Hi everyone since it's been so long since I updated I thought I give you guys two chapters in one. I'm really starting to get ideas for this story again. That makes me really happy. I do love my character Sakuya and I'm glad you guys love her too. I think I might either add another chapter to "After a long day" or make another one shot about these two. Or have a series that shows what happens to them after high school. Well until then enjoy the next chapter. I'm going to try and update as much as possible before school hits.
Now as usual I don't own Digimon I only own Sakuya.
Now let's begin ^^
Kouji has a crush
Chapter 22
(Previously in Kouji has a crush)
In Sakuya's room everyone were having their own unique dream. Tomoki turned over as he smiled.
(Tomoki's dream)
Tomoki looked around noticing his hat was back on his head and his bookbag was on. He was in the middle of the street before realization hit him like a ton of bricks.
/I was going to school now I remember. / he thought as he picked up the pace. He joined the crowd on the way to school. While he walked he felt someone place their hand on his head. He looked up at Takuya who smiled brightly at him.
"Morning Tomoki,"
"Morning Takuya, how are you?"
"I'm fine, how about you?"
"I'm good,"
"So are you ready for school?"
Tomoki shook his head, "No I didn't finish my homework for the week."
"Don't worry Tomoki I didn't finish mine either." Takuya said smiling. Tomoki smiled, "Well it's good to know I won't be the only one in trouble."
Takuya laughed, "Tell me about it."
They shared a laugh as they continued on their way to school. Tomoki felt comfortable going to school for once. He knew he didn't have to worry about bullies with Takuya around. On their way they heard someone call them. They turned around to see Izumi running to them.
"TAKUYA! TOMOKI!" she yelled running to them.
"What is it Izumi?" Takuya said.
"Guys come help J.P., Sakuya, and Kouji are in trouble! Come on," Izumi said as she turned around. She ran back in the direction of the park as Takuya and Tomoki followed her. When they made it they saw them all tied up and their shoes off. The Divemon there was tickling their feet with a pink feather. The Divemon turned around sensing their arrival.
"Hey it's that girl that got away!" One of the Divemons said as the other three turned around.
"Looks like she bought some friends," The Divemon leader said walking away from Sakuya. She looked around him, "GUYS GET AWAY FROM HERE WE CAN TAKE CARE OF THIS!"
The Divemon leader turned around tickling her feet once again, "Quiet you you're in no condition to talk especially since I have this." He reached in his pocket pulling out her d-tector. Two of the Divemon around him pulled out Kouji's and J.P.'s. Sakuya glared, but her glared disappeared the minute her feet were tickled again, "STOP IT! PLEASE HAHA!" she laughed. Kouji and J.P. were having the same reactions as they tried moving their feet away from the Divemon and their evil feathers.
"Not if I can help it." The Divemon leader said doubling his efforts. They all laughed harder as they tried to get away.
"STOP! HAHA!" Kouji yelled.
"PLEASE STOP! HEHE," J.P. laughed.
"I CAN'T BREATHE! HAHA!" Sakuya said in between chuckles.
"Oh no guys come on we've got to help." Takuya said as Izumi and Tomoki nodded.
They pulled out their d-tectors ready to digivolve when three Divemon charged at them. They shot three nets at them quickly entangling Takuya and Izumi. Tomoki was small enough to crawl underneath his net before the Divemon could grab him. He ran to the nearest tree he could find. He crawled up the tree looking down at the Divemon who tried to climb after him. Tomoki threw a couple of apples from the tree at him effectively knocking him out after the third try. He looked over at the two Divemon who captured Takuya and Izumi. He dragged the kicking and screaming pair over to their leader.
Their leader smiled, "Good job A and B now let's give them the same treatment we've given to their friends."
Divemon A and Divemon B, their names Aki and Benji respectively, dragged Izumi and Takuya over to join Kouji and the others. They tied them up then started to take their shoes off. Takuya and Izumi fought against the Divemon harder as Tomoki watched in fear.
