By my Side

Konnichiwa minna! Reviews! I got reviews! I can't believe it. *slaps herself incase it's just a dream* I loved all your reviews and a big thanks to those who put me on their favourites list. *big hugs to everyone* Thanks to GingerMiko and CC for pointing out there is no indication of the change of POVs, sorry to confuse you. I did have some sort of indication but when I uploaded it to FF.net it didn't show up. But I've fixed it up now! Also this story is actually PG13 and it's Romance/Angst. It's just that I forgot to set it *hungs her head in shame*

I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as you did the last. Your reviews and encouragements are keeping me to go on with this, meaning that I neglect homework, but it's worth it^^.

Kai! Get out here and do the disclaimer for me will ya? What are you doing in that bedroom anyway!

Kai: Humph, Asuki doesn't own anything, nothing at all, all this is just from her over active imagination.

Asuki: *glares* the cruel reality.


Chapter 2:
I think about you, always


Just as Kai was starting to indulge himself in that lovely pair of golden orbs, reality struck. Kai hastily broke off eye contact, evidently trying to hide the blush creeping up his face. He had been staring at a boy. /Maintain focus Kai, focus/

Rei was a bit startled at the sudden interruption, but did not reveal it.

Kai couldn't concentrate for the rest of the lesson, at this moment, thoughts and mixed feelings are running all throughout his body and mind, intertwining, trying to confuse him, trying to tell him what to do. On his mind was a certain raven-haired boy who arrived only minutes ago, now sitting diagonally in front of him. Kai was annoyed at the fact that how easily distracted he was, but he couldn't keep his mind or eyes of the boy.


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Rei is casually strolling around the school grounds, wondering where he's suppose to be. The rain has now cleared, revealing a clear blue sky with patches of white clouds. The air was damp and smelled of fresh grass, which soothed Rei's mind and put him at ease.

After plain aimless walking for 15 minutes, a teacher walked by, he stopped when he saw Rei, narrowing his eyes in a suspicious manner, he questioned.

" What are you doing at this hour? Go back to your dormitory where you suppose to be," snapped the teacher impatiently.

" I... I'm new here, and I... I don't know where I'm staying," Rei replied, a bit embarrassed at the fact that he didn't know where he's staying.

" Very well then, I will lead you to the principal's office and he'll sort you out. Now follow me."


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15 minutes later, the teacher lead Rei out from the principal's office and down to the dormitories. On the way pass, heads stuck out from a dozen boy dormitories, all of then eager and curious to find out where Rei will be staying. Trying hard to keep his head straight, Rei followed the teacher quickly and silently.

They walked pass a corridor of numbered doors, turned right at the intersection, only to be faced by more numbered doors. Eventually, they stopped, outside of dormitory no. 405.

" This will be your dormitory, I'll leave you here now, you're room-mates will fill you in."

Rei nodded after the teacher's back, then turned around to face the door with no. 405 written on it. Rei lifted an outstretched hand, bringing it up, preparing to knock at the door.

Meanwhile.

Kai lay casually on his bed, arms up his head, alone, in his dormitory. Normally there are 4 people in each dormitory, but Kai had requested to be alone, obviously not wanting to mix with those pathetic kids.

He started to so contemplate the thought that he hid away earlier, only to be filled with the same image over and over again. He couldn't bring his mind off those enticing golden orbs, and their owner.

/He seemed different, maybe better than the pathetic bunch I'm stuck with./

/And those eyes, it was as if they were trying to penetrate into my very soul, yet they were beautiful./

/His face, looked soft, I wonder what it'll feel like./

//What are you thinking Kai! You have been thinking about him long enough!// The voice at the back of Kai's head snapped.

/What's wrong with that, I do have the right to think whatever I like/ Kai answered, with a cold voice that was sure to send shivers down anyone's spine.

//I'll tell you what, you like him, you're attracted to him, that's what.//

/What!? No way, you're joking!/ Kai questioned, as disbelieving as he wanted himself to sound, deep down he smirked, knowing the real truth.

//You can't this carry on Kai, emotions will make you week, you mark my words.//

/Whatever./

Not wanting to debate with his inner voice any longer, Kai feel the need for a walk, to calm him down, to release his mind from all these thoughts, to relax.

He opened the door, wanting to be greeted by fresh air. Instead, he felt something, or rather someone, bumping right into him. Before his eyes could tell him who it was, he felt long silky hair touching his chest and his arms. Kai also sensed a certain aroma, unidentifiable, unfamiliar, yet it was pleasurable, and it soothed his thought-filled mind effectively.

Placing both his hands on this intruder's shoulders, he pushed backwards, wanting to find out who it was, and was prepared to scream if it was some pathetic kid.

The words were at the edge of Kai's lips, yet he couldn't muster them out of his mouth, and was grateful for that. As he looked down with his crimson orbs on this person who is slightly shorter than he is, now very eager to find out who exactly bumped into him. He was dumbfounded.

----------Rei's POV----------

Just as I was going to knock on the door, it opened, and someone came out, I don't know whom. The next second, I bumped into him, my face plunged into his chest.

