Love Hurts
Ch. 2, A Different Feeling Part 2: The Dream
By: Chris Golden
The warm morning sun broke through the glass of Daisuke's window, and bathed him in warmth. Daisuke squinted his eyes slightly from the sudden light, and sat up slowly rubbing his eyes. He opened his eyes slightly, and moaned in annoyance from the churning in his groin.
'Damn dreams...' thought Daisuke with a bit of annoyance.
He yawned, stretched, and scratched his smooth chest as he stood up.
'All well...I need to get ready to go...' Daisuke noted to himself, as he rubbed his eyes again.
He sauntered into the bathroom for his morning business, but was stopped by stepping on Wiz who was sleeping in the middle of the room.
"Kyu!!! Kyu!!!" squealed Wiz as he darted onto Daisuke's bed twitching from the shock it just went through.
Daisuke smiled softly and looked at his poor pet with a bit of amusement in his eyes.
"Oh, I'm so sorry Wiz! I told you enough times to either sleep in my bed or yours. Serves you right, but I'm still sorry. Forgive me?" said Daisuke whole-heartedly, making Wiz smile and practically purr.
"Kyu! Kyu, ky!" purred a happy Wiz.
"Cool. Thanks for forgiving me Wiz," said a sleepy Daisuke, as he walked into the bathroom, flicking the light on as he entered. He shut the door behind him, as Wiz stared at him with a happy little face.
Daisuke took care of his business, washed his hands, and strolled out of the bathroom and into his closet. He searched through his clothes, picking out what to wear for his mall trip with Risa, Riku and Satoshi. He finally found what he was looking for: a white, long sleeve, collard, cuff less, button up shirt. He pulled it on over his crimson hair, walked over to his dresser, pulled out a pair of baggy blue jeans, and slid them on. After having his clothes on, he tottered into the bathroom. He brushed his teeth, put on deodorant and his "Curve" cologne, combed his hair, and walked out of the bathroom, turning off the light on the way out. He thought for a minute, and walked over to his shoe rack. He grabbed a pair of black sandals, and slithered his feet into them. After making sure his room was picked up, he put on his silver watch and ring, his green beaded necklace, and stuffed his wallet into his back right pocket as he toddled out of his bedroom, shutting the door behind him. On his way down the stairs, his mother walked by the foot of the staircase, and saw him practically flying down.
"Where are you going in such a hurry, hunny?" questioned his mother with a look of curiosity on her face, "I thought you didn't feel good last night?"
Daisuke knew he was in for a long lecture if he didn't tell the truth, so he just smiled at his mother happily and jumped down the last few steps to meet her.
"I'm going to the mall with a couple friends. I don't know how long we'll be there, but I'm supposed to meet them at the bus stop at 9:00, and I'll be late if I stay any longer. And yes, I WAS feeling kind of under the weather last night, but I feel better now, I promise. So I'll see you later, okay?" blurted Daisuke with a huge grin on his face, making his mother smile uncontrollably.
"Okay sweetie, you can go. But if you don't feel good again, just call me on your cell, na? I'll be home most of the day," said his mother, beaming with a smile. She kissed Daisuke on the forehead and headed into the kitchen.
'Whew...close one. That was easier then I was expecting. All well! Better be off before I really am late! It's already 8: 52!' Daisuke thought to himself as he gazed at his watch on the way out the door.
'Oh yeah, what you said was REAL clever! Pa-leez! I could have even been more creative then THAT,' blurted Dark mentally at Daisuke, trying to irate him, and it worked.
'Hey! What I said was true! I just didn't tell her who I was going with. She'd freak if she knew Satoshi was going. So anyway, I didn't have to be creative, so step off Dark!' snapped Daisuke mentally.
'Yeah, yeah, yeah...Whatever kid. You still could have been a little more creative with the story, added something to it. You're such a goody- goody!' taunted Dark with a grin only Daisuke could see.
Daisuke just clenched his fists, but he knew Dark wasn't worth arguing with, not now anyway. He was just worried about making it to the bus stop on time. That part he did lie about, was he never told his mother who he was planning on hanging out with...Satoshi. She'd flip if she knew.
'But then again, when doesn't she,' Daisuke thought to himself as he rounded the corner to the street he was supposed to meet Risa, Riku and Satoshi on.
