FITTING IN

By: corn3ts

Disclaimer: It must be obvious for you that I don't own Beyblade, since a.) You never saw Kai and Rei kissing while playing tops and, b.) You never saw the whole Bladebreakers shouting 'I love you' to their fellow teammates!

A/N: What, you didn't expect me to write another chapter? Well, if you're not, then slam your head to the nearby lamp post because I am! ^_~ Anyway, as I said before, Kai's role will be shown in this installment so don't need to worry! ^___^ Again, I wanted to say thank you to all readers who supported this unknown-to-me fic up until now ^^. I hope you'll continue reading them!

Chapter Four: Of Decisions and Proposals

"That's it, I can't take this anymore!" shouted Rei angrily, kicking stones on the park the group were currently hanging on. The thought of yesterday's night wasn't removed yet in his mind, not after that tragic moment where he experienced the most shameful thing in his life: Being scolded by Fei Kon in front of others.

"Chill pal, chill!" Takao, on the other hand, tried to eased his friend's pain. While pushing the swing Max was sitting on, he rubs his cheek and thinks of an idea, "If you kept acting like that, who knows that Kai---"

"Takao!" The Chinese boy interrupted, as if his mind boiling once more, "Don't remind him to me! It's all his fault, that is why my mom scolded me in front of others! And what pissed me most is that he smirked at me when I was shrinking in shame!" He said hysterically, making the other sweatdropped.

But aside of that, the blonde was able to nod in Takao's former statement, "But you know, Takao was right," Max remarked as Takao continued pushing the swing where the blonde sat, "Before I came back in Japan, there's this cousin of mine who hated her soon-to-be brother. In fact, this boy loved to pick on my cousin, however, that hate ended and later on, she learned to like the boy a-and---" The blue-eyed boy blushed, scratching his cheeks slightly, "---Believe me or not, t- they ended up marrying each other."

Stopping, the navy blue-haired boy stares at Max, "Oh, I know that story!" He said proudly, giving his best-friend a toothy grin, "You told me that story once! It's your cousin Kiisa, right?" He asked hopefully as the blonde nodded in agreement. [1]

While Max and Takao share their smiles, the amber-eyed teen looks at them in shock, "A- And what do you mean by that?" Rei asked shakily, images of him and Kai started to roll in his mind, "Are you trying to say that---"

"N- No, that's not what I mean!" Max shakes his hands vigorously, sensing something dangerous in his raven-haired friend, "My point is that you two may have a possibility to enjoy each other's company. You know, what real brothers do?" He pointed as Rei sighed in relief.

Upon understanding his friend's note, Rei came back in his daring self again, "Then Max, let me make a huge difference to that cousin of yours," He guaranteed, crossing his arms on his chest, "I won't like that Kai, I swear!"

Hearing this, the brown-haired girl stood up from where she was sitting and asked, "But why Rei? It won't hurt a bit if you give him a chance," She assured but Rei remained stubborn, "Who knows he wasn't that bad at all, and that he was just searching for someone who can understands him the most?" Hiromi searched for any positive thoughts, earning a nod from Kenny.

"You know, there are more things you still need to explore, Rei," The chief joined at last, walking beside Hiromi, "If that doesn't convince you --- nor that Kai at all, --- then tell us. We'll be eager to help you."

With that, the Chinese boy felt defeated and decided to leave as his navy blue-haired friend raises his head and shouted, "Where're ya going, pal?"

Rei sighed. "I guess I won't be joining you after all," He said sadly, bowing his head lightly, "I felt like sniffling fresh air, at the same time, to deal with this problem on my own." the teen continued as he finally left, unable to see the sad look his friends were giving.

"Perhaps, he thought that we were on Kai's side." commented Takao as he gained nods coming from others.

Fei Kon rubbed her aching temple, and slowly she reminisced. That morning, her son, Rei, was acting so coldly to her. Not that he was disrespecting her or something, in fact, he still greeted her with 'good morning' and shared meals with her, but that's not how she expected him to be. Before, her son would greet her with the warmest, sweet embrace, and talk pleasant things whenever they eat breakfast but now... He remained quiet and hadn't talked once.

Maybe, he was hurt from what she had said to him yesterday night.

She continued rubbing her temple. She admits, she became so cruel to her son yesterday and brought him to shame to others, especially to Mr. Hiwatari and his son, Kai.

Upon seeing Fei Kon being all gloomy and all, a lad taps Fei's shoulder. Slowly, she turned and was met by a pair of crimson eyes. "Is there something bothering you?" Ran Hiwatari asked curiously, noticing the far look his girlfriend was giving, "You've been acting like this, ever since that time you appeared in the office."

The woman easily bows her head. "I'm really sorry for what my son acted last night..."

The blue haired lad laughed and said, "So that's what your thinking about?" Mrs. Kon instantly blushed, "Rei hadn't done anything wrong. If you ask me, it's in fact, my son's fault."

"What do you mean?" asked Fei.

"You know, Kai isn't an average boy you thought him to be," Ran commented, placing his fingers under his chin, "My son wasn't interested on having siblings. He always wanted to be the greatest guy in the world, but to do this, he isolates himself so that no one will disturb him from whatever he was doing." He continued.

"So...?"

"So, I understand why Rei reacted like that. There just times that my son shows his sarcastic side," Ran smiled, "After all, I'm sure your son wasn't that type of person who always pick on fight --- Unlike Kai who always loves to pick one, despite the fact that he was gifted with great knowledge."

Fei just nodded in understanding, the thought of saying sorry to her son is the best solution she could muster.

Upon noticing the silence between them, the blue-haired lad thought that now is the best time to tell it to his girlfriend. After all, that's the reason why he came there for the first place. Taking the small box inside his pocket, he uttered, "By the way, there's something I wanted to give..."

To this, the Chinese woman looks up at her and blinks, "What about it?"

The blue-haired man trembled. It's not like it was his first time doing this thing, right? " Actually, you might thought that it was untimely for us to do this but..." He trailed as he hand over the box in the other's hands, "... I'm thinking that this is the right time to show you this."

"W- What's this?" She stuttered.

Ran just gestured her to open it and when she was done, she easily gasped. She quickly took the thing inside the box and raised it, "R- Ran...?"

The man kneeled in front of her and kisses her hand and asked, "Will you marry me?"

Again, the woman was shock. She wasn't able to control herself.

"Oh Ran..." Fei Kon nodded to his proposal, not knowing how it would hurt her son afterwards.

- To be continued

Unfortunately, I was too tired today that I only made two scene in this chapter. School break is over so I am back again in my study mood! ( Actually, it already started last week ) That means, I won't be writing this fic regularly as what I did to the earlier chapters I made. *cries* However, if I receive more positive remarks in this fic, I might write another chappy for you all! ^___^

Anyway, that's all for now and please review! Later days!

[1] If you know Fruit Basket, you might be familiar of the name Kiisa! ^___^