We Come From Two Different Worlds

Chapter 1

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I ran quickly down the street. I was breathing hard and starting to sweat.

"Damn! I can't be late for my first day!" I stopped and sighed in relief at the large building that came into view.

"Oh thank the holy mother of heaven." I said, running up to the building and ran thru the doors, pausing briefly to fix my hair and clothes, before walking into the office.

"Hello, I'm new here and I need my locker number and combination." I said, looking at the lady behind the desk, and panting slightly. The lady looked up and gave me a weird look.

"Did you run here or something?" I looked down, nodding.

"Yes, I got up late and everyone had all ready left the house."

"Oh well, I'm very sorry to hear that. What was your name?"

"Karei Summers." The older lady look at the brunette girl, shocked.

"Are you, by any chance, part of that family that moved here? You know the one that controls Summers Corporations?"

I sighed and nodded, "Yes'mam". The lady behind the desk started typing into a computer, and a few seconds later she wrote down a series of numbers.

"Here you go darlin'." She said, handing two pieces of paper to me. One had my locker number and combination; the other identified me as a new student. "Get that one signed by all your teachers and bring it back tomorrow morning." I nodded and ran off down the hall to find my locker before class began.

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I had just found my locker, which was a top one. I opened it and started putting notebooks and other various supplies in it. I was struggling, trying to put some notebooks on the top shelf, when a tan hand came out of nowhere and took the books. I turned round to find a tall, tan boy standing there, holding my books.

He grinned at me, "Looks like you could use some help". I smiled and nodded. I stepped aside, and the boy put my notebooks up on the top shelf.

Then he turned and smiled, "My names Rei. What's yours?" he asked, smiling. I returned his smile and said my name was Karei. Rei grinned, with mischief he turned and began to walk away, "That name suits you." He called over his shoulder before he turned the corner. I blushed and thought to myself 'Did he just say I was beautiful? Wow, he's the first person to ever say something like that'. I was snapped out of my thoughts by the bell ringing, 'oh shit!' I thought, grabbing my bag and running down the hall.

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I sighed; I was already 10 minutes late for my first class. 'Stupid Japanese classrooms! They can't have the numbers or teachers on the door! Noooooo that would be to easy! Great!! I'm yelling inside my head! Suuuuuuuuuure, that's the new fad from America! Everyone-' thud I hit the ground, my bag spilling everything onto the floor.

"I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going" I said, gathered my stuff, and apologizing profusely. I was on my third 'I'm sorry' when a low voice said "Shut up."

I looked at the person I had run into. He was tall, pale and had blue and gray hair. His eyes were red and he had a very fit body. I was snapped back to reality by the extremely hot guy waving a hand in my face and giving me a weird look.

"Wha?" I asked, stupidly. The guy shook his head and bent down, helping me pick my stuff up.

I looked at him and said "My names Karei, what's yours?"

"Kai" was all he said. We finally finished picking up my stuff, and I checked the time on my cell phone. The black phone showed it was 8:21. I sighed, and looked at Kai.

"Do you know where Mrs. Izu's classroom is?" Kai looked at me for a few seconds and then nodded.

"Yeah that's my class. Come on." Kai turned and began walking down the hall. I grabbed my bag and followed Kai. When they came to the door I guessed was 1st period English.

"You have got to be kidding me!" Kai looked at me strangely "What?" he asked. "I walked by this door like three times! Why aren't the numbers or teachers name on the doors?!" Kai shook his head and pointed to the wall above the door. There on the wall was Mrs. Izu, room 103. I glared at a smirking Kai.

"Don't. Say. Anything." Was all I said before brushing past him, opening the door and walking into the sophomore class.

Max's POV

I looked around. Tyson was asleep, with his head on his desk, and drool formed in a puddle around his mouth. Hilary was busy taking notes and paying attention to the teacher, though every now and then she would send Tyson's sleeping form a nasty look. Rei was staring out the window, which wasn't unusual for him, but he had this dopey look on his face. Ever since this morning when he joined us next to the door to the class, he's been even quieter than Kai. When Hilary questioned him about all he said was he met a girl. I glanced at the front of the room and my eyes locked with a pair of green ones. I blushed when I realized that they were Emi's. She smiled at me before turning back to the front of the room. I glanced at Hilary to see her glaring at me; I quickly looked out the window and tried to ignore Hilary. I knew what she was thinking; we had been over this before.

Flashback A Few Months Ago, In the Cafeteria

"Max, you can't like her."

"Why not?" I asked Hilary. She sighed and glanced at where Emi was sitting, at the popular, rich kids table. When she looked back at me her eyes hardened.

"Max, we live in two separate worlds. They are mean, selfish, bratty, and stuck-up bitches and jerks. That think beyblading is a stupid sport that is for poor little kids with nothing better to do than try to break each others blade. They are at the top of the social chain and we are at the bottom. Ok?" I just nodded.

End Flashback

I was brought back to reality when he heard voices outsides the door. The door opened and in walked this pretty girl followed by a smirking Kai. She had curly/wavy dark brown hair, which came a little past her shoulders and blueish grey/green eyes. She had large eyes, soft plump-looking lips, and a round face. Her body was thin and had nice, soft curves. She was kind of short, but made up for it with her body and beauty. She seemed kind of familiar.

