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Now here is the Valentine's Day chapter! I'm glad you all enjoyed the Christmas and New Year's one!
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Chapter Three – Valentine's Day Surprise
Rays of sun filtered through the curtains that were a barrier between the room and outside world. Slowly they leaked through and crept onto the sleeping figure opposite to the window. They touched the sleeping figure's nose which scrunched up in annoyance. The covers were then thrown completely over the figure that turned his back on the sun rays. Finding peace once again he quickly fell back into sleep only to be awakened again by the shift of the mattress. He felt the pressure of a hand land and shake his shoulder which was under the thick layers of the blankets and sheets. Moaning in annoyance he kicked out hoping that whatever was disturbing him would go away. A grunt was heard from the other figure as its attempts were futile. The weight suddenly disappeared made the sleepy figure happy, but it was short lived. The covers were then ripped out of his grasp. He then found himself lifted from his warm nest. Opening his molten eyes Rei looked at where he was. All he could see was the floor boards below him and the nice view of a backside.
"Huh?" the neko-jin questioned completely confused.
"It's time to get up. You have to go out today." came a gruff voice. Rei pushed himself up to look at whom was holding him.
"Kai? What are you doing? What time is it? Why are you doing this?" His captain stopped and dropped him ungracefully onto the bed. Re sat up and looked around only to see Kai rummaging around in his drawer. Kai turned around with what was a pile of folded clothes.
"First I am getting you up. Secondly it's 7:00 am thirdly, we're going somewhere and you're wearing these." Rei's face was a frown. He didn't like being woken up so early and Kai knew this. Deciding to get at Kai he replied.
"Are you going to dress me as well?" All he received was the pile of clothes in his face and the 'be ready in five minutes speech'.
Sighing he unfolded the clothes and discarded his night shirt and pants. He then put it on the white pants with a single black stripe around the knee. He then pulled the black sweater with one red and one white thick stripe around his torso on. Pulling on socks and black and white sneakers he got up and headed towards the bathroom which was down the hall.
After brushing his teeth and brushing his mane of hair he quickly braided it and left the bathroom. Coming down the stairs he came to the foyer where Kai was waiting for him; coat in hand. Grabbing it cautiously e gave Kai a dangerous look. Kai shook his head and opened the front door.
Once outside Rei asked, "Where are we going?"
"Out." Was all Kai said before pushing Rei forward to start moving. Starting down the still snow covered streets Rei and Kai walked in silence.
"If your not going to tell me where we are going then what is this about?"
"For one who went proclaiming this day, I'd think it would be obvious."
"What do you mean? I wasn't proclaiming about Valentine's Day and besides it's......."
"Today."
Rei stopped in the middle of the sidewalk. Kai continued on giving Rei a glance back.
"I knew you forgot. Now come on. I'm not doing this entirely for myself." Rei jogged up and was once again in step with Kai.
Rounding the last corner they stopped when they saw their destination. Rei gave Kai a side-glance.
"If you wanted to get here sooner you should have told me we were coming here. I would have rushed over here."
"Mostly likely still in your pajamas. Come on." Said Kai walking towards the complex up ahead. Walking up the front Rei noticed that Kai was going off to the back. Looking at the front door he quickly leaped through the snow dune and over to Kai.
"There's no need to go through the front door. We'll go through the back." Walking onto the snow covered patio they came to the sliding patio door. Slowly pulling it open they stepped into the kitchen. They were immediately met with Spencer sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. He gave a slight nod and continued.
"Go get Tala up. The lazy ass isn't going to sleep all day." Rei took off his jacket and shoes not wanting to track snow/water through the house.
Kai watched him go before sitting down at the table across from Spencer.
"What are you doing here?" asked Spencer.
"Helping Rei and Tala escape from the evil clutches of Tyson and his spies."
"Still don't like Rei and Tala being together even though their party in which they invited us, brought those two idiots together?"
"You mean idiot and clueless. Two idiots would bring either Bryan or Ian into this, and yes." Kai said.
Upstairs Rei silently walked down the hall. He passed the first room whose door was fully closed but music could be heard in the background. Not wanting to be apart of Bryan's morning wrath he quickly walked down to the end door opening it quietly; he slipped in, closing the door with a soft click.
The room was in darkness. The dark curtains blocked most of the light out. Rei scanned the room with his golden eyes resting on the lump on the bed. Quietly he slinked over to the bed. Crawling on top of the bed he stood up looming over the figure. After the figure turned in its sleep Rei grinned. 'One, two, three!' he counted in his mind before his knees gave out and he came crashing down onto the helpless figure.
