A/n: hiya pplz! I'm trying to update my stories as fast as I can. I keep getting ideas, and I need to figure them out still.
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oh yeah, hopefully things will get juicy in this chappie. You know how I said one of them says they love the other. I've been thinking of giving off a little preview at the end of each chappie of the next, If I kno it. I feel bad for not updating as soon as I used to.
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The day flew by, as the group known as the digidestined were talking in the food court. They spent the whole day in the mall, catching up with each other, namely Tai. Sora and Matt didn't talk as much, but they did go into the conversations now and then.
Before long, the conversation steered into one about a party. The annual digidestined reunion, was coming soon. They decided to have a party, in honor of that and a welcome back one for Tai.
"So, how about it Tai? A party sound good?" asked Kari.
"Whatever. It's not just my choice, I mean it's for the reunion too right? So you can if you want go through all that trouble." Tai replied, quiet calmly.
"See, I told you guys! I was right about the party!" Mimi exclaimed, looking at the four she previously hung out with.
The four laughed, while the others had no clue of what was going on.
"So, it's settled then! We''ll have a welcome back party for Tai, and reunion party! Kari, why don't you and work on it, together!" Davis said, almost too enthusiastically. He smiled brightly at her.
Kari giggled, and smiled at him.
"Sure Davis, but I think we're all going to help. Including you Tai." she looked at him. He smiled at her.
"Yeah I know. So when should it be?" he looked at no one in particular.
"Duh! The day you guys first went to the Digital World! You know, this Thursday!" Yolei stated, laughing in between.
"Yeah, guess I didn't think about it." he laughed, along with everyone else.
"So, where should it be? The park?" Joe asked.
"Yeah, the park sounds good, that's where we always meet." Izzy stated.
"Hey I think we'd better get going home now. It's getting pretty dark, and promised to help around the shop." Yolei said, getting everyone's attention.
"Me too." Sora said, getting up form her seat. Everyone else followed in suit.
"Okay, let's meet tomorrow at my house to talk about the plans. Is noon good?" Kari said.
They all agreed and left. Tai went home with Kari and Davis. He knew Sora was going to work, or at least said she would, and knew she always came home first, then to work. If so, she'd go with Tai and them, since she lived two floors down from him. But, instead he saw her go with Matt and Mimi. His heart began to fill with a sadness and sorrow. He let out a sigh as he saw the three leave.
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He had just reunited with his parents, and they had nice family get together. When walked into his room, he noticed nothing changed. it was like they never touched anything.
"We'd knew you'd come back, so we wanted everything to be the way you wanted it to be when you left." his mother said, her hand on his shoulder. She exited the room, and left him to his thoughts.
He laid himself on his bed. His hair falling over the pillow. His deep chocolate eyes began to go heavy. He was tired. Tired from everything. It was clear to him now that he hated this little game he seemed to be playing.
First Sora loves Matt, and then he leaves because he loves her. Then he comes back, and tries to fight back his love, only to see that nothing's changed. No matter what he did, it didn't make a difference. It was like it didn't even matter that he left. His mother's words began to repeat in this head. This isn't how he wanted it to be though.
But...but she ran away when he came to the mall. She ran off and came up with an excuse that seemed to be buyable, but he knew...it was him. He did it to her, he caused the one he 'loved' to runaway. That's when it hit him. That's like what she did to him. He loved her, and she caused him to leave. Well not just her, but Matt.
Did she love him? Is that why she ran? He repeated those questions over in his mind.
His eyes grew even more heavy.
'I can't. I can't love her, no matter what. It only caused me pain, and I'm sure it will only cause more.' That was his last thought, before he sank into a deep slumber.
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"So, here on Thursday for lunch!" Kari stated. "No we just have to decorate this place!" she said more happily. All of the digidestined noticed that she acted extra gleefully, almost like Mimi. They knew it was because her brother was back, but who couldn't smile when their lost leader has come back.
"Yeah, sounds like a plan!" Izzy commented.
"Uh...you guys..when's lunch?" Davis asked, sheepishly. The others stared at him, and began to laugh. "What!? I just asked what time lunch will be!"
"Davis, everyone knows that lunch time is at 12:00! Geez...honestly you're so slow! Kari, you could have done better!" Yolei said, her words just flowing out of her mouth.
