Hey there, I have tests everyday of the week at the moment so I thought I'd
get this up now before I realise I have no time to do it and you end up
waiting for god knows how long for it. So here you go. Thanks again for all
the reviews, they're all loved. Okay, enjoy.
Park
The road to the park was warm, with a slight breeze to make it bearable. The path the group took was tranquil and lush with full bloom trees dressing the pathments. The high white walls hide the homes from passers by. Occasionally a car would pass, music blaring out through the window, but apart from that, people walked happily while others passed by enjoying the breeze on their bicycles. Kai and Rei walked slightly behind Tyson, Max and Kenny. Kenny's hands were fidgeting; having left Dizzi at home while Max was literally dragging Tyson along as he complained about the heat.
"Come on, Tyson!" Max giggled, "The park's not far now."
"We've been walking for hours!" groaned Tyson.
"Actually it's only been half an hour." Spoke Kenny.
"In this heat, it feels so much longer!" protested Tyson.
As they turned the corner, Rei looked down at Kai who had kept his head down thoughtfully. Rei smiled as he watched Kai's brow crease and his eyes narrow. The breeze had ruffled his hair slightly, strands playfully running across his skin. Rei was overwhelmed at the intensity of his feelings towards Kai. A few days ago, he saw Kai as just a friend and his captain. But now, after seeing this vulnerable side to him, his feelings had changed, he seems to cherish Kai's company, adore their closeness and was filled with so much joy when he saw that rare smile that graced Kai's lips.
Kai looked up at Rei, having felt his feline eyes observing him. Rei seemed lost in his thoughts yet noticed Kai's concern and turned to see where his feet were taking him.
"Why were you staring at me?" The question surprised both boys.
"I'm worried about you." Told Rei, it wasn't the whole truth, but it still held truth.
"There's no need, Rei."
Their journey was quiet from then on, both too scared to look at each other. The group reached the gates to the park and as soon as they stepped in, Kai froze as a vision came to him. The grass was lush and rubbed gentle against the black leather of a pair of boots, the wind blew the black denim jeans and the red silk of a shirt against a well-toned body. In this figure's left hand was held a red and black beyblade, glinting in the sun's rays. Kai could hear that deep laughter again, mocking him, ordering him to do something , but he couldn't make it out. Two hands clasped over Kai's shoulders, waking him from the vision. Rei held Kai, who was breathing erratically, his eyes blank. Tyson, Max and Kenny stood behind Rei, worry, concern and confusion in all their features. Kai blinked, his eyes focusing as he looked up at Rei. He hated Rei seeing him like this, he refused to let him see him like this. Kai wanted Rei to see him as the strong figure he had portrayed before, not the weak little boy he'd turned into in the past few days. Kai pushed away from Rei quickly and walked past the others. Rei watched Kai walk deeper into the park, upset. He knew Kai didn't want him to see him like that, but he'd wanted to, he wanted to see more of Kai, get to know him better and more intimately. Tyson, Max and Kenny approached Rei.
"What happened there?" Tyson groaned, crossing his arms.
"I'm not sure." Rei knew Kai was hiding something and he was now more determined to find out.
"Maybe we should go to Kai's home after, see if we can get any answers there." Insisted Max.
"Alright, but first. Fun!!"
Tyson ran off and Max and Kenny rushed after him. Rei looked over at Kai, who had placed himself under the shade of a flowering tree. Beautiful. Was all Rei could think. Tyson screaming as Max caught him, broke Rei's attention and allowed him to join in the struggle.
The day goes by quickly and at around three, Tyson and Max had taken up to battling each other, with Kenny watching their movements, taking notes of which he planned to update into his database. Rei stood so that he could see the match and the resting form of Kai further on. Kai had taken his jacket off a while ago and now only sat wearing his black trousers and bandages. Rei had to keep toughing his lip to make sure he wasn't drooling. Many girls had walked past Kai giggling and blushing, this had sent a surge of anger running through his body and he felt like walking over and . and . Rei didn't know what he would do. He just didn't like other people behaving that way with Kai. Tyson's yell brought Rei out of his thoughts once again.
"No! How did you do that?" Tyson was completely distraught as to how Max had beaten him. Max just giggled.
"I've watched you beyblade plenty of times, Tyson. I know your moves inside and out."
"Ah, not fair." Complained Tyson.
"Well at least you have a reason to practise now." Advised Kenny.
Tyson glared at Kenny, " Don't you dare give Kai the chance."
Tyson noticed Rei's far off look.
"You've been quiet today, Rei."
"Oh, sorry, got distracted."
"You know, Tyson. Maybe this is a good time to talk to Kai." Kenny asked.
