| Disclaimer: If I owned Digimon, I’d buy myself a small island paradise… Author’s Note: I have three words for you: sappy Taiora romance. It does have a plot though. There is a little violence, but I think that most reader can handle it. I can’t guarantee any quality, but I hope that you enjoy it! ^_^ Dedication: I don’t normally dedicate my fics, but ah, what the heck? This is dedicated to Raine, for her friendship and support of my writing. Sorry it’s so crappy… I’ll have to dedicate another fic to you sometime! Falling Even More In Love By Daisukefire Email: daisukefire@yahoo.com I’m dying to hear your comments! It takes courage to love… Synthetic beats and bass from the dance music vibrated fiercely throughout the darkened room, making eardrums burst with ecstasy. Bright shards of light flashed off the walls, illuminating the faces of joyous people as they danced exuberantly about. Blended odors of succulent food, perfume and cologne, and sweat made the noses tingle with excitement. Numerous couples sat at various tables throughout the room; others were busy dancing on the smooth floor in the club’s center. Tai was busy swirling the black, sweet liquid around in his glass. Slight tingles could be heard over the din of the music as the cubes of ice crashed into the walls of the glass. He lifted the drink to his mouth and sipped the liquid, savoring its bright flavor. Staring across the table to the woman he had shared dinner with, his eyes met hers. Brightness sparkled from them, making her deep brown eyes as jewels shining in from the darkness. His heart was thumping deep within his chest as he looked into her eyes. The only sound that he cared to hear was the soft, rhythmic inhalation and exhalation of air from her chest. Love poured from his heart and cascaded to the table and then followed to the floor. The angel eyes in which he stared belonged to the woman he loved more than life itself. He was certain that she was his soul mate… that they shared an unspoken bond, one of love, trust, and courage. His desire was nothing more than to spend the rest of every moment of eternity with her. Sora’s feelings were not mutual. As Tai stared into her eyes with pristine love… she could not feel anything but guilt. His large, chocolate colored eyes were so beautiful, and she was so undeserving. How could she tell him what her brain concluded was best, but her heart deplored? How could she tell him that she was interested in another? The worst of the news being: that the other was no more than his best friend. She loved Tai… there was no doubt. But they were just friends, and she could not see them as ever more. The look in Tai’s eyes told her everything. How much he loved her, how he would die for her… and how he knew that she was hesitant. “Do you want to dance?” he asked compassionately. She paused before responding, “No… I don’t really feel like it right now.” In the past… “Sora, you look beautiful tonight.” “Thank you… Matt,” Sora blushed as Matt took her in his arms. Then he kissed her. But she pulled away. “What about Tai?” “What about him?” “I think he loves me…” “Well… so do I…” “But it would seems so… wrong. You two are best friends… and you’re both friends of mine… so how can I chose?” “Tai’s my friend too. But look at him… he’s a washed up soccer player. I doubt that he’ll even make it to the pros. Now look at me. I’m a popular rock star; tons of girls would love to have me… but you’re the only one that I want.” “I want you too…” In the present… “Come on Sora… It’ll be a lot of fun, I promise!” Tai smiled, it was such a beautiful smile. “All right,” Sora said reluctantly. Tai stood from his chair and offered her his hand. She took it and followed him to the dance floor. The two began dancing, their bodies following the electronic rhythm of the dance music. Sora looked so beautiful as she gracefully moved her body through the viscous medium of air. Her hair fluttered like a butterfly as she swayed her head to the pulse. Tai would have been content to just sit and watch her; it would be better than anything television could ever offer. Sora laughed as Tai was trying his absolute best to dance. He was terrible. The wild, brown hair that covered his head became even more messed as he thrashed about. A smile forced its way to her face as Tai grinned at her cockily. Tai was right… it was a lot of fun to move and release some of the pent up anxiety that plagued her. At this moment she almost decided to abandon her plans to let him down. How could they ever remain friends if she chose Matt over him? It was then that an older, drunk looking man grabbed Sora and tried to force her to dance with him. She pulled back angrily, but the other refused to let her go. But then something forced him back. The man turned around and looked at Tai with fury written all over his face. Tai’s expression was serious and deadly. “I’m dancing with her,” he stated coldly. “Well I’m dancing with