Short chapter but big plot twist at the end. Shit's about to go down, my friend.
Kai tightened his hold around his boyfriend's waist and slowly began to wake up. His tired, sleep-deprived eyes opened a peak as the sun's bright rays attempted to get him up and moving. He groaned pathetically.
"Wake up." A stern voice boomed from above him. Jay towered over his brother's body with his arms folded impatiently over his chest as he foot tapped angrily. "Your victim is having breakfast. You're not getting anything."
"E-excuse me?" Kai questioned. He irritably propped his back up against the headboard, now coming to his senses. Cole couldn't be eating breakfast, he was in the bed… "Um, what is that?"
Jay gasped deliberately, rolling his eyes. "Zane and I whipped this up ages ago. You see, it stains the materials surface as to where it has felt humane contact." He gestured to the ragdoll-robot hybrid sat at Kai's side, it's button eyes barring deep into the Fire Master's soul. He swallowed thickly as he examined the dark purple hand prints across the robot's abdominal region, as well as numerous splotches attacking the chest and rump. "Only two hours into your slumber, Cole came crying to us in whatever you dressed him in. The poor guy was literally begging us to go no where near you."
"Where did everyone sleep? Where did Cole sleep? Was he too cold?!" Kai frantically asked, clearly concerned. His frown darkened as the blue Ninja continued reluctantly.
"Sensei and Lou slept fine in their own rooms. Lloyd put on a movie and we all set up the gameroom with pillows and duvets. And yes, he did get very cold, thanks to your chosen attire, so he cuddled with Zane and his built in heater. You happy now?"
"Zane? He was cuddling up to a piece of talking metal! Why not me? I'm the Master of Fire-"
"Zane doesn't touch him inappropriately. Zane doesn't seduce him, only to try Plan B. Zane actually cares about him; the list goes on, Kai. So many reasons as to why Cole would be better off with any of us, instead of you and your pitiful life." Jay spat venomously, each word spoke with no mercy as he made his way to the bedroom's door. "Sensei has some training exercises that he wants us to complete. Don't make yourself late." And with that, he marched out the door and down the corridor, not sending his brother a second glance. Kai's annoyed groans died down as the Lightning Master entered the kitchen. Cole was sat crosslegged on the floor, picking at the small piece of buttered toast on his plate. Jay suddenly felt guilty for not fetching the shirtless, skimpily dressed boy some warmer clothes during his rowl with Kai, noticing him shiver quietly.
He coughed into his fist loudly, alerting a small gasp from Cole. The Earth Ninja raised his head anxiously, lips parted slightly as he began to stutter. "I-I'm sorry, Jay… About last night… I shouldn't have disturbed everyone…"
"Don't apologise." Jay assured, crouching down opposite the worried boy. "I've had words with Kai and explained what the robot picked up." He hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering quickly over Cole's figure in concern. "He didn't touch you too much, did he?"
Cole gulped and averted his gaze away from Jay's, biting his lip fearfully. "I thought it was going to be a nice sleep… First he moved his hands upwards and began… stuff… I'd had enough when they-" His breath hitched slightly. "-when they went down my shorts." He sniffed, feeling his eyes sting. The brunet frowned as the dull green eyes of his best friend became glassy in his own, never ending sorrow.
"Oh Cole…" He pushed the plate out the way so he could hold the shaking boy in his embrace, the far too frequent sound of Cole's sobs more heartbreaking than the last. The material of his gi began to dampen as the salty flow of tears soaked it continuously. Jay felt even more horrible when he realised his selfishness. He was clean, washed and dressed, ready for the day ahead. Cole was refusing to eat, take a shower, and was wearing something that his assultist chose for him. "Please don't cry… None of this is your fault; you need to understand that. I'll help you stop Kai once and for all, don't worry."
"Stupid Jay. Stupid Cole- Crap!" Kai winced as he stubbed his toe on the random object, cursing its existence repeatedly. Suddenly he paused, picking it up curiously. The journal looked relatively old, dust embedded in the cover's creases. He slowly sat back down on his bed, narrowing his browses he opened the mysterious book.
This was Cole's diary. Every second of ever fight and chaotic mishap recorded with the Earth Ninja's inner thoughts about the situations. Gasping slightly in anticipation, Kai began to frantically flick to the most recent extracts. His hand slammed abruptly down on the newest page, the writing considerably different to the usually neat, slanted words. Quietly the brunet skimmed down to the last few lines, chewing his lip in concentration.
You're disgusting.
You're worthless.
You're weak.
You seduce everyone because you're selfish. You don't deserve the life you've been blessed with, you don't deserve to breath the air that you're pointless lungs keep you alive with.
Go and disappear from the Earth, Little Ninja.
Otherwise I'll give you the final push.
The book fell effortlessly from the Fire Ninja's hold, hitting the floor loudly as he inhaled worriedly with a shaky breath.
"Cole's gonna murder me…"