Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or it's characters in any way. I do own myself (Dawn) as it's self insert. Hannah is owned by herself (SMIFFYizDAbest). The plot is loosely based on SouthernDragon's (aussie-dragon's) story 'Taming the Dragon'. Anything else is coincidental.

Chapter 10: Timeless Love

The time seemed to speed by until the day of the college ball. I was taking care of my dress myself as I was in a very happy mood, slightly nervous as I hadn't been to a proper dance in years, but I knew tonight was going to be the best as I was going to be with Kai and we loved each other.

I sat in my room brushing my hair straight. I wanted it to be perfect for once so I made it lie flat down my back, the black and red looking right, and with a shine to it. Once I was proud of it, I made sure my dress was secure as it was a strapless one with a not-easy-to-see zip at the back keeping it up. It was purple in colour and I thought I actually looked quite good in it. It went down to my ankles so was a good length.

"Dawn, time's a-wasting!" my mum called from downstairs.

"Nearly ready!" I shouted back.

I picked up the silver unicorn necklace Kai had gotten me and placed it around my neck, then put a silk, black jacket over my bare shoulders so I wouldn't get cold. I had skipped out on make-up this time, except from red lipstick as it didn't work I thought, so I just slipped one foot into a purple high-heel shoe when I heard the doorbell go.

"Hello, Kai. She's nearly ready and will be right with you." I heard my mum say as she opened the door. "You may come in a bit if you like." she added.

I got my other high-heel shoe on then checked over in the mirror to make sure I was ready, so smiled and whispered to myself: "Show time." then I headed downstairs slowly and carefully so I didn't trip or mess anything up. I entered the living room where my mum was, sitting on the sofa with a cup of coffee, and Kai was standing against the wall.

I went a little staring-like as I admired him. He had his hair perfect, every strand spiked correctly and the back looked sleek and gorgeous. His rebel-looking triangles had been left off for tonight. His suit was black and suited him well. He looked like such a perfect gentleman.

"Ah, Dawn, you're ready. You look lovely." my mum said as she saw I had entered the room.

I blinked and smiled then said "Thanks, Mum." then I turned to Kai.

He walked closer to me and I noticed he took a look at my mum out of the corner of his eye as he said to me "You are beautiful."

I blushed and my mum was chuckling. Kai then took my hand and my mum smiled.

"Well, I'll be back later, Mum." I said.

"You two wait right there." my mum said. I looked confused and Kai frowned until she said "Here stands my beautiful daughter and her dashing date. This moment needs keeping for all time." and she revealed a camera.

I chuckled and Kai smirked, so we stood together and both smiled then my mum clicked the camera to take it and smiled.

"Okay, on you go. Have a wonderful time." my mum said.

I nodded and Kai smiled. Holding my hand, we set off to his car. He opened the door and helped me in without creasing my dress then got into the driver's seat and set us off.

Over in Hannah's house, up in her room, she was so nervous her mum was helping her finish up her black streaks in her auburn hair. Her dress and outfit were sorted. She had a black dress, down to her ankles. It had a lace top and a bow at the back. She also added a red wrap to go with it. She had her hair loose and curly with a black bow clip to finish the look. She had added black and silver jewellery, mostly consisting of a small, but nice ring, and a couple of earrings in her ears.

She would have liked a necklace, but her favourite one broke, which disappointed her, but she didn't want this night messed up. Her mum just finished with her hair when the doorbell went.

"That'll be your man." teased Hannah's mum. "I'll let him in, you get your shoes on." she added and went downstairs.

She opened the door and let Tala in. Upstairs, Hannah placed her black high-heels on then looked at her reflection to make sure she was all ready. She then carefully headed downstairs and entered her living room to find her mum grilling Tala for details on things and he was answering, yet a little shakily, so Hannah cleared her throat to break it up.

"Oh, Hannah, you're breathtaking. Tala's a lucky man." said her mum with a playful teasing look.

Tala swallowed quietly while Hannah blushed, then her mum chuckled and picked up a camera.

"Well, come on, you two, don't dawdle. Need to keep a memoir of this night." she said.

Tala held an arm around Hannah gently and the couple smiled as Hannah's mum took the photo then she smiled.

"Okay, now have a good night. Tala, look after her, you understand? I don't want to have to hurt you when my daughter loves you." she said.

