Chapter 1

Saiyan-Chang: You certainly got first review, and leave Lee alone!!! :p

BitterCherries: I think this one is better then the last. I'm a little disappointed in Overture though, but that's another (part) of the story. ^_~

Senko-sama: I most certainly have. ^_^

Rayz Kitten: Kai and Ray are later on, as yet again this is a Kevin/Lee centred fic. Overture however, is an entirely different matter, but that will come later.

Castles in the Sky: Kevin still has the grudge, yes. Did you expect him to forgive her just like that?

Avril fan: I've been busy with many a different thing. This story is mainly about the Kevin/Lee prob, but it has a couple of side stories running throughout it, as always.

Ashla: Hoping this one can top the last. *fingers crossed*

Lady Anonymous: I have a habit of starting things off with flashbacks or dreams. They set the scene so nicely. But you can't overdo or overuse them. That's the key.

Shaman Wolf: *bursts out laughing* Later on in this story I have written exactly that. You'll just have to wait and see.

LadyOrient: It's actually kinda stupid how they always write the guy raping the girl when the reverse can and does happen. Just wish people would pick up on it more often. And yes, I know what you mean. ^_~

Quick Note: I have a website some of you might be interested in and just may have seen on Melanie's site and Ranklists. It's called White Tiger Claw and is dedicated to the White Tigers. I'm looking for fics and art for the site, which can be found at http:// www. angelfire. com/ anime5/ white_tiger_claw (just remove all the spaces)

Well the prologue sets up the story, now onto the main course.

It was not unusual for Lee to wake first, and this day was no different. He stifled a yawn, large eyes blinking as the 19-year-old let his gaze sweep around the room much like Kevin's had barely hours before. Seeing that all was well, Lee smiled faintly as his gaze fell to take in the one he had devoted himself to.

His smile widened as an idea burned to life in his mind. Leaning down he kissed Kevin gently, letting it linger. Shifting, he moved down, pressing his lips to the 'V' of Kevin's neck, then continuing downwards. The younger muttered something in his sleep, Lee smirking as he reached out and trailed his fingers over Kevin's manhood, feeling him jerk.

It was not long before Kevin was aroused, Lee smirk widening as he took him in his mouth, sucking gently. Kevin shifted, purring in the back of his throat. Lee ran his tongue over the member, the other unconsciously thrusting upward, Lee reaching out to hold him down.

Lee continued, orange-gold eyes on Kevin's face as the younger squeezed his lids closed, gasping. Lee smiled, knowing that he was awake and sucking harder. Kevin moaned, fingers gripping the sheets as he erupted inside Lee's mouth, back arching before he slumped back, panting.

Violet eyes blinked open, looking down toward his lover. "Well… that's a pleasant way to wake up."

Lee chuckled, wiping his lips and chin with the back of his hand, crawling up the bed to kiss him. "Decided you needed a change to how you normally wake up."

"And how's that?"

"Nightmares." Lee frowned. "We need to talk about that."

Kevin growled, rolling out from under him and climbing out of bed. "What's to talk about?"

Lee watched him, eyebrow raised. "Mariah has a very keen ability to sense peoples emotions. When we all meet up, she'll know something's up, and it'll upset her. That, and this grudge will distract you."

"Grudge?" Kevin pulled on his shirt, brushing his hair back from his eyes. "Grudge!? Well I 'spose that's one way of putting it."

"Don't give me that." Lee caught the pants Kevin threw at him as the other made his way toward the bathroom. "It was a while ago, Kev. You've got to move on."

"That's fine for you to say. You screwed her without a second thought."

Lee's eyebrows rose further as he pulled on his pants. "Not true. I felt guilty bout it, and regret having ever done it." He shrugged. "You're the one who can sense when something is wrong or not. How was I to know what she was plannin'?"

"So the fact she was so willing to give herself to you when you knew she was after Ray didn't set off any alarm bells?"

"Hey! I'm on your side, remember?" Lee pulled on his vest, poising himself on the edge of the bed, crossing his arms over his chest. He chuckled softly. "And she came for me before she came for Ray, remember that."

"That's cause she knew you would be the easiest."

Lee blinked. "Are you calling me easy?"

"In terms of the thing with Mariah… yes."

"You son-of-a-"

"Did you even put up a fight, Leeroy?" Kevin appeared in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest as he leant against the frame. "Ray questioned her motives. I tried to run away up until she pinned me. Did you even give any thought as to why she was doing it? Or did you just stick it in?"

Lee glowered at him, the memory of Mariah gesturing enticingly as she made her way toward his room playing across his mind. The memory of how he had followed, smirking to himself cause he was going to get the one thing Ray wanted… "That's none of your business."

"Hn. Just as I thought."

Lee's eyes narrowed as he watched Kevin move toward the bedroom door. "That was a long time ago, Kevin. I paid for it. We all did."

"You got off easy." Kevin glanced back, fingers on the handle. "If you were truly paying for it, you would be married to her by now."

Lee watched him go, the door swinging closed behind him. He sighed, running a hand over his eyes. Kevin was right. If he had truly paid the price, Honesty would have been his daughter, meaning that Lee would have had to marry his childhood friend. That he would have been forced to lose everything he had built up with Kevin…

Kevin…

Lee looked toward the door, frowning thoughtfully. Had Lee been forced to marry Mariah, Kevin would have paid for Lee's recklessness as well. Not only would the Monkey have had to deal with the memory of what Mariah had done, but he would have had to deal with it alone. Lee hadn't even stopped to consider that, and now he did…

"Jesus."

Pushing himself off the bed, he crossed toward the bathroom, a sick feeling in his stomach. Ray was right, he really was closed-minded. It was time he started thinking things through to the finish, started thinking of the consequences.

Nodding to himself, he stepped into the bathroom, tossing one last glance toward the bedroom door. He had to apologise. He just needed to work out how.

They're fighting. Not good.

Kevin: Heh. Guess we're back to normal then.

JPC: *Smacks him over the back of the head*

Kevin: Ow.