/What can I do? I'm so afraid right now. If I come down from this tree then he'll get me. What do I do? / Tomoki thought watching his friends get tickled in front of his eyes.
//You're going to fight, //
Tomoki looked around for the mysterious voice. "W-Who said that?"
// Me, Kunamon, Tomoki you have to fight. You're the only one who can save your friends. // Kunamon said. Tomoki looked down at his d-tector where Kunamon's voice was coming from.
"But…I'm scared."
//I know, you were scared when you faced off against MetalSeadramon, but you still fought against him. Why? // Kunamon said.
"I wanted to help my friends. I felt so weak when I couldn't stop those Divemon from kidnapping Sakuya that I wanted to do everything I could to help Kouji and my friends. I wanted to help Angewomon save her sister. I wanted to show everyone that…I'm not a…a…baby…" Tomoki said pulling his hat over his eyes.
// You did, Tomoki, you showed everyone your strength. You're growing stronger everyday now it's time to show that strength again. // Kunamon said as Tomoki nodded. He stood up in the tree he was in, "You're right Kunamon I have to help my friends. HEY YOU JERKS DOWN THERE!" he yelled. The Divemon looked up in the tree slowly stopping their tickling attack on the others.
Their leader smirked, "Well if it isn't a small fry. What are you going to do little guy? There are five of us and only one of you. All your friends are under our control."
"Not for long! SPIRIT EVOLUTION! KUNAMON!" Kunamon jumped down from the tree.
"I'm going to teach you what they do to bullies. BLIZZARD BLASTER!" Kunamon shouted shooting the two closest Divemon with his snow ball gun. The Divemon screamed, "NOOO!" as they disappeared. Two more Divemon charged at him armed with their crossbows and net guns. Tomoki dodged one Divemon hitting him with his snowball gun. The other Divemon tried to surprise him, but he got him quickly with Crystal Freeze. Now the only Divemon left was the leader.
Kunamon looked over at him, determination burning in his eyes, as he aimed his snowball gun at him.
"Let my friends go or you'll suffer the fate as your friends." Kunamon said in the most menacing voice he could muster.
The Devimon leader narrowed his eyes, "You wouldn't dare,"
Kunamon smirked, the smirk looking more cute on the teddy bear's face, as he shouted "BLIZZARD BLASTER!"
"NOOOO! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS! I WAS DEFEATED BY A BEAR!" The Divemon Leader screamed as he disappeared.
"That will teach you what happens to anyone who tries to bully my friends." Kunamon said.
"GOOD JOB TOMOKI!" Takuya cheered as everyone joined in. Kunamon dedigivolved to Tomoki, he smiled sheepishly as he walked over to them.
"Aww it was nothing guys. Are you guys all right?" Tomoki asked as he started to untie Takuya. Takuya nodded as he stretched his arms, "I'm good, how about you guys?"
"I'm good now that they've stopped tickling me." Kouji said as Tomoki untied him. He moved on to Izumi, "I'm glad I caught up to you guys. If I didn't those Divemon would've really hurt us."
After Izumi he moved on to Sakuya, "Yeah or tickle us to death. It's a good thing Tomoki was here to save us."
"Yeah," Izumi agreed.
Tomoki blushed sheepishly as he untied J.P., "I'm glad I could help."
"You did great little guy." J.P. said smiling.
Tomoki smiled, "Guys it was nothing."
"Yes it was, you were amazing Tomoki." Izumi said smiling as she hugged Tomoki. Sakuya hugged him on the other side, "You were great!" Tomoki blushed shyly he couldn't believe he was part of a pretty sandwich.
Kouji smiled patting his head, "Great job Tomoki,"
J.P. smiled playfully rubbing his head, "Good job little guy!"
Tomoki looking up between Kouji and J.P. to a smiling Takuya, "I'm proud of you Tomoki."
Tomoki blushed sheepishly once again, "Thanks Takuya,"
Tomoki couldn't be happier. He was able to save his friends, get over his fear, and everyone was proud of him including Takuya. He knew he wasn't over his fear completely, but knowing that he could be strong and brave like Takuya or Kouji made his confidence increase.
