Where Do We Belong?

Disclaimer: Mentioned it the first chapter, from now on refer to it please.

Warnings: Yaoi but I suppose you already figured that it being a KaixRei, and possible lime later on, we'll see.

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Bakura: stumbles in to room in a drunken stupor Shuuuut up and get on with it.

Um...right...Let's get a move on before he decides blood is fun to play with. Oh and Bob(my muse), will you be a dear and get Malik...tell him to get Bakura out of here before he throws up or passes out...whichever comes first.

Bob: nods

Thanks!

And now on with the show!

Kai's POV

After tossing and turning for about a half an hour, I got myself out of bed and glanced out the window. The dark blue sky and twinkling stars indicated it was late, and I was proved further correct when I looked at the clock flashing: 1:30AM. I sighed. This would not be good, especially since I had to train early in the morning before the others awoke.

Our team had been staying at this house Mr. Dickenson had rented out for us for the time being. It was our time off at the moment, but I knew a tournament would crop up sooner or later, so I had the team train everyday. Takao had become especially whiny lately, claiming that if nothing was coming up right away, then why did they have to train? I told them it was always good to be prepared, thus they would train. Or I would have something to say about it.

I opened the window, careful not to let the cool breeze in to disturb the kitten. I glanced over to where he slept soundly. He was a quiet sleeper, but he was also a light sleeper. He would get startled easily, and it made me wonder about that. Was he haunted by nightmares? Why did he always seem to be on guard in his sleep? I mean usually light sleeping is associated with a defense mechanism, it made me wonder about him. And I thought I was mysterious. He hides a lot with his smiles and compassionate nature. I really did worry about him sometimes.

I shrugged and climbed quietly out the window. The night was silent except for the typical night sounds in the city Edmonton(1). The crickets made their night sounds and a faint howling of wolves could be heard in the distance. And I gazed into the dark horizon, trying to get a glimpse of the magnificent Rocky Mountains with snow covered tops. The autumn winds began making their impression on my normally warm flesh and pale goose bumps rose on my arms.

I contemplated what had been going on as of late. Rei had been sick. But that wasn't the problem, I knew he had a cold from spending too many nights on this same roof, doing gods know what. Probably thinking. Or perhaps hiding from something else. He worried me. I don't think he was an insomniac on purpose, maybe he had really vivid, disturbing dreams. Who knew? I tried to find out about it the other day without success, but then I could've gone about it the wrong way.

Flashback

"Rei, what's the problem?"

"Problem? There's no problem. What makes you say that?"

"Normally people don't spend all hours of the night sitting up on their roof contemplating or whatever it is you do up there. And now look, you're sick because of it."

"You know what Kai? You worry too much. I'm fine. I just can't sleep sometimes."

"You said that two years ago, I don't think you are fine. Now what's the problem, really?"

"There's no problem! Jeez Kai, why are you being so overprotective?"

"I'm simply being concerned for a fellow team member. Now what's the problem? Tell me or else."

"Oh this is rich, "or else?" Or else what? You can't force me to tell you anything. Leave me alone."

"Fine! Forget I even asked! But remember this Rei, I'm not stupid, you will tell me what's wrong or I'll have to find out myself, either way I will know."

Rei visibly cringed, but retorted angrily, "You won't know, you'll never know, because there's nothing to know!"

With that, Rei raced towards the bathroom and slammed the door.

I glared at the door and if looks could kill, that door would be nothing more than ashes right then and there.

End Flashback

Something was up with Rei, but then it feels like a repeat of last time. I hope he doesn't have any plans to start that again. I don't think I could take it. I wondered absently how fair it was for me to be questioning Rei about his problems when I hid probably just as many, if not more. Was I being too overprotective like he said?

That occurrence happened a few days ago and we'd presumably forgotten about it or dismissed it. At least that's what I can figure, I mean he never brought it up, nor did I, but we never stopped talking. It was just that day but the next it was as if it never happened. I felt kind of bad, but I forced myself to be firm and reassure my confident self that it was forgotten and needed not be brought up again.

