ME: Thanks to all my reviewers…
CS: Who had the time to review for this fic.
Kai: Hn.
CS: Kai's still in denial though.
Kiina: ME: Hm…how exactly do you want me to change it? Ideas anybody?
Kai the Ruthless Blader: ME: Sheesh, I'm writing, I'm writing!!! Cut me some slack here, why don't you? CS: Hop to it!!!! Ray: Yeah!!! ME: You guys are so mean… Kai: And proud of it.
Ms Hobgoblin: ME: Yup. Everyone is down in the dumps in this fic, and it gets worse!! Ray: …Worse? Tyson: 0.0 I'm scared already. Max: I don't like suffering. CS: Tough.
FireKali: ME: I know what you're thinking, but that's NOT what's going to happen. CS: Fortunately. Kai: If she did, this author will suffer the consequences. ME: What consequences? Kai: The ones I would make up if anything happened to Tyson.
Rumi-Chan: ME: May God save me from the dentist. CS: And the teachers. CT: And her parents. CK: And her brother. Kai: And Angevar… ME: -_-;; A pretty long list, at any rate. Anyway, here's the next chappie!!
devilburns: ME: Cool nick. Anyways, here's the next chappie!!! Enjoy!!
Skittles the Sugar Fairy: ME: Ray received his powers first because he's the oldest. Age and a close bond activates the Inherited. We all know Ray has a close bond with Drigger ever since he lost him during the Asian Tournament. Plus, this is a MaRa, so I picked Ray. Tyson gets his powers in my sequel, 'Begging For You'
Icy dude: ME: I'm glad you figured it out. The first time I posted this story, I got a lot of confused responses. Finally, someone can read this story and understand. It proves that common sense still exists. CS: Look who's talking.
Kali-Cat: ME: *grabs her shoes, blushing* No need to do that. I really like your story a lot. Update so I can read it!!!!
ME: This is getting too slow…
CS: With two fics on line, what do you expect?
Kai: I hate this fic.
ME: Just because it isn't a TyKa doesn't mean you can diss the fic Kai!!
Kai: Yes, I can.
ME: ~_~;;; NO, YOU CAN'T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kai: 0.0 Okaaaay.
CS: Never bug the author. Especially if her last name is Wolf.
DISCLAIMER: ME: Is it possible to buy the copyrights for Beyblade? CS: If you own the world, maybe. ME: Damn. I was hoping my 50$ would cover it. Oh well. I don't own Beyblade, but when I own the world, I will!!!
Chapter Six
What is passing by
Ray spent the last two weeks in Max's house. At first, he couldn't move from his bed and he had no control over his arms and legs, so Max has been feeding him in bed. The Bladebreakers had been visiting, much to Ray's delight and Max's annoyance. Tyson has been unusually quiet lately though. Ray noticed, but didn't say anything. Max noticed as well, but made no comment.
Tyson noticed the precise and gentle way Max has been taking care of Ray.
It was true…"Max, can I speak to you for a sec?"
Max nodded and with one parting look at Ray, he followed Ray into the other room. Tyson slammed the door behind him.
"Max…"
Max was puzzled until realization dawned on him.
Tyson knows.
How did he find out?"Max, why didn't you tell me?" Tyson's voice broke, "All this while…"
Max winced. Tyson was his best friend. But Ray was in love with Tyson.
Anger welled inside, as well as guilt and pain. How dare Tyson judge him?
"Look Tyson, I don't have to tell you everything," he spat out at a stunned Tyson, "So don't preach!"
"But…"
"You had Kai, didn't you? So why bother with my feelings? Now you want to know how I feel!"
Tyson's eyes were wide, "I wasn't ignoring you out-right!"
"Sure you weren't," Max said, mockingly, " All those times when you went off with Kai, leaving me behind. I was always left behind. And Ray was the only one who cared. Who was there for me…. And you know what? Ray LOVES YOU!! And he can never…he can never…" Max burst into tears.
Tyson was silent. Then he bent down and hugged Max. Max cried on Tyson's shoulder.
He can never…he can never…
Ray was worried. After Max came out of the room, he gave him a fake smile. Ray knew it was false, he could tell.
