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Chap. 14 : Encounter
For the next few days, Kai and Lei were as quiet as ever. Ray and the others were, as usual, as puzzled as ever.
" Kai is already one BIG cookie to solve and here comes ANOTHER version of Kai. Just that this version is a girl." Said Mariam, scratching her head one day when it was recess. Kai was lurking about somewhere and Lei was nowhere to be found again. Tala and the others were sitting together on a table, discussing about the school play.
" So, when's the school play gonna be held ?" asked Hilary as Tala and Denise smirked.
" This coming Friday. ( It's a Monday in the story )" they grinned.
" Ooh ! Then the whole school will be watching ! But we have a MAJOR cookie here. Kai and that sister of yours Ray. They're too stubborn. Now they're getting worse !" said Emily as Ray frowned.
" It's not my fault she's stubborn !"
" Yes it is ! You're her brother ! That makes it your responsibility." Frowned Anna.
" But I'm n-" Ray stopped himself as he remained quiet, recalling the unwanted memory.
" What ?" asked Tyson with interest a Ray shook his head.
" Nothing. Anyway, let's get on with the play. Tala ! You said you were gonna get your revenge on Fanny this time." Said Ray, changing the subject.
" Oh yes !" exclaimed Tala, almost jumping with joy. " It will soon be revealed." He grinned as Denise smirked. " Those three … They'll get what they deserve." She smirked as the pranksters strutted off merrily, leaving the table.
" Hm … Something's up." Said Hilary suspiciously as everyone nodded except for Tyson who was busy stuffing his face.
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/ Phew./
/ Phew what ! You should be ashamed of yourself for running away mistress /
Lei was sitting in front of a lake, far away from the school grounds but she was still considered in the school.
/ Shut up Raven. I know what I'm doing. I'm not blind yet so don't worry./
/ Sigh. You mistress, are something hard to solve. Not even I can SOLVE /
/ Great ! That's what I want ! It proves that I'm unique./
/ Oh my ! I sense something coming this way ! Good luck /
/ HEY ! RAVEN ! YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME ! NOT LIKE THAT / yelled Lei but Raven had already disappeared from her mind.
" Shit that useless bitbeast." Mumbled Lei darkly.
" Hey babe !" said an oily voice from behind as Lei sighed.
' Shit both Richard and Raven.' " What do you want creep ?" mumbled Lei, leaning against a tree as Richard smirked.
" You of course."
Lei felt like puking. " Go to hell and get a miserable life."
" I will. We can perhaps, go together ?" suggested Richard as Lei snorted.
" Don't bother using these icky words and stuff on me coz' it won't work." Warned Lei but the pervert just came closer. " Back off." Warned Lei, drawing out her sword but Richard took no notice. Instead, he just came closer.
" I don't know why I'm always paying more and unusual attention to you but you're like a magnet to me. You're hard to resist." Smirked Richard as Lei gulped.
" I warn you ! Back off or I'll cut you into half ! I swear I will !" threatened Lei but the pervert just came nearer. In a flash, blood spilt out from Richard's arm. But Lei's sword went flying into the air and it dropped onto the grass.
" Shit !" cursed Lei.
" You cut me. That means … you dared me." Said Richard, wiping away the blood on his face as a ghostly smile appeared on his face. Lei didn't like the feeling of it as she made an attempt to flee but Richard pinned her down on the grass. Lei struggled to grip the shining sword that was just a few meters away from her but was pulled back by Richard's strong arms.
" Let me go !" she screamed.
" No one will hear you even if you scream a hundred times ! You're mine !" laughed Richard madly as he started to attack Lei's neck.
Lei was furious. How dare he treat her like shit ! She had her pride ! " Go AWAY !" she screamed as loudly as possible but Richard took no notice of it and crashed his lips on hers, kissing her demandingly. Lei struggled to break free but the playboy's grip was too strong. Tears started to roll down Lei's cheeks are she pushed him away but the boy just kept coming back for more. Slowly, he began to rip of bits of her shirt. Lei wanted to cry and scream but she was too exhausted and besides, she used up all her energy on struggling but she knew she had to keep on defending herself.
" Go away !" she said, panting slightly but Richard just kept on attacking her. ' SOMEBODY ! HELP !' she thought as tears rolled down even more.
" Back off." Growled a masculine voice as Richard stopped and turned around. Lei took a glance at her savior.
" Thanks Kai." She mumbled before closing her eyes.
" Well, well. If it isn't the great Hiwatari. Here to steal a girl ? I'm sorry but she's occupied." Smirked Richard but Kai just growled in annoyance and shot him his deadliest death glare.
" Back off." He repeated before punching the school pervert in the eye. ( Too lazy to type his name. Stupid bastard. ) Richard growled softly but ran away quickly before he caused more trouble for himself.
" I'LL GET YOU LEI KON ! SOMEDAY !" he shouted before running off. When he was gone, Kai turned his attention towards the ground to examine terrified girl. But she was nowhere to be found. Kai looked up only to earn a shock. Slowly, Lei crawled towards the clear and sparkling lake and allowed herself to drown in the cold water.
" LEI !" shouted Kai when she threw herself into the arms of the lake. Kai soon found himself in a hard spot. Leaving with no choice, he untied his tie and dived into the lake as he searched for Lei. After swimming in the water for a few minutes, he finally found her. Lei was at the bottom of the lake, with a pale face. Taking her hand, ( I don't know life-saving so don't sue me if I get it wrong !) he swam up to the surface and pulled the unconscious girl on shore.
