By my Side

Konnichiwa! I'm back with a brand new chapter for those who enjoyed my story^^. This is the last week of school, meaning lots of chapters later on! I wanted to express my greatest appreciation for all those who reviewed, you guys mean the world to me, *sniff sniff*. In this chapter I've used the song 'Let me be with you' the opening theme of the Anime Chobits, which some of you may know already.

I'll leave you with this chapter now. And I'm starting to get sick of this now, so I think Rei would do it for me, I'm talking about the disclaimer of course!

Rei: Asuki had numerous dreams hoping that she'd own beyblade, but alas, dreams are dreams, so she doesn't own anything, besides this load of junk.

Asuki: *blushes* How'd you know...

Kai: Humph, anyone from 3 miles away would have heard.

Asuki: Oh...

Rei: And neither does she own the song that's going to be used in this chapter.


Chapter 4:
Be with me


The night was still, midnight blue engulfed the sky completely. Rain fell heavily, not caring what it had hit, splashing down onto the earth with tremendous force, echoing soundly throughout the grounds. An occasional flash of lighting illuminated a slate haired figure, standing on the rooftop, lost in his own many thoughts.

The harsh rain soaked the boy's clothing, water now penetrating every inch of his skin, drenching him completely. His haired flopped lifelessly down his face, strands of blue hair intertwined, his trade mark face paint now spilled over his lower face like paints on a pallet. Yet his appearance was nothing, compared to those once so beautiful crimson orbs, now melancholy.

However, he couldn't care less that he's drenched, at night and standing alone on a building's rooftop, for only minutes (or was it hours, he couldn't tell) ago, the boy he so secretly yearned for had admitted his feelings, the exact same ones that he had, which squirmed around in his stomach for what seemed like a millennia.

You'd think that he'd be happy, with his love submitting his feelings, but the fact was that Kai was so taken back by his kitten's action that he never gave a response in time. And now his love had ran, away from him, thinking that he had rejected him for good.


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An eerie silence now secluded the dormitory that the broken hearted kitten laid, face no longer buried in the pillows. He was still in his outfit, being too upset to change into his pyjamas. His face was beautifully still, yet tears glistened at the corner of his golden amber orbs. He laid there, peacefully, waiting for the right person to love him.


Futari wa kitto deaeru you na
mahou wo kakete
Yotte o sotto kasanete hora
hohoemu kara...

I cast a spell in order to
Let us meet someday
And that is why when we meet
We'll slowly start smiling...

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Back at the rooftop, Kai stood, face emotionless, yet under that calm face lies many emotions, feelings, that he feared to let out. He feared that he couldn't control them, having always been cold and emotionless, pushing away the only person that cared for him, that loved him.

(Screw it, you've been a complete idiot Kai.)

(He confessed his love to you. And you know you love him, yet you just stood there, letting him think that you didn't feel for him care for him. Now look what you've done, you left him broken-hearted, you better do something, and quick.)

His thought occupied by his raven-haired lover, Kai walked down slowly, heading for the dormitories. He knew Rei would be there, where else could he be. He silently promised himself that he will tell the boy his feelings, he would tell him that he loved him.

Completely ignoring the many gasps and groans that came from the people that stared at him at the hall, Kai walked on, his mind drifted off to the one he now admitted he deeply fell in love with.

His golden amber orbs, that always gave him warmth and comfort when he gazed into them. The way he'd always look at him, observing him closely, as if he was some rare specimen. His long, silk like raven hair, soft to the touch, he had touched them only minutes ago, the smell still lingered in his palm. His smile, the way his fangs would appear, the boy almost radiated light himself, so innocent, just wanting to be loved, to be hold, by his loved one. His caring attitude, personality, can make the coldest person in the world open up, just watching the boy would make anyone's day. The way he spoke, his voice, sweet and lovely, even sounded feminine. And the way his cheeks would glow bright pink when he's angry, or blush, would make anyone melt.

Unnoticed Kai was, lost in his wonders for the boy, that he had reached the door of the still dormitory. Carefully opening the door, not wanting to disturb the boy that laid silently in his bed. Walking in, Kai closed on the boy, he was now standing next to Rei, his eyes wandered over the beauty that slept, almost peacefully. But Kai knew the one thing he needed, love, and he was set out to give him that, even though it may be utterly impossible.

Sitting down at the side of the narrow bed, Kai was now sitting down, with Rei's back to him. Not knowing what to do next, Kai stopped for a second, and lingered in a couple of thoughts.

