Disclaimer: I hate to say this once again... I do not own Digimon... Saddest story of my life :(
A/N: There we go, chapter 3 is up. I got a feeling I screwed up on this one. Nevertheless, I hope you guys will enjoy reading it!
Chapter 3
I will never think about Hikari during detention again
Hikari saw for herself what Takeru wrote for a hundred times. Just as Takeru submitted his assignment to the Chemistry teacher, he got back to his seat. Hikari then walked over to Takeru's tableside and tap him on his shoulder while calling him, "T…Takeru, I think this piece of paper fell out of your bag when you took out the Chemistry homework." Not knowing what paper Hikari was referring to, he took the piece of paper from Hikari's hand, "Thanks Hikari!" After taking the piece of paper, his eyes swiftly scanned over it and realized that it was his extra assignment. The sudden realization of Hikari holding it means…
"Oh my god, why of all people, it must land in her hands…" thought Takeru as he held his head down. "H…H…Hikari… Did you read w…what was on the paper?" asked Takeru softly as he stuttered. "Y…yea… Takeru, it's okay, I can pretend that I didn't saw it…" replied Hikari very softly. Takeru's face flushed as he puts that piece of paper back in this bag, he just could not find words to say anymore. It became slightly awkward between the two of them. "Takeru was thinking about me during detention? But why?" thought Hikari in her head. After a brief moment of thinking, she assumed that it had to be because Takeru saw Ryou with herself. Hikari felt a bit of guilt upon thinking about it. "Takeru, I'm sorry for reading it, please forgive me…" whispered Hikari. "It's okay Hikari. Since you had read it, I can't change it anyway. Just keep it to yourself…" replied Takeru as he tried to hide the redness of his face while looking up at Hikari. The lesson then goes on and this time, it was Hikari that was distracted during the lesson. She would turned to look at Takeru with concern every now and then during lesson time. This was noticed by Takeru who actually was doing his best in paying attention and as well as Ms. Minami, the Chemistry teacher. "I hope that things will turn out fine for Takeru… Stupid me, I should not have read it then it wouldn't be so awkward for us…" thought Hikari.
"Hikari, what is another example of condensation polymer other than proteins and fabrics?" asked Ms. Minami from the chalkboard in front of the class. Just like the position Takeru was in yesterday, except that she knows the question but not the answer, she stood up. Takeru, hoping that Hikari does not land in detention like he does, decided to help her by writing the word 'Polyester' on a piece of paper and showing it to Hikari from beneath his desk, which was technically out of Ms. Minami's vision. However, being an experienced teacher as she is, her eyes darted to Takeru immediately and caught sight of the paper in his hand. Hikari saw the answer and of course tried to sound natural in answering. "That's correct, you may sit down now." said Ms. Minami. Takeru thought that the teacher took no notice and leaned back on his chair and took a gulp of water from his bottle. "Oh yea, you should thank Mr. Takaishi over there for being such a nice friend." commented Ms. Minami. Upon hearing this, Takeru eyes widen and almost choked on the water he was gulping down. Unable to resist the temptation to reply, "Ms. Minami, what do you mean by that?" questioned Takeru as he was the only one with Takaishi as his surname in the classroom. "Nothing much really, you are just a nice friend to Hikari that you would probably even do her homework for her even if it means not doing your own, right?" joked Ms. Minami. The class started to laugh at Takeru after hearing what Ms. Minami said. Takeru's and Hikari's faces turn red from embarrassment. How many times must Takeru dig up a trap for himself?
After that lesson, there was a short fifteen minutes break before Ms. Shizuka's Math class again. Hikari walk over to Takeru's desk during the break, "Thanks Takeru for helping me with that question." thanked Hikari. "Hah, no problem Hikari! I just don't want you to get detention like I do, at least Ms. Minami isn't as mean as Mrs. Shizuka." assured Takeru. "Didn't you mind what Ms. Minami said?" asked Hikari. "Nah, I'm okay with it. Pretty sure she was just trying to lighten up the spirit of the class." replied Takeru. "Even though I wouldn't mind doing your homework for you…" whispered Takeru softly to himself. "What are you whispering about Takeru?" questioned Hikari as she did not hear Takeru's whisper. "Erm… Nothing! I was just talking to myself." stammered Takeru. "Takeru, why did Mrs. Shizuka asked you to write that a hundred times actually." asked Hikari in a curious but non-prying tone. "Can I like… don't answer that question?" pleaded Takeru as he tries to evade the question. "Okay, I won't ask. We should probably get ready for Mrs. Shizuka's class. Don't fall asleep again this time, haha!" mocked Hikari.
