A/n: So it is Monday, and time for the regular dose of Taiora goodness. And there is much goodness in this chapter. I am sure you are enjoying it. Even with the smaller number of reviews from last chapter, I know you are. Hell I am having a lot of fun writing this fic. I have to say I am pretty much finished with it. Just a lot of proofing and fixing a few things here and there still needed, so be patient.

Life is starting to pick up and I am getting a little forgetful from time to time… God I love stress! I almost forgot to post this! But I remembered when I finally got to actually sit down for the first time at work today… hectic Mondays SUCK!

Ok- I will shut up and get to the fluff! Hell, even I need it right now!

"So, I guess the view tonight isn't so good here." Tai sighed as he and Sora sat on a park bench. His usual spot in a secluded park in Tokyo was not delivering on his promise of a beautiful sky.

"It's ok. I am use to not being able to see the stars. I think it is better this way. I don't get home sick or anything like that…"

"Do you miss your home?"

"Not a lot, but every now and then I do feel like running away from the urban jungle of Tokyo and back to my home town."

"I would like to see it." Tai said getting a weird look from Sora. "No, really. All I have known is the city life here. I was born and raised in Tokyo after all. The only time I get to experience other things is when we go to play soccer at other fields."

"But you have so much money; you could buy an island all most." She said not believing that he had never taken a vacation or anything. "Not to mention you could go just about anywhere practically for free."

"I guess I have never felt the need to get away from the game."

"Even I want to get away from the game once and a while." Sora said not believing that there was anyone more devoted to soccer than her… and that he was sitting next to her holding her hand at the moment.

"You still want to see the stars?" He asked after they sat in a comfortable silence there in the sanctuary of the lush park.

"Yeah, but it is getting a little cold out." She said trying to hide the shiver that came when the night's air finally hit. That is what she wanted to believe anyway.

Tai wanted to kick himself. There he was with several layers on and she was bare shouldered and in, what looked to be a thin dress. Quickly taking off his jacket, he draped it over her slender shoulders.

"Sorry, it has been a while since I have been on a date." He apologized.

"Well, this is my first real one so… I think we both are new at this game." She smiled at him as she looked up to the sky.

"Really?" Tai sounded confused. "You can't tell me there wasn't any guy that thought you were beautiful or asked you out?"

"They asked all right. But they all had something missing…"

"And I have that something?" Tai wondered out loud.

"Well, the jury is still out about that." She smiled.

"So, want to try the second place? I mean it might be kind of awkward, but I want you to know I mean nothing by it…" He stood up and acted all nervous.

"You make is sound like a bad place." Sora laughed at his little rambling disclaimer.

"Well, the balcony of my condo is usually the place I go to do star gazing… if you don't want to, I can take you home." He said looking down on the woman sitting on the bench. "I mean, we are just going to look at the stars. Nothing more. Scouts honor!" He added.

Sora thought things over in her head. He seemed honest enough, and she had been having a great evening, it would be a shame for it to end before midnight. And Mimi would not be coming home that night, so rather than sit alone in her apartment, a little company might be nice.

"Sure." Sora replied and grabbed the hand that he had offered to her.

"This is where you live?" Sora was in awe of the massive building that Tai had stopped at. Once again the valet opened the door and Tai quickly ran around to help her out of the car.

"Only the top floor." Tai told her.

"Still, it looks brand new!" She marveled at the very expensive looking main lobby.

"Two years old actually. I almost moved out once, but thankfully I saw that this was where I belonged." Tai said thinking back to his last failed relationship. He was truly hurt from that experience, but when he was with Sora, it was almost like she was healing him. And it was happening rather fast, if he hadn't thought about moving out, then the hurt would have not even come to mind.

"I actually share the condo with Matt. It is easier to have a roommate to share the expensive with." Tai said as he nodded to the door and elevator attendants. The building was rather classy, he had never really thought of it until he saw her look like she had been ushered into a palace.

The ride in the elevator to the top floor went by with pleasant conversation between the two. They talked about their families and hometowns; the ride was all too short for Sora's likes. She was definitely having a great time. The warm fuzzy feeling that had started in the pit of her stomach had grown and felt like it was all throughout her body now, it intensified when he touched her arm, or smiled at her… she wasn't drunk from the wine at the banquet, but it sure felt like she was.

Tai led her out of the elevator and to the only door on the top floor besides the emergency exit and stairwell.

"Well, this is it." He smiled as he unlocked the door and opened it. His eyes went straight for hers as they came even more alive at the sight of such a place.

"You… live here?" She said in an awed voice. Looking around the condo she could hardly breathe. This was her first time seeing such a place. It was large first of all, and decorated with a real sense of style that it looked more like a show room than a place where two soccer players lived.

"You can come in." Tai smiled as she just stood there in the doorway peeking in. He helped take off his jacket that she was still wearing and Sora timidly entered the lavish dwelling.

"Oh my, look at this kitchen!" She gasped as she saw a large stove, oven, sink, fridge and all the trimmings. An island bar style table separated the kitchen/dining area and what appeared to be a comfortable living room.

"You cook?" Tai asked as she walked over to look at the kitchen area.

