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Walking through the house, Kai reaches the door that leads into the lounge room. They are currently staying in a five bedroom house, once again courtesy of the BBA. The house is a rather large single level house, more than enough room for everyone. Especially for when Kai and Hiro simply want to spend some time alone.
That's why they sharing the only bedroom near the front of the house while everyone else is near the back.
Kai pauses to rub his shoulder subconsciously. It no longer hurts, but the unease he felt earlier today lingers. Although, he does feel slightly better being inside.
He places his hand on the door handle, but before he turns the handle and pushes the door open, he draws in a deep breath, holding it while he counts to five and then releases it. With a determine look on his face, he pushes the door open and steps inside.
"Tyson, Max, Daichi, Ray, off to bed all of you." Kai says the moment he steps into the room. Groans and protests is Kai's only and foremost answer. He stands by the door with his hands on his hips, glaring at the small group.
He shakes his head, knowing all to well that this was coming. It happens every night.
"It's late," he tells them over the protests, his gaze subconsciously lingering on the only blonde. "And Max looks about ready to drop off."
Forcing himself up off the reclining chair, Ray yawns as he walks over to Max and helps the small blond to his feet. "Yeah, alright. Come on, Max, before you fall asleep on your feet."
The small blond nods and rubs his eye with his fist as Ray wraps his arm around his shoulder as a guide. Kai squints his eyes as the two leaves the room. He's not entirely sure, but he believes that Max might be coming down with a cold or some sort of illness. He is a little too pale to his liken.
"Fine," Tyson mutters as he turns away from Hiro, shoving something into his pocket. "You're suppose to stay up late when on holiday."
Kai rolls his eyes towards the ceiling as a sigh of annoyance escape his lips. He's been waiting for that. "Yes," he stresses slowly. "however, you're going on a field trip tomorrow, aren't you? Don't want to miss it, do you?"
"Yeah, yeah," Tyson waves his hand at Kai, showing that he is only half listening and he climbs to his feet. "I'm going. Come on Daichi."
The small redhead nods his head and jumps off the couch. He quickens his pace to walk in front of Tyson, who in turn quickens his own pace causing Daichi to walk faster. Soon, an all out race to the bedroom is one, both teens trying their hardest to beat the other.
Kai eyes the two as they leave, his eyes narrowing in suspicion at Tyson. He feels that the younger Granger brother is hiding something, something that Hiro is no doubtable in on.
Both Hiro and Tyson have been acting strangely lately, especially Tyson. For a few days now, he has been looking smugly at Kai, giving him a look that says in a childish, sing-song voice; "I know something you don't know."
And it's driving Kai nuts!
Hiro chuckles as he moves to stand behind Kai, wrapping him up in his arms and softly kisses the top of his head. "You're such a mother hen."
"Do you want to sleep on the couch tonight?" Kai asks with a small pout.
"I'll be good," Hiro promises as he turns Kai around in his arms, pulling him into his chest. Kai sinks into the embrace and nestles his head under Hiro's chin. Whenever he is in Hiro's arms like this, Kai has often felt guilty about all the fights that had over the years before coming together. But whenever Hiro kisses him, the memories fade.
Running his fingers through Kai's hair, Hiro slowly tilts his head back to place a loving kiss on his lips. Sighing, Kai lifts his arms and wraps them around Hiro's neck, allowing him to deepen the kiss. Feeling Hiro run his tongue over his bottom lip, Kai parts his lips on a moan, clinging tighter onto Hiro's strong and hard frame.
Now that the children have gone to bed, the two elders trade uninterrupted kisses for an unknown amount of time, simply losing themselves in the sensation and feel of one another.
"We better go to bed too," Kai whispers against his chest. He, however, rolls his eyes towards the heavens once again when Hiro slips a hand under his shirt. "To sleep, Hiro. Nothing more."
Hiro chuckles again, but Kai could tell that the laugh is hiding his disappointment. Kai makes a mental note to make it up to him later. They have only just started expressong their love in more intimate ways a month ago. And to Kai, it was the most exhilarating and pleasurable thing he has ever experienced in his entire life.
He still remembers there first night together, making love. He was so nervous, while Hiro so was patient and loving.
But what surprised him the most was that their time together was uninterrupted, which in itself, is a miracle. He must've bride the younger teens with something.
Kai shakes his head, ridding himself of his thoughts and takes Hiro's hand in his. They make their way through the house, Kai pausing for a few minutes to check on the younger bladers. A habit he has picked up over the years while staying with this team of misfits. They sometimes get themselves into trouble without even trying!
His eyes staying on Max a little longer than normal. There is something not quite right about that boy. His nose wrinkles in discomfort as he mutters something and rolls over in his sleep.
Over the years they've spent together, Kai has grown to be a sort of a brother or parent to Max. He has seen the effects of his parents failed marriage has done to him, even though he hides it well behind a smile. His father has tried to be there for his son as much as he can., but, he has a business he needs to take care of. Despite gaining custody of Max, he gets no financial help from his estranged wife, Judy.
Judy. Kai feels his eye twitch.
He can't stand that woman. He has never really spoken to her, but, he doesn't like her from the first moment he laid eyes on her. She doesn't care about Max. She treats him more like a trophy than her own flesh and blood. And she never seems to have time for Max anymore. Max pretends that it doesn't hurt when she tells him she won't be visiting when she promised. But Kai can tell it hurts him. Hurts him more than anything.
