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Chapter One

"Risa," Daisuke whispers. "What if I told you… that I was Dark? What would you think of me?" He crouches down beside her immobile body to wrap his arms around her in a cradle and take her home. As the wind rustled the trees, and leaves fall around them, Daisuke can only wonder how she could still be alive after that fall. It was nearly a three story drop from that tree. Risa was being foolish and reached too far for her hat when she plummeted to the earth below.

Ever since that night that she told Daisuke that she could never return his feelings for her, because she was in love with Dark, he wondered how she would treat him if she found out about his other self. He still remembers the glistening tears trickling down her cheeks and the wavering in her voice as she spoke. Just then, Risa's eyes flutter open.

"Daisuke," She murmurs. "Wha- what happened?"

"You fell from a tree. And here's your hat."

"Oh, th- thank you. That was kinda stupid of me. Wasn't i- it?" She flushed and looked away. Feeling very faint in his arms.

Yeah, it was. But he wasn't going to say that to her. "Everybody makes mistakes."

Dark, concealed inside Daisuke's conscience, muttered "You're too goody-goody Daisuke." No I'm not, he shoots back. "Right." Dark laughs to himself. Daisuke, wished so bad that he could ship Dark off to the cold, harsh weather of Antarctica. There, he would freeze to death, and the penguins would pick at his head, thinking 'what a strange fish'. "Hey!" Dark yelled menacingly in his ear. Well, it is because of you that Risa won't love me back. "Humph. I can't help it if I am incredibly good looking! And you're not." He added as an after thought to Daisuke's very much distaste.

"Risa, I'll take you home and tell your family what happened, Okay?" Daisuke then added, "I promise I won't make it sound like you were being dumb. Besides, it's impossible to make you sound dumb. Or look dumb for that matter."

Risa peered up into his eyes. And for a second, she thought she saw… No, it couldn't be.

Chapter Two

"Dai- Daisuke." Risa spoke softly. "I know that me not loving you is h- hard. But I hope you understand why I can't return you feelings. E- eve- er. It's hard for me a- as well. Becau- cause, you're a great guy, smart, ki- ind, and generous. I just, lo- ove…" Her voice trailed off.

"Dark, I know." Daisuke finished the sentence for her. He was nearly in tears. His face reddened, and his eyes became harshly bloodshot. Everything around him seemed to darken with his grief. Risa could never love him. She was too infatuated with Dark because of his charm, good looks, and skill. Dark chipped in. "I'm glad you finally see it my way." (Author's Note: Remember, when dark is inside Daisuke, only Daisuke can hear him.) Oh, be quiet will you? Daisuke thought desperately. Haven't you ruined my life enough already? Dark had nothing to say.

A single tear, ran down Daisuke's cheek. He tried to suck it up. Come on man, pull your self together, you can't let Risa see you this way. "Daisuke—" Dark began. Don't even start it.

"Daisuke…."

"What is it Risa?"

She turned to face him. "Thank you. For everything."

"No problem." He tried to hide the wavering in his voice, resulting in a sort of a hiccupping blurt of words.

A faint smile crossed Risa's face.

"And Risa?"

"Hmm?" She looked up at him once more.

"Never mind." For a moment he had considered revealing his secret to the love of his life. Risa Harada. How would she respond to that? Would she laugh? Would she scream? Would she… he didn't know… And though he'd never admit it – He was afraid….