AN: You guys are just too cool. Wow, 450+ reviews? I'm speechless. I keep saying this, but this fic really has surpassed all my expectations, and I have you all to thank for that.

All right, there are a couple of things I have to address that I forgot about in the last chapter. Hm… someone asked why I made their uniforms different and why are they going to Ishida High instead of Odaiba High. Well, first, I didn't like their green uniforms hehhehee… and I purposely made it Ishida High since it does run in Yamato's family, so naturally, they have different uniforms.

Next, about the plot issue… um… there is none. There! I said it! There's no plot! I'm sorry!!!! (Inconnu kneels before everyone)

Disclaimer: Digimon = not mine.

NOTE: I apologize but I'm going to begin skipping along by months for a while. So now it's January and most likely, it'll be February in the next chapter. Hope you guys are okay with that. (crosses fingers)

A lot of skipping around scenes in this chapter, bear with me please!

Chapter XXIII – Queen of the Fairies

            During the vacation, Yamato and Sora had spent almost everyday together, let it be going out on blissful dates, or staying in and working, they were inseparable. The day before school started, Mrs. Takenouchi had gotten on a plane headed back to Japan. It hurt her deeply to leave her daughter behind again, but she knew that Sora was completely able to live by herself, and she would be happy there. Taichi, Kari, Takeru, Yamato, and Sora had gone to the airport to see Mrs. Takenouchi off, and school resumed the following day.

            Sora walked up the steps of the building, followed closely by her boyfriend. Not waiting for Yamato to open the doors for her, she walked into the school and looked around the halls, half expecting everything to be different. But she was wrong, everything seemed to be the same, as if nothing had happened. The same students were digging through their lockers, the same girls fixing their make-up, the same couples showing public displays of affection. How could everything be the same when so much had happened? Her mother had come and gone from Japan to see her, she had most possibly the best Christmas of her life, she was accepted into Yamato's family, and… she became Yamato's girlfriend.

            Quietly walking into the chemistry class she shared with the blonde, she sighed softly, but Yamato heard. He placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, "Sora, you okay? You haven't said much this morning."

            She turned, smiling sweetly at her caring boyfriend, "I'm fine, Yama." Pulling out a chair, she sat down and stared blankly ahead.

            Yamato took the seat adjacent to Sora. "Liar, now tell good ole Yamato what's wrong."

            She sighed, and after a brief pause, she answered, "Yamato, my mother just left for Japan yesterday and immediately… it's like nothing ever happened. I don't know what I expected, but I miss her, you know?"

            He frowned momentarily, if she missed her mother so much, maybe it wasn't such a bright idea that she stay. "Do you… regret not going?" he asked hesitantly.

            The auburn haired girl laughed genuinely at Yamato's worried features. Reaching a delicate hand to cup his cheek, she leaned closer to him and whispered, "Never," and sealed it with a kiss just as the beginning bell rang.

            Sora pulled away to see the singer grinning like the Cheshire cat.

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            A couple of weeks later, the audition for the school play arrived. Mimi was talking eagerly with the auburn haired girl during the last period of the day. "So Sora, you remember Joe, don't you?"

            She smirked, "Mmhm… you bet I do after the way you went on endlessly about him."

            Mimi blushed lightly, an odd sight to see. "Well, there's this other guy…"

            Sora broke out in laughter after hearing her friend say the line sheepishly. "My goodness Mimi! You've become the little whor-"

            The brunette cut her off immediately before she was able to finish the sentence. "No Sora! You don't understand, I went to practice for the audition and I met this guy who was doing it for some school credit, you know? And oh wow Sora! He's so sweet and shy that it's adorable!"

            Sora smiled understandingly, "Name?"

            "Koushiro Izumi…"

            "Izzy?"

            The boy's nickname caught Mimi's attention instantly. "What Sora?! You know him?"

            Putting her hands up in defense the redhead gave her friend a smile to calm down the brunette, "Not really Mimi, I just know who he is and I've seen him around, that's all."

            "Oh, okay then! Is Prince Charming coming to the audition?" she asked, changing the subject.

            Sora smiled sweetly and looked down at the desk, "Yeah, he said he'll be there."

            "I swear, you guys are SO cute!" Mimi squealed. "What part are you hoping to get?"

            "I'm probably not good enough for a part, but if I get one, I was thinking the role of one of the fairies that just walk around and do nothing."

            "Don't be so modest, Sora. Tell me who you really want to be."

            "I'm serious, Mimi, I don't think I really want a big part. Too much stress."

            "Hn… alright then Sora, good luck!" As the brunette said the words, the last bell of the day rang and the students stood simultaneously, each rushing to get out of the dreaded room.

            "Thanks Mimi!" Sora waved to her friend as she walked into the hall and scanned it for signs of her boyfriend. Spotting the large crowd of girls across the hall from the door, she decided that must be her safest bet. Sure enough, there was Yamato in the middle, pinned against the wall and looking hapless. Sora laughed at his expression of complete fear.

            The laughter was caught by Yamato who looked up to find his giggling girlfriend. He smirked handsomely, sending some fan girls into squeals of delight and parted the girls slowly to make his way to Sora. Kissing the auburn haired girl when he finally reached her, Yamato hooked an arm around her waist protectively and asked, "Miss me?"

            "Flirt," she replied with a smile creeping onto her rosy lips. "Come on, I don't want to be late."

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            Sora took in deep breaths as her turn approached. Soon, she would be up on the auditorium stage, reading lines in front of Mr. Kaufmann, the head of the drama department. A warm hand was placed over her right hand and she smiled up at the owner.

