The Ladies Man Chapter 12
A/N: Oh… Hey… I'm back… (…again…)… Proof reading/editing is for squares…
"Tyson! There you are, bud." Max said brightly from the cafeteria table. He smiled at his friend who approached the table, also beaming.
"Hey Maxie!" Tyson said, sitting down and throwing his backpack on the floor next to him. "Did you see that new game at the arcade yet? It's like Super Kill Things 6, but better!" Tyson exclaimed.
"Uh, no. I haven't been since we went last." Max replied, his smile dwindling just slightly.
"Well, we gotta go then, because it's totally bitchin'." Tyson informed his friend with a grin, "Hey Hil, what'cha working on?"
"Math homework." The brunette replied, writing furiously on a piece of notebook paper.
"Since you're obviously enthralled, could I possibly borrow your boyfriend for a bit?" Tyson asked, Max just gave him a dirty look for asking her permission.
"Well, I've got a short contract for you to sign, and then we'll have to conduct an interview. After that, I want him returned in the exact same condition he left in, packaging and all. And I don't do refunds, he goes as is." She said, glancing up at Tyson with a sly smile.
Tyson grinned back at the brunette and winked at her.
"I'll have him back by lunch." Tyson said with a thumbs up.
"I'll be cleaning my rifle in the mean time." Hilary replied.
"Fabulous! Come on, fair maiden. Oh, and Hil, I'm sorry about Kai." Tyson apologized.
"It's alright, Tyson. You're obviously going through something." She replied dryly, Tyson was delighted her thoughts had shifted.
"Bye Hil." Max said, kissing the top of her head once and getting up to leave. Hilary waved at him briefly before continuing with her work.
"She seems happy." Tyson commented as him and his friend left the cafeteria.
"We had a little heart to heart last night about the whole thing. I think she's accepted that you're going to do what you want to, and she doesn't have a huge say in the whole thing, and she shouldn't." Max said with a shrug.
"Oh, that's good." Tyson said with a nod, smiling at his best friend.
"Oh, and, uhh…" Max began, but then paused. Tyson looked at his friend whose cheeks were burning as he struggled to find words.
"What, Maxie?" Tyson asked, worried the American was having some sort of attack.
"Well… She… Well, we… Last night… Uhh…" Max paused again, looking around insecurely, "We… like… intercourse?" Max said awkwardly, and both boys stopped in their tracks. They exchanged glances before they both cracked huge grins.
"YEAH BUDDY!" Tyson yelled, throwing an arm around Max's neck and hugging him exuberantly.
"Tyson, settle down, you're not supposed to know!" Max said in a hushed voice, trying to calm his obviously ecstatic best friend.
"THAT'S WHY SHE'S IN A GOOD MOOD!" Tyson yelled again, hopping on the balls of his feet and smiling at the blushing blonde.
Max just smiled cheekily at his best friend.
"Dude, that's a terrible mental picture though." Tyson said with a sudden cringe.
"Don't picture my girlfriend then!" Max said, the only shred of possessiveness in him.
"Heh, don't worry about that, bud." Tyson said with a grin, which slowly faded to an insecure frown.
"You alright Tyson?" Max asked him, curious as to the sudden change in demeanor.
"Max, there's something I should tell you, I guess." Tyson said, chewing on his bottom lip almost violently.
"What is it, man?" Max asked.
"Can we go somewhere less populated?" Tyson asked and Max nodded, the two headed out the back of the building to the courtyard. They ended up sitting under the same tree Tyson and Kai had before during Tyson's 'lessons'.
"What is it, buddy?" Max asked, his big blue eyes curious. Tyson took a few deep breaths and felt his stomach knot. He didn't want to tell Max, but his friend has to know. And of anyone in this world, Maxie would be the most understanding.
"Well, here goes everything…" Tyson mumbled. Then, he looked up at Max and met his gaze, looking seriously at the American, "Max, I have a confession to make that I hope won't hurt our friendship." Tyson started confidently, but began to feel shaken as the words were closer to being said.
"You're pregnant?" Max asked sarcastically.
Tyson face-palmed, and sighed. "Maxie! This is serious!" Tyson whined.
"I know, Ty, but you look so uncomfortable." Max said, raising an eyebrow.
"I know. But I'm telling you something. So be quiet." Tyson said and Max just nodded. "Max… I think I'm like… bisexual or gay or something." Tyson said quietly, looking at the grass in front of him. He was trembling, just slightly, with the confession and didn't really even want to hear Max's response.
Max just placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, giving Tyson a reassuring squeeze.
"You ok, buddy?" Max asked, not removing his hand.
"That's all you have to say?" Tyson asked in an almost offended tone.
"What do you mean?" Max questioned.
"Aren't you disgusted or uncomfortable or something?" Tyson barked, still refusing to look at his friend.
"No, Ty. You're my best friend, I'm always happy to learn new things about you." Max said with a smile. Tyson looked up at the American and saw how genuine his friend was, and it was exceedingly obvious why Max was such a super best friend.
"Maxie… You're the best, you know?" Tyson said with a grin, tackling his friend to the ground in a hug.
"You're not getting off on this, are you?" Max threw in as Tyson glomped him thoroughly.
"Shut up, dude." Tyson said and whacked him in the shoulder before climbing off his friend.
Tyson climbed off Max and stood up, brushed himself off, looked up, and his gaze met crimson.
"Kai?" Tyson asked, his heart racing to life as being startled.
