~ A/N ~
La li ho people! Sorry I haven't updated since...
*flips through calendar while counting*
Holy crap, since last February 23, 2004? That was like my Yami's birthday, so it's been 50 day's! God, what was wrong with me? Anyway, least I updated and Thanks for all the re-views I got! Love you all!
Letters:
Goggle head girl: New chapter is up! And I get cookies? Arigato! ^^
Iodrym Tumult: *blushy* Uh, thanks and yes, the lemony goodness is coming! Yea! ^.^
lilypotter-fangirl: I read it and Ranma said she would too! Don't worry you'll get more Reviews. -^.^-
Kat5: Arigato! ^^ (running out of happy faces...)
Sorphedius: Is this a nice in a good way or nice in a bad way? Either way, thanks for Reading and Reviewing. ^.^
Starfire: Is the name from Teen titans? If so, cool! And yes, there will be lemony goodness, and I'll e-mail it to you ASAP! -^.^-
Earth Magician: Thanks for the tip and thanks for not reporting me. I didn't know I swear! Anyway, thanks, don't know what I would do without you! ^^
Taito_4_eva: Love your new name Taito, and yes, I will post a lemon.
Violet Cleric: It's captivating? Really? Cool! ^.^ Arigato!
Watersprite013: You think it's cute? Arigato, and don't be sorry about not reading sooner 'kay? Love you too! =^.^=
Oh, if any of you want another good TaichixYamato story, read Jikan Tai Ai Okay? I'd appreciate it if you could. Oh, before I forget, there is a little hint of Koushirou and Jou having a 'thing' going down, but not too much. Just FYI.
::: Forbidden Love by Yueh-moon ::: ::: ~ Chapter 7 ~ :::
Dedication: As always, to my Yami-sama. = ^.^ = Did you know when I typed this on my computer it said I wrote at a fifth grade level? -.-; How depressing.
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The sun crept slowly through my curtains, flooding me with its warmth, beauty, and light. Just the thought of getting up was making me grouchy. At least it was vacation, and at least Taichi kissed me. I immediately opened my eyes and allowed the memories of last night to reestablish themselves.
'That wasn't a dream was it?' I asked my self quietly. If it wasn't, then there would be bandages on my arm, ne? And if it was, no bandages. I took in a deep breath and put my hand to my arm.
Nothing.
I looked frantically about my room for any sign that they had fallen off or had been thrown away. To my disappointment there was no evidence that last night had occurred at all. I slowly swallowed the tears that were welling up inside but I forced them back. I wouldn't cry, even if it had been such a believable dream. I threw my pillow at the wall and then buried myself in my covers. I could have sworn it was real though, I could remember almost every detail, like it happened. Regardless of how hard I was fighting back the tears they beat me in the end as all the hardships of this love and everything else in life came to me.
'Why couldn't it be real just once? Why couldn't Taichi have a crush on me instead if Sora...'
Just the thought of dating someone I didn't like, or wasn't wanting to like because I was saving the whole experience for Tai made me feel sick. Not only would it not be fair for me, but for Sora as well. Taichi, at least give me a chance! Isn't that like the golden rule of crushing or something? (A/C I wish v.v) He at least has to let me go so I'm not tied to him forever! All I want is a chance Tai-kun...is that so hard to give?
The tears kept coming as I drifted from Tai, to my parents divorce...something I hadn't cried about since I was nine. Every single thing I had locked away came out like a sudden shower in a rain forest. I wasn't really crying though...it was just tears after all.
I lay silent when my breakdown was over, still shivering a bit and tears still running down my face. I drew in a breath, and then exhaled. I wiped away the tears and sat back up in bed. I needed to talk to Taichi. I hesitated before picking up the phone, but picked it up and dialed his number. I bit my lip a bit while the phone rang and thought about how stupid it was that I was calling my best friend at ten o' clock in the morning in my boxers no doubt! What was the world coming to? Least he had his own phone line so it wouldn't be picked up by anyone else in his family. Thank god. Whenever Mrs. Kamiya answered the phone we would get into these long conversations and it drives Tai crazy. The longer the phone continued to ring, the more I fidgeted.
Fifteen minutes later...
"Come on Taichi, pick up the phone already..." I grumbled, patience wearing thin.
Finally, I got the answering machine.
'Hi, I'm not here right now...' Tai's voice was interrupted by Hikari's.
'Either that or sleeping!'
"Which you're probably doing now." I said sarcastically.
'Kari! I'm trying to tape a message here!'
A beep.
'Hi, Taichi here. I'm not-'
'Taichi, dinner'
A sigh with an 'I'll never get this done' then a beep.
'Hi, it's Tai. Well, not really, this is a machine, but it's mine so that makes it okay. I'm not here at the moment so press 1 if you want to leave a message, and press 2 if you're Yamato and you want to leave a message. I'll get back as soon as possible 'kay? Ja ne!'
I smiled at the thought I had my own private message slot and made a mental note to teach Taichi how to erase attempted messages. I pressed 2 and heard the beep. I paused for a couple seconds before hanging up. I really didn't know what to say, and he'd know it was me anyway.
I tossed the phone onto the bed and opened my open to see my dad standing in front of me with a tray of modern yaki (A/C Mmm, yaki *droll*) and tea. I lifted an eyebrow before moving out of his way.
"Oh, you're up?" he asked.
"Yup."
