AN: Um. *waves* I have feet? O.o;;; All hail bastard Kai!
Paradoxical: Get over it, you psycho.
Firefly-chan: ^^; On with the fic!
Rank and File
Chapter Fourteen
By Firefly-chan
Yeah, I have to admit I was being a little bitchy coward when I ran away from Kai last week. But I couldn't help it. He scared me, okay? It was hard for me to understand any of the things that were running through my mind. So feck off and stop hating me.
Alright, sorry. So maybe I'm kind of moody today? You would be too if someone admitted to wanting you and then smothered you with touchy-touchy affection. Actually, it was more cold and intense then nice and cuddly. But it started out that way...kinda. Okay, so it was cold-and-intense-but-nice-and-cuddly kind of affection! There! It's all figured out. I'm so smart.
Seriously, though, I've been wondering where exactly Kai has been for the past week. He didn't show up for school at all today but I did catch a glimpse of him towards the end of the school day yesterday. But now it's Saturday afternoon and yet I still haven't seen him. You'd think he'd be out trying to find more ways to corrupt me.
...
Okay, that wasn't fair. But I'm just so confused and frustrated. Besides, I highly doubt that Kai took my little "touch me again and die" threat to heart. He can kick my ass any day. (AN: X_X Kinky. XD) But I just have to wonder exactly what it was that I did to make him back off like he did and not even show himself around me anymore. I find it a bit strange to think he would have given up easily. Kai? Mighty kind of bastardness and sadistic thinking? Ha! I think not. So then he has to be up to something...right?
Or maybe not? Maybe I actually did scare him away with my threats and promises of death? Maybe he does fear me and no longer wants to come near me? Maybe he does believe I'm stronger then him and can kick his ass instead of him kicking mine? Maybe he thinks I get pissed off when called bishonen and now believes I am out for revenge? Maybe--
But that doesn't sound too logical, does it?
Damnit. Life would be so much simpler if he wasn't in it.
I sighed for probably the fifteenth time that afternoon, and cleared the booth table off, managing to balance around four or five dishes in my hands. Yeah, I got a job around Monday at a small cafe near my house. What? I was bored and needed something to occupy my time with. And besides, I needed money.
"No tip?" I grumbled, turning sharply on my heel and heading back to the kitchen. "Cheap asses..."
I dumped the dishes in the sink towards the back, looking around for Ray, who washes them in the first place. Okay, so maybe it was him that got me this job and insisted I do it. Sure, I was a bit unhappy at first but now I realize it's not so bad. All I have to do is serve people and clear off the tables. How simple is that?
I headed back to the front of the cafe, leaning against the counter. Y'know, it wasn't so much that I was actually afraid of Kai it was just I was didn't know how to act around him. More so it was I got nervous. I mean, c'mon. You'd get nervous too if you had some guy sexually harassing you about every time you met.
I snapped from my thoughts when a hand waved repeatedly in my face. I blinked and pushed side the hand to see Raquel, Blaze, and Celestyn rolling their eyes at me. Raquel hit me upside the head, smiling. "Earth to Tyson?" She snickered, taking a step back. "We've been standing here for the last five minutes trying to get your attention."
"Sorry," I muttered, flushing. "Here, sit down." I nodded to a both across from me. "Decided to pay me a visit, hm?"
"No, actually we were just hungry," Celestyn said simply, plopping down next to Raquel on the seat and shooting me an innocent smile.
I gave her a pointed look, folding my arms over my chest. "So what have you guys been up to?" I asked. "I haven't really gotten to talk to you all that much."
"Nothing much, actually," Raquel replied, shrugging. "Same, I guess."
I smiled lightly. "Do you guys want anything?"
"Water would be nice," Celestyn patted me on the back, smirking. "Thanks, Mr. Waiter."
I rolled my eyes, swatting her hand away. "I'll be right back." I turned and started towards the back of the kitchen again.
"Decided to actually do something?" I said to Ray, noticing that he had finally decided to wash the dishes. I reached up into one of the shelves, pulling down a tray and three glasses.
"I had to get something," He retorted, wiping his hands on a rag.
"Sure," I picked up the tray, starting back to the front of the cafe. "But we all know what you're really doing. Did you hide Mariah in the freezer or something and go back there to make out with her during breaks."
