Chapter 5

Saiyan-Chang: Gary isn't stupid. He's just a little slow, that's all. And yes, they do always write Kevin as 2D. *Proceeds to continue running off with Lee*

russle: Well, if you pay attention you can see that Kai does show off, in his own little way. Especially when pissing off Tala, Emily or Tyson. ^_~

the tigris: Okay, I have.

Rayz Kitten: You wait until you find out more about that round the world trip. :p

kappy Locks: As you'll see I love phone conversations. In my eyes some of the most important conversations happen over the phone. Plus, these guys are from all around the world and do travel a lot. It's only natural.

Toki Kasurmari: Great to hear. Hope I can satisfy your Kev/Lee cravings I'm sure you're now bound to have. ^_^

LadyOrient: That's really Bryan's last name, though I do believe it's actually spelt 'Kyznetsov'. I was told by someone that that is what it is, or at least an interpretation of what they said on the Japanese originals.

Senko-sama: Sure are. ^_^;;

Avril fan: Kai's got it all: the money, the power, and the guy. ^_~

Hijiri Hitokiri Battousai: Read on and find out.

Castles in the Sky: Actually, Kai would be raking in the billions. -_-;; *Jealous twitch*

I was told there wasn't enough last time, so here, for your reading pleasure, Kai/Ray shonen ai!

As Ray pressed the disconnect button and set the phone on the table, he frowned thoughtfully. Things aren't well in terms of that area? But Kevin had forgiven Mariah… hadn't he? Just like the rest of them had back when-

"Penny for your thoughts?"

Ray snorted. "You can afford more than a penny."

Kai shrugged, intense crimson gaze searching Ray's golden catlike orbs. "So what was it that Lee said that made you go all dreamy?"

"I'm not dreamy." Ray sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Lee said that he was going to have trouble getting Kevin in the same room as Mariah, and that things weren't well in that area."

"That's no surprise." Kai crossed his arms over his chest, closing his eyes. "She did rape him after all. That sort of thing does some severe mental damage. Just look at Bryan."

Ray shuddered as he remembered some of the things that had come out during the trial, things that had led to Boris Balkov's eventual arrest and later conviction. "But it's been over a year."

"First you go through the numbing shock. Then comes the denial. After that, the anger. And my guess is that he would be at the breakdown stage." Kai looked at him. "It's all part of the healing process."

Ray sighed. "I guess you're right. I just wish there was some way I could help him."

"Worrying won't do anything. I just feel sorry for Yin."

Ray blinked, shooting a look across at him. "Did you just say you felt sorry for Lee? You actually care?"

"I don't like seeing anyone's relationship go bust. Nor helplessness." Kai let his gaze run over him. "Like how I felt in the Finals."

Ray looked away, remembering the pain, the exhaustion that had plagued him as he had faced down Bryan. "Yeah."

"Falcon was only following orders, you realise. And he paid for his loss." Kai's head tilted ever so slightly to the side, regarding his lover as Ray refused to look back. "As for caring… I love you, don't I?"

Ray couldn't fight the smile, looking back at him. "I should hope so, otherwise you've wasted all this money for nothing."

"I think it was worth it." Kai slid off his chair and onto Ray's, fingers tugging the handle and reclining it backward. "Don't you think so, Ray?"

"Mm." Ray slid his arms around Kai's neck, staring into those crimson eyes. "You do realise we've made love in almost every country in the world."

"You do realise we've made love above almost every country in the world."

Ray laughed. "I'm surprised we haven't been caught yet. I mean, two guys crowding into the one tiny cubicle on a jet has got to raise suspicions."

Kai chuckled. "Probably." He kissed him. "It's your fault you know."

Ray frowned. "My fault what?"

"That I'm gay." Kai ran his fingers through Ray's loose hair, brushing it back from the neko-jins face. "You were just so gorgeous how could I resist?"

Ray felt his cheeks warm. "Kai, what's come over you?"

