Disclaimer: The muses behind this fic would like to remind everyone that Angel Spirit does not own Digimon-just the plot of the fic.
Author's Notes:
Angel: Ummmmmmmm… (Glances around nervously and finds a nice hiding spot behind Takuya and Kouji)
Takuya: Um…and why pray tell are you hiding behind us?
Angel: Because-they're all going to kill me-the readers I mean!
Kouji: And why would that be, hmmm…?
Angel: Because, because… (Whimpers)
Takuya: Go on, admit it.
Angel: (Sobs) because I haven't updated this fic in so long! And I'm SO SORRY!
Takuya: Well, I'm sure they'll understand why you haven't updated if you explain it to them…
Angel: Uh…because I've been spending all my time on Forevermore and now Confessions?
Kouji: You just love to torture me, don't you?
Angel: Um… (Blushes)…yes?
Kouji: (Rolls eyes) go figure…and…you're going to be torturing me more in this fic too, aren't you?
Angel: SHUSH! (Places hand over Kouji's mouth) That's supposed to be a secret!
Kouji: (glares)
Takuya: Heh, he never really was good at keeping secrets.
Kouji: I thought that was my twin, not me?
Angel: sighs…we're getting off the topic here. And yes Kouji, there is more torture in this for you.
Takuya: Awwwwwww…but I get to comfort him, right? RIGHT?
Angel: We'll see… (Mischievous smile)
Kouji: (Groans)…GREAT…as though you haven't tortured me enough in Forevermore AND NOW Confessions too!
Angel: (Looking all innocent) who…me…? But it's just too much fun! And this is getting rather long, don't you two think so?
Takuya: Yeah (Glances up at the top)…but…you're no longer sobbing and apologizing to everyone.
Angel: (Glances up as well) Hey…wow…ummm…maybe we should just stop here and allow everyone to read this long awaited fluffy chapter?
Takuya/Kouji: FLUFF? FINALLY!
Angel: Yes… (Sighs) some fluffiness here for everyone since they all asked for it.
Takuya: (Cheers and starts chanting) I get some time with Kouji, I get some time with Kouji, I get some time with-
Angel: It's only for one chapter though.
Takuya/Kouji: (Groans)
Kouji: Then you're going back to torturing me again, huh?
Angel: Oh, but of course-and don't worry, Takuya will get his fair share of torture too!
Takuya: GAH! (Turns and glares at Kouji) THANKS!
Kouji: Don't mention it…now come here and kiss me already before the next chapter starts and it'll be all angsty again…
Angel: Okay…we're just…going to leave those two alone…and allow them to enjoy themselves, while you guys all get to enjoy this chapter…and don't forget to review! Just…no death threats for not updating as soon as I have…please? (Gives readers bigpuppy dog eyes)
Takuya: Uh, yeah, Kouji, we'd better move away from her now if we both want to stay intact (starts pulling Kouji away)
Angel: (Sobs) NOOOOOOOO! Come back, you're my shields, come baaaaaccccccccckkkkkkkkk! (Glances at readers and realizes people are still reading, grins sheepishly, and dashes off after Takuya and Kouji to write the next chapter…)
Rating: R (Really at the moment its pretty much PG13…but I'm keeping the overall fic 'R' for my own personal safety)
Warning: This fic contains slash/yaoi…if you're not a fan of male/male pairings do feel free to hit the wonderful back button to the top left of your page there…sighs…though…I'm almost positive that most people know this by now…
Pairings: Takuya/Kouji (With Junpei/Izumi hints in this chapter)
Time Setting: AU/Rewrite of season 04 with said pairing above
Different JourneysAuthor: Angel Spirit
Chapter 21: Nothing A Little Love Can't Cure
He wasn't sure what time it was when he woke next…but he knew that one thing was certain. That he was very warm and comfortable. And really not wanting to be woken up quite yet…more sleep sounded like a very good thing. He felt safe…
And as his breathing slowly evened out while he once again fell into another peaceful slumber, he failed to realize that the reason why he felt so safe was because the 'pillow' that he had snuggled up to wasn't really a pillow at all. But a bare chest that belonged to no one else but Takuya Kanbara-who was also sleeping rather peacefully himself-having not wakened while his dark haired koi moved a little bit to find a more comfortable position…finding Takuya's strong arms wrapped around his lithe body, keeping him close…and refusing to let him go.
