DISCLAIMER: I don't own Beyblade.
Thanks to my reviewers: Feelin Glayish, TechnoRanma, hyperactive-frogchild, xXxCeRuLeAn-x'SxXx, Vialana, Kohari, darkarc, I luv Kai, Rumi-chan, Moonlit Sea, Nancys-little-Obsession
In answer to Kohari's query: Yes this is a TyKa story as indicated in the summary. It involves both Tyson and Kai in a relationship that extends further than just friendship. I thank you for reviewing anyway - Kai's my favourite character too^^. And I know I need to work on making it clearer, it jumps a lot^^. If you don't like the pairing I hope you find something you like else where.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEVER KNOW
I lay there, my head resting against the cool glass surface, my mind in shambles. When a familiar voice shouted exuberantly in my ear, I think my heart stopped.
"Kai, what in the hell!" Max burst out.
"Aiya!" I yelled. I bolted upright, my chair falling backwards with the force in which I straightened.
"What's wrong, what's wrong?" came a voice floating down the hall. Two seconds later Tyson appeared in the hallway opening. His hair free of it's binding, was mused and tangled, sticking up at weird angles. His eyes were bleary and there were marks on his cheek that indicated he had been asleep. My eyes nearly popped out of my head at the sight he made.
"Kai are you alright?" he asked breathlessly.
My mouth fell open in shock. He was not only awake but my call of distress was what woke him and he had come to check if I was alright. I was touched. Then my eyes travelled lower, past his concerned eyes and sweet rosy lips to the lithe expanse of olive skin exposed for my viewing pleasure. My eyes must have boggled. I was slightly in awe; this was just another reminder that he was no longer the little brash git from all those years ago. And for a split second I was extremely grateful that I was leaning against the table, because my knees went weak. Then I heard an all too familiar snicker and I snapped out of my drool fest. And managed a, "Uh - I'm fine Tyson. These two," I accentuated my point by pointing at the bubbly blonde and the Neko-jin, "They just startled me that's all."
"Oh ok."
"Want some dinner guys?" Max asked.
"Yes!" came Tyson's exuberant reply, "I am starving."
"Sure," I muttered.
"I'll help you Max," Rei added.
"Good."
They went about their thing and I moved down the hall in a dream, watching Tyson's swaying hips in front of me.
"I'm going to have a shower," he announced as soon as we got into our room.
"Ok then."
He nodded at me and went about his side of the room collecting some clothes and made his way to the shared bathroom down the hall. I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes, sighing heavily; I wondered when everything had gotten so complicated. It was so much easier when I didn't know that I liked him, I could yell and him and - well - yell at him and now I get tongue tied before I even say anything.
About 10 minutes later there was a knock at the door.
"Are you decent?" came Tyson's hushed enquiry.
"Yes," I said.
The door opened and Tyson strolled in, his hair ringing wet and there were still some droplets on his face and on his eyelashes. It made him all sparkly and dreamlike in the soft li=ght of the lamps.
"Oi! Dinner's ready," Rei's voice rang out. I snapped out of my daze just long enough to register Tyson flying out of the room and down the hall
I came down the corridor and took my place next to Tyson at the dinner table. Max spooned out helpings of Macaroni and Cheese and I murmured a thank you.
I glanced at Tyson sideways and saw he was grinning. I followed his gaze and my stomach dropped when it fell on Max.
"So what happened after Kai cancelled training this afternoon?" My supossed friend asked.
I choked on my mouthful and I saw Tyson's cheeks flush pink, "Eh, nothing happened Max. Why do you ask?"
"Oh, no reason. I was just wondering what you did after we all left."
"Nothing," Tyson reaffirmed.
"Its delicious Max," complimented Rei and I breathed a sigh of relief at the welcome change of subject but I did not miss the glare that came Rei's way.
"Yes, it's very nice. Thank you," agreed Tyson but I said nothing. I ate the rest of my meal without uttering a word and then excused myself. Without waiting for a reply I stood up and dumped my plate in the sink and left the kitchen. It was unbearably stifling in there.
I retreated to my room and once again took up my position lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling but only seeing Tyson's face. I was alone for maybe seven minutes max before I heard him.
"Kai, open the door," I heard the whispered words but did not answer.