Again, there was ;laughter, but not as much. T.K. wasn't laughing, and Tai, Sora, Mimi, and Matt weren't laughing as much.
"Tell you what Mimi, the guys can take Tai out on town, while us girls decorate this place. That way, they can catch up, and we can gossip without hearing any whines!" Mimi suggested. Grinning like crazy.
Matt and Sora knew she had an alternative motive, but weren't so sure of what. Matt began to grow a bit nervous. Thinking about the having to hang out with guy the his ex-girlfriend loves. Not mention, he'll only feel worse when he knows he's partly responsible for his leaving. Sora didn't mind having to decorate. She'd prefer that than to have any more awkwardness towards Tai.
"I'm in for that plan! Why the girls do the work, we get to have fun!" Davis cried out.
They group agreed on Mimi's plan, and decided that they'd do it tomorrow. The next day was Wednesday, which meant that the day after would be the party. The Digidestined began to break up into little social groups, just talking and planning. Izzy, Joe, and Cody were catching up with Tai. Davis, T.K., Kari, and yolei were planning th party and where they should take Tai. That left Matt, Sora, and Mimi to themselves. They didn't talk much, it seemed to them it was inappropriate for them to talk there.
"Are you guys okay with this?" Mimi said, getting the two's attention.
"Yeah..it's just..I don't know." Matt started.
"We...feel pretty guilty. It seems like it was all our fault he left." Sora finished for him. Her voice was cold, and flat.
Mimi grew a bit agitated.
"Well I don't recall anybody blaming you twp. I mean they're all still here, they didn't ditch you guys or anything. And Tai certainly didn't say anything about why he left..or if it was really all you two." Mimi stated.
"No...Mimi you're wrong...the truth is..only one of them blamed us." Matt said. His voice matching Sora's. He was looking at the ground, as the two girls looked at him. Mimi's was a more confused one, while Sora's was a sad one.
Sora saw Mimi's questioning face, and answered her.
"...Kari."
"What!? Kari! But you guys are like sisters! But I guess I could guess why, I mean he was her brother."
"She did blame us...but apologized. But Mimi's right...though." Matt said. "Sora, we can't keep letting this thing eat us up on the inside. We have to reconcile with Tai sooner or later...I'd rather have it be sooner." he went on.
She just nodded.
"I think I'm going to stick around, later..when everyone's gone. I'd like to talk with Tai." Sora said, a bit more excitement was found in her voice.
Her two friends nodded.
"Call us, when you get home okay Sora?" Mimi asked.
"Yeah, of course." she gave them a smile.
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"A STRIPPER CLUB!" Davis yelled out loud in frustration. The other's heads turned toward him, and he turned a bright crimson. Yolei and Kari hit him in the back of the head. T.K. kept laughing his ass off. (LMAO!) The others laughed along, as they knew what they were talking about.
"It's okay Davis I don't need to spend my money by stuffing it down some girl's bra."Tai said, laughing in between.
"Besides...we're exactly old enough, you're only 14 yourself Davis." Izzy broguth him back to reality.
"Well, where would you like to go Tai?" T.K. asked.
"I really don't care, hell we could just stay home and watch Soccer!" Tai said.
They all went on their conversations, when it was time for everyone to go. It was nearly 4, and everyone decided to go home, regarding Sora and Tai. Kari had decided to go with Mimi and Yolei for decorations. When they all said their goodbyes, Sora confronted Tai.
"Tai?" Sora asked. Tai's ears burned from hearing her sweet voice again.
"Sora...what's up?" he asked trying to keep as cool as possible.
"I was thinking...we need to talk." sora stated.
He nodded, as the two motioned to his room.
Sora began to take in everything in his room again. She hadn't seen his room ever since he left. All of his trophies were still there, his computer, his mess, and his photos. That's when she caught eye of a picture she hadn't seen before. It was of her, Matt, and, Tai. It was when they were all best friends, a little over a year after their adventure in the Digital World. Sora had her arms in each of theirs. They looked so happy, as she began to wish they could go back to that. Tai sat on his bed, as she next to him.
"So..what's on your mind?" he acted as if nothing was wrong.
"Tai, don't play dumb with me." she said, her voice was harsh. She quickly apologized, and continued. "Tai, tell me, was it ALL me and Matt's fault?"
