Cottage Trip from Hell!

I woke up to the sound of Kenny screaming. Fuck these walls were paper thin. I sighed walking to the bathroom to put my bra on.

"Kenny?" I called as I knocked

"Kooj!" He called in a huff "Get everyone together were going on a cottage training trip!"

I smiled, for the first time in a long time I was excited about something other then beyblading. Nature, it always soothed me and maybe, just maybe it could help me with my concentration!

"According to the email the camp should be less then an hour away" Kenny said now that we were in the car. Max cried out in excitement, leaving my car nap to fall short. I let the boys babble as I slumped back into position. Kai side glanced at me, causing my heart to palpitate in anxiety.

"You actually seem excited" Ray said moving himself closer to me.

"Yeah, I love the mountains, I love the woods, everything about it." I glanced at my shoes suspended in the air. "Its like an escape" I muttered. Ray blinked, and the smiled his regular kind smile. Kai seemed less impressed.

"Escape?!" Tyson broke in "What do you need to run from? We're a team!" he also smiled. I blushed, and then went cold. Ray was also pale.

"Nothing" I told the boy attempting to seem calm "Now let me nap!"

As we arrived, I was wide awake. Bumpy roads left little room for a proper nap. I smiled and stretched as the boys babbled in their confusion.

"Ah this is so-" Grandpa began

"I CALL MY OWN ROOM!" I interrupted and sped off towards the cabin. Disappointment his me fast as soon as I realized there was only one bunk room.

"So outside?" Ray teased. I gave him a glare "Oh come on, its not like we're perverts" he reassured. I sighed and threw my bag onto the corner bottom bunk. We walked back outside to find the gang talking to some kid, his name was Antonio apparently, and he was going to train us. I scoffed

"Please, you look weaker then me" I said once he was done with formalities. Kai came up behind me, his annoyance was palpable.

"No ones weaker then those who underestimate their teachers" he said under his breath, as if I was the most annoying girl in the world.

"Fine what ever" I said kicking the dirt before me.

"heh I'm sorry about my teammate" Max said stepping towards Antonio. He gave me a cross eyed glance over his shoulder mouthing "this is someone's idea of a joke". I smirked.

"Where are we supposed to train?" Tyson asked. I glanced around he was right, unless we planned to tone our arms in the lake I saw very little space to train in. Tyson turned his head after a conversation with Antonio

"Wanna battle?" he challenged the boy.

"Can't we scope out the place first?" Max asked

"Yeah!" I called out pumping my fist in the air. The boys all stopped to stare at me. "What?" I asked blinking. Ray smiled and laughed

"Hey guys its good to see her excited" he pointed out. God I could hug that boy.

"No way! I say we test Antonio" Tyson said

"Yup, what ever you want" Kai said

"Fine, but after we explore! Or work out! Anti!" I called turning to the boy "Can we work out around here?"

"Of course! I'll show you after the battle!".

The count down began, and my muscle tensed ready for anything. One! Let it...

Antonio beyblade fell to the ground before it even hit the stadium. I glanced at Kai and raised an eyebrow. Told you I mouthed.

"Where I come from I'm the best blader of them all!" Anti told us after whining about his failure.

"Your kidding" Tyson and I said in unison.

"Well I'm pretty much the only blader there is" he confessed. I face palmed.

"I'm going for a walk" I said to the gang. Kai nodded

"Me to". I froze inside. Was he planning to follow me? No, he'd only do that if he had something important to tell me. And I didn't fuck up lately. I shook my head

Maybe he doesn't have anything bad in mind. I told myself. As we set off I noticed that our foot steps were at a match. Turns out he did want to walk with me. Seconds turned into minuets, and the minuets felt like hours as we walked silently into the woods. My throat closed faster and faster as the words 'why did you want to come?' wrapped themselves around my trecia. Finally they burst out, with a harshness I did not mean to express. Kai stopped dead and raised an eyebrow at me.

"I'm sorry, I'm just parched" I said losing my confidence now.

"Its ok" he responded. Great, so no explanation? We continued walking as I lit a cigarette

"I still don't approve of you doing that" Kai said breaking the scilence.

