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Disclaimer: Yet again...see previous chapters if you don't believe that I claim nothing, 'cept for my storyline.
Labels (a monologue for 2)
akaisakura
Stage is dark, with only two spotlights that follow Taichi and Yamato at all times. Enter Taichi and Yamato from different sides of the stage, stopping when they are about 2 yards apart. They are facing forward. Both speak all the dialogue, except where noted.
Today I woke up with a question in my head. It wouldn't leave as I got up. It wouldn't leave as I ate breakfast. It wouldn't leave as I walked in the doors of my high school. And it most definitely wouldn't leave after I bumped into him. My best friend. We went through the day, each looking like there was a burning question to ask the other. Finally at the end of the day, we sat down and had some time to ourselves to talk.
(Turn to face each other)
Tai: "So, what's eating you?"
Yamato: "Nothing."
We both look around, trying to avoid having to talk about what's bothering us.
"Well, actually..."
We both start at the same time. And then we both finish our sentence.
"I was wondering if we're gay, with each other."
We were both surprised, as we looked at each other. This was such a strange coincidence.
Yamato: "um...I was wondering if we could, maybe, you know...um...experiment or something. I kinda want to get this question answered once and for all."
We both blushed at this proposal. Neither of us has had a girlfriend before. And we /do/ spend an awful lot of time with each other, not to mention that we are very touchy-feely with each other. And it's obvious we care deeply for one another. I guess that's why we both had this question.
(While walking towards each other, still facing each other, to end up at center stage:)
We left the park...to find the answer to our question.
(Pause, then while their bodies are facing each other, they slowly turn their heads to face the audience)
As we lay in bed, my hands wandered his body, as his hands did the same. Neither of us seemed really ready for what was about to come, but the bond of trust that's been there since we were little is so strong that I felt like we could handle anything together. So, with that, I close my eyes, and our lips touch.
There were no sparks of light, no great fireworks that made me feel like I was dying and going to heaven. Just a simple feeling that this was nice. We deepened the kiss, and I felt his tongue caressing mine. We pull away after a while, and that's when I looked into his eyes, and realized that we felt the same way.
(Turn to face each other)
There is just nothing there.
(In a light embrace)
We held each other in silence, knowing we had just shared our first kiss with each other. Nothing needed to be said.
As I snuggled up to him, I felt him respond in kind. So just what was it that we discovered?
(Still in an embrace, but facing audience now)
I have discovered that what we have is special.
We love each other, and care deeply for each other, but we're not attracted to each other. We love to touch each other, and snuggle together in private, but we don't lust for each other. We bring comfort to each other. He's familiar to me, as I to him. When we are together, it's like being eleven again. And nothing is going to change that.
People can keep their labels to themselves. I've realized that what I have with him is something beyond those simple labels they have. I refuse to put a name to what I have with him. After all, labels are for cans.
(Taichi and Yamato walk offstage with arms draped around each other's shoulders)
Notes:
- "Labels are for cans, not people." is a quote by Anthony Rapp that I found on the internet a few years back. I liked the idea, so I finally found a way to convey the message...sorta like passing it along. ^_^
Well, I hope you all enjoyed this little chapter. Like a little bit of fresh air...