"Oh." He said, looking down at the tray, a disappointed look crossed his face. "Guess you'll want this in the kitchen then-"
I was already back in bed. He smiled and sat it on my lap.
"Don't think that you'll be getting special treatment every time you get into a fight."
I dropped my chopsticks.
"What fight?"
My dad lifted an eyebrow and felt my forehead.
"What do you have Amnesia now? The fight that you had with that Kenichi kid remember?"
I could have hugged him. So it was true! Everything that had happened last night had happened.
"Yes!" I shouted, raised in triumph.
My father lifted his eyebrow again, and took a seat on the edge of my bed.
"Eat your food."
I obeyed and it wasn't bad, considering my father made it.
"Speaking of that fight..."
Uh oh, I'm in trouble.
"Ya?"
He took in a deep breath, and then continued.
"Ishida Matthew Yamato, what have I told you about fighting?"
I thought for a couple of seconds then answered timidly,
"Um, don't?"
"Right, but someone forgot that option didn't he? It would have saved you some trouble."
Oddly enough this sounded a lot like the 'talk' we had last night. Dad cleared his throat and then continued.
"This is my sweet side talking but...I'm sort of proud that you stood up to him and all, so instead of grounding you I figured that you could do the dishes!" he finished, adding an evil smile.
"No way! Come on Dad that's so unfair!" I said thinking of the three-week old dishes.
I know it was useless, but if I was to go down, I was going to go down trying. I lasted five minutes, and in the end I was at the kitchen sink, staring at the monstrous pile of dishes which had to be touched to reach the destination of the sink to soak. It was going to be a long six hours.
After an awaited shower, which took place once dish duty, was complete, I changed into a ½ an hour decision outfit. It was a simple pair of dark blue jeans with a black T-shirt; a blue opened button down shirt with my now trademarked navy blue jacket. Accessories included my watch, a simple silver chain necklace with a ring, two silver bracelets opposite my watch, and my 'hiking boot' looking shoes. Afterward I felt pretty good with myself and did some poses in the mirror. What? It's not like anyone could see me except the divine powers and spirits anyway.
I wrapped Jou's present and proceeded to draw the card. Yeah I draw, a little bit. As long as people can tell what it is I think it's safe to give out cards, my friends seem to enjoy them at least, and I hoped Jou would like his.
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I had just finished shading in Gomamon's hair when dad announced that it was time to leave. I put Jou's stuff into my pre-packed bag and walked out into the living room. I sat down on the couch, ready for the run-down. You see ever since Digi-world my dad has gone all loopy when it comes to leaving the house for matters other than school, thus a general 'run-down' on all the parenting rules is put to place before we even get to the car.
Ten minutes later...
"And make sure to call me if you feel uncomfortable and want to come home. Do you remember the password?"
"Hai, I'm not feeling well, can I call home- Oh come on dad it's a freakin' sleep over for gods sake!"
He was about to say something about my swearing but let it pass for the time being.
"I know, I just don't want anything to happen to ya is all Yama."
"I know, I know, sorry. I promise that I'll call if something comes up, 'kay?"
He nodded finally and we proceeded to the car. For the first two minutes my dad kept on looking over at me, and I was beginning to feel a little nervous. Eventually he spoke up.
"What are you dressed up for?"
"What, oh, uh I figured we were going out so I thought I'd look nice." I answered, trying to sound as normal as I could while thinking of my real reason for dressing up...that of course being Taichi.
"Looks to me like your going to impress someone."
I blushed and I know he saw it.
"I might see someone I like there is all."
'Good going Yama, truthful but misleading at the same time. He never asked who and hopefully never will. Not that I would tell him anyway.'
He smiled proudly and patted me on the shoulder. Some how I felt like I had let him down and I didn't like the fact that I was lying to him but I wasn't really lying, I was just leaving out vital details is all. There is a huge difference.
I was just happy to be gone from the house for a while and hanging out at my friend's house for the party and the night. My friend who also invited my obsession.
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Jou's one of the only people I know who actually owns a house in Japan. It's in a neighborhood near the outskirts of Odiaba, and it is about a forty-five minute drive through the back roads of Japan. Surprisingly enough even the air seemed cleaner and fresher than in the city and I rolled down my window a bit to let it blow on my face and run through my hair which caused Dad to look at me if I was crazy, it was February after all. The whole time I was riding I thought of Tai. Yeah, I'm love struck, have been for a while, and just haven't noticed it till recently. I could barely wait to find out if we were officially dating or not. Truthfully, I didn't think it would change our present relationship that much, excluding the kissing and dating aspect. *blush* I don't even know what I'm saying, guess I'm just rambling...still, can't wait to find out.
If I need to, I'll wait forever.
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Dad slowly pulled up into Jou's driveway; I had to work hard to contain myself as I approached his door, bag slipping off my shoulder slightly as I rang the doorbell. Jou answered and smiled happily to see me.
"Hey Yama, your actually fist this time! Oh, hello Mr. Ishida, please come on in!" he replied, urging us inside. Mr. Kido came to greet my father while Jou and I exchanged a nerd-style high five. (A/C I can do that! ^.^ Sorry, please continue reading.)
"Yama, we can go drop your stuff in my room."
"Kay." I responded, advancing the stairway.
