Hi Guys! Here I am, back with a new story. I promised I would write a Christmas story for you all and now here it is. Even though I was planning to update it at Christmas, I decided I give this gift for you guys sooner. Plus, you'll get another Christmas story from me after this one, which gonna be a TyKa family fic. ;)

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade, not even the bookcover, only the plot

Warnings: Yaoi and mild angst

Have fun reading! :)

* ~ The Call of Christmas Heart ~ *

* Part 1 *

Thick snow feathered behind the glass of window. The cosy winter scenery that settled over the city and the old mountains warmed every person's heart, especially now that Christmas was on the edge… except one person. The CEO of Hiwatari Enterprises observed none of these beauties as he was sitting with his back to the window on his office chair and was diving deep in a contract he had in his hand.

He missed all the beauty of the oncoming holiday, not that he cared. Christmas was not his thing… like everything else that included family celebration. He hadn't had any of these for long years and he'd got used to it by now. He had better things to care about, like to pull back on feet the company what his world-ruling maniac grandfather has messed up. First, he'd taken the directory post from his grandfather's sneaky mentors after he'd turned eighteen and got the inheritance to have full control. Then he had started working in co-operate with the BBA to earn back his family's honour.

Despite his young age, Kai appeared to be a good CEO, as his employees marked. They honoured and respected the young leader more than his imperious grandfather, though they still kept a discrete distance from the cold Russian, who had the same piercing glare like his ancestors. A year had passed since the third World Championship where Kai had become an awesome balder in tons of people eyes after his victorious battle against Brooklyn, which was the forerunner of Takao's winning. Yet, the Ice Prince still kept up his cold reputation.

Sighing with exalted bore, Kai drew a calloused hand through his slate dual-shaded hair. He had been musing over this contract for two hours and he still didn't see the end of it. Just glancing over the other documents that were placed in a big heap beside him, waiting to be signed, made him feel the urge to bang his head on his desk. Sometimes he wished he hadn't taken all the weight of Hiwatari Enterprises on his shoulders. He often imagined himself just walking out the door, slamming it shut behind himself, like he'd done it several times before, but he knew he couldn't do it now. He had responsibility to take care of and he would be a coward if he gave way.

Outside, below the window, a group of people were singing Christmas carols but he ignored it. He rubbed his forehead as he tried to concentrate. He swore, if he didn't have a main reason to carry through all the trouble and result of what Boris and Voltaire has caused to them, and to make things right again, he would flee from this chair like a shot… it was even hard for him to admit sometimes that the main reason of his staying was actually a person, who first of all was his best friend and rival, but for a three months now had been his boyfriend.

Kai and Takao had the most peculiar relationship in many ways. Their friends had long got used to their random bickering and confront-splashing moments right from the beginning of their meeting. Still, not much had changed since they had started dating. They weren't actually acting as any other couple. Though, their friends could guess they didn't talk about Beyblade all the time when they were in their own dreamy-world.

The next moment an unmistakably familiar voice rang up in the hall, followed by the secretary's conflict, and Kai's Life-light barged through the door. Well, right now it was more like a headache for him than happiness to see his over-chirping lover.

"Hey Kai!" Takao exclaimed with an overdrawn excitement that made Kai's ears ringing. "Merry Christmas!"

"Kinomiya." the dual haired rubbed his temple with weariness. He was so not in the mood to deal with the bluenette's beaming face, especially when it was Christmas. However, he should have known he wouldn't manage to sneak out from the topic. "There is still one day till holiday, why are you making a big fuss? I'm deep in my working, go away."

Of course it was not easy to make the World Champion leave like that. "Oh I know you are, and that's why I came, to cheer you up." Kai's glare spoke about resistance. "There is nothing more exciting than the preparations for Christmas holiday!" he spread his arms widely with bursting enthusiasm like he could huge the whole world. He felt like he could dance around in the room with joy.

Kai looked further indifferent at him. "Touchy… but I don't celebrate it for long years and I'm not intending to start it again." he placed his chin in his palm as he elbowed boringly on the desk.