Kunamon smiled at the scene. He was glad that Tomoki is starting to find the strength he had all along.
(End of Dream)
Tomoki shifted over to the other side smiling with a light flush on his face.
"Please guys…I couldn't eat another sundae…" Tomoki mumbled in his sleep.
On the other side of the room J.P. wasn't having a very peaceful dream. J.P. grunted as he turned on his side.
(J.P.'s dream)
J.P. looked around trying to figure out where he was. He looked around at different Digimon in the jury box. Many different Digimon were behind him in the galley. He looked up seeing the Judge's bench empty. It was seeing Bokumon in a judge robe that realization hit him like a ton of bricks. He was in a trial. He looked down he was sitting in the jury box. He looked up, over at the plaintiff table was Kouji and Sakuya. Takuya and Izumi were seated behind the defendant table their human spirits sitting next to them. Neemon was sitting behind the court reporter's desk daydreaming away. Tomoki was the bailiff he pushed up his hat and made sure his billy club was set in place.
J.P. looked around he tried to move his hands, but he couldn't. He looked down seeing a pair of energy cuffs around his wrists.
/Wait am I in a courtroom? Why am I in a courtroom? What's going on here? / J.P. thought. He noticed his human spirit, Beetlemon, walk towards him. He nodded at Bokumon who nodded back in acknowledgement.
"Beetlemon why am I here?" J.P. said.
"I'm sorry J.P., but you're being tried for treason. Judge Bokumon will explain the extent of your charges." Beetlemon said.
J.P. opened his mouth in surprise, "Why am I being charge for treason?"
"Because you didn't support the rescue of Sakuya, Kasumimon loves Sakuya like a younger sister. She's grown quite attached to her. She's pretty angry that it took so long for you to agree to the rescue plan. Not to mention your initial doubt of rescuing Sakuya. Kazemon is mad as well because Kasumimon is one of her good friends. Not to mention she's grown quite attached to Izumi. She didn't like when you took her away from the castle the minute it was exploding." Beetlemon said.
"I did that to save her." J.P. said.
"Kazemon doesn't see it that way neither does Izumi. You know how Lobomon and Kouji feel. Tomoki and Kunamon didn't want to be part of the proceedings so they decided to be bailiffs for the courtroom. Takuya and Agunimon didn't want to be here, but they wanted to defend you. They feel that you're innocent of treason and so do I." Beetlemon said.
"But I'm innocent I didn't commit treason. I didn't," J.P. said.
"I know that J.P., but your previous actions leaves much to be desired. You have to prove to everyone that your intentions, though a bit misguided, were honorable. It's starting good luck J.P. I'll be here if you need me." Beetlemon said.
J.P. nodded, "Ok," /Aww man I didn't know I would be tried for treason. This is bad really bad. / he thought looking around at the different faces in the courtroom. He didn't know his insecurity would cause him a stint in jail. He had to tell everyone the reason behind his actions. If he did that, maybe he wouldn't go to jail.
Tomoki and Kunamon walked to the front of the courtroom.
"Everyone stand for the honorable Judge Bokumon." Tomoki and Kunamon said as Tomoki pushed his hat up again. Everyone in the courtroom stood up as Bokumon walked in.
"Ok everyone may take their seat," Tomoki said as everyone sat down.
"Ok everyone we're here to see the case of the Digimon against J.P. J.P. you are accused of, NEEMON WAKE UP, now as I was saying J.P. you are accused of the act of treason against Takuya, Kouji, Izumi and Sakuya as well as their human spirits." Bokumon said.
J.P. blinked, "What do you mean treason?"
"You didn't join in the plans to rescue Sakuya when she was kidnapped. Did you admit that saving Sakuya was impossible?" Takuya said.
"No I…well I…only because at the time it seemed hopeless." J.P. said.
