Author's notes: Reworked and Reposted. Hopefully it's an improvement ((Surprise POV))
How could I have missed it when it was almost as plain as day? The way Davis never let us come over when his dad was home; all those bruises that he always had an excuse for. But that was Davis full of excuses. I know hindsight is perfect but still, I should have suspected something.
I'm supposed to be his friend. Some friend I am when I can't even tell when he's in trouble and it's not just that, I'm supposed to notice little things about him. I'm in love with the damn guy, aren't I?
I can't remember exactly when I fell for him; I guess when I saw how willing he was to forgive Ken for past mistakes. He seemed to sense that he didn't really know what he was doing. I was less forgiving I must say but soon enough, with Davis's encouraging, I saw that Ken really did deserve the Crest of Kindness.
He was always so happy; I would have never imagined that it was all a front to shield a secret. When I found out I was so shocked, I feel like I've failed him, I was so blind. I guess it's true what people say, you only see what you want to see.
He hasn't been to school since the trial, it was all over the papers but I don't think that's the reason. He was devastated by the verdict; Tai went to comfort him after it. I guess his façade finally broke.
I'm saying 'I guess' a lot aren't I? Well that's because this whole thing has made me realise I don't really know anything about Davis and how he is feeling. But it is just making me more determined to prove myself the friend Davis deserves. Heaven knows he'd do the same for me, having the Crest of Friendship and all.
"TK!" I'm pulled out of my thoughts by someone calling my name and smile, it's Davis. He came to meet me after school. My older brother Matt is with him, smiling that protective older brother smile. I don't know if it's for me or Davis now. My dad did adopt him and Matt has taken him under his wing, he told me Jun threatened his hair if he didn't.
"Come on! We are on the way to rehearsals; I thought you might like to come!" Davis grabbed my wrist with enthusiasm as soon as I was close enough, unaware what that simple gesture was doing to my stomach.
"I'd love to. You gonna sing?" I asked hopefully. Davis was a brilliant singer; he even rivalled my brother's voice.
"Yeah, a couple of songs anyway AND… they are gonna play one that I wrote!" Davis was ecstatic. I looked at my brother with raised eyebrows.
"He wrote the lyrics, we wrote the music." Matt told me. I nodded with enthusiasm, I can't wait.
A little while later at the studio the Teenage Wolves had all warmed up and Davis took the mike, he winked at me. I think I'm gonna melt. The music started, it was a soft melodic riff, a bit of a departure from the type of songs the band usually played.
White wings on a mountain high,
Crystal tears fall to the ground,
Wasted seconds pass by,
Where people are easily led,
And angels fear to tread.
Davis' voice was soft but clear, I couldn't help the image of Angemon in my head as my friend painted a solemn picture with his words.
Oh fallen angel, too bold, too young,
Crystal tears fall to the ground,
I'm afraid your song has already been sung,
Where past wounds have bled,
And angels fear to tread.
However during this verse Angemon was replaced with Davis in my mind's eye. I couldn't help but remember seeing him with that black eye after the truth came out.
I'll sing your song, hear my call,
Crystal tears fall to the ground,
Because even angels have the right to fall,
Where all hope is dead,
And angels fear to tread.
I must have looked like a goldfish when he finished, I was desperately trying to quell the rush of emotions that the song had stirred up inside of me. Davis waved his hand in front of my face a couple of times.
"I must say my singing has never put anyone in a coma before, is this a good thing?" Davis quipped to my brother. I snapped out of it then.
"My God, Davis! That was brilliant! It was really fantastic!" I exclaimed with a grin. A light blush crept onto his face ever so slightly but he smiled.
God I love him.
