A/N: I have so many ideas, and more just keep coming. Five I'll definitely write, and one I will write, but still developing. Hopefully, I'll get to those.
Sweet-sorato: lol, thanks for the review, glad u LOVE it so far. That's just how I am with math. And, I plan on getting that story out soon, unless I have other stories to write.
stubblyanimal: lol. That sux that you have to wear them. I feel for you.
Thanks for the feed back, and for my story idea. Hope I get it out soon. Still not so sure how to start it, but I'm working on other stories.
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- Ch.2:Meeting Her
Yamato's POV
BRING!
Yes! Finally, school's over! I'm free from my seven hour imprisonment! ...Now if only there were somewhere I should be. Going along with the herd, I rushed out of that boring econ. class. The door was almost at my reach, I could just smell the scent of the polluted air of Japan. But then something, or should I say someone, caught onto the backpack that hung loosely over my shoulder. Scratch that, it was someone, and they pulled hard, almost causing my bookbag to fall. I'm pretty sure I know who it was.
"HEY YAMAMA!" Taichi said, puling up next to me. I had a feeling it was him...wait, what did he call me?
"What? I thought I told you not to call me that anymore. It's stupid and annoying. And thanks for pulling on my backpack. Oh, and hey." I said, the sarcasm dripping from my mouth.
"Well, if you hadn't walked so fast then maybe I wouldn't of had to hang onto your bookbag to catch up. And furthermore, I'm gonna keep call you that, especially since it annoys you. And it's not stupid, it's creative." he said in a childish manner, that was Taichi though. Immature, but always good for a laugh.
"Wow. 'Furthermore.' how long did it take you last night to remember that word from the dictionary?" he gave me a glare, and continued on.
"What's the rush anyway? Got a hot date or something?"
"Yeah, right after school, wearing my blazer and all."
I looked at him, and I think he believed me.
"No you dope! I just want to try to get out of this school. Get away from the crowded hallways, and teachers. Besides, what makes you think I have one in the first place?"
He gave me a are-you-serious look. I kind of knew why he would think that, but he should know me enough to know that I don't have one.
"Are you serious?" he asked, saying exactly what his face did, "You could get any girl at Adachi if you wanted. Hell, probably the whole district!"
It was coming. He was going to rant on about, why girls love me so much. Not trying to sound conceited or anything, but it was true. No matter where I went, girls would try to flirt with me...and sometimes guys. I'm not really a fan of attention, but I still do like it every once and awhile. Well, except the guy part. There were a few gay guys at this school, okay maybe more than a few, but they would think I'm 'hot'. Which is kinda weird, and awkward.
"And why is that?" I asked, knowing full well what he was going to say: 'Well, isn't it obvious?! You've got the looks, the talent, the brains, and the charm!'
He gave me another one of those looks and then answered.
"Well, isn't it obvious?! You've got the looks, the talent, the brains, and the charm!" knew it.
"Yeah, okay sure. But girls aren't my top priority. And they're always smothering me, and flirting with me like crazy! Besides, I'm busy with practice, and trying to make my way into a university." I stated, running a hand through my hair.
"Sure Yamama, whatever you say." What was he trying to get at. I looked at him. He had a sly look on his face, a smirk worn, and a glint in his eyes.
I raised a brow in suspicion.
"What?"
"Are you sure you're not...well..." he leaned closer towards, and whispered into my ear, "gay?" I stopped dead in my tracks.
WHAT?! He thought I was GAY? Where the hell does Taichi get all this stuff?
"What?! Tai! How can you think I'm gay?!" I whispered, loudly and angrily at him. He grew defensive, and gave me a stupid grin.
"Whoa! Calm down Yamama. I was just wondering. I mean, you can get pretty sensitive, ands you're a really good cook, and you have nice hair?"
Those were his reasons?! God Tai's an idiot!
"But...you're not...right?" I rolled my eyes in frustration.
"No I am not! And just because I happen to have emotions, like very other human being, and that I can cook, and also that I like to have manageable hair, unlike you Tai, does not make me gay!" I shot back at him, he gave another stupid grin, and examined his hair.
"Hey! My hair's perfectly fine!"
Is he joking? It's a freaking bush! How he's able to get his head through a shirt is beyond me.
"Sure Tai, just keep telling yourself that." I said, walking faster, finally making it towards the door.
"Whatever. Hey Yamama, since you're not doing anything, you wanna come with me and some guys to The Diner?"