"Of course not....sora, we're still best friends, then and now. Matt too. It did hurt me to see you two together, but it wasn't just you two."
Sora felt a pang of guilt hit her.
'He still thinks we're best friends...oh Tai...'
"Tai..then what else?"
"I just needed to get away from it all. My grades were bad, and my parents acted like they were shamed of me. I hated that. And then Kari...well she started to ignore a bit, and paid more attention to what seem like more important matters...boys." Tai said, the last part, reminded Sora of the first time he met Davis.
He was always protective of Kari, being the big brother. He made sure Davis didn't try to pull anything with her, since he knew he had a major crush on her.
"It was like she didn't need me anymore...like she could take care of herself with out her big bro. Now I know how Matt felt, when he realized that T.K. grew up. It hurts."
Sora listened intently to his words.
"Tell me, did you like in California?" her voice had a hint of fury in it.
"Yeah, it was nice. The beaches were beautiful. I learned how to surf a little. It was really fun...but I'm sure you probably had a blast here with Matt."
"So, tell me how are you two? I'm sure you're quite happy." tai shot at her. She wasn't expecting this. His voice sounded angry.
"Tai..we broke up." she had forgotten that no one had told him, but thought he could tell.
"Oh...because of me huh?" he quieted down a bit, and his voice was more remorseful. He looked down at the floor.
"Well..yeah...I guess you can say that..." she didn't want to tell him the truth yet, she couldn't tell him she loved him for some reason.
Tai began to grow angry. He wasn't quite sure as to why. The fact that he did it to them, the fact that noone even told him really got to him. What he hated most was that, he had the hurt the one person he loved. But that was over now. He didn't love her, or at least refused to. He wouldn't allow himself to be hurt again.
"Oh, I see. So what, once I leave you guys break up! You were part of the reason I left. How ironic." he said, his anger in his voice again. He shook his head.
"No Tai! That's not it, it's just..." she let out a sigh. "We just had different paths in life to take..." her voice faded.
"Yeah, whatever."
"Tai! Dammit Tai! What's with you!?"
"Nothing."
"Tai! Forget it ! Oh by the way, what makes you think I had a fun time while you were away?"
"I figured, since you had everyone here, you'd be happier than me."
"Do really believe that!? Tai, when you left it hurt all of us! Maybe me one of the most! I was miserable and not only because you left, but because I was partly responsible! I had to go on 3 years without my best friends. You had no idea the thoughts I had in mind!"
"Yeah, well I wasn't exactly there with you too Sora." he shot back, but tried to pry for pity.
"Tai...we're no best friends anymore, I don't what made you think that we still are!"
"What!? Why? We've known each other for practically our whole lives! And now you just decide to break that friendship!"
"Tai, sometimes friendships fall apart, even the best ones. Besides, where were you when I was stuck in a depression! Where you to stop me from, doing something stupid! I know where you were Tai, you were in California living your life! You didn't even call, write, or e-mail!"
She had gotten up from her sitting pose, and stood up about to leave. She faced the other way, as warm tears fled from her eyes.
"Tai you faded from the position of my best friend years ago. Mimi and Matt are my best friends not you!"
"I see, you just pick some new best friends, once I leave!?" they were shouting now.
"No. They were my best friends ever since we met in the Digital World. We just grew to become closer friends, while you were put out of the picture." her voice was harsh, and hoarse. She spoke in her normal tone.
"If we're really not best friends any more, than why do you still wear that locket I gave you?" he stood up, and stared coldly at her.
Her back was still turned at him. She clutched the locket she wore around her neck.
Sora had forgotten, she was wearing. In was a force of habit for her to wear everyday. She always did, for three years, it was reminder for her and the other Digidestined. Se sobbed lightly to her self.
"Because Tai...I love you..."
Tai couldn't believe what he heard. She loves him. He kept repeating her words in his head. He wanted to just tell her he felt the same, and go up and hold her in his arms. But something was holding him back. It was his pride. He wouldn't allow himself to do this...he didn't want to.
"I'm sorry Sora, but as friendships fade, so does love. If you were thinking you could just come up to me and tell me you love me, and then expect me to say the same, then you were wrong. I'm sorry, but if we're just going to keep fighting, than you should just leave, because I don't need this right now!" Tai practically yelled. He kept his from trembling, and filled it with fury.