Takuya nodded, "Even if it seemed hopeless you could have helped cheer up Kouji and Izumi. The two people affected the most by her kidnapping. Did you help cheer either of them up? Yes or no…"
J.P. looked down at his hands before looking around the courtroom. Izumi shook her head as Kouji glared at him. Sakuya gave him a sad look before looking down at her hands. Kouji wrapped an arm around her shoulder. He shot a glare at J.P. before going to comfort her. Takuya cleared his throat, "Excuse me J.P. answer the question. Did you cheer either of them up? Yes or no,"
J.P. looked down, "No I didn't…" he said softly.
Takuya stood up, "Excuse me J.P., but we can't hear you."
"No I didn't, ok." J.P. said as he looked up. The jury shook their heads as Sakuya buried her face in her hands. Kouji comforted her along with Izumi, their human spirits and a couple of Digimon in the galley.
"So, J.P., are you trying to tell me that you didn't care about Sakuya enough to try to work on a plan or cheer up her loved ones." Takuya said.
"I did care I just thought realistically about the situation. I did miss her I probably missed her more than Kouji, Izumi, you, and Tomoki. I knew she was gone and there was nothing we could do about it. She was taken in the Digital World. The odds of us finding her were 2 to none. I couldn't help, but think of the situation logically." J.P. said.
"So you thought that we would never find Sakuya is that correct?" Takuya said.
"I just thought logically we would never find her." J.P. said.
"HOW COULD YOU EVEN THINK THAT?" Kouji yelled causing the courtroom to stir in agreement. Bokumon banged his gravel hard, "ORDER, ORDER I WILL HAVE ORDER!"
Once Sakuya, Izumi, and Takuya calmed Kouji down Bokumon talked again, "Now, DARN IT NEEMON WAKE UP, as I was saying order. Kouji that comment can hold you in contempt. I know you're upset, but try to keep your emotions under control."
Kouji huffed before nodding, "Yes sir,"
Bokumon nodded in acknowledgment before turning to Takuya, "Do you have anymore questions for him?"
Takuya shook his head, "No your honor I'm done." He took his seat shuffling some papers around before looking up at J.P. He shook his head in disappointment before looking down at his papers. J.P. felt a sickening lurch in the bottom of his stomach. He knew this would come back to haunt him, but he didn't know he would go to jail for it. He looked over at Sakuya who avoided his gaze. He started feeling worse. No one knew that deep down inside he wanted to rescue Sakuya just like everyone else. His anger coming from his insecurity that Sakuya wouldn't like him. No one knew that J.P. had a certain fear when it comes to making friends. He feared that people would stop being his friend once they got to know the real him. He feared Sakuya would do the same once she stopped laughing at his jokes. He wanted to save Sakuya. He felt bad everyday when they had no leads or anything towards her location. It was hard for him to voice his opinion over the doubt in his heart.
He looked over at Sakuya again trying to tell her with his eyes how sorry he was, but she wouldn't look at him. Izumi cleared her throat, "J.P. did you ever feel that we would save Sakuya?"
"Or did you feel that we would never see her again?" Kouji interjected. Bokumon hit his gavel again, "Kouji, please, if you can't control your outbursts you'll be asked to leave the courtroom."
Kouji glared at J.P. before sitting back in his seat, "Fine,"
"Ok, Izumi, continue," Bokumon said throwing something at Neemon waking him up again.
"Thank you, your honor. Now, J.P., I will ask my questions again. Did you ever feel that we would save Sakuya?" Izumi said.
"I did…but I didn't think we would right that second." J.P. said.
"So you're trying to say that you wanted to save her, but felt that it was hopeless correct?" Izumi asked.
J.P. looked around at the faces in the jury box, Takuya's curious look, Kouji's glare, and Sakuya's still buried face.
"Well…J.P. what's your answer?" Bokumon said.
"Yes what's your answer J.P.?" Izumi asked.
J.P. stared at Sakuya, wishing that she would look at him. Kouji noticed he leaned towards Sakuya. He said something to her that made her look up at J.P. The sadness in her eyes reminded J.P. of how she looked in the hospital. It made J.P.'s heart clench tighter.
"J.P., answer the question." Bokumon said.
"Yes, J.P., answer the question." Sakuya said softly.
