Chapter 7: Food and Training

"Tyson you're not a child anymore, even though you do act a lot like one, you can't just pull a tantrum every time you want something. Food is the least important thing at the moment. We should practice for the tournament and we can get food later." Replied Kai.

"HEY! I do not pull tantrums, I only want food, and it's not my fault you're so moody all the time. Just because you're the leader of the team doesn't mean that you can boss me around." Tyson complained stubbornly.

"Actually I can. It's my job as leader of this team. It's what Mr. Dickinson told me to do, so I have to keep you trained so we're ready for anything and make sure nothing bad happens to you. I didn't really want to do it but it was…"

Tyson cut off Kai. "Hey don't start all that 'it's-my-duty-as-leader-of-the-team' crap again. That's really getting old. Its like you're trying to take every bit of happiness out of my life. GOD what is your problem?" Tyson snapped.

Everyone sighed. Rei glanced at Kai and felt disappointed; he couldn't understand why they couldn't get along. They were a team after all. He then looked at Max and he just shook his head. Kenny had disappeared and over the racket of Tyson and Kai fighting, Rei could hear the clicking of keys from somewhere between the bed and the curtains. He stared back at the argument raging in front of them.

"………My problem, you're the one that thinks it's cool to stick peanuts down your pants" Kai smirked.

"Hey, that was an accident, I was wearing really baggy shorts that day, AND you're the one that puts paint on your face. What are ya trying to hide Kai?"

"I've told you a thousand times why I do that and stop saying 'hey', it's a bit irritating." Kai complained.

"Hey, am I winding Mr. Moody-pants up? Aww, maybe I should stop 'cause what's he gonna do? Make me jog around the hotel?" Tyson asked Kai, sarcastically.

Kai growled. "Maybe I should, or maybe I'll do something else to you."

"Hey, like what? Ban me from blading? Yeah right!" Tyson smirked.

"If you like, or I could do this." Kai strode over to a drawer and picked out the voodoo doll of Tyson.

"You wouldn't…" A shocked Tyson dared.

"Wouldn't I?" The team captain sneered.

"Drop dead Kai." Tyson stood is ground.

"It's you that will die." Kai lifted a pin towards the dolls eye; luckily by this time Rei had had enough.

"Stop it both of you, your both acting like children. Now, Tyson can go to the lunch buffet downstairs. 'Cause I don't think we want to go outside again do we Tyson?" Tyson blushed a bit and nodded. "Right, and Kai we'll practice after lunch, and you will come and get something with us." It wasn't a question it was an order.

"Fine, as long as Tyson doesn't embarrass us." Kai said looking a bit taken aback from Rei.

"He won't, will you Tyson." Rei turned to Tyson who just shrugged. "Good, now guys, let's all get something to eat and practice."

There was a murmur of agreement and the Blade Breakers walked out of the room down to the 1st floor were the hotel restaurant was. By this time it was about 12:30 and the restaurant was heaving.

"I didn't expect it to be this busy." Max commented.

They walked over to a man at the desk. He was wearing a black suit with white gloves and shirt. His nose was hooked and his expression was impassive (rather like Kai's).

"Hello, may I help you?" His voice was a low monotone. Like the sort of voice you could fall asleep from boredom of hearing.

"Yeah, err… can we have a table for five please," asked Kenny.

"Yes, follow me," instructed the waiter.

They followed him through two very large oak doors towards the back of the room near the buffet. The table was long and near the wall, which seemed to have gotten confused between being a wall and an aquarium.

"Hey cool, look at all those fish, do you think they use them in the food?" Max questioned, pointing to the wall.

"No Max, those fish are merely on display to make the room look bigger and give the impression of being under water," replied Kenny.

"Oh, I was just-"

"Who cares about the stupid fish, let's get some food! Will you come with me, Rei?" Tyson interrupted Max.

"Erm… I think I'll stay here for a bit and have a drink before I get some food, Tyson," Rei answered before turning back and sitting next to the disgruntled Kai.

"Oh, ok." Tyson looked a bit disheartened. He really would've liked Rei to come and get some food with him, then at least he might have had a chance to talk to the neko.

(Kai's POV)

Wow, Rei actually raised his voice, God he looks sooo sexy when he does that, it even turned me on a little…ok a lot …wait sexy! Oh well, he does seriously look cute, especially when he shouts and his hair swishes across his butt… Ahhh…Wait! No more dirty images; get out of my head. I wonder, now I'm with Rei does that mean Rei and I can share a bed. Hmmm. I don't want to rush into anything though. I've never been in a relationship before so I don't really know.

Damn, I suppose I should talk too Rei later and ask… explain… whatever. He'll know. I'm still unsure about Tyson, I don't think they noticed me enter, but what was all that about Rei being selfish? And I definitely saw him blush… wait! Tyson couldn't have feelings for my kitten? No, that's impossible. I better keep an eye on him though. This is confusing, oh well, Rei's coming over I'll have to think about this later, better not worry him about it now.

(Tyson's POV)

God, that was close. Too close if you ask me… I was sooo close to letting Rei know my true feelings. He can never know; it would ruin our friendship if he didn't feel the same way and I'm not sure if he does. I guess I'll just have to watch him from afar…And why does Kai keep butting in all the time, him and Rei seem to be spending a lot of time together, I wonder if Kai and Rei are… no that's not right if anyone should have Rei it's me!

Maybe I will tell him and apologize for snapping at him earlier, I shouldn't have done that especially not to my Rei. I guess I should think about it over food and decide later if I should tell him, it's gotta be soon rather than later though, I can't let Kai get to Rei first. ARGH that's so unfair, why is Rei sitting next to Kai?! Why didn't he get food with me? Oh well, I'll suppose I better go and get my lovely food since thinking of Rei is making me feel a bit strange.

(Normal POV)

"I'll get food with you Tyson," offered Max cheerfully.

"Cool, that'd be great," said Tyson snapping out of his little daydream.

"Great," said Max walking over to Tyson. Max grabbed Tyson's hand and pulled him over to a wall separating the table from the toilets. He dragged Tyson around and pinned him against the wall. "Good, now we're alone. There's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while…"

TO BE CONTINUED

That was evil to just stop it there, Renanimeangel! But I bet I can guess what happens next!