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Sora's Worry, Yamato's Dilemma
I was walking down the halls and headed for my fourth class of the day. I only had a few more classes before lunch. The thing is I can't concentrate much today. It's been two days since that whole visit to Jou's house and today was already Wednesday. Time does fly if you think about it. Wait…that wasn't what I was supposed to say, anyway why don't I make it clear to you guys about what had happened earlier today.
Flashback…Earlier Today…
I was walking down to the guys part of the dorm building and then I met with the guys there who were all already wide awake. "Hey guys, glad to see that you're all early as always." I told them. Tai was awake too "Hey Tai, looks like you're getting used to waking up early today huh?"
"Yeah, I guess so. It comes in naturally you know. I just wake up all of a sudden and I loose all my interests in sleeping it's kind of…I don't know…weird…" he told me
"At least it's a good thing." Said Yutaka
"Yeah, it saves us the time of waking you up and banging at your door every morning you know." Agreed Takashi
"Gee, I am so glad that this is making all my friends happy." Said Tai. I laughed a bit at his response.
"Come on you guys, we better get going. We don't want to be late for the morning announcements do we?" asked T.K.
"Actually, I wouldn't mind getting late for that kind of stuff. It's kind of boring, they never announce anything out of the ordinary." Said Tai
"So true, yesterdays announcements were all about the tests and doing well this year. It's kind of the same every year isn't it?" asked Yutaka
"Yeah, but I guess they do it as a reminder too. I mean, we are turning seniors next year right? We're in the verge of saying goodbye to this school completely right after we graduate." Said Akira. He did have a good point there, within the span of two years we'll be going to collage.
"Man, now you made me think I'm starting to get old." Said Tai with a laugh.
We were all walking to school when I suddenly noticed that Yama hasn't talked much yet. In fact, he hasn't spoken at all since I saw him today. "I wonder if something's bothering him?"
I was about to approach him when Tai spoke first and beat me to it. "Why so glum buddy? Did it finally sink in that tomorrow was the last day of our little bet and you're about to lose?" said Tai in a teasing tone.
This seamed to snap Yama out of it for a while, because in a matter of minutes he replied "Not a chance Tai. Just to let you know I think one more day might make a huge difference, so don't get your hopes too high up there."
"Oh really? It seemed to me that you were thinking about the bet and you didn't look to happy about it." Said Tai. Looks like he noticed Yama's actions too, that's just like Tai, they are best friends after all.
"I told you, not a chance. I can tell you this, I wasn't thinking about the bet. Even if I was, it never occurred to me that'd you'd have the slightest chance of beating me." Said Yama. I laughed a bit at what he said "Could his ego and pride get any bigger?"
We continued to talk about a few more things before getting to school, then as we were nearing the school area, Yama was silent all over again. "Now I'm pretty sure that something's wrong with him….the question is what?" I couldn't get the thought off of my head.
End of Flashback….
Okay I know that was some kind of cheap way to explain things…but the thing is I just couldn't get Yama off my head during the entire time. It was weird how it wouldn't go away, but the fact that he was so quiet made me worried that something might have happened and he didn't tell anyone.
"I really do hope that he's doing okay. He seemed like he was fine…but I wish he'd tell me if something was wrong." I spoke silently.
"Yo Sor!" I turned around to see Tai there. He was walking closer to me with Yama trailing just behind him. "So much for trying to get Yama off my head. I forgot I had the next class with those two…"
"Sor! Hey you still there?" asked Tai as he waved a hand in front of me.
"Huh? Yeah Tai I'm fine…" I told him, I knew he didn't buy it. This was Tai we were talking about.
"Sure you are…so I'll ask again. What's up? You seem down all of a sudden. You know, you and Yamato are starting to act funny…did something happen?" he asked me, I shook my head in response.
"No, nothing happened. I don't think anything did anyway…Tai, is Yama alright?" I asked. He was walking a few distances away from us and I was getting all curious and worried again.
"I get it. Yamato's worrying you…is that it?" he asked me and this time I nodded.
"Sort of, he's acting weird today…you know quieter than usual. It's not like him, it makes me think something's wrong and he just doesn't want to tell anyone." I told him
"Yeah, no surprise in that…." Said Tai, this got me a bit confused.
"Excuse me?" I asked
"Well, didn't I tell you that he rarely opens up to anybody about personal problems? That's just how Yamato is at times, I guess this is just one of those times…" said Tai while stealing glances at Yamato who was a few steps behind us.
