-Dragon Knight- Whew! It's been so long since I've updated!

-Chibi Crewger- Maybe you should have done your homework. Then you wouldn't be grounded.

-Dragon Knight- Shut up. Homework can wait, but Kai and Rei are getting antsy.

-Chibi Crewger- You're going to fail history…

-Dragon Knight- Bah! On with the story!



Rei yawned and wrapped his arms around Kai. After getting Kai out of the bath and dressed, Rei had made Kai rest, letting the slate haired boy fall asleep with his head on Rei's stomach. It was uncommon for Kai to act so venerable, but Rei could guess it was the shock of the day before that caused him to act the way he did.

Rei softly stroked the sleeping boys hair. Kai hadn't dried it the night before, so it still fell long and straight. Massaging the soft strands between his fingers, Rei thought about how lucky he was to have Kai. He had been so afraid to admit his feelings, but Kai had done that for him.

He sighed softly. He was the luckiest guy on the planet.

A knock at the door, drew Rei from his pleasant thoughts, and woke Kai from his slumber. The older boy stirred and regretfully got up, rubbing sleep from his eyes.

"Hey, Kai. I'll answer it if you want." Rei said.

Kai shook his head. "I got it."

He pulled open the door, revealing the person who had come to see them. Bastet was standing at the door. She looked much better than she had the night before. a long white bandage was wrapped around her stomach and shoulder, as well as down her right arm. A bandage covered the left side of her face as well, but the blood had been washed off, and she was smiling.

"Hey guy!" she said, rather cheerfully for someone in her situation. She smiled at the boys and looked amused.

"So you're alive." Kai mumbled. "Yippee."

Bastet laughed. "Good as new. Almost." She grinned. "All because of you, Kai-kun. Thanks. I really owe you one."

Kai nodded. "No sweat." He said. He was starting to wake up more, and felt a lot better than he had the night before.

Bastet nodded and glanced past Kai into his bedroom. She smiled when she saw Rei in Kai's bed. She knew they had something for each other. She giggled.

"Anyway," she continued. "Why don't you give me you're beyblades. Both of you. I should try and improve…"

"You should be in bed!"

Bastet winced at the voice behind her. Turning slowly, she found herself face to face to a very serious looking Ran.

"Bas! You should be resting! You aren't healed!" Ran scolded.

Bastet smiled. "But I'm fine!" she protested.

Ran just sighed and scooped Bastet up around the waist. "You have to rest!"

Bastet struggled to get away, as Ran headed away, still carrying Bastet under his arm. "See you later guys."

"Ran! Put me down!" Bastet yelled.

Kai shook his head and shut the door. From the bed, Rei laughed.

"Is she always that stubborn?" he asked, amused by Bastet's actions.

Kai shook his head. "Actually that was one of her more submissive times."

Rei smiled. "Speaking of submissive. You seemed pretty comfortable last night."

"Well don't get used to it." Kai said coldly.

Rei felt his heart sink. Had last night really been a one-time thing?

He didn't have long to contemplate this however, before Kai pounced on him, pinning him down. The slate haired boy grinned.

"Tiger huh?" he said. "You're my kitten."

Rei laughed. So Kai really did have feelings for him. He smiled, looking into Kai's red eyes. "That's fine with me."

Kai laughed and stood up. "I'll be right back." He said, going into the bathroom.

Rei sighed and sat up. How lucky was he? Bastet getting hurt was the best thing that ever happened to him. As mean as it sounded.

Kai returned a few seconds later, his hair wet, and holding a towel. Walking back to the bed, he began to dry his hair. Rei leaned forward and put his hands on the side of his head, stopping him.

"No. Leave it down. I like it."

Kai hesitated. He never left his hair down. He always dried it went he got out of the shower, causing it to stand up in his usual spikes. But maybe he would leave for today. "Alright." He said, dropping the towel.


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Bastet sighed and laid back. "I'm fine Ran. Why do I have to stay in bed?"

Ran shook his head. "Sorry, Bas-chan. But we're trying to take care of you."

He started to leave, turning back at the door. "Be good, Bas-chan." He said. He left the room, closing the door behind him. Out in the hall, Phoen was waiting for him.

"Is she asleep?" he asked. Ran shook his head.

"No. Is she ever?" he said, slumping against the wall. "What are we going to do?" he asked.

Phoen shook his head. "What can we do? Just keep an eye on her."

"We can't watch her forever." Ran said hopelessly.

Phoen looked down the hall, a sad look crossing his face. "Have faith. Bastet can take care of herself."