A new story from me, I know I have loads of updating to do, but this idea just wouldn't leave me alone, recently.

So, I just had to write it, really.

Please, R&R.

I'm still Waiting: Chapter 1- Naive Hearts

Ocean waves gently roll back and forth, giving the morning beach a very particular ambience. Countless molecules of dusty sand seem to continue endlessly, never ending as they continue on, into the uncertain horizon. Dozens of families littered the summer beach, each trying to find their own perfect spot. One especially tall beach umbrella had been recently erected, underneath it sat a young, red-headed child; he was sat cross-legged and was wearing a hat which seemed far too big for his head.

A small, fluffy bird that's bright colours shone into the young boy's eyes, seemed to instantly intrigue the red-head; first, trying to sneak up to it quietly, he tried to hold it, but when the bird casually hopped away, this caused to the young boy to sprint after the now flying bird. The innocent naivety that belonged to the boy now seemed obviously apparent in his happy, giggling voice. He ran blindly, further and further away from his parents' test which was located next to the gigantic beach umbrella.

The red-headed boy, while not looking where he was going, quickly crashed into something and fell to the ground. "Hey, watch where you're going" An instinctively angry voice spoke loudly toward the small boy; the voice seemed a little older than his, but it still seemed very high-pitched. The boy, in which he crashed into, turned quickly and noticed the trembling red-head, his overly sized hat blocking the majority of his face.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you" The older boy spoke awkwardly, feeling worried that he might have scared the small boy before him. The red-head didn't move. "...That's okay" The boy finally looked up toward the older figure; the boy's skin was a carefully tanned colour, his eyes a gentle honey. The sun aided him in making his bushy, normally brunette hair a quite peculiar caramel. The red-headed boy swiftly blushed and hid his face once more, he squeezed his eyes shut, wishing to be invisible. Maybe, if he could use magic, he'd become invisible then.

The boy knew these ideas were silly and ridiculous, even at his tender age, but when he got nervous, his mind seemed to conjure up anything, Ridiculous or otherwise. Being so lost in his thoughts, the boy didn't even seem to realise when the same brunette he was trying to avoid eye contact with, seemed to nonchalantly sit next to him. Quite close, actually. "My mummy say's that I am a bit too hot-headed sometimes" A pause. "But I don't mean to be. I really don't, I'm sorry." The tanned-boy seemed to finish his endless apology, wanting the younger child to look at him.

"I forgive you. I'm not mad with you" Still not looking up, the youngest boy spoke as quietly as possible. Only just registering what had just been said, the brunette seemed to find a sudden confidence within him and he grinned widely as he had just discovered the probable reason as to why the red-head didn't want to look at him. It wasn't because he was angry, or upset.

"You're shy, aren't you?" To this, the younger boy shook his head vigorously; making in blatantly clear that he was denying all accusations made toward him. This denial only made the older boy giggle and smile brightly. "Okay, I believe you" He spoke surprisingly honestly, seeming to actually believe the bashful red-head. "My mummy also say's I'm too gullible, Whatever that means" To this, the youngest boy finally looked up, looking as if he was trying desperately to suppress an inevitable grin.

"That's better, finally a smile" Another pause. "What's your name?" The brunette leaned closer to the boy, careful looking over his facial features; the red-headed boy was strangely pale, his lips were meek and his eyes were completely engulfed with an onyx-like colouring. "...Izzy" The youngest boy said, feeling his face grow nearly as red as his bangs streaming down his forehead. "My name is Tai Kamiya; it's my seventh birthday, today" Tai spoke proudly, smiling innocently at anything that infiltrated his sight.

"Happy birthday, Tai, I'm nearly six" Izzy stated quite matter-of-factly, he placed his soft palms on the dry sand which lay behind him. "Thank you" Tai politely spoke, happily grinning toward Izzy, he wasn't sure why, but he just couldn't help but smile. Then, silence fell upon the area; only the sound of the distant waves and seagulls flying overhead could be heard by two tiny pairs of ears. Tai Kamiya suddenly looked very serious, he frowned, seeming to contemplate something very carefully, and then he moved closer than ever toward Izzy.

Izzy could feel the brunette's warm, comforting breath nearly reaching the interior of his ear, his mind was telling him to move, but something else entirely compelled him to stay. "Can I...Ask you something?" The unsure Tai spoke shakily, feeling nervousness once again, catch him by surprise. The gentle nod of Izzy's head reassured him however, he went as close as he could, before asking his question.

"...Is it okay, if I said that I loved you?" The brunette spoke quickly, he brought his hands to his mouth, to cover up anymore stupid phrases that might decide to randomly pop out. The red head's eyes looked confusingly toward the older boy, not really understanding of what had just been said. "It's just that, my mummy says that if you really like someone, it's called love. She says there's another type of love too, but I don't really understand that one" Another long, paused silence. "I really like you though, so, can I?"

Tai had not long finished his explanation, when he felt pale arms wrap around his chest. "I guess that makes sense" Suddenly, an overwhelming happiness seemed to consume all that was Izzy. "I must love you too, then" And with that, the two naive boys shared a loving embrace, both unaware of their feelings, but enjoying every second, none-the-less.

That is the first chapter finished.

I promise I'll try and update pretty soon, but I have loads of other fics too.

Thanks for reading.

Please, R)

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