He peered at his watch and sighed with relief that it said 8:59. Now Risa couldn't bitch at him for being late. He laughed to himself with a grin on his face. He was halfway down the street to the bus stop, when he saw blue out of the corner of his eye. He turned to his left, and saw Satoshi walking with his nose stuck in a little book. His ice blue hair shined in the sun, gleaming in the bright warm sunlight. Daisuke could see his eyes almost perfectly, even at side view. They were beautiful sapphire orbs, oceans that any girl could, and do, drown in, along with him. Daisuke shook that thought from his head, and continued to stare at Satoshi as he walked along, his ice blue hair gently being tossed around by the cool summer wind. He wore a tight, dark green sleeve less shirt that clung to his tight, muscular chest, almost seeming to small for him. His bottoms were dark blue jeans, with dark brown sandals to match. He looked perfect, Daisuke decided, not noticing what he was thinking. At the same moment, Satoshi took one hand from his book and pushed his glasses up on his nose a bit, making Daisuke giggle.
'Damn he's so cute...Ack! I mean...He's...-' Daisuke started to think to himself before-WHAM!-he was knocked out by a pole that he carelessly ran into while staring at his ice prince.
Daisuke looked around with a confused look on his face. He was surrounded by a thick fog, that practically engulfed him.
"Where the hell am I?" he asked himself, a puzzled look on his face.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" spoke a calm, soft voice as a hand landed on his right shoulder, making him almost wet himself.
"Whoa!!!" exclaimed Daisuke, as he flopped to the ground, clutching his chest, breathing heavily.
"Gee kid, I didn't know you could be so skittish," gloated Dark, arms across his chest.
Daisuke turned around at hearing that familiar voice and almost fainted from seeing Dark, in person, in the flesh.
"What the hell!?" exclaimed Daisuke, utterly confused about the situation he was now in.
"What? You weren't expecting to see me in my own body? Well, now you do," said a calm Dark.
Daisuke's breathing returned to normal as he stood up, dusting himself off. He peered around, trying to make out his surroundings. Everything was shrouded in fog and darkness, so he couldn't make anything out.
"Where in the world are we, Dark?" questioned Daisuke in a calm voice.
"You don't know? It doesn't surprise me that you don't..." Dark said in a low voice, "But to tell you the truth, I'm not to sure myself. I do believe we're in your mind. It's almost like a dream, you know what I mean?"
"Well...I guess that makes sense...But what's the whole point?" asked Daisuke still stumped.
"I'm sure you'll find out soon, na?" said Dark with a smile.
Daisuke just sighed, and glared around again. Out of nowhere, a small area not to far from Dark and himself, cleared of fog and two figures appeared. They were in shadow, but Dark knew who they were, but he didn't dare say anything. Daisuke just looked on with confusion, and scratched his head. After a moment of silence, the two figures began to speak.
"Really...? You really mean that...?" asked one of the figures, sounding like they were crying almost.
"Yes. With all my heart, I've never been so serious, or so sure about anything in my life. Do you think I'd lie to you?" said the other with a flat tone in their voice, having a hint of happiness to it.
"Well no, course not...I just can't believe that you feel the same way that I do, after all this time. I wish I had told you sooner. But we're together now, that's all that matters," spoke the first voice softly.
"Everything is alright now Niwa-san...so don't worry. Let's get back to the house before everyone starts to worry. The girls will kill us if we miss anymore of their party," said the second voice happily.
Daisuke's jaw practically dropped to the floor. He couldn't believe his ears as he watched the scene. He was absolutely confused and stunned, but not as much so until after the shadows gained life. The first shadow had spiky, crimson hair and ruby tinted eyes. He wore a black formal shirt and matching black dress pants and black shoes. Daisuke swore it was himself, only older. Then the second shadow gained life as well, and his reaction was no different. The shadow's hair became an ice blue, semi long and messy. He wore glasses that sat in front of pools of sapphire blue oceans, making Daisuke gasp. The blue haired boy wore a white dress shirt with matching black dress pants and black dress shoes. Both of the now colored shadows looked like they belonged at a formal dance, or something of the like. As they stood amongst the clearing, they slowly moved into one another, their faces slowly becoming closer to one another. Daisuke gasped again, his eyes widening with surprise and confusion, and then the two colored shadows met, their lips interlocked and Daisuke felt a jump in his chest. Clutching his chest, Daisuke breathed a little heavier and peered back at Dark who was grinning, almost evilly. Daisuke turned his gaze immediately back to the colored shadows, still embraced with one another, and then the fog engulfed them, and Daisuke's sight went white.
