Author's notes: The 6th chapter done; enjoy the story! Pointers:
Aiko Osamura : 17
Asahara Akidou, Shigeru Sugino : 16
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon …lalala
Summary: Takeru and Hikari get into action by tailing the 2 suspects; Daisuke left the team to work on something else. What is he really up to?
CHAPTER 6:
His Confession, His Heartbreak
"All-right, 1st years are to do 20 push-ups by the side after they're done with their dribbling practice!" The tall rugged man bawled, as he pointed and gave instructions to the boys. He had a rough and tanned body and he looked really well-built. His eyes were able to struck fear in people. "The 2nd and 3rd years are to do 10 suicides and then 30 push-ups beside the 1st years, get cracking!" He clapped his hands as he bellowed.
"Hey, you free this Saturday?" The goggle-boy asked as he jogged on the spot.
"Erm, yeah…I guess so." Takeru answered as he stretched himself.
"Masumi, Kazumi and I are going out, you wanna tag along?" Bandou continued as he stretched himself along with Takeru.
"Erm…" Takeru folded his arms.
"So? Come on, just follow us." The goggle-boy sounded desperate. Then the coach called out as he crossed his arms.
"Bandou and Takeru, stop talking and get cracking!" His voice filled the whole gym. The 2 boys hurried without a word as they lined themselves behind the other 2nd and 3rd years.
"So, so, so?" Bandou nagged.
This might be a good chance to know what they are up to…
"What time? Where?" Takeru pretended to sound interested.
"Great! We'll meet at Decks, around 3pm, better be punctual!" Bandou sounded excited as he rubbed his palms. Takeru smiled as he did some more stretching.
Looks like everything that's going to happen will be beneficial to our investigation, I better tell that dimwit and Hikari about this…
Outside of school, town plaza…
Sighs Hmmm…what should I do now, it's so boring…
The brunette thought as she walked along the streets. Just then, a familiar voice came from behind. "Hikari-chan!" It sounded gentle and smelled of lavender. Then, Hikari turned and as guessed, it was Catherine.
"Catherine-chan…" She mumbled. Catherine ran up towards her and the 2 girls started chatting as they continued walking along the streets.
"Where are you going now?" Catherine asked as she walked.
"Oh, home I guess, there's nothing much to do…" The girl sounded sad and disheartened.
"Cheer up." The lass comforted Hikari, as she tapped her on the shoulders. "Say, why don't we go out now, I know of a café that's pretty good." She smiled and that brightened Hikari's mood. Catherine held Hikari's hand as she walked towards the café that was located near the junction.
Then, the 2 girls stopped in front of the grand looking café. "Comfortable isn't it? I feel that whenever I'm standing around the café." Catherine smiled as she glanced at the café. "Well then, let's go in!" She pulled Hikari along with her. Just then, Catherine waved at a blonde with pretty long hair sitting right at the corner. The blonde smiled back as he nodded. The 2 girls walked up and sat opposite of the bloke.
"It's been a really long time, isn't it?" The bloke asked as he took a sip of his coffee. "This is?" He pointed to Hikari. Then brunette blushed as she looked down at the table.
"Oh, this is Hikari Yagami, a classmate of mine." Catherine introduced the brunette as she placed her bag on the table. "Hikari, this is Yamato Ishida, an old friend of mine." She smiled and Yamato shot out his hand.
Hikari shook hands with him as she glanced around the café. "Nice to meet you, I'm Yamato."
"Nice to meet you…" Hikari sounded soft.
"So, if you're a classmate of Catherine, that means you know Takeru as well?" The bloke asked.
How does he know Takeru? And who is he really, why is Catherine so close to him and Takeru…?
"You looked shocked," Yamato chuckled as he sat back. "Well, I supposed he hadn't told anybody that he's got a brother." He took another sip of his coffee.
"So, you're his brother?" Hikari looked awe-struck.
"Yeah, Yamato-kun is Takeru's brother and they are really close with one another." Catherine added.
"Then why is…" Hikari asked, sounding puzzled.
"Oh, why am I an Ishida?" Yamato continued. "Well, our parents divorced so Takeru's currently living with his mother while I'm living with my father."
"…" Hikari kept quiet. "I'm sorry…"
"It's okay," The bloke smiled. "He's been like that ever since the divorce, so quiet and solitary. We're not as close as before anymore, Catherine." Yamato added as he sighed.
