I was thinking of splitting this into two chapters, but seeing as I've owed this chapter for a while I scrapped that idea and made this chappie extra long (I've broken my three-page average! Woo-hoo), also adding in a few more situations. Oh, and two of the esteemed haxx0r corp members, keep an eye out for a lil something . The rest of you enjoy, but don't expect the next chapter too soon, I have exams in around a week or so… sighs where does the time go?

I woke up, very disorientated. I had no idea where I was, but what I did know was that it wasn't home. My immediate thought was that Japan had been a dream, and I was back in China, the pain on my body made that thought more real. Yet I couldn't be in China, this room looked neither like the one there nor the one I shared with Yuri. This one had a light airy feel, and smelt faintly like… vanilla. It was comforting. Besides this room was really clean, there was no way in hell this could be any room that I inhabited.

So the question was, where was I? I mean I couldn't be… no. I couldn't be in the 'cute ass' guy's house. He would have taken me to the hospital, or at least I think that's what he would have done. I could safely say, however, that this was no hospital.

I rubbed my neck, which had a slight burning feel on it. It hurt, which is a first; I suppose I must have gotten soft over the last few weeks. I mean normally I wouldn't feel the pain, but I could distinctly feel small pinprick pains all over my body.

I lifted my head at a shuffling sound at the door, and couple of curses and a 'bloody door' later and said entrance opened. If I had no self-control my jaw would have dropped, however I do and it didn't. Of course I had momentarily imagined 'cute ass' guy minus his shirt… well minus more than that, but shirtless was good. I must say… he has a hot body as well as that cute ass of his.

"You're awake," he stated, and I felt on the tip of my tongue a 'no shit Sherlock' reply, but I didn't say anything. I mean he did save my life, can't get all sarcastic with my saviour now can I? I just nodded at him. I think it's best that I didn't say anything for now, I mean who knows what I might say. "You ok?" Once again I nodded, and he raised a quizzical eyebrow, as though asking for a more elaborated answer.

He set down a glass of water. I looked at it as though it was poison, well this guy may be cute… but who knows. He could be some mad rapist! A sex fiend! Oh god, what if he was a Boris clone?! Argh, I'm so fucked if he is, literally.

"Take it," was all he said, "it'll make your throat feel better," I took it gratefully, pushing aside previous thoughts of him jumping me and making wild and frenzied love to me, not that I wouldn't mind it happening. He did have a cute ass, hot body, and intoxicating eyes after all.

"Thanks," I said to him, after chugging down mouthfuls of water. Hey I was thirsty… he did seem a little surprised at my talking. The rest of his face may not have shown it, but his eyes certainly did.

"So the little one can speak then," he chuckled, taking the empty glass away. I gave him my best glare, I'll show him little. I was the one who choked back sarcastic comments as a thanks, and then he gives me his own.

"Yes…" I muttered, I'm not going to answer back. I just realised there's something more important. Yuri. He doesn't know where I am, he'll be worried. Oh god, he'll have all of the police in Japan out looking for me! I opened my mouth to speak once more, but the cute ass guy beat me to it.

"If you need to use the phone, go ahead," he motioned to the right of the bed, and there in all its glory was a white cordless phone, "I'll get you something to eat…" With that he left, leaving me with the ringing machine. I picked it up and dialled the number, I'd learnt it off by heart, lets face it… it wasn't hard to remember a few numbers.

It rung a grand total of twice before a clicking sound was heard, and then the frenzied voice of Yuri rushed over.

"Hello?! Rei?! Is that you? Where are you? What happened? Are you ok?!" I held the phone a slight distance from my ear; Yuri could be loud when he wanted.

"Hi Yu-chan, yes it's me. I'm… I don't know where I am. I was attacked, I'm fine," I answered each of the questions in order. Silence floated across, then after three or four seconds more shouting came, although this time it was tear filled.

"Attacked! Rei you baka, I told you to phone me! I'd have picked you up!" I sighed, holding the phone once again some distance from my ear. The cute ass guy had come back in, holding a plate of toast.

"Yu-chan, it's no big deal," the cute ass guy looked at me sceptically, "just a few bruises. I'll find a way home, no problem."

"No big deal?!" Shouts come across the phone, and even cute ass guy who is standing a distance away from me winces. "And how can you be ok?! You don't even know where you are!" I smile, I can't help it. Yuri is so caring, he really does worry.

