Chapter 10
Wow. There are so many reviews. ((gets comfortable in seat before computer))
Nights Child: lol. My first novel is... well, crap. It's no wonder the publishers turned it down. As for my second novel, it needs a lot of work. My third is in progress. My short story? Nope, I just say it's published and that's that. Disagreements with the head Editor (my teacher) killed it, as she hacked out all the good stuff. Had a breakdown over that heap of crap. And yes, Kai shall be hit the hardest, methinks...
M.S.K: I have no idea what exactly happened to Emily. Ask Ray. XP
Kuroneko Hikage: I'm not gonna give anything away. :p
Joey: Tala and Kai are cousins, so for anything to happen would be... well, I've done incest before, but in this case... Quickly, what's the story behind your signature at the end of your reviews? I'm rather curious.
Sailor Bluestar: Tempting, but not in this fic. XD
Prozacfairy: I be evil. It's my lot in life to make people cry. ;)
kate4anime: Thank you so much for that, though I disagree about the dragging. I feel Overture dragged. And you made Ray cheat on Kai? I really must read this story of yours.
Narratress: Fate has a way of doing things, lol. Coincidence, to be sure. But then... Oh, and I did just do that to them. XP
Kappy Locks: lol, I think you may be the only one to pick up on the foreshadowing. I'm a fan of foreshadowing, or giving away subtle hints of what is to come. Good eye.
Platinum Rei: It will come back to get them indeed. Makes you wonder what they were thinking.
Chaco and Lily: The thing with Lee's parents is very important, as it plays a role later on. Remember it.
Koneko no Rei: Not everyone's parents are homophobic, mainly the ones from the countries where it is against the law, such as China, Judy being an exception. And I think they can both kiss well. I mean, Bryan and Ray have had lots of practice...
Chibi Kyo-chan: Don't worry, I wouldn't give up the net for the world. I'd die from withdrawal without the net.
Hikaru-chan-4ever: Yeap, they did just... XD
Ashla: Gah, Uni starts for the year tomorrow. Holidays officially over. And I swear it looks more like mayonnaise than mustard, which would make more sense. Hope you did well with your exams.
iluvrei: We'll see. ((evil grin))
Neki: Oh come on, I love dropping bombs on characters perfect lives. It... amuses me...
LAD: Why are you grounded? Glad you got a chance to catch up, anyhow. And like the twist, did we:p
Blazing Phoenix L: There might be...
wolf wasenshi: I'm happy to hear you're liking this so much. And yes, Michael does need help... just so long as Bryan doesn't do it, yes? XD
Reianner-lin: I'm so glad that you liked it.
Shaman Wolf: Oh yes, I love surprises... well, when I'm dishing them out. :p And I doubt it will stop it from happening again, locking them all away. :p
dimonyo-anghel: If that isn't a threat if I ever saw one. lol.
Phew. Done. Now, time to tell it as it is.
Disclaimer: Please see first page
Though he would never admit it to anyone, Lee liked it when Kevin took control. He liked it when Kevin stopped him from fighting back, trapping him with no means of escape, weakening Lee with caresses and kisses. And he always used the element of surprise to pounce, catching Lee unaware and giving him no time to react before he was at Kevin's mercy.
Lee moaned, closing his eyes as Kevin trailed his kisses over the elder's collarbone, nipping and sucking at the firm flesh. Lee growled softly at the back of his throat as he tried to flip Kevin off him and onto his back, but Kevin tightened his grip, digging his knees harder against Lee to pin him firmer in place.
Kevin shifted, teeth tugging at a nipple and was rewarded with a harsh moan. Lee squirmed, successfully freeing his arms and catching hold of Kevin's shirt, tugging it off and tossing it onto the floor by the bed to join his vest. This done, Lee's fingers trailed over the younger's back, feeling the rippling muscles as Kevin shuddered at his touch.
