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Oh, and :: means scene change.
::Chapter 14- Gradation and a Ring::
::Watching every motion
In the foolish lover's game
On this endless ocean
Finally lovers know no shame
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn around and say, my love::
::The night before graduation:: (I skipped about 2 months just so you know)
Sora yawned as she stepped into the warm bath water that was being held in the Jacuzzi in her bathroom. A scent of cherry vanilla filled the air because of the numerous candles that were lit around the tub. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she dunked into the bubbly water.
"God, this is so relieving after such a long day..." Sora said to herself as she let all the essences take over.
You see, Sora was totally stressed because of graduation finals and all. Not to mention her parents had come into town and were invading her privacy 24/7. They asked hundreds of questions about how her life had been going and were pestering Tai as well. She was just letting all the stress out. Well, that was until Tai came barging into the bathroom holding up two ties.
"Tai, what are you doing? I'm trying to relax here!" Sora complained.
"Which one goes better with the black suit?" Tai asked as he held the two silky ties up to his body.
"Um... go with the blue one. It looks so much better."
"Great! So um, how long do you think you're going to be in there?"
"I don't know, why?"
"Well, the national championship soccer game is on TV tonight and I was just wondering if you wanted to watch it with me. It's on at eight which is in like thirty minutes."
"I'll be done like that. Now, can you get out so I can enjoy what's left of my soothing bath?"
"Oh, yeah, of course! I'll see you at game time!"
Sora rolled her eyes as Tai exited the bathroom with a smile on his face. She then relaxed and enjoyed every moment of the bath that she could...
::
Matt was currently sitting on a chair next to his bed as he watched a black velvet box that sat there motionless. He had bought the object in the box earlier that day and was now contemplating the right time to give it to the one it belonged to. There was then a knock at his door. Malcolm then popped his head in the door.
"Are you busy or can we talk?" Malcolm asked curiously.
"No, I'm not busy. Come in," Matt replied leaning back in the chair and relaxing himself.
::Take my breath away
Take my breath away::
Malcolm walked into the room and picked up the black box before sitting down on the bed. He examined it and then opened it.
"Wow!" Malcolm said as his eyes got big, "Is this it?"
"Yeah, that's it," Matt replied with somewhat of a smile on his face.
"Oh, man! This thing is a beauty! It must have cost a bundle!"
"Yeah, you're telling me. But it's worth it. I just can't wait to see Sora's face when I give it to her."
"She'll be surprised all right... but are you sure that you're not making this decision too early? I mean, the two of you haven't even known each other that long and-"
"Dad, believe me, I know we're ready for this. I love Sora and I want her to know it in more ways than words can express."
Malcolm smiled.
"I'm happy for you son."
"Thanks, dad."
::
"OH COME ON!" Sora screamed at the TV with a mouthful of popcorn, "WHAT WAS THAT!? THE REF'S ARE BLIND!"
"I cannot believe he just called out that goal! It was so totally in bounds when the guy kicked it!" Tai yelled as well eating popcorn too.
"Damn that ref... now they're going to lose the game all because of that stupid call!"
"I know! God..."
"You know what, Tai?"
"Huh?"
"It's been a while since we've hung out alone together."
"Oh, I know, right? I mean, it's like, I'm always either with Mimi or you're always with Matt. There's never any of 'us' time anymore. I miss it."
"Me too. We need to make a day every week where the two of us hang out together, without Mimi and Matt clinging to our sides."
"I think we should! But just make me a promise, okay?"
"What kind of promise?"
"Promise me that... no matter what happens after tomorrow, we'll always stay best friends... forever."
"Of course Tai! We'll always be best friends and nothing can... wait, what's happening tomorrow?"
Tai froze. 'Oh, crap! Now she knows that something's going to happen tomorrow! Shit...' Tai thought before he started talking again.
"Um... n-nothing..." Tai said with a stutter.
"No, not nothing there is something. Tell me what's happening tomorrow."
"Seriously! There's nothing! I swear on my life! I mean come on, is this the face of a person that would lie to you?" Tai put on a puppy dog face.
"Hmm... I guess you're right. All right, if it's a secret then I guess I'm just going to have to wait..."
