Sorry, I went away for awhile. Too many people want to take up my spare time. Thanx to Sophie V., ThatGirl, Sapphire Goddess, Kukuru, Rene, Linnda, KoNy, D.A.K., Amanda, Blue Moon Empress, Misty Ishida, Crystal Desires, Christy, and Thera’s Blaed. I really appreciate the reviews. It keeps me going. Of course, it also keeps Matt getting abused. Gotta take the good with the bad, I guess.
A/N: Matt is 17. Tai is 18. TK is 8. ::Indicates Matt’s thoughts.::
Disclaimer: Does anyone even read this thing? I don’t.
*WARNING* This fic has non-consensual sex, violence, AND is Yaoi. Don’t like? Don’t read.
I also want to apologize for my lack of quality transitions. I just jump from this event to that event. You’ll see what I’m talking about in this chapter. Oh, and when I use the word beef, it means conflict or problem. Just in case that slang is not well known. I picked it up from my pot-head friend. He has such an interesting vocabulary.
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A groan escaped Matt’s lips, as he felt the sunlight creep over his face. ::Same thing every morning. Fucking sunlight.:: Matt raised his arm to draw his pillow over his head, only the pillow wouldn’t budge. “Goddammit.” Matt swore, turning his head to see what was keeping him in the light. “Tai…” he whispered. ::What is Tai doing here? And in my bed? With his arm draped over my chest? Am I still dreaming? I must be. No, I’m VERY awake.::
Matt froze as Tai shifted in his sleep. He didn’t want Tai to wake up yet. ::What the hell happened last night?:: Looking down at his bandage wrapped arms, made it all come flooding back into memory. ::Oh shit! I did that to myself last night. Oh God…I gave that dude a blowjob!:: Nausea started to settle back into Matt’s stomach. He stared at the ceiling for awhile breathing heavily, trying to keep himself from vomiting. ::I’m a Goddamn fucking whore. I can’t believe I fucking did that last night. How can Tai even stand to be around me? God I hate myself.:: Tears started to silently roll out the corners of Matt’s eyes.
“Don’t cry Matt.” Tai lifted his hand, and gently wiped away the tears from Matt’s eyes.
::Why does he like me so much?:: Matt just couldn’t figure it out. ::I don’t deserve to be liked by anyone.:: He sniffed back his tears, and gave Tai a weak smile. “I’m okay Tai. It’s just a little dust in my eyes.”
Tai smiled and wrapped his arms around Matt. ::Oh my God, he’s hugging me!:: Matt hugged Tai back, savoring the feeling of both their bodies touching.
Tai moved his head back a little, to look Matt in the eyes. “Just remember, you promised me you’d try not to hurt yourself again. I don’t think I could stand it if I lost my best friend.”
Matt nodded. He’d do anything for Tai. “Why did you come over last night Tai?”
Tai looked surprised by the question. “TK called me and told me that guy was here. TK was afraid he might hurt you again.”
Matt smirked. ::So he didn’t believe it was wrestling accidents after all. I don’t give that kid enough credit.:: “Well, you and TK don’t have to worry anymore. I’m through with this shit. Next time I see that guy, I’m gonna tell him he can stick that money straight up his ass.”
Tai smiled and embraced Matt again. “How would you like some breakfast in bed?”
Matt made a face. “Ugh! What did I do to deserve that? I thought you liked me!”
“Hey! My cooking not that bad!”
“Tai, you’re the only person I know that can burn cereal.”
“Well, I thought it might taste better warm. How was I suppose to know that it would explode in the microwave?”
Matt shook his head. “C’mon, I’LL make us breakfast.”
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Matt sat in class taking as many notes as he could. School would be ending in three weeks, and he needed to make up for all that sleeping he had been doing earlier in the year. The bell rang, signaling the end of the period. ::Lunch time…finally.:: Matt packed up his books. ::I can’t wait to see Tai.::
Matt rushed out the door, and tried to make his way through the crowd of teenagers in the hall. A smiling face caused Matt to stop dead in his tracks. It was Keizo smiling at him. A cold chill swept up Matt’s spine at Keizo’s evil smile. ::Why is he smiling at me like that? Oh God! He didn’t hurt Tai, did he?!::
Matt took off for the Cafeteria, scared now for Tai’s safety. He could hear Keizo’s laughter behind him. Panic was starting to set in. He had to find Tai.
Matt burst into the Cafeteria, and sighed in relief when he saw Tai sitting at their table, unharmed. He plopped down in the seat in front of Tai, gasping for air.
“God Matt, were you that excited to see me, that you had to run all the way to the Cafeteria?”
