Chapter Fifteen

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Taichi couldn't believe what he was seeing.

The girl of his dreams,

And his best friend...

What's happening?

Taichi crumpled the roses left in his hands and decided to walk away.

But somehow, he couldn't.

He doesn't know why but, something inside of him is stopping him from leaving... will he stop them from kissing or will he not?

Does even Sora like Yamato or, him?

Damn...

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Sora was only inches away from Yamato and she could feel his heavy breathing.

What was she going to do?

Will she let Yamato kiss her, or not?

Am I doing the right thing?

Do I even love Yamato?

Is this even true?

Suddenly, thoughts raced through her head.

And Yamato held her shoulder and leaned closer to her.

Sora closed her eyes.

Taichi...

Yamato leaned over and was about to kiss Sora but Sora moved away, twisting her head to the right, making Yamato miss her lips.

"Sora...?" Yamato asked.

Sora didn't even look at Yamato.

And Yamato understood.

"...I'll leave now..." he said as he turned back.

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Taichi couldn't believe what he just saw.

Sora resisted!!!

Sora loves her!!!

YESSSSSS!!!

Taichi saw Yamato turning back and was about to leave for the door.

Quickly as possible, Taichi hid behind a bush that was near the doorway.

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"Sora... I know this might sound stupid but that kiss wasn't even meant for you..." Yamato said as he stopped.

Sora looked up to see Yamato's back.

"I know..." Sora replied.

"You know...?" Yamato asked, surprised as he turned back.

"You miss Mimi, don't you?" Sora asked.

Yamato didn't know how to answer after that. Because he knew the answer to that question very well.

"You don't need to answer me if you don't want to, Yamato. But I can tell you one thing. If you love her that much, why not go after her?" Sora said as she started fidgeting with her hands.

"I know you love her, Yamato. And I know she does too. Maybe... she's even waiting for you..." she added as her eyes glued to the floor.

Yamato couldn't help but smile.

A genuine smile.

"Taichi is lucky to have someone like you, Sora." Yamato said as he turned away and started to walk off.

When he reached the door, he stopped once again.

"I'm sorry..." he said as he left.

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Sora is right.

Maybe... the force that drove me into doing that thing to her was my strong yearning for Mimi.

What if...

What if I do follow her?

Will she accept me, at all?

Suddenly, he heard rustling of leaves from his right and saw an innocent large mop-head.

"I know you're there, Tai." He said.

Tai shoot up like a rocket and looked at Yamato with angry eyes.

"With the look on your face, I could see that you saw what happened a while ago." He said with a soft smile.

"You bet I am." Taichi said angrily as he hopped out of the bush to be face to face with Yamato.

A playful grin spread across Yamato's face.

"What are you smiling at?" Taichi asked, a bit annoyed.

"I could see that a great relationship between you and Sora will take place. You love her, she loves you. What's there to ask for?" Yamato asked.

Taichi's angry eyes softened and said, "Yah. I could be the happiest man in the world, Matt. Do you think... I'm doing the right thing?"

"You're doing the right thing just as long as you know you are. When you see doubts in yourself, you stop." Yamato said.

"...Thank, Matt. Do... do you really like Sora?" Taichi asked uncertainly.

"...no. I guess, Sora was right. I miss Mimi too much. You wouldn't mind if I leave for a few days, right?" Yamato asked as he looked up the sky just in time to see an airplane flying.

Taichi followed his gaze and smiled. "Be careful and come back in one piece." He said as he and Yamato did a hi-5.

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I've sworn I heard voices from outside. Who might be there?

Sora opened the door just in time to see Taichi and Yamato smiling at each other.

"Tai? What are you doing here?" she asked.

Taichi immediately looked up at Sora then to Yamato.

"It's best if I leave. I still have manners to attend to. So, if you'll excuse me..." Yamato said politely as he left the house.

"Uh..."

"Why're you here, Tai? Do you need something?" Sora asked nicely as she smiled at Taichi.

This is all she needed.

All I need is you, Tai. I just need to see your face and everything will be alright.

"uhm... I've come to give you these!" Taichi said as he showed her the crumpled roses.

"Uhm...?" Sora said, speechless of what to say when she saw the flowers.

Taichi saw what he just presented so he quickly put it away.

"You know, instead of the flowers, why don't we go to the café and I'll treat you?" Taichi suggested.

"But, the flowers are..."

"Don't mind the flowers, Sor! They're... replaceable. You aren't." Taichi said as he grabbed hold of Sora's hand and walked off.

Sora blushed when she remembered what Tai just said.

I'm irreplaceable.

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Kouji walked Izumi to her home.

And it was his first time...