I sat on my bed, my head in my hands, my thoughts pounding in my head. I jerked at the sound of the door knob rattling. I gathered he tried the handle and I was thankful that I locked it. I figured that he would just give up after a while.
I lowered my head again when silence filled the air, yet not two seconds later there was a knock on the door. Again I did not answer him.
"Kai," he growled, "Open this door right this instant."
I stood up and moved to the door.
"Kai! I am warning you if you do not open this door right now I will break it down I swear," he yelled in a stage whisper. His voice was low in a blatant effort to keep his temper under control and not to entice Max and Rei to come and investigate the commotion.
I kept my mouth shut and I heard him sighed heavily, "Fine that's it." I heard his last warning and I didn't want him to do any damage to himself in attempting to knock the door down so I pulled it open. I stepped away from the door and waited. "Ahhhhh," a hoarse scream sounded. My eyes widened in shock as Tyson came stumbling through the door. He landed in a crumpled heap on the ground at my feet. I couldn't say anything I just watched as he lay there for a second or two before launching himself back up into a standing position. His navy hair whipping around as he spun towards me; he proceeded to glower at me.
"What are you doing?"
"What did you do that for?"
We asked our questions at the same time and his laughter rang out. My heart rate quickened and I couldn't help but smile.
"I'm sorry Kai, I was just worried. Are you all right? You left dinner quickly," he asked.
'I'm fine." I answered quickly out of habit.
"Kai," I gulped at the warning in his tone. I felt my skin flush as I remembered last time I had been neutral with him.
"I really am ok Tyson. I just - I was remembering and I....."
"Oh - um about that Kai, I apologize. I got out of hand. I never meant to put up into a situation where you weren't comfortable," he rushed, interrupting me.
"No, it's not that..." I started.
"Forget it happened, ok Kai? It's in the past. In fact it never happened," he turned his back on him and my mouth dropped opened in shock. He unbuttoned his shirt and I watched as it slid off his shoulders and revealed his slim tanned skin. Yet although I welcomed the sight I was glad when it was quickly covered with a white pyjama shirt. I stood transfixed as he slid his pants over his hips and let them pool at his ankles. He stepped out of them and kicked them away. Now clad in boxers and a worn shirt he climbed into his bed and lay on his side, facing away from me.
"Good night Kai," he whispered.
"Night," I managed to say. I just stood there unable to move or even look away. My mind in a whirl, I tried to process what he had just said to me but all I could see was his tanned shoulders and the image of his pants sliding over and down his hips. I was overcome by the sudden urge to move over to behind him and unbutton his jeans and hook my fingers inside the waistband and gently ease them down and then........
"No........ice cream - yummy......gigantic - hmmmmm," Tyson suddenly snorted.
I jumped out of my skin as the abrupt break in my inner monologue about all the not so innocent things I wanted to do to said person.
I pulled on my own night clothes and moved to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and as I re-entered our shared bedroom I could hear Tyson's snores. Over the years I have gotten used to the noises that Tyson made in his sleep. His heavy breathing was comforting in the middle of the night. It helps me to relax and lets me get some sleep.
It reminds me that I'm not alone.
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I watched as Tyson all but ran down the hall in an effort to get to Kai as quickly as possible. I felt his eyes on me and I turned to face him. His cerulean gaze locked on mine and he grinned. My heart skipped a beat and I returned the smile.
"This is going to work perfectly," I whispered. I watched my partner is crime carefully; he nodded in agreement but went on to finish his meal in silence. He gathered the plates and made his way to the sink. I joined him and picked up a dishcloth. He didn't say anything so I didn't break the silence either; I just stood there and looked at him out of the corner of my eye. I just couldn't seem to look away from him. I smiled, it was like a maniacal grin; I was so happy, I just knew that my idea would work. We would get Kai jealous and he'd realise just how much he wants Tyson and they'd get to together. 'It really was perfect.' I glanced once more at Max, 'just like him.'
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I woke up at the sound of subtle movements in my room. I opened one eye and when I saw it was still dark I opened the other one. I couldn't see a thing. I brought my hands up and rubbed away the sleep. I glanced at the clock, it read 5.48am. I groaned, 'Oh my Gods, what on Earth was I doing up so early.' I sat up and peered across the dark room to Kai's side of the room, to Kai's bed. Only problem was Kai wasn't in it. I bolted out of bed and promptly fell over as I was still intangled in my bed linen. I landed on the floor with a loud crash. "Owww," I muttered as I lay there.
