Digimon Adventure 02: Amnesia and hidden Secrets

Amnesia

Takeru hated hospitals. He was never really fond of them when he was younger. Even now as he walks down the hall of Odaiba's hospital he still feels a sense of dread. It was probably a good thing he decided to stay at Daisuke's house when Patamon failed to return to him with Ken the day before. He ended up worrying himself sick with worry all night wondering where were they and if they were safe from the snowstorm? He couldn't help but dread the fact that Daisuke slipped him sleeping pills, forcing him to sleep for a good five hours.

Then again he shouldn't be ungrateful. At least one of them got some sleep. Daisuke was busy comforting Wormmon, yelling at everyone for being so stupid to drive Ken away and making him feel abandoned the day before and even left the apartment early in the morning to look for Ken himself. Takeru will never forget the look on Ken's face when he saw everyone's hateful glares and heard their hateful remarks. What were they thinking? It had taken months for them to build Ken's total trust and friendship. They all tried to assure him that they were really his friends and would do nothing to hurt him; at least he Daisuke tried anyway. Takeru rolled his eyes at that thought. They broke their word and look what happened? Ken got caught up in a storm and ended up sick in a hospital.

Takeru glanced at the tired bagworm digimon in his arms. Ever since Ken ran out of the Motomiya complex Wormmon hadn't eaten or slept, causing his to dedigivolve to Minomon. Minomon had been furious at what the others did to his partner that he attacked them whenever they so much as mention something bad about his partner or got within five feet of him. The only people that Minomon didn't attack were Daisuke and himself. He was glad for that. At least now he can help Daisuke comfort Minomon and what better way to do that then to give him back to his partner.

Takeru smiled at the thought. Daisuke had instructed him that morning that he should stay in the apartment just in case Ken and Patamon returned or called. Takeru didn't argue with the new leader of the Chosen Children. Daisuke was just as worried as he was and he actually wanted to comfort and speak to Minomon along without Daisuke around anyway. Takeru liked the Child of Kindness as more that just a friend. There were many times where he fantasied about taking Ken on dates and making out with him under the Sakura Tree or winning him a prize at the festival and seeing him blush when Takeru gives it to him. Takeru felt his cheeks heat up a little before shaking the thought away. In truth Takeru had asked Minomon about Ken feelings but Minomon refused to tell him. He said that Ken was a private person and deserved his privacy. However, he did hint that Ken did not like girls.

Takeru felt very hopeful about the turn of events but then the memory of Ken's parents' call made him frown. Ken's parents had called around eight that morning asking why Ken was in a hospital? After talking to his parents they asked if he could go the hospital and keep an eye on him since it would take them a few hours for them to get to Odaiba.

Takeru sighed and slowed his pace a bit. He had been nervous ever since he finished talking to Ken's parents. He had emailed Daisuke afterward telling him what happen and that he will meet him at the hospital. Daisuke hadn't replied back to him. He was starting to wonder if Daisuke got his message at all.

Takeru smiled softly as he passed a young woman's room. The young woman was fast asleep. Sitting in a chair near her bed was a young man. The young man was holding her hand as he napped in his chair. They look cute together, Takeru thought to himself. Takeru thought shift to his poor friend. It was bad enough that he was remembering his rape but now he was in a hospital with amnesia. Takeru felt sad for the boy he liked. He didn't know the extent of Ken's memory loss, so it wouldn't be a good idea to confess his feelings to the boy just yet. However, the mental image of him holding Ken's hand as he slept was appealing.

Takeru thought back to what Minomon mentioned about Ken not liking girls. Takeru processed that fact for a moment. If Ken didn't like girls like that, than there was a very good chance that he prefers guys. Takeru felt a spark of hope within him as he continued to work out his thoughts. If that was the case than he will be flattered about having a boyfriend. Then in that case he would not be disgusted when I confess my feelings to him and there is still the possibility that he likes me back. There was no guarantee that Ken liked him back but it was pleasant thought, compared to the alternative, to think about and it kept him happy and hopeful as he walked. Well, until he heard a female's voice coming from Ken's room.