"I still don't care, its better then drinking right?" I retorted. Kai shrugged and looked dead ahead.

"I don't mind you drunk" he said finally. A blush crept across my face and turned my head. Why did it effect me this way? Why did he?

"If you only knew" I finally chocked out. Kai stopped moving his feet, causing me to instinctively stop as well. He turned to me, causing the simple blush to create a tomato shade from forehead to chin. That's when his arms went up, and rested on a tree trunk I just realized was behind me. Damn, should pay attention to my surroundings more.

"You know my secret, and yet I don't know anything about you" his eyes bore into me, creating a hot feeling to creep up my neck.

"So? I'm not that interesting" I said through laboured breaths "Why did you have to pin me?" I met his eyes again, with my own fire. Kai moved away from me now

"Sorry" he said simply. "It just makes me uncomfortable that you could destroy me any moment and I have nothing to defend myself with". I sighed shaking my head

"Believe me, theres nothing for you to destroy" I said with a turn. "I'm going back now, don't you ever get that close to me again!" I bit at him. I could still feel his gaze on my back, which burned harshly. Tears stung my eyes and my heart was beating rapidly. Just then a hand caught my arm. I let out a scream and jerked fruitlessly to get away.

"We've gotta work on your arm strength" ugh, the most annoying voice in the world. I whipped around

"What in the fuck is your problem!" I yelled. Kai stood firm, his hand still on my arm "Let, me, go" I demanded

"Not until you tell me something equal to what you know". His eyes were harsh, either with anger or fear. Both I guess.

"There's nothing" I repeated. I pulled my hand to my face, as if I was simply exasperated, but also to whipped the tears.

"I know you were crying" his voice was still just as harsh, causing tears to over flow. Before I knew it I was on the ground sobbing hysterically

"I-I please Kai" I begged through gasps for air "please just let it go!" I curled into a ball to protect myself. Kai just stood above me, looking down at what I'm sure was a pitiful looking girl.

"J-just leave it alone" I kept saying. I think I heard a sigh. His hand was on my arm again

"Come on, get up" his voice was almost a little softer now "We have to train and you can't get any better by sobbing on the ground like a child". I stood up quickly and shot him the fiercest glare I could muster

"It's you fucking fault I broke down!" I sneered "You keep pushing on scars you know nothing about!" I couldn't stop now "You're the fakest person I know! You act all tough and all cool and suave but deep down you have no direction!" I laughed bitterly. "You're just your grandfathers puppet! You're isolating yourself and for what?! Power? Money? Fame? Fuck! You take us all for granted and act like we don't matter! I don't even know why Mr.D picked YOU of all self absorbed false 'tourcherd souls' to be our fucking leader! You don't even know how to take care of your weakest link! No! You pin her to a tree and try to force her to talk about bullshit that destrups her ability to get anywhere neater the 'great Kai Hiwatari'. God! Why can't I beat an emotional pussy like you?! One day Kai, one day I will tear you down" and with that, I ran back to the team.

Ray was waiting for me, smiling but his face dropped as soon as he saw my eyes.

"What happened?" he asked with sweet concern.

"Kai's a fucking ass!" I spoke with hurt. Ray's face changed from concern to anger as he stormed off towards our leader. Tyson was second to respond to me

"Yeah, don't take anything he says seriously ok? What did he say to you anyways? Was it really so bad you had to cry?". I slapped Tyson now, his final words felt demeaning.

"What the hell?!" he reeled.

"I'm sorry, its...its Not as simple as you think it is" I told him grabbing my arms.

"He...demanded I tell him something that overwhelms me, and pinned me to a tree" I admitted. Tyson seemed to take this well. His shoulders relaxed and his eyes grew soft.

"I'm sorry" he said quietly. I shrugged

"What ever he's just a self-" A hug! Tyson was hugging me?! My body began to warm up with embarrassment "Tyson?" I murrmerd. That's when he let go

"Ahahaha sorry, just seeing a cute girl cry makes a man want to help!" he said pointing his thumb towards his nose. I laughed

"Well, I'm and untamable horse, do it again without my permission and I'll slap you hard again!" I said sticking my tongue out.

"No problem, glad to see you smile again". I blushed harder, from where I stood, no guy would care until now.