Sora's eyes went wide. She couldn't believe what Tai was saying. She wasn't expecting herself to confess her love. She kept crying, and Tai took notice.
"Fine, I will. But don't expect me to come to your party Tai. I may have said that I love you, but what means I meant it. Tai...goodbye." she exited the room, and slammed the door behind her. She ran out of his home crying.
Tai did nothing but stare at the door. He was still taking in what just happened. His face eroded from the anger and the fury, and became softer. He was now sorrowful, and remorseful. He began to think about what he did. The girl he loved, just said she loved him, and all he did was reject it. Then he remembered that she denied what she meant. That she didn't really love him. Tai was able to see past that, to know she was lying. She too let her pride get the best of her.
He sat down back on his bed, and stared at the floor. He fidgeted with his fingers.
His thoughts kept repeating what just happened. He was still unsure as to why he said those things, and what made him so bitter.
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Sora pressed herself against the Yagami door. She geld her head up, as her own warm salty tears began to sting her face. She whispered to herself, her voice hoarse.
"Tai...why do love him....when it feels like I hate him..." her words began to evanesce.
She was breathing harshly. She opened her crimson eyes, to see the light. The bright sun, began to hurt her eyes. Then she heard a familiar voice call out to her.
"Sora? Are you alright?"
She looked towards the red head approaching her. He walked briskly to her.
"Oh..Izzy.." she wiped the tears from her eyes, and sniffled. "What are you doing back? I thought your mother needed you to make dinner?"
"Yeah, she does. I just left something here. Sora...were you crying?"
She shook her head, and got up from her leaning state.
"It was just...something Tai said..."Izzy was able to sense her fibbing.
"If you say so? Do you want me to walk you home? I'm here if you need to talk. What did say anyway?"
"I'd rather not talk about it. And I only live two floors down." she let out a tiny smile.
"Sora...are you still going to the party?"
"I...I don't know anymore. I'm sorry, but I have to get home now. Bye Izzy." she walked off, as Izzy noted that she wanted to get away quickly.
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Sora came home within minutes. She took of her shoes and went for her room, but was stopped by her mother.
"Sora? Would you like something to eat?" she was wiping a glass with a towel.
"No I'm fine...did anybody call?" she faced her mother.
Her mother saw the dry tears and her red eyes. She grew concerned.
"No...Sora why were you crying?"
"It was just..nothing..."
"Does it have to do with Tai?"
"Well...yeah, but I'd rather not talk about it right now."
"Alright, but you know I'm here."
Sora walked into her room, leaving her mother to her thoughts.
She laid on her bed, and closed her yes. She had to recollect her thoughts. Why did she admit her love to him, and then contradicted the fact that she meant it. Why were they so hostile in the first place? She didn't even sop think that Tai would say he felt the same way, and then they'd make up. It all seemed like a blur to her now. A tear rolled down her cheek.
Then she thought about what Izzy asked.
'Will I go to the party? Everyone will suspect it has to do with Tai...bu...it's the reunion too..'
Her thoughts went on like that, when she decided to just play it sick. Sora didn't want to go, she couldn't face him. She'd still help them decorate, but that's it.
She dialed a number.
RING RING RING
"Hello Tachikawa residence, Mimi speaking."
"Hey Mimi it's Sora."
"Sora! What's wrong, you sound like you've been crying. " Sora didn't realize her voice was still hoarse.
"Nothing, I just called to say I'm not going to the party."
"What!? Why?...what happened between you and Tai?"
"We...just got into a fight. I'll tell you about later if you want, and I'll still help you decorate."
"No it's okay Sora...I'll just tell them you're feeling a little under the weather, alright?"
"Yeah, that's fine. Can you tell Matt what I told you?"
"Of course Sora, just stay home, and I'll call Matt and bring him over as soon as possible."
"Alright, but I may fall asleep."
"That's alright, we'll juts wake you up!"
"Okay, bye Mimi, and thanks."
"Anytime, bye!"
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A/N: so how did you like that chappie? Plz R&R
I'm sorry if it wasn't that Taiora, but I want to keep it juicy...like the OC. Lol I lub that show. It's my guilty pleasure! XD
so tell me if you'd like me to have a preview into the future? But I may get internet soon, I can pay for it.
