Stone Cold

Chapter 8: Losing My sanity? Losing My Soul?

Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade, nor the picture that inspired this fic.

Summary: Kai, Ray, Max, Tyson and Kenny are all within the top ranks of their professions. Kai, Tyson and Max are friends from school, Kenny is Max's Software provider, Ray has been employed by Max to help decorate his home. Kai and Ray meet and things start to heat up. Kai/Ray all the way. I've realised that this is probably not going to be a short fic, it may even be longer than my others, so you if you prefer short fics this is not the one for you, there is a reason behind this though which you will discover later on, so please be patient and understanding, it will be worth it. Due to issues that may come up in this fic, I may have to up the rating, I'm not 100 sure, but this will not have anything more than kissing, any other activities of that sort will be left to your imagination. Now that I have finished my rant, here we go with it.

Baby sweet: Ray's job will be revealed, but I think it would be safe to say...as I have already hinted through Max...that yes he is well off, as it says in the summary: Max, Kai and Tyson are all the top guys in their professions...so logically Max would want the best interior designer...Ray! Does that answer your question? Oh yes, Ray has more than one job...heeheehee. Yes, the note. I'm in a debate whether to reveal it or not...I think I will though. Thanks for the compliment; I'm trying hard to keep these chaps up to scratch.

Sugar hype queen: Yes, Kai is loaded, majorly. The words do in a way, they kinda hint at their relationship...you'll see later...or not...I can't kelp it I need to say it. Forgive me. The phoenix is an obvious representation of Kai, or rather Kai's soul, the flames are his passion or emotions, since passion is one of the most intense emotions a person can feel next to hate, so in other words the only way to find the truth is to find it in ones self which will lead to their fulfilment in life. There I said it. Grabs nearest heavy object and hits herself on the head I had to say it. The note, as I said above you may or may not find out.

Kristen Hiwatari: pats Dranzer on the head She knows which side her bread is buttered. Heeheehee. Coffee is the best, especially hazelnut and cremochino. claps hands Yay a fellow supporter! Eyes widen at last question How old am I? That's a first...I'm 17, believe it or not.

PandaPjays: frowns Oh no, Ray wasn't calling Kai a moron, he was calling himself one. That's why after he thinks his inner voice was starting to sound like Lee...Ray would never think Kai was a moron...only a lovable, good looking moron. Heeheehee. The phone call will honestly never be specifically revealed, but the note will if I decide to, or if enough people want to know for sure.

QueenOFanime535: I thank you for the giggle, even if it was coupled with more caffeine than I care to remember. Looks downcast Disappointed, that's understandable, but don't worry, if you really want to know what's in the note...and many other people too...you will find out...not too soon though, but you will. Glad you liked the rest of it though. eBay? I know I'm going to sound very foolish, if not insipid, but is eBay like Pats back It's okay; email me with what you want to say…..I'll answer it as a review. Smiles

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"And due to the rise in the stock market, the company value has gone up by approximately..."

Kai sighed inwardly, so this was what he was here for. Like he couldn't just go onto their private site and look up the statistics. He decided this was the time to go through anything that was a problem for him; he did it every time there was a meeting, why not do it now. He was very fortunate in the fact that he could be thinking with half his brain about something completely different, but the other half was focused on what he was being told. While he was off thinking about something trivial, his more business orientated side was categorizing and memorising all that was being said, he even answered and asked questions. But Kai wasn't marvelling this unusual skill, no he was thinking about the unusual person that was currently sitting in his office. His mental debate was growing quite heated, quite quickly.

Amber eyes filled his mind, followed by raven bangs covering high cheek bones and sharp, yet refined features. Full lips tilted into a half smile, a smile that was echoed by the amber orbs, and cheeks going from tanned to slightly flushed, much like when someone blushes.

'Wonder what he's doing...no, why would I want to know. It's not like I care.' He sighed to himself, moments like this irritated him, and he hated doubting himself. He couldn't help but mentally grin though.' He's definitely good looking; I'd even go so far as saying he's beautiful. Someone like him most probably already has a host of people who like him, though he doesn't seem to be in a relationship. He doesn't act like someone who is in a relationship. What if he isn't? Would he consider...' He couldn't finish the thought; he didn't want to finish it. Thoughts like that were ones that led you into trouble, so what better way to stop that then to ignore it, but he couldn't, it nagged him. Like a dog would worry a bone it teased him. Scenario after scenario flashed through his mind, possibilities were endless, save for one thing. What is he said No? What if he refused, how would it be like after that? Kai wasn't sure he could be around him if that happened. 'There's only one way to do this.' His mind was made up; he had one plan of action and one only. All that was left was whether he had the guts to do it.


Ray looked up as Kai walked back in, he glanced at the watch. It read 12:00. He looked back to see Kai walk to the minifridge and pull out a bottle of spring water. He took a sip from it as he walked back to his desk. He logged onto his computer and started to type. Ray sat in silence, a little insulted at the lack of greeting. Kai glanced up as he typed, eyes meeting Ray's.

"Plans have changed, Mr Parker will be joining us here for the meeting, and he is bringing an associate." Ray nodded, he could see it now, and maybe he would have to sit in the bathroom or something like that." You don't need to leave; it's not a major meeting so it doesn't matter if you're here." Kai watched as he nodded. He just hoped Ray didn't realise he was lying. He stood up, and walked up to the couch Ray was situated on." We have an hour; feel like going out for lunch?" Ray nodded and stood. Kai grabbed his coat as he made his way to the door, Ray right behind him." Where do you want to go?" Kai glanced at Ray, who shrugged." If you have no set plans we could go to the Golden Dragon." Kai nodded, his head slightly lowered as he got into the elevator.

It was a good thing Ray couldn't see his face, or he would have seen the grin plastered over it.

tbc

If there is such a place as the Golden Dragon, my sincere apologies, it doesn't belong to me. That whole thing Kai does in the beginning smiles I do that a lot, irritates the hell out of my friends because they never know when I'm actually listening. Next chap: Ray gets a surprise at Golden Dragon and Kai's meeting with Parker goes from bad to worse, especially as its Ray is there.