Woot! 100 mark!
I'm happy:D It's not as much as some stories.. but I'm still a Happy Writer right now:DD (I TRIED MY VERY HARDEST to make it THE LONGEST CHAPTER SO FAR... and I don't know if I succeeded. TTxTT) Oh! And some pointed out that Dark was so harsh on saying what Risa said before... :O And I know it was. Yea... I tried making a twist to it. No story is good without a problem! I guess her having amnesia is a problem.. but another problem!
I'm not sure how many more chapters are left... I seriously have writer's block right now. I don't even know what to add in this chapter! Maybe Riku goes back to Dark... but it seems too soon! And I'm trying to think up of another story... ARGH! I don't know what to do right now! (Cries out in distress.) Okay, you don't care, I'll just go wither away and let you enjoy the chapter... Oh yea! The chapter! That's what this was all about... why were you reading my gliberrish again? ;D Continue on with the chapter, fellow friends!
Summary: Riku gets into a car accident and gets AMNESIA! As a memoryless girl, Dark finds her. What will happen? After all, Daisuke is in love!
Disclaimers: I don't own it, I won't own it, I'll never own it! Only the plot, some random pop-up characters... Don't sue! I swear, if you sue, I'll sue you back! (Somehow...) And one character in here is Akira from Nobuta wo Produce. (His acting. He doesn't act like that in real life, it's acting!)
Warnings: SHORT CHAPTERS. Don't read if you like long chapters; I can't write really long ones. ;-;
Chapter 11: Here Comes Krad
Riku woke up with a headache. She just couldn't think straight. After showering and dressing, she went downstairs to be greeted by Kaname and Krad.
"Breakfast?" Kaname asked.
Riku nodded.
Some food was brought to Riku as she sat down. When she was all settled, Krad started, "I'm sorry I startled you yesterday night. It didn't bother you, did it?"
Riku shook her head. "N-no. It didn't bother me."
"How about, today I take you for a walk around town? Kaname told me your little problem," Krad suggested.
"Oh ok. Sure, that'd be nice," Riku replied.
Riku finished eating and stood up. "I'm going to the restroom."
Krad nodded and also stood up. "I'll be waiting outside."
Riku walked to the restroom and locked the door. She looked at herself in the mirror.
What did I do wrong...? Riku thought. She rinsed her hands and dried them. Walking out, she mumbled, "Not thinking about that, today is a happy day!"
She greeted Krad by the door. They got into his car and he headed to a plaza.
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Dark awoke from the sound of the phone. Grumbling, he picked it up and shouted, "What?"
"That's no way to greet your boss."
Knowing who it was, Dark said quickly, "Oh! Um, good morning. Sorry, I'm a bit grumpy today."
"Okay. When are you coming back to work?"
Dark hesitated. "How about... today? I'll come back today. Sound good?"
"Sure. I'll be waiting."
Dark heard a click at the other end of the line. Sighing, he walked to the restroom to shower and get ready.
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"Daisuke! Daisuke! Wake up, Daisuke!" Risa whispered next to Daisuke's ear.
"Hm?" Daisuke asked, rubbing his eyes.
"I've decided. You and I are going to visit Dark's friend's place. Without your mom knowing, ok?"
This snapped Daisuke wide awake. "Wh-what? But she said not to visit Riku--"
"I know what she said! I just... have to visit her... and see her again," Risa said sadly. "Maybe this time, she'll want to come with us!"
Daisuke was quiet for awhile. "Alright. But it's a quick visit, ok? It's summer and mom is going to wonder where I was all day."
Risa nodded. "Ok, so get dressed and I'll meet you downstairs!" She raced downstairs and left Daisuke alone in the room. He sighed.
Riku, why'd I have to be so stubborn? he asked her mentally.
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"Want to go to the arcade?" Krad asked. "I said I'd show you around... but a little fun won't ruin anything, right?" He smiled at Riku.
She blushed. "N-no.. we can go to the arcade."
"Great," Krad nodded and started walking towards the arcade. Riku followed suit.
After going inside and swithcing dollars to coins, Krad wanted to play a driving game.
"But that's not fair! You know how to drive and I don't!" Riku whined.
He smirked in return. "So? It's a race; it doesn't matter if you bump into anything."
"Fine," Riku said through gritted teeth. His smirk was so alike Dark's! It pissed her off.
During the race, Riku was losing quite badly. I won't lose! Not to this jerk that reminds me of Dark! Riku sighed. But Krad isn't Dark... I shouldn't judge Krad just like that. But I still won't lose! Riku tried to speed up, and believe it or not, she was now side by side with Krad's car.
Krad, of course, noticed this. "What the-"
Riku raced past him, and crossed the finish line. She stuck her tongue out at him. "I win!"
Time flew by quickly as Riku was having fun. They soon ran out of coins, and it was then that Riku noticed the time.
"Oh my god! We've already spent an hour in here!"
"What?" Krad shouted over the music of the arcade. They were next to a DDR stand.
"I said we've already spent an hour in here!" Riku shouted again.
This time, Krad heard and muttered a "Oh crap". He grabbed Riku by the wrist and ran out.
"Haha, I guess time flew by quickly," Krad stated.
Riku nodded. "But it was fun!"
Krad looked at Riku's smile. It was genuine, and it was beautiful. He smiled himself too.
"Well, I know it's still early, but let's head back. I just got my car, meaning it's new, so I want to try something on the screen."
"Oh," Riku replied. "Like what?"
"I'll show you when we get there."
They walked to Krad's car and got in. After putting his keys into the engine, the screen lighted up.
"Okay, the manager the of the car dealer said that this baby here can tell you how to get to places. Sure it's possible these days, but I want to see what it'll do if I... screw around."
Riku just stared at him. "You're not going to break the car, are you?"
Krad laughed. "Of course not! You're a funny lady, Riku, dear."
Riku watched as Krad typed in Kaname's address. Then a voice rang throughout the car. It was the computer voice, but it still scared Riku. She jumped when the voice suddenly came on.
"Great!" Krad exclaimed. "Now, I'll just follow what the computer says..."
And in fact, they did. But when they had to turn right for the final destination, Krad kept going on straight.
"Wait! Krad...!" Riku shouted. "We were supposed to turn right!"
"I know. This is what I wanted to know. If the car could detect anything, and find another route. Haha, I have a weird mind."
"I don't think you even have a mind," Riku muttered. Krad heard the statement, but just ignored it.
Then the computer voice rang about again, and indeed it did say another route.
"Nice," Krad smirked. "This thing will help at times of loss too, then."
Riku rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Can we go home now?"
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Dark walked into the building to be greeted by his boss.
"Welcome back! I hope you'll work a bit more, from now on."
Dark's only response was, "Whatever, Daichi. Akira isn't here today, is he?"
Daichi scratched his head. "I think he is. He's been coming everyday now, to see if you'll come in one of these days. He's a very hard work-"
"Yea yea. Whatever. This just means I'll have to make everything go quickly."
"Ah! Look who's here! Da-rk-chan."
Speak of the devil.
Dark turned around to see Akira grinning from ear to ear. "Long time no see, Da-rk-chan." He make Dark's name stretch, so you'd say the 'a' longer.
"I told you to stop calling me that!" Dark snapped.
Akira ignored him and walked up, slinging his arm around Dark's shoulder. "I heard you took in a girl," Akira whispered. "You aren't cheating on me, are you?"
Dark quickly threw Akira's arm off his shoulder. "Shut up! I told you, I'm not gay! I'm not interested in guys."
"Hmm," was Akira's only response. "Ah! I bet you're dating this girl then, right? That's the only reason you woul-"
"I thought I told you to shut up," Dark hissed. "And don't ever talk to me again," he walked away after that.
"Wahh," Akira said sarcastically. "I'm joking, Dark!" he called after him. "Joking! Joking! Hahaha..."
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A girl a bit shorter than Dark with blonde hair ran up to him. "Dark! Uh-um, for the past few days, you've gotten so many requests!"
Dark groaned. He hated his manager (will be explained later). "I told you, turn down all the movies, and or singing ones. I only want comercials or modeling."
The blonde nodded quickly. "Ri-right away, Dark!" She teetered away.
He sighed. The only reason that girl was being his manager was to get close to him, he knew that.
Dark's a model. That's his career. He won't act because it takes too long (and because there are love scenes in some, plus kissing, and he doesn't like to 'act' like he loves someone). Commercials he was fine with, because you just advertised a product. Modeling was his number one though. He hated cameras, but after hearing from all his close friends that he should be a model, he gave in. The boss of the whole agency (I don't know what it's called, like the whole building) was Daichi, and Dark's manager (that manages his schedule etc.) was the blonde girl. (He never bothered to learn her name.)
Riku; he was sure she'd make a great model, too.
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Daisuke and Risa were at Kaname's front door step. They were both very nervous.
