--One month later--

Tala watched as Kai settled against a tree. His keen eyes picked up on the weariness and general fatigue rolling off the other boy. It was cold as always in Russia but the sun was out tinting everything, including that pale red on Kai's cheeks, golden.

Tala watched this for a while waiting for the other teen to speak.

"Where do I go from here?"

"Where else? Home with your 'friends', I would think. The tournament is over but I doubt that will keep you apart. Vacation's over so back to Japan."

Kai didn't reply, still looking solemnly at the snow.

"I have a feeling that someone would appreciate it." Tala added.

This time he did look up. "He'll get over it. Given the time..."

"Pity. I bet he's excellent in bed, ne?" Tala had the distinct feeling that Kai wanted to hit him — hard. Possibly, not the best thing to say at the moment.

"I wouldn't know. I don't think I want to either." Kai seemed annoyed with a lot more than Tala's hormones, his frown deepened.

Tala rolled his eyes, dropping down next to Kai rather unceremoniously; he gave their surroundings a weary glance. He had no idea why he was doing all of this, why he wanted so badly to help Kai, why this person could somehow mean more to him than just sex. Not that he would mind some action right about now...

"Do you really believe you would have done anything to him? Kai, sometimes your stupidity amazes me," Tala sighed. "Just because Black Dranzer decided to fuck with you head a 'bit, you go all brooding hero on everyone. Man, you really have to get over the whole perfection thing. Biovolt is dead. Voltaire is dead. THEY'RE dead!" Tala pointed at the graves in front of them. The end of one thing, the beginning of another, right?

"I noticed," Kai muttered bitterly. "And I don't have a 'perfection thing.'" He added in a lower voice.

"Sure you don't. Time to get over yourself, you're a hormone driven teenager just like the rest of us." Tala moved so that Kai was sandwiched between him and the tree, letting his voice drop an octave he added. "So act like one."

Ah, what the fuck right? Nothing left to lose.

Kai brought his hands up to Tala's pale face and pulled the other teen closer. He brought their lips together slowly, deepening the kiss at the same agonizing speed. Tala wrapped his arms around Kai bringing them closer together. Kai dropped one of his hands from Tala's face and wrapped it around his waist instead.

Tala broke away suddenly, looking more serious than he had all day; he squirmed a little in Kai's grip.

"Why are you doing this?"

Kai looked slightly confused. "According to you I'm a 'hormone driven teenager'."

Tala grinned a little. "And?"

"And..." Kai's blush was tinted his already pink cheeks a brilliant shade of red. "When you're here...it's warm...or hot depending on the occasion..."

Tala blushed as well. "And you spout corny lines like that." (CC: .;)

"Yeah, and I don't have to do everything alone."

Tala smirked. "You did it alone? How many times? I'm sure Ray would have helped you if you asked..."

Kai took a moment to process what he was talking about. "That's not what I meant."

"Sure. You're more the cold shower type."

"Teh. See if I ever have sex with you again."

Kai began to pull Tala's hands off him.

"Like you have a choice. I'm gonna fuck you so hard your relatives over there will be rolling in their graves."

"I wouldn't bet on it." He wasn't really pissed, just...tired. Not that he had any doubt Tala would do as he promised.

"So this is it, huh?"

"Yeah."

Max and Tyson stood somewhere in the airport talking to Kai. Tala, for some unknown reason, had been stuck carrying in all the bags.

"We'll miss you, man, sure you can be the world's biggest bitch at times, but you're still a Blade Breaker."

Tyson held out his hand and Kai took it, a small smile playing at his lips. "Speak for yourself."

"We'll always be here if you need us." Max gave him a hug before brushing a tear away. Tala had spent some time with them over the last month in Russia. He seemed like a good guy, and to say Kai was content in his company was an understatement. Man, he heard them at night; those two went at it like rabbits.

"Where's Ray anyway? I thought I should at least...say goodbye."

Tyson shifted uncomfortably. "Ya' see he wanted us to tell you goodbye for him...'cuz...he...uh..."

"He's taking this really hard." Max finished for him.

"I know...I'm sorry...Maybe I'll see him again some time and do this properly...but for now..."

"He's not ready to let go." Tala added appearing behind Kai. He wrapped his arms around the other teen, resting his chin on Kai's shoulder.

Tyson huffed. "Get a room why don't ya'?"

"Just not within fifty miles of us. A straight guy can only take so much of you two."

"Told ya' not to be so loud." Kai blushed.

"FLIGHT FIFTY-TWO TO JAPAN NOW BOARDING!"

"Shit we're late!"

"Bye, man."

"See ya'!" Tala nodded.

"So where are we going again?"

"FLIGHT TWENTY-FOUR TO CANADA NOW BOARDING!"

Kai looked mildly horrified as Tala pulled him along.

Ray flipped through the flight safety manual for the hundredth time. The pages were dog-eared and worn though it looked brand new when he had first picked it up.

Max and Tyson were chatting animatedly behind him. He had an odd feeling that they knew something he didn't.

"Ah. Excuse me..."

Ray looked up from his brooding and let out a small gasp. The most gorgeous guy was standing right next to him. Captivating gray eyes locked with his own, obscured slightly by blonde bangs.

"Is this seat taken?"

"No...go ahead." Ray moved so that he could get in, getting the perfect view of his leather-clad ass.

Max winked at him and Tyson grinned. Ray mouthed the words 'thank you' before ducking back into his seat. Maybe it would be easier than he thought to get over Kai.

END

CC's note: Happy endings...sniff I'll miss this! Review me K? Very slim chance of a sequel.

And Yes I know Tala is in this chapter but he IS a teenager (like moi!) and at least one of these guys should act like it, damnit!

And the OC...Well you can't expect me to just abandon Ray! Grin

R&R!