Rating: K+
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Author's Note: A challenge to write about a character who thinks he's all that. I honestly have never written a FanFiction with Dark as the main character, so this will be something new. Also, I'm trying out a new writing style but only for now. It's been interesting. For me. And I apologize in advance for anyone who's still waiting for my other chapters to be uploaded. Couples are just Dark and Riku. So, please enjoy and review or comment if you can! Thank you!
Operation: Riku
Chapter 1
Is this Considered Gossip?
"Hey, Daisuke, where's Riku?" I asked casually, trying to hide my concern for her. I looked away from Daisuke's eyes as I asked him, just a bit embarrassed. JUST A BIT.
Daisuke paused to think to himself, looking up toward the ceiling. "Hmm… I don't know. Now that I think of it, I haven't seen her at all today. Even yesterday, she wasn't here."
"Are you sure you haven't seen her at all today?" I asked, seeking out her figure within the bodies of students in the classroom.
Suddenly, a group of girls appeared outside of the doorway, all screaming my name. "Dark! It's lunch time! Let's eat together!" they pleaded. I smirked to myself as I pushed my beautiful hair back with my magic hands. At this, all the girls squealed and some even dropped to the floor. Heh, such feisty little lambs; must I always please them?
I waved my hand at my fan girls and of course, like always, they waved back at me.
"You're such a lady killer." Daisuke said to me.
"You're just jealous that you're not as sexy as me." I countered.
"Hah, as if I would care about that," Daisuke sighed, putting his fingers atop his forehead. "Anyway, I need to ask Risa about Riku, so see ya, Dark."
"Wait just a minute, punk." I commanded, yanking the back of his shirt collar toward me.
"O-ow! What was that for!?" cried Daisuke as he adjusted his collar.
"What did you need to ask Risa about Riku for?" I demanded.
"Huh? Just to know where she's been these past few days. Is that such a big deal?"
Crap, he's right. Why am I so into the case of Riku's absence?
Hah, as if a snotty, uptight, bossy, domineering, and boring girl could ever interest me.
Still, I couldn't help but feel just a slight tug from the inside of my chest as I thought about Riku's smile… and her laughter. I suddenly felt so far away from her. Even though it's only been two days, why does it feel like forever?
"O-of course it's not a big deal, idiot. I was just wondering… why you were going to talk to Risa. Yeah, that's it." I replied with the best lie in the universe.
"Hmm… Whatever." Daisuke said as he left me behind.
Even though I had screaming fan girls within my grasp, I only thought of how it would be like to hear Riku's voice saying my name.
"Dark! Were you sleeping again? Pay attention to when I'm talking!"
"Dark, is something wrong?"
"Dark, how have you been?"
"Dark…"
"Dark…"
"Dark!"
"…Huh?"
I snapped out of my day dream to see both Risa and Daisuke standing in front of me. Risa waved her hand in front of my face. "Are you okay? You totally spaced out right there." Risa noted.
"I think I know what he was thinking about." Daisuke said with a smile.
He wouldn't dare…
Or would he?
Wait, does he know?
But wait, what does he know?
What do I know?!
I grunted loudly. "What do you want, Daisuke?" I asked, folding my arms.
"I told Risa that you were worried about Riku, and wanted to know how she's been." Daisuke replied, nodding to Risa.
"I... What?! I ne-"
"So, go on and tell him what's been wrong with Riku these past few days, Risa!" interrupted Daisuke as he muffled my mouth with his hand. I struggled to free myself before Risa could answer but however much I tried, she had already answered.
Speaking in a low whisper that only Daisuke and I could hear, she said, "About three days ago… a boy confessed to Riku."
"WHAT?! WHO?! Who confessed to-"
"Dark, shush!" cried Risa, placing a finger against her lips to indicate soft voices. A few students peered over our shoulders but quickly continued on with whatever it was that they were doing.
I tried to remain calm. Why am I so angry? What is this feeling in my heart?! Gaah, this is pissing me off! Without realizing it, visions and thoughts and voices of Riku came soaring through my head. Her supple, brown hair, the sound of her laughter… Why are they coming into my head now?!
Taking in deep breaths and trying to mask a face of calm and composure, I asked Risa once again, "Who… was… the… one… who… c-confessed… to… Riku…?"
"I don't know him… He's a ninth grader in the other building. Riku and him met last year at the St. White's Day Dance; they were both in the same decorating committee." Risa replied, digging into her memories.
"And… what… did… R-Riku… say… when…"
"Did Riku say yes?" Daisuke hurriedly asked for me. When he did, I felt an arrow pierce behind my back.
Daisuke, you bastard…
"No, Riku didn't answer him yet… and ever since she was confessed to, she's been a real mess. Just yesterday night, she wanted to cook dinner and ended up cutting her finger with the knife!" Risa placed her hand over her cheek. "That's the first time she's cut her finger in years."
What?!
"S-s-s-s-she cut her finger… because that guy confessed to her?!" I cried.
What is her relationship with this… this boy?! I need to know… right now!
"You two… huddle up." I commanded.
With Risa and Daisuke huddled near me, I began my plan. "Today, Daisuke and I will visit Riku." I announced.
"H-hey! When did I agree to-"
"Just now." I interrupted Daisuke. "Anyway, Risa,"
"Yes?!" Risa answered, ready for a fight.
"All you have to do is take us to your house and tell Riku that we're there to visit her; you know, a little friend-to-friend chat. And that's where Daisuke and I will begin the Master Plan."
Daisuke looked at me reluctantly. "And the Master Plan is…"
"The Master Plan is, foolish one…" I laughed menacingly.
We all looked out the window dramatically.
"Find out how Riku feels about that guy!"
Risa raised her fists in the air. "All right! With the three of us working together, we'll get the truth out of Riku, no matter what!"
Daisuke laughed nervously. "Can't we just ask her normally?"
I ignored his plea. Placing my arms atop the shoulders my new undercover agents, I announced, "Operation: Riku, commence!"