Smiling softly as he finally descended back into the much needed rest, Kouji felt Takuya's arms tighten about him a little more…as though promising silently to never let him go. And that was a promise that Kouji definitely wouldn't mind Takuya keeping…
It wasn't too much later from when Kouji had woken that Takuya also woke up, allowing his dark brown eyes to open slowly as he fought the yawn that managed to escape as he glanced down at the weight he felt on his upper chest.
Smiling softly, Takuya used his left hand to gently brush some dark strands of hair that had fallen into Kouji's face at one point during the previous night. His smile grew when he heard Kouji sigh in happy content as he snuggled up even closer to Takuya before becoming quiet and still once more, and Takuya hugged his dark haired koi close to him.
He still couldn't believe that he had almost forgotten about Kouji earlier. How could he ever forget about his love? Kouji was the one person at the moment who meant the world to him-and Takuya didn't ever want to think about living a life without him.
Gently stretching his still-sore muscles in slow motion so that he wouldn't disturb Kouji, he felt the presence of someone else in the room-and glanced up to see that it was one of the Mothmon who had been taking care of them…and he allowed another smile to grace his features.
"Hey…um…I think I need to thank you-for the other night I mean." Takuya murmured as he blushed, remembering the other night when the Mothmon had brought him here so that he could sleep and rest with Kouji instead of being in the original room that the healing Digimon had placed them in.
The Mothmon only smiled and shook it's head, and when it spoke, Takuya found out that it was the female who had come to check up on them.
"It was not a problem. Your friends told us that you two would probably recover quicker, and be happier together than apart. And now that you seem to be more awake and alert-how do you feel?" Truly thinking over the Mothmon's question for several minutes, Takuya glanced down at Kouji and sighed.
"I…I think I feel fine. I mean, better than…than before anyway. I just can't seem to remember what happened beforehand. And now I feel even guiltier because I almost forgot my own boyfriend…" Takuya murmured and the Mothmon nodded.
"Memory loss is to be expected after going through the healing process that you and your loved one there went through. However it's not permanent-only temporary, and so your memory shall return to you within a few days-have no fear." Nodding at her, Takuya glanced down and continued to watch Kouji sleep…glad that Kouji was finally healing and that no nightmares plagued the rest that he knew Kouji so desperately needed.
"Your friends have wanted to see you and make absolutely sure that you are both alright. Should I allow them to come in and check on you in awhile, or do you want some more time to yourself?" Thinking it over, Takuya allowed Kouji to shift slightly in his arms once again before he answered.
"I…actually, could we have a little bit more time to ourselves? I really want to talk to Kouji before we see the others, and I just think that overall Kouji would probably want some time alone with me." He finally decided, and the Mothmon nodded, respecting his reply as she checked him over quickly before turning to leave the room.
"Very well, I shall pass on your message-would you like to have something to eat?" Knowing that he hadn't ate anything in quite awhile, Takuya nodded as he heard his stomach let out a low growl and the Mothmon chuckled as she heard it as well.
"I'll take that as a yes my young legendary warrior. So I'll bring some food back for the both of you-your companion will need to eat as well." Nodding, Takuya watched the Mothmon go, wondering why she had never said either his or Kouji's names…and while Takuya knew that he hadn't officially introduced himself or Kouji to her, he had the feeling that she knew who they were from the others.
Snuggling further down into the covers and holding Kouji close once more, he wondered why it was he hadn't wanted the others to come in and see them-at least just to calm there worries so that they could see that they were finally alright and out of danger.
Was he being selfish in wanting Kouji for himself?
Probably…but, it felt like it had been so long since he'd gotten to spend some time alone with Kouji, and he had the feeling that after this alone time with his koi would probably be few and far in between.
Hearing Kouji murmur something in his sleep, he ran a gentle hand through Kouji's dark hair and Kouji calmed down-sensing Takuya's presence.
Making a small face as Takuya continued to brush Kouji's hair with his fingertips he realized that the two of them desperately needed to bathe and wondered if the Mothmon had some kind of bathing facilitates here…or at least somewhere where they could get some warm water and wash off some of the dirt out of their skin and hair.
"I hope you wake up soon Kouji…" Takuya murmured, as he gently kissed Kouji's forehead and allowed his eyes to fall shut once again.
His dark blue gray eyes opened to see that he was cuddled up against Takuya's warm body, and he let out a small smile as he yawned and stretched, wincing a bit as he did.
