Another Chance
By N.K.
Disclaimer: Digimon is property of Bandai. I don't own the character I'm just using them.
Paring: Taichi x Yamato
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Chapter 2: Distant Memories
"Come on, Tai! You have to get over this." Yamato reasoned, spooning his noodles with the wooden chopsticks he was given. Taichi sat at the other side of the table half-listening and half-gulping down his food with equal rhythm. Yamato carefully settled his chopstick next to the bowl and stared at Taichi. Taichi was already finished and staring at his bowl. Yamato watched the silky hair and tanned complexion of Taichi Yagami with frustration. Dammit Taichi, I hate when you're like this!
Tai stared at his bowl wistfully. The noodles were gone and he seemed to be left with nothing. He almost chuckled at how pathetic he was being. So what if Sora loved Yamato. He could get over her, right? So why was he so depressed even now as he stared at his Ramen bowl? Why was Yamato treating him like this? He stared into Yamato's cerulean eyes hoping there was something to explain his sudden need for companionship and Yamato's sympathy.
The light blue globes looked intense holding Taichi's eyes in place. Yamato's eyes never leaving his. "Yamato?" Taichi couldn't say anymore. He couldn't even put his thoughts into words. Why was he so nervous? Taichi broke the contact, his brown eyes returning to the empty bowl.
"Yamato... Don't worry about me." Tai smiled and glanced at Yamato's plate, " Are you going to eat that? I'm still hungry." Taichi's tanned hand reached out as if he already knew the answer.
Yamato smiled and pushed the plate over to Tai. " When's the last time you ate?" Yamato inquired watching Taichi devour the rest of Yamato's noodles.
"Yesterday, I forgot to eat lunch and breakfast. I must have got side tracked," Taichi quickly mumbled not taking his eyes off his plate. " Can I stay over your house today, buddy?" He whispered. " I don't want Hikari to see me act like such a wimp." He laughed and slipped a simple smile on his face to hide the sadness in his brown eyes.
Yamato stared at him. He wanted to hug Taichi. It wasn't a best friend thing to do. It made him flinched at the thought but for some odd reason he wanted to. Tai wasn't a soft over crazed fan girl. He couldn't make him happy with a sweet smile and carefree laugh. He made himself remember Taichi was strong, stronger than he would ever be. Sooner or later Taichi was would chase after another girl with a full heart. Yamato though secretly wished it wouldn't take a girl to cheer up Taichi Yagami, Though he wasn't sure why.
"Of course you can stay over, Tai. I was talking to Sora earlier and I told her about a get together at my house. I asked all the digidestined and they were all for it. The only one who isn't coming is Mimi. She's in America, modeling."
Tai's eyes brightened. "I missed those guys. I haven't seen any of them lately. I haven't seen you lately, Yamato. You know I miss the old times. When we were in the Digital World." Taichi body was there but his eyes seemed to be seeing something further than Yamato.
Yamato cheeks darken a shade with the intensity of what was pasting. " I miss it too." He admitted staring at Taichi's face, smiling. "I don't see you lately, Tai. Come on let's go to my house. My Dad's not going to be home till later. We'll talk about old times until our friends come." Yamato extended his hand to Taichi. When Yamato reached out he received its warmth and bigness. Tai's hands were tanned, warm and bigger than his own cold, pale ones but the closeness was perfect and Yamato wanted this contact. He tried not to break it. Hand in hand, Yamato Ishida and Taichi Yagami made their way to Yamato house. Yamato didn't really care if they looked Gay or weird. Yamato and Tai were best friends and Yamato knew that, right?