A/N: Hey, there. College is out for the summer, so I'm guessing you've all been expecting more frequent updates. Sorry to disappoint. I've wanted to write so badly, to create something new, but I just haven't been able to. My hands have been itching to do something, but the words just aren't coming. I can't think of a single thing to write and it's driving me insane! This story has been hanging around for a few years, so I'm hoping that by revising and posting it the creative juices will start flowing again. I'm sorry if this disappoints anyone, but be assured that I'm as disappointed as the rest of you, if not more so.
Anyway, like I said, this story is quite a few years old, so pardon me if it's not one of my best. I fancy myself as a fan of Taito (where Tai's the dominant one), but I also like to see the more vulnerable side of him. Tai-angst, I suppose you could say. This story is all about Tai-angst. In light of this, I'm not sure whether this should be considered a Taito or a Yamachi. I like Tai to be seme, but he's been traumatized so Matt's gotta be the strong one for now. Let me know what I should label it as.
The prologue is really short, I know, but it's just meant to set up the story. Hence the name prologue, I suppose…Whatever. Let me know what you think and enjoy! Thanks!
Disclaimer: Don't own Digimon. Also, this fic was inspired by another author, so I guess I can't claim complete originality. I'd love to give credit where credit is due, however, I have no idea who wrote it, so I can't. I don't even know if the story was ever finished or not since I haven't been able to find it. I just remember reading the beginning (which was a lot like my prologue) and being sad that there wasn't anymore. So, if anyone knows what I'm talking about, let me know. Thanks.
Summary: Tai walked out of Matt's life and their love without explanation. Has he just grown tired of his lover or is something—or someone else pulling the strings?
Pairing: Tai/Yamato or Yamato/Tai. Read A/N for explanation.
Picture of Hope
Prologue
-Matt-
Sometimes I've wondered about the paths my life has taken. Not in the past few months, however. The past few months have been the best months of my life! It was in these past few months that Tai and I fell in love.
The time following the admittance of our feelings was pure bliss for me. I was in my own personal heaven. We were inseparable for the time we were in love, and it was wonderful. Things couldn't have been better.
That is, until the night Tai didn't come home. By that time we were living together and his absence was felt throughout the entire apartment. I stayed up the whole night, worrying and wondering where he was. The sun had just started to rise when he finally opened the door looking like death itself. My first instinct was to embrace, then throttle him. Before I could act I saw the look in his eyes—a look I'll never forget.
"Tai?" I had asked, not liking what I saw.
Without a word he stepped forward and took me in his arms. "I'm sorry," he had whispered. "I love you." He looked into my eyes, gave me a final kiss, wiped his eyes, and walked out of my life.
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There it is. Chapter One should be up shortly, as soon as it's typed up and revised and such. Since the entire story has already been written, hopefully these updates won't be pathetically spaced out. Anyway, reviews would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch!