Faye: So this is my first Beyblade fanfic and I must say that I love the pairing.

Rei: Did it have to me going through all this crap?

Kai:Shut up it'll get better...won't it Faye?

Faye:(evil laughter) I'll never tell.

Kai and Rei: (glares evilly) Oh yes...you will.

Faye: (laughs nervously) Why don't we get to the disclaimer. Rei you wanna take this one?

Rei: Sure...and while I do that (turns to Kai) you can tie her down.

Kai:(smirks and grabs the rope)

Rei:She doesn't own anything...although she probably wishes she did. I would ask but she's tied up at the moment. On with the story...

Denial: A River of Love

Denial and the Meeting

Today is my first day at my new school. JOY...no not really. I begged my mother to home school me. I did everything but get on my knees and beg over and over, hoping that she would have mercy on me and just give in. If it wasn't for my father, I think it would have worked. He seems completely intent on making my life a living hell. I hate that man so much. I mean even his presence makes my skin crawl. To everyone else, even my mother, he's the perfect 'dad'. That just irritates me more, because I know the truth. He's the embodiment of pure evil, he would make the most fierce demon hide in a corner and beg for its mother. He talked my mother into sending me to school by telling her it would help my social skills.

So because of him here I am, sitting in a new class with new people. I hated my life before...yes... but at least I knew what to expect from the ignorant people I was forced to be around five days out of the week. I was never one to really like being around people in the first place. School did nothing to improve my view of the human race. Now I was forced to learn of all the new horrors that were in store for me here.

The teacher finally finished taking attendance, and decided to explain our assignment. I rolled my eyes wishing I was at home with my mother. At least she cared about me, which is more than I could say about anyone else. When the teacher stopped talking I was pulled out of my daze. One thought crossed my mind when a book was placed on my desk, 'I hate chemistry.' It's a course that combines math and science. Who in the hell decided to come up with this? Really you would think that people have more things to do than figure out ways to torture future generations. Don't get me wrong I'm smart, I just don't like math ...or science for that matter. My bastard of a father makes me memorize every thing he thinks will benefit me in the future. Which is usually anything he can gets his hands on. I had to memorize a book on how trains operate. Trains!

The work was easy for the most part. It took me about twenty-five minutes to get through it. The assignment consisted of mostly formulas and a couple took me longer than I expected. Once I was done, I looked around the class. Everything seemed so normal...boring. Nothing and no one caught my attention, that was until my eyes connected with red ones. I couldn't help but stare. My mouth got dry as my mind went in circles. He stared back at me, his face emotionless and cold. ' Why are you staring? Look away!' I just couldn't pull my eyes away from the ones that were saying a million things and nothing all at once. 'WHY AREN'T YOU LOOKING AWAY!'

'Because you think he's hot.' A little voice inside my head said taunting me.

'Great now I'm crazy.' This was definitely going to be a long day. I already hated here and now I'm beginning to hear voices.

'No you're not.' The sarcasm was so obvious and it frustrated me to no end. On top of that, I was still staring into those crimson eyes that left me puzzled as to what the owner of them was thinking. 'But you do think he's hot.'

'What?...I'm not gay!'

'Who knows you might be.'

'I'M NOT DAMN IT.'

'Whatever.'

'I'M NOT AND YOUR PISSING ME OFF!' I was already having a bad day and this voice wasn't helping any.

'Fine...fine. You're just attracted to beauty...even if it happens to be a guy.' This was getting on my very last nerve. I wanted to yell or at very least hit something.

'You're crazy.'

'This coming from the one talking to himself...right.'

I jumped when I heard the bell ring signaling the end of first hour. I hadn't even noticed the boy, I had spent the majority of the hour staring at, leave the room. I picked up my book and the assignment then handed them to the teacher on my way out of the classroom. She had a look on her face that I have seen too many times to count. It was a look of curiosity and confusion fused into one. Her eyes were focused and she was rapidly looking over my appearance. Her eyes came to my face when I cleared my throat. She opened her mouth but closed it just as quickly. There was a light blush on her cheeks and I was hoping it was out of embarrassment. If it wasn't, this year was going to be very awkward. I turned and began to walk out of the classroom, then stopped in the doorway, a smile crept its way to my face. I turned to her and simply told her what I knew she wanted to know. "I'm a boy." Without letting her reply, I walked out of the classroom. Most people did, at one point or another, mistake me for a girl. It was just something I was used to by now. I just hoped that it wouldn't be as bad here as it was before.

