Taichi: Thank you so much for deciding to read my new story. Let me first say that first and foremost this is a yaoi fanfic with a Dark x Daisuke centered pairing, but I think that you will appreciate that I didn't jump right into the romance part of the story. This story will delve into all aspects of literature, what I mean is it will be romance, comedy, angst, hurt, comfort; I think that pretty much covers all of it, and there will be yummy goodness in later chapters. Enjoy! P.s. I should also explain Daisuke and Taiki are both 17, Dark and Takeshi are 18 and seniors in high school. (Daisuke and Taiki are juniors)
Chapter: I
Meetings and Beginnings
The Sun peeked in the bedroom window to fall on crimson locks sticking out from the bed sheets; a call could be heard in the distance. "Daisuke, honey, get up you're going to be late!" His mother Emiko called from downstairs.
The red head sat up and rubbed his eyes, still groggy from sleep; then the gravity of his 'late' situation sank in. "Crap!" he hurriedly scurried out of bed, desperately trying to put on his school uniform. Not that he really looked forward to going to school, Daisuke Niwa was the social outcast at Azumano High school, it wasn't that he was weird or anything, as a matter of fact he was a really nice guy; to everyone, even the people that were mean to him.
Truth be told, the reason he was so disliked was because at one point in time he had a crush on Risa Harada, everyone in school had known about it, she played with his emotions leading him on and publicly humiliating him, Daisuke made the "mistake" of insulting her, which was pretty out of character for him, but she had really hurt him, so she made his life a living hell, it was then that Daisuke realized how fickle she was. She spread all kinds of rumors about him, including one that he was gay. So school wasn't exactly his favorite place in the whole world. But, he still had to go.
He ran out the door without any breakfast, grabbing his glasses on the way, and made his way to school. It didn't take him too long to get there, and once he arrived he went directly to his first class. Daisuke tried his best to stay invisible, and he had gotten pretty good at it, but unfortunately every now and then he still go noticed.
"Good morning Daisuke," like today, meet Takeshi Saehara and Dark Mousy Risa's best friends and his most frequent tormentors. Dark Mousy was captain of the school soccer team, The Azumano Angels, he played center forward and Takeshi was co captain, he was the goalie. The way they had greeted Daisuke was done in a more sarcastic/taunting way. Daisuke didn't respond. "Aw c'mon Daisuke aren't you going to say hello."
"Maybe he's deaf Takeshi." Dark suggested. Daisuke rolled his eyes and set his arms on his desk and rested his head on his arms hoping that they would leave. "What's the matter? Long night whoring yourself off downtown?"
'Great, now I'm a prostitute,' the red head thought dismally. 'Why won't they just go away?'
"How much did you make Daisuke? You must be sore," Takeshi added, emphasizing the word 'sore'. They were just about to move in and get physical with their harassment, but the teacher came in.
"Settle down children," Daisuke liked their teacher, he was sarcastic, a really cool guy who was really knowledgeable about his subject. "I know how excited you all are about learning," most of the students laughed. Daisuke really did like learning though, so he didn't laugh. Really, when the teacher was talking, that was his only escape from the world around him. "But, we have other things to attend to first; we have a new student joining us today. You can come in now."
The door opened and in came the new student, clad in the traditional Azumano uniform. He was very small, a little shorter than Daisuke by about an inch, with the same build. He had short blonde hair, very blonde, it was the kind of blonde that was almost white but still had a golden sheen to it. He had surprisingly tan skin that contrasted his light hair and piercing crystal blue eyes as apposed to Satoshi's pale blue ones. He smiled brightly exuding confidence into the whole room, "Hello, my name is Taiki Yuuta," he had a smooth voice, a kind of voice you like to hear. Daisuke could hear little whispers around the whole room. The girls were oohing and ahhing 'he's so cute,' Daisuke thought he even heard a couple of guys say it, it wouldn't have been that surprising, he was very attractive. "He's so little," Daisuke overheard some guys talking. "Yeah, I'd like to make him arch his little back."
