A/N: Okay, now, I know it's been a very long time, and I admit, I sorta forgot 'bout this one but! I got a review and it was very nice, so thank you EVERYONE who reads, reviews and whatever. And I'm finally updating!! Yay! ^.^
Well I better get on with it, eh?
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure that you know by now, if not… then I don't think you even care and if you do… meh.
Recap of the story incase you've forgotten: Kai saw Rei and Mariah kissing. He tried to commit suicide. They were in the hospital and Rei thought Kai was asleep and told him what actually happened. They were just rehearsing for a play. Then they shared their true feelings about each other. They shared their love.
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"I… love you." He whispered very quietly but with Rei's keen hearing he heard clearly enough to know what he had said. He was shocked but soon recovered. "I… love you too." He replied.
Rei slowly leaned over very carefully and laid a light kiss on his koi's brow. Kai was tired, but he didn't want to sleep. Now was a rare moment. Both had just confessed their love for the other and Kai wanted it to last as long as possible. But Rei could see Kai's eyelids droop. "You should have a rest. Go to sleep now." There was another reason he wouldn't sleep. It had been this way ever since he could remember. Once again, Rei could see there was a problem.
"What is it? What's wrong?" he asked with concern. No matter how tired, how much he was ready for sleep to over ride him, he never could actually fall asleep unless he had… some…. Music. Kai flushed a light pink and looked anywhere but into the golden eyes. "Rei…" he whispered embarrassed. "Could…could you p-p-please put on… the radio for me?" He said this so quietly, as if he was ashamed. Rei just nodded. "Sure." And he skipped to the radio happily. After he did he turned back to his boyfriend. "Kai, why are you embarrassed about it? Everyone has little things they need before they sleep. I know Tyson needs food. Max needs a hug. Kenny needs… well Kenny needs Dizzi…. And you need music. It's okay." Kai thought about then shrugged. "Yeah I guess so... but… what about you?" he asked. "What about me?" Rei shrugged. Kai looked him in the eyes now. "You didn't say what it was that you need before you sleep.
Now it was time for Rei to blush and look away. "It's not… I-I-important." He stuttered. But Kai wasn't fooled. "Come on, Rei. I don't have much energy right now. Just tell me. I promise I won't laugh." Rei still proceeded to look around the room. His voice went much quieter. At first it just sounded like a mumble. Some words being murmured. Inaudible almost. Almost. "I… need…. You." Kai was confused. Rei took in a deep breath and explained.
" I need to know you're in the room. I need to be able to hear you breathing near me. I need you. Oh! So much. And that night's when you were gone. When you at the abbey or just out side or in another room, I got no sleep at all. It comforts me to know your there. And I just feel like everything is going to be all right. And even if I tried, I can't shake off the feeling." During the time he had been talking his eyes had somehow found Kai's and when they did, he couldn't look away from them. Pulling him in, deeper. Daring him to probe into the others soul. Daring to do something. Daring him to lock lips with the other youth. And it was getting harder and harder to not follow these instructions.
And for a moment, the song in the background sounded louder, and Rei recognized this song. He was a fan of matchbox 20 and this was on their latest album so he knew all the lyrics. He started singing along softly.
"Hang out your windowOver my head
Stare at your feelings
To see where they end"
"You're waiting here
For someone else to break you
From the inside
You've been so composed
But we all know there's"
"Always something
Tearing you apart
Always so much longer
Than you counted on
It hits you so much harder
Than you thought
But you don't worry
Don't worry
Coz' you got soul"
"You're so heavy
You're so misunderstood
I spent all my wishes
Wishing times were good
When I still could
Wait around here
For someone else to take me
Past the good side
At it for so long
You don't show there's"
"Always something tearing you apart"
And then, Rei could hear it. The beautiful figure lying on the pale bed in front of him was softly snoring. He whispered sweet dreams as he sat back in the chair he had been sitting on and listened to the quiet music that filled the room.
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sorry people, but I have to stop there. I now have to update 'mine'. That also hasn't been updated for yonks! Well byebyekisskiss
a-drop-of-rain, xx