I must say, out of all my friends room's I think Jou's is the most intriguing and diverse of them all. Something I have always envied, not that mine isn't sufficient or cool, just intriguing or diverse. His room had wooden paneling, and a sky opening at the top which I especially envied due to on clear nights you could see all the planets and stars, and the moon looked as bright as ever against the dark blue sky. Jou's nick-knacks always called for some attention just to themselves, which were on every surface imaginable minus the desk that was never a pencil out of place, the lava lamp to the right. The bed was a bunk due to Jou's older brother, who now was going to collage and had no use for the top, was used for sleep over purposes. They were both twin sized and we would usually double up if sleep overtook us, only bringing our sleeping bags to please Mrs. Kido.
"Jou, you and Koushirou taking top or bottom bunk?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Bottom."
I nodded. We tried to set Koushirou up in the top bunk once and he just kept talking about space and the paneling and basically anything and everything normal minded people really didn't care about. Only Jou can stand him more than fifteen minutes at a time when he's like that. Don't get me wrong, Koushirou's one of my really close friends it's just sometimes he's too smart for his own good. I tossed my stuff up onto the top bunk and faced Jou when we heard someone else pull into the driveway, casing us to descend the stairs to the front door. My dad was still talking with Jou's, about what I didn't know until I was closer.
"That's nothing, when Yama was about nine he had this little problem of letting go of-"
"Dad!" I shrieked, interrupting him mid sentence, saving me a lot of embarrassment.
"Oh, hey Yama! I was just telling Kenji about..." I looked him straight in the eye, and shook my head.
"Okay, never mind, I better be going Kenji thanks for inviting him over. Bye Yama!" Dad chirped, ruffling my hair as he exited.
"Any time David, see you later!"
"Bye!"
I rolled my eyes in my mind. Whenever someone says 'anytime' they seriously didn't mean it did they? If they did, they're nuts. Anyway, my dad pulled out of the driveway just as Taichi got out of the car. My heart skipped a beat, and I felt my body heat rise. The butterflies doing summer salts.
We parted to let Taichi through, and he regarded Jou before me, which made me a little envious.
"Hey Taichi, what's happening?"
"Nothing much, you?"
"Nada, but you know that's life."
"I know what you mean."
Taichi did his infamous smile that could send any girl's, or my, heart racing. He caught my eye and shifted a bit, as if unsure how to act. I helped out.
"Hey Tai!" I said, grinning and putting my hand up in a high five position. He relaxed.
"Hey Yama!" Our hands passed each other, coming back down at the bottom, then a snap and twist, pulling our hands together finally, lunging foreword a bit so that our heads touched lightly. Giggles erupted from both of us and Jou joined in. Our secret handshake that really wasn't that secret but we could care less. It had been forever since we had done that. He put his arm around me playfully. It was so normal but it felt different some how. Koushirou arrived soon after and we unanimously decided to go swimming in Jou's pool. We all changed and met outside. Taichi and I exchanged glances at each other in our bathing suits, quickly looking away once the owner's eyes caught us. He looked especially fine in his orange flamed suit and I felt sort of inaccurate in my less fancy baby blue suit with waves on the sides. From the looks I was receiving I don't think he minded. As we were swimming Koushirou brought up something about school on V-day. Taichi could barely contain himself.
"...And I came in third with 16, no, wait, 17 boxes." Tai explained, catching my eye at the correction.
"Well, our teacher's didn't really celebrate it too much, but they let us play math magician online." Koushirou said happily. Only Jou interjected some real interest while Taichi and I choked back laughs.
"Only a geneuos school." Tai mumbled.
"Not everyone's that school is a genius Taichi, the janitor has only a 125 IQ average and I am certainly not one. The rest of us sweat dropped. "Koushirou, stop being modest." Jou said with a smile. Koushirou blushed slightly then returned too normal. "By the way Taichi, geneuos is 'genius'." He said matter-o-factly, adding a smile, making Taichi blush from embarrassment, going underwater trying to hide it. I suddenly felt someone grab me around the middle and I was pulled into a hug.
"Don't scare me like that Tai!"
He smiled sweetly.
"Aw, don't worry Yama; I'll protect you from all the things that go bump in the night!"
I splashed water in his face, and our water fight began which eventually included Koushirou and Jou. By the time Mrs. Kido called us in we were beyond soaked, bathing suits clinging...*blush* Opps, gomen, uh, and my hair was a total mess thanks to Tai-kun. He's the only one who can get away with it I swear! After getting changed and fixing my poor hair, we all piled into the car and started off to the movies.
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"Shh, it's starting!" Someone yelled from the back, causing the four of us to clam up. We relaxed, and got comfy. I had Taichi all to myself along with a shared large soda and popcorn. What could be better? Okay, besides having an intense make-out session with my crush! There, thought so. The movie of choice was 'Secret window' and now that I've admitted that I'm gay, or at least bi, I can say that Johnny Depp is one of the sexiest beasts alive! Damn! (A/C Yes, you are welcome Guinevere ^^) Him and Orlando. (A/C Your welcome Yami =^.^=)
Anyway, during the beginning of the movie Tai and I acted pretty normal, but we kept glancing at each other at different times and our hands would touch sometimes when reaching for refreshments. During the one part with what Shooter did to Chico I winced a bit and kinda- sorta- laid my head on Taichi's shoulder...and kept it there. More into the movie, Taichi slipped his arm around me, like it was just natural. I guess anyone would die to be in my position with the one they loved right now. I guess someone up there likes me.
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"Guys, wait up!" Jou called through the mass of bodies flooding out of the Movie Theater.
"Kay!" I yelled back, Tai and I pulling to the side.
