The next day the foursome was called to court. Tai decided he'd be the one to go up and speak with the judge. Through the whole thing and his mother's sentence of three years in jail Tai remained strong and never wavered. Matt could see the pain in Tai's chocolate brown eyes.

Immediately he wanted to embrace the brunette. As Tai and Kari's mom was taken away they both began to waver. Kari sobbed on T.K.'s shoulder and Tai began shaking as if it were cold.

When they all got back to the house Tai collapsed onto the couch with a groan. Matt lifted Tai's head and sitting down, resting Tai's head in his lap. He stared into Tai's woebegone chocolate brown orbs.

"Tai, why are you so upset about your mothers arrest? She treated you horribly." questioned Matt.\

"Even though she was cruel...She's still my mom. I still love her. She could have killed me and Kari at anytime but she didn't." replied Tai, with a slight smile.

Matt had to laugh. "I think that's one of the things I love about you. You're so loyal and sincere. Also, You know how to make me laugh." said Matt, smiling and planting a kiss on his lover's lips.

The two stared deep into eachothers eyes. No words needed to be said, they could see the love in eachothers eyes. Tai smiled warmly at the blonde. They soon fell asleep embracing one another.

Meanwhile, Kari had fallen asleeo on a pallet in T.K.'s room. He was watching the sleeping girl intently. 'Oh Kami-sama she's gorgeous!' thought T.K. . Her brown hair and beautiful eyes...everything about her was brilliant to T.K.! He lowered himself down until he was almost kissing her.

"I wish I had the courage to tell you I love you were awake..." he said.

Suddenly, to T.K.'s surprise, the distance betwwen them was closed by Kari. 'god, her lips are as soft as rose petals.' he thought. After a minute, they parted unwillingly.

"I love you too." said Kari, with a smile. T.K. leaned in and Kari followed suit. When they parted T.K. layed beside her and she snugggled close to him.

The new couple slipped into a peaceful in one anothers embrace. As they all slumbered peacefully, one thing was for sure, love can cause and heal many wounds.

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