Disclaimer- I don't own Digimon.
Sorry it took so freaking long to put up a new chapter! I've been out of town for a week and the computer is gay and hasn't been working but whatever. If anyone who's reading likes mushy, gushy romance, then you're going to love this chapter. It's also got some comedy. Review!
::Chapter 15- Speeches and After Parties::
Recap: "Sora... belle..." Matt said taking the ring out of the box and placing it on her ring finger, "Will you marry me?"
Sora's eyes remained wide and shocked as she continued to stare at the ring and Matt. A warm tear fell down her cheek as Matt mentally beat himself up. 'Great... what did I do...' he thought as though he'd just made the biggest mistake of his life.
"Sora, I'm-" Matt began until Sora placed a finger on his lips to silence him.
"Don't apologize..." Sora whispered quietly to him, "I love you, all right? You do understand that, correct?"
"Yeah, I know you do but-"
"And, Matt-"
"SAY YES ALREADY!" Tai shouted randomly from the audience. His comment was followed by "Yeah!" and "Get on with it already!" from other people.
Sora smiled and tears of joy began to flow down her ruby eyes as she grasped Matt's face in her hands, "Yes, Matt! I will marry you!"
A smile spread across Matt's face that Sora had never seen before. It was one of relief and sheer joy. His expression caused her to smile back. Everyone began cheering as the two shared a kiss that felt like their first.
"There you have it, Japan! The prince of France, Yamato Ishida, is finally engaged! Sorry ladies, he's officially taken!" A news reporter spoke into the camera her co-worker was holding.
"You have no idea how happy I am right now!" Matt said between the kisses that Sora was giving him.
"Me too!" Sora replied.
"I have been waiting my whole life to see this moment!" Nancy cried into her husbands shoulder.
"YEAH! GO MATT!" Tk screamed as loud as he could.
"SORA! WAY TO GO!" Kari yelled as she stood up next to Tk. The two then glanced at each other and their smiles fell.
"So Kari... you look... amazing..." Tk said with a blush.
"You look good too, Tk..." Kari replied, also blushing.
Matt picked Sora up off her legs and spun her around as she laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck. The day was just beginning.
::
Later that night Tai, Mimi, Sora, Matt, Tk, Kari, and their family members and friends were all gathered in a large room. They were having a graduation party and just about everyone was getting wasted and doing all kinds of crazy things. At that precise moment they were all sitting at a table enjoying a nice, catered dinner. Tai then randomly stood up and banged his fork against his glass to get everyone's attention.
"Excuse me, everyone, excuse me..." Tai said but nobody was listening, "HEY, SHUT UP! I'M TRYING TO TALK HERE!" Well, that shut everyone up, "Uh hum... now that I have your attention.... I would like to congratulate the class of 2004 first off... WE FINALLY MADE IT!"
Tai's soccer buddies began cheering, as did everyone else that'd just graduated.
"All right, all right, settle down," Tai said as he raised his glass in Sora and Matt's direction, "I would also like to congratulate this happy couple right here!" Everyone cheered again, "EXCUSE ME!? I WASN'T DONE!" Everyone shut up, "Thanks. As I was saying... Congrats to you two. I've known Sora my whole life. I remember it like it was just yesterday... some jerk pushed me in the mud and Sora bit him. We've been best friends ever since."
Laughter.
"Yeah, yeah. But it's been great knowing her and now that she's finally engaged I have an excuse to have a bachelor party! But then again, when do I need an excuse to party?"
Laughter.
"But to get a serious note on things... Matt, you're a great guy and I'm glad that Sora chose you. You two are going to have a happy life together, I can see it now. Me, uncle Tai, their kids, Matt jr. and Sora jr., all of us running around in the yard with the dogs."
Sora gave a Tai and weird look and commented, "Wow, you just have this all planned out, don't you?"
"You know I do! But seriously guys, I wish you two the best of luck. I love you guys!"
Tai said as he sat down and everyone clapped.
"Thank you, Tai," Sora said with a warm-hearted smile.
"Anytime, Sor. That's what best friends are for."
It was then that Mimi stood up and got everyone's attention. Sora looked at her and paid her full-on attention.
"Hi, everyone, hi," Mimi said getting their attention, "Um... as everyone knows, or those of you who don't, my name is Mimi Tachikawa and I'm Sora's other best friend. I haven't known her quite as long as Tai but I think we've known each other long enough to be pretty close," Mimi then started to cry as everyone went "Awe...", "I'm sorry, everyone. I'm not very good at giving speeches like this," Mimi said with a laugh as she wiped away the tears.