The bedroom door opened and Kai's head peered around the corner.
"What are you doing on the floor?"
"I - oh - I fell out of bed."
'On second thought, why the fell are you even awake? It isn't even dawn yet."
"I have no idea," I stated, slightly agitated with myself.
"Ok then. I'm making breakfast, what do you want?"
"Um......."
"Stupid question. I'll just make the lot. Come when you're ready," and with that the door closed again and he was gone.
I got up and made my way to the bathroom and then stumbled back to my room and got changed. I went down the hall to Max and Rei's bedroom. I knocked twice and then when I got no answer I walked in.
"Max, Rei get up."
I got a snort from Max and a whimper from Rei as my answers. I made my way to Rei's bed and pulled his braid.
"Owwwwww!" he yelped, "What you do that for?" he asked while sitting up and rubbing the back of his head.
I didn't bother answering him but moved across the room to Max's sleeping form. I didn't bother shaking him or anything I simply yanked the covers off him. He mewled in protest and curled up on himself. I walked to the door, "Kai's making breakfast, come when you are ready," and with that I walked out of their room.
I knew that Rei would get up and Max would follow suit when he got cold enough. So I wandered down the hall and was greeted by the smell of pancakes. My stomach growled.
"It smells wonderful Kai."
"Good morning to you too Tyson."
"Oh - morning." I sat down at the counter bench and watched him move about the kitchen with unpractised ease. "Um - do you want some help?"
"Could you set the table please?"
"Sure," I got out the tablecloth and the place settings and then two glasses for each place, one for milk and one for water or juice depending on your personal preference. Then I got out the knives and forks and plates.
I had just finished putting the last plate down when Max came bounding down the hall, I couldn't see but I could safely assume that Rei was meandering down the corridor after him.
"Hiya Tyson," he almost shouted before he half tackled, half hugged and yet fully glomped me.
"Um, hi Max." I stood there, growing increasingly uncomfortable, his wiry arms still wrapped around me. I don't know when it happened, but he was a lot stronger than I remember. I patted his back and he rested his head against my shoulder, I blushed at the intimate situation. "Uh - Max do you think you could let go of me now?" I whispered, finding it hard to breath.
"Sure Ty," his arms unwrapped themselves from around me, trailing along my skin for much longer than need be.
I looked into his eyes and he smiled at me; a smile that seemed almost intimate. It was the kind of smile that should be shared between two lovers not between friends.
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I got dressed slowly; I was tired, my muscles were sore as I had slept weird. I stretched and yawned. I turned around to find Max by the window.
"What you looking at?"
"The sunrise," came the short reply.
I yawned again and made my way to his side. I peered out the window and sure enough the sun's rays were finally peeking up from the horizon.
"Wow," I exclaimed.
"I know, it's beautiful. I haven't been up to see the sunrise in a long time."
I nodded. That was true, Kai was generally up before dawn but he usually came in and woke us at about seven, a good hour or so after the sun rose. And Tyson, well we were lucky if he was up before ten or eleven. I gasped when I realised something.
"Tyson."
"Yeah, what about him?"
"He was the one that woke us this morning."
"Holy hell. That is too true. What on Earth is he doing awake at this time."
I shrugged and turned to walk to the door. I was half way across the room when I realised that Max wasn't following me. I whirled around again and made a startled meep. My breath left me and I was in awe. Max was in shadow but the light of the rising sun, surrounded him; making him glow. It made him look ethereal and his golden hair shone. He looked like an angel.
An earthbound angel.
"Come on Max," I finally said after recovering from my speechlessness, "If Tyson's up and Kai is cooking and we don't hurry, there isn't going to be any breakfast left."
He gasped, "You are so right. Lets go," he rushed past me, grabbed my hand and we took off down the hall.
I tugged on his hand and planted my feet.
"What are you doing?"
"You wanna but operation Make Kai Jealous, stage one into action?"
"You bet," he grinned wickedly at me and I shivered at the smile.
'Well you know what to do."
