KG: I realized that I had not updated in quite a while and I apologize for that. I got sidetracked with my drawing and writer's block and not to mention the fact that my mom has been trying to keep me off the computer nowadays  -_-u. Anyhow, I decided to write the chapter out in my notebook first, which took a while and it took me forever to type it up, being the slow typist that I am. Ok, I don't own digimon and now to my notes:

I would like to thank Wand3ringspirit for asking me to write this fic, and especially Anrui Miyamara for inspiring me to write in the first place.

Kayu- really?? Wow... well, I'm glad you changed your mind! And an imitation of Kouji's expression? Aww!! How can I refuse?? ^^

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Do You Love Me, or Not? —Someone to Help

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            For the next week, Kouji and I met each other every day. Well, actually it was more like we met every night. During those times we just enjoyed our time together, we would take walk and we rented a few movies too, and Kouji would always leave at around three in the morning. Yesterday we had decided to watch a movie together, so I was preparing the popcorn for us. I have to admit that I still felt guilty about us doing this behind our parents back and I worried about them finding about Kouji's being with me at night but I would forget about it as soon as he arrived. He always had a way of making everything all right. I had just poured the popcorn into some bowls when I heard Kouji's knock at the door. I hurried to open the door and immediately received a warm hug form Kouji.

            "No problems tonight either?"

            "Nope, my parents were definitely asleep."

            "I've got the popcorn all ready and I even have some blankets since I heard it was gonna be cold."

            "Don't need them, not as long as I have you." I blushed a crimson red, I still haven't used to him using those comments, but I was flattered all the same. He settled himself on the couch and started the movie while I went to get the popcorn. After about an hour, I felt the loss of sleep from the past nights begin to take its effect on me as I yawned. I hadn't thought of this before... just how could Kouji still be wide awake? What if he and I fall asleep one day and his parents find out he's not at home? I thought of this as I my head leaned against Kouji's shoulders, eyes drooping. I didn't really want to fall asleep but I didn't think I would be able to help it...

            I felt Kouji's arms encircle me and pull me in close. I looked up at him, eyes drooping, and he just smiled. "Are you sleepy? I guess you're not used to staying up so late..." I nodded an affirmative and closed my eyes; the warmth from his body had only caused me to become drowsier. I felt Kouji's lips press against my forehead, and smiled. I felt Kouji pull away for a moment before he  kissed me again, this time on the lips. I loved the feeling I experienced when Kouji did that, this reminded me of something from before...

            Kouji pulled away and soon gave me the answer to what I was trying to remember, "I think that I can say that was a lot more better than the first time, ne?"

            I chuckled a bit, now I remembered; it was like he first time he had kissed me. I was asleep and he had kissed me and woke me up. I pushed him away that first time, but there was no way I would ever do that now. "Yeah...." I replied, answering his question.

            "Well, I'm glad you think so too..." he said. I yawned again and let myself fall asleep.

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            I felt myself waking up as listened to the sound of the morning birds... wait a minute, morning?!! I opened my eyes and, to my horror, saw that I was still leaning on Kouji who had fallen asleep. I stood up abruptly, waking Kouji in the process.

            "Eh? Nani?" Kouji asked, still half-asleep. This was just what I had not wanted to happen, I should have stayed awake!!

            "Kouji!! It's morning!! You should have been home right now!!"

            "What?! Che!!" He quickly got up and we heard a knock at the door. Both of us froze in place, I was sure Kouji was thinking the same thing as me. But he next thing to happen was the last thing I ever expected.

            "Kouji, we need to go home now!! Your father isn't gonna stay asleep all morning you know!"

            Kouji's eyes widened as he ran over and opened the door, "What the-!! Mom?!!" Mrs. Minamoto stepped inside and I felt myself calm down a bit, but not completely. Kouji's mom wasn't stern like dad, but she would still be taking Kouji away...

            Kouji must've known what I was thinking because he turned to his mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. You can't keep me away from Kouichi, you can take me back but I'll find another way out again! That's just how much I love him!"

            I expected Mrs. Minamoto's face to crease into a frown, but instead, it curved into a small smile.

            "I know that Kouji, that's why we have to get home before your dad wakes up." Wait a minute, she was gonna help us? "Kouji, if I tell your dad, I know things are gonna just get worse. For all of us, he's going be more stressed and you both would be depressed. Really, I have never seen you so happy before Kouji, I'm willing to let you two be together if it truly makes you that happy."

            Kouji blinked his eyes, "Do you really mean that, Mom?"

            "Of course, your happiness means a lot to me, Kouji. As well as yours, Kouichi", She said looking over at me. I felt very thankful towards Mrs. Minamoto, she really was a really understanding mom. "Kouji, I'm serious though, your dad could be waking up anytime soon. We should go home and besides, you need your sleep after going out for the past week." Kouji face turned red along with mine. Just how long had she known about us??

            Mrs. Minamoto only laughed lightly at this, "honestly boys, you really don't know how good a mother's senses are do you?" She started out the door and Kouji pecked me on the cheek before following her.

            "Thank you Mrs. Minamoto, and I'll see you soon Kouji!" I said before closing the door, glad to have someone to help us. I nearly jumped out of my skin the next moment when I heard the phone ring. I stood frozen for a second but quickly ran for the phone the next, fumbling with it before I put it up to my ear.  "Hello, Kimura Kouichi speaking."

            "Hello Kouichi, How have you been?"

            "Mom! I've missed you and I've been just fine! How has your visit been?"

            "I've been just fine and the visit enjoyable, except for when your great-aunt Hiromi starts talking my ear off."

            I couldn't help but laugh at that comment, I remembered Great-Aunt Hiromi from when I was 5 years old. Boy, could she talk and she would always fuss over everyone, especially me. I love her and all, but I really couldn't stand being fussed over. "So mom, you're coming back in a week, ne?"

            "Actually Kouichi, I'm going to be coming back on Wednesday, I'm starting to miss home and you already." I couldn't speak for a while, Wednesday? Today was already Sunday and she still didn't know about Kouji and me. Kouji's mom had taken it well... maybe she would too?

            "Kouichi? Are you still there?" Oops, I forgot I was still on the phone.

            "Oh, sorry mom, I was just thinking."

            "Well, okay then Kouichi. I love you and I'll see you on Wednesday!"

"Love you too mom!" I heard a click before I hung up. Oh boy, well no good will come out of worrying, all I could do was hope for the better now.

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KG: I guess that was kind of short...It took me to realize also how good a mom's senses are as well, I just can't hide anything anymore from my mom. Well... almost anything. I apologize again for the long wait but I'm gonna have to say that I might take even longer for the next chapter. My teacher told me that you say sayonara when you expect to not see anyone for a long time so, sayonara!