"It's true, ok, I wanted to save her, but I felt it was hopeless because…because…I was so weak. I felt so weak because I could do nothing to save her. I only thought it was hopeless because if we couldn't stop those Divemon from taking Sakuya what chance did we have of saving her. I was so angry that I couldn't stop the Divemon that…I…I…I took my anger out on everyone. I'm sorry guys." J.P. said.
"J.P. we were all angry that we couldn't do anything to stop the Divemon. Why didn't you tell us you felt the same?" Izumi asked.
"Well I didn't know how to. I was too frustrated to think straight and what came out from that frustration was a lot of stupid statements. I'm sorry Izumi, but when I took you away from Ranamon's castle I only did that so you wouldn't get hurt." J.P. said.
Izumi smiled, "J.P…" Kazemon smiled as she nodded in acknowledgment.
"Takuya, I didn't mean to shoot down your ideas and encouragement. I'm sorry," J.P. said.
Takuya nodded the disappointment leaving his eyes as he smiled, "It's alright J.P," Agunimon nodded as he smiled, "I'm glad,"
"Tomoki you were really brave little buddy." J.P. said looking over at Tomoki. Tomoki smiled pushing his hat back up on his head. "Thanks J.P." Kunamon looked over at J.P. before smiling and nodding in agreement.
"Kouji…I'm sorry about the fights with you." J.P. said looking over at Kouji. Kouji's eyes widen in surprise before he settled back in his seat. He crossed his arms over his chest mumbling a, "Whatever…it's fine." Lobomon nodded as he smirked.
"Sakuya...I'm…I'm…" J.P. stammered avoiding Sakuya's eyes. Kasumimon noticed, she leaned over towards Sakuya whispering something in her ear. Sakuya nodded she stood up, "Your honor may I cross examine the witness."
Bokumon nodded, "I'll allow it,"
Sakuya nodded as she walked around her table going towards J.P. J.P. swallowed wiping his sweaty palms against his pants. He waited for the inevitable slap or yelling that he knew was to come. Instead he didn't feel anything. He looked up at Sakuya whose face softened, "J.P…if you felt that way why didn't you tell anyone. Better yet if you wanted to be my friend why didn't you tell me? I do want to get to know you J.P. If you don't I…"
J.P. shook his head, "No, I want to get to know you too Sakuya. I want to be your friend."
Sakuya smiled, the first smile aimed his way by her in awhile, "Then I think we have a lot of talking to do. Don't you J.P.?"
J.P. nodded feeling the cuffs disappeared from his wrist, "You're right we do…"
Beetlemon smiled /I'm proud of J.P. he was able to clear everything up. He didn't let his fear stop him. Now it's my turn to do the same thing. / He looked over at Kasumimon who gave him a small understanding smile.
(End of dream)
J.P. shifted over with a smile, "Yay I'm not guilty. I'm glad," he mumbled snuggling deeper into his pillow.
Across from him Takuya's blush deepen as he stopped moving. He was an inch away from kissing Izumi and he didn't even know it.
"I…I…I'm glad you're happy." Takuya mumbled in his sleep.
(Takuya's dream)
"Good job Tomoki. You're getting really good at kicking that ball. A couple more lessons and you'll be able to play a game against me." Takuya said smiling.
Tomoki smiled sheepishly pushing his hat over his eyes, "Thanks Takuya,"
Takuya smiled as he looked around. They were in Yogoi Park the same park that Takuya plays soccer in. It's the same park he takes Shinya to whenever his mom bugs him about getting Shinya away from his video games for awhile. They were all having a picnic with their Digimon friends. Fridgemon and Wizardmon were talking to a Birdramon and a Palamon. Rosemon and Guardramon were engaged in a conversation with Angewomon and her sister. Kouji was talking with Gabumon, Satoshi, and WereGarurumon while J.P. talked to Mamemon and Gatomon. While Izumi talked to Sakuya, Nanamon, and Datamon Tomoki practiced soccer with Keichiro, Kazu, and Andromon.
