When Dark returned home, he quickly ran to his room. He touched his cheek and felt it hot as ever. "It's so hot. And… My heart throbs so much!" He touched his heart. It beated so fast.
A knock came upon his door. He opened it and saw his younger brother. "Oh, it's you, Daisuke. What can I do for my brother?" He smiled happily. Daisuke frowned. Daisuke was just like Dark but entirely different. He had a crimson red-colored hair. He wore a black leather jacket and black shorts. Adding up to his black shoes. Daisuke sensed something different about Dark.
"Dark," He started, "What's up, bro?" Dark was a bit startled by his question. "What do you mean?" Dark asked. Dark sat on his bed while Daisuke sat on a chair.
"Well, when you went out of this house earlier, you were pretty down. And when you came back, you were pretty cheerful. And when you once again ran out, it seemed that you were excited see someone or something. And now, when you came back again, you were running to your room pretty fast," Daisuke sadly concluded. Dark chuckled to hide his true feelings. "What are you talking about? Sometimes, in a person's life, they can seem pretty… weird."
"But not like you," Daisuke continued. "When Aunt Penelope died, you were so hard on yourself. And for like months, you didn't talk to anyone. Not even me. I know that she was your favorite aunt. When mom died, she was the one that helped you. But what I don't understand is, when Rika died, your best friend in the entire world, you now seemed… controlled."
"So," He said in a clearly mad yet controlled tone, "Does that mean anything? Does that mean that I forgot about Rika? Does it really mean anything?" Daisuke's brows rose up. "What do you mean, Dark?"
"Does everything really need a reason?" Dark asked a bit irritated. Daisuke stood up and answered him, "NO! But… You've been acting weird! I want to know why, Dark! I'm worried!" Dark sighed and said, "It's just this girl…"
"And?" Daisuke asked, a bit controlled now. "I just met her earlier. You know Dai, she is so beautiful. I couldn't take my eyes off her. When I came back home earlier, I couldn't help think. All I could say in my head was her name, 'Riku'. You know what hurts the most? She even looked like Rika. She acted like Rika… And I was hoping that she WAS Rika! But… I knew that they were different."
"Do you like her?" Daisuke asked him. Dark bowed his head to make his bangs cover his shameful face. He felt that shame took over him. He was trying to forget Rika and trying to understand this new girl, Riku.
"No… I don't like her… Not one bit… I… I LOVE her! I love her so much that I could even kill myself if anything happened to her!" Dark shouted. Daisuke's eyes popped out again. But after hearing he loved her, he was relieved a bit. "Then?"
"What do you mean then?" Dark asked. Was there more to say? What else was needed? "Hm…" Daisuke started, "Dark, you want it means when you fall in love on Halloween?" Dark shook his head.
"It means that your love for this someone lasts longer… Even to death. Destiny must've favored you so much that she chose this girl," Daisuke smiled. Dark had a confused look. "Okay, enough with it! I need to get to sleep! Dad says that I had too much tears earlier at Rika's grave!" Daisuke chuckled. Dark paused for a while then chuckled. "Well, see you, Dai!" Dark waved goodbye.
When Daisuke exited his room, he placed his hands at the back of his head. After that, he laid down his bed. "I wonder…" Then he fell asleep.
The next day, the awaited day, has finally come! It was finally Halloween. At the Harada residence, Riku was still sleeping. But dreaming of her new acquainted friend. Risa on the other hand, was talking to her boyfriend over the phone.
"Ne, Satoshi-kun! Are you sure you're coming?" Risa pouted on the other line. While on the other line of Risa's, a sigh came upon the blue-headed boy. "Risa, I wouldn't miss it! Plus… I'm going to taste your cooking, anyway!" Satoshi tried to grin. He knew that Risa wasn't the greatest cook! Her cooking's tasted like crap! But, the lovable Satoshi never fails to lighten her up!
"Yeah! I only made one for you! Riku said that you'd love it!" Risa replied happily. Satoshi's grin turned to a great anger of a frown. "YOUR SISTER SAID WHAT!?"
"Hey, Satoshi!" On another line, was Riku herself. Satoshi shouted some… unwanted words at her. "Take it easy, pal!" Riku calmed him down. "Don't you want to taste my sisters cooking? Plus, I have to get this for revenge on you! You guys woke me up with all your yapping!" Riku shouted back at the phone. Riku decided that talking to Satoshi was now boring her. So, she hanged up.
She took a shower and dressed up. "I wonder if Dark minds if I wear something white for now." So, she did. She wore a white fitting t-shirt, black shorts that showed her thighs and black-colored stripes that fitted her white shoes.
