By my side

A/N: Argh!~ Don't kill me!! *dodges watermelon thrown by angry readers* Ack! I know you probably wouldn't believe me but it was the stupid school.. pathetic ne? *dodges rotten eggs* Well all that matters is that here's a new chapter. Tell me I haven't lost all you reviewers, hopefully. Anyways I have completely plotted out this story *finally* and it will be anything but short. For some reason I've got this sudden kick to write this story so the updates will probably be a lot more often. I feel really bad for making all you patient readers wait so long. I'll shut my trap and let you get on with the fic shall I? I'm sure you're pretty fed up with me now, so here's the deal, another chapter in exchange for some nice reviews, sounds fair?

Disclaimer: *writes in lipstick* I do not own. Meh!

"Talking"
(Thinking)


Chapter 6:
I would give anything, just for you


The heat was harsh and unforgiving, the sun shone ever so brightly, emitting its scorching rays through the atmosphere and the cloudless blue sky, and onto the earth below. Plants and animals found no shelter or hiding place to escape this sweltering climate.

The blistering weather acted like a spell binding hypnotiser, alluring students to sleep. Nobody wanted to concentrate, everybody just wanted to get away from the heat and jump into a swimming pool. Waves of drowsiness engulfed the whole school, except for one class.

A group of teenagers, around 30 of them, stood around the edge of a rectangular pool. The clear blue water reflected the sunlight, flashing its golden smiles upon the students. The water was so still that people could see their reflections properly, until a small breeze comes along and disturbs the peace of the water and distorts the reflection.

Among them, two boys sat next to each other on a bench near the side of the pool. One of them had lengthy raven black hair and amber orbs, while the other possessed fiery crimson orbs and hair of two magnificent shades of blue. The two sat in close range like best friends, yet one's face was showing hardly any emotions.

Unknown to the rest of the world, the two were lovers.

Constant giggles were easily distinguishable as girls walked past, and the speakers made no attempts to suppress their voices conspicuously, as if wanting to be heard. The blue haired boy just sat there, arms crossed, ignoring the comments and whispers, subconsciously not wanting to know, as if it was no big deal. While the raven haired boy also sat, emotions and feelings rushed through his every vein. How dare those girls act like that in front of his Kai, he thought, particularly emphasizing the word 'his'. It's not like they haven't seen someone as gorgeous and sexy as Kai, humph, well its too bad, they need to get lost and find their 'own' man, because Kai is mine.

Golden eyes flashed angrily and narrowed into cat like slits, almost hissing at the passer bys.

Little did he know, the girls weren't the only ones discussing about this boy, the boys were as equally surprised as Rei when they caught sight of Kai, the feelings were different but the amazement was mutual. Unknown to both boys on the bench, murmurs were heard from a group of boys standing at the opposite side of the pool.

" Whoa, look at Kai, he's got such a well-built body, and I thought they only liked him because of his looks," a fair boy rather short for his age commented. They, of course, meaning the girls.

" Take a look at those muscles, someone's been working out lately."

" How can a bastard like him be so perfect?"

" Yeah, damn."

While the whole class was practically talking about Kai, however the spoken object himself couldn't careless, he was use to getting this kind of unwanted attention, and he did also realise that Rei wasn't particularly comfortable with the whole situation. Kai chuckled at that sight, then leaned down and spoke in nothing more than a whisper next to Rei's ear.

" Aw... don't be mad kitten, I can't help it if I'm so attractive, I thought I warned you."

" Humph, it's not right the way they talk about you... like that."

" Oh, and why is that?" Kai arched an eyebrow looking at his boyfriend (he's can be so sensitive sometimes.)

" Well... because... I..." Rei stuttered, words threatened to spill at the edge of his lips.

" Hm?"

" Because YOU. ARE. MINE." Rei hissed each word at Kai, slowly and clearly, hot breath trickled the side of the slate-haired boy's neck.

" Well aren't we moody today," Kai mocked, however he was somewhat grateful for his love's 'possessiveness'.

" ..."

" You know perfectly well I don't give a damn what those idiots think, and you shouldn't either." Kai spoke gently while he ran his hand up and down Rei's back, caressing the boy's skin and giving him a back rub in the process, relaxing the tense boy considerably.

" How can I be sure?" Rei asked suggestively, he loved the feeling of Kai massaging him, it was so comforting. The raven haired boy started to lean into the other boy's touch unconsciously, needing and craving more of the contact.

The teacher chose that exact moment to appear, surveying the class unpleasantly.

Kai retrieved his hand abruptly and Rei whimpered at the lost of his touch but was smart enough not to make a loud noise or attract any attention to himself. The two boys stood up to join the rest of the class for their sporting lesson, however Rei was showing a face of discomfort and annoyance, partly because Kai didn't answer his question also because the teacher arrived. Kai on the other hand, had a triumphant smirk on his face, he leaned in and whispered once more to the boy next to him before walking off to the group on the other side.