Ray threw me a withering glare, throwing a rag as I left the kitchen. "Very funny, Tyson."
"Aren't I just hysterical?" I called over my shoulder, grinning.
Okay, so maybe I was perkier then I was letting on. Wait--no, not perky. Perky is something you use for those bouncy, airhead cheerleaders. Bleh, they make me sick with all their happiness and constant need to spread love around the world. So I was feeling happy? Yeah, happy. Or cheerful. Geh, whatever.
"There," I rested the tray on their booth.
"Thanks, Tyson," Raquel swirled her straw around in her water. "So, getting back to what you were talking about before. What have *you* been up to?"
I glanced around and, upon seeing no one else in the cafe; I slipped into the booth beside Celestyn. "Nothing, I guess," I murmured, running a hand through my hair. "I've just been a little stressed out."
"We all are," Blaze laughed, shaking his head. "With school, I mean. Such a bitch."
"Yeah, but..." I trailed off with a soft smile peaking the corners of my lips. "Nevermind, it's not important."
Raquel frowned and looked like she was about to say something but cut short when the cafe door opened. I stood up, looking over my shoulder to see who had come in.
Oh. Fecking peachy.
Kai and his minions. Just what I need to ruin my day.
'Knock it off, Tyson,' A small little voice in the back of my head scolded. 'That isn't fair and you know it.'
'Not fair?' I snorted. 'He's never fair to me, if I may remind you. Nothing's fair.'
Kai faltered slightly upon seeing me, his expression contorting in slight surprise before blinking back to what it previously had been, composed and cool. I growled under my breath despite myself and picked up the tray on Celestyn, Raquel, and Blaze's booth, taking it back to the kitchen.
Ray looked up when I slammed the tray down on the counter. "Something wrong?" He asked, pausing in his dish washing.
"Yeah," I grumbled, turning around to face him. "Look who's here."
Ray blinked at me before shuffling over to the corner of the kitchen and peaking into the front. He whistled softly, giving me a sympathetic smile. "Do you want me to take it?" He inquired, placing his dishtowel down.
"No, it's fine," I crossed my arms over my chest. "I can do it."
"You're sure?"
"Positive," I offered him a weak smile on my way back to the front. "It's nothing--really."
Panix and Kai were sitting in the booth behind Celestyn's and the other two. Taking in a deep, slow breath I started towards them, trying hard to keep a calm composure. I cursed my damn emotions that seemed to be going haywire at the moment. What was wrong with me? I could do this. It wasn't like it was going to kill me. So tone it down there, okay?
"So," I started once I reached the booth the two were sitting at, "do you guys want anything?"
"Food," Panix muttered, head buried in the menu, "food would be nice."
I contained from letting out a frustrated sigh. "I realize that, Panix," I said, clenching my teeth. "But what do you exactly want?"
"I don't know," Panix shrugged, continuing to scan the menu. "I haven't decided yet."
I rolled my eyes, scowling and turning to Kai. "And you?"
He slowly raised his head from (what looked to be) the uncomfortable position it had been and drew a lazy glance to meet my own eyes. "You work here?"
Like you care.
"Yeah, I do," I tapped my fingers impatiently on the marble table.
"Surprising," He raised a slow, inquiring eyebrow to me. "This is the last place I'd expect you to work."
I narrowed my eyes. "What's that suppose to mean?"
He shrugged, waving his hand partially through the air. "Does it matter?"
"Listen, Kai," I started, annoying, "I really don't have time to socialize. Now, do you want anything?"
The corners of Kai's mouth peaked up slightly and he lowered his gaze, pressing the palms of his hands against the table. "Yes, I do want something," He began airily, raising his eyes to meet mine again. "But I don't think I can get it."
I eyed him suspiciously. "Try me."
He laughed softly. "Trust me, bishonen. You already know."
"Meaning, Tyson," Panix muttered from behind his menu, "he wants to screw you but he knows you'll be the stubborn little pain that you are and not submit." He lowered the menu, grinning. "But, then again, I might be wrong. It's never bothered him before."
I took in a deep breath, glowering at the two of them. "Okay, perverts. Since you're not ready to order I think I'm going to leave you now so you can do whatever it is you sicko's do." I heard Panix snickering as I turned and started back to the kitchen.
Ray was sitting on the counter by the time I got back, flipping through a magazine. "Well, you look more upset then you did five minutes ago," He stated, not looking up from his magazine article.