Takao's smile wilted by confusion. "But why?"

"Because." came the typical reticent answer. "Now leave me alone so I can continue my work."

"Aw, I know what's your problem." Takao smiled slyly as he waged a finger at his sexy, stoic lover. "You fear that you lose your bad-ass reputation if the world gets to know that even the ice prince Kai Hiwatari loves eating gingerbreads and goes mushy at Christmas." he wriggled his eyebrows cheekily.

"Kinomiya…" Kai's left eyebrow twitched in warning.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone that you like cuddling to me like a sweet teddy bear when we are alone."

The thread was close to cut in Kai's nerves. He clenched a fist on his desk. "If you ever open that big trap of yours about that…" but he trailed off when his gaze caught on something. "What's that ridiculous thing on your head?" he frowned.

"Oh this? Pretty cool for the occasion huh?" Takao swayed his head and the many little tinklers jingled on the red, fluffy Santa Claus hat.

Kai's face paled. "You say you came in this thing all the way?"

"Of course. The security guard at the entrance even marked how fabulous it looks…. though, I didn't get why did he snicker."

The CEO slapped a hand to his face. It was enough embarrassing for him that the whole building knew about his sweet romance with the young teen, not mention the whole world – because not like he could ever keep it a secret since they both were famous sportmen. And even though he never heard a peep of rumour coming from his employees, he was sure they were now all laughing their asses off in a corner after Takao had waltzed in that ridiculous hat. If it didn't humiliate Kai under the floor then he didn't know what… Maybe if Takao started belly dancing (Gods no!).

"You have outsoared your own foolery again with this new crazed improvisation. I'll have to use the fire escape again on the way out." Kai rubbed his temple pained.

"Stop being a grouch." Takao scowled at him as he put a hand on his hip. "Did no one tell you to not be nasty before Christmas because Santa won't bring anything to you?"

Kai snorted. "Like I care… I never get anything."

"That's because you're a grouch. And you will get wrinkles on your forehead which will blemish your irresistibly handsome face and I don't want to date with an oldman."

"Kinomiya." Kai growled.

"See? There you have it again." Takao leant over the desk and poked a finger on the dual haired's forehead. "Right here… I know this wasn't here before."

Kai grabbed his wrist in a firm grip which wasn't threatening or strong to bruise Takao's soft skin, but stern enough to show his seriousness. "I don't have time for stupid games Kinomiya so –" he was roughly cut off when Takao's smashing lips pressed onto his.

He kissed Kai passionately until he was sure he'd earnt the older's full attention only for him.

"You know, it never cease to turn me on what a hot bad-ass you tend to be, but you're more sexy when you drop that mask of yours you know." Takao said flatteringly when he pulled back only a few inches from those captivating lips.

"Takao." Kai breathed, his mind going fuzzy.

"That's more like it." he whispered huskily, then his lips curved up cheekily. "If you're not giving a day off for your employees and yourself today then at least give them some reward."

"Are you trying to distract me?" Kai's eyes went blank with lust as he was leaning forward slowly to those breath-taking stormy lips.

"Maybe." mahogany eyes gleamed with mischief as Takao let his mouth gravitate back on Kai's to tease him a bit more. But after a few minutes of chastity kissing he pulled back, which earnt a reluctant growl from the Phoenix Master. "Hmm, you'll get more later lover, I promise." he licked his lips. "But now I should start preparing my little present for you."

Kai's crimson eyes instantly snapped open. "What present?" he peered slightly suspicious at his lover. If it was Takao, he had all the reasons to worry about a new blast… if not worse.

The bluenette smiled innocently. "Nothing big, just thought I head back to your apartment to bake gingerbreads, and we're gonna need a Christmas tree, too. I assume you haven't bought it yet."

"Takao, I don't –"

"- celebrate Christmas, I know." Takao cut him off. "It's about time I make you change your mind about that one, too. So I'm gonna do my best. Where are the keys?... Oh, here it is." he quickly snatched them from the desk before Kai could protest.

