Whee. I was supposed to be working on five hundred other fics. But..I dunno this one was the one that came out of my twisted mind. Okie, I don't own Digimon, it's owned by Toei and Hongo-sama. This fic contains Shonen-ai. If you don't like that idea....don't read. And remember a good fictionist can stretch himself and write about anything. ^_^ ,v,,. Per usual italics are thoughts.


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Rivals
By: Ishida Takeru


You're supposed to be my rival. I'm supposed to hate you, right? This is how it was supposed to be. I have to hate you. I don't care what you do. Everytime I insult you, you just shrug it off and smile. No matter what I say, you barely get angry. I don't get you, you should want me dead. But, you just smile and say I don't mean it. But I do mean it, I think. I'm not so sure anymore, I hate you. I hate you with all of my heart, wait I don't mean that either. See now I'm confused, what do I want?


"Hey, TV!" Daisuke yelled out across the room. It was meant to get his attention, and to bother him.

Takeru grinned a bit as he waved back. "What!? And its TK..or Takeru..."

Daisuke grumbled, why wasn't he getting mad over the name. "I just wanted to know if we were still going to the park to meet the others today, TB."

Takeru nodded a bit before adding with a smile. "I thought you were a better speller, Daisuke-kun!"


How can you just joke around like that. I'm trying to get you mad, why can't you get mad!? Do you even know how to get mad? How am I supposed to hate you, if you don't get mad at me?!

Daisuke stared up at the board, it was just a bunch of dumb equations. His eyes drifted around the room finally landing on Takeru who was tapping his pencil against the side of his hand.

I bet he's done already. He really has everything, doesn't he? He's good in sports, not as good as I am though. I have to keep some of my ego, right? I mean he has all the girls chasing after him. But, he does the same thing that his brother does and shrugs them off. I know he likes Hikari, I mean who wouldn't, right? Anyway, why am I thinking about Takeru? Just because he has a nice smile and is popular, and has eyes that look like one of those mountain lakes. Just because, he's best friends with Hikari, not that is such a big deal now. I mean, I realize that she won't go out with either of us. I guess she's just doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

The bell rang and Daisuke was out of there faster than a fish heading to spawn. He kept running until he had reached the park. He wanted to be the first one there for some reason. Usually, he would wait and hang on Hikari the whole way, but this time he just wanted to think.


Takeru turned to Hikari and smiled. "Hey Hikari." I know everyone thinks I'm perfect for Hikari, and maybe I am. The thing is, being with someone who's perfect for you can be weird, and drive you crazy. There's no variety, and variety is supposed to be the spice of life, at least that's what 'Nii-san said. I love Hikari and everything, but I'm not sure if it's love-love or just sister type love. 'Nii-san says that he's "playing the field," trying to find a person that will be everything he wants. Should I do the same, or should I go the safe route?

"Hey Takeru, ready to go to the park?"

"Yeah."

The two walked down the hall, hardly noticing the glances they were getting. Neither of them realized that half the school thought they were an item. Especially, after Takeru's little outbursts in class.


Daisuke began to pace back and forth. Not like he was worried about them being late, because they weren't even late. He just wanted to sort out the thoughts he was having. Okay, now I'm starting to confuse myself beyond belief. Takeru is my rival for Hikari, but I'm not sure I like her as much anymore. I mean in the beginning she was my life. Well, I wanted her to be my life. But, then Takeru came along and she started paying attention to him. That made him my rival, but he doesn't think that way. Talk about not playing fair! And now, as of late all I can think about his this stupid rivalry. It's like I want there to be one, but there's not. I want him to fight with me, I want him to yell. Well, I don't want him to yell. I want him to smile, and make that stupid face. You know the one where his eyes look like triangles. "Hey Hikari, T.M"

"What, now I'm trademarked?" Takeru asked grinning.

"Sure, whatever." Things would be so easier if you got angry.

"Nobody else is here?" Hikari asked.

Daisuke shook his head in response. "They still have a few minutes."

"Well, we are just going for a hike. Not like it's super important." Takeru said with a shrug. "Besides, Miyako is probably making Iori look at some guys."

"Maybe" Daisuke said, still a bit distracted.

As if on cue the Miyako came running up, dragging a poor Iori behind her. "Sorry we're late!" she gasped.

Iori stared flatly at Miyako. "She lost her keys. Then she dropped them down a drain."

"It was an accident!" Miyako protested.

"Can we just go." Daisuke snapped. I just want to do something to get everything out of my mind. No, to get everyone out of my mind.

Miyako glared at Daisuke. "Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed."

I think I got up on the wrong side of the planet. I'm so confused, maybe I should just beat myself with a rock. That way, I'd get amnesia and forget about everything. Now there's a plan, all I need is a nice big rock.

"Earth to Daisuke. Come in Daisuke." Takeru said tapping Daisuke on the shoulder. "If you don't snap out of it, you'll get left behind."

"I won't get left behind T.O" Daisuke growled. "I'm waaaay faster than any of you."

"Sure, Daisuke."

"I am! Hmph, I bet you don't believe me."

Takeru shrugged a bit. "Sure, I believe you."

Daisuke folded his arms. "I'll race you, and that'll prove I'm faster!"

Takeru sighed. "Why does everything have to be a competition?"

