Yay! I didn't think I'd get it up this soon…but I was bored at 10:00 and 3 hours later voiwlaw! rubs eyes… 1:00 a.m…
…I can't help it that I'm evil…it just comes naturally…I know pretty soon though he'll get Sora… *sigh*
And I've been jumping scenes some, so I'm gonna TRY and go in a straiter line, and hopefully then there'll be more story.
Disclaimer: all mine! …Yeah right…hope you didn't believe that…nope…hasn't changed…not mine (cept story) *sigh* if it was mine do you really think I woulda let them end season 1, or even 2? … Anywho… I guess for once it's a good thing I'm bored cause otherwise I wouldn't be working on this…
Slipping away…
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Matt knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" His father called.
"No one important, just your son."
The door opened revealing an older man with short blonde hair. A splitting image of his two sons.
"So what brings you to our humble-" the man paused.
"What?"
Mr. Ishida sniffed the air tentively. "You've been smoking!?"
"Well… I… uh," Matt stammered.
"I take that back, it wasn't a question. How about this question? Since WHEN did you start smoking young man?"
Matt didn't fear his father in the least, but he gulped in spite of himself. "I-I don't. I mean I did, but I quit. I-" Matt sigh heavily. "There's just been too much going on the last couple of days." He looked up quickly, meeting his father's hard gaze. Matt's eyes were sharp, fierce and determined. Few people could lock eyes with the young Ishida's glare. "Don't tell T.k."
"Matt. You need to-"
"Dad, please don't tell T.k. He always thinks I'm better then I am. I would hate for him to see my bad side."
The title (dad) caught Hiroaki (Mr. Ishida) off guard. Before he could reply the door opened.
"Hey dad I'm home. Did you see what happened t-" The young blonde stopped, seeing his older brother. "Matt, you don't stop by too often. What are you doing here?"
Hiroaki spoke up. "Matt came over for a little bit to talk about some things."
Matt let out an audible sigh. "Sorry I can't stay and talk T.k. I-uh… I gotta go. I'm gonna be late for practice." He smiled at his brother as he hastened past him and out the door. Trying to get away as fast as he could so T.k. wouldn't notice the smoke on his clothes.
He got in his car and drove. He was just relieved that his father hadn't said anything about smoking. He drove for about ten minutes before realizing he wasn't going anywhere but in circles. He gave up and drove to Midnight Party. (It's a club place. Like with a bar, and dancing type place.)
Before pulling into a parking space he looked at his watch. It read 7:00. He then turned off the car and while stepping out, pulled out his keys. Slipping them into his pocket he headed for the door. He knew coming to Midnight Party was as bad an idea as smoking. He knew he'd more then likely end up drunk. (I'm saying it's legal for them to drink when they're 18... Hey it's my story right?) But he simply didn't care. For now he was tired of being responsible and needed to hang loose.
The doorman recognized him. "Matt! Haven't seen you around here in forever. Go on in and relax."
In response Matt just nodded. He went inside and was met by some crazy fans.
"I love you Matt!"
"Sign my shirt!"
"Will you dance with me!?"
There were some more but he tuned them out. Instead he walked over to the bar and took a seat. He ordered a Champaign style drink. (You know the ones that have different flavors and stuff? It's not really Champaign but my brain won't work, it's late, and I don't drink the stuff so work with me…) He drank it, and shortly ordered another. He lost count how many he had, but didn't worry too much because they contained a small amount of alcohol. Soon almost any coherent thought slipped away…
~*~*~*~*~
Sora glanced at her watch, 7:00. That was a good time to go to a club. The phone rang and she answered it.
"Hi Mims! No I can't go shopping, sorry. I was just going to go out alone tonight." Sora listened as her best friend talked 100 words a second. "Yeeees, that means no guys or GIRLS. Sorry Mims, I just want to be alone. I'll be at Midnight Party. Ok, Mims, see you tomorrow." Sora hung up, rolling her eyes. Once Mimi got you on the phone there was no saving yourself.
She went to her closet and picked out a dress. Not anything too showy or fancy, but dressy enough for a party. She slipped into, and debated whether or not to put on make-up. She finally decided against it because it might give some guys the wrong idea.
Sora got into her car and seven minutes later arrived at the club and went inside.
She went to the bar and ordered a drink. Some men around her asked to buy it for her. She was cold to them so they ignored her. She was half-way through it when she looked over and saw Matt talking to some guys. The men didn't look that friendly but Matt seemed to be fine so she walked over.
Matt looked up and saw her. "Sora. What are you doing here? Are you following me?"
Sora blushed. "No, I just came here to have a good time."
Matt smiled…but it wasn't right. He stood up and walked closer to her. Then she realized what was wrong. His breath smelled of alcohol.
