Right kids, this is the last chapter (took long enough eh? Lol) GCSE's and relationship problems have prevented me from actually updating, but hey exams are over, as is the relationship, therefore leaving me wit a lil' bit more free time. Sooooooooooo, on wit the fic.
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Tai had never run so fast, and yet so slow. If anyone had looked upon the young man at that precise moment, they would have thought him to be a top class athlete, top of his game and true they would be too. But in Tai's mind, he was slow. Too slow. The deep snow sapped his energy, draining his strength…but not his spirit or mind. The beast that was his soul, screamed within his heart pushing him harder and faster.
"Hold on Sor. Just a lil' bit further." He managed to gasp out, cradling her frozen body.
He pulled the coat tighter around her, holding her close to his chest. Her lips weren't as frozen, but still held a bluish hue and the paleness of her skin was a stark contrast to the dark hazel of his overcoat.
"So… cold. So… tired, I just wanna…sleep. Just a lil' sleep." Sora's voice was so wispy and faint, she was fading fast.
"No Sora, hold on, please. Stay awake just a lil' longer. Stay with me Sor."
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"What could be taking so long? What if something has happened? What if Sora's injured, or won't listen to Tai? What if……." Kari was cut off by T.K at this point
"What if they stop producing chocolate ice cream? What if pigs learn to fly? What if the world stops? What if…..do you get my drift Kari? You could ask as many questions as you like, but those kinds of questions are hard to answer. We'll just have to wait and see. Plus, both Tai and Sora are tough little cookies, hard to crack under pressure. Am sure they're fine." T.K. lifted his hand to her face reassuringly, and started to stroke her cheek as she lent into his warmth.
"Who you callin' 'little', and stop fawning over my sister and give me a hand blondie!" Tai bellowed as he booted the door open and staggered into the lodge, heavily laden with his precious cargo.
"Oh my god! Tai, what's wrong with Sor, what happened." Mimi shrieked waving her hands dramatically, as Tai laid the unconscious girl on the sofa.
"I found her collapsed in the snow. We need to get her out of these wet clothes and warmed up. Matt, now is not the time for sexual innuendos, she's ill…..and it's all my fault." Tai's expressive russet eyes held sorrow and regret as he stroked her beautiful face.
Suddenly Ken, who had been quiet for the past couple of days, jumped into action.
"Izzy get some warm water and a cloth. Mimi, grab a warm change of clothes for Sora and her comforter off her bed. Matt take Tai into the other room. Tai get changed and stop blaming this on yourself! Yes, you could have told Sora that you're head over heels in love with her, yes, you could have saved us this whole ordeal, but Tai, you did all you could to redeem yourself. You ran after her, you picked her up and carried her back here, and I can see from your eyes that you're prepared to stay up all night with her, caring for her. But if you don't pull yourself out of this sadness you'll become as ill as her. Sora's tough, she'll pull through and so will her heart."
Ken's speech left an imprint in Tai's mind. He sighed.
"You're right. I gotta get into a better frame of mind." Tai looked the raven haired teen square in the eye.
"But you better not be the one changing Sora's clothes! Am not havin' some guy looking her up and down. As long as I'm in love with that girl, and as long as I'm watching over her, I claim rights to beating the crap out of other guys who objectify or abuse her, e.g. inappropriate ogling or touching." Tai's eyes narrowed at the slightly smaller teen. Tai was a good 3 inches taller than Ken and with a fair bit more muscle, the thought of Tai pounding him, sent a subtle yet undeniable hot gulping sensation in Ken's throat .
As Tai turned away to follow Matt, Ken smiled to himself,
"I wouldn't dream of touching your girl, Boss" he whispered almost inaudibly. Ken respected Tai, as the leader of the first generation of digidestines, the oldest in the group (excluding Joe of course, he isn't present) he saw Tai as an older figure, like an older brother. He had no wish to disturb Tai's territory, although Sora would probably object to being classed as "territory", Tai may be a brotherly figure in some respects, but he was still the leader, and a lot bigger and stronger, and a reputation that was even more so.
After Mimi changed the frail Sora into a warm sweater and pair of sweatpants, Kari covered her with a comforter as Ken dabbed her forehead with the damp cloth. She was feverish, going from hot to cold, and stirring from her sleeping state to toss and turn, letting out moans of sickness.
Tai came back through, dressed in a pair of worn out jeans, a white long sleeved t-shirt with a khaki button-down shirt hanging open over the top. He looked down at the girl as she lay there sleeping peacefully, like an angel, his angel. He crouched down and brushed the strands of hair out of her face.
"She's asleep, for now. She's feverish, a high temperature, but complains of being cold. Obviously she's been suffering from something, but hasn't noticed. The panic plus the sudden drop of temperature from leaving the lodge unsuitably dressed and the lying out in the cold has caused her immune system to be weakened. It's not serious, but she needs constant care and attention." Ken explained the situation to Tai who listened intently.
"I'll stay with her all night, however long it takes. I won't leave her side, so you guys may as well go to bed. I'll wait up with her." Tai spoke seriously, while the rest nodded. Mimi brought him a mug of hot chocolate, while Matt brought through a comforter and pillow.
"You sure you'll be okay Tai?" Kari asked, her pretty face etched with concern.