"Did you like the movie Yama?" Tai asked.
I shrugged.
"It was a little twisted, but okay. You?"
"Same."
We smiled at each other while Jou and Koushirou caught up.
"Where to now 'over achiever'?"
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"Yama-left-go left!"
"Come on Yama, don't let it go in!"
"Shut up your going to jinx me!"
Sure enough the little silver sphere passed my flippers on my pinball game.
"Damnit!" I slipped in another coin for a continue option and turned back to the screen again.
"Yama-chan, when you're done let's go do DDR." Tai said while leaning over my shoulder to take a closer look.
-'Concentrate...'-
I blinked.
'Uh, we're doing this again?'
Taichi chuckled. -'Why not, we can always use the practice ne?' -
I shrugged and a smile brushed my lips. 'Guess so.'
-'Kay.'- A pair of arms found themselves around my waist. –'Just concentrate.'-
'Easy for you to say Tai-kun.'
I could barely keep my eyes on the ball, but I had to do well, Taichi was watching.
15 minutes later...
"ALL RIGHT! HIGH SCORE!" Taichi exclaimed, causing me to spin around and hug him tight.
"You're my good luck charm Taichi!"
"Anytime Yama!" ] It was then realized that I had attracted a mob of game geeks, which surrounded Tai and I on either side. While Tai and I collected my out pouring tickets they cheered and dispersed onto the next promising gamer...Koushirou.
By the time we left Koushirou got high game for about sixteen games and we all were being kicked out for wining too much.
"What is this, Vegas?" Taichi asked as we were escorted out the door, prizes in hand. Koushirou, Taichi, and I had carpooled our winnings to get Jou a playstation 2 game he had really wanted (mostly Koushirou). Damn, who would of thought that out of all of us Koushirou would get such a high score!
To our surprise, Mrs. Kido was an hour early, well to everyone except for Jou and Koushirou.
"Happens all the time when I go with Koushirou." He exclaimed.
"Must be a nerd thing." I mumbled to Taichi who nodded.
"Hey, you get something too guys!" Jou said after Koushirou had presented him with his new game. Jou had won us all Digimon plushies, each digidestained corresponding to his partner.
"Arigato Jou-san!" We chorused, causing a blush to spread over his face.
"Oh-It's nothing." He said sheepishly, turning to the front of the car again.
When we arrived at Jou's around ten, the real party began. We did the traditional cutting of the 'achiever' cake and took our seats as Jou opened his presents.
"You didn't have to guys."
"Course we did, now open them already!"
"Me first!" Koushirou said suddenly, shoving his present in front of Jou. Jou accepted it openly with a smile, carefully opening his gifts. Koushirou's carefully wrapped gift produced a ball point with a shirt that read ('mathematical symbol for pie' A/C The stupid computer doesn't have the symbol. One of the many downsides to FF's on computers.) =3.1682, and on the back it read 'Not!'
"Thanks Koushirou!" He said happily, slipping on his new shirt, while giving Koushirou a huge hug and Koushirou went red, causing me to think something was happening between Jou and him.
"Next!" Taichi and I chimed excitedly. Jou opened my card and we spent about five minutes arguing if it was good or not. It was three against one, so I lost. I'm a sucky artist I swear!
"Stop being nice and open your present already." I suggested, shoving the parcel into Jou's lap.
"Yama, stop being modest!" Taichi exclaimed clasping me on my back.
I twitched before turning to watch Jou open his present. Jou's expression could have fooled anyone- he looked shocked in a sickening way, which quickly turned a wide smile.
"Taichi-Yamato thank you soo much!"
Huh, confusion? Gomen, uh, We had gotten him the first four volumes of this manga called 'The Pocket Protectors' and I guess it was a good pick. Jou's already appreciative mood went into into tears of joy. Taichi, Koushirou, and I were glomped with ongoing thank yous.
"No prob', what are friends for?" Taichi laughed, giving Jou a small shove. This in turn turned out to be a wrestling match and we were sent up to bed by a semi angery Mrs. Kido.
Three hours later...
"Taichi, are you asleep?"
A grunt.
I sighed, and scooted closer, putting my head near Taichi's. A few minutes later I was responded with a-
"Hm?"
"Taichi, I didn't get a chance to tell you yesterday...but-."
Rustling from below, not realizing it, we switched into ESP.
- 'Yama about last night...' -
'Look Taichi, I love you.' I blurted out. 'I've always been in love with you- I just didn't realize it till recently. I thought..."
I braced myself for the shove away, the explanation that last night would never happen again...
- 'Yamato, I love you too." -
He smiled softly.
'Really Taichi?'
- 'Of course Yama, who couldn't fall for you?' -
I had wanted this moment more than anything else in the world and now it was here that I didn't know what to do. We sat in silence for forever before I spoke up.
'Taichi?'
- 'Yes Yama?' -
'May I call you my koi officially now?'
He smiled and wrapped me in his arms, planting a small kiss on my lips.
"Of course koibito."
I snuggled deeper into my long awaited lover's arms and thanked the higher authority for giving me my wish. To somewhat of our disappointment Taichi and I were too tired to grant our body what they desperately wanted at that moment and invited the angel of sleep to cast her spell over us as we spent our fist night as lovers in each other's arms.
Everything was right with the world...and for the first time in my life, I was complete.
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Okay everyone, are you ready for some lemony goodness! I said are you ready?
Yeah?