"I try, but with the kitchen Mimi and I have… well, there is only so much one can do." She said thinking of the humble two burner stove she usually cooked things on. Their kitchen was a fraction of the size of this one. Hell most of their apartment could fit in the entryway and kitchen of this place.

"Well, you should come over and we can cook together."

"You cook?" She asked a little surprised.

"If I don't Matt and I would be eating out of boxes and takeout places." He laughed a little thinking of what they would do if he did not make them two meals a day.

"That sounds appetizing." She smiled as she ran her fingers over the cool marble table top before she left the kitchen.

"Would you like a tour?" Tai asked seeing that she was amazed at the place. She nodded and Tai began to tell her about the place, and how he came to own many of the weird decorations that were around the house. "This is Matt's room, I never go in there. God only knows how messy it is. And this is my area. I do a lot of reading so I keep a lot of books…" He said as he showed her his bedroom. The large TV stand and bookcase were the main pieces of the room, other than a desk with a computer and of course his large bed. Tai swallowed awkwardly.

He had promised nothing would happen that night, even though he was a guy. Sure he wanted to do a few things, but he mentally splashed cold water on his face. Sora thankfully had not seen his moment of weakness, and was inspecting his book and video collection.

Once they were done, the two went to the one place left to see; it happened to be the very reason she came over in the first place.

"And this is the best view in all of Toyko." Tai said as he opened the glass doors that led out to the balcony, which had a retractable roof.

Sora's eyes sparkled in the dim light that the city below let off- this truly was a perfect spot to gaze at the stars. Not caring if it was cold of not, Sora walked out onto the balcony as if she was in a trance. Standing next to the very sturdy looking railing, she gazed out at the stars for the first time in a long long while.

She never even noticed Tai leaving her side for a moment to grab a warmer coat for them both and then something to drink.

Setting the bottle and cups on a small table in between two padded lawn chairs, he walked to her side and draped a fleece jacket over her shoulders. Sora took her attention away from the stars to look at Tai and smile. He returned it with his own.

They stood there side by side just gazing up at the stars as they shown in the darken sky. Tai placed his hand over hers as it gripped the railing. He wanted to stay like this forever. There was something about seeing her this happy that made him feel good too. He was the cause of her smile.

The chill of the midnight air didn't even factor into her mind, Sora was utterly warm and content. Sure the soft jacket was nice, and she could not help but notice the unique scent it gave off as she pulled it closer to her. She breathed in again and enjoyed the feeling of having him not just at her side, but all around her.

"Want to sit down for a drink?" Tai asked after what seemed like hours of just standing there. Sora smiled once again and squeezed his hand. In her eyes he could see so many emotions bubbling behind the deep crimson orbs. God he loved looking into her eyes, and that smile… he felt like she was some kind of a drug to him. All thought seemed to leave as he looked into her soul and leaned in for a kiss.

Sora closed her eyes as she saw him leaning in for another kiss. His first one earlier that evening had felt perfect, she wondered how this one would be. It did not disappoint her in the least.

"That was nice." She sighed against his cheek as he nuzzled her cheek and then her neck. The perfume she wore was light and exotic. There was a hint of a floral sent that was there even at the coffee shop the other day. He assumed it was a lotion she used everyday, but in its own way, it defined her so well.

"I don't understand it, but you have this pull over me… I've never felt it before I met you." He told her as he kissed her neck.

"I think I could use that drink about now." She smiled and kissed his cheek. The two walked hand in hand to a pair of comfortable looking lawn chairs. Sora sat down and immediately took off her shoes.

"Sorry, I don't think I could take wearing those much longer." She apologized as she enjoyed feeling the cold floor beneath her bare toes. Tai just smiled and poured her a drink in a crystal stemmed glass.

"Wait, it tastes better if you put a strawberry in it." Tai said as he got up and ran back to the kitchen quickly. In a flash he was back and put a few cut up strawberries in her glass making it bubble.

"My you have thought of everything." Sora said looking at him with a slight smirk.

"Well, not really… it's just that I am not much of a drinker, so when I do, I prefer a more fruity taste." He scratched the back of his neck while smiling bashfully.

"You are right. It is really good." She smiled as she sipped the champagne. "Do you come here often with beautiful girls?" Sora asked before she could think twice.

"Um… no. You are the first girl I've actually been serious about in long time actually." He said looking back up at the stars. "My last girlfriend turned out to be using me for the media attention and the money… it ended rather badly actually."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up, and I am sorry I even assumed you…"

"It's ok. I know why you asked. It is just that with you… it seems different. I feel like I have known you for a long time, and that well… what I want to say is that this…"

"Feels right." She finished for him taking his free hand with hers. "Let's just forget I ever brought that up. So, what shall we toast to?"

"Soccer?" Tai smiled.

"Well, that is a given. So how about to the success of the soccer season, and to us… that we can spend many an evening watching the stars together…" The glasses clinked and the two returned to watching the stars together.

A/N: So I wonder what will happen next? Nothing too dark at the moment, but one never knows what I have up my sleeves...

So thanks for the reviews and I can't wait to read the next round of them. You guys are great!