Chapter 25
Blazing Phoenix L: Nope, no second thoughts now. I think Ray's convinced.
KuronekoHikage: Ray is red leather? ((makes a note for future fan fiction)) Eek. I will get around to editing it, I swear! Just doing the last few assignments for Uni, which ends tomorrow. Then I'll have plenty of time around working on the second draft of my novel.
lilmatchgirl007: Hotness indeed. Lyrical? Well, Kai is rich, and has been speaking a lot in front of a court. Besides, I watched season one again and tried to pick up on his vocabulary more. When he talks to Ray ((when he talks)), he seems smoother. Meanwhile, while speaking to Tyson... yeah. ;)
MyHeartBleeds: Lee wants to know how you know about that, and now I know where my stash vanished too. ((glares at Lee)). There's stuff in this chapter that's in Honesty too.
misterss of the abyss: There's lemon, just not yet. :p
Zap Cannon: An overture is a piece of introductory music to an opera or play, only I have used it here as this fic is the introduction to the Honesty series. And I agree, Bryan is always right. :p
Koneko no Rei: I've slipped Bryan's appearance more toward the roguishly handsome bad boy, as he would like e-vil with a goatee and long hair. But remember, Bryan isn't the only character in the Honesty Series with long hair and a goatee ((gestures toward Honesty II and Ketsuron))
Prozacfairy: All you have to remember is the relationship of the Russian trio, and Bryan's appearance, so don't worry.
kissybear: Cliffy's make readers come back, which is why I use them. Also, I love making people beg... ((evil laugh))
Kai Rei Yin Yang: That's the moment all right. :p
animeandraia: Actually, I could hear Bryan saying "as you wish" to Tala. Hm... Stitches? And I love you insurance company line. I can just imagine. :D
huh: I knew you had read the others, so don't worry. And what was wrong with that mental image? I like it. ((drools))
Chaco and Lily: Well put. Well put indeed. :p
Ketsuron Status: First draft completed. 101, 705 words, size 12 Times New Roman font, single spacing. Total of 175 pages. Editing currently in progress.
The very mention of what occurs in this chapter caused some laughs in Honesty II, so now you get to see it.
"Can I-"
"No."
"Just one-"
"I just said no."
"But just to be sure-"
"Tyson…" Max shot him a look. "You cannot try the cake. You're just going to have to wait until Kai, Ray and Kenny all get back."
"Aw man." Tyson pouted, dropping onto the couch and crossing his arms over his chest, looking up toward where Max stood in the kitchen. "The very smell of it is driving me nuts! I gotta have some-"
"Come on, Ty. Think of it as character building."
"Character destroying more like it."
"Tyson…" Max moved toward him. "Why don't you watch tv or something. It'll take your mind off food."
"Oh, I know what will take my mind off food." Tyson reached out and caught Max by the shirt, dragging him down into his lap. "Something a lot better than food."
Max sighed, shaking his head as he reached up to run his fingers through Tyson's hair. "Is that all you ever think about? Food and sex?"
"No." Tyson smirked. "You forgot sleep and blading."
"Should have known." Max smiled as Tyson's lips played across his neck. "Didn't you get enough yesterday?"
"There's no such thing as enough." Tyson kissed him. "Besides, I just can't keep my hands off you. You're too damned hot."
Max felt his cheeks warm. "You have no self control you know." He returned the kiss. "I like that."
Tyson smirked, kissing him again as Max slid his arms around his neck. Tyson pulled Max closer, the elder twisting to face him properly and pressing himself up against Tyson's chest, running his hands through his hair, knowing they couldn't take it too far but wanting nothing more then too-
"Ha! I knew it!"
They froze, eyes flying open before they slowly turned toward the doorway. "K-K-Kenny?"
"Who else?" Kenny sat Dizzi down on the kitchen table before planting his hands on his hips. "I knew there was something going on between you, but I figured you were too smart to do something like this. Guess I was wrong."
Tyson frowned. "Are you calling us dumb?"
"You bet I am!" Kenny's face darkened. "Max, get off Tyson, right now!"
"Oookay." Max slid onto the couch beside his lover, eyes on Kenny's face. "There's no need to get so worked up-"
"Worked up!? I have every right to get worked up!" Kenny set his jaw. "Do you know how sickening it is to see you two! And when I came home yesterday… argh!"
Max and Tyson shot each other a look, Tyson raising an eyebrow. "Kai was right about the lunch thing."
Kenny's gaze fell onto him. "Wait. Kai knew about this?"
"And Ray," Max answered. "And they're okay with it."
"Okay with it!? OKAY with it!?!?" Kenny let out a strangled scream. "I can't believe it!! They of all people should know how stupid it is to date a teammate! I was always so glad there were no girls on the team for that very reason, especially after what happened with the White Tigers! And now you two… I can't take it!"
Max and Tyson had glanced up as the door cracked open, Ray poking his head in having heard the yelling. He looked over his shoulder and shrugged, stepping inside as Kenny continued, Kai following him in and closing the door, both moving to stand in the kitchen, interest and amusement playing over their faces.
"If you two have a falling out it could be the end of the Blade Breakers!" Kenny continued. "Everything that we've worked for would be in ruins! It doesn't matter how hard we train, you won't be able to be in the same room and … argh! How could you!?
"Not to mention what's going to happen when the media gets a hold of this! When that happens…" Kenny was almost ripping his hair out. "Idiots! How could you both be so stupid! It's bad enough that you're teammates, but you're also both guys! It's disgusting! It's revolting!"
Ray and Kai exchanged a look, trying to keep from laughing. Ray nodded to the side, Kai rolling his eyes and getting a smile as Ray stepped toward where the elder was leaning back against the bench. Ray slid his arms around Kai's neck as Kai drew Ray too him, their lips meeting in a long, drawn out kiss.
On the couch, Max and Tyson's eyes almost fell out of their head.
"How anyone could even think of dating someone of their own gender is completely beyond me," Kenny continued. "Not only is it sick, but it completely defies human nature! We weren't meant to… guys…" Kenny frowned. "What is it?" Kenny turned, gasping as his knees almost gave out. "Oh my…"
Becoming aware they were being watched, they broke the kiss, Ray smirked slyly as Kai raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling onto the youngest member of the group.
"As team captain, I say it's okay to date your teammate." Kai smirked. "And if you don't like it, that's your problem."
Kenny spluttered before letting out an exasperated cry, stalking to the kitchen and snapping up Dizzi before storming down the corridor and slamming the door behind him, the strength of it causing the walls to shudder. Max clapped his hand to his mouth as he began giggling uncontrollably.
Tyson looked up toward the eldest members of the group. "About time you two hooked up."
Kai and Ray simply shrugged.
Well, now Kenny knows. Interesting way of telling him, though. :p