" You don't, those are the consequences of loving me." his voice was almost inaudible but one could tell it carried a hint of amusement.

Rei's face was now tinted red, he ignored Kai's comment and also walked off, thinking that he had the whole afternoon to concoct a plan to counteract Kai's comment.

(Just you wait and see Kai, after all, there are consequences for loving me, too.) His lips curved into a smirk.


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(Hm, I can start of with the ignoring act, yep.) Numerous ideas on how to 'torture' Kai ran through Rei's mind as he nibbled at his food during dinner time at the school cafeteria, tonight he sat with his friends Max, Kenny and Tyson. Normally he would give anything to sit next to Kai, just to be close to the boy, but not today.

" You okay, Rei?" Kenny asked seeing the look on Rei's face, the boy was grinning, mischievously.

Silence.

" Hello? Earth to Rei?" Max questioned in a giggly tone as he watched his navy haired friend eating ravenously as if there was no tomorrow.

Silence.

Growling impatiently, seeing as his class mates tactics didn't work, Tyson proceeded to wave a hand in front of Rei while his other held a spoon which continued to deliver food into his mouth. Realising the sudden disruption, Rei snapped out of his little contemplation and focused his attention to the trio in front of him.

" Huh? Something wrong?" the raven haired boy questioned his fellow classmates.

" Nothing Rei, everything is fine, besides the fact that Tyson is stuffing himself senseless, again," Max responded, throwing Tyson an uneasy look in the process.

" Tyson you really shouldn't eat that much..." Rei spoke doubtfully after he witnessed the three empty bowls stacked next to Tyson while the boy was going through his forth.

" Glad you're back Rei," Tyson spoke, not even looking up at Rei.

" Uh-huh."

" You don't mind if I take this loaf do you Rei?" Tyson asked while reaching out his hand over to Rei's plate.

" Eh, no not really," the questioned one replied in a tone of uneasiness and disbelief.

" Thanks!"

" But Tyson, you really shouldn't..." Rei's words were cut short when he saw the sudden facial changes on his friends faces.

At that exact moment Kai had walked over and stood next to Rei, observing him, ignoring the looks of astonishment on the others' faces.

" Come back to dormitory as soon as you finish okay?" Kai spoke coldly, and judging by his tone of voice the words sounded even more like a statement rather than a question.

(Okay, let the fun begin. Commence phase 1 of operation 'Silent'.) Rei told himself mutely.

" Hmm?" Rei looked up at his observer and replied with his 'sweet and innocent' tone as if he didn't hear Kai, knowing the effect it will have on his boyfriend.

(What's he up to? I know he must have heard me) the slate haired boy mused suspiciously as he narrowed his eyes.

" Humph."

" What did you just ask me Kai?" the younger boy continued with his innocent act, loving the effect he was inflicting.

" Just forget it." Kai spoke in his usual impassive tone, any sane person would be smart enough to drop the topic, but not Rei, he was determined.

" Come on now, or is the almighty Kai afraid?" Rei said mockingly, knowing he was good as dead for saying that in front of them.

Speaking of which...

Shocking disbelief was written all over the trio's faces, not to mention confusion and amazement. Tyson had suddenly stopped stuffing himself after seeing Kai, his face was expressionless but his mouth was the shape of an '0', while the metal spoon and his hand suspended in midair. Max was also pretty surprised, but not to Tyson's extent. Kenny just clutched his laptop even tighter, while sweat started to trickle down his forehead, if only his eyes were visible...

" Hn." Kai chose to ignore Rei's comment, but his mind was already conjuring up plans on how to deal with his kitten later.

Rei was disappointed nevertheless by Kai's reply, he was expecting something more... drastic. (Hey this is Kai we're talking about) He mused silently while he glanced over the opposite side of the table to look at his friends' reaction.

(Boy are they surprised!) Rei thought as he reinforced his composure, trying not to let himself fall off his chair, the looks Tyson, Max and Kenny's faces were hilarious. (Where's a camera when you need one, this is priceless!)

" What are you three looking at!?" Kai barked at the dumbfounded trio, going back to his usual self.

" Nuh... nothing... nothing at all... hehe," Max tried to laugh it off but the tension was obvious.

" You three looks like you've seen a ghost! Kai's not that bad," Rei commented and suffered a death glare from Kai. (not good.)

" We're fine," Tyson stated, " really, we are." he added when he saw the look on Rei's face.

" Humph. Judging from the way you're eating Tyson, you will become a pig if you don't watch it." Kai's voice sounded as cold and emotionless as it could be, the slate haired boy then walked off, completely ignoring the angry shouts and insults thrown at him.

" I will not! Just you watch Mr. know-it-all!" Tyson shouted indignantly before turning back to his plate and started gulping down food as fast as possible. Turning to Rei, he started to speak with his mouth still full, which by the way, was not a pretty sight.

" Rei dude, I seriously don't know how you get along with that person!"

" Kai's not all that bad once you get to know him," the raven haired boy answered. (Not bad at all...)