"Hey, Ty." The older boy said. Tyson glanced at Max and offered him a hand to help his friend up. Max took the hand and got up as well, standing beside his love-struck friend.
"What're you doing, man?" Tyson asked slowly, studying Kai's posture. The older student had his arms crossed, but he didn't look angry. Curious, maybe, but not angry. He looked even, possibly, light hearted about this whole thing.
"I didn't think you skipped classes." Kai said slowly.
"Oh shoot! Ty, I better run, I really can't miss first period!" Max said suddenly, realizing what time it was.
"Bye Maxie! Thanks for everything." Tyson said, Max gave him one last fist-bump before scrambling off to his class.
"You two looked cozy." Kai said, raising an eyebrow.
"Maxie's awesome." Tyson said with a smile. Kai walked forward until he was just a few feet from Tyson, to make the conversation easier.
"You've been friends for a long time?" Kai asked, studying his younger friend.
"Yeah!" Tyson replied with a grin.
Kai clenched his jaw, the muscles tensing visibly.
"You seem really close, right?" Kai asked, looking at the ground, then up to Tyson's eyes coolly.
"We're best friends, so yeah…" Tyson said, a bit confused as to where Kai was going with this. He could smell Kai from where he was standing, though, and it made him shiver.
Kai was quiet for a few moments, and he looked at the ground for a long while, before taking yet another step closer. Tyson sucked in a deep breath quickly, he never knew what Kai would do next.
Perhaps that was part of the appeal…
"Why do you bump fists?" Kai asked him, staring at the shorter teen from the close distance made Tyson feel euphoric.
"I dunno, we just always have." Tyson said quietly, mesmerized by the large crimson orbs so close to him.
"Why don't you bump fists with me?" Kai asked honestly, looking at his own hand for a moment, before continuing his steady gaze.
"I dunno, Kai. We just haven't." Tyson said with a slight shrug, not sure how to react.
"Oh, I see." Kai said simply, relaxing his posture and looking around the courtyard briefly.
"Would you like to bump fists, Kai?" Tyson asked, a small smile on his face, looking at the other boy coyly.
"No, that's ok." Kai said with a dramatic sigh.
Tyson just grinned at him. "C'mon, Kai! Fist bump me!" Tyson said and tried to bump fist with Kai's hand which hung at his side, until the older boy picked up his hand and avoided it.
"Nope, I'm good." Kai said, almost teasing. Tyson just grinned and continued to pursue Kai's fist. The older teen swung his fist away from Tyson's impending bump, causing the younger to chase it. Kai, eventually, picked up his arm above his head and watched as Tyson glared at the offending appendage with a smug smirk.
"I said I was good, Kinomiya." Kai said, still smug.
"Kai!" Tyson pouted, lightly stomping one foot and glaring up at the taller teen.
"What? You pouting?" Kai asked, not moving his raised fist.
"Maybe." Tyson said, sticking his tongue out at Kai and continuing his sulk.
"Well, if you want it so bad, get it." Kai said with a smirk.
Tyson raised both eyebrows. Was that a challenge? Oh, Tyson liked challenges.
"Is that a challenge, Mr. Hiwatari?" Tyson asked, putting his hands on his hips like Hilary was so known for doing.
"You can take it however you want to, kid." Kai said, Tyson just smiled.
Tyson nodded and looked at the ground quietly for a moment before springing into action.
The younger teen jumped forward and prodded Kai's ribcage where the older teen's arm was raised. Kai immediately took his arm down and defended his open side, but Tyson continued to tickle his as best he could.
"Stop that!" Kai hissed. Tyson laughed through the struggle before finally giving up and backing away for a second, not before bumping his fist to Kai's.
"Win!" Tyson declared and smiled at Kai.
Kai just looked at him for a moment before cracking a smile too.
"Don't get used to it." He said and rubbed his abused side.
"Oh, never." Tyson said with a chuckle. First period was probably nearing over, and so the two would probably have to split ways soon, which made Tyson feel a bit gloomy. He frowned at the thought.
"What's your problem now?" Kai asked, though his words seemed harsh, his tone was anything but.
"Oh, uh, nothing." Tyson said and gave the older boy a small smile.
"Come skip with me." Kai stated, looking at Tyson directly.
"What? I can't miss a whole day of school! What if they call home?" Tyson said, slightly frantic, though he really did want to spend the day with Kai…
"They don't do that in high school, dumb shit, stop worrying and come with me." Kai informed his younger friend.
"You promise?" Tyson asked, like a little kid.
"Yes." Kai replied dryly.
"Fist bump on it?" Tyson asked, sticking his fist out, as well as his lower lip.
"Whatever." Kai said and bumped Tyson's fist casually. Tyson smiled.
The two walked away from the school and towards Kai's apartment in a comfortable silence.
A/N: Hey there muchachos! So I've returned. I'm in college now, taking a whopping 11 credits (That was sarcasm), and I've been working really hard on all my original writing (None in which has been posted yet). The problem with my original stories is that they're all like "ANGST ANGST ANGST [Insert sex] ANGST ANGST ANGST [more sex] ANGST!" and on like that. This story is so cute and fun to write, I get so into it! It's like I'm reading it, not writing it. Anyways, if there is anyone out there who wants me to finish this, please lemme know! I mean, I'll finish it anyways, but the reviews make me feel better… A little bit like a whore, but a very happy and appreciated one. THANKS GUYS! LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Oh, please let me know about any glaring timeline errors, since I've been away for a few months I may have confused myself.