Hope you all enjoyed the last chapter. I know, I haven't had much Taito, but this chapter is packed full of it. I promise! I hope you all enjoy.

Is This Love?

Taichi sighed miserably as he caught sight of the scene by the lake.

He was happy for Daisuke, really he was. He knew how much he liked Takeru, even while they'd been going out Taichi noticed that Daisuke had a bit of a crush on the boy. Takeru had grown closer to him and once Daisuke got all his feelings about everyone sorted out, Taichi knew that he would have soon broken up with him.

So he did it instead. He, like Daisuke, had started to develop strong feelings for someone else.

It wasn't jealousy of Takeru that Taichi felt, it was envy of their kiss.

He wanted to kiss someone he cared about like that too.

"Tai?"

The brunette spun around and grinned at his best friend. "Hey Yama. Where'd you go?"

"To use the bushes. Didn't you hear me before?"

Taichi grinned sheepishly. "Sorry, I got distracted."

"By what?" Taichi pointed and grinned as he saw Yamato's jaw drop. "No way!"

"That was about my reaction."

Yamato was shaking his head in disbelief. "I had no idea Takeru felt that way about Daisuke ... well, actually, now that I think about it, maybe I did. But I didn't know it was that deep."

Taichi shrugged. "Well Dai's had a crush on Takeru for a while. Almost a year."

"Really?"

"Why else would I let him go?" Taichi grinned. "He'd moved on, and I suppose I had too."

Yamato looked at Taichi curiously. "You don't sound like you have."

"Come on Yama, I am so not jealous of your brother."

"Maybe you are."

Taichi stared at Yamato curiously. He was starting to sound a bit strange for some reason and he looked a bit strained. "Yamato, are you all right?"

"I'm fine. Why?"

Taichi shrugged. "I don't know. You're acting a bit weird."

Yamato snorted in amusement. "Still looking out for everyone else aren't you Tai."

"Guess so," Taichi sighed.

Yamato stretched, taking one last look at the couple on the cliff. "Well, I guess I should start dinner. It's almost dark and those two will probably be hungry." He walked off towards the campsite, not noticing as Taichi watched him leave sadly.

"How I wish that the catch in your voice really was jealousy Yama," Taichi sighed miserably. "But I guess you'll never see me that way."

* * *

Taichi was lying face up by the dying campfire staring at the stars overhead when he heard Daisuke approach him and lie down beside him. He let the boy enjoy the silence of the night with him for a while before he finally couldn't take it any more.

"I saw you two by the lake."

"I was wondering when that question was coming. I was surprised that you and Yamato didn't say something at dinner."

"I think Yama wanted to talk to Takeru privately. I think it's a brother thing"

"And like an older brother you wanted to talk to me." Daisuke sounded amused.

Taichi sat up and stared at him seriously. "As a concerned ex-boyfriend I wanted to talk to you." He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Dai, I do care for you like and older brother as well and I'd hate to see you hurt."

"Keru wouldn't do that to me."

"Can you be sure of that?"

Daisuke smiled and sat up. "I can. Takeru told me that he liked me, really liked me. At first he wasn't sure, so I kissed him to find out. He also told me that he wants to make sure of everything before becoming an official couple. I get that and for him I'd be willing to risk and do anything."

"You really like him, don't you?" Taichi asked fondly.

Daisuke nodded with a slightly silly smile. "He's Takeru ... what more could I possibly want? I know he won't hurt me, you know him too, Takeru couldn't do that to anyone."

"Then I wish you well."

"Thank you Taichi." Daisuke gave him a brief hug and a dazzling smile. "It's great to have someone like you watch out for me. I have no idea how I can ever replay you for some of the things you do for me."

"Get me a date with Yama and I'll nominate you for a sainthood."

Daisuke's eyes widened and Taichi covered his mouth, realising what he'd just said.

"No way!" Taichi blushed and nodded and Daisuke laughed disbelievingly. "Oh, come on Tai, tell me everything. How long have you liked him?"

Taichi sighed and sat up properly. "Very long. I think I've had a crush on Yama since before I even knew I was gay." He looked over at Daisuke, whose eyes were rather wide.

"Even while you and I were dating?"

"No, not really. It fluctuated a bit. You had me head over heels Dai, don't worry, but when we drifted apart a bit, I realised that I was starting to like him again. When you told me you liked Takeru, I broke it off for the both of us."

"I had no idea."

"Really? Koushiro told me I was so obvious in my affections, but Yama didn't notice and I don't think anyone else has either really."

"So are you going to make a move?"

"No."

Daisuke glared at him. "Taichi, why not? You're the Child of Courage aren't you?"

"Yeah, but this is my best friend we're talking about. I'm not about to ask him if he wants to date me."

"Why not?"

Taichi looked at Daisuke as though he were stupid. "Daisuke, Yamato is quite famous for his severe reactions to certain things. He has issues with intimacy, trust and relationships. You do not approach Yamato with an offer like that without a lot of thought. I have no idea how he might react. He could completely flip and freak out if I even suggest it."

