Finally an update! Sorry for the long wait, I got my laptop broken so I couldn't write anything but thankfully, I got it fixed now. Yippee.
So here's chapter eight, I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or any of its characters. But this fanfic is mine.
Chapter 8: His other side
It's been two days and I'm still spending my time lying here in the soft bed of the hospital. The doctor said I'd be able to go home after a few final check-ups when they're sure that my head's wound has closed up. Seems like Mr. Sourpuss instructed them to make sure I was all right (all healed) before sending me home. Thankfully to Tyson and Max and my other friends visiting me, things didn't become boring. Sometimes they'd bring some board games and play around. Hilary even brought me flowers and happily told me that our play won 1st prize in the festival.
"The prize is a coupon for 3 days vacation in the hot springs!" she cheered
"And a one-year supply of tissue rolls" Max added. Tissue rolls? I crooked an eyebrow in confusion.
"Don't ask" Hilary chuckled and carefully arranged the flowers in the vase by on bedside table. "So how's your head?"
"A little aching but much better than yesterday" I smiled carefully smearing my bandaged head.
"I hope you'll be okay for the hot spring trip. Our classmates are really worried and they really want you to come" she worried. I haven't really noticed it but Hilary's pretty cute especially when she gives those big, beautiful brown eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be fine till then" And that brought light to the brunette's face.
But as expected, I was given a three-day suspension from school for having fights at school. The same went with Kagami and his minions. Not that it really mattered to Kagami since he'd be spending two weeks at the hospital. Kai also got suspended from beating the living daylights out of poor Blondie. Of course I felt bad about it. He was only trying to help me after all.
"Knock knock" Tala tapped on the open door. He had a basket full of letters and gifts on his arm. Bryan was just behind him. "These are 'get-well' gifts from my classmates" he said before putting the basket on my bed.
"Thanks"
Oh, if you're wondering why Mr. Sourpuss hasn't really come to visit me, it's all because of his hospital-phobia thing. Tala's told me he really hates going to hospitals especially seeing those big men in lab coats with pointy needles. I presume he's talking about the doctors holding the injections. It kinda made me laugh thinking the mighty Lord of Excellence is afraid of lil shots. The image of him shivering in one corner hiding from the doctors has been stuck on my mind and I'd constantly giggle aloud. And I think I heard him shout at Tala over the phone clearing that he wasn't 'scared' of them, he just 'hates' seeing them.
"So when are you going out?" Bryan asked
"In one or two days" I replied opening one of the gifts. Oh, a Cadbury chocolate with almonds, my favorite!
The day continued with Tala playing cards with Tyson, Max and Hilary. Bryan surprisingly helped me open the gift and letters and sometimes ate the chocolates and snacks with me. He sat on the not-so-far end of the bed watching the three guys lose to one brunette girl. It's rather entertaining seeing Tala's shocked face like that. They played over and over but Hilary always ends up being the winner.
"Full house. Ha! Read it and weep"
"Mhm" Hilary snickered and revealed her set of cards, "Royal Flash". The other three and including Bryan and I had our jaws open. That's a four-in-a-row win for her. Four times beating the Lord of Splendor straight!
"Damn you're good Hil" Tyson muttered
"Yeah, I never knew you were so good with cards, pres!" Max cheered
"Guess you've found your match Tal" Bryan chuckled
"Humph" Tala scoffed, "That's was just a fluke"
"A lucky fluke in four times straight?"
Tala stuck out his tongue at me and his stubbornness only made us laugh aloud. I feel really happy having them around. Yeah it's a bit noisy but it doesn't matter, they keep me company and make me forget I have an injured head.
-x-
"Well then, make sure you don't stress yourself Mr. Kon" Dr. Sagawa reminded. It was time for me to go home. I bowed at him and thanked him for all his work.
"Oh wait, about the payment just—"
"There's no need for that" Tala cut off as he carefully shoved me into the car waiting for us. "Kai owns this hospital so there's really no need for you to pay any penny"
Damn rich bastard.
"Oh Kitty, about that hot spring trip, we decided to do it during your school suspension"
"What? Am I allowed to go?"
