A/N - Finally I have chapter 3! I hope you guys enjoy, this is when it starts to get a little twisty :) I would like to give a special thank you to "Sora loves rain"

Happy reading!

"Darkened Souls"

Chapter 3 " Home sweet, home?"

Matt's P.O.V

I awoke to the early light falling in on my face and was greeted by the sound of laughter and yes, I was definitely smelling bacon. I rolled over groaning. It was only 9:30am, Fuck me, Only 3 and half hours of sleep and I had the cast of gossip girls in my kitchen. Growling I got out of bed and headed to my bathroom. I quickly relieved myself and then splashed water on my face. I stood looking in the mirror. Awesome, I looked fantastic. Bag's under my eyes the size of the state I was living in. I tossed on my sweats once again, figuring Tai didn't need to see me in my finest, at least not yet. I walked out into the kitchen and found Sora sitting up on one of the bar stools, still wearing my t-shirt, her hair in a messy bun. Her hands where wrapped around a cup of coffee. I smiled. I guess 3 hours of sleep was worth this. I walked over and joined her at the table.

"So, What's on the menu?"

Sora smiled and looked at me. "Well, so far bacon, and possibly eggs, if Tai doesn't burn those too."

I looked over and grinned. Tai was wearing the hot pink and zebra stripped apron that hung in the kitchen. He had the eggs out and ready to cook. But next to those was an opened beer. My eyebrows shot up. " Does our cook always have beer with breakfast?"

Tai looked over at me and I watched his expressions change a little. Almost like I made him nervous. "Not always, but when its available I sure as hell do."

"Well, Don't have too many, we have a long day ahead of us. It's Friday."

"Exactly, the beginning of the weekend baby." Tai winked at us. Sora just laughed.

What the hell, had I agreed on? We sat there and managed to get our breakfast down. Although the thought was there, I would have rather starved. Tai was a horrible cook. As he told us at breakfast. All the failed cooking classes and attempts in Italy.

"Well, Thanks for this." I pointed to the black remains on my plate." Sora nudged me in the ribs and shot me a dirty look. I mouthed back to her as I rubbed my ribs "What?"

Tai laughed. "It's ok, really. I know I can't cook, I just wanted to attempt and show my gratitude for you letting me stay here."

Sora chimed in. "It's no problem really, we have more than enough room. Now, I'm going to go get a few things together and change. Matt's right. Busy day." With that she got up and walked out. Leaving me alone with Tai, Again. What the hell Sora?

I heard Tai suck in a deep breath and looked over at him. He was staring into the living room.

I felt weird just staring at him, so I looked over to try and see what he was looking at. Nothing, I got nothing. I decided to break the silence.

"You want to go and do something?" The words just flew out of my mouth. I couldn't retract them. I watched him perk up. "Sure, Let me go change."

15 minutes later

Tai's P.O.V

I met Matt at the parking garage like he told me too. When I walked around the corner, I heard him yell my name and I looked up just in time to catch something. A helmet? I looked over at Matt. He was smiling and siting on a blacked out crotch rocket. He waved me over. "Come on!"

I walked over and ran my hands over the handles. "Really? We're getting on this?"

"Yep, suit up friend. You're about to go for the ride of you're life." I looked at him for a moment. He was serious. Then I noticed what he was wearing. Dark tight jeans, a fitted black tee, and black boots. And he was a blonde with bright blue eyes. Really Sora? Did you have to pick him as a roommate. Before I could shake my thoughts. Matt was standing and had grabbed the helmet from me and was placing it on my head. Then he smacked me. "Earth to Tai, Let's go."

He climbed on the bike like a pro. Shaking, I got on and silently prayed. I watched as he placed his helmet on and started the bike up. Then he turned to me and spoke . "You better hang on."