At the exact moment the eyes opened up revealing cyan gems. Two pale arms quickly were placed in front of him as a barrier catching the neko-jin whose eyes were now wide with surprise.
"Oof."
"Waking up to see you is great, but waking up with you trying to pancake me isn't what I want." Said Tala letting Rei lie on top of him. Rei laid his head on Tala's chest; Tala slowly running his fingers through Rei's ebony fringes both silently welcoming each other's presence.
"What are you doing here anyway?" asked Tala curious as to why his tiger was in his room though he didn't mind it.
"Dunno. Kai dragged me out here not saying. I think he's planning our day."
"The stubborn ass would do something like that. Not give someone the sleep they deserve."
"Yeah well I was told to come wake you up and to get you downstairs." Tala groaned and pushed Rei to the side and pulled the covers over his head. Rei rolled back over and latched onto Tala's side.
"Come on. I'm up so you have to get up. I can't celebrate today with myself........or Kai." Rei added the latter after a thought. Tala slowly lifted the covers down and looked at Rei. He raised a fiery eyebrow and asked, "Celebrate?"
Rei smiled and thanked that he wasn't the only one who had forgotten that it was Valentine's Day.
"Yep, You do remember what day it is, right?"
"Of course. It's the day I get to sleep in and not witness Ian's whining over training and food which in comparison is near Tyson's." Rei squinted his eyes and glared at Tala who burst out laughing at the comical face Rei was making. Grabbing Rei and pulling him to lie beside him he buried his face in Rei's mane breathing in the exotic rainforest scent.
"What, did I forget something? Surely you can't mean that today is Valentine's Day. I mean who would want to celebrate that?" he asked sarcastically. Rei rolled over to face him. Tala smiled and leant forward kissing Rei on the nose. Sitting up he pulled Rei up as well ushering him out the door.
"Go tell his hine-'ass' that I will be down shortly." He said closing the door, and Rei left and went downstairs.
Entering the kitchen he was welcomed by Kai, Spencer, and Ian. He sat down at the only empty chair at the table.
"Did he actually wake up?" asked Kai.
"Yes. He'll be down in a while." Said Rei eyeing the pancakes on Ian's plate. Kai noticed this and pushed the plate closer to Ian telling him something in Russian which made the two Demolition Boys laugh. Rei sent Kai a glare before sighing and leaning back in his chair.
"I'm hungry. Am I going to eat soon or are you going to starve me?" whined Rei.
"No need. There's nothing of you to starve anyway. Be patient. You'll see in a while."
As soon as Kai said that Tala come trudging into the kitchen wearing black jeans and an orange turtleneck.
"All right. I'm here. Let's move. No more waiting." Tala said grabbing his jacket, shoes already on. He handed Rei his jacket and left Kai to get his own. Giving Ian and Spencer a goodbye the trio left through the patio door.
"Now that we're here, speak!" said Rei. Both Kai and Tala smirked at the tiger's impatience.
"Simple. We're just going to out for breakfast, alright?" said Kai watching Rei's mouth drop.
"All this for breakfast?!?! I could have slept in! For that it better be good and you're definitely paying!" exclaimed Rei.
"Damn. I was going to take you into the forest and make you hunt for your food, but now I guess I have no choice." Said Kai smirking.
"Haha, anyway where is this place that you are taken us to?" asked Tala who was walking beside Rei.
"A little café that serve's the best breakfast around here." Said Kai. The trio continued to walk until they came to the café.
"Nice." Commented Rei.
"What's next? You gonna send us on a cruise?" asked Tala.
"If I get bored with you." Said Kai smirking at Tala. He opened the door for Rei and butting in front of Tala who unfortunately had the door slam on him. "Bastard." Muttered Tala before opening the door for himself.
Once inside they were greeted by a hostess.
"Reservation for Hiwatari." Said Kai. The hostess nodded and scanned the book.
"Um, sir there's only a reservation for two."
"That's right. These two." Said Kai pushing Rei and Tala forward.
"What?!?! You're not staying?" asked Rei. Kai shook his head. "No I got better stuff to do. I got you started. Now have fun." Said Kai before leaving the two. Rei and Tala stared at Kai before turning back to the hostess, letting her take them to their seats.
Breakfast was enjoyable. Neither of them had ever had such an enjoyable breakfast. After breakfast they left the café and wandered around outside noticing the other couples walking around as well. Tala then directed Rei towards an uncrowded outdoor skating rink.
"They're still skating in Febrary?" asked Rei watching the few people skate around.