Kouji's sudden movements brought Takuya out of the light slumber that he'd fallen into not too long ago, and he smiled happily when he noticed that Kouji's eyes were opened as well-and that his dark haired koi was the reason why he'd woken up.
"How do you feel?" Takuya whispered softly, and Kouji winced again as he rolled his shoulders around a couple of times, feeling a sharp pain as he felt how knotted and stiff his muscles really were.
"A little…sore." This caused Takuya to raise an eyebrow sending Kouji a look that clearly said that the brunette didn't believe him once so ever, and Kouji shook his head in amusement.
"I can't fool you, can I?" He whispered, and Takuya grinned.
"Nope, you can't. If only because I know the feeling-I was pretty sore for awhile myself-still am actually, but probably not as bad as you are…" Takuya murmured, a look of sorrow in his eyes as Kouji caught it and frowned slightly.
"It's not your fault Takuya…" Kouji murmured, and Takuya shook his head.
"It is my fault…I…I should've been able to control my beast spirit a lot better than what I did-I-I nearly hurt you, I…I nearly killed you!" Dark brown eyes opened wide in horrid realization as he scrambled to get out of the bed-but was stopped when Kouji grabbed his wrist and held on tightly, causing Takuya to stumble a little bit so that his feet were barely touching the ground, his body still mostly on the soft bed that they'd been sleeping in for the past many hours.
Kouji shook his head so that his loose, slightly greasy hair swung back in forth with the motion as Takuya caught his dark blue gray eyes with his own brown ones-and gasped at the intense look that he saw in them.
"Don't…you…dare…leave." He declared, his voice holding a slight edge of fiery determination in it, and Takuya sighed as he bowed his head so that he was looking down at the floor.
He didn't know how Kouji even wanted to be with him now…he'd almost killed him…killed his own lover because he hadn't been able to control his beast spirit as easily as he should have. He'd been so…so…stupid.
"I-you shouldn't even want to be in the same room with me." Takuya whispered, and was quite shocked when he suddenly found Kouji's lips upon his own.
He moaned softly into the kiss and he deepened it-wrapping his arms around him as the two teens scooted along the bed, until Kouji felt his head hit the pillow and Takuya was lightly pinning him to the bed as they shared kiss, after kiss.
Eventually Takuya's senses-and mind-came back to the present and what was really going on, and he broke off their kisses for breath, his dark brown eyes searching Kouji's own orbs which showed a mixture of emotions that it was hard to read what was going through Kouji's mind at the moment.
And Takuya realized that this was one of the first few times that Kouji had actually allowed his guard to be fully loose and unshielded…that this was the real Kouji that he was seeing.
"Takuya-I know…that you'd never hurt me. Whatever happened back there-that wasn't you. I know, okay? Remember, I went through the same thing. It hurts…god it hurts…but…you forgave me…and I forgive you. Takuya, I love you, okay? I want you here with me…I want to be with you. And no one else…and I'm not going to let anyone or anything destroy what we've got…" Takuya sighed and buried his head in Kouji's neck as he gently kissed it, and Kouji sighed in sweet content.
"Promise me that you'll never leave me Takuya…I…I don't think that I could stand that." Kouji admitted softly, as he moaned lightly at the soft kisses that Takuya was trailing up and down his neck as Takuya nodded.
"I promise you. I'll never leave you-not by choice anyway-but I'll always, always, come back to you…gods Kouji…" Takuya breathed as he stopped for a moment to stare into Kouji's dark blue gray eyes, finding himself lost in them. Unable to resist any longer, Kouji sat up slightly enough so that his lips brushed against Takuya's own, and they started kissing again…
They had lost track of time, and had no idea how long that they'd been caressing and kissing one another until a soft giggle from the doorway and a small groan caused them to stop as Kouji sighed and shook his head while Takuya looked at the doorway to glare at the other Chosen Children.
"You guys just had to choose now to check up on us, didn't you?" Takuya threatened with good nature as Izumi let out a soft giggle while Tomoki grinned-he'd been the first one giggling. Junpei was politely adverting his gaze-but even he had to admit that it was nice seeing Takuya and Kouji looking well again.
"We brought you some food!" Tomoki exclaimed as Junpei remembered the trays that he and Izumi were holding and they waited a couple of minutes while both Takuya and Kouji made themselves a bit more decent before they entered the room the rest of the way.
