Chapter Seven
The ballroom where Odaiba High School's JS prom is being held was in full bloom. Different colors from the different gowns the student was wearing making the event a spectacular scene.
Two couples who doesn't seem to mind others was so very into them selves. Dancing without tiredness. As if a single music would ruin their entire evening if they won't dance to it. After another music finish played, both couple decided to stop for a while. Going on to where the drinks located. Two girls both have a punch from their partner then start to talk silently.
" Well, are you having a good time, my dear friend? " Mimi asked loud enough for Sora hearing sense.
" Yah, thanks for the date " Sora said tightly.
Soft laughter's was all Mimi said as a loud sound from the stage was heard, gaining everyone's attention.
" May I have your attention please, ladies and gentleman? Before we proceed to our dance session and have that special participation, let me announce our JS prom prince and princess, king and queen of the night! "
A round of applause was heard after that, every one who at nearby Mimi and Sora place was looking at them. Knowing full well who'll going to have that title.
" Our Prince and Princess of the Night is none other than... " said the speaker as she open the envelop then loudly read what's in it. " Prince Mr. Taichi Yagami and Princess Miss Sora Takenouchi! "
Loud yell and happy shouts was in the air making the entire ballroom vibrate.
" Please come at the stage, Mr. Yagami and Miss Takenouchi "
As the two went to the stage, the speaker places two small crowns to their head that was made just for the Prince and Princess. While Sora received a bouquet of flower, Taichi have a gift certificate to be used at any restaurant in town, for two.
" Thank you, now for the King and Queen of the Night... " again opening an envelop.
" Our King Mr. Yamato Ishida and Queen Miss Mimi Tachikawa! " the emcee announced.
Yamato and Mimi went happily in front of the stage while Taichi and Sora went to the sides making way for the couple.
After they received their crowns and gift certificate the emcee announced that the traditional dance of the king and queen of the night and the prince and princess must took place. So the two guys, Taichi and Yamato hold both their partners hand and guide them to the dance floor.
" Finally, I had the chance to have a dance with you. " said Taichi as he slowly dance a soft waltz with Sora. " It seems to me that Yamato won't let you out of his side the way he hands you " he said teasingly while looking at the other couple.
" I should be the one telling you that. You're so into Mimi's presence that you forgot to dance your best friend! "
" Don't tell me your jealous? "
" Mr. Taichi Yagami don't you put your charm on me. It won't work! Besides everyone in the campus knows that you and Mimi have something going on. So why should I be jealous. I know Mimi likes you and you to her but where have your relationship had gone into. Did you and Mimi...uhm " she trailed off then blush.
Taichi laugh swings her around.
" You know what Sora, you're my best friend and your entitled to know everything about me but as the saying goes...' A gentleman never tells ' " he said smiling devilishly.
" Fine, but don't you dare hurt Mimi. If you do – forget that we're even been friends is that clear? "
Taichi stop dancing, moves a few feet away.
" If that is your wish Princess. I'll be happy to obey it " he said dramatically before bowing his head then the music stops.
Sora smile, drop to curtsied then join the loud clapping of the audience.
" Thank you couples. Now for the especial participation...I would like to call again Mr. Yamato Ishida to have as perform a song with his bands. Let's all give them a round of applause! " said the emcee.
Yamato and the other member of the band went on stage. While the other member prepare the instrument Yamato went where the microphone is located.
" Thank you very much madam EMCEE for that introduction. Before we proceed to our song. I would like to dedicate this to our Princess of the Night. Miss Sora Takenouchi… this one is for you " Yamato said smiling widely while looking at the shocked Princess.
A murmur was heard after that announcement. All who have been there can't believe themselves that a famous guy like him would dedicate a song for a simple girl like her. Some are happy, some are sad about the way the event went. It is known to all that Yamato Ishida only dedicates a song to the one he really likes. So this only proves that Sora Takenouchi is one special person to Mr. Famous Singer.
Mimi smiled happily. Finally her best friend had her wish come true. For Taichi, he finally realized his friends- Sora and Yamato… is just waiting for the right time to tell their feelings for each other. Meanwhile Sora can't take her eyes away from him, her heart are beating faster. The intensity of Yamato's eyes makes her whole body trembled.
Then from out of nowhere a soft music filled the air. Yamato who have been staring at Sora for sometime now, lift the head microphone, arrange it to his head then slowly walked down the stage and went straight to where Sora is…
" Are those your eyes, Is that your smile
I've been looking at you forever
But I never saw you before… "
Yamato sang softly then when his a few inch away from her, he slowly lifts Sora's hand then continue…
" Are these your hand, Holding mine "
He slowly guides her to the stage.
