"Go Dranzer!" Kai Hiwatari yelled out, as Takao Kinomiya yelled out as well, "Go Dragoon!" And they were at it, beyblading. Near the stairs, Rei Kon was sitting down on a step next to Max Mizuhara. Both gaining back their energy from the training earlier and it was the Kinomiya's turn. "They're at it, training as always. Things never change." Rei stated as he blinked his golden eyes, as Max nodded in agreement. Theh would continue watching Kai and Takao blade more, as the Dragon blader was giving it everything he got as the Phoenix blader did as well. It was a pretty interesting match, just for training.

After a few more minutes of training, Takao sighed and stretched after they finished. Kai hold onto Dranzer and put his bey away, looking at the other. "You did real good today, Takao." Only to receive a nod from the other, Max speaking in, "As we all know, we have to train if we're gonna win the Championships." Rei nodded as well as Kai, Takao drinking a bottle of water before speaking. "Right! We've trained a lot, even though we had a few loses and wins throughout our years, we're still going strong!" Kai crossed his arms, closing his eyes as he looked away. "Hn." Rei would laugh softly, "We are a team, you know. And a team..." Max bursts in, "Is always a team!" Everyone laughed except for the Hiwatari male, but gave a faint grin.

After a few minutes of talking after another day of training, Rei and Max decided to head off home. Takao would be waving at them, "See ya later, Rei! Max!" He smiled. The other would then follow behind Kai, who was walking away. Strolling through the city, Takao would be glancing around here and about, while Kai strolled with his cool demeanor on. After a few seconds, the Dragon blader yawned, rubbing his eyes. He didn't get enough time to rest as he thought. Kai saw that he was tired and that he needed rest, clearly obvious since Takao rubbed his eyes. He stretched a bit, walking down the sidewalk in the city besides the other tall male. "Man, I'm so tired." Takao groaned, as Kai replied to what the blue haired male said. "Is there any reason why you're so tired?" Walking still, Takao spoke as he raised a brow, "Well? There's a reason for that tired groan, CAPTAIN." Takao looked at the dual-haired male, only to see him frowning a bit. "Oh, I see. Probably from the training we have been doing then. Going full on at it." Kai looked away, he wasn't much as one to offer but he decided that maybe Takao needed a small reward for putting all his effort into training today. He looked away, thinking for a few and decided why not take him to his favorite café? He sighed and looked over.

"Takao, how would you like to go somewhere before you sleep of tiredness?" Asked Kai looking at Takao who jolted when he heard him. The bluenette male blinked his brown eyes as he looked at the taller male. Was he hearing things? Did Kai really ask him if he wanted to go somewhere? This was new. And new for Takao, himself, even! He would fully face the dual-haired male, blinking slightly.

"Go somewhere? Really?" Takao finally asked, looking at the other.

"Hn, yeah... I know you like to go to your favorite café." The Russian male gave a pat on the small male's shoulder. Takao jumped a little when he felt the touch on his shoulder, a bit at surprise at the offer still from the Hiwatari. Looking at him still, he smiled at Kai. His best friend, his rival, and captain. The one who had offered him to take him to the café. The Kinomiya thought he must've been hearing things or dreaming, but this was reality. Even though Kai wouldn't admit to anything about this sort of thing, he liked to see Takao's smile and he wanted to make the other male happy.

"Sure, maybe we could go before I take a little catnap." Takao said smiling brightly as Kai smiled back faintly at Takao. "Hn, aren't catnaps Rei's job?" Soon after having said that, he gave him a quick manly hug and grabbed his hand, dragging Takao to the café. Takao was still a bit taken a bit back from the offer that the other had offered, not sure why he asked him to take him to the café. But it just proved that Kai really did care for him, and it made his heart beat softly. He looked down to see that the Russian was holding his hand, dragging him to the place. A soft blush appeared on his cheeks, clearly not visible. The bluenette would then hold onto Kai's hand as well, giving it a light squeeze. Kai noticed this, but didn't say anything, only to hold the other's hand in a firm yet gentle grip. Takao looked at Kai, smiling brightly. "Kai, thanks for taking me out to eat!" His cheerful and happy tone, all Kai could do was nod. "Hn..."

After a few minutes of walking, the two bladers have made it to the café. Kai opened the door as he entered inside the café with Takao and was looking at the bread, cakes and all the other good stuff. Takao love to come to this café, he couldn't blame him, they had the best. Soon Kai saw a Strawberry Cheesecake, and right there and then he knew how much the bluenette male adored cheesecake. When it was his Birthday, he had cheesecake. Nothing could beat that dessert, it was truly a wonder. But at least there were some moments where Takao didn't have the same dessert over and over again, which was okay. Kai went to the counter to buy it when Takao sat down. After a few minutes of waiting, the Phoenix blader came with the Strawberry Cheesecake in hands and the other went nuts. It made Kai smile inside and happy to see the other smile.

"This is so delicious and sweet, made from the heaven of cheesecakes!" Takao exclaimed happily, as he scooped up the last piece of cheesecake and happily ate. Kai chuckled faintly as he sipped his hot chocolate. To see Takao full of bliss, it made the other smile inside and made him wanting to make the bluenette happy some more, and full of bliss. Kai put his cup down, letting a relaxed sigh exhale from his lips. "I can see that, Takao. From the way you're eating it... And I see a little bit of cheesecake on you."

"Huh? Oh, that!" Takao noticed a bit of cheesecake on his cheek, and grabbed a napkin to clean himself up.

