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I started another story, but I'm not going to post it. Well, not yet at least. It's another Taito... Well, kinda. It's got a lot more other pairings too... Like Daiken/Kensuke. ^^ Thanks for all the lovely reviews! They mean a lot! Love ya much! ^^
I'm going to be leaving for North Carolina tomorrow, March 27th, for Spring Break. Guess what that means? I'm going to be gone for over a week. Now, all the plans I had made to write to this story have been pushed back. I was really planning on updating a whole bunch the next week an a half, but doesn't look like that's going to happen. I'm really sorry too. But, I'm looking at it this way: 1) I can stay here and update, and do NOTHING all week. Or 2) Go to North Carolina, get a nice tan, go to Ripley's Believe It Or Not and everywhere else I'm going to go. Hm, now, tell me which one you would pick?
Honestly, I'm not used to being this busy. I never do ANYTHING for Spring Break! I feel bad though because this chapter isn't even anything. It's just the beginning of Chapter Eight. Honest. That's all it is. It's where I stopped the last time I wrote for Crossing Paths. I'm so sorry, guys! I know you all want more, but this is all I've got right now, and I shouldn't even be here right now... But, I couldn't just leave you hanging.
So, I just thought I would let everyone know, that way no one is going to beat me for not updating. Well, doesn't mean you still won't, but I figured I'd tell you why you shouldn't. ^^ Again, I am very sorry.
I will be back April 8th though. So, look out for another chapter then, and don't forget about me! For right now, I'll leave you with a little SOMETHING to read while I'm gone. It's not a full chapter, it's kind of like an interlude of what's to come, I guess, so it's chapter seven an a half. Enjoy! ^^
Crossing Paths - Chapter Seven An A Half
"You called me Tai." Is all he says.
I stare at him for a few moments, then sigh. "Yeah, I realize that." I mutter as I return to my original spot on the couch. He picks himself up off the floor and sits next to me again. "Sorry I pushed you."
He laughs off my apology. "Nah, I had it coming."
"No," I start to argue, but stop myself. "You know what, I'm not going to argue about this too. So, you're right, you had it coming."
"Oh," He sounds a little disappointed, but then says, "So, am I riding the bus?"
I roll my eyes and give him a Look. "No," I shake my head and laugh. "Didn't we just establish that?"
When we get to his house, he invites me in. At first I said no, but here I am anyway. When we walk in, Hikari is sitting on the couch. She turns to me and smiles. I smile back.
"Tai?" I hear come from somewhere.
"Yeah, mom?" Taichi replies as, I'm guessing, his mother walks into the room.
When her eyes land on me, her face brightens. "Oh, who's your friend, honey?"
Taichi looks at me and then back at his mom. "Mom, this is Yama. Yama, mom." He says quickly as he grabs my hand and dashes up the stairs next to us, dragging me behind him.
He pulls me into a room as I hear his mom say, "Nice seeing you again, Yamato." He closes the door, and looks at me.
I stare at him for a few seconds. "Are you going to let go of my hand?" I ask when he doesn't let me go.
"Oh." He says, his face turning red instantly as his drops my hand. He scratches the back of his head, and says, "Sorry."
I shake my head, and say, "Whatever." Brushing off his apology. "What was that all about anyway?"
He just shrugs. "Nothing." He says, then there's a long pause, and I'm just about to say something when he continues, "She seems to think she's met you before... And stuff." He confesses.
"And stuff." I repeat amused. What is with our mothers acting like they know us? I never talked to Taichi before this year. I just don't get it.
After a few hours of sitting and talking in his room. His mom came in and smiled at us. "Will you be staying for dinner?" She asks me.
I look at Taichi quickly, then back to her. I nod with a smile. "Sure." I reply. She nods and leaves; closing the door behind her. I look at Taichi and laugh at his facial expression. "What?" I ask him.
He gives me a mock terrified look. "I'm just hoping she doesn't bust out with baby pictures or something."
I just laugh. "Or something." I repeat, chuckling slightly.
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Aero-Grrl: Okay, it's really short. I said that already. I'm sorry, but I don't have enough time for a full chapter, but I promise I will update with a nice big helping of Yama and Tai when I get back! ^^ I won't be gone very long. March 27th to April 8th. No, not at all long. ^^;; Probably the longest I haven't updated since I started writing this. Please review... Even though I probably don't deserve it. But, do it anyway! ^_~ Please? Love ya much! -Ciao