By my side

Konnichiwa minna! Sorry it took me so long to write this chapter, I was kinda addicted to making free layouts. But it's the holidays now *hooray for me* and that means lots of free time to write this fic! *sweatdrop from audience*. I can't believe I've got more than 50 reviews already, I really wasn't expecting any, but you guys are so nice *glomps*, also I fixed up the lyrics for the song that I used in Chapter four. I sorta have a plot for the story but I really don't like it that much, so if you have any ideas you'd like to share with me, please do, just email me. Thanks!

Disclaimer: I have many dreams… but alas they are just dreams.


Chapter 5:
Precious Feelings


I just want to hold your hand forever, never letting go, can love be so simple, so perfect, so right. I want to do so many things with you, I want to snuggle up to you and have you holding me tight, I want to watch the sunset while you hold me, caress me… can I be in love?

Rei knew that this couldn't get any better, what can? This feeling, the comfort, and the love he has from his newly found lover. School never seemed better, even Tyson's constant craving for food and the teachers' critics don't seem so bad after all. All that really matters now is Kai, only him, nobody else, and to know that Kai loves him too is just too much, to perfect. Sometimes he wonders if this has all been a long dream, and that when he wakes up Kai will be him again, cold and untouchable.

(Kai is Kai, there's no changing him, and I don't want to.)

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Rei was so lost in his momentary thought, that he didn't realize a pair of strong arms began to intertwine themselves and wrapping around his waist. He shot up briefly when he felt them tighten around him, part of him wanted to just stay like that, but another part urged him to snap back from his dreams, back to reality.

(But this is the reality.)

" Hey, what's wrong, you seemed dazed out." A loving voice sounded from behind Rei.

" K… Kai?" Rei stuttered, half in disbelief.

" It's alright now, it's only me Rei, you're safe." Kai began to reassure the smaller boy, tightening the grip on him and pulling Rei back so that he is now lying on his chest.

" Is that really you Kai?" Rei nuzzled his head into Kai's shoulder, and leaning further back, wanting more of the warmth and touch of his love.

" Of course it is!" Kai turned Rei around by his waist and stared deeply into the pair of amber orbs that he loved so much, he was now holding Rei so close that he could feel the boy's heartbeat and his body heat, and the only thing obstructing their flesh from touching one another was the clothing.

Realizing that there is no mistake that the person holding him so close now is the one he loved deeply. Slowly, Rei moved his head upwards, they were now face to face, both lost in the beauty of the other's orbs. Then Rei leaned in, and gave Kai a quick peck on the lips, then pulled back immediately afterwards, looking at the boy in front of him as if waiting for his reaction.

" You know you're really cute when you do that," Kai teased.

" I am..?" Rei questioned, blushing furiously at the comment Kai just made.

" Of course you are, you're beautiful to me in anyways, kitten." Kai spoke again, a slight smirk crept up his face.

" …"

" We better get up now, lazy, or else there'll be no food left in the cafeteria, knowing Tyson." Kai remarked almost expressionlessly, pulling Rei back from him and off the bed, also getting off himself.

(He needs to eat more, he weighs barely anything.) Kai made a mental note to himself, half chuckling.

Rei didn't notice his love's slight smile, he grabbed a change of clothes from his wardrobe, noticed that he was still in his dance costume from last night, and headed straight for the bathroom.


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Why do birds suddenly appear
Everytime you are near
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you…

Why do stars from down from the sky
Everytime you walk by
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you…


" What lessons do we have today Kai?" Rei asked when they started climbing staircases.

" That's why we have a timetable Rei, use your brain." Kai retorted.

" So much happened since last night, I'm afraid I can't remember my classes." Rei pouted, looking up to Kai with a pair of sulking amber orbs.

" Humph."

" Please tell me," Rei continued his pouting.

" Fine," Kai snapped.

" First we've got English, then we have Chemistry, followed by double Maths, and lastly we have P.E."

" Great." Rei mumbled. " At least we've got sports, and you know what that means Kai?"

" Surprise me," Kai said flatly.

" That I get to see you in sports uniform, but it's too bad that those silly girls get to too." You couldn't tell from Rei's voice if he was excited or disappointed, or both.

" So my little kitten is jealous ne?" Kai smirked, looking down on Rei in a suggestive tone.

" Of course I'm not!" Rei puffed, blushing in the process.

" Well then I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I let myself be buried by my admirers, remember, you're not the only one who likes me." Kai's grin broadened.

" Fine, be like that Kai. Besides, who said I liked you anyways." Rei tried to remain clam, but it was getting harder to suppress this feeling of wanting to kiss Kai so badly and put his so called admirers in place.

