Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Love Hurts ❯ Matchmakers ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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A/N:I'm going to try something new in this chapter. I'm going to start it with Kouji waking up and then later in the story I'll switch to Takuya waking and you'll have a glimpse of what he's feeling. Hopefully it'll make the chapter longer than usual.

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Kouji slowly stirred from his dreamless sleep. He could vaguely tell that Kouichi was no longer in bed. He slowly got out of bed, trying to fully wake up. When he stepped outside the bedroom he could hear voices coming from the kitchen. He recgonized one of the voices as Kouichi's. As soon as Kouji rounded the corner into the kitchen Takuya blushed. He could remember last night quite clearly. It was like a movie repeatedly playing in his mind.

When Takuya blushed at Kouji's entrance everyone saw it except Kouji because he was still half asleep. That morning when Kouchi woke up Ray, Susie, and Shinya were already up. Last night Kouichi heard the exchange between Takuya and his brother, and he decided to tell them what happened. They all came to an agreement that Takuya would definitely be the one that would help Kouji get over his fear.

They were going to make the two boys spend as much time together as they could. Kouichi knew that Kouji wouldn't like the idea of him playing matchmaker. He really trusted Takuya, though, and he thought that if Kouji should get a boyfriend, to get over his fear then Takuya would be the perfect guy. Kouichi knew that he would be patient with his brother and wouldn't push himself onto him.

Kouichi was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard Susie's voice. "Would you like something to eat dear?" she asked. Kouji just looked at her surprised. They've never been asked if they wanted something before. Usually they would have to steal to eat. "Kouji never really liked eating in the morning," Kouichi said. Susie vigorously shook her head. "Nonsense! You must eat breakfast! It gives you your energy for the day, besides your so skinny! I won't take no for an answer!" After her short lecture she pushed him into the chair next to Takuya, where Shinya usually sat but decided to sit next to Kouichi in case Kouji woke while they were still in the kitchen. A bowl of oatmeal was placed in front of Kouji.

After his first bite he decided it was a lot better than what they were used to eating. "I need to clean my room and Kouichi volunteered to help!" Shinya exclaimed dragging Kouichi with him before he could say anything. Ray also excused himself saying he needed to shovel the driveway. Susie's excuse was she needed to grade papers because she was a teacher. Both Kouji and Takuya were too oblivious to what was being said they didn't see Ray walk into the bedroom or the fact that school was out until the new year, so Susie didn't have anything to grade.

Takuya was staring at Kouji. Kouji was to busy eating his oatmeal to notice this. However, after he was done he noticed him and started to panic. "How long have we been alone?!" he asked. Takuya just shrugged not hearing what he just asked. He was too busy thinking about how beautiful Kouji's eyes were.

Kouji was now starting panic even more. He couldn't help but think that Takuya was thinking about doing something along the same lines of what David did. Kouji jumped up and ran out of the kitchen and ran into the bedroom. A couple seconds later Kouichi ran out of Shinya's bedroom and followed Kouji. Him and Shinya heard and saw what happened because the door was opened a crack and they were watching them ever since they excused themselves from the kitchen.

Takuya sat there confused. He didn't understand what happened. He stood up and walked downstairs too his bedroom. He then closed the door and sat on his bed. I don't get it, what happened to scare him like that. I'll ask Kouichi later sometime when he's alone.

In the bedroom Kouichi was asking Kouji what had happened to scare him. "I don't know," he answered. "It's that he was staring at me and I panicked. I couldn't help but think that he was thinking about doing something like David did. I don't want to feel that kind of pain ever again!" "I know, Kouji. That's why I want you to give Takuya a chance. I know that he won't hurt you, and what about last night? I heard you talk to Takuya," Kouichi said. Kouji looked down knowing that his brother was right. "I know! I don't know what got into me last night! I must have been tired. I didn't mean to give either of you the wrong idea." Kouichi sighed. He couldn't believe his brother was denying his feelings.

Kouji looked at his brother. "Kouichi, did Susie and Ray tell you what chores will be doing yet. I don't want to get stuck doing chores where I'll have to be around Takuya alone," he said. That last comment gave Kouichi an idea. "No, they haven't," he lied. I'll go ask right now."

The truth was that he was told what they were suppose to do, before Kouji and Takuya had woke up. They originally planned on Kouji sharing Shinya's chores and Kouichi share Takuya's chores. He wants to switch now, that way Kouji would be around Takuya more often instead of Shinya.

Kouichi exited the bedroom and knocked on Shinya's door. "Come in!" he heard Shinya say. He walked in and closed the door behind him. He told Shinya his plan and decided it was the best idea for now. They next told Susie and Ray about the idea and they also agreed.

Kouichi quickly walked back into their borrowed bedroom. "They said that you'll be sharing chores with Takuya and I'll be sharing with Shinya." "Why can't I share with Shinya. This means I'll be around Takuya even more often!" he yelled. Kouichi just shrugged trying not to smile.