            "You'll do great, Sora." Yamato encouraged.

            The auburn haired girl let out a weak laugh, "It's stupid, I don't even know why I'm nervous, it's not like I really wanted to join or anything… but I guess if I'm going to do something, I should do it well, you know? I don't want to be rejected or anything."

            The blonde laughed and leaned down to nuzzle his girlfriend's neck. "You, get rejected? Impossible."

            Sora was just about to move her head and kiss him when she heard her name being called out. Blushing, she stood immediately and went to the stage, script in hand.

            "Anytime." Mr. Kaufmann informed her.

            Sora nodded and took in another deep breath, "To set against me for your merriment. If you were civil and knew courtesy, you would not do me thus injury…"

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            "Sora Sora Sora!" A high-pitched voice yelled across the street when the auditions were over.

            The redhead turned to see her energetic friend waving to her. "Mimi!" she called back.

            The girl ran towards Sora with amazing speed, seemingly followed by a boy. The brunette reached the spot where Yamato and Sora stood, "This… is… Izzy…" she managed to pant out in an oddly unladylike manner.

            Koushiro smiled kindly at the couple. "Salutations. I saw you up on the stage, you were amazing as Helena."

            Sora smiled sweetly, "Really? Thanks, but I'd really like a smaller role, so I'm hoping not to get Helena."

            "That's too bad, I overheard Kaufmann saying that you'd make a great Helena. But if you'd like, I'm sure Mimi and I could talk to him about it and get you a lesser role."

            "That would be so awesome. Thank you so much."

            "You're weird, Sora, most girls would be dying for that part." Mimi chimed in.

            Yamato took the opportunity to make his presence known. Wrapping an arm around Sora's waist and pulling her close, he flashed a handsome grin. "Modesty, another thing about Sora that just makes her even cuter."

            Mimi practically fainted, "That's just too sweet!" She giggled as Sora blushed lightly, "So, where are you two love birds going?"

            "I was just about to ask you the same thing," The redhead replied with a smirk. "Yama has practice today, so we're going to meet up with the guys."

            "Cool, hey Mimi, uh… how'd you like to just go get something to eat with me?" Koushiro asked the brunette who agreed enthusiastically.

            "Bye Mimi, bye Izzy," Sora called after them as the two couples went their separate ways. Turning back to her boyfriend, she took his hand and walked towards the parked Z4 BMW. "So, write any new songs lately?" she asked as Yamato unlocked the car doors.

            "I wrote one about you," he replied, giving her a wink before he opened the door for Sora. "I'm perfecting it, so it can be almost as perfect as you."

            "Flirt. But you're a sweet flirt…"

            The singer got into the driver's seat and started the engine, "About time you noticed," he joked, as the car rolled out of the parking lot. There was a pause before Yamato said something that had been nagging him. "…Sora?"

            "Mmyes?" she answered, turning to look at him warmly with her ruby eyes.

            "Bah… I don't know, let's say you got the part of Helena, or maybe some other female character… uh… how much kissing do you think there would be?"

            Sora laughed, this was just too cute. "Yamato! Are you feeling uneasy?"

            "What? No!"

            "Well, in that case, I'd have to say, if I got the part of Helena, I would have to kiss one guy for sure, and if I got the part of Titania, let's say, then I might have to kiss two guys. Remember, Yama, this play is all about love."

            Despite Sora's laughter and light tone, the singer's mood noticeably darkened. "So you'd have to kiss at least one guy for sure. I hope you don't get the part of Titania."

            "Yamato, are you jealous? I must admit though, Titania would be quite fitting for me. She doesn't have as many lines as Helena, and plus, she's queen of the fairies."

            "You'd be kissing two guys."

            "Oh my goodness, why do you sound so insecure?"

            "My girlfriend is going to be kissing guys in public, how do you think I feel?"

            "Yama, it's not as if I like any of them, you know you're the only guy for me. Besides, who said that I'm going to get the part?"

            "Just about everyone that saw you after the audition."

            "Okay, well even if I do end up kissing them, you know that for one, there will be no tongue," she said while blushing, then continued, "and two, I don't feel a thing for anyone else but you."

            The handsome boy's features lightened at Sora's words and he grinned widely. "That better be true."

            "You bet," she answered when the car stopped at a red light. Smirking, she leaned over towards Yamato, cupped his cheek tenderly, turning his face to look at her, and closed the gap between the two. Her lips touched his in a chaste and sweet kiss, lasting for a slow second before she pulled away.

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            The next day, Sora walked up the school hand in hand with Yamato. The practice had gone well the day before. Apparently, Yamato hadn't just worked up one song over the vacation. He had written another one as well, titled "You," also inspired by the object of his affections.

            Once in the school, Yamato squeezed the redhead's hand, knowing exactly what she was thinking. Pulling her closer, he whispered into her ear, "I think it's posted on the second floor by the drama office."

            He felt her tense up instantly. Sora turned to look at him with widened eyes, but softened her expression quickly, "You know me too well."

            "It's my job." Yamato looked over to grin at Sora and winked before dragging her away to the stairs.

            Two minutes later, an auburn haired girl found herself staring at the cast sheet for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Sora Takenouchi was to play Titania, queen of the fairies.

AN: I'm really sorry that took so long, and that it's such a short chapter too! I have to admit, right now, it's progressing so slowly I don't even know what to write anymore, haha, but I will always continue writing.

A thanks to Kat for reminding me to update and always giving such nice, inspiring, and encouraging reviews. I might not have updated today if Kat didn't remind me that I have responsibilities here! Lol, so thanks.

A confession, I only proofread the beginning of the chapter… hehehe…