What was Max hiding from him?
Max quietly shut the door and Ray could feel the silence of the empty house pulsing around him.
"Ray, do you want soup?"
All thoughts were driven from his mind.
If you've never tried Max's home-made chicken soup, well I'll tell you, you're certainly missing out on something.
Max came out with a bowl of steaming chicken soup. Ray licked his lips in anticipation.
(ME: --;; Ray has an obsession for that soup. Ray: But it's so good. CS: But why chicken soup?)
Max placed it on Ray's bed and smiled as Ray tried to gulp it down and then started screaming because he accidentally set his tongue on fire. Max laughed.
Everything seems…right.
Ray lifted the spoon to his mouth and glanced at Max. The blonde was looking at him, with…a sparkle in his eye.
What is this secret Max is keeping from him?
"So, Ray. Do you want more?" Max hovered around, looking hopeful.
Hopeful?
"Max, I…"
"What is it? Is something wrong? Is it the Inherited?" Max quickly placed a hand on Ray's forehead. Heat rose to Ray's face.
Max checked again, "You look fine. So what's the matter?"
Ray gripped the bed sheets, "Max, what did you and Tyson discuss in the room?"
The vibrant glow that surrounded Max was immediately extinguished and the colour drained from his face, make him white as a canvas.
Max slowly knelt down and looked at Ray.
"I need to know Max. Why are you hiding things from me?" Ray winced. His voice came out a lot harsher than he wanted it to be.
"I can't."
"Max…"
"I…"
"Max, please. Tell me if you trust me!"
"You don't understand!!!"
Max suddenly stood up, making Ray retreat a little.
Max trembled. Ray slowly got up, ignoring the small twinges of pain in his muscles.
He dragged his feet and held Max in his arms. Cupping the blonde's face, Ray looked into Max's soulful cerulean eyes. He said quietly, "Then make me understand."
And they succumbed to the temptation.
Ray bent down and kissed Max. Max drowned in the kiss as Ray hungrily consumed him.
It feels…right.
Ray picked up Max and carried him to the bed. Max said nothing, the tears falling down his cheeks.
I don't care anymore…
I just want to be loved…
Is that too much to ask?
Max laid his head on Ray's chest. Is that too much to ask?
[Come to me now
And lay your hands over me
Even if it's a lie
Say it will be alright
And I shall believe]
Ray didn't think. His mind was whirling around. What is he doing?
He loved…Tyson. Or did he love Max?
He didn't care anymore…
[I'm broken in two
And I know you're on to me
That I only come home
When I'm so all alone
But I do believe]
Tyson rocked himself in his chair. In his tightly clenched hand, was a crumpled photo. The tears spilled down Tyson's face, but his eyes were dull and unblinking.
Is this how it was supposed to end?
Is this how you wanted to end it Kai?
[That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly you won't give up on me
And I shall believe
And I shall believe]
Max felt Ray's feather kisses on his necks in the darkness. He gently held Ray's head in his chest, feeling the comfortable warmth of Ray's body.
No words were spoken. Both teens needed each other, leaned
on each other.
It was for comfort, not for love.
[Open the door
And show me your face tonight
I know it's true
No one heals me like you
And you hold the key]
Ray was in his own world. All that has been happening to the team…
The pain, the anger, the sorrow…
Kai had held this team together.
Now it's drifting apart…
[Never again
would I turn away from you
I'm so heavy tonight
But your love is alright
And I do believe]
Maybe they can start over…
Maybe all those cuts will heal…
And they can be a family again…
Maybe, we can make it work for us.
Maybe…
Why do we sound so insecure?
[That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe]
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ME: Maybe I should change the rating…
CS: It's going to be a lemon?
ME: I can't write lemons…
CS: Poor you.
ME: Even my muse pities me.
CS: Oh, and the song is by Sheryl Crow. It's called 'I shall believe'
It's a heart-renching song that can touch the depths of the soul.
ME: I love this song. Try and pick it up if you can!
ME: Reviewers receive—
CS: MaRa bed sheets!!!!
ME: 0.0
CS: Review!!! (Snuggles up to her pillow in bed)