"Yeah, Kai and Panix will do that to you," I sighed and leaned against the counter, watching Ray.
"So they're bothering you again?"
I looked at him pointedly. "Since when have they not bothered me?"
He shrugged. "I don't know."
"I can't go out there again," I grumbled bitterly, staring at the ceiling. "Kai and his friend will probably jump me."
"Actually," Ray started, flipping the page of his magazine, "I think he might've jumped you the first he saw you instead of waiting. And besides, I really don't think it'd look good jumping someone in a cafe..."
"Well, thank you Mr. Obvious," I pushed myself away from the counter. "Geh, nevermind."
"You're going back out there?" Ray looked up from his magazine as I passed him.
"Yes, I am," I growled, throwing a spoon that had been resting on the counter at him.
When I got back to the front, I found that Panix was sitting alone at the booth. I blinked, approaching the table. "Where's Kai?" I asked.
Panix looked up from his menu once again, blinking. "Oh, Kai? Uh, I think he went into the bathroom to smoke or something." He paused after a moment before a scowl cast his features. "Shit, I don't think I was suppose--"
But I didn't hear what else he had to say because I had already stalked over to the bathroom door and swung it open. At first, all I saw were the pale blue walls and white tile but then I recognized the tall idiot standing near the back.
"Kai," I advanced on him slowly, "in case you didn't read the signs on the entrance of this place, you're not suppose to be smoking here."
He inhaled the smoke from his cigarette, casting a casual glance over me. "So?"
"Would you just stop being a stubborn bastard for once and actually try to not help me get fired?" I glowered at him, now standing only a yard away from him, refusing to get any closer.
"You're upset," He noted, amused.
"I'm always upset when it comes to you now will you please trash the nasty little white stick thing..." I wrinkled my nose in distaste.
"The correct term for it is cigarette, Tyson," He murmured, laughing softly, but surprisingly stubbed the cigarette and threw it in the garbage.
I nodded, satisfied. "Thank you," I sniffed and started to leave but Kai got to the door first, placing his hand on it.
I flung my hands in the air, letting out an exasperated sigh. "I knew it. I enter a room alone with him and look what happens..."
"I just want to ask you something," He retorted defensively. "I don't think about sex every time I'm with you, although it is pretty damn tempting."
"Okay, enough," I cut him off sharply. "Just--whatever. What do you want to ask me?"
"Why are you so afraid of?" He leaned against the bathroom door, gazing at me silently.
I stared at him blankly. "What?"
"You heard me."
"I-I," I racked my brain for the answers to his question, "I--um, I don't--I.." I snapped my mouth shut a second later, glaring at him. "This is ridiculous. Your question is ridiculous. Let me out."
"Not until you answer the question," He brushed a strand of hair from his eyes. "It's simple. Just answer it. It can't be that hard."
What am I so afraid of? Um, let me think. Of you. Of you taking advantage of me. Of you kissing me. Of you hurting me. Of you making me confused. Of you, Kai. Of you.
But there was no way in hell I was going to tell him that.
"I'm not afraid of anything," I hissed, propping my hands on my hips. "Okay, I answered it. Now let me out."
"Not so fast," He raised another inquiring eyebrow. "If you're not afraid then why do you get nervous when I do this?" He took a step closer to me, and on instinct, I drew back. "Hmm?"
"I like my personal space," I said casually, sticking my nose in the air. "I don't appreciate being suffocated."
"Okay, then what about this?" He took a long stride towards me, slipping an arm around my waist.
"It's, um," I swallowed, tilting my head. "It's um...uncomfortable?"
"And this?" He yanked me against him.
"Too hot."
"Mmhmm?" Using his free hand, he ran it lightly over my back before slipping it under my shirt and trailing my skin. "This?"
"Ahh--ehh," I squirmed in his grip. "C-cold. Er, hands are cold."
"Oh really?" He drew his head down. "And what about this, bishonen?" He crushed his lips against mine, teasing my mouth open and sliding his tongue in.
A terrifying jolt ran through my spine.
He pulled back a few moments later to study my face. I knew I probably looked pale and sick but didn't really care at the moment. Like before, my brain didn't want to function.
"What are you afraid of, then?" He whispered, his breath cool against the side of my face. "I think I've proved my point."
