Hey hey!! Thanks for all the reviews, means loads to me!! I think I've got all the TalaxKai fans against the ReixKai fans in this fic… now which way will I turn?… oh this has become harder now I've got this rivalry going… oops.

Here you go, enjoy!!

It's a new day

Warm breath fluttered against the tender skin on his neck, the hairs standing on ends as they awaited the oncoming assault. Petal pink lips brushed against the skin before a moist tongue darted out and lapped up the taste of the pale neck as if it was a drug. The captive's neck vibrated gently as he purred against his assault, arching his neck to allow him more room. Blunt teeth grazed against his pale flesh before sharp fangs delve into him, cutting him, making him bleed… marking him. Gasping, he lost his fingers within the dark expanse of raven black hair. Closing his eyes he moaned out load entertaining his host who had now left a harsh mark upon his tender neck.

Whispered voices filled the air, sharing thoughts that only two could hear, but one voice stood out above the other, dominance imminent.

"Mine."

Shooting up in his bed, sheets sticking to his sweat covered body; Kai panted heavily, bloodshot eyes adjusting to the morning light. A groan escaped his harsh throat as he reached over to the bedside table and picked up some pills and a glass of water. Taking the pills he closed his eyes for a few minutes so as to let the pills take affect and get rid of the headache he had woken to.

With a sigh, Kai opened his eyes to look next to him; empty… He had asked Tala to sleep in his own room last night, wanting to be alone so he could clear his mind. It hadn't helped him at all, if anything it had just allowed more confusing memories to come back to him that only worsened his situation. But one thing was for certain… he needed to talk to Rei… Tala was hiding something from him and he knew it revolved around Rei.

As he got dressed Kai thought back to the other day when Rei had first arrived; he had been so angry, so upset, it had hurt Kai somehow to see him that way. He had said that they had been going out for a year… that he was his boyfriend… then why was he here, with Tala telling him that he was his boyfriend. Growling he grabbed some more pills and downed them without the water. These headaches were starting to affect his health now.

Shaking the bottle, Kai growled as he realised that it was empty; he'd have to go to town and get some more. Grabbing his coat he stepped out of his room.

Rei sat on the ground, playing with the snow, he hadn't been able to sleep; that kiss Kai and Tala had shared still plagued him. It was horrible, to watch someone you had devoted yourself to for a year kiss someone else… more tears ran down Rei's moist cheeks, he didn't want to lose Kai, not this way… And he wasn't going to, he was determined to get Kai back, no matter what, their love was strong, it couldn't be broken so easily.

"Hey Rei…" A cold voice sounded from behind him, but it warmed his soul completely.

Spinning on his spot, Rei stood and smiled brightly at the cold, emotionless face of his love.

"Hey there, Kai… how you feeling?" Rei asked warmly.

"Where are the others you came with?" Kai asked.

"Oh, they're still asleep, don't expect them to be seen for a while though because as soon as they get up they'll be in your dining room for at least two hours just eating!" Rei answered, laughing lightly.

Kai liked that laughed, it made him relax so much, but he didn't let it show on his face, though he could see that Rei knew the effect it had on him.

"Just tell them to go easy, we don't have a lot and the orphans have to eat soon… I'm going to town to get a few things." Kai explained, confused to why he had, why should he tell this person what he was doing? Kai groaned, he hated this, it was as if two personalities were fighting to come out, one wanting to show ignorance and power while hiding all feelings behind a mask, and the other wanting to smile and laugh with the figure in front of him. He has getting another headache, he need to get those damn aspirin now.

"Then I'll come with you!!" Rei jumped, that smile never leaving his face.

Kai sighed, he didn't need to be looked after like a child, he could go to the town on his own, "Fine whatever." Kai blinked; something inside him wanted Rei to come with him.

"Great! Let's go then."

Rei walked forward nervously as he took Kai's gloved hand in his. Looking down at the hand, Kai frowned, it felt so warm, yet… odd… but he liked it. He felt Rei squeeze his hand and he looked up into his golden orbs that were filled with a love unlike Tala, a love that held so much, Kai could feel him melting into those eyes. Then he caught sight of the fangs that slipped through his smile. The dream from last night came to him and he rubbed his neck as if he had been bitten.

Blinking, Rei cupped Kai's face within his free hand, "You okay, Kai?"

Kai nodded, pulling his face out of Rei's gentle touch, "Yeah, come on, let's get going."

Still holding hands they left the abbey and walked towards the town centre.

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Stepping out of the Pharmacy, Kai smiled down at Rei who was sitting down, petting a stray cat that had come up to him. It had felt so nice to walk to town with Rei, together they radiated such warmth for one another in the cold snow filled streets. They had talked with such ease that even with his conflicting personalities Kai would laugh and feel at peace with himself. He didn't have this with Tala…

With a cough, Kai brought himself round to sit next to Rei, which only managed to cause the cat to meow and run away. With a soft laughter, Rei sat up and smiled at Kai, a warm smile that filled Kai with joy and delight… and…

"You scared him off, Kai." Rei's smile remained, entrapping him.

"Stupid cat." Kai mumbled.

"I like cats… all sorts of cats actually." Rei argued back.

"You'll like my tiger then… her name's Ray… funny that your name is Rei… do you know why that is?" Kai questioned; he'd been doing this all through their journey, if anything came up he would question it immediately… but he hadn't asked about them yet.

