Something More
By
Hannio
Chapter Nine
Plan in action
DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this chapter though I do wish that I owned at least Matt
AUTHOR NOTES: Well here we go the main chapter of the fic, well second main one. It the plan finally revealed and put into action. I hope it doesn't disappoint anyone but it's what I would want someone to do for me. I'm not gonna say anything more cause over wise I'll reveal something I don't want to or something. So all I will say is enjoy.
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Akemi = Here you are the chapter with the plan. Lets hope you enjoy it.
"What if something goes wrong Kari? What if I screw up again?" Kari sighed.
"For the twentieth time Taichi nothing is gonna go wrong we've planned it to perfection. TK used his magic touch and talked Yamato into coming tonight. It will be like old times," she promised. Tai looked at her unconvinced
"Except this time Matt hates my guts," he said sadly. Kari shook her head
"Of course he doesn't Tai, he's just had his pride dented that's all and he's feeling a little tender at the moment because he's hurt"
"Yeah and it's my fault" Tai replied sounding slightly muffled as he pulled on the jumper she had picked out for him
"Tai" she said, he looked at her
"Yeah Kari?" he replied
"Shut up with the self pity" Tai's expression shifted from depression to surprise that his sister had said that "That's better, tonight will go great you know what to do right?" Tai nodded, her tone vaguely reminding him of a teacher going on about a test.
"I know" he replied
"Ready?" she asked and he nodded his head and she looked at him with a critical eyes. He'd pass any physical expectation. He was dressed up but had still remained casual in the true style of Taichi. He was wearing a pair of black shoes that they had unearthed from the back of his cupboard, which thankfully fitted. He wore black jeans that were loose but not loose enough so that he would be considered a skater boy. He wore a navy blue v neck jumper and he had a smart black jacket to wear outside, under the jumper was a sky blue t-shirt completing the look. His hair had been tamed slightly but it was still wild, anything else wouldn't be Tai. She now smiled and crossed her arms across her middle "You look great Tai" she said honestly, he looked at her and let out a grin
"Thanks" he replied, she glanced at her watch
"It's time for you to go, you do not want to be late tonight, early would be better cause it will show to Matt how important it is to you" Tai nodded throwing one more look at himself in the mirror
"Ok" he said and took a deep breath "I can do this it's only Matt" he mumbled to himself trying desperately to ignore the butterflies growing in his stomach. He felt sick with it all. "Have you got your house keys? Car keys? Tickets? Money?" Kari asked, Tai checked everything twice to make sure
"Yes" he replied shakily, she nodded and grabbed him by the wrist taking him downstairs to the door and opened it, she pushed him outside and gave him one more look
"Everything will be fine big bro" she said comfortingly "Just go and be Tai, you know Yamato can't resist your puppy dog eyes so use them," Tai laughed
"I'll remember that" he replied, "Thanks for everything Kari you're a life saver" he leant down and kissed her on the top of the head, she waved him away
"Forget it, off you go now, don't be too late back" then she closed the door on him. Tai took a deep breath and walked to his car throwing it a fond look. He got in and started the engine, with it came the music of Linkin park, he sighed in relief letting the air conditioning and music wash over him and help calm his nerves. He put the car into reverse and then he was gone. It took him 10 minutes to reach the apartment block where Matt lived. He parked and walked in, ignoring his thumping heart, sweaty palms and the butterflies, which had exploded in his stomach, much to his discomfort. He was soon outside the door, staring at it, his fist raised to knock, after a moment hesitation where he gave a quick prayer for strength he knocked smartly on the door. He didn't have long to wait as the door opened revealing Matt. Tai sentence was blown away as he took in the taller boy. He was dressed in black shoes and a smart pair of black trousers. He had a short sleeved white shirt on with the top two buttons left undone showing off a thin gold necklace which Tai knew had a cross on it, it had been a gift from TK for his last birthday, his hair was done to it's usual perfection and he looked better than Tai remembered
"Tai" he now said his voice still slightly cold as he looked at his friend. Tai blinked slightly and offered him a small unsure smile
"Hiya Matt" he said softly. Matt held the door open
"I'm not quite ready yet do you mind waiting a few minutes?" Tai shook his head quickly
"Not at all" he replied as he walked to the living room and sat down on the couch, he interlocked his hands tightly together and took deep calming breaths.