He nodded and turned and ran down the hall; his excitement and enthusiasm bouncing off him in waves. I counted to three and then followed him into the kitchen.
"Hiya Tyson."
I almost laughed at Max's squeal. I entered the room and was greeted by the smell of pancakes and toast and to the sight of Max squeezing the life out of Tyson. I couldn't hear the words that the too exchanged after that. But when Max rested his head against Tyson's shoulder, a wave of an unexpected emotion shot through me. Something that could only be described as jealousy. My eyes tore away from the cute picture they made to find Kai's face. He was seething but trying to act inconspicuous and continue to make breakfast.
Then when Max realised Tyson from his grasp, his hands kept contact, he trailed them along his sides. Again my eyes darted to see Kai's reaction. He's face was blank but his eyes were aflame. My eye's travelled lower and I saw that he was holding his cooking spoon in such a tight death grip that his knuckles had turned white. He looked about ready to kill. I grinned, 'Perfect.'
"Sit," he barked, "It's ready."
I readily agreed; Max slid into place next to me. Tyson sat in his seat as Kai gave us all a helping of scrambled eggs, some toast and some pancakes. My mouth watered. I nearly jumped when I felt something touch my thigh. I looked to my left, Max was grinning at me, his eyes asking a question and I answered it with a smile of my own and a thumbs up.
He nodded and glanced away to look at Tyson, who was already digging in with fever then to Kai who was absentmindedly stirring his coffee. He turned back to me and smiled at me and my heart once again skipped a beat.
My angel was smiling at me.
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A/N: hyperactive-frogchild's review reminded me that I hadn't put in Rei's pov in this fic. Thanks - I had forgotten^^ Well this chapter has Rei's point of view in it. I hope it's alright - I'm not used to writing in his pov (or in Max's) so I apologize if you think that they say things that they wouldn't normally say^^
I hope that you liked his chapter. If you do, please leave a review. If you didn't then better luck else where^^
OMG - my longest chapter ever!!! Yah^^ (it's over 3000 words!) Aren't you proud of me? LOL^^
ALSO: Like I said in the previous chapter - - the scheme that Rei and Max are attempting to implement was Glay's idea. So thanks for the help^^
Be safe
-BG
Thanks to my reviewers: Feelin Glayish, TechnoRanma, hyperactive-frogchild, xXxCeRuLeAn-x'SxXx, Vialana, Kohari, darkarc, I luv Kai, Rumi-chan, Moonlit Sea, Nancys-little-Obsession
In answer to Kohari's query: Yes this is a TyKa story as indicated in the summary. It involves both Tyson and Kai in a relationship that extends further than just friendship. I thank you for reviewing anyway - Kai's my favourite character too^^. And I know I need to work on making it clearer, it jumps a lot^^. If you don't like the pairing I hope you find something you like else where.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEVER KNOW
I lay there, my head resting against the cool glass surface, my mind in shambles. When a familiar voice shouted exuberantly in my ear, I think my heart stopped.
"Kai, what in the hell!" Max burst out.
"Aiya!" I yelled. I bolted upright, my chair falling backwards with the force in which I straightened.
"What's wrong, what's wrong?" came a voice floating down the hall. Two seconds later Tyson appeared in the hallway opening. His hair free of it's binding, was mused and tangled, sticking up at weird angles. His eyes were bleary and there were marks on his cheek that indicated he had been asleep. My eyes nearly popped out of my head at the sight he made.
"Kai are you alright?" he asked breathlessly.
My mouth fell open in shock. He was not only awake but my call of distress was what woke him and he had come to check if I was alright. I was touched. Then my eyes travelled lower, past his concerned eyes and sweet rosy lips to the lithe expanse of olive skin exposed for my viewing pleasure. My eyes must have boggled. I was slightly in awe; this was just another reminder that he was no longer the little brash git from all those years ago. And for a split second I was extremely grateful that I was leaning against the table, because my knees went weak. Then I heard an all too familiar snicker and I snapped out of my drool fest. And managed a, "Uh - I'm fine Tyson. These two," I accentuated my point by pointing at the bubbly blonde and the Neko-jin, "They just startled me that's all."
"Oh ok."
"Want some dinner guys?" Max asked.
"Yes!" came Tyson's exuberant reply, "I am starving."
"Sure," I muttered.
