Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon or any of the characters featured in this fan fiction (save for the band members, I made them up).

I'm so sorry for the long delay with this chapter guys, and for the shortness compared to the first chapters. I've just finished school, and I've only just got extra time to start working on this again. Still, I hope things are enjoyable for you all in this chapter. No major warnings for this chapter, just the usual.

There he was, curled up beside me, looking as gorgeous as ever, those pouty lips deliciously half-open, his hair slightly mussed up from sleep, eyes gently closed, a serene expression on his face. He looked beautiful, like a sleeping angel.

            The soft rays from my window shone onto my bed, shone onto him, lighting him up and making him look even more divine than ever, if indeed that was possible.

            It was an image to die for.

            I couldn't help myself, he was practically begging for it, looking so darn hot like that as he slept beside me in my bed, half curled under my sheets, wearing my shirt and boxers. I trailed my hand gently along his exposed thigh, watching him stir slightly in his sleep. The hand then caressed his stomach, my shirt riding up over his chest.

            This was indeed heaven. Those abdomens were rock-hard and his skin was so soft and silky, I wondered in the back of my mind exactly what kind of lotion he used on his body … now that was something I would be dreaming about. Taichi in the shower rubbing lotion into his skin.

            I'll have to remember that one.

            He stirred again, turning towards me slightly, a soft smile coming to his face. God damn you, even in sleep you manage to make me want you so badly, it's like fire crawling over my skin and only you can put it out.

            With your tongue preferably.

            I finally reached his face. My fingers trembled as they touched his lips and I saw his eyelids flutter briefly. I leaned down slightly, my heart beating faster as I got closer to him. I saw his chocolate eyes open slightly he looked up at me and blinked. Then stared.

            "Yamato?" he whispered, wondering at my closeness.

            "Taichi," I breathed calling his name like a prayer. I leaned in closer, my hand still on his cheek and kissed him softly on the lips.

            I could feel his shock and hesitation as I deepened the kiss, my lips gently caressing and moving over his. I didn't care. I was in heaven with this simple touch of skin to skin. I wondered if he felt it too.

            He must have, for he pushed back against me, his lips as eager as mine. I shifted slightly to press down more firmly and opened his mouth with my tongue, thrusting in and circling, making him moan with pleasure. His hands found my waist and pulled me down on top of him, to which I eagerly complied.

            "Oh, Yamato," he breathed and I felt a tingle go down my spine at the sound of that haggard whisper of desire. I stare directly at him, breathing heavily to see him smile so gently in that beautiful way of his.

            "I love you."

            It was too much, with a start, I sat up, my breathing still heavy. I looked around quickly and my shoulders slumped seeing Taichi's still, snoring form beside me. I groaned and laid back down, muttering, "Damn it."

            I looked over at my clock and my eyes widened in surprise. "Guess I slept through the birds." That wasn't enough to keep me awake though and soon I found myself slipping back to sleep.

            Well I would have if not for Taichi rolling over on top of me at that moment.

            "Urgh! Tai!" I pushed him off with a glare and stared in surprise as I realised he was still asleep. Pouting slightly, I tried to think of something I could do to him. And suddenly the perfect idea came to mind. I grinned my evil grin and crouched over him, my fingers at the ready.

            At first it was the barest of touches, just a gentle slide of my fingertips, he barely seemed to notice. Next it was more forceful, my fingers on his side. He squirmed slightly and turned over, a look of discontent on his face. I grinned at this and decided to continue like that, my touch ghosting over him, making him twist and squirm. I can see his eyes fluttering open and I smile cheekily at him.

            "Morning Tai."

            "Yamato," he groaned irritably, glaring at me and ineffectually batting at my hands. "Stop it."

            "No."

            He continued to glare at me, still squirming. "Yama, come on, stop tickling me."

            "I don't want to." I can see he's getting frustrated and grin at him again. "You have to admit, it's an interesting wake-up call."

            "Interesting or not, I want you to stop."

            "Why?"

            "Because."

            "Because why?"

            "Because I asked you to."

            "Say it."

            He groaned. "Yama, please." I shook my head and he sighed. "Give me a minute to think, I just woke up you know." I shrugged and continued my ministrations, though not as forcefully as before, just light gentle soothing touches.

