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Sorry it took so, so long. My computer was busted, first it had a virus and then it was acting up. I was bored out of my mind without the internet. Not to mention all the feedback that I got from you guys. Don't get me wrong though, I LOVE all your feedback, really!
Pairing: Rei/Max
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade, but the story line is mine !
Summary: 'Beyblade High' gets a new student in Max's class and Max slowly falls in love with him, but there's something about the new student and Max's going to find out what it is.
Also, I'm changing some things about Max and friends.
"Talking"
(Author babble)
Max's POV
VAMPIRE ATTITUDENothing happened much for the rest of the day. I couldn't stop thinking of Rei and that time we had in form class. Tyson was grinning at me and even Kai had a little smirk on his face.
This was what happened at lunch, while Rei was with the White Tigers and I was with Tyson and Kai…
"Hey, Maxie," Tyson said, getting my attention, "What's been goin' on lately?"
"Nothing" I simply said. Here comes the problem I've been worried about since this morning. He's going to talk to me.
"C'mon, Max. You're not fooling anyone," Kai stating.
Great. Now Kai was getting involved. Tyson and Kai were sitting opposite me. I guess so they can see me clearly to get answers as well as wanting to sit together.
"Is it family problems?" Tyson asked me, quietly.
"I wish" I said, it would be so simpler if it had been.
"Is it Rei?" Kai said. That's surprising. 1- he said it first and 2- he's talking.
I said nothing. What was the point of answering, they've figured it out already.
"Do you like him, Max?" Tyson asked.
"I guess" I feel a little flustered. It is so embarrassing talking about Rei out loud.
"Is that all?" Tyson asked.
"Not really," I said, looking at my lunch that was in front of me, "I just feel weird for some reason. At school and at home."
"How weird?" Kai asked.
"I don't know. Like someone is watching me all the time" There, I said it. Will they laugh or think I'm a freak?
"That is weird," Tyson said, "you think it's Rei?"
"What? No" that's silly, why would Rei watch me. He has a perfect life, he has no reason to follow me, " Why would you think that?"
"Oh, I don't know. It's just that Rei does look at you all the time. Maybe he's stalking you or something," Tyson said shrugging.
I laughed at that. Why on Earth would Rei bother? He's not a freak. He's nice and sweet and not to mention cute and irresistible.
"Don't be silly, Tyson. Rei isn't that kind of person" Or is he? I mean I haven't really known him all that long to know that he's not insane.
"How do you know?" Kai said.
"Well, he's nice and kind and stuff," I said looking at both of them, "Ok, maybe I haven't been with him long enough, but he seems all right to me."
"Are you just defending him, because you like him?" Kai said narrowing his eyes.
"Uh…" Am I? Could I be that shallow to defend someone I like that might be crazy?
"Just as I thought" Kai said, smirking.
"Maybe we should ask Rei" Tyson said drinking his slurpee (I LOVE slurpees! Y'know, squishies or however you guys call them)
"NO WAY!!" I shouted, standing up from my seat at our lunch table, getting everyone's attention.
"Ok, ok. We won't" Tyson said, hands spread in surrender.
"You, Kai and I won't," I said. I know how sneaky Tyson gets by twisting his words.
"Fine. We all won't" Tyson sighed and pouted, "But you're ruining it."
"Hey guys!" Rei said, coming to our table. He sat next to me and smiled.
"Hey Rei. So, whacha been doin'?" Tyson asked him.
"Nothing much" Rei said. He still had a smile on his face.
"Hey, why'd ya come here? What's wrong with the White Tigers?" Tyson asked, pointing out.
"Nothing. I just want to hang around you guys more," Rei said, "They were great and all, but you guys are better."
I felt my heart skip a beat. He wants to be with us? HE wants to HANG around US?!
"That's great!" I couldn't help myself saying. My cheeks went pink.
Rei smiled at me. I looked down in embarrassment and acted like I was paying attention to my lunch. Noticing that I'm not doing a good job about it.
And that's how it went at lunch. I was quiet through the rest of the classes. Of course, I was still blushing around Rei and stuff.
Now I'm walking home. Alone. And feeling that weirdness again. Someone was watching me. I can feel it everywhere. I looked around. I couldn't see anything.