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oh yeah, hopefully things will get juicy in this chappie. You know how I said one of them says they love the other. I've been thinking of giving off a little preview at the end of each chappie of the next, If I kno it. I feel bad for not updating as soon as I used to.
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The day flew by, as the group known as the digidestined were talking in the food court. They spent the whole day in the mall, catching up with each other, namely Tai. Sora and Matt didn't talk as much, but they did go into the conversations now and then.
Before long, the conversation steered into one about a party. The annual digidestined reunion, was coming soon. They decided to have a party, in honor of that and a welcome back one for Tai.
"So, how about it Tai? A party sound good?" asked Kari.
"Whatever. It's not just my choice, I mean it's for the reunion too right? So you can if you want go through all that trouble." Tai replied, quiet calmly.
"See, I told you guys! I was right about the party!" Mimi exclaimed, looking at the four she previously hung out with.
The four laughed, while the others had no clue of what was going on.
"So, it's settled then! We''ll have a welcome back party for Tai, and reunion party! Kari, why don't you and work on it, together!" Davis said, almost too enthusiastically. He smiled brightly at her.
Kari giggled, and smiled at him.
"Sure Davis, but I think we're all going to help. Including you Tai." she looked at him. He smiled at her.
"Yeah I know. So when should it be?" he looked at no one in particular.
"Duh! The day you guys first went to the Digital World! You know, this Thursday!" Yolei stated, laughing in between.
"Yeah, guess I didn't think about it." he laughed, along with everyone else.
"So, where should it be? The park?" Joe asked.
"Yeah, the park sounds good, that's where we always meet." Izzy stated.
"Hey I think we'd better get going home now. It's getting pretty dark, and promised to help around the shop." Yolei said, getting everyone's attention.
"Me too." Sora said, getting up form her seat. Everyone else followed in suit.
"Okay, let's meet tomorrow at my house to talk about the plans. Is noon good?" Kari said.
They all agreed and left. Tai went home with Kari and Davis. He knew Sora was going to work, or at least said she would, and knew she always came home first, then to work. If so, she'd go with Tai and them, since she lived two floors down from him. But, instead he saw her go with Matt and Mimi. His heart began to fill with a sadness and sorrow. He let out a sigh as he saw the three leave.
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He had just reunited with his parents, and they had nice family get together. When walked into his room, he noticed nothing changed. it was like they never touched anything.
"We'd knew you'd come back, so we wanted everything to be the way you wanted it to be when you left." his mother said, her hand on his shoulder. She exited the room, and left him to his thoughts.
He laid himself on his bed. His hair falling over the pillow. His deep chocolate eyes began to go heavy. He was tired. Tired from everything. It was clear to him now that he hated this little game he seemed to be playing.
First Sora loves Matt, and then he leaves because he loves her. Then he comes back, and tries to fight back his love, only to see that nothing's changed. No matter what he did, it didn't make a difference. It was like it didn't even matter that he left. His mother's words began to repeat in this head. This isn't how he wanted it to be though.
But...but she ran away when he came to the mall. She ran off and came up with an excuse that seemed to be buyable, but he knew...it was him. He did it to her, he caused the one he 'loved' to runaway. That's when it hit him. That's like what she did to him. He loved her, and she caused him to leave. Well not just her, but Matt.
Did she love him? Is that why she ran? He repeated those questions over in his mind.
His eyes grew even more heavy.
'I can't. I can't love her, no matter what. It only caused me pain, and I'm sure it will only cause more.' That was his last thought, before he sank into a deep slumber.
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"So, here on Thursday for lunch!" Kari stated. "No we just have to decorate this place!" she said more happily. All of the digidestined noticed that she acted extra gleefully, almost like Mimi. They knew it was because her brother was back, but who couldn't smile when their lost leader has come back.
"Yeah, sounds like a plan!" Izzy commented.
"Uh...you guys..when's lunch?" Davis asked, sheepishly. The others stared at him, and began to laugh. "What!? I just asked what time lunch will be!"
"Davis, everyone knows that lunch time is at 12:00! Geez...honestly you're so slow! Kari, you could have done better!" Yolei said, her words just flowing out of her mouth.
