A/N: Thought you'd never hear from me again? Yeah, me too. Anyway, this is a little mini-fic I thought up after reading/watching Ohran Koukou Host Club (or Ouran High School Host Club). It's supposed to get me back in the swing of writing Dark/Riku before I head back to La Fraise. So, don't expect any major character-building or complicated plotline. Simple and easily fitted into exam/scene schedule.
Disclaimer: If I owned D N Angel, you would know.
/commencer/
The Rivals
Chapter 1: She Said
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No one quite knew when the rivalry began. Some swear it was kindergarten, when Dark happened to trample Riku's sand castle during a game of tag. Others said it was second grade, when Riku beat Dark in the school-wide spelling bee. Whenever it started, it had not lost its fervor, and the pair, now seniors in high school, was famous for their antics.
Satoshi Hiwatari said one of his favorite moments was when Riku stole Dark's clothes after gym class, when he had been taking a shower, and all the extra uniforms had mysteriously disappeared as well. Many fangirls said that was their absolute favorite moment.
Krad Hikari said he especially liked when Riku put dye in Dark's shampoo. Pink hair dye that hadn't completely washed out for a month. He could swear there were still traces to this day.
Daisuke Niwa liked to remain neutral. He thought it the safest choice.
Grades, physical prowess, popularity, you name it, Dark and Riku fought over it.
One interesting theory (led by Risa Harada) was that the supposed rivalry was actually a spectacular attempt to hide their feelings for one another. It is here that we begin our story, one Monday at lunchtime…
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Riku struggled with the mountain of books in her arm. Gods above, why had she decided to take a class on European history? She had heard the rumors of how the teacher loved to assign research papers, but this was ridiculous. No internet resources. Period. End of discussion. Thankfully, they could collaborate on research (although they still had to write their own papers). She had checked out more books than her end of the bargain, but she knew that Dark wouldn't have brought any. Probably didn't even know they couldn't use the internet…
"They do have a certain sexual attraction between them."
Riku froze. Was that Satoshi's voice?
"Although, it does not mean they would be compatible life partners. Passionate sparks tend to fizzle after a few years."
Yep, that was his clipped, cultured voice all right. But what in the name of the gods was he talking about?
There was a girlish squeal. "See? Satoshi agrees with me! There is something between those two, I know it!"
Riku almost dropped her books in amazement. That was her sister talking! And Satoshi had apparently just agreed with her! Was the world mad?
"I don't know," now came the innocent voice of Daisuke, "they're always competing against each other. And insulting each other. And throwing dirty looks at each other."
"Daisuke's right." Riku gritted her teeth when she heard Krad's voice. She really didn't like that guy. "We've all been close friends for a long time. You're her sister Risa. Surely we would have seen something by now, some sign that they aren't really rivals."
Oh, that Krad! She hated when he actually made sense.
Wait…rivals? Risa's sister? They couldn't possibly be talking about—
"Dark and Riku are meant to be, and I'm going to prove it!" There was determination in Risa's voice, and no doubt she was standing on top of the table, finger pointed triumphantly in the air. "Who's with me?"
Silence before Satoshi spoke. "I'll do it."
"You will?" Shock in Krad's voice.
"Yes, I will. An amusing project, pass the time before we graduate."
"Me too! I'll help you Risa."
"Thanks Satoshi, Daisuke. Krad?"
"Oh, fine. But don't say I didn't warn you. If they ever find out about this scheme, I'm not responsible for the rampage they'll go on."
"They won't go on a rampage—they'll be thanking us! Oh, I just can't wait to plan the wedding…" Risa trailed off dreamily.
"Wait, wedding? Um, let's stick with a first date right now."
Riku didn't know how the books were still in her arms. She couldn't believe—it was preposterous! She and Dark a…a couple? Okay, sure, maybe they did get along well outside of the whole rivalry thing, and the school just happened to not know about their friendship but…well, they certainly were not romantically involved! No chance, no way.
She was just about to turn around the corner and tell them off (rampage, ha!) when IT hit her. She stopped in mid-step. If she and Dark…then they would…and it would be…
Riku's lips curved into a smirk. Oh yes. IT was a very nice idea indeed.
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"Hey loser." Riku dropped the books on the grass and plopped down next to the purple-haired bishounen.
He tossed a smirk at her. "Hey yourself." He eyed the pile. "What's with all the books?"
"The research paper for Suoh? We can't use the internet, remember?"
"Oh damn." Dark sighed. She rolled her eyes in agreement.
"But forget the research paper for now. Listen to what I heard earlier…"
/fin/
A/N: Ha, like I said, not a complicated plot. And short, did I mention short? Three chapters total. A bunch of plot holes and probably too easy to figure out but I think it's all right.
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