Wait, what? Hang on?, to what?! Before I could ask Matt floored it and shot out of the parking garage. Out of my bodies natural response My arms wrapped around him. He was the only thing grounding me to this death machine. I felt his tight muscles through his shirt, and the coolness of his body against my warm one. I watched as the buildings and then hills around me became a blur. Then I heard Matt yell back. "Hold on tight, Here's the fun part!" I looked up and saw he was headed for a split in the road, that led to a smaller one. That was very curvy. Fuck me. I heard him rev the engine. I gripped tighter, I was sure I had blood on my palms from my nails. Then, out of no ware, he jumped a gap and took us off road. He floored it again, and then he must have reach where we where going, cause he spun in a small circle before stopping. He placed his legs down, and I watched him remove the helmet off of his own head. That's when I realized I should probably let go of him. So, I did. And took off my own helmet. Shaking my head to clear it. I opened my eyes and was awe struck.

Matt smiled. "I figured you might like it here. It's a small valley that over looks the city. Come on, the view's better up here." I followed behind him and if I was awe struck before, it was nothing like what I was looking at now. "This is amazing. No wonder you live here, you can still escape to all of this."

Matt flopped down onto the ground and laid back looking up at the sky. "Pretty much, I love it here. I've came here for years, to clear my mind or just get away for a little bit."

I walked over and sat down next to him. "Yeah know I have to admit, I didn't think I was going to get along with you at first, but now. I'm pretty sure we're good." I smiled at him.

I laid back and stared up at the sky for a moment. Then before long Matt got up and started walking down the hill. I followed behind him. "What's up?"

Matt pointed to the clouds. "Storm. We better hurry or else its going to get bad, fast." I nodded in response. We climbed back on the bike, praying he wouldn't do 120mph home if it was raining. I did still value my life. I placed the helmet back on and we took off. But not before the rain found us. It felt so cold against my arms. I shivered. Okay, maybe a little speed wouldn't hurt?

After a bit we arrived back at the parking garage. Matt hopped off and headed up after locking everything up.

Once inside, I seen him reading a note. He just shook his head and sat it back down. I glanced over at it. It was from Mimi.

"Hey Blondie, I came and stole Sora for a few hours before work. We need girl time, and our hair needs lovin. Kisses- Mimi"

Wow. Nothing had changed there. "Hey, How did Mimi find Sora out here in Texas? It took me awhile."

Matt turned and looked at me. "Actually, Mimi was here. For something or another. I really don't know."

Matt walked out and headed down the hall. He called out "Are you coming? Or do you want to remain soaked?"

Not really, I hated being in wet clothes. I watched as Matt stripped his shirt off and tossed it, Then he sat down, and looked at me. I realized again I was nervous. What was it about him that did this to me?

I looked at him and him at me in return. My eyes glanced at his scars and particularly one in general.

I seen him swallow, sigh and then speak. "My scars have many stories, but not for right now."

My Hand was shaking as I reach out and touched the long scar that went across his side. I felt his cool skin beneath my finger tips, His body slightly trembled beneath my touch. I watched as he brought his own hand back and grabbed mine. He held it there, then he slightly looked up and locked eyes with me. I felt frozen in time. Never had I met anyone before with such clear, bright, cerulean blue eyes. They captivated me, taking me to somewhere else, just by looking into them. Like he had me in a spell. Then he spoke, catching me off guard. Inching closer as he did. I felt my heart racing in my chest. He made me nervous as much as he captivated me.

"Do I intimidate you?"

His words flowed so smoothly, with such confidence. I wasn't used to people like him.

"Sort of, but I like it." I found my self smiling. I gripped his hand back.

"That's good" He smiled and lent forward, I felt his cool lips press against mine so quickly, I was shocked. I wasn't expecting it. Before I could respond, he was done and standing.

"I'm going to go shower, that rain really chilled me. I have some spare clothes in the dresser over there if you would like to borrow them. You look around my size." With that I watched him disappear down the hall again.

I sat there a few moments and listened to him turn the shower on before I got up and looked for clothes. He was right, we where the same size. I found a shirt and some jeans. I quickly changed and hung my own wet clothing to dry over the back of a chair. I think I was numb or in shock. I found myself tracing my lips over with my finger tips, as I waited for Matt to finish showering.