Try Understanding without words

Chapter Six: Forms of Communication

KellyQ

Takuya looked out the window, his chin resting in his hand. There were so many emotions he didn't know how to describe it. Takuya felt so isolated and alone. Sure there was Miss Right to talk to, but she's been so busy lately that she has not been able to or help Takuya. Everything had just been on a stand still since Izumi was hit.

Why did everything had to be his fault? He knew better then run across the street before looking at both ways. Takuya wanted to prove to Kouji that he could anything. It only proved that he was an idiot like Kouji said before. Why was the dark-haired boy being nice to him suddenly? Did he feel sorry for Takuya? Or was it a change of heart?

Takuya had no idea. The brown-haired boy looked around the room and found Kouji sitting on his bed looking at what looked like a 7" by 10" book. Once he got closer Takuya noticed that it was a Digimon doujinshi of some sort. Looking over the dark-haired boy's shoulder, it was a Yamato and Taichi doujinshi one. Kouji slowly turned his head to see Takuya smiling at him, their faces inches away. Any closer, and they could've kissed. Kouji couldn't help but smile as he watched the other boy sit in front of him.

The dark-haired boy pointed at Takuya and then made the "want" sign, pointing to the book. Takuya has been trying to teach Kouji how to do sign language. Even thought it was hard, they didn't stay mad at each other for very long.

Takuya nodded his head and reached for the book, but it moved out of his reach. Takuya frowned and looked up at Kouji to see him pat between his legs. The brown-haired boy got the idea quickly and crawled toward him, but Kouji wanted to have a little more fun with Takuya - make him laugh. He lifted the book over his head. Takuya straightens up, and one hand on Kouji's shoulder, while the other hand tried to reach for the Digimon doujinshi.

Kouji moved the book toward the end of the bed and Takuya followed the movement. Kouji then noticed that he was going to fall off the bed. Letting the book fall, Kouji caught Takuya and pulled him close to his chest. Takuya's heart raised when he felt the sudden movement. He let out a surprise gasp and closed his eyes. Once Takuya opened his eyes, he was looking into ocean blue ones. They both stared at each other for a moment and realized that they were inches away from kissing.

Takuya pulled away, feeling his heart race and his facial expression turned pink. Kouji was scarlet as well. He shook it off and picked the book up, motioning for Takuya to sit between his legs again. He looked at Kouji for one moment, then walked up, and flopped down between the other boy's legs. Kouji wrapped his arm around Takuya's waist, leaned forward and took hold of the covers and started to pull them up. Takuya caught on and helped pull the covers over their legs.

Some of the other kids looked suspiciously at them. They didn't like what was developing between Kouji and Takuya. It was like, they were growing friendlier and friendlier with each other. Kouji was aware of it, but he didn't care! He valued Takuya and the other orphens' opinion didn't matter to him. Only one little boy named Tomoki thought that it was nice that Kouji had found someone to talk to, someone to think about, and someone to be friends with.


Miss Right came in half an hour later to see the two sleeping in each other's arms. With a sigh, she walked up and gently shook Takuya. He slowly moved his face from Kouji's chest turned his head to see Miss Right with a slight disapproval on her face.

"What's going on?" Kouji asked sitting up.

"It's eight o'clock. Everyone had gone to bed, and it's time for Takuya to go to his own bed," Miss Right explained as she moved her hands so that the brown-haired boy knew what was going on. Takuya shook his head and wrapped his arms around Kouji. "I'm sorry," Mrss Right said with a sigh, moving her hands as she spoke. "It just wouldn't be proper for you two to sleep together."

"Oh, and thrashing around in bed waking half of the kids is?" Kouji argued.

"That's true, but you're not setting a good example for the younger kids. Now it's time for bed, Takuya."

Miss Right took a gentle hold of Takuya but the brown-haired boy refused to move. Takuya yanked his wrist out of her hold, and he angrily moved his hands. Kouji watched closely. He didn't know what Takuya was saying, but he was no dummy that Takuya was upset that he couldn't sleep with Kouji. Miss Right sighed and started to move her hands in sign language.

Kouji glared and wrapped his arm's around Takuya. "What's wrong with Takuya staying right where he is?"

Miss Right sighed. She wasn't in the mood to fight with Kouji. "Alright. Takuya can sleep with you. Only for tonight."


Junpei looked down at Izumi. Another week had passed and she started to look better each day. Each time Junpei brought flowers, and talked to her. Every time he came, he started to feel something for Izumi.

The nurse came in with a worried look on her face. "You should go home and get some rest."

"How can I rest knowing that I almost killed her," Junpei said, looking down at Izumi with great pain in his eyes. He moved a few strains of hair from her face.

Junpie froze when Izumi slowly opened her eyes. Her body was sore and she couldn't feel her legs. Izumi slowly turned her head to see an unknown face looking at her with concern in his big brown eyes. His face was tanned, and his hair was really spiky. At first, Izumi thought it was Takuya, but this boy had pudgy face and Takuya's face was thinner.

"Wh .. who are ... you ..." she whispered.

"Easy, Izumi! You shouldn't move," the nurse said, stepping to the other side, keeping her patient from moving. "You have serious injuries."

Junpei just watched with great pain his eyes as the blonde girl laid there trying to breathe.

"Ta ... Takuya ... where is Takuya ..." Izumi whispered.

"Don't worry about your friends," Junpei responded. "They're fine ..."

Izumi stared at Junpai before her eyes widened with complete horor. "No! No! Stay away from me!" she hollored.

"Miss!" the nurse pleaded, trying to hold the blonde girl down. "Please try and calm down!"

"He tried to hurt Takuya!" Izumi cried, thrashing around.

Pain. That're all Junpei felt. He lowered his head as his face turned dark with hate. Why did everyone hate him so much? A lot of people would tease him or pick on him for no reason.

"I'm sorry you hate me so much." With that he walked out.

The nurse bit her lip and watched Junpie walk out with tears sliding down his face. "That was men," the nurse started. "He really saved your life! He never left your side."

He what? Izumi sighed, feeling sort of bad. She did hear a voice while she was out, saying that she should never give up and fight. "I guess I should apologize."

"That would make him feel better."

The nurse walked out. Two minutes Junpei walked in the hurt still in his eyes. Izumi combed the brown haired teen's features. Wow. He is sort of cute.

"Hey. Come here. I won't bite ... much," Izumi said as the boy sat down next to her. "What's your name?"

"Junpei," he answered in a timid voice.

"I'm not mad at you anymore," Izumi promised.

"That's good that an Angel such as yourself is not mad at me anymore."

"Angel? You really think ..." Izumi's expression softened. She was really touched, and for one moment, all the pain, she felt was gone.

"Well," Junpei started looking away his cheeks turning pink. "I think you are."

Izumi moved her hand taking his. Junpie turned and looked down at her hand that was holding his. Junpei looked up at her peaceful sleeping face.

"Good-night, Angel."

To Be Continued .....