"I wish he'd open up more, I'd help if he did have problems that he needs to deal with." I told him. I know that Yama's problems are none of my business but I was getting worried not to mention I was pretty curious.
"That's just how he is Sor, try giving him some space. If you want I can try talking to him for you, if I get lucky he might just open up." Said Tai with a smile, I know he was trying his hardest to cheer me up and since it was Tai it was working too.
"Thanks a lot Tai, I'd like that." I told him and he just smiled at me
"Anything for you Sor, you know you have that effect on me." Said Tai as he ruffled my hair like a little kid.
"Hey stop that, I'm not five anymore you know." I told him with a pout.
"Yeah I know, but I just never get tired of doing that. It reminds me of old times, besides the fact that it's fun." Said Tai with a grin
The three of us walked in class and sat down on our chairs. Yamato sat right next to Tai and I was a few chairs behind him. "I hope Tai finds something out, they are best friends…"
Tai's P.O.V.
Okay, the three of us walked into class together just like we always did. This time though I sat a few seats away from Sor and Yamato sat next to me…perfect. This would give the opportunity to talk to him without Sor knowing what we were talking about. The teacher came in soon and I didn't pay much attention to this class, this one wasn't anything new. Our professor was doing a recap of our lesson yesterday and it was all the same.
I took out a pen and my notebook, I jotted down a few notes that I could have missed yesterday and when I was sure I got everything I stopped. I ripped out a piece of paper from my notebook and wrote down a letter to Yamato.
I passed the note to him and it read (Italic: Tai Bold: Yamato) :
"Dude what is up with you today?"
"What are you talking about Tai?"
"Don't give me that! You know what I'm talking about Yamato!"
"No I don't. I'm fine alright, besides shouldn't you be listening to class?"
Oh he's definitely avoiding the topic. I sighed, Yamato was making this harder than it should be. I know passing notes is usually a girl thing but I couldn't think of anything else. I didn't want a repeat of what happened before so I'll stick with this one.
"Okay, listen here Yamato. Something is definitely up with you man. I can tell, besides it's not like I'm the only one that's noticed."
"Enlighten me Tai, I'm telling you I'm fine."
"Look Sor's noticed it too. Oh and just to enlighten you a bit more, you're making her worry…a lot…"
"…."
"And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Look Tai it's really nothing okay? You don't have to worry about it so much."
"Oh? You try telling Sor that why don't you? You're making her worry man and I have to admit, you've been acting weird since yesterday."
"You sure you aren't just imagining things?"
"Yamato, I'm your best friend remember? I know when something's up with you. And to answer your question, does it look like I'm just imagining things?"
"Look it might be that something is bothering me, but it's nothing for you to worry about. I'll get over it."
"Sure doesn't seem like you're getting over it though. You mind sharing?"
"Actually Tai yes, I do mind. I don't feel comfortable talking about it."
"Right, so you'd choose to hide it all the more and make Sor worry? Would that make you feel better?"
"No…"
"So? What seems to be the problem?"
"Well…it's got something to do with Sora…"
"Heh? You and Sor? But she said nothing happened between you two…"
"Nothing did happen Tai, it's just that…well it's what's about to happen that's bothering me."
"So? What's up? You know we have a whole class to talk about it."
"Fine, but you better not make fun of me…"
"Why would I make fun of your problems? O.O?"
"Knowing you, you'll be laughing in a matter of minutes."
"Oh? Alright then….let's hear it."
"Well…you see…."
After he told me the tale, he was right I was laughing! It was just way too good to be true. And all along I thought it would never happen. Class was over and Sor was walking my way. I threw out the piece of paper we were writing on and stopped my laughter.
"Hey Tai…are you okay? You look…well tired." She told me
"Nah, I just had a good laugh that's all. So…meet you at lunch today?" I asked.
"Nope, tell the guys I can't eat with you guys today. I'm eating with Cassie." She told me and I nodded.
"Sure thing. I'll tell them just that." There was this part of me that was kind of happy that she wouldn't be eating with us today. It wasn't because I wouldn't be able to see her, it was simply because I needed to talk to the other guys in private and lunch was the only time I could do it.
Sor didn't ask me anything about Yamato before she left, she must have been trying to get it off her head. I soon walked to my next classes and waited for lunch to come. Honestly, I couldn't wait for it and this time it wasn't just because of the food.
