This is the second last chapter of the story! This is all in Kyra's point of view and the song for the chapter is 'Liability' by Lorde. I feel this song depicts how Kyra is feeling overall about herself after everything that has happened to her and all the people who have come through her life. Also, if you listen to the song, it's going to give a hint on something that might happen in the next chapter. Points go to whoever guesses. Next chapter will be the last chapter and then the sequel shall start! Enjoy! Liability
When I had thought of how my first time in Japan would be, I did not think it would be spent in the hospital after being kidnapped for the second time in my life. The first full day there I had so many tests done I couldn't even keep track. Blood tests, drug tests, scans to keep track of my internal bleeding, nurses coming in every thirty minutes to see if I was still comfortable. I was in pain, hadn't had a good meal in a week and was feeling extremely irritable from not having a smoke in a week after smoking for three years straight. So to say I was annoyed would've been an understatement.
I sighed, adjusting myself to get ready to eat dinner. Bland potatoes, something that looked to resemble chicken, steamed vegetables and a pudding cup. Hospital food at its finest.
Ray gave me a sympathetic smile, bringing me a glass of water. "Not a very appetizing dinner, hmm?"
I frowned and shook my head. "I'm over this. The food, the tests, the nurses never leaving me alone. I'm just a bit bruised up. I'm not dying or anything. And the fact they won't even let me have visitors yet? Do you know how many times the guys have texted our group chat asking about me already? Fifty six. Fifty six text messages asking how I am, when they can see me. I'm just tired." I huffed.
"A bit bruised up? You have a broken rib, internal bleeding, had to have drugs flushed out of your system and were close to having a concussion. I'd say that's a bit more than bruised up." Ray pointed out.
"Whatever, I just don't want to be here. It might be better if I was actually allowed visitors." I fumed.
"What? We're not good enough company?" Kai jabbed.
"No offence Dad, but most teenagers usually would rather see friends than their parents twenty four seven." I smirked.
He rolled his eyes. "Good to see the kidnapping hasn't affected your sass." He said sarcastically.
"But seriously, when can I have visitors? I am relatively fine other than the internal bleeding and my rib. It's not going to hurt me to have friends come and visit, especially when I was kept in a room by myself for majority of those five days." I complained.
Dr. Furukawa came in, smiling kindly at me. So far, she was the only one I actually liked of the hospital staff. She was younger, fairly nice and didn't treat me like I was a helpless child like most of the nurses did. "How are you doing today, Kyra?"
"I'd be doing a lot better if I could have visitors and eat real food." I scowled.
She laughed, nodding in understanding. "Well unfortunately the food is what it is, can't really make it much better. But on the topic of visitors, I was going to let you know that you can start having visitors as of tomorrow morning after ten. Visiting hours are from ten am to eight pm so feel free to have friends and family visit anywhere between those times. Any other questions? Concerns?"
I shook my head. "Not really, just remind the nurses I'm seventeen and not five and we'll be great."
She chuckled again, turning to leave. "I'll be sure to make a note of it. I'll see the three of you tomorrow for another check in."
I grinned, picking up my phone that Kai had brought for me that morning. "I can finally tell the guys they can come! I still haven't heard from Justin though. Has he contacted either of you? It's weird that he hasn't reached out to me yet. Maybe I should call and let him know?"
That's when Ray and Kai started exchanging looks, Ray's looking more hurt and confused while Kai's looked more insisting as his eyes kept darting from me to Ray.
"Okay, you guys are being suspicious again. What aren't you telling me?" I demanded, crossing my arms.
Ray sighed, looking down in defeat. "We have some news that might be really hard for you to hear."
I tilted my head, raising a brow in confusion. "News to do with Justin?"
"Yes…I-I don't know how to even tell you…" Ray stammered. Just seeing how he was reacting before even telling me made my stomach churn. It had to be bad if Ray was reacting like this.
"Do you want me to tell her?" Kai asked softly, taking a hold of Baba's hand.
"Tell me what? Just come out with it already!" I exasperated.
"Justin was working for Voltaire. Voltaire had paid Justin a lot of money to take you in and keep you until he thought you were ready to control Black Dranzer. Justin basically waited until Voltaire gave him the go ahead and contacted us to make it so you would be in Japan where he could get to you easier. He had planned out the day of the concert to make it as easy for them to kidnap you as possible. He's the reason you were taken again, he was just in it for the paycheque." Kai explained, his sharp tone reflecting his anger.
I sat in shock for a minute, not being able to come up with a reaction. The man who had taken me in at fifteen, the one who had clothed me and fed me for two years, the one who was basically the reason I had a career, had been lying to me for those two years. He had been putting on an act, only putting up with me for the money. The man I considered to be like a father to me, the first person I ever trusted was actually a lying backstabber who threw me away to get paid. I had trusted him, loved him and wanted him to adopt me. I spent two years with a man who could've cared less about me.
