CHAPTER 2: Encounter
Disclaimer: Same as before.
The sound of the wind chimes echo in the room as the air enters through the window. The curtains move with the wind as it does, allowing a few rays of sunlight to penetrate the room. It breaks the darkness and cast off the shadows which dominated the room's environment. It hits the bed, causing the occupant to open his eyes and look towards the direction of the window. The room darkens once more as the curtains go back to their original places as the wind pauses entering. The person lets out a soft breath and looks towards his left. He looks at the small alarm clock he had neglected to turn-on last night. 8:30. It was already late. He gets up slowly and rubs his eyes. He grabs his towel, proceeds to the bathroom and locks the door.
The bathroom is cramped and there isn't that much space to do much of anything. But it still served its basic functions and that was enough for him. He takes his clothes off and turns the knob of the shower. He thought too soon. He hears a weird sound emerging from the tubes of his bathroom as he turns-on the shower. No water comes out. He scratches his head and bangs on the bathroom wall. Still nothing. He hits the wall once more and soon after, water was coming out of the shower head. The pressure wasn't that strong but it was enough for his bath. At least for this morning. He scrubs himself vigorously, trying to make use of the limited supply of water. After finishing, he gets out of the bathroom, wearing only his over-used towel around his waist and proceeds to his closet to dress himself for school.
He's gonna be late again, not that he cared that much. There are few things that THEY can do to punish him. He was well-aware of that. Being feared has its advantages. He proceeds to the front door and walks outside of his room. Outside is a dark narrow stairway. He walks down the stairs, passes a few rooms similar to his own and walks out of the door.
He lives in an apartment. Not a very good one but at least he wasn't living outside the streets, though he often thought that that wouldn't be that much of a change for him. He puts his hands on his pockets and walked towards the direction of his school. He remembers that he hasn't eaten yet as he hears the rumbling of his stomach. No matter. Krad or probably Satoshi will treat him later at school. They weren't gonna let him starve to death. He knows that. After this thought, he no longer paid his hunger any mind and continues to walk without worry.
'I wonder how fucked-up this day's gonna be?" he thinks to himself.
He runs his hand down his purple-locks and scratches the back of his head. He couldn't care less.
He arrives at the school's front gate. It was already locked. He looks upward as he takes a deep breath, grabs the railings of the gate and jump. He makes it across easily. No big deal. He starts walking towards the school building. He takes a look around first. No one else is around since all of the students are already inside their classrooms. He just knows he's gonna get shouted at again. Although, he knows that all of those teachers couldn't do anything to him. They just liked to blow some hot air cause they're so damn full of it. And he was the perfect target. Although when he shot them his look, they'd back off immediately. Wusses. He scans the school building as he approaches it. He looks towards the window of one of the classrooms on the third floor. He sees a younger red-haired student by the window.
Daisuke holds his pencil with his mouth as he listens to the teacher. He had already studied what the teacher was discussing last night so he's getting a little bored. He looks around at his classmates as he tries to find anything interesting. Takeshi has his face hidden in his open textbook as he sleeps. Good thing he hasn't been caught yet although he should try to listen. Daisuke is sure that Takeshi didn't read a thing last night. As always, Takeshi was gonna rely on his notes and his teaching to get him through this semester. Although this can be a pain, he helps him out anyway. He's one of the only real and lasting friends he had since middle school. Others treat him either with respect or adoration. But even with his position and accomplishments, Takeshi still treats him like he would any other guy friend of his. That made him feel good. Besides, he can be quite useful at times like when he asked him to gather some info on Dark. He looks at the others. Riku has her hands placed behind her head as she leans back, her chair moving along with her. Risa seems to be listening intently to the teacher as she takes down notes of the discussion. Wait. She's using the back of her notebook? What is she writing? Daisuke leans a little to see the words. Risa was using colored pens and some very nice lettering.
"Dark and Risa Mousy… 4-EVER!"
Daisuke frowns and huffs at the sight. This is something that he wasn't planning on seeing today, or any day for that matter. He watches her continue writing. She keeps looking from her notebook to a pink paper bag near her schoolbag. He wonders what it could be but is distracted by her continuing to write at her notebook.
'I still can't believe she fell for that guy! What does she see in him?', Daisuke thought as he tries to control his displeasure. He looks upward as he places his hands on the back of his neck for support. He looks at Satoshi. He was genuinely listening to the discussion.
'Funny. He doesn't look like he fits in with those people'
He still isn't sure how he's going to meet Dark personally. But it was apparent that Satoshi would be his only link to him.
After class, Daisuke excuses himself from Takeshi and the others and follows Satoshi out of the classroom.
"Hiwatari-kun!" Daisuke calls
Satoshi's head turns back without stopping. "Hey, wait up!" Daisuke says as he catches up to him.