Lee's eyes fluttered closed again as Kevin's teeth tugged at a pointed ear, Lee sensing the hand that trailed down his chest and over perfect abs before fingers tugged at the knot on his sash. Lee shivered, swallowing hard, distracted between the movements of Kevin's tongue on his neck and those sure fingers drifting below the fabric of his pants toward-
They both jumped at the sound of a fierce knocking on the door. "Lee! Lee, I need to talk to you! Lee!"
Kevin swore, shoving himself off the bed and stalking toward the en suite, slamming the door behind him. Lee let out a long breath, pushing himself up into a sitting position and brushing the hair back from his eyes. Standing, he redid his belt sash before moving toward the doorway, pausing for a moment to calm his lust, looking to the side to check his reflection in a mirror. A downside of being a neko-jin was that when you were highly aroused, it showed.
Once he was sure he was calmed down enough he opened the door, looking down at the woman before him. "Yes?"
"Lee, I need to talk to you about the team budget," Mariah said, holding a piece of paper in her hands. "You've given me enough for Honesty's things but there isn't enough for me. Today when I was in town I saw this beautiful-"
"The budget stays as is," Lee cut in. "And just as I told Kev, I am not moving an inch when it comes to dividing it up." He raised a hand, silencing her before she could say anything. "There is enough for food, travel, and Honesty's expenses, but until this Championship is over and you're no longer under my leadership, then whatever extras you want must come out of your own pocket. I'll give out what's left once the Final is over, and then you can buy what you want."
Mariah pouted. "But what I want will probably be gone by then."
"Not my problem."
Golden eyes raised as she glared. "What about you? I heard you and Kevin went out for dinner at a restaurant tonight."
"Kevin paid for that out of his own pocket," Lee told her. "He put some of his money he earned working for the BBA into a bank account to use during the Championship. That's where he got that."
Mariah sighed. "No money until the end of the Championship?"
"No."
"Oh fine. It's just-" She blinked, staring at him before tossing a look over his shoulder. "Where's Kevin?"
"Why?"
She didn't answer, faint anger sparking in her eyes. "Just what were you doing before I knocked?"
"That's really none of your business."
"It is my business. I share this suite too. I'm next door in fact!" Mariah's fangs glittered. "You promised me you wouldn't do anything."
"I know."
"So what were you doing? Tell me! I demand to know!"
Lee was about to reply when something Kevin has said during dinner played through his mind: 'who cares what everyone thinks. It's impossible to make everyone happy. What matters is that we're happy.' Lee smirked, looking down at her. "No."
She blinked. "What?"
"No, I'm not telling you. I think you already know what we were doing, and I see no reason to stop just because you said so."
Mariah's eyes flared. "Do you expect me to listen to that?"
The smirk widened. "Yes."
Behind him Lee heard the bathroom door crack open, but he didn't turn, instead keeping his eyes on the one in front of him as she fumed.
"How can you be so insensitive! Honesty is in that room with me."
"Like she'd care."
"You will keep her awake-"
"Good. Revenge."
"You insensitive-"
"Shut up, Mariah." Lee snarled, pupils slitting. "Why should Kev and I be forced to put our relationship on hold just because you don't like it? We've tried to make you happy all Championship, but we still can't please you. And now I realise why should we do what you want. After everything you've done to us, to Kev, you're the one who should be making an effort to please us. So it's like this." He crossed his arms over his chest. "We do what we want, when we want, understand? And if you don't like it, then that's not our problem."
Mariah gaped at him, eyes shimmering with tears before she spun on her heel. "Kevin's a bad influence."
"Good." Lee smirked. "And you say I'm closed-minded."
"Sometimes you can be a real arsehole."
"Only when I don't do what you say, you mean." Lee's eyes narrowed. "Might as well get used to it, Mountain Cat. The old Leeroy Yin and Kevin Ki are gone, and for that you can only blame yourself."
He saw her spin around to make a biting reply that he never heard it as he slammed the bedroom door shut, flicking the lock. He sighed, a smile playing across his lips. That had certainly felt good. Only thing was now she was not only going to be abusing and glaring at Kevin all the time, but him as well. Then again, he was team captain, so it probably wouldn't start until after the Championship.