There was this one time that it hurt him the most. It was Christmas and Judy promised to be home for the holidays. It was all Max talked about and Kai has never seen him so excited. However, his excitement was short lived. On Christmas eve she rang him and said that she has something important to do at work and won't be coming. Poor Max cried himself to sleep afterwards. With just one phone call, she ruined his Christmas.
It was at that moment that Kai decided to be there for him when his father couldn't be. His mother obviously doesn't care that much for him. So he took on the role of a parent to the small blond, when his father had to work. A move that Max's father is grateful for and sadden about.
"Is something wrong?" Hiro whispers in his ear, making in shiver slightly.
"It's probably nothing," Kai answers, pulling him towards their bedroom.
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Kai sighs softly in his sleep and rolls over onto his side, nuzzling his cheek further into the pillow. He soon settles down and lies still, a deep sigh escaping his lips. Beside him, Hiro too rolls over in his sleep and wraps his arms around Kai's waist, unconsciously pulling him closer. A small smile appears on Kai's lips as he settles down.
However, a few moments later, Kai suddenly jolt awake by a gentle touch on his shoulder.
"What?" he mumbles, peering out into the darkness trying to see through the sleepy haze. "Max? What's wrong?"
The small blond sniffles and rubs his eye. "I feel sick," he whimpers.
Kai immediately sits up in bed, pulling out of Hiro's arms, who doesn't wake. He slips out of bed to his feet and opens his arms for Max to lean into as he whimpers again. Kai places a hand on Max's forehead and winces slightly. He's burning up!
"It'll be alright," Kai coos, helping Max to stand up on his own and guides him back his room. He helps him to lie down and knees next to the bed. "I'll be right back. I'm just going to get you some aspirin and something to drink, ok?"
Max nods tearfully and Kai kisses his forehead before quickly climbing to his feet and heading out the door. He races back into his bedroom to find his mandatory bottle of heavy duty aspirin.
Hiro moans softly and lifts his head off the pillow to peer sleepily at Kai. "Kai?" he says, his voice slurring slightly from not truly gaining consciousness yet. "What's wrong?"
"Go back to sleep," Kai tells him and kisses his head. "Max isn't feeling well, but I'll take care of him."
"Is he alright?"
"He has a fever. He's probably getting a cold. I'll keep him home tomorrow. Go back to sleep."
Hiro lets his head drop back onto the pillow and he is out like a light. Kai smiles softly and shakes his head. He grabs his precious bottle and heads back to Max. He makes a quick detour to the kitchen to get a glass of water, a basin of cold water and a soft cloth. He quietly walks into the bedroom and kneels next to Max again, placing the basin on the floor. Max whimpers again and rolls over to face Kai.
"Here, take this," Kai says as he helps him to sit up. "It'll make you feel better."
Max does what he's told and lays back down. Kai places a cool moisten cloth on his forehead and sits on the edge of his bed, holding it in place with his hand. Max lays still, his chest rising and falling in rhythm to his breathing.
"I miss mum, sometimes," Max whispers suddenly, a little bit delirious from the fever. "I don't remember much of her at home though."
Kai's eyes soften, a feeling of sympathy growing in his chest. As well as a little bit of anger.
"But," Max continues to mumble as he peers out through one eye. "It doesn't hurt anymore. Do you know why, Kai?"
Kai finds himself tilting his head to the side in question. "Why, Maxie?"
Max smiles through his fever, his eyes slipping close. "Because you're here. You've done more for me than mum ever has."
Kai's eyes widen in surprise, feeling, for once, speechless.
Max sighs as he turns his head slightly to the side and nuzzles his cheek into the pillos. "Goodnight, Kai."
With his eyes shimmering with a strange emotion, Kai watches as Max drifts off to sleep, a small smile on his face. "Goodnight, Max."
And Kai stays there, by his side, watching over him all night.
The morning is peaceful, though early.
Suddenly, a loud noise awakens Kai from his sleep. He lifts his head up to gaze sleepily at his surroundings. During the night, he had climbed onto Max's bed and fallen asleep. He looks down at Max who is nestled next to him, and feels his forehead. He breathes a sigh of relief. It seems that the fever has broken.
As Kai is about to lay his head back down, he hears that noise again. Someone must be up, watching TV. It sounds like someone cursing. Or fighting. Or something else…
A feeling of unease soon appears in Kai's chest, causing his heart to thump loudly in his ears. Fear makes an appearance, but he doesn't know why. All he knows is that he has a feeling of dread and the urge to check it out.
Carefully, Kai climbs off Max's bed and wanders into the hall silently. He tilts his head to the side in confusion. The sound is coming from his bed room. And it sounds like two people cussing up a storm. Quietly, he pushes the door open and freezes in his tracks, his eyes wide in shock.
Hiro is laying in bed, the bed sheets in disarray all around him, with blood splatters on those sheets. However, what scares him the most is that his boyfriend is trying to fend of a knife wielding maniac who is leaning over him, thrashing violently, trying to slit his throat!
An unbelievable sense of anger floods Kai's entire being. And without a second thought to his own safety, Kai dashes into the room.
"Let him go!"
Wo! Second chapter done! The next chapter will definitely be action packed. I'll try to make it as realistic as I can. It won't be much fun if Kai just launches his blade at the guys head and knocks him out, will it?
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