"Hi! So, where are you going?" Daisuke asks intently
"Did you need anything in particular?" Satoshi counters his question, his expression never changing.
"I was just curious. I don't see you around that much except for class hours and I rarely see you with others from our class.", Daisuke states flashing that friendly student smile of his. His smile always worked no matter who he talked to.
"What business is it of yours?" Satoshi replies coldly
"A..ha…. er…", Daisuke found himself in an awkward moment. Apparently, that flashy pearly-white smile of his doesn't work on everyone. "Well, since..er…I'm part of the student committee, it's my job to look-out for the w-well-being of my fellow sophomores especially my classmates! Hahahahahaha…..ha", Daisuke stops and gulps as he sees Satoshi stare at him without the slightest hint of interest.
"I'm not in any trouble, if that's what you mean."
"No….No! I don't mean that! I just… er… I just thought that you might need some company. Especially since... You know… I-It's not out of pity if that's what you're thinking although it certainly looks that way but..but…"
'WHAT THE HELL AM I SAYING?' Daisuke thinks, panicking
Satoshi shoots him an irritated glare and walks as a faster pace. Daisuke slows down as his head drops. "Agh... well THAT went well…" Daisuke says to himself
"No matter!" he says a little loudly as he closes his fist and places them in front of his face.
Lunchtime:
"Hiwatari-kun!" Daisuke calls out as he stands beside Satoshi in line.
"Did you have company? Do you mind if I sit with you?" he asks, grinning
"Don't trouble yourself.", Satoshi replies, giving Daisuke more of that cold glare of his. "I eat alone." Satoshi gets his food and proceeds to an unoccupied table.
"(gulps) Ah! It's no trouble! No trouble at all! Besides, it's no fun if you eat alone. Food tastes better with company!" Daisuke says, following Satoshi and sitting beside him.
He takes out his lunchbox and inside is a wonderfully prepared meal. The aroma of the food escapes the container and Daisuke moves his head towards it to savor the smell some more.
"Mmmm…." Daisuke hums and looks at Satoshi. He's looking at his food.
"Would you like some?" Daisuke holds his lunchbox in front of Satoshi and smiles
"No, thank you." Satoshi says taking his eyes away from Daisuke's lunch.
"Are you sure? I made it myself! It's good! Try it", Daisuke insists, standing up and placing his lunch nearer to Satoshi's face.
Satoshi looks scared as he looks at Daisuke's face offering his lunch.
"O-okay.", he says as he takes a piece and puts it in his mouth. He chews it slowly and swallows.
"It's…good." he comments
"I'm glad you liked it!" Daisuke says over-cheerfully. He takes a bite of his own and they continue eating their lunches.
After lunch, Satoshi excuses himself and walks towards the comfort room.
"Hiwatari-kun!"
He looks back and sees Daisuke running towards him. He walks faster and reaches the CR. He walks inside and Daisuke follows him.
"(sweatdrops) Why are you following me in here?" ,Satoshi asks outraged
Daisuke grins ever-so-innocently and replies," I needed to go here myself so I thought that it would be better if we went together!"
That last remark of Daisuke was said a little too loudly and the other boys in the room looks at the two of them, sounds of snickering can be heard.
Satoshi blushes upon noticing.
"(vein popping on head) Will you keep it down? That doesn't sound right!" he says
"What doesn't sound right?" Daisuke asks, his smile never fading, his finger placed under his chin as he ponders on what Satoshi said.
"(sweatdrops some more)Agh! Never mind! Let's just be done with our business here!"
"Okay!" Daisuke says, going inside a cubicle as Satoshi does the same.
Classroom:
"Hiwatari-kun!"
"Ugh…" is all Satoshi could come up with as Daisuke approaches him once again.
"Whatcha doin'?" Daisuke asks flashing once again those pearly-whites of his.
"I'm thinking!" Satoshi replies
"Hmmm…." Daisuke nods "Thinking of what?"
'Thinking of a way to get rid of you', Satoshi thinks to himself but instead says, "Nothing important."
"Ahhh…! That's not fair! Tell me tell me!", Daisuke exclaims
"Ugh…"
Dismissal time:
"Hiwatari-kun!"
Daisuke runs up to him and asks, "Where do you live? You wanna go home together? Maybe we go the same way!"
Satoshi has had enough. "Listen you! I don't know what it is that you want from me but I'm not interested! So stop following me around!"
A moment of silence as both boys refrain from speaking for a few seconds until Daisuke breaks the quietness.
"I'm sorry Hiwatari-kun. I may have been too pushy with you. And for that I am sorry." Daisuke says as he bows his head
"I was only trying to get closer to you. So I REALLY tried my best! Really!"
Satoshi's eyebrows starts twitching and smile awkwardly as Daisuke continues what he is saying.
