Chapter 11
Senko-sama: Harsh and angst are what I do best
Kappy Locks: Wait three weeks? What do you mean?
the tigris: Heh heh. You have a point there. Whoopsie. #^_^#
Desi2:Thanks for your answer to my question. I forwarded it on to my teacher, who is the real person who wanted to know. Hope you don't mind that. And I'm monkey fan too. Just I've been writing a lot of Falcon stuff of late.
Castles in the Sky: As I said in Out of the Darkness, I have a heap of homework. I'm depressed and stressed and haven't really had a holiday since Feb. *Sigh* And stay calm. You'll do well, I'm sure. Study a little bit at a time every day, and you'll memorise it all. Even if you only do 10 minutes a day, it works. Trust me. I didn't win dux of three classes graduating from High School for cramming. :p
russle: Lee's too proud to apologise, and Kev would be too stubborn to listen. -_-;;
Rayz Kitten: Crying makes you feel better yes, and Lee will be doing a lot of that indeed.
LadyOrient: I had Lee crying in Honesty too. Hm, pun there. Honesty too, Honesty II. Sad I know, but ah well.
Avril Fan: Probably why I broke up with my ex, we never fought. Not healthy, that. Then again, he cheated on me...
Chibi Wingzero: Tyson drives everyone up the wall, even Max. But yes, it will be interesting to see how far up that wall Tyson can get Kevin to go.
Kevin's not sleeping with Lee, and poor Lee is crying from it. But before we do anything, lets bring in yet another character…
Max grinned as he looked out the window of the passenger jet, the runaway growing forever closer. The day before he had spoken to Tyson on the phone, and he could hear the excitement in his lovers voice at the knowledge he would be home soon. Max couldn't resist bouncing in his seat as the plane touched down, jumping up and heading for the exit as soon as he was entitled too.
It wasn't long before he was sitting in the back of the Taxi, driving through the streets of Japan toward his destination. Only one thing dampened his spirit: Tyson had told him about his run in with Kevin.
Max had always been a softie for happy endings. In the stories in his mind, everything always turned out okay and everyone lived happily ever after. Well, that's what had happened to the Blade Breakers. Kai had defected and returned, Ray had been injured and healed, Kenny had been taken hostage and set free… The team had been up against the wall so many times and come back for the victory that it seemed everything was for them.
Not only that, but they had all gotten together. Ray and Kai were perfect for one another. And Max had Tyson. All they needed to do was find someone for Kenny, and everything would be perfect.
But the thing about Kevin and Lee… Max frowned. When he had last seen them they had been inseparable, a happy twinkle in their eyes as they looked at each other, exchanging smiles that held so much meaning. To think that they were going through such a rough patch and Kevin was actually considering leaving Lee.
Tyson had told him how Lee had come in search of Kevin, which in Max's books proved that Lee still had deep feelings for the former imp. Of recent times Tyson, Max and Kevin had gotten close, allowing Max to get to know how Kevin worked, and for him to think the relationship was going nowhere meant that something was very wrong.
Looking up as the car slowed, Max couldn't help but giggle as he saw the high walls of the Granger Dojo. As soon as the car stopped, Max paid his fair and retrieved his bag, stepping inside. He grinned as he saw Tyson hurrying toward him, Max dropping his bag and throwing his arms around Tyson's neck as lips met, filled with desperation, longing, and a heartfelt 'welcome home'.
"Hey hey, homeboys, keep that stuff to the bedroom, dig?"
Max broke the kiss, laughing. "Hello Grandpa."
Mr Granger stepped outside, grinning from ear-to-ear. "Hey there, Max me man. Good to see you back in town."
"Thanks."
Tyson grabbed Max's bag, tugging him with him. "Well, we've got a lot of catching up to do, so seya later, Grandpa."
"Just don't you go making too much noise."
"Yeah yeah. Whatever."
Max chuckled as they hurried up to Tyson's bedroom, Tyson tossing Max's bag into a chair and closing the door, locking it.
Max grinned. "I've really missed you, Ty. Wish you coulda come."
"Yeah, but I wasn't invited."