"Oh my gosh! Is he okay!?" exclaimed a worried Risa, as Riku ran around in circles panicking.
"I don't know, but I'm sure he's fine. He's breathing properly," said Satoshi in a calm voice, as he hovered over Daisuke's unconscious body.
Out of no where, Daisuke began to squirm and twitch a bit, making the group jump and bringing Riku's circle running to a halt.
"Ugh...Sa...Sa...Sat...Satoshi..." mumbled an unconscious Daisuke, his eyes squinted slightly as he spoke.
Risa, Riku and Satoshi looked at Daisuke with puzzled appearances on their faces, and then the girls gave Satoshi a confused gaze, then changing their faces to grins. At that moment, Daisuke's eyes slowly fluttered open, making the girls and Satoshi sigh with relief. Daisuke sat up, shook and scratched his head, looking around as his vision cleared. He slowly stood up with wobbly legs, with Satoshi's help. After sitting down on the bus stop bench, he stared at Satoshi with blank eyes.
"What happened? Did we miss the bus?" mumbled Daisuke, no expression on his face.
"Well, Daisuke sweetie, you ran into a pole looking at something, and you were out for a good fifteen minutes, and no, we didn't miss the bus. It's late, thank god," replied Riku with a happy smile on her face.
"Thanks 'Satoshi'," blurted Risa sarcastically, nudging her sister's arm with annoyance.
"Your welcome Risa! Anytime!" said Riku happily, a smile on her face, while Risa glared at her with utter annoyance and sighed.
Daisuke just shook his head, trying to remember what happened, but all he could think about was his dream. He didn't know what to make of it, if it was just a dream, or a premonition.
'I'm sure that you'll find out sooner or later, na?' interrupted Dark, grinning ear to ear.
'Butt out, jerk! Mind your own business and stay out of mine! This is my day to have fun with my friends, so just go off and do whatever it is you do,' blurted Daisuke mentally.
Daisuke received no reply from his smart mouthed alter ego, so he just sat on the bench, relaxing. He was about to drift off to sleep before he heard the bus rounding the corner. He sighed to himself, and stood up pulling out his wallet. As the bus pulled up to him and his friends, they all boarded the bus, Risa and Riku first, followed by Satoshi, and Daisuke last. As they stood waiting for the girls to pay the driver, Daisuke peered up in front of him, and almost fell over, for the rear of Satoshi was directly in front of him, causing the annoying churning in his groin once more.
'Damn...nice ass...Ah! No! No-no-no-no-no!! Don't think like that...' rambled Daisuke in his mind, 'I can't...couldn't...won't...think of Satoshi- san like that, it's just not right...and yet...he DOES have a nice ass...'
'HA! And you think you don't have the hot's for blue boy!? You may be naive, but your defiantly not ignorant. Just get it over with! Admit it! You like Satoshi Hiwatari!!!' mocked Dark in an arrogant tone, making Daisuke want to pummel him.
'Shut up! Leave me and my feelings alone...!' mumbled Daisuke angrily.
'Yeah, yeah...You'll admit it soon enough.' said Dark in a calm voice, causing Daisuke to wince in annoyance.
Without a response from Daisuke, Dark wondered into the farthest part of Daisuke's mind, and Daisuke smiled with relief. He paid the driver after Satoshi, and they all made their way to the back of the bus, lounging on the comfortable seats that were newly installed.
"Comfortable seats, na? They just installed them," said Satoshi with a small smile.
The girls both nodded in response and Daisuke just stared out the window.
"Yeah..." mumbled Daisuke, his response barely noticed.
As he stared out into the city, cars whizzing by the bus, Daisuke's thoughts drifted to his dream, and what it might mean, as his friends socialized about what the mall plans consisted of. Daisuke didn't talk much, for he was lost in thought, and being lost in thought, caused him to once again drift off into sleep, until they reached their destination.
