My Love

KK: Hola amigos!
KH: This story was an idea from trinity of the phoenix.
Kay: One quick thing before we begin: There is no rape in this.
KK: That may change, though.
KH: Yup.
Kay: Hope not.

‘Thought’; “speaking”; Dark to Dai and vice versa; Krad to Sato and vice versa.
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Night:
Satoshi had been sitting on the couch watching his favorite anime when Krad came in. Krad glared at him as Satoshi looked up. The two held the other’s gaze for a moment till Krad glanced at the TV then at the clock.

“Move.” Krad said simply. Satoshi nodded and quickly let Krad take control of the couch. Satoshi bit his lip to stop a protest when Krad changed the channel.

“Finally, now, we get to some good ass wrestling.” Satoshi just nodded and looked to the TV. Eddie Guerrero was walking down the ramp to the ring. Satoshi just stared at Eddie.

“You’re doing it again.” Krad stated angrily. Krad knew just by watching Satoshi that he liked Eddie.

Satoshi blushed and mumbled a quick apology. Krad glared at him and Satoshi noticeably winced. Krad grabbed his collar and pulled him to stand in front of him.

“I told you to always speak clearly and precisely when talking to me!” Krad threw Satoshi to the floor and stood up. “Seems to me you’ll need to be taught a lesson.”

He went into the kitchen and came back with the trash can. He picked up a beer bottle and tapped against his hand. Satoshi just whimpered and cowered against the wall. Krad leered at him and threw the empty beer bottle at his head.

“You aren’t worthy of being a Hikari!” Krad screamed and then laughed as Satoshi let tears run down his face. He hated being weak in front of Krad but he couldn’t help it.

“Please stop.” Satoshi whispered pleadingly. Krad laughed again at how pathetic Satoshi sounded.

“You are really pathetic! Nobody wants you! Not even your worthless stepfather!” Krad grabbed Satoshi’s arm and threw him across the room. “All you’re good for is being my slave.”

Satoshi didn’t understand. Krad was always mean but why couldn’t he see that Satoshi was already scared shitless of him. No, Krad always had to take it one step further and break more of him. Satoshi was certain that one day Krad would go too far and break him beyond repair.

Krad was now advancing on him and had pulled a belt out of the front room’s (conveniently placed) closet. He lifted the belt into the air and brought it down on Satoshi’s back. He repeated the action a few more times, succeeding in tearing up the younger’s shirt. He smiled coldly and reaching down, tore off the remainder of Satoshi’s shirt.
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Dark looked out into the night sky. He loved the night because things were peaceful and he could have some time thinking. Yeah, thinking of a certain blue-eyed boy. Dark sighed and ran a hand through his hair. If he could get around Krad then maybe he might have a chance. Dark looked towards his other half. He was so happy that he could manifest himself at times. That allowed him free reign for a few hours.

“Dark? You should get some sleep.” Daisuke mumbled at him as he slowly opened his red eyes.

“I know…but…”Dark began trying to find out what he wanted to say.

“You’re worried about Satoshi, aren’t you?” Daisuke asked, grinning and rubbing his eyes. Dark just looked at him and shrugged.

“Of course, you know Krad hates him.”

Daisuke nodded and wondered if he should tell Dark what he saw at school a few days ago.

Flashback:
Daisuke was late again and was irritable. He had to steal a painting last night and didn’t get much sleep. He was so into trying to get to school that he wasn’t watching where he was going and ran straight into Satoshi. Both let out a yell as they went crashing to the ground. Daisuke looked up at Satoshi in time to see him wince and rub his back.

“Sorry.” Daisuke said as he stood up and helped Satoshi up as well. Satoshi stood and winced again.

“Thank you.” Satoshi said. Daisuke nodded and decided to walk the rest of the way to school with him. Every few steps, Daisuke would look towards Satoshi noticed that he was limping. Daisuke wanted to say something but didn’t want to upset Satoshi.

‘Damn, I wish Dark was awake.’ Daisuke thought. ‘He would be able to help. Damn the idiot always staying up all night just because he can.’

“Is something wrong, Daisuke?” Satoshi asked as he noticed his friend looking at him every so often.

“No, I was just wondering if something…”

Satoshi quickly looked away and sped up as he saw the gates. Daisuke looked confused and decided to just follow him.
END FLASHBACK

Daisuke looked over at Dark and decided not to. Last thing he needed was an angry Dark who wouldn’t listen.

“Go back to sleep, Dai.” Dark said as he looked out the window.
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NEXT MORNING:
Satoshi woke up on the floor of his living room. He groaned as he stood up and felt Krad in his mind. He slowly made his way to the bathroom to clean up a little.

Are you okay? Krad asked sarcastically.

Shut up! Satoshi screamed and then instantly realized his mistake.

Krad narrowed his eyes. Would you care to repeat that?

Satoshi shook his head quickly.

Thought so. Krad laughed and went to sleep.

