Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon, if I did Taichi and Yamato would still be in the series.

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Konnichiwa Minna-san! Thanks once again for all the reviews! I'm finally back from my vacation and overall I would say it was pretty good!

Once again I'm very sorry for not updating sooner. I know I promised this chapter yesterday, but I didn't get home until like 2 in the morning so..yeah. Thankfully though, I've just been struck with the lightning of inspiration and the bolt didn't seem to have ideas for my other fics...hehe. ^_^;; Now, notes to my reviewers......

Hannio: I'll start with you because when I read that you were almost hurt by me not thanking you personally I wanted to cry..... ;_; And the last thing I want is for one of my readers to be hurt by me.... so here I go. Arigatou! Danke! Gracias! Thank you! for reading my story! I'm glad that you enjoy it and think that I'm doing a good job of writing it. It makes me all happy and tingly inside when I read such great reviews from people. I hope you keep on reading my fics and that I won't end up disappointing you in the end. Oh yeah, and great observation on the 'being alone'....well you'll see what I'm talking about.

and btw, my responses won't go in any specific order.....

redvind: Sorry for misunderstanding you.....I feel slightly ashamed, but I wasn't the only one that was confused by it. Once again sorry, if you write longer reviews then I most likely will understand them, and I'm glad to know that you like Taito/Yamachi more than Sorato because in my world that's how things are supposed to be! Mwahahaha!!

Sillie: Hehe! You wanna know something? I think that you and I could probably get along really well cuz you seem to really enjoy my humor ^_^. For the dropping the towel part, that never really happened in real life with my guy friend, but something similar did....*evil grin* and the chick flicks, I just chose those 3 because they are like my 3 fave romance movies....of the moment at least ^_^;; For some reason I think the part of 'The Wedding Singer' when he sings to her on the plane is like the sweetest thing ever!! Then again, it may be just me.....but you have to admit it's sweet....*sings the song in her head*

Hentai Baka: LOL! You silly little weasel! Why are you reviewing my story?! You're a little Yuri Freak!! and you like have a seizure whenever Stace and I talk about Yaoi of any type!! *takes out Jon repellent and sprays it* Get away!!! and I'm still not gonna read you're story until you read this one! and in you're words theres nothing 'citrusy' in this story so it's safe for your 'innocent' little eyes to read it! So bleh!

matt4ever: I wish I could follow your advice a bit more, hopefully I can update sooner next time.

Aero-Grrl: Hopefully I can make you dance a bit more cuz I'll be updating a wee bit more often!

the one with hope: Thank you! I was aiming for great and cute....^_^

Sailor Red: Yay! I'm glad you like it! I love ur fics and it always makes me so happy when a writer whose fics I read, read mine too! Oh and thank you for the love advice, many people have said the same thing to me, but sadly I don't think I'll be giving up on him or anything anytime soon....Actually I think I might be going over to his house today! ^_^

Anime Writer: Sorry for misleading you and making you think that I updated I just thought that I needed to put up that note, and then the disk got lost and then the file, but I found it thank god! Hopefully since I'll be staying put in Nevada now I can update at least once a week (since my job will be getting in the way -_-;;).

Penguin Shiro: Sam! I'm sorry for not calling you this summer.....I think I'll call you now *dials number* Well, actually I already called you so.....never mind.....

nEo-cHaN: How sad about the guy you like, you aren't going to keep in touch with him? And yes, guys are so confusing it puts my head in a doozy! ^_^

Ok! I think that was everyone? *scratches head* Yep! Ok here it goes!! Enjoy! ^_^

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-School Buddy For Life- part 4

Yamato and I had just left my house and we were getting into his car. Actually it was his Dad's car, but hey, a car is a car. It wasn't actually a bad car or anything, a green Ford Taurus, it was even nice, except for one thing. IT DIDN'T HAVE A CD PLAYER!!

"Why don't you get a new stereo system installed in here Yama?"

"Because, number 1, even though I'm like the only one that uses this car, it's still my Dad's and he said no."

"God, what a jerk."

"You're telling me."

He started the car, pulled out of the driveway and sped down my street.

"So?.... Did you find out what movies are playing Tai?"

"Yeah, if you're okay with watching a chick flick then we're good to go."

"Oh yeah, they have that 'Love is in the Air' week special thingy huh?"