Sora grabbed her hand and gave her a smile, "You're doing great. Keep going," She whispered calmly.
"Sora, is probably one of the most wonderful people anyone could ever meet in their lifetime. She brings happiness to those who are down, she always knows the right things to say when you're in a bad situation, and she's always smiling, no matter what. To this day, I still remember how Sora was always there for me, even when I pushed her away and told her I didn't need her in my life. Like the true friend she is, she stuck through it, even though I was being a total bitch."
Laughter.
"I'm so glad you did, Sora," Mimi said crying again. Sora, by now, was crying as well, "I don't know what I'd do without you, girl. You've changed my life in so many ways. I'm so happy for you. Matt's a great guy and I know he will treat you good because that's what you deserve: the best. Sora, you're like the sister I never had and I want you to know that I love you with all my heart and we are going to be best friends forever. Thanks everyone."
Sora gave her a hug as she sat down and the two cried in each other's arms.
"I love you too, Meems. I'll always be here for you," Sora whispered quietly to her friend as they parted and let other people speak.
"Damn, baby," Tai said to Mimi, "Your speech blew mine out of the water! I don't know how anyone's going to be able to top that one."
Mimi replied with a laugh as she continued to wipe the tears from her eyes.
"Wow, Sor," Matt began, "you have really great friends. I really respect them."
"Thanks, Mattie," Sora replied and then stood up, "Okay, everyone! I think it's time that we actually get this party started!"
The graduates there began cheering as someone turned on music and everyone got up and began dancing.
"May I have this dance kind sir?" Sora asked Matt with a grin on her face.
"Why yes, my lady, you may!" Matt replied, also smiling, as he stood up and walked out on the dance floor with her.
"Come on, Taichi," Mimi said as she grabbed onto his shirt and pulled him up off the chair, "lets go show those two how it's really done."
"Oh, do behave!" Tai said with a smirk as his girlfriend pulled him onto the dance floor.
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About an hour later everyone was getting pretty tired from all the fast songs so Sora decided it was time for things to slow down. She wrapped her arms around Matt's neck and turned her focus to the DJ.
"Play us a slow song," Sora said with a smile and received a nod from the DJ.
Everyone in the place grabbed a partner just as KC and Jojo's "All My Life" began to play over the loud speakers. Sora smiled as she rested her head on Matt's shoulder. (A/n: Yeah, I don't own the song. I love it though!)
::Baby, baby, baby, baby, etc.
I will never find another lover,
Sweeter than you, sweeter than you,
And I will never find another lover,
More precious than you, more precious than you
Girl you are-::
"I love this song," Sora whispered as she began singing along with the music.
"Me too, baby," Matt replied.
::Close to me you're like my mother,
Close to me you're like my father,
Close to me you're like my sister,
Close to me you're like my brother,
You are the only one my everything,
And for you this song I sing-::
Matt then began singing the chorus of the song as he gave Sora a kiss on the forehead, "I love you," he whispered into her ear as she began to cry.
::All my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I,
That I finally found you,
And all my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I hope that you, feel the same way too,
Yes I pray that you do love me too...::
"I love you too," Sora said as the two rocked back and forth.
::I promise to never fall in love with a stranger,
You're all I'm thinking of,
I praise the Lord above,
For sending me your love,
I cherish every hug-::
"I really love you!" Matt sang along with the song as he finished the words.
::All my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I,
That I finally found you,
And all my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I hope that you, feel the same way too,
Yes I pray that you do love me too...::
"You're the best thing that has ever happened to me," Matt whispered to her.
::You're all that I ever know,
You smile on my face all I see is glow,
You turn my life around,
You pick me up when I was down,
You're all that I ever know,
When you smile my face glows,
You pick me up when I was down,
And I pray that you... feel the same way too...::
As the song drew to a close the couple standing in the middle of the dance floor didn't even notice that everyone's attention was focused on them. They were in their own world and just didn't even care.
::All my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I,
That I finally found you,
And all my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I hope that you, feel the same way too,
Yes I pray that you do love me too...::
"This is going to be the song we dance to on our wedding day," Sora said when the music ended. Everyone then began cheering which broke the trance that she and Matt were in.
::All my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I,
That I finally found you,
And all my life,
I prayed for someone like you,
And I hope that you, feel the same way too,
Yes I pray that you do love me too...::
::TBC::
Awe, yay! I'm finally done with a chapter!