Warning: Shonen-ai

Pairings: Dark x Riku, Dark x Daisuke

Disclaimer: I do not own D.N.Angel.

"Speech"

Flashbacks

This fic has point of view changes and all flashbacks are in third person point of view.

Japanese Terms:

Itsumo – Always.

Together Itsumo: Chapter Two

(Daisuke's P.O.V.)

As soon as I entered the house, Emiko-san pulled me into a big hug.

"How was your day, Dai-chan?" Emiko squealed.

Emiko-san isn't like the other foster mothers I've had. She's always very affectionate, compliments me often, and never makes me feel invisible. She actually likes me. I heard her talking to her friends that she's considering adopting me. I hope so; Emiko-san is the kind of person everyone would want as his or her mother.

"Um, may I go with Dark to movies tonight, Emiko-san?" I asked politely.

"Of course you may, Dai-chan!" Emiko exclaimed.

She's really loud and happy all the time. I sometimes wonder where she gets all her energy.

"Thank you, Emiko-san," I politely sated.

Even though I liked her, I still wasn't completely comfortable with Emiko-san. I guess it's because I don't want to get too attached to her. If she decides not to keep me, it'll hurt a lot more to leave her if I let her in my heart. I keep my heart well guarded, this way, I can't be hurt easily. Sometimes I regret letting Dark into my heart when I feel the pain of knowing he will never love me back.

"Let me dress you, Dai-chan!" Emiko screamed as she glomped me.

We crashed onto the floor; Emiko-san does funny things sometimes. She's like a teenager trapped in an adult's body. She's always so cheery and is never seen without a smile on her face.

We spent the next hour picking out what I would wear. Personally, I didn't care, but Emiko-san said appearance was very important. She kept taking things out of the closet and trying to find things that matched. Emiko-san had taken me on a shopping spree last weekend. I spent about four hours trying out different outfits that Emiko-san insisted made me look adorable and cute.

Emiko-san had taken out everything in my closet before she finally picked out what I should wear. She had chosen a pair of black pants and a blue shirt. She combed my hair and even put cologne on me. I didn't see why she had to make such a big deal about going to the movies, but that was just how my foster mother was.

I was supposed to meet Dark at the front of the theater, so I waited for him there. I was a little early, so Dark wouldn't be there for a while. I watched couples and families go in together, they all looked so happy. I was getting tired of waiting, but I wouldn't move until Dark showed up.

Dark wasn't always punctual, but when an hour passed, I got the feeling he wasn't going to show up. I decided to keep waiting for him, though. I filled my mind with pretty lies for why Dark hadn't shown up yet. I knew the truth, though; he had stood me up. I was very disappointed. I really wanted to spend time with Dark and I was really looking forward to this.

I looked at my watch. I had told Emiko-san that after the movie, Dark and I were going to hang out. She said she'd pick me up in front of the movie theater later. I still had lots of time before she'd show up, so I decided to take a walk. I could have just called her and told her to pick me up, but I didn't. She would have been upset Dark had stood me up and felt sorry for me.

I didn't want that. I'd just lie to her when she picked me up. Usually, I wouldn't have cared if my foster mother was worried or not, but Emiko-san was different. I didn't want to cause her any pain or trouble.

I started to walk towards the park. It wasn't just that Dark had stood me up; it was that he had broken a promise. Dark had never broken a promise before, so why now? As I looked ahead, I got my answer. There in sitting on a bench were Dark and Riku, and they were kissing.

(Dark's P.O.V.)

I was on my way to hang out with Daisuke, but then I saw Riku sitting on a park bench all alone. The park was about ten minutes away from the theater and I still had some time, so I decided to talk to her for a bit. She looked so pretty under the moonlight.

I couldn't help myself. I leaned in and kissed her. To my surprise, she kissed me back. I thought she was going to kick or slap me. Everything seemed to stand still and all I could think about was Riku. When we broke apart, her cheeks were red and she wouldn't make eye contact. I asked her to go to dinner with me right now and she accepted.

I know Daisuke would be disappointed when he realized I had stood him up, but I'm sure he'll understand. This is RIKU we're talking about. The girl I've had a crush on for years has accepted my advances. I'll just explain it Daisuke. Daisuke has always been very understanding, and he can never stay mad at anyone. It's one of the things I like about him, he's very forgiving.

Riku and I headed to the restaurant and chatted about random things. Today was the best day of my life.

(Riku's P.O.V.)

I guess I've always had a crush on Dark, but I've never admitted it. I don't know why
I asked him to join me, but I did. When he kissed me, it was the most wonderful feeling in the world. I gladly accepted his offer for dinner. As we walked, we talked about many different things.

All of a sudden, he stopped and looked at me.

"Riku…" he whispered.

"Y-yeah?" I stuttered.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" He asked with a serious look on his face.

This wasn't like all the other times he's asked me to be his girlfriend, he was completely serious.

"Yes," I answered.

He smiled at me and kissed me again. I felt like the luckiest person in the world.

(Daisuke's P.O.V.)

I should have known Dark would find someone eventually. I always dreaded that day because then I would know for sure Dark and I could never be. Riku would be Dark's first girlfriend, as well as his first kiss. I felt jealous of Riku at that moment. Dark didn't even notice I was there. I walked away from the park and headed back to the theater. I didn't want to keep Emiko-san waiting.