I felt tears start to run down my face, my body shaking from anger but sobs came out of my mouth. I didn't even realize Ray had sat on the bed beside me until I felt him wrap his arms around me.
"I know, sweetheart, I know. Just let it out." He consoled.
I had never felt this level of emotional pain in my life. Not when I had friends randomly disappear from the Abbey, not when I was forced to leave foster homes I really liked to go to crappier ones, not even with all of my years of nightmares combined. The first person I had ever allowed myself to trust was a sham and I could feel my heart breaking thinking of every good memory I had with him. Was every nice thing he did actually genuine or was he just doing it to make his act look believable? Did he ever really love or care for me at all?
"H-he was the first person I ever trusted. T-the first person to t-tell me I was good enough." I sobbed, my rib hurting from my panicked breathing.
Ray rubbed my back in slow circles. "I know it's hard, but try to slow your breathing. It'll only agitate your rib more."
I choked out another sob before trying to take an even breath, my throat starting to burn from crying. "I-I wish I could just give him a piece of my mind. Show him what he's caused."
"If it makes you feel better, I punched him in the face multiple times last night. Probably broke his nose and messed up his face. He's going to be arrested the minute he steps foot in America." Kai said casually.
I couldn't help but let out a laugh through my tears. "You hit him?"
He nodded with a smirk. "No one messes with my family and gets away with it. Piece of shit is lucky I let him get out alive." He took a couple of tissues out from the box near the window, holding them out to me.
I smiled, taking them and wiping my eyes. I still was extremely hurt by the situation, but it was nice to know I had support. "Thank you. I appreciate everything the two of you are doing."
Ray frowned, still rubbing my back. "You don't have to thank us. You're our daughter, this is what family does. We're here for each other, regardless how hard it gets. Whether it be emotionally, or in your father's case, defending your honour-" He gave a smirk to Kai. "We're going to be here for you. You're worthy of that."
I looked down, not really knowing how to feel. For so long I'd been used, lied to and taught I was disposable. It was part of the reason I didn't trust anyone, let alone my boyfriend, with any information about my past. I never let anyone see me sweat, hid any major emotions and always felt like I had to watch my back or else I'd be taken down. After so long of feeling so insecure, could I really have a safe place? I felt my eyes start to water again, overwhelmed by everything.
"I'm getting tired. I think I want to try and sleep now." My eyes hurt from crying and my emotions were exhausting me.
"Did you want us to stay? Or at least one of us to stay?" Ray asked.
"Umm…if it's okay could I have the night alone? I just…" I didn't know how to tell them I wanted to be alone and process things.
"Need time to think?" Kai asked.
I nodded, giving both of them an apologetic look.
"Of course. Just call us if you end up needing anything, okay? One of us will come if you need us. We'll come back tomorrow morning with your friends." Ray commented.
They were about to walk out when I decided to speak up again. "Goodnight. I love you."
The two turned around, both having a look of surprise on their face. I'd said I love you to them before, but this was the first time it came out sincerely. I truly meant it and it felt good to say.
Ray turned back around, coming up to me and hugging me gently. "I love you too, so much."
Kai came up after Ray, wrapping his arms around me for the second time in our month of knowing each other. I knew my father wasn't much of a hugger, only with Baba, so I took this as a compliment.
"Ya lyublyu tyebya, malyshka." He said softly. (Russian for "I love you, baby/little girl")
I hugged him back, smiling from the fact he was speaking to me in my mother tongue. "Ya tozhe tebya lyublyu, papa." ("I love you too, dad")
He pulled back, giving me his famous smirk. "I thought papa was weird?"
"It fits when speaking Russian." I grinned.
He rolled his eyes, turning to leave. "Get some sleep. I imagine we're going to have to do a lot of damage control for you and your friends tomorrow."
Once alone I sighed, resting back on the propped up hospital bed. That's right, Justin's actions not only affected me, but the band too. He was the one who owned the record company we were signed to, as well as the one who managed us. Without him and the money from the record company, we didn't really have careers anymore. My heart hurt knowing that my friends dreams were going to be crushed all because Justin wanted an easy paycheck. All because of me.
The next day after having the same few tests done as the day before, I sat with my friends, as well as Ray and Kai in my hospital room. I was surprised to find out that the four of them had already found out about Justin's wrong doings and had apparently all verbally attacked him before he'd left Japan. Kai had also apparently worked fast in figuring out a solution to the problem, enlisting Spencer to work out the logistics of what would be the best option for us. The night before him and Zane had gone over options, deciding that in the end it would be in all of our best interests to dissolve the company, splitting the money made from it equally between the five of us since, to our surprise, we were apparently the only band signed to Overboard. It seemed that although the company was real, it had all been a front to make things seem more believable to me and less suspicious to everyone else.