"That's her" I heard Rei whisper.

I turned to look at him, "That's the girl you met?!" Rei nodded, his eyes never leaving her.

"Wow, Rei, you got to pick the one every boy is going to be after." If Rei heard me he showed no sign of it, his eyes still focused on the girl standing at the front of the room.

Karei's POV

I walked into the room, and looked around. I was surprised to see that guy, Rei, who had helped me earlier. I smiled slightly and turned to the teacher.

"Hello and who might you be?" she asked.

"I'm a new student." I said, handing her the paper the lady in the office gave me. I played with my school uniform, the same one as every other girl. The skirt was pleated, navy blue and sliver plaid, and came to my mid-thigh. The shirt was a white, long sleeved, button-down. The tie was navy blue with thin sliver stripes. And there was the choice between the navy blue blazer, which apparently all the guys chose and the navy blue, fine wool, sleeve-less sweater, which I and all the other girls wore. The guys were wearing navy blue pants. I looked at what shoes the girls were wearing, black flats, and knee high socks. I grinned, and looked down at my shoes; I was wearing my favorite pair of teal and black skater shoes, and regular socks. I was still grinning when I checked out everyone's bag. They were either black or dark blue, and was briefcaseish looking. Mine is a beige canvas book bag covered in pins, and patches from my favorite bands. I was so distracted with my uniform and book bag, I didn't notice the teacher hand me the paper back.

"Um, Here you go, Miss. Summers" the teacher said. I froze at the sound of my last name. I looked at the shocked students.

Then one of the girls in the second roll said "You…a Summers? As in, like the big, like corporation?" I looked at my feet then back at the class with a defiant look.

"Yea, my names Summers, Karei. And yes my dad is the owner of May Corporation." I waited nervously, but never I showed my fear to the kids in front of me.

Suddenly a girl busts out "That's so cool!! So your, like, rich?" My eyes widen, but before I could answer most of the class broke out in loud chattering, asking questions and making comments. It was a few minutes in till the teacher could get the class to quiet down.

Finally after everyone quieted down, the teacher asked "Does anyone want to show Miss. Summers around?" A bunch of people raised their hands, including Rei.

Mrs. Izu smiled and said "Ok, Rei-"

"Mrs. Izu. We will show Karei around." The voice came from a group of three girls, directly in the middle of the room. There was a girl with blonde with pale blue eyes, a green-eyed black-haired girl, and a red head with dark green eyes. The voice came from the red head.

The teacher looked shocked but nodded "o-ok, su-sure. Miss. K-karei, please go si-t next to Miss. Aki" I gave the teacher a strange look, and gave Rei a apologetic smile, then turned to Kai to thank him, but he was already making his way to his seat next to Rei. So I did the only thing I could, I sighed and made my way to the three girls. When I got to where they were sitting, I took the seat next to the black-haired girl.

The girl looked at me and smiled "I'm Emi"

I smiled back "Hi, its-"

"Hey, I'm Aki, this is Keiko" Aki said, interrupting and pointing to the blonde next to her.

"Hi" I replied, with a polite smile.

"Ok girls, attention up here" Aki turned to me and pointedly rolled her eyes at Mrs. Izu. I faked a smirk and turned my attention to the notebook in front of Emi. She was sketching something, I recognized a Launcher and tried to get a better view, but Emi noticed and put the notebook away. I looked Emi in the eye and smiled, Emi smiled back.

"Was that a launcher for a beyblade?" I asked, whispering to Emi. Emi hesitantly nodded.

"Do you blade?" Emi nodded again.

"Cool, me too." I said, grinning, Emi immediately grinned back.

"Meet me after school by the front doors; I wanna see how good you are." I said, Emi nodded. I smiled one last time before turning my attention to the front of the room.

It had been a few weeks since that day in Mrs. room. And Karei and Emi have become extremely close, bonding over their love for beyblading. Karei was accepted into the popular, rich kids' clique with open arms. She quickly skyrocketed to one of the most popular girls, despite the fact that she wouldn't change her 'punkish, american' style, which annoyed the hell out of all the rich popular girls except Emi. She also pissed of all the girls cause the jocks and popular guys kept asking her out, but she wouldn't date any of them, because her mind was constantly stuck on one boy.

Fast-Forward The Cafeteria

Karei's POV

I was putting away some books, when I got to some that went all the way on the top shelf. I could barely reach the shelf under the top shelf, so I was struggling to put a book on the top shelf, when a arm slid around my waist. I was picked up high enough to put the book on the shelf. I looked over my shoulder to see Rei holding me.

I giggled and said "Rei, I swear, if you drop me I'll kill you." Rei chuckled and turned me around so I was facing him.

"Karei, do you honestly think I'd drop you?"

I tapped my chin with my index finger, "I guess not"

"You guess? Well fine then, I guess I'll have to change your mind." Rei said, dropping me enough to make me squeal and wrap my arms around his neck. Rei grinned and wrapped his arms around my waist. I pulled my face away from his neck and looked Rei in the eye. We stared at each other, silently getting closer until our lips met. Our eyes slid shut and our arms tightened around each other. Rei's tongue traced my bottom lip, asking for permission. I opened my mouth and Rei's tongue rubbed sensually against mine. We broke apart and looked at each other, smiling softly.