Satoshi frowned sadly and ran the shower. He got in and washed quickly. Once he was done, he hurriedly got dressed and left as quickly as possible to school. He was going to be late again but this time he just didn’t care.

‘Nothing I do matters to anyone anyway.’ Satoshi thought as he walked slowly. Satoshi bowed his head and as usual wasn’t watching where he was going and ran into Daisuke.

“Satoshi, I’m sorry.” Daisuke said quickly. He really hated Dark for not waking him up in time. In the distance the two boys heard the bell for school.

“That’s okay.” Satoshi said weakly. Being beaten with a belt could cause a lot more pain than one might imagine. Satoshi shook his head and looked at Daisuke.

“Well, since we’re already late, do you want to get something to eat?” Daisuke asked.

What are you doing?

What’s it look like? I’m trying to get you some time with him.

Dark smiled. Really?

Yup. Now keep quiet so I can persuade him. Daisuke smiled at Satoshi and received a shrug as an answer.

“Let’s go.” Daisuke grabbed Satoshi’s hand and started to pull him along. Satoshi silently screamed in his mind but didn’t say anything to Daisuke.

‘He’ll not want to be my friend if I complain to him.’ Satoshi thought bitterly. He didn’t need to turn away the one person who would be willing to help him.

Daisuke, change into me so I can talk to him.

What?!

Please!

Fine but Dark, try not to do anything he doesn’t want.

Gotcha!

Daisuke traded places with Dark. Dark pulled Satoshi to him and breathed in his scent. Satoshi instantly tried to pull away but Dark was too strong.

“Daisuke, what are you…?” Satoshi trailed off as he realized that he was now talking to Dark.

“What’s wrong?” Dark asked. He had noticed Satoshi trying to hold in his pain.

“Nothing.” Satoshi said quickly.

Dark looked over Satoshi’s shoulder. He then pulled back and looked at Satoshi.

“Please, Satoshi, don’t hide from me.” Dark said almost beggingly.

“You really want to…know the real me?” Satoshi asked.

Dark nodded and embraced Satoshi again. Satoshi smiled faintly against Dark’s chest. He was happy that someone actually cared. The two stood for a few minuets and then pulled apart.

“Come on, let’s go get breakfast.” Dark said wrapping an arm around Satoshi’s shoulder.

Satoshi nodded and allowed Dark to lead him to the Village Inn down the street. Dark and Satoshi went in and Dark released him.

“So what do you want?” Dark asked Satoshi.

Satoshi shrugged. He never really ate breakfast unless his stepfather was home. And if his stepfather was home then he had to put up with both him and Krad. Satoshi really hated his life at times.

“How about the Smiley Face Pancakes?” Dark asked as he looked through the menu.

Satoshi nodded and Dark ordered it for both of them. The waiter nodded and left. The two boys sat in silence for a while till Dark finally spoke.

“Satoshi, do you like someone?” Dark asked, trying to get closer to the blue-eyed boy.

“Uhm… yes, but I don’t if they like me.” Satoshi answered. He was uncomfortable but kept his gaze on Dark.

“Oh? Who is it?” Dark asked. He was really hoping that Satoshi liked him. He watched as Satoshi finally looked away and the waiter brought their food.

“I can’t tell.” Satoshi said. He really couldn’t. If Krad found out, he’d be in trouble.

Dark looked sad but then perked up since he thought that maybe it was him but Satoshi was nervous about it and couldn’t say it yet.

Satoshi was thankful that Krad was a heavy sleeper. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be here but somewhere else in pain. , he wouldn’t be here but somewhere else in pain. Satoshi shuddered and took a bite of his pancakes. He knew that after this he would have to get to school.
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AT SCHOOL:
Daisuke and Satoshi stood in the hall and waited for the teacher. The two had gotten to school very late. In fact it was already third hour.

“Well, can either of you tell me why you’re late?” the teacher, Mr. Smolden, asked.

The two shook their heads and barely listened as Mr. Smolden told them that they had detention.

The two were grateful when the bell rang, signaling lunch time. They quickly left and grabbed lunch from the Cache. They talked as they ate, then left for their next hours.
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DETENTION:
Daisuke looked at Satoshi from over the desk as he was supposed to be cleaning the floor. Satoshi was washing the walls either not noticing him or ignoring him.

“Satoshi, do you want to come over tonight?” Daisuke asked.

Satoshi shook his head, “No, thank you. I have to fill out some reports for my father.”

“Oh.” Daisuke thought for a moment. “How about tomorrow?”

Satoshi shrugged, “We’ll see.”

Daisuke nodded and went back to cleaning. After an hour had passed, a teacher came in to tell them that they could go home. The two boys nodded and left without another word to each other. One looking forward to listening to another gripe. The other listening to insults.
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KK: And there’s the first chapter.
Kay: Yup.
KH: We’ll update as soon as we can.
All three: Review please.