Silent Realization

Chapter Seven: Three little words

By KellyQ

I slowly opened my eyes, and the first thing I saw was Kouichi's worried face. The next thing I did was sit up and wrap my arms around him, silently thanking the spirits that he was safe. Speaking of spirits, I looked around after hugging my brother and my eyes fell on a figure. My heart skipped a beat to see that it was Takuya—He was back to normal.

Kouichi moved out of the way, as I crawled over to Takuya and looked down at his sleeping face. He looked so much like a angel sleeping peacefully; his hand on his chest and the other slightly stretched out.

"Do you think he'll be okay?" Tomoki asked.

"We'll find out when he wakes up." Bokomon replied.

I could not help but smile down at Takuya. I wanted so much to scoop him up in my arms and hold him close. After a moment of still looking at him, I could not control it anymore; I scooped Takuya in my arms. I could feel his breath against my neck as I rested the side of my face on his. His skin felt soft and his hair felt like silk.

I opened my eyes when I felt eyes on me to see the others smiling. Junpei was giving me the thumbs up, Tomoki smiled happily, Izumi did her usual by letting out a squeal saying that we looked cute together. Sudden beeping interrupted our reunion from Tomoki's pocket. He pulled out his D-tector and the screen flickered on …

"Children, are you alright?"

Lady Ophanimon?

"We're just fine and Takuya's back to normal," Tomoki beamed as he told her this.

"I'm proud of you," Lady Ophanimon began, "your love and friendship healed him..."

How did she know that I had a crush on Takuya? My thought was interrupted when Lady Ophanimon's deep voice came out of the D-tector again.

"You helped him see past Cherubimon's lies..."

"What did he say?" I said trying not to let my anger take control of me.

"I'm sure he lied about a lot of things, Kouji," my brother said, "Cherubimon lied to me that it was your fault for mom's pain..."

"He lied that no one loved me," came a muffled voice.

I looked down to see that Takuya was awake, but he looked upset. I chewed on my lower lip. I hope he was not mad at me.

"How are you feeling child of fire?"

There was a short pause before Takuya answered.

"Why'd you save me?"

"Is that anyway to thank your friends?" Izumi protested glaring back at Takuya.

"Not that," he said looking away, "I tried to take your spirits and tried to hurt you..."

We all froze for a moment to realize that Takuya's voice was healed. He put his hand on his throat.

"I helped heal you..."

"I don't really deserve any of it. Being forgiven..."

By now, he was chewing on his lower lip that was starting to tremble.

"Everyone has a right to have a second chance," Lady Ophanimon said, "even to have a chance to make things right."

If I did not know any better, I would think Lady Ophanimon was smiling as she spoke. However, Takuya started crying. I pulled him close rocking him back and forth.

"I forgive you," I said feeling him shiver.

"Why," he whispered, "I tried to kill you..."

We were now gazing at each other. Tears of regret, and pain were clearly shown on his face. I had to show him that I was not mad. I leaned close and kissed his forehead.

"Because I love you."

His expression changed from pain to joy. I smiled feeling that my heart was going to melt, as he wrapped his arms around me.

"…Even love to start." Lady Ophanimon finished.

"H-how did-you know?" I stuttered out as Takuya rested his head in my shoulder.

"Your spirits are really close to one another and I'm really close to them..."

"Oh." I figured it out.

"Don't be afraid that I'm going to think its wrong," Lady Ophanimon continued, "I'm glad that you two love each other."

"We all are."

I could not help but smile at the others as I held my Takuya close. I looked back down at him to see that he was sleeping. I pulled him closer and kissed him on the forehead. A smile formed on his lips as he opened his eyes and leaned closer pressing his soft lips on mine.

I was shocked at first, but deepened it when I realized what he was really doing. I was going to show him how much I cared. Make sure that he is loved make sure that he is always protected, and to make sure no one is out to hurt him. I am not going to let anyone hurt his pure heart full of love kindness and compassion.

The End