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Oh yet another sappy Taito from Sapphire Goddess. Let's all jump for joy now. One... two... *blinks*

Anyway, no one wanted to read what I wrote up there, so I'll just get on with the point of the story. Haven't we all tried driving and either are scared and/or suck at it? *jumps up and down* Oh, oh I think I do suck! *is scared to drive*

Anyway, enjoy the story cause it's an adorable TAITO!


Driving Lessons
Seat Belts
by Sapphire Goddess


The first thing you do when you get into the car is shut the door and put on your seat belt.

Matt was about to reach for his seat belt when he instead turned and gave a flat look at Tai. I'm not that car-stupid.

And this comes from the boy who thought you could go through a red light when no cars are coming?

Hey! Blame that on my dad's bad driving. Besides, I only thought that until I was thirteen!

Tai snickered. Are you going to start the car or not?

Matt sighed and put the key in the ignition, bringing the car to a start by turning it.

Now I'm going to keep my hand on the emergency brake just in case.

Matt didn't say anything, but he was glad Tai was planning to do that because he really had no idea what he was doing!

T-Tai, how come the car is moving? Matt asked, trying to keep his nerves down as the car slowly began to move, not even going faster than a person walking would.

Because cars automatically do that.

Matt frowned, feeling confused. It always looks so easy to drive when he would watch his dad or Tai, but now when he's off to do it himself it seems so complicated and hard.

Now Matt, grip the wheel - yeah, like that, and get a feel of the wheel - hey that rhymed! - by doing figure eights in the parking lot.

Matt sighed, turning the wheel. This wasn't so bad... considering he hadn't even stepped on the gas pedal yet!

After a few laps, he turned to Tai, finding him with a smirk on his face staring at him.

What are you staring at?

Matt, you have no idea how adorable you look right now.

Since when has Tai called him adorable?

Tai swallowed. I mean that you're so determined and... stuff, he finished lamely, swallowing once more.

Matt nodded slowly and continued staring at Tai until he turned away. Gasping, he leaned across Matt and turned the steering wheel quickly.

Matt swore as the car turned (though it wasn't even a fast turn because the car was moving so slow). Tai sat back up and pulled the emergency break.

Matt said, looking past Tai at the fence they would have ran into if Tai hadn't turned the wheel. I guess I should have paid attention more.

What gave you that idea?

Matt grinned sheepishly. Should I just continue doing what I was before?

Tai blinked. What was that?

What was what?

Never mind, Tai replied, sighing. Just keep doing figure eights for a bit longer.

Ugh! That was what I was asking before!

Oh! Oops!

Matt shook his head and let the car roll slowly into action as Tai's hand lifted the emergency brake off.

It was quite for a few minutes until Tai turned on the radio, quite loudly at that, causing Matt to jerk the wheel.

Christ, Tai! What are you trying to do? Give me a heart attack?

That phrase is over used. Think of something more original.

And you're one to talk?

I always think of original things to say! Tai retorted.

Whatever. You're just jealous because I'm ten times better looking than you.

I have to agree on that.

Matt gave Tai a strange look, which caused him to quickly say, I mean no! I'm way better than you! I was just imitating those stupid fan girls of yours that are always screaming about your band!

Then you are bad at imitating, Tai. I suggest you don't take up a career in voice acting.

That's fine with me. I wouldn't want to be an actor anyway. Playing professional soccer will be so much greater than standing in a studio repeating line after line-

If you make it into profession soccer, Matt said, cutting Tai off.

I probably won't make it, Tai said in a tiny whisper. I'm not that stupid, you know. I have other plans if I don't make it.

Matt stepped on the brake pedal and forced Tai to look at him. Don't think like that! You're the one who's always encouraging me to work on my music, and because of you, I do the best I can. And-

But you're talented at that! I'm not that great at soccer.

Tai, don't say that! You are really good! Matt exclaimed, trying to think of more things to say. It was hard, though, because Matt didn't know that much about soccer and wasn't exactly sure how to put what he thought into words.

Tai smiled weakly and glanced out the window. Why don't you try to park within the yellow lines. It's good practice for when you go to actual store parking lots.

Matt turned the car and attempted to park in one of the yellow framed slots, but ended up in the middle of two.

I'll never get this right, he grumbled, turning off the car.

Never say never.

Now who's using the over-used phrases?

Shut up.

Matt smirked and closed his eyes, resting his head against the seat of the car.

Are we calling it quits for the afternoon?

Let's just call it a break, Matt replied.

You did pretty good for your first time.

Matt blushed slightly at this, his mind wandering to the not-so-innocent way of thinking. That only lead to him day dreaming about kissing Tai, which resulted in more blushing. It was an contemptible cycle.

What's wrong with you?

Matt opened his eyes. Nothing. Why?

No reason. You're just sort of quiet now.

I've never been a loud mouth like you, Tai.

Tai laughed and shoved his shoulder gently. Let's get practicing again.


End of Chapter 1


Hope you like it so far! More should be out soon!