K, brace urselves... this one's LONG!

I Laid My Love on You

-Grudges

The end of October brought cold and bitter weather upon the city of Odaiba, the main reason why the students of Odaiba High where stuffed inside its small cafeteria. Black clouds sent showers of rain down, making any attempt to ditch classes now impossible.

It was also the students' first day back from term break and it was a Monday, causing everyone's spirits to be far from high.

Yamato Ishida and one of his closest friends, Taichi Kamiya, were sitting together at their usual table during morning recess. Tai kept complaining that he was bored, making Yamato in turn irritated, so both boys were grateful when Jou Kido, a fellow senior, pulled up a chair beside them, a look of depression written all over his face.

"Mimi?" Matt asked, somewhat concerned. He got a nod for an answer.

"She went to a party yesterday and came back at around two in the morning. I couldn't go because I have a huge chemistry test today." He quickly added as Tai opened his mouth to say something. "Anyways, it's all good except for the fact that the next day her boyfriend comes to school hearing rumours that she snogged that new American exchange student and was completely drunk." He finished by mumbling the last sentence, dropping his head on the table.

"Hey man, you know what people here are like, they love a good gossip. I guess it keeps them alive on a day like this, stupid popular faggots- no offence." He added towards Tai as he attempted to join the conversation again.

Seizing a rare moment in which he could have his say, Tai turned to Jou and said in a matter-of-fact voice: "Well I always thought it was kind of strange that you guys got together in the first place. You two are completely different from each other."

Jou let out a frustrated moan which earned Tai a death glare complemented by Matt. "But I mean different in a good way. Your relationship will never cease to be interesting my good ol' chap. Why else do you think Matt and I listen to you?"

Yamato grinned. "Nice. You really got Jou motivated now, good ol' chap."

Tai however, was busy looking at the front double cafeteria doors that had swung open.

"You're girlfriend's here Jou." He said, although his gaze was on the girl next to her. He gave a sly smile and didn't say anything.

Jou turned around in his seat while Matt just looked ahead. When they saw exactly who had just entered, their eyes were nearly bulging out of their sockets.

"She's here?" Both boys exclaimed at the same time.

"You know her too?" They asked each other, again in chorus, Matt with a raised eyebrow and Jou with a quizzical expression.

Tai, who know felt completely out of place, pouted. "How come I don't know her? I am the popular one after all."

His friends, however, still had their eyes locked on one another. Jou decided to answer first.

"She stopped by Sho-ho's on Saturday. I completely forgot she was coming here." A faint blush tainted his cheeks, making Matt's eyebrow raise even higher.

"Hm. And you?" Taichi inquired, taking a sudden interest towards his blond friend.

To much of Tai's amusement, Yamato told them in just what circumstances the girl had left him in. "She smashed my guitar." He growled.

Grabbing his water bottle, he drained the contents. "Shut up Tai." He snapped, as his best friend howled with laughter.

Jou had now a small smile placed on his lips. "Both of you. God I need a smoke. Anyone-" But he stopped short as a grin plastered on his face.

"Check this out." He muttered to both of them before getting out of his seat.

The girls were now making their way down the cafeteria, both engrossed in a conversation. Yamato discreetly walked up to them, thankful that neither was paying attention to their surroundings.

He then 'casually' inclined his shoulder towards the redhead. The impact had come as surprisingly as expected. A gasp escaped the girl's lips as she twirled around, her books flying out of her hands. As the guilty person bent down to pick the books up for her, she came to level with the most incredible blue orbs. Him.

"No need to thank me you know." Yamato said cheerfully, while handing over the books. Then, as if he had only just seen her, he turned to face a very pretty girl, looking her up and down, completely dismissing the redhead.

"Mimi, babe! Looking great today, I must say."

Mimi, with her hazel eyes and soft pink hair, smiled warmly back. "Thanks Matt. You look good too- as always." She added flirtatiously.

"Well, I try." He answered back, with a loop-sided grin. This comment caused the other girl to retort a "Yeah right". All attention turned back to her.

"You know, I believe we met, but I can't seem to remember your name." Sora was about to tell him to get lost, when Mimi answered willingly for her. "She's Sora Takenouchi. Sora, meet Yamato Ishida, a long-time friend."

Matt grinned at the girl. "Sora huh? Nice name red."

Then, with a quick wave of the hand, he strolled out of the cafeteria, whistling happily.

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Sora could only stare back in complete disbelief. Just her luck ending up going to the same school as that reject!

Her thoughts, though, were cut short as Mimi grabbed her hand, and continued the walk down the cafeteria. A sigh escaped her lips.

"Such a hunk he is. Too bad we didn't work out."

Sora stopped dead in her tracks. "You actually went out with him?"

Mimi laughed. "When we were thirteen, that's a long time. Like every other girl in school, I fell for the good old Ishida charm too. Now come on." She grabbed Sora's hand once more. "I want you to meet my boyfriend and oh! There's Tai!"

By the time Matt reached the basement where his friends usually were at, he was in a great mood. He had achieved one of his goals thanks to Mimi.