As I walked down the hallway my thoughts drifted back to the crimson eyed boy from first hour. 'I wonder what he was thinking about when he looked at me. Maybe, he wasn't even looking at me. Maybe, he was just looking in my general direction.' For some reason, I felt sad when my mind came to the latter thought.

'So you're thinking of that one guy from earlier right?'

'So what if I am?'

' I have to say this because I care about you...GET A LIFE!'

'SHUT-UP! No one asked you.'

'I say the things you don't want to admit to. What makes you think I care if you ask me or not?' There really was nothing that I could say to that. I was thinking about him but it wasn't like I thought he was cute or anything. Maybe I was thinking about him so much because I actually wanted to talk to him. I mean he certainly looked interesting. His crimson eyes captivated you. His two toned hair left you wondering if it was actually natural or if he dyed it that way. Then, there were the marks on his face, which did nothing but add to the mystery of his appearance. Oh god, and his lips, they looked so...kissable. I stopped dead in my tracks at that thought, trying to shake it. Not wanting to believe that I actually just thought something like that about a guy, a guy that I didn't even know.

Once I gathered my composure I started walking again. I was quickly lost in my thoughts that was, until I hit something. It was kind of soft but it barely moved. I, however; fell backwards and my books flew out of my hands. "Sorry, sorry, I'm so sorry." I said but didn't look up to see who it was that I ran into; I just kept picking up my books. When I did look up I froze. 'It's the same boy from first hour, but what's his name?'

'Ask!'

'I can't do that.'

'Why not? It's perfect timing. I mean you did just run into him so now is your chance.' I didn't respond. I was trying to get my breathing under control and take my mind off the complete embarrassment I felt. 'Ah! You're such a damn coward Rei!'

'Leave me alone.' I responded weakly. My legs felt like jello but I shook it off and stood up. " I'm sorry for running into you...um...what's your name?" I guess I'll have to thank my mother for raising me to have good manners. If she didn't I would have ran away without saying anything at all.

"My name is Kai Hiwatari." His voice was unreadable, a perfect match to the rest of his demeanor and it just made him seem even more interesting to me.

"Nice to meet you. My name is..."

"Kitten."

"What?" I was taken aback by what he decided he would call me. I had hoped I didn't hear what I thought I heard.

'I have to say Rei, it's a very nice name for you.'

'Would you go away already!'

'No...you need me, and when you admit that, things will be so much easier for you.'

While his face and voice remained emotionless, his eyes showed something along the lines of amusement. I felt sadness spread through my whole body. 'He's going to be just everybody else. He's not different.' I wanted to cry but I couldn't do that. He took a step toward me and I took a step back before I could stop myself. He smirked and moved closer. Again, I moved back. We went on with this like it was a dance. That was, until my back hit a wall. He put his arm on the side of my head and I looked away. It felt weird to be this close, but not in a bad way.

'Are you...blushing?' I was really beginning to hate this little voice. I wanted to suffocate it, to make it shut up, but that would also mean killing myself. While my life wasn't worth much to other people I did place some value on it.

'NO!'

'OH MY GOD! YOU ARE! Oh this is just too good. You're never going to live this down.'

"You remind me of a kitten, so that's what I'll call you." He never moved his arm, nor did his voice change.

"B...but I...my..." Before I could finish he turned to leave.

"See you later... Kitten." I could practically feel the smirk he must have had on his face, but I couldn't help but notice that under the coldness and twisted sense of humor, his voice was very attractive. It was deep and soothing. I turned and ran as fast as I could to class. All the time, trying to keep my mind off of him but I found it hard to do and I felt disgusted with myself because of it.

Kai:(yells to Rei)Rei I gotta handle this it's the end of the chapter

Rei: Go ahead I got her

Faye: Help me...please...PLEASE!

Rei: Shut up!

Kai:Well we hoped you enjoyed the chapter and please review. Faye would highly appreciate it...isn't that right?

Rei:(screams) OUCH! SHE BIT ME!

Faye: Damn right! Don't push me Rei.

Kai: I gotta go now! Remember review and...Rei will be your friend.