Forget Me Not (Chapter 1)
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dollmasterleeA/N
This is my first shot at fanfiction. I've been to other ships but DAIMAO is one of the few couples that inspired me enough to try writing a story.
I hope people will try reading it and motivate me to write another story.
Thank you for giving my story a chance and please be so kind as to leave a comment ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own Daisuke and Mao. They are their own persons.
SUMMARY
Daisuke has been hiding a secret love for a long time. He decides on confessing upon Mao's return from New York to Japan for the Christmas holidays. Unfortunate things happen and Daisuke gets into a car accident that locks away his memories. Will Mao be able to unlock the memories even with the appearance of Daisuke's supposed fiancee?
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It was a rather relaxing day for Daisuke as he prepared his breakfast of toast and eggs. During the winter season when he's feeling lazy he usually prefers to eat western-style. You see, cooking may be something he's good at but without someone to cook for he just feels too lazy to even care.
He glanced at the white "I Love Paris" designed mug that his friend Kyousuke or Mao, as he prefers to call him, bought for him during the latter's trip to a trade fair in Hokkaido last year. Mao buys novelty items every now and then when he happens to go around the country.
Daisuke sighed as he took a sip of coffee from the mug. With Mao staying alone in New York to study Interior Designing, he's quite sure the younger man's eating habits has turned for the worse.
"He probably always eats fastfood nowadays. It might make him fatter but it's still unhealthy." Although the idea of an obese Mao cracks Daisuke up. "He eats desserts even during breakfast, for god's sake..."
Daisuke sighed forlornly with the thoughts of his beautiful Mao.
How long has it been since he last saw him? 3 months and 20 days to be exact. If today were like the other days, Daisuke would probably curl up in bed hugging a pillow and daydreaming about Mao~ but today is different. Mao sent him an email last night telling him that he would be skyping him at exactly 11am today.
The thought of seeing his friend's face sent shivers down his spine.
It isn't unusual though, as he has been in love with Mao for years already. Well, secretly inlove that is because unfortunately, he is a giant coward who is afraid of breaking his friendship with the most beautiful man on earth.
The sound of the popping toast broke Daisuke out of his thoughts and he gathered his breakfast to go to the living area of his apartment.
It's already 9am in the morning. He has the remaining 2 hours to eat then get ready for his skype date.
The sound of giggling made Daisuke snap towards his laptop. He was in the middle of fixing his hair when Mao finally logged in that he didn't notice the signal. With a slightly red face, he beamed and winked at the boy on the other side of the video call.
"Konnichiwa Mao! How long have you been enjoying my free show?" Daisuke tried to tease to get rid of his nerves.
"I was not!" Mao indignantly replied. "It was your fault for not paying attention to my signal. Anyway, why are you so dressed up? Do you have a date after this?"
Mao's voice was laden with pure curiosity that it stabbed Daisuke's heart a bit.
Why didn't he consider thinking that I dressed up for him? He thought.
"Nothing special... Just going out for a bit."
"Ahhh..." Mao nodded then smiled warmly "You look just like the Daichan I know."
With those simple few words, Daisuke's heart melted...
"And you look just as cute as ever Mao."
"Not true!" as always, Mao dislikes being called cute.
Daisuke chuckled "I'm quite sure the girls in your school are all pining for you because of your cuteness."
"Eh! Didn't you know? American girls dislike my appearance."
Yes, who would want a boyfriend who is more beautiful than they are? Daisuke thought. He tried his best to hide his happiness from hearing the news though. Well, that means his Mao is still safely single and free.
"Ano ne Daichan..."
"Hmmm?"
"I will come home on the 24th and stay in Japan until after the New Year's celebration."
"Mao..." Daisuke couldn't believe what he's hearing. "Is it for sure?"
"Yes. I haven't told my parents yet but I will tell them later tonight. You're the first person I told. I miss everyone there, really really much!"
"Mao..." Daisuke couldn't speak at all. The joy he's feeling because of the good news is spreading throughout his whole body like wildfire.
"Daichan, you look sick suddenly... are you not feeling well?
"I'm okay!" Daisuke gulped to control himself. "I'm so happy that you decided to spend your holidays here Mao. I really miss you too..."
...more than you could ever know baby.
" We should meet up as often as possible ne Daichan. To make up with the lost times." Mao's voice seemed to fade cutely on the last words which didn't escape Daisuke's ears. His cheeks were also more pinkish than usual.
With a tightening in his chest, Daisuke felt a ray of hope from the way Mao was looking at him through the camera. He bowed a few times then blinked up at him like a shy schoolboy.
"Mao, I will prepare for your return. You can expect that!" He let the happiness he feels show through.