Ch. 2, A Different Feeling Part 2: The Dream
By: Chris Golden
The warm morning sun broke through the glass of Daisuke's window, and bathed him in warmth. Daisuke squinted his eyes slightly from the sudden light, and sat up slowly rubbing his eyes. He opened his eyes slightly, and moaned in annoyance from the churning in his groin.
'Damn dreams...' thought Daisuke with a bit of annoyance.
He yawned, stretched, and scratched his smooth chest as he stood up.
'All well...I need to get ready to go...' Daisuke noted to himself, as he rubbed his eyes again.
He sauntered into the bathroom for his morning business, but was stopped by stepping on Wiz who was sleeping in the middle of the room.
"Kyu!!! Kyu!!!" squealed Wiz as he darted onto Daisuke's bed twitching from the shock it just went through.
Daisuke smiled softly and looked at his poor pet with a bit of amusement in his eyes.
"Oh, I'm so sorry Wiz! I told you enough times to either sleep in my bed or yours. Serves you right, but I'm still sorry. Forgive me?" said Daisuke whole-heartedly, making Wiz smile and practically purr.
"Kyu! Kyu, ky!" purred a happy Wiz.
"Cool. Thanks for forgiving me Wiz," said a sleepy Daisuke, as he walked into the bathroom, flicking the light on as he entered. He shut the door behind him, as Wiz stared at him with a happy little face.
Daisuke took care of his business, washed his hands, and strolled out of the bathroom and into his closet. He searched through his clothes, picking out what to wear for his mall trip with Risa, Riku and Satoshi. He finally found what he was looking for: a white, long sleeve, collard, cuff less, button up shirt. He pulled it on over his crimson hair, walked over to his dresser, pulled out a pair of baggy blue jeans, and slid them on. After having his clothes on, he tottered into the bathroom. He brushed his teeth, put on deodorant and his "Curve" cologne, combed his hair, and walked out of the bathroom, turning off the light on the way out. He thought for a minute, and walked over to his shoe rack. He grabbed a pair of black sandals, and slithered his feet into them. After making sure his room was picked up, he put on his silver watch and ring, his green beaded necklace, and stuffed his wallet into his back right pocket as he toddled out of his bedroom, shutting the door behind him. On his way down the stairs, his mother walked by the foot of the staircase, and saw him practically flying down.
"Where are you going in such a hurry, hunny?" questioned his mother with a look of curiosity on her face, "I thought you didn't feel good last night?"
Daisuke knew he was in for a long lecture if he didn't tell the truth, so he just smiled at his mother happily and jumped down the last few steps to meet her.
"I'm going to the mall with a couple friends. I don't know how long we'll be there, but I'm supposed to meet them at the bus stop at 9:00, and I'll be late if I stay any longer. And yes, I WAS feeling kind of under the weather last night, but I feel better now, I promise. So I'll see you later, okay?" blurted Daisuke with a huge grin on his face, making his mother smile uncontrollably.
"Okay sweetie, you can go. But if you don't feel good again, just call me on your cell, na? I'll be home most of the day," said his mother, beaming with a smile. She kissed Daisuke on the forehead and headed into the kitchen.
'Whew...close one. That was easier then I was expecting. All well! Better be off before I really am late! It's already 8: 52!' Daisuke thought to himself as he gazed at his watch on the way out the door.
'Oh yeah, what you said was REAL clever! Pa-leez! I could have even been more creative then THAT,' blurted Dark mentally at Daisuke, trying to irate him, and it worked.
'Hey! What I said was true! I just didn't tell her who I was going with. She'd freak if she knew Satoshi was going. So anyway, I didn't have to be creative, so step off Dark!' snapped Daisuke mentally.
'Yeah, yeah, yeah...Whatever kid. You still could have been a little more creative with the story, added something to it. You're such a goody- goody!' taunted Dark with a grin only Daisuke could see.
Daisuke just clenched his fists, but he knew Dark wasn't worth arguing with, not now anyway. He was just worried about making it to the bus stop on time. That part he did lie about, was he never told his mother who he was planning on hanging out with...Satoshi. She'd flip if she knew.
'But then again, when doesn't she,' Daisuke thought to himself as he rounded the corner to the street he was supposed to meet Risa, Riku and Satoshi on.