"I'll help you Max," Rei added.
"Good."
They went about their thing and I moved down the hall in a dream, watching Tyson's swaying hips in front of me.
"I'm going to have a shower," he announced as soon as we got into our room.
"Ok then."
He nodded at me and went about his side of the room collecting some clothes and made his way to the shared bathroom down the hall. I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes, sighing heavily; I wondered when everything had gotten so complicated. It was so much easier when I didn't know that I liked him, I could yell and him and - well - yell at him and now I get tongue tied before I even say anything.
About 10 minutes later there was a knock at the door.
"Are you decent?" came Tyson's hushed enquiry.
"Yes," I said.
The door opened and Tyson strolled in, his hair ringing wet and there were still some droplets on his face and on his eyelashes. It made him all sparkly and dreamlike in the soft li=ght of the lamps.
"Oi! Dinner's ready," Rei's voice rang out. I snapped out of my daze just long enough to register Tyson flying out of the room and down the hall
I came down the corridor and took my place next to Tyson at the dinner table. Max spooned out helpings of Macaroni and Cheese and I murmured a thank you.
I glanced at Tyson sideways and saw he was grinning. I followed his gaze and my stomach dropped when it fell on Max.
"So what happened after Kai cancelled training this afternoon?" My supossed friend asked.
I choked on my mouthful and I saw Tyson's cheeks flush pink, "Eh, nothing happened Max. Why do you ask?"
"Oh, no reason. I was just wondering what you did after we all left."
"Nothing," Tyson reaffirmed.
"Its delicious Max," complimented Rei and I breathed a sigh of relief at the welcome change of subject but I did not miss the glare that came Rei's way.
"Yes, it's very nice. Thank you," agreed Tyson but I said nothing. I ate the rest of my meal without uttering a word and then excused myself. Without waiting for a reply I stood up and dumped my plate in the sink and left the kitchen. It was unbearably stifling in there.
I retreated to my room and once again took up my position lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling but only seeing Tyson's face. I was alone for maybe seven minutes max before I heard him.
"Kai, open the door," I heard the whispered words but did not answer.
I sat on my bed, my head in my hands, my thoughts pounding in my head. I jerked at the sound of the door knob rattling. I gathered he tried the handle and I was thankful that I locked it. I figured that he would just give up after a while.
I lowered my head again when silence filled the air, yet not two seconds later there was a knock on the door. Again I did not answer him.
"Kai," he growled, "Open this door right this instant."
I stood up and moved to the door.
"Kai! I am warning you if you do not open this door right now I will break it down I swear," he yelled in a stage whisper. His voice was low in a blatant effort to keep his temper under control and not to entice Max and Rei to come and investigate the commotion.
I kept my mouth shut and I heard him sighed heavily, "Fine that's it." I heard his last warning and I didn't want him to do any damage to himself in attempting to knock the door down so I pulled it open. I stepped away from the door and waited. "Ahhhhh," a hoarse scream sounded. My eyes widened in shock as Tyson came stumbling through the door. He landed in a crumpled heap on the ground at my feet. I couldn't say anything I just watched as he lay there for a second or two before launching himself back up into a standing position. His navy hair whipping around as he spun towards me; he proceeded to glower at me.
"What are you doing?"
"What did you do that for?"
We asked our questions at the same time and his laughter rang out. My heart rate quickened and I couldn't help but smile.
"I'm sorry Kai, I was just worried. Are you all right? You left dinner quickly," he asked.
'I'm fine." I answered quickly out of habit.
"Kai," I gulped at the warning in his tone. I felt my skin flush as I remembered last time I had been neutral with him.
"I really am ok Tyson. I just - I was remembering and I....."
"Oh - um about that Kai, I apologize. I got out of hand. I never meant to put up into a situation where you weren't comfortable," he rushed, interrupting me.
"No, it's not that..." I started.
"Forget it happened, ok Kai? It's in the past. In fact it never happened," he turned his back on him and my mouth dropped opened in shock. He unbuttoned his shirt and I watched as it slid off his shoulders and revealed his slim tanned skin. Yet although I welcomed the sight I was glad when it was quickly covered with a white pyjama shirt. I stood transfixed as he slid his pants over his hips and let them pool at his ankles. He stepped out of them and kicked them away. Now clad in boxers and a worn shirt he climbed into his bed and lay on his side, facing away from me.