"Takao, if you…" poor Kai was assaulted again by those enchanting lips of Takao's, leaving no choice for him than to submit. One part of him hated how weak and vulnerable he became each time Takao used his sneaky tactics to completely thrill up Kai's hormones which prevented him to blare his annoyance out on the cocky teen. His other part, however, couldn't help but feel utterly proud and happy to claim this wonderful stormy blue haired creature all to himself.

Takao broke the heavy kiss soundly and grinned. "No worries. I won't blow down your kitchen." with that he fled from the room before Kai came back down from heaven.

Staring at the shut door for a couple of minutes, the dual haired CEO ran a hand through his hair and blew out a sigh. He just hoped that the fire-alarm would turn on if his apartment caught on fire.

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Surprisingly, his apartment was still intact and there was no smoke reaking when Kai arrived home. He was tired and his eyes stung from the lot of paper readings he'd done, and he could swear his ears went numb by the ear-striking chorus singing he had to endure on the way home the streets. Next time he would go by his car.

However, when he stepped in the hall cosy warmth greeted him and delicious smell of cinnamon perked his nose. Blazing fire crackled brightly in the fireplace and he saw a plate of fresh-made gingerbreads placed on his neatly decorated coffee table. His heart clenched unhealthy by the sudden rushed emotions within him.

"Takao." he called out after dropping his suitcase and hung his black coat on the peg.

Receiving no answer, he went to investigate for his lover in the rooms, first the kitchen. When he entered he nearly gave a flip over by the shock when he saw the huge mess that looked as if Takao had used Dragoon's storm attack for baking. Kai's head boiled with steam. "Ki-no-mi-ya." he uttered each character with dead warning that promised a hard kick on the bluenette's ass once he grabbed the saucy teen in his hands.

He stormed out towards his bedroom but stopped abruptly midway and froze. His eyes went wide. On the door of his bedroom was standing the most gorgeous angel Kai had ever seen. Beneath the white fluffy towel that rounded his upper and half lower side of his body Takao was completely naked. His long, midnight blue hair cascaded freely over his back, and his eyes sparkled with a seductive gleam.

Kai travelled his eyes slowly down then up on soft, delicate, tanned legs that exploded under the towel, and he swallowed. It turned him on. Takao was so damn sexy in this chaste sight.

"I have been waiting for you." the bluenette droned with an enticing smile.

Kai gulped and felt his whole body go stiff with an intense energy that wanted to burst out of him, mostly on his lower part which dwelled uncomfortably in his pants. His earlier anger had long vanished and he was now fighting to keep his self-control to not assault his beautiful boyfriend right there and then as much perverted thoughts chased one other in his head. But the sassy bluenette saw the agonizing holding back on Kai, his hot crimson eyes showing a clear message raw and rough, and he intended to push Kai's stamina over the edge mercilessly.

The next moment Takao dropped the towel off of him.

At that point Kai's gears ceased functioning. Oh God. His breath hitched and all coherent thoughts and control flew out from his system.

He lost it.

Takao beckoned him with a finger silently as he swayed his hips encouragingly.

Screw it! Damn to all hell of bitbeasts, world ruling, Biovolt, and over-dominating control – Kai so not gave a shit to those things anymore! No Christmas present could make him happier than to have this beautiful angel all for himself. He wanted to lay, kiss, touch, feel, and completely devour himself into Takao's body, claiming his innocent virginity in the most loving, passionately, and blissful way that heaven could gave him. Oh how long had he waited for this… He strode eagerly towards the patiently waiting teen, ripping off his tie on the way.

However, fate seemingly wasn't in a gifting mood towards Kai when suddenly Takao's cellphone rang. The bluenette turned and went hastily to his jacket, fumbling a bit before he picked it up. After a minute of quick talk he hung up, then turned to Kai. "Sorry love, but I have to leave now." he said apologetically as he hurried to gather back on his clothes.

The dual haired stood baffled, not registering first what he heard. "Huh?"

"Max called me. I total forgot that I promised him to wait for him at the airport then pick him up to the dojo." Takao quickly pulled on his boxers then jumped into his jeans and shirt.