"Well if I was conscious when I came here, I'd know. I've only just woken up," Oh crap I just realised what I said… I braced myself for what was about to come. Cute ass guy was pouring some tea when…

"What!" A smashed cup and a yelp came from cute ass guy, and a mouthed a sorry in his direction, "You were unconscious! What if you were raped?! Oh god!" Cute ass guy smiled, picking up pieces of the broken tea cup.

"I really don't think so Yuri, look I'll be home in about an hour, see you," I said, hanging up quickly. I wasn't in the mood for any more of Yuri's worrying.

"So…" Cute ass guy broke the silence that had followed after me hanging up. "Toast?" I nodded weakly, and took the plate from him when offered. I nibbled at the edges of the toast, lifting my gaze every now and then to look at him. We stayed in silence until I finished my toast, and the plate was placed on the bedside table.

He got up slowly, and rummaged through a pile of clothes, grabbing a shirt and a pair of trousers. He placed them next to me, and smiled.

"You can get changed into these, and then we'll go to the restaurant to cancel your cheque," he said, and left the room for me to get changed. That was another thing that had slipped my mind, the cheque. My hard earned money, which had been taken away. I was glad someone remembered about it.

I hastily pulled on the borrowed clothing, noting that both shirt and trousers were slightly too large for me, I blushed slightly knowing that he must have stripped me to my boxers, and tended to my injuries. I touched my hand to my cheeks, feeling their heat, and left the bedroom.

The living room was just as neat as the bedroom. Light cream walls, wooden floor, and a sofa with blankets sprawled all over it. My guess was that he slept in the living room, while I had taken over his bed. Way to make myself feel bad.

"You know that's a cute look," the cute-ass guy said, coming out of what was seemingly the kitchen, and pulling on a coat. I looked down at myself; red top and black trousers, both slightly big, and I knew I had messy hair. Not what I'd call cute, but then again, what would I know? I nodded a little at him, just to acknowledge that I'd heard him, and shuffled my feet a little. I knew what I wanted to say; just it seemed a little random at this point. Then again, it wouldn't really matter, after today I'd probably never see or talk to him again.

"Thanks," he raised an eyebrow, and I felt a little flushed. He was putting on a coat now, black waist length, and he replied.

"Thanks for saying you're cute? Or for saving your life?" I reddened some more, and suddenly my feet became the most interesting things in the world. Hey, I hadn't noticed that scar there before… whoa, you learn something new everyday.

"B-both," I say, and I just realised that whenever I've been talking to him I've only ever used single words. I don't count the phone call, I wasn't talking to him, I was talking to Yuri.

"Well you're welcome on both counts, so ready to go Rei?" I'm about to nod my answer, when I realise… he just said my name. When did he find out my name? I mean he couldn't have heard Yuri say it over the phone. He was out of the room when Yuri said my name. So how…

"Your name tag, it was on your shirt." He rummaged in his coat pocket and fished out the familiar white badge. He handed it to me, and sure enough there was my name scrawled across it, and in little text underneath, 'Happy to help.' "I'd give you back your clothes… but they're a little…" He trailed off, and I knew what he meant. Probably blood on it, or they were torn, ruined. Whatever they were, it didn't matter.

"It's ok," two words, maybe I can turn this into a full sentence. "I'll just have to buy some new clothes." I smiled, but he didn't return it. I suppose it was my water off a ducks back attitude to this whole thing. What can I say; it's just ordinary for me.

"Right then," he slipped into his shoes, grabbing some keys off a little table by the door, I spotted mine next to where he was standing, "let's go…" He opened the door, and I moved forward, slipping my own shoes on and following him out.

I didn't really pay attention while we were walking; I just noticed little things, like pictures on the wall, the carpet, and buttons in the lift. Before I knew it we were outside in some sort of car park… well not some sort of car park, it was a car park. I mindlessly wondered what car he had; he obviously drives, why else would we be here. We stopped, or more like I stopped and gawked at the vehicle. It was by no stretch of the imagination a car. It was a…

"This is my Harley," I nodded dumbly, looking at the beautiful paintwork on the side, flames and a phoenix, bright reds, yellows, and oranges… all on black.