" Yeah, sure, whatever."

Retaining his calm, Rei stopped, and so did Kai. Rei then leaned in next to Kai's ears.

" I don't like you Kai, I love you." Rei whispered in a seductive tone, making Kai jump.

Kai stopped dead, taken back by this sudden approach.

Seeing the effect his words had on Kai, Rei ran up a couple of stairs, then he turned back to Kai who was still standing in the same spot.

" Come on Kai, are you just going to stand there? We'll be late for English!" Rei slightly shouted, trying to suppress his giggly tone.

With those words, Rei ran up the stairs and into the classroom.


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A warm summer breeze rustled past, onto the raven-haired boy's soft skin, through his smooth silky strands which are bandaged up in its normal style, the breeze brought a slight comfort onto the boy in this hot and humid season, but not enough to cool him down. Sweat now trickled down his forehead, soaking his red bandana in the process. But Rei was too busy to care about that now, his right hand now moved rapidly across the piece of paper, while his left hand held it still.

An eerie silence swept all across the classroom, everyone was soundless, the only noise was the constant scraping on pen across paper, and the sudden sound of a pen being put down as the owner searches for another item. The teacher sat in her seat, her hawk like eyes surveyed the class, watching their every single move, as if something terrible was going to happen once she sets her eyes on other things.

It was double Maths. But to make matters worse, the class has been chosen to do a 'random test' to see whether they had learned enough. Of course, no one was prepared. And looks of disbelief, shock and panic were seen on various faces when they were told about this sudden test.

Thirty minutes later, while the rest of the class is still working frantically trying to calculate the seemingly impossible equations, a boy with hair of two brilliant shades of blue sat emotionlessly, arms crossed, eyes set on the window outside. Kai was not the least bit surprised when he received acknowledgment of this test, and his face wasn't giving anything away either.

" Mr. Hiwatari," The teacher began, " Why aren't you completing your assessment task?"

" I've finished it." Kai spoke coldly, not taking his eyes off the window.

Several gasps and groans can be faintly distinguished from the rest of the class.

" Have you now, then bring your paper over here." The teacher demanded.

Kai stood up, holding the test paper in one hand, walked casually down the rows of tables from his corner to the teacher's desk. He put out his right hand holding the paper, and the teacher immediately took it, almost snatching it, out of Kai's hand.

Kai just stood next the teacher's desk, motionlessly, almost like a statue. While the teacher scanned through her spectacles, trying to spot any mistakes on the paper. Frowning, she put it down, unable to find any mistakes on the perfect paper.

" You may return to your seat Mr. Hiwatari," she spoke, in a slightly disgusted tone, obviously irritated by the fact there was not a single wrong answer on the boy's paper.

Kai retraced his steps back to his desk. As he walked pass a still madly writing boy with amber orbs now staring blankly onto the paper, Kai whispered something only audible to the boy next to him.

" Good luck," he whispered, grinning.

Rei directed his amber orbs upwards, and gave the best glare he could to the speaker. Kai saw his reaction and chuckled slightly, made no further comments and sat back down at his own seat.


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" Geez, that stupid Maths test thingy was so hard!" Tyson complained, while stuffing himself with all the food he can get his hands on." It wasn't that hard really." Kenny spoke, clutching his laptop possessively, arms wrapped around it incase any flying food came out from Tyson's mouth.

" Maybe you're just stupid, Tyson." Max spoke while he was unwrapping his sandwich.

" Say that again Max, and I'll personally make sure you…" Tyson shouted, but he never finished his sentence.

Kai is now standing next to Rei, apparently in a conversation with the boy. Tyson's eyes nearly fell out when he saw that.

" I'll meet you back at the dormitory, kay?" Rei asked.

" Alright, but I wouldn't hang around those for too long if I were you," Kai replied, motioning his head towards the trio who are now staring at them like they just saw a ghost. With that he walked out of the cafeteria and headed back for the dormitories.

" He talks to you?" Tyson asked in a tone of utter amazement.

" Yeah, we're friends," Rei spoke casually, while making a start on his lunch.

" How can you be friends with someone like him?" Tyson continued, still dazed out.

" He's not all that bad once you get to know him," Rei replied calmly.

" Well I guess Mr. Smarty-pants is going to get full marks for the test," Tyson groaned, obviously discontent at the fact that Kai was smarter than him.

" I guess so, he is smarter than you after all, I guess Max is right, you probably are stupid Tyson." Rei spoke matter-of-factly.