Kai shook head confused. "Wait, what?"

"Sorry Kai, we'll continue this later. But I promise I'll give you extra reward and will bring a gift for you… See'ya later." he threw a chaste kiss on Kai's dazed lips and was out faster than Kai could comprehend that he had practically been dumped.

He was standing still on his spot for a good few minutes till it dawned on him. When stupor had dissolved from his foggy mind, his sexual frustration rose into huge anger. He cursed a few very nasty comment in Russian which didn't flatter Max and definitely wasn't proper at Christmas time. He even made a deadly mental note for himself to poison Max's gingerbreads when he met the blonde.

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It took Kai about two hours to calm his nerves, not mention his frustrated hormones. The tempting image of his naked boyfriend as he stood at his bedroom kept haunting Kai excruciatingly. He was only a reach from touching that beautiful tanned body that glowed in the lamplight like gold… running his hands over delicate, soft skin… the well kendo-trained muscles… and other gorgeous areas that were more curvy and sensitive… But NO, that busybody chirpy blondie had ruined everything!

However, Kai's grumpy mood, racing up and down in the living room, had suddenly stopped when the door opened again, revealing Takao. Kai looked surprised when he watched the bluenette pushing through a big green thing on his door. "What is this?" he asked aversely.

"It's a Christmas tree you big dummy, what else?" Takao grinned widely at him and stood the tree on its end so Kai could have a full look at it. It was two meters high and had strong, thick branches. Obviously Takao had wanted to bring the most perfect one for Kai. "We still need to put on the lights and decorations so it would look prettier, but if you don't have no problem, I can bring some from ours. Gramps sure will loan some."

However, Kai wasn't pleased with the whole idea as he said rejectedly. "Take this thing out. I don't want to see it in my house."

Takao's face went solemn. "But why?"

"I told you. I don't want to celebrate Christmas and I give damn no care if others do." the dual haired snapped coldly. Something painful was dwelling up in his chest and he wasn't going to give way for weak emotions. Not only his afternoon had been ruined but even this damn holiday was bugging him!

"Jeez Kai, I always knew that you're a stubborn sour-puss most of the time but I thought you got over that cold anti-social manner of yours." Takao said heated up. "I thought even you have a soft point at Christmas."

"Well you were wrong." Kai said dryly. His eyes blazed fiery as he glared at Takao's soft ones. He was fighting back the agony that was overflowing his whole being slowly. It hurt him deeply, but he stayed implacable.

Takao's face went sad and he looked at his beloved rival with desperate, shaking his head. "I can't believe it… I can't… Kai, please… I want you to be with us at Christmas."

"Takao… enough." Kai closed his eyes bitterly, fist clenching.

Why couldn't Takao understand it?

"With me, Gramps, Max and Rei… we all count on you to join us in the dojo." dark, mahogany eyes went glassy by emotions and his voice choked, but he forced a weak smile. "I wish we could celebrate together as a family…"

"But I don't want to have a family!" Kai shouted finally, losing his temper.

Deep silence settled in the room. The air in the atmosphere became heavy and suffocating, literally painful. Two pair of eyes gazed at each other speechless, and something had broken in both of them. The always cheerful and self-confident mask eventually dropped from Takao's face and unshed tears swelled in his eyes.

Kai's throat burnt from the harsh words that left his mouth.

"Fine. Be that way then." Takao spoke after some time in a raspy tone. "I just… I thought we had something with each other, but I guess I was wrong." with that he turned and fled, slamming the door behind himself before his tears could escape from his eyes.

Weariness gave way in Kai's legs and he sank down onto one of his chairs. For a long while he was staring bluntly at the door, where Takao had disappeared. His face was blank. Why did he say those words for the bluenette? The image of Takao with tears in his eyes repeated itself in his vision over and over again. It felt like someone had stabbed a knife into his heart.

How could he do that to him?