"Good night Kai," he whispered.
"Night," I managed to say. I just stood there unable to move or even look away. My mind in a whirl, I tried to process what he had just said to me but all I could see was his tanned shoulders and the image of his pants sliding over and down his hips. I was overcome by the sudden urge to move over to behind him and unbutton his jeans and hook my fingers inside the waistband and gently ease them down and then........
"No........ice cream - yummy......gigantic - hmmmmm," Tyson suddenly snorted.
I jumped out of my skin as the abrupt break in my inner monologue about all the not so innocent things I wanted to do to said person.
I pulled on my own night clothes and moved to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and as I re-entered our shared bedroom I could hear Tyson's snores. Over the years I have gotten used to the noises that Tyson made in his sleep. His heavy breathing was comforting in the middle of the night. It helps me to relax and lets me get some sleep.
It reminds me that I'm not alone.
~
I watched as Tyson all but ran down the hall in an effort to get to Kai as quickly as possible. I felt his eyes on me and I turned to face him. His cerulean gaze locked on mine and he grinned. My heart skipped a beat and I returned the smile.
"This is going to work perfectly," I whispered. I watched my partner is crime carefully; he nodded in agreement but went on to finish his meal in silence. He gathered the plates and made his way to the sink. I joined him and picked up a dishcloth. He didn't say anything so I didn't break the silence either; I just stood there and looked at him out of the corner of my eye. I just couldn't seem to look away from him. I smiled, it was like a maniacal grin; I was so happy, I just knew that my idea would work. We would get Kai jealous and he'd realise just how much he wants Tyson and they'd get to together. 'It really was perfect.' I glanced once more at Max, 'just like him.'
~
I woke up at the sound of subtle movements in my room. I opened one eye and when I saw it was still dark I opened the other one. I couldn't see a thing. I brought my hands up and rubbed away the sleep. I glanced at the clock, it read 5.48am. I groaned, 'Oh my Gods, what on Earth was I doing up so early.' I sat up and peered across the dark room to Kai's side of the room, to Kai's bed. Only problem was Kai wasn't in it. I bolted out of bed and promptly fell over as I was still intangled in my bed linen. I landed on the floor with a loud crash. "Owww," I muttered as I lay there.
The bedroom door opened and Kai's head peered around the corner.
"What are you doing on the floor?"
"I - oh - I fell out of bed."
'On second thought, why the fell are you even awake? It isn't even dawn yet."
"I have no idea," I stated, slightly agitated with myself.
"Ok then. I'm making breakfast, what do you want?"
"Um......."
"Stupid question. I'll just make the lot. Come when you're ready," and with that the door closed again and he was gone.
I got up and made my way to the bathroom and then stumbled back to my room and got changed. I went down the hall to Max and Rei's bedroom. I knocked twice and then when I got no answer I walked in.
"Max, Rei get up."
I got a snort from Max and a whimper from Rei as my answers. I made my way to Rei's bed and pulled his braid.
"Owwwwww!" he yelped, "What you do that for?" he asked while sitting up and rubbing the back of his head.
I didn't bother answering him but moved across the room to Max's sleeping form. I didn't bother shaking him or anything I simply yanked the covers off him. He mewled in protest and curled up on himself. I walked to the door, "Kai's making breakfast, come when you are ready," and with that I walked out of their room.
I knew that Rei would get up and Max would follow suit when he got cold enough. So I wandered down the hall and was greeted by the smell of pancakes. My stomach growled.
"It smells wonderful Kai."
"Good morning to you too Tyson."
"Oh - morning." I sat down at the counter bench and watched him move about the kitchen with unpractised ease. "Um - do you want some help?"
"Could you set the table please?"
"Sure," I got out the tablecloth and the place settings and then two glasses for each place, one for milk and one for water or juice depending on your personal preference. Then I got out the knives and forks and plates.
I had just finished putting the last plate down when Max came bounding down the hall, I couldn't see but I could safely assume that Rei was meandering down the corridor after him.
"Hiya Tyson," he almost shouted before he half tackled, half hugged and yet fully glomped me.