"I can show you a good time." He said, smiling slyly.
"Oh. Thanks but no thanks. Cause you know what?" She glanced at her watch. "It's 8:00 and I have to get up early tomorrow."
She headed swiftly for the door, and just made it outside, clear of the people. Then someone roughly grabbed her arm. Turning she faced Matt. A very, VERY, drunken Matt.
"Come on. You can't turn down Yamato Ishida."
Her eyes locked onto his. "Matt, that hurts." She tried to pull away. She didn't use all her strength and realized he was still far stronger.
He pulled her closer to him. "I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me."
Sora's eyes darted left and right, uncertain. He smiled slyly again. "You can't resist the Ishida charm."
Pulling her closer yet, he kissed her. She almost wanted to return the kiss. But she knew it wasn't right. Not in Matt's current state, nor fair to Tai. So she pushed him away. His eyes went colder. "Sora, do you know what some girls would have given for that kiss?"
"I thought you knew by now I'm not some girl." She tried to twist her arm away but it was a useless effort. He just tightened his grip, making her wince. He pulled he closer in a hard kiss. She finally pulled away, her eyes searching his and finding nothing.
Tai seeing the last forced kiss tackled Matt. While Matt normally would have won, he was in no condition to fight. Therefore Tai was beating him up. Sora stepped in and held Tai back with one small, but strong hand resting on his arm.
Her eyes shone with more caring then ever. "Leave him alone Tai. He's drunk and probably half passed out."
Tai was furious. "He was awake enough to kiss you like that!"
"Tai calm down." Tai was far from calming down but her words soothed him. She looked down at Matt, her eyes going soft. "I'll call Kento to pick him up. Just go home. That's my plan."
Tai's fists slowly unclenched. He nodded and waited to leave until Sora did.
Driving home Sora was left thinking about what Matt had said. 'I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me.' Common sense told her to dismiss it as Matt's drunkenness. But she had a nagging feeling it was something more then that.
~*~*~*~*~
"Mmmm." Matt opened his eyes and blinked a few times, waiting for his eyes to focus. His head was throbbing and threatening to explode. The last thing he remembered was heading to Midnight Party. If he went to the club and couldn't remember what happened, then he got drunk. At least that would explain his headache. But he was now on his couch. There was no way he made it home by himself being as drunk as he must have been. So someone brought him back. No one was with him. Whoever it was would have had to of been called. Which means…He smacked his head, willing his brain to work. 'Something bad must have happened.' He tried to sit up but was sore in several spots. Leaning back he tenderly touched a split in his bottom lip. 'Oh no…' Realization started to set in. 'I was in a fight.'
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.
"Uhg. Who is it?"
"Sora."
His brows furrowed. She must know what happened. "It's unlocked," he replied. 'Least I think it is…' He thought, while sitting up.
Walking in Sora sat in the now free space at the end of the couch.
His mind started re-booting. He remembered kissing Sora… but… His face went pale as last night's occurrences came back to him. His face was almost blank, but sickened.
Recognizing the look Sora smiled reassuringly. "Matt, I just came over to see how you were doing."
His breath was gone but he couldn't draw in another. He noticed a slightly red spot on her arm. Swallowing hard he focused his eyes on Sora's. "I'm so, so, so sorry Sora. I-I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. I-"
Sora cut him off. "It's ok Matt, you didn't hurt me, and it wasn't your fault."
Then the rest of it sank in. Tai had come and beat Matt up. And Matt had given him the perfect opportunity to play 'hero'.
"In all truthfulness Matt I also came over here to ask about something. Last night you said, 'I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me.' What were you walking about?"
The color Matt had regained vanished momentarily. But Sora noticed. He couldn't believe he had said that to her. "I don't know. I guess I was just drunk and rambling. I know you'd never hurt me." 'Not intentionally.' He added to himself. "Thanks Sora. For being a great friend and saving my hide from Tai." Matt smiled, and for a second Sora believed it, then saw it as a lie. "But Tai can dish it out and I'm tired so, I'm not trying to rush you out or anything but."
"No, no. That's ok. If you need anything just call me." She smiled herself and left.
Matt's smile fell. He could feel himself slipping into his old personality. The person that shut himself off from everything and everyone. But after everything recently, letting go of emotions seemed like a relief. And he was already half-way there, so it didn't matter much anyway. He was tired of getting hurt by Sora not having any feelings for him. He was tired of trying to be friends with Tai, while Tai obviously wouldn't have anything of it. He decided to watch himself, since being completely heartless wasn't good either. Sleep was beckoning him. So he closed his eyes and slipped into it.
..told you I was evil…I honestly wasn't planning for it to go this way… but this story has a mind of it's own… ^_^ HOWEVER, I have started the Sorato finally. See…now Sora is realizing that he likes her and so it'll start up now….