He was wearing a blank tank top, and I could feel his muscles, wondering how can anyone be that perfect, I blushed secretly at that thought. Then I felt two hands being placed on my shoulder, pushing me back. I was going to apologize the second I find out who it is, but the words never did come out of my mouth. I was shocked to see who it was.

----------Normal POV----------

Fiery crimson and golden orbs clashed once again, both boys were surprised, yet felt a strange sensation running through their bodies. They just stared at each other, not knowing for how long, gazing at each other, and simultaneously drowning in the depths of the others beautiful orbs.

Once again, it was Kai who first came to his senses and pulled back, breaking the eye contact. He swore he could see lust in that pair of golden orbs. He smirked mentally, knowing very well.

" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you." Rei apologized

" There's no need, but why are you here, you suppose to be at your own dormitory." Kai replied with an icy tone, cursing himself mentally for being so cold at the boy.

" Um. I. I suppose to be staying in this dormitory." Rei stuttered, obviously taken back by Kai's attitude earlier.

" Oh, I see. Well in that case, just choose any of the vacant beds." Kai was surprised, somewhat excited and glad that Rei is staying in his dormitory. Yet he was sane enough not to show it.

" My name is Rei Kon, it's nice to meet you."

" Kai Hitwatari, nice to meet you too."

/Did I just say nice to meet you to him!?/

Kai decided that a walk won't calm him down now, he's too worked up. Despite his icy personality, he did sweat, and he needed a shower, and quick.

" Hey Rei, I'm going to take a shower, think you can manage here?"

" Yeah, sure, go ahead."

With that Kai grabbed some clothes and slipped into the bathroom.

Rei dumped his belongings onto the bed next to Kai's and started to unpack. Not wanting or bothering to put them neatly in his wardrobe, he just stuffed them in, then flopped back onto the bed, laying comfortably, pondering all that has happened to him lately.

----------Rei's POV----------

Everything happened so quickly, first I won the scholarship prize and the next thing I know I'm in a boarding school in Canada, with no one I know.

Then there's Kai, there's something about him that makes him different to everyone else. I know he seems cold, but I'm sure if he opens up to me then I can change him. I must admit he is very attractive, especially those crimson eyes, they make me feel so close to peace and safety, yet so far away.

His hair looks so nice, two lovely shades of blue. I wanted to touch them, to feel what they are like, silk perhaps? Yet I fear what he'll think of me. Even under his tank top, I could still see those muscles, bronzed to perfection. They looked so right, so perfect.

I can't stop thinking about him, maybe I'm attracted to him, maybe. But I dare not reveal my feelings, for he might think me as a freak, nothing else. We'll see, and maybe someday I can reveal my feelings.

----------Rei's POV----------

Kai came out of the bathroom, with only a towel wrapped around his waist. Even though his hair was wet, it glistened under the sun, now shining full, after the rain.

Rei snapped out of his deep thoughts, only to be met with Kai, Rei had to stop himself from drooling, his mouth opened, unable to utter any sound. Soon he realized that Kai must have been looking at him. Feeling foolish, Rei stopped, a blush creeping up his pale skin.

Kai noticing, couldn't help to chuckle under his breath. He went back to the bathroom and dressed quickly in his usually outfit. About 5 minutes later, he came out, hair still wet, but in distinctive shape, and blue triangles marked on his face.

" I don't know where you go those from," Rei remarked, pointing at Kai's triangles.

" The afternoon lessons are starting soon," Kai said as he looked at his watch, " Let's go before we're late." With that, Kai walked out of the door, leaving Rei in the room.

" Hey, wait up!" Rei called out, then jumped off his bed to follow Kai.


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A month has passed since Rei arrived, and he is settling in quite well. He made friends quick enough, with his cheery personality and good looks. He continued to stay in Kai's dormitory, despite what his other friends think of him. Rei couldn't care less what they thought of Kai, as long as he's nice to him. Also because Rei couldn't put down his feelings for the boy, which only grew stronger everyday, deepening Rei's attraction.

And that wasn't helped by the way Kai acted, Rei liked it every time he gazed into those crimson eyes, he could see a glimpse of warmth under those seemingly untouchable orbs. They way he spoke, how those delicate lips would move, it is enough to make Rei want to kiss them. But he had enough self-control to stop himself from doing that, although he's not sure how long he can keep it up.

He thought that Kai would never return his feelings, he seems too perfect to belong to anyone, he felt that he doesn't deserve Kai. Yet Rei hoped that he could be the one to bring down those cold walls, masks and barriers. Rei knew he would never have the guts to tell Kai what he truly felt, for the fear of rejection; he would tuck his feelings safely inside him.

Little did he know, he is not the only one struggling with the exact same thoughts.


TBC...


There, I know this chapter is a bit boring, but the actions will come soon, possibly next chapter. But I wanted this chapter here, like an insight to their real feelings, instead of them just liking each other ok? But once this story goes on track then it'll be better. Once again I just want to tell you how much I appreciated your reviews, they mean a lot to me.

Please tell me what you thought by reviewing, suggestions or anything else is welcome! Next chapter will have more actions, hopefully coming soon.

-Asuki