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Authors Note: Thanks so much for all the reviews. Guys I decided to pair Tai up with an OC. Please don't hate me. There's going to be some TaixOC in this chapter and in later chapters to come. I decided to take the suggestion of KoumiLoccness: thank you very much for the suggestion by the way, and pair Tai up with someone. So I hope you guys don't mind.
I'd Also like to thank: Yamora Love n Friendship, alienstarship, guavawolf, Mrs. Radcliffe 13, redsfan22002. Thanks for the reviews.
Just to say, I have nothing against Taiora or Michi. (The one's written by Jaeda star,PrincessJaded and alienstarship are really good) I like those pairings too. I just couldn't pair Tai up with someone else here so I paired him with an OC. Thanks again and hope you like the story. Please Review afterwards. : )
Friends, Enemies and Plans?
I woke up early in the morning and made my way to school. Luckily tomorrow was a Friday so I could have some time to rest during the weekends. I just hoped that my weekend won't be spent doing homework and such. I got to school early and headed for my locker, I picked up my books and was about to head for class. Unfortunately, I got into some kind of mess early in the morning.
I turned around and saw a girl about my age with blonde hair, she had these piercing green eyes, and I was sure she was giving me a death glare. She had other girls with her which I figured to be her friends since they were also glaring at me. I tried my best to put on a smile and spoke "Um…hello…is there anything I can do for you?" I asked
She stared at me for a moment and then she spoke "Actually, yeah there is. First of all you can start off by keeping your distance from the members of the Teen Age Wolves, especially Yamato."
I stared at the girl and I was just in complete shock "She's mad because I became friends with Yamato and the others? I never knew that doing so was a crime…"
"Next you better keep your distance from Taichi too. Just because you're new here doesn't mean you have to go around hanging with the wrong crowd. They're only being nice to you, remember that." She told me with a cold voice
Okay, now I was getting a bit frustrated. First Yamato and the others, and now Tai? He's my best friend and he wouldn't even be here if he wasn't forced to transfer in the first place. Is it really my fault that I got to know these people and became good friends with them? It not like I planned all this to happen to begin with.
I was about to speak when another girls voice was heard. "Come on now Sasha she's just a new student and you're already picking on her that's not right is it?" this voice seemed kind and nice to me. I looked at the person who spoke and saw girl with long dark brown hair and dark blue eyes to match. Her eyes were a whole lot darker than Yamato's.
"What do you want Cassie? Don't you have anything better to do than mind other people's business?" retorted Sasha
"It's not that, I just don't like the way you're treating her just because she's made some new friends here." Replied Cassie
"Whatever." After saying this Sasha turned back to me and spoke "Just remember to know your place. You aren't anything special to them got that?" after that she looked at her friends and called "Let's go girls she's wasting my time." After that, they thankfully left.
I sighed and thought to myself "What just happened. I gained some enemies because I gained friends? It's just my second day to begin with…what was with those girls?"
My thoughts were soon interrupted by a hand held out in front of me. I looked up and saw Cassie with a smile. "Hi my name's Cassie. What's yours?"
"Sora, nice to meet you Cassie." I shook hands with her and smiled back "Thanks for defending me back there."
"It was nothing. I apologize on their behalf. They're always like that to students who tend to get near Yamato and his friends. But in your case it seemed quite different from what I've heard. It would seem that they made friends with you." She told me and I gave her a nod
"That's true. I met Akira a day before I started here. We bumped into each other in the dorm and he introduced me to the others." I explained
"Well that explains it. They rarely approach girls so openly considering their status. It's nice to meet you too Sora. Do want to walk to class together?" she asked me
"Sure that'd be great thanks." I smiled
As we were just a few steps away from my locker I call was heard. "Sora!"