"It's good to see you sitting up Kouji…" Izumi murmured, as Kouji blushed slightly and nodded at her as he accepted the tray she gave him while Takuya accepted his own from Junpei, his stomach growling slightly and he chuckled.
"I was wondering why it had taken the Mothmon so long to bring us back some food." He said, and Junpei grinned.
"Yeah, well, she said that you and Kouji were…um…a little on the…busy side? So she thought that it was best to wait and when we found out that you guys were finally awake, we agreed to bring the food in to you." Kouji nodded at Junpei's exclamation, as he slowly ate his soup…the hot liquid feeling a bit foreign in his stomach as he realized just how long it had been since he'd really ate anything and glad that the soup was really just a broth.
Takuya himself ate with content-allowing the food to fill his empty stomach. It had been awhile since he'd had a good meal, and the food tasted good. He'd only hoped that the other's had gotten fed as well…and when he glanced at Izumi questioningly, she nodded.
"The Mothmon have been taking very good care of us Takuya-making sure we get enough to eat, and enough rest as well. They've healed pretty much any injuries that we sustained over the past many days…" She allowed her voice to trail off as Junpei reached over and pulled her close to him, giving her a gentle hug.
"But they can't heal what's not here…" Junpei murmured softly, and Izumi nodded into his chest as he shared a look with Takuya, who knew what they were talking about.
Izumi was still not happy that her spirit had been taken away…but then again, Takuya knew that he would probably be feeling as forlorn as she was at the moment.
"Izumi-we'll get your spirit back-I promise." Takuya whispered, trying to console his upset friend the best way that he could as Izumi nodded.
Kouji sat next to Takuya, taking this all in as he secretly agreed with what Takuya had said. Their next mission would be to get Izumi's spirit back-and he had the feeling that no one would argue with that.
However…that would have to wait…
For the moment, Kouji had the feeling that his own personal mission, would be to keep the food that he'd just ate down…and…his stomach didn't feel like succeeding at the moment…
Minutes later found Kouji lying on his stomach, his face buried into the pillow as Takuya spoke soothing words to him as he gently rubbed his back.
The other's had left shortly after Kouji's rebellious stomach had pretty much emptied itself of the broth that he had just had…
And now felt absolutely miserable. He felt nauseated and his throat was dry…while Takuya's back rub did help, the nausea still wouldn't go away…and he found himself clutching tightly into his pillow as he moaned softly into it.
A Mothmon approached-the same one as before-and while Kouji hadn't heard her, Takuya had and glanced up…a look of worry and concern evident in his eyes.
"He wasn't able to keep down the food…" Takuya murmured, and the Mothmon nodded as she knelt down to get a better look at Kouji, who only buried his face deeper into the pillow.
"It's understandable. Sometimes after a healing process it takes awhile for one's stomach to build up the nutrients it needs in order to keep down solid food and liquids-he'll get better with time." She whispered softly as she reached out a clawed hand and gently stroke Kouji's hair.
Kouji's tense body seemed to unwind a bit at the soft touch, and he sighed a little bit. Watching the Mothmon consoling Kouji reminded Takuya of what he had been meaning to ask her.
"Hey, I was wondering…is there anyway that Kouji and I could bathe? I'm sure that would help him feel a lot better…and I'm surprised that from the way I'm starting to smell that I haven't chased anyone off yet." The Mothmon laughed softly, the laughter reaching into her dark eyes. She seemed to appreciate Takuya's light and playful humor.
"Of course young one, you can use the hot springs that aren't very far from here…would you like to bathe now? I can lead you to them-or one of your friends could if you wished." Takuya-at the moment-didn't care who lead them as long as they were able to feel clean again. He was sure that Kouji agreed with him.
"Hey…Kouji…you want a bath?" Kouji turned his head slightly at Takuya's question as Takuya's hand replaced the Mothmon's while it gently stroked his dirty hair, and Kouji nodded letting out a sigh.
"Yeah…sounds good. I hate it when my hair's this dirty." Takuya nodded back, and chuckled softly.
"I'll agree with you on that one." A ghost of a smile appeared on Kouji's chapped lips as Takuya signaled the Mothmon that they were pretty much ready to go.
Knowing that Kouji hadn't quite walked yet, Takuya scooted out of the bed and as soon as he was standing, turned and gently scooped Kouji up into his arms…who glared at him and was about to open his mouth to protest when Takuya shook his head.
