*Alright! Thanks again for so many reviews! I feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside! Anyway, I have another installment here for you, so here goes. Tai and Sora have pretty much made it clear that they like each other, and now they're going to Tai's rugby match. What's going to happen next? I'm warning you, things are going to start getting a little. . . what's the word. . . intense. So stop reading if you're a young person, please!*

Only Hope

After that night at the apartment, it was safe to say that Tai and Sora were seeing each other. The walked with one another to class, hand in hand. They were a very lovely couple, and sometimes people would comment on how perfect they were for each other. The week progressed slowly as the students got used to their schedules and started receiving homework and projects to work on. On a cloudy Friday as Tai walked toward his Econ class, he was pulled into a dark corner suddenly. He looked into his captors' eyes and smiled mischievously as he kissed her lips softly. Sora kissed Tai back fiercely, opening her mouth and gladly letting her boyfriend's tongue tangle with hers. For a moment they were locked together, until Tai parted from her and kissed her forehead quickly.

"I'm sorry baby, but I have class! I'll see you tonight. Are you going to be in your room?" Tai asked, fixing his shirt collar and smiling a lopsided smile.

"You bet I will. I'll be waiting for you." Sora answered, smiling and walking alongside Tai toward his classroom. She then walked down the hall a little farther to her own class.

'Who knew math was this boring?' Sora thought to herself as she gathered her books and walked out of the class when it ended. Thunder rumbled in the distance as she walked alone toward her dorm room. Tai still had an hour and a half left in class, so he wouldn't be getting to her room until about five. Thunder grumbled in the sky again, and Sora felt a chilly wind blow around her, catching her auburn hair and sending it in several directions.

'I hope Tai doesn't get caught in the rain. . . ' Sora thought as she hurried down the sidewalk to her dorm.

Meanwhile, in his Econ class, Tai heard the faint sound of thunder, and his shoulders slumped. Not only was there a good chance he would end up soaking wet, but now he couldn't take Sora out to the park off campus. He had discovered the place days before school started. It was a quiet place surrounded by an ivy covered rock wall. In the center a fountain bubbled. He knew Sora would love a relaxing place like that. But that thought was put on hold as thunder shook the building. Tai stiffened as the lights flickered, but remained lit.

"Class, it's not getting any better out there by the sound of it, so I think we'll stop here for today. Please read the next chapter and be ready for your quiz on Monday." The professor instructed, releasing the class half an hour early. Tai gathered his things and walked down the hallway to the main doorway.

"I knew it. Well, at least I have my rugby clothes in my bag. Good thing I didn't need them today.' Tai thought to himself as he opened the door and jogged out into a full out downpour.

Sora watched out the window, staring at the heavy rain as it fell straight down onto the campus. Somewhere out there, she knew Tai was trying to get to her without getting completely soaked. She turned to her mirror and adjusted a blue hair pin she put in her fiery locks. She looked herself over and decided that she looked good enough for Tai in her khaki skirt that stopped at mid thigh, and her blue baby tee with tiny white flowers embroidered on it. She heard a knock on her door, and opened it to Tai, who stood dripping outside.

'He's even sexier wet. . . ' Sora thought as she looked over Tai's dripping body. His white dress shirt was soaked through, becoming transparent as it clung to his skin underneath. His hair was limp, droplets of water dripping from loose strands.

"Oh Tai, you should have just gone home, not across campus to see me! I would have understood!" Sora exclaimed, letting the boy in and closing the door behind him. Tai smiled sweetly and kissed her cheek.

"I didn't care. I wanted to see you. Can I change in your bathroom?" Tai asked. Sora nodded and pointed to the door, and Tai walked in, shutting it behind him. Sora paced around the room, jumping when thunder crashed outside.

"You should probably get some candles out. I know you have them, you're a girl." Tai called from the bathroom when the lights flickered. Sora nodded in response and walked through the three room dorm room, gathering all her candles and lighting them in the living room. Tai emerged later in his blue tee shirt and black athletic shorts to find the room draped in candlelight and electric light. Sora sat on the couch, flipping to the weather channel.

"Tokyo is experiencing some severe weather, and is under a severe thunderstorm warning until eleven thirty tonight. Expect large amounts of lightning and thunder, and try to stay inside, folks." The anchorman said during the special news bulletin Sora turned to.

"Well that sure ruins the day, huh?" Sora asked as Tai sat next to her. Tai looked into her eyes.

"No, not really. I'm here with you, and I can't leave until after eleven thirty. This is a great day." Tai said quietly, kissing Sora's neck. Sora hummed happily, letting Tai trail kisses from her neck to her jaw line. He finally reached her lips, and they kissed passionately. Thunder boomed, and Sora clung to Tai tightly, intensifying the kiss as she went.

