Well, this was a quick update and this story is just coming to me. I believe there are only a handful of Kourkeru on this site, so I'm glad to have a unique story. Please R&R and I hope you liked this chapter. This will evolve more, I promise.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Digimon or any of the characters.

"What is it, Takeru? I'm a little busy, so hurry," I tried not to sound too mean; however, I didn't want him to know that I had feelings beyond friendship.

"Well, um, Izzy, there's someone I, ya know, like," he said, stuttering. He was cute when we were nervous, and he wouldn't look me directly into the eyes.

"Yeah, so? People like other people all of the time," I said, hoping that he would say just what I want to hear. I knew that if it was just Kari or someone, he would ask Matt or someone closer to him. But why me?

"No, no Izzy. It's not anyone, it's, well, um, not…a, well, um, let's just say it's someone I'm not supposed to like," he said, looking all around him, once again, and not into my eyes.

"What do you mean? You can like anyone you want," I said, comfortingly, and getting more interested in this conversation. I temporarily put my computer activities on hiatus. He noticed that, and smiled at me. I pulled up a chair and motioned for him to sit down. The poor boy might as well get comfortable as he could. And speaking of which, I had to hide my so-called 'excitement' from his view, so I turned around, sitting with the back of the chair pressed to the front of my body.

"Thanks, Izzy. I'm sorry I'm bothering you," he said as he sat down. "And, anyway, what I was going to say is…I don't like a girl, ya know?" The poor kid was trying to be as subtle as he could without up and saying "I'm a fag, Izzy!"

This was getting too good to be true. Did TK just tell me that he likes boys? Well, he had a boy in mind already, and I desperately wished that it was me. "So, you're saying that, well, that you like boys, Takeru?"

He blushed severely, and then looked up to me. "Yes, Koushiro-kun. Does that make me a bad person, because I feel that it does?" He started crying, so I got up out of my seat to comfort him. I walked over to his seat and sat down close to him. I put my arm around his shoulder, and his tears let up.

"So? Takeru, you like who you like. If you can't help it, then why should anyone criticize you? If they are truly your friends and family, then they will love you no matter what- as long as you're happy. That's how I felt anyway."

Whoa, how in the hell did I become a motivational speaker? I guess because that's what I've been telling myself these past few years. Anyway, as soon as I released those words, his tears immediately let up and I was met with a warm embrace. By TK. What I have always wanted. And I returned his hug with one of my own. He felt so good inside of my arms; however, he broke free from it to talk.

"Izzy, thank you. I didn't know you could be so sensitive. Now I'm starting to regret not talking to you back when we had all of those chances in the Digital World. I wish you could join us now, all of the time, in our current adventures," he was all smiles. Very cute smiles.

"I'm glad I could help, Takeru-kun. And if I may, why ask me these questions? You and I have never been particularly close, disregarding the fact that I always wanted to be. So, why not Matt, or Kari, or even Joe?" My curiosity was overwhelming, with that little iota of doubt that the person he liked wasn't me.

"Actually," he said, smiles going down, "I knew that Matt wouldn't give any reasonable advice. He is already with Taichi, so his advice would be nil. And I didn't dare tell Kari because she was too close to the person I like."

Then my heart sank. "So, you came to me as a last resort?" I asked. I knew that Kari and I were friends, but never really close, as TK just stated. So his crush wasn't me.

"No, no, no, Izzy! That's not it at all. I just thought that you'd be easiest to talk to. And I was right. Like I said, I don't just see you as the smart computer geek who saved our asses numerous times with your knowledge. You obviously have feelings too, and I'm glad I discovered that."

Even if TK didn't like me, that was still the sweetest thing that anyone has ever said to me. "Aw, Takeru. Thanks. I really appreciate it. I never really had an emotional conversation with someone before, well, besides with my parents."

I realized that he didn't like me, but crushes only last so long, eh? With him liking guys, he's already half-way there. And I could always play the "be as sweet as you could possibly be" card. I was actually surprising myself with how well I was taking this rejection. And, who else is Kari close with? Tai, Davis, Ken, and Cody. Cody is too young. But then again, Takeru was young when I first liked him. Tai is already with Matt. SO Davis or Ken.

"So, who is it, Takeru? Davis or Ken?" I just upped and asked him. He blushed madly when I realized it was sort of a personal question. "Sorry," I said.

"Why do you narrow it down between those two?" Takeru said, answering his own question by remembering how knowledgeable I actually was.

"Oh, never mind," he laughed, "actually, its, um, its Davis. But I practically know he's straight. And, well, I'm afraid if I tell him, and he is straight, that he won't ever talk to me again. And tell our friends." His smiled went back into sadness again.

I would never hurt you, Takeru. "TK, I just think that you need to give it time. How many people know that you're gay?" I asked, trying to find the best way possible to comfort him.

"You and Yama-kun. I wish to tell Kari next, and then Taichi. I imagine Joe and Sora will be easy to talk to about it also. And then Cody, Yolei, Ken, and finally…Davis. IF you want, you can tell Mimi. I'm sure she would love it," he said, returning a happy glaze again. This boy goes through so many mood swings…

"That's great Takeru. I'm glad you have decided on this. If you tell the others, it will be less painful when you actually tell Davis. Just make sure the person you're telling is someone you trust. I know that Tai, Joe,, Kari, Sora, and Mimi will be fine. I don't know the others well enough," I said.

He got up. "Thanks so much, Koushiro-kun. You have no idea how much this means to me, and how much you have helped me out. I really appreciate everything and I'm sorry for bothering you," he said.

"Aw, TK. It was no bother. I'm glad you came to talk to me. Good luck with Davis, pal. You definitely deserve it." I was sad to see the little bugger go. After all, this conversation was probably longer than all of the ones we had in the past combined.

"Thanks, Izzy. I'll be going now, but keep in mind- we will definitely hang out more. I still regret not seeing how good of a friend you could be. Hey, I'll call you later to tell you some things. Thanks," and he lunged forward and gave me a peck on the cheek- a friendly one, but it surprised me nonetheless.

"Sorry," he said, "if that was kind of gay."

"No, no. No problems at all. I look forward to hanging out with you," I said.

He smiled sweetly and then dashed outside, calling "thanks" He sounded like a broken record. A very hot broken record. Takeru was gay, and he wanted to be my friend. Sure he likes Davis, but I'm a smart kid. I won't let him go that easily. That, I promise.