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A/N: You're all incredibly awesome. I never expected many reviews. I'm glad everyone likes it, I know I do. It's tons of fun to write... So I'll probably be updating this one often. Not that I don't enjoy writing the others, this one has stole my attention for right now... Only because I'm excited about it!
Chapter.Two
Taichi tried to forget the incident that happened earlier that morning. It wasn't a soothing thought, thinking you were hallucinating--going crazy. He didn't mention it to his mother when her and his sister returned from their day out. But, after some hard thinking, he decided to ask Hikari--hypothetically. It wasn't like he had anything to lose--she already thought he was kind of weird.
"Hey, sis?" he called walking into her room. She turned around in her swivel chair and looked at him. "Can I ask you about something?"
"Sure."
Taichi nodded. "Do you know anyone by the name of Yamato?" Hikari shook head. "Oh."
"Why do you ask?" she asked curiously. Taichi just shrugged, not really wanting to say.
"Do you believe in ghosts?" he asked randomly, trying to sound nonchalant.
Hikari stared at her brother for a few long moments, scrutinizing him with her gaze. She was puzzled by his question. Why would he be asking her something like that? She almost thought he was joking.
"Sure, I suppose they could be real," she answered finally. "Do you?" Taichi looked at her like she was crazy.
"Of course not. That's childish."
Hikari rolled her eyes, shaking her head. She turned back around in her chair--facing her computer. She ignored her brother until he left the room. He was so weird at times.
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Taichi went into his room, sighing as he opened his door. He was stupid to even attempt to talk about it with Hikari. Though, he hadn't really talked about it, had he? Guess he kind of chickened out...?
The brunet sighed as he fell onto his bed. Maybe he just needed a nap; maybe when he woke up he'd feel better and forget about it. He closed his eyes, his hands behind his head, and sighed. He didn't even make an effort to remove his shoes. He laid there for almost a half-hour before he started to dose off.
"You could at least take off your shoes," a very familiar voice said. Taichi's face scrunched into a confused expression. "You're getting your bed filthy."
Taichi opened his eyes and looked about the room, but saw no one. Shaking his head, he relaxed; closing his eyes again.
"Hey," the voice called, it seemed closer somehow. Taichi moved his head to the side, looking at the empty spot on his bed next to him. Though, the spot wasn't so empty. He yelped as his body jerked awake--tumbling to the floor.
"What the hell?! I thought I got rid of you! What do you want?!" he managed to get out, his words bound together as if they were one big sentence. Yamato smirked.
"Did I scare you? I'm terribly sorry," though there was no conviction in his voice. A confused expression washed over his face after a few moments. "Got rid of me? You really must be crazy."
Taichi scrambled up to a standing position from his spot on the floor. He stared at the boy laying on his bed.
"How did you do that?" Taichi asked suddenly.
"Do what?"
"You disappeared, then just--POOF!--reappeared."
The statement earned a chuckle out of the boy. "I don't--POOF!--appear, sorry. There's no smoke involved. I'm not even translucent, like they portray most ghosts. But, then again--I'm not a ghost."
"What was your name again?" Taichi asked.
"Yamato, and you'd be good to remember it in the future. Though, that doesn't make sense either, you knew it when you talked to your sister. How would she know who I am, I don't talk to her... She can't see me."
Taichi's mouth dropped opened. How did he know that? Was he spying?
"Now that's a little creepy," he said aloud to himself.
"I don't watch you when you're in the bathroom, chill out. I'm not a pervert," Yamato countered, reading Taichi's thoughts.
"So what, you randomly decided to start bugging me? Am I the victim of the week or something?" Yamato chuckled, shaking his head.
"Of course not... I've always been here. To tell the truth, I was surprised that you could hear and see me... You never could before."
"So why all of a sudden..." Yamato shrugged.
"I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine."