::Watching I keep waiting
Still anticipating love
Never hesitating
To become the fated ones, oh yeah
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn around and say, my love::
Tai sighed in relief that he had gotten Sora off his back because he almost let Matt's secret out. He then noticed Sora yawn out of the corner of his eye.
"You can't be tired already. It's only ten!" Tai commented.
"Well sorry but I am," Sora replied.
"It's the last night before graduation and you're tired... wow, I can't believe that."
"You know what, unlike you I enjoy sleep every once in a while, okay?"
"Hey, hey now. I do sleep. Just not a lot."
"College isn't all about slacking off and partying 24/7. It's about getting an education so you can do something with yourself when life kicks you in the ass."
"Oh, whatever. You never wanted to go to college in the first place so don't even tell me about slacking off."
"Yeah, you have a point."
"All right, well I'm gonna hit the hay."
"Oh yeah, and I'm the one that's tired."
"You make me tired."
"Oh, so it's my fault now?"
"It's always your fault."
"Okay, whatever."
"Night, Sor."
Tai began walking away as Sora watched TV. She then jumped up from the couch and ran past Tai into his bedroom. She hurdled onto his bed and wrapped herself in his blankets. He gave her a strange look.
"Can I ask what the hell you're doing?" Tai said.
"Sleeping," Sora replied closing her eyes.
"Um, your bed is upstairs. Please get out of mine."
"Yours is more comfortable. I think I'll sleep here. Goodnight."
Tai rolled his eyes and walked over to the bed. He stood by the opposite side that Sora was laying on and thought about the situation. A smirk then found his lips.
"Hey, Sor?" He said suddenly.
"Hmm?" Sora replied with her eyes still closed.
"How would you feel about sleeping on the floor?"
"What are you talking abo- AH!"
Tai suddenly flipped the mattress and caused Sora to plummet to the ground with a loud scream from her and a thud from when she hit the ground. She had pulled all of the sheets off the bed with her and Tai was on the other side rolling on the ground laughing.
"THAT WASN'T FUNNY!" Sora screamed at him as she turned red in embarrassment.
"You should have seen your face!" Tai said laughing so hard that his sides hurt.
Sora crawled back up onto the bed and pouted. She turned her back to Tai and didn't want to look at him from then on.
"Oh, come on Sor, I was just playing around! You have to admit, it was really funny."
"Yeah, maybe for you..."
"Sora... you're so difficult..."
Tai crawled into the bed and turned his back to Sora so they were both facing each others backs.
"Good night, Sor."
::Take my breath away
Take my breath away::
::
Matt stood in the bathroom of his home as he took one last glance at himself in the mirror. His hair was spiked out in every direction and his eyes looked ten times bluer with the black gown complimenting him. He took in a deep breath and slowly let it out.
"It's either now, or never..." he said to himself and made his way out onto the podium.
::
Matt and Sora sat next to each other as the dean of Odiaba University got up and made a long speech. The two were dressed in gowns and hats that were actually very ugly. The two were smiling and happy when throughout the whole thing. A TV crew was even present but Sora couldn't figure out why. It wasn't everyday that TV crew's showed up at a graduation.
"Can you believe we're actually graduating!?" Sora said as she clinged onto his arm.
"I know! It seems like just yesterday that we started here!" Matt replied.
"I know! Oh my gosh, this is so exciting!"
"And here you have it! The class of 2004!" The dean shouted as he pointed to the class as they stood and threw their hats into the air. People everywhere began to cheer.
Sora made her attempt to stand up but just before she did Matt jumped up and ran to the podium speaking area.
"Can I have everyone's attention, please!?" Matt said into the microphone causing everyone to focus their attention on him.
"What's going on?" Sora asked curiously.
"Sora," Matt started as he got down on one knee in front of her and grasped her hand in his, "I know we haven't known each other for a very long time and this might come as a surprise to you but I believe it's the right thing for the both of us."
Matt used his free hand and pulled out a black box causing Sora to gasp and place a hand over her mouth. He then opened the box to reveal a 4 karat diamond ring. Sora's eyes widened and tears began to form in her eyes.
"Sora... belle..." Matt said taking the ring out of the box and placing it on her ring finger, "Will you marry me?"
::Through the hourglass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you
And turned to hear you say
If only for today
I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath... away...::
::TBC::
Whoa, yeah! That chapter went better than I thought it would! Please review! The story's gonna get good!