FITTING IN

By: corn3ts

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade. This anime belongs to the great Takao Aoki, so don't sue me!

A/N: Greetings everyone! As you may have known, I have been long gone in this fandom, but then, that didn't stayed long since I'm back again to do another fic for you all! ^__^ *Dodges tomatoes* Well, if you are wondering why I'm gone, it's because school started this June, so I have to focus on my studies first ^_~. But since our school given us a one week break, I've decided to open up a new fiction starring no other than my favorite... Kai/Rei coupling! ( So hetero fans... stay out! )

A/N #2: You might have noticed the changes I made concerning on the way I write now. Well, I'm starting to do a new way of writing fiction, but if this way bugs you, then tell me please. Anyway, before you start reading the fic, I want to dedicate this ( Yet again ) to my best-net-friend, Scarlet M. Y, for dedicating her fics to me trice, and of course, to those people who will read this story, thank you!

Chapter One: Reconciliation

"Rei, I'm in love with a new guy."

That was one thing Rei will never forget in his whole life. Sure, he loves his mother, and he'll do anything just to make her smile, however, she should also reconsider the fact that her husband --- his father --- just died two months ago, and that staying single for even one year might be regarded as her loyalty to him, but...

Just yesterday, Rei's beloved mother told him about this new man whom she consider as her new life and love.

The amber-eyed teen rolled to his back, lying uncomfortably in his bed. It's not like he was being selfish --- nor acting like a spoiled brat --- in here. Of course, he was aware of it --- that someday, his mother will meet another guy for her to love again --- but just in two months?!

"This is ridiculous!" Rei blurted out, rising on his bed. "How could mom do this to dad? What is more is that, how can she takes her son like this?" He wasn't able to hold his anger anymore.

This is what hurts the Chinese teen more. After all the support he had given to his mom... She disregarded his feelings. Instead, she chooses that man over him. Him alone.

He shook his head. After some time, he got up on his bed and headed over his window. With one swift, the teen separated the curtains away and was welcomed by the warm and bright sun rays coming from the sun. Slowly, he opens the window and sniffled the breeze that was now touching his whole body.

Rei smiled. For once, he thought that this day is nice --- if not only with that damn decision his mother made. With that, he sighed once more. Whatever he do, that nightmare kept returning inside his head, and what's worst is that he have a feeling that today is going to be a great disaster for him.

Helpless, the boy decided to close the door and went inside his bathroom. Hopefully, to take a long yet refreshing shower for his baffled mind.

After getting his bath, Rei wore his white shirt and brown shorts and headed downstairs, only to meet his mother talking over the phone, busily.

"Are you sure?" He heard his mother asked. "But don't you think we're in a hurry for that?" With that statement, Mrs. Kon smiled and Rei saw how her eyes lighten up.

Realizing his mother didn't notice his presence, the Chinese boy didn't hesitate to clear his throat. To this, the mother looks up to meet her child's amber eyes. Rei blinks. Did he just saw his mom's eyes wavered? "Morning, mom---"

Before he could finish his sentence, his mom hastily spoke over the phone, voice obviously trembling. "Uhm, Rei was already in here," She remarked softly, yet her son could still hear it. "Maybe, we could talk about this later?" She hinted. The raven-haired boy slightly frowned. Is it just him, or does he heard his mother whispered 'I love you' after that? He wasn't sure yet, so he decided to shrug it all off.

When his mother hangs the phone and placed it back in its place, she turned to her son once again to found him still on the foot of the stairs, looking at her questioningly. "Well, sweety, good morning!" Mrs. Kon greeted loudly, however, it wasn't enough to hide her nervousness. "What do you want for breakfast? Meat buns? Noodles? Egg and rice? Just tell me what you want, and I'll do it for you!"

"Well, I'll just stick with meat buns..." He answered softly, puzzled by the way his mother acts. In the way she spoke, Rei could tell the uneasiness in her voice. But why? Is it because of what he said yesterday?

'I don't need a new guy to replace my dad!'

The amber-eyed teen closes his eyes and shivered. He remembers what he said to his mom yesterday, and thinking of it made him guilty. No... it's not like he didn't meant what he said, but that it scared his mother too much. What if their strong bond will gone? Can he take it?

Chuckling softly, his mother continued, "Well, okay, I'll get you your meant buns. You can sit on the couch and watch television... just suit yourself." With that, she was about to leave when suddenly, Rei ran and hugged his mother's back. Surprised, the woman turned to her son and brushes Rei's raven hair. "What is it, sweety? Is anything wrong?"

Hugging his mom tighter, he whispered, "I'm really sorry mom..." He reconciled. "I'm sorry for hurting and scaring you..."

The mother remains brushing her son's hair. "Hurting and scaring me?" She echoed her son's words. "And when did my son do this to me?" She questioned. Although she already knows what her son meant, she still asked him because she wanted to hear that from her son's mouth.

"F- For yesterday..." Rei cut, knowing all to well that it would just hurt his mother if he repeats what he said earlier.

To this, Mrs. Kon smiles at her son and with both hands on the side of Rei's cheeks, she raises her son's face lightly and uttered, "You haven't done anything wrong, Rei," She continued smiling as Rei holds her hands. "I know you'll react like that once I've told you that issue." The woman avoided the last statement to avoid broadening the whole argument. Once is enough for her.

With that, Rei nodded to his precious mother and both moved away from each other's hold; Rei heading to the living room to watch television while his mother makes meat buns for him in the kitchen. Problems seems to be forgotten, yet, no one knows that it'll return later on.

- To be continued

Well, that's all for now. I'm trying to learn how to make chapters short ( Since, whenever I wrote long chapters, I ended up having a writer's block T_T ), and hopefully, I'm getting to it. Well, for all of you who are currently reading my fic, take note that this fic is AU. That means, no beyblading and some changes in roles. Perhaps, for now, you might not understand what I mean by role, but I'm sure you'll be surprise by the twist I will make later on! Anyway, please review so that I'll fasten up in writing this one. That's all and later days! ^___^