Cassie and I both turned and saw Tai headed our way. He stopped in front of me and he was breathing heavily because of all the running. "Sora…so….glad…to see…you're okay." He told me between breaths
"Nice to see you to Tai…why were you running anyway?" I asked
"Simple, I saw you talking to Miss Popularity a few moments ago and I wanted to make sure she hasn't done anything venomous to you." He said
"Um…Tai, that was just Sasha. She didn't really do much but a little threat." I replied
"That's exactly why I'm here. You can't get near that girl, she's devious and evil. She's one of Yamato's most obsessed fans!" said Tai
"That would explain the anger issues she has with me." "Seems like she's pretty much your fan too." I told him and he shook his head
"Nah, not me. She's more into Yamato. Some of her crazy friends chase me around though and let me tell you it is not pretty." He told me and I laughed at his facial expression.
"Anyway are you alright? She didn't do anything did she?" he asked me
I shook my head and replied "No I'm perfectly fine, thank you for asking."
Then as the silence erupted I turned to face Cassie who was hiding her face with her long hair. I looked at her confused and soon I heard Tai speak "So I see you've met Cassie…"
"You two know each other Tai?" I asked
"Well I have most of my classes with her and I see her a lot here in school, so yeah we pretty much know each other." Tai turned to face Cassie and speak "Hey Cassie how's it going?"
"Hello Taichi…it's nice to see you again." Replied Cassie in a soft tone then she flashed him a warm smile. "Is your injury alright?"
Tai suddenly froze for a few seconds and put his hand at the back of his hair scratching his head. "Um…yeah thanks Cassie…my injury's a lot better now…"
I looked at the two of them and noticed that Tai was somewhat turning red and at first I was wondering weather or not it was just my imagination. Then I looked at Cassie and noticed that she was extremely shy around Tai. Something about this picture just felt right and I couldn't help but smile.
Soon the bell rang and that was our cue that we had to get to class. Tai snapped out of his little dazed mode and spoke "Well I better get to class. See you around Sora…Um…you too Cassie." The Tai ran and made his way to class
I walked with Cassie to class, we had our first two classes together, and this time I had someone there to keep me company so I wasn't a complete loner anymore. We decided to meet up during lunch to get to know each other better and then maybe I can ask her a bit about Tai.
I met with Tai and the others first at their lunch table and I was greeted by Yutaka, Akira, Yamato, Takashi, Takeru and of course Taichi. She greeted them back and Takeru asked "Will you be eating with us today Sora?"
"I'd love to, but I made a promise to Cassie I'd hang out with her today. She's really nice and we're getting along great." I told them with a smile
"Hmmm….you hear that Tai? Sora's with Cassie don't you want to go see her?" teased Takashi and the others laughed
Tai just remained silent and I didn't want to force him into telling me anything he didn't want to. I left him and the others to go meet with Cassie and I know that Tai would tell me things eventually and I was willing to wait.
I decided to change the topic to help Tai lighten up a bit and so I asked "So Tai, how was your first day of the wager of no sleeping in class?"
"Ha! I did it! Soon blondie, this whole thing is going to be over before you know it and I'll be the one who ends up laughing." He said confidently, suddenly recovering from his silent aura mode.
"The day isn't over yet Tai. And even if it is, you'll still have to keep this up for six more days. So please don't be so confident." Said Yamato with a smile
I laughed at their little argument, looked at Akira, and asked "Do you guys have to go through this everyday?"
"Not really, but most of the time…yes, we do. They make the simplest things into some kind of serious competition of they want to." Said Akira with a laugh
"I can only imagine…." I replied looking at both Tai and Yamato
"Hey Sora, I heard from Tai that Sasha talked to you earlier this morning. She didn't do anything to you did she?" asked Takashi
By this time, Yamato and Taichi both stopped their little argument and looked at me waiting for my answer. I shook my head and spoke "She didn't really do anything, we just had a little talk."
"Why do I have this gut feeling that the talk you had with her wasn't a good one?" said Yutaka "What did she tell you anyway?"
"A few things, they mostly concern you guys and Yamato. It was nothing big, I'd rather not bring it up." I told them and they just nodded
"Just try and not listen to anything she says. She's always doing that to people so it's really nothing new." Explained Yutaka and I just nodded and smiled
"Thanks for the advice and all that. Anyway I better get going. I wouldn't want to make Cassie end up waiting for me. See you around you guys." I bid them goodbye and left to look for Cassie.
I went to one of the tables where I found Cassie waiting for me. I saw her and approached
the table. I sat down and smiled, she looked at me and smiled back.