I had simply been concerned for his well being. Plus he was my....friend. It feels weird, even now, saying the Bladebreakers are my friends and that I care for my friends. It just doesn't feel like me. Like I've died and I'm a new person. I still acted relatively cold, but I was more lenient when it came to caring for their well being. So maybe I wasn't the greatest friend around, it wasn't something I wanted to flash around.

Heh, I can see it now on my epitaph, "Kai a loving friend." Hahaha... no.

I sighed and shook my head. I retreated back into the window and glanced again at the sleeping kitten. I padded silently towards the lean and certainly angelic boy. I simply watched the rise and fall of his chest as he slept soundly, resisting the urge to touch the glossy raven locks that framed his tanned, flawless face. Did he realize he was this pretty? I sometimes wondered, with all that had happened in the past, the destruction he caused his body when he cut himself. His right arm lay beside his face, and I studied the patterns that graced the once flawless skin. It hurt to know that he did this to himself, that he had caused himself pain because he questioned his self worth. It was even harder to resist the urge to touch the impressions on his arm, but I managed and tore myself away before I did anything I might regret.

Just as I stood to leave, I felt something grasp my hand. Shocked, I saw two golden eyes seemingly open but in a state of dreaming. It was as if it wasn't really him and he didn't realize what he was doing.

He muttered something, and the only thing comprehensible was, "Kai....need you...."

He held my arm tight, as if he were afraid I might disappear. My eyes must've been wide as saucers, but soon a grin tugged at my lips and I found myself falling into his bed beside him. It was odd because there was quite a bit of room made for me to lie down beside him, as if he planned it. But he was asleep, so that couldn't be it.

I got under the blankets and instantly began to warm up. I felt sleep tug at my eyes, relaxed into a deep sleep, but put my arms around the neko-jin before I did so. The fact that this would be a compromising position by morning didn't deter my decision, the door was locked, as it always was. And well...I don't know what Rei would think of this, but he was the one who grabbed me so I just went along with it. Plus I can always tease him about it later.

Rei's POV

Wow, that was the first time I actually had a decent sleep in well... a really long time. Come to think of it, I feel really warm, a lot warmer than usual.

I blinked open my eyes and took in the intrusive light illuminating the room. Ugh...why did Kai have to leave the blinds open. I glanced over to his bed and well Kai wasn't in it. However, I could detect light breathing beside my ear.

What the-?!

Agh! It's Kai! What's he doing here??

Oh crap...I must've said something in my sleep. Oh shit shit shit!

I bit my lip and took a deep breath. Okay, I could figure this out. Okay...let's see I went to sleep....and tossed a little bit....somehow ending up in the middle of the bed.....and then then.....I don't know!

Think think think! There's gotta be a reasonable explanation for this. Kai's my straight friend, he doesn't like me any besides as a friend.....and well....this I cannot explain. But this doesn't seem like a 'friendly' position. I mean, he was half naked, I noted the bare arms that held my waist tightly, and well....shit! It looked like a bloody lover's....position....I guess that's what you'd call it. Arg. What now?!

Oh shit! He's waking up! Dammit...think think....I'll pretend I'm asleep and have no knowledge of this whatsoever.

I closed my eyes and leveled my breathing. Despite being freaked out about the whole thing....it was well, kind of nice. Kai was nice and warm and made me feel secure. He also doesn't have a bad body either...

Agk! Hentai thoughts begone! I should really come up with a product that could do that...I mean it's rather difficult to hide the fact that a guy's turned on....as it becomes blatantly obvious. Yeah I'll do that. Later.

The movement behind me indicated that Kai was awake, but I could feel the stare he penetrated down on me. I swear he could tell I was awake. Shit I hope not! I cringed inwardly.

Suddenly Kai's breath was right beside my ear, and he faintly whispered, "Rei?"

I jumped.

And we knocked heads.

"Ow," I muttered, "you have a hard chin."

"Ughh...well you have an even harder head," he retorted with a groan.

After rubbing my sore skull, I peered behind me to see Kai rubbing where he got knocked on the chin. He caught my gaze and rose an eyebrow.