Ah yes, The Diner. I've been here for what, almost three months, and I still haven't been to the high schools' 'hangout.' It's pretty much just a fast food joint, but it's only like a ten minute walk. I knew I couldn't reject this time. Tai has asked me to come almost every Friday. And every time I would say no, either I had practice, or I had to make dinner, or something else. He wouldn't stop pestering me about until I did, and well, I had nothing better to do.
"Fine, I'll go. But you have to promise to never call me Yamama again."
"How about, just for this weekend?"
"Fine whatever, let's just go, I'm getting hungry."
"Sure. My car, or your car Yama-"I glared at him, his face going blank, and then a smiled plastered on. "Matt."
"Mine. No way in hell am I getting into a car with you driving."
I don't think I can really trust him with driving. He seems so reckless with everything.
"Oh come on! My driving's not that bad, but I guess it makes more sense we take yours. Especially since I didn't bring mine, I got a ride from Sora."
What a dolt. Man, he really is dense, I wonder how he's able to pass all his classes with B's.
"Hey, you'll finally get to meet Sora. She's going to The Diner after school too." his idiotic grin worn on his face.
Sora...that was his best friend and childhood friend. He told me they've known each other since they were still diapers. That's about seventeen years. Wow that's a damn long time!
Hmm...I really do want to meet her. He said I'd like her, but I just hope she's not some flirt who's only objection is to get into my pants. Probably not, she is his best friend, but...dear god I hope not.
"Um..yeah, sure, okay. Let's go."
We walked into the parking lot. I couldn't believe how empty it was, there were only about five cars left.
"I guess everyone was in a rush." Tai said.
But it was okay, much easier to get out now. We spotted my black '98 Civic. Okay, so it wasn't exactly a luxury car, like some other cars in these schools, but it got to me to school everyday. And so what, if the seats were a little torn up, and the rear view mirror fell off, it's still a pretty nice car. Unlike Tai's Mom's old mini van. Imagine having to have to drive an old mini van with a 'my son/daughter is an honor student at Odaiba Jr. High.'bumper sticker, Whinnie the Pooh sticker, and a #1 Mom sticker. No wonder he tries to get rides form her.
"So, who exactly is gonna be there?" I asked him.
He thought for a moment, and then answered once we got into the car.
"Well, couple of the guys on the soccer team, and a few other guys. That's okay, right?"
"Yeah sure."
We drove for a few minutes, until we made it to The Diner. The parking lot was almost full, and I can see the restaurant occupied with teens. He got out before I could even turn the engine off. What was he so eager about?
"Dude, can't you at least wait 'til the engines off?" I asked, while getting out of the car.
He shook his head, the grin still on.
"Nope. Come on, let's go. I'm hungry!" he exclaimed, right before racing off to the entrance. I followed him, but walked at my own preferred pace. Nice and slow,...and easy. I don't really like to put much effort into things. Well, except my job, and school, and the band. But those are things you should work hard on.
My motto has always been, "If you don't need to, then don't." Why put so much wasted energy into running to the door, when you can just stroll. I was one who liked to take my time in life, stop and smell the roses. Unlike Taichi, who just liked to do things fast and get them over with. But I guess he has too, where else is he going to put all that excessive energy?
Once I entered the restaurant, I saw him already sitting comfortably on the cushiony seats of the booth in the corner. As I strolled over to the booth, I noticed him eyeing some guy's burger. He was practically drooling. When he's hungry, he's hungry.
I stood in front of him, the other five guys at the booth noticing that. I swatted my hand to make contact square on the face, but stooping a few centimeters of his nose. He faltered back, hitting his head on the booth.
"OW! WHAT THE HELL?!" He yelled, holding his head.
Then we all bursted out laughing.
"Good one Matt."
"That was hilarious."
"I guess that's how you get him out of a trance."
I heard some holler. I wasn't being mean, Tai would do that to me, and other guys would. I guess that's the thing about guys, we LOVE pulling pranks and making jokes.
"Yeah whatever. I'll get you back Yamato." I knew it was true, but oh well. He'll probably forget it by the end of this meal.
"Yeah sure, now scoot over."
I sat down next to him, and took a look at the menu. Nothing but burgers and fries...I guess that's okay, as long as I get a chocolate shake.
The waitress came over, wearing a SHORT pair of shorts, tight shirt that showed some skin, heels, her green apron, and her hair in a ponytail. So she was cute and looked our age, but looked kinda like a slut to me.
"Okay it'll be ready shortly." She said, winking at me. Another girl smitten with my looks. It's a gift, but a curse.
"Hey, Matt, since you're not gay and all, why not ask her out." Tai whispered into my ear.