I went to the cafeteria as soon as the period ended. I was looking forward to this one and I had a specific reason why. I went over to our table and sure enough all of the guys were there, even Yamato.
"Hey Tai, where's Sora?" asked Yutaka
"Not coming today, she said she'd be eating lunch with Cassie." I told them
"Oh, looks like us guys are alone today then." Said Takashi
As we were eating I brought up our topic for the day. "Hey guys, Yamato here needs some help."
"Tai…" Yamato looked at me and hissed
"Come on, you said you needed help right? Where would you get better help but your closest friends?" I told him
"I take it something's up right? And we missed it…again." Said Yutaka and I nodded
"So…what's wring now?" asked Akira "You two didn't make another bet did you?"
"No, of course not. Yamato here just needs some advice." I told them and they all looked at me confused.
"Advice? What kind of advice?" asked Takashi
I told them the issue and everything that's happened. From Sor's worry of Yamato, down to the event of the note passing in the classroom. Soon enough the guys were laughing, that or some of them were shocked and holding down laughter. Yamato couldn't say anything and for some reason I think he doesn't get why we were laughing to begin with.
"Guys, I really don't see what's so funny about my problem." Groaned Yamato
"It's kind of simple really, of all people we'd never expect it to be you to have this kind of problem." Said Yutaka
"It's kind of ironic too really, if you think about it. You're the most popular guy in school, heck you're popular even out of school! You shouldn't have problems about this kind of stuff." Said Takashi
"Look, it's not that we're making fun of you or anything. It just that this came out as some kind of big surprise that's all. Even I didn't expect something like this, and you're my brother." Said T.K
Yamato sighed, buried his head in his hands, and spoke "Guys, this is serious. I really need some help and making fun of my problem isn't helping."
"Let's get things straight. You, Yamato Ishida, the schools most promising student and not to mention the school heartthrob that girls gave been chasing after need love advice?" I asked him to make things all clear.
"Yamato, you've finally met your match. The one girl who isn't head over heals for you and would bow at your feet." Said Yutaka with a smirk.
"See? What's we tell you? We already told you that you liked her didn't we?" said Takashi
"I don't need love advice! It's nothing like that…I don't think it is anyway…" said Yamato
I shook my head and spoke "Dude it is love advice, you told me you wanted to get to know her, you know take her somewhere right? Somewhere with only the two of you?" I told him and he slightly nodded "If you don't love her…well at least not yet….just do as much and admit that you at least like her."
"I do like her Tai…at least I think I do…but I know nothing about her! Maybe a few things but other than that nothing, that's why I want to get to know her." He told me
"If that's the case then why are you freaking out about it? What's so wrong about wanting to get to know Sor?" I asked confused. Asking her to go somewhere with just the two of them wont be that hard, I man all he has to do is ask right?
"I don't know what's wrong with me! Besides I don't want rumors to be spreading like wildfire like it usually dies around here." Said Yamato. Well he had a strong point there…
"Now that you mention it, if anyone from the school would catch you and Sor together that could cause quite a scandal, seeing as how much fans you have." Said Akira
"Not to mention there's Sasha and her freaky gang. If she finds out she might do more than just threaten Sora." Said Yutaka
"I say go for it." I told them
"Aren't you the least bit worried about her Tai?" asked T.K.
"Of course I am, but don't underestimate Sor just because she's nice and sweet. That's just how she is, but trust me when I say that she does know how to fight back when she has to. Besides, if it was Sasha against Sor, I know without a doubt Sor can handle someone like her." I told them confidently. Sora might be nice and sweet, but that's just how she really is. Caring and loving Sora. But she does know how to get angry, doesn't everybody?
"Listen Yamato, you have to at least try to ask her out. Even just as friends, there's no harm in trying. Well, unless she turns you down, which most likely won't happen." I told him.
"Yeah Yamato, give it a try and see where it gets you. Everyone starts off as friends; you can start from there too. There's no rush right?" agreed Yutaka
"I will, thanks guys. And can you guys do me a favor?" he asked and we all nodded in reply and waited for his request.
"Next time I tell you about my problems can you not rub it in my face?" he asked us and we all laughed.