At last, he can feel that he somehow has a chance at Mao's love. His heart is beating too loud he is thankful that Mao can't hear it. Although, he's sure his face is a mirror of what he's feeling at the moment.
"Hai! See you soon, Daichan!"
"See you Mao..."
And with that, Daisuke made his mind up. He will propose to Mao on his return to Japan!
Daisuke honestly feels like a teenage girl. Here he is in front of an engraving shop, his heart beating wildly while clutching his grandmother's ring. His grandmother has given him the ring and made him promise to give it to the person he wants to spend his lifetime with.
He held the ring towards the gloomy sky, turning it slightly to reveal a gossamer engraving of the initials H.K & W.D. on the inside. He personally searched for and found an engraver who could do a special engraving for him where only through sunlight will the letters illuminate. Mao can be too secretive most of the time so wearing this ring won't be a burden to him.
The silver band itself is simple though. The only design it holds is a tiny engraved cherry blossom on the center and twisted vines that go around the ring.
Whether Mao will accept his proposal or not, the ring will belong only to him. He is the only person that Daisuke wants to spend his lifetime with.
He carefully placed the ring on its white box and pocketed it.
Three days to go and he would finally be able to see Mao's sweet smile. That idea is enough to make him grin like an idiot despite himself.
The club is already packed and extremely rowdy when Daisuke entered. His university friends have invited him to a Christmas reunion, saying that this is a rare occasion where most of them have time to spare. His friends have gone on to different paths and careers after their graduation where only Daisuke entered show business. He misses them terribly and so he immediately said ok to this get together.
His former dormitory roommate Takeru texted him earlier to inform him where their table is so he didn't need to glance everywhere to find them. He waved at the said person when Takeru finally saw him approaching their table.
"Guys, sorry for coming late. I had to run a quick errand." Daisuke fist bumped with the men one after the other. He stopped in his tracks though when he was finally able to properly see the woman sitting beside Takeru.
"Aiko..."
"Gomen Daisuke, I knew you would come but I still insisted on coming." Aiko smiled shyly and offered her hand.
Daisuke shook it "You shouldn't apologize Aiko. I'm happy to see you here, actually. Isn't it high time we buried all our conflicts in the past?"
In all honesty, Daisuke was just shocked to see his ex-girlfriend in this get together since after their break up, Aiko never approached him again as though she wanted to forget him completely.
"Thank you Dai... I'm happy to see you happy." Aiko's voice was laced with sadness though she was smiling widely.
Daisuke took the empty chair in front of Aiko. "Geez, you guys already finished 5 bottles without me!" He exclaimed upon seeing the empty bottles of liquor on the table.
"Eh! It's your fault for being late Daichan." Jun, the strongest drinker among them said. "What kind of errand did you have anyway? Is it for your girlfriend? "
This question raised the curiosity of everyone around the table.
Daisuke just laughed it off. "You would have known guys if I had a girlfriend."
"So there's still none? You're already a grandpa yet you still don't plan on getting married?" Yukito, the tallest in the group was slightly disappointed.
Daisuke just chuckled. He's already used to this kind of questions everywhere he goes. He can't help it that his lovelife is complicated, right?
"Well, this is actually a good news for our Aiko here, don't you guys think so?" Takeru exclaimed.
Aiko turned red at the comment but didn't say anything to oppose him.
Daisuke on the other hand slapped his friend's arm. "As I expected, you're already drunk. You really can't hold alcohol well Takeru..." he sighed. "Anyway guys, I can't drink much tonight as I have to drive home. I really just came because I can't miss seeing your handsome 32-year-old faces."
Awww... the grouped echoed then doubled over laughing after.
After a couple round of drinks, some of Daisuke's friends have gone off toward the stage to dance and embarrass themselves while the others are nowhere to be seen. Only Aiko stayed on their table. Daisuke is feeling more and more uncomfortable as the seconds pass by. Not only is Aiko silent but she also keeps on stealing glances at him.
"Ehem.." Daisuke cleared his throat. "I'll go look for those who went to the toilet." He stood abruptly.
Before he was able to leave though, Aiko caught his left arm.
"Chotto matte Dai..." her voice is pleading.
Daisuke knitted his eyebrows. "Aiko?"
"Are you avoiding me?"
"Um... no."
"But why can't you look straight at me?"
"Um... because I feel uncomfortable when you stare at me like this...?" Daisuke mentally hit himself for saying those words because Aiko's eyes were teary all of a sudden. "Uh I didn't mean it like that!"
"You do mean it like that... And it hurts because I know you don't feel anything for me anymore..."
"What are you saying Aiko? You're confusing me..."
