FITTING IN

By: corn3ts

Disclaimer: If you think I own Beyblade, then you got me wrong. I'm just a normal citizen who is a big fan of Yaoi coupling, Kai/Rei, and even though I wish to own them, I know I can't *sniff*.

A/N: I'm back again to write another chapter of Fitting In, and hopefully, this chapter will make you smile since this is where... *smiles evilly* ... Well, find it out for yourself! ^___~ Anyway, reviews are always welcome and to those who reviewed before, a LARGE thanks to all of you! In turn, I dedicate this chappy to the readers. Hope you'll enjoy it! ( Before I forgot, from now on, I name Rei's mom as 'Fei' while Kai's father as 'Ran'. I know, the names were cheap, but hey, I'm in lack of words today! )

Chapter Three: Problem Ensue

The minute Rei and his mother, Fei, arrived in their destination, the woman walks out of the car and runs in a what seems like a large restaurant Rei had never thought he would saw. Slowly, the amber-eyed boy follows his mother's pace and both stayed in front of the entrance.

Brushing her long raven hair, Mrs. Kon glance at her son, "Do I look good?" She asked nervously, like that the person they will meet is really important to her. Rei couldn't help but to blink. Why was his mother panics that much? It's not like the person would criticize her looks once they entered...

And then one thing struck inside his head. //Could that be...?//

Before he could even respond, his mom dragged him inside the bistro and started to talk with the guy who seems to be the guard. After Rei's mom finishes talking, the guard points a direction for her, as she nodded in agreement. At last, the talk ends up and once again, Mrs. Kon drags her son with her.

Confused, Rei looks at his mom worriedly, "Mom, where are we going?" The son asked as if it was not yet obvious to him. "To be precise, who is that person we're going to meet?" He corrected.

His mom just stares at him and smiled. "You'll see that person soon, Rei."

To this, Rei pouted. He isn't the type of person who likes surprises, likewise, to take them. After some time, they reached the right place and the Chinese boy almost got a heart attack when he enters the whole room.

The room is similar to the one he saw earlier, it just that, this one is a lot more decorative than the last one and he likes the way it was decorated. Mostly, the place uses Chinese motives --- even the waiters are wearing that kind of outfit ---, and he felt a little comfortable in this room. It reminds him of his hometown in China a lot.

But still, Rei isn't happy with it. He was still worried about everything. //How can mom afford this place? It's not like we're that poor... nor that rich either. We're just---//

"Mr. Hiwatari?"

With that, Rei was cut in his thought and turned to look at his mom, who, surprisingly, was talking with another guy. The teen continues watching, as he saw the two laugh in unison in their so-called conversation. The amber-eyed teen sighed, //Who was this guy anyway?//

Mrs. Kon stops for a while, as she drags her son along with her. In this position, Rei can tell that the mysterious guy has a nice blue hair, and that glasses match him all to well. Clearing her throat, the woman introduced her son, "Mr. Hiwatari, meet my only son, Rei Kon," His mom started as the man smiles at him. "And Rei, meet my new life and love, Ran Hiwatari." The boy's amber eyes widen at his mother's last statement. So that was it. Rei's mother tricks him by dragging him in this restaurant without telling him her real purpose... How could he be so dumb?!

Mr. Hiwatari reaches his hand to Rei in a friendly way, as the smile kept on his matured face. "Nice to meet you, Rei," He greeted, as the teen shook the other's hand hesitantly, "You know, your mother usually talks about you, and from what I have heard, you're really a good kid." He praised, and the boy couldn't help but to blush a bit.

"Okay, that's enough," A voice interrupted from behind. Carefully, Rei tiptoed to get a better view to the enigmatic voice and to his surprise, he saw a boy who's a little older than him, wearing a green uniform and a blue piercing on his left ear, making Rei's eyes widen in awe. What's this boy doing in here? More importantly, why did he interrupts?

Noticing the other boy's gaze on him, the slate blue-haired teen opens his cold, crimson eyes. Quickly, he averted his eyes away and crossed his arms against his chest. His facade shows no interest with the subject or whatsoever.

Even to Rei himself.

To this, the Chinese boy frowned, brows creasing a bit. In his inner self, he thought, //What's this guy's problem?!//

As if the older man could read Rei's earlier thought, he drags the slate blue-haired teen beside him and said, "Rei, please meet my only son, Kai Hiwatari." Mr. Hiwatari revealed, as the aforementioned boy looks back at Rei's amber ones, sending him shiver.

Finally, dinner comes. The soon-to-be family sat on the far-end place of the room, as to avoid any disturbances. Kai and Rei sat side by side ( reluctantly ), while the other two sat opposite of them. A candle lightens up before them, as different waiters serve them with luxurious foods Rei never thought he would eat in his whole, entire life. Kai saw this at the corner of his eyes, and scornfully, he mumbled, "Pathetic boy."

Alas, Rei heard what the other boy mumbled, so he glares at him and pouted, "What's with that to you?" He asked annoyingly, trying his hardest not to summon a fight.

Hearing this, the slate blue-haired teen glares back at him, a glare that can make you fright. "Did you just said something?" He inquired darkly.

To this, Rei gritted his teeth. "And if I do?"

Upon noticing the tension the two boys were sharing, Mrs. Kon slammed the table, making everyone to halt, even the most highly Ran Hiwatari himself. "Stop it, you two!" The Chinese woman ordered righteously, as the two teens look up at her, "And Rei, didn't I told you to not to brawl when we're eating?" She reminded her son, as Rei opens his mouth in protest.

"B- But, mom!" The amber-eyed teen protested, "It's not my fault! It's Kai's---" Rei's demand was cut when his mom glares at him dangerously. He gasped. There are times that his mother acts like this, and he hates seeing this side of her.

"Nonetheless, you should have thought of the rule inside our house!" Fei countered.

With that, Rei shut his mouth and bowed his head shamefully, earning a smirk from Kai. Throughout dinner, no one dared to mess up with Fei Kon, not even the waiter nor the owner of the bistro.

- To be continued

That's all for now. Is it short? I know, because I'm trying to make a cliffhanger in this chapter. Some might get mad at me --- Am I? --- because of the end, but hey, I'm playing with the whole plot for now, and soon, you'll get surprise with the twist I have under my sleeves. *grins evilly like that readers would be interested in a way* Perhaps, as of now, you might have any idea what Kai's role will be. But if you don't, it's alright, because I'll put it in the next installment of this fic... Who knows when will I write again? *dodges tomatoes*

Well, I hope to read more of your reviews to inspire me! Later days!