"If there's snow they'll do anything. I remember I once saw someone streak across the ice. Funniest part was when he fell." Said Tala directing Rei over to get a pair of skates for each of them. Going over to a bench they both sat down and put on their skates. Well Tala did at least. The minute Tala finished tying up his own skates Rei planted his leg on Tala's lap.
"You really are helpless." Said Tala tying up the laces. Once he was done both skates he stood up looking down at Rei.
"Don't tell me you don't know how to skate." Rei stuck his tongue out and stood up. "I should just say yes, to make this more hell for you. Come on. Let's go." Said Rei stepping onto the natural ice rink. Tala followed. Both skated around at a steady pace. After a few hours they traded their skates back. Tala led Rei a bit further and to a more secluded area. Sitting down the both were sore from the number of falls they inflicted on each other. They both were happy to be resting. It was late afternoon now. The sun was still in the sky but would be setting soon. Rei had his head resting against Tala's with Tala's arm wrapped around him and his cheek resting on top of Rei's head. Rei shifted a bit uncomfortable. Tala lifted his head trying to figure out what's the matter.
"Some in your pocket was digging into my shoulder." Said Rei trying to figure out what it might be. Tala looked confused for a moment but then the light in his mind switched on. Reaching into his coat he brought out a tiny box. Rei went into curious cat mood trying to figure out what was in the box.
"Well now that you've seen it better give it to you now." Said Tala handing Rei the box. Rei slowly untied the thin gold ribbon that wrapped around the box. Pulling off the lid and tissue paper Rei gasped at what he saw. A solid metallic blue metal band sat in the middle of the box. Carefully pulling it out he looked at it. Engraved around the band were the words: 'Bonded together by differences'. Rei smiled after reading this and slipped the band onto his wrist.
"You didn't have to get me anything you know. I am happy with what I have." He said hugging Tala. Embracing Rei he said, "I know. It's just to show others that we are bonded no matter what they think." Rei smiled at Tala's thoughtfulness. H tilted his head up to Tala and smiled at him. Tala smiled as well and brought his lips down onto Rei's. It was a simple but meaningful kiss. Parting Rei curled into Tala more basking in the warmth. 'Not all Valentine's Day are meant to be full of red and fluff.' Thought Rei.
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Okay there's the third chapter! Enjoy and hope to see this fic again at Easter!
Please Review!
Devlinn Reiko
Welcome back!
Now here is the Valentine's Day chapter! I'm glad you all enjoyed the Christmas and New Year's one!
Enjoy!
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Chapter Three – Valentine's Day Surprise
Rays of sun filtered through the curtains that were a barrier between the room and outside world. Slowly they leaked through and crept onto the sleeping figure opposite to the window. They touched the sleeping figure's nose which scrunched up in annoyance. The covers were then thrown completely over the figure that turned his back on the sun rays. Finding peace once again he quickly fell back into sleep only to be awakened again by the shift of the mattress. He felt the pressure of a hand land and shake his shoulder which was under the thick layers of the blankets and sheets. Moaning in annoyance he kicked out hoping that whatever was disturbing him would go away. A grunt was heard from the other figure as its attempts were futile. The weight suddenly disappeared made the sleepy figure happy, but it was short lived. The covers were then ripped out of his grasp. He then found himself lifted from his warm nest. Opening his molten eyes Rei looked at where he was. All he could see was the floor boards below him and the nice view of a backside.
"Huh?" the neko-jin questioned completely confused.
"It's time to get up. You have to go out today." came a gruff voice. Rei pushed himself up to look at whom was holding him.
"Kai? What are you doing? What time is it? Why are you doing this?" His captain stopped and dropped him ungracefully onto the bed. Re sat up and looked around only to see Kai rummaging around in his drawer. Kai turned around with what was a pile of folded clothes.
"First I am getting you up. Secondly it's 7:00 am thirdly, we're going somewhere and you're wearing these." Rei's face was a frown. He didn't like being woken up so early and Kai knew this. Deciding to get at Kai he replied.
"Are you going to dress me as well?" All he received was the pile of clothes in his face and the 'be ready in five minutes speech'.
Sighing he unfolded the clothes and discarded his night shirt and pants. He then put it on the white pants with a single black stripe around the knee. He then pulled the black sweater with one red and one white thick stripe around his torso on. Pulling on socks and black and white sneakers he got up and headed towards the bathroom which was down the hall.
After brushing his teeth and brushing his mane of hair he quickly braided it and left the bathroom. Coming down the stairs he came to the foyer where Kai was waiting for him; coat in hand. Grabbing it cautiously e gave Kai a dangerous look. Kai shook his head and opened the front door.