"Hey, it's not our fault is it? You rarely share to us anything about your personal issues and I doubt you would have talked about this one if Tai didn't force you to." Said Takashi
"And the fact that this was unusual for your case makes it all the more interesting. You can't really blame us for that." Agreed Yutaka
We all ended up laughing in the end. At least I was able to keep something I told Sor. I was able to figure out what was bothering Yamato, of course, I wouldn't tell her it was about her or that it had something to do with her. She'd just have to find out on her own and from the looks of it she won't have to wait long, because most f the time when Yamato sets his mind to it he doesn't turn back.
Sora's P.O.V.
Lunch ended soon and I was walking to my next class with Cassie. As we were headed for our room, I heard Tai's voice boom through the hallways and call my name. "Hey Sor, Cassie!"
I turned around and saw Tai walking with Yamato, Yama seemed livelier now for some reason. Maybe Tai was able to figure something out about him after all. The two of them headed towards us and Cassie and I stopped on our tracks.
"Hey Tai what's up?" I asked
"Hello Taichi." Greeted Cassie with a smile
"Hey you two, um did you hear the news?" asked Tai
"News? About what?" I asked
"We're having half-day classes on Friday." He told me with a grin "That's about half a day without any school work!"
"What brought this up?" I asked
"The school teachers are having some kind of meeting or something like that. The students are going to be dismissed early and the rest of the classes will be suspended for the day." Said Tai. I'm guessing he was happy about this thought, who wouldn't be? Half day of classes would lessen the school work and we'd have less things to worry about during the weekend.
"That's nice to hear." I told him with a smile
"Less homework for us then." Agreed Cassie
Then Tai brought up another topic, but before he could Cassie spoke up first. "Hey Sora, is it okay if I head to class first?" she asked me
"Sure thing, I'll meet you there." I told her and she gave me a nod ad headed away to the classroom.
As soon as Cassie was gone Tai spoke "Hey, Sor I have to go too. Um…I have to get to class early. Wouldn't want to be late you know." He told me
I had a feeling that wasn't all true but I shrugged it off anyway. Soon, only Yamato and I were left to talk. As soon as Tai was gone I looked at Yama and asked "Hey…um…Yama you okay? It looked like you've been spacing out lately and I was wondering if something was wrong."
Yamato's P.O.V.
As soon as Tai left the two of us alone, the atmosphere between us got pretty tense and all that. I knew he was planning this, I'm not so sure if Cassie had anything to do with it but Tai sure as heck did. I didn't need to start a conversation with her because a few minutes if silence and she finally spoke.
"Hey…um…Yama you okay? It looked like you've been spacing out lately and I was wondering if something was wrong." She asked me
I guess I was a bit shocked about that, I thought Tai was kidding when he said she was worrying about me. It sure did look like she was worrying alright. I shook my head and spoke "No, it's nothing. I'm fine."
"Are you sure? You seem deeply worried about something…." She told me. She wasn't going to drop this topic and I knew that so I asked a different question.
"Hey Sora…I….can I ask you something?" I asked her and she nodded
"Sure thing, what is it?" she asked me with a confused look on her face.
"Sora…I…are you…" Darn it! I was cracking right here! I can't ask her in public like this. Man I am being such a huge wimp right now.
"Um…Yama are you okay?" she asked me with a confused tone in her voice.
"Yeah, It's cool." I told her as I snapped out of my imagination.
"Are you sure?" she asked
"Yeah really I'm fine, no need to worry about it." I told her
"So…what was it you wanted to ask me Yama?" she asked as she looked at me.
"I-it's nothing. Sorry for wasting your time Sora, but really it's nothing big. I'll tell you some other time alright?" I told her and flashed her a smile
"Oh…okay, sure thing." She replied
"Anyway, we better head to our classes for now." I suggested wanting to get this whole thing off my head.
"Alright, see you later Yama." She told me and smiled, then she soon left to head for her next class.
Once she was gone, I let out a heavy sigh. "Tai is not going to be happy about hearing this. I totally blew it this time!" Then I headed for my class without another word.
Tai's P.O.V.
I walked a few feet away from where Yamato and Sor were and I hid behind one of the lockers. I wanted to check if Yamato was really going to tell Sor anything at all. I know I sound like a complete stalker and all but I wanted to check on my friends. And this whole thing is getting me curious. I soon heard their conversation unfold…
"Hey…um…Yama you okay? It looked like you've been spacing out lately and I was wondering if something was wrong." Sor was the one who spoke first. Yamato seemed shocked but at least now he knows I wasn't kidding when I said that Sor had worried about him.