Why won't he let it go. I don't date, so what. And would he just let the whole gay thing go?!
The only thing I could do was give him a dirty look. That wasn't his revenge for my slap to his face, just a shot at me.
She left, a couple guys whistling to her ass swaying back and forth. Cheap. What girls would degrade them selves like that? I'm sure she was one of those 'whore' type, probably graduated last year.
"Hey?" I heard Izzy, the genius, say, "isn't that Kaouru's older sister?"
Kaouru? Oh yeah, that guy's on Tai's soccer team. That was his sister?
"Hey, yeah I think it is. Didn't she graduate like, two years ago?" Tai said.
"Yup." Izzy chirped up again. Okay, I was off by a year, but still close.
"Wait 'til Kaouru hears that his sister has the hots for you Matt!"
"Shut up Tai!" I shot back at him. "Like I'd ever feel anything for her."
"Why not? She's hot!" I heard Aki shout out. "You're not...like...gay are you?" he whispered, but still loud enough for the whole table to hear.
The whole table started cracking up.
What?! First Tai, and now him! What the hell?!
"What's up with you guys?! Just because I don't holler and whistle at everything that wears a skirt, doesn't mean I'm gay. I just have more respect for women than you guys do."
Tai had a sly grin on his face. "Maybe, because you are one." he said, refereeing to me being a girl. Damn that Tai!
"So Matt, which boy is your eye candy?" Izzy asked. Even Izzy is ripping on me! That's it!
I stood up, and faced them all.
"I am NOT gay! You hear me, NOT gay!"
They all started laughing at me...why? Shit! I probably yelled that whole thing out..no, I didn't. It was meant only for them to hear.
They were like a pack of hyenas. Then I saw Tai point at something behind me.
"Okay, just because you're straight doesn't mean you have to tell the whole world. Unless you're denying yourself about your sexuality." a sweet soft voice said from behind.
What? Who said that?
I spun around and came to face to face with a girl. She had fiery red hair, that flipped out cutely at her shoulders. Her eyes were like rubies, and she had the softest lips I've ever seen. Not to mention she had a great figure. With slender hips, and curves that made any guy go ga-ga...and really nice legs....especially with that skirt on. She was cute...scratch that, beautiful.
Then she gave me an odd look, sorta like disgusted.
Shit! Don't tell me I was staring at her!
"So, I'm guessing you really aren't gay, since you were just checking me out."she said, almost angry.
I could feel my face heat, I must be as red as a tomato.
"I-I...sorry." was all I can say. I'm such and idiot.
"Hey Sora!" Tai greeted. Then stood up next to me. ...Wait! THIS was Sora? I noticed her uniform, the white blouse, plaid skirt, and knee high socks. She was Sora, and a student at Adachi High. I just made a complete fool of myself. No wonder they were all laughing.
"Hi Tai. So, who's your new friend?" she pointed at me. That was the first time I never knew what to say to a girl. She was definitely different.
He gave me a HARD slap on the back, which made me bend over a little.
"This here, Sor, is Yamama!" He said proudly...what did he call me?
"Hey, we had a deal, no Yamama's!" I whispered angrily to him. He seemed to have brushed it off.
"Yamama?" She asked, looking quite confused. Damn Tai. Get your act together Ishida.
"Uh...no. That's just a stupid nickname Tai made up. Yamato Ishida."
She looked somewhat surprised at when I said my name. Her eyes widened a bit. Does she know me or something? Do I know her? She does look familiar...but from where? She shook her, and presented me with a warm smile. She offered her hand, and I took it.
"Hello, Sora Takenouchi. And I'm not gay either." She really had a nice smile, it was very welcoming. I heard some of the guys laughing, I gave out a little one too, smiling at her.
I could fell the blood rushing to my cheeks.
"Uh, sorry about that. They uh, kept saying I was gay cuz I don't date."
"That's okay. And I think that's very noble of you no to date."
"Okay, enough flirting, let's sit down!" I could feel the blood rushing again, but I'm sure it didn't leave a stain. But I swore I saw Sora's cheeks stained with a light pink. Tai sat next to me, and Sora across from us.
"Sorry I'm late you guys. Did you order already?"
"Yup, and I ordered for you too. Curly fries, and a strawberry malt shake." Tai said so naturally. They really are best friends.
"Thanks. So, Yamato, you go to Endo too?" It was a pretty obvious question, since I was wearing my uniform, blazer and all. But I guess she was just making conversation.
"Yup. He just started this year." Tai said.
The other guys, except for Tai, started their own conversations. They could tell that she and I were just gonna talk about what they already knew. Tai, however was both paying attention to our conversation, and waiting impatiently for the food.
