A SOCCER STORY

Chapter 4—Stars

That night, Gatomon sat on the balcony in the living room, trying to be happy.

Come on, Gatomon. It was only a soccer ball. You didn't ruin the game. Tai has other soccer balls. On the bright side, Veemon and Patamon came by to apologize. It was very sweet of them. Patamon kissed my forehead. Sure it was awkward. I was caught off guard, and I wasn't feeling up to par. Of course it was a little surprising. If he only knew how much I loved him.

Gatomon's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps, which belonged to her partner.

"Gatomon, what are you doing? Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Kari asked.

"I…couldn't sleep. I was thinking about what Patamon said earlier to me. He said he cared about me."

"T.K. said the same thing to me before I went to the Dark Ocean the first time. I obviously wasn't feeling very well. The whole moment, as I remember, was pretty awkward. Sorry if I'm interrupting you, Gatomon. Come into bed soon, won't you?"

"I'll be there in about an hour or so."

"Good night, Gatomon."

Gatomon stared at the sky for a long time, just staring at the stars. Twenty minutes later, she saw a small figure flying toward her.

"Patamon? What are you doing here? What about T.K.?"

"He's asleep. Besides, I was worried about you."

"Well, now that you're here, sit by me."

Gatomon offered a place next to her for Patamon to sit.

"Patamon?"

"Yeah?"

"Did you really mean what you said earlier today?"

"What did I say?"

"Oh, Patamon. Are you that dense that you can't remember what you said? You said you cared for me! Did you mean that?"

"Well, I, uh," Patamon blushed and sighed, "Yeah. I did mean it. I really do care for you, Gatomon. I'm so sorry for earlier. I was an airhead, no pun intended, for not thinking about your feelings. Won't you please accept my apology?"

"Hmmm…on one condition."

"What's that?"

"Tell me it's not my fault and we'll leave it at that."

"It's not your fault. It was an accident."

Patamon smiled at her and leaned in. Their hands touched, their eyes met, and eventually, their lips locked. The moment lasted for about 3 minutes before they had to breathe.

"Gatomon, I love you." Patamon smiled.

"Really?"

"Yeah." Patamon nodded.

Gatomon closed her eyes. "I love you too, Pata."

They kissed again. And broke apart this time only after about 30 seconds. Patamon looked at Gatomon, with his arm around her shoulder. He looked up. "The stars look amazing from here."

Gatomon sighed and looked up. "I love the way the stars fill the sky with their light. You are a star, Patamon. When I was filled with sorrow, you were there to brighten my day. That's just the kind of Digimon you are."

Patamon and Gatomon sat on the balcony watching the stars, as they saw a shooting star.

"Quick, Patamon! That was a shooting star! Make a wish!"

I wish Gatomon could be with me forever. Patamon wished.

I wish Patamon could be with me forever. Gatomon wished.

"What did you wish for?" Patamon asked.

"I can't tell you or it won't come true silly."

Patamon blushed, and put his arm around Gatomon. Gatomon put her head on Patamon's shoulder as they watched the sky.

"Sorry, Patamon. I have to go to bed. Kari's waiting for me."

"Okay. I love you Gatomon, my Light."

"I love you too, Patamon, my Hope."

The two shared a kiss before Gatomon hopped off the balcony and into Kari's room. Patamon flew off and went back to T.K.'s apartment, dreaming of his love. This is how two star-crossed lovers came to be."