Kouji sighed and laid down. I'll talk to Susie and Ray about it later, he thought. "Did they say when we start?" "As soon as we want, just as long as we get all of done before we go to bed," Kouichi answered. Kouji sat up so fast, it made him dizzy. I need to talk to Susie and Ray. I need to try to change their minds. I'll die if I have to be around Takuya all day!

"You're exagerating a little, don't you think?" Kouichi asked. Kouji just stared at him. He didn't even realize that he voiced his thoughts. EMBARASSING! I can't believe I just did that! Kouichi smiled knowing where his thoughts were. After a few minutes of silence Kouji finally said, "I'm going to talk to Susie and Ray." He tried to walk out of the bedroom but Kouichi blocked his path. "It's okay, they gave me a list of chores already," he said pulling out a couple of lists out of his pocket. It's a good thing they didn't put our names on the list this morning, he handing one to his brother. "That's not what I want to talk about and you know it!" Kouji yelled at his twin.

Kouichi just smiled at him innocently. He didn't want Kouji talk to the Kanbara's because he knew that Kouji would give them the I'm-pitiful-and-you-just-can't-say-no-to-me look, and they would most likely fall for it. Kouichi was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard Kouji's voice. "This isn't so bad. Most of the stuff is up here. I won't even have to step foot down stairs, except for maybe once or twice," he said. He walked past his brother and went to light the fireplace like it said on the list. When he knelt down to get it ready Kouichi pulled him up.

"Sorry Kouji, but the one you get started is downstairs," he said pulling Kouji over to the stairs. Kouji stiffened listening to his brother. "Downstairs?! That's where Takuya's bedroom is!" he yelled at his brother. Kouichi opened the door leading to the stairs looking back. "Oh don't worry," he replied. "You don't have to go into his bedroom, just really close to it. He then shoved his brother to get him to descend the stairs. "Oh, and Kouji? All of your chores are down there with Takuya. Mine and Shinya's are up here," he said before closing the door.

I can't believe this! They planned this, I just know it! Kouji thought walking down the rest of the stairs. He tried to be as quiet as possible as he could so Takuya wouldn't hear him. When he finally got to the bottom he looked for the fireplace, and spotted it next to a pair of double doors leading to the backyard. He walked over to the doors and stared at the lake. It looked even bigger than it looked from the front yard.

Kouji looked around again noticing there was only one other door. That must be Takuya's bedroom. His thoughts were confirmed when he heard the shower turn on. He hurried over to the fireplace hoping he could light it before Takuya finished his shower. He bent down and opened the glass doors to the fireplace and put a log in it. He reached over for a lighter when he realized he wasn't given one yet.

Kouji sighed standing back up. He walked back up the stairs so he could get something to start the fire with. When he was back upstairs he saw that Kouichi and Shinya already started their half of the chores. Shinya was closest so he asked where his parents were. "In the kitchen," he replied. Kouji nodded and walked into the kitchen. Ray was the first to notice him. "Kouji I thought you started your chores," he said. Susie looked up from her coffee when she heard her husband's voice. She looked at Kouji. "Is there something you need?" she asked him. "Yeah, I need a lighter to start the fireplace," he answered. "Takuya has the lighter for that fireplace. You'll have to get it from him," Ray told him. Kouji didn't like the fact that he would have ask Takuya for anything, especially after what happened this morning. Kouji slowly walked back over to the stairs. Kouichi saw the exchange and saw the look on Kouji's face when he found out he would have to talk to Takuya. When Kouji disappeared through the door leading to the stairs, he couldn't keep the smirk from forming on his lips.

Takuya slowly stirred from his sleep. Ever since he went back to sleep last night he couldn't to stop dreaming about Kouji. Some of the dreams were about him and Kouji as a couple. Some of them were more like nightmares, being about Dave and David showing up and kidnapping Kouji. Takuya smiled thinking about his favorite dream he had. It was about him and Kouji making love.

Takuya shook his head trying to clear the thoughts from his head. He slowly walked out of his bedroom and made his way up the stairs. As soon as he walked through the door he heard voices from the kitchen. He walked towards the voices silently hoping Kouji was there also, however his hope was smashed as soon as he entered. "Where's Kouji?" he asked. Kouichi looked up from his oatmeal and smiled. "He's still sleeping," he answered. Takuya nodded disappointed. "Hungry, Takuya," Susie asked and sat down in the empty chair.

Takuya looked down when his mother placed a bowl in front of him. "Thanks," he mumbled taking a bite of the oatmeal. About half an hour later Takuya was done with his oatmeal. He stood up and took his bowl over to the sink. Shortly after he sat back down Kouji walked in. Takuya blushed hoping that noone noticed. He new from the smiles that everyone had on their faces that they had, but he could tell that Kouji hadn't noticed. As long as Kouji doesn't notice it he was Okay. His mother asked Kouji something that seemed to shock him. Kouichi, then, said something. The next thing he knew Kouji was pushed into the chair next to his and bowl put infront of Kouji. Takuya didn't really hear anything that had been said because he was too busy thinking about how beautiful Kouji looked when he just wakes up.