"Oh, so you moved here to Odaiba?"
"Well, yeah..I guess. I used to live in Kyoto with my dad, but we moved back here."
"Back here?"
"Yup, Matt over here used to live in Odaiba." Tai said, dropping in and out of our conversation.
"Thanks Tai, but I think I can talk for myself." He didn't hear me, the food was coming over.
"So, were you born here?"
I nodded, and then added,"Yeah. But I moved to Kyoto with my dad when I was seven afer my parents divorced."
Sympathy was in her eyes.
"I'm sorry to hear that. I've been down that road."
Okay, so it was more of empathy rather than sympathy.
The waitress placed the food in front of us, and Tai almost immediately dug in. I really wasn't that hungry, although I only drank a can of coke for lunch. Tai however, was eating a burger along with fries and a coke, and he still had a sandwich.
"Your parents are divorced too?"I asked, after taking a bite of half of my burger.
"Yeah. They divorced when I was eight. I live with my mom, and my dad lives in the U.S."
She didn't seem that sad about it, in fact, if anything it was apathy I heard in her voice.
"Oh I see...I'm sorry too." was that all I could say? What could I say? She's probably gonna remember me as, 'the straight boy who can't say more than three words per sentence.'
"That's okay. It doesn't hurt, I was young, and well I think I kinda knew it was coming." for some odd reason, it seemed like she actually cared now. Her voice had emotion to it.S Listening to her voice when it's like this made her seem so much more familiar.
The red hair and eyes, her parent's divorce, and now her it be that girl from the park...no, it couldn't. But then again it could be. Dammit, if only I had gotten her name.
As I was just about to recall that bitter-sweet memory, her voice interrupted the small silence.
"Do you have any brothers or sisters?" she asked, finishing another fry.
"Actually yeah. My little brother Takeru, T.K. for short. He lives with my mom here in Odaiba." I took another bit of my burger, still keeping an eye on her. She had a look on her face, like she was thinking.
"Takeru...that sounds familiar."
"It should. That's the guy Kari's been dating." Tai interrupted.
"Oh that's right. He's the one your little sister has been drooling over." she said in a teasing manner.
It almost slipped my mind that the girl my little brother has been seeing was Tai's little sister. From what I knew, they've been going out for a month now.
"How cute. So T.K.'s fourteen too? And I bet he goes to Endo. You must miss him, having not seen him in years. I'm only guessing though."
"Yeah I do miss him. Last time I saw him, before I moved here, was like five years ago. And yeah, he goes to Endo and is fourteen."
She put on a sympathetic look now.
"You got any siblings?" I asked.
"No. Only child, but that's okay. I guess that's why it doesn't hurt so much. I didn't have my family torn apart, just my father left. But I barely saw him anyways."
"Why?"
"Well, he's a professor, and studies legends, and mythology and junk. He's always traveling to different countries." (A/N: I really have no idea what he does, I'm just guessing from what I remember.)
"Oh." Another one of my brilliant replies.
We continued eating. Masking mostly small talk about family and school. But, I couldn't help but notice that Sora kept staring at me. Well, not exactly staring, but glancing my way occasionally. Did I look familiar to her? Maybe she really was that girl...but I'm sure she would have said something by now.
"So how did you and Tai meet?" She asked me, done with her fries.
"Well, I accidently kicked a soccer ball to a puddle of mud, which got him dirty and the principal's car. He thought both Yamato and I were accomplices in getting his car dirty, since I was right next to his car with a muddy soccer ball, and Yamato was all muddy. We both got detention and sat next to each other. Yamama here was pretty pissed at me for getting him dirty and a detention on his first day, but he got over it when I bought him a coke and chips." Tai explained.
Yes, I was pretty pissed, but the look on the principal's face was priceless.
Sora laughed to our story, but it died down.
"Wait, you've known him for three months, and you haven't told me about any new guy?" she said, almost mad.
"Sorry Sora. But you know, it was for your own good."
"Oh?"
"Mhmm. You see if I had told you about Yamato, then you'd tell Mimi about the new guy at Endo, and then the whole school would know. Then they'd try to get to you to try to get to me to get Yamato, because most of the girls, and a few guys have the hots for him."
She had an almost shocked look on her face.
"You're the hotty with the body and the cutie with the booty?" she asked, but turned red after realizing what she had said.
Did I hear right? Did she think that about me? Honestly though, I wouldn't mind if she did...
"Excuse me?"
