The inevitable has arrived. This is the last chapter for D.L.
I didn't want this to come to an end but nothing lasts forever.
But enough of being sad. I told you all I had good news and here it is!
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Chapter 10 (Conclusion) Don't worry!
"Great!'' Ray sniffled as he set foot outside.
Within an instance, the teen found himself soaking wet. He had not realized before running off that it was poring rain. The cold air made him hug his arms as he stood at the bottom of the front steps. It was a little too late to turn back, so Ray continued to walk outside.
Just as many tears trailed down his cheeks as raindrops did.
''He probably hates me now.'' Ray wiped away the water from below his eyes.
''How can I face him again?'' The raven locks glued to his face as he walked around the house and into the backyard.
His whole life had crumbled before his very own eyes because he was honest. Honesty had always been very important but now, after what it had done over his feelings, he was determined he shouldn't have these sentiments for his captain. How could honesty still hold such a great importance?
''Fuck!'' Kai cursed as Ray ran out of the room teary eyed.
The last thing he wanted was to hurt him or see him shed tears.
''I shouldn't have asked him that.'' The captain got to his feet. ''I should of told him and accepted his response no matter what it would have been. I'm stronger I could of taken the pain of a no.'' But that was not the situation. The answer was yes.
Kai thought over what he told himself. Could he have accepted rejection if Ray had said no?
''I hurt him trying to protect my own self.''
''He probably thinks I hate him or even worst.''
Kai rushed down the stairs., trying to avoid eye contact with his teammates seated comfortably in the living room.
''Hey Kai!'' Tyson called out just as Kai passed by the room.
Kai continued on walking before he started putting on his runners, completely ignoring Tyson.
''Kai.''
The captain turned to find Tyson standing behind him. ''I just saw Ray bolt out of here. What's going on?''
''None of your business.''
''Seriously Kai, what's up?''
Crimson eyes glared daggers so evilly at Tyson, the teen just backed off gulping. He had never seen Kai look so pissed off and annoyed with him before.
The door flung open then slammed hard as Kai stepped out in the rain.
''Great.'' The teen said sarcastically as the drops soaked him from head to toe.
He searched the front area of the house but saw no one around.
'He could be out back.'
Without much of a choice, Kai headed for the back yard.
''Ray.'' He hollered out as the downpour became stronger.
Anymore of the flood like rain with the icy cold and everything would become hail. The cold droplets ran down his bare arms sending shivers all over his body.
''Ray.'' He yelled louder, rubbing the cold flesh on his arms.
The now violent wind filled the area rustling the leaves in the trees. He knew Ray was a fast runner but there was nowhere for him to go in such horrible weather.
Then he spotted a tree with a barely visible white t-shirt near the trunk.
''Ray.'' He approached slowly.
The Chinese boy heard Kai from a distance but had no idea he was that close to him.
''Just go. Leave me.'' He tried to yell as his voice trembled. ''Please.'' A strangled sob escaped his quivering lips.
''I'm not leaving.''
Since when had Kai ever listened to someone else? Ray shut his eyes as Kai crouched down in front of him.
''I...I'm sorry.''
The raven-haired boy lifted his head from a top his knees drawn ever so close to his chest.
''Why?'' Ray asked, sniffling. Kai had no reason to be sorry, or so he thought.
''First, I'm not mad at you...and...and I don't hate you. I didn't say anything because well...I...I was surprised.''
'That's logical, another guy liking you is surprising!' Ray thought but only nodded. He did not trust the strength of his voice. He sounded pathetic and already felt it. But slowly, his pain in his heart was loosening its grip. He trusted Kai's words more than his own, now.
''I'm sorry because I shouldn't of asked you that. It too was personal.'' Kai paused and placed his hands on Ray's hand on his knees.
Ray frowned in confusion a bit thrown back by Kai's gesture.
''But I did it because I was selfish. I didn't want to hurt myself. I had to be sure if it was real and I hurt you doing so.''
''That means you...you...-'' Ray could not finish the sentence.
Kai smiled at Ray's slight stutter and his inability to sound coherent.
''Feel the same.'' Kai looked up into Ray's eyes, reassuring his words.
''Re...really?''
The slate-haired boy nodded, smiling genuinely like he seldom ever did. Perfection had been created for mere minutes as the words sank in deep into Ray. Their eyes locked in a strong gaze.
''I didn't think you did.'' Warm tears still flowed freely over the tanned and stained cheeks.
''Don't worry, it's mutual. Very mutual.''