As he greeted the others and lighted a cigarette, his friend, Reiko grumbled. "What the hell are you so fucking happy for Ishida? You've been smiling like an ape."

Still grinning, Matt let the smoke out. "Ah, I have my reasons."

Akira laughed. "These reasons wouldn't revolve around a certain new redhead huh?"

This caused Matt to choke, something he rarely did while smoking. "No way!"

Akira shrugged his shoulders. "Hey, she's cute."

Reiko listened to the conversation, completely sceptical. "Excuse me, but when did we decide to check out eleventh graders?"

"Goddamn it, she's not that young Reiko. Besides, you two keep talking like I like the girl." Yamato pointed out, having now recuperated form his coughing fit.

"Ok, ok. Changing the subject. You'll be there Ishida right?" Reiko asked.

Dead silence fell upon the five guys. Yamato looked carefully around before answering.

"Yeah, yeah. Just don't go telling the whole world alright?"

He received a friendly punch in the arm. "You're cool man."

Matt smirked. "No need to tell me that. Besides, I only hang around you guys to get the ladies." He said, nodding towards a group of girls who were standing nearby, trying hard to gain their attention.

Just then, school bell rung, causing curses to be let out.

"Shit, well I'll talk to you guys at lunch. Sucks being back." Yamato muttered while getting up and heading for class.

By the end of school, the weather had partially cleaned up. It was no longer raining at least.

Sora walked out of the building quite happy with how her first day went. She had managed to make a couple of friends, and had to turn down the offer of two guys in walking her home.

As she passed by the parking lot, however, she saw the only person she had tried desperately in avoiding. Yamato Ishida as Mimi had called him, was hanging out with his friends while drinking beer.

This boy had a way of getting to her that was beyond normal comprehension, and she must have been staring as she saw him look up. His blue eyes locked themselves onto hers and it was hard for her to look elsewhere. She wanted to keep walking, she really did, but it seemed like she had just fallen into a trance.

Only when a car stopped in front of her, obscuring her view did she thankfully snap back into reality.

"Hey Sora! Wanna lift?"

Her gaze was finally diverted onto the brown haired boy. What was his name? Oh yes, Tai Kamiya.

Smiling gratefully, Sora accepted. She didn't want to stay around to see that smirk form on Yamato's face, probably thinking he had made her fall for him.

As she fastened her seat belt, Sora quickly looked out the rear-view mirror. He was looking after the car. A smile formed on her lips as Tai engaged her in a chat and she willingly answered back.

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"Mmm?" Matt turned his head around as he faintly heard his name being mentioned. He had fixed his eyes on the same spot the car had left, and that was a good 20 minutes ago.

Akira was standing before him, looking very excited but at the same time dead scared. "He's left the school area. We're on."

The sun was sinking fast now, and it was only four o'clock. A short, plump man exited the school grounds. He would drag his feet while he walked, as if the weight were too much for them to bear. Small, piggy eyes could be seen behind thick lenses and he clung a briefcase tightly to his chest. He stopped beside a car and dug into his pockets for the keys.

"Nicked them from him on my way to the 'bathroom' in economics. He has no choice but turn around and go back inside. Meanwhile..." Reiko snickered as he produced forwards a small pocketknife. Sure enough, the teacher frowned as he felt nothing, and hurriedly re-entered the school building.

The five boys, as if on cue, started walking forwards. It was pitch dark now, so no worries entered their minds about being caught. Unscrewing spray-paint caps, they started 'decorating' the mini.

Some had moved on to scratching the car with their own keys while Reiko started puncturing the tires with his knife, a maniac glint in his eyes.

"Fucking ass picking on me since freshman year. I couldn't give a shit anymore, it's my last year and I'm gonna flunk anyways..."

Everyone kept going at it, and if truth be told, they were having a great time. As a flash of light landed on the car and them however, the boys immediately froze. Screwing their eyes up due to its intensity, they were blinded for a second. Then, shouts could be heard, and next thing they knew, old man Yoshida, the school night guard, was running towards his cabin, his intentions clear.

"FUCK!" Akira shouted. "EVERYONE OUT!"

A panic of shuffled feet and curses flew as the boys clumsily stepped on each other's feet as they desperately tried to run for it.

Yamato was left with Reiko, who was still furiously tearing the tire apart now.

"Dude, c'mon." He said, while grabbing his friend's shirt, only to be pushed roughly back.

"Go if you want you wimp. I should've known I couldn't trust you guys."

Reiko staggered back as an impact made contact with his cheek. Yamato had punched him. "Get real you ass. This place will be swarming with cops in a few minutes. Now move retard."

As the boy stubbornly stood his ground, Yamato turned around and left his friend there, all alone.

His bloody fault.

He was about to turn around a corner, when sirens could be heard from behind. The police had probably reached the school grounds and found Reiko. Yamato kept running though, pushing all of the events behind him.

As he finally reached his front door, he yanked it opened, and never before felt happy to be home as he quickly closed the door shut behind him.

TBC ----» Chapter 5: Special Season

Argh! That was long; I hope u dnt fall asleep half way lol.  I cant write action scenes for no shit... anyways, u know the drill dear readers- R&R!