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A/N: Hey guys! I'm back, and two days early too! I would have posted this yesterday, but FanFiction.Net was being stupid. Had a very nice time in North Carolina though, and I swear everywhere I turned I was reminded of Yama and/or Tai. I was a little scared when we ate at a place called Yamato. ^^;; I was ready for a blonde hottie and his cute boyfriend to pop out of nowhere. ^^ It was fun though, but now I'm back and ready to start writing again! Which is good for you! ^^ Well, just as I promised... Here's that nice big helping of Yama and Tai! ^^ Enjoy!
Crossing Paths - Chapter Eight
I just laugh. "Or something." I repeat, chuckling slightly. We sat in silence after that. It wasn't uncomfortable though. I look around his room, and my eyes land on a picture on his dresser. I get up off the bed, and walk over to it. It's a picture of a bunch of people. Some I know, some I don't. Most of them are friends of mine though. I look back at him sitting on the bed, and he's staring at me. I look back at the picture and say, "Funny how we had the same friends, but we were never friends."
I hear him get off the bed, and then he's standing next to me. "I never thought about it though."
I shake my head. "Neither did I." I laugh after a few moments, and he gives me a questioning look. "I didn't like you much."
Taichi nodded. "Yeah, I know." He stares at the picture for a few seconds, then says, "It needs to be re-taken though. It's from last year, and now there's a person missing."
I nod, but don't say anything. His mom knocks on the door and tells us dinner is ready. "Time to eat." I say, almost glad to have something to do now. The situation was a little uncomfortable.
I sit down at the table, and the first thing out of his mother's mouth is, "So, Yamato, how have you been? It's been such a long time."
I stare at her blankly for a few seconds. I look at Taichi quickly, and he's staring at his mom, horrified. I clear my throat, and say, "I've been fine, thanks."
She nods her head, then says, "That's good. You should visit more often, honestly."
I smile politely, too bad I have no idea what I'm supposed to say now. I shift in my seat, and out of the corner of my eye I see Taichi do the same. There's a moment of silence, and then I can't take it anymore. "How do you already know me?" I blurt out.
She stares at me, but her smile never fades. I'm hoping she just ignores the question because I don't really want to know. I really don't. It doesn't matter anyway. "Well," She starts. "You boys used to play together when you were younger."
I stare at her. "What happened?" Not like I really believe her. We couldn't of played together. And, if we played together I'm hoping this was when we were like four or something. But, I don't believe her, so it doesn't matter. Right. Yeah. I don't believe her.
"I don't know. Tai never told me why you stopped coming over, and him over to your house. You boys just stopped." The smile never left her face the whole time she was telling me. It was creepy. Very creepy. "When you boys were--"
"Mom, just stop." Taichi cuts her off, and my attention snaps to him. He's glaring at him mother. He looks really upset, but I don't see why. I don't understand why he's so upset. He looks down at his plate of food and says, "I'm not hungry." Even though nothing on the plate has been touched. He pushes the plate away, gets up and leaves. I sit for a few minutes staring at the place he used to be.
"I'm not that hungry either." I say finally and leave Hikari, his mother and father sitting at the table. I walk out of the kitchen, and I notice the front door is open. I walk outside, and Taichi is sitting on one of the steps. I sit next to him, and he sighs. "What you expected me so sit in there and talk to people I don't know?"
He just shrugs.
"What's your problem anyway?"
He just shrugs again.
"Fine." I say standing up. I'm not going to force it out of him. I walk down the last step and make my way to my car.
"Where are you going?" He asks as I open the door to get in.
"Home." I state simply. "You obviously don't want to talk to me, so why stay?" He gets up, and walks into the house. I feel my mouth drop open. I know he didn't just do that. Now who's being the asshole? I sure as hell know it's not me. I stand there for a few minutes, and finally he walks out of the house again. He walks up to the car and makes his way around to the passenger side. I smirk at him and raise my eyebrow. "And what the hell do you think you're doing?"
"I'm coming with." He says as he gets in.
I shake my head, and get in too. "You just think you can invite yourself?" I ask, smiling.
He nods. "Of course." He smiles as well.
We don't say much in the car. So there was an awkward silence the whole way there.
When we walk into the apartment, I say, "You get the couch."
He laughs. "Why can't I sleep with you?"
"Because, you're sleeping on the couch." I shake my head. "There is no way you're sleeping in my bed." I pause, then quickly add, "Freak."
He laughs again.
I wake up the sun shining on my face. My eyes snap open immediately, and look at the spot next to me. A sigh in relief when I see Taichi isn't next to me. Thank goodness. I lie there for a few minutes, then finally roll out of bed. I walk out into the living room, and find Taichi wrapped in the blanket I'd given him the night before. I laugh to myself when the thought of him falling off the couch crosses my mind. Before I walk back into my room to get some clothes so I can take a shower, I say, "Hey Freak, get up." I get my clothes and get in the shower.
When I walk out of the bathroom, he's still laying on the couch. I walk over to him, and say, "Freak, you need to get your ass up." When the blanket doesn't move, I grab it and pull as hard as I can.
When it finally comes loose, I stumble back and I hear a thump. Then I hear an, "Ow. Asshole."
I laugh. "I said you needed to get up." I say.
"I never heard you." He says picking himself off the floor and sits on the couch.
"Well, I gave you fair warning." Actually, I didn't warn him I was going to pull the blanket from him, but same thing.
"Right." He mutters. He stretches and then sighs.
I stare at him. His clothes are wrinkled. Now, don't think I didn't try to give him something to sleep in last night, because I did. He refused, so it's his fault. "You know, you really shouldn't have slept in your clothes."
He glares at me. "Thanks, mom. I'll remember that next time."
"Ooh, geez. Someone's a little pissy this morning."
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Aero-Grrl: And there you have it. Thanks for all the great reviews! I love you all! Please keep the feedback coming! ^^ I might write another chapter today or tomorrow--since I have time. I got back late Sunday night, and I stayed home Monday to relax, and would have posted this chapter, but stupid ass FF.Net wouldn't let me. It sucks though--I was down in North Carolina, and it was hot. Then I come back to Michigan and it's freaking snowing! I love sunshine, dammit. I was hoping to get some when I came back. ^^ Anyway, please review! -Ciao