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Okay!
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Now wait a chapter. ^^ Promise I'll update ASAP!
Lovies, Yueh.
La li ho people! Sorry I haven't updated since...
*flips through calendar while counting*
Holy crap, since last February 23, 2004? That was like my Yami's birthday, so it's been 50 day's! God, what was wrong with me? Anyway, least I updated and Thanks for all the re-views I got! Love you all!
Letters:
Goggle head girl: New chapter is up! And I get cookies? Arigato! ^^
Iodrym Tumult: *blushy* Uh, thanks and yes, the lemony goodness is coming! Yea! ^.^
lilypotter-fangirl: I read it and Ranma said she would too! Don't worry you'll get more Reviews. -^.^-
Kat5: Arigato! ^^ (running out of happy faces...)
Sorphedius: Is this a nice in a good way or nice in a bad way? Either way, thanks for Reading and Reviewing. ^.^
Starfire: Is the name from Teen titans? If so, cool! And yes, there will be lemony goodness, and I'll e-mail it to you ASAP! -^.^-
Earth Magician: Thanks for the tip and thanks for not reporting me. I didn't know I swear! Anyway, thanks, don't know what I would do without you! ^^
Taito_4_eva: Love your new name Taito, and yes, I will post a lemon.
Violet Cleric: It's captivating? Really? Cool! ^.^ Arigato!
Watersprite013: You think it's cute? Arigato, and don't be sorry about not reading sooner 'kay? Love you too! =^.^=
Oh, if any of you want another good TaichixYamato story, read Jikan Tai Ai Okay? I'd appreciate it if you could. Oh, before I forget, there is a little hint of Koushirou and Jou having a 'thing' going down, but not too much. Just FYI.
::: Forbidden Love by Yueh-moon ::: ::: ~ Chapter 7 ~ :::
Dedication: As always, to my Yami-sama. = ^.^ = Did you know when I typed this on my computer it said I wrote at a fifth grade level? -.-; How depressing.
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The sun crept slowly through my curtains, flooding me with its warmth, beauty, and light. Just the thought of getting up was making me grouchy. At least it was vacation, and at least Taichi kissed me. I immediately opened my eyes and allowed the memories of last night to reestablish themselves.
'That wasn't a dream was it?' I asked my self quietly. If it wasn't, then there would be bandages on my arm, ne? And if it was, no bandages. I took in a deep breath and put my hand to my arm.
Nothing.
I looked frantically about my room for any sign that they had fallen off or had been thrown away. To my disappointment there was no evidence that last night had occurred at all. I slowly swallowed the tears that were welling up inside but I forced them back. I wouldn't cry, even if it had been such a believable dream. I threw my pillow at the wall and then buried myself in my covers. I could have sworn it was real though, I could remember almost every detail, like it happened. Regardless of how hard I was fighting back the tears they beat me in the end as all the hardships of this love and everything else in life came to me.
'Why couldn't it be real just once? Why couldn't Taichi have a crush on me instead if Sora...'
Just the thought of dating someone I didn't like, or wasn't wanting to like because I was saving the whole experience for Tai made me feel sick. Not only would it not be fair for me, but for Sora as well. Taichi, at least give me a chance! Isn't that like the golden rule of crushing or something? (A/C I wish v.v) He at least has to let me go so I'm not tied to him forever! All I want is a chance Tai-kun...is that so hard to give?
The tears kept coming as I drifted from Tai, to my parents divorce...something I hadn't cried about since I was nine. Every single thing I had locked away came out like a sudden shower in a rain forest. I wasn't really crying though...it was just tears after all.
I lay silent when my breakdown was over, still shivering a bit and tears still running down my face. I drew in a breath, and then exhaled. I wiped away the tears and sat back up in bed. I needed to talk to Taichi. I hesitated before picking up the phone, but picked it up and dialed his number. I bit my lip a bit while the phone rang and thought about how stupid it was that I was calling my best friend at ten o' clock in the morning in my boxers no doubt! What was the world coming to? Least he had his own phone line so it wouldn't be picked up by anyone else in his family. Thank god. Whenever Mrs. Kamiya answered the phone we would get into these long conversations and it drives Tai crazy. The longer the phone continued to ring, the more I fidgeted.
Fifteen minutes later...
"Come on Taichi, pick up the phone already..." I grumbled, patience wearing thin.
Finally, I got the answering machine.
'Hi, I'm not here right now...' Tai's voice was interrupted by Hikari's.
'Either that or sleeping!'
"Which you're probably doing now." I said sarcastically.
'Kari! I'm trying to tape a message here!'
A beep.
'Hi, Taichi here. I'm not-'
'Taichi, dinner'
A sigh with an 'I'll never get this done' then a beep.
'Hi, it's Tai. Well, not really, this is a machine, but it's mine so that makes it okay. I'm not here at the moment so press 1 if you want to leave a message, and press 2 if you're Yamato and you want to leave a message. I'll get back as soon as possible 'kay? Ja ne!'
I smiled at the thought I had my own private message slot and made a mental note to teach Taichi how to erase attempted messages. I pressed 2 and heard the beep. I paused for a couple seconds before hanging up. I really didn't know what to say, and he'd know it was me anyway.
I tossed the phone onto the bed and opened my open to see my dad standing in front of me with a tray of modern yaki (A/C Mmm, yaki *droll*) and tea. I lifted an eyebrow before moving out of his way.
"Oh, you're up?" he asked.
