Welcome to my little story that has no defined plot as of yet. I'm working on it. I swear! Anyway… it does contain shonen-ai/yaoi. The main couple is MichaelxLee, but there are other couples as well including BryanxRay. Hope you enjoy and please review.

Love is an Addiction

He sat on the railing of the balcony outside his team's penthouse idly smoking a cigarette. He knew he should give it up, but it was the one thing that seemed to steady his nerves anymore. His sister gave him hell every time they spoke about it. She had watched first hand what smoking could do to a person once enough time had passed. He sighed letting out a stream of smoke as he did. His eyes followed the smoke as it dissipated into the smog filled morning sky. He really hated living in the city sometimes. "Michael." He ignored his coach's call preferring to finish his cigarette at his own pace and not hurry through it for her sake. "Michael we're leaving. Put the cigarette out and get a move on." He took one last drag before stubbing out the burning end on the balcony rail. As he walked past his coach he let the smoke escape his lips watching in concealed amusement as she waved her hand in front of her face.

"Relax Judy. It's no worse than what you breathe everyday just by stepping outside." He sauntered past her and into the living room to grab his stuff and head to the bus. He changed his direction and headed to the bathroom to brush his teeth before going to the stadium. His sometimes lover hated when he tasted like tobacco.

As they walked down to the bus Judy looked at him critically. "If you hate the taste of tobacco so much that you brush your teeth every time you smoke to get the taste out why do you smoke?"

"I'm not bothered by the taste. It's just a habit I have." He quickened his pace a bit and climbed onto the bus content to tune out his teammates and coach by turning his ipod on. He watched the people on the street as they made their way across the city to the beystadium. The other teams were probably already there waiting for them to show up. He didn't really want to have to greet everyone. He really just wanted another cigarette since he was forced to stop halfway through his last one.

As predicted the other teams were already there. Including the one his sometimes lover was on. The All-Starz made the rounds greeting everyone that they hadn't seen since the last tournament. His cell phone started ringing earning him an annoyed look from everyone else. He shrugged it off as he pulled it out and answered it. "This is Michael."

"I would hope so since it's your cell phone I called."

"Hey Meko. What's up?"

"Huh?"

"You're the one who called me so I'm assuming there is something you want to tell me." He let out a small sigh of annoyance.

"Oh yeah. Temporarily forgot due to your idiotic greeting."

"Kameko." His tone got slightly more serious in an attempt to get her to tell him why she had called in the first place.

"Okay. Okay. Sheesh. Don't get your boxers in a bunch. I was watching the sports news just now and something came up about your boy toy."

"Meko who on Earth are you talking about?"

"Lee, from the White Tigers. You remember him; you've shagged him a couple times."

"Kameko! What the hell?"

"Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyway, rumor has it he's not that into you anymore."

"Since when do you believe in rumors?"

"Never. Just thought you might like to hear that he was spotted getting cozy to Tala in Russia."

"Thanks for the info Meko, but I have to go now. Try not to take rumors so seriously in the future."

"Sure sure. I'll see you tomorrow right?"

"Yeah. Meet me at the entrance to Central Park at noon."

"Okies." Michael hung up after her confirmation.

"What did Kameko want?" Judy was of course the firsts one to question him on the phone call.

"Nothing important. I'll be outside." Without another word he wandered outside as he pulled his cigarette pack and lighter out of his coat pocket. The October day was shaping up to be a chilly one with a constant breeze that made the burgundy haired blader shiver slightly as he placed the cigarette in his mouth.

"I hope you plan on kissing me before you light that."

"Word is you'd rather be kissing Tala." Michael didn't even bother to look at the Chinese teen that had come to stand beside him.

"Who told you that? Your new girlfriend?" Michael flinched involuntarily at the sharp tone to his lover's voice.

"Meko's my baby sister. She called to tell me that you were caught cuddling Tala in Russia. Hard to imagine why you'd be there."

"I was there because Ray needed support if he was ever going to confess his feelings to Bryan. Besides, Tala is a complete and total slut. I'd probably catch something from him." There was a small snort of laughter from the White Tigers captain that made the other smirk.

"Probably." Michael took the cigarette out of his mouth before facing Lee. He caught the shorter teen's lips in a gentle kiss as an apology for jumping to conclusions. Lee smiled up at him before shaking his head as Michael lit up his cigarette.

"You know eagle, those will kill you someday."

"So Meko tells me everyday I talk to her. Unfortunately I've been addicted a little too long to consider quitting without some serious incentive besides my general future health." Lee sighed and wrapped his arms around Michael's waist gently.

"Sorry I couldn't stay longer. I was feeling caged again."

"You don't have to apologize Lee. I know you can't live in the city. I don't expect you to live somewhere that I can just barely stand despite being raised here. You weren't raised around all the buildings and smog. You're just not used to it like I am."

"How come you never told me about your sister before?"

"Kameko and I weren't raised together. We got split up when we went into foster care after our parents were killed. You can come with me tomorrow to meet her if you want. She won't mind."

"I'll think about it." They stood silently while Michael finished his cigarette. The eagle was completely relaxed when he finished. As they walked back inside he made sure to tell himself that it was the nicotine and not listening to the low rumble that was Lee's purr that made him so relaxed.

And so ends the first chapter of my first ever serious attempt at fan fiction. Don't ask where this is going because I haven't really decided yet, but any suggestions will be welcomed. Mass amounts of apologies if they seem a little OOC. I haven't watched beyblade in awhile so I'm not really sure if they're in character or not. Also, expect my OC Kameko to have a very limited role in this story. All reviews are welcome except flames unless a good reason is given as to why you hate my story. Thank you.