Chapter 2!
(Ding) (Dong) (Ding)
School ended and the students quickly made their way out of the building- most of them heading for the monorail. Daisuke said his good byes to Saehara and walked slowly to the same destination. He was pouting to himself, and it would almost be getting on Dark's nerves, if he wasn't such a sensitive, caring guy. (yeah right)
\C'mon, Daisuke, cheer up! It's not like the teacher was saying anything THAT important! \
/It's not that, Dark. I was staring back at that girl and Miss Harada noticed! What if she thinks I don't like her anymore/
\It could be a good thing! She likes ME, anyway! Heh heh heh \
/Dark! How cruel/
\I know, I know! Just ignore that. I'm sure she didn't take it personally. But, uh… you may want to take this chance to apologize to that girl now. \
Dai looked up and saw the new girl, Aya standing on the corner near the road. She was alone, holding her book bag and twirling a little. Some mean girls passed by behind her and said things like 'She thinks she's so smart' and 'What kind of girl wears such an ugly color'. The girl had apparently not noticed. So, Daisuke walked up and cleared her throat. She didn't respond. He tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around, smiled, and took out headphones from her ears.
"U-uh… h-hello!"
"Hi."
\Daisuke, say something! \
"It's a nice day, huh? I'm glad it didn't rain!"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm glad, too, cause I- you know, have to walk home."
"Really? I hope you don't live far away."
"No, I don't, thanks! Wait, what am I saying?"
"Hm?"
"The real reason why I came over was so that I could apologize for earlier, when I called you a little kid!"
"Oh, it's not a problem. It happens all the time, believe it or not. I get mistaken for a kid nearly every day."
"Really? It must be hard looking like a kid. I wouldn't have guessed you were sixteen."
"Yeah. Your apology is accepted. Your name is Daisuke, right?"
"Yeah, Daisuke, niwa."
\Yo, Daisuke, good job! That's nice of you.\
"Daisuke, you seem like a trustable person. Can I have your opinion on something?"
"Uh, sure!"
"What do you think of my outfit? I know orange isn't a common color on girls, but it's my favorite. I want to know if it looks okay, or if I should choose another outfit for tomorrow."
Daisuke blushed and looked at her. She smiled and spun around so he could see the entire outfit.
"I-I like it, very much!"
"Really? Thanks!"
\Okay, now you're just flirting! \
/I am not/
"Daisuke, you're a nice guy! I hope no misfortune comes your way."
Aya held out her hand to shake his, but when Dai was about to shake her hand, a loud horn sounded and both of them jumped. A black limousine stopped right by them and the window rolled down.
"Oh, I guess my ride is here."
"It is?"
"Aya."
"Huh? Hiwatari? Wow, that really scared me."
"Sorry."
Hiwatari then threw Aya a weary look and she looked down. The driver came around and opened the door for her. As this happened, Dark started to make noises to himself.
"Are you coming?"
"Yes, I am. I will see you tomorrow, Darsuke."
She smiled and climbed in, sitting next to Hiwatari closely. As the door closed and the window rolled up, Daisuke could see her hold onto Hiwatari's arm and lean her head on it. Then, something hit him.
"What… did she call me?"
In the car, the ride was mostly silent, until Hiwatari took in a deep breath. Aya held onto his arm tighter and then locked her hand in his. Hiwatari calmed sown some, and then gave her a stern look, even though she couldn't see it.
"Why did you come back?"
"I wanted to see you. I was overjoyed to have heard you were stationed in the same city as the thief."
"That doesn't answer my question."
"Doesn't it?"
"…"
"Satoshi, what's wrong? Are you not happy to see me?"
"It's not that. But since you're here, I have a rule. You aren't allowed to touch that boy."
"Why not?"
"With your power, it could be bad news for him, and for yourself, as well."
"What kind?"
"Just don't, please?"
"Allright."
"…And don't…"
"Hm?"
"Don't… kiss me in public like that, anymore…"
Aya smiled at seeing that Hiwatari was visibly blushing. She laughed and after a moment, so did he.