He peered at his watch and sighed with relief that it said 8:59. Now Risa couldn't bitch at him for being late. He laughed to himself with a grin on his face. He was halfway down the street to the bus stop, when he saw blue out of the corner of his eye. He turned to his left, and saw Satoshi walking with his nose stuck in a little book. His ice blue hair shined in the sun, gleaming in the bright warm sunlight. Daisuke could see his eyes almost perfectly, even at side view. They were beautiful sapphire orbs, oceans that any girl could, and do, drown in, along with him. Daisuke shook that thought from his head, and continued to stare at Satoshi as he walked along, his ice blue hair gently being tossed around by the cool summer wind. He wore a tight, dark green sleeve less shirt that clung to his tight, muscular chest, almost seeming to small for him. His bottoms were dark blue jeans, with dark brown sandals to match. He looked perfect, Daisuke decided, not noticing what he was thinking. At the same moment, Satoshi took one hand from his book and pushed his glasses up on his nose a bit, making Daisuke giggle.
'Damn he's so cute...Ack! I mean...He's...-' Daisuke started to think to himself before-WHAM!-he was knocked out by a pole that he carelessly ran into while staring at his ice prince.
Daisuke looked around with a confused look on his face. He was surrounded by a thick fog, that practically engulfed him.
"Where the hell am I?" he asked himself, a puzzled look on his face.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" spoke a calm, soft voice as a hand landed on his right shoulder, making him almost wet himself.
"Whoa!!!" exclaimed Daisuke, as he flopped to the ground, clutching his chest, breathing heavily.
"Gee kid, I didn't know you could be so skittish," gloated Dark, arms across his chest.
Daisuke turned around at hearing that familiar voice and almost fainted from seeing Dark, in person, in the flesh.
"What the hell!?" exclaimed Daisuke, utterly confused about the situation he was now in.
"What? You weren't expecting to see me in my own body? Well, now you do," said a calm Dark.
Daisuke's breathing returned to normal as he stood up, dusting himself off. He peered around, trying to make out his surroundings. Everything was shrouded in fog and darkness, so he couldn't make anything out.
"Where in the world are we, Dark?" questioned Daisuke in a calm voice.
"You don't know? It doesn't surprise me that you don't..." Dark said in a low voice, "But to tell you the truth, I'm not to sure myself. I do believe we're in your mind. It's almost like a dream, you know what I mean?"
"Well...I guess that makes sense...But what's the whole point?" asked Daisuke still stumped.
"I'm sure you'll find out soon, na?" said Dark with a smile.
Daisuke just sighed, and glared around again. Out of nowhere, a small area not to far from Dark and himself, cleared of fog and two figures appeared. They were in shadow, but Dark knew who they were, but he didn't dare say anything. Daisuke just looked on with confusion, and scratched his head. After a moment of silence, the two figures began to speak.
"Really...? You really mean that...?" asked one of the figures, sounding like they were crying almost.
"Yes. With all my heart, I've never been so serious, or so sure about anything in my life. Do you think I'd lie to you?" said the other with a flat tone in their voice, having a hint of happiness to it.
"Well no, course not...I just can't believe that you feel the same way that I do, after all this time. I wish I had told you sooner. But we're together now, that's all that matters," spoke the first voice softly.
"Everything is alright now Niwa-san...so don't worry. Let's get back to the house before everyone starts to worry. The girls will kill us if we miss anymore of their party," said the second voice happily.
Daisuke's jaw practically dropped to the floor. He couldn't believe his ears as he watched the scene. He was absolutely confused and stunned, but not as much so until after the shadows gained life. The first shadow had spiky, crimson hair and ruby tinted eyes. He wore a black formal shirt and matching black dress pants and black shoes. Daisuke swore it was himself, only older. Then the second shadow gained life as well, and his reaction was no different. The shadow's hair became an ice blue, semi long and messy. He wore glasses that sat in front of pools of sapphire blue oceans, making Daisuke gasp. The blue haired boy wore a white dress shirt with matching black dress pants and black dress shoes. Both of the now colored shadows looked like they belonged at a formal dance, or something of the like. As they stood amongst the clearing, they slowly moved into one another, their faces slowly becoming closer to one another. Daisuke gasped again, his eyes widening with surprise and confusion, and then the two colored shadows met, their lips interlocked and Daisuke felt a jump in his chest. Clutching his chest, Daisuke breathed a little heavier and peered back at Dark who was grinning, almost evilly. Daisuke turned his gaze immediately back to the colored shadows, still embraced with one another, and then the fog engulfed them, and Daisuke's sight went white.