"No, don't argue with me. I still feel plenty guilty about all of this…at least…allow me to take care of you so maybe some of my guilt can go away." Kouji opened his mouth to say something but Takuya shook his head, cutting him off as he started to move-following the Mothmon down the hallway-which looked very much like they were surrounded by cave walls…in which cases, they probably were.
"Please Kouji…I want to take care of you-at least this once." He whispered softly, and when he saw the look in Takuya's eyes, Kouji gave in.
He didn't blame Takuya for what happened one bit…and Kouji had meant what he had said to him earlier. But if it would make Takuya feel better if he allowed the brunette to take care of him…then so be it.
Besides…even Kouji had to admit…that it was nice to be taken care of for once. It was something he hadn't experienced in…well…quite a long time.
They got to the bathing area and the Mothmon left them a few towels before departing again-saying that she'd come back to get them in awhile.
As soon as the Digimon had left, the two boys grinned at each other as Takuya removed his shirt first, frowning at it.
"Man…I don't think I'll ever complain about how my mom does laundry again…" He murmured, and Kouji chuckled as he went to remove his own shirt and softly groaned. Takuya, hearing his small whimpers of pain, moved over and helped him out of the yellow and blue shirt-his light windbreaker had been left back with the others. Getting an idea, he ran a gentle hand up Kouji's back, causing the other to shiver-more from anticipation then the cold as Takuya gently started to rub his shoulders.
Kouji moaned softly and leaned into the relaxing message that Takuya was giving him, and Takuya grinned.
"Better?" He whispered, and Kouji nodded as he rolled his shoulders a bit underneath Takuya's touch. He smiled when Takuya lightly kissed his neck as he paused for a moment during his massage to ran a hand through his grimy hair.
"What do you say to getting cleaned up…and then I'll continue the massage latter?" To this idea, Kouji agreed as he allowed Takuya to lead him to the edge of the hot spring, where they finished undressing and eased themselves into the incredibly warm water minutes later.
Kouji closed his eyes, and Takuya could've sworn that his koi almost purred with delight as the warm water eased the tension and ache in the dark haired teens muscles.
Easing himself behind Kouji, he prodded the other lightly in the back.
"Want me to help you wash your hair?" He murmured into his ear, and Kouji nodded.
"Yes please…" Undoing the tie that was doing it's best to still keep Kouji's hair up (and failing quite miserably), Takuya watched as the raven locks fell a little past Kouji's shoulders.
"You know, I didn't think that your hair was this long." Takuya commented, and Kouji chuckled softly.
"One of the plus sides of keeping it up in a ponytail all the time-very few people know it's as long as this." Takuya grinned.
"Let me guess-your mom, your dad, and…me?" As soon as Takuya said this, something changed in Kouji as he tensed up and practically fell out of Takuya's reached. It startled Takuya-he could practically feel the change in Kouji's demeanor, and he wondered what he'd done wrong…
"Kouji…what…?" Kouji's dark blue gray eyes were the stormiest that Takuya had seen in a long time. It made Takuya realize just how much Kouji had opened up to him since they first arrived in the Digital World.
"Never, ever…mention her again." The dark haired teen before him whispered, panting heavily as though he'd just woken from a nightmare. Takuya's eyes filled with concern as he neared his koi, hoping to calm him down-no such luck. Kouji walked back a few steps, and glared at Takuya-and the brunette instantly took the hint. Kouji was obviously very pissed off at something that Takuya had done…or…was it something that he had said?
"Kouji…please…tell me what I've done to offend you…I…I won't know until you tell me." He whispered, and Kouji shook his head, as he lowered it so that way Takuya couldn't see his face.
Kouji didn't want Takuya seeing the tears that were threatening to fall. He had yet to cry in front of Takuya-and he didn't want to really do so now. But…Takuya had brought up a touchy subject. And he was right-he had every right to know what he'd done wrong.
"Kouji…please…?" Takuya was begging. Kouji hated beggars…he sighed and shook his head.
"You-you couldn't have known Takuya, there was now way you could've known." It was easy to see that Kouji was fighting an inner battle with himself, and Takuya stayed quiet. He wanted Kouji to know that he could tell him anything…anything at all.