I glared at him, "You already knew?! Then why'd you make me call?!"

"Because....I wanted to know if you would really do it for me."

"Well, of course I would do it! Idiot! I wanted to watch a movie too!"

"Okay, god calm down Mr. IMS."

"IMS?"

"..........Irritable Male Syndrome. It's like a guy version of PMS."

"Ok, yeah....." I better change the subject before I look stupider than I already am, "....So like do you still want to watch a movie?"

"Sure I guess. At least no one from school will be there to bother us."

"True."

Did Yamato WANT to be alone? He was the most confusing person in the world to me right now. Well, if it was just the two of us I could, try to make a move I guess. Ugh, but the thought sorta makes me feel like hurling. Think happy thoughts Taichi, happy thoughts....

"Taichi? Did you still want to go?"

"Yeah, sure. I have a craving for popcorn anyway."

"Good, 'cause we're here already."

"Wow, that was fast."

"Yeah, now help me find a parking space."

"Over there... on your left Yama."

"Yeah, I see it."

We pulled into the space and we both got out. Once he stepped out of the car he stretched a bit. All I could think of was 'God he's hot.' I watched him for a couple of seconds and then I looked around the lot. Shit, there were only couples here.

"You ready?" Yamato asked me before he grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the booth.

"God, you could let me answer first."

"But if we did that the movie would be over once you'd give me one."

"Do you have to insist on teasing me?"

"Yes, you're the comic relief in my life."

"Oh yay, I feel so privileged."

Yamato smiled and laughed. Once we got to the actual window I spoke,

"Two tickets for 'The Wedding Singer' please...."

"Two separate tickets or do you want the 'Couple's Special'?" The lady in a funny sort of bellhop looking uniform replied.

I wanted to say the Couple's Special, honestly, and not just because it would save us 4 bucks (which you all know that's like a medium soda at a theater), but because well, you know. I was about to repeat myself,

"Two sepa..."

"Actually...." Yamato said as he looked at me and to my surprise held my hand, "....we'll take the Couple's Special."

"Really?" The shocked lady asked.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Yamato snapped at her and pretended to give me a loving gaze........ I loved pretending this!

"No, not at all. Sorry for asking sir."

She handed us our tickets and we walked into the theater hand-in-hand.

'Please don't let this end.....' I kept saying to myself. I knew I was enjoying it too much for my own good. Even though I knew Yamato was straight....this felt so right to me. His palm seemed to fit right into mine, and surprisingly my hand wasn't sweating. Suddenly I noticed we were at the snack bar and Yamato let go.

"No...." I whimpered.

"What?" Yamato said, "Is something wrong?"

Did I say that out loud? Jeez, what is my problem?! At this rate he'll know my secret within the next 30 seconds.

"No, just make sure you get extra-butter on the popcorn."

"Yeah, of course. You'd think by now I'd know you're routine right Tai?"

"Yeah right......" I thought of what I could do, "I'll go get our seats."

"Ok, I'll see ya there...."

I turned and started to walk towards theater 7. I pushed open the double doors and finally viewed which seats were still available. But to my surprise the theater was nearly empty.

"What time did the movie start anyway?...." I asked myself and checked the ticket for the time...9:00! It was barely 8:30. I just stood there staring at the seats, deciding where we should sit.

"I guess we came a bit too early." Yamato said as he snuck up behind me.

I was scared to death, "Are you trying to make me pee my pants or something Yamato Ishida?!"

Once again laughter. No offense, I mean I love his laugh, his smile, just everything. But it is slightly odd if all he's been doing all night is laughing and smiling. Yeah, I know everyone can't help but be happy around me, but it's Matt for goodness sake!

"Is something wrong Taichi?"

"Hmm?"

"I mean, are you nervous or something? You keep spacing out, I've noticed you've been doing that more than usual lately."

"I'm ok."

"Whatever. Just remember Tai, you can tell me anything. Now where do you wanna sit?"

Anything. I could tell him anything, I mean I knew that. But was it really ok to tell him this? I know I should stop hesitating, but I've never felt like this about anyone before. Yeah, I know everyone has told me, 'Taichi you have the Crest of Courage, why is this so hard for you?'. But they just don't understand. For most people it's 3 little words, 'I love you', and then it's overwith. But to me, those words just can't be thrown around. God, I just realized that I sound like a girl.

