Chapter 37

Blazing Phoenix L: I'm so glad! :p

Zap Cannon: The answer to your question is in Honesty II. And as for the plushie... eh...

alex: This is different to OOTD and ITL, but all is revealed in Honesty II.

Tears from heaven: Glad I've satisfied you. :D

Shirogane Ayumi Asagi Senko: That's how long it took. :p

Prozacfairy: They're cute when having sex? Eh.... And I'm older than you! Nah, nah, nah nah, nah. :p

Ashla: Mariah gets to tell her story in Ketsuron, so by the end of it you'll have everyone's take on what happened.

Hikaru-chan-4ever: Ray is stronger then most people give him credit for. And I have a short story published, and I'm currently doing research for my second novel. I'm hoping to get this one published if I complete it.

Koneko no Rei: This story is long, and chronologically there is at least a week between the discussion and the... eh... event. And yes, Kai is sexist in this story. Not as much as Bryan is though. :p And don't worry about my grandfathers, both died before I was born. I know them only through stories and photographs, and that is all I need.

dark-anime-slave: And they seem to fit, too. :p

Kit-Cat Caitlin: Happy belated birthday! How old? Get anything good? I'll have to fix the caption. Got more troublesome matters at the moment regarding the site: I need to find a new host to replace my retiring one, or else.

Chaco and Lily: I'm happy if you're happy. :D

Kuroneko Hikage: Don't worry about it, it happens. I've just had my writing time cut back as my preparation work for my Uni Summer School unit arrived. They estimate around 12 hours are needed. Fun fun.

Blake-Schawarz: I understood that you love it, and I am very glad to hear it. And all will be revealed...

M.S.K: I'd love to have Kai loving me. And I updated! Better late than never.

shawdowromer: Let me guess - yaoi. I remember when I first saw it I was revolted, but now I write it. Just takes some getting used to the idea, I guess. And thank you for reviewing.

lilmatchgirl007: G-Rev has been good thus far, though I object to Robert's voice and Lee patheticness. And Ray is sexy anyhow, just more with his hair down. Wish Lee and Kev would do that, or Tala. I'd pay to see that.

Mistress Ethereal: G-Rev is very different to season one, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are some elements that I miss, some elements I hate, but there are other elements that I love. Overall, much better than what I've seen of V-Force.

TNTiggris: You were here and then you went. Certainly quick, and faster than lightening. Lol. :p

Kawaii Neko-jin Lover: Just a little different. Not as desperate. Nor horny, methinks. lol.

GemGemJoo: I can't remember who first said "pink 'n' fluffy", but it was back in a review for Honesty. I died when I read it, and I've kept it ever since. And it suits her indeed. lol

Note: Fixed an error in the last chapter. The stupid FF.N QuickEdit feature cut it out, so it's back there though broken up so it wouldn't edit out again. Now Kai's dialogue won't be so broken at one point.

Tyson alone kitchen cooking trouble

"HOLY SHIT!"

Tyson danced from foot to foot, gaze shooting around trying to find something to put out the flames that leapt up from the pot on the stove. Finding a bottle, he tipped the contents onto it, only to let out a un-Tyson-like shriek as the flames doubled. Glancing at the bottle, he mentally kicked himself at the word 'Abura' – oil.

"Aw man! This is the absolute last time I try to cook anything!"

Hearing the sound of running feet, he glanced back as Kenny and Max burst into the room, eyes widening as they spotted the flames. A few seconds later a tousled haired Kai stepped in, Ray just behind as they took in the situation.

With his usual calm, Kai stepped across the space, pulling open one of the cupboards and retrieving the fire blanket, unfolding it and turning off the stove before dropping it over the pot, killing the flames. Max crossed the apartment and tugged open a couple of windows, Kenny taking up a magazine and waving the smoke aside.

Now the fire was out the only thing burning was Tyson's cheeks as they all turned to look at him, the Japanese blader rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

"I, uh… guess I forgot to put in enough water."

Kai pointed to the stove's dials. "High heat doesn't mean it cooks quicker, Granger. It only boils it over."

"Yeah. So I found out." He followed Ray with his eyes as the neko-jin spotted the cooking oil bottle. "Oh… um… I thought it was water."

Ray looked at him sceptically as he handed the bottle to Kai, who pulled a face and tossed it to Max. Kenny looked over at the bottle in the blonds hands before he looked up at Tyson, none sure just what to make of this situation… or their teammates stupidity.

"Okay! Fine! I don't know how to cook! Stop staring at me already!"

Max rolled his eyes before sweeping his gaze around the room, smirking as he noted that both Kai and Ray looked rumpled and blurry eyed, as if they had been interrupted from sleep. Not to mention both were clad only in pants that looked to have been pulled on hastily, probably as soon as Tyson had started screaming.

"I'd say the kitchen wasn't the only thing hot in this apartment."

Kai and Ray glared at him as Tyson sniggered, Kenny groaning. Max smiled sweetly at his older teammates, the smile slowly fading as his eyes widened.

"Kai… how did… when…"

Kai followed his gaze, realising at once what his teammate was referring too. During the last Championship and in the following victory tour he had made a point of not allowing his teammates to see him shirtless in order to avoid questions, but in the rush to see what was happening he had forgotten.

"Oh my." Kenny blinked.

Tyson frowned, concern etching into his face, along with a faint anger. "Boris did that, didn't he?"

"It's really none of your business." Kai spun on his heel, shooting a look to the side as he pointed toward the kitchen. "You made that mess, Granger, you clean it up. Capeesh?"

"Yeah, sure, whatever." Tyson scowled, looking toward Ray as Kai vanished into the hallway. "You know what happened to him, buddy?"

"I do." Ray smiled faintly, fringe falling over his face as he moved to follow Kai. "But that doesn't mean I'm going to tell you. That's Kai's choice, not mine."

"I guess I'll just have to imagine then." Tyson sighed, turning toward the kitchen as he heard the door to Kai's room close. Pulling the fire blanket off the pot, he gazed down at the charcoal remains of what had once been food. "Hey, do you guys wanna help me-"

Hearing the sound of two doors closing, Tyson swung around and found the living area empty, Kenny and Max gone. Scowling, he turned back to the stove.

"Fine! I'll do it myself!"

Lol. Poor Tyson…