Matt smirked, but couldn’t comment, he was still trying to get oxygen.
“While you’re trying to breathe, I’ll get us some snacks.” Tai rose from his chair, but was abruptly pulled down by his arm.
“No.” Matt said firmly, gasps slowly starting to subside, “Stay by me.”
Tai looked at him, absolutely puzzled. “Damn Matt, what’s wrong?”
“I have a bad feeling Keizo’s going to try to hurt you today. He was smiling at me in the hallway. More like warning me. I just want to make sure you stay close to me, so I can kick his ass if he tries anything.”
Tai seemed surprised by what Matt said. “Why would you risk your ass to protect me?”
::Because I love you. Because you’re my life. Because I think I’d die if I ever saw you in pain.:: These answers ran through Matt’s head, and he quickly shoved them away. “Because you’re my best and only friend, and I don’t want to see you hurt.”
Tai smiled at Matt. It was a sad smile though, and Matt wondered if he was expecting him to say something else.
“So I have my own personal bodyguard now. That’s pretty cool. I feel like I should sing ‘I will always love you’ while you carry me in your arms, out the Cafeteria.”
Matt’s heart skipped a beat when Tai said ‘I will always love you.’ He knew Tai was only joking around, but to here those words come out of his mouth was like music to his ears. He could almost pretend that Tai just said that directly to him. Almost. “Look, after your last class, stay in the classroom. I’ll come by and get you so that you won’t be alone at any time.”
“Matt, I’ll be okay. We can meet at my car and –“ Tai was quickly cut off.
“No! Don’t leave that room until I get there. I don’t want you to get hurt.”
Tai nodded, “Okay Matt, I’ll wait for you.”
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The bell ending school finally sounded, and Matt ran out to go meet up with Tai.
“Where’ya going Yamato?”
Matt turned around to face Keizo. “It’s really none of your damned business, Keizo.” Matt said coolly, trying to control his urge to slam his fist in Keizo’s gut.
“So, where’s your little fag friend Taichi?” Keizo grinned, and began to crack his knuckles.
“I swear, if you lay one finger on him, I’ll kill you.” Matt was seriously on the verge of attacking Keizo. He didn’t even notice or care that Keizo’s friends were beginning to circle him.
“Hey, I don’t have any beef with the little fag. I just wanted to give him a friendly hello. Besides, my beef is with someone else right now.” Keizo was grinning like a Cheshire cat.
“Shit…” Matt muttered under his breath. ::He was after me.::
“Grab him.” Keizo commanded. Two of his goons grabbed Matt by the arms and dragged him outside. Once outside, Keizo took the opportunity to punch Matt square in the face. “Okay, you can let him go now.” Matt collapsed to the ground when the two thugs released him. They stood back to watch the fun.
::That Mother Fucker just split my lip!:: Matt pounced to his feet and attacked Keizo.
Keizo easily dodged him, and shoved Matt to the ground. Matt slid across the pavement, scraping up his right arm and elbow. His arm throbbed in pain, as he tried to stand up to attack again. But before Matt was able to make it to his feet, Keizo gave him a swift kick to stomach. Knocking all the air out of Matt’s lungs.
Matt clutched his stomach, wheezing for air.
Keizo stood over Matt’s body, and smiled down at him. “Had enough yet, you little shit?”
Matt answered him, by knocking Keizo’s feet out from under him. Keizo fell to the concrete this time, and Matt took that opportunity to attack. He straddled Keizo’s chest, pinning his arms down with his knees. He punched Keizo as hard as he could in the face. Then he punched him again. He was about to go for a third blow, but a sharp pain connected to his side. One of Keizo’s friends had kicked him. Matt rolled off of Keizo, now clutching his left side.
Keizo’s friends grabbed Matt by his arms again, forcing him to his feet. Keizo got back on his feet, and stood in front of Matt.
Matt smiled when he saw the damage he had done to Keizo’s face.
“Oh, you think this is funny little shit? I’m gonna have to teach you a lesson.” Keizo started pounding into Matt’s stomach repeatedly, every once in awhile punching Matt’s face again.
Matt could vaguely hear someone yelling at Keizo to stop. Then, suddenly, the blows stopped. Matt cracked open a swollen eye to see three teachers and Taichi running in their direction.
Keizo’s two goons uttered “shit,” in unison and released their hold on Matt.
Matt fell face first onto the concrete, and completely blacked out.
TBC….
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I see why everyone keeps saying poor Matt. I’m evil! Things will get better for him. Hopefully. I’m not really sure if I’m gonna have a happy ending or not.
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