Title: When morning comes at night
Disclaimer: All characters that belong to beyblade are not mine, they are the proberty of the great people who invented it.
Rating: PG-13 for now
Pairing: Kai/Tyson (much later)
Summary: Set after season one, this story starts with finding Kai a place to live, but when he finally has found one, will he be able to live the normal life he wants to have? It doesn't look like it, he get's into serious trouble with a teacher and then there is always the threat to send him back to Russia. And on top of all of this Kai finally wants to trust somebody, and when he starts to fall in love, everything get's just too difficult. Will Kai be able to find a way through all this?
Warnings: There will be male/male touching and kissing and also noncon male/male touching and kissing (at least). Please don't read if this offends you!
This story will get looooong (the first five chapters are just the exposition!), and it probably will be slow paced.
I tried to thank everyone who reviewed the last chapter via e-mail. I hope you all got it, if not, then I say it now again: "Thank you!".Also a big thank you goes to Natea, who betaed this chapter (she proof-read the first chapter too, I'll try to repost it). You did great work, thanks again!
2. Chapter
Max and Tyson sat on the small bed, taking turns at reaching idly into a big bag of chips, while at the same time observing Rei helping Kai packing.
Tyson couldn't really enjoy the salty taste on his tongue, because he was too preoccupied with understanding what was happening around him. It seemed like everyone close to him was leaving.
It had started three weeks ago when his grandfather had received an emergency call from the hospital of Miyazake, informing him that his older sister had had a stroke and wouldn't be able to take care of herself in the future.
Tyson himself couldn't remember ever meeting the woman but his grandfather left the next day, returning to Miyazake, his birthplace, to stay with his sister and care for her until he and his sister's useless children could reach an agreement about what should happen with her.
Of course, right after his grandfather left his father arrived home, promising his son to stay as long as needed. And though naturally Tyson was happy to have his father finally at home again for a longer stay, he already missed his grandfather.
The strange, old man had always been so lively that now that he was gone it seemed to be unusually quiet at home; and Tyson missed the noise!
Next to leave was Kenny; that had been only eight days ago. It all had began about a year before when Kenny took part at a competition, the goal of which was to win a scholarship for a elite-school in Finland. And surely enough, he had won.
What had hurt Tyson the most about that departure was how eager his supposed best friend had been to leave. Maybe it had always been a big wish of the small boy to attend that famous private school, but when he left a day early, only telling his friends on the telephone, shocking them with the news just while they were discussing about what they should get Kenny as a good-bye present, Tyson couldn't believe his ears.
His best friend since kindergarten had left without him beeing able to say bye! It had been unbelievable. Tyson had been angry, angry and disappointed.
This had only been for three days; after this the two boys had talked on the phone for an hour. Tyson still hadn't quite forgiven but at least he now accepted his friend's decision.
A whole other thing was the planned leave of Max and Rei next week. The whole team had discussed this a long time and Tyson could understand them.
He wasn't that selfish! He knew he was the only one, who had his family here and he could see that the other's missed their familiar surroundings and especially their families and friends.
The more he thought about it, the more he could accept it. The two wanted to go home, not forever, they already had fixed a date to meet again, so it was okay, hard, but okay.
And of course there was another point too, their family wanted them back and duty called. For both Max and Rei, school began in one week, so it was about time to return home for them, if they didn't wanted to miss too much of their education. It would only last five weeks, then they would come back again for their holidays.
Tyson turned his eyes to Kai. It would be a whole different thing if his captain had to leave; first of all, Kai didn't want to!
It seemed like Kai had finally settled down here in the two room apartment that Mr. Dickenson had rented for him since they came back from Russia just three and a half weeks ago.
When Tyson thought about it, this had been the perfect arrangement for Kai. The older boy had his own space and could always withdraw here, and that knowledge made Kai come out more often. He now spent nearly every day with his teammates of his free will and instead of getting angry, annoyed and antisocial, he just went back to his new found home whenever it got too much to bear for him.
But the now packing boy didn't only like his new living-place, but also the whole town around it. There were calm places of landscape and crowded places of fun. Nearly no-one knew him and so there were only little prejudices. And those he could ignore.
