Author's Note: I'm back with the third chapter of This is how I disappear. I did manage to make this one longer. . By 200 words if I remember correctly. Thanks for the reviews but if you want me to keep posting at this speed I reecommend reviewing more. School and work are requiring more of my attention and it's getting harder to think of more plots for the chapters. T.T The three people who did review are great. Thank you! .
Prince Raiden ruler of thunder: It is a good idea...however I'd like o remind you that this is a SatoshiXDaisuke fic. So, changing the pairing like that would be odd. Plus I have plans for Krad and though they may seem to be obvious in the chapter where Krad comes in, they aren't at all what it's suggesting. Don't get fooled by it!
Dark Mousy-Strife: T.T I couldn't live with myself if I had Daisuke raped! He is far too cute for that. But don't worry I'm sure they'll get back together, if only in dreams.
Pokemonlover13: Thanks for the review. And yes I felt bad making Satoshi go through this. I promise this chapter will be better!
Now on to the chapter!!
Chapter Three
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The next morning Takeshi made me two eggs. I felt sick as soon as the first bite hit my tongue. Takeshi smiled sadly as he watched me try to swallow it.
"I'll eat the rest so dad doesn't know you didn't finish," Takeshi said softly as he reached for my plate.
"Thank you," I said gratefully.
He shoved the rest of the food in his mouth as he heard dad coming down the stairs. He pushed the plate back over to me and quickly swallowed the two eggs in his mouth.
"You ate it all," dad smiled.
Takeshi wiped his mouth of the evidence and got up to wash my plate.
"I'll do that, you two need to get going," dad said, taking the plate from his biological son.
"Alright, let's go Satoshi," my brother said, grabbing both of our bags.
I nodded a goodbye and followed Takeshi out the door. He handed me my bag and we walked to the station in anything but silence.
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I started my climb up the stairs to the school when I saw him. Daisuke was standing at the top of the stairs, blushing madly as another boy kissed him. I froze, unable to move forward or back. He always hated things like that, at least that's what he told me. Was it just me that he didn't want to be seen with?
The boy with Daisuke was tan with light brown hair. His pants clung to him like a child. He looked athletic, a runner judging by all the lean muscle tone. Daisuke finally pulled away, looking around frantically to see if anyone saw. His eyes landed on mine and he stared at me in shock.
The other boy turned around, curious as to what he was looking at. My expression turned indifferent as I hid my emotions. I examined the no name boy, he looked oddly familiar. He smirked at me, as if he had won. Daisuke seemed to regain his composer and pulled the other boy into the school, disappearing in a crowd.
I was still paralyzed. I wanted to run, but my body was still in disbelief. Closing my eyes I tried to gather myself.
After a few moments I opened my eyes to find a boy with blonde hair and amber eyes grinning at me.
"Hello Satoshi-sama," he said smoothly.
My stare turned suspicious, only one person ever called me that. "Who are you?"
He pouted and crossed his arms. "I can't believe you'd forget me so easily."
I continued to gawk at him, already knowing exactly who I was speaking with.
"Really? Oh, but you remember Dark with no problem," he muttered.
"K-Krad," I asked in shock.
"So you do remember, how pleasant," he smiled.
"What're you…I thought Dark said you couldn't exist if he had his own body."
"You should know Dark never reads to far into things," he sighed. "Since Dark has his own body, I got mine. You see, if he exists, in any form, then so must I."
"Then where have you been the last three years?"
"I'd decided to travel. None of my tamers ever took me anywhere to see the world. The pyramids in Egypt had to be my favorites. How humans could build such things without the technology they have now, amazing. Anyway, since Dark isn't stealing anything from the Hikari family anymore I have no real motivation to kill him. Though, I still hate him."
I nodded, "and it was so quiet while you were gone."
Krad's shoulders fell in defeat. "You didn't miss me?"
"You were a jerk, why would I?"
"I can change young Satoshi-sama," he pleaded.
"Why did you come back?"
"I was…bored."
I remained silent waiting for his true answer.
He sighed and said, "I missed you, alright?"
I smiled slightly. So, someone does care, I thought. "Are you enrolled here?"
"Yes, in all your classes," he replied.
"Then let's go. I don't want to be late because of you."
He grinned and followed me. I had to admit, this new happy Krad was a little unnerving. Could he have seen the incident on the steps? Is that why he's so happy? I pushed away the thought and entered the class, Krad close behind.
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We were on our way to our third class. The one I share with Daisuke. I felt my heart beat faster like I was being chased.
"Don't worry," Krad whispered.
I rolled my eyes at his fake concern. He never cared before so why now? I closed my eyes and entered the class.
Keeping my eyes on my seat I calmly walked to it and sat down. I could feel Daisuke's gaze on me but I ignored it.
"Have a seat behind Hiwatari-kun," the professor said when Krad showed his schedule.
Krad nodded and sat behind me. I felt his hand softly massage my neck, as if he was trying to comfort me. I remained stiff, eyes on the board in front of the class. Krad sighed unhappily and took his hand back.
Suddenly a note landed on my desk. Opening it, I read it quickly.
Why is Krad here?
I quickly scribbled my response, ask Dark, and tossed it back to him. I heard him open it and sigh.
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The professor dismissed us and I all but ran out of the class before anyone else.