It had also come to our attention that the work visas that all the guys had been given were only good for two weeks, meaning that this day was the last day they were allowed to legally be in Japan. I was allowed to stay since I had been born in Japan, meaning that although I never lived here I was still considered a citizen. Kai had ended up having to book the boys a flight back to California since it seems Justin had left them high and dry in that area. The flight took off in the evening, meaning that I only got a short visit with them before they had to leave. It was my last day with my friends and boyfriend and it was hard to say goodbye.
"I can't believe you guys have to leave while I'm in the hospital. I don't even know when I'll be back in California." I frowned.
"Wait, you're not coming back to California?" Jason questioned, eyes going wide.
"Well not any time soon with my injuries. It's easier to stay here for now. It's going to take a month or two for my rib to heal, as well has having to get stitches out. Plus I have family here." I said, gesturing to Ray and Kai.
"Well you technically have family in California too! We're your family! May not be by blood, but that doesn't matter. I mean, you could move in with Tristan and I." Justin suggested.
"Absolutely not." Kai shot out. His distaste for me staying under the same roof as my boyfriend was comical.
"Calm down dad, Jason was just shooting out suggestions. I appreciate the offer Jace, but staying with my dads is what I need for now. I need family." I said, smiling at Ray and Kai. Ray gave me a smile back as Kai gave me a nod.
The two of them ended up leaving to grab lunch, leaving the boys and I to enjoy each other's company for the last time in a while. The five of us soon became the two of us, it being revealed that Zane, Jason and Alexander had planned to leave to give Tristan and I some alone time since we didn't really know when the next time we'd see each other would be.
The two of us laid on the bed in silence. I head laid on his chest, hearing his steady heartbeat as he laid with his arm around me, his chin sitting softly in my hair.
"I can't believe this is the last time we're going to see each other for god knows how long…" He murmured.
I nodded, feeling tears threaten to spill. I knew I wasn't losing Tristan, but after Justin's betrayal it hurt to know that I didn't know when I would be seeing the only other person I truly loved next. My injuries weren't severe, but it had been recommended that I hold off on any travel until fully cleared.
"I'm going to miss you. This damn rib needs to heal as soon as possible so I can get to California." I muttered.
He laughed, his lips touching the top of my head. "Don't rush recovery. I won't be going anywhere. I know you've had a lot of disappointments in the past with people not staying or betraying you, but I promise you I won't be one of them. You've had me for a year and you aren't getting rid of me. I love you, Kyra Hiwatari."
I nuzzled into the crook of his neck, letting out a sigh of content. "I love you too, Tristan Daniels."
Being in his arms, engulfed in his scent reminded me of simpler times. Back in California where all we had to worry about was homework and band practice. Where we'd sit in Jason and Tristan's living room laughing about random things and having pizza and beers. When Tristan and I would take drives to the desert just to get away from the noise of the city and have it be just the two of us. Life was so simple when I didn't know about all of the deceit and lies. I had been craving a sense of normalcy and being there, wrapped up in my boyfriend's arms was the closest I could get.
My eyes grew heavy, my body feeling fully relaxed as I started to drift off to sleep.
I jolted up, waking up to a dark room and feeling an icy cold through my body. I was alone in bed, the only other person in the room being Kai who appeared to be sleeping in a chair close to my bedside. I had yet another nightmare, this time Justin being added to the mix. Watching him turn his back on me, throwing me aside was like finding out about his betrayal all over again.
Tristan was also gone. I had fallen asleep during his visit, making it so I had missed his departure and hadn't been able to say goodbye. The sadness was overwhelming, to the point where I didn't even feel or hear myself crying till I heard Kai's voice next to me.
"Kyra? Are you okay? Is it another nightmare?" He questioned.
As hard as I thought, no words came out of my mouth. Just continuous sobs calling for comfort. He sat beside me on the bed, slowly becoming comfortable with pulling me into a comforting embrace.
"I-I don't even know what my life is anymore. It feels like it's falling apart." I cried.
Two months ago I had an idea of what kind of life I had. I lived with Justin, my foster dad who I cared for a lot and was hoping would adopt me. I played music with my four best friends, was dating my soulmate, and overall was content with how my life was going. Now, I had lost and been betrayed by my foster father, had been reunited with my birth fathers but had to make up for lost time with them, was stuck in a hospital bed in a country I didn't consider home and had my boyfriend in a completely different time zone than me. In just a short month my life had taken a complete 180 spin and I just wanted some idea of where it was going.
Kai ran his hand over my hair, having his crimson eyes meet mine. "There's been a lot of change, but we're going to figure this out together. The three of us as a family."