While I Was Away
By: Naru-chan
Disclaimer: I no own DNAngel!
Naru-chan: Hihi everyone! I updated! Yay! Right?
Dark: YEAH! MORE OF YOURS TRULY!
Riku: …Too arrogant…
Dark: W-What? B-But-!
Satoshi: Haha loser.
Dark: ::vein pops:: YOU LITTLE-!!!
Naru-chan: ::Grabs onto Dark:: C-Calm down Dark!
Riku: It's unbecoming.
Dark: ::sobs in a corner::
Naru-chan: Uhhhh, anyway…A reviewer, Gibby pointed something out about the pairings. Jupiter's moon Europa too. Gibby asked if they could be paired with an OC, and Jupiter had pointed out that I kinda did something bad, making it seem like I hate Risa, though I really don't… So, here's the new list of pairings!
Riku/Dark
Riku/Daisuke
Risa/Satoshi
Risa/Dark
Risa/Daisuke
Dark/Sabrina
Dark/Mio
Krad/Sabrina
Krad/Mio
Naru-chan: Happy now? ::smile::
Dark: So far, Dark/Riku and Daisuke/Riku is kind of hard to tell…
Riku: I don't know which one is winning…
Daisuke: Oh! And thanks for reviewing everyone!
Naru-chan: ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ALWAYS REVIEW ME! T.T
Riku: Yeah!
Daisuke: Many of you were pleased that the last chapter was rather happy.
Dark: Yeah, but you know…It might get sad pretty fast!
Naru-chan: But let's worry about that later! Here's Chapter 6! (this time, not a mistake! XD) And...that song Dark sings is mine...I wrote it a while ago and it seemed to fir lol
Chapter Six: He'll Wait
Of course I'll wait for you… I'll always wait for you. As long as there's hope…I can believe, so I can wait… -Momo from Peach Girl
Dark waited until everyone else was asleep before he crept outside. He carefully climbed up the iron ladder to the roof. He reached his destination swiftly and with ease.
Dark let out a sigh, which turned into a puff of white, chilly air. He always enjoyed this solitude at night on the roof. He laid back, relaxed. He had found this place near the time of his arrival to the apartment plaza. Ever since he always came during midnight, when the stars twinkled, and scarcely were there any lights on. Still, to some this was an early time, and he could hear someone singing as a tourist attraction down the corner, at a restaurant. The music soothed Dark's soul, which was ruffled after being with Riku for three weeks now. He found himself falling more in more for her, but she seemed to still think he was a pervert and a pest, constantly pushing him away.
He switched his mind to other thoughts. He loved these times being by himself-only himself. No expectations, no need to be charming. Quite honestly, the days always left a toll on him, and he was tired almost the entire time inside. Here, he could think of a tune in his head, and sometimes it ended up being a favorite of his, and he could then write it up. Today was one of those days. He began humming a tune, and after a while, he was full out singing.
"Do you miss me? I've been gone for a while now. It seemed you never seemed to care that you were away from me. You seemed happy about it, if I do say so myself," he paused and let the notes formulate in his mind.
Riku blinked, wearily. She turned and winced, but managed to open her eyes. She noticed that her window was open and cold air blew into her room. She sighed and quickly shuffled to the window. That's when she heard music.
"How does it feel now, when I'm the one away? Do you even give me a passing thought? I don't believe so."
Riku felt a twinge in her heart. Those words…made her think of…what she'd been feeling the past week.
"What do I have to do to show you how I feel? Would you suddenly care about me if I were hurt? Right now I'm away from you. Do thoughts of me wander inside your head? You may be happy, you may be sad, but I really don't know, and I won't know until I see you again. The problem is, I don't know if I want to."
Riku stepped out onto the balcony and looked around. She was trying to find out where that voice…where those words came from.
"If you never say me again, what would happen then? Would you try to find me, or just let me be? It's always you. It's always you that fills my head. And it's always you who seems to bring pain to me. Am I such a horrible person to wish for you to feel the pain for once as well?"
Riku looked up. That voice…that person…it was-
"I finally figured out I'm always by your side when I wasn't there in real life. It may be true you don't care about me, but I'll always be there. I just which that you missed me too…"
"DARK!" Riku screamed, utterly shocked.
"WAH!" Dark leapt, caught in surprise. He hadn't expected an audience. He blinked and leaned over the roof. He found himself looking straight at Riku. "Uhhh…did you just… hear all that?"
Riku blushed. "Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to…"
"Well, it's no big deal," Dark answered, feeling himself blush slightly. He quickly looked away. "I sorta…just made it up in my head just now, so that's why it's so terrible."