"You've proved nothing," I found my voice surprisingly. "You've only proved that you lie a lot." I wriggled from his grasp, glad to get away from his cold skin and burning lips.
Yay. My brain was functioning.
"So, yeah!" I sniffed and very carefully circled around him. "I'm not afraid of you, Kai, and y'know what?" I opened the door to the bathroom. "I intend to keep my virginity!" Sticking my tongue out at him, I slammed the door shut.
I stood staring at it for a long while, breathing heavily and willing myself to stop shaking before slowly turning around.
Celestyn, Raquel, and Blaze were staring at me.
"Um, Tyson?" Celestyn started slowly, scratching the back of her head. "Is there something you want to tell us?"
I blinked. Damn. Had they heard me?
"Uh, er," I laughed nervously, beginning to back away into the kitchen. "Um, this old man wanted me to take this--er--pipe cleaner and stick it in the toilet."
"But I thought I heard you say...?" Raquel began but I cut her short with a wave of my hand.
"Um, I meant the toilet!" I nodded, tugging at my shirt. "I didn't want the toilet to lose its virginity to the pipecleaner." I made a sympathetic face. "That happened to my toilet and it never worked the same..." I glanced down at my wrist. "Oh, look at the time! My lunch break! Gotta go!"
I dashed back into the kitchen before they could ask anymore questions.
I gave Ray a short glare when I saw him look up at me when I came in. "Don't even start with me."
He smiled softly. "I wasn't. I just didn't know you had such interest with keeping the toilets virginity in tact..."
"Yeah, well, I do!" I folded my arms over my chest, continuing to back away towards the back entrance. "Now, like I said, it's my lunch break. So stop with the twenty questions." My hand found the metal door handle and I clutched it and brought it downward, opening the door. "So see you in an hour...or two. Or something."
I was out of there before he had the chance to ask anything else.
Okay, so far I've gathered a lot of evidence and I don't think I can hold back the truth any longer...
Kai really, really, *really* likes to kiss me.
End Chapter Fourteen.
End Notes: XD I like this chapter. ^^; It was fun to write.
Paradoxical: Yeah, whatever...*glowers in a corner*
Firefly-chan: ^^; Um, review? *runs off to do her Algebra homework*
Paradoxical: Get over it, you psycho.
Firefly-chan: ^^; On with the fic!
Rank and File
Chapter Fourteen
By Firefly-chan
Yeah, I have to admit I was being a little bitchy coward when I ran away from Kai last week. But I couldn't help it. He scared me, okay? It was hard for me to understand any of the things that were running through my mind. So feck off and stop hating me.
Alright, sorry. So maybe I'm kind of moody today? You would be too if someone admitted to wanting you and then smothered you with touchy-touchy affection. Actually, it was more cold and intense then nice and cuddly. But it started out that way...kinda. Okay, so it was cold-and-intense-but-nice-and-cuddly kind of affection! There! It's all figured out. I'm so smart.
Seriously, though, I've been wondering where exactly Kai has been for the past week. He didn't show up for school at all today but I did catch a glimpse of him towards the end of the school day yesterday. But now it's Saturday afternoon and yet I still haven't seen him. You'd think he'd be out trying to find more ways to corrupt me.
...
Okay, that wasn't fair. But I'm just so confused and frustrated. Besides, I highly doubt that Kai took my little "touch me again and die" threat to heart. He can kick my ass any day. (AN: X_X Kinky. XD) But I just have to wonder exactly what it was that I did to make him back off like he did and not even show himself around me anymore. I find it a bit strange to think he would have given up easily. Kai? Mighty kind of bastardness and sadistic thinking? Ha! I think not. So then he has to be up to something...right?
Or maybe not? Maybe I actually did scare him away with my threats and promises of death? Maybe he does fear me and no longer wants to come near me? Maybe he does believe I'm stronger then him and can kick his ass instead of him kicking mine? Maybe he thinks I get pissed off when called bishonen and now believes I am out for revenge? Maybe--
But that doesn't sound too logical, does it?
Damnit. Life would be so much simpler if he wasn't in it.
I sighed for probably the fifteenth time that afternoon, and cleared the booth table off, managing to balance around four or five dishes in my hands. Yeah, I got a job around Monday at a small cafe near my house. What? I was bored and needed something to occupy my time with. And besides, I needed money.