'Geez, what pigs,' the red head thought to himself.
"Why don't you have a seat next to…" The teacher looked around the room. "Mr. Niwa." Daisuke's head jerked up. He sat in the back and people generally avoided him. Taiki made his way to the back and sat down in a seat next to Daisuke.
"Hi, I'm Taiki, what's your name?" Daisuke looked at him for a moment. Normally he would have just ignored the new student, but something about him made Daisuke feel comfortable.
"I'm D-Daisuke Niwa," The crimson haired boy replied, he even smiled a little.
"Mr. Yuuta, I hope that you aren't trying to make a bad first impression by talking on your first day." The teacher suggested politely, though it had an undertone of 'shut the hell up.'
"Sorry sensei." He smiled and laughed it off, the teacher just nodded and continued with his lecture.
Lunch came fairly quickly, Daisuke made his way to his usual dining area on the roof where he could be alone, and generally undisturbed. It was summer and the sky was a gorgeous blue, He could hear a symphony of leaves being blown by the wind. He took out his lunch, his mother still packed it for him; he smiled just thinking of how she took care of him all the time. She was his whole world.
"Excuse me?"
Daisuke quickly snapped out of his thoughts, and turned around to see whom the voice belonged to. "Oh Yuuta-san."
The other boy nodded. "Hey listen, would you mind if I ate with you, so far you're the only person I know… I understand if you want to eat alone." When Daisuke didn't answer the other turned to leave, "Right, Sorry."
"No, it's fine if you'd like to join me." Daisuke wasn't exactly sure how to handle this situation, no one ever wanted to sit with him; he was so used to being alone. The blonde took no time taking a seat next to Daisuke. "Why do you talk to me?" The red head hated to be so blunt, but he was really puzzled by how nice this guy was being. Taiki gave Daisuke a puzzled look while popping a lollipop in his mouth. "Surely you've heard horrible things about me. Everyone talks about it, pretty much all the time."
Taiki smiled, Daisuke noted that he liked his smile it was sincere, not to mention he had perfect teeth. "Yeah I heard them," Daisuke's eyes fell to the floor. "But I didn't buy them," Crimson eyes met with cerulean. "The first thing the people at this school tried to do…was talk to me about how awful you were, so I decided that you must be really popular." He winked at Daisuke. "The whole 'talking people down' thing isn't really my scene," he laughed a sweet and bright laugh "I thrive on optimism." He twirled the lollipop in his mouth.
This guy had a whole lot of confidence for someone who was so small; Daisuke could tell he'd been through a lot to give him this understanding persona. "Thanks a lot… Yuuta-san."
The blonde made a hurt face and shook his hand at Daisuke disapprovingly. "Please, Daisuke, call me Taiki." Daisuke nodded.
'I've never felt this comfortable around a stranger before, I think I may have finally made a friend.' Daisuke smiled at the thought.
"So… what kinds of things do you do in this town? After all it is Friday… do you want to go do something, maybe you could show me around." Daisuke thought for a moment, then nodded. "Cool, so meet me at the gate after school?"
"Sure," Daisuke smiled brightly, a real smile for the first time in a long time.
Daisuke's POV
So I've never really had a close friend before. And, now all of a sudden I'm hanging out with this new guy I met this afternoon… Cool! Mom will probably be excited, actually she will probably freak out completely. Taiki and I finished our lunches just talking about some of the things we liked. I found out that he loved soccer, he has a little more muscle definition than I do, apparently he is pretty good, he played center forward at his old school, that is the position Dark plays. I couldn't help but make a grunt as I thought of Dark. What a joke; he's the most egocentric jerk I have ever met in my entire life, and I don't think I will ever be able to comprehend why girls think he is so cool, he has the worst personality ever. Anyway, I told Taiki that I liked art and I painted, he was surprisingly interested and begged me to show him some of my work; I have never shown anyone anything I have ever painted, except mom of course. I can't help but think that Taiki and I are complete opposites, he is outgoing and athletic where as I am reclusive and… Well the closest thing I ever get to athletic is running from people. Somehow though I think it is our opposite qualities that have made us such fast friends.