I was at the train station before I realized I'd still have to rid with Daisuke. Krad ran up behind me and panted, "why the sudden urge to run, Satoshi-sama? You'll just have to ride with him anyway."
"I realize that," I said annoyed.
Krad nodded, still catching his breath, as Daisuke, Dark, and the other approached.
I saw Dark stare wide eyed at Krad. I turned my head away, waiting for the train to come.
"What the hell are you doing here," Dark asked angrily.
"Same as you, I have classes," Krad said with a smile in his voice.
"Wh-"
"You were the one that released us, so I don't understand why you're surprised."
"I thought you'd disappear if I had my own body!"
Krad laughed, "you of all people should know, Dark, that one cannot exist without the other. Just like night cannot exist without the day."
Dark growled and I heard Krad groan slightly. Turning around I saw Dark holding Krad against the wall, glaring. "Dark," I said softly, "let him go."
Dark examined me with worried eyes. He sighed and nodded as he put the other down.
The train arrived just then and I got on, quickly moving to the back. I watched as they took the available seats near the door, giving me a perfect view. I watched them as the unnamed boy took Daisuke's hand, kissing it softly. Daisuke blushed but didn't smile like he used to when I'd mimic the motion. I frowned slightly in confusion and continued watching. He wrapped his arms around Daisuke's shoulders, pulling him closer. Daisuke tensed and looked down at his lap.
"What're you looking at," Krad asked in curiosity.
"Nothing," I replied coldly and waited for my stop.
I occasionally glanced back at Daisuke, getting more curious by the minute. Why was he with someone he was obviously so un-attracted to? Was he just playing a role for my sake, pretending he wasn't interested because I was there? No, I doubt he'd do that…at least I didn't want to believe this was just an act.
Once our stop came I followed the trio, with Krad close at my heels.
It was like a continuation of the train. The boy trying to molest Daisuke while Daisuke didn't protest, but seemed disgusted none the less.
"We're at your house, Satoshi-sama," Krad said softly once the trio turned the corner.
"Oh," I said absently, looking around. That's when I realized Takeshi had been following with Krad.
"Your friend told me what was going on. Is it alright if he stays for dinner," Takeshi asked hopefully.
"Yeah, whatever," I said softly still thinking of Daisuke.
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I was surprised at how easily Krad and Takeshi got along. Krad even helped Takeshi cook dinner. If I didn't know any better I'd say they had been flirting with each other since we got in the house. I shook my head at the impossible thought. There was no way either would go for the other. Krad thought it was disgusting when Daisuke and I had begun dating. There was no way he'd change his mind about something like that.
I sighed and stretched my arms lazily. I hadn't eaten anything all day. Just that bite of egg. I was actually a little bit hungry. I guess I'd have to study Daisuke a little more. It seemed to make me feel better the more I thought his relationship with the other boy was a fake. Of course it also worried me. Why was he with the other boy? He obviously didn't want to be, so why was he putting himself through that?
"Satoshi-sama, dinner's done," Krad said softly. He put a small plate of the spaghetti they had been cooking in front of me.
"Thanks," I said, grabbing a fork.
"So you can speak," dad asked from across the table.
I jumped at his voice, staring up at him. "When did you get here?"
He laughed, "about ten minutes ago."
"You were so out of it! He asked about your day and you just kept staring at the wall," Takeshi laughed as he handed dad a plate.
"It was very odd, Satoshi-sama," Krad added.
"Sorry," I muttered as I took a bite of the food.
Conversations flourished over the Italian cuisine that the two had made. I finished the small plate Krad had served me. Not feeling nauseous anymore. I excused myself to my room and sat down still think about the trip home.
"Satoshi, Krad is going to stay with us tonight until he can find a permanent housing arrangement," Takeshi said nervously.
"Which room will he be taking," I asked.
Well, I thought he could stay with you, since you two are old friends. Although, if you don't want to he can stay in my room."
I smirked slightly, "do you want him to stay in your room?"
"Wh-what? No I was just thinking that maybe you didn't want to share your room," he blushed.
"He can stay here."
"Alright," Takeshi said softly. He left, closing my door behind him.
I sighed and quickly changed into my sleeping attire. I quickly got in bed as I heard my door opening again.
"Thank you for sharing your room Satoshi-sama," Krad said, as he closed the door behind him.
"Stop calling me that. Just call me Satoshi or Hiwatari," I said.
"Alright, if that's what you wish, Satoshi," Krad said as he removed his shirt.
"You and Takeshi seem to be getting a long."
"He is an interesting boy." He put on one of the shirts Takeshi had lent him.
"How interested in him are you?"
He pulled his pants off and switched them for the ones my brother had also given him. "At most he is a friend. That is it. I am not you Satoshi. I do not find the same sex attractive."
"Then why are you disappointed at not being in the same room as him?"
Krad did something I thought he would never do. He blushed. "I'm not disappointed, little one."
"Of course, how could I think that." I turned on my back to get more comfortable. I could hear Krad positioning his bed on the floor and putting his blankets on it.
"Don't be sarcastic, Satoshi."
"Of course," I smiled closing my eyes.
I heard him mumble something but ignored it. I knew I was already getting him angry enough. I felt myself slowly fall into a deep sleep. Dreaming of happier times with Daisuke at my side.