"What? You don't like it when I flirt?"

"You're not flirting, you're seducing. You went past flirting about five minutes ago."

"So you don't want me to seduce you?"

Ray kissed him, running his hand over Kai's bare cheek. "I never said that."

"Not fair how I have to work so hard to seduce you." Kai's eyes sparkled evilly. "All you have to do is walk in the room and… well, I'm a puddle at your feet."

Ray tugged at Kai's waistband. "A puddle in your pants, you mean."

An eyebrow rose in amusement. "My, aren't we in a playful mood today."

"You know, it amazes me Kai, how you can go from being nice to a real prick so quickly."

"It's a talent. Runs in the family. My mothers side of course."

"Yes, I remember Bryan saying something like that about Tala." Ray shrugged. "Tala just thinks Bryan's jerk."

"Bryan is a jerk. But what else can you expect for my best friend?" Kai trailed a fingertip over Ray's forehead. "Now, about me again…"

Ray snorted. "Mr Egoistical."

"Nothing wrong with a healthy ego."

"Plenty wrong with a big fat one. You need to go on a diet, try to lose some weight, Kai."

"That's why I was swimming." Kai let his fingertip play down Ray's jawbone and across his lips, Ray capturing it between his lips and sucking on it. "Would have been nice if you had of joined me, though."

"I had to ring them, Kai. I just… had a feeling, that's all."

"They're your closest friends. You're probably in tune to their emotions." He paused. "Now what was this I heard about spoiling you rotten?"

Ray gestured around him. "Call this everyday?"

"We could make it that way."

"Kai." Ray ran his palms over Kai's bare chest, feeling the muscles ripple beneath his touch. "You're too good to me."

"To be honest, I don't feel like I'm worthy."

"In that case, we have another thing in common." Ray closed his eyes as Kai kissed his neck, sucking gently on the flesh. "All I know is I want you."

"Well you have me."

Kai pressed his lips to Ray's, Ray kissing him back and running his fingers through the two-toned hair. The kisses deepened, Ray trailing his fingers down the length of Kai's body and hooking his thumbs through the waistband of Kai's loose pants and beginning to work on removing them.

Kai broke the kiss, crimson eyes filled with wry amusement. "You really are playful."

Ray sniggered, pupils slitting as his fangs glittered in the light. "Not playful, just horny."

Kai's eyes narrowed. "Who are you and what did you do to my Ray?"

Ray laughed, sliding a hand behind Kai's neck and pulling lips back down onto his. Kai kissed him back, kicking off his pants. Knowing the chair would lead to awkwardness, Kai stood, drawing Ray up with him, lips still locked in battle as Kai steered him toward the sofa, laying Ray back on it before straddling him.

Ray's curiosity peaked as Kai worked on his own clothing, simply sliding down his own loose-fitting pants just enough to free him. Kai broke the kiss, smiling faintly as he shifted, fingers closing around Ray's hardness, causing him to intake sharply. Kai raised an eyebrow, watching Ray's face as he slowly lowered himself onto the shaft.

"Oh god Kai…" Ray gritted his teeth, breaths already ragged as Kai began to move. Ray half-growled, half-purred as he slid his hands up Kai's thighs, taking hold of the Russian's hips and thrusting upward, Kai letting out an involuntary gasp.

They worked together, bodies moving as one to a steady rhythm. The fingers of one of Ray's hands slid from their grip to encircle Kai, the other moaning at his touch. The intensity increased, Ray arching his back as Kai threw back his head, both coming together in unison, the waves crashing over them like the waves crashed on the shore outside.

All at once it was over, Kai freeing himself as Ray drew him down, enfolding him in his arms. "I love you."

A small smile played across Kai's lips as he settled himself against Ray's chest, head on his shoulder. "And don't you forget it."

So, would you consider Kai the seme? Or the uke? I think you could argue your hearts out over that one. *^_^*