"Lets get to training!" Kenny chimed in with an antsy tone.

"Fuck yeah!" I yelled out as Kai and Ray emerged from the woods. Kai brushed past me looking really unhappy, and Ray satisfied.

"Don't worry Kooj, I had a good talking to him, and your secrets safe with me" he winked. My eyes filled with tears again, tears of gratefulness.

"Thanks guys" I said softly draping my arms over Ray and Tyson's shoulders. "Now who's ass am I gonna kick today?"

Training went on until dusk, leaving my body aching pleasantly.

"Guys! Check out my guns!" I said at the dinner table flexing.

"Oh yeah! You could knock me out!" Tyson laughed, red mark still on his face. We both laughed together and soon everyone but Kai joined in.

"Oh man and did you see how many sit ups this girl could do?" Max jumped up smiling "I still can't believe you beat me!". I smiled and looked at my lap

"Thanks guys, I swear I'll train extra hard tomorrow though! I'll take down that team of pretty boys and that know it all bitchy". I stuffed a lump of rice into my mouth and glanced in Kais direction. Guilt flooded over me as I recalled our earlier 'discussion'. His eyes were distant and harsh, as always so I guess I didn't hurt him too badly.

"I know who do they think they are? Machines Machines!" Tyson joked, imitating a robot. We all laughed and kept imitating the robotic All Stars when Kai slammed his hands on the table.

"I figured you out!" he called to me across the table. I jumped sending rice flying to the floor.

"Team, I have some bad news" he began. I glanced at Ray and he glanced back, paling. "Koojiru is a run away!" Kai called pointing to me. The world froze around me as all eyes moved towards my horrified face.

"No! No! I'm going back!" I called standing and shaking "I may have lied to get here but...but..."

The memories came flooding back, the screaming, demeaning words, lack of interest in anything I did. I bolted for the door and kept running. I couldn't go back! Were they going to send me back? Was I kicked off now? Why Ray? Why did he have to tell Kai?!

"Koojiru!" I heard Tyson's voice in the distance but it didn't stop me. I didn't want to hear what he had to say. The tears came again and before I knew it I was on the ground once more, bruising my knees. Tyson was above me now, watching as I sobbed hysterically all over again. All because of Kai.

"Is it true?" he asked sadly.

"Yes..." I crooked. Silence slithers through me like a snake from the rain forests. I had finally gotten some control before I met Tysons eyes. His too had tears in them.

"Why are you crying?" I asked bitterly with a chuckle. "Its not like your being kicked off the team". Tyson dropped to his knees to meet my level and grabbed my shoulders

"No one's kicking you off, we just want to know why Koojiru" he assured. I blinked at him, still unable to look away. My body grew numb and tingly as his words danced around my head.

"I'm not kicked off?"

"No".

Relief flooded over me and before I knew it I was hugging Tyson, and he was hugging me

"So why were you crying?" I asked, our embrace still continuing.

"Its hard to see your teammate break like that" he murrmerd. I let go

"I guess I have some explaining to do huh?" I asked whipping my face.

"When your ready" he smiled back at me.

"Tyson?"

"Yes?"

"Can I tell you first?"

"Of course"

Tyson's p.o.v:

The scene before me seemed to drop like a blade in the dish. Kai was pointing, Koojiru was crying and running now. I couldn't leave her alone like this. Turning to Kai before I rushed after her I spoke the only words that could come to mind

"How could you?" and with that I was out the door. Man she was fast! I called for her several times but she didn't reply. I can't tell you why but I was suddenly afraid she'd run away from us to. I guess I liked her, because the thought of her leaving brought tears to my eyes, her sadness brought them to my eyes, damn it when did I become so emotional! (Authors note: PAHAHAHAHA Tyson emotional? Pshaw right? :P). Down she went. I guess she couldn't run for ever. Once I finally caught up to her, I can't believe she thought we'd let her off that easily! I couldn't help it, I dropped to my knees as well and held her as closely as possible. Maybe I could cheer her up, maybe...

No she'd never fall for me, I saw the way she looked at Ray.

"Can I tell you first?"

Her words hung in the air like thick soup.

What was I about to find out?