Tyson and Max collected their beyblades then headed over to Kai with Rei and Kenny. Kai didn't move when he heard them approach, he didn't really want them to be around at the moment. He wanted to sort out all these images in his head. They just weren't making sense. Someone sat next to him then, wrapping a semi-clothed arm around him. Kai knew it was Rei, he could tell. He could smell the sweet fragrance of his raven hair and of his smooth, soft, dark skin, which had kept him relaxed and at peace that morning. Tyson's annoying voice forced him to concentrate on the beings infront of him.
"I think he's dead." Joked Tyson.
"Do I look dead, Tyson?" spoke Kai as he opened his eyes.
Tyson went to speak back but Max covered his mouth giggling.
"We need to talk about . You know." Rei confirmed.
Kai really didn't want to do this. How was he supposed to tell them that his grandfather had whipped him for a reason he couldn't remember, then threw him out for the week with nothing.
"How about we go to yours, Kai." Tyson suggested.
Kai's reply was quiet and sad, "No."
"Why not?" Max asked, worried.
"I can't go back for the week, can we leave it at that." Kai spoke, using his commanding voice as best he could.
"I guess you'll be wanting to stay at mine then." Tyson asked.
"Thank you." Replied Kai.
"I guess you're not going to tell us where you got those cuts from, then." stated Kenny.
"No." Kai said flatly.
There was silence for a while, then Max spoke out. "Well, if that's the case. You're going to have to buy some clothes."
"I don't have any money." Kai said, struggling to hold his emotions together.
"I'll pay for them."
Everyone looked at Rei in amazement. A blush secretly crept onto Kai's face. Rei thought he looked adorable, his lips were slightly parted as if to protest, but all he could do was stare up at him. Rei didn't mind though, he enjoyed this side of Kai as much as he enjoyed Kai himself. He smiled reassuringly back at Kai. Kai looked down, having felt the blush heat up and not wanting Rei to see the emotions rushing through his mahogany orbs.
"You can't do that."
"Of cause I can. And if you want to pay me back after everything's settled than that's fine." Rei knew he had to add that on to make Kai agree. He knew Kai wouldn't want charity.
As Kai kept looking down a smile stretched upon his face and he had to force it away to hide his joy in Rei's kindness. He couldn't believe how generous Rei was being, but why. Why was he doing this? It didn't matter though, Rei made him feel. Happy . Whole .
Loved.
"Right then, it's settled. We go shopping tomorrow." Max said smiling, glad that they had at least got somewhere with Kai's situation, yet, he was still puzzled as to why Kai couldn't go home. "Do you all wanna come over to mine for a while?"
"That sound's great." Tyson jumped up ready to go. "You coming Rei, Kai?"
"I think I'll take Kai home, get some rest, you know." Rei explained, though all he really wanted was some time alone with Kai, to enjoy his company.
"Oh, okay. Well, see you later."
Tyson, Max and Kenny left the park, allowing Kai to relax, collapsing fully onto Rei's shoulder. His hair brushed against Rei's face, like fine silk. Rei was entranced by it's softness, he wanted to run his fingers through it time after time without Kai flinching as he knew he would.
"Sorry about that." Rei said.
"It's okay, it had to happen."
"You're still hiding though."
"Please, not now." Kai pleaded.
"Okay." Rei wrapped his arms around Kai's waist and embraced him tightly, yet trying not to hurt his wounded chest.
"Why are you doing this?" asked Kai.
"You asked me that before." Replied Rei. Now it was his turn to avoid a sensitive topic.
"I know, but every time, you've lied." Stated Kai.
"How do you know?" Rei really didn't want to talk about this yet.
"Because I'm your captain. I'm supposed to know." Informed Kai.
"Fine. Tell me what happened to you and I'll tell you why I'm doing this."
Sighing, Kai stood, putting his coat back on. Rei stood as well. He didn't like it when Kai got like this. He wanted it to end now. Rei grasped Kai's arm to get his attention. It worked. Kai turned to face Rei.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't push you. I just care, that's all."
As Rei spoke his hand drifted to Kai's cheek, stroking it gently. Kai had hardly noticed the tough until his thumb began to rub against his lips. Kai's hand moved and placed itself on Rei's chest. This one movement caught Rei's attention and caused him to remove his hand which Kai was thankful of, allowing his emotions to settle.
"Thank you."
Rei beamed a smile at Kai, "It's okay. Come on, let's go."
With that Kai and Rei left the park and walked back to Tyson's home in the evening sun. But Kai could not enjoy this, for the images he had been receiving raced through his minds along with his feelings for the boy whose clothes he wore and who stood next to him now, once again sneaking looks at him.
Well, there you go. Chapter three is complete, again, oh a proof read this after I posted it and so decided to re-post a corrected version, it make sense now. I know a lot of you were expecting a big vision to occur in the park well, tough, not this time, don't worry I think to more than it should make sense. Sorry no pics this time, though requests are always available. Okay, I hope you liked this, I found it quite difficult to write this time. Oh well, should have fun in the next chappie. Kai and shopping just don't go together for me. Lalalala!! Review Please!!!!