" LEI ! WAKE UP !" yelled Kai but no response came from her.
After various times of shaking Lei, he decided to slap her awake. When he was about to touched the cheek, Lei spat out some water from her mouth and started to cough. Kai felt relieved. What if she died !
' Phew. What if she died ! I'd be in deep shit ! Ray'll kill me !' he thought as Lei opened her eyes slowly, regaining conscious. When she saw Kai, tears fell and rolled down her wet cheeks. Kai was taken aback. He had never seen her cry.
" Kai … Richard … he … WAAAAAHHHH !" she wailed as she hugged a shocked Kai, crying loudly. At first Kai felt shocked and nervous, but after a few minutes, he started to hug her back and comforted her. She was, after all, only 15. Three years younger than him. Slowly, his thoughts drifted away to the team. What if his friends saw him like that ? Tala and Denise would be grinning from ear to ear, Tyson would be teasing him for the next few days, the girls would be crying or giggling away madly, Max would also grin, Hiro would just smile and Ray would … What Ray would do if he saw him hug his sister. Will he get mad ?
' Wait a minute, Lei said …"
" I DON'T HAVE ANY BROTHERS !"
The sentence kept replaying itself in his mind. He suddenly felt a weight taken away from him. He looked down only to see Lei with her face down, still sniffing, kneeling in front of him.
" What were you thinking !" asked Kai worriedly as Lei let out a sniff.
" I'm sorry." She squeaked as Kai sighed.
" Don't do that again. It scared the wits out of me." He said as Lei nodded her head. Kai lit a slight smile and took out a towel and his soccer shirt from his duffel bag and handed them to Lei.
" Here. You need to change and get dry." Said Kai as Lei looked at him.
" But you're wet too." She pointed as Kai laughed silently. This girl can be quite amusing sometimes.
" Used to it." He smiled as Lei took the towel and wiped her face and arms after eyeing Kai suspiciously. She took the shirt and wore it over her torn uniform.
" So, that bastard again huh ?"
Lei nodded mutely and sat down beside Kai, sighing.
" Thanks Kai. For saving me." She said quietly as Kai smiled without knowing it himself.
Lei looked at him, staring at the smile.
" What ?" snapped Kai as Lei giggled.
" You smiled." She pointed as Kai blushed.
" Fine. I'll frown." Mumbled Kai, hiding the blush.
" It's okay. It looks cute on you. You should do it more often." Mumbled Lei before she could even stop herself. ' Shit !' she thought.
Kai stared at her as if she grew another head. " Hn." Was his reply as Lei tried hard to suppress her laughter but failed miserably. Soon, Lei found herself giggling away madly, holding her stomach.
" What ?" said Kai irritably.
" You smiled ! People will pay big bucks just to see the loner Kai Hiwatari smile !" giggled Lei as Kai started to laughed silently.
" You'd regret you ever said that." Grinned Kai as Lei giggled faintly.
" God help me !" she said before Kai started to chase her, trying to catch her. ( In a playful way of course. ) But Lei just kept avoiding him.
" HA ! You lose !" smirked Kai as he tackled her onto the soft ground. " Gotcha !"
" Okay ! I surrender !" laughed Lei as Kai smirked with victory. Soon, their eyes met and were locked together. Suddenly, Kai felt the urge to kiss her. He didn't care if she rejected him in any way. Even if she slapped him and break his jaw bone. He leaned forward just to come closer towards his intention. In his mind was screaming for him to stop but his body was telling him to go on. But Lei didn't back away and gave him a punch or slap in the cheek. Soon, their lips met as they shared a gentle kiss. Slowly, Kai just wrapped his arms around her waist as he deepened the kiss. Suddenly, Lei did something Kai didn't expect. She returned it ! ( Jaw on the ground ) When they parted, the duo were blushing madly. When Kai realized what he was holding, he immediately let go.
" Sorry." He mumbled as he stood up, grabbing his duffel bag and turned to leave.
" Kai !" shouted Lei as she ran to catch up with him. " I think you still forgotten something." She blushed. Kai tilted his head.
" What ?" asked Kai as Lei gulped.
" Your shirt. And I'm wearing it." She blushed as Kai too, blushed scarlet red.
" You can give me back someday later. I have a bunch back in the room." Mumbled Kai as Lei nodded.
" C'mon. Let's just go back. It's getting dark." Said Kai as Lei followed silently.
( On their way back … )
" You won't tell right ?" asked Lei silently.
" Of course yes ! Ray's your brother for heaven's sake !" said Kai as Lei sighed.
" That, he'll ask us on his own. But what I'm talking about is well, err …you know." She squeaked, blushing crimson red as Kai blushed like a ripe tomato.
" Ray'll have my skin and Dranzer for it if he finds out." Mumbled Kai as Lei gulped. " And Tyson would be teasing and Tala and Denise will be following us like bodyguards." Mumbled Kai as Lei giggled. " You're giggling again." Pointed Kai as Lei covered her mouth.
" Sorry." She mumbled as Kai smiled silently.
" It's okay. As long as I'm used to it." He shrugged as he took Lei by the hand and led her to the room. ( Big hint here. )