"It's a beaut, ne? Name's Suzaku, after a pet bird I had when I was little. Hence the whole phoenix thing." He put on his helmet, also black, and handed one to me. I stared at it for a while before pulling it on. Next thing I knew I was grasping onto him, and we sped off down the road. Of course with my arms wrapped around such a wonderful body was it any wonder my mind was screaming 'fuck him'? Nah didn't think so.

I was too engrossed in shouting at my inner hentai to realise we'd stopped, and that a hand was being waved furiously in front of my face. Jeeze, sometimes I can be such a space case… It's unbelievable. I may be intelligent, but I'm a little… day-dreamy, and boy does cute-ass guy ever make the best daydreams.

"Thought you'd fainted on me again…" He said as I got off the bike. I took the helmet off and shook my head in the negative. I passed it to him before heading into the restaurant, it was open for lunch, and the only people there were the two fangirl waitresses. When I said fangirl… I meant fangirl.

"Rei-chan!" The smallest one squealed, latching herself onto me in a fierce hug. I gave a slight wince when she clutched too hard, and I think the elder noticed, because next thing I knew I'd been relieved of the little bundle.

"Hikari, leave the poor guy alone," I smiled gratefully at her, before brushing down the borrowed shirt. I could hear a little whine of 'he doesn't mind,' and almost felt bad for her. I mean she didn't know I'd been hurt…

"S'ok Jess, Don didn't notice," I told her, and the blonde nodded, ruffling her hikari's hair. The latter frowned, fixing her hair hurriedly, before actually realising I was here.

"What you doing here Rei?" She asked, twirling a single strand of curl around her finger. "You aren't s'pposed to be in work 'till tomorrow… right?" I nodded a little.

"Yeah… I need to speak to Elsy… she around?" Donya nodded, and pointed out back. Where else would I find the fearless leader except in her office? I smiled and uttered a 'thanks' as I passed by her, heading towards Elsy's office. I didn't need to go all the way, however, as I met her in the corridor… no doubt going to check on the waitresses. She seemed surprised to see me.

"What you doing here?" I sighed a little, and told her the whole story. Being attacked, my cheque being stolen, and the guy saving me. She just nodded sympathetically, completely understanding my predicament. She however had only one thing to say about it really.

"You're lucky we give cheques here, ne?" I couldn't help but laugh. She gestured toward her office, and in a few minutes I'd had a new one written, and she'd promised to cancel the other immediately. Like she said, I really was lucky.

While she stayed in her office, to sort out the cheque, I left. I walked back to the main part, where I found both Jess and Donya whispering and giggling, leaned up against the bar. Now not that I was worried, but whenever those two did that it either meant cute guy, or cute gay guy.

"Who?" Was all I said, and they immediately shut up. Neither of them wanted to talk, and a pang in my stomach told me I already knew. Donya left to wait on a table, while I remained with Jess.

"Well Rei… we both knew, you know. But man oh man, what a catch," the blonde haired psycho-yami said, whilst winking at me. I blushed what must have been a very deep red, before uttering a quick goodbye, and then I hurried out.

I breathed in deeply when I got outside, and the cute-ass guy looked at me a little strangely. I smiled at him, and ran a hand through my hair.

"Everything sorted?" He asked.

"Yeah, thankfully," I replied, and I followed his gaze over my shoulder and in through the window, only to come eye to eye with three giggling girls… once they noticed I was looking two looked away, whilst one waved timidly, only to be pulled by her elder to face away from me. Those three really were comical.

The cute-ass guy raised an eyebrow, and re-handed me the helmet before telling me to, once more, get onto the bike. When I was securely on, with my arms wrapped around him, he questioned where I lived. I told him the Bakuten apartment complex, and he nodded.

"I know a good coffee place on the way… wanna stop off there first?" I couldn't believe it; he was asking to spend more time with me. An almost complete stranger (and a drop dead gorgeous one at that) wanted to spend more time with me.

"S-sure…" I dropped the 'I'd love too', didn't want to sound too desperate to stay in his company now, did I?

So we were off again, and we sped down the familiar streets that I passed as I walked home from work, nearly every day. With the sheer speed of Suzaku, the scenery and people became mere blurs, and I could feel my hair whipping at my back.

I couldn't quite think what coffee shop he meant, as there were a few decent ones between the restaurant and my home. Then again I really didn't care, so long as I got to spend a little more time with him… maybe I'd even learn his name.