"Yup."
"Oh." He said, looking down at the tray, a disappointed look crossed his face. "Guess you'll want this in the kitchen then-"
I was already back in bed. He smiled and sat it on my lap.
"Don't think that you'll be getting special treatment every time you get into a fight."
I dropped my chopsticks.
"What fight?"
My dad lifted an eyebrow and felt my forehead.
"What do you have Amnesia now? The fight that you had with that Kenichi kid remember?"
I could have hugged him. So it was true! Everything that had happened last night had happened.
"Yes!" I shouted, raised in triumph.
My father lifted his eyebrow again, and took a seat on the edge of my bed.
"Eat your food."
I obeyed and it wasn't bad, considering my father made it.
"Speaking of that fight..."
Uh oh, I'm in trouble.
"Ya?"
He took in a deep breath, and then continued.
"Ishida Matthew Yamato, what have I told you about fighting?"
I thought for a couple of seconds then answered timidly,
"Um, don't?"
"Right, but someone forgot that option didn't he? It would have saved you some trouble."
Oddly enough this sounded a lot like the 'talk' we had last night. Dad cleared his throat and then continued.
"This is my sweet side talking but...I'm sort of proud that you stood up to him and all, so instead of grounding you I figured that you could do the dishes!" he finished, adding an evil smile.
"No way! Come on Dad that's so unfair!" I said thinking of the three-week old dishes.
I know it was useless, but if I was to go down, I was going to go down trying. I lasted five minutes, and in the end I was at the kitchen sink, staring at the monstrous pile of dishes which had to be touched to reach the destination of the sink to soak. It was going to be a long six hours.
After an awaited shower, which took place once dish duty, was complete, I changed into a ½ an hour decision outfit. It was a simple pair of dark blue jeans with a black T-shirt; a blue opened button down shirt with my now trademarked navy blue jacket. Accessories included my watch, a simple silver chain necklace with a ring, two silver bracelets opposite my watch, and my 'hiking boot' looking shoes. Afterward I felt pretty good with myself and did some poses in the mirror. What? It's not like anyone could see me except the divine powers and spirits anyway.
I wrapped Jou's present and proceeded to draw the card. Yeah I draw, a little bit. As long as people can tell what it is I think it's safe to give out cards, my friends seem to enjoy them at least, and I hoped Jou would like his.
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I had just finished shading in Gomamon's hair when dad announced that it was time to leave. I put Jou's stuff into my pre-packed bag and walked out into the living room. I sat down on the couch, ready for the run-down. You see ever since Digi-world my dad has gone all loopy when it comes to leaving the house for matters other than school, thus a general 'run-down' on all the parenting rules is put to place before we even get to the car.
Ten minutes later...
"And make sure to call me if you feel uncomfortable and want to come home. Do you remember the password?"
"Hai, I'm not feeling well, can I call home- Oh come on dad it's a freakin' sleep over for gods sake!"
He was about to say something about my swearing but let it pass for the time being.
"I know, I just don't want anything to happen to ya is all Yama."
"I know, I know, sorry. I promise that I'll call if something comes up, 'kay?"
He nodded finally and we proceeded to the car. For the first two minutes my dad kept on looking over at me, and I was beginning to feel a little nervous. Eventually he spoke up.
"What are you dressed up for?"
"What, oh, uh I figured we were going out so I thought I'd look nice." I answered, trying to sound as normal as I could while thinking of my real reason for dressing up...that of course being Taichi.
"Looks to me like your going to impress someone."
I blushed and I know he saw it.
"I might see someone I like there is all."
'Good going Yama, truthful but misleading at the same time. He never asked who and hopefully never will. Not that I would tell him anyway.'
He smiled proudly and patted me on the shoulder. Some how I felt like I had let him down and I didn't like the fact that I was lying to him but I wasn't really lying, I was just leaving out vital details is all. There is a huge difference.
I was just happy to be gone from the house for a while and hanging out at my friend's house for the party and the night. My friend who also invited my obsession.
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Jou's one of the only people I know who actually owns a house in Japan. It's in a neighborhood near the outskirts of Odiaba, and it is about a forty-five minute drive through the back roads of Japan. Surprisingly enough even the air seemed cleaner and fresher than in the city and I rolled down my window a bit to let it blow on my face and run through my hair which caused Dad to look at me if I was crazy, it was February after all. The whole time I was riding I thought of Tai. Yeah, I'm love struck, have been for a while, and just haven't noticed it till recently. I could barely wait to find out if we were officially dating or not. Truthfully, I didn't think it would change our present relationship that much, excluding the kissing and dating aspect. *blush* I don't even know what I'm saying, guess I'm just rambling...still, can't wait to find out.
If I need to, I'll wait forever.
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Dad slowly pulled up into Jou's driveway; I had to work hard to contain myself as I approached his door, bag slipping off my shoulder slightly as I rang the doorbell. Jou answered and smiled happily to see me.
"Hey Yama, your actually fist this time! Oh, hello Mr. Ishida, please come on in!" he replied, urging us inside. Mr. Kido came to greet my father while Jou and I exchanged a nerd-style high five. (A/C I can do that! ^.^ Sorry, please continue reading.)
"Yama, we can go drop your stuff in my room."
"Kay." I responded, advancing the stairway.