"Well, it's hard for him to accept it since he was still young that time…" Catherine muttered.
"I guess so," Yamato smiled as he fidgeted with his coins. "How's he at school?" Catherine and Yamato continued chatting, as Hikari listened.
This is the first time I really come close to knowing about Takeru's family. He is really quiet and solitary in school but he's real friendly to people. I never really thought that someone who appeared to be so happy and cheerful in school could actually hold a sad past. It appears that no one seems to know Takeru that well…
The next day…
The 3 boys crept from tree to tree, as they got nearer and nearer to the well-built building, a school. The signboard on the wall read: Kuroyama High School. The boys behaved suspiciously as they hid behind the trees. Students were coming out from the school, most probably on their way home. Just then, a group of girls attracted the boys' attention. They moved closer and stared hard at them.
"Boss, Boss! Aiko-chan's just right over there!" 1 of the boys called out. He had durian-head just like Daisuke. He was just like a junior Daisuke except that he was smaller in size and was not as hot-headed as Daisuke.
Daisuke whacked the boy hard on the head as he continued looking at the girls. "Don't use chan! You don't have the right to!" He was still as hot-headed as ever. Then, another guy spoke up.
"So, what were you going to say to her, boss?" He had long hair and his eyes looked narrowed.
"Hmm…" Daisuke wondered. He scratched his head as he got deep in thoughts.
"Boss, boss! Aiko is leaving!" The Daisuke-junior called out, while they pulled Daisuke along with them, wanting to follow Aiko.
The 3 guys hid behind the trees, while their eyes locked onto Aiko Osamura. The girl had long hair, but all tied up like a ponytail. Her hair was sepia colored, and she had glittering and beautiful pale brown eyes. She had such distinctive eyes that could knock guys out with 1 wink. Just then, the 3 guys started discussing again.
"Boss, tell her how much you love her!" The long hair said.
"Yeah, just ask her out on a date!" The other commented.
"Shut up, I will do this myself; I'm a man after all!" Daisuke yelled as he knocked the 2 guys on their head.
He's Shigeru Sugino, a junior of mine. You can tell from his long hair and narrowed eyes. He's real slow and dumb at times, but he chose to follow under me for some unknown reasons. The other guy, the well-known Daisuke-junior, is Asahara Akidou; another junior of mine of course. You can tell from his durian-head of course and his big eyes. Somehow, these 2 guys have been following me since the start of the year. I guess I'm too popular in school…wahahaha…
"Boss, boss! Why a you smiling?" Shigeru shook Daisuke awake.
"Huh? I'm…I'm not smiling! Shut up! Wait…" He got on his feet. "Where's Aiko-chan!!?" He ran as fast as he could down the lane, remembering clearly that Aiko's house was down the lane.
"Boss, boss!" The other 2 boys called out as they ran after him.
Daisuke sprang until he realized he ran passed a girl that looked like Aiko. He halted as he slowly turned himself around to get a better view.
Aiko…Aiko-chan!!
Daisuke gulped as his legs went jelly-like. He had his mouth opened and his eyes staring hard at Aiko. His hands and legs were shaking.
"Yes?" Aiko stopped in front of Daisuke.
She's…she's talking to me! Yes, yes, yes! She's talking to me now! Daisuke, Daisuke, wake up! What should I say…what should I say?!
"Yes?" Aiko asked again.
"Ermm…" Daisuke was nervous and his mind went blank. Then, he saw Asahara and Shigeru standing by the bench, about 30 meters away from him and Aiko. They doing their "good luck" hand sign. Daisuke calmed himself down as he stood up straight.
Now, now, calm down Daisuke! You can do it, yes! Relax, relax…
"Erm…" Daisuke looked on the ground as he spoke.
"Yes…?" Aiko was sounding uncertain as she looked at Daisuke.
"I'm…" Daisuke breathed hard before he continued. "I'm Daisuke Motomiya from Odaiba High! Nice to meet you!" Daisuke bowed ninety degrees as Aiko chuckled. The hot-head raised his head and blushed as he scratched his head.
"I was ….wondering…" The hot-head sounded really nervous, as he clenched his fists.
"…Yes?" The ponytail asked as she adjusted her bag.
