"Universe" By Wink192 Disclaimer: Digimon's not mine and neither is "Universe" written by Darren and Daniel of Savage Garden. This was my first Digimon fanfic and first Taito so it might suck. Comments? Flames? Anything? E-mail me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Universe" -Well I'd like to take you as I find you Imagine our clothes are on the floor Feel my caress so soft and gentle So delicate you cry for more- Matt lay on his bed in his room and thought about the good years. The Digidestined years. In the Digiworld and out. They slowly had broken up during the years. Matt was just barely seeing Tai around, but the others were nowhere. Tai, Izzy, and Sora went to his school. TK was still around too. But he started seeing Tai with different friends and girls. It was what he feared. Matt knew Tai liked him when they were in the Digiworld. Matt loved Tai, but they never really came out and said it. But after they went back to thier normal lives, Tai must have lost interest and started dating. Matt was worried Tai would slip away. "Oh, I want you back so much. I need you, Tai. I can't live without you..." he thought to himself. -But you know baby You know baby does it right And you know baby does it right- Matt picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Hi, is Tai there? It's Matt." He waited a minute before Tai spoke into the phone. T: Hello? M: Hey you! T: What's up Matt? I haven't seen you in a while. M: Not much is going on. That's why I called. Wanna do something Friday? T: I guess so. I don't have anything going on. M: Well, where do you want to go? T: How about that new arcade down by the mall? M: Sure! I'll be at your house at 4. T: Great! See you there. M: Bye! T: Later. Matt hangs up the phone and sighs. "I'm hoping I can put back together this puzzle." He lays down and thinks deeply. It's 4 o'clock on Friday and Matt waits at Tai's doorstep. Tai answers the door. "Hey." "Hi Tai! Hey, you look kind of down. What's wrong?" "Nothing, lets go." As Matt and Tai walk down the street, they talk about what they've been doing since they'd last saw eachother. "Hey, um, I just wanted to ask you... do you still like me?" Tai looked up. "Of course. Why wouldn't I?" "Just asking." They reach the arcade and look at all the lights flashing and buttons being pressed. "Ack, a little too crowded. Lets come back in a couple minutes once the crowds die down." Matt says. They turn and walk out toward the park. Once there, they sit down on the grass. "Okay Matt.. what's on your mind? It's been bugging me. You keep getting lost in thought." "Well..." Matt says with a blush. "Do you still like like me? You know what I mean." "Huh?" Tai asks confused. "I..uh... dunno. I've gotten confused. In the Digiworld, I knew I had to be with you. But we've been drifing apart... hey, how'd you even know???" Matt chuckled. "It was sorta obvious. I saw you." "How'd you notice? I kinda thought you hated me. That's why we always fought so much." Tai asks curiously. "They say opposites attract you know." Matt informs him. Tai blushes. "Ah, you... anyway, I just saw you hanging with other friends like your band or whatever. So I just kinda went my own way." "You did the same. I noticed you're off a lot at the mall with you girlfriend. What's her name?" "Shirouri." Tai says. "You love her?" "Well, I guess. I mean, after I saw less and less of you I kinda thought about it. Me and Kari were raised being taught that homo is bad. My dad always asked, 'You got a girlfriend yet?' and stuff like that. I just don't know if it's all that cracked up to be..." Tai's eyes started filling with tears. "Tai, wait, settle down. It's okay." Matt attempted to calm him down. "No! I... I can't think! I'm sorry Matt, maybe another time..." Tai said. He ran away toward home. Matt stood up. "Wait, Tai! Tai!!!" -Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want- Matt picks up the phone Saturday. "Yeah?" "I'm sorry." It was Tai. "What are you talking about, Tai? You shouldn't be." "Matt, I'm sorry for running out on you." Tai said. "It's okay. But it gave me some time to think. I think you're scared. Scared of saying what you really feel. I'm guessing by the sound of it that you wanna be with me so much, but now the feelings are dying down because we're back home where you're scared to say you're gay. Well, it doesn't matter. You gotta face your fears." "Matt... you couldn't have said it better. But if my parents found out, they'd kill me! I don't know if it'd be worth it..." Silence lingered for a few seconds. "Matt?" "Yeah?" Matt answered. "Do you really love me too?" Silence. "Yes. Of course. I just... got scared. You're drifting away and I want you back." -Put time in a capsule Two minds consensual Entwined to perfection If we could... Cuddle up close Lay on my chest now Listen my heart beat's coming down If you get tired you close your eyes now When you wake up I won't be found- The next day Tai shows up at Matt's house. "Hey Matt." he says as he walks in the room. "Hey, what are you doing in my room?" "I just want to come over and talk." "You know, the school talent show is tomorrow." "It is? Cool! I wish I was in it." Matt giggled. "What?" "Nothing." "Ummm, Matt? I kinda think I shouldn't do this... No one's gonna like me, my parents will be mad, and especially... what would Kari think???" Tai sighed. "I'm so frustrated..." "It's ok Tai, just sleep on it. Sleep as long as you want. Just be happy..." The next morning, school starts and the talent show is scheduled first period. Tai comes in the auditorium and looks for Matt. "Hey, where is he? Maybe he's absent..." he thinks. -'Cause I know baby I know you're the nervous kind With so much going on in your mind Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want- Taichi sits down and thinks about Matt. "He is the one I truly love. I... I can't deny this anymore. The Crest of Courage! That's mine! I need to live up to it... Oh, I'm so confused! Damn!" -But let me tell you that, this time, I'm gonna make you mine (I won't let you go) 'Cause I know this time, I know this time, I'm gonna make sure I look out for me. Cause you know baby Well you know baby does it right And you know baby does it right You will only end up lost in loneliness And wake up with the words on your lips So I'll let you go, baby So I'll let you go...- Matt smirks from around the corner of the auditorium. "I won't lose you Tai. I'm here to help and nothing will stop me... I'll win your heart." -Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want- The curtain raises to show the principal, Mr. Yamanaka, standing with a microphone announcing a fundraiser coming up. Everyone boos. He walks off the stage and the lights dim. "I wonder where Matt is..." Tai thinks. He looks up at the stage and gasps. "Yama!" Matt stands angelic in center stage with lights dimmed. "This song is dedicated to Taichi Kamiya..." he says. Tai stares on. "What are you doing Yamato Ishida?!?!!! You're crazy!" Tai screams in his head while soft music plays. And Matt begins to sing. Well I'd like to take you as I find you Imagine our clothes are on the floor Feel my caress so soft and gentle So delicate you cry for more But you know baby You know baby does it right And you know baby does it right Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want Cuddle up close Lay on my chest now Listen my heart beat's coming down If you get tired you close your eyes now When you wake up I won't be found 'Cause I know baby I know you're the nervous kind With so much going on in your mind Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want But let me tell you that, this time, I'm gonna make you mine 'Cause I know this time I'm gonna make sure I look out for me Cause you know baby Well you know baby does it right And you know baby does it right You will only end up lost in loneliness And wake up with the words on your lips So I'll let you go, baby So I'll let you go... Universe inside of your heart You gotta let me know so you can be free baby You wanted it so much, and now that its over You don't know what you want Ooh ooh... END