Promises Are Meant To Be Kept

Chapter 6

A/N: Hey, how's everyone doin'? I hope you're up for another chapter. Daisuke fans who are reading thins, he won't end up as bad as you think he will. Just wait, 'k? ;) This is a filler chapter, but it includes...special things. Hee hee. Oh, and POVs change quite a bit. Read carefully.

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon...yet.

Hikari POV

Well...it's off to class now. I'm glad Takeru was there for me. I don't know what I would've done. Daisuke...what made you do such a thing? Jealousy? But Keru is only my best friend...then again, I have been feeling...weird around him lately. What's going on in my life? I don't get anything anymore...

I walked off to class, thinking about what's been happening. I sat in the classroom, not paying attention to anything our teacher said. I opened my notebook and got out my pencil as though I was going to take notes...but I didn't. My hand moved on it's own as I continued to dive deeper into my thoughts.

Why is it that I can't stop thinking of Takeru? Sure he's a great guy, and he's even my best friend. But what's going on? Every time I see a girl try to flirt with him, I feel a bit of jealousy. And lately, even the things that I normally do with him, the things we did together as children, have made me feel awkward. I can tell my cheeks get warmer every time. Just like last night when we did our usual good-bye. I kiss him on the cheek; he kisses me on my forehead. We did it all the time, but now it's just so awkward. We've all grown up and I guess things have changed from what they used to be. I can't make heads or tails of how I feel...but...I think I may be in love with him.

I shook my head as I tried to pay attention to my teacher, and I looked down to copy notes, by eyes widened at what I saw. A light sketch of him and me as children, playing with each other. I slowly closed my eyes and smiled. I guess it may be true. That I love my best friend.

Takeru POV

I couldn't stop looking at Hika. Sure, I made it discreet enough that the teacher wouldn't notice, but still. As the beginning of class, she looked like she was in a trance. Her eyes showed no emotion, and I could tell she was in deep thought. But somehow, her hand was moving. Even though we sit next to each other, it still wasn't close enough for me to see what she was writing.

Hika...we've been best friends since as long as I can remember. But I've never felt like this about her. This feeling is so...unfamiliar. I constantly worry about her. About her welfare. And when I see guys around her...is this jealousy? So many moments together...they all seem so different now. We're all older, and I guess our feelings change. I want...to hold her in my arms, and comfort her whenever she's down. I want to spend more of my time with her. Things are so weird now...but I have a theory. I think I'm in love with her.

The bell rang and class was dismissed, Hika and I gathered our belongings and started on our way home. Just as we passed the school gates, Tai's look a like appeared yet again, and said,

"Hey, where do you think you're going with her?"

"Umm...home? Why?" I replied.

"Well then I'm coming. Can't let a girl like 'Kari be alone with a guy like you." Daisuke said.

I sighed as the three of us began down what now felt like a forever lasting path down to Hika's home. We joked and had fun, but I couldn't help noticing that Dai had a somewhat sullen look on his face. Once we arrived at Hika's home, I said my goodbye as I left Dai to say goodbye as well. Tomorrow would just be another day...I guess.

Daisuke POV

Good...he's finally gone. Now I can show Hikari how I feel without being disturbed. A simple goodbye? Hell no. I grinned to myself as I turned my head to speak with my beautiful crush.

"Hikari...I have some...things to discuss with you. Maybe an action would explain everything."

"W-what?" she stammered.

I bent down and attempted to kiss her, but to no avail. Though I had not seen him at all when I was talking with Hikari, Tai's fist came into contact with my face as I was sent flying back. Damn Tai. Sure he may be a great soccer buddy, but when it comes to me and Hika, he needs to butt out. I stood up as I faced Tai and his gravity defying hair.

"What do you think you were gonna do to my sister?" he growled. "I'd never let a guy like you kiss my sister. Even if you did love her."

"What's so wrong with kissing her? I LOVE HER, GODDAMMIT!"

"Well as far as I know, she doesn't love you back."

"Well why do you let that creep Takeru near her?" I shouted. I needed to know an answer. What was so special about him anyway?

"He and Hikari-chan have been best friends since they were born. Why should I interfere with my little sister's happiness? If she's happy with you, then I have nothing against you. But she doesn't love you. She's told you so many times. Maybe you should learn to respect her wishes and stop chasing after her. It's no use. Think about it." Tai said as he turned his back and stepped into his home. I sat on the street dumbfounded. His words hit me like a ton of bricks.

What have I been doing? I thought I loved Hikari, but I didn't even care about one thing she said about not loving me. I was blind. How could I be so terrible? How could she love a guy like me? I steadily stood up and muttered a goodbye to Hikari as she stood at her door. I began to walk down the cold road to my home when I felt a pair of arms wrap around me.

"I'm sorry, Dai. But...can we still be friends?" she whispered.

"...Yeah."

Hikari let go of me and I continued down the lonely way to my house, knowing that there was only one person for Hikari. Her 'best friend', Takeru. Heh...he better take care of her. If not...he'll deal with me. But...I know that they'll be happy. That's all I want for Hikari. Maybe...I should search for someone else. Someone...who I can understand and relate with. 'Kari...she's just not the right one for me. I wish you luck, Takeru. She's a great girl...

A/N: The end! Whee! I liked writing that chapter. Sooo...they find out their 'possible' love for each other, as Dai learns his mistakes. Next chapter...well, I don't wanna give it away, so...yeah. Like I said, I have more time to write, so I'll start working on the next chapter. Thank you everyone, and remember, press the little button the on the left side...not the previous chapter. Hehehe...-sweatdrop- 'Til next chapter! - Shikyo Yaiba