After that nasty cliffhanger, I bet you guys are anxious for the next chapter. This just didn't turn out how I'd hoped, but here it is anyway. I'm thinking I'll write an alternate chapter 13, to put in what I wanted originally. Let me know what you guys think.
Well, enough blab, here we go, Unspoken Chapter 13.
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or the song The Reason by Hoobastank.
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Chapter 13: The Reason
Tai slammed his fist against a piano, causing Matt to pull away from Amy, stunned by her actions. He turned to see Tai, tears streaming down his face.
"Tai…Tai this isn't…" Matt tried to say. Tai, however, left before he could finish. Matt turned to Amy, who was grinning wickedly.
"You little bitch. You planned that, didn't you?" he growled. Amy just stepped back, hands held up defensively.
"I don't know what you're talking about." she said. Matt growled again and ran off. He stepped onto the stage just in time to hear the door to the Hall slam. Sora was staring at the door, and turned to Matt as he walked up.
"Matt, what the hell happened? Tai just ran out in tears." she asked. Matt frowned.
"That bitch Amy kissed me out of nowhere, just in time for Tai to see it." he hissed. Sora's eyes darkened.
"Matt, I think we should go look for him." she growled. Matt took this moment to notice the fact that she had left her finger nails especially long today. Seeing the murderous look on her face, Matt nodded. He waved Tk and Kari over, who had worried looks on their faces.
"Matt, what-" began Kari. Matt cut her off with a wave.
"Not now. You two need to stall the judges. We have to find Tai." he said. Tk nodded, and Matt and Sora ran out, trying to think of where Tai would go.
"Let's try the roof. There's a terrace up there, right?" Matt asked. Sora nodded, and the two ran there. Sure enough, Tai was standing at the edge, staring out at the city. Matt hesitated, and Sora nodded. She knew it would be hard for him. He walked over to Tai, while Sora stayed behind.
"Tai." Matt said quietly. Tai didn't turn, simply staring out over the city. Matt sighed. "Tai, please listen. I want you to know that I would never do something like that. I would never kiss another person, boy or girl. Tai, I lo-" Matt never finished. Tai had thrown himself into Matt's arms, shaking uncontrollably. Matt held him, not bothering to finish.
Then Matt heard something that almost made his heart explode.
"M..a…tt…" whispered so softly he wouldn't have heard it if he hadn't been listening. Matt pulled away slightly, staring at Tai.
"What?" he asked, hoping he hadn't imagined it.
"I…lo…ve…y…ou…" soft, incredibly quiet, but Tai had spoken. He had actually spoken.
"You talked! Tai you talked!" Matt cried. Tai nodded, and Sora walked over.
"He wanted to surprise you. His vocal chords are healing, and they've started to function again. Only a little, but he told me everything. I mean, he didn't tell me. He wanted you to be the first one to hear him talk." she explained. Matt looked at Tai again.
"M…Matt…" his voice was raspy, and it was very quiet, but he was talking.
"Tai." Matt said simply. Then he leaned down and kissed Tai deeply, never hesitating. Tai immediately complied. Suddenly Matt pulled away.
"Oh my god! The audition! We have to hurry!" he said. Tai's eyes went wide, and they all started running to the stairs.
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They made it to the Hall just as the Shooting Stars finished their song. As Tai was about to walk to the stage, Matt pulled him aside.
"Tai, can I ask you a favor?" he asked. Tai nodded. "Can you sit this one out?" Tai looked surprised, but Matt smiled.
"I've got a surprise for you. Go sit in the audience." he said. Tai nodded, and complied. Matt walked to the rest of them.
"Okay guys, we're doing the other song. The one without Tai." he said. They all nodded, smiling, and stepped onto the stage.
The music started, and Tai was surprised to find that he didn't know the song. The music was not too slow, but it wasn't very fast.
"I'm not a perfect person,
There's many things I wish I didn't do,
But I continue learning,
I never meant to do those things to you,
And so I have to say before I go,
That I just want you to know,
I've found a reason for me,
To change who I used to be,
A reason to start over new,
And the reason is you.
I'm sorry that I hurt you,
It's something I must live with every day,
And all the pain I put you through,
I wish that I could take it all away,
And be the one who catches all your tears,
That's why I need you to hear,
I've found a reason for me,
To change who I used to be,
A reason to start over new,
And the reason is you,
And the reason is you,
And the reason is you,
And the reason is you,"
Tai smiled as he listened to Matt's song. The song he had written especially for Tai. He couldn't help but notice a tear falling down his cheek. Wiping it away, he listened to the rest."
"I'm not a perfect person,
I never meant to do those things to you,
And so I have to say before I go,
That I just want you to know,
I've found a reason for me,
To change who I used to be,
A reason to start over new,
And the reason is you,
I've found a reason to show,
A side of me you didn't know,
A reason for all that I do,
And the reason is you."
When the music ended, Tai ran from his seat onto the stage and wrapped his arms around Matt, kissing him. There were a few gasps from the audience, and Tai looked out to see his mother staring, mouth open wide. Tai smiled, gripping Matt's hand. Then Mrs. Kamiya smiled, giving her son a thumbs up.
"Good for you. I wish you had told me sooner." she said. Tai stared at his mother, eyes wide.
"Thanks Mrs. Kamiya!" called Matt, kissing Tai on the forehead. Mrs. Kamiya smiled again.
"Well, this is a shocking revelation. However, it's time to render our final verdict." Everyone looked to see Blair smiling, while the other judges stared, shocked.
"Yes," said Andrew Hiroki, "Let's make our final decision.
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Oh man, another cliffhanger! Anyway, review, tell me what you think.