"Are you afraid?" Tai whispered into Sora's ear as he ran a hand down her thigh. Sora shook her head and kissed Tai again, this time moving him to a laying position on the couch. Perched on top of him, Sora ran her hands through Tai's wet hair as he rubbed her back and sides. Suddenly the lights went out, plunging them into candlelit darkness.

"You don't know how sexy you look like this." Tai said huskily to Sora, who smiled impishly. She sat up, bringing Tai with her. They met in another kiss, and this time Tai pushed Sora down onto the couch, pulling himself on top of her. They made out feverishly for a few moments when Tai got up and picked up Sora, carrying her into her bedroom. A few candles were lit in the small room, and Tai laid Sora down on the bed and followed her down as they continued to kiss passionately. Sora worked Tai's shirt off and threw it onto the floor, then let Tai remove her shirt as well. Before they knew it, Tai's shorts and Sora's skirt joined the other garments on the floor.

"Sora. . . do you want to do this?" Tai asked, his voice trembling. Sora nodded, pulling off Tai's red boxers and tossing them away. She glanced down at Tai and felt a twinge of nervousness wash over her. Slowly, she removed her panties as Tai unclasped her bra.

"I've been waiting for you, Tai." Sora breathed as she laid down on the bed, bringing Tai down on top of her.

"I don't have any. . . you know." Tai said, feeling himself lose control.

"Just time it right, Tai. I trust you." Sora said into his mouth as they crashed together. Thunder rolled and lightning flashed as Tai and Sora made love for the very first time in their lives.

Saturday morning came with the sun streaming through Sora's bedroom window, the soft rays of light pouring onto the two young adults still tangled together in Sora's bed. Tai opened his eyes and looked around, bewildered. He pulled the sheet up and realized he was completely naked. Memories from the previous night entered his mind, making him smile and understand where he was and who he was with. He looked down at Sora, who slept peacefully beside him, her strawberry hair messy and unkempt.

'What a night. . . what a woman! I never knew I could feel so complete with her. Like we belong together, or something.' Tai thought to himself, touching Sora's sleeping face lightly, and smiling as she smiled in her sleep. Looking at his watch on the desk, Tai realized he had his rugby match in a few hours, and he still had to pick up Yamato.

"Sora. . . . baby wake up." Tai whispered, kissing Sora's lips gently. Sora's eyes fluttered open and she looked at Tai, smiling sleepily.

"Hey. You were amazing last night." Sora said, her voice tired. Tai blushed and ran his hand down Sora's nude back.

"You were pretty good yourself, baby. Do you still want to come to my match today?" Tai asked.

"Absolutely. Give me about a half hour to get ready." Sora replied, getting up and wrapping herself in her bathrobe before walking into the bathroom to shower. Tai flopped back onto the bed, a wide grin crossing his face.

'Things couldn't be more perfect.' He thought. Sora emerged from the shower a few minutes later and changed into a pair of jeans and a long sleeved green shirt. Tai got into the shower and let the hot water splash over him, waking him up and energizing him fully. He got out and put his now dry clothes from the day before on and sat on the couch. Sora emerged moments later, her red hair pulled into a ponytail.

"Ready? We need to go to my place and get my stuff, and Yamato too." Tai said as he led Sora out the door, closing it behind him.

Yamato was already ready when Tai and Sora arrived, and he glanced at the couple wickedly as they walked into the apartment hand in hand. Tai changed into his things, then loaded his car with gear and his companions. They sped down the highway toward Odaiba and the match. Kari met Yamato and Sora at the park where the tournament was held, and the trio watched as Tai played his heart out. He had the same intensity in rugby as he had in soccer. Sora couldn't keep her eyes off of him, watching his muscles as he ran down the field. UT ended up winning the tournament, and a muddy Tai came to Sora in the end, kissing her softly on the cheek and wiping the mud off her face where he placed his lips.

"Come on, we're going home so I can change clothes and get another shower." Tai said, walking with Sora, Yamato and Kari toward his home in Odaiba. The rest of the day was spent at Tai's, Sora and Tai in each others arms, Yamato and Kari in theirs also. For the first time, Tai was too busy to comment on his little sister and Yamato's blossoming relationship.

'I've got better things to do. . . ' Tai thought as he looked into Sora's eyes and kissed her tenderly on the lips.

*That's it! Sora and Tai. . . well if you don't know, then you're way too young for this fic! I tried to keep it so it wasn't too much, though. What could possibly happen next in this fic? Review me, and I will send you a whole new chapter as soon as I possibly can!*