The Hearts of 02

Oh we have seen what happened to Hikari and Takeru on the day of the dance, now lets see what Daisuke was up to. I usually stick with one couple and ignor other characters but this story is different. You'll see soon enough on how this story will unfold.

Chapter 4: Daisuke's day at the Dance

The week flew by and the time for the Valentine's Day Dance draws near. Miyako asked Ken to go with her to the dance and he said yes. Daisuke however never thought about asking anyone else to the dance, he still replays what he saw with Takeru and Hikari when their lips met. When he's not with his friends, he would looks a little depress knowing he never had a chance with Hikari. Daisuke would still go to the dance even if he doesn't have a date. He didn't talk about it to anyone about his little depression, not even to his digimon partner. He tries to hide it but Daisuke will reach his limit if he doesn't say anything to anyone, he might blur it out if someone asked if he's alright. Daisuke was at the park under a tree with his knees in front of his chest and his arms around them. He lay his head on top of his knees, all he did was sitting there and looked depress. He didn't feel like to talk to anyone and just feels like being alone.

"I thought if I asked her first, it would be a solid answer. But seeing them like that makes me wonder if I'll ever find someone. I guess it wasn't meant to be for me and Hikari." said Daisuke as he talks to himself. He kept on acting like this for another hour or two before heading back home. Daisuke then try to look happy and ignore what he was feeling.

He repeats this cycle all the way until the day of the dance. He was debating weather or not to go to the dance. Since his parents and his sister have plans, he has nothing better to do so why not check out how the dance was. When Daisuke got there, he noticed that Takeru and Hikari weren't there yet. He went to the snack table and munched on some heart shaped cookies and drank some punch. He saw Miyako and Ken talking but didn't bother going over there and talk. Daisuke walked a little more away from them and now he was located near the restrooms. The more he looked at it, the more annoyed he got. Everyone here has a date but him, which made Daisuke so mad he crushed the empty cup he was holding. He watched as everyone enjoyed themselves, he kept on looks for the next twenty minutes. After twenty minutes, Daisuke noticed from the corner of his eye that Ken and Takeru are heading to the restroom.

"I'm going to head back to the girls alright Ken?" said Takeru as he started to head back.

"Alright." was all that Ken said as he rushes to the restroom.

Daisuke just ignore them and continue watching, all that did is helping him feel more and more depressed. He walked to a wall and just lean and continue watching.

"Tuff, why do I care if everyone has a date? But why does it keep bothering me?" said Daisuke. He looks down and drifted into thought and diverts his eye from everyone by looking at the floor.

A few minutes later someone came up to Daisuke and said "Penny for you thought?"

Daisuke snapped out of his thought and looked to see that Ken was standing next to him. "Oh Ken, I didn't know you there." said Daisuke sound a little depressed.

"Is something wrong Daisuke?" asked Ken looking a little concern.

"Nah, it nothing." answered Daisuke as he gave a small fake smile.

"Daisuke, I know something is bothering you. So please tell me."

"Fine, I'm just a little depressed that's all."

"About what?"

"Well about Hikari. I thought I would have a chance but it looks like I didn't."

"Well there are other fish in the sea."

"*Sigh* I feel like that I won't find someone for me. It feels like there are no other fish in that sea. No one didn't even ask me out, I feel like just a fool for coming here."

"Don't say that Daisuke."

"Why! You have someone, Takeru has someone, as for me I have no one." said Daisuke as he look a little pissed off.

"I didn't know you were feeling like that. But it's always good to talk to someone to help you out as best as they can." said Ken as he place his hand on Daisuke's shoulder.

"What good would it be if I talked about it? No one will understand." said Daisuke as he moved his shoulder roughly away from Ken.

"I would if you give me the chance." said Ken sounding a bit hurt when Daisuke moved his shoulder away from him.

"You know what I'm just going to go home." said Daisuke looking annoyed and starts to walk off.

Ken followed him but then they noticed that the music shifted to a slow music. As he walked, Daisuke saw that Takeru walked to the dance floor with Hikari. Daisuke stopped for a little while and continue to watch. Ken caught up with Daisuke, he turned to look at what he was looking at. He noticed that Daisuke was watching Takeru and Hikari dancing. They saw both Hikari and Takeru pulling each other closer and then placed their lips with one another. Daisuke was stunned at what he saw, even though it wasn't the first time he saw them kissed. A tear finally fell from Daisuke's eye and Ken turned to see what Daisuke was going to do. That's when he saw the tear.

Ken placed his hand on his friend shoulder. "Daisuke."

"Just leave me only." said Daisuke in a harshly angered voice.

"Bu-" Ken wasn't able to finish as Daisuke just rush off.

Daisuke rush out of the gym and try to find a place where he could be alone. He needs to get away from everyone, he didn't need anyone to judge or pity him. He got his distance way from the gym and found a little corner where he can sit. The corner was dark enough for no one to see him. He sat down and position himself in his little depressing sit but this time his arms are on top of his knees and his face covered by his arms.

"Why are they tormenting me?" asked Daisuke as more tears came out. He made a fist and slammed it to the wall. "Damn it!"

"Daisuke?" said Ken as he found his friend hiding in the shadows.

"Just leave me lone, ok!"

Ken came closer and closer until he was close enough to Daisuke. He knelt down and rapped his arms around his depressed friend.

"Daisuke, you don't need to cry. You still have everyone that cares about you. You don't need to worry about having a love life. If you wait and don't try to rush things, then you will find the right person or they will find you."

Daisuke was thinking about what Ken just said. Hearing Ken saying that almost made his depression vanish but he still have it inside him. He was letting it sink in but he didn't hastily respond what Ken said. The only thing Daisuke could do was rapped his arms around Ken and continue crying.

The next day, Daisuke felt happy. Today was Saturday and he felt much better than he did for the past few weeks. He stopped heading to the park, talk to himself about his depression. Daisuke just heads to the park with DemiVeemon and just play or talk to each other. DemiVeemon doesn't bring up why Daisuke always vanish for a couple of hours, he's just glade that he is with Daisuke again.