"I was wondering if you could go out with me this Saturday!" Daisuke was so nervous that he did not realize that he was real loud. Passers-by would turned and look at him. Daisuke blushed again when he saw Aiko chuckling away.
Oh no! She must be laughing at how stupid I am…Oh no…
The hot-head looked disheartened as he sighed. Then, the girl spoke up again. "Okay!" She replied straight and that made Daisuke's heart thumped hard.
She…she said yes! She really did! She really did! Daisuke, I love you! I mean Aiko-chan!
"Really??!" The hot-head tried to reassure as his eyes stared big.
"Yes," Aiko smiled as she replied.
"…Erm, then…then…" Daisuke muttered as he looked down. "We'll meet in front of Aquacity at 3pm! I'll…I'll see you then!" Daisuke walked away smiling away as he waved good bye to Aiko. Aiko smiled and continued walking back home.
"Yes, yes!" The hot-head punched into the air as he ran back.
A date, yes! Daisuke, you rock!
In school…
Takeru and Hikari were at the school roof waiting for Daisuke to arrive. "Where's that dimwit…" The blonde muttered.
"We'll wait a while more then…" Hikari sighed. Then, the hot-head arrive, humming away. Takeru gave Daisuke an irritated look on his face.
"I'm here," Daisuke said as he sat down, now whistling. "So, what's up?" As he looked at the other 2, he realized that they were not replying him. "Hello?"
"You're late…" Takeru commented.
"Come on, I'm still came right?" The hot-head said smiling.
"Guys, stop it." Hikari remarked.
"Whatever, I'm too happy to quarrel with him now." Daisuke said as he continued whistling.
"…" Takeru sat down. "I'm going out with Bandou and the 2 girls this Saturday. The plan is that you and Hikari will be following the 2 girls while I try and get Bandou away from the group. Is that okay?"
Hikari smiled and answered, "I guess so,"
"Saturday…Saturday…No!" The hot-head protested. He stood up all of a sudden as he spoke aloud. "I have something on during Saturday! I can't go with you guys!"
"Can't you cancel it?" Takeru sounded irritated.
"No, this is important, it really is!" The hot-head got excited as he continued.
"What is it?" Hikari asked.
"Erm, nothing for you guys to know, I'm going home now. Leave me out this time!" He left the roof whistling away.
"…" Takeru sighed as he sat back. "That dimwit…"
"Maybe he's got a date or something?" Hikari smiled.
"Ignore him then, we'll do without him." The blonde said as he stood up. "I will try and get Bandou away while you follow the other 2 girls. Then I will find some way to join you. Is that okay?"
"Yeah, sure!" Hikari sounded happy. She was happy that someone was willing to help her.
"Good, hope we can something out of them…"
Saturday
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Daisuke was nervous and kept looking at his watch the whole time. He had his left fist holding his jeans the whole time and he kept moving himself.
2.55pm! Aiko-chan is arriving…Daisuke calm down…calm down…Why isn't she here yet…
Then, a familiar and cute voice came from behind. "Daisuke-kun!" Daisuke turned and saw Aiko walking towards him. He smiled.
"Aiko…Aiko-chan!" He waved at her.
"Sorry, I'm late!" She apologized.
"No, no…I just reached! So…let's go?" He was still sounding nervous. Aiko was wearing a jean skirt and black shirt. Then she wore another denim jacket on the outside and her hair was tied up nicely.
"Sure!" She replied cheerfully. Then the 2 walked along the streets and into the mall.
- - -
The 2 girls and Bandou stood as they waited for Takeru. "Takeru's here!" Bandou spoke aloud. Takeru pretended to run towards the trio.
"Sorry, I'm late." He panted. Bandou gave a disapproving look while the other 2 girls smiled and nodded their heads.
"Let's go then!" Masumi called out as the rest followed her. Then, Takeru sent a message to Hikari through his phone. Hikari was behind them all along, communicating with Takeru through phone.
Hikari read the message as she followed: I'll message you again when it's time for you to follow the girls. The brunette kept her phone and tailed the 4.
5.30pm…
Daisuke and Aiko walked out of the cinema as they laughed and joked with one another. "That movie was so touching…" Aiko sniffed.
"Yeah…yeah!" Daisuke agreed.
The truth is, I wasn't paying attention at the movie. I was looking at Aiko-chan the whole time…What am I saying?! Why am I telling you this?!
