There's more!!!! Hurray!!! Anyway, thanks for everyone who reviewed! crazy Rei luva- yeah...I get the Rei/Kai thing a lot. But I can't help it...I just LOVE the Takao/Kai thing. I mean, in most anime's doesn't the loud, out-going character usually get the cold, stotic one? Cutie Eskimo- Kai's in here, I swear!!! And darkarc- glad you still find it funny. I'll keep dishin them out as long as people review ^_~
Title: What Makes You Squirm?
Author: Kirin-chan (or Kushi
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It was still dark outside when Takao was rudely woken. He would have complained loudly had Rei not shoved his fist into his mouth. Nodding his head in Kai's direction, Takao noticed the sleeping body of their captain.
" Do you want to wake him up?!"
Rei mouthed, eyes set. Takao shook his head slowly and Rei removed his fist. Ushering them all into the hallway, Kenny quietly shut the door.
" What's up with you shoving things in my mouth, Rei?"
Takao whispered harshly, attempting to get the taste of Rei's fist off of his tongue. Oddly it was Max who turned an interesting shade of red. Rei just sputtered before crossing his arms.
" Alright Chief, what's the plan?"
Takao looked at the orange-haired boy, hopeful.
" Well, I've been thinking about Max's suggestions all night. Here's what you should do, Takao…and here's what we should do to help you out…"
To anyone passing by, the small group of boys huddled together would have looked like nothing more than some friends sharing a secret or two. If only they knew what the four boys were plotting against their fellow teammate. Inside, Kai rolled over in his sleep.
An hour later, Kai slowly opened his eyes. He sat up, a breeze coming from the open window and rustling his blue-gray hair.
" Good morning, Sleeping Beauty"
Crimson eyes glanced to his right where Takao was lazily stretched out, eating his fill of rice. Snorting, Kai stood up and stretched before heading for the bathroom. As the door clicked shut, Takao grinned.
" Let the games begin"
He whispered, standing up and carrying his bowl of rice next door to Max's room. Inside, Rei, Kenny and Max were waiting.
" Well? Is he up? Did he go to the bathroom right away?"
" Yup."
" Told yah!"
Kenny said, holding out his hand and collecting a dollar from both Rei and Max.
" Eh? You guys made a bet on that?"
Takao said, scratching his head before sitting down on the bed. Kenny nodded.
" I informed them that Kai's habits were pretty predictable when you watched closely. It's obvious that he's a morning person, and most morning people tend to take their showers when they wake up. Check the percentages."
Kenny said, turning his laptop so the others could look. They just stared at him.
" You watch Kai?"
Takao asked, raising a blue eyebrow. Rei and Max looked at Kenny awkwardly before he attempted to defend himself.
" Not like THAT, Takao. It's just that Kai's a very mysterious person, that's all. Besides, I've collected data on all of you."
Takao, Rei, and Max stared at Kenny with wide eyes. They were all about to talk at once and Kenny surely knew he'd have a headache if he didn't get back to the topic at hand.
" Anyway, we need to worry about Takao's problem. How long do you think he's been in the shower?"
" Hm…I'd say about 5 minutes"
Dragoon's owner said, glancing at the clock. Kenny nodded before looking at Max and Rei.
" Did you two take all the towels out of the bathroom?"
They nodded and Takao smiled at the plan. Kenny had insisted they take the large towels from Takao and Kai's bathroom. When Kai would go into take his shower, he'd have to emerge wearing one of the smaller towels used for drying hair. That would give Takao the perfect chance to compliment on Kai's physique.
" Well, you better head back, Takao. He usually only stays in the shower for a little over six minutes."
Giving Kenny another odd look, Takao left the room, his rice in hand. Just as he sat down on his bed the bathroom door was opening. Takao's eyes went wide. The steam that rolled out was not what made Takao's cheeks burst into flames. It was the boy standing in the middle of the doorway in nothing more than a skimpy towel. Kai's whole body was dripping wet and Takao found it very distracting as droplets traveled down the muscular body.
" Huh? What did you say?"
Takao asked, pulling his eyes away from the towel-clad figure and looking into mad crimson eyes.
" I said, where are all the towels?!"
Kai gritted out, eyes narrowed as he studied the boy sitting on the bed. Takao shrugged, leaning back on his elbows.
" I think Max and Rei came in and took some."
Kai's steady gaze never left Takao's face, and the blue-haired boy answered the next question before it could be voiced.
" It was for Rei's hair. You know how long it is, and…well…long hair uses lots of towels, I imagine."
Kai 'hn'-ed before making his way across the room. His fist was securely holding his towel up as he walked silently across the carpet. He looked at Takao oddly before stopping and raising an eyebrow.
" Hm? What's wrong, Kai?"
Only then did Takao realize that he had spilt most of his rice on his lap. His mind had been elsewhere and he didn't even know it had fallen. He blushed and Kai smirked, obviously amused. He continued on his walk, bending down and rummaging through his bag.
" You act as if you've never eaten rice before."
Takao face turned redder as he stared at the team captain and he swore steam was pouring from his ears. Play it cool! He told himself, as he calmed down. His face returned to normal and he flashed Kai's back a wide, toothy grin.
" Nah, drool was kinda getting in my way."
" Why would you be drooling? Don't tell me your THAT hungry"
Kai said sarcastically, finally finding his clothes and turning around to face Takao. The blue-eyed boy just stood up slowly, heading towards the door.
" Well, it's kinda hard not to drool when you look like that."
He said, winking and flashing Kai a grin before closing the door. The slate-haired boy's crimson eyes widened slightly, totally taken back by that last comment. He frowned, staring after Takao before shaking his head and dropping his towel. Sometimes that boy could be so bizarre.
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Eh…that was a lame ending…gah…sorry, everyone. Like I said before…I'm new…so…would you please be nice enough to tell me just how bad I suck at writing? Please?