tthe title is meaningles, I am in a hurry, but wanted to giev peopel something to read about. it will suck, sicn eI recall next to nothing about what I have written before, plus, I am currenlty unstable person, don't tell that to my CO's and I am late. enjoy the badness. met, *hug* good night, see ya, Kiuku, *hug* take care. later folks
Chapter 11, Truth to be told
At first Rei was feeling a bit awkward because of the silence, but at the same time he knew Kai liked it better that way, not having to talk. And after a while, he relaxed too, if the other wasn't bothered by it, why should he stress about it? He draw a deep breath and let it slowly out. This received a glance form Kai, but when he just smiled, the red eyes turned away again. He tilted his head slightly, and instead of looking where they were going he watched how Kai seemed to monitor the area all the time.
"Is something wrong?" Kai stopped and gave the surroundings one last look before focusing his attention to him
"Sure. I am merely making sure that we don't get lost. That could get troublesome". That sounded right, but something in the way Kai said it made him think that wasn't all. But he also knew it wouldn't help asking more about it, so he let it be.
"So, you know where we are?" Kai shrugged.
"Not really, but I think that if we go onward a little more, we should come to the warehouses where all the bikes, boats and other stuff that isn't used too often is kept"
"Shall we go see?" Kai smirked
"How else would we know if we are in the right place?" he blushed a little, but tried hide it with a frown
"You know, I am starting to have second thoughts if it was good idea to ask you out" Kai started walking, giving him a smirk over his shoulder
"Hm, I thought you would have figured it wasn't the best idea after hearing the Max story". He had no idea what to say to that, so he just stood there, watching Kai's back. When Kai realized he didn't follow, he looked over his shoulder. "So, I take that you aren't that keen on coming along?". He was a bit disappointed since Kai didn't seem to care whether he was around or not. So he shrugged
"Maybe I am not. Does that make any difference?". Kai stopped and looked away, back facing him.
"It might. Then I wouldn't waste my time checking the places around, it's enough for me if I see a map". There was a silence. He had no idea what Kai was thinking, but he could feel strange anxious coming from Kai, like he wouldn't want to stay still for long. He on the other hand was thinking what he should really do. Apparently Kai was here because of him, and because he would most likely get lost, no matter how good map if he wouldn't know the area. After some calculations, the pluses won. He would get to know the area, and maybe he could find something more about Kai, even though that didn't seem likely.
"I'm still on board. Wouldn't want to leave you here all alone". Kai snorted to that and resumed his walking. He smiled a little too and jogged to catch the other one. "So, what have you been doing these past years?" Kai glanced him from the corner of his eye.
"Why would you wanna know? And are you willing to tell me what you have been doing with your life?" he shrugged and nodded.
"I don't know about the why, but I have no reason why not to tell. In case you wanna hear?" Kai's closed his eyes and sighed, then looking at him straight in the eye
"Well, why not. Go ahead" the red eyes had been so captivating it took him a while to gather his thoughts and little longer to find the control of his vocal chords. How could one stare make him feel like this? Especially since he had no idea what the gaze had held in it.
"Okay, so...like you may know, my father runs an electronic shop-chain, and I am meant to inherit the business from him, but that's not what I want. I would want to become a chef, and I have been studying for it on side of the studies my father makes me have. I am also cutting a deal with my cousin, who would be much better at running the business, and now I have to convince my father the Lee is good enough to be in charge. And I ended up here because I was caught with serious speeding, and the bill was really big. And I don't really have money since I have to pay all the cooking lessons and stuff. And were I not to pay, I could have ended up in jail for a while, and I don't think I could have survived from that. So my father cut me a deal, he would pay the ticket if I would come here for a while, to man up as he said". Kai's face was totally blank, and he was already thinking Kai hadn't listened him at all, when the guy suddenly mumbled
"Tough luck.." he shrugged and smiled
"Not really when I think about it. I get to meet you again, and I don't think this place is really that bad." he could swear he saw the quickest smile flashing on Kai's face, but with a blink of an eye it was gone. But when Kai looked at him, the red eyes didn't seem quite that hard.
"I see. Your an optimist."
"Something wrong with that?". There was a bitter smile on Kai's face
"No if you don't need to go into the business world. In there, it can only cause problems." the red eyed turned to look him deep into the eyes, and Kai muttered barely audibly before speeding onward "I hope you never have to experience any of it" he stopped and gaped. He did not understand Kai at all. What was the other talking about, and what he wished he wouldn't experience? He shook his head and run after Kai
"Hey, wait up, what do you mean by that?" Kai glared him
"Nothing. Just forget I said anything" the voice was harsh and cold, and made him fall silent. He didn't feel good anymore, something was clearly wrong in the guy, and he didn't dare to poke it anymore. He had seen Kai in action enough many times that he knew it would not be nice if Kai would really snap. And the guy was clearly on edge now, swinging closer and further from the edge. So they walked onward in silence, until they got into the warehouses.