Ray laughed a bit before they shared a long silence with one another simply holding hands. Kai didn't really want heaven, or what he imagined it would be like to end, but they were both soaking went and shivering like crazy.
''I think we should go in.'' Kai stood up, not letting go of Ray's hands.
''Yeah.'' Ray got up as well, dusting himself off needlessly.
The tree had been shielding them from the harder rain but as soon as they were out of its protective reach, it was like a bucket was poured on them from just above their heads.
Letting go of Kai's hand, Ray wrapped his arm around the elder's and leaned in closer for warmth.
The captain smirked and gave him a funny look.
''It's cold.''
''I know.'' Kai leaned his head a top of Ray's.
Turning the corner of the house, a loud rumbling noise came from the clouds above them.
''Ah.'' Ray let out a tiny yelp and grabbed on tighter to Kai's arm.
''It's only thunder.''
''So what? It startled me.'' The constant trembling from their bodies seemed contagious and rapidly spreading.
They soon approached the front door with a dim light leading the way above the small steps.
Then a bolt of lightning struck and white-ish light filled the nights obscurity revealing the dimly lit stars.
''That's beautiful.'' Kai stopped at the footsteps, to look out at the night's illuminated sky.
''When it's far away.''
Kai laughed as another bolt hit the ground sending a cracking sound to the nearby area. Soon after, the light disappeared and everything returned dark.
As the captain turned the knob and slowly pushed open the door, Ray let go of his arm. He knew Kai liked his privacy and what was now between them would surely qualify as such. Kai looked at Ray fully understanding the movement and was thankful for him doing so. He sent a small smile to show his thanks.
The slate-haired boy was in no mood to explain what they felt for one another. Plus, the day had already been overly emotional for him.
They entered quietly, slipping off their shoes as they dripped water everywhere on the hard wood floor.
Three sets of eyes watched the two go by silently. Tyson didn't even say a peep nor did anyone else when Ray waved without looking in their direction.
The teen knew his eyes were still a bit puffy and his nose all red.
Once upstairs, the first thing each did was to remove most of the dampened clothing articles off themselves. Kai could not help but stare at Ray as he slowly slid off his pants. Standing there only in royal blue boxers, Ray looked back at Kai who continued eyeing him and blushed spread across each other's cheeks.
The Chinese teen gave Kai the same treatment as his eyes roamed over the paler muscular body.
''I can do that too.''
Kai blushed furiously at Ray's comment.
''I'm going to go take a shower.'' Ray said, then rummaged through his bag for dry clothes.
''Maybe you should take one after?'' He asked a bit concerned.
''No. I'll be fine.'' Kai grabbed a towel and started drying his slate hair.
''And if they ask...We just had a little argument about something and I stormed out on you.'' Ray winked and entered the bathroom.
The darker teen thought up a cover story just in case.
While Ray showered, Kai changed and got himself comfortable in his bed.
He placed his hands behind his head and lay there just relaxing in his thoughts. There was no way he thought he could ever be happier.
A little while later, the bathroom door slipped open and the warm mist from inside escaped into the slightly warm room.
Ray emerged shortly after with his hair in a simple ponytail as the rest flowed loosely behind him. He saw Kai resting peacefully and snuck up to the bed.
Looking down, he watched as Kai inched over giving him room to lie down. Laughing, the teen settled down and turned onto his side to face Kai.
''I know you're not asleep.''
''Of course not.''
Ray stayed silent for a bit before speaking. ''You know, we're going to have to talk about this if we want it to work.''
''I know but not now.'' He placed a finger to Ray's lips and smiled.
''Alright.'' Ray grabbed Kai's hand, finding it still cold.
''You're really cold.'' He tried warming Kai's hand in his own.
''So?''
''You might get sick.''
''I'll be fine.''
Ray tried to protest like Kai had done to him but only managed a yawn.
''You should get some sleep.''
There was no point in arguing so Ray nodded, which was followed by another small yawn.
''Sleep tight.'' Ray slid closer to the other and brought his face close to Kai's hinting he wanted a goodnight kiss.
Without hesitation, Kai met Ray's lips in a tender kiss.
Everything suddenly felt like deja vu to the slate-haired teen as the moment lingered for a few minutes.
''It's a lot better when you know it's real.'' Kai watched the blush creep onto Ray's cheeks while he pulled himself a bit away.
''G'night.'' Ray reached over and turned out the lights.
Darkness surrounded them as they snuggled up closely together in the comfort and security of each other's arms.
''What will tomorrow bring?'' Kai kissed Ray's forehead as the teen chuckled against his chest.
''I don't think anything could beat this...''
THE END!
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