"You can trust me Kouji." The brunette whispered softly, and Kouji nodded-before flinging himself at Takuya and suppressing a sob as he buried his head in Takuya's right shoulder. All Takuya could do, was stand there and hold him…
It was awhile before Kouji calmed down enough to pull out of Takuya's embrace and wipe the rest of his tears away.
"Want to talk?" Takuya murmured softly, and Kouji sighed as he nodded and threw Takuya a small smirk.
"Just do me one favor?" He asked, and Takuya nodded.
"Sure."
"Don't you dare tell anyone what just happened; I don't need them thinking that I'm some kind of big cry baby or something." Snorting softly, Takuya shook his head as Kouji grinned softly at him and waded out of the warm water, finally feeling clean.
"You think that I would?" Takuya whispered into his ear as he helped Kouji out of the water and then followed shortly thereafter, handing him a towel and Kouji blushed.
"No…I don't." He replied, his dark blue gray eyes looking up into Takuya's and he could see the sincerity that lay with Kouji's answer.
"Hey look…clean clothes." The brunette pointed out, surprise written on his face as Kouji noticed their clothes as well-neatly folded…and indeed clean.
"They must've done it while we were in the spring…we weren't in there for that long, were we?" Kouji asked, lifting an eyebrow as Takuya shrugged.
"Don't know, don't care…" He was going to say something else when his stomach growled, and Kouji chuckled as he pulled his shirt over his head, smoothing it down before reaching for his pants.
"Someone sounds a little hungry!" At Kouji's exclamation, Takuya blushed slightly as he tried to stop his stomach from growling-but to no avail. So instead, he only shrugged and gave Kouji a sly grin as his blush faded.
"Yeah, well…considering the fact, that I've been too busy taking care of you love, I haven't really had time to eat." He said, remembering the incident during their last meal a few short hours ago, and missed Kouji's hand by inches as he had aimed to smack him in the head, and Takuya playfully stuck his tongue out. Kouji chuckled.
"Better stick that tongue back where it belongs Takuya, or I'm bound to find a good use for it…" He whispered as he grinned seductively at the brunette and motioned Takuya to follow him-for he had finished dressing first. Takuya yelped, and struggled to finish putting on his own pants as he quickly dashed out of the room to follow Kouji.
With Kouji in the mood that he was in, Takuya knew that he was bound to have a very good night…a very good night indeed.
However, they needed to discuss some things first…like what he had said earlier that had gotten Kouji so upset. He wanted to know so that way he wouldn't say it again. However…maybe they could talk in the morning…
"Takuya?" Kouji murmured, as he turned around to see the mischievous grin that the goggle-wearing brunette had on his face, one that reached his dark brown eyes and caused them to sparkle, and Kouji couldn't help but smile. It had been awhile since he'd seen Takuya's eyes looking like that.
"Are you okay…? What are you thinking in that head of yours?" Takuya shook his head at Kouji's questions, the playful aura still surrounding him as he reached over suddenly and picked Kouji up; carrying him bridal style through the corridors. He wasn't sure how, but somehow he seemed to know his way around this place-either that, or he just remembered the path that the Mothmon had lead them through earlier.
Kouji yelped in surprise, as Takuya had suddenly quite gracefully swept him off of his feet, and started carrying him. He struggled-but only temporarily before he realized how tired he still felt, and then made himself more comfortable, and Takuya chuckled.
"Comfy much?" He murmured, kissing his koi softly on the lips-to which Kouji responded to almost at once, deepening the kiss before they broke it off when they reached the room to find another tray of food waiting for them. Takuya grinned as he set Kouji down on the bed.
"Someone read our minds." The raven haired teen commented, and Takuya nodded happily.
"Oh yes…" Finally giving into his stomach's demands once again, he started in on the rice as Kouji made a face and took the mug holding more of the same broth from earlier. He no longer felt as queasy…but…he still wanted to be on the safe side.
He finished the broth before Takuya finished eating his meal, and he looked up to fing Takuya glancing questioningly at him with nothing but love and concern in his brown eyes; as they both remembered what had happened the last time Kouji had gotten some food in his system.
Kouji shook his head, a small smile on his face.
"I think it's going to stay down this time." He murmured, as he leaned forward for a kiss and Takuya shared it, he would've smiled if he and Kouji weren't so preoccupied in their kiss.
"Mph…need…to…breathe…" Kouji murmured, finally breaking the kiss as Takuya grinned and shook his head.