her now… punk,” the man replied drunkenly. He was short for his age, and ugly. Mottled blonde fur that could be called hair covered his disproportional head. A large, deformed nose jetted from his pale face. Unshaved stubble scratched from his double chin. “She’s my date, and she doesn’t want to dance with you… so back off.” “Tai… please,” Sora stuttered. The man grabbed her, pulling her close to his rum smelling body. She squirmed in resistance. Tai grew angry. Forcefully, he grabbed the man by the neck and ripped him away from Sora. The man stared into Tai’s eyes with distilled hatred, and gasped as Tai shoved him to the ground. The grotesque man lay sprawled on the ground, rubbing his bruised body. Without even a glance or word, he crawled away dejectedly. Tai smirked as he watched his fallen victim flee the battleground. Then he looked to Sora, who was not smiling. “That wasn’t really necessary, Tai,” the frustration in her voice as thick as lead. “What else was I suppose to do?” “Not every situation can be solved with violence, you know. Let’s go sit down… I want to talk to you about something.” Sorrow and foreboding gleamed from her face as she gently took his hand and lead him back to their table. After sitting down, Sora looked deep into Tai’s eyes, almost with regret. “Tai, I’ve decided to start dating Matt.” The expression on Tai’s face was unbearable. What Sora had just said was disturbing and wrong. Matt was his friend… but he lacked the ability to love Sora the way that Tai could. Sadly, he nodded with understanding… and a broken heart. “I see… well, I hope that you two will be happy together.” “Please, don’t be like that Tai.” “How do you want me to react?” “I don’t know, just be happy for me.” “I am… I hope that you two will be happy with each other.” “You don’t mean that.” “Yes I do Sora… all I want is for you to be happy.” His smile was both dry and lost. Sora was on the verge of tears. She had just told one of the most incredible people in her life that she was choosing another, and he was happy for her. What other kind of incredible man would feel that way toward the woman he loves? Sora smiled. She and Matt could be together, and she had Tai’s blessing. “Are you sure?” she asked. “I’m positive. If Matt is who you truly love… then I’m happy for you.” Tai could feel his heart breaking within his chest. The pain was unbearable. Here he was, telling the woman that he loved that he was glad she had chosen another. What was he thinking? Lifting the fizzy drink from the table, Tai took a long and satisfying drought of the dark liquid. It soothed the burning in his throat… but was unable to quench the fire that tormented his heart. He set the drink back on the hard table, and at stared at Sora’s face. It was heavenly. The strong curves of her cheeks… her firm red lips… her beautiful eyes and hair. He was looking at God’s most awesome creation. Not only was she the most beautiful woman in the world, but she was also was fun, intelligent and exciting. After all of their adventures in the Digital World, he could have sworn that they had a deeper relationship than most humans could ever have. But if Matt was one she loved, than what could he possibly do? Tai wanted nothing more than to just role over and die. “I think that we should go now,” Sora said both glad, and disappointed. The handsome brown-haired man looked at her from across the table. Was this what she really wanted? The two destined slowly walked outside of the club. It had been a very fun evening… no doubt. But a slight tinge of sadness was mingled in the air as they left. Sora had told Taichi that she wanted to start dating Matt. She had broken his heart. But what else could she do? Matt was an exciting rock star, who every woman in Tokyo could only dream of having. How could she give up the chance to date a legend? Tai walked sadly at Sora’s side. What on Earth could he do to get the woman he loved back? He racked his brain thinking of solutions for the terrible problem. How had his best friend won her love? Ever since they first met, Tai had felt that he had an unbreakable bond with Sora. One that seemed preordained… but was obviously not. The thick night air was warm and desperate. Dark streets remained empty… except for an occasional, lonely car passing by. Tai’s car was just down the street; and it sat empty. “I’ve really had a fun night,” Sora said both truthfully and sadly. As the two walked by an open ally, Tai was just about to release his thoughts about Sora’s choice to her. But something stopped him. He was thrown aggressively to the ground by an unknown force. Greedy hands hit him repeatedly… and one of the hands began to squeeze his throat. Sora screamed. As Tai heard the unmistakably click of a switchblade knife, he was able to steal a glance at his attacker’s face. It was the ugly, little man he had pushed down in the club. A bright rage of fire radiated from his eyes. The taste of