"Let's go and grab something to eat!" Daisuke said.
"Sure." Aiko replied as the 2 walked along the shops, trying to find a place to eat.
- - -
"Well, we're done with eating and playing here, let's go to Aquacity!" Masumi requested. Kazumi nodded along with the rest. Takeru sent another message to Hikari.
Hikari read the message: We're going to Aquacity now; I will try and get Bandou away from the group while you continue following the girls. Hikari continued following them into the mall.
As the 4 entered the mall, Bandou whispered to Takeru. "Takeru, I need your help!"
Takeru gave a puzzled look on his face as Bandou whispered. "Follow me; we'll let the 2 girls roamed on their own!" He pulled Takeru away, towards the right lane as the girls stopped and looked at them.
"Where are you guys going?" Kazumi questioned.
"Erm, you know, doing some guys' stuffs!" Bandou said hurriedly as he pulled Takeru with him.
What's he doing? I better tell Hikari now…
Takeru sent another message as he follows Bandou to a lingerie shop. Hikari read the message: Bandou just pulled me away; you carry on following the 2 girls. I will join you later. Then Hikari sighed before she continued tailing the 2 girls.
Takeru looked up as he kept his phone. He opened his mouth in shock as he realized Bandou peeping at the lingerie shop. "What…are you doing…" He asked sounding confused.
"Wait…where is she…" Bandou mumbled to himself as he focused at the shop.
"Don't tell me you here to buy lingerie for your mum…" He smirked. Bandou slapped him on the thigh as he continued peeping into the shop, as though he was searching for someone.
"Wait…there!" He called out softly, pulling Takeru's jeans. "Look, that girl over there!" He pointed in excitement as Takeru bent down to get a closer look.
So, he brought me here just wanting me to help him get some girl…
"So? What do you want me to do? Introduce her to me?" Takeru asked.
"No! I want you to get her for me!" Bandou asked in exhilaration.
"…" Takeru sighed. "How do I do that…" he shook his head.
"Well, you just go in there and then talk to her." Bandou answered, still looking at the girl.
"I'm not going to…" The blonde stood up wanting to leave.
"Come on, you're popular with girls! I just need your help!" Bandou pleaded.
"No, get her on your own…" As Takeru tried to leave, he saw Hikari standing opposite, hiding behind the clothes. She was looking at Masumi the whole time.
Where did Kazumi went off to…
Then, he saw Kazumi walking out from the toilet. She was walking towards Masumi's direction. But just then, Masumi walked out of the shop and Hikari follow suit, wanting to follow her.
Oh no, Hikari's behind Masumi and Kazumi is going to make a turn. By then, she might notice Hikari following Masumi… I better do something…
Takeru said hurriedly, "Bandou, I will help you later; I need to go to the toilet now, urgently!" He left Bandou fast, wanting to get to Kazumi before she saw Hikari.
As Kazumi makes her turn, she noticed someone familiar in front of her. The girl was behaving suspiciously, as though she was tailing Masumi. Kazumi wanted to walk up to get a clearer view until Takeru stopped in front of her.
"Kazumi!" He called out. Kazumi moved back in shock as she continued staring at the girl. But Takeru continue blocking her view.
"Takeru, what's up?" She said, still wanting to see who the girl was.
Takeru tried his best to block her view as he delayed time for Hikari to leave. Hikari turned upon hearing someone calling Takeru. She then saw Kazumi and Takeru standing somewhere behind her. She gasped in shock wanting to hide somewhere else. "Say, where are you going? Where's Masumi? Bandou and I were going to grab something to eat!" He said hurriedly.
Kazumi frowned as she realized the girl was out of sight. "Oh, I was just about to go back to Masumi…" She wondered who the girl was while the blonde tried to distract her.
Phew…Safe…
7.15pm
"Let's walk there, near the ocean. I want to look at the Rainbow Bridge!" Aiko asked.
"Okay, sure!" Daisuke smiled as he followed Aiko.
The 2 walked, slowly approaching the fence. Then they stopped as they looked at the bridge over the sea. It looked grand and beautiful at night. Aiko smiled, as the breeze blew against her face. Daisuke stood beside the ponytail, doing the same as her. Then, Daisuke sighed.
I think I should confess to her now. Should I?
"Isn't it beautiful?" Aiko asked as she continued looking at the bridge.
