Here is chapter 7, thanks to all my reviewers.
Chapter 7- Following the Phoenix
Faith awoke with a splitting headache, confused, alone, the way it always had been. Her head tilted towards the gloom outside, the air carrying misery. She glanced up, catching her reflection in the misty mirror. Her dark hair fell limply across her face, dull and plain. Her mouth that had been stuck in a small smile yesterday evening now sat in a frown on her lifeless and ashen face. Her grey eyes, which normally stared brightly back up at her, were now clouded with disbelief and a slight edge of fear.
Again and again the thoughts of Mariah taunting her, laughing, cackling at her dominated her mind.
"I hate her" She let out weakly. It had sounded somewhat more powerful and forceful in her mind, but hearing it in the silent room, her voice was weak and shaky. She had to go out, clear her mind, talk to someone. "Talk to someone" She repeated aloud. "MC or Nicky" sighing in angst Faith pulled on some creased clothes that had been left lying on the floor, scraped her hair into a ponytail, shoved her aching feet into trainers and quietly slipped out of the house, heading to Rei's house hoping to find MC or Nicky.
Faith stood outside in the rain waiting for someone to open the door of the small apartment. As Faith was about to leave, the door snapped open. A very annoyed Kai stood behind the door.
"Yeah, What" Kai demanded impatiently.
"Is MC or Nicky in?" Faith asked nervously.
"No. Anything else" He replied rudely.
"Forget it" Faith muttered in response, turning away.
"Get in" Kai spoke after a moment, his voice clear with no feeling.
Dazed Faith stepped inside, warm air biting at her now cold face. There was a distant sound of music playing in one of the rooms, and the place smelt faintly of Vanilla and some manly scent. Unsure, Faith followed Kai into one of the rooms that appeared to be the lounge.
"You know…um…I think I should go" Faith stuttered, shivering slightly because of the standing in the cold too long.
"Sit" Kai merely ordered.
Faith obeyed, sitting on the edge of the leather sofa awkwardly. She watched as he poured some alcoholic liquid into a glass, then handed it to her.
"This will help with the chill you have" He said unexpectedly, his attitude changing, his tone much lighter. Faith was taken aback. This guy was weird, one moment he couldn't care less, the next he was trying to be welcoming. Talk about a split personality, Faith thought.
She took the glass from him, taking a sip. The liquid immediately penetrating through her, sending warm sparks inside her throat.
"Why are you being so nice to me" Faith asked honestly.
Kai's eyes narrowed in sheer anger, he swivelled around looking Faith dead in the eye.
"You know when you talk like that, you make me sick. Ever since you've come here, you act like an animal waiting for someone to order you about, kick you, treat you like dirt. And you know when they do, you cry and whine as if you didn't deserve it" He spat.
Faith's eyes widened, who did Kai think her was?
"I, I don't deserve it" Faith replied, trying to sound bold.
"You see, you're doing it again. I can hear it in your voice, you aren't even sure if you deserve it or not." He snorted. "Two words Faith, self respect. I've seen you. Don't think I haven't watched you. You go to pieces every time you see those girls, Courtney and that pink haired one. You let them walk all over you, just like they own you or they're above you." Kai continued, gesticulating wildly his voice rising to almost a yell.
Faith could feel his eyes burning into her skin as he stared at her, waiting for some answer.
"You would never understand" Faith bit out, her voice filled with emotion.
Kai's volume dropped as he replied. "No, you're right, I don't understand. I don't understand how someone like you, someone smart and clever could let people like them, who are just fake take advantage and control your whole life." Kai did not say anymore and the room was silent once more.
Daringly Faith looked up, suddenly locking both grey cool orbs with fiery cold crimson ones. Kai had sat right in front of her, not speaking, just watching. The same eyes Faith looked at were the ones that had followed her on her first night in Brunei. Unable to keep contact, Faith shifted her gaze towards the window.
"Don't look away" Kai growled no longer shouting but yet fully intimidating. "You should never be surprised when people treat you with respect. You should expect it" He touched his heart with his hand and went on, "Self belief Faith, if you trust yourself, put confidence in what you do, who you are, everything will become clear to you"
As Faith drowned in the sea of darkness before her, Kai less then an inch away from her face and at that moment it was as though through his each breath of advice that passed through the small boundary between them that Kai had radiated his confidence to each corner of her body, infecting each cell.
His pupils softened and Faith watched as his clenched jaw relaxed before her. Kai's voice was barely a whisper now as he continued, "You are worthy Faith, never forget that. Worthy of anything. Don't let people fool you, especially not fake little bitches. You're not fake Faith, you're real, and I've seen it myself. You only smile when something actually amuses you, not just to make someone else happy. You do things for you. Remember that Faith, you will never lose if you have self belief. Never"
Faith watched Kai's lips mouth the words to her as they were now centimetres away from her own. She could almost feel his thoughts, his eyes wandering over her own. The cold hard stare still in position, yet deep within the crimson fire, at the heart, Faith could tell the invisible barrier had shifted slightly, revealing a soft edge beneath the exterior. At that moment, it had taken Kai all his will power to not open himself up like a book, telling Faith of his similar sorrows. No he would not tell her. Information was a weakness as he had learnt.
The sound of a lock clicking open broke the tense silence in the room. Nicky popped her head around the door, "Hey you two" She called happily, moving back out of the door into the kitchen. Faith turned her attention back to Kai. His eyes were stone cold once again, glaring out of the window, fixed on a spot in the afternoon sky. He could see her watch him from the corner of his eye and did the same until she had left the room and was completely out of sight. 'Why am I helping her?' he questioned himself. 'Yes she is vulnerable and attractive too. Why am I getting involved in her problems? Is It because of what happened to me? No, I must follow Grandfather. Emotions are weak. I am not of that sort. So what if they are dead. It was merely fate and so I must live with that' He thought, emotions running through him freely, unstoppable. Turning his head towards the doorway Kai continued in his thoughts, 'I must forget about the past, what counts is now. Helping is for the weak, and so I must forget about you.'
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Chapter 7 is done ^__^ now thanks to all my reviewers:
Nicky: you have to review even if you are in Paris with Mr Oliver, and thanks for all the support.
Mystical Elf: now you know who was in the bushes. Hope you liked this chapter- and review!
Anyone else who read this from the Fierce site ^__^ thankies!
Soza: Here's chapter 7 as promised, and yup I can't wait to use what you wrote!
Tala: I am still recovering from the brain damage after you tackled me [growls in agony] and I bought the album, it does rock!!! AFI hell yeah!
Oh yeah and, kai and tala! Kai and tala! (for your fic I mean)
Coppelia: Glad that you liked the last chapter, yeah Mariah is evil, I hate her. Hmm Bryan I could add him in, just for you ^__^ lol, that made me laugh as a butler! Imagine Bryan a butler! Hahaha!
Crazy Rei luva: Yep I'm going to continue this fic definitely. Next chapter Faith will go and talk to Tala, and I'm still going to put in a Rei/MC fluff scene in future chapters.
Axie: [dudems looks in fear] am I sadistic? Noooooooooo, lol. Don't worry Faith will become happier and maybe even kick mariah's ass!
Miekkie: I hate studying too! Its so crap, but yesss you are going to update [jumps around excited]
Sailor lain: yep someone is helping Faith with her low self esteem, glad you liked the chapter.
Well to all, till next time… ciao.
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