Once outside Rei asked, "Where are we going?"
"Out." Was all Kai said before pushing Rei forward to start moving. Starting down the still snow covered streets Rei and Kai walked in silence.
"If your not going to tell me where we are going then what is this about?"
"For one who went proclaiming this day, I'd think it would be obvious."
"What do you mean? I wasn't proclaiming about Valentine's Day and besides it's......."
"Today."
Rei stopped in the middle of the sidewalk. Kai continued on giving Rei a glance back.
"I knew you forgot. Now come on. I'm not doing this entirely for myself." Rei jogged up and was once again in step with Kai.
Rounding the last corner they stopped when they saw their destination. Rei gave Kai a side-glance.
"If you wanted to get here sooner you should have told me we were coming here. I would have rushed over here."
"Mostly likely still in your pajamas. Come on." Said Kai walking towards the complex up ahead. Walking up the front Rei noticed that Kai was going off to the back. Looking at the front door he quickly leaped through the snow dune and over to Kai.
"There's no need to go through the front door. We'll go through the back." Walking onto the snow covered patio they came to the sliding patio door. Slowly pulling it open they stepped into the kitchen. They were immediately met with Spencer sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. He gave a slight nod and continued.
"Go get Tala up. The lazy ass isn't going to sleep all day." Rei took off his jacket and shoes not wanting to track snow/water through the house.
Kai watched him go before sitting down at the table across from Spencer.
"What are you doing here?" asked Spencer.
"Helping Rei and Tala escape from the evil clutches of Tyson and his spies."
"Still don't like Rei and Tala being together even though their party in which they invited us, brought those two idiots together?"
"You mean idiot and clueless. Two idiots would bring either Bryan or Ian into this, and yes." Kai said.
Upstairs Rei silently walked down the hall. He passed the first room whose door was fully closed but music could be heard in the background. Not wanting to be apart of Bryan's morning wrath he quickly walked down to the end door opening it quietly; he slipped in, closing the door with a soft click.
The room was in darkness. The dark curtains blocked most of the light out. Rei scanned the room with his golden eyes resting on the lump on the bed. Quietly he slinked over to the bed. Crawling on top of the bed he stood up looming over the figure. After the figure turned in its sleep Rei grinned. 'One, two, three!' he counted in his mind before his knees gave out and he came crashing down onto the helpless figure.
At the exact moment the eyes opened up revealing cyan gems. Two pale arms quickly were placed in front of him as a barrier catching the neko-jin whose eyes were now wide with surprise.
"Oof."
"Waking up to see you is great, but waking up with you trying to pancake me isn't what I want." Said Tala letting Rei lie on top of him. Rei laid his head on Tala's chest; Tala slowly running his fingers through Rei's ebony fringes both silently welcoming each other's presence.
"What are you doing here anyway?" asked Tala curious as to why his tiger was in his room though he didn't mind it.
"Dunno. Kai dragged me out here not saying. I think he's planning our day."
"The stubborn ass would do something like that. Not give someone the sleep they deserve."
"Yeah well I was told to come wake you up and to get you downstairs." Tala groaned and pushed Rei to the side and pulled the covers over his head. Rei rolled back over and latched onto Tala's side.
"Come on. I'm up so you have to get up. I can't celebrate today with myself........or Kai." Rei added the latter after a thought. Tala slowly lifted the covers down and looked at Rei. He raised a fiery eyebrow and asked, "Celebrate?"
Rei smiled and thanked that he wasn't the only one who had forgotten that it was Valentine's Day.
"Yep, You do remember what day it is, right?"
"Of course. It's the day I get to sleep in and not witness Ian's whining over training and food which in comparison is near Tyson's." Rei squinted his eyes and glared at Tala who burst out laughing at the comical face Rei was making. Grabbing Rei and pulling him to lie beside him he buried his face in Rei's mane breathing in the exotic rainforest scent.
"What, did I forget something? Surely you can't mean that today is Valentine's Day. I mean who would want to celebrate that?" he asked sarcastically. Rei rolled over to face him. Tala smiled and leant forward kissing Rei on the nose. Sitting up he pulled Rei up as well ushering him out the door.
"Go tell his hine-'ass' that I will be down shortly." He said closing the door, and Rei left and went downstairs.
Entering the kitchen he was welcomed by Kai, Spencer, and Ian. He sat down at the only empty chair at the table.
"Did he actually wake up?" asked Kai.
"Yes. He'll be down in a while." Said Rei eyeing the pancakes on Ian's plate. Kai noticed this and pushed the plate closer to Ian telling him something in Russian which made the two Demolition Boys laugh. Rei sent Kai a glare before sighing and leaning back in his chair.
