Chapter 19

dead yet a love sick puppy: Ooo yeah. :p

Koneko no Rei: I might have something up my sleeve. You'll just have to wait and see. ;)

russle: I changed the bit at the end of the last chapter to say what the address is. And I'm glad you like Gary. And Oliver and Enrique cute? Personally, I prefer a good Russian or Chinamen. ;)

the tigris: OO You're going to Universal Studios? Can I come? :p

LingXiaoyu: When Oliver and Enrique are together, you always know something is about to happen. :p

Kappy Locks: Gary's still around, yes. Can't have a White Tiger fic without the Bear. :D

Ashla: Well, if Kevin doesn't snap out of it...

Chibi Wingzero: There is no such thing as a coincidence. Everything happens as fate intends.

Castles in the Sky: You've kept up with it all, so don't worry. What's happening that's making it shit? Rough patch?

KuronekoHikage: You're not a dork. Besides, I'd glomp them too.!

Oliver and Enrique have arrived, and now the question is, how will Tyson take it?

"They're what!?"

"I'm not kidding." Kevin hooked his thumbs through his belt as he walked side-by-side with Tyson and Max through the shopping centre, crowded despite the late hour. "Lee pointed them out at lunch. I think they're here to see Mr Dickenson or something."

Max shifted his grip on Tyson's arm, noting that the muscles had tightened at the mention of the names. "Were Robert and Johnny with them?"

"Not at the BBA centre." Kevin frowned. "I asked Lee after work, and he said Robert and Johnny were both still in Europe."

Max raised an eyebrow. "You spoke to Lee?"

"Only to ask him about the Majestics," Kevin replied sharply, growling. Lee had seemed almost absent when he had asked him, non-caring. It had pissed Kevin off a treat. "He wasn't in for a chat."

Tyson nodded, scratching his chin. "Oliver and Enrique are pretty close. They were travelling together when we saw them in Russia."

Max shivered, remembering that occasion. "Oliver also came to visit Enrique in Italy when Tyson was challenging him."

"They always came across as snobs to me," Kevin said, scowling. "As soon as they found out the White Tigers didn't have much money, they treated us like we were nothin'."

"Yeah, did that to us too," Tyson agreed, then stopped dead. "Hey, look."

The other two followed his gaze, spotting the two figures sitting in the restaurant, sipping tea and talking. Tyson grinned, eyes sparkling as he gestured for the others to follow, leading the way toward the open fronted restaurant and stopping by the table, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Well what do we have here?"

They looked up, Oliver beaming as he recognised them. "Tyson, it is wonderful to see you again! It's been so long!"

Tyson nodded, taking the hand Oliver offered as the younger stood in greeting. "Yeah, has been a while."

"Why don't you join us," Enrique said, also standing. "We can have the waiter bring more seats." He looked over Tyson's shoulder. "Max?"

"Hi Enrique." Max rubbed the back of his neck, feeling his face warm as he felt Oliver sweep his gaze over him appreciatively. "You guys competing in the next Championship?"

"If we can talk Robert and Johnny into it, yes." Oliver took in the third member, then did a double take. "Oh."

Enrique followed his gaze and knowing instantly what had caught Oliver's attention. "I should know you, shouldn't I?"

Tyson grinned. "Yeah, he's changed, hasn't he?"

Max nodded. "Think imp."

"Ah." Enrique nodded, recognition washing over him. "Kevin Ki, right? White Tigers. You've grown."

Kevin nodded, looking over them. "I think we all have."

Oliver beamed. "Good thing too. You should see Johnny. He's nearly taller than Robert now."

Tyson growled. "Nuts. So much for our bet."

Oliver and Enrique looked at him quizzically.

Max chuckled. "We had a bet with Kenny and Dizzi over who would grow the quickest on each team. We won in terms of Kevin on the White Tigers, and Dizzi said it would be Johnny on the Majestics. Oh." He looked sideways at Tyson. "Did I mention that all of the All Starz have grown at the same rate?"