"No tip?" I grumbled, turning sharply on my heel and heading back to the kitchen. "Cheap asses..."
I dumped the dishes in the sink towards the back, looking around for Ray, who washes them in the first place. Okay, so maybe it was him that got me this job and insisted I do it. Sure, I was a bit unhappy at first but now I realize it's not so bad. All I have to do is serve people and clear off the tables. How simple is that?
I headed back to the front of the cafe, leaning against the counter. Y'know, it wasn't so much that I was actually afraid of Kai it was just I was didn't know how to act around him. More so it was I got nervous. I mean, c'mon. You'd get nervous too if you had some guy sexually harassing you about every time you met.
I snapped from my thoughts when a hand waved repeatedly in my face. I blinked and pushed side the hand to see Raquel, Blaze, and Celestyn rolling their eyes at me. Raquel hit me upside the head, smiling. "Earth to Tyson?" She snickered, taking a step back. "We've been standing here for the last five minutes trying to get your attention."
"Sorry," I muttered, flushing. "Here, sit down." I nodded to a both across from me. "Decided to pay me a visit, hm?"
"No, actually we were just hungry," Celestyn said simply, plopping down next to Raquel on the seat and shooting me an innocent smile.
I gave her a pointed look, folding my arms over my chest. "So what have you guys been up to?" I asked. "I haven't really gotten to talk to you all that much."
"Nothing much, actually," Raquel replied, shrugging. "Same, I guess."
I smiled lightly. "Do you guys want anything?"
"Water would be nice," Celestyn patted me on the back, smirking. "Thanks, Mr. Waiter."
I rolled my eyes, swatting her hand away. "I'll be right back." I turned and started towards the back of the kitchen again.
"Decided to actually do something?" I said to Ray, noticing that he had finally decided to wash the dishes. I reached up into one of the shelves, pulling down a tray and three glasses.
"I had to get something," He retorted, wiping his hands on a rag.
"Sure," I picked up the tray, starting back to the front of the cafe. "But we all know what you're really doing. Did you hide Mariah in the freezer or something and go back there to make out with her during breaks."
Ray threw me a withering glare, throwing a rag as I left the kitchen. "Very funny, Tyson."
"Aren't I just hysterical?" I called over my shoulder, grinning.
Okay, so maybe I was perkier then I was letting on. Wait--no, not perky. Perky is something you use for those bouncy, airhead cheerleaders. Bleh, they make me sick with all their happiness and constant need to spread love around the world. So I was feeling happy? Yeah, happy. Or cheerful. Geh, whatever.
"There," I rested the tray on their booth.
"Thanks, Tyson," Raquel swirled her straw around in her water. "So, getting back to what you were talking about before. What have *you* been up to?"
I glanced around and, upon seeing no one else in the cafe; I slipped into the booth beside Celestyn. "Nothing, I guess," I murmured, running a hand through my hair. "I've just been a little stressed out."
"We all are," Blaze laughed, shaking his head. "With school, I mean. Such a bitch."
"Yeah, but..." I trailed off with a soft smile peaking the corners of my lips. "Nevermind, it's not important."
Raquel frowned and looked like she was about to say something but cut short when the cafe door opened. I stood up, looking over my shoulder to see who had come in.
Oh. Fecking peachy.
Kai and his minions. Just what I need to ruin my day.
'Knock it off, Tyson,' A small little voice in the back of my head scolded. 'That isn't fair and you know it.'
'Not fair?' I snorted. 'He's never fair to me, if I may remind you. Nothing's fair.'
Kai faltered slightly upon seeing me, his expression contorting in slight surprise before blinking back to what it previously had been, composed and cool. I growled under my breath despite myself and picked up the tray on Celestyn, Raquel, and Blaze's booth, taking it back to the kitchen.
Ray looked up when I slammed the tray down on the counter. "Something wrong?" He asked, pausing in his dish washing.
"Yeah," I grumbled, turning around to face him. "Look who's here."
Ray blinked at me before shuffling over to the corner of the kitchen and peaking into the front. He whistled softly, giving me a sympathetic smile. "Do you want me to take it?" He inquired, placing his dishtowel down.
"No, it's fine," I crossed my arms over my chest. "I can do it."
"You're sure?"
"Positive," I offered him a weak smile on my way back to the front. "It's nothing--really."