"Karei! Rei! We need you!" Rei gently put me down and we made our way thru the book shelves to the library check out desk. We were both smiling and flushed, so when we got to the desk, teacher and librarian both gave us weird looks. I turned quickly and saw Aki, Keiko, and Emi walking up towards me, followed by Rei's friends. They all glared at each other except Emi, Max, and Kai.

"So what do you freaks want?" Aki asked looking at Rei's friends.

Hilary bristled and replied "Nothing from you, you stuck-up bitch." They glared at each other while Emi bounced over to me.

"Hello best friend!"

"Hey Emi-chan" I replied with a dopey smile.

"Karei are you feeling ok?" Emi asked, looking worried.

"Your face is all flushed and you got this weird look in your eyes." I shook my head and smiled.

"Nothings wrong"

"Karei, Rei! I need you guys to set up everything for the presentation." Coach called.

"Byes guys we got to get to work" Rei said, he grabbed my hand and pulled me after him to the media supply closet. Once there Rei closed the door and pushed me up against the wall. He trapped me there with a hand on my hip, pressing against the wall, and another hand on the wall beside my head. He leaned down and pressed his lips against mine. When he pulled away, he looked me in the eyes and said…

"Karei? KAREI!!" I was snapped out of my fantasy by a shrill, high-pitched voice.

"What!?" I snapped, glaring across the table at Keiko. She shrunk back and pointed behind me. I glanced at Aki, to see she was staring behind me, across the room, towards the front of the cafeteria.

"WTF is Emi doing?" She said, scowling. I turned and looked for the raven haired girl. I found her at the table where Rei and his friends sat. She was talking to Max. I looked over my shoulder, and looked at Aki.

"What's wrong with what she's doing?" Keiko looked at me with wide eyes.

"Hold on Karei, I'll explain when we get back." Aki said standing up. I stood up too.

"Are we going over there?" I asked.

"Yep" We got to the table just as Hilary and Tyson did. I got confused at the look Hilary gave us, but I ignored it.

I walked over to Emi, "Hello, friend. What'ca doin?" I asked, looking at Rei. He smiled at me, which I returned before looking at Emi. She seemed flustered, and was staring at her food. My eyebrows furrowed, and I looked at everyone. Hilary and Aki seemed to be trying to blow each other up with their glares. Rei, Max, and Keiko watched nervously. While Tyson continued to stuff school food down his throat. Kai was just sitting there, ignoring everyone.

"Why is everyone acting weird?" I asked, the tense air was starting to irritate me.

Emi looked at me and said softly "Karei, please let's go."

"Shut up, you whore." Hilary answered, looking at Emi.

I bristled "WTH did yo-marfhesint!" I was cut off by Keiko placing her hand over my mouth.

"What's wrong, bitch? Sad cause Emi's prettier and more popular than you could ever hope to be?" Aki asked, sneering at Hilary. I pushed Keiko off of me.

"What's going on?" I asked, clearly pissed off.

"Nothing, lets go." Aki replied, turning on her heel and walking back to our table.

I looked at Emi, she shrugged and whispered, "Let's go Karei." When Emi and I got back to the table Aki still looked pissed.

"Anyone care to explain wth that was?" I asked.

Aki looked at me for a long time before saying, "Listen up Karei, you too Emi, cuz I will say this once. We are rich, popular and beautiful. And we are at the top of the social ladder. MAX-" Aki looked pointedly at Emi "-and all his little beyblader friends are at the bottom. We, under no circumstances, associate with the, shudders bladers." She said the last part with disgust. I looked from Aki, to Emi. Before staring at the table for the rest of the lunch period.

Fast-Forward Karei's Room

Karei's POV

"Ugh! This sucks! Just cuz they're bladers we can't date them!" Emi complained.

"Everyone will know soon enough. Remember, this Saturday is the Shooting Stars coronation as the first professional all-female team. And the beginning of the Star Tournament. But the question is are you ready for this?" I asked looking at Emi. I stared at her while she got lost in thought. 'You have no clue how horrible school's going to be for us if Aki finds out.' I thought, turning my attention away from the green-eyed girl, and focusing on the magazine in front of me. 'We need some new upgrades, and while we're at it, might as well get some new launchers.'

"Karei…" I looked back to Emi, our eyes locking. "Your 100 sure… your going through with this?" She asked, blushing and turning away from me.

"Yes, I am. Even if I didn't want to I have to, I'm captain." I said, studying Emi.

"You know you don't have to do this if you don't want to. School's just gonna be terrible. And you just started the program training." I said, sitting up and smoothing down my fluffy black and teal bedspread. She turned around and looked at me, then she looked down at the floor.

"I'm going through with this, too. I'm going to be by your side Saturday night." She replied, still studying the floor. I climbed off the queen sized bed and went over to her. I pulled her into a hug, whispering in her ear.

"Then I'll stand by your side and protect you from everyone."