Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, it belongs to it's original creators. This is just FANficition, only written for fun.
Takeru was sort of worried.
Maybe it was because it seemed too soon that Daisuke wanted to get out and explore Odaiba, especially when he just came out from the hospital. What's worse, was that his family still didn't come pick him up or anything.
"I've tried calling, but no one seems to be answering," Sora spoke up as she and the rest of the Digidestined were watching Daisuke walking back and forth near the entrance of the hospital, and Ken at his side protectively.
"Nor was anyone answering their apartment door," Joe said with worry.
"And I've tried looking to see if Jun was around, which, by the way you guys owe me for," Yamato spoke with a shudder then frowned, "But apparently she has been avoiding me in school. Haven't really seen her, and that's odd even for me. But not saying I'm not relieved that she's not bothering me—"
"Anyways," Koushiro coughed, as he disrupted the blond's rambling, "That means that Daisuke has to stay with someone,"
"Why not Ken? He's Daisuke's best friend and all," Hikari suggested with a smile, as she glanced at the two, "They were always attached to the hip after all,"
Takeru didn't like the sound of that.
"I dunno. I'd prefer it if he maybe stayed at my place," Taichi said, equally looking put off of Hikari's suggestion.
This sort of surprised Takeru, but it was better than what the Crest of Light was saying.
Yamato raised an eyebrow at this, "You want the guy that's been obsessively crushing over your sister to stay under the same roof of said baby sister?"
Something about Taichi's face confused Takeru for a moment, that was until the spiky haired male was smiling again.
"Noooooo, he is staying on the couch," He bellowed, barking out a laugh and slapping the musician's back hard, making the Crest of Friendship almost fall over, "Don't be silly Yama!"
"A-are you okay, Yamato?" Sora peeked over the blond worriedly, and Yamato waved her off and told her he was fine.
Takeru hummed as he was then raising a hand up, "He...could stay with me,"
This made everyone turned their heads to look at him weirdly.
"What?"
Koushiro hummed, tapping his chin, "Are you sure you're alright having Daisuke over? I mean—"
"Well, my Mom likes him, also she isn't home often because of work lately," Takeru explained, as he then shrugged, "Besides, Yamato is right. Him staying with Taichi and Hikari can be a little troublesome, plus Taichi has soccer to worry about and his upcoming electives that he's chosen. Plus, Hikari is part of the newspaper club and the school yearbook committee,"
This caused everyone to look understanding and something else, which Takeru ignored and continued on.
"Sora-san can't because boys aren't allowed in her home, same with Mimi-san. Koushiro I know you're mostly in your office at the times, Yamato has his band to worry about and Joe-san is busy with his finals. Ken, you live too far, what if his family calls and wants him back? Miyako wouldn't want Daisuke in her home, and Iori is too busy looking after his grandpa,"
Once he finished explaining, everyone looked at each other and sighed.
"Takeru...has a point," Miyako admitted, rubbing the back of her neck.
Hikari frowned, "What about the basketball tryouts? If you get in, then that means you're gonna be busy as well Takeru,"
He...didn't know why Hikari was sounding weird at the moment, but he didn't care. He knew that he had a point, not just because he has ulterior motive.
Well, okay, he has a major ulterior motive, but it was one that was a once in a lifetime opportunity! It wasn't often he had a chance to possibly start over with Daisuke, friendship wise.
They...never had a good history or track record on being nice to each other, especially on the first day of their elementary years together. All because as well Daisuke had a huge crush on Hikari and saw Takeru as a rival. And since then Daisuke never saw the blond as something more, and was more focused on the Crest of Light. Even more so when Daisuke, Miyako and Iori were chosen as Digidestined.
But now, Takeru could maybe get to know Daisuke more without the past mistakes and fights.
"I think I'll be fine, it's not like I'm in a rush. That's why I didn't join when we started school months ago. I could always join in highschool. Besides, I figured at the same time since Daisuke's a sport guy we could stick together and well, bond with sports," Takeru shrugged and grinned a little.