Tyson was so deep in his thoughts, that he swallowed the wrong way and had to cough the chip up again. 'Why is everything so wrong?' With this thought troubling his mind, the teen let himself fall back on the bed and sighed deeply.
Across the room another boy sighed nearly in sync.
Kai shortly rubbed a hand across his face and then turned around to accept a pile of books that Rei passed along to him and which he put into yet another bag.
"That's nearly everything, I'll do the rest on my own."
Rei wanted to say something, probably insisting on helping him until everything was stowed away, but Kai nodded, which was meant to be both a thank you and a dismiss. The Chinese boy understood, not saying anything either but smiling slightly and nodding back.
Kai went back to the last loaded shelf to collect his last belongings when he heard Max getting fidgety, bumping up and down on the bed. The team captain waited for the blond boy to say something, because he knew whenever Max got restless he wanted attention and was most likely going to ask for something.
And surely enough the small boy cleared his throat. "Ehrm Kai, could I get something to drink? You know, we probably shouldn't have bought the 'super salty' sort."
"Yeah, you probably shouldn't have."
Max looked questioningly at Kai. "Does that mean no?"
The Russian boy shrugged, he wasn't in the mood to play around, his mind too occupied with completely understanding what was going to happen. After really concentrating he could bring himself to say something.
"In the kitchen, bring a glass for everyone. Look through the cupboards, you might as well take everything you want, the food is only going to rot if it stays here."
Max hesitated, he didn't like to hear Kai talking like his leaving was final. The blond boy wanted to say something intelligent, comforting and helpful, but as much as he normally talked, he had to admit that he wasn't too good at the serious stuff and joking around was insensitive and the last thing they needed right now.
So instead of replying he nodded and walked slowly over to the kitchen.
Tyson had observed the scene with concern. He had noticed the trouble Kai had with keeping his composure, how difficult it had seemed for him to act normally. This just isn't fair, why can't at least something be easy for him? Why can't he stay here?
Tyson never had borne someone a grudge ever before, but now he was so angry at the people who were slowly destroying his friend's life that he nearly missed the sound of the doorbell.
Kai had no intention of opening the door, everyone he wanted to be here was here already. He had always had a somewhat rebellious attitude and opening the door only when he wanted to and not because someone rang or knocked was only a glimpse of it.
Max on the other hand heard the ringing while coming back from the kitchen. He balanced a tray with four glasses full of water in one hand while opening the door out of reflex with the other.
"Oh, hey Max. I'm here to get Tyson. He's in there?"
Max looked up at the smiling face of Mr. Granger. "Yes, he's here."
Both didn't move. Max remembering that it was not for him to invite anyone in, and Mr. Granger waiting for Max to either call Tyson or let him come in.
"I don't think he wants to leave right now."
The young man looked sceptical. "I know Tyson doesn't like going to the dentist, but we had to cancel the appointment once because he was at the championship so he is already overdue for his half-year check-up. Please tell him to come."
Inside the small apartment Tyson had needed the time to recognize his father's voice. Oh shit, the dentist, I totally forgot. I can't leave right now, or I won't have any time with him, until Kai has to leave.He jumped up hastily and sped to the door, determined to convince his father to let him stay.
"Dad!" When Tyson reached the exit he nearly knocked Max, who was still balancing the water, over. He quickly steadied the smaller boy and then turned back to his father. "Dad, I'm sorry, but I can't go to the doctor today, we have to make a new appointment and I promise that I'll make it then, but don't make to go now, please!", Tyson pleaded.
Mr. Granger looked confused and slightly worried at his son who was clinging at his arm. When he saw the imploring look his boy wore and also noticed the sadness in Max's eyes he was sure that something was wrong. He looked past Tyson and saw two bags standing on the floor and Kai leaning over another, packing things into it.
"What's wrong Tyson? Why is Kai packing?" The adult got a bad feeling, he strode past the two boys in the room. Only then he noticed Rei, the Chinese boy sitting on the bed, looking expectantly at the man. All the attention was focused on him now and Mr. Granger felt a big urge to finally get to know what was up.