"Sorry to make you wait. I got into a little conversation with the guys." I told her and apologized
"It's alright, I wasn't here long anyway." She replied
At first we were quietly eating lunch with a few conversations about each other. She asked me where I was from and how I moved here, stuff like that. When we were a bit more comfortable with each other I decided to ask.
"So Cassie, are you good friends with Tai?" I asked
"W-well we know each other because we see each other a lot. We're not close or anything…" she replied
"Is that so? You seemed pretty shy around Tai. I'm sorry for popping in so many weird questions. It's just that I wanted to know if something was up." I told her. I didn't want to make it look like I was forcing answers out of her and I wouldn't get mad if she didn't want to tell me either so I waited patiently for her answer.
"Nothings going on with me and Tai. In fact, I don't even think we know anything about each other that much. Were just mere acquaintances." She told me as she stopped eating for a second, then she looked at me and asked "What about you Sora? I mean, you and Tai seemed close and everything I figured that he was your…"
Before she cold finish I stopped her knowing what she was about to say. "No, Tai and I are not in a relationship. We're best friends and we've known each other since we were little kids." "I've been getting this a lot lately…."
"You're childhood friends?" she asked shocked
"Yes, he and I have a good relationship as really god friends. He's like a really important person to me. Tai's always been there for me and all that." I replied
"Oh….I see…" she replied
"Cassie…." I started
"Yes?" she asked looking at me confused
"Nothing…forget I asked. It's nothing really…" I was supposed to ask her if she liked Tai but it was being too forward and I wouldn't like that. If ever she does and Tai feels the same way then things will just work out on their own. So I'll leave it to them for now.
I was silent for a while when Cassie suddenly popped out a random and shocking statement. "Sora, I know this seems kind of sudden and everything…but I think that Yamato likes you."
"What?!?" I froze on the spot and didn't know what to say at first. Then I finally spoke "Wh-what made you say that? He and I just met."
"I know, and I know it's pretty weird especially after I asked you about Tai…but when you were headed here it was like he was staring at you or something like that." She told me
"…" I stayed silent and just could answer. It's not like I didn't want to answer…it's just…I really don't know what to say. Lucky for me before I could say anything the bell rang which cued the end of lunch period.
I saw Cassie stand up from her seat and she smiled at me and said "Thanks for having lunch with me Sora. I hope we can do it again some time. I'm sorry about my sudden statement, you don't have to say anything about it if you don't want to…anyway see you again sometime?"
"Sure thing Cassie. Thanks for the save earlier this morning." I told her as I found my voice again and now trying to change the subject.
"No problem, well I'll see you around." She told me and waved then she left.
I was left to ponder on my own thoughts. I glanced over at the table where Tai and the other guys sat and I saw Yamato glance at me and give a warm and handsome smile. I blushed but tried my best to hide it and smiled back. I turned around avoiding eye contact with him and got myself thinking. "It couldn't be true. I'm getting ahead of myself here. Besides, he's a popular rock star he's out of my league and the fact that he has to have his eyes on some other girl."
The rest of my day went smoothly. I didn't think of Cassie's comment much because it didn't seem to matter, at least for now it didn't. As I walked to my English class, which was my last class for the day…thankfully. I forgot that I had this class with Yamato and I was reminded of that when I saw him seated right beside my chair.
I sat on my chair and the teacher came in a few seconds later. I looked at Yamato and smiled. He simply smiled back and then he spoke "Hey, you alright? You seem sort of spaced out or something. Everything okay?" he asked me
"Yeah everything's fine." I replied
"Hey Sora…about Sasha, she really didn't do anything right?" asked Yamato as he saw me take out my notebook and a pen to take down some notes from the board.
"No not really, she just seemed really angry about the fact that I was with you guys when I started here." I told him as I started to copy notes from the board
"That's good. She's always like that, she has her whole batch of friends around with her all the time. It's the same routine everyday for her." Said Yamato as he was also copying some notes off the board
"But Tai said that she was one of your biggest fans." I told him and saw him nod in reply
"More like obsessed fan. She, along with her group of friends chase us around and cling to us all the time. It gets really annoying to the point." He told me
"I can imagine…" I said wit a light giggle "The way you guys reacted to me yesterday would be a clear explanation about how much you want to avoid all your fans."