Takuya couldn't help, but notice the happy smile on Izumi's face while she talked to Sakuya. He liked when Izumi was smiling not when she was crying. It made Takuya feel better that he was able to accomplish his goal. He noticed how cute Izumi looked when she was happy too. Takuya blushed when that thought entered his head. He looked down at his hands blushing furiously /Did I just think that? Did I just think that Izumi is cute? Aww man this nice summer air is getting to me. / he thought looking over at Izumi and Sakuya again.
"Hey Takuya,"
Takuya turned around as he smiled, "Hey Agunimon, hey guys." He waved at their human spirits who walked over to them. They waved to Takuya before going to their respected humans. Agunimon smiled walking over to Takuya, "Hey Takuya, how are you?"
"I'm good, how about you?" Agunimon said.
"Oh I'm…" Takuya started when he heard a couple of squeals. Agunimon and Takuya looked over seeing Izumi and Sakuya squealing happily at the arrival of Kazemon and Kasumimon. They happily squealed hugging each other as they asked each other about their well being. Takuya watched Izumi smile as she hugged Kasumimon. He could feel his cheeks heat up again as he watched Izumi move a strand of hair behind her ear as she talked with everyone around her. She looked over at Takuya. Takuya could feel his face heat up further as he waved at her. Izumi blushed lightly, she waved back before turning back to the conversation.
Takuya quickly turned back around to Agunimon who smiled at him. Takuya blinked, "What's up?"
"You like Izumi don't you?" Agunimon asked a knowing gleam in his eye.
Takuya blush deepen as he waved his hands frantically around, "N-No I don't I'm just happy that she's happy. I'm not saying that I like her smile or think she's cute or anything like that."
"So you don't think she's pretty?" Agunimon said raising his eyebrow.
"No I didn't say that." Takuya exclaimed. His blush amusing Agunimon as he chuckled, "So you think she's pretty."
"Yes I do. Hey that's not fair Agunimon you tricked me!" Takuya exclaimed as Agunimon chuckled again.
"I didn't trick you I just got you to admit what was on your mind." Agunimon said smirking.
Takuya groaned, "Great, you can read my mind now."
"No, it was just easy to see what you were thinking about that's all. You know I think she likes you too." Agunimon said.
Takuya blinked as his face tinged pink, "Y-You think so?"
"Yeah I do, she's really comfortable around you, she hugged you, and she keeps looking over here." Agunimon said as Takuya looked over at Izumi. He caught her trying to take a look at him when he wasn't looking. She blushed quickly turning back to the conversation once again. Sakuya looked over, she smiled at Takuya before whispering something to Izumi who blushed deeper.
"Do you think I have a chance to talk to her? I mean I-oh wait a minute." Takuya said picking up a soccer ball that tapped against his foot. He walked over to Tomoki who smiled sheepishly at him, "Sorry about that Takuya I was just showing Kunamon the moves you showed me."
"It's ok little man just be careful, you don't want to lose the ball. I see you got some more people to play." Takuya said handing Tomoki the soccer ball. He noticed Kouji, J.P., Lobomon, Beetlemon, and their friends kicking around a spare soccer ball.
Tomoki nodded, "Yeah everyone wanted to learn how to play. I think we have enough people to play a game."
"Do you have a referee?" Takuya asked.
Tomoki shook his head, "No we don't. We're trying to figure out who could be our referee now."
Agunimon smiled as an idea popped in his head. He looked over at Izumi and her friends, they were watching Tomoki and the others practice ball. He walked over to Takuya smiling with a playful twinkle in his eye. He tapped his shoulder Takuya turned around, "Yes?"
"I'm going to invite Sakuya and the others to play." Agunimon said.
"Sure, um aren't you going to ask Izumi?" Takuya said.
"I think you should do that Takuya." Agunimon said watching Takuya flush much to his amusement.
"Um, sure, I can do that." Takuya said blushing.
Agunimon smiled, "Let's go,"
Takuya nodded, "Ok we'll be back probably with a referee."