"But I guess I tried too hard…. In doing so, I think that I might've pushed you away. Maybe I should have been honest with you from the start…"
Satoshi starts shaking and his voice trembles as he says,
"W-What are you saying? Trying to get close to me? I'm a guy! You wanted to be honest? (gulps)
Daisuke gives him a curious look.
"(sweatdrops) C-Could it be that you're…" Satoshi is interrupted as two people approach him and his red-haired companion.
"Satoshi! What kept you?" a blonde guy says as he neared the two. He gives Daisuke a curious look.
'He's the guy with Satoshi from before.' Daisuke thinks
Alongside him was Dark. Daisuke's objective for the day.
'Finally!' Daisuke thinks to himself.
"So Satoshi! Aren't you gonna introduce me to your new friend?' the blonde asks teasingly.
"He's not my…." Satoshi isn't able to finish as Daisuke cuts him off.
'Niwa Daisuke! Second year! I'm a classmate of Hiwatari. Nice to meet you!" Daisuke says, his face turning serious as he extends his hand to the blonde.
"Call me Krad," says the blonde with a wink as he shakes the red-head's hand.
Daisuke takes his gaze from Krad to Dark. He doesn't look interested.
"I've heard about you!"
"Huh,' is all Daisuke could reply as he looks back at Krad.
"You're the representative for the sophomores, aren't you?" Krad states with another wink.
"Ah! Yes! Yes I am!", Daisuke scratches his head with modesty.
"Nice. I think that you're also the star runner in the track-and-field varsity!"
"Haha! I wouldn't go that far!"
Satoshi grabs and pulls at Krad's right arm.
"How come you know so much about him?" Satoshi says, irritated
Krad replies to him with an amused smile. Satoshi looks at Daisuke and the latter swallows nervously.
'How come he looks so angry at me? I think I might've gone too far with me introducing myself to his friends.'
Satoshi tightens his grip on Krad, arranges his glasses and starts pulling him.
"Let's go."
Krad's amused look doesn't disappear as he is pulled by Hiwatari.
"It was nice meeting you, Dai-chan. Let's hang out sometime!"
"Y-yeah.", Daisuke replies lamely.
"Aren't you gonna say goodbye to your friend, Satoshi?" Krad says grinning.
Satoshi gives him a huff and faces Daisuke, "Good day."
Dark starts to follow them but Daisuke goes up to him and grabs his arm. Dark turns around, scaring the younger teen with his icy-glare.
The red-head gasps at his own actions and lets go of his arm.
"I-I didn't catch your name."
The older teen continues to look at him, shrugs and finally says, "Dark. I'm Dark Mousy." He turns around and continues on his way, leaving a frustrated Daisuke behind.
He watches him go, the late-afternoon sun showering the hallway with it's red-yellowish rays and hitting the purple-locked teen. He watches him descend into the stairs. He clenches his fist.
"Dammit.", and with that, he decides to go on home.
He goes to the locker room first and takes the stuff he needed. He proceeds outside and walks towards the school gate. There, he sees Risa. No one else was around. She was waiting in front of the gate and was anxiously looking around.
He holds up his hand and starts calling her name, " Ri---" when a tall figure appeared next to her.
"Dark!" Daisuke gasps, his eyes widening
The sun serves as a frame for the two, such that the two of them were hazy from Daisuke's point of view. He watches as Risa hold something out to dark. It's a pink paper bag.
"It's the one from before!" Daisuke mutters under his breath
Dark eyes the bag, lack of interest is evident in his eyes. But his lips curve into a smile. He makes a gesture as if reaching out to the bag but his right arm moves past Risa's hand and onto the back of her neck. He pulls her towards him.
Daisuke is horrified as he sees Dark pressing his lips against the long-haired girl. Risa drops the bag and is stunned for a moment. After a while, she holds on to his shoulders but it doesn't take long when Dark lets go of her. She drops to the ground as her back hits the side of the school gate. Dark smiles and shrugs coolly as he starts to walk off. Before he is out of sight though, he turns his head and makes contact with Daisuke's eyes. Pure shock is pasted on the red-head's face.
Dark closes his eyes and walks off. Risa, in turn walks on her way with a dreamy-look in her eyes.
Daisuke clenches both his fists and stares towards the direction where Dark is walking.
"THAT bastard!"
Author's note:
So here it is! The 2nd chapter! It's evidently longer than the first one. Hope you guys are happy with this one! Hehehe….
I've revised the first chapter since a few of you pointed out some of the mistakes I made, especially with the tenses! (embarassed) I've done my best to filter out mistakes from both chapters.
Hahaha… Daisuke doesn't give-up, does he? Well That's all for now! )
I'll be updating soon! Oh... and don't worry! This is indeed a Dark x Dai fic…
I'm just setting it up! Hahaha… They can't just make-out without a reason... er... can they? (thinks)