Author's Note: Hey guys, it's been a while! Haha, yeahhh, sorry about that, I guess I lost track of what I was doing.. For the past week my laptop was out of commission(I know I have been gone longer than that, but it will make sense after), and when I got it back up and running again, I went and checked my usual sites, emails, yaddy-yada, and I checked fanfiction. Saw all the new chapters other authors have updated, and my PMs, then I checked my story stats. The point of this rambling is, I would like to thank the 'Guest' who reviewed and got me back in my mojo. Props are going out to you bud! So thanks for all of your patience, and without much further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, Chapter #5. I also hope to get more chapters up soon too, and who knows, maybe even more today!—Atom
Chapter #5: Daisuke
"There, that's the last of it!" I say tucking the last of the purple bangs into the baseball cap with a smile. "That wasn't so hard, I think I did a pretty good job."
-Well of course, that lock was so easy to crack! And we have had to use this cap trick numerous times!-
"Well yeah, I guess so. But, I mean it's good we didn't get caught," I pointed out hopefilled.
-Actually, aren't you forgetting Daisuke? If it wasn't Hiwatari who came through that door, then what would've happened?Hmmm?-
"Well, I suppose you do have a point there," I mumble as I bite my thumb in thought.
-And don't forget that the whole reason we are in this mess is because of you. I can't believe you let your stomach get the better of you again, you can't keep forgetting the picture of Daiki and Miss Harada at home!-
I sigh and lean on my hands bracing myself against the counter top, "I know, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's even more important when you're a phantom thief."
-I suppose so, but don't forget it again, and what is taking Hiwatari so long anyways with Ms. Kumiko?-
Just then, the doors leading to the pool opened up and Hiwatari walked in.
-Well speak of the devil..- Dark said with a smirk.
'Oh, hush up!' he puts his hands up defensively and disappears from my thoughts, maybe I can get some peace of mind now.
"We're all clear for leaving, Ms. Kumiko said it would be more than okay if I took you home after what happened," he says as he walks up to me, "I think that could work, seeing as you have tricked my men every time with it. You ready to go?" He turns away with a smirk. Why is he still doing that, it's just us, he doesn't have to put up his cold wall.
-It's because he can't risk letting Krad out again dummy-
'Dark? I thought you left? Get out of here.' He disappears again, "Mhmm," I nod with assurance. "But what about you? You still need to get changed" I turn away from the mirrors to see that he isn't there anymore. I start to take a few steps towards the bend that separates the lockers and benches from the mirrors and showers. "Hiwatari?"
"I'm changing Daisuke" I stop in my tracks, that was close, I would have been so embarrassed if I had of walked in on him. I turn back to the sinks.
-Good idea, we could have used that to switch back- Dark sticks his tongue out at me before I shake my head to get him out of my thoughts again.
"No Dark!" I realize I actually spoke the last bit aloud as Hiwatari walks up behind me.
"Well, if you two are done, we can head to your house now. And you might want to hurry, class is almost over." I snap out of it and turn to see him dressed in his uniform with his book bag already in hand.
"Yeah, I guess you're right, let's go," I say cheerily as I rush past him grabbing his wrist and dragging him to the door to leave.
We make our way out of the school quickly and unnoticed. And we make our way to the train station. We get on board with very few other passengers who mainly sat at the other end of the car. As we sit down, I notice something different in Satoshi's eyes, is it wonder?
"Something up?" I ask trying to start up a conversation, we hadn't talked much since the locker rooms.
"Oh, no, it's nothing. I was just wondering about the train," I guess I looked confused because he continued, "So is this one of the vertical trains, the ones that transport people up and down hillsides?"
"Yeah it is, you mean you haven't rode one before?" He looks away out the window slightly embarrassed and a hint of insult in his expression.
"Well, no, actually I haven't," he glances at me then back out the window as the engines start up and the last call is made for boarding on the PA system. "My 'father' gets someone to drive me to school and wherever I need to go since I don't see him much. But they seem like a great invention."
I look out the window to see the amazing view that Hiwatari's been looking at this whole time as we start to make our way down. "Yeah, it is amazing, I guess I've never realized it before." My gaze shifts from the view out the window to Hiwatari's face. I realize that he's actually smiling, it's just a small curl in his lips, but it's there, and it's real. Not like one he'd use in a smirk, or trying to be cool. Just one of joy.
-Wow, who knew he was capable of one?-
'Oh, be quite Dark, how could he with Krad? You even said yourself, things are harder for him.'
-I guess you're right, but I just don't like the thought that Krad could come out at any moment, and you're just taking this all casually-
'You have a point, but Hiwatari can be stronger than you know. I trust him.'