"No you don't." He whispered back, kissing Kouji once more-as his koi responded back just as eagerly-as the two fell against the bed…
When Izumi went to check on the two later, she stood in the doorway, a soft smile on her face as she saw Takuya and Kouji cuddled up in each other's arms.
Junpei joined her several minutes later, wondering where she had gone off too-after having checked to make sure that Tomoki was asleep, along with Bokomon and Neemon-and grinned as he put an arm around her shoulder. Izumi-surprising herself-leaned into Junpei's touch…savoring the comfort that he offered her.
"I think those two are going to be just fine." Izumi whispered, and Junpei nodded.
"What do you say we take a page out of their book though?" He whispered back, and at Izumi's questioning glance, Junpei chuckled as he gestured to the sleeping pair.
"Let's get some shuteye ourselves…chances of Takuya and Kouji being on the speedy way to a full recovery is pretty good-at least from what the Mothmon said…which, means that we'll be on the road soon." Junpei said as he guided Izumi away from the doorway and Izumi groaned.
"I know…which means no more comfortable beds…" She whimpered, as Junpei had to nod his head in agreement. The beds had definitely been a nice plus side to staying in the Mothmon's underground lair.
"So let's take advantage of what we've got tonight before it's gone-we can see Takuya and Kouji later on in the morning when they're awake and see if they're up to leaving the day after tomorrow-we should get going." Izumi nodded.
"You sound so eager to get moving…" She added, sending a suspicious look in Junpei's direction as he shrugged. Though as Izumi continued to look at him while they continued their way back to the rooms that they'd claimed as their own during their stay, he sighed and gave in.
"Fine…I…I promised you that I'd get you your spirit back Izumi, and that's a promise I plan to keep. But I can't do it while we're staying here." The blonde teen gave Junpei a soft smile as they stopped at their doorway and she stood on her tiptoes and gave him a soft peck on the cheek.
To which Junpei started blushing like crazy as he held a hand up to the spot that she'd kissed.
"You're very sweet Junpei-a true friend…and maybe something more." Izumi had whispered the last part, so that Junpei hadn't quite heard it as she'd turned to walk into the room with him following close behind. However, even though he hadn't heard the last bit, Junpei couldn't quite stop the silly grin that spread to his eyes and caused them to sparkle like the afternoon sun.
TBC
Angel: (Laughs gleefully) I DID IT! Chapter 21 is FINALLY HERE AND DONE! HAH! And I bet you all thought that I wouldn't do it, did you? (Winks)
Takuya: It's not that they didn't think that you'd ever do it…but you have to admit that you did leave everyone hanging for quite awhile there-you're not going to do it again anytime soon, are you?
Angel: (Sighs) I'll so desperately try not to-now that I've got this chapter out of the way I can start advancing on the story plot a bit more…and trust me when I say that if you all like how this is going so far, you guys haven't seen anything yet!
Kouji: (Nods) It's true…sighs…she's going to torture me even more… (Starts reading the script for the next few chapters)
Angel: HEY! Where did you get that? (Snatches said papers away)
Kouji: (Pouts) NO FAIR! I was reading that!
Angel: You don't get to! You've got to wait like everyone else does!
Takuya: Hey Kouji, what did you manage to read while you had your hands on that for those few precious minutes…?
Kouji: Well, it was just getting to the good part, you see-
Angel: NO! DON'T! You're NOT allowed to spoil it for everyone else! Now you be quiet before I do something drastic in this fic that even you won't have seen coming.
Kouji: …
Angel: Good boy. Now go find something fun to do with Takuya while I go off to write the next chapter-and STAY out of TROUBLE!
Kouji: Which means no more script reading? (Pouts again)
Angel: (Sighs and shakes head) YES! It means NO MORE script reading.
Kouji: You're no fun.
Angel: I know-now go find Takuya before he gets himself into some kind of trouble that you've got to help save him from.
Kouji: Heh, I'm going, I'm going…I'm so unloved. (Sniffs)
Angel: You're so over dramatic Kouji, I don't know what I'm going to do with you.
Kouji: Blame it on yourself, for torturing me so much-but I'll admit that this chapter was a nice break…I think I am going to go and find out where Takuya disappeared off too, and see if he wants to do any more of that kissing scene from earlier…(Grins and saunters off)
Angel: (Shakes head with amusement) Anyway, I'm really off to go and work on the next chapter…so; you all know what to do now… (Grins and wonders off to her own quiet little corner to start writing)