Bye de Bye
Park
The road to the park was warm, with a slight breeze to make it bearable. The path the group took was tranquil and lush with full bloom trees dressing the pathments. The high white walls hide the homes from passers by. Occasionally a car would pass, music blaring out through the window, but apart from that, people walked happily while others passed by enjoying the breeze on their bicycles. Kai and Rei walked slightly behind Tyson, Max and Kenny. Kenny's hands were fidgeting; having left Dizzi at home while Max was literally dragging Tyson along as he complained about the heat.
"Come on, Tyson!" Max giggled, "The park's not far now."
"We've been walking for hours!" groaned Tyson.
"Actually it's only been half an hour." Spoke Kenny.
"In this heat, it feels so much longer!" protested Tyson.
As they turned the corner, Rei looked down at Kai who had kept his head down thoughtfully. Rei smiled as he watched Kai's brow crease and his eyes narrow. The breeze had ruffled his hair slightly, strands playfully running across his skin. Rei was overwhelmed at the intensity of his feelings towards Kai. A few days ago, he saw Kai as just a friend and his captain. But now, after seeing this vulnerable side to him, his feelings had changed, he seems to cherish Kai's company, adore their closeness and was filled with so much joy when he saw that rare smile that graced Kai's lips.
Kai looked up at Rei, having felt his feline eyes observing him. Rei seemed lost in his thoughts yet noticed Kai's concern and turned to see where his feet were taking him.
"Why were you staring at me?" The question surprised both boys.
"I'm worried about you." Told Rei, it wasn't the whole truth, but it still held truth.
"There's no need, Rei."
Their journey was quiet from then on, both too scared to look at each other. The group reached the gates to the park and as soon as they stepped in, Kai froze as a vision came to him. The grass was lush and rubbed gentle against the black leather of a pair of boots, the wind blew the black denim jeans and the red silk of a shirt against a well-toned body. In this figure's left hand was held a red and black beyblade, glinting in the sun's rays. Kai could hear that deep laughter again, mocking him, ordering him to do something , but he couldn't make it out. Two hands clasped over Kai's shoulders, waking him from the vision. Rei held Kai, who was breathing erratically, his eyes blank. Tyson, Max and Kenny stood behind Rei, worry, concern and confusion in all their features. Kai blinked, his eyes focusing as he looked up at Rei. He hated Rei seeing him like this, he refused to let him see him like this. Kai wanted Rei to see him as the strong figure he had portrayed before, not the weak little boy he'd turned into in the past few days. Kai pushed away from Rei quickly and walked past the others. Rei watched Kai walk deeper into the park, upset. He knew Kai didn't want him to see him like that, but he'd wanted to, he wanted to see more of Kai, get to know him better and more intimately. Tyson, Max and Kenny approached Rei.
"What happened there?" Tyson groaned, crossing his arms.
"I'm not sure." Rei knew Kai was hiding something and he was now more determined to find out.
"Maybe we should go to Kai's home after, see if we can get any answers there." Insisted Max.
"Alright, but first. Fun!!"
Tyson ran off and Max and Kenny rushed after him. Rei looked over at Kai, who had placed himself under the shade of a flowering tree. Beautiful. Was all Rei could think. Tyson screaming as Max caught him, broke Rei's attention and allowed him to join in the struggle.
The day goes by quickly and at around three, Tyson and Max had taken up to battling each other, with Kenny watching their movements, taking notes of which he planned to update into his database. Rei stood so that he could see the match and the resting form of Kai further on. Kai had taken his jacket off a while ago and now only sat wearing his black trousers and bandages. Rei had to keep toughing his lip to make sure he wasn't drooling. Many girls had walked past Kai giggling and blushing, this had sent a surge of anger running through his body and he felt like walking over and . and . Rei didn't know what he would do. He just didn't like other people behaving that way with Kai. Tyson's yell brought Rei out of his thoughts once again.
"No! How did you do that?" Tyson was completely distraught as to how Max had beaten him. Max just giggled.
"I've watched you beyblade plenty of times, Tyson. I know your moves inside and out."
"Ah, not fair." Complained Tyson.
"Well at least you have a reason to practise now." Advised Kenny.
Tyson glared at Kenny, " Don't you dare give Kai the chance."
Tyson noticed Rei's far off look.
"You've been quiet today, Rei."
"Oh, sorry, got distracted."
"You know, Tyson. Maybe this is a good time to talk to Kai." Kenny asked.
Tyson and Max collected their beyblades then headed over to Kai with Rei and Kenny. Kai didn't move when he heard them approach, he didn't really want them to be around at the moment. He wanted to sort out all these images in his head. They just weren't making sense. Someone sat next to him then, wrapping a semi-clothed arm around him. Kai knew it was Rei, he could tell. He could smell the sweet fragrance of his raven hair and of his smooth, soft, dark skin, which had kept him relaxed and at peace that morning. Tyson's annoying voice forced him to concentrate on the beings infront of him.
