The Real World

Summary: They say that breaking up is hard to do. Well, Takeru is going to find this out first hand. Mentions Taikeru (Taichi/Takeru).

Chapter 6: Notes and Word Finds

11-21-06

Takeru was excited. Daisuke approached him in English, sly grin plastered on his face.

"For you, my friend." He tossed a folded up piece of paper to the blonde and snickered. "From Mr. Yagami himself."

The paper had writing all over it. Doodles and song lyrics were in the margins, but the paper was mostly covered with statements of boredom and ideas of how time could be spent better. The front was Takeru's side. The back was Taichi's.

The two boys started this ongoing note about three days before. It began as a quirky statement of hello and escalated to a continuous method of communication.

Takeru couldn't have been happier.

Daisuke hovered over Takeru's shoulder. "When's the dude going to finally ask you out? I mean, seriously, like it isn't obvious."

The blonde scowled. "When are you going to admit to Yamato that you've had a crush on him for years and daydream about ravishing his body?"

Shrugging and turning away, Daisuke responded, "You got me."

The brunette left Takeru alone to relish in his note. He opened it and looked for Taichi's recent message. It was a drawing and a hand made word find. Taichi made him a word find!

At least Takeru had something to do during English.

After school, Takeru and Taichi ran out to pick up the pizzas that Takeru had ordered for the newspaper meeting. As he gazed over at the older brunette, Takeru sighed.

"What's up, Teeks?"

"Nothing much. Just tired. I liked your crossword, by the way. Although Mr. Fujiyama didn't. Told me to put it away before I could finish it."

Taichi snickered. "Sorry."

Smiling back, Takeru said, "Not your fault. Although, I guess maybe it is."

The two boys laughed and stared into each other's eyes.

"Taichi, the light's green."

Blushing, the brunette hit the gas and drove on.

"Um, Takeru, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Well, it's pretty obvious that I like you," the brunette began. Shocked, Takeru snapped his neck as he turned to face Taichi. With eyes on the road, Taichi continued. "And I think you like me, too, and although I don't think it will change anything, I was just wondering if you'd want to go out with me."

They pulled into the parking lot of the pizza place. As Taichi put the cat into park, Takeru remembered to breathe.

"I'd love to."

Taichi smiled lightly.

"And I think it's pretty obvious that I like you, too."

Takeru smiled back.

"Cool."

"Yea."

"Should we go get the pizzas?"

"Sure."

As the walked into the parlor, Taichi opened the door and said, "You know, I was going to ask you through the word find. Like, a secret hidden message. But I'm not that creative."

Takeru repressed the urge to melt on the spot. He couldn't think of a more sweet thought.

"Besides," the blonde finally managed as they walked up to the counter. "I wouldn't have gotten the message until tomorrow."

"And then," Taichi added. "We wouldn't be where we are now."

Takeru liked where they were. It was nice.