…I can't help it that I'm evil…it just comes naturally…I know pretty soon though he'll get Sora… *sigh*
And I've been jumping scenes some, so I'm gonna TRY and go in a straiter line, and hopefully then there'll be more story.
Disclaimer: all mine! …Yeah right…hope you didn't believe that…nope…hasn't changed…not mine (cept story) *sigh* if it was mine do you really think I woulda let them end season 1, or even 2? … Anywho… I guess for once it's a good thing I'm bored cause otherwise I wouldn't be working on this…
Slipping away…
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Matt knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" His father called.
"No one important, just your son."
The door opened revealing an older man with short blonde hair. A splitting image of his two sons.
"So what brings you to our humble-" the man paused.
"What?"
Mr. Ishida sniffed the air tentively. "You've been smoking!?"
"Well… I… uh," Matt stammered.
"I take that back, it wasn't a question. How about this question? Since WHEN did you start smoking young man?"
Matt didn't fear his father in the least, but he gulped in spite of himself. "I-I don't. I mean I did, but I quit. I-" Matt sigh heavily. "There's just been too much going on the last couple of days." He looked up quickly, meeting his father's hard gaze. Matt's eyes were sharp, fierce and determined. Few people could lock eyes with the young Ishida's glare. "Don't tell T.k."
"Matt. You need to-"
"Dad, please don't tell T.k. He always thinks I'm better then I am. I would hate for him to see my bad side."
The title (dad) caught Hiroaki (Mr. Ishida) off guard. Before he could reply the door opened.
"Hey dad I'm home. Did you see what happened t-" The young blonde stopped, seeing his older brother. "Matt, you don't stop by too often. What are you doing here?"
Hiroaki spoke up. "Matt came over for a little bit to talk about some things."
Matt let out an audible sigh. "Sorry I can't stay and talk T.k. I-uh… I gotta go. I'm gonna be late for practice." He smiled at his brother as he hastened past him and out the door. Trying to get away as fast as he could so T.k. wouldn't notice the smoke on his clothes.
He got in his car and drove. He was just relieved that his father hadn't said anything about smoking. He drove for about ten minutes before realizing he wasn't going anywhere but in circles. He gave up and drove to Midnight Party. (It's a club place. Like with a bar, and dancing type place.)
Before pulling into a parking space he looked at his watch. It read 7:00. He then turned off the car and while stepping out, pulled out his keys. Slipping them into his pocket he headed for the door. He knew coming to Midnight Party was as bad an idea as smoking. He knew he'd more then likely end up drunk. (I'm saying it's legal for them to drink when they're 18... Hey it's my story right?) But he simply didn't care. For now he was tired of being responsible and needed to hang loose.
The doorman recognized him. "Matt! Haven't seen you around here in forever. Go on in and relax."
In response Matt just nodded. He went inside and was met by some crazy fans.
"I love you Matt!"
"Sign my shirt!"
"Will you dance with me!?"
There were some more but he tuned them out. Instead he walked over to the bar and took a seat. He ordered a Champaign style drink. (You know the ones that have different flavors and stuff? It's not really Champaign but my brain won't work, it's late, and I don't drink the stuff so work with me…) He drank it, and shortly ordered another. He lost count how many he had, but didn't worry too much because they contained a small amount of alcohol. Soon almost any coherent thought slipped away…
~*~*~*~*~
Sora glanced at her watch, 7:00. That was a good time to go to a club. The phone rang and she answered it.
"Hi Mims! No I can't go shopping, sorry. I was just going to go out alone tonight." Sora listened as her best friend talked 100 words a second. "Yeeees, that means no guys or GIRLS. Sorry Mims, I just want to be alone. I'll be at Midnight Party. Ok, Mims, see you tomorrow." Sora hung up, rolling her eyes. Once Mimi got you on the phone there was no saving yourself.
She went to her closet and picked out a dress. Not anything too showy or fancy, but dressy enough for a party. She slipped into, and debated whether or not to put on make-up. She finally decided against it because it might give some guys the wrong idea.
Sora got into her car and seven minutes later arrived at the club and went inside.
She went to the bar and ordered a drink. Some men around her asked to buy it for her. She was cold to them so they ignored her. She was half-way through it when she looked over and saw Matt talking to some guys. The men didn't look that friendly but Matt seemed to be fine so she walked over.
Matt looked up and saw her. "Sora. What are you doing here? Are you following me?"
Sora blushed. "No, I just came here to have a good time."
Matt smiled…but it wasn't right. He stood up and walked closer to her. Then she realized what was wrong. His breath smelled of alcohol.
"I can show you a good time." He said, smiling slyly.