"Yeah…" The hot-head answered nervously.
Wake up, Daisuke! She will never like someone like you!
"I had a great time today, thank you." The girl turned and faced Daisuke, she smiled and Daisuke returned one.
No! Daisuke, you've come this far, you should go for it! Go Daisuke!
"Yeah, sure!" He answered, sounding even nervous and confused now.
Aiko turned and looked at the bridge. Daisuke was thinking about something else, not really paying attention to anything around him.
Daisuke, confess!
"Aiko-chan!" He called out nervously.
Aiko turned to look at the hot-head again. "Yes?"
"I…I…" Daisuke couldn't say out. He was too nervous and confused in his heart. Then, he breathed hard and said. "I like you a lot, really!"
Aiko stared hard at Daisuke, not speaking a word. Then, she sighed and smiled at the hot-head.
"Daisuke-kun…" She started slowly. But the slow words were invading Daisuke's heart and slowly, his heartbeat got faster and faster.
Why is my heartbeat going fast? Why…why, why?
"I…" Aiko paused. Daisuke was getting more and more anxious. "I'm sorry." All of a sudden, silence broke into the air, into Daisuke's mind and heart. He felt a crack in his heart and pain was invading it. "I've got someone else in mind…"
No…this…can't, can't be…
Daisuke was dumbfounded as he stood there, looking emotionless. The pain was still in his heart, he was crying deep inside. "I'm sorry…" Aiko apologized again, as she sighed and look at the bridge.
"…" Daisuke slowly spoke. "It's…okay…" He was disheartened and shocked.
"You're a nice guy, I'm serious…" She remarked. Daisuke smiled, he knew he was pretending to do so. "Let's go home now…" She said softly.
At the playground, near Odaiba High…
Around 8.35pm…
"Did you manage to get anything out from them?" Takeru asked, sounding concerned.
"Not really, they were just choosing clothes and stuffs…" Hikari answered.
"Hmm…Guess we would have to try harder…" The blonde stuffed his hands into his pockets as the 2 continued walking towards a playground.
"Isn't that…Daisuke-kun?" Hikari pointed out to a guys sitting by the bench.
"That dimwit…is there?" Takeru sounded uncertain as he walked up.
"It really is…Daisuke-kun?" The brunette reassured.
The 2 stood in front of Daisuke while the hot-head was looking down at the floor the whole time.
"Daisuke-kun?" Hikari called out softly. Slowly, Daisuke looked up, but he looked glum.
"What are you doing here…" Takeru asked.
"…" Daisuke kept quiet.
"What happened, you looked…so sad…" The brunette asked out of concern.
"…" Daisuke wasn't listening.
"You there, Dimwit?" Takeru called out.
I'm so stupid to have thought that she would like me…I'm so dumb…I'm such a dimwit…
"Hey, we're talking to you…" The blonde sounded irritated.
"Daisuke-kun…" Hikari frowned.
"Forget it, leave this dimwit alone." Takeru said wanting to leave.
Dimwit…stop calling that…Stop it!
Then, all of a sudden, Daisuke stood up. He looked really unhappy and angry as though he was going to bash someone up. Hikari stepped back while Daisuke walked up towards Takeru. Suddenly, he threw a punch right into Takeru's face. Takeru fell on the ground, blood flowing out from his lips.
"Daisuke-kun!" Hikari covered her mouth in shock. Then she ran up to Takeru wanting to help him up.
Takeru wiped away the blood, as he stood up slowly. But he never uttered a single word.
"Stop calling me dimwit!" Daisuke walked away furiously as Takeru and Hikari watched him.
"Why can't you just face reality?" Takeru yelled. "Getting dump isn't anything! Grow up will you?!"
"Shut up!" Daisuke shouted back.
"Guys, stop it!" Hikari cried.
"You don't understand anything at all! You and stupid detective game, I'm out of it! I quit!" Daisuke breathed hard.
"You made a promise, you idiot!" Takeru got worked-up all of a sudden.
"Shut up, will you!" The hot-head fought back. "Promises, promises, promises! All you ever talk about is that, you're the one who should grow up! I can break them if I want to! Now, get lost!" He ran away fast, leaving Takeru and Hikari behind.
TO BE CONTINUED
A/N: Hope you would enjoy it. Sorry it was a rather long chapter, give comments if you have any, thank you!