Why is Kai packing? He repeated the question in his head. He knew about the appointment the Russian boy had had today at the youth welfare department. He had even phoned with Mr. Dickenson this morning informing himself of the occasion of the appointment. The old man had been unsure about that point himself. The case-worker had told him, that he hadn't found a suitable place for Kai yet but that there was another point to discuss, which Mr. Hooley hadn't been specific on.
Watching the scene in front of him now he had a bad feeling about this mysterious discussion. Kai packing, but Mr. Hooley hadn't found a family. This is wrong!
Knowing who could give him an answer, Mr. Granger turned to face Kai and addressed him directly. "Kai, why are you packing?"
Kai was nervous, though he liked the older man and had got more and more used to him being around, he still felt insecure around adults. They were stronger and bigger, so they had an advantage over him and though he knew that Tyson's father wouldn't do anything to him, he had had too many bad experiences with them to trust now.
Just be yourself, or better, be who you always are.
"I'm leaving tomorrow. I have a flight to Russia." Kai eyed the man expectantly, judging his response. Mr. Granger looked confused and shocked, perhaps he didn't even know how to react. Kai was impressed, he wouldn't have expected him to react this emotionally. It took some time before the man regained his senses.
He got serious, looking at the four boys around him. "Okay, you all sit down now and tell me," he again turned to Kai, "and not only tell, but explain to me what's happening."
The strict tone, that the deep voice had adopted did its job. Rei, who already sat on the bed looked up sharply, Max, still with the tray in hand sat down next to the Chinese, placing the object behind him on the mattress, Tyson sat down on the other side of Rei, nervous at his father's behaviour, he couldn't remember him being this strict. Kai stood for a moment, then went slowly over to the free spot next to Tyson, sitting down slowly on the edge, ready to jump up at any minute.
Mr. Granger tried to decide which boy would be the best to give him some information. He had got to know the bladebreakers very well in the last few weeks, and so he was positive when turning to Rei.
"Rei, since everyone is so closed up right now, would you please make a start?"
The teen looked at his teammates. They didn't seem to object and anyway, it wasn't like they didn't wanted the adult to know, Mr. Dickenson would tell him sooner or later, it was more like they didn't wanted to talk about it at all. Talking made it real, and after leaving the department, they had promised themselves to enjoy their last evening together.
So Rei looked up, staring at Mr. Granger straight in the eyes, a sign to tell him he was ready and that he was going to tell the truth.
The man listened calmly to Rei's story, now or then Tyson or Max throwing in bits of information. The man was shocked and angry, now understanding the way the boys had acted. No-one had told them about the possibility, that Kai could be sent back to Russia, they hadn't even known anything about that other social-worker.
He had to talk to Mr. Hooley and Mr. Dickenson as soon as possible, but the bladebreakers didn't need to be around, they should be able to relax on their supposed last day together.
"Okay, what do you think, after Kai has finished packing, I drive you all over to our house, where you can stay and prepare your little party. I'll go and see what I can do for you at the youth welfare department and then come back bringing food. Is that okay for you?"
The boys nodded. Kai went over to the bag he packed last and zipped it closed. "I'm already finished."
Mr. Granger opened the door signaling everyone to leave now. Max and Rei stood up, each of them grabbing a bag and heavily carrying it out to the waiting car.
Tyson went over to Kai. The older boy hadn't moved at all. In one hand holding the third bag, while in the other he clutched the key to the front door. Time to leave now.
The Russian teen was deep in thought when he realized that the weight in his right hand got lighter. Kai looked up sharply, the first thing he saw was Tyson smiling at him. The next thing he noticed was that their fingers were touching , both hands curled around the bag's grip.
"I'll carry it out, you just take your time in here."
Tyson pulled at the bag with a jerk, managing to get it away from Kai, not giving him any time to object. "We'll wait for you outside."
They'll wait for me! Kai watched Tyson leave the room. As soon as the door was closed he felt unsure, on the one hand he wanted to stay here for a little longer, one last time enjoying the silence, but on the other hand with every personal thing gone and without his friends here anymore everything felt so cold. A cold, he hadn't felt for a long time now. Better leave now.
The boy laid the keys slowly down on the table, so carefully it didn't even make a sound. He let one last, longing look glide across the room before opening the door one last time to make his way free for the outer world, the world with which he had cope now without this place to retreat to ever again.
tbc…