"So that one's a dud." Tyson smirked. "I bet we'll win the Demolition Boys bet though."

Kevin raised an eyebrow. "Depends if you said it would be Bryan or not. Apparently Tala's growing at the same rate as Kai, and Ian is never going to be very tall unless he hits a growth spurt. Spencer hasn't grown much at all. Or that's what Ray tells me."

Oliver looked up. "Ray has seen the Demolition Boys?"

Kevin nodded. "I'm sure you've heard all about the court case."

Enrique smiled faintly. "It was the feature article in several of the business magazines. We took a very keen interest in seeing what happened to the Biovolt Corporation."

Oliver looked at him. "Did we ever find out if it was closing down or not?"

"It's not." Enrique frowned, searching his mind. "If I remember correctly, there was talk of Hiwatari, Ivanov and Kuznetsov going into a partnership."

Oliver's eyes lit up. "Kai, Tala and Bryan? Then the company is sure to thrive!"

By now they were all seated, the waiters having brought more cups and Oliver pouring out some tea. Tyson brought the two Majestics up to date with the most recent news in Japanese blading, and Max spoke of America. Oliver and Enrique took turns in telling them about what to expect in the European Tournament this time around, and the changes Robert had made to the stadium.

Unable to contain himself, Tyson looked up. "So are you two together?"

Oliver looked up sharply as Max kicked Tyson under the table. "Excuse me?"

Tyson shot a look at Max, before returning his attention to the Majestics. "Are you two a couple? Just out of curiosities sake."

Oliver and Enrique exchanged a look, Enrique answering. "We are not allowed to be a couple, Tyson. Being the only heirs of our fathers, it's expected for us to marry and have children, continuing our line."

"Well that sucks." Tyson frowned. "What about IVF?"

"In-vitro fertilisation?" Enrique frowned as Oliver smirked behind his hand, showing that Oliver had argued this case. "What makes you bring that up?"

Tyson shrugged. "That's what Max and I are going to do, in a few years I mean. We've already looked into it."

Kevin blinked. "Um… this is going right over my head, guys."

"Its simple, Kev," Max said with a smile. "The scientist take in most cases an egg and sperm, and sometimes just DNA, and place it in a surrogate mother. Nine months later and you have a baby."

Kevin blinked. "So… two guys can have a kid?"

"Mm-hm. Or two women. Though they only do it in some countries."

Kevin nodded, intrigued by this new development. In his mind he saw himself with a little boy with green hair and bright orange-gold eyes… He scowled, chasing the thought from his mind. Setting his jaw, he looked up. "I've gotta go. Gotta couple of errands to run before the places close, you know."

As they watched him go, Enrique gestured after him. "What's wrong with him?"

Max and Tyson exchanged a knowing look, Max sighing. "I guess after he heard it was possible for two guys to have kids, he visualised one and… well, he didn't like it."

Oliver blinked. "He's in love with someone and they don't know?"

Tyson shook his head. "It's more complicated than that. You see, Kevin's been dating Lee…" He went on to fill them in on everything that had happened, the two Europeans listening keenly.

Oliver sighed after he finished. "It is indeed very complicated. And it's obvious Lee loves him."

"I think Kevin still loves Lee," Enrique said. "Judging by his reaction just then, he visualised a child that was both his and Lee's automatically, and it was only when he realised that he shut it out."

Oliver nodded his agreement. "He's denying his love."

"That's what we think." Tyson said. "We've been trying to convince Kevin to let Lee in again, but we haven't been doing well. Ray has been trying to keep Lee together, and only yesterday called Gary for help."

Oliver and Enrique exchanged a look. "We'll help," Oliver said.

Enrique smiled. "Oliver comes from the country of love, and you could say I'm an expert on relationships. If anyone can get them back together, we will."

Growth, love, barriers and children. A little bit of everything there. And they're going to help. :p