Chapter 1: Hidden Feelings
It was a cold winter day and the gang was gathered at a table in the hotel's restaurant taking sips of their warm drinks. They each ordered something slightly different from the others. Other then the fact that it was -20 degrees outside, inside was only slightly different. The hotel's heater had broken down earlier that day, the manager said that the heater will be back up and running the next day, and that each room will receive a free gift and as many blankets, pillows and extra needs as each suite would like. As much as the crew liked the word free, it seemed like that word wouldn't help at a time like this. Everyone was wearing layers over layers over layers trying their best to keep warm. It's not like it was completely freezing in the hotel, but it was a very cold 0 degrees. That would be cold enough to reconsider wearing a t-shirt around the hotel.
"Ah! I wished they'd just get the stupid heater back up and running again!" Tyson exclaimed throwing his arms behind his head. He leaned back into the couch and gave a large sigh. "Wouldn't it just be best to move to a different hotel?"
"You make that sound like it's easy." Kai said crossing his arms. "I already considered that, every other hotel in the area is completely booked, we wouldn't have a room until a few days later. There would be no point in moving hotels if the heater's going to be fixed tomorrow anyways." Kai tilted his head back and closed his eyes. When he re-opened them, he stared blankly at the ceiling. Wouldn't this make a good excuse to cuddle in closer with my roommate. Kai thought. He chuckled at the idea and returned to sipping his coffee.
"Really Kai, you shouldn't drink so much coffee in one day." Rei said grabbing the older boy's cup. He slid over his cup of tea to Kai in place of the coffee. "I'm sure tea will be a healthier change for you." He giggled and stuck his tongue out at Kai. He turned the cup around making sure that Kai hadn't drunk from that side and took a big mouthful of coffee. I wished I could just put my lips on the part that he did touch, but that might be awkward in front of everyone like this. Rei continued to drink the coffee until only drops of it were left.
Kai stared at the tea and pushed it away. He put his right elbow on the table and placed his head on his hand. "And maybe you shouldn't tell me what to do so often." Kai taunted ruffling Rei's hair. "I'd prefer to drink coffee and be unhealthy, than drink tea and be healthy."
"It's just a suggestion Kai, no need to give an explanation." Rei replied. Everyone in the group broke into laughter while Kai just groaned in the corner. "Well anyways, I'll be heading back to our room. I'll see you guys later." Rei got up and out of the restaurant. He headed for the elevator and pushed on the up arrow. He only had to wait a few seconds for the elevator to reach the 1st floor. A 20 floored hotel has to come with a decently fast elevator. He walked into it and pressed the "9" button. He waited for the doors to shut. There were only 2 other people in the elevator. An old man, and a business woman from the looks of it. Their stops were on 7 and 13. The elevator opened, and the old man walked out. The doors re-closed, and Rei continued his wait for the 9th floor. The doors opened again, he looked at the floor number just to make sure, and stepped out of the elevator. He continued down the right hallway and stopped by the room number "908". He pulled a set of keys from his pocket and shuffled through them searching for the hotel room key. He unlocked the door and went inside closing the door behind him. It's so cold. He walked to his desk, and pulled out his journal and a pen. He started to write a few sentences, but found it too cold to go any further. He closed the book, and walked to his dresser. At least there's still warm water. He pulled out some clothes, and went into the bathroom.
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"I'm feeling rather tired myself." Kai said giving a slightly yawn. "I think I'll head upstairs as well." Like Rei, he took the elevator up to the 9th floor, went into the right hallway, and opened the door to room "908". He closed the door behind him, and locked it before dragging himself to his bed. He laid down on the soft mattress turning over onto his side to stare at Rei's bed a meter away from his. He turned his gaze to Rei's desk. He noticed a book sitting on top of it. It's rather abnormal for him to keep anything out in the open other than a lamp, pencils, or usual needs on a desk. Kai thought getting up. He stepped closer to the desk, and picked up the book. On the cover it read: "Rei's Journal". It was decorated all around with warnings. "Don't touch" signs and "Touch and die" words were all over the book.
"Hmm, maybe I shouldn't touch it." Kai thought aloud. "Oh well, it wouldn't hurt to take a peak." He flipped through the book and stopped at the last entry. Let's see, December 15th, 2008. Dear Journal... a rather overused start. I think I'm growing more, and more in love with Kai with every passing moment. I would love it so much if I could feel his tender touch on my pe-... Kai dropped the book on the carpeted floor face completely overcome with a blush. R-Rei loves me? He actually loves me? Or, could this be some sort of false journal that I'm supposed to read? Maybe that's why he kept it out in the open. Kai could hear the water from the bathroom come to a stop. He picked up the book and placed it back on the desk. He sprinted for his bed and flopped onto it covering himself with the blankets. The door opened.
"Huh? Kai, what are you doing up here?" Rei asked drying his hair with a towel. "Kai?"
As frightened as Kai was, he tried to loosen up his muscles and pretend that he was asleep. He gave small snores every now and then, he wasn't sure if he did that normally, but he hoped that it would make Rei go away. He rolled onto his side and pulled the blanket closer.
"Wow... I wished I was that blanket." Rei whispered to himself. Kai overheard and his blush grew redder. "Ah, he's so cold he's turning red." Rei walked over to his own bed, picked up his blanket and carefully covered Kai with it. Rei gave a loud, but quiet stomp on the floor to make sure Kai was asleep. He assured himself that the sleeping boy would not wake up and slowly put his face closer to Kai's. He placed a small kiss on Kai's cheek. He moved to Kai's lips, and placed his lips on Kai's. Kai shuffled slightly on the bed, so Rei decided to stop. He went back to his desk and continued writing his entry.
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"Tyson, don't you think we've had enough?" Max asked Tyson as he slumped onto the table. He rested his head on his arms and stared at Tyson. "You've had 10 cups now, don't you think that's a big enough hole in your pocket?" Max sighed. The expression on Tyson's face was a clear "No". So he called over a waiter, and ordered another apple cider for Tyson.
"Aren't you smart as ever?" Tyson asked sarcastically. "You know I won't stop until I say I'm going to stop." The waiter came over and placed the glass in front of Tyson, grabbing the empty one and walking away. Tyson downed the drink in a minute.
"Hey, Tyson?" Max said in a rather serious tone. "Have... Kai or Rei talked to you about anything recently? Anything... important?" Max gave Tyson a strict stare. "They've been coming to me with problems, and I was just wondering if they've said or asked you anything." Max's mouth grew into a slight smile, from this expression that Tyson was showing, he didn't like the "serious Max" very much.
"Umm... nothing important." Tyson responded ordering another glass. With the order of apple cider, he asked for some pancakes with warm syrup. "Then again it depends on what you define important Maxie."
"Never mind then." Max said his smile growing larger. "Oh, order me some pancakes too while you're at it!"
End of Chapter 1
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This is a rather, new way of writing to me. I'm so used to a lot of talking, that I've almost never paid attention to details or actions etc. I just wanted to give it a try and now I think I haven't added enough talking. Well, I'll get the hang of it and hopefully add a balance of the two in future chapters. (If I get to writing anymore of this...) You know what kind of people I love? Reviewers, so if you have just a few seconds in your morning/afternoon/evening/night then by all means, please, leave a review? I will love you lots! u Oh, and leave any suggestions of pairings, plot, etc in the Reviews if you would like. :) (Don't mind those... change scene lines, I was just having some fun. I'm really bored.)