"Heh you're the one to talk. I mean look at you, it's only been your second day and you practically have guys swarming all over you." He said with a laugh
"I do not! Guys are not swarming all over me Yamato and how would you know anyway?" I asked him
"Simple, a lot of guys have been staring at you while walking down the halls and such. Even Tai's noticed it and he's been wanting to hit somebody when a guy looks at you." He told me "He practically grits his teeth when he sees guys watching you. What's up with that?"
I laughed quietly at his comment to make sure that the teacher wouldn't hear me. "I'm used to Tai being that way. He's always so overprotective around me and especially around Kari."
"Really?" asked Yamato
"Yes really. Those are the kind of times when you wouldn't want to mess around with Tai." I replied
The rest of the class went as smoothly as possible for both Yamato and me. He and I got into conversations about a lot of random stuff a few times but we both managed to listen to the lecture too. By the time class ended, I was excited to get back to the dorm and drop off all my stuff.
I walked out of class and went for my locker just like yesterday. I dropped off the books that I didn't think I'd need and closed my locker. I turned around and saw six guys staring at me with smiles like yesterday. I smiled back and asked "So…is this going to be part of your daily routine from now on?"
"If you want it to be." Replied Yamato
"Well…having six guys as some sort of bodyguard wouldn't be so bad." I replied pretending to think about it.
"Don't forget, you've got six handsome guys here to keep you company. Shouldn't you be more than happy?" said Tai while flashing a smile and emphasizing the word handsome.
"Oh? I didn't know you fell under that category Tai." Teased Yamato
"Oh don't you start with me again blondie." Countered Tai
"I'm not starting anything." Said Yamato innocently
"Lets ask Sora then." Replied Tai looking at me
"W-what?" I asked shocked "How did I get dragged into this again?"
"Come on Sora, I am handsome aren't I?" he asked me giving me one of those puppy dog eyes of his.
"Tai, we've known each other for a long time. You should know my answer to that already. Besides, if you weren't, you wouldn't have fans now wouldn't you." I told him and he looks at Yamato with a triumphant smile
"See? I told you!" says Tai
"Guys can you stop now? Please? Can we just go back to the dorm and drop our stuff there." Said Takeru
"He's right, besides can't you give Sora a break. Every time she's with you two, you just both end up causing a fight or an argument. Can't you two control it with the fights, especially when your in front of a lady." Stated Akira as he looked at me and smiled
Yamato and Tai ceased the argument and apologized. "It's alright you guys. Nothing to apologize about. Growing up with Tai got me used to all sorts of fights." I told them with a smile. This was true, before, Tai would end up with a bigger fight with some guy at school and we ad to get someone to help us stop it.
After a few more minutes of talking we all decided it was best to take Takeru's suggestion and head for the dorm. I dropped my stuff just like what I did yesterday and left to got to the lobby and meet up with the guys.
When I got downstairs, instead of seeing the six guys I was originally with I found Jim there instead. I waved and smiled at his direction then I approached him. "Hello Jim. Surprising to see you here." I told him
"Yeah I know, but I wanted to check on you." He told me then he asked "So, how was your first two days? Any good?"
"Well it went rather well. I think I could get used to it but it will take a while." I told him
"I see…have you made any new friends?" he asked me and I nodded in reply
"Yeah I have. In fact, I'm waiting for them right now. We all went here to the dorm together and we're supposed to meet down here at the lobby after we drop our stuff off." I replied. Then, I tried scanning the place for any signs of Tai and the others.
"Ohh that's nice. Say Sora, did you by any chance get a call from Mimi or any of the others?" he asks me
"Yes I did. Mimi called me yesterday. Why is there something wrong?" I asked worried that maybe something happened and I didn't know about it.
"No nothing's wrong. Did she tell you anything?" he asks me again and I shake my head in response.
"No nothing much." I replied
"I see…" after saying this I saw Jim mutter something to himself and I began to wonder what it might have been. If it had something to do with Mimi, she should have called me by now. Mimi wouldn't leave me hanging on any information even if I am in another side of the world.