"Or he might consider it and take you up on it. You saw how he reacted when you told him you were gay. He didn't care. Hell, even if he doesn't agree to anything, he shouldn't hate you for liking to him."

Taichi bit his lip in nervousness and thought. "Maybe, I don't know. I just need to think things through a bit more before I do anything."

Daisuke sighed. "Fine. Let's lay here and look at stars then." He flopped back on the grass and Taichi did the same.

They lay in silence for a little while longer before Taichi couldn't take it again.

"So is Takeru a good kisser?"

"Tai! You're worse than a girl with your gossiping!" Daisuke glared at him slightly.

"Sorry."

There was silence again. Then ...

"You wouldn't believe it. Good doesn't even come close."

* * *

"Daisuke?"

"Yes Yama, Daisuke."

Yamato looked at his brother disbelievingly. "I like him too, he's a sweet kid, but are you sure you want into a get into a serious relationship with him?"

"Well, we're starting out slow, but yes, hopefully it will turn into a deep relationship." Takeru smiled reassuringly at his brother. "Don't worry, Dai accepts this. I'm really not used to this sort of situation."

Yamato remained unconvinced. Takeru sighed at his brother's over-protectiveness. "Look, you don't have a problem with me dating a guy do you?" Yamato rolled his eyes and shook his head. "You know that I'm being cautious and sensible, right?" Yamato hesitated and nodded. "And you like Daisuke and approve of him as a person, so why not as my boyfriend?"

Yamato hesitated slightly. "What if he's still in love with Taichi?"

Takeru looked stunned for a second before he burst out laughing. "That's preposterous. They broke up ages ago. You're not seriously worried about that are you?" Yamato scowled at him.

"I was just looking out for you."

"Well I know for a fact that Daisuke's over Taichi, so I don't know what you're so worked up about." Takeru stared closely at his older brother for a second before grinning. "You're jealous."

"What?"

"Of Daisuke! You're jealous of the fact that he and Taichi shared something together." He laughed. "You like Taichi."

Yamato blushed and spluttered. "I ... you ... it ..." He glared at Takeru. "Fine. I admit it. I'm jealous."

"So there's another reason behind the third degree you've been giving me. Okay 'Mato spill everything you know. How long have you liked him?"

"I don't ..." Yamato trailed off, suddenly curious as to why he was getting so defensive. "Do I?"

"I'd say so."

Yamato sighed. "I guess I do a bit."

"A bit?"

Yamato glared at his gleefully grinning brother. "Fine, a lot. Happy now?"

"Yes. How long?"

"I don't know. Obviously I only realised it just now."

Takeru snorted. "What took you so long by the way?"

"What?"

"You heard me. You and Taichi have been making me positively sick with the way you act around each other. You two should have gotten together ages ago."

"You didn't know Taichi was gay."

"I suspected something was up when I walked in on him and your guitarist making out at one of your parties."

"What? He was making out with Ji?" Takeru nodded and Yamato glared. "Oh I am so going to punch him when I see him again."

"Who? Tai or Ji?"

"Both ... no probably just Ji."

Takeru grinned. "Oh I knew it. The whole best friend thing you two have is too deep for something that platonic."

Yamato sighed. "I don't even know if he feels the same way."

"Ask him."

Yamato stared at his brother in amazement. The obvious suggestion was the one that he liked the least. "What if he just laughs and shrugs it off as a joke? Or, what if he thinks I'm being cruel or something?"

"Yamato, how long have the two of you been friends?"

"Six years or so."

"Do you really think he won't be able to tell when you're being serious?" Yamato blushed sheepishly and Takeru nodded. "Good. Now that that's settled, get over there and talk to him!"

Yamato sighed and nodded walking over to where Taichi and Daisuke lay laughing staring up at the stars.

"Um ... Taichi?"

Yamato tugged at his collar nervously as Taichi looked up at him with his soft brown eyes. "Do you think I could talk with you privately for a bit."

"Sure." Taichi frowned as he got up. Yamato sounded so serious, he figured it was really important. "Let's just go over by the car a bit." Yamato nodded and they walked over leaving Daisuke to stare after them in confusion and worry.

"What's up with them?" he asked as Takeru approached him.

"Oh, I just asked Yamato to tell Taichi how he really feels about him. I figured it would get them out of our hair for a while."

Daisuke grinned at the other boy. "You're a clever boy Keru, and slightly naughty in your thinking."

Takeru grinned. "I know, but it's more fun that way, else I'd never be able to do this." He tugged Daisuke close to him and kissed him passionately.

* * *

"So what did you want to talk about?" Taichi looked over at Yamato pacing nervously.

"Well ... I ... uh ..." Yamato couldn't get the words out.

"Yama, is it serious?"

"I guess."

Taichi frowned. "What do you mean you guess. Is it serious or not?"

"Define serious."

Taichi sighed, throwing up his hands. "Yama, look, if you're not going to tell me whatever it is you want to tell me, I'm going to go." Taichi turned away.

"Wait." Yamato grabbed a hold of his arm and pulled him back around.

"Wha—" Taichi was cut off as Yamato covered his lips with his own.

AN: How's that for a cliffie? XD