Hikari wasn't smiling though, she just looked even more worried.
"Well, I do trust Takeru," Taichi murmured but soon was smiling, nodding his head, "Alright then. Hey Dai!"
Daisuke turned his head, as Ken and him stopped talking and stared at the older male, "Er, yes...Taichi?"
Taichi almost pouted at not being called 'senpai' anymore, but brought back his composure, "Er, since you don't remember exactly where you live and it seems your family isn't responding, you can spend the night with Takeru at his place. I've been told your apartment buildings are close by," The leader with Courage explained.
"R-really?" Daisuke glanced at the blond and tilted his head, "A-are you sure that's okay?"
Takeru had to refrain himself from reacting, hands fisted at his sides. Having those big eyes on him and asking with a soft voice that was far from the loud obnoxious chatter that was Daisuke, wasn't exactly good for Takeru's heart.
"Yeah. I can ask my Mom just to be sure, but she knows you and likes you so I'm pretty sure you're okay," Takeru said happily as Daisuke gave a bright smile.
A relieved look was on the goggle boy's face but then bit his lower lip, "A-and you sure I won't be a burden to you?"
"Nah, it could be considered a sleepover. Just us guys and bonding," Takeru winked and almost sunk to the ground aw'ing at the way Daisuke looked blush-y for a moment and looking wide eyed. 'Damn it Daisuke, why do you got to be cute at times like these?!'
"Well that's settled then," Koushiro hummed as he was nodding his head, "As that is going on, I suppose we should continue finding out more on where are Daisuke's family,"
"I could contact Shuu again in case he's heard from Jun," Joe piped up and was bringing out his phone.
"Didn't they break up last year though?" Mimi asked with a raised brow and Joe shrugged.
"Yeah, but Shuu talks to her once in a while—oh!" Joe breathed out as he looked at his phone and his eyes sparkled, "Ooh! It's my girlfriend!"
Everyone looked at him deadpanned and then sighed as he was then answering his phone and walked off tot he side to talk to said 'girlfriend'.
"Are we ever gonna meet this mysterious girl he keeps talking about since two years ago?" Taichi folded his arms, arching a brow.
Koushiro shrugged, "According to Joe, the only one that has officially met Girlfriend-san, was Gomamon,"
"And even the Digimon isn't spilling the beans," Mimi pouted, hands on her hips, "It's kinda sad though,"
"What's sad?" Miyako asked curiously, as Mimi laughed.
"Oh c'mon guys, it's obvious that Joe is making the whole girlfriend story up because he's lonely; thanks to his studying all the time and not having much of a social life. He's worried that we're gonna think he'll be some sort of hermit his whole life and Gomamon, being the best partner he is, is helping Joe with his cover up,"
"I would've figured Koushiro was the her—ow!" Yamato winced as Taichi nudged him.
As the two fought and shouted at each other, Daisuke watched everyone with fascination in his eyes. He soon was leaning over Takeru, and murmured softly.
"Is it always like this?"
Takeru chuckled and nodded, "Oh yes,"
Daisuke then chuckled back, soft and quiet as his eyes were fond, "How could I ever forget wonderful people like these? Makes it surreal that I'm actually supposed to be friends with them,"
"Hey, you'll get your memories back. But even if you don't, at least we'll still be by your side and making new memories, ya know?" Takeru placed his hand onto the other's shoulder and squeezed gently, "I can promise you that,"
This made the burgundy haired male give a sweet smile up at the blue eyed boy, who just almost sheepish but happy.
"That's just it though. I want to remember. How I met everyone, the cherished moments we've shared. What lead me up to this moment in life, and everything!" Daisuke spoke passionately, hand over his heart and then softened, "I just...wanna know who I am to you guys,"
Takeru softened as well as he took Daisuke's hand now, "You're Motomiya Daisuke . You're our dear friend, almost like family. You're adventurously brave with a heart of gold, and you've never let us down on anything. Which is why we're not gonna let you down either," Takeru smiled even more, "You'll find out more and more about yourself, but we'll have to take it slow. Don't rush, it's not like time is running out. We have plenty of it, and we'll explore to get those memories and new ones to you...together,"
He then blushed.
