Kai snickered at his find before hatching a plan, folding the paper up carefully and placing it into the folds of his gi. It's not like he snuck into Zane's icy cold room and stole this poem without permission. Technically, Zane had dropped it and, well, finders keepers. Besides, the Nindroid needs a gentle shove into the right direction, it's not healthy to pine over someone. (That's slightly hypocritical of him, however)

He didn't execute the plan till after dinner, thank you Zane, and Kai had waited till everyone was finished and had gone off to the kitchen to put their plates away. Cole was the last one, still eating as he was bigger than them all and needed more nutrients. He's also was a pig. Kai leaned his chin on his hand and smiled, Cole immersed in cutting up the steak.

"Hey, Cole," Kai spoke, startling the man.

Cole frowned. "Uh, I thought everyone left. You know, like usual."

"Not me." Kai shrugged before adjusting himself to a comfortable position, feet on the place beside him, "I actually have to talk to you about something."

Cole became suspicious, swallowing the mouthful with an audible gulp. "Uh, yeah?" And picked up his water.

"First off, Zane's pretty amazing, right?"

"W-What?"

Kai wiped the sprayed water from his cheek, disgusted that it came from Cole's mouth. "You heard me." Kai noticed the dilation of the brown eyes, the small blush on his visible neck and his nervous tick, shovelling food into his mouth.

"I guess..." He spoke quietly through the mouthful and Kai smirked, smug at his find. Too easy. Now that the feelings are mutual, time for phase two.

"Well, I found something, I think it belongs to you." Kai took out the folded poem, holding it out to the other between his index and middle finger.

Cole frowns again. "I only use paper for class, even then Sensei keeps-"

"Just take it." Kai puts it down on the table with a smile. "Trust me." He then gets up, not waiting for a reply or confirmation, and takes his plate to the kitchen. He hoped this works.

For my love, Cole.

I feel so alive and free,

And yet, confused sometimes.

When I think of you each day and night,

I see you, I see life.

I love you more than words can say.

You're so compassionate, courageous,

But this love is a battle.

I can't resist your strength, that much is true.

Frost and earth will fade into shadows,

But I'm still crazy for you.

Your soul is unique; your heart is kind,

And my heart is truly in your hands.

I could run and hide 'till life was done,

But you're the focus of my plans.

This calm serenity is beautiful, my love,

And for you, Cole, I thank Heaven above.

All my love , Zane x

Cole reads it twice.

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Part two?