Sora's New love
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon nor do I own their characters. But I do own the ideas of this story, and the original character: James.
A/N: Hey everybody! Thanks for your kind reviews on the previous chapters, well here's the anticipated Chapter 4. Read on and enjoy! Please review, and no flames please!
Ch 4: First Date and Fireworks
It's been two days since James' first day at school. Things had been going well. Apparently, James had few problems with the language barrier. Sora had been talking to most of the teachers in school, informing them that James didn't know much Japanese. They began tutoring him in conversational Japanese and realized that he was a quick learner. In no time at all, James was independently conversing with his new teachers and classmates. On the other hand, things between Sora and James' relationship also kept progressing. Much time was spent between the two, studying at the library and talking at the park. They coincidentally had a great deal in common, in addition to both being digidestined.
Tai occasionally glanced at the clock and grumbled in frustration, "Man, only a couple of hours before the day's over. And they're still not a couple! If something doesn't click between the two of them very soon, I will be 600 yen poorer." Tai looked around the classroom and noticed Izzy typing on his laptop. In an agitated state, Izzy was typing nervously. Tai caught him glimpsing at the clock as well. "Come on, come on! Is this clock even working? The hands don't seem to be moving. Show me the money!! Holy Megaandromon, I made a typo. Fudge!" Izzy almost banged his fist on the keyboard, as he let out some steam. "Hehe, Izzy's nervous too. Come on Cupid! Do something!!" Tai thought.
Actually, Cupid was already at work. James was scheming up a plan to ask Sora to dinner and a movie. He was hoping to get the relationship status bumped up a couple notches. James was in his room at Shinjiro's apartment, when a girlish scream was heard coming from the bathroom. It was Shinjiro again. "Why is Agumon in the bathtub?!" Then there was a shriek of pain, as Agumon toasted Shinjiro. "I was taking a bath, you moron!" Agumon shouted. As James came out of his room, a charred Shinjiro stumbled out the bathroom, petrified the same way he first met Agumon. James just shrugged and went back into his room. "Those guys, I ought to make up some way to make them avoid each other for a while, until I'm sure Shinjiro is used to Agumon." He thought. James sat back down at his desk and continued to think up a plan to get with Sora. Having come up with an idea, James went on to surf the net on his computer and played games.
It was 10:30 at night and Ai was at Sora's for a sleepover. Sora was talking about how good looking and nice James was. Ai smiled and agreed on the good qualities. "You should ask him out!" Ai added. Sora blushed and replied, "Well, I don't know!" The two girls just continued to chat and talk girl-stuff. Sora told Ai that James is staying with Shinjiro. Having no idea who Shinjiro was, Ai was curious. "Oh, he's a neighbor of mine. He just lives a couple doors down. He's a nice guy, you should meet him!" The two girls agreed to go over there and hang out with the boys the next day.
Meanwhile at the Kamiya residence, Tai was feeling more agitated than ever. "It's 11:55 and there's no news of Sora and James pairing up! Darn it, crappoloony!" The horrible tension was broken when Tai was interrupted from his sense of panic by his sister, Hikari. "Hey big brother. Phone call for ya." Tai went over to Hikari and ruffled her hair. "Thanks sis!" He said, as he went out of his room to get the phone. "Yo! Tai! Time's running out, buddy boy! Time to pay up." Izzy taunted. "Not so fast. It could go over four days and then it will be a tie." Tai snapped back. "Don't worry. I have a good feeling about this. Just have the money ready tomorrow." Izzy retorted. "Fine!" Tai growled, as he hung up. He proceeded to bang his head repeatedly against the wall. "I hate it when he's right." He thought. Hikari watched him from behind and shrugged. "Poor Taichi…" She muttered to herself.
The next day, James went to find a nearby floral shop. Following Shinjiro's treacherous directions, James had some trouble locating it. "Shinjiro, Shinjiro, Shinjiro!" James complained as he went through a couple wrong turns. "This is how he treats a visitor?!?!?! Leaving me to find my own way like that?!" James growled. James found the shop at last and went in. He paid 3000 yen to the florist, after picking out a bouquet of a dozen red and yellow roses. "I hope Sora likes these." He muttered as he walked out. Halfway back, James could hear Shinjiro screaming at the top of his lungs. "Poor Shinjiro, Agumon must have scared him again." James chuckled as he walked into the condominium complex. As James got out of the elevator, he noticed Sora's doorknob turning. "Oh crap! Got to get in before she sees these roses!" James managed to unlock the door and step through before Sora came out. As James put the roses in a vase and hid it in his room, the doorbell rang. A white-faced Shinjiro went over to answer it. It was Sora and another girl that Shinjiro had not met before.
Sora smiled and chuckled. "Agumon got you again?" Shinjiro laughed and nodded. "Yeah, he always appears at the strangest times. Who's your friend?" He inquired as he extended his hand to Ai. Ai was somehow distracted since she was awe stricken with how attractive Shinjiro looked. "He's cute… Are all the male residents of this suite so good looking?!?!" She thought as she finally snapped out of her daze and shook his hand. Shinjiro's pale face instantly regained his color and then turned a bright red. Apparently, Ai wasn't the only one being worked on by Cupid. It seems that the little angel has more than one couple in this complex to work on. Shinjiro smiled after a while of staring at Ai with interest and returned his gaze back to Sora. "Well, I bet you want to see James. He's inside, I'll get him." He said, as he went inside to find James. "James! Sora is here!" He yelled. James came out a moment later. "Oh, hey Sora!" James greeted with a smile. The girls and James talked for a bit about hanging out.