Tomoki smiled, "Ok," he ran back to Kunamon with the ball. Takuya smiled before turning to Agunimon, "You just couldn't help yourself could you?"
Agunimon chuckled, "I don't know what you mean Takuya."
Takuya glared at him with a light flush on his cheeks, "Of course you don't know."
Agunimon chuckled again as he walked over to Izumi and the others with Takuya.
"I still don't know what you mean Takuya. I'm just asking our friends to play a friendly game of soccer." Agunimon said smirking.
Takuya scoffed, "Sure,"
Agunimon laughed as Takuya shook his head. Of course Agunimon would be a joker like him. He looked up noticing Izumi trying to hide behind Sakuya. Sakuya giggled waving at Takuya and Agunimon.
"Hi guys," Sakuya said as everyone joined in with similar greetings. Izumi peaked from behind Sakuya smiling sheepishly as she waved. Takuya blushed waving sheepishly back.
"Hello how are you all doing?" Agunimon asked.
Kasumimon smiled, "We're all fine, how are you two?"
"Oh I'm fine, how about you Takuya?" Agunimon asked with a playful smirk.
Takuya glared at him with a flush on his face before turning to Kasumimon with a smile, "I'm doing great. Thanks,"
Kasumimon smiled, "That's good. I see that Tomoki and the others are playing with that ball. It's called a soccer ball correct?"
Takuya nodded, "That's right,"
Kazemon smiled, "That looks like fun. Do you mind if we join?"
"We came over here to ask just that. We're thinking of putting a game together. Do you want to join us?" Agunimon asked.
Kasumimon nodded, "Sure I would love to learn how to play. How about you guys?" She looked around as everyone nodded.
"I would love to play. It sounds fun." Kazemon said standing up wiping some stray grass off her behind.
"Me too I want to learn more about this game. It looks really fun to play." Kasumimon said standing up and joining Kazemon.
"I would love to gather data about this game. It looks very promising." Datamon said as he started to walk with Kazemon and Kasumimon.
"Do you think I can play?" Nanamon asked.
"I'm sure you can. If you can't join in the game you can always kick the ball around. That's always fun." Sakuya said picking up Nanamon. Nanamon bounced in her arms, "That sounds like fun."
Sakuya smiled, "It sure is Nanamon." She turned to Takuya, "Oh, Takuya, Izumi wanted to talk to you."
Takuya looked over at Izumi who found the clouds very intriguing at the moment. He looked back at Sakuya, "R-Really?"
Sakuya nodded, "Yeah I don't know what it's about, but it sounded pretty important."
"Sakuya! Please!" Izumi exclaimed her face now crimson as Sakuya and Nanamon laughed.
"We'll see you two later on the soccer field. So Agunimon what do you know about soccer?" Sakuya asked giving Takuya and Izumi a smile before turning to Agunimon.
"I know a little bit, so I should be able to help anyone out if they need it." Agunimon said.
"I want to play with the ball! I want to play with the ball!" Nanamon said happily. Sakuya and Agunimon laughed as they walked towards the makeshift soccer field leaving Takuya and Izumi by themselves.
Takuya and Izumi looked at each other before turning away quickly. Takuya took a breath, calming down his nerves, as he took a seat next to Izumi. Izumi started playing with a strand of her hair staring at the grass. They could hear everyone on the makeshift field trying to put together teams and organize their soccer game over the beating of their hearts. Takuya took another breath, pushing his plans to get back at Agunimon back, as he looked over at Izumi.
/She looks so cute. I wonder why I'm noticing this now. Maybe it's because Sakuya is back that I'm able to think about things like this. / Takuya thought wiping his sweaty palms against his jeans. He cleared his throat, "Um, Izumi…"
"Yeah Takuya," Izumi said softly turning to him slowly.
"Um what did you want to talk about?" Takuya asked.
"Oh, I, um wanted to thank you for helping me save Sakuya. I don't know what I would have done without you." Izumi said smiling sheepishly.
Takuya smiled back, "You're welcome Izumi. I told you I would save her you didn't have to worry about that. I'm really glad she's back."