And after eating her breakfast, she quickly ran to the park. And there, she saw him. "Dark!" She called out. He turned to face her. He was excited to see her again. She blushed as she saw those innocent eyes and sweet lips. "Hey, Riku!" She walked close to him. "What's up?" She asked.
"Oh, nothing. Just that… I couldn't take my mind off of you all night…" He grinned and blushed. Riku was once again lost. She blushed. She was caught onto his grin and eyes. "Uh… Me… Me t-too!" Riku giggled and Dark chuckled. "Let's take a seat," Dark swayed his hands and directed her to their usual bench.
"Dark… Since… The party's still later, would you come with me later? I need to buy my costume," Riku blushed while saying this. She was too nervous to talk to him. He was just so charming! No girl, even Riku, could ever resist him.
Dark nodded and said, "Yeah, sure!" Riku smiled and said, "Thanks!" And suddenly, she hugged him. They both froze at the same time. Riku quickly released the hug and shouted while holding her knees, "S-Sorry!" Dark was too stunned to speak. "I-I have to go! I'll see you her at three p.m.!" Riku waved goodbye and had no anticipation to run as fast as possible. When she finally was out of sight, he was now able to nod a bit.
When Riku arrived home, her heart was beating fast again. She held up right chest where her heart was. "Riku?" Risa called out. Riku had no time to hide. "Riku… Riku! What's wrong?" Risa shouted worriedly when she saw her sister breathing so hard and holding her right chest. "N-Nothing, Risa!" She tried to smile. And luckily, she was able to.
"Riku? Is something wrong?" Risa asked worriedly. When Riku was now able to gain her strength again, she shook her head and answered a no. "Riku!" Risa demanded an answer from her sister. "Do you really need to know?" She asked worriedly. Riku pouted and gave her a look which told her 'Yes! Or else!'
"Okay! Okay! I… Met this boy, "She stated as they both sat on a couch, "And I just met him for like yesterday. But I felt that… I've known him for like, ever! When I just first saw him, I already felt warm, secured and… I just… Like him so much!" Risa smiled softly. "Do you just LIKE him?" Risa asked, emphasizing on the word like.
"No. I love him. I even, somehow, think that he's going to be my husband or something! Haha!" She smiled softly. She'd never thought that she would say something like that. But it just happened. "You ARE in love!" Risa screeched with her voice loudly. Riku blushed. "Hehe."
"Ne, Risa. I invited him for the party… Is that okay with you?" Riku asked her sister. Risa smiled and yelled, "Duh! Not going to let myself ruin my sister's first date!" They both chuckled. Riku replied, "Hey! It's not a date… Just a… Friendly invitation." Risa smirked and asked, "Friendly? I think you meant Feisty!"
After lunch, Riku and Dark met at the park once again. "H-Hey, Dark!" Riku smiled and blushed. "Let's go, mademoiselle…" Dark smiled. He placed out his arm for her to accept it. Gladly, she did.
They walked through shops that had great Halloween costumes. Riku picked a witch costume and went in the dressing room. When she came up, posing, Dark shook his head. "No."
She chose another costume. This time, it was a futuristic dress. She dressed up once again. And when she came out of the dressing room, Dark's eyes popped out and placed thumbs down. "N-o-uh-oh!"
She frowned. "Fine, then! Let's choose yours first!" She grabbed his hand and made him choose a costume. He chose a costume that was like a cowboy suite. When he finished dressing up, he went out of the dressing room so that Riku could approve to it or not. When she saw the costume, she was in awe. Dark smirked and whispered in his mind, 'I chose a better costume before her, huh?'
Then, without warning, Riku's hand faced him. Then thumbs down. She shouted, "NO!" Dark frowned and grabbed another costume. Now, it was a superman type of costume. When he finished dressing up, he went of the room and without any hesitation, Riku quickly laughed loudly. "Pfft… Haha!!! N-Nooo! Hahaha!" Dark stomped inside and removed the clothing. After he was done removing the clothes, Riku looked at her watch and saw that it was already five.
"Dark! There's no more time! We have to grab one and leave!" Riku frowned worriedly. Dark agreed and nodded. So, since there was no more time to choose, they just grabbed a clothing ang paid.
When they were outside, they went their separate ways and waved goodbye. Riku ran home hurryingly.
When she got home, Riku was a bit startled at what she had brought. "A… Ehe… P-Princess… Suit!" She stuttered. Without any more choice, she had to wear it. When she tried it on, it made her look elegant. On top, it was a strapless, white and silky. And when she looked down, the gown was long. It puffed out as if it were a wedding dress. Luckily, she had matching sandals for it.
When Dark arrived home, he was okay with his clothes. It was a tuxedo and black matching pants. Too match it all off, he wore his leather shoes.