Chapter 20

KuronekoHikage: Nelly? ((shudders)) Mesa no like Nelly. I got your email. Haven't gotten around to answering it yet, but I got it. And it all looks good to me. Kai's just teasing Ray with the cousin stuff. He knows how far to push it.

Mizuyah: Remember - baby steps. :p

keisan: Nope, it's going to catch them both unaware. Tis going to be good...

Ashla: I can't draw real life people outside of trees. Landscapes are my speciality. Been a while, though.

Kai Rei Yin Yang: When will they get together? Eventually.

Chaco and Lily: I've actually written a Kai/Tala vignette. I'll put it up once I edit it. And the girl is cute.

Koneko no Rei: He's probably got Kai sketched somewhere in that pad. Probably why he wasn't so eager for Kai to see it. And there'll be more Kai/Ray moments... eventually...

Kappy Locks: What is it about anime that makes them hate it? It's so diverse, and you can learn about the Japanese culture from it. Besides, the Japanese are the best drawers in my opinion, whether it be anime or Star Wars book covers. And they disowned your brother because he came out? Sounds like they need a lesson in supportive parents. If I were a homosexual I know my parents would support me whether they approve or not, though they're glad I'm not one. Hm. You may feel strongly for events to take place in Ketsuron by the sounds of it.

Kit-Cat Caitlin: You're 13!?! Naughty naughty, you're too young to be reading this. ((slaps wrists)) You should be reading something more healthy. Like... say... Shakespeare. Good stuff that. Much Ado About Nothing is great.

Prozacfairy: Fallen - yes. Denial - hell yeah.

lilmatchgirl007: Yes, "action" may be going too far. And Kai's stubborn, so he may not do anything at all.

autumnburn: They'll get together eventually... maybe. :p

babymar-mar: All artists, yes. And, keep this a secret, there are a couple of musicians in Ketsuron. Not saying who.

kissybear: That's what always happens. They're going in for the pash and.... interruption! The classic plot device.

Tariki Rania: They kinda sound like parents, yeah.

Zap Cannon: Sugar stash? Okay, I'm officially worried about you. And Max covered their tracks, but that may not be enough.

GemGemJoo: Glad to hear. :D

animeandraia: Some interesting questions indeed. As I said to Izure when telling her about your review, I could just hear "Daddy, what does it mean if two boys kiss each other? Does it mean they love each other? Is it just like you and mummy? You kiss each other too and that means you love each other, right?" ;)

BEYBLADE G-REVOLUTION IS FINALLY COMING TO AUSTRALIA!!! (December 13, to be exact. So far away...)

Another short one. I promise none like this in Ketsuron and Believe.

Max laughed as Tyson sucked on his neck, the elder pushing the younger away. "Come on, Ty. Surely you've had enough."

"Of you? Never." Tyson grinned, scooping up his cap and dropping it onto his head as they moved toward the bedroom door and tugging it open, glancing back over his shoulder. "So where do you reckon we should head now?"

"How about right back the way you came."

They gaped as they spotted Kai standing there, arms crossed over his chest as Ray hung back, trying not to laugh.

Ray grinned at them, tossing them a wink. "Busted."

Tyson shot him a glare and stepping backward as Kai moved into the room, Ray just behind. "What's your problem?"

"You say you don't want Kenny to know about your relationship," Kai stated. "And yet you're giving him every opportunity to discover it."

Tyson glared at him. "And how do you figure that?"

"Because I know for a fact that nine times out of ten Kenny comes back to the apartment to have lunch."

Max's eyes widened. "What!?"

Ray gestured toward Kai. "He's right. We've watched him the last couple of days when we eat at the restaurant across the road."

Tyson frowned. "Isn't it hard to get a seat there?"

Ray shrugged. "They reserve seating for celebrities."

"Oh. I didn't know that."

Max glanced around, the colour having drained slightly from his face. "How about today? Did he come back?"

Kai looked at him. "We didn't eat at the restaurant today. For your sake, I hope he didn't."

Max fidgeted. "So do I."

Ray looked around the group, eyes narrowing before he shot a look toward the younger two. "I've noticed you guys have been acting kinda weird lately around me and Kai. Why is that?"

Kai raised an eyebrow, shooting a look at Tyson. "Yes. I'm interested to know."

Tyson smirked. "It's simple: you two have a thing for each other."

Ray sighed, shaking his head. "Tyson, how many times do I have to tell you that I do not have a thing for Kai."

Max looked up. "Kai?"

Kai raised an eyebrow. "In case it has slipped your attention, I prefer women. Otherwords, I do not have a thing for Ray."

Tyson growled. "When are you guys gonna wake up and smell the hormones? There's nothing wrong with falling for a guy!"

Kai's gaze hardened. "There is when you're trying to keep it hidden from someone but are stupid enough to bonk each other right when he could walk in anytime."

Tyson and Max seemed to shrink, shooting a look at each other as Ray moved toward the doorway, glancing back.

"I'm gonna start getting dinner ready. See you guys soon."

Kai watched him go before turning back to the two younger members of the team. "I suggest you start thinking before you act or you'll get yourselves into trouble. If Kenny catches you out, I am not going to help you."

They watched him turn and walk from the room before they shot each other knowing looks, chuckling.

"Denial."

Who's right and who's wrong? I pose the question to you, my humble readers.

Note to Into the Light readers: No update until I complete the bonus chapter. Keep an eye out.