"No, it's nothing. I'm fine." Sure he is…
"Are you sure? You seem deeply worried about something…." Man Sor was persistent today, but that's just her you know? She isn't going to drop this topic that easily.
"Hey Sora…I….can I ask you something?" Wow that was…random. At least he's getting somewhere here. Question is can he hold up enough to ask her? He sure wanted to change the topic that's for sure.
"Sure thing, what is it?" Sor asked him. She seemed worried… "Come on Yamato go for it!"
I waited for a few seconds for Yamato to answer and it was weird that he became all silent and quiet all of a sudden. It was then that Sor spoke again "Um…Yama are you okay?"
"Yeah, It's cool." He seemed to snap out of it now.
"Are you sure?" Wow she was really worried about him, lucky Yamato, he is one lucky guy.
"Yeah really I'm fine, no need to worry about it." Once again: Sure he is….
"So…what was it you wanted to ask me Yama?" Sor asked. Man, Yamato was making this harder for the both of them right now.
"I-it's nothing. Sorry for wasting your time Sora, but really it's nothing big. I'll tell you some other time alright?" My eyes went wide as Yamato said this. Is he serious he's just dropping out like that? Oh that smile of his is really fake right now.
"Oh…okay, sure thing." Sor sounded a bit upset, who wouldn't be? "What's gotten in to you Yamato. That was your chance!" I banged my head on the locker a few times and slapped myself mentally at this. I really thought he was going to ask her.
Wait…I just had an idea. There might be another way to get Yamato and Sor together for a day and I knew how to do it. I smirked inwardly and soon went to my class before Yamato could even catch me behind the lockers…
Sora's P.O.V.
The last few subjects were a bit boring and still all was the same. I was still confused about that whole conversation that I had with Yama and now I worried a bit more. It didn't make much sense. I was sure he was about to tell me something but what was it?
Yama stopped in mid-sentence earlier and I didn't know what he was supposed to ask me so it left me totally confused. As soon as dismissal arrived I was still wondering about what Yama was supposed to tell me.
I went to the school dorm building immediately and dropped my bag on the bed. I studied the lessons that I had to study just so I could be prepared with any upcoming quizzes that the teachers might be giving us.
After all that studying I took out my laptop and soon started to go online. Lucky for me, Meems, Kari and Yolei were all there. I sent them all an invite for a conversation with the four of us. After they accepted, we got into a little chat.
Meems: Hey Sor! How was school?
Sor: Tiring that's for sure… : (
Kari: Why's that? Did something happen, or is it just the studies that's bothering you?
Sor: It's partially because of school…but…
Yolei: But?
Meems: Kari's right isn't she? Something happened right?
Sor: Yeah, sort of…
Meems: What was it?
Sor: It's nothing big and I might just be being paranoid and everything…but I have this feeling that Yama's avoiding me.
Meems: Yamato? Avoid you? Why'd he do something like that?
Yolei: Did you two have like a fight or something?
Sor: Not that I remember.
Meems: If that's the case then what makes you think he's avoiding you?
Sor: He hasn't been talking much and he's been really quiet lately. The strangest thing is that he was supposed to tell me something today and then he suddenly stopped.
Kari: Stopped? So he didn't tell you then?
Sor: No he didn't he said he'd tell me another time…
Meems: Any clues to what it could have been Sor?
Sor: That's what's been bothering me lately. I have no idea what he was supposed to tell me and now I'm getting worried that he might be hiding something.
Yolei: Have you tried asking him if something was wrong?
Sor: Yes I have, but he keeps telling me that everything's fine. I'm trying not to worry about it but at some point in time I just can't…
Meems: Ouch tough luck Sor… O-O
Sor: For once I want to break into that wall he's been hiding himself in. I just wish he'd open up bit more T.T
Meems: ……
Kari: …..
Yolei: …..
Sor: Um…guys?
Meems: Don't worry about it too much Sor, I'm sure he just doesn't want you to worry.
Kari: Yeah, Meems has a point, T.K. did mention that his brother wasn't very open to others and Tai said that too. I'm sure he'll open up in due time Sor : )
Sor: I hope your right you guys….
A few more hours of chatting online and we finally got tired and decided to turn in for the night. As I got to my bed and shut my eyes close I thought "I really do hope he's okay…"
Authors Note: That was it, sorry about the ending of this chapter : (. I hope you guys liked it though. Please tell me what you think. Please review if you can ; D Thank you : )