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Author’s Notes: This is probably going to be the closest thing to a serious Sorato fic that I’ll ever write. It’s basically what I think went on between Sora and Tai, when she “dumped him”. (Personally I wouldn’t call it dumping, since they weren’t going out in the first place.)

Please note that this story has been brought to you at great personal risk – Yamato’sChik will probably murder me when she finds this…

Disclaimer: I don’t own Digimon. Otherwise I wouldn’t be writing a fic to explain away Sorato, because there’d be no Sorato to explain away! (I’m still a Taiora fan! Just a flexible one…)

I’m so sorry about what’s gone on between us. I tried so hard to not hurt your feelings, and I’ve ended up hurting you more than I ever thought I could.

It’s been seven years, now, since the Christmas when the Digimon attacked Tokyo. The same one where you found out about me and Matt. You haven’t spoken to me much since then. I never meant for you to find out about it that way, Tai… not on Christmas. I was going to tell you, I just didn’t know how. I knew that you had feelings for me – Kari told me. Please don’t be mad at her either. But I didn’t feel the same kind of way about you, and then Matt asked me out. We didn’t tell you – we wanted to keep it private. And since then it’s become more than just a friendship.

I felt so horrible that night at the concert when you asked me if I’d go with you. You must have finally worked up the courage to ask me out, and I had to turn you down. I still feel really guilty about it.

It must have been especially hard for you last year, when Matt and I announced our engagement. You didn’t come to the party – you said you didn’t feel well. I guess that’s not really the reason, but I understand, all the same.

So, now I’ve explained everything, I guess I’d better ask you what I was going to ask you. I know it would probably be hard for you, but would you please be the best man at our wedding? Matt and I would both love it if you could. You are, after all, one of our best friends, and we want you to be able to share in the happy occasion – even if you’re not the one saying “I do”. (Kari has already agreed to be a bridesmaid.)

Please don’t take this badly, Tai. I’m really sorry about what’s gone on. Don’t be sad – you’re a really nice guy, and I’m sure you’ll find a girl who loves you, someday.

PS. Mimi and TK are also going to be bridesmaid and best man, so you’d be partnered with Mimi if you accept. Kari and TK insisted on being partnered.

PPS. Don’t feel like you have to accept. I’m sure we’ll be able to find someone else if you don’t want to be best man.