I must say, out of all my friends room's I think Jou's is the most intriguing and diverse of them all. Something I have always envied, not that mine isn't sufficient or cool, just intriguing or diverse. His room had wooden paneling, and a sky opening at the top which I especially envied due to on clear nights you could see all the planets and stars, and the moon looked as bright as ever against the dark blue sky. Jou's nick-knacks always called for some attention just to themselves, which were on every surface imaginable minus the desk that was never a pencil out of place, the lava lamp to the right. The bed was a bunk due to Jou's older brother, who now was going to collage and had no use for the top, was used for sleep over purposes. They were both twin sized and we would usually double up if sleep overtook us, only bringing our sleeping bags to please Mrs. Kido.
"Jou, you and Koushirou taking top or bottom bunk?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Bottom."
I nodded. We tried to set Koushirou up in the top bunk once and he just kept talking about space and the paneling and basically anything and everything normal minded people really didn't care about. Only Jou can stand him more than fifteen minutes at a time when he's like that. Don't get me wrong, Koushirou's one of my really close friends it's just sometimes he's too smart for his own good. I tossed my stuff up onto the top bunk and faced Jou when we heard someone else pull into the driveway, casing us to descend the stairs to the front door. My dad was still talking with Jou's, about what I didn't know until I was closer.
"That's nothing, when Yama was about nine he had this little problem of letting go of-"
"Dad!" I shrieked, interrupting him mid sentence, saving me a lot of embarrassment.
"Oh, hey Yama! I was just telling Kenji about..." I looked him straight in the eye, and shook my head.
"Okay, never mind, I better be going Kenji thanks for inviting him over. Bye Yama!" Dad chirped, ruffling my hair as he exited.
"Any time David, see you later!"
"Bye!"
I rolled my eyes in my mind. Whenever someone says 'anytime' they seriously didn't mean it did they? If they did, they're nuts. Anyway, my dad pulled out of the driveway just as Taichi got out of the car. My heart skipped a beat, and I felt my body heat rise. The butterflies doing summer salts.
We parted to let Taichi through, and he regarded Jou before me, which made me a little envious.
"Hey Taichi, what's happening?"
"Nothing much, you?"
"Nada, but you know that's life."
"I know what you mean."
Taichi did his infamous smile that could send any girl's, or my, heart racing. He caught my eye and shifted a bit, as if unsure how to act. I helped out.
"Hey Tai!" I said, grinning and putting my hand up in a high five position. He relaxed.
"Hey Yama!" Our hands passed each other, coming back down at the bottom, then a snap and twist, pulling our hands together finally, lunging foreword a bit so that our heads touched lightly. Giggles erupted from both of us and Jou joined in. Our secret handshake that really wasn't that secret but we could care less. It had been forever since we had done that. He put his arm around me playfully. It was so normal but it felt different some how. Koushirou arrived soon after and we unanimously decided to go swimming in Jou's pool. We all changed and met outside. Taichi and I exchanged glances at each other in our bathing suits, quickly looking away once the owner's eyes caught us. He looked especially fine in his orange flamed suit and I felt sort of inaccurate in my less fancy baby blue suit with waves on the sides. From the looks I was receiving I don't think he minded. As we were swimming Koushirou brought up something about school on V-day. Taichi could barely contain himself.
"...And I came in third with 16, no, wait, 17 boxes." Tai explained, catching my eye at the correction.
"Well, our teacher's didn't really celebrate it too much, but they let us play math magician online." Koushirou said happily. Only Jou interjected some real interest while Taichi and I choked back laughs.
"Only a geneuos school." Tai mumbled.
"Not everyone's that school is a genius Taichi, the janitor has only a 125 IQ average and I am certainly not one. The rest of us sweat dropped. "Koushirou, stop being modest." Jou said with a smile. Koushirou blushed slightly then returned too normal. "By the way Taichi, geneuos is 'genius'." He said matter-o-factly, adding a smile, making Taichi blush from embarrassment, going underwater trying to hide it. I suddenly felt someone grab me around the middle and I was pulled into a hug.
"Don't scare me like that Tai!"
He smiled sweetly.
"Aw, don't worry Yama; I'll protect you from all the things that go bump in the night!"
I splashed water in his face, and our water fight began which eventually included Koushirou and Jou. By the time Mrs. Kido called us in we were beyond soaked, bathing suits clinging...*blush* Opps, gomen, uh, and my hair was a total mess thanks to Tai-kun. He's the only one who can get away with it I swear! After getting changed and fixing my poor hair, we all piled into the car and started off to the movies.
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"Shh, it's starting!" Someone yelled from the back, causing the four of us to clam up. We relaxed, and got comfy. I had Taichi all to myself along with a shared large soda and popcorn. What could be better? Okay, besides having an intense make-out session with my crush! There, thought so. The movie of choice was 'Secret window' and now that I've admitted that I'm gay, or at least bi, I can say that Johnny Depp is one of the sexiest beasts alive! Damn! (A/C Yes, you are welcome Guinevere ^^) Him and Orlando. (A/C Your welcome Yami =^.^=)
Anyway, during the beginning of the movie Tai and I acted pretty normal, but we kept glancing at each other at different times and our hands would touch sometimes when reaching for refreshments. During the one part with what Shooter did to Chico I winced a bit and kinda- sorta- laid my head on Taichi's shoulder...and kept it there. More into the movie, Taichi slipped his arm around me, like it was just natural. I guess anyone would die to be in my position with the one they loved right now. I guess someone up there likes me.
