Author's Note: Ha, I got this one out sooner than the last one. I'm proud. And it was almost as long as the last one before adding the author's note. Thanks to the five people who reviewed. You're the reason why I try to get the chapters out as soon as I can. I'll try to get the next one out sooner. I promise there's a fun scene in there that will make all of you squeak with delight. Though, you'll have to wait till the next update. .; Sorry if I teased you with it but I even surprised myself when I wrote it in my notebook. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I wanted to give some insight on what Takeshi was going through, hope you don't get too mad at the sudden POV switch. It'll be back before the end of this chapter so no worries. n.n

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Chapter Five

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Dark smiled at me. "Good," he said pulling a disk from his pocket. "In that case, I think you should watch this."

He tossed it to me and I luckily caught it. Walking to my computer, I turned it on and shoved the disk in.

"This was taken over the last months since the beginning of the semester. It's cut so only the interesting parts are shown."

I nodded and played the video.

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Krad was beautiful. I had never seen someone so stunning. Everything about him made my heart beat like crazy. I never thought a guy could get this type of reaction from me. Even now, as we try to listen in on my brother's conversation with Dark, my heart is pounding.

I heard nothing that was said from behind the door. I was too busy admiring the older boy's beauty. I did this a lot. I wondered briefly if the other had the slightest idea how much I admired him through out the day.

He frowned slightly and looked at me. "Takeshi-kun," he whispered, sending my heart into overdrive, "don't you have anything to make this easier?"

I nodded and hid the shiver that ran down my spine. Standing I ran off to my room. Quickly I grabbed a small microphone, recorder and headset. Running back to the boy I was infatuated with, I handed him the headphones.

"Here," I whispered. Smiling at his thankful grin I set up the equipment in a second.

As I watched him listen to the scene behind the door I thought back to the day we first met.

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"Satoshi, I'm here to pick you up," I said happily. I watched my brother pass right by me like a zombie. Staring off as if I never even existed.

"He's upset. Hasn't said a word since he saw that trio."

I looked at the voice ad felt myself blush. He was gorgeous. His blonde hair framing his face perfectly, while the back was cut short. His golden eyes stood out against his pale skin like jewels and I felt frozen in place. It was like I was a deer and Krad was the headlight. I couldn't move even if my life depended on it. I knew he was staring at me but I couldn't help it. I just prayed he wouldn't get annoyed with my lack of mind power.

"We'll lose him if we don't keep up," he smiled as he walked by me.

My blush deepened and I followed him obediently. "I'm his brother, Takeshi."

His smile remained as he replied, "I'm an old friend of his."

"What's your name?"

"Krad," he said in his velvet voice.

My stomach flipped and I held my hand out to him. "It's nice to meet you Krad."

"And you too, Takeshi-kun," he grinned, taking my hand.

Electricity shot through me at the contact. I quickly let go and prayed he didn't notice.

"So, you go to my brother's school now?"

"Yes, I'm in all his classes. It seems we have the same interests. And you?"

"I'm going to a different one. It allows me to focus more on writing and culinary skills," I smiled shyly.

"You can cook," he asked slightly interested.

"Yup, my brother and dad both say I'm good at it!"

"Then I'll have to taste one of your creations one day."

"How about tonight then? You could stay for dinner."

"Is that really okay?" He looked at Satoshi with a curious stare.

"I'm sure he'll say yes, and as long as I make enough food, dad won't mind." I looked around and noticed we were in front of the house. "We're here," I said.

"We're at your house Hikari-chan," Krad said, effectively pulling my brother back to reality.

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"Did you hear them, Takeshi-kun?"

I shook my head, replaying the question in my mind. He always had a way of distracting me, though he never truly realized he was doing so. I guess it was really just my fault for being so caught up by him.

"It seems they have a video," he smiled.

"Oh, that should be interesting. What's on it?"

"That boy, Koji, the one Daisuke is dating. Dark doesn't trust him either." Krad's smile widened and he focused on the door once again. His finger absently played with a strand of his own hair as he listened intently. I felt my face heat up. He could be so cute. I shook the thought away and focused on what he had said.

I smiled, happy to know that my brother wasn't just being jealous. I felt my smile turn to a confused grin as I felt the warmth around me. Not that I minded. I closed my eyes, burying my face into the warmth.

"Takeshi-kun, why are you embracing me? Is something wrong?"

I froze, realizing I had hugged him while my mind was on other things. I muttered an apology and let go, already missing the heat of the other boy's body.

He chuckled softly and shook his head.

Blushing I turned away, afraid to be teased. It surprised me when I heard no hurtful words leave his beautiful lips. Feeling courage over take me I turned to Krad and took his hand in mine.

He tilted his head at me and waited for an explanation. He looked so cute it took every ounce of strength in me to not pounce on him and kiss him. I really couldn't grasp how Satoshi had chosen Daisuke over Krad. Krad was gorgeous, sure Daisuke could be cute but Krad made anyone want to…okay, focus you were going to ask him.

"Krad, would you go on a date with me?" I held my breath for his answer. It was like waiting to get hit with a baseball. You knew it was coming, but it could do one of two things. It could either hit you in the face and make tears come to your eyes, or it could pass right by you and make a smile come to your face. I was hoping for the last one.