"I'll be fine. And T.K.? I'm sure my sister can make it back to her room safely, without your help, don't you?" Tai narrowed his eyes at T.K. who gulped and nodded, while Kari scowled at her brother, her face flushed with pink.
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It was around 3 in the morning when Tai found himself awakened by a choking sound. It was a gritty, painful cough, breathless and wheezy. He lifted his head from the side of the sofa, his head still reeling from the events before hand. He looked to Sora on the sofa only to discover where the coughing was coming from. Sora had managed to pull herself from the sofa, and had reached one of the side tables. She was now slumped against it hacking her guts out, so to speak.
"SORA! What are you doing? You should be resting!" Tai exclaimed as he rushed over.
"I…cough…needed some…cough cough… water." Sora struggled to talk, through her desperation to breathe. Tai picked the girl up, and sat her back down on the sofa, before fetching a glass of water.
"You should have waked me up. I would have gotten you some." Tai scolded. He stopped himself from saying anymore, realising how awkward this was, Sora was looking away from Tai.
Sora drank the water timidly, not daring to look at him. How could she? She would only end up falling for him again, but he didn't feel the same, after all she was: just a friend. What did it matter anyway? He wouldn't want a girl like her. He was one of the most handsome and popular guys in the school. He didn't need her. Tears came to her ruby eyes. She held them back as she sucked her lower lip in, stifling a cry of anguish.
Trying to hide her emotions, however, was not working for Sora. Tai may not always be observant, but this was something he couldn't miss. He had made her like that. He had hurt her, she cried because of him. He sat down beside her trembling form. Slowly he wrapped his arms around her. She flinched at his touch, and attempted to break from his grasp. It wasn't working, he was too strong and she was weakened by her current state. She gave in to him exhausted.
"Why? …Sob… why do you do this to me? Please Tai it hurts enough, please don't make it worse. …sob… you say we're just friends, and then you do this to me. It hurts Tai, it breaks my heart." Sora felt sick she was crying so much.
"Sora please…just listen to me." Sora started struggling again. Tai locked his arms around her tightly, managing to place a hand under her chin, so that he could look her in the eyes.
"Look right within my eyes and listen to me." Tears formed in Tai's own eyes; at the pain she was putting her self through because of him. "Sora, I have feelings deep within that I have been so scared to let out. I love you! Those three little words are scarier than any foe I've met before. They are the truest words I'll ever say. Sora Takenouchi, I LOVE YOU! Do I need to shout it from every rooftop? I was such a coward. I should have told you when I had the chance, but cos I wussed out I lost that opportunity and almost you. God I am so stupid. You could have died because of me. Please, please I beg of you, forgive me for being such a dunderhead; I'm so sorry I broke your heart." Tai managed to gasp out the last few words before taking an enormous breath.
"I love you Sora, so please forgive me."
Tai's deep chocolate eyes bore through her soul. How could he be lying? He truly meant it. She could feel every ounce of love coming from him, mixed with the sorrow and regret he felt. His hand slipped from her face, and he sighed. He looked away, thinking the worst.
"I forgive you. And, I love you to." Her voice was barely a whisper, but he heard it loud and clear. He beamed before kissing her full lips. As they pulled apart, Sora spoke.
"I'd be careful kissing me like that Tai. You don't wanna catch whatever I'm suffering from." Sora grinned.
"Tough shit, let me catch it." He smirked before once again claiming her lips. The kiss was passionate, but short lived as Sora had to come up for air and a drink of water.
After gulping down her water, Sora collapsed against Tai's muscular chest. Slowly she started to drift into a comfortable and deep sleep. Tai watched her sleeping form, almost in a trance. She was so beautiful, so amazing, so….shivering? He felt her forehead: still feverish. He pulled one of the comforters over them both, before settling himself into a peaceful sleep.
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"Awwwww, they look so sweet. I told you guys they were perfect for each other."
"We know Meems, for the fifth time, we freaking know!"
"Whoa! Somebody's cranky this morning Davis, is it cos you missed out on kissin' Kari last night?"
"Matt, seriously that's not funny. Plus you guys, we're talking to loud we'll wake Sora and my brother."
"Nah it takes more than a bit of squealin' and hollerin' to wake your brother."
Tai lifted one eyelid suspiciously at the voices that were disturbing his sleep. He felt Sora give a small, disgruntled moan at the commotion. He gave a soft growl at this: no one disturbs his girl.
"Look you guys I know, me and Sor are pretty good lookin', but do you mind? We had a hard night last night, and I'd thank you to keep your arguing to quiet mode!" Tai hollered, thus wakening Sora further. An all round gulp was shared through out the room.
"Ahhhh freaking great! Now look what you guys made me do!" Tai scolded the rest as they scampered out the room, before he turned his attentions on Sora.
"Hey, good morning beautiful. Feeling any better?"
"Yeah, much better, jus a bit tired and wheezy." Sora smiled before pecking him on the cheek. She snuggled in deeper before sighing.
"I just need a little more sleeping time."
"Sure, you need your rest" He kissed her forehead before collapsing deep into thought.
So this was love? I could get used to this he smirked.
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C'est fini mon petite chou fleurs!
Well there we go ! soz it took so long !
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