"What I want to say is that I LOVE YOU WATANABE DAISUKE! I still do..." Aiko lowered her head as fresh tears fell on her cheeks.
To say that Daisuke is speechless is an understatement. He is beyond shocked. Aiko who decided to break up with him in university after their 2 year relationship because of unknown reasons is now crying brokenly in front of him.
"Why? How?" Only questions are able to come out of Daisuke's mouth.
"After breaking up with you I thought you..." here Aiko glanced up at him "would try to run after me but you didn't."
"I..."
"Why didn't you? Didn't I really matter that much to you?"
"I remember asking why you wanted to break up but you didn't give me any reason..."
"I didn't give you any reason because I wanted you to run after me!"
"Why?! I was too hurt that you broke up with me without any explanation so naturally, I got angry. Are you expecting me to say sorry and beg for your forgiveness knowing that I didn't do anything wrong?" Daisuke is getting upset at remembering the past.
"You didn't do anything wrong... that's right." Aiko held onto the table for support, "I was young and foolish. I didn't know how to handle love. I played with your feelings to test if you loved me enough. It was all my mistake!" Sobbing, she let her tears fall on the table. Each drop reminiscent of her regrets.
"I'm sorry for shouting at you... please don't cry anymore..." Daisuke, feeling guilty at the scene in front of him, put his hand on top of Aiko's. "I don't deserve your tears."
"You're still you, Dai... you're still the same man I fell inlove with 10 years ago."
Daisuke bit his lip. "Aiko... many things have changed..."
"My feelings didn't! I told you, I still love you..."
"I'm sorry..."
At Daisuke's answer, the sadness in Aiko's heart grew tenfold. She laughed brokenly.
"You have somebody else already..."
Daisuke just bowed his head. It was a confirmation that Aiko was dreading. She felt like fainting.
Suddenly, Daisuke's phone vibrated signalling an incoming call. The ringtone is an unusual one.
Gii...Gii...Gii...
Mao's Takumi voice ringtone is something a fan made and posted online. Daisuke has been using it ever since to tease Mao.
Aiko blinked several times. If she's not mistaken, it's Daisuke's friend Hamao Kyousuke calling. She has seen all of Daisuke's movies so she can't be mistaken. That ringtone...
"I'm sorry, I have to take this." Daisuke is already walking towards the exit when Aiko recognized an alarming fear in her heart.
This is my first shot at fanfiction. I've been to other ships but DAIMAO is one of the few couples that inspired me enough to try writing a story.
I hope people will try reading it and motivate me to write another story.
Thank you for giving my story a chance and please be so kind as to leave a comment ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own Daisuke and Mao. They are their own persons.
SUMMARY
Daisuke has been hiding a secret love for a long time. He decides on confessing upon Mao's return from New York to Japan for the Christmas holidays. Unfortunate things happen and Daisuke gets into a car accident that locks away his memories. Will Mao be able to unlock the memories even with the appearance of Daisuke's supposed fiancee?
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It was a rather relaxing day for Daisuke as he prepared his breakfast of toast and eggs. During the winter season when he's feeling lazy he usually prefers to eat western-style. You see, cooking may be something he's good at but without someone to cook for he just feels too lazy to even care.
He glanced at the white "I Love Paris" designed mug that his friend Kyousuke or Mao, as he prefers to call him, bought for him during the latter's trip to a trade fair in Hokkaido last year. Mao buys novelty items every now and then when he happens to go around the country.
Daisuke sighed as he took a sip of coffee from the mug. With Mao staying alone in New York to study Interior Designing, he's quite sure the younger man's eating habits has turned for the worse.
"He probably always eats fastfood nowadays. It might make him fatter but it's still unhealthy." Although the idea of an obese Mao cracks Daisuke up. "He eats desserts even during breakfast, for god's sake..."
Daisuke sighed forlornly with the thoughts of his beautiful Mao.
How long has it been since he last saw him? 3 months and 20 days to be exact. If today were like the other days, Daisuke would probably curl up in bed hugging a pillow and daydreaming about Mao~ but today is different. Mao sent him an email last night telling him that he would be skyping him at exactly 11am today.
The thought of seeing his friend's face sent shivers down his spine.
It isn't unusual though, as he has been in love with Mao for years already. Well, secretly inlove that is because unfortunately, he is a giant coward who is afraid of breaking his friendship with the most beautiful man on earth.
The sound of the popping toast broke Daisuke out of his thoughts and he gathered his breakfast to go to the living area of his apartment.
It's already 9am in the morning. He has the remaining 2 hours to eat then get ready for his skype date.