"Um, hi Max." I stood there, growing increasingly uncomfortable, his wiry arms still wrapped around me. I don't know when it happened, but he was a lot stronger than I remember. I patted his back and he rested his head against my shoulder, I blushed at the intimate situation. "Uh - Max do you think you could let go of me now?" I whispered, finding it hard to breath.
"Sure Ty," his arms unwrapped themselves from around me, trailing along my skin for much longer than need be.
I looked into his eyes and he smiled at me; a smile that seemed almost intimate. It was the kind of smile that should be shared between two lovers not between friends.
~
I got dressed slowly; I was tired, my muscles were sore as I had slept weird. I stretched and yawned. I turned around to find Max by the window.
"What you looking at?"
"The sunrise," came the short reply.
I yawned again and made my way to his side. I peered out the window and sure enough the sun's rays were finally peeking up from the horizon.
"Wow," I exclaimed.
"I know, it's beautiful. I haven't been up to see the sunrise in a long time."
I nodded. That was true, Kai was generally up before dawn but he usually came in and woke us at about seven, a good hour or so after the sun rose. And Tyson, well we were lucky if he was up before ten or eleven. I gasped when I realised something.
"Tyson."
"Yeah, what about him?"
"He was the one that woke us this morning."
"Holy hell. That is too true. What on Earth is he doing awake at this time."
I shrugged and turned to walk to the door. I was half way across the room when I realised that Max wasn't following me. I whirled around again and made a startled meep. My breath left me and I was in awe. Max was in shadow but the light of the rising sun, surrounded him; making him glow. It made him look ethereal and his golden hair shone. He looked like an angel.
An earthbound angel.
"Come on Max," I finally said after recovering from my speechlessness, "If Tyson's up and Kai is cooking and we don't hurry, there isn't going to be any breakfast left."
He gasped, "You are so right. Lets go," he rushed past me, grabbed my hand and we took off down the hall.
I tugged on his hand and planted my feet.
"What are you doing?"
"You wanna but operation Make Kai Jealous, stage one into action?"
"You bet," he grinned wickedly at me and I shivered at the smile.
'Well you know what to do."
He nodded and turned and ran down the hall; his excitement and enthusiasm bouncing off him in waves. I counted to three and then followed him into the kitchen.
"Hiya Tyson."
I almost laughed at Max's squeal. I entered the room and was greeted by the smell of pancakes and toast and to the sight of Max squeezing the life out of Tyson. I couldn't hear the words that the too exchanged after that. But when Max rested his head against Tyson's shoulder, a wave of an unexpected emotion shot through me. Something that could only be described as jealousy. My eyes tore away from the cute picture they made to find Kai's face. He was seething but trying to act inconspicuous and continue to make breakfast.
Then when Max realised Tyson from his grasp, his hands kept contact, he trailed them along his sides. Again my eyes darted to see Kai's reaction. He's face was blank but his eyes were aflame. My eye's travelled lower and I saw that he was holding his cooking spoon in such a tight death grip that his knuckles had turned white. He looked about ready to kill. I grinned, 'Perfect.'
"Sit," he barked, "It's ready."
I readily agreed; Max slid into place next to me. Tyson sat in his seat as Kai gave us all a helping of scrambled eggs, some toast and some pancakes. My mouth watered. I nearly jumped when I felt something touch my thigh. I looked to my left, Max was grinning at me, his eyes asking a question and I answered it with a smile of my own and a thumbs up.
He nodded and glanced away to look at Tyson, who was already digging in with fever then to Kai who was absentmindedly stirring his coffee. He turned back to me and smiled at me and my heart once again skipped a beat.
My angel was smiling at me.
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A/N: hyperactive-frogchild's review reminded me that I hadn't put in Rei's pov in this fic. Thanks - I had forgotten^^ Well this chapter has Rei's point of view in it. I hope it's alright - I'm not used to writing in his pov (or in Max's) so I apologize if you think that they say things that they wouldn't normally say^^
I hope that you liked his chapter. If you do, please leave a review. If you didn't then better luck else where^^
OMG - my longest chapter ever!!! Yah^^ (it's over 3000 words!) Aren't you proud of me? LOL^^
ALSO: Like I said in the previous chapter - - the scheme that Rei and Max are attempting to implement was Glay's idea. So thanks for the help^^
Be safe
-BG