"Oh my gosh! Is he okay!?" exclaimed a worried Risa, as Riku ran around in circles panicking.
"I don't know, but I'm sure he's fine. He's breathing properly," said Satoshi in a calm voice, as he hovered over Daisuke's unconscious body.
Out of no where, Daisuke began to squirm and twitch a bit, making the group jump and bringing Riku's circle running to a halt.
"Ugh...Sa...Sa...Sat...Satoshi..." mumbled an unconscious Daisuke, his eyes squinted slightly as he spoke.
Risa, Riku and Satoshi looked at Daisuke with puzzled appearances on their faces, and then the girls gave Satoshi a confused gaze, then changing their faces to grins. At that moment, Daisuke's eyes slowly fluttered open, making the girls and Satoshi sigh with relief. Daisuke sat up, shook and scratched his head, looking around as his vision cleared. He slowly stood up with wobbly legs, with Satoshi's help. After sitting down on the bus stop bench, he stared at Satoshi with blank eyes.
"What happened? Did we miss the bus?" mumbled Daisuke, no expression on his face.
"Well, Daisuke sweetie, you ran into a pole looking at something, and you were out for a good fifteen minutes, and no, we didn't miss the bus. It's late, thank god," replied Riku with a happy smile on her face.
"Thanks 'Satoshi'," blurted Risa sarcastically, nudging her sister's arm with annoyance.
"Your welcome Risa! Anytime!" said Riku happily, a smile on her face, while Risa glared at her with utter annoyance and sighed.
Daisuke just shook his head, trying to remember what happened, but all he could think about was his dream. He didn't know what to make of it, if it was just a dream, or a premonition.
'I'm sure that you'll find out sooner or later, na?' interrupted Dark, grinning ear to ear.
'Butt out, jerk! Mind your own business and stay out of mine! This is my day to have fun with my friends, so just go off and do whatever it is you do,' blurted Daisuke mentally.
Daisuke received no reply from his smart mouthed alter ego, so he just sat on the bench, relaxing. He was about to drift off to sleep before he heard the bus rounding the corner. He sighed to himself, and stood up pulling out his wallet. As the bus pulled up to him and his friends, they all boarded the bus, Risa and Riku first, followed by Satoshi, and Daisuke last. As they stood waiting for the girls to pay the driver, Daisuke peered up in front of him, and almost fell over, for the rear of Satoshi was directly in front of him, causing the annoying churning in his groin once more.
'Damn...nice ass...Ah! No! No-no-no-no-no!! Don't think like that...' rambled Daisuke in his mind, 'I can't...couldn't...won't...think of Satoshi- san like that, it's just not right...and yet...he DOES have a nice ass...'
'HA! And you think you don't have the hot's for blue boy!? You may be naive, but your defiantly not ignorant. Just get it over with! Admit it! You like Satoshi Hiwatari!!!' mocked Dark in an arrogant tone, making Daisuke want to pummel him.
'Shut up! Leave me and my feelings alone...!' mumbled Daisuke angrily.
'Yeah, yeah...You'll admit it soon enough.' said Dark in a calm voice, causing Daisuke to wince in annoyance.
Without a response from Daisuke, Dark wondered into the farthest part of Daisuke's mind, and Daisuke smiled with relief. He paid the driver after Satoshi, and they all made their way to the back of the bus, lounging on the comfortable seats that were newly installed.
"Comfortable seats, na? They just installed them," said Satoshi with a small smile.
The girls both nodded in response and Daisuke just stared out the window.
"Yeah..." mumbled Daisuke, his response barely noticed.
As he stared out into the city, cars whizzing by the bus, Daisuke's thoughts drifted to his dream, and what it might mean, as his friends socialized about what the mall plans consisted of. Daisuke didn't talk much, for he was lost in thought, and being lost in thought, caused him to once again drift off into sleep, until they reached their destination.