Panix and Kai were sitting in the booth behind Celestyn's and the other two. Taking in a deep, slow breath I started towards them, trying hard to keep a calm composure. I cursed my damn emotions that seemed to be going haywire at the moment. What was wrong with me? I could do this. It wasn't like it was going to kill me. So tone it down there, okay?
"So," I started once I reached the booth the two were sitting at, "do you guys want anything?"
"Food," Panix muttered, head buried in the menu, "food would be nice."
I contained from letting out a frustrated sigh. "I realize that, Panix," I said, clenching my teeth. "But what do you exactly want?"
"I don't know," Panix shrugged, continuing to scan the menu. "I haven't decided yet."
I rolled my eyes, scowling and turning to Kai. "And you?"
He slowly raised his head from (what looked to be) the uncomfortable position it had been and drew a lazy glance to meet my own eyes. "You work here?"
Like you care.
"Yeah, I do," I tapped my fingers impatiently on the marble table.
"Surprising," He raised a slow, inquiring eyebrow to me. "This is the last place I'd expect you to work."
I narrowed my eyes. "What's that suppose to mean?"
He shrugged, waving his hand partially through the air. "Does it matter?"
"Listen, Kai," I started, annoying, "I really don't have time to socialize. Now, do you want anything?"
The corners of Kai's mouth peaked up slightly and he lowered his gaze, pressing the palms of his hands against the table. "Yes, I do want something," He began airily, raising his eyes to meet mine again. "But I don't think I can get it."
I eyed him suspiciously. "Try me."
He laughed softly. "Trust me, bishonen. You already know."
"Meaning, Tyson," Panix muttered from behind his menu, "he wants to screw you but he knows you'll be the stubborn little pain that you are and not submit." He lowered the menu, grinning. "But, then again, I might be wrong. It's never bothered him before."
I took in a deep breath, glowering at the two of them. "Okay, perverts. Since you're not ready to order I think I'm going to leave you now so you can do whatever it is you sicko's do." I heard Panix snickering as I turned and started back to the kitchen.
Ray was sitting on the counter by the time I got back, flipping through a magazine. "Well, you look more upset then you did five minutes ago," He stated, not looking up from his magazine article.
"Yeah, Kai and Panix will do that to you," I sighed and leaned against the counter, watching Ray.
"So they're bothering you again?"
I looked at him pointedly. "Since when have they not bothered me?"
He shrugged. "I don't know."
"I can't go out there again," I grumbled bitterly, staring at the ceiling. "Kai and his friend will probably jump me."
"Actually," Ray started, flipping the page of his magazine, "I think he might've jumped you the first he saw you instead of waiting. And besides, I really don't think it'd look good jumping someone in a cafe..."
"Well, thank you Mr. Obvious," I pushed myself away from the counter. "Geh, nevermind."
"You're going back out there?" Ray looked up from his magazine as I passed him.
"Yes, I am," I growled, throwing a spoon that had been resting on the counter at him.
When I got back to the front, I found that Panix was sitting alone at the booth. I blinked, approaching the table. "Where's Kai?" I asked.
Panix looked up from his menu once again, blinking. "Oh, Kai? Uh, I think he went into the bathroom to smoke or something." He paused after a moment before a scowl cast his features. "Shit, I don't think I was suppose--"
But I didn't hear what else he had to say because I had already stalked over to the bathroom door and swung it open. At first, all I saw were the pale blue walls and white tile but then I recognized the tall idiot standing near the back.
"Kai," I advanced on him slowly, "in case you didn't read the signs on the entrance of this place, you're not suppose to be smoking here."
He inhaled the smoke from his cigarette, casting a casual glance over me. "So?"
"Would you just stop being a stubborn bastard for once and actually try to not help me get fired?" I glowered at him, now standing only a yard away from him, refusing to get any closer.
"You're upset," He noted, amused.
"I'm always upset when it comes to you now will you please trash the nasty little white stick thing..." I wrinkled my nose in distaste.
"The correct term for it is cigarette, Tyson," He murmured, laughing softly, but surprisingly stubbed the cigarette and threw it in the garbage.
I nodded, satisfied. "Thank you," I sniffed and started to leave but Kai got to the door first, placing his hand on it.
I flung my hands in the air, letting out an exasperated sigh. "I knew it. I enter a room alone with him and look what happens..."