Again, there was ;laughter, but not as much. T.K. wasn't laughing, and Tai, Sora, Mimi, and Matt weren't laughing as much.
"Tell you what Mimi, the guys can take Tai out on town, while us girls decorate this place. That way, they can catch up, and we can gossip without hearing any whines!" Mimi suggested. Grinning like crazy.
Matt and Sora knew she had an alternative motive, but weren't so sure of what. Matt began to grow a bit nervous. Thinking about the having to hang out with guy the his ex-girlfriend loves. Not mention, he'll only feel worse when he knows he's partly responsible for his leaving. Sora didn't mind having to decorate. She'd prefer that than to have any more awkwardness towards Tai.
"I'm in for that plan! Why the girls do the work, we get to have fun!" Davis cried out.
They group agreed on Mimi's plan, and decided that they'd do it tomorrow. The next day was Wednesday, which meant that the day after would be the party. The Digidestined began to break up into little social groups, just talking and planning. Izzy, Joe, and Cody were catching up with Tai. Davis, T.K., Kari, and yolei were planning th party and where they should take Tai. That left Matt, Sora, and Mimi to themselves. They didn't talk much, it seemed to them it was inappropriate for them to talk there.
"Are you guys okay with this?" Mimi said, getting the two's attention.
"Yeah..it's just..I don't know." Matt started.
"We...feel pretty guilty. It seems like it was all our fault he left." Sora finished for him. Her voice was cold, and flat.
Mimi grew a bit agitated.
"Well I don't recall anybody blaming you twp. I mean they're all still here, they didn't ditch you guys or anything. And Tai certainly didn't say anything about why he left..or if it was really all you two." Mimi stated.
"No...Mimi you're wrong...the truth is..only one of them blamed us." Matt said. His voice matching Sora's. He was looking at the ground, as the two girls looked at him. Mimi's was a more confused one, while Sora's was a sad one.
Sora saw Mimi's questioning face, and answered her.
"...Kari."
"What!? Kari! But you guys are like sisters! But I guess I could guess why, I mean he was her brother."
"She did blame us...but apologized. But Mimi's right...though." Matt said. "Sora, we can't keep letting this thing eat us up on the inside. We have to reconcile with Tai sooner or later...I'd rather have it be sooner." he went on.
She just nodded.
"I think I'm going to stick around, later..when everyone's gone. I'd like to talk with Tai." Sora said, a bit more excitement was found in her voice.
Her two friends nodded.
"Call us, when you get home okay Sora?" Mimi asked.
"Yeah, of course." she gave them a smile.
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"A STRIPPER CLUB!" Davis yelled out loud in frustration. The other's heads turned toward him, and he turned a bright crimson. Yolei and Kari hit him in the back of the head. T.K. kept laughing his ass off. (LMAO!) The others laughed along, as they knew what they were talking about.
"It's okay Davis I don't need to spend my money by stuffing it down some girl's bra."Tai said, laughing in between.
"Besides...we're exactly old enough, you're only 14 yourself Davis." Izzy broguth him back to reality.
"Well, where would you like to go Tai?" T.K. asked.
"I really don't care, hell we could just stay home and watch Soccer!" Tai said.
They all went on their conversations, when it was time for everyone to go. It was nearly 4, and everyone decided to go home, regarding Sora and Tai. Kari had decided to go with Mimi and Yolei for decorations. When they all said their goodbyes, Sora confronted Tai.
"Tai?" Sora asked. Tai's ears burned from hearing her sweet voice again.
"Sora...what's up?" he asked trying to keep as cool as possible.
"I was thinking...we need to talk." sora stated.
He nodded, as the two motioned to his room.
Sora began to take in everything in his room again. She hadn't seen his room ever since he left. All of his trophies were still there, his computer, his mess, and his photos. That's when she caught eye of a picture she hadn't seen before. It was of her, Matt, and, Tai. It was when they were all best friends, a little over a year after their adventure in the Digital World. Sora had her arms in each of theirs. They looked so happy, as she began to wish they could go back to that. Tai sat on his bed, as she next to him.
"So..what's on your mind?" he acted as if nothing was wrong.
"Tai, don't play dumb with me." she said, her voice was harsh. She quickly apologized, and continued. "Tai, tell me, was it ALL me and Matt's fault?"
