Author's Note: Here is part four. Only one more to go. Sorry to those who are enjoying this, but yes, I'm ending it with the next installment. Seeing as summer's over, I though it somewhat pointless to continue. Regardless, I hope you enjoy this drabble.

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Summer Lovin'
by dreamcruiser

4: The Scenic Route

The sun was low on the horizon, the day coming to an end. But their road trip was just beginning. So what if they were a couple of hours behind schedule? As long as they made it to their destination, that was all that mattered.

Sora could feel herself start to nod off. The rest of her companions were already dozing, except of course, Tai the driver. He had taken the scenic route just for her, and she was enjoying it. But listening to nothing but the gentle hum of the engine, her friends' steady breathing, the feel of the smooth road beneath them, was just... enough... to...

"Don't fall asleep on me now!"

Sora jolted awake. She looked back to everyone else. No one else had been shaken by Tai's outburst. "Well everyone else is asleep," she whined.

"Since when were you the type that followed the crowd?"

"Oh, shut up," she said with a short laugh. "You are so lame."

Their short conversation came to a lull. Until Tai chuckled lowly under his breath.

Sora looked at him, eyebrows raised. "What is it?"

He turned to her surprised, almost as if his laugh wasn't meant to be heard. "It's nothing."

She shrugged it off (because it probably was nothing) but she didn't tear her gaze away from him. It was one of her favorite activities. Tai-gazing, that is. If there was one thing that could keep her awake, this was it.

She couldn't help but admire his looks. Now, in no way was she so shallow as to admire him only for his appearance, but she had to admit, he grew up quite nicely. And nothing made her happier than knowing that she had grown up with him. Except maybe the thought of continuing to tackle life alongside him.

It amazed her that so much of what she loved was embodied within one person. Her eyes combed his form. His legs, strong and powerful; they were practically built for soccer. His hands, gentle and delicate; who knew he had a knack of flower arranging? And then there were his eyes, so open and earnest. He never could tell a lie, even to save his life.

She loved the moments when they could enjoy the comfortable silence together. To her, a comfortable silence only existed with Tai. And as much as she enjoyed their playful banter, it was times like these she thought she liked him best with his mouth shut.

"Enjoying the view?"

Knowing very well that he was not talking about the landscape, she snapped her head forward, blushing.

Yes. This was definitely one of those times.

End.

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End Notes: Yes. Short. I know. But there's a drabble for ya. The last one should be up soon. Meanwhile, please review this one. Reviews give me joy.