"Ready?" he turned round to see Matt had put on a black jacket similar to his, he nodded and stood up
"Yep, we'll have plenty of time still" he commented mainly to himself. Matt looked curious but remained silent. Tai walked pass him and took a deep inhale of the cologne Matt had put on. They were soon in the car where Tai changed the music knowing that Matt preferred the more Poppy; R'n'B kinda music then the kind Tai himself listened to.
"Where we going?" Matt finally asked breaking the silence, which only Justin Timberlake had been singing over. Tai looked over and smiled faintly
"If I told you that before we got there then I would have to kill you," he replied, a small smile came to Matt's face
"I'd like to see that happen" he said with a grin, Tai smiled back. 20 minutes later he pulled up into the stadium, quite near the front and cut the engine. Matt looked confused
"Why are we at the stadium Tai?" he asked. Tai laughed
"Now Matt be patient all will be revealed in good time. Ready?" Matt nodded still looking confused and followed the Brunette into the ticket booth where Tai handed two tickets in
"Thank you Sir, I hope you enjoy the show," the teenaged boy said, sounding and looking bored out of his mind. Tai smiled and took the stubs
"Cheers" he replied and turned back "Come on Matt this way" Matt followed Tai since he seemed to know where he was going. Tai gave the ticket stubs to someone else who directed them into two seats. There were quite a few people there already adding to his confusion
"What are we doing here?" Matt asked but Tai just grinned
"Stay here" he said and stood up, he disappeared somewhere leaving Matt to gaze around him. He didn't want to admit it to Tai yet but Matt had missed him quite a bit. TK had been right. It didn't feel right to Matt when Tai wasn't around or if he couldn't just ring him to see how he was. Tai suddenly reappeared and held something out to Matt. Matt took it and read the front cover as Tai sat down. A minute later he grasped his friends arm and looked at him blue eyes shining, while his pale cheeks had turned rosy. Tai swallowed hard at the vision Matt made but ignored it as Matt spoke in an amazed voice
"I don't believe it Tai" he said "You got these great seats to a Jennifer Lopez concert. But I tried ages ago to get tickets and they were sold out, how the hell did you get them?" Tai smiled, it had taken a lot of begging on his part to his Dad who had a connection with the stadium manager hence the ticket and hence the fact that every weekend for the next three months Tai would be helping his father with the garden and redecorating the house, he shuddered inwards at the thought but seeing Matt's face he decided that the sacrifice would be worth it.
By this time the place was full and the lights darkened. It lasted 2 and a half hours and it had to be the most boring 2 and a half hour of Tai's life, he hated Jennifer Lopez with a passion and to sit through her was torture to the Brunette but to see the blond next to him dancing and singing with the music and occasionally turning to him and blessing him with the biggest smile he had ever given Tai was enough for him. They stayed till the end then joined the queue to get out. As they waited Matt suddenly threw his arms round Tai's neck since Tai was slightly in front and hugged him.
"Tai you're the best" he said warmly "I'm sorry for how I treated you" Tai turned back and looked at him with soft brown eyes
"The nights not over yet Matt" he said, "There still one more thing for us to do." Matt's eyebrow rose but he didn't say anything and they walked to the car and were driving in no time. Matt put Aerosmith in for Tai to listen to him, saying that fair was fair. 45 minutes later they were at the place. It was a secluded area away from the major town and Matt glanced round in surprise
"Have we been here before?" he asked and Tai shook his head
"It's near the old camp site but no we haven't been here before" he went round to the back and got out 2 different pairs of boots out and held one out to Matt.
"We're going ice skating?" he asked and Tai nodded
"I hired the place out for a hour" he replied, walking over to a small building Matt caught up to him
"How did you get my skates?" he asked and Tai shrugged
"I didn't TK did and he gave them to Kari who gave them to me"
"TK" he replied with a laugh "I shoulda known," he said. Tai gave his name is and the man nodded clearing the ice of the few skaters on it. They placed on their boots and stepped onto the ice. They were both average skater with Tai being the better one. It was peaceful there, the lights had been dimmed and coloured lights played on the white ice. They giggled round till Tai taking a deep breath turned round coming to a stop. Matt stopped with difficulty and had to grab onto Tai to stop him crashing over him. Once he was settled Tai spoke in a serious tone that reflecting in his voice and eyes
"We need to talk"
There you go I hope you enjoyed it and weren't too disappointed with the plan. Also sorry about the Jennifer Lopez thing, she just happened to be in my Discman when I look round for inspiration. So anyway please Review but no flames. Thank you.