Just a quick note to chibi_kai_fan who asked what these were: -_-; and *X and ^_^; They're faces!

-_-; is when someone did/said something dumb and they sweatdrop

*X is when they're mad

and ^^; is when they're smiling ands they sweatdrop.

I hope that clears it all up for you and anyone else that was confused.

Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade

{Chapter 8/9}

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After making his way to Kai's room without any incidents (though he did get a few curious glances) Tyson gently placed Kai on his bed (their in Tyson's room, not Kai's) and fetched a cloth soaked with cool water.

Tyson then carefully leaned over Kai and placed the cloth on Kai's forehead, 'I hope this cools you down a bit.'

Kai groaned and shifted a little, but didn't wake up.

Tyson smirked, 'So even the big bad Kai can get sick,' his smirk faded, and he sighed and sat on the bed next to Kai, 'Why couldn't I fall for someone who isn't so difficult to deal with?'

'You always did like challenge.'

Tyson jumped, and looked down to see 2 crimson eyes regarding him sleepily.

'When did you wake up?'

'How did I get here?'

'Don't answer my question with a question!!!!'

'Why not?'

'It's ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'

'Hmmm,' Kai closed his eyes.

'Are you alright?'

'Yeah, just peachy,' Kai paused and sniffled, 'Do you have a tissue?'

Tyson grabbed one from a box on the bedside table and handed it to him, 'Here.'

'Thanks,' Kai sat up, blew his nose, and then fell back onto his pillow with a soft thump.

Tyson leaned towards him hesitantly.

Kai watched him silently.

Slowly and gently Tyson removed the cloth and felt Kai's forehead, 'Your fever's gone down a bit.'

'...............'

Tyson pulled his hand back and nervously looked at the wall behind Kai, 'But I think you'll need to stay in bed for awhile.'

'................'

'I'm sorry you're sick. I guess it's because I pulled you into the pool, isn't it?'

'...............'

'Look! You have every right to be mad, but don't ignore me!' Tyson looked down at Kai angrily.

Tyson blinked.

Kai was asleep again.

Tyson blushed, feeling like an idiot for talking to himself.

His blush faded and he smiled softly at Kai as he made a cute little sighing noise in his sleep.

He reached down and gently brushed a few strands of hair out of Kai's face, 'I never realized how vulnerable you look when you're asleep. I just wish you would be this relaxed around me when you're awake.'

Then, completely aware of the fact that Kai was going to kill him when he woke up, Tyson lay down next to him and closed his eyes.

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Kai blinked sleepily and snuggled into the delicious heat next to him.

//So warm...............I could stay here forever.//

Lying next to him Tyson blushed furiously as Kai buried his head into his side.

He'd woken up a few minutes earlier to find to find himself and his team captain _snuggling_. He couldn't help but smirk at the thought. He'd never really imagined Kai displaying that kind of affection, and he'd come to the conclusion that he enjoyed it immensely.

He really didn't want Kai to stop, but Tyson really help but have the feeling that he was somehow taking advantage of Kai, so he thought he better make him aware of his current situation.

'Kai?' he whispered as he managed to free his hands from underneath him and gently shook the sleeping boy.

'Unf,' Kai grunted and ignored him.

'Kai!' Tyson shook him harder.

'Wha......' Kai opened his eyes sleepily.

Tyson smiled and said, 'Are you _comfortable_?'

Kai blinked still half asleep, 'Yes............'

Tyson gave him a look, 'You look _very_ comfortable. It must be because you're warm. I've heard that sharing body heat really does warm you up.'

Kai looked confused, 'Pardon?' he suddenly realized how close they were, blushed, and then glared at Tyson, 'What did you do to me when I was asleep?'

Tyson smirked and leaned in so that they were nose to nose, 'Well..........I stripped you down, took advantage of you, and then dressed you again. I never knew you were such a heavy sleeper.'

Kai: -- 'Haha.'

Tyson's smirk faded, 'We need to talk, you know.'

Kai sighed, 'Yeah.............'

'So...............'

'.................'

'.................'

'.................'

'................Kai?'

'Yes.'

'You're still snuggling.'

There was a pause, '...............Do you want me to stop?'

'No.'

'Then what's your problem?'

'Will this last?'

'Will what last?'

'This.........this affection your giving me.'

'.................'

'I really do love you, you know.'

'I know.'

'Do you love me?'

'.................Yes. But you already knew that didn't you.'

Tyson smiled, 'Yes. But I'm glad you said it.'

Kai smiled back, 'You know what?'

'What?'

'I'm glad I said it as well. I feel............happy.'

'Do you know what would make me happy?'

'No.'

'I'll be happy, if you let me to this........' Tyson closed the gap between them and kissed Kai lightly.

After a second they broke apart.

'Tyson,' murmured Kai, 'I think I'd be even happier if you did that again.'

Tyson grinned, 'Me too.'

He kissed him again.

Gradually the kiss got more passionate, and hands began to wander.

Eventually, Kai pulled away and pushed Tyson off him slightly.

Tyson drew back and gave him "a look", 'I hope you realize that I'm not going to let you get away without a fight.'

Kai shook his head, 'This isn't a good idea, I'm still sick and it might be contagious.'

Tyson rolled his eyes, 'Is that ALL? I'm afraid that the possibility that I _might_ get sick isn't going to be enough to put me off. As far as I'm concerned the germs can go to hell.'

Kai smiled up at him, 'Fine, but don't come crying to me if you get contaminated.'

Tyson smiled back, but didn't say anything. Instead he leaned in and started to kiss him again.

//It's going to take more than germs to keep me from you.//

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Next...........the epilogue!