revenge was just beginning to wet his lips. With a cruel smile and viscous laugh, the ugly man began to push the knife toward Tai’s throat. Flowing with fear, Sora was hit like a nail by a hammer at what was happening. The man Tai had humiliated was trying to kill him. She thought of a way to attack, and save her friend… but was frozen solid with pure shock. Tai fought with all his furious might to ward of the drunken man… but he was at a disadvantage. The blade slowly began to massage his neck, pleading to cut past the skin. Despite his rage for survival, Tai was unable to keep dark, destroying thoughts from his mind. Without Sora, what else did he have to live for? No matter the outcome of this brawl… there would be no point. Sora had chosen someone else. Tai was not jealous… just remorseful. How he wished he could go back in time and confess his love to the woman of his dreams. But now it was too late. In the past… “They are beautiful, aren’t they?” “What are?” “The stars… they sure look different here in the Digital World… don’t they?” “I’ve never noticed before… but you’re right, Tai.” “But they’re nothing compared to you.” Sora blushed, “You don’t mean that… do you?” “With all my heart.” “That’s the worst pick up line I’ve ever heard,” she laughed. Tai’s face was unyielding. He meant every word of what he had said. “I mean it.” Unshed tears formed pools at Sora’s eyes as she thought… “But how could anyone ever love someone like me…” In the present… As the cold, metallic blade of the knife began to prick Tai’s skin, Sora began to realize that she might lose him. Was the rest of life even bearable without him? As she heard Tai’s struggled gasps for breath and saw his face contorted with defeat, she began to realize the truth. She knew that she could not live without him. That his heart beat along with hers. If he died… so would she. Matt was a good friend, but now she realized that that was all he was… and could ever be. The man that she loved lay in a life struggle on the harsh, rocky ground. And as he neared a gruesome death, she understood that she could not live without him. He was her life… her passion… her true love. Then, she did the only thing that she could do… or face oblivion. “Tai… I love you!” She screamed with all the power her lungs could produce. Those words seemed to enter Tai’s ears from some forgotten dream. The countless hours he had imagined Sora saying those words were now flooding to his memory. But wait… they were real. His mind had perceived the angel-like voice of Sora’s… she was screaming how much she loved him… and pleading with him not to give up. Those words brought him courage… and the love that he needed to survive. Struggling with all his might, he forced the wretched man off his body and sent him crashing to the ground beside him. With a fearsome snarl, the man jumped back to his feet. Tai stood up and looked directly at him, with eyes both dead and alive. For his old soul had perished, the one that had loved but never had Sora. He was now invincible. He had been reborn… and would not let anyone take this new life away from him. Spitefully, the man jumped at him, swinging the knife his direction. But Tai was faster than the sands of time, and easily dodged the attack. With a quick kick to the man’s left knee, Tai sent the man cascading to the ground. Angrily, the man growled and jumped to his feet. Another swift kick from Tai sent the knife flying from the man’s hand. His eyes were wide with shock and terror as Tai’s fist moved imperceptibly into his face… causing him to fly hard into the wall of the building. He slumped to the ground, defeated and unconscious. Tai, once again… stood as victor over his weak enemy. He turned and looked back at Sora, the woman he loved with all his heart and soul. She was smiling… not because he had defeated the cheating attacker… but because he had won her heart fair and square. Tai carefully walked to her… and took her in his arms. She stared at him with loving eyes for the first time. Then both of their eyes closed… and they kissed. It was the alpha of their kisses… but would not be the omega. Tai felt Sora’s warm body in his arms… and could only accept that his dreams had come true. Sora stood, grasped by his powerful arms and chest… knowing that she had made the right decision. She had found her soul mate. Though almost choosing wrong… and almost loosing him forever… she was now in eternity… with the one she love. What would she tell Matt? The truth. It takes courage to love… and will you have it when the day comes? Will you confess your heart to your soul mate? Or… will the wrong path deceive you? Have courage… Author’s Note: OK, I know that this was unbelievably sappy. I’m sorry. Just thought that I would give it a try. I hope that you don’t feel like you’ve wasted too much time by reading this… All reviews are appreciated. Go ahead and flame me… I deserve it after writing something this bad! ^^ |