"Seems like you were right" Kai shrugged, then stretched big time and then turned to face him
"I know I am not good company, but there is just stuff I should deal with, but I don't have the tools yet". Now the guy was talking gibberish. He tilted his head and frowned
"You do realize I am not understanding a thing you say?". Kai smirked
"As a matter of fact I do. But that's all I am going to say." Kai looked around, this time looking much more relaxed, looking at the surroundings, not any possible movement near by. "Next stop, gym, sport hall and stuff. You still coming?". He sighed, but couldn't help smiling
"Yeah. What would be better way to spend an evening than walking around with someone who talks pure nonsense?" the smirk Kai send him made butterflies fly around his stomach, it had electricity and amusement in it
"Walking around with the blue haired pig?" he burst out laughing
"Yeah, right. And I also enjoy being molested by the said person" for a moment, he thought Kai's eyes glassed over, but the next second Kai gave a small chuckle and started walking again
"You are welcome. But next time just through my coffee to his face, that would be more entertaining" he nodded
"Okay, I try to remember that." a pause "But why would I be carrying your coffee again?" he had managed to get into the same rhythm with Kai, and they were walking side by side on the road. Kai's lips curled up and Kai looked at him
"Because I ask you to" he felt his face heating up in the gaze and the soft smirk did nothing to ease the heat. Kai was right, if he would ask, he would be carrying Kai's coffee. The red eyes were so beautiful and they had that flame in them, making it hard to ignore any command. He lowered his eyes to the lips, still slightly curled up. Reflectively he licked his own lips, he would really want to know how those would feel like...he blushed deeper color of read and yanked his gaze away from Kai's face. Kai noticed this and chuckled, but not commenting anything. It made him feel nervous and happy at the same time, maybe in time he would get closer to Kai. He stole a peek at Kai. Yeah, the guy would be worth some trouble. Like hearing his thought, Kai looked at him, lifting an eyebrow questioningly. He shook his head smiling and looked forward, he had no reason to let Kai know what he was thinking. First he should really figure out himself what he really wanted form the guy.
They reached the gym. He stopped in front of it
"So, are you wanting to go in or something?". Kai was silent for a moment, then he sighed and turned to him.
"Partly yes, mostly no." he was about to ask what Kai meant this time when the guy started walking. "I agreed to show you around, and we aren't quite finished. Let's check out the laundry place first." He smiled, Kai had looked like he would have really wanted to let some steam out, but still came with him.
"Thanks" he said to the back facing him.
"Whatever. Just come already, or I do change my mind". He sped up to catch the guy
"I don't think I never asked you how do you like it here"
"Let's just say it could be worse. Definitely useful, that's a fact.." again, he felt like Kai wasn't really talking to him, rather like talking to himself. Kai glanced at him, and seeing the frown, Kai smirked again. "Blame Tala. He has so odd and contagious manners." he wasn't buying that
"You are blaming Tala you can't answer a question?" there was a brief smilyish expression on Kai's face.
"Of course. Try asking him a question that doesn't involve gossiping about others, or Brian for that matter, and you don't get an answer". He laughed.
"Okay, that actually sounded reasonable. Maybe I should try that" Kai looked back ahead and said
"Recall to get some aspirin ready. You can't ask him stuff and try to get the truth out without a serious headache."
"How come Brian can take it in that case?" he received a look that said he was being stupid
"Because Brian is..." he never heard what Brian was, since it was Brian that came running to them.
"Kai! You better come back to the unit, since you have an important visitor. I was send out to find you" Kai stopped, and frowned
"Who is it?". Brian shrugged but said
"I am not sure, but the car I saw looked a lot like your grandfathers." he could see how Kai's eyes turned cold and his face went stern. Kai also tensed up, just like being ready for a fight.
"Right. Thanks. Rei, I have to leave now. Brian, you probably can show Rei where the laundry place and stuff is?" Kai started to walk away without hearing his answer
"Hey, no, I am coming with you". He did notice the look of surprise in Brian's face, but he did not care. He didn't want to let Kai go to wherever he was going to go, since it clearly wasn't something too nice.
"No, you are not. It's way better you aren't seen by him if he is there" he glanced between Kai and Brian, starting to walk after retreating Kai.
"By who? I have let you be all evening, but you can't leave me like this". Kai stopped and whirled towards him, hands clenched in a fist.
"Why not? Why couldn't I? You are no one to tell me what to do" now Brian stepped in too.
"I am coming with you too. So you can't really stop him from coming too" Brian got a glare from Kai, and so did he. He instinctively stepped back, but hurriedly straightening up and facing the glare.
"Because I could help." Kai snorted
"You can't. and neither can you. So let it be" Kai stared Brian down for a moment, and Brian did look away. But he wasn't going down that easy. He was not sure why he did this, usually he would respect others wishes, but now he didn't seem to be able to stop him.
"Well, I don't know that for sure before I see what is going on, so I am coming. And you have no right to stop me" he started walking again, passing Kai, and walking towards the unit where Brian had said Kai should go to.
"Sorry Kai..." he heard Brian mumble, and then he heard footsteps following him. He looked over his shoulder, to see Brian coming after him and Kai standing still, glaring at them. He swallowed hard, but wasn't ready to give in. he could be stubborn too if needed. He watched how Kai mumbled something under his breath, and then jogged to catch them.
"Fine. But you better stay at the side, no matter what. And Brian, that goes for you too." Kai gave them demanding looks, and all they could do was nod in silence. And in silence they made their way, feeling the tension in the air.