"Heh, I have to say Takao, you are a little messy." The dual-haired male would laugh a bit, as he sipped onto his hot chocolate again, finishing it.

Brown hues narrow a bit, shaking his head, Takao rolled his eyes playfully with a smile. "Ah right, very funny, Kai." He laughed softly and looked out the window. After a few seconds, Kai got up clearing his throat and Takao got up as well, looking at the other. " Well, I guess we better go." The Dragon blader said, walking out happily out of the café as the other's eyes were locked on the small male. He followed him back to the Kinomiya household, but on the way, he couldn't stop staring at Takao. He looked so happy, and really happy indeed. No other words could describe it, and it just made the Hiwatari's heart skip a beat. Soon enough, the two males made it to the Kinomiya household.

As Takao entered, he felt even more tired and Kai could see that. But thankfully enough, the blue haired male had enough energy to walk to his room. The other, following behind him. Getting to his room, the Dragon blader sighed in relief, "Finally, and I didn't fall asleep while on the way. If I did, I'd be on the floor already." Takao sat down on the bed, as Kai sat down besides him. Takao felt his eyes growing heavy and felt even more tired than before. "Hn. You tired? You'd better take your catnap now." Said the Hiwatari male, hence, he remembered of what the Dragon tamer said of taking a catnap. Tiredly, Takao turned to face Kai, rubbing his eyes some, "I was not even sure if I was going to make it to my bed."

"Hn? Not sure?" Kai asked Takao and blinked, looking over at him, as his purple eyes locked again into Takao's brown eyes.

"Yeah, I'm really not so sure... I'm so tired... I think... I'll... Just uh..." Before the Kinomiya could say anything else, Kai felt Takao land on his lap. He smiled faintly and rubbed his head, soon playing with a few strands of his hair and closed his eyes. He wanted to make Takao happy, he wanted to be in the center of the Dragon blader's heart. He'd do anything for him. He'd protect him, save the world for him, win the championship of beyblading for him, he'd even die for him. Sacrificing himself for him even, if there was a time that had to happen. A small smile formed on his lips and went to a small slumber. But it wasn't all good, as soon as memories flashed before him of his family. The Hiwatari family. His father, his grandfather, everything flashed before him. It wasn't going to be a peaceful sleep as Kai swiftly opened his eyes, sweating a bit. He closed his eyes and sighed, mumbling to himself before looking down to see he had been holding the small male in his arms, and shook his head. He must've came up with an headache but he looked at Takao still, Kai wanted to be his whole world...

"I'll protect you, Takao... From anything on this world." Kai whispered lowly yet softly, as he held the Kinomiya's hand. Soon Takao stirred and the older male let go of his hand quickly, staring silently at the other. After a few seconds of pure silence, Kai sighed silently to himself and looked at him. To see Takao smiling peacefully in his sleep, it made the dual-haired male give a faint smile. He would glance around then, and looked at the pictures Takao had.

His eyes were locked on the ones where he was with Takao, scanning each picture carefully. The taller male would think back to the memories and he closed his eyes. Looking back, he remembered everything. He remembered everything with his team. With Rei, Max, everyone and especially with Takao. The Russian opened his eyes, half-lidded. There were so many memories. Looking down to see the male he held in his arms, Kai stared softly at him. Takao was gentle, kind-hearted, soft and always friendly to everyone. He never even gave up, he was determined and had beyblading spirit. Sighing softly, Kai got up holding Takao in his arms, soon setting him down and kneeling down in front of the sleeping figure.

"Takao... I... I lo... Hnn... I may have fallen in love with you..." Kai said softly to himself. After a few seconds, his purple eyes widen a bit and he shook his head. Thinking about of what he had said, it was unbelievable. The Hiwatari grit his teeth, unable to comprehend of what he had said. Without saying anything else, the Russian stood up and left the room. Takao stirred again and soon enough...

"OW!"

Kai walked down the sidewalk in the city, thinking of what had he said back there. The words replayed in his mind, over and over. Has Kai really meant what he said? Has he really fallen in love? Has the one and only, Kai Hiwatari, really have fallen in love with Takao Kinomiya? How could that be? It had to be mixed emotions, surely. The Phoenix male shook his head to wipe the thoughts away, and began to focus on his song. Thinking on more lyrics. He thought long and hard, soon he thought of a few. The Russian male would singe the words softly to himself. Silent after saying them, Kai felt that they fit. And so he decided to sing the lyrics to himself, once again...

You stood there in the center.

Memories replay, one by one...

As my Phoenix wings spread, this is a burning memory.

A heart's flaming memories.

Warm, bright, and flaming.

Try as you may, nothing can stop me from coming closer...

I'm determined with a flaming heart!

You should know, I won't be easily kept away...!

Kai hummed the lyrics soon then, as he was walking through the playground in the park, seeing people come and go. Once the male got to the hill, he laid down on the grass and put a straw of grass in his mouth. His white scarf spread all over, flowing in the breeze a bit. Just as Kai was beginning to feel more relaxed, he heard a voice call out to him. "Kai!" Opening his eyes slowly, his purple eyes met brown eyes. The Russian blader blinked and groaned a bit. He sat up to see who it was and turned, only to see Hiromi Tachibana.

YAY! CHAPTER 2 is done! Hope you enjoyed it! ;3 And Hiromi is Hilary's Japanese name! I like both names but Japanese is just... YAS. Anyways, enjoy!