His face visibly tensed as his gaze fell to our hands. "I," he began softly. "I am not attracted to men," he whispered, sounding automatic.

I quickly released his hand as if it had burned me. Of course he wouldn't like me. I read everything wrong. An awkward laugh escaped my lips.

"I," he began again.

"It's fine, you don't have to explain," I smiled turning back to the door. "What're they doing?"

"Watching the video," he said, turning to face the door again.

I nodded, trying to push back the ache of rejection. I felt tears burn the corners of my eyes but I quickly pushed them away. I won't be like my brother, I refuse to cry over someone like that. Smiling, I watched Krad's reactions to see if anything interesting happened.

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I shoved the disc into and frowned as I saw the first video was of our first day of class. The security cameras in every class focused on Daisuke and a boy sitting near him. It was Koji.

The video skipped through days, showing the boy's growing infatuation with Daisuke.

It was skipped to the day when Daisuke began acting strangely. The first time Koji talked to him. He pulled him to the corner of the empty classroom. I turned the volume up but now sound greeted me.

"No sound, remember," Dark replied when I glanced at him.

I sighed as I watched Koji say something. Daisuke's face grew pale and he shook his head, trying to leave. Koji used his arm to trap the other and his lips moved. Daisuke looked at the other's pocket.

I could tell his heart was beating fast. Beads of anxiety collecting on his forehead.

Koji said something else and kissed my Daisuke. I felt my hands ball into fists. Daisuke sat frozen in shock when Koji finally pulled away, smirking. His lips moved yet again and then he left. I watched Daisuke slide down the wall, shaking as he touched his lips with tears in his eyes. His body continued to tremble as he shook his head and slowly stood, then, just as slowly, he left.

The video cut off and Dark grabbed the disk.

"Like I said," he began, "I don't know what he's up to, but this isn't a choice on Daisuke's part. It's all fake. He's still in love with you. He calls your name in his sleep." He smirked and placed a hand on my tense shoulder. "Any ideas, commander?"

I smiled slightly at the new information. "We'll begin tomorrow. Tell Daisuke that Koji told you to tell him to meet in the library, section C284, at noon. Once you do this find Koji and tell him Daisuke wants to meet him in the computer lab at noon. I'll meet Daisuke and you meet the other."

Dark nodded and said, "you think I should interrogate him?"

"Yes, but make sure you stall him until at least 12:45 PM. Do anything you need to insure he remains there."

Dark nodded and turned to leave.

"Oh, and Dark," I said.

"Yeah,"

"Don't screw this up."

He chuckled and nodded a goodbye, leaving me alone again. Though, not for long.

"What're you going to talk to Daisuke about?" Takeshi pounced on me, sending me down to the floor.

I groaned and said, "it's none of your concern, dear brother."

He sighed and lifted himself off of me. "Why won't you tell me," he whined as he sat on the bed.

I narrowed my eyes, noticing Krad didn't sit next to him like he had earlier. Had something happened? "You'll get too excited."

Krad grinned and nodded in agreement with my statement.

Takeshi pouted, stomping out of the room to go cook dinner.

I got off the floor and sat back in my computer chair. I felt my fingers begin to type.

"Doing a background check, Satoshi," Krad hovered over my shoulder as he read what I wrote.

Nodding I asked, "what happened between you two?"

"Dark and I?"

"Takeshi," I said annoyed.

"Oh," he paused. "Nothing relevant," he said softly.

"If it has to do with my family then it is relevant."

Krad sighed. "He asked me on a date."

The typing froze and I looked back at him. "A date?"

"Yes."

"And…," I said, already knowing it didn't go well for Takeshi.

"I said I wasn't attracted to men."

I winced slightly, knowing how hard it must've been for him to hear that. I Daisuke had said that to me…well it's best not to think of that. "Couldn't you reject him a little less harshly?"

"I never rejected him…"

"But you-"

"I was simply reminding myself that, it had nothing to do with my answer."

"Are you even listening to yourself?"

Krad sighed, "my answer was leaning towards yes…but I was thinking of him as a girl."

I laughed, "so, you see my brother as uke and you're seme?"

Krad looked at me strangly and I shook my head. "If you accept this date then it will be with the real Takeshi, not the imaginary girl one in your mind."

"I realize that."

"Then what's your true answer?"

Krad stared off for a while. An hour seemed to pass before finally a sad smile came to his lips. "I cannot date him. The thought of kissing him both disgusts and excites me. When he touches me I want to punch him, yet tackle him to the bed. When he looks at me with that gaze he uses only for me I want to both glare and smile. It's too confusing. I would only end up hurting him."

I smiled softly and said, "if you worry about hurting him, then you care about him. And I think, if you let him go like this, you'll regret it for the rest of your freakishly long life.

Krad laughed, "you read too far into." He smiled and walked to the door.

"Just think of what I said," I whispered.

He nodded and left, closing the door behind him.

Turning back to the computer I continued strategizing for my encounter with Daisuke. It had been so long since I'd talked to him. I smiled in anticipation and looked at the clock, counting down the hours until we'd meet again.