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Bryan smirked back. "Nope. Guess this scraps our plans for tonight. Next week, then?". "Sure", agreed Rei. "And I have to get you back for last night", added Bryan. Rei looked puzzled and Bryan explained, "You caught me off-guard. No one catches me off-guard". Rei snickered. "Get used to it", he responded, walking ahead to catch up to Max and Tyson.

Bryan shook his head, laughing a little. Rei was an enigma to him, and he found himself loving it. He seemed so different in private. Outside he was polite, reserved, although he still knew how to have fun. Inside, he was exciting, worldly, flirtatious...he would go on, but he was starting to sound like a lovesick puppy and it didn't sit well with him. He could like Rei, that was fine, but it was a little too soon for anything more serious.

Unexpected

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1The carnival was fun–actually, it was like a cross between the carnival and a circus, with both tents and rides. It had five rings for different horse, water, ice, and animal acts. It was also big. Very big. Tyson, Max, and Ian were in junk food heaven, running around and getting sugar high. Kai, Tala, and Kenny had left to get tickets for another show, so Rei, Bryan, and Spencer were left to chase after the hyper trio.

"Where did they go?", asked Rei, sweatdropping. "And how did they get away so fast?", asked Spencer. "Wonderful. Now we get to chase after them. You two get Tyson and Max, they went that way", said Bryan, pointing to the left. "I'll go this way and get Ian". He took off to the right.

Rei looked at Spencer, who shrugged. "Let's go", said the blond, before taking off, Rei on his heels.

They started searching the area by the tents. Spencer asked cautiously, "So you and Bryan kissed, huh?". Rei looked back at him, startled. "He told?", fumed Rei. "That–". "No, no! Ian forced it out of him", said Spencer, not wanting Rei to get angry at Bryan. "Oh...somehow I should've guessed", said Rei, sighing.

They walked past the tents and to the cages in the back. "We did", said Rei, confirming Spencer's thoughts. "But it wasn't anything big, just...". "Surprising?", filled in Spencer.

Rei blinked, surprised. "Well, yeah", he said, flushing slightly. "I mean...I never really planned to, it just kinda...happened". "Wait, you mean *you* kissed *him*? Oh, what I would've given to see his face after that", chuckled Spencer, amused. "It was funny", admitted Rei. "But...I don't want to take this too fast, not after what happened with Kai and Tala".

He had no idea why he was telling *Spencer* all of this, as he had never spoken more than two words to the Russian blader, but...Spencer seemed alright. A lot more observant than he looked, for sure.

"Understandable. Once you've been burnt by fire, you don't want to go near it again for awhile", said Spencer, as they turned and headed towards the games.

"Yeah, I guess you could put it like that. For now...I'm just enjoying getting to know him. And before you ask, this isn't some elaborate plot to get Kai back. I think I'm over him, pretty much. Doesn't hurt like it used to, in any case. But I wouldn't use Bryan like that", said Rei.

"I figured as much. But why the change of heart? At the World Championships, and for awhile afterwards, you two weren't exactly on civil terms. He landed you in the hospital. Why did you decide to forgive him?", asked Spencer curiously.

"I didn't 'decide' to forgive him...I just kinda did. You can't control that, and I've never been one to hold grudges for too long. Besides, I got mine when I defeated him", said Rei. Spencer nodded slightly. That was what he had been the most concerned about, whether Rei had really forgiven Bryan. It wouldn't work for them otherwise. But he heard the sincerity in Rei's voice when he spoke and saw it in his eyes.

"Thanks", he said absently. Rei looked at him, puzzled. "For what?". "Never mind", said Spencer, shaking his head. "Look, there they are". Sure enough, Tyson and Max were playing a shooting game at one of the booths. Rei's attention was diverted as he ran over to them, and Spencer just smiled to himself. Perhaps this thing between Rei and Bryan would work after all.

They managed to drag Max and Tyson back to the tent. Bryan was looking very uncomfortable with a delirious Ian next to Kenny, Tala, and Kai. Rei smiled at him. "Hey. How did it go with Ian?". Bryan looked back at him, relieved. "I got him back. Don't ask how, as I will never speak of it again", he said dryly, embarrassed at the thought of having to lure Ian back with promises of cotton candy.

Rei chuckled. "Alright, I won't", he said, as Max and Tyson began to pull a weary Kenny with them. "Don't even think about sneaking off again", he warned them. "I spent enough time chasing after you two, and I'm sure Kenny would just like to rest after you guys dragged him on all those rides earlier". Kenny shot him a grateful look, while Max and Tyson pouted. "Aww, Rei!", they pleaded.

Rei sighed. "No more sugar, and...Kenny, what time did you guys buy tickets for?", he asked. "5:00", replied Kenny. "It's 4:30 now". "Fine, two rides, then we go to the show. If it makes up for Kenny's absence, I'll come with you", offered Rei.

He instantly regretted his offer as Tyson and Max cheered, dragging him off. "Help me!", he yelped. Bryan smirked and called back, "Have fun, Tiger! Oh, and I do believe they're dragging you to the bumper boats!".

"What!?", yelled Rei. "Why the hell do they have bumper boats in Moscow?! It's freezing!". Bryan started laughing. "Oh, this is gonna be great", he snickered, pulling Ian with him. "Let's go watch". Everyone followed.

Fifteen minutes later, a jubilant Max and Tyson emerged with a soaked and upset Rei. His hair was already freezing over. "I. Hate. You", he hissed to Bryan, glaring. "No you don't", replied Bryan easily, tossing Rei a towel. "Here, dry up". "...Thanks", muttered Rei reluctantly, taking the towel.

"Again!", cried Max. "No! No more water!", said Rei, flinching at the thought. "Don't they have a nice, warm ride somewhere?". Bryan snickered again, and Rei threw the wet towel at him. "Shut up, Falcon", he snapped, wringing his ponytail out. "Or go on the next ride with them...if you can handle it".

Bryan raised an eyebrow. "I think I can handle a simple ride". He glanced at Max, Ian, and Tyson. "Alright, you three. Pick a non-watery ride and let's go". Ian got a smirk on his face and whispered something to Max and Tyson, who nodded eagerly before pulling Bryan off.

Rei snickered, taking back the towel and watching them walk off. "I hope he likes heights...they're going to the pirate ship". (A/N: You know, the boat-thing that goes way up, then swings back down really fast?).

Tala watched all of this, deep in thought. Why was it that whenever Bryan and Rei talked, he felt...well, for lack of a better word, painstakingly jealous? He hadn't thought he harbored any leftover feelings for Bryan, but his recent reactions were making him rethink that. But...he was with Kai. He liked being with Kai. He growled inwardly. These...emotions...were a pain in the ass to deal with. 

*Snickers*…Tala's jealous! Anyways, I got another chapter up and posted! I'm glad, cause I've been really busy lately. Keep the reviews coming, I appreciate them all! Until next time!