Hearing a whisper of movement behind him he smiled as arms slid around him from behind, Lee leaning back against the younger as Kevin set his chin on Lee's shoulder.
"I'm proud of you."
"Hn." Lee looked back at him. "I'm turning into you."
"Yeah well Ray told me today I'm turning into you." Kevin shrugged, kissing Lee's shoulder. "So, where were we?"
Lee chuckled, allowing Kevin entice him back toward the bed.
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"It would be nice if you called once in a while. I had no idea if I should have waited for you at dinner, and here I was just about to go when you and Ray walk in like it didn't really matter that it was nearly dark outside– Where the hell did I put it?"
Bryan smiled faintly. "If you organised everything you wouldn't have to be pulling our room apart, now would you?"
"Oh shut up. So what if I'm not a perfectionist and clean freak like some people." Tala tossed the now empty bag onto the bed to join its contents before attacking the drawers, dumping clothes onto the floor.
"At least I know where everything of mine is." Bryan frowned, eyes scanning the room before they narrowed. "Or at least I did."
"I'll clean it up, okay?"
"Heard that before."
"I mean it this time!"
"Whatever, Wolf." Bryan leant back, a small smirk playing across his lips. "You know, nobody believes me when I tell them you couldn't keep a box of matches in order if your life depended on it."
"Well you can't keep a box of matches unlit, so stop complaining." Tala straightened, eyes scanning the room for a place he hadn't looked. Spotting the clothesbasket he moved toward it, tipping it out and going through it.
"Oh I'm very sure it would be there." Bryan frowned, an eyebrow raising. "Then again, knowing you…"
"Just lay off, okay? I know I had it yesterday."
"Have you tried the car?"
"First place I looked."
"So I should assume I need to put the seat covers back on and find the drawers?"
"Bryan, shut up, okay? Just shut up."
Bryan watched as Tala continued to search through his things for his MP3 Player, once more tossing clothes onto the floor. "Tal?"
"Yeah?"
"Out of curiosity, what would you ever do to me if I kissed someone?"
Tala didn't even blink. "Depends on the type of kiss."
"A peck?"
"I wouldn't care."
"A kiss on the cheek?"
"Still wouldn't care."
"How about a peck on the lips?"
"Also an 'I don't care' answer."
Bryan looked up, watching him. "How about full on, tongue down each others throats sorta kiss?"
Tala paused. "Depends if it's a guy or a girl."
"Well it obviously wouldn't be a girl." Bryan raised an eyebrow, gesturing to himself. "Homosexuality in its purist form sitting right here."
Tala narrowed his blue eyes, glancing toward him. "Why are you asking?"
Bryan set his jaw. He really shouldn't, but he couldn't keep it from his love. "I kinda kissed Ray."
Tala raised an eyebrow. "Kinda?"
Bryan sighed. "Alright, more than kinda."
"And Ray as in Kai's Ray?"
"Know any other Ray's?"
"When?"
"This afternoon as we were walking home."
Tala tossed down the things he had in his hand, moving toward where Bryan was perched in the window. "Why? Why did you kiss him?"
"I don't know, and I doubt he does either." Bryan caught the look in Tala's eye. "It's not that I don't love you, Wolf. It's just that… he's hot, Tal, and I am attracted to him." He saw a tightness in the corner of Tala's eyes and felt his stomach knot. "But if I had to chose between him and you, I'd take you anyday."
Tala nodded. "Why did you tell me?"
"I felt guilty. Besides, I tell you everything." He scowled. "Also, I'd rather you heard it from me than from Kai, as I'm positive Kon will talk."
Tala nodded, sighing. "Do you think it will happen again?"
Bryan frowned, shaking his head. "I wish I knew."
Mariah shall now be ticked off at Lee, and Tala shall be ticked off at Bryan. Wonderful, yes:p