"WHAT?! TERRIBLE?! It's magnificent!" she exclaimed fervently. Quickly, she covered her mouth with her hands and blushed a deep scarlet.
"Ha, I see you like it," he grinned, but his face was flushed.
"Why are you here…at this time?"
"I, uhh…it's because…well I don't really sing my songs to people…the ones that I write, that is," he stumbled over words.
"Why not? Vous êtes très bien (You're very good!)," she replied, obviously surprised.
"Merci," he smiled warmly. His red eyes seem to spread warmth to Riku.
Riku felt herself redden again. His smile-not a smirk or a smug grin- was kind of … cute. Just like… She quickly shook that thought out of her head.
"I have to go now!" she excused herself. "Ummm…tomorrow's a big day."
"Oui," Dark agreed.
"Ahh…Au revoir (Goodbye)!" She quickly entered her room again and shut the window behind her.
Dark sat there on the room for a moment and then smiled, his face still flushed slightly. He ran a hand through his long, glistening violet hair, taking in a deep breath, smiling.
"Progress...!"
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"Yoo-hoo?" Dark called, knocking on the door. He was wearing a plain black collar shirt and a pair of tight leather pants. He wore a silver necklace with a silver feather on it. He tilted his head, waiting a second. Then he opened the door with a spare key. "Anyone home?"
The place was quiet, so he presumed that Riku and Mio were still asleep. He made himself at home, going into the kitchen to help himself to a muffin. He swiped one from the counter- a blueberry one- and shoved it into a miniature oven to heat up. Then he opened the refrigerator and poured himself some milk. There was a ringing noise telling Dark that his muffin was done, and he quickly took it out and threw it from hand to hand, trying to cool it down a tad. Then he sat down and began flipping through a newspaper.
Meanwhile, Riku began to stir. She heard noises coming from outside her room. She let out a groan and looked at her clock. It was 9 A.M. in the morning. She'd better get up. She yawned and trudged into the kitchen. She smelled something goooood.
"Mademoiselle Mio? Is that you?"
"Uh…"
"Uh…"
It took a second before it registered into her mind.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!"
"Owwww," Dark groaned, pressing a hand against his ear. "It's not MY fault you two are so late sleepers! I'm here waiting for you two to get ready so that Mio and I can give you a tour of the city! We planned this yesterday, when you said you still hadn't really seen Paris!"
"Oh…yeah," Riku blushed. "Sorry."
They didn't say anything for a moment. Their thoughts had traveled back to last night, on the roof… Dark's smile and Riku's compliment…
"Um…I should…wake up Mademoiselle Mio then, shouldn't I?" Riku said at last. She scuffled her bunny slippers against each other, not looking at Dark.
"Yeah," Dark agreed. Still, neither of them moved.
"Bonjour Dark!" Mio cheerfully greeted him by hugging him around the shoulders from behind as she entered the kitchen through another door. She wore a gray skirt with a blue ribbon running through it. She also had on a creamy V-neck shirt and a complimentary blue sash on, which matched the ribbon running through her hair. She casually planted a kiss on his cheek, and he did to her as well.
Riku blushed and wanted to growl. But that was silly. The French…always greeted each other like that! She knew that, but…
"Bonjour Mademoiselle Riku." Mio smiled brightly. It made some of the feelings Riku had felt melt away slightly.
"Bonjour," Riku smiled back.
"Ah… Don't you want to get dressed?" Mio tilted her head, looking confused.
"Er-?" Riku blinked. She looked down and finally realized that she was in her Pajamas. She looked up, glaring at Dark with a fervent anger. "YOU…YOU DIDN'T TELL ME?! YOU…YOU… PERVERTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!"
"AH-!" Dark chocked, knowing what was coming next. Riku's fist connected solidly with Dark's face. "GAH!!!!"
Riku then stormed off, steam practically shooting out of her head.
"I think…" Dark moaned, "This is going to be something that happens all the time…"
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"Okay, okay, you guys can go rest," Mio said finally. "But I'll be at that store over there!"
They had already been around all the major tourist attractions, which had taken five hours. Dark and Riku were breathless, but Mio was a bunch of energy.
"Thank God," Dark let out a sigh, dropping his sore body into chair. They were now at a café that didn't have too many people at the moment. Still, the waitress hadn't shown up yet.
"Hey, don't…use God's…name in…vain," Riku panted. She too sat down and stretched out her acing legs. She had tied her caramel hair up into a small, messy ponytail, and wore a pair of jeans with a black turtleneck tank top. She moaned a little, wishing she hadn't wore her favorite boots today, even though they looked great (the should since she spent $100 on them!).
