Can You Keep A Secret?

HELLO EVERYONE! In a bit of a spasmatic mood even though Josie has a lack of sugar 'cause she's given up sweets and chocolate for Lent. I've given up crisps so I'm still pretty hyper! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Right. Must calm down. Serious chapter coming up, we think. And it's a little different to the book.

Disclaimer: (Becky and Josie break down into hysterics) We, sniff, don't own, sniff, Beyblade.

Chapter 9 The Paparazzi Is Lurking

The team stepped out of the private jet Mr. Dickenson had hired for their return journey to Japan. The noise that hit them was unbelievable. Hundreds of screaming girls stood behind the gates with huge banners shouting all kinds of things at them. In front of the gates stood some of their family and Mr. Dickenson. However, the group failed to notice the reporters and photographers dotted amongst the fans.

"ALRIGHT! Fans!" Tyson cheered.

"Tyson. Will you at least try and contain yourself," Kai said, shaking his head.

"No way! Fans are the BEST!"

"Yeah, if you like girls screaming at you 24/7" mumbled Kai.

"Oh, c'mon, we won't be long." Rei smiled at him. Tyson lead them down the portable stairs, waving frantically at the fans, Max and Kenny were behind him also waving, Rei and Kai followed them, smiling slightly. As they got on the ground, they parted and stood in a line. As they did, to their surprise, there was a sudden gasp from the crowd and flashes began going off everywhere.

"What's going on?" Rei asked. Tyson looked at him and sighed.

"You guys, if you want to keep your little relationship a secret," he walked up to them and whispered, "don't hold hands in public!" They looked down and immediately let go of each other.

"Shit!" Kai began to blush.

"This was not supposed to happen!" Photographers began making their way to the front of the crowd.

"KAI! REI! Over here!"

"Err…boys. I think you should get into the limo, quickly," Mr. Dickenson called as he gestured them to a black stretch limo with tinted windows.

"The sooner the better," Kai said, grabbing Rei's wrist and running as fast as he could. They got in the car after Max and Kenny and Kai went to shut the door.

"Tyson! Hurry up!"

"Oh, can't we stay a little…" he was cut off as Kai grabbed the back of his jacket and pulled him in.

*** The Bladebreaker's Manor***

The team rushed to the door as their security guards forced back the paparazzi at their gates. Kai slammed the door and silence hit the vast hallway. Naturally, Tyson was the one to break it.

"Well, who's hungry?" He ran to the kitchen on the lower level.

"Wait for us!" Max called. Kai and Rei were left alone and silence hit once again. Kai sighed and leant against the wall. Rei knew what he had to do. He walked up to Kai, kissed him lightly on the cheek and went to find the others.

"Hey Rei. Where's Kai?"

"In his room probably. I figured it was best if I left him alone for a while."

"I don't know what he's so worried about; it's not that big of a deal." Tyson said.

"Tyson," Max sighed. "It is a big deal. Voltaire might be in prison but he can still get hold of a newspaper you know."

"Oh," Tyson said catching on. Rei shook his head. This had been on his mind ever since they'd got into the limo. He knew Kai was going to be upset, but was definitely best left alone at times like this.

"I'm going outside you guys." He left the kitchen and stood on the patio. They certainly had done well for themselves. The garden alone was to die for. The main feature was the swimming pool. Tyson had demanded slides, so, hidden amongst trees were huge structures that, at a glance, you'd never notice. Along the edges of the garden was a small stream that gave it a tranquil feeling. However, Rei's favorite part was the wood at the end. In it was a small clearing where he and Kai had spent hours training and talking.

Memories of the week Rei had persuaded him have a little fun came into his head. They'd been given a week off and the others were going to visit family. Rei had decided he was going to try and get Kai to open up a little. Somehow, he'd managed it and they'd spent the whole week playing basketball, listening to music, and Rei had even attempted to teach him how to cook but failed miserably. It was the first time Kai had thought of Rei as a friend and had been closer to him then any of the others ever since.

His daydreaming was interrupted, as something small hit his head. He looked up and was met with a wonderful sight. Kai was leaning over the railing of his balcony smiling at him.

"In a world of your own then, were you?"

"How are you?" Rei asked rubbing his head.

"Hmm," he considered. "Better. I've realized I was being a bit of an idiot…"

"You weren't…"

"No, I was. I've realized I don't care what anyone, not even Voltaire, thinks. I've got the kindest and most loving guy I've ever met by my side, and as an added bonus he's gorgeous. Besides, I need you to come and open the door. I've locked myself out." As he said this, an idea came to Rei.

"Jump."

"Are you mad?" Kai peered over the edge.

"It's not that high."

"That's no reason to jump off it."

"Are you scared Kai?"

"No!"

"Well you gonna be locked out there forever unless you jump."

"I don't want to."

"I'll catch you."

"No."

"Don't you trust me?" Kai looked into his eyes. If he did this he could prove to Rei that he loved him and would do anything for him. But, it was pretty high.

"You better catch me." Wishing he wasn't, he climbed over the railing and prepared himself. "I can't believe I'm doing this." He pushed himself off and landed right in Rei's arms. However, Kai was quite a bit bigger than Rei who stumbled a little. As he did, Kai panicked and threw his arms around Rei's neck.

"See, that wasn't so bad, was it." Kai whimpered slightly and buried his face into Rei's shoulder.

"Ok, you can put me down now."

"Actually, I don't think I will,"

"But…"

"For once in your life, you are going to do as you're told. Now your room or mine?"

"You won't be able to carry me all the way to your room."

"You want to bet."

***Next Day***

"Tyson! The car's here!" Kai shouted as he banged on the door.

"I'm coming!"

"You've got 5 seconds!"

"Isn't he ready yet?" Rei asked as walked down the stairs that led to the fourth level. He was wearing a traditional suit: white shirt, black tie and jacket and, in Kai's opinion, looked stunning.

"5! No. He's worse than you. 4!" Rei looked Kai up and down. He was wearing a black shirt, a white tie, a pair of sunglasses that hid his eyes totally and a very well chosen pair of trousers that made his ass look irresistible.

"Looking gorgeous as usual," he said, giving it a quick squeeze.

"3! Of course," he smirked and began playing with Rei's pony tail. "2!"

"We could stay here," Rei grinned evilly and planting kisses on Kai's neck.

"Then we'd have nothing to do later. 1!" Tyson shot out of the door pulling his shoe on.

"I'm done!"

"Good. Now go and get in the car." As soon as he'd gone Kai pushed Rei's hair away from his ear. "I'll deal with you later."

***Annual BBA Awards Ceremony***

The team stepped out of the limo and was, once again, hit with screams from fans and flashes of cameras. However, tonight the cameras were all pointing at two people.

"Kai! Rei! Over here!" They began walking down the red carpet. Reporters everywhere were trying to get their attention.

"For God's sake." Kai knew they had to clear things up and, knowing he wasn't too good with words, he decided to go for the visual approach. He grabbed Rei round the waist and pulled him into a deep kiss, finishing reluctantly when neither of them had the oxygen to carry on. "That should answer any questions. Now can the lot of you sod off and stop following us around 'cause if you don't I'm going to get mad."

"And trust me, you won't like him when he's angry," Rei added as they carried on to the entrance, hand in hand.