Promises Are meant To Be Kept

Chapter 4

A/N: Yes, I know the title has been changed, but it fits my story ideas better. The ending…well I won't give it away, but I will be making two endings. The true one and the alternate one. Each will have a separate ending, so when I claim that any chapter (not this one) is the second to final, be prepared to wait a little while for the next 4 chapters. They will be coming out all at the same time. I'm crammed with school work right now, I don't have much time to update. Thanks a lot everyone!

Disclaimer: Clams, clams, clams, I love clams! What? There's an 'I' in it? Whoops...(I'm running out of ideas! XD)

Takeru POV

"We're home!" Hikari yelled as she opened the door. I took a look around the household, realizing that nothing had changed. Everything is the way it used to be...including the smell of Tai's socks...

"Eh? Hikari-chan? You're home late. And what do you mean by 'we'?" someone answered. Sound like Tai...Oh Kami(1), now I hear footsteps! Crud...

"Didn't Mom and Dad say no unexpected - " Tai quickly cut himself off as he saw my face. "You..." he growled. He lunged forward and grabbed me by the collar of my T-shirt, lifting me up and off the floor.

"T-Tai...it hurts..." I gasped as I began to lose my breath. I started kicking my legs and desperately pulling on his arms to set myself free...to no avail...

"This is what you get for going NEAR my little sister..." he growled.

The room...it's spinning...or am I? I don't know anything anymore...Ugh...my eyes...they're drooping...everything's fading...everything...

My eyes closed and I blacked out.

Hikari POV

"NO!" I shrieked as I saw Takeru close his eyes. No...this is all my fault...I'm the one who brought him here...Keru-kun...

I started to cry, wishing that Tai would stop. "Oniichan! (2) Stop it! You're hurting Keru-kun!" I cried. The look on Tai's face...it was rage. Pure rage. "Let go!" I yelled as I jumped on my brother's arm. He let go of his grip but turned to me and angrily yelled,

"What do you think you're doing? Do you know what he could have done to you! And why did you call him 'Keru'? You know Takeru moved away years ago!"

"I know, but he's come back! Don't you see? Look closer! Can't you tell?" I retorted.

Taichi POV

As if this brat could actually be Yama's little brother. Doesn't she understand what I'm trying to do for her?

"Look at him!" my sister yelled.

"Alright, alright." I mumbled. I picked up the young boy and looked at his face. He looked...familiar...

Blonde hair...blue eyes, I think...A white hat...A WHITE FISHING HAT?

I yanked off the hat to look at the tag, seeing that it was made in 1998. 1998...Isn't that when Takeru left? And when Hikari-chan gave him this? And the looks...he looks too much like Yama not to be his brother...This is the biggest mistake of my life...

"Hikari-chan...Gomen (3), I didn't realize it was him. Does anyone else know that he's here?" I asked her.

"Not that I know of." Just then the kitchen phone began ringing, and I ran over to pick it up. I knew Yama was a good singer, but when he yells in your ear...ouch...

"Hello?"

"TAI! HAVE YOU SEEN TAKERU ANYWHERE? MOM'S GONE CRAZY! SHE THINKS HE'S BEEN KIDNAPPED!" Yamato yelled.

"Owww! Yamato...yeah he's over here. He came home with Hikari-chan. But you may not wanna see him..." I replied nervously. Crud...Yamato is gonna kill me...unless he already knows what happened...

"Let me guess, you got mad?"

"Eh..."

"Alright. I'll let my mom know that he's staying until late. But you owe me one."

"Big time. Thanks a lot Yama."

"Anytime. See ya!"

"Bye." I hung up the phone, sighing with relief. Now all I have to do is help Takeru get better...

Takeru POV

Wha? Where am I? The last thing I remember is...Oh yeah...I came home with Hika...I guess Tai knocked me out. Heh, that's just like him.

My eyes slowly opened, revealing the living room of the Yagami residence. I rubbed my eyes and yawned, but when I turned around, I saw a camera flash.

"AAHH!" I yelled. "Say, what the - "

"Hahaha! You look hilarious, Keru!" Hikari laughed.

"Hey! You know I don't like having pictures of me taken..." I mumbled.

"Not even when I'm using the camera you gave me?"

"T-that's the camera I gave you!" I yelled in surprise. "But it's so old! Don't you want a newer one?"

"Nope. I told you, I'd keep this camera forever."

"Hey. It looks like you're feeling better." Tai said as he stepped inside the room. "You're mom is totally freaked that you haven't gotten home yet."

"OH CRAP!" I yelled as I jumped and fell off the couch. "I GOTTA GET HOME!"

"Calm down, kiddo. Yama already told you're mom that you're staying until late, so it's okay. In the mean time, would you like something to eat?" he offered me.

"Umm...yeah, that would be great. Thanks Tai. By the way, when did you remember that it was me?"

"After you blacked out. Hikari-chan told me. And sorry about knocking you out. Now then, I'll go get that food." After that, Tai left the room, leaving me alone with Hikari.

"I-I'm sorry you had to go through with that, Keru. I didn't think he would react so violently..." she apologized.

"Hika-chan, you know you don't have to apologize. I know you didn't mean it." I replied. Tai came out with the food and I thanked him and ate. Afterwards, Hikari invited me up to her room, and now I'm here talking with her.

"So how was your first day at Odaiba High?" she asked me.

"Well, starting out as a sophomore wasn't too bad. At least I wasn't a freshman. But I couldn't help noticing that you seemed really lonely." I said as I looked at some photos of her. She's beautiful...her eyes...her soft skin...I just want to hold her...Wait! Hold it! Since when did I think of Hika-chan that way?

"Well...I have friends, but none of them are in my classes."

"What about that Daisuke guy?"

"Well, he's kind, but most of the time, he's just another one of my suitors."

"Oh..." I said quietly.

"But you're in all of my classes! So now, I'll be with you everyday!" she smiled. Such an innocent smile...I'm glad I can be with you Hika...Hey! Stop thinking like that! I shook my head and replied,

"Well, I'll always be there for you Hika-chan."

"Really?" Her eyes looked at me with genuine happiness, hope, and trust.

"I promise, Hika. And I always keep my promises."

"Okay..."

Time flew by as Hikari and I spoke to eachother. Soon enough I had to leave the Yagami residence, saying my goodbyes to Hikari.

"Well, looks like I have to head home. Would you mind if I walked with you to school tomorrow? Your home is on my way to and from school." I asked.

"Sound great Keru-kun. See you tomorrow." Suddenly, she lent forward and kissed me on the cheek. I slightly felt my cheeks get warmer, and to return it, I bent down and kissed her on the forehead. I swear I saw a small trace of pink on her soft cheeks.

"Goodnight, Hika-chan."

"Goodnight, Keru-kun."

I began to walk down the steps when I thought about the moment she kissed me on my cheek. I slowly moved my hand up and gently touched my cheek. It's not like we've never done it before. I mean, we did it almost every day when we were younger. So why does it feel so different? I was on my way home when I heard some bushes rustle behind me. Then I heard a voice.

"How? How did you do it?"

A/N: Sorry guys, but that's where I have to end the chapter. And I think it's the longest one I've ever written. Plus, I added some Japanese into the story. Hikari and Takeru are finally starting to realize their feeling for one another. And Tai knocked Takeru out. oO;; Next chapter will be good, but probably won't be coming out for a few weeks. Once school ends, expect lots of updates. And I'm aiming for 30 reviews, so please press the magic button! Heheh...And I'm sorry if there are any leftover spelling mistakes. Until next chapter! - Shikyo Yaiba

(1) Kami-God

(2) Oniichan-Older brother

(3) Gomen-Sorry