"Yup. We insisted and the principal didn't really refuse it. He said since you were badly injured as well, a vacation to the hot springs will be enough punishment for you"
"How could that be called a punishment?" I chuckled
"Well you are a VIP at our school after all. Your safety still comes first. Mrs. Kaede* also added that this special treatment will only be until you fully recover"
"I'm cool with that"
-x-
I was born in a small village back in the northern part of China. It's a small yet prosperous village. I never really got to know my mother since she died immediately after my birth. And thus, my father became a single parent to me. We were happy together even if it was just the two of us. Every year we'd come and visit mother's grave and then celebrate my birthday. I never dwelt with the matter as much as others would have. Having your birthday on the same day as your mother's death anniversary doesn't really give a pleasant feeling. Others would say that it's really tragic but for me it's not that much. Yeah it can be pretty lonely at times but when those times come, my father would embrace me real tight and whisper to my ear, "Mommy's always with us Rei-chan. Always right there" and he'd poke me at my chest, on the side where my heart is. Whenever he tells me those words, I feel relieved and happy. My mother may not be around anymore physically but, though I don't see her, I'm sure she's beside me, smiling while saying "Happy birthday, Rei-chan" and I'll blow my candles. My father also assured me that he'll never marry another woman because no one can ever replace my mom. So for six and a half years we spent every second together.
Now I remember my main reason for hating stormy nights. It was just the same as that time. Dark clouds, streets glistening wet, everything's black and white. Who knew the first and one time I forgot to tell my father 'take care' would make me lose him…forever? I was too tired and sleepy that day. It was cold and it was nice to just snuggle up on your bed and cuddle the big teddy bear my father got me on my sixth birthday. I could hear all the ruckus as he prepared for his work and then the door creaked open.
"I'm going now Rei-chan" he chimed. Even behind the sheet covers I could see his bright cheerful smile as he bid me goodbye. Later that day, at exact noon time, I received a very unexpected phone call.
"Kon residence" I answered
"Is this Rei, Kyou's son?" a deep voice replied from the other line
"Yeaaaah" I replied cheerfully. I was preparing lunch for father and me. He always eats lunch at home with me. I cooked his favorite shrimp tempura, some wasabi, and steak. I could just imagine the look on his face when he sees his favorite dish. And then he'd come running from the door and greet me with a big Cheshire smile on his face.
"Kyou's car crashed thirty minutes ago…" My eyes grew wide and I dropped the spatula. My mouth hung open and I felt blood drain from my face
"Rei-kun..." I could sense the hesitation from his voice, "Kyou's gone…"
And my tears flowed down my little face like a gush of river. I fell on my knees and I cried and cried and cried, my voice joining with the loud rumbling of thunder and drops of heavy rain. Some say, the rain helps wash all their worries away but to me, whenever it rains/storms, I feel like something or someone really important to me is gonna be washed away from my life forever.
And then I was swooshed away from my dream when I felt someone jumping up and down on my bed. I forcefully open my eyelids only to be met not by sunshine but with a blinding streak of red. It's all red. Bright bush of red. I blink twice and I see too icy blue orbs towering over me.
"Wakey wakey lil' Kitty" Tala chirped leaning in all fours on top of me
"Oh my god Tala!" I gasped and shot up sending Tala a really hard head butt. We both hissed in pain.
"Dammit Kitty, what'd you do that for?" he whined smearing a lil' bump forming on his forehead
"S-Sorry Tal" I apologized, "But it was your fault. What were you doing on top of me like that?"
"I was trying to wake you up but you seemed so sound asleep. You didn't even flinched when I kissed you"
"You did what?" I exclaimed and quickly covered my lips with my hands
"He's lying" another voice spoke, this time it was deep and low, "Although I think he really would have had you not waken up" he added. It was Bryan and he was standing by the end of the bed looking so clam. How can he say that so calmly? Isn't he a bit bothered that his boyfriend is flirting with me right in front of him?
"Don't get me wrong, if it wasn't you I would've kill you by now" Bryan snickered noticing my worried and surprised look, "But since you're his favorite Kitty, there's really nothing I can do" he chuckled.
"See Kitty, Bryan's really not bothered about us" Tala grinned and crawled back to the bed and wrapped his strong arms around my waist.
"Oh joy" I sighed leaning to his hold. I haven't really that energy to argue with him this early in the morning.
"Hey Kitty are you okay?" Tala asked. I could feel his breath on my hair
"Why do you ask?"