"Oh. Thanks but no thanks. Cause you know what?" She glanced at her watch. "It's 8:00 and I have to get up early tomorrow."
She headed swiftly for the door, and just made it outside, clear of the people. Then someone roughly grabbed her arm. Turning she faced Matt. A very, VERY, drunken Matt.
"Come on. You can't turn down Yamato Ishida."
Her eyes locked onto his. "Matt, that hurts." She tried to pull away. She didn't use all her strength and realized he was still far stronger.
He pulled her closer to him. "I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me."
Sora's eyes darted left and right, uncertain. He smiled slyly again. "You can't resist the Ishida charm."
Pulling her closer yet, he kissed her. She almost wanted to return the kiss. But she knew it wasn't right. Not in Matt's current state, nor fair to Tai. So she pushed him away. His eyes went colder. "Sora, do you know what some girls would have given for that kiss?"
"I thought you knew by now I'm not some girl." She tried to twist her arm away but it was a useless effort. He just tightened his grip, making her wince. He pulled he closer in a hard kiss. She finally pulled away, her eyes searching his and finding nothing.
Tai seeing the last forced kiss tackled Matt. While Matt normally would have won, he was in no condition to fight. Therefore Tai was beating him up. Sora stepped in and held Tai back with one small, but strong hand resting on his arm.
Her eyes shone with more caring then ever. "Leave him alone Tai. He's drunk and probably half passed out."
Tai was furious. "He was awake enough to kiss you like that!"
"Tai calm down." Tai was far from calming down but her words soothed him. She looked down at Matt, her eyes going soft. "I'll call Kento to pick him up. Just go home. That's my plan."
Tai's fists slowly unclenched. He nodded and waited to leave until Sora did.
Driving home Sora was left thinking about what Matt had said. 'I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me.' Common sense told her to dismiss it as Matt's drunkenness. But she had a nagging feeling it was something more then that.
~*~*~*~*~
"Mmmm." Matt opened his eyes and blinked a few times, waiting for his eyes to focus. His head was throbbing and threatening to explode. The last thing he remembered was heading to Midnight Party. If he went to the club and couldn't remember what happened, then he got drunk. At least that would explain his headache. But he was now on his couch. There was no way he made it home by himself being as drunk as he must have been. So someone brought him back. No one was with him. Whoever it was would have had to of been called. Which means…He smacked his head, willing his brain to work. 'Something bad must have happened.' He tried to sit up but was sore in several spots. Leaning back he tenderly touched a split in his bottom lip. 'Oh no…' Realization started to set in. 'I was in a fight.'
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.
"Uhg. Who is it?"
"Sora."
His brows furrowed. She must know what happened. "It's unlocked," he replied. 'Least I think it is…' He thought, while sitting up.
Walking in Sora sat in the now free space at the end of the couch.
His mind started re-booting. He remembered kissing Sora… but… His face went pale as last night's occurrences came back to him. His face was almost blank, but sickened.
Recognizing the look Sora smiled reassuringly. "Matt, I just came over to see how you were doing."
His breath was gone but he couldn't draw in another. He noticed a slightly red spot on her arm. Swallowing hard he focused his eyes on Sora's. "I'm so, so, so sorry Sora. I-I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. I-"
Sora cut him off. "It's ok Matt, you didn't hurt me, and it wasn't your fault."
Then the rest of it sank in. Tai had come and beat Matt up. And Matt had given him the perfect opportunity to play 'hero'.
"In all truthfulness Matt I also came over here to ask about something. Last night you said, 'I'm sure it doesn't hurt nearly as much as what you did to me.' What were you walking about?"
The color Matt had regained vanished momentarily. But Sora noticed. He couldn't believe he had said that to her. "I don't know. I guess I was just drunk and rambling. I know you'd never hurt me." 'Not intentionally.' He added to himself. "Thanks Sora. For being a great friend and saving my hide from Tai." Matt smiled, and for a second Sora believed it, then saw it as a lie. "But Tai can dish it out and I'm tired so, I'm not trying to rush you out or anything but."
"No, no. That's ok. If you need anything just call me." She smiled herself and left.
Matt's smile fell. He could feel himself slipping into his old personality. The person that shut himself off from everything and everyone. But after everything recently, letting go of emotions seemed like a relief. And he was already half-way there, so it didn't matter much anyway. He was tired of getting hurt by Sora not having any feelings for him. He was tired of trying to be friends with Tai, while Tai obviously wouldn't have anything of it. He decided to watch himself, since being completely heartless wasn't good either. Sleep was beckoning him. So he closed his eyes and slipped into it.
..told you I was evil…I honestly wasn't planning for it to go this way… but this story has a mind of it's own… ^_^ HOWEVER, I have started the Sorato finally. See…now Sora is realizing that he likes her and so it'll start up now….