We slowed down as we approached Ayers, one of the nicest places I'd ever had coffee before. He turned off into the car park, and stopped the bike. This time I needed no frantically waved hand to will me off the bike, this time I actually got off on my own accord.

Upon entering the shop, cute-ass guy led me to one of the more secluded tables, and almost instantly after looking over a list of drinks, a cute waiter was at our service.

"What'll it be?" He asked, taking out a notepad and paper, and smiled cheerfully.

"Just a water please, Jan," said my hot companion. The blonde looked at me, cheesy smile still plastered across his face.

"Err, tea please ," I told him and he gracefully wrote it down, then left, throwing a quick 'it'll be with you in a jiff.' I then noted that within a few minutes of sitting in a small café I knew the name of one waiter, yet still I did not know the cute-ass guy's name. Weird, no?

"So… what was all that about yesterday?" He asked, as he trailed a finger along the table's edge. I knew, of course, he was referring to the little incident. I just shrugged.

"My hate club from school basically," was all I said on the matter. He looked surprised, like he can't believe someone like me could have a hate club. Well you better believe it buster, it happens to the best of us.

We lapsed into silence once more, the conversation dead. I was thankful when I noticed a ginger-blonde haired girl heading over with our order. She looked… angry. Though I can't think why. That Jan bloke was at the counter with a pretty green haired boy, and both looked a little worried.

"One tea," came a sickeningly disturbing voice, and my tea was placed in front of me. I muttered quick thanks, and looked over at the cute-ass guy. He looked kinda worried as well… "Kai…" she glared at the cute-ass guy, now known as Kai. Nice name…

"E-Emily," he stuttered, and I didn't think he was one to. That worried me. I took a sip of my tea, never taking my eyes off the two.

"One water," she said, and the next thing I knew the contents of the glass had been dumped on his head, and the container slammed onto the table. She then stormed off, gasps from the other customers as she passed them. I was shocked, truly. Then again a wet Kai was a cute look…

I grabbed a few tissue-things from the dispenser, and leant across the table, wiping his face. Of course I knew he could handle it by himself, but still…

"You ok?" I asked, and he nodded slightly. I sat back down in my chair once I was satisfied the majority of the water had been wiped away. He thanked me quickly, visibly embarrassed about that happening to him. I didn't even need to ask him to explain, I must have given him some kind of look to trigger and answer to the un-asked question.

"She asked me out the other day, I turned her down," I opened my mouth in an 'o' shape, now understanding the girls anger. I pushed my tea away, realising how awkward it must have been to run into her here.

"Do you want to leave?" I asked him, and he looked at me, almost perplexed at how I could have known. All I can say is I'm pretty good at analysing situations… His answer? He left some money on the table, grabbed my hand and all but dragged me out.

We stopped just outside the shop, and I realised it was times like these that you were best left alone. I mean, we'd probably stay in silence so it would be all awkward… not how I wanted to spend the rest of the journey to my home.

"How about I walk home… it's only up the road, so I'll be fine," I helpfully suggested, Kai seemed to ponder it for a moment, before nodding. I smiled at him, and opened my mouth to say some more, but he beat me to it.

"That really wasn't the way I wanted you to find out my name…" He mumbled, and I thought it was incredibly cute that he was embarrassed… really cute.

"It's fine, now we know each other's name, it's much easier than calling you cu-"I stopped mid-word, realising what I was about to say. Jeebus, how stupid could I be, almost saying that out loud. I shook my head.

"How about a proper introduction, before we part ways?" He asked, and I though that was a pretty good idea. I held out my hand to shake his, and he gratefully accepted.

"Kon Rei."

"Hiwatari Kai."

"It was a pleasure Hiwatari-san," I said, noting to be semi-formal with him.

"Just Kai please, and the pleasure was all mine," we smiled and said our mutual goodbyes, and waved to each other as he passed on his bike. I hoped I'd see him again, only next time under better circumstances. As I turned to head home I came face to face with a person who I did not want to see alone… Tall, menacing and fuming were not a good combination…

"What the hell were you doing with Kai?!"

Ende. Longer, yet still kinda short. Oh well, hope you enjoyed it. I loved writing this chapter, although it was killing me trying to squeeze it in between revision, work and stuff. So be glad it's here, and leave me a review, please?