3rd person
The bell rang signaling the end of the school day. Daisuke made his way to his locker and grabbed the books he would need for his homework. He then made his way to the gate where Taiki was already waiting. The blonde spotted him and smiled giving a slight wave. 'I probably shouldn't wave back, if people know that he is hanging out with me then they will start to hate him too.' Daisuke just simply strode over to his new friend, who had a very puzzled look on his face.
"Why didn't you wave?" They began walking and Taiki was staring at Daisuke intently with a furrowed brow.
"Umm I just don't want people to think they have to hate you because you hang out with me." Taiki pouted. "What?" Daisuke asked.
"That's dumb, I don't care if the whole world knows we're friends." He folded his arms and gave Daisuke a look that said 'don't argue!'
"Okay I get it," The red head couldn't help but to smile, and Taiki returned it. BAM!!
The blonde fell on his butt, and hard!
"Ouch!!" Taiki was rubbing his backside and was biting his lip. The person he had run into grabbed his other hand and helped him to his feet, "What's the idea you big doofu-" Taiki's blue eyes locked with amber ones that made his breath hitch in his throat. A light blush spread over his sun- kissed cheeks. "Uhh I-I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going."
"It's alright," He laughed nervously. They both looked down to realize that they were still holding hands; they both jerked them away. The brunette who had helped him up began to walk away. "I guess I'll see you around."
"Y-yeah," Taiki melted as he watched the other walk away.
"What was that?" Daisuke had a look of 'I already know' on his face but he wanted to tease the other about it.
"What was what?" Taiki tried to play it off as though it was nothing; Daisuke continued his glare. Taiki's smile faded, "Okay," he sighed in defeat, "I'm…gay, I'm sorry I didn't just come out and tell you, but I was too afraid that you would freak out. I'm sorry." He looked down in shame.
Daisuke placed a hand on the other's shoulder; Taiki looked up and locked eyes with the other. "It's okay, I'm not mad or freaked out or anything like that," The crimson eyed boy flashed his friend a warm smile. Taiki's face lit up with joy and he threw his arms around Daisuke in a tight hug.
"Y'know Dai, you're pretty much the coolest guy ever." As they began walking again towards town Taiki pulled out another lollipop and stuck it in his mouth.
Daisuke smiled, "You too…Tai." They both smiled at their new nicknames.
"Hey Dai?"
"Yeah?"
"Who was that guy I ran into back there?" The blonde had a giddy smile on his face.
"Oh him… His name is Takeshi Saehara, he is the co-captain and goalie on the soccer team." 'And I think he might have a thing for my new friend, who would have ever thought that Takeshi Saehara was gay?.' Daisuke added as an afterthought.
Taiki sighed, "I bet he has a girlfriend or something anyway, it's probably for the best if I don't get my hopes up." He sighed again and twirled his lollipop in his mouth. "Hey Dai, don't you have a girlfriend or something?"
Daisuke's cheeks flushed and he looked down. "Umm I can't say that I like anyone in particular."
"Aww, well when I'm sure you'll find that special girl one day," He patted Daisuke's back affectionately.
"Yeah heh heh." Daisuke returned the smile, and with that they headed downtown.
Taichi: Sorry to cut it off there, I just didn't know where to end it, this chapter ended up being longer than I originally anticipated, I will get to some DarkxDaisuke stuff soon, everything just needed to be introduced in this chapter. I really hope you enjoyed this please let me know where you would like to see the story go, or if you liked it or not, or anything really! Thank you so much for reading, and I should post the new chapter in a week or so, pending on whether or not my readers want me to go on.