"You just know I'm faster!" Maybe, he'll finally get mad at me. Maybe, he'll make things easier.

"Fine! You're on!"

"Fine!" Why did you have to say okay, I figured you would shrug it off! Fine!

"Fine!" Takeru yelled back.

"On three. One. Two." Daisuke took off running. "Three!"

"You're such a cheater!" Takeru yelled as he ran after Daisuke.

The two ran right past the others getting shocked looks from all of them. They continues running up the path, neither realizing they forgot to designate an ending point. Slowly, Takeru was gaining on Daisuke. That was the difference, Daisuke had better stamina than Takeru, but Takeru was used to short bursts of speed. Eventually, Takeru came up to the side of Daisuke.

"No, you don't!" Daisuke yelled between breaths. He swerved quickly to the left and ran right into Takeru.

"Daisuke!" Takeru yelled as he fell into the bushes. The rest of his yells were blocked out as he slipped down a small hill.

Daisuke skidded to a stop. "Takeru!? I didn't mean to do that. I wasn't thinking." Daisuke walked to where he saw Takeru fall. Quickly he pushed his way through the underbrush. "Takeru!?"

"Daisuke!"

Daisuke ran forward until he found where the voice was coming from. A small cave dug into the hillside. "Takeru, I'll help you! Just give me your hand!"

"I'm slipping!"

Daisuke dove for the opening grabbing ahold of Takeru's hand. "I've gotcha!" Unfortunately, Daisuke didn't realize that there was nothing that had him and he started sliding towards the hole a cloud of dust left in his wake.

"Just let me go!"

"I can't do that, I'm the one who pushed-" Before Daisuke could finish his sentence his footing gave way completely and they both fell into the cavern.

Darkness surrounded them as they fell. It was all like a bad dream where you fall and then keep falling for eternity. The nightmare, however, was interrupted as Takeru collided with the cave's floor. Followed by Daisuke landing on top of him. A scream pierced the silence.

"What happened?" Daisuke asked searching the darkness.

Takeru grimaced in pain. "One, you fell on me...and two, I think I did something to my ankle."

"What do you mean?"

"You're laying on top of me!"

Daisuke blushed in the darkness. "Sorry!" he moved to the side a bit. "Can you see anything, it's really dark in here"

"I have a small flashlight...Let me just reach it." A few moments later the cave was lit with a small glow. "Maybe we can start a fire." Takeru tried to get to his feet, before wincing and sitting back down. "Maybe you should look."

"Okay, I'll be right back." Daisuke said as he took the flashlight and started to look the cave over for of wood or brush. I'm such an idiot. I should just give up. Well, at least I can get a fire started. A few moments later Daisuke set his thoughts on creating a fire. Luckily, it didn't take too long to do that.

"I wonder if they'll find us."

"Of course they will!" Daisuke crowed as he stared at the fire.

Takeru nodded a bit, and set about removing his shoe. "Man, it hurts."

"Let me help." Daisuke mumbled as he helped to pull off Takeru's show. "Dang, it's really swollen"

"I know." Takeru sighed. "No big deal though, I'll just go to the doctors when we get back."

"Yeah. Look, Takeru...I'm really sorry."

Takeru shrugged a bit. "It's no big deal. Don't beat yourself up over it."

Don't beat myself up over it. That's easy for you to say. "If I wouldn't have pushed you, or even been all competitive none of this would happen."

"Chill, it's in the past."

"See, that's the whole problem! You never get mad, and it just makes me feel worse!" Daisuke yelled. "That's why everyone loves...likes you! Hikari, everyone!"

"I don't know what you're worried about. I don't like Hikari that way. She's my best friend, and she's like a sister to me."

"Oh." He doesn't like her. I was sure they'd end up together, maybe there's some small amount of hope. "Takeru?"

"Hm."

"What do you know about....love?"

Takeru raised an eyebrow. "That's an odd question."

"Just trying to make conversation."

"Well." Takeru began. "Love is weird I guess. You can't really help who you love, it just happens."

Daisuke nodded quietly. "So, you can love anybody, right?"

Takeru shrugged. "Yeah, if it happens it happens. I don't think it's really a conscious thing. One moment it's one thing, the next it's 'swish' right through the net."

Just tell him. It's really easy, just say it. I like you. Three words. "And anybody can be in love."

"Of course."

"Okay, if I tell you something you won't freak out and run away, right?"

"I can't run very far, Dais."

"Right. Okay, I don't like Hikari."

"Really, I thought you had a crush on her."

"I did, but I like someone else."

"Really, who?"

Daisuke shifted in his seat and took a deep breath. "You."

"You really have a weird sense of humor, Dais."

"I'm not kidding."

"Oh."

Daisuke frowned a bit. All he could say is 'oh.' Is that good or is that bad. What is it? Is he going to stop being my friend. "Oh?"

"Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about it, yet. But, it won't ruin what friendship we have for each other, ne?"

"Of course not!"

"Good. We'll be out of here soon."

And that they were. For days afterwards things carried on like normal. Except the rivalry between Takeru and Daisuke seemed to just stop. People couldn't explain it, and they didn't argue either.

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Heh, It stops there for the moment. I'm not sure if I'll continue or not....please review..please..pretty please.