" Just be careful though, you don't know when he's gonna turn the tables on you... he can go really ballistic as far as I know,"

" You made fun of him and you managed to live Rei," Kenny spoke, his voice carried amazement.

" Don't worry guys, I'll be fine, really!" Rei assured them with his calm and confident smile, exposing his distinctive fangs.

Not liking the sight of Tyson chewing and talking simultaneously, Rei took out his lunchbox from his school bag and proceeded to place some food inside it. He had noticed that Kai didn't eat anything since that morning, and he wasn't about to let him starve.


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Rei decided to take a stroll through the school grounds before he returned to his dormitory, partly because he didn't want to find out what Kai's reaction to his words were, also because he was conjuring up more ways to 'torment' him. He was going to have fun tonight. The last remainder of the sun was now set and the short twilight soon gave away to a moonlit night as the boy climbed up the stairs that lead to the many dormitories, golden irises shining.

A boy stood outside of his room and leaned against the door, listening for any sounds that would indicate to him what its occupant is doing, the sound of water splashing down onto the ground gave it away easily. Rei slipped into the dormitory soundlessly with the grace of a tiger, closing the door behind him noiselessly also. Sauntering over to his bed, the raven haired boy placed the lunchbox that contained food on the window sill and proceeded to unfold the bed covers. Kicking off his shoes Rei climbed on the bed and sat there crossed-leg, waiting silently for the room's other occupant.

Inside the steamy bathroom, a silhouette with two shades of blue hair and pale skin was clearly recognisable. A pale hand lifted and rummaged through the dripping wet hair, letting the hot water cleanse thoroughly. Satisfied with the results, he turned the facet off and stepped out of the shower. Even though it was summer, goosebumps appeared on the pale skin as it came in contact with the cold air, making him shiver slightly. Quickly wrapping himself in a large towel, Kai took a smaller one and ran his hand with the towel over his hair in a quick attempt to dry it.

(I wonder if Rei's back yet, and why the hell is he acting strangely all of a sudden?) Kai mused as he dried himself off, recounting his day and thinking what he might have done that has caused Rei to act like this. (Well I did mock him this morning when we had the test, but he shouldn't be pissed about that... and this afternoon we had sports, and I told him that there were consequences... NO... he couldn't have possibly took my words seriously, or would he?) He was about to pull on his night clothes when he suddenly realised that he had left them outside, cursing under his breath, Kai stepped out of the bathroom and immediately hot steam rushed out, fading away when it met cold air.

Walking over to his bed for his clothes Kai didn't notice the still figure on the other bed, nor the golden eyes that were glued to him, full of lust.

(Damn it! Just take a deep breath and count to ten then do what you have to Rei. Argh! What a great time to have him walking out of the bathroom half naked while I'm trying my best to ignore him, surely it couldn't get any harder.) Rei mused as he continued to watch the slate haired boy.

Turning around at the sound of someone hissing, Kai noticed Rei and managed to speak in a tune that covered his surprise completely.

" So you decided to come back."

" Hm." Rei's answer was unexpected.

" Aren't we Mr. Grumpy today." Kai teased.

" Hn." Rei replied while crossing his arms to emphasize what he meant.

" Whatever." Kai spoke before he slipped back into the bathroom with his night clothes.

Soon after, Kai walked out again in a simple t-shirt and pants and noticed the lunchbox placed on the window sill.

" Are those for me?" He tried to ask more politely in an attempt to get Rei to speak up.

This time Rei didn't even answer but merely nodded.

" Hey! Stop playing the ignoring act!" Kai protested as he sat down opposite Rei and started to nibble on a chicken wing that Rei brought back.

" Why?!" Rei's voice was slightly ignorant but it also carried a hint of amusement.

" Well, because I'm your boyfriend?"

" Who says?" Rei sulked.

" You're not mad at me for what I said this afternoon, are you?" Kai asked with sarcasm.

" I don't know..." the raven haired boy said matter-of-factly.

" Come on, you know I was only joking."

" Humph." Rei's answer was short and simple (Damn, I even talk like him now).

" Fine, be like that." Kai's was getting exasperate, but his tone was nowhere near it.

" Hn!" frustrated at Kai's answer, Rei jumped off the bed grabbing his night clothes with him and entered the bathroom, closing it with a bang.

(He'll come around by the time he goes to bed) the slate haired boy mused silently.


TBC...


A/N: Meh... I know that was crap... there's supposed to be more but I got lazy and my brain was telling me to update on Sunday coz I probably can't on Monday, so there. Hopefully the next chapter will come out as soon as possible, but assignments are really really killing me!~ Oh well, I guess no one cares so I'll stop blabbing on. Come on and review, I need you to reassure me that I haven't lost all you reviewers.. or else there'll be nothing else for me to go on with this fic! Oh and I went back to the previous chapters and kinda changed the format, I found so many mistakes... there'll be a big edited version of this... after its finished... which won't be anywhere near now!

-Asuki