"I think he's dead." Joked Tyson.
"Do I look dead, Tyson?" spoke Kai as he opened his eyes.
Tyson went to speak back but Max covered his mouth giggling.
"We need to talk about . You know." Rei confirmed.
Kai really didn't want to do this. How was he supposed to tell them that his grandfather had whipped him for a reason he couldn't remember, then threw him out for the week with nothing.
"How about we go to yours, Kai." Tyson suggested.
Kai's reply was quiet and sad, "No."
"Why not?" Max asked, worried.
"I can't go back for the week, can we leave it at that." Kai spoke, using his commanding voice as best he could.
"I guess you'll be wanting to stay at mine then." Tyson asked.
"Thank you." Replied Kai.
"I guess you're not going to tell us where you got those cuts from, then." stated Kenny.
"No." Kai said flatly.
There was silence for a while, then Max spoke out. "Well, if that's the case. You're going to have to buy some clothes."
"I don't have any money." Kai said, struggling to hold his emotions together.
"I'll pay for them."
Everyone looked at Rei in amazement. A blush secretly crept onto Kai's face. Rei thought he looked adorable, his lips were slightly parted as if to protest, but all he could do was stare up at him. Rei didn't mind though, he enjoyed this side of Kai as much as he enjoyed Kai himself. He smiled reassuringly back at Kai. Kai looked down, having felt the blush heat up and not wanting Rei to see the emotions rushing through his mahogany orbs.
"You can't do that."
"Of cause I can. And if you want to pay me back after everything's settled than that's fine." Rei knew he had to add that on to make Kai agree. He knew Kai wouldn't want charity.
As Kai kept looking down a smile stretched upon his face and he had to force it away to hide his joy in Rei's kindness. He couldn't believe how generous Rei was being, but why. Why was he doing this? It didn't matter though, Rei made him feel. Happy . Whole .
Loved.
"Right then, it's settled. We go shopping tomorrow." Max said smiling, glad that they had at least got somewhere with Kai's situation, yet, he was still puzzled as to why Kai couldn't go home. "Do you all wanna come over to mine for a while?"
"That sound's great." Tyson jumped up ready to go. "You coming Rei, Kai?"
"I think I'll take Kai home, get some rest, you know." Rei explained, though all he really wanted was some time alone with Kai, to enjoy his company.
"Oh, okay. Well, see you later."
Tyson, Max and Kenny left the park, allowing Kai to relax, collapsing fully onto Rei's shoulder. His hair brushed against Rei's face, like fine silk. Rei was entranced by it's softness, he wanted to run his fingers through it time after time without Kai flinching as he knew he would.
"Sorry about that." Rei said.
"It's okay, it had to happen."
"You're still hiding though."
"Please, not now." Kai pleaded.
"Okay." Rei wrapped his arms around Kai's waist and embraced him tightly, yet trying not to hurt his wounded chest.
"Why are you doing this?" asked Kai.
"You asked me that before." Replied Rei. Now it was his turn to avoid a sensitive topic.
"I know, but every time, you've lied." Stated Kai.
"How do you know?" Rei really didn't want to talk about this yet.
"Because I'm your captain. I'm supposed to know." Informed Kai.
"Fine. Tell me what happened to you and I'll tell you why I'm doing this."
Sighing, Kai stood, putting his coat back on. Rei stood as well. He didn't like it when Kai got like this. He wanted it to end now. Rei grasped Kai's arm to get his attention. It worked. Kai turned to face Rei.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't push you. I just care, that's all."
As Rei spoke his hand drifted to Kai's cheek, stroking it gently. Kai had hardly noticed the tough until his thumb began to rub against his lips. Kai's hand moved and placed itself on Rei's chest. This one movement caught Rei's attention and caused him to remove his hand which Kai was thankful of, allowing his emotions to settle.
"Thank you."
Rei beamed a smile at Kai, "It's okay. Come on, let's go."
With that Kai and Rei left the park and walked back to Tyson's home in the evening sun. But Kai could not enjoy this, for the images he had been receiving raced through his minds along with his feelings for the boy whose clothes he wore and who stood next to him now, once again sneaking looks at him.
Well, there you go. Chapter three is complete, again, oh a proof read this after I posted it and so decided to re-post a corrected version, it make sense now. I know a lot of you were expecting a big vision to occur in the park well, tough, not this time, don't worry I think to more than it should make sense. Sorry no pics this time, though requests are always available. Okay, I hope you liked this, I found it quite difficult to write this time. Oh well, should have fun in the next chappie. Kai and shopping just don't go together for me. Lalalala!! Review Please!!!!
Bye de Bye