A/N: I went to a Bullet for my Valentine concert. And got my ticket signed. Be jealous.
TalaRei
Chapter 10
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Rei sat calmly at the bar, spooning honey stars into his mouth. He yawned. He continued to eat. He was having a nice, calming morning.
"Lee?! Where are your bags?! We leave very early tomorrow morning and I want everything done now!"
He took a sip of his green tea and sighed happily. This was the life. Sitting by yourself enjoying me time over breakfast.
"Mum! I can't find my black shorts! I can't finish packing without them!"
"You have others!"
"Shut up Lee! I need those black ones!"
He stood and put his bowl and empty mug in the washing pile which would be waiting for him tomorrow. Ah, tomorrow.
"I'm leaving for school!" he shouted as he pulled open the front door.
"Bye mum!"
"Bye dad!"
The trio headed to the car, getting in in their usual positions and taking off.
"So, Rei," Mao started, hands on the wheel and a subtle hint of teasing in her voice. "What do you plan on doing while we're away?"
Rei shrugged, not falling for her smooth talk. "Haven't made plans yet."
"Really now?"
Lee raised a brow. "What are you two talking about?"
Rei and Mao gave him innocent looks.
"For goodness sake…"
The trio turned back to the road.
"How was your tutoring on Tuesday?" Mao asked, continuing her probing.
Lee sighed in relief. "Thank gosh, we're here!"
He jumped out the car before it had stopped.
"Man, that boy needs a love life," Mao muttered.
Rei chucked and jumped out after his best friend, the two ditching the girl and walking towards the school.
"So, are you don't anything while we're gone?" Lee asked.
"If you don't tell your sister, yes," Rei chuckled. "If you do, then no. Nothing."
Lee smirked. "Having a girl round?"
"No, Tala. We're having a mini bring-your-own party. And if you tell your mum, I'm going to punch you. Hard."
"Do doubt about it, just please. No sex in my room," Lee grinned. "That's what Mao's room is for."
Rei felt his face heat up slightly. "Come on, dude. No one's going to have sex."
"At a bring your own in a house? Yeah right," he scoffed. "Especially with Russians."
Rei scoffed. "What do you have against those guys? And don't say nothing, because I know you do."
"They're rich bastards," Lee retorted. "I have a right to have something against them. They're unfair, snobbish, spoilt, rich brats."
"Whatever Lee, let's just change the subject…"
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That Tuesday:
"Are you doing anything for the half term break?" Rei asked with a small, slightly nervous smile. He leant forward slightly and Tala looked up curiously.
"Nope. Nothing at all. Kai's going away to some random place. What about you?"
Rei shook his head. "No, Mao and Lee are going on holiday with their parents, so I'm looking after the house while they're away."
A glimmer flashed through Tala's eyes and he smirked, leaning forward himself, so he was inches from Rei. "So, you'll have the house to yourself?"
"I believe so…" Rei replied quietly, his tongue flickering over his lips.
"We should celebrate this rare occasion then," Tala said, his fingers curling around Rei's top button. "How about a bring your own?"
"Should I invite my friends?"
"Why not, it'll be more entertaining."
"So, will you still want your tutoring on Tuesday during the holiday?" Tala asked, licking his lips.
Rei smirked hesitantly. "Well, I wouldn't want to disappoint Mao...I suppose I should," he played with Tala's tie slightly. "Maybe we should do it in this house, instead of on the field. I can cook for you."
"I like the sound of that," Tala whispered, leaning forward so he could do so in Rei's ear.
The two had been 'friends with benefits' for an entire month. And here, lying in Tala's beautiful garden, Rei didn't even know why he thought of considering being anything more. There was no pressure, no commitment, no status. Just two people.
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"A bring your own?" Mystel asked curiously. "An alcoholic bring your own?"
"Yeah," Rei shrugged. "You're more into organising these things than I am, I figured you'd rather do it for me."
Mystel grinned brightly. "Can I invite Zeo?"
"That waiter?" Rei guessed. A furious nod. "Don't see why not."
"Awesome!" the Egyptian pumped his fist in the air. "Oh, this is going to be fun! How many people?"
"No more than twenty."
"You have my word!"
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Mystel got to telling people right away. Throughout the day, people Rei knew and was friendly with came up to him, telling him they'd see him on Sunday. A few would apologise because they couldn't make it, but that didn't dent his good mood. Takao, Hiromi and Michael could all come, though Max was going on holiday with his mum to America to visit family.
"So, I've found that about ten people are coming so far-"
"You've seen the size of my house, right?"
"And they all know that they have to provide their own alcohol-"
"I can't believe I agreed to this."
"And so if Tala invites a few of his friends, everyone's happy!" Mystel clapped his hands. "Gosh, this is going to be fun!"
"You're such a girl sometimes."
"You and Tala should totally come on a double date with me and Zeo."
"You're dating Zeo?"
"No, but that's not the point. He's got a big heart, if I tell him I don't want to be a third wheel he'll come. Trust me."
"You are so manipulative."
"You love me for it!"
Rei rolled his eyes. Mystel grinned.
"Come on Rei! Ready to go!"
Rei waved at his friend and headed off to where his housemates were by their car.
The drive home was full of Mao's persistent chatter and Lee's snores.
"Get ready to go sweetheart!" Xing said as Mao bustled into the door, Lee after her still half asleep.
"Now Rei," the woman started, holding his shoulders. "I need to talk to you about the rules while we're away."
Lee smirked. "No wild parties."