Yamato headed to the back row. And chose the two seats right in the middle of the row.

"Hey Taichi! I got our seats!" He yelled. It echoed since the theater was empty.

"Ok I'm coming....."

Silence then filled the air as I sat down.

"So................ what can we do for the next 30 minutes?" Yamato asked.

"In an empty theater?" I said, "In the back row?"

Obviously, you all know what I was getting at......

"Yamato......"

"Taichi........"

"Are you trying to make me uncomfortable? Or does that talent come to you naturally?"

"Naturally of course....."

I gulped. What was his problem? He was giving me this menacing look as he watched me begin to mentally panic. Uh.......uh......I don't know what to do........

"Tai......"

"What?"

"I know....."

"What? What do you know?"

"That you like me........"

He knows?! He knows?! How did he know?! I never told him, Sora better had not told him, Kari too.

"If you're wondering who told me, nobody did. I can just tell."

Boy, this was awkward....I had to deny it. He couldn't know yet.

"Yamato, I don't know where you got the impression that I've developed any sort of 'crush' on you, but you're way off this time buddy."

"Denial is always the first sign of the truth Taichi."

"But...but....it's not true!"

"You're blushing Tai."

"But...."

"Tai...."

"........"

I gave up. What else could I do? I was alone, in a theater, in the back row, with Yamato Ishida, who was now confronting me about feelings I know I've had forever. But I know I'm not ready to admit it, and now he's looking at me, oddly.

"Taichi......"

I gulped again. I thought I'd pass out.

"Yes..."

Suddenly something caught his attention and he looked at the seats below us. A couple just walked in and started to look around for a seat.

"How about in the back?" The boy said, "Then we can be alone...."

The girl giggled at the suggestion and then replied a flirty, "Okay, sounds good."

He grabbed her hand and they approached us. I noticed that Yamato had also started watching the couple intently. Step by step they got closer, the girl giggling madly the whole way. When they finally got to the back row.........

"Sora? Kai?" Yamato exclaimed.

"Oh my god, Yamato?" Sora replied.

"Yamato? Where?" Kai stammered.

Yamato stood up in anger, "What the fuck is your problem Kai?! You wait for me to get rejected, and then go out with the girl I liked?!"

"Yamato, it's not what you think......" Kai said coolly.

"Of course it's what I think?!" Yamato yelled.

"If you really want to know Matt, I asked him out!" Sora exclaimed loudly.

"So you did." Yamato snapped at Sora, "I guess you thought I wasn't good enough and waited for Kai huh?"

"No! I rejected you for your own good!"

"For my own good?! How could it be for my own good?!"

Oh boy, this was getting ugly. I think even Kai was scared at this point. I've never seen Yamato so angry in my life. It was amazing how this coincidence had turned into the screaming match of the century, I was just happy that the movie still didn't start for another 20 minutes and people hadn't really started showing up yet.

"You really want to know Yamato?! I rejected you because of him!" She pointed at me.

Yamato's angry face seemed to soften when she said that. I just felt the heat rushing to my face and my heart starting beating faster and faster.

"What?"

"I rejected you because of Taichi."

He turned to look at me, "Is this true Tai?"

I just stared at him, and then back at Sora. What was I supposed to say?.......I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out.

"Taichi, please tell me, is it true? Are you the close friend that she was talking about?"

I couldn't stand this anymore. I wanted to tell him, honestly I did, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I could only say one thing,

"I dunno, maybe I am........." I got up and ran out of the theater nearly in tears.

'How could this happen?' I thought to myself. I knew at that moment I had developed an undying hate towards Sora.

~*TBC*~

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Was this okay you think? It was kind of a last minute chapter and I wrote it fairly quickly, but hopefully it was still alright. That godforsaken Harry Potter book keeps calling me!! I think while writing this chapter I've stopped to read it about 8 times...Grrr!!!

Well, I'll probably get the next chappie up later today, or tomorrow. I already started it so I better go!! Please review!! Ja ne!

Sayonara!

~*Emiru*~

PS

If for some reason at all you don't like Tai saying he has developed an undying hate for Sora, then you'll be happy to know that's only temporary! Ok! A pointless comment, but oh well. I've had weird complaints before.........-_-;;