"I-I mean well, me and the gang, of course,"
Daisuke laughed then nodded his head, "Thank you, Takeru,"
As the two were then focused on Taichi and Yamato still arguing, one person was watching them with worry and a bit of something else.
"Wow, I never knew that Taichi-san was a big eater," Daisuke chirped as he and Takeru were walking into the blond's apartment building.
Takeru sweatdropped, "Er, well, first off; you can still call him Taichi-senpai," It was weird to hear Daisuke calling their leader anything else, "Secondly, of course he's a big eater. Always has been, always will be,"
As Daisuke laughed at this, Takeru grew worried again. After a while when Joe returned from his phonecall with his girlfriend and Taichi and Yamato were done arguing, everyone was suggesting they get dinner together. It has been a while since they were all together anyways, especially since Daisuke and the rest have come out of the hospital.
The thing was, during the meal, Daisuke wasn't eating like his usual self. In fact, he ate at a slow pace like Iori does. And he doesn't put much on his plate, as if on some sort of crazed diet like Mimi was. Takeru had asked him at the time if Daisuke wanted anything else to eat, but Daisuke surprisingly said that he wasn't hungry. Daisuke, the king of food besides Taichi, was actually full from just eating fried tofu and a salad. This caused Taichi to try stuffing Daisuke's plate with meat and the likes and Joe checking if Daisuke was sick or anything.
Other than that, everything was great with dinner.
The two were soon near Takeru's door, the blond unlocking it and stepping inside, "Come on in, make yourself at home,"
"Thank you for having me," Daisuke said politely as he was removing his shoes and placing them at the side, making Takeru blink.
"So...polite..." Takeru murmured almost awkwardly as Daisuke blinked and stood straight.
"Did you say something?"
"Er, nothing!"
Takeru waved his hands over and then laughed, as he was placing his backpack to the side and walked into the kitchen, but then smiled as Patamon was flying towards him and tumbled into his arms.
"Welcome home TK~!" The Digimon chirped, his little wings were flapping with happiness.
"Hey Patamon, behaved yourself today?"
"GWAH!"
Both the Crest of Hope and his Digimon looked up in confusion for a moment to see Daisuke backing up against the front door, eyes wide and looking frightened. Takeru was about to ask what was wrong until Patamon was flying towards Daisuke, and once again the goggle headed boy was screeching and running away from the flying creature, and ducking himself onto the couch.
"Daisuke what's up? It's me Patamon," The Digimon chirped again cutely, pouting, "Why are you running away?"
"Oh!" Takeru placed his hand over his mouth, as he remembered. Of course that Daisuke wouldn't remember about Patamon, or Digimons in general, "Er, Daisuke, I can explain..."
"W-what is that thing!? WHY IS IT TALKING?!"
"Shh, calm down, Daisuke, you're gonna wake the neighbours," Takeru was waving his hands in front of him, as Daisuke was shielding himself with a pillow, "Just place the pillow down and let me talk, okay?"
Daisuke sniffled as he was then was placing the pillow down slowly, and was almost about to scream when Patamon was flying towards him once more. Thankfully, Takeru managed to swipe to his side and cover Daisuke's mouth and muffled his voice.
"When I let go, you're gonna let me explain everything and not freak out, okay?"
A glare was sent his way, but Daisuke sighed in defeat and nodded. Once Takeru placed his hand down from Daisuke's lips, they both sat on the couch together with Patamon resting on the blond's lap.
"Okay, first off. This is Patamon. And he's a Digimon. Kinda short of Digital Monsters..."