            Taichi's breath caught and I looked down at him in confusion. He blushed slightly and looked away. "You're kind of good at that."

            "What?"

            "Relaxing people with just a touch." I looked down to see his hand clamped over mine, halting my languorous movements. "But it's also a bit disturbing."

            I raised my eyebrow at his choice of word. "Disturbing?"

            "Yeah." He looked a bit pained and I stared at him, trying to find out what he was talking about. He caught my eye and looked away again. "Just reminds me of last night."

            I still didn't quite understand what he meant. "Last … oh." My eyes widened and I pulled away. "Tai, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to … I mean, I just forgot … erm, no, I mean …"

            He laughed at me and pulled me back so I was now lying beside him. "It's okay Yama, just don't leave yet."

            I nodded and placed an arm around his stomach. "So, um, if you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened?"

            Taichi looked puzzled. "What do you mean?" I tried to say something, but couldn't quite make the words come out. He stared at me before he suddenly understood. "Oh, right." He blushed. "Why do you ask?"

            "I'm sort of worried."

            He smiled at me. "Thanks, but there's no need. You came in before anything … serious happened."

            I heaved a sigh of relief hearing this, but still felt guilty. It shouldn't have happened in the first place. He sensed my discomfort and placed an arm around me.

            "Yama, don't worry, everything's fine."

            "It's not Tai, I should have seen something like this happening."

            "But nothing happened."

            "But it could have." I looked away, tears filling in my eyes. "I could never have forgiven myself if something had happened to you. When I saw you there, like that …" I trailed off and Taichi pulled me closer.

            "Yama, it's okay, I'm fine." It was strange, he was the one comforting me, yet he was the one who went through the ordeal. "Besides, it really wasn't that bad. Admittedly, I would have preferred to have gotten with someone other than Rino at your party, but nothing more happened."

            "Something would have." I looked at him seriously. "Tai, I'm not sure Rino's the kind of guy who is deterred very easily, least of all by a guy like me."

            Taichi grinned brashly. "Oh I'm sure you're quite intimidating when you want to be Yama. I'm the only one who knows just what a push-over you are."

            "A push-over, huh?"

            "Yep."

            "You're going to regret saying that."

            "You couldn't hurt me." Taichi smiled up at me innocently. "How could you ever hurt little old me?"

            I glared at him. "You're just lucky you're so adorable, else you'd be dead."

            "Like I said, push-over." I shoved him and he laughed at me. I smiled at the sight. Taichi was adorable when he was happy, his eyes glittered slightly and his cheeks were slightly flushed. Right now was the moment I wanted to capture him in forever, it was perfect.

            "Yamato?" he breathed, making me shiver slightly. I blinked to see him staring curiously at me. "Is something up?"

            I shook my head and moved away from him. "Nothing. You want to get up now?"

            He sighed, looking disappointed for some reason. "Sure." He rolled off the bed and stood up properly, stretching and yawning. I couldn't help it, I giggled at the sight. He just looked so adorable, like a kitten just up from a cat-nap. He looked at me curiously, his head tilted slightly and I burst out laughing. The look was just like a cat. I fell back onto the bed, just as I was about to get up, still laughing.

            He glared at me. "What?"

            "Nothing," I gasped, still laughing.

            "Oh yeah, well if you won't tell me, I'll make you."

            "As if you could," I argued just before he leapt onto my bed and on top of me, grinning predatorily down at me. I yelped once as he grabbed onto me, but then I smirked as and quickly grabbed him and, taking him by surprise, flipped us around so I was now on top.

            "You forget I've had the most practice here kitten," I purred, smirking at him through lidded eyes. "And I much prefer things to be like this."

            Taichi blushed bright red before we heard a knock at the door and someone burst in.

            Kiromi was still standing with his hand raised, poised for knocking, he would be the only polite one, Urinto behind him, yawning slightly until he saw us in the room. Seiyo had opened the door and Ji toppled in quickly, probably listening at the door. I glared at them and they grinned.

            "Sorry, didn't know we were interrupting." The leer Sei sent our way left us quite assured of his train of thought. Taichi blushed even brighter beneath me and Ji grinned at this.