"I'm hungry. Am I going to eat soon or are you going to starve me?" whined Rei.
"No need. There's nothing of you to starve anyway. Be patient. You'll see in a while."
As soon as Kai said that Tala come trudging into the kitchen wearing black jeans and an orange turtleneck.
"All right. I'm here. Let's move. No more waiting." Tala said grabbing his jacket, shoes already on. He handed Rei his jacket and left Kai to get his own. Giving Ian and Spencer a goodbye the trio left through the patio door.
"Now that we're here, speak!" said Rei. Both Kai and Tala smirked at the tiger's impatience.
"Simple. We're just going to out for breakfast, alright?" said Kai watching Rei's mouth drop.
"All this for breakfast?!?! I could have slept in! For that it better be good and you're definitely paying!" exclaimed Rei.
"Damn. I was going to take you into the forest and make you hunt for your food, but now I guess I have no choice." Said Kai smirking.
"Haha, anyway where is this place that you are taken us to?" asked Tala who was walking beside Rei.
"A little café that serve's the best breakfast around here." Said Kai. The trio continued to walk until they came to the café.
"Nice." Commented Rei.
"What's next? You gonna send us on a cruise?" asked Tala.
"If I get bored with you." Said Kai smirking at Tala. He opened the door for Rei and butting in front of Tala who unfortunately had the door slam on him. "Bastard." Muttered Tala before opening the door for himself.
Once inside they were greeted by a hostess.
"Reservation for Hiwatari." Said Kai. The hostess nodded and scanned the book.
"Um, sir there's only a reservation for two."
"That's right. These two." Said Kai pushing Rei and Tala forward.
"What?!?! You're not staying?" asked Rei. Kai shook his head. "No I got better stuff to do. I got you started. Now have fun." Said Kai before leaving the two. Rei and Tala stared at Kai before turning back to the hostess, letting her take them to their seats.
Breakfast was enjoyable. Neither of them had ever had such an enjoyable breakfast. After breakfast they left the café and wandered around outside noticing the other couples walking around as well. Tala then directed Rei towards an uncrowded outdoor skating rink.
"They're still skating in Febrary?" asked Rei watching the few people skate around.
"If there's snow they'll do anything. I remember I once saw someone streak across the ice. Funniest part was when he fell." Said Tala directing Rei over to get a pair of skates for each of them. Going over to a bench they both sat down and put on their skates. Well Tala did at least. The minute Tala finished tying up his own skates Rei planted his leg on Tala's lap.
"You really are helpless." Said Tala tying up the laces. Once he was done both skates he stood up looking down at Rei.
"Don't tell me you don't know how to skate." Rei stuck his tongue out and stood up. "I should just say yes, to make this more hell for you. Come on. Let's go." Said Rei stepping onto the natural ice rink. Tala followed. Both skated around at a steady pace. After a few hours they traded their skates back. Tala led Rei a bit further and to a more secluded area. Sitting down the both were sore from the number of falls they inflicted on each other. They both were happy to be resting. It was late afternoon now. The sun was still in the sky but would be setting soon. Rei had his head resting against Tala's with Tala's arm wrapped around him and his cheek resting on top of Rei's head. Rei shifted a bit uncomfortable. Tala lifted his head trying to figure out what's the matter.
"Some in your pocket was digging into my shoulder." Said Rei trying to figure out what it might be. Tala looked confused for a moment but then the light in his mind switched on. Reaching into his coat he brought out a tiny box. Rei went into curious cat mood trying to figure out what was in the box.
"Well now that you've seen it better give it to you now." Said Tala handing Rei the box. Rei slowly untied the thin gold ribbon that wrapped around the box. Pulling off the lid and tissue paper Rei gasped at what he saw. A solid metallic blue metal band sat in the middle of the box. Carefully pulling it out he looked at it. Engraved around the band were the words: 'Bonded together by differences'. Rei smiled after reading this and slipped the band onto his wrist.
"You didn't have to get me anything you know. I am happy with what I have." He said hugging Tala. Embracing Rei he said, "I know. It's just to show others that we are bonded no matter what they think." Rei smiled at Tala's thoughtfulness. H tilted his head up to Tala and smiled at him. Tala smiled as well and brought his lips down onto Rei's. It was a simple but meaningful kiss. Parting Rei curled into Tala more basking in the warmth. 'Not all Valentine's Day are meant to be full of red and fluff.' Thought Rei.
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Okay there's the third chapter! Enjoy and hope to see this fic again at Easter!
Please Review!
Devlinn Reiko