Dark stared at her. He couldn't help it. It was something about her…that always made him feel intrigued. She wasn't like other girls. She didn't care that much about appearances, but about the people themselves.
"W-W-What are you staring at?" Riku stuttered, blushing.
"You," Dark grinned.
Riku opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, the waitress arrived.
"Bienvenue (welcome)," she smiled. "Que vous diriez-vous (What would you like)?"
"Should we just have lunch now?" Riku asked Dark.
"Might as well, since-knowing Mio-we'll be done sight-seeing at midnight," he answered, sighing. He skimmed over the menu. "Soupe a l'oignon et sandwich de fromage et the (onion soup, cheese sandwich, and tea) sil vous plait (please and with an accent, but…don't know how to put it there!)."
"Mêmes (same)," Riku said after a pause.
The waitress nodded with a smile and went off to tell the chef the orders.
"So Mademoiselle Riku…how's your love life?" Dark smirked.
"N-None of your business!" she answered, blushing. "What about yours, hmmm?"
"Oh, well, you know, there was this really hot babe I saw walking down the street, and then there was that other hot girl who blushed at the sight of me, whom I winked at, and then there was that waitress a few seconds ago…"
Riku didn't fall over. Barely. "THAT'S NOT a love life!"
"Yeah, I know," Dark grinned, leaning against his hand. "Want to help me with that?"
"NON (NO)!!!!!" Riku cried, blushing even more, jumping out of her seat. People nearby stared and some of them giggled. Riku sat down, trying to avert their looks.
"Why not?" he asked. When she didn't reply, he asked, "Is it another guy?" Still no answer. Dark stared at her, almost in a sad manner. "It is, isn't it?"
"It's none of your business," she growled, refusing to look at him.
Dark rolled the words in his mind for a second. "Then can I make it my business?"
"No! Why do you say that anyway?" Riku demanded, slamming her hand onto the table.
"Because I like you," he replied simply.
"WHAT?! Y-You couldn't possibly! I mean- we just practically met!"
"It was love at first sight."
"Stop joking!"
"But I'm not," Dark said seriously, but with a casual smile on his face. "You're really special… I've never met anyone else quite like you… It's like you're a mixture of everything I've ever wanted… ever dreamed of…Riku."
She blinked, feeling color slowly flood her face.
"It's okay if I call you that, isn't it?" he asked. "Riku."
"Y-Yeah…" Riku consented.
"And you… You can call me Dark," he smiled in a way that Riku felt hypnotizing. His red eyes were…hypnotizing. He leaned over to push a few strands of her hair over her ear. "Go ahead…"
"D…Dark," she uttered. She could barely breath.
"Here's your order," the waitress came up, holding two trays.
"Merci," Dark thanked her, sitting straight in his seat. He sniffed his food and let out a happy little sigh. "It smells good!"
As they ate, Dark continued chatting cheerfully. Riku, on the other hand, couldn't get his words out of her mind. No one had every said…that she was special. Everyone else had always thought she should be more feminine…be more like Risa… Usually…people compared her to Risa. This made her think back to days long past…
"Risaaaaaaa, Rikuuuuuu," a voice called out. "How you two have grown!"
The two turned and looked up. It was a bunch of adults. They were at a fancy party, with many people in gowns and tuxedos.
"Tsk, tsk, look at this one," one of them said in a hushed voice, though Riku could still hear. The woman pointed down at Riku. "She's wearing shorts! Not to mention sneakers… Didn't anyone inform her parents this is a formal party?"
"I know, but that other one is adorable! Look at her in that cute pink dress. And her smile is so pretty," the other whispered back.
"Such a pity her twin can't even do that."
"I know! I bet I know who will have men eating out of the palms of her hand!" Together, they laughed.
Five-year-old Riku, who had been listening, looked down at her clothes. She didn't feel there was anything wrong with them! But then… she turned and looked at Risa. Inside, Riku began to feel as if Risa really was the "better" twin. She was prettier… and cheerful l…and… everything Riku wasn't…
The Riku of the future looked down at her hands. 'What the old ladies had said had been true,' she thought. 'Risa is the one who has guys eating out of the palm of her hand… I mean, she has Daisuke and Satoshi! All her life she had someone who liked her! So… the fact that Dark says he likes me…probably isn't even that way. And… Dark… if he met Risa… would like her, not me.'
Depression clung onto her heart. She stared blankly at her empty plates.
"What's wrong now?" a voice brought her out of daze. She blinked up, realizing she was with Dark.