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"Guys, wait up!" Jou called through the mass of bodies flooding out of the Movie Theater.
"Kay!" I yelled back, Tai and I pulling to the side.
"Did you like the movie Yama?" Tai asked.
I shrugged.
"It was a little twisted, but okay. You?"
"Same."
We smiled at each other while Jou and Koushirou caught up.
"Where to now 'over achiever'?"
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"Yama-left-go left!"
"Come on Yama, don't let it go in!"
"Shut up your going to jinx me!"
Sure enough the little silver sphere passed my flippers on my pinball game.
"Damnit!" I slipped in another coin for a continue option and turned back to the screen again.
"Yama-chan, when you're done let's go do DDR." Tai said while leaning over my shoulder to take a closer look.
-'Concentrate...'-
I blinked.
'Uh, we're doing this again?'
Taichi chuckled. -'Why not, we can always use the practice ne?' -
I shrugged and a smile brushed my lips. 'Guess so.'
-'Kay.'- A pair of arms found themselves around my waist. –'Just concentrate.'-
'Easy for you to say Tai-kun.'
I could barely keep my eyes on the ball, but I had to do well, Taichi was watching.
15 minutes later...
"ALL RIGHT! HIGH SCORE!" Taichi exclaimed, causing me to spin around and hug him tight.
"You're my good luck charm Taichi!"
"Anytime Yama!" ] It was then realized that I had attracted a mob of game geeks, which surrounded Tai and I on either side. While Tai and I collected my out pouring tickets they cheered and dispersed onto the next promising gamer...Koushirou.
By the time we left Koushirou got high game for about sixteen games and we all were being kicked out for wining too much.
"What is this, Vegas?" Taichi asked as we were escorted out the door, prizes in hand. Koushirou, Taichi, and I had carpooled our winnings to get Jou a playstation 2 game he had really wanted (mostly Koushirou). Damn, who would of thought that out of all of us Koushirou would get such a high score!
To our surprise, Mrs. Kido was an hour early, well to everyone except for Jou and Koushirou.
"Happens all the time when I go with Koushirou." He exclaimed.
"Must be a nerd thing." I mumbled to Taichi who nodded.
"Hey, you get something too guys!" Jou said after Koushirou had presented him with his new game. Jou had won us all Digimon plushies, each digidestained corresponding to his partner.
"Arigato Jou-san!" We chorused, causing a blush to spread over his face.
"Oh-It's nothing." He said sheepishly, turning to the front of the car again.
When we arrived at Jou's around ten, the real party began. We did the traditional cutting of the 'achiever' cake and took our seats as Jou opened his presents.
"You didn't have to guys."
"Course we did, now open them already!"
"Me first!" Koushirou said suddenly, shoving his present in front of Jou. Jou accepted it openly with a smile, carefully opening his gifts. Koushirou's carefully wrapped gift produced a ball point with a shirt that read ('mathematical symbol for pie' A/C The stupid computer doesn't have the symbol. One of the many downsides to FF's on computers.) =3.1682, and on the back it read 'Not!'
"Thanks Koushirou!" He said happily, slipping on his new shirt, while giving Koushirou a huge hug and Koushirou went red, causing me to think something was happening between Jou and him.
"Next!" Taichi and I chimed excitedly. Jou opened my card and we spent about five minutes arguing if it was good or not. It was three against one, so I lost. I'm a sucky artist I swear!
"Stop being nice and open your present already." I suggested, shoving the parcel into Jou's lap.
"Yama, stop being modest!" Taichi exclaimed clasping me on my back.
I twitched before turning to watch Jou open his present. Jou's expression could have fooled anyone- he looked shocked in a sickening way, which quickly turned a wide smile.
"Taichi-Yamato thank you soo much!"
Huh, confusion? Gomen, uh, We had gotten him the first four volumes of this manga called 'The Pocket Protectors' and I guess it was a good pick. Jou's already appreciative mood went into into tears of joy. Taichi, Koushirou, and I were glomped with ongoing thank yous.
"No prob', what are friends for?" Taichi laughed, giving Jou a small shove. This in turn turned out to be a wrestling match and we were sent up to bed by a semi angery Mrs. Kido.
Three hours later...
"Taichi, are you asleep?"
A grunt.
I sighed, and scooted closer, putting my head near Taichi's. A few minutes later I was responded with a-
"Hm?"
"Taichi, I didn't get a chance to tell you yesterday...but-."
Rustling from below, not realizing it, we switched into ESP.
- 'Yama about last night...' -
'Look Taichi, I love you.' I blurted out. 'I've always been in love with you- I just didn't realize it till recently. I thought..."
I braced myself for the shove away, the explanation that last night would never happen again...
- 'Yamato, I love you too." -
He smiled softly.
'Really Taichi?'
- 'Of course Yama, who couldn't fall for you?' -
I had wanted this moment more than anything else in the world and now it was here that I didn't know what to do. We sat in silence for forever before I spoke up.
'Taichi?'
- 'Yes Yama?' -
'May I call you my koi officially now?'
He smiled and wrapped me in his arms, planting a small kiss on my lips.
"Of course koibito."
I snuggled deeper into my long awaited lover's arms and thanked the higher authority for giving me my wish. To somewhat of our disappointment Taichi and I were too tired to grant our body what they desperately wanted at that moment and invited the angel of sleep to cast her spell over us as we spent our fist night as lovers in each other's arms.
Everything was right with the world...and for the first time in my life, I was complete.
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