"Hey guys." Matt said.

The bell rang and all 4 of them went in to geometry class.

"You're late." The teacher noted, marking down in the attendance book.

"The locker got jammed and it took all four of us to pull it open." Matt said.

"Oh really? Then how come you didn't just call a janitor?" the teacher asked.

"Well, you know how busy they get, and adding to the work, I wouldn't even think of it!" Matt said.

"Alright Yamato, I'll believe you this time, but next time I need a better excuse!" the teacher said.

Matt smiled at himself and walked to his seat in the back of the class. A student came into the classroom and handed a note to the teacher.

"Alright class, I have a quick errand to attend to. I'll only be gone 15 minutes and I want Yamato in charge." The teacher said opening the door.

"I'll do the best I can." Matt said grinning slyly.

"Please, Yamato, I know all about you and Tai. Don't try to pull anything while I'm gone." The teacher said sighing.

"Me? I wouldn't dream of it." Matt said.

The teacher walked out and closed the door behind her.

"Are we still on for tonight?" Tai asked Sora.

"Of course, Tai. But instead of the same old movies and a restaurant thing, can't we do something different for a change?" Sora asked.

"I've got a special surprise for tonight." Tai said

"Really? What is it?" Sora asked.

"Sorry, can't tell you. It's a secret." Tai said smugly.

"Please??" Sora asked.

"Nope, whatever surprise I have tonight is strictly between Matt and I- oops." Tai said covering his mouth.

"Oh! Matt knows!" Sora said jumping up.

"Real smooth, Tai." Matt said rolling his eyes.

"At least I didn't tell her what I'm doing." Tai said.

"Matt." Sora said.

"Nope, I'm not telling. Not for anything in the world." Matt said.

"Not even for me?" Mimi asked.

"Oh, well.er.maybe for you." Matt said.

"Augh.shouldn't have told you Matt." Tai said sighing.

"Don't worry, I'm not telling." Matt said. "Say, Tai, why don't we talk about it after school, so the girls won't listen. You know them."

"Good idea." Tai said, making Sora want to find out the secret even more.

"Tai, you're really killing me here, but I guess I can wait until tonight." Sora said.

"Thanks Sor, you'll love it, trust me." Tai said. "Now, Matt, for tonight, I was thinking."

Tai whispered the plan to Matt.

"That's a great idea! I'm sure she'll go for it." Matt said. "And you're ready, right?"

"Yeah, I just hope I'm not going too fast. You know what I mean?" Tai asked.

"Don't worry, It's not like you're proposing or anything." Matt said.