Take This To Your Grave And I'll Take It To Mine

A/N: Hello! This is the first chapter for my FanFic, I hope you enjoy reading it! Please R & R if you can, I'd really appreciate it!

Author: .x.AquaKitty.x.

Pairing: Kai/Tala

Rating: T

Warnings: Shounen-ai content and mild angsty

POV: 3rd person

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade!

"Kai, wake up idiot!"

Tyson roared, whipping open the dusty curtains to introduce a blinding, golden radiance into the room. Kai groaned and buried his face in his pillow, pulling the duvet further over his body, blocking Tyson, (and the intense daylight), completely from view.

"Go away"

He hissed, effortlessly waving his arms in an attempt to hit the younger blader. Tyson growled irritably and started kicking the bedpost, determined to get the bluenette out of bed.

"If you don't get up Kai, I'll drag you out!"

Kai smirked into the pillow.

"Yeah right"

He teased, sliding his hands around the bedposts inconspicuously. Tyson yelled with frustration and took hold of Kai's bare ankles, foolishly attempting to haul him out of bed; just as Kai had planned it. Tightening his grip, he clung to the end of the bed-frame and refused to let go, despite his roommates' furious efforts. With one last tug, Tyson freed his grip and was sent flying backwards into the wall, slamming his head against the stiff plasterboard. Kai sat up instantaneously, throwing Tyson a look of victory before clambering aimlessly out of bed.

"Nice try"

He jeered, smirking as he sauntered past the crumpled heap on the floor.

Yawning, he trailed downstairs and hovered into the kitchen, nodding to the other housemates as he passed them. He despised living in this foul apartment. He'd give anything to just pack his bags and leave, but it wasn't as easy as that. He had nowhere else to go, he was stuck, basically. Frowning to himself, he yanked open the kitchen cupboard and rooted through the various cereals they had in stock.

"Morning lazy-bones"

A voice said. Kai swiveled round, half-asleep. The voice belonged to Rei, former member of the White Tigers.

"Hello..."

Kai replied, nodding slowly in greeting before turning back to his search.

"Tea, coffee?"

Rei offered, placing two mugs on the counter.

"No"

Rei winced, looking slightly wounded. He filled his own mug with boiling water and dropped a tea-bag into the steaming liquid; pretending he hadn't noticed his friends' sour mood.

"So...what are you up to today?"

Kai shrugged, slamming the cupboard door shut and walking out the kitchen. He glared at Tyson as he passed him; ignoring the bawling and yelling erupting from his abnormally large mouth. He simply pushed him aside and continued into the hallway, turning left and heading back up the stairs.

When he reached his room, he gazed longingly at his bed. It wasn't comfy, it gave him severe back-ache in the morning, and creaked and groaned whenever he moved about on it, but right now that didn't matter. He just wanted to dive onto it and fall asleep. Shaking the soothing thoughts from his mind, he shifted over to his drawers and pulled them open, grabbing the first few articles of clothing he could find. Faded blue jeans, a black shirt, the usual. After getting dressed, he ran his fingers through his untidy blue-grey hair and frowned at his reflection. His face-paint had faded; all that was left was a blue smudge on either cheek. He trailed into the bathroom and sat down on the stool, pulling out the blue paint from the top drawer.

"You remind me of Mariah, when you do your make-up"

Rei chuckled, suddenly appearing in the doorway.

"Why are you following me?"

Kai muttered, quickly glancing at the cat-boy through the mirror.

"Uh...I don't mean to, I just..."

"Forget it"

Kai groaned, not in the mood for Rei's regular stuttering. He gently finished applying the face-paint before shoving his things back in the drawer and exiting the bathroom. Rei's eyes watched the stubborn teenager trot downstairs and leave the house via the front door, slamming it behind him. Sighing loudly, he checked his appearance in the mirror and trailed into his own room, a look of defeat plastered on his face.

Kai winced as the cold, morning air stung his face. He shoved his hands into his jean pockets and made his way down the path, keeping his eyes fixed on the road ahead.

'Why didn't I put a coat on?'

He thought to himself, his brow furrowing. The cold crept through his clothes and tickled his skin, making him cringe. He paused and idly glanced over his shoulder to check if Rei was following. Fortunately, he wasn't. Finally, Kai had some time to himself. A ghost of a smile appeared on his pale lips and he headed straight for the local coffee shop, his eyes glittering with a secret excitement. He reached the shop entrance and placed his hand on the doorknob, staring through the glass and into the shop itself. He scanned the room and eventually decided to enter, closing the door behind him.

"Morning, Kai!"

A voice chirped. Kai narrowed his eyes at the girl sitting at a table to his right. It was Mariah.

"Hi"

He replied, lifting his hand as a pathetic attempt at a wave. Mariah simply nodded and smiled brightly, sipping her coffee from the polystyrene cup.

Kai wandered over to the counter and dug in his pocket for some change, his heart beating hard against his chest. Seeing as no one was here to serve him, he pushed down on the small bell to his right, causing it to chime loudly.

"Be with you in a sec'!"

Kai felt a smile touch the corners of his mouth. A knot twisted tightly in his gut, making him squeamish. He placed both hands on the counter and leaned over, trying to ignore the mass of butterflies erupting in his stomach.

"Come on Tal, I haven't got all day"

In a flash, a boy with fiery red hair emerged from the back room, his ice-blue eyes shimmering with delight.

"Kai!"

He squealed, darting forwards, his arms outstretched. Kai smirked and allowed the boy to embrace him, his body tensing involuntarily. The boy, Tala, backed-off and grinned broadly, tugging at his work apron.

"I've been hoping you'd show up. It's been so boring here all by myself!"

Kai laughed silently and placed his money on the counter.

"Coffee, please; black, if you don't mind"

"Having a rough morning?"

Tala joked, watching the mug fill with the sweet-smelling brown liquid. Kai leaned his elbow on the surface and closed his eyes, nodding slowly.

"Tyson woke me up early for no reason what-so-ever, and then I had Rei following me like a lost puppy for about an hour"

Tala coughed awkwardly and handed the steaming mug to his friend, forcing another short smile.

"He really has a thing for you doesn't he...that Rei"

Kai raised an eyebrow and studied the red-head's expression closely.

"No"

He replied bluntly, jerking his head to the side towards an empty table. Tala smiled and followed the older boy obediently, sitting down on the nearest chair. He glanced sideways at Kai and watched him for a while, unaware of the awkward silence between them.

"Uh...Tala, why are you looking at me like that?"

Kai asked, his heart pounding against his ribcage. Tala simply shook his head and smiled, un-tying his apron slowly and pulling it over his head. Kai swallowed hard and pretended to be observing the menu, but he couldn't help but drag his eyes back over to the smaller boy. He blinked and smiled warmly, his foul mood disappearing completely. He glanced down and stared at the steaming coffee, his eyes wide with thought.

"You know Tal-..."

He began, his voice hushed and uneven.

"It's a shame you aren't staying at the apartment with the rest of us..."