"D-Daisuke, you knock," Risa stuttered. "I-I can't bear to see Riku--after it's all my fault she's here and not at home!"
"I'ts not your fault Risa," Daisuke soothed. "It can't be helped. It was fate." His hand inched towards the doorbell, but the door swooshed open with a swing. There stood a young man about 18-20 years of age. He was very handsome, as Risa would have put it.
"Ah, I thought I heard voices out here. I was passing by and I heard something going on. Can I help you?"
Daisuke was the first one to gain his voice back. "A-ano... Is this the resident of K-K-Kaname...?"
The young man smiled. "At your service. And how may I help you?"
"Please! Is Riku here?" Risa shouted before Daisuke could respond.
Kaname looked surprised. "Ah.. you look like Riku, in fact." He was pointing at Risa. "Are you two sisters?"
Risa nodded. "So is she here?" She had no patience anymore.
"Mm, yes and no," Kaname stated. "Yes, she is currently living here, but no, she's not available at the moment. But you two are welcome inside to wait."
"Th-thank you very much, sir," Daisuke stuttered.
Kaname just laughed. "Enough with formalities. Please, call me Kaname. And you two are...?"
"Risa Harada."
"Daisuke Niwa."
Kaname smiled. "Welcome to my mansion."
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"We're finally home," Riku said sarcastically.
"Hey! It's not my fault the car gave a longer route!" Krad protested.
Riku glared at him. "Of course I know that. I just meant that if somebody wasn't so curious as to what would happen, we'd be home by now and I could have taken a nice, refreshing shower!"
"You say that so accusingly," Krad's eyes narrowed.
"Maybe I am accusing you."
"Well it's not very sporty."
"Do I care?"
"Whatever."
"I won."
"What?"
"I won. 'Whatever' is the lamest reply ever, meaning you have run out of things to say. Therefore, I won," Riku stuck her tongue out at him again.
Krad stared at her for awhile. "It was a contest?"
"Well, if it wasn't, that's too bad. I always love a challenge."
"How about an eye challenge then?"
Riku blinked. "What?"
"Whoever blinks first loses. And you can't clap, or anything. Like a staring contest," Krad explained.
Riku smirked. "You're on."
They started the game and watched each other's eyes carefully.
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"Ugh! What's taking them so long?" Risa complained.
Kaname sipped his tea. "I'm sure it's just some simple traffic they're stuck in. Oh, that reminds me."
Daisuke and Risa both looked at him.
"Did you know that airplanes are actually the safest way to travel?"
They both sweatdropped.
Risa was first to respond. "No, I didn't know that... I thought that was an opinion."
"It is an opinion, but if you look at it this way, how many car accidents have you heard of? Lots, right? So car accidents are common. But when you hear about a plane crash, it's basically all over the news. Am I right?" Kaname smiled.
"I... guess you are," Daisuke said back. "I never really thought about it that way."
"Not a lot of people have, actually. So some people just hate air transportation. I simply think it's cheaper than driving.. I mean, if you're going to go far away. Cars need a lot of gas... and it also produces smog. And in the future, we estimate that we're going to have something of a 'global warming'... whatever."
"You know, Kaname-san..." Risa started.
"Just Kaname," he replied.
"You..."
"Yes?"
"You talk a lot..."
"Oh."
Risa immediately realized her mistake. "Ah! But it's in a good way, not a bad way. I don't mean that your a blabbermouth--oh, and even if I just said that, I don't mean it! I just meant that you go from one topic to another! Really! I'm truly sorry! Sorr--"
Kaname burst out laughing. Risa just stared at him.
"Ah, I'm sorry," Kaname said as he wiped some tears off his eyes. "I've been told I talk way too much from all my friends--especially Dark. Boy, that guy can really piss you off sometimes."
"Dark..."
"Hmm? What about him?"
"It's just... he was the one that found Riku, right?" Daisuke asked.
"...Yes."
"We were told she was here... and you say she is."
Kaname nodded.
"But... all this time... I don't know what to do anymore. Kaname, are you willing to help us bring Riku back?" Daisuke pleaded.
He stared at them. "What?"
"If we ask Riku to come back with us, she'll say no... like last time..." Risa said sadly.
Kaname grinned. "Do you two love Riku?"
Risa and Daisuke were surprised by the question, but both nodded.
"Then you should let her do as she chooses."
They both looked at him questioningly.
Kaname laughed. "If you love someone, you'd let them do whatever they want. Even if it means risking their life. Oh--and if they love someone else, you're to let them love freely. You cannot cage them up like a bird."