As I was waiting for Jim to speak again, a voice had already interrupted. "Sora! Hey we're here. Sorry to keep you…" the voice belonged to Tai that was for sure because a few seconds before he even got to finish his first sentence he spoke again "Jim? Jim Kido? Is that you?" he asked standing beside me and looking straight at Jim
Jim, hearing Tai's voice, snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Tai shocked. He blinked a few times and soon found his voice to speak. "Tai? When? How? Why are you here Taichi Yagami?"
The other guys arrived too and were looking from Tai to me and to Jim. They were confused about the current scenario between Tai and Jim. "I study here in South Harmond High." Replied Tai
"I never knew you were a transfer student along with Sora." Replied Jim
"That's cuz I'm not. I've been here for four years. My grandparents transferred me here for better education as they'd like to call it." Said Tai then he spoke again "Sora told me about you being here and I was pretty surprised that we've never seen each other around here actually."
"I'm surprised as well. I sure never expected you here." Said Jou and then he noticed Yamato and the others and asked "Are they friends of yours Tai?"
"Yup, they're with me and Sora." Replied Tai
Jim looked over from Tai to me and spoke "Wow, You're surrounded by guys Sora. I wonder what Mimi and the others would say if ever they found out." He told me
"We're her personal guide around here for now. Besides, the guys all enjoy Sora's company." Said Tai looking at the others as I saw them nod
"Yeah we do. She's the only girl that doesn't scream her head off when she sees us." Said Takashi
Jim thought for a second then again glanced at Yamato and the others. "By any chance…you aren't Yamato Ishida aren't you?" he asks
Yamato nods and Jim continues "So you guys are…" before he could finish, Tai cut him off.
"Yes they're the well known and popular Teen Age Wolves. I am so glad that you noticed Jim." Said Tai
Jim laughed a bit and soon spoke "Anyway, I'm glad that you're both doing great. I better get going alright? I'll see you two soon enough."
"Alright see you around Jim. Thanks for coming here to check up on me. I doubt I'll get into any trouble with these guys around me all the time though." I told him with a slight giggle.
"Well at least they're here when you need somebody. You can always give ma a call when you need anything alright Sora?" said Jim and I nodded "Well see you guys soon. Take care, you too Tai.
"Sure thing Jim. I'll take care of Sora too." Said Tai with another one of his goofy smiles and waved goodbye to Jim.
"It was nice meeting all of you. You know where to find me when you need me Sora. Bye." Said Jim
They guys waved and said goodbye and I did too. I watched Jim leave and when he was nowhere in sight, I turned to Tai and asked "So Tai where to?"
"Anywhere would be fine. I'm just bored and going somewhere will get my head off school and all my other worries." Said Tai
The others agreed with a nod. We walked from one place to another while chatting. The guys gave me a tour of some of the cool places to hang out at when I get bored or something. I was having a really great time with them and I was right that with these guys my life here could never get boring.
As we were walking I was stealing glances at Yamato and I couldn't help but remember the talk I had with Tai yesterday. "There are some things about Yamato's life that I have no authority of, things that you have to find out on your own." That's what Tai said to me yesterday. Up until now I haven't fond out about him yet and I'm starting to get curious all over again.
Aside from what Tai said, what Cassie said was starting to linger in my thoughts too. "I think that Yamato likes you" Now that was sudden. I never expected her to say something like that. "There was no way that he'd like someone he just met for two days. It just wasn't possible." I kept telling myself that repeatedly to prove it was nothing and that he does not like me.
I shrugged the thoughts off and concentrated with my time with the guys. If any of these questions were to be answered I had to wait. It's only my second day after all, I couldn't expect things to just pop out all of a sudden. Besides, I'll be here for quite a while and I'm sure things will reveal itself in due time.
I got back to the dorm with a happy smile on my face. I had a great time with the guys today and it just couldn't get any better. I decided to give Mimi a call for tonight and check up on her and the others considering she and I didn't get to talk the last time she called.