"Exactly," Xing smiled and caressed Rei's cheek. "I trust you with all my heart to keep this place safe and clean. But please, just be careful."
"Stay safe!" Mao called.
Xing frowned. "What is wrong with those kids?"
"Nothing, you guys just get ready, the house will be fine I promise."
"Food money-"
"Is in the safe."
"Emergency money-"
"Is in the envelope in the safe, and is not food money."
"Don't leave the lights on-"
"And turn off the electrics before I go to bed, yes Xing, I know," he pushed her to her room. "Now get your stuff and go."
"I love you, Rei."
"I love you too."
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The doorbell rang as Rei was cooking vegetables, flipping them and stirring them in a frying pan. He was humming quietly along with the radio.
"Coming!" he called, putting the tea towel he was holding the handle with and brushing his hands, walking out the kitchen and down the hall.
He opened the brown door to see Tala standing there, his red hair tied back into a ponytail and his helmet under his arms, clad in leather and a white button up shirt.
"Hey," the blue eyed boy greeted.
"Hi," Rei said with a bright smile. "I haven't finished cooking dinner yet- I hope you like vegetable stir-fry?"
"Anything sounds good right now," Tala sighed, walking into the house and putting his helmet on the floor by the door.
"Awesome, come on through I'll be done in a second."
Tala walked into the house, looking around even though he knew the house now. He leant on the door frame in the kitchen watching Rei work.
"Where's your 'kiss the cook' apron?"
"I don't have a 'kiss the cook' apron," Rei said, rolling his eyes and turning off the gas. Tala started to walk forward and Rei pushed himself up onto the work top.
Tala smirked and rested his hands next to Rei's hips, pushing himself up an inch to reach the boy's lips.
"Mm, isn't this nice?" Tala asked.
Rei giggled, wrapping his arms around Tala's neck. The redhead's own went around his waist. "I could make it nicer."
And he pressed his lips against the other.
In moments their bodies were flush against each other, their lips working and tongues coming to life.
"Mm," Rei hummed his eyes fluttering as Tala's lips travelled down to his collar bone. "The dinner will get cold."
"I'm hot enough at the moment anyway," Tala said, his breath blowing against Rei's warm skin. "Your heart's beating very fast, isn't it?"
Rei chuckled and pushed Tala back. "Personally, I'd like to eat before anything else."
"I'd like to eat you."
"What are you, a vampire?"
Tala smirked. "I'll be whatever you want me to be, baby."
They didn't manage to finish their food before they were placing feather kisses on each other's lips across the table, standing and moving to get more access to the other. Eventually abandoning the dinner all together.
Rei moaned into Tala's mouth as he was guided to the living room, all the way teasingly unbuttoning the white shirt. His legs met the softness of the sofa and he was pushed back, looking up as Tala ripped off his shirt and straddled him, making quick work of the hair tie holding his mane back.
"Rei!" came a muffled shout and a loud banging on the door. "Present for you!"
Rei growled and pushed Tala off him, leaving the redhead on the couch and stalking to the door, opening it with an annoyed expression on his face.
"What do you want, Takao?"
The boy on the other side of the door had wide eyes and a shocked face. "Dude! Who do you have in your house?"
"A friend."
"I can see!"
Rei ran a hand through his locks self-consciously. "You wanted something?"
"Ah, yeah. I'm dropping Maxie off here, I hope you don't mind. I told him you invited him."
"Why does Max need to stay here?"
"Because his girlfriend just dumped him," Takao stated. "I'll go wake him up."
Rei blinked a few times, confused and surprised. "What?"
"Hey Rei, sorry about the trouble," a small voice said. He looked down to see a pale face and a faded smile. "I've not been feeling to well…"
Rei smiled warmly. "It's fine. I didn't expect you yet…what time is it?"
"Six?"
"Ah," Rei faltered. "I lost track of time."
"Its okay."
Rei opened the door wider. "Come in, dump your stuff in my room, you can sleep on Lee's bed."
"Sure thing."
Rei sped into the living room.
"Max is here, get your shirt on."
"What?" Tala looked horrified. "Why?"
Rei sighed. "Because he's upset and need some company. Shirt. Now."
Tala grumbled but pulled his shirt on anyway.
A small blond walked into the room. "Oh! Hey Tala, I didn't know you were here."
The redhead forced a slight smile.
"You hungry Max? You look like you need some food in your stomach," Rei asked, guiding the blond to the kitchen. "There's still some dinner left over, I hope you don't mind if its gone a bit cold."
"Your cooking's good one way or another."
"I'll get you some hot chocolate, okay?"
"Thanks."
Tala came into the kitchen and kissed Rei on the forehead, his jacket on and helmet in his hands. "I should go."
"Okay then…" Rei nodded. "I'll see you on Sunday."
"Hope you feel better soon Max," Tala said, ruffling the boy's hair. "Later."
Rei saw him to the door, watching him put his helmet on and get on his bike. The Chinese boy stepped forward and took the sides of the helmet in his hands.
"Have a nice night," he said before kissing the glass where he could see Tala's face.
And the Russian drove off.
Rei saw Max to bed and cleaned up in the kitchen, drying off the washing up. He showered and got ready for bed, giving the blond above him one last look before turning off the light. It was still early.
He managed to sleep anyway.
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Kivea: aaahhhh, I'm sorry it's so late. I've been stressed recently, cause I forgot to take my meds and then my dad's refusing to take his meds and it's all a big depressive schizophrenic mess in my family atm, so yeaah. Thanks for waiting D:
Ja ne ~
Kivea
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