"Of course not....sora, we're still best friends, then and now. Matt too. It did hurt me to see you two together, but it wasn't just you two."
Sora felt a pang of guilt hit her.
'He still thinks we're best friends...oh Tai...'
"Tai..then what else?"
"I just needed to get away from it all. My grades were bad, and my parents acted like they were shamed of me. I hated that. And then Kari...well she started to ignore a bit, and paid more attention to what seem like more important matters...boys." Tai said, the last part, reminded Sora of the first time he met Davis.
He was always protective of Kari, being the big brother. He made sure Davis didn't try to pull anything with her, since he knew he had a major crush on her.
"It was like she didn't need me anymore...like she could take care of herself with out her big bro. Now I know how Matt felt, when he realized that T.K. grew up. It hurts."
Sora listened intently to his words.
"Tell me, did you like in California?" her voice had a hint of fury in it.
"Yeah, it was nice. The beaches were beautiful. I learned how to surf a little. It was really fun...but I'm sure you probably had a blast here with Matt."
"So, tell me how are you two? I'm sure you're quite happy." tai shot at her. She wasn't expecting this. His voice sounded angry.
"Tai..we broke up." she had forgotten that no one had told him, but thought he could tell.
"Oh...because of me huh?" he quieted down a bit, and his voice was more remorseful. He looked down at the floor.
"Well..yeah...I guess you can say that..." she didn't want to tell him the truth yet, she couldn't tell him she loved him for some reason.
Tai began to grow angry. He wasn't quite sure as to why. The fact that he did it to them, the fact that noone even told him really got to him. What he hated most was that, he had the hurt the one person he loved. But that was over now. He didn't love her, or at least refused to. He wouldn't allow himself to be hurt again.
"Oh, I see. So what, once I leave you guys break up! You were part of the reason I left. How ironic." he said, his anger in his voice again. He shook his head.
"No Tai! That's not it, it's just..." she let out a sigh. "We just had different paths in life to take..." her voice faded.
"Yeah, whatever."
"Tai! Dammit Tai! What's with you!?"
"Nothing."
"Tai! Forget it ! Oh by the way, what makes you think I had a fun time while you were away?"
"I figured, since you had everyone here, you'd be happier than me."
"Do really believe that!? Tai, when you left it hurt all of us! Maybe me one of the most! I was miserable and not only because you left, but because I was partly responsible! I had to go on 3 years without my best friends. You had no idea the thoughts I had in mind!"
"Yeah, well I wasn't exactly there with you too Sora." he shot back, but tried to pry for pity.
"Tai...we're no best friends anymore, I don't what made you think that we still are!"
"What!? Why? We've known each other for practically our whole lives! And now you just decide to break that friendship!"
"Tai, sometimes friendships fall apart, even the best ones. Besides, where were you when I was stuck in a depression! Where you to stop me from, doing something stupid! I know where you were Tai, you were in California living your life! You didn't even call, write, or e-mail!"
She had gotten up from her sitting pose, and stood up about to leave. She faced the other way, as warm tears fled from her eyes.
"Tai you faded from the position of my best friend years ago. Mimi and Matt are my best friends not you!"
"I see, you just pick some new best friends, once I leave!?" they were shouting now.
"No. They were my best friends ever since we met in the Digital World. We just grew to become closer friends, while you were put out of the picture." her voice was harsh, and hoarse. She spoke in her normal tone.
"If we're really not best friends any more, than why do you still wear that locket I gave you?" he stood up, and stared coldly at her.
Her back was still turned at him. She clutched the locket she wore around her neck.
Sora had forgotten, she was wearing. In was a force of habit for her to wear everyday. She always did, for three years, it was reminder for her and the other Digidestined. Se sobbed lightly to her self.
"Because Tai...I love you..."
Tai couldn't believe what he heard. She loves him. He kept repeating her words in his head. He wanted to just tell her he felt the same, and go up and hold her in his arms. But something was holding him back. It was his pride. He wouldn't allow himself to do this...he didn't want to.
"I'm sorry Sora, but as friendships fade, so does love. If you were thinking you could just come up to me and tell me you love me, and then expect me to say the same, then you were wrong. I'm sorry, but if we're just going to keep fighting, than you should just leave, because I don't need this right now!" Tai practically yelled. He kept his from trembling, and filled it with fury.