And so Takeru went on with the story of what Digimons were, where they came from (which came with the story of the Digital World, and Daisuke was all fascinated and confused by it), and the adventures ever since Takeru was eight years old up to the present time. Although he...had to sugar coat a few things. Such as Daisuke having a crush on Hikari and probably he, Miyako, Iori and Ken almost dying in the Digital world.
Those things Daisuke wasn't ready yet.
Daisuke just slid in his seat, blinking his eyes and breathed out, "So...I'm this...hero with creature pet things as partners?"
Takeru winced, "Kinda...? I suppose...?"
Daisuke nodded as he then was trying to process all this then frowned, "So...what happened to Veemon?"
"That...I don't know," Takeru breathed out with a look of apology.
"Maybe we could find out with Koushiro tomorrow?" Patamon suggested, and thankfully Daisuke didn't jump as the Digimon talked, "Anyways, Takeru, I hope you brought food. I'm starving!"
"Hey! I left you dinner for you before I left," Takeru blinked as he stared at his friend, then laughed, "I swear, I think Taichi and Dai—" Before he could say that the two were rubbing off on Patamon, the blond frowned a bit at the realization.
"Takeru what's wrong?" Both Daisuke and Patamon said, then they looked at each other with blinking eyes.
"N-Nothing. I'm just...hey, why don't I order pizza. Daisuke, is there anything you'd like in your pizza?"
Daisuke wrinkled his nose, "Er, um...I'm not actually hungry...?"
This caused Patamon to squeak and fly over Daisuke's arms this time, nuzzling him and papping the confused boy's cheeks and asking if he was alright. Takeru's eyes softened for a moment. Despite that he was kinda glad that Daisuke wasn't so...loud and being his over the top self to give some peace for once, this kind of change was freaking the other out.
'Maybe things are gonna be harder than I thought...'
"What are you doing now?"
Taichi tilted his head as he was watching his sister slamming the house phone down back in the receiver and turned quickly to her brother, smiling.
"Er, made a call to a friend. If you wanted to use the phone, it's free," Hikari was passing by her brother with a hum, "Although I already know you can just call Koushiro on your cellphone,"
"Who did you call?" The older Yagami child asked with a suspicious glare, as Hikari just kept looking up at him innocently.
"Oh, just a friend is all. Apparently they are coming to visit in a few days and asked me to meet them," Hikari shrugged as she skipped to the room.
"It better not be a boy!"
Taichi was shaking his fist for a moment and then groaned, rubbing his hair and then turned to the kitchen. Although, if it was a boy, he would know. He was just protective like that to his baby sister. But still...if it was one of her friends, was it someone from outside? Were they normal friends or...?
"Taichi, I'm hungry," Agumon chirped as he was waggling his tail a bit and appeared at his partner's side.
"You're always hungry, buddy," Taichi laughed as he was then tilting his head, looking into the fridge, "Mmm let's see. I know my Mom says that she got some treats from my aunt and uncle's bakery. Speaking of, I should probably thank them along with my cousin,"
"Your cousin lives in a bakery?" Agumon blinked.
"You bet'cha. Learns how to work like his parents and makes these awesome bread in the shape of dinosaurs or something," Taichi grinned as he was then digging into the fridge and said 'aha!' and pulled out a wrapped bread that had some sort of design, "See?"
"Looks like a Digimon," The yellow dinosaur creature pointed out with a cheerful smile, as Taichi looked at the bread closer.
"Huh, guess you're right,"
Suddenly, the phone rang around the room and Taichi placed the bread down on the table to answer it.
"Hello, Yagami residence?"
It was silent for a moment but Taichi was surprised when the line went dead.
"Huh, that's weird," Taichi murmured to himself then saw Hikari was peeking out the door before closing it once more, "Super weird..."
A/n: Hope ya'll enjoy it. Reviews are greatly appreciated and keeps author motivated. Thank you Little White Comet for the review and thank you for those that fave and followed my story~! Until next chapter~!
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