Just as Mrs. Shizuka entered the classroom, the atmosphere of the room totally changed, from lively to deadly silent. Maybe that is the only aura that Mrs. Shizuka is capable of exuding with her presence. Takeru, this time tried to stay awake while trying to concentrate on the lesson which was almost impossible for most human beings. Good thing that pen spinning was good enough to entertained him and keeping him from dazing into the other world. A one hour lesson felt like a year for Takeru as he succeeded in not falling asleep during the lesson and approached Mrs. Shizuka to submit his extra assignment. Seeing his work, Mrs. Shizuka was rather impressed, "So it wasn't so ridiculous after all I guess?" justified Mrs. Shizuka. "Yea right…" murmured Takeru. "What was that?" asked Mrs. Shizuka in a curious tone. "Oh, I mean whatever homework that Mrs. Shizuka gives is never ridiculous." said Takeru as he displayed a fake smile across his face. As Takeru walked back to his seat he thought, "Finally, Math lesson is over!" He had been anticipating the end of the lesson that felt like forever. Until he saw Mr. Ueda walked in and he placed his hand over his face. "I forgot about Geography homework…"
The school day went on for them and Takeru received a ten minutes lecture from Mr. Ueda for not doing his homework. School day came to an end and guess what? It's it Friday! That means no school tomorrow. Takeru and Hikari can finally take a breather from all the mundane and tiring schoolwork. Since he was free and had no further plans or curfew for the day, Takeru decided to ask Hikari out for lunch. Hikari had just went to the washroom and should be back to grab her bag before leaving. Takeru waited in his seat, took of his cap and placed it on his desk as he plugged in his earphones and tuned to some relaxing music and looks through his phone. It did not take more than three minutes before Hikari is back and is standing outside near the door at the back on the class. Takeru removed his earphones and was about to approach Hikari. However, Hikari appeared to be talking to somebody out of Takeru's view as the door was blocking his line of sight. Just as he was about to open the classroom door, he heard Ryou's voice and decides not to interrupt them as he eavesdrop on their conversation.
"So… Are you free for lunch and probably join me for a movie later?" asked Ryou. "It'll be great! I'll probably be doing nothing at home otherwise." replied Hikari happily. "So it's set?" asked Ryou trying to receive confirmation. "Yeah!" confirmed Hikari. "Then I'll meet you at the bus stop outside the school in thirty minutes!" exclaimed the overjoyed Ryou. After their entire conversation which Takeru overheard, Hikari opens the door and saw Takeru before herself. "Takeru, are you okay? You don't look happy like you usually do on Friday." asked Hikari naively. "Erm… I'm fine Hikari. Just feeling a bit lightheaded from a long day at school I guess…" lied Takeru even though he did not mean to. Takeru just grabbed his bag on, put on his cap and brush pass Hikari, "I'll be going home to get some rest." said Takeru as he head for the door. Hikari sensed that something was wrong and being concerned, she quickly grabs hold of his arm just before he could leave. Takeru just simply shrugged it off and said, "Bye Hikari." in voice sounding down and out. After Takeru slowly fades away from her vision she whispered, "Takeru…"
Right now, there were many things on Takeru's mind as well as on Hikari's. Hikari, not wanting to be late to meet Ryou, swiftly picked up her bag and started walking towards the bus stop. "What's going on with Takeru? He's like so friendly for a moment and sudden became such a cold person…" thought Hikari. "I hope he'll be okay…" This time, Takeru was already out of the school compound and crossing the street to get back home. Completely distracted by the incident just now, he was oblivious to his surroundings. This moment, a truck was coming towards in his direction from the side and the alert driver sounded the horn to alert Takeru. Catching his attention immediately, Takeru dived forward trying to avoid the vehicle and the driver swerved the maneuvered the care in the opposite direction as it come to a screeching halt.