"Nothing, it's nothing," she smiled slightly.
"It's not nothing. You look sad again. Like you did last night, before dinner," he stated in a matter of fact way. "Come on, tell me what's wrong."
"Really, it's nothing," she insisted.
"Is it about what I said earlier?"
Riku stumbled slightly, because it was the truth.
"Ah. So it is," Dark said with a slight nod.
"N-No, not really!"
"Is this about me liking you?" he asked. "Because it's the truth, you know."
"It's not," Riku stated. She waved to the waitress. "L'addition, sil vous plait! (Please add it up)"
"Riku--"
"Twenty euros," the waitress smiled.
Riku quickly gave her the money and got out of her seat.
"W-Wait Riku," Dark cried, getting up as well, but she had already started down the street. "I don't understand! What's wrong?"
"Nothing, so leave me alone!" she shouted at him, beginning to run through the crowd.
"Riku! Wait! Riku!" He struggled through the horde of people, trying to catch up. "Why are you running?"
Suddenly, Riku froze. Those words…Daisuke had said them! This was just like…
Dark grabbed her hand at that moment.
"Why are you running?" he asked softly.
"W-Why are you running after me?" It was deja vous! Riku felt odd as old words spilled out of her mouth. "It's not as if you really care! If you knew Risa-" she quickly stopped, blushing. She looked away, mortified. "Just leave me alone!"
Dark did nothing for a moment. Then…he lifted her hand to his lips. He stared deeply into Riku's shocked eyes.
"I won't," he said seriously. "I'm not letting you get away…because I really do care. Whoever Risa is…doesn't matter to me. What matters to me is…"
"S-Stop," she pulled her hand away. "I…I have to go get Mademoiselle Mio now!" She quickly ran off to the store Mio said she would be at.
Dark stood there, not moving. He let out a sigh of frustration. "What matters to me is you, Riku."
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"Dark, what's wrong? You haven't seemed well lately…" Sabrina pouted, poking her friend lightly. He was sitting on the couch, watching TV. A troubled look covered is face-had been covering his face, since two months ago.
Two months had already passed since that day. He had decided to give Riku some space, but she was careful to avoid him anyway, as he expected. But he was getting sick of being patient! He wanted answers, and he wanted them now.
"No, I'm fine," he sighed.
"Well, since you're fine, go out and get us some bread," Krad said, coming into the room. "You've been sitting there all day. Get off that lazy butt of yours."
"Yeah, yeah, fine," Dark grumbled, getting him. He grabbed his jacket and was out the door without turning off the TV.
"I wonder what's wrong with him," Sabrina said in a worried tone, sitting herself where Dark had just been.
"Don't worry," Krad assured her, wrapping his arms around her. "He'll be fine. He's just lovesick is all. Besides, you sound like his mother or something."
"You think?" Sabrina laughed.
"Yeah, you need to spend more time thinking about me!" Krad leaned in and kissed her. Then she pulled back and smiled slightly.
"I hope he's okay though…"
Meanwhile, Dark strolled down the street. He quickly went to the local bakery, which he was a friend with the baker's daughter. He quickly bought what he needed and turned. He nearly tripped over his own feet when he saw Riku walking down the street. She looked the same… in her blue overalls and red jacket. She looked…beautiful.
He quickly left the shop and hurried to her. She didn't even notice his footsteps or when he was next to her. He felt he needed her attention.
"Bonjour."
Riku glanced over absently, and then nearly dropped her bags in shock. Next to her was… DARK! He was casually wearing a black vest and pants, and in his hands was a bag.
"We need to talk."
"Ah, I have to go. In a rush," she claimed hastily, before trying to get away. However, Dark grabbed her arm and looked at her with slightly cold eyes.
"It won't take long." He started leading her in the opposite direction of the apartment plaza. Riku tried struggling, but it didn't work. His hold on her was firm, though it didn't hurt. He didn't know what he was going to say or what he was going to do, but…he needed to do this.
Finally, they arrived at a park. No one else was that the moment. There were several weeping willows surrounding the center. It was a very small park, with a set of swings, a little jungle gym, and a few benches. Dark sat down on a green bench, taking Riku down too.
"I believe you owe me an explanation," he said gravely. He turned and watched her through his bright, red eyes.
"T…There's nothing to explain."
"Who's Risa?"
"She's…no one important," she said, shuffling her shoes against each other.
"And who was the guy who hurt you?"
"No one…hurt me…"
Dark said nothing for a moment. Then…
"It just won't do if you don't tell me, Riku. You've been hurt, and you know it."
