Summary: Sometimes, Maya just likes to watch Ky train.
Rating: K+
Warnings: N/A
Characters: Ky, Maya, Boomer, Mira (mention- she's from season 2, but not a big deal at all in it so I'm not considering it a spoiler)
Disclaimer: I don't own Redakai: Conquer the Kairu or any of the characters in this story. The cover image also does not belong to me. Comes from the show.
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Maya sat against the sealed doors in the courtyard with her head resting in her hands. She tried to hid her girly awe by hiding her face in her hands but every now and then a giggle would force it's way out of her mouth and to call it a distraction was an understatement. The kairu champion didn't usually mind having Maya watch him train; she would always help him push himself and offered great support. But lately, she was not helping him. She would just sit on one of the steps, it changed each day depending on where Ky was training himself, and simply stared. Ky knew Maya was a girl, but never had she behaved more...girly.
Doing his best to ignore his team mate, he continued to spar against Boomer with the sun beating against his back. After hearing the strange gurgling of laughter, Ky turned to Maya to see her look very excited. Her face quickly morphed into one of nerves and then pain when Ky felt Boomer's boot come in contact with his face. Boomer rushed over to check if his mate was alright.
"Sorry buddy, are you okay?" Boomer asked when he put his hand against Ky's shoulder.
"Yeah," Ky said while rubbing his jaw. "Let's take a break though, Boom." The blonde quickly agreed and the friends walked to the shade. Ky peeled away half of his kimono and felt immediately less hot. But sweat still clung to his bare skin and Ky was looking forward to taking a shower. They rested against the wall in silence, just so they could gain their breath, but eventually Ky spoke up.
"Hey, Boom, have you been noticing something weird about Maya?" he asked his friend.
Boomer hummed in thought. "Now that you mention it, she is acting a little strange." Ky sighed and put his arms up as a pillow for his head. "And now that I think about it," Boomer added, "she hasn't trained with us for a while."
"That's what I'm talking about," Ky said, throwing his hands up in exasperation. "She just sits there...giggling. It's kinda creeping me out." Boomer shrugged.
"She'll get over it. Just give her time, Ky," Boomer assured. Taking a deep breath he pushed himself up. "I don't know about you, but I'm going to take a shower." Ky nodded his head and followed his friends lead.
"I know what you mean, I feel pretty gross," Ky agreed. He started to pull his shirt back on but Boomer put his hands on his hips and shook his head.
"No, you're going to stay here and talk to Maya," Boomer told him with his arms now crossed.
"W-what? You just told me to give her time," Ky argued in bewilderment. Leave it to his best friend to surprise him, Ky thought with a dry smile.
"No time like the present," Boomer said while looking at him sneakily. "Oh, and keep your shirt undone."
"Why?"
"You see that girl over there?" Boomer turned Ky and pointed to Maya. "She hasn't stopped staring at you the entire time we've been here." Ky looked at Boomer with a raised eyebrow, completely unimpressed.
"Yeah, she's probably studying those carvings in the wall that are behind us. She hasn't stopped talking about them since Master B told us that they've been here for centuries," Ky explained and he then peeled Boomer's arm from off his sweaty shoulder. Boomer put a hand against the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes as he felt a throbbing headache coming along.
"Just some advice, Ky," Boomer said and then without another word he walked away to the boys change room. "And they thought I was dumb because I didn't realize Mira liked me..." he grumbled to himself.
With a shake of his head, Ky decided to listen to Boomer. After all, it was too hot out to have too much clothing on anyway. Maya seemed to agree. As Ky got closer to Maya, he could see that all she had on was a pair of swim shorts underneath her tankini.
"Hey," she said with a weird grin on her face. She had her hands clasped together and leaned forward as a giddy laugh escaped.
"Uh...hi," Ky said awkwardly. Looking at the stone steps to make sure there was nothing there, he sat down at a comfortable distance from Maya. Which she quickly closed as she scooted a little closer to him. Knowing how it worked in movies, he didn't move away because she would just come closer again. He sat there for a little while trying to figure out what to say, but it was hard with Maya staring at him.