" Now I wonder how I could have been so blind… "
When they are at the middle of the stage he lifts her head up, look deeply into her eyes…
" For the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time
I'm seein' who you are
I cant believe how much I see
When you're looking back at me
Now I understand why love is…
Love is… FOR THE FIRST TIME "
Yamato smile as he saw Sora blush. He knows that she understand what his trying to say thru his song. Then he looked at the amazed crowd. Some of them are shocked, they too realized what he's trying to imply.
He doesn't care nor give a damn about anything. What matters is what his feeling right now. This feeling that he too didn't expect to happen yet it felt wonderful.
He can noe tell the world that he – Yamato Ishida – had finally experiencing a deep, true and overwhelming love to the girl next to him. He LOVE Sora Takenouchi! And he wants everybody to know that!!!
" Can this be real? Can this be true?
Am I the person I was this morning
And are you the same you?
It's all so strange, how can it be?
All along this love was right in front of me…
And for the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I am seein' who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're looking back at me
Now I understand why love is…
LOVE is… FOR THE FIRST TIME "
Again he looked at Sora then put his right hand to her shoulder.
" Such a long time ago
I have given up to finding this emotion
Ever again
But you're here with me now
Yes, I found you somehow
And I've never been so sure… "
He looked straight at Sora's eyes the sang slowly.
" And for the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I'm seein' who you are
Can't believe how much I see
When you looking back at me
Now I understand why love is…
LOVE is… FOR THE FIRST TIME "
When he finally finished singing, all of those who are at the party stood silent. Transfixed and can't even say a word. A few minutes later when the emcee finally break the unending silence. Clearing her throat she said..
" Ah, very lovely song, Mr. Ishida. Thank you. " the claps her hand.
The crowd then followed. When the clapping ease the emcee announced that the dance continue, as the dance revived. The couple – Yamato and Sora – slowly walking down the stage.
" I had enough fun for tonight. Should we go someplace else? " Yamato asked still holding Sora's hand.
Sora who filled with so much emotion could only nod as a reply.
Meanwhile, Taichi and Mimi abserved the departing couple happily.
" I know now why Yamato didn't have any relationship with other girls. It's a good thing that he finally told her what he truly feels " Mimi said.
" From the start I have this suspicion about what he truly want but having him telling her bad things, I finally gave up my doubt but then again I was right after all "
" I hope Sora is happy as much as I do when the guy I really want told me that he loves me too "she said looking deeply at Taichi's eyes.
" I know she is. Like the feeling Yamato and I experiencing when we found who and what we truly makes us happy " Taichi said.
" I LOVE YOU " Mimi said from the deepest and most profound heart of her.
" I LOVE YOU TOO " Taichi encountered took her hand kiss the back of it then put a light kiss on her lips.
" Take me home. " Mimi said while Taichi smiles happily.
" As you wish my queen " He said then pull her away from the ballroom and into the parking space.
On top of a clip, overlooking at the city of Odaiba, Yamato turn off the engine of his car.
Sora still can't believe what had just happen and why? Is it true? Or I'm just into some kind of a dream again, maybe—
" It's all true. Every word of it " Yamato said as if reading her thought.
Sora looked at him. Heart pouding rapidly.
" But why? Why me? I mean there are others – "
Yamato put his two fingers into her lips then said..
" Why? Because you're YOU. The girl who can't pretend. A simple girl, contented and happy on what she have and doesn't dream to high. Your one of a kind. A unique person. "
Sora put away his fingers and insist.
" But that's—"
Yamato silence her with a soft yet full of emotion kiss. A kiss of LOVE, a kiss of Passion and most especially a kiss that melts every objection and fear.
Sora melts. As thousands of electrifying sensation run thru her veins. It only took her her a few minutes to return that kiss. She can't deny anymore the attraction she had for him. She loves Yamato, with all her heart and soul. Would she doubt now, when what she wanted most came true at last?
" Mimi I should go " Taichi said breathing hard, if Mimi continue on kissing him like that he can't be able to control himself. And he's just an ordinary red blooded guy who had weaknesses too. And Mimi is very beautiful and sexy he might—
" Don't go. Stay here. I want you to spend the night here " Mimi said encouragingly.
" Mimi if I stay here I cant be able to control myself and we might forget—"
" I don't care. I love you and I want to express my feeling in everyway possible. Are you going to disappoint me? "
Taichi can't take the way Mimi looked at him. It makes him lose control and before he knew it his kissing her hard. Then lifts her toward her bedroom.
" Whatever happen after this. I promised I wont ever go away. I will stay right by your side " Taichi promised while putting Mimi into the middle of the bed.
A/N: THE END? Not yet… we still have problems to solve as the two couple encounter problem that may break not just their love for one another but their lasting friendship as well…