Sora's eyes went wide. She couldn't believe what Tai was saying. She wasn't expecting herself to confess her love. She kept crying, and Tai took notice.
"Fine, I will. But don't expect me to come to your party Tai. I may have said that I love you, but what means I meant it. Tai...goodbye." she exited the room, and slammed the door behind her. She ran out of his home crying.
Tai did nothing but stare at the door. He was still taking in what just happened. His face eroded from the anger and the fury, and became softer. He was now sorrowful, and remorseful. He began to think about what he did. The girl he loved, just said she loved him, and all he did was reject it. Then he remembered that she denied what she meant. That she didn't really love him. Tai was able to see past that, to know she was lying. She too let her pride get the best of her.
He sat down back on his bed, and stared at the floor. He fidgeted with his fingers.
His thoughts kept repeating what just happened. He was still unsure as to why he said those things, and what made him so bitter.
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Sora pressed herself against the Yagami door. She geld her head up, as her own warm salty tears began to sting her face. She whispered to herself, her voice hoarse.
"Tai...why do love him....when it feels like I hate him..." her words began to evanesce.
She was breathing harshly. She opened her crimson eyes, to see the light. The bright sun, began to hurt her eyes. Then she heard a familiar voice call out to her.
"Sora? Are you alright?"
She looked towards the red head approaching her. He walked briskly to her.
"Oh..Izzy.." she wiped the tears from her eyes, and sniffled. "What are you doing back? I thought your mother needed you to make dinner?"
"Yeah, she does. I just left something here. Sora...were you crying?"
She shook her head, and got up from her leaning state.
"It was just...something Tai said..."Izzy was able to sense her fibbing.
"If you say so? Do you want me to walk you home? I'm here if you need to talk. What did say anyway?"
"I'd rather not talk about it. And I only live two floors down." she let out a tiny smile.
"Sora...are you still going to the party?"
"I...I don't know anymore. I'm sorry, but I have to get home now. Bye Izzy." she walked off, as Izzy noted that she wanted to get away quickly.
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Sora came home within minutes. She took of her shoes and went for her room, but was stopped by her mother.
"Sora? Would you like something to eat?" she was wiping a glass with a towel.
"No I'm fine...did anybody call?" she faced her mother.
Her mother saw the dry tears and her red eyes. She grew concerned.
"No...Sora why were you crying?"
"It was just..nothing..."
"Does it have to do with Tai?"
"Well...yeah, but I'd rather not talk about it right now."
"Alright, but you know I'm here."
Sora walked into her room, leaving her mother to her thoughts.
She laid on her bed, and closed her yes. She had to recollect her thoughts. Why did she admit her love to him, and then contradicted the fact that she meant it. Why were they so hostile in the first place? She didn't even sop think that Tai would say he felt the same way, and then they'd make up. It all seemed like a blur to her now. A tear rolled down her cheek.
Then she thought about what Izzy asked.
'Will I go to the party? Everyone will suspect it has to do with Tai...bu...it's the reunion too..'
Her thoughts went on like that, when she decided to just play it sick. Sora didn't want to go, she couldn't face him. She'd still help them decorate, but that's it.
She dialed a number.
RING RING RING
"Hello Tachikawa residence, Mimi speaking."
"Hey Mimi it's Sora."
"Sora! What's wrong, you sound like you've been crying. " Sora didn't realize her voice was still hoarse.
"Nothing, I just called to say I'm not going to the party."
"What!? Why?...what happened between you and Tai?"
"We...just got into a fight. I'll tell you about later if you want, and I'll still help you decorate."
"No it's okay Sora...I'll just tell them you're feeling a little under the weather, alright?"
"Yeah, that's fine. Can you tell Matt what I told you?"
"Of course Sora, just stay home, and I'll call Matt and bring him over as soon as possible."
"Alright, but I may fall asleep."
"That's alright, we'll juts wake you up!"
"Okay, bye Mimi, and thanks."
"Anytime, bye!"
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A/N: so how did you like that chappie? Plz R&R
I'm sorry if it wasn't that Taiora, but I want to keep it juicy...like the OC. Lol I lub that show. It's my guilty pleasure! XD
so tell me if you'd like me to have a preview into the future? But I may get internet soon, I can pay for it.
R&R