Jack shifted uneasily in his chair as he watched Kimiko and Raimundo hit it off. He hated watching her be manipulated like this and he knew very well what Wuya's plan was. At that moment when Raimundo reached over to put his hand on Kimiko Jack wanted to scream out Wuya's plan but couldn't for his fear of her.
It was lunch and Jack knew Chase would be arriving soon. Jack shuttered to think what Chase would do if he walked in at that moment. 'Oh no, his temper and that darn potion will give Chase an advantage if Raimundo and Chase deck it out,' Jack knew Wuya had purposely failed to inform Raimundo of the potential danger in this.
But the thing Jack hated more was that the girl he had, had a crush on since the moment he finally got a good look at her, was mixed up in Wuya's plans. He remembered when he burst through the doors of Chase's chamber just as she was about to open the door and when she turned around her beautiful blue eyes captivated him, although he did his best to hide his feelings since then.
Jack frowned looking at both of Raimundo's hands which now held Kimiko's and she made no move to free herself. He turned his head at the display and stood up hastily to go to the back room, "I'm getting the food now," he said in a harsh tone.
'I wonder what Jack's problem is," Kimiko thought as she watched him disappear into the back room.
She glanced down at her captured hands. She knew she probably should pull back but her inner teenager didn't want to when she looked at this green eyed Brazilian across from her.
Wuya's smile brightened at this as her slightly pointed ears twitched. 'Don't tell me she has super fine hearing too,' Kimiko thought, 'I wonder what she just heard.'
But just as this thought crossed her mind the entrance doors opened and there in the doorway was Chase. He walked in as if it were natural when he finally noticed where Kimiko's hands were, and more importantly, who was holding them.
Everyone in the room now had their eyes on Chase. Some eyes displayed fear or shock but Wuya's displayed enthusiasm. Chase's expression was unreadable as he walked over to his normal seat beside her.
Kimiko quickly inhaled and stood up hugging him saying, "Chase where have you been, you're a little late today. I couldn't wait to tell you that we got a new kid, Raimundo, this morning," she gestured towards him coming out of the one sided hug.
Everyone continued to stare at Chase, except for Raimundo who appeared ignorant to the matter unfolding right in front of him. He merely gazed up at him in a casual way. Until finally Chase reached over the table, "Chase Young, nice to meet you," he shook his hand.
"Likewise," Raimundo responded.
And when Chase finally sat down and everyone let out an exhale that they had seemingly been holding in, Jack came through the doors with the food when secretly he had been watching from the kitchen.
Lunch wasn't so normal that day, even though Clay and Jessie gorged on their food as normal, there was a thick line of tension flowing from all the males sitting by Kimiko, including Jack.
Chase had already put his arm around Kimiko's chair to show fair warning that she was already taken, although nothing was official.
Raimundo ignored this being the 'playa' that he was, "So Kimiko do you want to give me a tour of the manor after this," he asked in a flirty way.
Kimiko glanced over at Chase, "I would like to but Chase and I already have plans for after lunch."
"Ok, some other time then," he said coolly, "What are you two doing anyway?"
"Kimiko and I," Chase cut in, "Are going to the pool," he smiled at her.
"Yeah good plan," Raimundo responded, "It's really hot out, not as hot as Brazil but still. I think I'll join."
Kimiko's eyes widened as she looked over at Chase who still had his cool expression, "O…ok," Kimiko started, "If Chase doesn't mind."
Chase merely shrugged, "Fine by me."
Jack who, in spending so many years with Wuya, could sense the angry vibes going back and forth through these guys. But they did hide it well from Kimiko, 'What a relief at least she won't get caught in the middle of this knowingly,' he glared over at Wuya who looked as if she wished she had brought popcorn.
The pool water was cool and refreshing. It was an outside pool on a large balcony on the eastern side of the manor. Kimiko relaxed over at the shallow edge in a two piece bathing suit. Her and Jessie were exchanging fashion tips and splashed a beach ball around every now and again.
While at the deep end Chase and Raimundo sat on opposite sides facing each other. Jack floated near by on a noodle. It was true that both boys could not intimidate the other as far as looks went. They were both quit handsome and had large muscles. So the secret war that was going on between these two was not to be settled on their physical qualities.
Chase would occasionally glance towards Kimiko, 'A beautiful girl, with a great love for art as I do,' he stared back at Raimundo, 'if this potion's effect is not taken away soon, I'll lose her once she discovers the truth.'
Meanwhile Raimundo was watching him, 'Wuya never mentioned I'd have competition,' he smirked, 'but that makes this one all the more interesting. And such a hot body that girl has. I'll definitely enjoy this.'
Jack swam cautiously between the two, 'What's he smirking about,' he thought watching Raimundo, 'I hate this. I mean if I cannot win Kimiko over she should at least go to someone who truly cares for her, like Chase,' he hated to admit to himself.
Jack casually looked at Raimundo, or at least the spot Raimundo had just been. He turned his head trying to find where the boy went, when he finally saw him he was down at the other end flirting with Kimiko. And unfortunately Chase was walking over with a look of pure hatred in his eyes but his cool look still plastered on his face.