"Argh…Oww…" cried Takeru in pain as he saw his right arm which landed upon the gravel covered in deep red colored blood. He held onto his right arm with his left and tries to get up. The driver instantaneously got out of the truck and ran towards Takeru who is in pain. "Hey there, are you alright? You should've been more careful on the road." said the driver in a white singlet. Takeru slowly got back on his feet and revealed his arm that was bleeding profusely.
Meanwhile, Hikari had just met up with Ryou and after finishing their usual greetings when they meet, they were about to set off to a nearby mall where both lunch and movie are waiting for them. Hikari's right eye twitched suddenly and a chilly cold sensation when down her body. "What's wrong Hikari?" asked Ryou as he saw Hikari stunned momentarily. "I don't know why, but I felt that something had happened… and it's painful." stated Hikari according to what she felt. "Huh? What do you mean…?" questioned the confused Ryou once again. "It's probably just my imagination. Never mind it." affirmed Hikari. Even though that is what Hikari said, she did not dismiss the fact that something could have happened. The first person that came straight to her mind was Takeru… Hikari, feeling over-concerned, texted Takeru using her phone just before they got on a bus.
Back at where we left at Takeru. "Oh dear! I should send you to the hospital, your arm is bleeding so terribly!" said the driver sounding concern. "Nah, *ow* I'll be fine by myself, don't bother about me. It's my fault for not being careful… *ouch*" responded Takeru. Though he is in a great deal of pain, he resisted it and lifted his bag and headed off, without even giving the driver a second look. "This kid… What's his problem?" thought the driver as he got back to the truck and drove away.
How great! After suffering a non-direct rejection from Hikari, now he has got an injured arm. Takeru struggled back to his apartment, attracting a lot of unnecessary attention from passer-bys due to his blood-soaked arm. Takeru's first reaction was to put it under cold running water. The water that felt freezing cold ran down his arm and a sharp stinging sensation was sent through his nerves. After washing most of the blood away and drying his arm with a towel, Takeru took out some gauze and bandage from a first aid kit that was in a cabinet. He slowly put on the gauze and bandage, fearing that it may worsen the injury. Just as he finished attending to his wounded arm, Yamato was at door.
"Yamato, what are you do…" asked Takeru. "Can't you let your brother come in first before interrogating? interrupted Yamato. "Okay, fine…" replied Takeru. Takeru opened the door and Yamato walked in and took a seat on sofa. "So…where is my wallet?" asked Yamato. "Oh yea! Why didn't you come and pick it up yesterday?" queried Takeru. "I forgot that I was supposed to help dad cook supper last night, and while doing so, I forgot to call and tell you that I won't we coming last night." explained Yamato. "It's fine, your wallet is in my room." beckoned Takeru. Yamato eventually saw the bandage on Takeru's arm and enquired about what had happen and Takeru explains his afternoon story to his big brother. After all is done, Yamato finally took his leave and just by the door, "Actually, if you like Hikari, there's no harm in telling her." commented Yamato as he left with a wink. And just before Takeru could respond to that, Yamato sped off, leaving Takeru to think why he was in such a hurry. Takeru sat down on sofa and looked at his phone. He immediately took notice of the text message from Hikari and read it.
Takeru, I think you already know about my relationship with Ryou, I hope it doesn't hurt you. I just want to ask if you are okay, you don't look too good back at school today…
It was no surprise that Hikari would tell Takeru about her relationship with Ryou at some point of time despite him knowing way before. Hikari is now with Ryou doing as per what they planned, while Takeru is just at home, thinking of what he can possibly do that doesn't require both his arms. He thought, "I might as well tell Hikari what happened, but what if it worries her. Heck, Takeru, what are you thinking, just do it already!" and yes he did and he sent over a message Hikari. Good think that texting on phone does not require too many arms…
I almost got knocked down by a truck on the way home, my right arm is injured now. But don't worry about me, I'll be fine :)
A/N: Whew, that wasn't too lengthy for you guys right? I am probably going to slow down on putting up the following chapters, partially because my schedule is getting tighter next week and also because I'll be spending time rewatching Digimon Adventure, season 1 that is. Well thanks for reading and review if you feel the need to :3 Com'on, I know you can't resist the temptation of reviewing. Just kidding X3