Chapter Four

The café was cold, but talking to him made her forget everything around. She smiled and took another bite out of her chocolate Sunday as he drank a bit of coffee. People watching could tell how different they were. Sora, the more laid back childish one, and Matt, the more adult…hanging out with a girl friend while his girlfriend is away kind of guy.

"Get this, he walks in and tells me he didn't do it. Talk about nice timing," Matt stated, finishing his hilarious story about his brother TK and TK's girlfriend, Kari.

"Your life actually seems fun. I never wanted to move here. I never thought I would leave my home. Then, my dad came home one day and said we were moving," Sora commented. Matt nodded.

"Yeah, you must've had a fit, eh? Girls always do when they don't get what they want." Sora gave him a glare, making the young boy laugh. "Sorry, it's just, Cassidy…"

"About Cassidy. Why would she agree to let us hang out when I'm single and she knows nothing about me and you are her boyfriend?" Sora questioned. Matt smirked.

"Alright, well, I'm ready to go, are you?" He spoke quickly, changing the subject. Sora grabbed his hand before he stood.

She looked at him and raised and eyebrow, a small grin appearing on her face. "Cassidy doesn't know about it, does she?" Matt blushed.

"Well -er- um…Look, Sora, she's a cool girl and you are too. In a different way. She's cool as in make out at the movies cool. You're cool as in…the normal chick," He spoke. Sora's eyes widened.

"Well, glad to see you love me so much, Matt," She snapped. Matt stood, and walked out of the café, Sora right behind him

For the first time since she moved here, Sora felt as if she connected with someone. She fell hard for someone so fast. But that someone didn't give her a second glance.

***

Kyra sat on the couch, nervously awaiting her daughter's arrival back home. Now, she wished she hadn't pushed Sora into hanging out with Matt. He was a nice looking young man. He had a girlfriend, and god knows what experience he's had with her.

"Honey, calm down. Sora won't be home until dinner time. Then, we can worry," Her husband, Tim, commented. Kyra nodded and sat back in the chair.

"Right…"

"She promised nothing would happen…"

"Right…"

"And nothing will," Tim comforted. Kyra cuddled closer to her husband, trying to get her mind off of Sora and Matt Ishida.

"Yeah…right…"

***

Holding hands. Laughing. Kissing. Feeling each other so close that the sound of the other's heartbeat was as clear as the clearest waters.

At least, that's what Sora wished was happening. Instead, they were walking. Plainly walking down the street. She knew that guilt had struck Matt hard and in the heart. Sora looked to him.

"Should we just end this?" She asked. Matt finally looked at her and sighed. He glanced ahead and shook his head.

"No, we shouldn't. We're friends. This shouldn't be so awkward…" He stated.

C'mon, make it unakward, kiss me! Sora thought. Matt held her hand in his gently and gave her a warm smile. He was up to something. Guys here didn't just hold your hand like that. Even Sora knew that.

He stepped on the stone siding of a fountain and pulled her up next to him. Some people gave them odd glances. Sora laughed as Matt turned to her. He smiled and leaned closer, his pulse running through her body he was so close. Sora blushed.

The next thing she knew, Matt had pushed her into the fountain water. In her struggle to stay up she grabbed him and he fell also. Laughing, they both sat up in the waist deep, warm water. She smiled.

Matt wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer, her hands placed on his chest. His hair was soaked and it was easy to see through his white shirt.

He leaned closer once more. "You are so…so vulnerable…"

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Ha ha ha, left ya hangin. So, will Cassidy find out? Will Matt kiss Sora? Will her parents still let them see each other….will it work out?

NEXT CHAPTER SOON!

Love, S.I.