Falling

Disclaimer: If we owned Digimon why would we be writing Fanfiction… and more importantly, why would we have done such a crappy ending to Season 2?

Chapter 6.

Ken gave a sleepy smile and felt the bed next to him for Davis – nothing. Ken opened his eye, the bed was empty. Ken felt a sharp pang of disappointment and bit his lip in an effort not to cry. Suddenly Davis flew out of the bathroom half dressed but wide awake.

"Heya Ken! Hurry up and get dressed. We're going to see my family! I'm going home."

Ken smiled, pleased by the fact that Davis was happier then he'd been in days, but oddly cut that he still thought of the real world as home. He dismissed it and clambered out of bed and towards the bathroom. He turned the shower on and climbed in, pulling the curtain across. Davis wandered in and began to brush his teeth, talking to Ken at the same time, "Ken-ch-" He broke off, "an, what's you're family like?" He spat, waiting for Kens reply.

Ken was shocked by the question, "They're… well… they're… my family." He answered weakly.

"Yeah, but what are they like?" Davis persisted.

"My mother is very… pretty, but I don't think she ever wanted me." Kens voice turned very introspective, "She and my father would probably have been happier without me…"

"N-nani! That's not true Ken-chan!" Davis objected.

Ken shook his head, his voice going from pensive to cynical in seconds, "My brother Osamu was always their favourite. I know that they would have much rather I died instead of-" Ken broke off. He'd said far more then he'd meant to, and he didn't want to talk about this. "Instead of being a burden to them." He finished weakly, "But I'm not a burden to them now. They didn't want me, and I don't need them."

"Oh," Davis said, reaching out a tanned hand, "I'm sorry."

Ken stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel, "Why? You didn't make them not want me."

Davis blushed, "Well… I-"

Ken smiled, brushing Davises cheek with his hand, "Forget it Davis."

He walked out into the bedroom and pulled on his clothes giving no concern to modesty. "Are you ready Dai?"

Davis nodded, and the two boys made their way to Ken digi-port.

@-^-

Jun checked her hair in the mirror for the 3rd time and blew a kiss, "I look so good!" She squealed happily.

She opened the front door and paused at the sight in front of her. Davis was standing on the front porch, looking like he was moonstruck, and staring into the eyes of a dark haired boy Jun recognised from somewhere.

"I'm glad you came with me." Davis said softly.

"Me too Dai-chan. I don't want to let you get hurt."

Jun cleared her throat. She wasn't homophobic, but this was her brother, how gross would it be if he started making out in front of her.

Davis looked up at her, and then beamed, "Hi Jun!" He pushed past her into the house.

Jun groaned, "I was hoping you weren't coming back."

Ken stared at her in shock but Davis didn't seem to notice and dragged him into the lounge. Jun watched as the two boys left and added under her breath, "I guess this means I'll have to give back the Playstation. Damn."

Davis cleared his throat in the lounge room, "Mom, Dad, I wanna introduce someone." He began. Both his parents looked up.

"I haven't seen you in awhile." His mother said, "Have you been spending a lot of time in your room Davis?"

"Maybe he finally got some friends like Junny," His father suggested smiling warmly at Jun who had followed them in the lounge and was smiling hungrily at Ken. Davis shrugged and a flash of sadness darted across his face too fast for anyone except Ken, who had taken to watching the boy closely, to notice.

"This is my best friend, Ichijouji Ken." Davis said and pushed Ken forward gently. Jun smiled and took his hand.

"Ken-san, it's a pleasure," She said flirtatiously, "I'm Motomiya Jun, you can call me Jun." She giggled.

Davises mother ignored Jun and smiled at him, "I've seen you on TV haven't I?"

"You're the child genius, Ichijouji-san, am I right?" Davises father added.

Ken nodded, "Hai, that's me."

Davises father chuckled, "I must say this is a nice change from your usual soccer friends and that… pussy boy, Takeru."

Ken had to bite back a chuckle at this comment. He'd always though T.K. looked rather… gay, whereas Davis looked indignant on behalf of his friend. Davises father didn't notice either of their reactions, and simply plowed on.

"But I must say, I'm curious Ichijouji-san. What would a genius like you want with an idiot like my son?"

"I've found that Davis is a lot smarter then-" Ken began.

"Oh no need to be polite. We know about Davises intelligence, or rather, lack thereof."

Ken opened his mouth, but nothing came out. Jun smiled at him effectively cutting him off anyway,

"Besides, who wants to talk about Davis. Lets talk about you. You said in an interview once that you liked outgoing people, who weren't afraid of going after what they want." Jun beamed, "I think that describes me perfectly."

Ken winced, remembering the interview with muted dislike. It described Daisuke better then Jun anyway.

"So, Ken, what do you say we date sometime?" Jun asked.

"Well, I…" He looked at Davis, "I'm already sort-of with someone."

Davis felt a sharp pang in his abdomen, feeling as if Ken was saying this to him. 'Ken has a girlfriend?' Davis looked down at his feet, tears stinging the back of his eyelids, 'I should let him go. Go back to his girlfriend. Instead of being stuck with stupid Motomiya Daisuke. Decision reached Davis stood, "Well Ken, I'm sure you have other things to do," 'Like seeing your girlfriend.' His voice hitched, "Thanks for coming."

Ken nodded, "Yes, It was very nice meeting all of you. Dai?" He held out his hand expectantly.

Davis forced a smile, "I'm gonna go up to my room and play some computer games now. I'll see you later Ken."

Kens head stopped working. Davis didn't want to come. Davis… he had to come. Ken needed him. And he needed Ken. Whether he knew it or not.

Automatically Ken walked towards the door, ignoring his instinct to chase after Davis and drag the boy back to his Base. He paused when he reached the road out the front of Davises house. And sat down on the curb to cry

@-^-

Davis looked around his room. It hadn't changed in his absence. His Kit was still on his chair from the last time he'd played. His soccer ball was with his boots and a pile of homework and text books sprawled across his floor. His bed was still unmade, and Davis could feel one hot wet tear squeezing out of his eye and pioneering a path down his cheek as he compared it to his and Kens room. The tear was followed by another, and Davis flung himself on his bed and began to sob heartbrokenly. Ken had a girlfriend.

A/N: I'm listening to Lion King 2. It's so cute! The song even goes, 'Love will find a way… I was so afraid… Love was never wrong… and so it never dies…' ::stops singing:: sorry bout that it's so cute. It even goes with the whole angsty chapter. Now they're both miserable. I've got a bit of crazy Kaiser showing through too. Sorry the last chapter was so short. I didn't want to spoil it with the angst. ^_~ And I admit it. Aphrael isn't the only one who reviews my fics. Other people review my fics and I'm very grateful to them. Thank You all! Read and Review and I'll post the next chapter soon.