The sound of giggling made Daisuke snap towards his laptop. He was in the middle of fixing his hair when Mao finally logged in that he didn't notice the signal. With a slightly red face, he beamed and winked at the boy on the other side of the video call.
"Konnichiwa Mao! How long have you been enjoying my free show?" Daisuke tried to tease to get rid of his nerves.
"I was not!" Mao indignantly replied. "It was your fault for not paying attention to my signal. Anyway, why are you so dressed up? Do you have a date after this?"
Mao's voice was laden with pure curiosity that it stabbed Daisuke's heart a bit.
Why didn't he consider thinking that I dressed up for him? He thought.
"Nothing special... Just going out for a bit."
"Ahhh..." Mao nodded then smiled warmly "You look just like the Daichan I know."
With those simple few words, Daisuke's heart melted...
"And you look just as cute as ever Mao."
"Not true!" as always, Mao dislikes being called cute.
Daisuke chuckled "I'm quite sure the girls in your school are all pining for you because of your cuteness."
"Eh! Didn't you know? American girls dislike my appearance."
Yes, who would want a boyfriend who is more beautiful than they are? Daisuke thought. He tried his best to hide his happiness from hearing the news though. Well, that means his Mao is still safely single and free.
"Ano ne Daichan..."
"Hmmm?"
"I will come home on the 24th and stay in Japan until after the New Year's celebration."
"Mao..." Daisuke couldn't believe what he's hearing. "Is it for sure?"
"Yes. I haven't told my parents yet but I will tell them later tonight. You're the first person I told. I miss everyone there, really really much!"
"Mao..." Daisuke couldn't speak at all. The joy he's feeling because of the good news is spreading throughout his whole body like wildfire.
"Daichan, you look sick suddenly... are you not feeling well?
"I'm okay!" Daisuke gulped to control himself. "I'm so happy that you decided to spend your holidays here Mao. I really miss you too..."
...more than you could ever know baby.
" We should meet up as often as possible ne Daichan. To make up with the lost times." Mao's voice seemed to fade cutely on the last words which didn't escape Daisuke's ears. His cheeks were also more pinkish than usual.
With a tightening in his chest, Daisuke felt a ray of hope from the way Mao was looking at him through the camera. He bowed a few times then blinked up at him like a shy schoolboy.
"Mao, I will prepare for your return. You can expect that!" He let the happiness he feels show through.
At last, he can feel that he somehow has a chance at Mao's love. His heart is beating too loud he is thankful that Mao can't hear it. Although, he's sure his face is a mirror of what he's feeling at the moment.
"Hai! See you soon, Daichan!"
"See you Mao..."
And with that, Daisuke made his mind up. He will propose to Mao on his return to Japan!
Daisuke honestly feels like a teenage girl. Here he is in front of an engraving shop, his heart beating wildly while clutching his grandmother's ring. His grandmother has given him the ring and made him promise to give it to the person he wants to spend his lifetime with.
He held the ring towards the gloomy sky, turning it slightly to reveal a gossamer engraving of the initials H.K & W.D. on the inside. He personally searched for and found an engraver who could do a special engraving for him where only through sunlight will the letters illuminate. Mao can be too secretive most of the time so wearing this ring won't be a burden to him.
The silver band itself is simple though. The only design it holds is a tiny engraved cherry blossom on the center and twisted vines that go around the ring.
Whether Mao will accept his proposal or not, the ring will belong only to him. He is the only person that Daisuke wants to spend his lifetime with.
He carefully placed the ring on its white box and pocketed it.
Three days to go and he would finally be able to see Mao's sweet smile. That idea is enough to make him grin like an idiot despite himself.
The club is already packed and extremely rowdy when Daisuke entered. His university friends have invited him to a Christmas reunion, saying that this is a rare occasion where most of them have time to spare. His friends have gone on to different paths and careers after their graduation where only Daisuke entered show business. He misses them terribly and so he immediately said ok to this get together.
His former dormitory roommate Takeru texted him earlier to inform him where their table is so he didn't need to glance everywhere to find them. He waved at the said person when Takeru finally saw him approaching their table.
"Guys, sorry for coming late. I had to run a quick errand." Daisuke fist bumped with the men one after the other. He stopped in his tracks though when he was finally able to properly see the woman sitting beside Takeru.
"Aiko..."
"Gomen Daisuke, I knew you would come but I still insisted on coming." Aiko smiled shyly and offered her hand.
Daisuke shook it "You shouldn't apologize Aiko. I'm happy to see you here, actually. Isn't it high time we buried all our conflicts in the past?"
In all honesty, Daisuke was just shocked to see his ex-girlfriend in this get together since after their break up, Aiko never approached him again as though she wanted to forget him completely.