            Kiromi was smirking, though he also looked faintly embarrassed. "We heard sounds and thought you might be awake."

            "I didn't want to disturb you," Ji pointed out and I glared at him. The perve probably was listening.

            "We were just getting up," I told them, getting up off Taichi, who refused to look at anyone.

            "About time," Urinto muttered. "It's close to noon and we still have to practice for tomorrow's gig. Hurry up and get ready." He grabbed Ji and Seiyo by the back of their shirts and dragged them away, the two protesting while Kiromi stood in the doorway sheepishly.

            "I did knock, then Sei got to the door. Sorry." He walked off, closing the door firmly behind him as he left.

            I sighed and looked over at Taichi who still looked mortified. I grinned and ruffled his hair. "Welcome to the morning after kitten, hope you enjoy your stay."

            "Kill me now," is all Taichi would mutter to me.

*           *           *

"I think I might leave you guys now."

            I looked up over at Taichi as he said this, frowning slightly. "You sure?" I asked. "There's nothing wrong with you hanging around here with us." I gestured to the others who were sitting on or around the couch watching television. We'd managed to clean up the place pretty quickly considering there were a few of us and oddly enough there weren't too many headaches. Just Kir and Ji, though still minor.

            We learned the hard way just what happens the morning after. Didn't totally put us off drinking, but some of us didn't drink as much any more, like Uri. Sei always drank a lot, but he never seemed to be affected the next day, he was always as chirpy as ever.

            Taichi didn't seem sick, so I wondered why he looked so uncomfortable.

            "No, Yama, I think I should get going."

            I shrugged, hiding my disappointment slightly. "Okay I guess. I'll see you tomorrow then? You are still coming to the concert?" He grinned and I realised how desperate I sounded then.

            "I wouldn't miss it for anything." He glanced around at the other, still looking a bit awkward and I suddenly realised that he wasn't totally used to the way the band and I interacted.

            "I'll walk you home, I'm sure I can leave these guys for a few minutes alone. You guys going to be all right here?" I asked, raising my voice slightly.

            "Quiet," Ji ordered. "We're getting to the part where Simba and Nala are going to the graveyard." All four were intent on the screen and the bright images of the two lion cubs sneaking through the elephant bones.

            I grinned and shook my head at Taichi's questioning look. "Don't ask," I whispered to him as we walked out of the door.

            "Lion King?" he asked after we'd been walking for a few blocks.

            "I said don't ask, it's a long story involving Takeru staying over one night and leaving the video there. It's like a hangover cure for us almost, a ritual.'

            Taichi tried to hide the grin. "Maybe I shouldn't have asked."

            "Probably not."

            We were silent for pretty much the rest of the walk after that. Sometimes I'd look over at Taichi and notice he still looked a bit uncomfortable about something, but I had no idea what. It was kind of awkward, I mean, usually we could walk in silence and not care about anything, just knowing that we didn't have to talk about pointless things. But this …

            "Yamato?"

            "Huh?" I looked around to see Taichi halfway in the door to his apartment building. He was looking at me strangely.

            "You lost in thought or something?"

            I shook my head and grinned sheepishly. "Yeah, something like that." I walked in with him.

            "Hey Tai?" I asked while going up the elevator. He looked over to say he was listening. "Is something up? You've seemed a bit weird ever since this morning."

            Taichi looked away with a slight blush. "No, nothing really. I guess I'm just not used to the way you act around your other friends."

            "Oh." I frowned, trying to think of what exactly he meant.

            Taichi laughed at me. "You know, you look really cute when you're concentrating." The statement caught me off guard. I stared at him, completely stunned. He laughed at my expression and embraced me tightly just as the doors opened. I had enough wit to return the hug before he got out with a wave.

            "I'll see you later Yama."

            I managed a smile for him "Sure Tai, see you." The doors closed and I pressed the button for the ground floor. I leaned back against the wall, thinking about what he said. Was he just teasing me, or did he really mean it? But then, Taichi's always saying stuff like that to me, it was probably just another one of those best friend things.

            "Wish he really did mean it," I sighed as I walked out of his apartment building.

AN: Again, really sorry for the shortness, but I hope you enjoyed that chapter anyway.

Until next time.