Disclaimer: I don't own DNAngel. I wish I did. But wait...If I did, then Dark would probably have to go away. Which is probably why I don't own DNAngel.

AN: This is a letter writtenby Dark, sent to Riku. To avoid any confusion, allow me to explain: if Riku ever falls in love with Dark, she will love Daisuke entirely, and Dark's DNA will fade from Daisuke, and our favorite theif will disappear for good. So, in favor of loving her from afar, even if it is unrequitted love, Dark has made a request. So, read and review. Probably a one shot, but we'll see how you guys like it.

Please Don't Love Me

Riku:

Dear Riku,

Dearest Riku...

Okay. This isn't getting me anywhere. But I think you've got the general idea.

The point I'm trying to make is...

I love you.

Yup. I love you. And I know, as much as it hurts, that you don't exactly love me back. In fact, I understand (from a very reliable source, I might add) that you said you hate me.

Argh. That hurts. I really don't like writing that.

You know how they say that the pen is mightier than the sword? They weren't kidding: if you stab yourself in the heart with a sword, it hurts, but after a few seconds, you die. If you stab yourself in the heart with a pen, or rather the words written with one, it hurts a lot. And it doesn't stop. Ever. And for me, death is not an option. I wish I could explain that, but I can't. I don't have enough paper.

Anyway...I understand that you don't even like me. (Still hurts, but not as much as the above statement.) And I'm sad to admit that this is a good thing. For both of us, I suppose.

I'm not sure how I'm writing this.

I have a request to make of you. I know what you're thinking (and, despite everything, I enjoy picturing you. You're pretty when you're mad) 'why should I do anything for Phantom Dark?' Right? I'm asking because I don't think you'll have much of a problem in doing me this favor. In fact, it's a little redundant. But I have to write it.

Please don't love me.

Again, not exactly a brilliant request. Because I know you think I'm a pervert and a freak and a thief, and all that.

Well, I am a thief, but moving on...

My request is just to make sure. Just so you know. I love you, but you've got to never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever fall in love with me. If, by any chance you ever did, terrible things would happen. To both of us. And a lot of other people, too.

So...Yeah.

I'm sorry for being selfish. You know that I love you. And as much as I try not to, I can't make myself stop being in love with you. But I've got to make sure you never love me.

So please. Just keep going the way you are. Keep hating me if you want to. Keep thinking I'm a pervert and a lecher. Keep being angry about that kiss (though I did enjoy it).

And keep wearing those blue pajamas you wore the other night. They make you look sexy!

All my love, whether you want it or not,

Phantom Dark

P.S. You're right about me. I'm totally wrong for your sister.