" Why you two…!" Tyson was now totally steamed up while Rei and Max sat in their seats laughing uncontrollably.


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Rei took a casual stroll after lunch before he headed back to his and Kai's dormitory. Opening the door slowly, he peeked in to see whether Kai was in there or not. Nothing, nobody, thought I told him to be here. Rei was now slightly pissed at the fact that Kai was not there. Walking in the room, he slammed the door shut. Wanting to get some shut-eye before this afternoon's sports lessons, Rei set out for his bed.

All of a sudden a pair of strong arms found their way around Rei's waist, pulling him back, Rei fell with a thud onto the person's chest and on his bed.

" Hey!" Rei shouted.

" What's the matter kitten, scared?" Kai smirked, pulling Rei closer to him and wrapping his arms possessively around Rei's waist. Rei squirmed, but stopped when Kai rested his chin on Rei's head, letting his bangs brush over Kai's chin and neck.

(Wow his hair is really soft.)

Rei somehow managed to turn around, he was now facing Kai's chest. He then grabbed the sleeves of Kai's shirt and nuzzled his head into Kai's chest, brushing his soft raven strands on Kai's neck, tickling him.

Kai was once again taken back by Rei's actions, but soon he adjusted to this new heat around him and placed his arms around Rei's back, hugging him and pulling their bodies closer to each other, enjoying the feel of Rei against him and the aroma that surrounded the boy.

They sat there, not knowing for how long, just enjoying being in the other's embrace, and being loved. Soon after Rei's breathing became panting, and a muffled yell that sounded like 'Kai!' was heard. Kai noticed and immediately pulled Rei back, wondering what was wrong.

" Kai you're holding… me so… tight that… I can't even… breathed," Rei panted heavily.

One hand still wrapped around Rei's back, Kai brought his other hand up, gently tracing the outline of Rei's face. Rei closed his eyes, enjoying Kai's gentle touches. Kai ran his fingers across his forehead, cheekbones, trailed a caressing finger across his eyes and lips, finally resting under Rei's chin.

" Rei, look at me."

Finally regaining his breath, Rei looked up at Kai. Then without warning, Kai leaned in and gently kissed Rei on the lips. Rei moaned, then responded to the kiss, pulling Kai in by wrapping his arms and his neck and tangling his fingers in Kai's blue locks. Kai deepened the kiss as he leant forwards, bring both his hands up and cupping Rei's face. Licking softly at Rei's lips, he slipped his tongue inside to taste the sweet sensation of Rei's mouth, exploring every corner, every curve and every tooth. Rei moaned again, tightening his grip on Kai's hair as he pulled back from the kiss due to lack of air, again.

" Rei we need to get changed now, P.E is starting in 15 minutes, and we're going to do swimming." Kai stated.

" Ok then, you can change in the bathroom while I'll change in here."

Kai grabbed his swimming trunks and slipped into the bathroom.

Ten minutes later, Rei was sitting on his bed, checking he's got everything before heading off.

(Goggles, towel…)

His mouth opened but no words came out, standing in front of him now was the most beautiful creature he has ever seen, Kai. He was slender, yet well built, strong muscled arms, beautiful torso, and soft pale skin. He wore shorts of a deep Indigo with silvery white patterns, that matched one colour of his hair. Fiery crimson eyes adorned his face, followed by pale cheekbones, and slightly pink lips that found their way into that familiar smirk.

(Where are the triangles gone?)

" Rei, do I need to get you a tissue to stop you from drooling?" Kai spoke playfully.

" Kai… where are you triangles? You look so… different without them." Rei stuttered, still in awe at the beauty in front of him.

" Well, they aren't waterproof anyways, so instead of letting them smudge and make me look ugly while I swim, I might as well wipe them off now." Kai explained.

" Oh… but still… you look more normal now, and touchable."

" Well, there's always a first time for everything. I can always put them back on afterwards."

" Don't, I like you better like this."

" And why do I care what you like?"

" Of course you do!"

" Really, well that's news."

" You're really full of shit sometimes you know Kai?"

" Yeah, I know."

" But I still love you."

" Hn."


TBC...

Well that's one more chapter out of the way. I'm sorry if it was a bit boring, but more actions will come soon. Please review and tell me what you thought of it anyways. I really need some of your ideas for my plot because I don't really like mine now, so any suggestions are appreciated greatly. Also I think that this story will span out for maybe something around 12/13 chapters, but I'm not quite sure yet. I'm also wondering whether I should write a lemon, it'll be on a separate story if I do. Please press the button and tell me your thoughts, they help me to write.

-Asuki