"Well then what's it to you?!" she screamed, snapping once again. She obviously didn't want to think about this. "It's not like you NEED to know anything! I don't WANT you to know anything so LEAVE ME ALONE!"
"I won't!"
"WHY NOT?!" She jumped up from her seat, and stood in front of him, standing tall, pound, and angry.
"Because I love you!"
Just then, there was a huge gust of wind. Riku's hair blew in and around her face, in a wild way. That's how she felt inside.
"W…What?" She felt numb. Shock flooded over her. So she just stood there, saying and doing nothing.
After a pause, Dark let out a little laugh, pressing a hand on the side of his face. He was smiling, but his face was full of pain, trembling slightly. "I knew you didn't feel the same way… How ironic…all others love me."
"I…" Riku didn't know what to say. She slowly reached out to touch his face, but he flinched, causing her to swipe back her hand. She shut her eyes tightly and pressed her hand against her heart. She didn't know what to say…but she had to say something!
"I…I'm sorry… You're right! I have been hurt…very hurt…I still am hurt! So…because of that… I know I'm not ready to love again… I can't love! Because…the one I love… you're not him…" When he didn't respond, she quickly turned away, sensing he needed to be alone.
Suddenly, he grabbed her arm. He swiftly turned her around and pressed her into his chest. He buried his face into her shoulder.
"I'm not just kidding around! I love you! No matter what you say…no matter who you love… I still love you! I know you might think it's stupid, but I loved you the moment I laid eyes on you! You're not like other girls… Other girls aren't like you! You're real! You wouldn't love me for my looks.
"You've been hurt, but that only means that you need to heal. It doesn't mean you can't possibly ever love me! It doesn't mean…that I can't continue loving you!
"So… So even if I have to chase you to the ends of the earth, I will! I won't give up…I'll never give up! Not until I know for sure that there's not a chance that you'll ever love me! I'll wait an eternity if I have to!"
He pulled her head back and stared into her shocked eyes. He slowly leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. It was firm…but gentle. Everything about him seemed firm yet gentle…everything. Before she knew it…she was kissing him back…
Slowly they pulled back… There was a pause. Then…
"You…YOU STOLE MY FIRST KISS!" Riku cried in distress, bopping Dark on the head. Her face was as red as an apple and she quickly pulled out of his hold.
"Heh…but you know you liked it," Dark stated, sticking out his tongue. His face was red as well.
"S…Shut up!" she stammered. "It meant NOTHING you hear me? NOTHING! As for what you said… all I can say is I have no idea what's going to happen, but if I hurt you…"
"Don't worry," he smiled softly. He had known for a while something like this was going to happen. "I know I might be hurt, but…I still won't give up!"
Riku blushed and turned away. "Suit yourself, but don't say I didn't warn you!"
"Awww, don't be like that," he laughed, hanging his arm over her shoulder. "I love you!"
"S-Stop saying that!"
"I can't!" he laughed heartily. He felt great. It was finally out of his system. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "I love you! I love you! I LOVE YOU!"
"Shut up you stupid fool!" she screamed angrily. "People are looking!"
"Well let them look, because no matter what, I love you!"
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The moon was bright tonight. Riku stood at her balcony, like she used to at home. But now the scenery was different. Much different. The sky was lighter, the moon was darker… City lights glowed from many places. It was still early for the French. The usually didn't eat until midnight. Riku let out a little sigh.
"What are you doing?" she whispered softly, her face flushed, and her thoughts obviously on Daisuke.
Dark, who had been about to knock on her door, stopped. He heard everything. He knew whom she was referring to… He turned and walked away. Getting her to love him back…really wasn't going to be easy. Waiting…wasn't really that easy.
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Naru-chan: So…what do you think?
Dark: Don't get mad because it's slightly sad…because I'M SAD!
Satoshi: THAT you are.
Dark: GRRRRR!
Daisuke: D-Don't forget about me! ::blushes::
Naru-chan: Hai, hai! Oh! But…just to let you know, I'm gonna add a Christmas special! Hahahaha! Aren't I great? :P Or would a Valentines bonus be better? Hmmmm…
Riku: I don't know…
Risa: Please decide which one you want!
Naru-chan: By the way…this Sunday…MY BIRTHDAY! Yay me! Lol Okay, yeah. By the way, if you have time, check out my new story "Waiting"!
Riku: Pleaseeeee!
Naru-chan: Yeah, it's where Riku is a ghost and…doesn't remember anything whatsoever. Anyway, review! The more reviews I get the more I'll update! And remember to vote! Love!!!!