Max frowned, averting his eyes. "Yeah. Mum… well, she still has a problem with me being gay. Dad's all for it, but Mum… well, she's still trying to come to terms with it."
"I can still remember the look on her face when you first told her." Tyson frowned. "She looked like she'd swallowed a large mouthful of some of Grandpa's chilli."
Max chuckled. "Yeah, only he added some extra spices to that batch. But anyway, I got a chance to sit down and talk to her about it, and I think she's pretty cool with it now. And Eddy really backed me up when he found out."
Tyson blinked. "Kev and I were discussing all the teams and their preferences. So, is Eddy gay or what?"
"I think he is, but I don't think he does. Michael and Steve been trying to get him to come out, but he won't. And no, Steve's not gay, and Michael's bi. He takes whatever he can get." Max spotted Tyson's look. "And no, he did not try to hit on me. None of them did."
"Good." Tyson pulled off his hat, tossing it onto his desk amongst the beyblade parts. "I was just worried that with you being gone so long you might, you know, try to vent some frustration."
Max grinned. "Had your phone calls to do that." Max sat on the edge of the bed, looking up at him. "Any word on Kevin and Lee?"
"No, but I told Ray about it when he called yesterday. He said he'd ring Lee while we're meeting Kevin to get his side of the story." Tyson sat beside Max, frowning thoughtfully. "To be honest, I still think Lee's in love with Kevin. I could see it in his eyes. Kevin's trying to fix the blame of the tiff onto Lee, but I have a feeling it's the other way around."
Max reached up, helping Tyson out of his jacket. "You think Kev's actually the one with the problem?"
"Yeah. He's still fixated on the whole rape thing." Tyson slid Max's shirt over his head, tossing it to join the jacket. "You'll see what I mean when we meet up with him tonight. I tried to talk some sense into him, but he practically snubbed Lee when he left the restaurant."
"Ray always said the White Tigers were stubborn." Max tossed Tyson shirt aside, then reached up to loosen his hair. "If we can help Kevin, and Ray can help Lee, we just might be able to get them together again."
"Yeah, before Kevin walks out for good." Tyson undid Max's belt, before both boys stood, removing the lasts of their clothing. "They've only been together for around five months you know, or that's what Kevin told me when I asked."
"Five months? Gee, we've been together for almost year. How can they be falling apart so quickly?"
"Well I said Kai and Ray wouldn't last a week, and they've been together for longer than they have." He lay Max back on the bed, setting a pillow beneath his hips and setting himself. "I got a feeling it's going to take a while though."
"Just as long as we can do it before we have to leave for the Qualifier." Max wrapped his legs around Tyson as the other gently entered him, causing him to intake sharply. "Oh I've missed this."
"I've just missed you." Tyson kissed him, gliding in and out of his lover agonisingly slow. "I'm a little annoyed your voice broke while you were away though. I missed out on some great teasing opportunities."
"Trust you to think of that." Max shuddered, tightening his grip around Tyson, silently urging him to go harder. "You did enough teasing about it on the phone."
Tyson grinned, complying to Max's wishes and hearing the other moan softly. "Not the same though, but I must admit your voice sounds more sexy now."
"You think?"
"Yeah." Tyson kissed him again. "Gonna sound different when you cry out."
"Your grandpa will complain again."
"Grandpa always complains, but he really doesn't care. Not about this anyway." Tyson shifted, smirking. "Now lets see…"
Max gasped as Tyson hit the spot, causing him to throw back his head. "Ty…"
"Didn't work, hm? Guess I'll just have to try harder."
"Tyso…. Ahhh!!!!"
Tyson chuckled. "I was right. Sounds different."
"You creep." Max narrowed his blue eyes, but couldn't keep the smile from his lips. "You are so gonna pay for that."
"I so hope I do." Tyson kissed him, letting it linger. "What say we finish this?"
Max nodded, returning the kiss. "Lets."
What could you call that? It's almost casual sex, isn't it? They just walk in, continue their conversation as they strip off and screw each other… Well, I guess it's one way to say 'welcome home'.