"I know my house isn't grand and big as yours, Kouji but it's prettier inside and-"

"If your house is prettier inside then I got to go in! this house is perfect! It's even more beautiful than my own!" Kouji complimented as he marveled at the simple Victorian house.

Izumi smiled and brightened.

Kouji may have been one of the richest people in the world but he may as well be the simplest among all.

After the course of time being together, Izumi grew to love Kouji more as she discovers things she never knew was part of him.

Kouji was a chick-boy, no doubt about that but when he loves someone, he always gives his all.

Kouji was a simple person. Hating being grand and a hotshot. He enjoys simple things in life and plans to be that way...

And this time, Kouji wasn't here for a cultural visit. He was here to meet Izumi's parents.

Gulp.

You can do this, Kouji.

Show Izumi you mean well...

Kouji took up his courage and followed Izumi in her humble abode.

What was inside surprised him.

Inside, the house was decorated simply yet so beautiful. He never saw something so simple yet so grand at the same time.

"Mama, Papa... I'm home... and I brought a guest with me, as well..." Izumi said as she turned to the corner.

Kouji stood there, appalling at the house. This was his dream house. The house he wants to live in when he has his own family...

"Kouji! What are you standing there for?" Izumi asked as she came back with a smile.

"Uh... admiring your home. It's beautiful, Izumi..." Kouji commented.

Izumi smiled.

"Then maybe I should introduce you to the one who designed it!" Izumi said gleefully as she pulled Kouji to the inner parts of her house.

Kouji kept on admiring and glancing in every point of view at the house that he didn't notice that he had reached the living room already and was now in front of Izumi's parents.

"My, is this handsome boy the one you've been talking about, Izumi?" her mother asked.

"yes, mother. Papa, Mama, this is Kouji... he's my boyfriend..." Izumi said cheerfully.

Kouji didn't seem to hear what she had said but instead kept on looking around the living room.

The living room, dabbed in a Victorian style of gray and wood was nicely lit and cozy. A fireplace was there by the rear and picture frames were all around. May it be in a desk, table or on the wall...

"I say, where are your manners, young man?" Izumi's father asked.

"This house is very beautiful, Izumi. You got to tell me who decorated it." Kouji said, fully entranced.

"Oh. The one who decorated, designed and built our house is only one person." Izumi said, smiling as she sat down by the couch with her parents.

"Oh? Then, better! I have to meet him." Kouji said.

"Well, he's right here. In front of you." Izumi replied.

Kouji looked down to see a man who had Izumi's hair color and eyes.

"Kouji, meet my father and mother..." Izumi said with a big smile.

Gulp.

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Taichi held Sora's hand as they sat together in the nearby café.

"So...how're you doing lately?" Sora asked, breaking the silence.

"Good, I suppose." Taichi replied as he let go of Sora's hand and leaned back.

"You?" he asked in return.

"Good as well..." Sora replied as she tried to read Taichi's eyes.

One thing she liked about Taichi were his eyes. They always seems to glint and respond to his every emotion. With his eyes, Sora can read Taichi like an open book.

"You saw me and Yamato, didn't you, Tai?" Sora asked with a small smile.

Taichi looked at Sora and slowly nodded.

"I didn't mean to pry. I was passing to give you the flowers but when I saw you with Yamato kissing...I kindda crumpled them... unconsciously..." Taichi explained.

Taichi doesn't know why this happens but every time Sora asks her a question, he easily replies even if he doesn't want to.

It was definitely not on his plan to tell Sora about that.

"I'm sorry you have to see that, Tai but-"

"What made you stop?" Taichi interrupted.

"stop?"

"What made you not kiss him?" Taichi asked again, itching for an answer...now.

"...because..."

am I ready to tell him how I feel?

"Because I..."

Sora, get a hold of yourself...

You have to tell him,

If you don't, you might loose him!!!

"I...."

Say it!

"Because I know that Yamato loves Mimi and not me..." Sora said plainly as she smiled.

Taichi looked at her then nodded,

"Ever since we were kids, Mimi and Yamato had been the closest. They were always together and everything was always perfect when those two would stick to each other. They are actually...arranged to get married but, Yamato blew it off..."

"he did? Why?" Sora asked, surprised.

"Well... he said he doesn't want to force Mimi into loving him because of the engagement... but..."

"But?"

"But I know that Yamato loves her..." Taichi said.

"and I do too..." Sora murmured.

"huh? Did you say something?" Taichi asked, quite surprised.

Sora immediately closed her mouth and looked at Tai.

Did she just say what she thought she said.

"You...love Matt?" Taichi asked as his eyes began to be cold and distant.

"Tai, I-"

Sora wasn't able to explain any longer.

Tai sat up, knocking his chair off and quickly dismissing their date, he ran off.

Leaving Sora, crying softly in her heart...

TBC

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