Chapter 2: A Sleepover
Later that same day, they were getting ready for their plans for the evening which was a sleepover in Tyson and Max's suite. The two suites were connected together, so access to one another's rooms was easy. Rei and Kai got into their sleepwear, and headed into Tyson and Max's room. The two were seated in front of a couch by the television. They got up and greeted the two that entered the room. Tonight they were all going to watch a scary movie together. Max popped the DVD into the DVD player and pressed "Play". Kai and Rei made their way to the couch and took a seat. Tonight they ended up having a nice warm heater to warm their rooms, all thanks to Kenny. The couch was pretty small, so Kai and Rei were sitting fairly close together. This caused the two to blush immensely for a minute before settling down.
"The one thing I hate the most about movies is the coming attractions!" Tyson exclaimed bothered. "I don't care about some stupid movies that are going to come out, I want to watch the movie that we can actually watch right now!" Tyson grabbed the remote and pressed on the fast forward button. After skipping all the advertisements, he let the movie play.
Rei curled up on the couch. "I don't really like scary movies that much." Rei stuttered staring at the screen. "I guess it's mainly because I can't handle them." He pulled his knees closer to his body and let his head rest there.
"There's nothing to worry about Rei." Kai said crossing his arms and legs. "Remember, these movies are just made up, and it's scripted. It's not like anything like this could happen to you. Dying in seven days because of a phone call? Oh please..." He yawned, and stretched his arms.
"But still. It's really scary to me." Rei said pushing his head further into his knees. "Tell me when it gets really scary?"
"Here Rei." Max said getting up. He walked over to his bed and grabbed his blanket. He wrapped the frightened boy with it. "If it gets scary, just use the blanket to cover your view or just to cuddle up into." He sat back down on the floor and spread out his legs.
Rei pulled the blanket over his head and continued to watch the screen. "But still, tell me when it gets really scary. Please?" Rei pleaded looking over at Kai. Kai gave him a slight nod and turned his vision back to the screen. "Thanks." He returned to the television. Just then, something creepy had popped onto the screen and he jumped into Kai's lap. His eyes grew watery as he trembled in the older boy's lap. The blanket was now covering both of them. Kai reached behind Rei's back and pulled him closer into an embrace.
"There's nothing to be scared of." Kai whispered. He pulled Rei's face closer to his and gently placed a kiss on his lips. "Do you want to watch the movie in my lap?" Rei nodded his head up and down like a bobble head. His face was completely red. He wrapped the blanket around the two and continued watching the movie.
An hour and a half had passed, and the movie was finally over. Rei was still teary eyed, but felt much better watching the movie with Kai like that. Rei and Kai had went back into their rooms after bidding Max and Tyson a good night. Back in their rooms, they lay quietly on their beds. Kai moved over to Rei's bed, and sat on the edge of it.
"Are you cold tonight?" Kai asked staring into the golden eyes of the one he loved. "If you're cold, maybe I could sleep with you tonight. If you wanted."
Rei nodded and lifted his covers allowing Kai under them. Kai shifted into the bed beside Rei, and held him close. The two were up against each other. This was how they fell into a deep sleep, that would be broken in the morning.
The morning had finally come and Rei woke up to see that Kai was gone. He sat up and rubbed his eyes. He looked around the room. Kai was no where to be seen. He looked to the washroom, but the door was swung wide open and it was pitch black inside. Kai had gone out. He decided to get up himself, so he headed for the bathroom. He picked up his toothbrush and squeezed some of his mint toothpaste onto the bristles. He started to brush his teeth. The door to the suite opened, and Rei looked out into the room. Kai had returned. He looked very awake.
"Hey Rei." Kai greeted joining the boy in the washroom. "You slept for a long time. It's 12 already." He wrapped his arms around Rei's waste, and nuzzled his hair. Rei spat out the foam, and took a cup on the counter. He let the water run into the cup and took the cup to his lips. He let the water in, and swooshed it around his mouth. After 3 seconds of rinsing, he spat out the water, and wiped his mouth with a towel.
"Really? It's already 12?" Rei questioned looking at the clock. "Oh, I guess it is. That means I missed breakfast!" He felt and heard his stomach growl at him.
"I guess you're hungry." Kai said chuckling slightly. "If you don't mind, I can take you out for lunch. Or would you rather have all of us go together?"
"I don't mind." Rei replied walking back into the room. He pulled open his closet door and took out some clothes. "Um, can you turn around while I change?" Kai did as directed and turned his back towards Rei. He waited for a few minutes, and Rei tapped him on the shoulder.
"About time. It took you a really long time to change!" Kai exclaimed. "Anyways, shall we go somewhere by ourselves, or with the others?"
"I want to go somewhere with you!" Rei replied happily. He threw his arms around Kai's neck and gave him a huge hug.
"Alright, sounds like a plan." Kai said. He took Rei's hand and led him into the hallway where they met Tyson and Max. He locked the door and turned towards the two roommates.
"Hey, where are you two going?" Max asked surprised. "Going out on a date or something?" He giggled and stared at the two.
"Something like that." Kai admitted. He pulled Rei to the elevator leaving Tyson and Max giggling like little girls. "You wouldn't mind if I was open about us with Tyson and Max right?"
"Um, not really I guess." Rei hesitated with his answer. He felt rather embarrassed. "Can we just keep it between the gang?"
"Of course." Kai reassured Rei and pressed the button for the elevator. When the doors opened, the two stepped inside. They waited for the elevator to reach the first floor. When the doors re-opened, Rei leaped out. Kai walked out of the elevator casually, and headed for the skipping boy. "You're very jumpy today."
"Hm? I am?" Rei pondered. He looked around the lobby. "So where are we going to go?" He wandered the lobby like a lost kitten, Kai close behind him.
"I know a good restaurant around the area, let's go there." Kai finally replied when they got out of the hotel. "I'm not quite sure if it would be of your taste, but we can give it a shot." He curved his mouth into a smile and led Rei down the street.
Rei walked closer to Kai and grabbed his hand. "Ok!" Rei exclaimed his teeth showing clearly from his wide-mouthed smile. "Kai, I love you." He blushed as he said this and cuddled closer to Kai's arm.
Together the two walked hand and hand down the street awaiting their midday meal.