A few minutes after I reached the theater, Emiko-san arrived. She waved and smiled at me. She didn't notice anything was wrong. I kept my emotions off my face and voice. I'm very good at pretending nothing's wrong and that I'm fine. I wasn't fine though. Inside was a storm of emotions that threatened to consume me.

"How was the movie?" Emiko asked in a sweet voice.

"Fine."

A lie.

"Did you have fun?"

"Yes."

Another lie.

"I'm sure glad you have such a good friend like Dark to keep you company," commented Emiko.

"Yes."

Are we still friends? Are you still going to be there for me?

"Are you hungry, Dai-chan?" Asked Emiko.

"No, I just want to go to bed," I told her.

"Okay, good night, Dai-chan!" Emiko exclaimed.

"Good night, Emiko-san," I called to her from my room.

I needed something to help me get rid of all these emotions…all this pain…all this suffering. I spotted my art supplies in a corner. I set up a blank canvas and I started to paint. I just let all my emotions transfer to my brush and let it all out. It was my way of screaming how I really felt to the world.

I worked well into the night. I barely noticed how long I'd been working when I noticed the sun shining through my window. School would start in an hour. I looked at my painting; it was the best thing I had ever painted. I put away all my supplies and cleaned up the mess I had made.

I took a shower and got dressed. Emiko-san had already made breakfast. We ate in silence and then I headed for school. Usually, I would meet up with Dark at the school gate, but not today. Today, he wasn't there. Dark always comes to school early, so he always waits for me at the school gate.

I was surprised he wasn't there. I entered the school and headed for the cafeteria. I saw Dark surrounded by his friends with Riku on his lap. He had forgotten me. Guess I'm easily replaced.

Dark noticed me and motioned for me to come sit by him. I saw his friends scowl as I approached.

"Guess what, Daisuke?" He asked with excitement in his voice.

"What?"

"Riku's my girlfriend!" He shouted.

"That's great, Dark!" I exclaimed with a smile on my face.

I doubt anyone noticed how fake my smile was. I had practiced that smile for years. I've only let Dark see my true smile although he probably hasn't realized this. The smile I had just used was my fake smile. It was the one I used to make people think I'm fine. I could hide so easily behind that smile. It was like a mask that covered my true feelings.

I have many masks to hide behind; no one has ever known my true self. I won't let them see the real me. I showed Dark. Somehow, he was able to go past my masks and saw who I really am. He was able to worm his way permanently into my heart.

The bell rang and Dark walked away while holding hands with Riku. They made the perfect couple. People were already spreading gossip about them. Dark was grinning from ear to ear. Riku also had a big smile on her face. They were kissing again. Riku started to giggle and then walked into her classroom. I watched Dark head to his next class.

I just stood there in the middle of the hallway like an idiot, a stupid lovesick idiot. Even though Dark was already in a relationship with Riku, a part of me still clung to the hope that Dark would love me back.

I walked slowly to class. I didn't pay attention at all. I just didn't care. When it was time to go to art, I actually dreaded going. I know Dark would be all over Riku during class. I was right. When I entered the room, I saw Dark was sitting next to a blushing Riku. He hadn't saved me a seat. We always used to sit together when we were lucky enough to get a class together.

Not this time, he had forgotten all about me and was completely focused on Riku. I sat in the front while he sat with Riku in the back. I was the one that helped him get into this class. Dark knew nothing about art, so I taught him everything he knows. We used to go to art galleries and museums during summer. I'm sure we won't be doing that again.

Dark has Riku now; he doesn't have time to spend with me. I'm being selfish. Dark can be with whoever he wants. If he doesn't want me around, I'll respect his wishes. I saw Dark smile as he talked with Riku.

It's all right that we can't be together. As long as he's happy, I'm happy.

(Dark's P.O.V.)

I just can't believe I finally have a girlfriend. I talked with Riku all period long. She's so awesome. After school we're going to hang out again. I've never been so happy before. I didn't think it was possible to feel so strongly about another person. Riku mentioned that her sister has a crush on me and is upset that we got together.

I always knew Risa had I crush on me, but I didn't care. Riku was always the girl that I'd wanted. I hear Kyou's having another party; I think I'll invite Riku. Kyou's a junior who flunked English one too many times. He's stuck in a class with freshmen, poor guy.

"Hey Riku," I whispered, while the teacher had her back turned.

"What?" She asked.

"Wanna go to Kyou's party?"

"Sure."

"Miss Harada! Mr. Mousey! If you two are done talking, please concentrate on your assignment," hissed the art teacher.

I looked at my blank sheet of paper. Shit! I hadn't even started. I wasn't sure what to draw. I'll ask Daisuke, he always gives me good ideas. Someone, whose name I hadn't bothered to learn, occupied the seat next to me. Where was Daisuke? I saw Daisuke seated at the front.

Oh! I'd forgotten to save him a seat. Our art class is very big, so sometimes people end up sitting on the floor. If you don't save a seat, someone will take it. It's weird. I hadn't even noticed Daisuke wasn't there. I never apologized for standing him up either. I know! I'll plan something for us to do together, just the two of us.

I got started on my assignment and waited for the bell to ring.

TBC…...

Yes, I'm evil to Daisuke. I can't help it. It gets sadder…