(Is this the right thing? Does he still love me after what happened there?)

(Oh what the heck, I would never find out if I keep doubting myself, after all, he did say he loved me.)

With a silent click, the arm gauntlets fell from Kai's arms and carelessly onto the floor. And then, almost instinctively, Kai wrapped his pair of strong, muscled arms around Rei's slender waist, almost jumped at the heat the boy radiated. The figure below him didn't move, nor did it make any attempts to try to get him off. Now more encouraged, Kai gradually laid down next to his new love, making a great effort in maintaining the boy's peaceful slumber. It didn't take long until Kai fully laid down next to Rei, still wrapping his arms around him protectively, pulled himself closer to the raven-haired boy.

Their bodies radiated a tremendous amount of heat, not to the extend of sweat, just enough to keep each other warm. Kai hissed at the contact of their bodies, loving the way Rei made him feel, warm, comforting, and loved. Not satisfied with his current position, Kai moved even closer, if that was possible, leaving no space between their clothed bodies, he wanted to hug this boy so much, he has waited far too long for this.

His hands now moved away from Rei's waist, but not far, Kai ran one of his hands up and down Rei's side, caressing his pale arms softly. His other hand disappeared into the depths of raven hair, it was soft and silk like, just as he had expected. Then a soft moan escaped from the other boy's throat, obviously liking the contact.

Knowing that Rei enjoyed his touched meant the world to Kai, even if it was in his sleep. He felt happy, for once, perhaps the very first time in his entire life. Is this what they call love, if it is, it sure feels good, and so right. Kai snorted as his thoughts wandered to one of his grandfather's 'little talks'.

Love is weakness Kai, it's a disgrace. People think that some silly emotion is a greater force than solid power, tut tut, how wrong can they be. The only strength comes from hard training Kai, not some silly story. Remember this, you will never be in love, nor does it exist, no one will ever love you, mark my words.

He snapped out of his thought, this was his time with Rei, and his only.

Yet Kai could not stop thinking that his grandfather was wrong after all. His kitten had loved him, and he loved Rei equally. It was then that Kai realised how hard it must have been for Rei to obtain these sort of feelings for him, when he's been acting so cold and being a total bastard. It must have been even harder for him, to tell him, to admit his true feelings. It was then Kai had realised that the love Rei had for him must be really strong, so deep, that he could even face rejection from him for the rest of his life, if he didn't have the same feelings.

"Oh Rei, I'm sorry, I've been such a stupid idiot." Kai whispered.

Feeling even more grateful, Kai felt a surge of emotions rushing through him. Suddenly, he wanted to taste those soft lips of his kitten, he wanted to tell him how much he had loved him, he would make up for all the pain that he had caused. But he didn't want to disturb him now, he would wait, for tomorrow, to express his feelings, at last.

With that thought, Kai nuzzled his head into Rei's neck, feeling the heat that radiated from the boy once again, and felt safer than he ever did before. From past experiences, safety to Kai meant pushing everyone away from him, so that no one can know him, therefore making it almost impossible to hurt him in any way. But now safety meant being with the one he loved, and right now, he just wanted to be with his kitten, to cherish this special moment between them forever, and keep it in a place deep down in his heart.

His strong arms had once again found their way to Rei's waist, and wrapped protectively around them as an indication for his love. Slowly, under the sound of the rain pit pat pit pat which casted an invisible sleeping spell on Kai, he slowly drifted off, with his kitten safely wrapped in his arms...


Hontou no kimochi
kizukanai furi shite
Totsuzen futari...
koi ni ochitano!
Let Me Be With You
Let Me Be With You
Let Me Be With You
Dakishimetaino...

Pretending not to notice
Our real feelings
And suddenly we
Just fell in love!
Let me be with you
Let me be with you
Let me be with you
I just want to hold you...


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Morning sunlight slowly made its way onto the earth, dazzling its people with its rays and bringing light and life to the planet. In the corner of the earth, in a dormitory, slept two boys, deeply in love with each other. Like many more couples everywhere else.

Sunlight shone on the smaller one's face, as if gently waking the boy up, by illuminating his beautiful, sparkling face. It didn't take long for the boy to wake up to the new day, his heart still hurt from the previous night's incidents.

It was then that Rei fully came to his senses, just last night, he had told Kai he loved him, and he had rejected him just as he thought. Now he was fully awake, aware of his surroundings.

Rei mumbled something inaudible, which strangely sounded like - the insanity..

Rei moved around, trying to stretch his body, and it was then that he felt something extremely warm wrapped against his waist, like a pair of arms.

