All right! See, I did update relatively soon:is shot by all of the fast updaters: Ow... okay, maybe not. But I did really want to write the next chapter before I left... I'm leaving Friday to go on a huge, month-long trip with my dad. So I'll be gone for quite a while. I just didn't want to leave it on a cliffhanger...
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Seriously, I have like no money and own like nothing. Much less DNAngel.
x-aiden-x:I know, everyone hates cliffhangers... But they're so much fun to write!
Modified Tam: You have way more self-restraint then me! XD :gives you a cookie:
Mujyakina-Hitokoroshiya: Fu... fufu... well, here's more, anyways! --;;
Bowleena: Thank you for taking the time to go back and review all of my chapters! Blue popsicles? Damn, now I want a blue popsicle...
chocolatemaltesers: Lol, yes, Krad has A friend. I'm trying not to make him all homicidal in this fic, although I do love doing that. He does have quite an evil streak, but you're just going to have to wait for it to show up. ;)
Fishtank the Stephs: me - :glomps Dark:
Dark - GAH! off! I have enough promblems as it is!
me - shut up, you'll ruin the plot:throws plot at Dark:
Dark - OW! fine, fine...
minceo: me - :stops playing drum music: what?
Krad - :shakes head:
-:cheesey music plays:- PREVIOUSLY...
--"Here are your menus," came a voice from above. Krad turned and got a good look at the waiter. He was wearing low-riding tight black leather pants, and a tight, black sleeveless shirt that ended at his midriff. It showed off his slim waist, and a black choker was wrapped around his neck. His violet hair reached his shoudlers in some places, while some parts stopped at his chin. Amythyst eyes peered down at him, a mixture of curiosity and recognition in his eyes.
--"Dark...?" Krad whispered, unable to believe his eyes.
-:end of cheesey music:-
--"Hn?" Dark appeared to be lost in thought. "Wait... Krad? Is that you?"
--Krad's heart was racing. He had thought the man he loved was gone forever, and yet here he was, standing right in front of him. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get his mouth to move, so he remained silent.
--"It is you! It's been so long!" Dark grinned, and handed them each a menu.
--A thought suddenly struck Krad. He had basically gotten Dark fired, but he was talking to him like they had been friends forever. The simple shock of it launched Krad's brain into motion. "What happened?" he managed to sputter.
--Dark frowned. "What happened...?" He seemed to have no idea what Krad was talking about.
--"After I dropped you off! The manager said he had fired you!"
--"Oh! You mean two years ago! Well... I did end up getting fired."
--Krad looked horrified. "I'm so sorry..." he whispered, hanging his head. "It's all my fault..."
--Krad felt a tap on his shoulder, and looked up. Dark's face was right in front of his. "Hey, it's alright!" he smiled. "Actually, I had been late a lot before, and that was pretty much the last straw. It's really my fault." He stood up, and scratched his head. "I really should have been more careful..." he said thoughtfully. All of a sudden, a fork flew out of nowhere and hit Dark in the back of the head. "OW!"
--"Get back to work!" A deep voice growled. Dark turned around and yelled a curse at some man in the kitchen. "Hey! Shut your mouth! Remember, you have an appointment tonight!"
--Dark stiffened, and turned around slowly. Krad had to stifle a gasp: there was a mixture of rage and disgust on his face. It only lasted a moment before it was replaced by a smile, but it was definately there.
--"I'll be back in a minute to get your orders," he said cheerfully, and walked off.
--Saki had been uncharacteristically silent during the whole exchange, and it made Krad nervous. He turned to face her, and grimaced when he saw the wide grin on her face.
--"Maybe I won't have to set you up after all..." She ignored Krad's look, and began leafing through the menu.
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--"Here ya go!" Dark cheerfully deposited plates of food in front of Krad and Saki. "Call me if you need anything else." He walked back back to kitchen slowly, hips swaying slightly. Krad thought he was going to die right then and there. Numerous cat calls and whistles followed Dark, which he answered with a lazily raised middle finger.
--"Hey sexy, wanna come to my place tonight?" a fowl-looking man crowed, grabbing Dark's ass.
--Rage shot through Krad's body, and he would have attacked the man if Saki had not restrained him. "Look, he's got it," she said soothingly. Krad looked back, and saw that she was right.
--Dark gracefully punched the man, never missing a beat. "Fuck off," he replied, smiling sweetly. He glided once more towards the kitchen. Silence filled the room, and was soon replaced by many more cat calls and whistles. Krad could have sworn he heard one person clapping.
--The doors to the kitchen swung shut, and everyone went back to eating. Krad simply poked at his food; he was actually rather surprised at what had just happened. He could have sworn that the boy he had met two years ago would have never done something like that. He sure has changed... Krad thought. I feel almost like I'm attracted to this Dark even more, though... Dark popped into his head again, and Krad couldn't control his thoughts any longer. My god, he sure has changed physically as well... His hair's longer, he's taller, and he has a way better body-- Krad blushed furiously, and banged his head against the table repeatedly. Saki (along with half of the restaurant) gave him a very wierd look. "No no no..." he muttered to himself. "Musn't think those thoughts... I'm not a pervert... not a pervert... NOT A PERVERT!" Krad didn't realize he had shouted those last three words until a passing waiter gave him a pat on the back.
--"It's okay, man. I believe you." The man sauntered off, leaving Krad with his embarrassment.
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--Dark handed Krad the check, along with another piece of paper. "It was great seeing you again. Gimme a call- we should do something sometime." He smiled, and walked away.
--Krad stared dumbly at the piece of paper. Saki took the check, and fished out her wallet. "He gave me his phone number..." he whispered.
--Saki rolled her eyes. "I swear, it's like listening to a ten-year-old with their first crush. Although, am I correct in assuming he's your first love?"
--Krad looked up at her in surprise. "How could you--"
--She tapped her head. "Just call it woman's intuition," she grinned. "Now, come on, lets go. We gotta pay at the register." They paid, and walked out to Saki's car. "Oh, one more thing..." Krad buckled the seat belt, and then looked at her. "I swear on my grave, if you do not call that man in the next week, I will personally force you to do so." She smiled at Krad, and started the car.
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--Dark finished wiping off the table, and stretched. He had finished closing the store, but still had to go to his appointment. The address was not too far from the restaurant, but he figured he should get going. He locked the doors behind him and set off.
--Before long, he reached the place. It was a cruddy, run-down aparment building. Great,he thought dejectedly. This'll be fun. He walked up to the correct door, and knocked. A large, tough-looking man opened the door, and let Dark in. His rough hand grabbed Dark's shoulder, and guided him into the bedroom. The door clicked shut, and the man pulled him into a rough kiss, which he returned. He felt himself being pushed onto the bed, and clothers were shed. The man gazed at Dark, lust in his eyes. His hair fanned out under him, encircling his head. The dim light struck his heliotrope hair in a way that made it shine, giving off the illusion of a halo.
--Just like an angel...
-TbC-
I would appreciate it if SOMEONE didn't see that coming...
See, no cliffie. Just an emo(ish) ending.
Not like that's any better...