"What?"

"Hm? What me? No, I think it's what you."

"WHAT- what??"

I sighed.

"Well seeing as I'm the one discovering you holding me this morning and seeing as I have no recollection of what transpired last night, I think you should be the one to explain what's going on here."

"Hey! Don't look at me! You're the one who wouldn't let me go, you're the one who pulled me into bed with you," he said with a light blush.

"No I didn't! I went to sleep, that's all I remember."

"Well excuse me! I was out last night on the roof and when I came in to go to bed, I looked in on you and well....you pulled me into bed," he said quietly, completely red.

"Oh...um....I don't remember....maybe I was sleep walking. Or not walking per se....but you know what I mean, 'cause I don't remember any of that," I said, likely equally as red.

"So what you're saying is you were dreaming about me and figured you could pull me into bed with you making me believe you were asleep, is that it?"

"Wha-what??" I stuttered, only rejoicing over the fact that that was a brilliant plan and that even though it wasn't planned, it was somewhat more or less what I wanted.

"Don't play dumb with me, Rei. I've seen you watching me."

"W-well...it's not what you think. Hang on a second here, I think you're just making up an excuse, I think you're the one who wanted to get into bed with me! You're just trying to make it look like it was the other way around, when you know it was you."

"That's not true. You're the one who pulled me into bed, it's not like I was going to pull away because if I did you would've woken up; you're a light sleeper."

"Why were you over here in the first place? You're bed's all the way over there," I said with a smirk, the cat caught the mouse.

At this point we were both sitting up on opposite sides of the bed, full out challenge.

"Can't I be concerned for a fellow teammate? You've been sick and it's not like you've had any trouble allowing me to help you recently."

He was referring to two years ago. Back then I was reluctant to let him in to help me, but ever since, I've become somewhat dependent on him when I became depressed or simply needed a friend.

"Well I don't think hopping into bed with me can be categorized as "helping me". Besides, wouldn't your fangirls be disappointed?"

The last part I was genuinely curious about. I wasn't sure what he was: straight, gay or bi. I figured now would be good a time as any to find that out.

"They can all go fuck themselves. I hate fangirls. Girls in general piss me off anyway."

I felt my jaw drop and elation filled my veins. Did this mean what I thought it meant? Only one way to find out.

"Are you saying you're....?"

"Gay? Yes. Why?"

I shook my head. "Uh.. no reason. That's cool....um....Iamtoo," I said the last part in a rush hoping he'd miss it.

I glanced down at the mattress, determined not to meet his gaze.

Kai wasn't saying anything but I caught the slight motion of a nod in the top of my eye.

The tension was thickening in the air and I looked for some kind of distraction. I saw the clock. Score.

"Oh, would you look at the time. It looks like we're late for training. I'm going to have a shower and get changed!"

With that I bolted towards the bathroom door and slammed the door behind me. Whoo. That was close.

TBC

(1) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! Such a pretty place....

A/n: Wow that was a long one. You guys deserve it. We need more KaixRei! It's essential to our existence! LONG LIVE KAIXREI!!! Write more KaixRei fans, we're dying. OC's are taking over, it's time to take back what is rightfully ours!

Btw, sorry if Kai seems a bit out of character, that can be associated with the fact that Rei was almost suicidal in the prequel, thus Kai has a reason to worry.

Lol editing/reading over this....Rei seems to have an obsession with bathrooms...and slamming doors. That's gotta rightly piss Kai off. I mean he does it often enough!

Malik: struggling to carry Bakura out of the room

Keisan: snickers

Malik: Hey, you try carrying a guy out almost equal to your weight out of a room! grumbles some more

Keisan: Maaaaalik?

Malik: What?

Keisan: Can you promote me?

Malik: Now why in Ra's name would I want to do that?

Keisan: flashes unfailing puppy eyes

Malik: rolls his eyes Ugh fine, please review, otherwise I'll have to deal with a cranky Keisan with no life....then again, she really doesn't have a life anyway, so maybe you shouldn't review.

Keisan: glares You suck.

Malik: Heh. No not really.