Tala paled, but Hannah said "It'll be fine, Mum. Like you could hurt him anyway. I'll see you later."

The couple left with Hannah's mum waving them off then Tala helped Hannah into his car. He then got into the driver's seat. "Hannah, your jewellery is beautiful and suits your dress perfectly. You're gorgeous." he said.

"The dress is missing a necklace, I know. My favourite one broke unfortunately." she said and sighed.

"Then I'm even more glad I got you this." said Tala as he brought out a silver chain. Hanging from it was a little kitten charm.

"Tala..." she started in surprise.

He gently placed it around her neck and smiled. "It's beautiful and works with your dress perfectly. We must share a bond in our minds." he said.

Hannah giggled and said "I suppose we do. It is lovely and I will always treasure it...my Wolfie."

"Wolfie and Kitty huh? Kai and Dawn are known as Phoenix and the Unicorn now. Did you know he got two necklaces and all?" Tala asked.

Hannah nodded. "I'm glad Kai and Dawn are all right now." she said.

Tala smiled and then started the engine of his car to set off to the ball.

At the ball, Kai parked up and helped me out of the car then we headed inside. Music was playing while food and drink was there to take at one's own choice. We headed over to the food table and I inhaled the scent of the food. Kai smirked and reached over, picking up a sausage on a stick. I eyed it and he laughed.

"Have it if you like." he said and held the stick as I took the sausage off the end and chewed it then swallowed it.

"Thank you." I said and chuckled, then got one and did the same, holding it up so Kai could take it and eat it.

"You two are having fun." said a voice. I jumped a little and Kai narrowed his eyes as he turned around.

"Tala, where is Hannah?" asked Kai.

Tala looked behind himself and Hannah came over. Kai went a little wide-eyed, but not enough for me to elbow him for it.

"Wow, Dawn, you clean up good when you put effort in." she said.

"That's a compliment? Thanks, Hannah. You look lovely too. Tala is a lucky guy." I said with a smirk.

Hannah blushed and said "Well, Kai's lucky too. He's even luckier than Tala as you were harder to get the attention of."

I shrugged with a smirk and said "Mr. Stubborn here wouldn't have given up."

Kai wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer to his side and said "How could I give up the sexiest girl in our college?"

I blushed a lot, not because he had said that, but because Tala and Hannah heard it.

"Tala, can we...?" asked Hannah, indicating to the dance floor as the music changed to something more her taste.

Tala chuckled and said "Sure, my love." and took her hand and led her to the dance floor and placed his other hand on her waist.

She blushed, a tad nervous she would mess up, but they took it a step at a time and danced together, their eyes locked together showing passionate love for each other.

"I love you so much, Tala." she said as they danced.

"And I love you, Hannah, with all my heart." he said as he twirled her around gently.

They smiled and kissed a meaningful, loving kiss as their song ended. Over by the small bar, I was leaning against Kai and he was slowly drinking back a small beer.

"Those two are going to have a loving future, you can see it in their dreamful stares and close kisses." I said as I watched Tala and Hannah together.

Kai finished his drink and placed it down. "We can have that too, without being so...fluffy and sweet about it." he said.

"I guess." I said then shrugged to myself.

Kai suddenly put his arms around me and turned me to face him and said "We will. I said I would never give you up, which also means we will be together forever."

I chuckled and leant closer against his chest.

"I love you, Dawn." he said.

"As do I love you, Kai." I said.

I looked up into his eyes and then we couldn't hold ourselves back. I tiptoed and Kai leant forward so our lips met in a passionate kiss. Kai tightened his grip around me, bringing me closer and deepening the kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck and stroked the back of his hair softly.

"Well, they've lost all reputation." said Tala as he and Hannah watched me and Kai.

"Reputation is second to love." she said.

"With those two as well?" Tala asked.

Hannah shrugged and the twosome laughed. Me and Kai broke off our loving kiss, both needing to breathe again. Everything was settled. Everyone was loved. The Wolfie and Kitty would spend all their lives together, a twosome of kids to come.

The Phoenix and the Unicorn, once bad ass immaturity having now slid away, were destined to live it out for all their lives, content and loving as their best friends were. Two perfect children for them as well.

This is how a real high school tells romance, but not how a real high school ends it. Happily ever after!