"Yeah, amazing," I hear Satoshi whisper before he turns back to me. "So, do you have any ideas on how to switch yourself back to normal?"
"Yeah, I have a way of switching back and forth."
"Really? How does that work?"
"Well I have two pictures, one can force the change, and one can stop it, I think it will work," if what Dark says is true, I don't want to bring up the sacred maiden stuff with him yet. Does he even know what the sacred maiden is?
"Oh, I should try to get myself one of them huh?" he gives a weak chuckle. I decide I should laugh at his joke too, but it suddenly dies down into awkward silence.
"So, I heard some classmates say that you have your own apartment?" I try to keep us talking. Suddenly the train comes to a stop and we're the first to get off. We start to head through the town.
"Yeah, I barely ever go home unless I get a request from father. It's more convenient for school, and this way I have a less chance of hurting people." His face seems emotionless, but I know that deep down he does truly care.
"You must get lonely there, I know I sure would!" I smile with my eyes closed trying to lighten the mood.
"Sometimes, but I don't mind. It's for the best after all."
"If you say so."
"So, is your house nearby? I haven't been in this part of town that much."
"Oh, yeah that's it up there," I say as I point to my house a few blocks away.
"Well, looks like we got here unnoticed then. Huh?"
"Yeah!"I shout happily as we make it to the front door. I decide I should check the mail. So I lean over and open the red box to grab the paper, and a few envelopes. Turning back to Satoshi I trip over the ledge of the porch and fall forward. But he catches me before I wipe out again.
"Is this going to become a regular thing? Because I'm usually busy in the evenings," he finishes with a smirk.
"S-sorry Hiwatari," I say backing away, trying to hide my blush I go to bend down to pick up the mail I dropped. He bends down to help me. Out of nowhere I feel the change happen, and the baseball cap falls to the ground. 'I should return that tomorrow.'
-Maybe, but then make sure you have the picture with you-
"Daisuke? Hey, you're back to normal."
"Yeah, I guess I am," I smile at him as he hands me the mail he collected. Am I though? I don't even know what caused that change.
"Daisuke!" We look up to where the voice came from, my mom is walking up the street towards us with a bag of groceries in hand. "I didn't think you were going to make it home before me. How was your day at school?"
"It was fine, except for swim class. I nearly drowned, and changed into Dark and.."
"What?! Did anyone see you? Are you alright?" She rushes over to me to do a check on my well-being when she notices Hiwatari. An unsettling expression sits on her face.
"Nobody saw, and yes I'm alright thanks to Hiwatari here, if it wasn't for him I'd be a goner." I began to laugh trying to ease the tension. I sneak a glance at Hiwatari, he looks like he feels out of place. Well duh, Daisuke, why wouldn't he now?
"Is that so? Well, thank-you Hiwatari.." Hiwatari stood up and shook her hand.
"Any time Mrs. Niwa," he said with a bow. As he stood up straight again he turned back to me. "Well Niwa, I guess I better get going now, your home okay." He started to walked away after bowing again to my mom, then I realized that he's going back to his lonely apartment..
"Satoshi, wait up!" I shout as I scurry to my feet, he turns back, "Would you like to stay for dinner? With us?" He looked slightly shocked, and so did my mom. "I mean it's okay if you don't want to, but I thought it was the least I could do to show you my gratitude. And if that's okay with you mom.." Mom's shock shifted into a smile, she was still uneasy, but I could tell she knew I was doing the right thing. But Hiwatari's shock kind of shifted a little bit into a worried vibe.
"I'm not so sure if I can, I probably have lots to do, I don't want to be a burden, and-" before he could continue mumbling, my mother actually stepped in?!
"Non-sense, Daisuke's right, you are very welcomed to stay with us for dinner," she smiled at Hiwatari. I was proud that she actually got over her stubbornness against his clan to do this for me. But she probably also thinks he won't take the offer too.
"Well Hiwatari, how about it?" I look to him eagerly.
"Well, I'm not sure this is a good idea, but..Sure, I'll stay." Yes! I did it, he won't be alone tonight, well at least for a little while. I could swear I did see some sign of defeat in mom's eyes. But she smiles and carries on to the door to unlock it.
"So it's settled," she says happily, "I'll set dinner up for one extra person tonight," she spins around and winks at us. I hope this doesn't turn into a disaster or something..
Author's Note: So, there you have it, chapter five done! I tried to make it a little bit longer compared to the last few chapters considering it's been like forever.. So what did you guys think? You excited to see what happens at this sudden dinner arrangement? Any thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated. Hope to hear from you, I'll try my best to update really soon! Well I guess that's all, so tata for now! –Atom