"I just want to ask you something," He retorted defensively. "I don't think about sex every time I'm with you, although it is pretty damn tempting."
"Okay, enough," I cut him off sharply. "Just--whatever. What do you want to ask me?"
"Why are you so afraid of?" He leaned against the bathroom door, gazing at me silently.
I stared at him blankly. "What?"
"You heard me."
"I-I," I racked my brain for the answers to his question, "I--um, I don't--I.." I snapped my mouth shut a second later, glaring at him. "This is ridiculous. Your question is ridiculous. Let me out."
"Not until you answer the question," He brushed a strand of hair from his eyes. "It's simple. Just answer it. It can't be that hard."
What am I so afraid of? Um, let me think. Of you. Of you taking advantage of me. Of you kissing me. Of you hurting me. Of you making me confused. Of you, Kai. Of you.
But there was no way in hell I was going to tell him that.
"I'm not afraid of anything," I hissed, propping my hands on my hips. "Okay, I answered it. Now let me out."
"Not so fast," He raised another inquiring eyebrow. "If you're not afraid then why do you get nervous when I do this?" He took a step closer to me, and on instinct, I drew back. "Hmm?"
"I like my personal space," I said casually, sticking my nose in the air. "I don't appreciate being suffocated."
"Okay, then what about this?" He took a long stride towards me, slipping an arm around my waist.
"It's, um," I swallowed, tilting my head. "It's um...uncomfortable?"
"And this?" He yanked me against him.
"Too hot."
"Mmhmm?" Using his free hand, he ran it lightly over my back before slipping it under my shirt and trailing my skin. "This?"
"Ahh--ehh," I squirmed in his grip. "C-cold. Er, hands are cold."
"Oh really?" He drew his head down. "And what about this, bishonen?" He crushed his lips against mine, teasing my mouth open and sliding his tongue in.
A terrifying jolt ran through my spine.
He pulled back a few moments later to study my face. I knew I probably looked pale and sick but didn't really care at the moment. Like before, my brain didn't want to function.
"What are you afraid of, then?" He whispered, his breath cool against the side of my face. "I think I've proved my point."
"You've proved nothing," I found my voice surprisingly. "You've only proved that you lie a lot." I wriggled from his grasp, glad to get away from his cold skin and burning lips.
Yay. My brain was functioning.
"So, yeah!" I sniffed and very carefully circled around him. "I'm not afraid of you, Kai, and y'know what?" I opened the door to the bathroom. "I intend to keep my virginity!" Sticking my tongue out at him, I slammed the door shut.
I stood staring at it for a long while, breathing heavily and willing myself to stop shaking before slowly turning around.
Celestyn, Raquel, and Blaze were staring at me.
"Um, Tyson?" Celestyn started slowly, scratching the back of her head. "Is there something you want to tell us?"
I blinked. Damn. Had they heard me?
"Uh, er," I laughed nervously, beginning to back away into the kitchen. "Um, this old man wanted me to take this--er--pipe cleaner and stick it in the toilet."
"But I thought I heard you say...?" Raquel began but I cut her short with a wave of my hand.
"Um, I meant the toilet!" I nodded, tugging at my shirt. "I didn't want the toilet to lose its virginity to the pipecleaner." I made a sympathetic face. "That happened to my toilet and it never worked the same..." I glanced down at my wrist. "Oh, look at the time! My lunch break! Gotta go!"
I dashed back into the kitchen before they could ask anymore questions.
I gave Ray a short glare when I saw him look up at me when I came in. "Don't even start with me."
He smiled softly. "I wasn't. I just didn't know you had such interest with keeping the toilets virginity in tact..."
"Yeah, well, I do!" I folded my arms over my chest, continuing to back away towards the back entrance. "Now, like I said, it's my lunch break. So stop with the twenty questions." My hand found the metal door handle and I clutched it and brought it downward, opening the door. "So see you in an hour...or two. Or something."
I was out of there before he had the chance to ask anything else.
Okay, so far I've gathered a lot of evidence and I don't think I can hold back the truth any longer...
Kai really, really, *really* likes to kiss me.
End Chapter Fourteen.
End Notes: XD I like this chapter. ^^; It was fun to write.
Paradoxical: Yeah, whatever...*glowers in a corner*
Firefly-chan: ^^; Um, review? *runs off to do her Algebra homework*