Stone Cold

Chapter 21: Can't lose with you.

Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade, nor the picture that inspired this fic. Don't own the song, it's Heinz Winckler's, don't really like his music, but the lyrics were relevant. Unchained Melody isn't mine either.

Summary: Kai, Ray, Max, Tyson and Kenny are all within the top ranks of their professions. Kai, Tyson and Max are friends from school, Kenny is Max's Software provider, Ray has been employed by Max to help decorate his home. Kai and Ray meet and things start to heat up. Kai/Ray all the way.

Silent dreams: Glad you liked it. I would never forget one of my stories. I will try and decipher it.

Chi no hana: Maybe.

Hoshicat: Oh really, that's a bit early. Too true, if only such men actually existed, then maybe I would like them more. Thank you, glad you enjoyed the poems and locket. Here is the update.

NDebN: Glad you like it, yes he is.

xdarkestXkissx: Glad you like it so much, here is an update.

Nkingy: I will try, but I can't promise it. yes, they are both absolutely precious.

Platinum Rei: Thats the word I was looking for! Yup, if only there were moer Kai's...damn them for making him so perfect...and Ray.

Sakura-Moonlight: Thank you, here is the update.

Marishka: I'm glad you loved this chapter. I wouldn't say give up on it, just let it find you. Love is such a great thing, everyone should have it.

Skimmie: Okay.

Kristen Hiwatari: Don't cry! Glad you loved it so much.

Tntiggris: Yes, there is angst coming. Plenty of it.

Demonlover355: Thank you, if you want a happy ending make sure not to read the last chap, which is the alternative ending.

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"Where are we going?"

Kai grinned. "Somewhere?" Ray pouted." I know that, but where?" Kai just carried on leading him to their destination." You'll find out." With one final check to see that his blindfold was on properly Kai turned to pay a little more attention to the path they were going.

Ray's world, which had narrowed down to a black void in front of him was enlarged as Kai removed the accursed object. Ray closed his eyes as they were assaulted by the light. When the world started to come back into focus, courtesy of him opening his eyes, he felt his breath catch.

Spread out before them was an elegant restaurant with a porch, and a live band. He turned to look at Kai, who smiled softly at the expression on his stunned partners face." Do you like it? I booked it for us tonight. So we won't have anyone else to bother us. I know you said you don't feel comfortable in crowds so I thought you'd like this. Do you?" Kai's voice was soft, almost to the point of a whisper. Ray nodded, still unable to form any words to describe his feelings. Never before had any of his 'boyfriends' ever gone to so much trouble to make a date so nice for him. They hadn't cared about his phobia, taking him to clubs and bars...but Kai, Kai had made it so that they could have a proper date at a restaurant and he bothered to make sure that Ray was happy and comfortable.

"Kai..." Kai looked to his partner, holding his breath as he waited for his approval, or worse. He had been unable to take his eyes off Ray after the duster had come off. Tala had done well. The black was perfect, including the pieces of silk that were wound in loosely around Ray's lower arms and neck, finishing the touch. Ray's voice pulled him from his musing, he didn't really mind though since it was worth it.

"Thank you."

Kai smiled, or rather his smile grew, and he wrapped an arm gently around the others waist." Anything to make this special for you." Ray blushed and nodded. Kai glanced up and saw their waiter waiting for them. He nodded to him then turned to Ray. "Well my fair one." He held out his hand for Ray to take." Shall we." Ray nodded and placed his smaller hand in Kai's, blushing as Kai's hand closed around it and gave it a loving squeeze. He allowed himself to be led in and then to their table near the porch.

"Would you like to dance?"

Ray looked up in surprise at the question. He glanced at the porch and shyly looked to Kai." I'm not very good." Kai shook his head." Doesn't matter, it's just you and me." Ray nodded slowly and let Kai help him out of his seat and to the porch. The older stopped in the middle of the porch and gently pulled him closer. He felt Ray stiffen as his arm wrapped fully around his waist, so he loosened his grip. He took Ray's hand and placed it on his shoulder; he then grasped his free hand in his own." Now just follow me." Ray nodded and did as he was told.

It didn't take long for him to relax, and even allow Kai to pull him closer, they danced for more than an hour, though neither really cared or noticed. Kai got the shock of his life when Ray allowed his head to rest on Kai's shoulder, though he couldn't stop himself from grinning as soon as he realized what Ray had done. He leant till his lips were next to Ray's ear." You tired?" all he got was a shake of the head, he grinned and held Ray closer, which was answered by Ray releasing his hand and placing his own around Kai's neck so that his hands almost touched, Kai slowly let his own free hand fall to meet the other at Ray's waist.

'No need to rush him.' He glanced up as the band played another song, it was slow and a man was singing. Ray also seemed to pay more attention, he moved so that he could look Kai in the eye." What's this song?" Kai chuckled." You don't know." Ray frowned." No, I don't usually listen to love songs." Kai just smiled and pulled him closer so that he could whisper again in his ear." It's called Unchained melody." He felt Ray shiver as his breath ghosted over the others ear. Kai couldn't help but grin at the reaction, and wanting to get another he placed a little kiss under Ray's ear, earning another shiver then a chuckle. He glanced at Ray, mock frowning. "What?" Ray giggled again." That tickles." Kai smiled and kissed him, halting the giggling, or anything else for that matter.

"I love you." He whispered as he pulled away, gazing into the amber jewels before him. He watched as they began to shine more. "Love you too." He smiled and sneaked another kiss before leaning forward to whisper into a slightly pointed ear. "How about we call it in?" Ray nodded, allowing Kai to lead him back out and towards the car that was waiting. They climbed in and occupied themselves with each other on the way back.

The car stopped and before Ray could make his way out, Kai playfully picked him up. "Come on Kai, let me…" His protests, weak as they were, were cut off by a pair of warm lips covering his own. He surrended to the other, as he was thoroughly kissed. "You were saying?" Ray blushed. "I forgot." Kai chuckled and carried him in.

The last few thoughts that went through Ray's head as he was gently coaxed into a world of pleasure was how perfect this was, and how they were going to make it through, no matter what.

I hunger, hunger for your touch

A long, lonely time

Tbc

Some might think that this was too soon for Ray, keep in mind that this date…thought their first official date…..happens quite awhile after they met, and just because they had only kissed a little while before they had grown close….basically what I am saying is personally I think that Ray is at the point where he trusts Kai enough to allow Kai to do something like this….though there will be issues brought up. Next chapter is the morning after. Night, night.