Izumi smiled, "Me too,"
Takuya nodded as he started picking with the grass. Izumi started messing with her hair again as an awkward silence fell between them. Takuya's heart was pounding he didn't know what to say. He was too afraid that anything he said would hurt make her feel uncomfortable. He looked over at Izumi who looked away quickly with a bright flush on her face. He took off his hat running his fingers through his hair before putting it back on. He took another breath before smiling sheepishly, "Hey Izumi,"
"Yeah,"
"I'm glad you're smiling again. I'm also glad that you're able to talk to Sakuya again. It makes me really happy to know that I helped you out Izumi." Takuya said.
Izumi turned to him with a shy smile, "I'm glad I can talk to her again too. It makes me happy to know that I can count on you Takuya. You don't think I'm weird for saying that do you?"
Takuya shook his head, "No I don't, I don't think you're weird at all Izumi. You don't think I'm weird for saying you can count on me, do you?"
Izumi shook her head, "No I don't think you're weird Takuya. I don't think you're weird at all."
"That's good to know." Takuya said chuckling.
Izumi giggled, "I know isn't it,"
They laughed for a little bit before falling silent once again. Takuya felt a bit confident now that Izumi started to relax. They looked over at everyone trying to play an organized soccer game. It was funny to say the least especially watching Lobomon and Andromon try to kick the ball without missing the goal. Rosemon and Kazemon played as referees as Agunimon explained what he knew to the rest of the Digimon there. Nanamon was happily bouncing the spare ball Sakuya found on it's head as Kouji and Sakuya watched together. J.P. and Tomoki practiced kicking a ball between each other as Datamon watched scribbling little notes here and there on his notepad.
"That has to be the funniest soccer game I ever saw." Takuya said.
Izumi looked over nodding, "It is, look at Rosemon and Kazemon trying to be referees."
Takuya laughed, "I know and Agunimon giving everyone, but Datamon soccer lessons."
Izumi giggled, "Well that's because Datamon is recording all the data he needs from J.P. and Tomoki."
Takuya laughed, "Yeah that's true. Hey look at Nanamon it's so cute playing with the ball like that."
"I know Nanamon is adorable. Hey look at Kouji and Sakuya they're so cute together." Izumi said.
"They do look cute together. I have to say it's good to see them happy." Takuya said.
Izumi nodded, "It is…hey Takuya…"
Takuya turned to her, "Yeah Izumi?" Before he could think Izumi wrapped her arms around Takuya's neck. Takuya froze his mind now mush as Izumi hugged him. He didn't know what to do until his hazy mind told him to hug her back. He quickly snapped out of his daze as he hugged Izumi back.
"I'm glad everyone is back together again." Izumi said softly as Takuya nodded. "I am too Izumi. It's great to see everyone together."
"I'm glad you're smiling Takuya." Izumi mumbled against his shirt. Takuya blushed as Izumi pulled back looking up at Takuya with the same flush on her cheeks. Takuya didn't deny his feelings now. /Izumi looks so cute…Izumi is really cute…I like her. I like her a lot. /
"I'm glad you're smiling Izumi. I really am…" Takuya said feeling an unseen force pushing him towards Izumi. Izumi started moving closer to him, "T-Takuya…"
"I-Izumi…" Takuya said softly closing the gap between them slowly.
Agunimon looked over from the field watching Takuya and Izumi move closer to each other. He smiled he was proud that Takuya found the courage to admit his feelings for Izumi. As he looked over at Kazemon he knew it was time for him to do the same.
(End of dream)
"I like you a lot…Izumi." Takuya mumbled moving forward as he brushed his lips against Izumi's softly before pulling away. Next to him Izumi blushed, "Takuya I like you too…" she mumbled pressing her lips softly against Takuya's.
Hmm I wonder what Izumi is dreaming about? It looks like it's a nice dream lol. Next up is Izumi, Kouji, and Sakuya. I wonder what their dreams entail, stayed tuned to find out. ^^
Ja ne minna-san
See you later everyone. ^^