James was just about to suggest going out for brunch, when Ai's cell phone suddenly rang. It was Ai's mom, informing Ai that she should come home. Ai pleaded to her mom to let her stay longer, but to no avail. "Well, I gotta go, so see you guys later." Ai spoke after she clicked off her phone. She looked into the open door of James' home and winked at Shinjiro. "See ya later, Shinjiro! Nice meeting ya!" Shinjiro waved back with a little bit of pink developing on his cheeks. After Ai left, James was alone with Sora. "Hmmm, I'm alone with her now. I think I can begin to make a move." James thought. James asked Sora if there were any good restaurants around. She gave him a brief listing of the neighboring Shabu Shabu. Telling Sora that he had to go inside and get dressed into something better and get his things, he told her to go to the restaurant first and wait. "I'll see you there in a moment!" Sora called back as she walked down the hallway towards the elevators. James smiled and went in. When he closed the door, James clenched his fists and mouthed 'yes!!' as he felt excited that he had made a move.
James left the apartment with the bouquet of roses in his arms. He was wearing something casual, but nice. He had Agumon babysitting Shinjiro while he is gone. James stepped out into the streets and walked to the restaurant. When he came around the corner to the restaurant, he saw Sora sitting in a booth sipping some pop while waiting. James looked at her and took a deep breath. "Here goes…" James muttered as he walked inside, with the bouquet hidden behind his back. He told the waitress that he was sitting with a friend, while he pointed to Sora's table. As the waitress led James to the table, he smiled at Sora, whom had just noticed him. As he took his seat, he spoke, "Sorry if I was late. I got a surprise for you!" Sora was surprised when James pulled out the bouquet of roses from behind his back. Sora, shocked and impressed at the same time, stood up to give James a hug, when a familiar voice interrupted. "Hey guys! Funny meeting the two of you here." Tai exclaimed. "Yeah, really funny." James muttered as the two of them sat down in disappointment. "Are you guys eating?" Tai asked. "No, Einstein, we're just at a restaurant talking". Sora thought. "Yeah, we were just about to order, did you want to join us?" Sora begrudgingly asked, biting her lip. "Nah, I just came to pick up some to-go lunch I ordered twenty minutes ago, but thanks for offering though." Tai replied. Sora smiled and talked for a bit. "Well, there's my food. I'll see you guys later then!" Tai spoke up. He left, leaving the pair alone again.
As Tai walked out, he had an agitated look on his face. "He's making a move! Izzy's gonna win! Gosh darn it! Son of an Armadillo Cloak!!" He thought. A moment later, his face lightened up. He realized that something nice is finally resolving. He smiled as he walked back home, with his lunch in his hands.
When Tai finally left, the two looked at each other again. They smiled, occasionally looking away as they chuckled and blushed. "Thank you so much!" Sora finally spoke up. She was smiling with glee. "Does this mean anything, James?" She asked. James took her hand into his slowly. He responded, "Yeah, I had so much fun hanging out with you for the past couple days." He looked at Sora's smooth and delicate hands. "I think I'm attracted to you, your beautiful eyes, your hair. But it is not the physical package that I'm interested in." He continued. Sora smiled and blushed as she heard the complements. "I like you a lot, you have a nice personality. Will you please go out with me?" James inquired, as he smiled in a cute way. Soras looked at the roses and then back at James. She took a deep breath as she thought about what to do.
Sora made up her mind and spoke, "I will, I will go out with you. To be honest, I had some feelings for you too!" She got up and went over to James and hugged him. "I'm gonna like being your girlfriend!" Sora added, as she gave James a kiss on the cheek. She returned to her seat and looked at the roses again. "They're so beautiful!" She said with joy. "How did you know they were my favorite colored roses?" She asked him. James just shrugged and implied that he just had a lucky guess. The two then became silent as they ate their meal, which had just been served.
After the two had their meals, they left to go to the movies and they watched a horror film. It seemed interesting to both of them, but as they watched the film, they're realized that it was much scarier than they thought it was. Sora was occasionally frightened and James offered to comfort her. She smiled as she felt his arms reach around her and pulled her closer. The tension was so intense that they came very close to kissing each other. They were interrupted when a thrilling scene in the film appeared on screen.
They left the theater later and realized it was getting dark. Knowing they still had some time for dinner, they went to another restaurant near by and had their meals. The meals were good and delicious. They spent that time getting to know each other even more. They were both very happy.
As they left the restaurant, James walked with Sora towards their home. They spoke sweet little nothings to each other as they walked. When James and Sora got off the elevator, they stopped in front of Sora's house. They talked. "Well, James. I had a really nice time! Thank you!" She said as she looked at the roses and recalled the things they did earlier that day. "Me too, you're a great girl!" James replied. The two just stared deeply into each other's eyes afterward. They finally had their first kiss, under the shining stars and beautiful moonlight. "Actually Sora, I think I have exceeded liking you." James spoke after the kiss had ended. Sora looked up into his eyes and said, "I can see that, well I'm…I'm starting to love you." The new couple then kissed again briefly and hugged each other. Sora said good night and went into her home. After saying goodbye to Sora, James walked back into his home. When he opened the door, he found Shinjiro sleeping peacefully. "I guess Agumon spared him tonight." He muttered to himself. He went to get ready for bed and carried on with other things.
A/N: Well, people, Chapter 4 is done! I hoped you enjoyed it and please review nicely! Chapter 5 will be up soon!