"Thank you Dai... I'm happy to see you happy." Aiko's voice was laced with sadness though she was smiling widely.
Daisuke took the empty chair in front of Aiko. "Geez, you guys already finished 5 bottles without me!" He exclaimed upon seeing the empty bottles of liquor on the table.
"Eh! It's your fault for being late Daichan." Jun, the strongest drinker among them said. "What kind of errand did you have anyway? Is it for your girlfriend? "
This question raised the curiosity of everyone around the table.
Daisuke just laughed it off. "You would have known guys if I had a girlfriend."
"So there's still none? You're already a grandpa yet you still don't plan on getting married?" Yukito, the tallest in the group was slightly disappointed.
Daisuke just chuckled. He's already used to this kind of questions everywhere he goes. He can't help it that his lovelife is complicated, right?
"Well, this is actually a good news for our Aiko here, don't you guys think so?" Takeru exclaimed.
Aiko turned red at the comment but didn't say anything to oppose him.
Daisuke on the other hand slapped his friend's arm. "As I expected, you're already drunk. You really can't hold alcohol well Takeru..." he sighed. "Anyway guys, I can't drink much tonight as I have to drive home. I really just came because I can't miss seeing your handsome 32-year-old faces."
Awww... the grouped echoed then doubled over laughing after.
After a couple round of drinks, some of Daisuke's friends have gone off toward the stage to dance and embarrass themselves while the others are nowhere to be seen. Only Aiko stayed on their table. Daisuke is feeling more and more uncomfortable as the seconds pass by. Not only is Aiko silent but she also keeps on stealing glances at him.
"Ehem.." Daisuke cleared his throat. "I'll go look for those who went to the toilet." He stood abruptly.
Before he was able to leave though, Aiko caught his left arm.
"Chotto matte Dai..." her voice is pleading.
Daisuke knitted his eyebrows. "Aiko?"
"Are you avoiding me?"
"Um... no."
"But why can't you look straight at me?"
"Um... because I feel uncomfortable when you stare at me like this...?" Daisuke mentally hit himself for saying those words because Aiko's eyes were teary all of a sudden. "Uh I didn't mean it like that!"
"You do mean it like that... And it hurts because I know you don't feel anything for me anymore..."
"What are you saying Aiko? You're confusing me..."
"What I want to say is that I LOVE YOU WATANABE DAISUKE! I still do..." Aiko lowered her head as fresh tears fell on her cheeks.
To say that Daisuke is speechless is an understatement. He is beyond shocked. Aiko who decided to break up with him in university after their 2 year relationship because of unknown reasons is now crying brokenly in front of him.
"Why? How?" Only questions are able to come out of Daisuke's mouth.
"After breaking up with you I thought you..." here Aiko glanced up at him "would try to run after me but you didn't."
"I..."
"Why didn't you? Didn't I really matter that much to you?"
"I remember asking why you wanted to break up but you didn't give me any reason..."
"I didn't give you any reason because I wanted you to run after me!"
"Why?! I was too hurt that you broke up with me without any explanation so naturally, I got angry. Are you expecting me to say sorry and beg for your forgiveness knowing that I didn't do anything wrong?" Daisuke is getting upset at remembering the past.
"You didn't do anything wrong... that's right." Aiko held onto the table for support, "I was young and foolish. I didn't know how to handle love. I played with your feelings to test if you loved me enough. It was all my mistake!" Sobbing, she let her tears fall on the table. Each drop reminiscent of her regrets.
"I'm sorry for shouting at you... please don't cry anymore..." Daisuke, feeling guilty at the scene in front of him, put his hand on top of Aiko's. "I don't deserve your tears."
"You're still you, Dai... you're still the same man I fell inlove with 10 years ago."
Daisuke bit his lip. "Aiko... many things have changed..."
"My feelings didn't! I told you, I still love you..."
"I'm sorry..."
At Daisuke's answer, the sadness in Aiko's heart grew tenfold. She laughed brokenly.
"You have somebody else already..."
Daisuke just bowed his head. It was a confirmation that Aiko was dreading. She felt like fainting.
Suddenly, Daisuke's phone vibrated signalling an incoming call. The ringtone is an unusual one.
Gii...Gii...Gii...
Mao's Takumi voice ringtone is something a fan made and posted online. Daisuke has been using it ever since to tease Mao.
Aiko blinked several times. If she's not mistaken, it's Daisuke's friend Hamao Kyousuke calling. She has seen all of Daisuke's movies so she can't be mistaken. That ringtone...
"I'm sorry, I have to take this." Daisuke is already walking towards the exit when Aiko recognized an alarming fear in her heart.