"'Cause you had tears on your eyes when you woke up"
"I did?" I touched my cheeks and I could feel wetness and cold on it. I really was crying. I guess remembering my past did it. The dream I had was too painful that it even brought me to tears.
"But anyways, what're you two doing here? Last time I checked you don't live here" I raise an eyebrow at the cheerful redhead
"Now that just hurts" Tala pouted, "Must we have reasons for visiting?"
"No" I sighed in defeat...again.
"Good, now get your butt up already and let's have breakfast. Mr. Sourpuss is already waiting downstairs and you know him, he doesn't tolerate late comers"
"Okay I will so will you get off of me so I can shower?"
"Aww, can't I come?" There goes the damn puppy dog eyes. If I wasn't used to it (thanks to Brooklyn) I don't think would have had enough guts to resist it.
"Out" I glared and pointed to the door
"Now that's just rude! Nobody resists my puppy dog eyes"
"Blame it on Brook. Now out"
"Nuh-uh" he shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest. He sat firmly on the bed like a spoiled brat who won't leave unless you buy him his damned lollipop.
"Fine, you asked for it" I smirked and looked at the Russian behind him. Puppy dog eyes activate. "Pretty please?" For the first time ever, I saw a different tint on Bryan's face. It's a light shade of pink. He's blushing! Ha! No one resists my puppy dog eyes; even the mighty bully is fazed!
"C'mon honey, time to go" Bryan coughed and grabbed his lover, threw him over his shoulder and left the room. I could hear Tala screaming and ordering Bryan to put him down but Bryan would just shush him.
"Thank you!" I yelled chuckling
"Yeah sure" he yelled back
"I wanna go to the bath tub with my kitty! Kiiiiiiiiiiitty!" Tala screamed
"Shut it!" That was Kai's irritated voice, "It's too damn early in the morning you stupid redhead"
Oh someone woke on the wrong side of the bed. It's really entertaining hearing Kai so pissed with the cheerful Russian. It's these times that I see his other side. The unquiet, strained and un-I-don't-give-a-damn-to-the-world side of him. You gotta admit, he's sexy when he's angry.
-x-
After a good one hour of preparing: thirty minutes of showering and picking some decent clothes to wear and another thirty minutes for my whole hair to dry and braid it. I never leave my room with a messy hair. Too girly? Deal with it. So after I'm all set for the day, I went downstairs to join the three Russian lords in the dining area.
The scene that met me was that of Tala grinning victoriously at a very furious and very red Kai. Bry's holding the latter back.
"Uh, did I miss something?" I coughed to informed them about my presence
"Oh just in time Kitty, I'm just informing lil' Mr. Sourpuss here about―"
"You stupid fucking redhead, don't you dare" said Kai glared
"Hmm? What was that?" Tala grinned even more
"God, I'm seriously tempted in skinning you alive, you nosy redhead"
"And that I won't allow so jut stop this now Tal" Bryan said still keeping a firm grip around Kai's shoulders
"Fine, fine. Come sit beside me Kitty. I'll make you my shield from Mr. Sourpuss" Tala smirked and called me over to his side. I obeyed. Well there's no real point in arguing with him. I'll just lose anyways.
"Brave man you are, hiding behind your Kitty like that" Kai narrowed his eyes
"Only 'cause I know Kitty's the only person in this world you'll never hurt"
What? I looked at Tala wide-eyed and he winked at me.
"Wanna bet?" Kai smirked
"Sure, put all the Hiwatari merchandise on the line and you're on" Tala talked back
"No, you are not involving the family business in this" Keisha interrupted as she entered the room in her usual business attire.
"Aw, party pooper" Tala pouted
"I know" Keisha smiled. "Now, I'm leaving the mansion on you four. Make sure you don't destroy it with your silly fights. If I learn about even one little thing broken…" she crunched her knuckles. "Someone's gonna get hurt pretty bad"
Did someone turn off the heater 'cause the room suddenly just got a whole lot colder. Suddenly I think her eyes are glowing and it's scary. And I thought Keisha was different from Kai. Seems like all the Hiwataris have eeriness in their blood what a freaky bloodline.
"O-Okay" Oh my god! Did I just hear those three Russian lords reply in what seemed to be a cracked and afraid voice? Wow, Keisha's that scary? All hail mighty Lady Keisha!
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