"Well, I mean..one of my friends said that about you. Sorry. But, all the girls at school are talking about you...I- they were saying you were like a Prince Charming or something." I saw, again, her blushing lightly at her comment.
"So, you're saying that all the girls at Adachi are talking about my looks?"
She nodded, still a bit shocked.
We seemed to have dropped the whole thing, and everyone finished their meals. For some reason she was a bit more reserved.
The rest of the guys, left, and Tai, Sora and I stayed for 15 minutes or so.
"I'd better get going, I've got work." She said, and got up.
Tai and I got up along with her, and made our way to the parking lot.
"So you have a job?"
"Yeah, I work at my mom's flower shop. Not by choice I assure you. What about you?"
"Yup. Just started at this music store."
We walked out, and I notched a car that I hadn't seen before. It was a black, '78 mustang, and it looked like almost brand new. Then I saw Sora walk to the drivers seat.
"This is your car?" I asked, a little surprised. It was a nice car in my opinion.
"Yup! I worked on this car before I could I even drive."
"Wait, you worked on this. As in you fixed it up?"
She looked proud of her work, and yet still disappointed.
"Yeah. My dad taught me how to fix cars when I was twelve. It was over a summer, when I visited him. He gave me this car as a gift, and we both worked on it. Then he shipped over for my fifteenth birthday, when I had my permit too."
"It's really nice. So, you like cars then?"
"Well, sorta. They're pretty fun to fix, and it reminds me of that summer with my dad, but it isn't one of my most favorite things to do."
She looked at her watch, her yes shot open, Someone's late, or going to be.
"What's wrong Sor, gonna be late for work?"
"Yeah, I've got to go. Bye Tai, Yamato. And it was nice meeting you." she said, giving me a sweet smile. I really do like it when she smiles.
"Bye." we both said, and waved to her. I have to admit, I was a little sad when I saw her drive off. But, it's not like I'll make anything big out of it.
We got into my car, and went our way to Tai's place.
"So Yamama. What do you think about Sora?" he had a sly grin on his face that I didn't trust at all.
"She's really nice and sweet. Different from most girls I see."
"I knew it!"
"Knew what?"
"You have the hots for Sora!"
"What? I just met the girl!" Oh god, Tai's gonna go on about how I should ask her out or something.
"Sure, but you know what they say, 'It's love at first.' and I saw the way she kept checking you out."
"Tai, I don't have the hots for her, and I'm sure she doesn't have them for me. And I'm positive she wasn't checking me out."
"Maybe you're right, well about the checking you out part. That's not like Sora. But I still think you both have made crushes for each other."
Does he really think Sora likes me, just from our first meeting. Why would she though. I was acting like an idiot in front of her. And I couldn't have developed a crush on her, I just met her. Nobody can like someone just from a first meeting, therefore I couldn't like Sora...right? Then again, I do believe in love at first sight, but lightly.
Then I thought about her again. I know her, but from where. She looks so familiar, but I'm sure she wasn't that girl. Then again, she could be.
"She looks so familiar. Like I know her from somewhere, like..I've met her before."
He thought about it for a minute, and then said, "Maybe you have. Maybe it was from a dream? Like that song form that movie. 'Once upon a dream...'" he looked stuck, forgetting the words. But the he continued, "'...la la la la la'" He sang in the same tune.
"Tai, please stop. You're a terrible singer."
"Okay, but she can be the girl of you dreams." I stopped in front of his apartment complex.
"Think about it man. You should ask her out. Well bye, and thanks for the ride." he said, and got out of the car.
"Yeah, whatever. Now get home before I run you over."
Although he was outside, and the door was closed, I could still hear him laughing.
"Like you could. I'm too fast for you."
Then I put the car in reverse, then drive, and aimed for him. He looked at me confused, then I hit the pedal. He started freaking out, and ran towards the elevator.
He looked like a deer caught in the headlights. It was hilarious.
"Ha Ha, very funny! I'm just gonna have to get you back twice as hard!" he shouted. Then I moved an inch closer, and he ran into the elevator.
I couldn't help but laughing. Then I saw him flip me off, but I didn't care. I'd like to see what he's got up his sleeve for me.
I drove to my place. But for some reason, my thoughts seemed to trail back to Sora.
She was really different, but good different. Just how the hell do I remember her?! This was going to eat me alive. I need a nap.
But still, she could be that girl form the park, apart of me hoped she is.
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A/N: well I finally finished it! Yay! Thanks for the reviews, and I'll try to get my other stories out.
The song Tai was singing was from Sleeping Beauty. When she's singing in the forest. I can only rememberS that one line.
R&R