Chapter 9: Sleep Talk

"Damn." Max made a face and looked over at Ray, "He's not picking up the phone."

"Maybe Mr. Dickenson told him that we're staying in the hotel." He wondered, "It's getting late, he'll come." He assured Max. He had fate in him, knew that he'll never leave without telling them.

"Yeah, that's what I'm worried about." Max turned his attention back at the cell phone and punched in Kai's number again, "It's late."

"He can take care of himself." Ray confirmed, "There is no need to keep disturbing him."

"But what if he's in some sort of trouble?" Max asked worried but he clicked off the phone anyway.

"He's not in trouble."

"You speak with such surety." Max rolled his eyes at Ray who was now leaning in the couch, eyes closed. It looked from his face that he was exhausted. Max couldn't say much, he was also tired. The day's events had left his body weary. Leaving Tyson's house and settling in a hotel room wasn't what he had wanted. He was missing his best buddy too much and couldn't stop thinking about him. Maybe he'll get over this crush he has for Kai and we can move back. He smiled at the possibility.

"I'm calling it a night." Max said and stood up, "Leave the door unlocked for Kai." He told Ray. He then walked into the single bed room that the four boys were to share. Kenny was already fast asleep on the double bed. Max sighed and changed into his pajamas. He then lay down in the bed leaving some room for Ray if he decided to sleep with the two. He knew that Kai was capable of figuring out something for himself. Soon, everything went black as he drifted into a dreamless sleep.

There was movement on his left side where he had left some space for Ray. He opened his eyes a little and saw that it was pitch black in the room but after a while his eyes adjusted to the blackness.

"Ray? Is that you?" He asked in a low voice not wanting anyone else in the room to wake up.

"Yeah." Ray's voice was just as low.

"Has Kai returned yet?"

Max heard Ray sigh before he whispered back, "No. I really hope he returns soon."

"Yeah, me too."

Kai opened the door and took out a sigh of relief seeing that the lights were off and no one was awake to ask him question on where he was. He closed the main door and waited until his eyes adjusted to the dark. He hung his coat on the coat hanger and placed his bag on the space beside the door. He unzipped his bag and took out shorts that were resting, folded neatly, on top of everything.

He walked into the single bedroom and searched for a door of bathroom. He spotted it and started making his way towards it only to stop when someone called his name. He looked over at the bed but everyone seemed to be sleeping.

"Kai… please." It was Ray's voice.

Kai's eyebrows furrowed other than that he showed no response that he had heard Ray's voice. For a few seconds everything was quite but then Ray spoke again.

"Don't… don't do it Kai."

Kai shook his head lightly, Is he dreaming about me?

"I beg you Kai." Ray's voice was so helpless. What was he dreaming about? Kai wondered. Was Kai a bad guy in his dream?

"I… I'll do anything." Ray promised and Kai chuckled slowly. What will he think if Kai told him about his sleep talking in the morning?

Kai was about to turn around and go towards the bathroom to change when Ray spoke again, "I… I got your back."

What was that supposed to mean?

"I always thought that you liked Hillary." Ray continued and Kai gagged. Hillary? So that's what Ray thinks. Does it look like I like Hillary? Even Mariah is better.

"But I guess I was wrong. I guess Tyson's just the same as Hillary though."

What the…? Kai's jaw was hanging open when Ray completed his sentence. Was he dreaming about Kai and Tyson? Had they all been discussing that the whole day? Damn you Hillary, Kai cursed her.

Kai was so dissolved in his thoughts that he didn't notice that Ray had started sleep talking again until he heard his name again. He tried to listen but Ray's voice was now barely above a whisper. Trying to hear what he was saying about Kai, he started making his way towards the bed.

He was only a few feet away from the bed when his foot got caught into something and he started falling.

He fell hard on Ray making him open his eyes surprised. Their faces inches away from each other. Kai could his cheeks burn.

His mind told his to stand up but Ray's eyes were making him drown in them. He couldn't find the energy to do what his mind was suggesting. Ray's warm breath falling on his face.

"K-K-Kai?" Ray eyes were wide with surprise.

Kai blinked once, twice, thrice before realizing what was going on and standing up ion a hurry to fall over Ray once again.

"Ooh." Ray closed his eyes when Kai's whole weight adjusted on Ray's body once more.

"I… I think something's stuck with my feet." Kai whispered.

"Maybe I should move from under you first." Ray suggested and tried to move but he couldn't. His hands touched Kai's chest, trying to move him from above her and he noticed how well toned his chest was. How his heart was hammering inside his chest.

Kai tried again, this time a little slowly and stood up.

He ran a hand through his hair, "I… I'm sorry for waking you up." He apologized. He didn't know what else to say. "I'll… I'll go to the…" he moved his lightly towards the washroom.

Ray nodded and Kai turned around.

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A/N: Sorry for the long wait guys. I hope you enjoyed the Kai/Ray scene in this chapter. And thanks to everyone who reviewed and also to those who read it. ^__^