The two stared at each other for a few moments before Taichi's threw his hands in the air and shook his head, surprising Yamato. "I refuse to believe this bullshit. Why don't you just leave me alone, go home."
Yamato continued to stare at Taichi, a confused expression planted on his face. It was kind of funny when he thought about it. Taichi refused to believe the boy, but continued to think about him. Continued to talk to him. Not like he was actually going to go anywhere, the most he would do is disappear--not actually leaving the apartment. Then Yamato got an idea, his face lighting up. Taichi gave him a suspicious look.
"C'mon," the boy said quickly disappearing, then reappearing behind Taichi. "I'll show you." Taichi jumped; not expecting the boy to appear behind him.
The brunet followed the boy through the hallway, still a little weary about what he was up to. Yamato stopped abruptly in front of Hikari's bedroom door, Taichi almost bumping into him.
Yamato turned to Taichi and said, "Open the door." Taichi did as he was told, and watched as Yamato strode into the room; his mouth dropping open.
He watched as his sister ignored the boy bouncing around her room. She stared straight at Taichi, an expectant look upon her face.
"Yes, can I help you?" she asked finally. "Or are you going to stand there gaping at my room?" Taichi's mouth shut abruptly. He watched Yamato carefully as he waved his hands in front of his sister's face--she ignoring every bit of it. She looked a bit exasperated though.
"If you feel the need, just shove him," the brunet said finally. Hikari raised a delicate eyebrow. What was her brother talking about?
"Are you trying to be funny, Tai?" she asked, still a little confused.
Taichi shook his head. "Don't you see him? He's parading around your room like he owns it."
The young girl laughed nervously. "Tai? There's no one in this room besides you and me."
"Sure there is! He's right there!" the brunet insisted as he walked over to where Yamato was now standing. "See?" he said, poking at the boy.
Hikari swallowed visibly, staring at her brother as he poked at the empty air once again. She was starting to get a little freaked out. Was he joking?
"Are you playing some kind of joke to freak me out, Tai?" she asked slowly. "It's working." Taichi shook his head.
"No, look! He's right there!" he said again. Hikari watched as her brother poked at the invisible person once again.
"I'm getting mom, Tai. You're really starting to scare me." She took a few steps towards her door--then was grabbed by the shoulders. Taichi spun her around so she faced him.
"No, I'll stop. I'm sorry I scared you. Forget it ever happened, okay?" he pleaded, desperation in his eyes. His sister nodded soundlessly. "I was just messing around anyway," he added with a lop-sided smile.
Hikari pulled away from him, an angry expression passed across her face. "It's not funny. Get out." Taichi nodded and fled from the room.
He got back to his room and glared at Yamato when he realized the boy was there.
"You made me look like a complete idiot. Now she thinks I'm insane," he growled lowly trying not to alert his family. Yamato shrugged, smirking.
"Maybe you are. You see me, don't you?" the invisible boy replied, the smirk widening. Taichi growled angrily at the boy's response.
"Leave me alone. You're making me crazy, and not pertaining to being insane--You're pissing me off!" the brunet said angrily. He lunged at the invisible boy, pushing him roughly. He watched with awe as the boy disappear through the wall, soundless. Silence heavily blanketed the room, Taichi stared at the wall for a few moments. Did that really just happen? How could he...?
Taichi quickly made his way out to the living room. He stared at the wall from the other side. The wall Yamato had disappeared into was in the living room. His bedroom and the living room were connected, but there was no sign of the blonde boy he pushed through it. His parents stared at him as he stared at the wall, though, they didn't say anything to him. Finally Taichi walked back to his room. Laying on his bed, he fell asleep quickly.
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Aero: Another chapter finished. I feel like I accomplished something... Though it's not what I originally set out to finish, but I'm sure none of you are complaining. Don't be surprised if the next chapter isn't out for a few weeks though. The only reason I finished this chapter was because I had a snow day today, and didn't have to go to school. But, do review, okay? They are much appreciated. Thanks! ^^