No, it can't be... it just can't... he doesn't love me... no...

In his furious attempts of self denial, unaware, he has woken up the other boy. Rei tried to sit up, yet he couldn't, for he was being pulled down by a pair of strong and rather forceful arms. Rei whimpered at the action.

" Sh... it's only me Rei, it's only me." Kai whispered next to the now trembling Rei.

" Wha...? Is that you Kai?" Rei asked, his words just barely audible.

Rei turned around suddenly, only to be met with a pair of loving crimson orbs that could only belong to his love, Kai. He stopped squirming all of a sudden, obviously shocked at the fact that the boy that he secretly loved had wrapped his arms around him all night, and slept. It was too good to be true, then did that mean that...

Rei's thoughts were cut short by Kai's words.

" Don't worry, it's just me kitten." Kai spoke, almost lovingly, if that was possible.

" But... but I thought you hated me..." Rei mumbled, his voice dropping by every syllable.

" Stupid, I would never hate you." Kai replied, teasingly.

" Really? You mean you're not disgusted with me because of what I said, about me having feelings for you?" Rei asked, sounding hopeful, yet there were still traces of depression within his voice.

" So you do love me, don't you?" Kai pushed, playfully.

" Who said so... I. I..." Rei started to mumble, a blush crept slowly up his cheeks.

Their bodies were so close, and Kai couldn't resist the temptation any longer, feeling the need for this boy, Kai raised a hand and gently traced the outline of Rei's face, brushed the loose strands away, in order to get a better look of his beautiful kitten.

" You so beautiful, Rei," Kai whispered, while cupping both his hands on Rei's cheeks.

Leaning in, Kai slowly captured Rei's lips gently, and this caught Rei by surprise. Rei's eyes widened, apparently in shock, of what Kai is doing. But slowly, he leaned into Kai's lips. Kai rub his hands up and down Rei's back, caressing him. Rei now had his arms wrapped around Kai's neck, pulling himself in and deepening the kiss.

Kai licked the bottom of Rei's lips, as if pleading for permission. Without any doubt, Rei opened his mouth and let Kai's tongue probe into his hot cavern. Kai explored every inch of Rei's mouth, wanting more of the raven teen's every feature, they way his tongue would swirl around his, the way his teeth felt against his own tongue, and the way his fangs would scratch slightly, Kai loved every single detail.

Their bodies were on fire, moans and grunts were heard from the simple act of an innocent kiss that turned into a wild and passionate one. Tongues battled each other, neither wanting to give in, eventually, Rei gave up, feeling Kai explore his mouth again, the sensation was indescribable, he felt loved, cared for, and that this is the right thing to do.

Eventually both boys pulled back from each other, feeling the need for air, panting hard to recover from that amazing kiss. All of a sudden, Rei threw himself on Kai, arms wrapped around the taller boy, his head buried deep into Kai's chest, feeling the boy's heartbeat, and started to purr in a very cat like manner.

" Oh Kai, I love you, I was so afraid that you didn't answer me last night." Rei sobbed.

" I'm sorry, I was just a little shocked, that doesn't mean that I have feelings for you," Kai mumbled, rubbing Rei's nose, making him sneeze.

" Promise me you'll always be with me Kai, I don't want to loose you, never." Rei spoke, sincerely.

" I'll always be there, whenever you need me Rei, I love you too."

Rei looked up with his golden amber orbs into Kai's crimson ones, his eyes full of love and trust. Kai couldn't help liking that site, he looked so innocent, and cute, just like a kitten.

Kai captured Rei's lips in another sensual kiss, both lost within their own little world and each other...


Imamade zutto
ienaimama kakushitetano
Tsuyogatteru soredakenano
mitsukedashite...

Until now, unable to say it,
I've just been hiding it
I'm only acting strong, that's all it is,
please see through it...


TBC...


There, I couldn't resist putting such a sweet scene in it, although it might seem a bit mushy. I hoped you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Well hit the review button and tell me what you think about it^^. Thanks!

Kai: I've become so mushy..

Asuki: *glares* I make what I like of you.

Rei: *drags Kai away* come on, leave her alone...

I'd like to say thanks to all the people who reviewed, especially Rumi- Chan, Boys-On-Boysenberry and bey-girl-nicky, for being there every chapter^^. Of course I'll thank every single one of you, at the end of the story that is, if I ever get to finish it. I can't thank you enough for all your support. *hugs everyone* R&R please~ Until next chapter!

-Asuki