I dialed her number and was surprised that she wasn't picking up. Her answering machine was the one I heard through the other line "Hey this is Mimi, I'm not here right now. Probably out with Koushiro or some of my friends. Leave your message and I'll call you back. See ya!" It was weird so I decided to try another form of contact with her.
I opened my laptop, which I brought here for computer purposes, and went online. Surprisingly Mimi was online and so I decided to ask why she wasn't answering her phone.
Sor: Meems, hey what's up?
Meems: Sora? My, I don't see you online that much anymore! Glad to see you're here. Hang on. I'll send you and Invite for a conference with the others.
You have been invited to a conference. Accept or Decline
I click the Accept part and find myself in a conference with Kari, Yoeli and Meems. "Looks like the guys aren't here."
Sor: Hey guys!
Kari: Hello Sor! How are you doing?
Sor: Great actually. So Meems, why didn't you pick up your phone? I called you just a few seconds ago.
Meems: Sorry about that. My dad's downstairs with some of his friends and I didn't want to intrude. So I went up to my room and I guess I didn't hear the phone ring.
Sor: No problem, so do you guys have any plans for this summer?
Yolei: Yeah, we did hope that you could join us though.
Sor: Sorry, I'm stuck here studying. Although it's never boring with Tai, Yamato and the others to hang around with. : D
Yolei: Woah, hold that thought…Yamato…as in Yamato Ishida?!?
Sor: Yes that Yamato. And, the rest of the Teen Aged Wolves too.
Yolei: No way! You are so lucky! What are they like?
Sor: *laugh* Normal I guess, aside from all the fans they have crawling all over them.
Kari: Nice to know you're having fun. : )
Sor: Bad morning actually, this girl in school was really mad about me being friends with Tai and the others. It's kind of weird…
Meems: Probably jealous of you Sor. It's nothing big. So…any of those guys interested in you?
Sor: Meems, not this again. *laugh* Although…there is this one girl, I think she likes Tai or something like that. I'm not sure though.
Meems: Wait up, a girl that likes Tai? Now that's new.
Sor: You'd be surprised he has his own fan club. I would've thought that by now considering all those girls swarming all over him too. He's like some kind of girl magnet or something.
Kari: My brother has a fan club?!? O.O
Yolei: He has fans?!?
Meems: He's popular?!?
Sor: Yes, yes and yes. Not so sure if he really does have a fan club though.
Meems: Well this is something new alright.
Sor: I was quite shocked myself. He doesn't seem to like all the attention though. Cassie looks like she likes Tai…for well Tai. But I won't jump to conclusions.
Yolei: Who's Cassie?
Sor: A girl that helped save me from this girl named Sasha. The one I was telling you about earlier.
Kari: Well we're happy you're doing well.
Meems: Kari's right. We're here when you need us all the time. No matter what the distance. You never know, we might even fly all the way there to see you *chuckle*
Sor: That would be nice if it were possible. Well anyway, enjoy your summer guys. I have to go and get some Z's. I still have to wake up early tomorrow.
Yolei: Alright, see you soon Sor.
Kari: Tell Tai I said Hi! : )
Sor: Sure thing! Well see you guys around. Tell the others I said Hi okay. Bye guys!
Sora has signed out…
I signed out from the conference, closed up my laptop and went to get some shut eye. Chatting with Meems and the others was a blast. I sure hoped that tomorrow would go just as smooth. "I wonder what Kari and the others are doing now?" That was the last thought I had before drifting to a sweet slumber.
Meanwhile In Japan…
Normal
Mimi was still chatting with Kari and the others. As Sora left the conference, Mimi smiled to herself and continued to talk with Kari and Yolei.
Yolei: You think she noticed?
Meems: I doubt it, I just hope Jim didn't tell her anything. It's supposed to be a surprise for both her and Tai.
Kari: Koushiro said he's dealt with everything. Our parents have already approved so nothing to worry about that part.
Meems: Don't worry everything's already set. I just hope nothing comes up in the last minute.
Yolei: I have a feeling this summer is going to be a blast!
Kari: I agree.
Meems: It will be, because Sor and Tai wouldn't even know what hit them!
Authors Note: That's it I'm done with this chapter. I hoped you liked it. Please review and tell me what you think.