"What's up?" she asked happily. This was starting to creep him out. He just wanted his other Maya to come back. Wait, my Maya? He thought, but then mentally shrugged his shoulders because he did indeed have a crush on his turquoise-haired teammate. But for now, that's all it was because he knew that she didn't like him back. As far as he knew, of course.
"Oh nothing," he said without looking at her. "Actually," he turned to face her but after glimpsing her eager eyes, looked downwards. He couldn't hear her heavy sigh. "Boomer and I were wondering what's been up with you lately. The black-haired boy looked up at his friend and saw her pleading eyes. With her lower lip sticking out a little she seemed to be pouting.
"Oh, you don't have any ideas? Maybe I should give you a hint. I really like someone. Like, really like." Eyeing him, Maya looked hopeful as she watched his hopefully-in-her-favour reaction.
"Oh. Oh!" Ky exclaimed and then flushed red. "I-I had no idea." A pause. "You have a crush on Boomer?"
"What? No!" she yelled, completely bewildered.
"Oh, okay." Ky looked down at his hands that were resting in his lap and thought about it. "Then who do you-" the words slipped from his drying mouth at the new sight.
He saw Maya leaning closer to him and it felt as if time slowed. Ky closed his eyes and waited for her lips to come in contact with his own. Except they didn't. He opened his eyes when he felt her soft lips press against his nose lightly. Almost immediately after, Maya pulled away. She had her elbow against her raised knees with her head in her hand. After a moment of ogling at him, with no response from the boy, she said with a deep sigh, "you really are dumb, aren't you?" Then her smile slipped off her face and she walked away looking slightly defeated, leaving Ky to think about what he had done.
A moment later Ky yelled after her, "what did I do?"
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Okay, so that wasn't my best work but I still had a lot of fun writing it and thought, hey why not show it to redakai fans on fanfiction? I don't think it's that bad. But honestly Ky...I'm horrible. I don't actually think he's that dense, but let's face it, he is kinda oblivious. I guess everyone is dense when it comes to matters of the heart. How poetic of me! I have lots of stories for Redakai coming soon, most of which will be prompts from some of my readers. I didn't ignore you! It just takes me a while to start writing things. It's coming, though. I would love it sooo much if you would review! It takes so little time so tell me what you think. Anonymous and signed in reviews welcomed.
Maya: Yeah...that wasn't the best plan.
Ky: How was I supposed to know that she was talking about me?
Me, Maya, Boomer, Boaddai, Connor, Gia, Balistar, Apex: *yelling* It was so obvious!
Ky: *puts hands up in defence* okay, okay. I get it. Whey didn't she just tell me?
Maya: *looks away* I wanted you to bring it up yourself.
Ky: But you told me in the end.
Maya: *goes dangerously close to him* because you *jabs him with her finger* were taking too long.
Ky: Fine, fine. I get it. I suck.
Me: And don't you forget it! *everyone stares at me weirdly* sorry...I had to have some say in it.
Maya: At least you aren't as annoying as her *points to me*
Ky: Thank goodness. I mean...why is she always around? She just shows up out of nowhere.
Me: Hey, I'm great.
Maya: Right.
Boomer: Whatever floats your boat.
Me:...0.o did you just say that? Oh my gosh! We must me related or something!
Boomer: Hey, I'm on your side. I've been playing matchmaker for years now. Don't need to insult me.
Me: *about to cry*
Boomer: Just kidding. You're great! You're my shipping buddy.
Me and Boomer: *high fives*
Maya: *starts to push Ky away* Let's go now before she gets too weird.
Me: Yes! I can say the disclaimer this time-
Maya: Oh right, thanks for reminding us. She, Gloxinia, does not own Redakai in any way. She doesn't even own the cards or the books.
Me: *pouts* No need to remind me.
Maya: She would love it if you reviewed and read her other stories, Red Dress, Same Path, and Demons. And hopes that you like her other and future stories.