"Yeah… we bought it together… It had fallen into the hands of poachers and so we decided to hand over the money we'd earned from beyblading to buy him… You called her Ray after me…" A feint blush appeared over Rei's cheeks and Kai couldn't help but feel bad for him.

"You must've meant a lot to me… and I think I meant a lot to you as well…" Kai mumbled.

Silently Rei placed his hand upon Kai's, squeezing it gently, "You do mean a lot to me… and it hurts to see you like this… which is why I promise to help you in anyway possible." As he spoke Rei rose his head to meet Kai's eyes. He felt his breath catch in his throat as he gazed into those loving golden orbs. Leaning forward Rei's eyes lidded slightly and Kai could feel his warm breath against with skin. Their lips brushed… he couldn't do this… he was still confused.

Kai pulled away to hold up with Pharmacy bag, "How about we find a café to sit in so I can take a few of these."

Sighing, Rei stood, obviously upset, but hiding it behind a well trained smile, but Kai could tell, "Sure, I saw one back down that street we came up… why don't we take a look down there?"

Kai smiled for Rei, "Okay, that sounds good."

Taking Kai's hand once more they walked down to the café and took seats within, looking over the menu as a waitress came over.

"What can I do you for?" She spoke in a droning voice.

Rei spoke first, "Just a tea and some of that chocolate cake please… Kai?"

Kai sighed as he looked over the menu before something crossed his sight, "A small glass of water, a tea too, black, and a bowl of strawberries."

Rei smiled at the order, 'Kai's taste hasn't changed at all.

As the waitress left, Kai cocked an eyebrow at Rei, "What?"

Rei shrugged, amused, "Nothing." Reaching forward, he poked Kai's lifted eyebrow, "Stop doing that."

Rei poked Kai's lifted eyebrow, "Stop doing that. There's always an alarm clock."

Kai blinked, that was too weird. With a sigh he looked out the window into the snowy gardens while he waited, he really needed that water now.

The park was lush with blooming trees and multicoloured fields of flowers. Children ran around the park, laughing as they chased one another. Further on, groups of people were beyblading, but it was what was under a tree that interested Kai. Leaning against the trunk with his arms crossed and eyes closed, covered in the shadow of the tree. Kai let a smirk surface at the position Tala had put himself in then walked over and stood next to him.

Kai's brow frowned, this was one of the last memories he had before he blacked out. It had all seemed very tense, very formal to him… yet Tala had seemed… offset, dazed and delighted in his company. Kai wanted answers and he wanted them now!

"Kai, it's arrived."

Rei's soft voice broke his moment of thought and he looked down to see his order before him. He took the aspirin straightaway before turning to his tea. Looking down upon the strawberries coated in a thin layer of sugar. He hadn't understood why he bought them, it was just something that seemed right… Kai growled into his tea as he stared into them… 'stupid memory lose.'

Picking up his spoon he slowly eat his strawberries, licking the sugar off, before sucking the juice and finally eating it.

Rei grinned, 'His eating habits haven't changed either.' Rei sighed heavily, just watching him was warming his heart… and other areas; He wanted this to stop, he wanted his Kai back and he damn well wanted him now!

Rei swallowed a bit of his cake, "You should be careful, you'll get addicted to them." He reached forward to pinch one but Kai hit his hand with a spoon.

Suddenly his head began to spin as new memories flooded his mind.

"Humph, you're no fun, Kai. Me and Max had plans for today!" Tyson complained as he pinched one of Kai's strawberries.

Kai quickly made Tyson's forehead familiar with his metal spoon before he spoke, "Fine, get out there and start running!"

Max grinned and pulled Tyson outside with him. Sighing, Kai returned to his strawberries, biting at them and licking the juices off, completely unaware of Rei's golden eyes watching him hungrily.

"You should be careful, you'll get addicted to them." Rei spoke out.

"Hmm." Kai swallowed another strawberry.

Rei walked over and took Kai's face within his hands before locking their lips in a passionate embrace. Kai carefully placed his bowl on the table before wrapping his arms round the waist of his love. They pulled apart slightly, leaning their foreheads against each other.

"You taste like strawberries." Rei smiled, with a tinted blush upon his heated cheeks.

Kai clutched his head, groaning, Rei rushed round to kneel at his side, "Kai!! What's up?!"

Kai opened his eyes as his head settled, "You got me hooked on strawberries…" His whispers hit Rei with shock before he nodded with a nervous smile.

"Kai!!"

Both Kai and Rei looked up to see Tala at the café door. Rushing up he took Kai in his arms. Rei growled at Tala's untimely arrival.

"You don't look so good, let's get you back to the abbey."

Tala forced Kai to his feet and headed to the door. Rei sat back down in his seat with a frown, but it soon turned to a smirk as he yelled, "Kiss!"

Kai body jolted and he walked over to Rei, leaned down and kissed him gently. Shock overwhelming him, Kai tried to pull back, but Rei held him close.

"Mmm, you taste like strawberries."

Rei's whispers and lustful eyes captured the shock Kai like a moth to the flame before Tala growled out loud, pulling Kai out of the restaurant with him and back to the abbey. Rei grinned as he returned to his cake and tea. Everything would be okay.