Risa and Daisuke both stared at Kaname in awe. Then Risa laughed.
"I guess the blabbermouth can also blab words of wisdom."
"Blabbermouth?" Kaname questioned, still smiling.
Risa once again realized her mistake. "Oh my god! No! That's so not what I meant! I just meant that you say a lot of things--! No! Not the bad way! Just the way that you talk a lot.. in a good way! Words or wisdom! Have you heard of them before? Wahh...!" She flushed and hid her face in her hands.
Kaname laughed once again. "Now, now, dear Risa, no need to apologize. Anyways, I wonder what is taking Riku and Krad so long. I'll go check up on them, ok? You two stay here."
He walked to the phone and dialed Krad's cell phone number.
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Meanwhile...
Krad and Riku's eyes were stinging.
"I won't lose," Riku hissed through gritted teeth.
"And what makes you think I will?"
Suddenly, Krad's phone started ringing.
"Dammit!" Krad cursed aloud. "This is a stupid contest! What's the whole point of it?" They were both still staring at each other's eyes.
"I just love a challenge. Just a hobby of mine. No prize; having fun doesn't always need a prize."
"Well I don't call this having fun."
Krad's phone continued ringing. Then, it stopped.
"Why don't you pick it up?" Riku asked.
"Then I'll lose."
"And what does losing mean to you?"
"I just don't want to lose!"
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"Hm, funny. He didn't answer," Kaname said. "Risa! Daisuke! I'm going out to check up on Riku!" He heard two 'okay's in return. Whistling, he walked to the front door to put on his shoes.
Opening the door and walking to the parking space, he saw two familiar people facing each other. What's this...? Kaname wondered. He walked over to them.
"Riku! Krad! So this is where you were all along! What are you doing?"
No response.
"Riku! Krad!"
"It's a challenge," Krad explained, his eyes never leaving Riku.
"Whoever blinks first loses," Riku finished.
"Ah," Kaname said. "Well, I'll be going then." He started to walk away.
"Wait, Kaname! Don't leave me with this crazy girl!" Krad called after his friend, turning towards him, and unknowingly, blinking at the same time.
"Crazy gir--I won!" Riku shouted in joy. "Loser! Krad, you loser!" she laughed.
"Shut up! I told you, this girl is crazy!"
Suddenly Riku's face was right in front of Krad's. "Oh yes. You called me a crazy girl. What a rude thing to say!"
"It's true! Most girls would have fallen straight into my spell, but you...! You obviously don't know a man when you see one."
"Is that an insult?"
"Maybe it is."
"You dare insult me?"
"What? You're gonna slap me now?"
"No, because you're expecting it."
"So what're you gonna do?"
"Nothing!" Riku stomped away back to the mansion after that.
Kaname sighed. "What happened while I was gone?"
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Riku opened the doors to the mansion, was about to run up the stairs when she caught a glimpse of the dining room. Two familiar faced were sitting there, looking like they were in deep conversation. She slowly approached the room, but the two still haven't noticed Riku there.
"...Daisuke? Risa?" Riku said hesitantly.
The two whirled around to come face to face with the infamous Riku Harada.
"Riku!" they shouted at the same time.
"Oh my god, Riku!" Risa screamed. "I can't believe you're right in front of me!"
"Where were you?" Daisuked asked. "How come you're here and not at Dark's place?"
"I missed you so much!"
"Uhh..." Riku stuttered. "I know you're names... but I'm not sure if I can trust everything you say."
Risa shook her head. "That's ok! Because Kaname even said I looked like you! Don't you agree, Riku? I'll go get Kaname--wait here!" She ran off, leaving Daisuke and Riku alone.
Daisuke, of course, found it the perfect atmosphere to confess his feelings. C'mon Daisuke.. it's now or never! he thought.
"R-Riku..." he started.
"Ugh! I come back from an annoying person to be greeted by people who confuse me!" Riku shouted.
Daisuke was baffled. "What?"
"Exactly what I said! I come home from a trip, only to be challenged from someone, then I return to the mansion to see two people that always confuse me! I have no idea who are you to me right now, although I wish I did! For once, I wish I never had amnesia!" Riku was glad all that was out.
"Riku, I wish you never had amnesia either," Daisuke said seriously. "In fact, I wish that you knew who I am right now because I have something important I need to tell you."
Riku stared at him. "W-what?"
"Riku, I lo-"
"Here! Kaname, tell Riku that I'm her twin!" Risa ran into the room with Kaname and Krad trailing behind her. "She won't believe me or Daisuke! Come, tell her."