The sky was dark. The moon shone and the stars twinkled. It was a little late, because Tyson asked me to help him study. I knew my parents weren't worried. Only because they weren't home. My mother is still at work, researching. And my father was in another country, dealing with some work stuff. They knew I am responsible enough to be by myself.
Actually, now I felt 2 pairs of eyes looking at me. Now, that's making me even more uncomfortable than I was before.
"H-hello?" I said stuttering, "I-is anyone t-there?"
There was a rustling in a bush that was near me, along with a growling noise.
I stepped back. That doesn't sound good.
It came out of the bushes. It was a big, muscular reddish-brown colored type of dog. It wasn't the size of any normal dog though. It had very sharp teeth and its ears were back. In predator mode, I'm guessing. And it was looking right at me with those narrow dark eyes
I gulped in fear. I backed up even more. I didn't notice that there was a root that was sticking out. So, I fell over it. Great, now how am I going to get through this?
The big dog moved at me, growling along the way. I couldn't move. My legs were stiff in fear and my mouth quivered. I couldn't make any noise. So, I looked like a helpless victim. No one was around, so what was the point of yelling for help.
The big dog looked like it was about to pounce at me, until suddenly a dark figure, wearing a black cloak, appeared out of know where. In a protecting stance, one arm covered where I was.
The big scary dog stopped in an instant. Looking at the dark figure with a growl.
The black-cloaked figure took out a sword out of his cloak and pointed it at the dog.
The dog's eyes widened a bit. Looking at the sword that was pointing at its face.
"Don't go any further," the cloaked figure said to the dog, with a cold voice that would send shivers down your spine.
The big dog didn't move forward. It moved side ways and was moving to me. Suddenly the dog had the sword at its face once again.
"I said don't move," the voice sounded so calm and smooth. And I had to admit that it did sound very sexy. Oh, great. I'm blushing again and at this time where I was almost attacked.
The dog growled once more. And strangely enough, it was looking at me, narrowly.
"If you ever come near this boy or even touch one hair on him, I will kill you!" the cloaked stranger said. You could just hear the sneering.
Surprisingly, the dog gulped and ran away with a squeal of fear. Hopefully, it won't return again.
I managed to stand up. My legs were a little wobbly, but I seemed to get use to it.
I walked to the stranger. Hoping that he wouldn't hurt me at all.
"T-thank you s-so very much" I said stuttering.
The figured turned to me. I couldn't see his face. It was cloaked. I did see a flash of gold eyes though. The only person that had gold eyes was Rei. But that can't be him, could it?
I didn't want to embarrass myself guessing the wrong person, so I said nothing.
The gold-eyed figure nodded in acknowledgment, "What are you doing out this late?"
"I was studying with a friend and now I'm going home," I said nervously.
"I will walk with you," the figure said, "I need to protect you just in case."
"Ok" I said. I shyly walked the way where my house was. The figure was following besides me.
"So," I said trying to start a conversation, "what's your name?"
"Driger" he said.
"My names "
"Max" he said interrupting me.
"How do you know?" I asked curiously.
"I just know," he said, leaving it at that.
"Are you the one that watches me all the time?" I asked quickly.
"Yes," he said, "I need to protect you from one of those things."
I guessed that he meant that big scary dog.
"Oh, ok," I said, "Thanks."
Driger nodded.
We came to my door. I took out the keys to my house. I was going to put it in the lock, but suddenly Driger grabbed my hand.
"Please, don't say anything about the dog or me" Driger demanded.
"Ok" I said nervously. Driger let go of my hand and started to walk away.
"I will see you later" came the smooth voice from Driger as he walked.
"Ok. See you later then," I said, as I opened the door to my house. I looked back. Driger was nowhere in site.
I quickly came in my house and as I shut the door, leaned on it and sighed. I don't know whether in frustration or dreamily.
I think it was dreamily, because all I could now think of is both Rei and Driger.
And I suddenly couldn't wait for the next day.
How was that?
Y'know Rei is Driger already, don't you? 'cause I just realized that it's kind of like Sailor moon, y'know? Rei and Driger are like Darien and Tuxedo Mask. Except Rei isn't mean like Darien.
Please Review me!!!
No flames!
Unless they're not that mean and I mean it!!!
If you say something really mean!!! I'll send Zero system Quatre at you!!! (shudder)
And if you haven't seen him in 'Gundam Wing' in the Zero system, Watch out!! He's scary!!
Cya!!!