Takao was only being nice to him, yet Kai did it again – just like in the past when he pushed away roughly the blue haired teen and his other team members to join Biovolt… Still, Takao was willing to forgive him without hesitation on that ice cold lake. Like always. It was an inconceivable wonder how could someone be so opened up and forgiving towards other people while giving huge embraces like Takao did. The boy was really a miracle. Kai felt honoured to have such a special person by his side like him, yet he kept pushing him away whenever Takao tried to melt down another wall of Kai's.

The dual haired brushed a hand over his face and his spiky grey locks of hair in devastation. How could he be such an idiot? He looked towards the window and watched the slowly feathering snowflakes. From the street, sing of Christmas Carols filtered in the room. Suddenly warmth flooded his steel heart. His eyes wandered to the plate of gingerbreads that Takao made him and suddenly came to a decision.

He stood up and grabbed the naked Christmas tree that leant against the wall.

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"Don't let your nose hang Takao. You know how Kai used to act." Max comforted his friend as they were decorating together the Christmas tree in the living room in the dojo. "He grouches a lot but after his steam has drained off he will come to you apologise, believe me." he smiled consolingly.

"Yeah, maybe. But I don't understand why did he act so hateful to me when I invited him." Takao murmured sadly under his nose while he put a nice angel figure on a branch. "Sometimes I can't get him. What's the bad about wanting to have a family Christmas?"

At that moment Rei stepped in the room with another box of Christmas lights in his hands. "We all know that Kai didn't have a happy childhood as we did… we don't know much details but he had a rough life in the Abbey, that's for sure, and he didn't receive much love from his grandfather, either. Maybe it brings back bad memories in him."

"That's bullshit Rei." the bluenette retorted fervently. "Biovolt has been devastated and Voltaire is in prison. There is no one who could control Kai's life now and ruin it again, and he knows that. Why can't he just get over the past and move on?"

"It's not so easy as it seems Takao." Max shook his head solemnly. "Not everyone cheers up at Christmas."

"Some nightmares still tend to haunt people even after they managed to overcome a crisis." added Rei wisely. "For lot of them it still takes years to recover from the shadow of their past. And Kai had gone through a lot."

"This kind of reminds me of my grandfather. Do you guys know what did he?" Max looked at his two friends who shook their heads. "Well, after my grandma died, who gave me Draciel as a gift in a necklace, my grandpa had broken totally. He loved granny so much that he couldn't bear her missing after she had passed from life. He used to tell jokes and was very funny, but after that he secluded everyone from his near and became a scratchy grouch. My auntie was the one who could have a word with him in some way."

Takao and Rei listened silently as Max rubbed his nose with a sniff, then went on. "He died alone. No one stood beside his bed or said goodbye for him. My aunt told us later that she'd found a crumpled photo of grandma and our whole family in his cold hand, with a small note written on the backside: my family… I guess he really did love us all, even though he couldn't show it openly because grief had broken him."

Suddenly, Takao thought back at his earlier argue with Kai and the dual haired's last sentence rang in his head clearly ~ 'But I don't want to have a family!'

It was a call for help! When he put together Max's story and what Rei told about Kai's past he saw the whole situation from a total different view now. Perhaps, the reason why Kai didn't want to have a family was because he feared from another emotional trauma. This was his own way to defend himself from another heart-break… Takao eyes went wide by realisation. Damn it, why didn't he see this before?

The red ribbon fell from his hand and he went straight out the hallway. "I must go to Kai." he declared resolutely.

Max looked up surprised. "What?"

"I wouldn't go out now, if I were you." Rei said concerned as he pulled aside the curtain, looking out the frosty window. "I guess there is a big snow-storm on the way."

Two minutes later Takao came back in the room, fully dressed in a warm winder-jacket, scarf and a hat. "Don't worry guys. Like a little storm could stop me." he winked. "I'll be there and back in a blink, and I'll bring Kai with me." the definite gleam in his eyes returned. He pulled on his fluffy gloves then went to pick up a gift box from under the tree, which he'd intended for Kai.

He then marched out the door with fast steps.

Next part will come soon…

I hope you liked it. Please before you leave tell me in a review how did you like it. The second part will come next week. Till then, I wish for everyone nice preparation for the holiday. :)