Kaname sighed. "I have the slightest feeling I just interupted something imporant. Anyway," he faced Riku, "this girl," he pointed to Risa, "looks somewhat like you. I have no regret saying that she's your sister."
Riku stared at him. "I never said she wasn't my twin." Risa went to hug her, but Riku held up her hand. "But I never said she was, either."
Everyone in the room just stood there.
"Th-then Riku, what am I to you?" Risa cried, tears almost threatening to spill.
She sighed. "I don't know. I don't know who you are to me. I don't know who Daisuke is to me. I don't know where I am. Hell, I don't even know if my name's Riku!" She stomped away up the stairs and into her room.
"Riku..." Daisuke sighed. "There's no hope."
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"Good, good... Now turn the other way!"
Dark did the poses he was supposed to do. He was currently in a photo shoot. (Forgive me, I don't know what they call those picture things for models...)
"That's all for today, people. Great job."
Dark sighed as he stepped away from the light being shun before the camera. "How annoying," he muttered.
"That was great, Dark!" Daichi laughed. He handed Dark a water bottle. "Oh, if only you showed up everyday... then the company would be wealthy!"
"We already are wealthy," Dark stated as he sat down on a nearby chair.
"I know that," Daichi snapped. "But we'd be wealthier if you'd keep on working like this."
Dark let out a big sigh. "Look, I told you, I'm only working because people tell me to work... here. Otherwise, I would never go near a camera."
"Of course..." Daichi responded. "Of course."
"Now if you don't mind," Dark stood up, "I'm going home."
"Oh.. I see... Oh! Wait, Dark! You just got here!" Daichi shouted.
Dark turned to face his boss. "I know. But now I know that Akira's here, I'm not staying any longer. And I have a little kitten at home that I--" he stopped. That's right, there was no one at home to wait for him. There was no 'Riku' anymore. Well, not where he lived. 'Riku' was at Kaname's house... yea. So of course he didn't have to go home. But Akira was still here. "Well, Akira's here so I'm going home." He turned to leave.
Daichi grabbed his arm. "Why do you hate Akira so much?"
Dark whirled around and faced him. Then he burst. "Why do I hate him? Why do I hate him? He's annoying! He stole a girl I once liked and killed her! Don't you understand? He's the worst of the worst! Always looking drunk and playing around! He's never serious! He takes everything for granted! Everything!"
Daichi sighed. "I think you're exaggerating. Akira never stole your girlfriend. Your girlfriend went to him. And he didn't kill her; she was only in an accident when she was heading to a date with him. Dark, I think there is no reason that you should hate Akira. He's just a person that's trying to get along in life; like you."
"That's what you think," Dark muttered.
"Well, if you still want to go home, I'm not stopping you."
Dark nodded. "Umm... I guess... I can be friendlier to Akira... a little..." he said quietly.
Daichi smiled. "And that'd be the right thing to do. Well, get going now! Don't you have a little kitten at home to attend to, like you said?"
Dark paused. Then he smiled a little. "No, I don't have a little kitten to attend to anymore. She ran away." And like that, he walked off.
Daichi was left there, shocked. "Ran away?"
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Ugh! I can't believe them! They are so stupid! Riku screamed in her head. She was lying on her bed and her head was buried in her pillows. Why won't they just give me a break? Always coming to where I am... Don't they know that I can't respond to them? I can't just say yes and go away... I hardly know them! Argh... I wish Dark were here...
Then, Riku noticed she was thinking about him...
"No! No no no no no! I am not thinking about him!" she shouted. After laying in her bed for a few more minutes, she fell asleep.
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"I'm sorry," Kaname apologized. "I didn't know Riku was so hasty... when meeting new people."
"No..." Daisuke said, his head hung low, "it's not her fault. It's ours because we always go to where she is... I think she finds us annoying."
Krad laughed. "Annoying? I would think so! I mean, some people want to have their privacy, and then there are stalkers like you guys going arou-"
Kaname hit Krad's head. "How rude! Stop mocking people just because you lost a challenge."
"I am not mocking them! I'm just saying! They shouldn't go around like stalker-" Krad dodged the hand that was coming his way from Kaname.
"Go. To. Your. Room," Kaname instructed. "Or, better yet, get out of this mansion."
"I'll go to my room," Krad muttered. Then he slumped away up the stairs.
"So," Kaname said cheerfully to Daisuke and Risa. "How about you two stay for dinner?"
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