Soon Kouji was eating his oatmeal and all the others excused themselves from the table. Of course Takuya was totally oblivious to everything that was being said. After Kouji was done he looked up at Takuya and saw him staring. Takuya was oblivious to this, though, because he was too busy thinking how beautiful Kouji's eyes were. He definitely noticed when Kouji's eyes filled up with tears of panic and left the kitchen and ran to the guest room.

Only a few seconds after Kouji entered the guestroom he saw Kouichi run out of Shinya's room. He got a small glimpse of Shinya's worried expression before the door closed again. He also noticed that his parents room was opened a crack, but it quickly shut when the man and woman behing it noticed him looking at them. Damn them for spying on us, Takuya thought standing up. He took Kouji's bowl over to the sink then went downstairs to shower.

I wonder who I'll be sharing my chores with, he thought getting out some clothes for the day. After he got everything he needed he walked into the bathroom. He turned the water on and tested it. When the water temperature satisfied him he stripped and stepped in closing the curtain. I hope it's Koji, Takuya continued his earlier trail of thoughts. The thought of spending a lot of time with the dark haired beauty brought a smile to his lips as well as another blush.
Takuya spent another half an hour in the shower before getting out. He dried himself off and quickly got dressed. He walked back into his bedroom and walked over to his dresser, where picked up his watch, that he bought while he was at his grandmothers, and put it on.

He stepped into the room adjacent to his bedroom and noticed a log in the fireplace. Takuya figured that someone planned to start a fire but couldn't find the lighter. He walked back into his bedroom to get the lighter. When he stepped back out of his bedroom, lighter in hand, a certain dark haired beauty turned the corner at the stairs. As soon as Kouji saw Takuya he stopped cold in his steps.

Takuya could tell that Kouji was trying to talk but couldn't force the words out. Takuya had an idea of what Takuya was trying to say so he decided to be the one to break the silence. "Want this?" he asked holding the lighter up. Kouji nodded curiously looking at the lighter. Takuya walked over and put it in his hand. Kouji just looked at it and finall spoke. "I never seen a lighter like this befor," he said looking at the the red lighter. It wasn't small like he expected. It was quite long. It started out kind of small where the flame comes out at, and wider at the handle.

"I got it while I was at grandma's. I burnt myself quite a few times with the small one so when I saw this one I felt like I just had to get it," Takuya replied. Kouji nodded and walked over to the fireplace and sat down by it being careful not to get too close. He couldn't stop his hand from shaking when he flicked the flame on the lighter.

The shaking only got worst when he heard Takuya walk over to him. He reached out to touch the flame to the log when Takuya's hand wrapped around his own. "You have to keep your hand still or you'll still burn yourself," he heard Takuya whisper into his ear. After the fire was lit Takuya kissed the other boy on the cheek. Kouji jumped and turned around. "Stopped doing that!" he yelled tears running down his cheeks.

Takuya was very surprised at his outburst. "I'm sorry, I couldn't help it," he told the other boy. Kouji furiously shook his head. "Doesn't matter! You still had no right!!" "I'm sorry! I didn't think it would scare you so much...not after last nigt," Takuya softly whispered the last part. Kouji just shook his head again. "Last night didn't mean anything! I was tired, I didn't know what I was doing!" he screamed. Kouji walk past Takuya to get to the stairs, but the other boy wouldn't let him pass. "You can't keep running from your fears," Takuya softly said. He knew if he yelled again he would scare Kouji even more than was already. Kouji looked down not able to bring himself to look at Takuya anymore. "I know," he whispered. "I'm just so scared ever since..." Kouji trailed off not ready to talk about Dave and David yet. "After what happened with David," Takuya finished.

Kouji looked up surprised. "How did you know?" he asked. "Kouichi told us." Kouji nodded. I should of known, he thought. "Can I go back upstairs now?" Kouji asked. Takuya just shook his head and stepped closer. "No, not yet. We still have something that needs to be done." "And what's that?" In answer Takuya leaned over and planted a small kiss on his forehead. "We still need to teach you that not everyone will hurt you," he finally answered.

Up stairs four sets of eyes looked at the door leading to the stairs when they heard voices raise. They became even more curious when the voices suddenly quieted again. After a few minutes Kouichi let his curiousity take over as he walked over to the stairs, the others slowly followed.

They quietely made their way down the stairs. When they finally got to the bottom they looked around the corner. They were all very surprised at what they saw.

TBC...

Well, that's all for now. This is honestly my favorite chapter so far. I'm sure it's not exactly a mystery of what they saw.

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