Well, I'm back, whether you like it or not!! Thanks to all those who reviewed!!Thanks a lot! Hugs and CD's for everyone! Anyhow, let's just start with that chapter everyone's been wanting.

Seth: Who's been wanting it? I didn't see anyone saying that.

Me: Shut up, idiot! (Whacks him over the head with the papers)

Ahem! Well, let's just start this!

Disclaimer: I do not own…just wasted money on a stereo system…no money at all. I also wouldn't be here writing fanfics!! Kids, ya got brains? Then use 'em! Duh! I don't own crap. Anyhow, on with this!

Chapter 3

In the morning, Kai woke up first, going to the bathroom. He unclothed and went in the shower, letting the water relax him. He could've fallen to sleep in it, but he had school(regretfully). Kai got out, and dressed in his school clothes. Kai had been free of face paint for a week. He felt like putting it on, but he didn't-he knew the school wouldn't approve of it anyway. He got out of the bathroom, gelling his hair as usual. Ray was still asleep, but he didn't bother to wake him up. (He has to learn not to sleep in) Kai thought, smirking. He went to his locker, and got out his art supplies. Kai headed to class, taking his time. Of course, he was late.

"Mr. Hiwitari, late…for the millionth time?" The teacher said looking at her tardy list. "Sign your name." She said, handing him the paper. Tyson laughed, but Kai ignored him, like always. They said that if you ignored someone, then they would leave you alone-but obviously, there was something wrong with Tyson. (One of these days, he's going to regret for doing that) Kai thought sitting at the back of the class. Just as he sat down, Ray rushed in, panting.

"On, hi…you're late, too?" She looked at him disappointingly.

"Yes, m' I'm sorry, I barely started school yesterday and—"

"It's okay, but don't be late again, okay?" She smiled briefly.

"Yes, m'." Ray said waiting for her to assign a seat.

"Would you like to sit there?" She said, pointing at the empty desk.

"It doesn't matter." Ray said sitting down. For once, he wasn't sitting beside Kai. He was actually relieved. The class had to draw something from their minds, so Ray started to draw, until Tyson came over and sat by him. You could pretty much do whatever you wanted in that class-you just had to draw whatever she ordered.

"So, you roomed in with Kai?" He asked.

"Well, if I were you, I'd stay away form him. You don't know what he's capable of." Tyson whispered. Max had been listening.

'Come on, Tyson, Stop trying to scare him."

"What!? I'm just telling him what I think!" Tyson grumbled slightly, going back to his seat. Ray shook his head, and began to draw something. It turned out to be a beautiful tiger. He had to admit, it, but he was very talented at Art. The teacher came around to inspect it.

"Wow, another talented artist." She said, studying it some more.

"Wait 'till I color it." Ray said, taking out his colored pencils.

"That's good, now we'll have just enough people to enter the big contest."

"Who and who?" Ray asked.

"Well, there's Jake, Seth, and Kai. You only enroll four, so do you want to go in?"

"Sure." Ray said, looking at Kai for a moment.

"Oh, and at the end of every class, we show what everyone drew, and discuss some stuff-even if you're not done, you can always finish it later, okay?"

"Yes, 'm." Ray said, trying to decide which colors to use. Kai had heard the teacher and Ray talking, and looked over to Ray. (Hn, she doesn't even know if I'm joining, and yet she still says my name.) Kai though, looking at what Ray was drawing. He saw a tiger, which reflected his cat-like features. While Kai was drawing a phoenix, red like fire. The teacher walked over to him.

"Very good, Mr. Hiwitari, now I assume you will enter that contest later on this year?" She asked, and Kai grunted.

"Whatever…" Kai replied coldly. She then left, and he lay his head on his desk. (Why can't I avoid him? He's everywhere I am) Kai thought closing his eyes for a while, then taking out his CD player. He was listening to his favorite band. (AN: Elliott!)

"Okay class, let's show!" One by one, they went up, and showed their art. "Seth, and Jake, go up there and stay there for a while, please. And Tyson, you're up next after them." Tyson went up as soon as Seth and Jake had showed theirs. The class laughed as soon as he showed it. (He's not so talented) Ray thought, feeling sorry for the boy.

"Um…Okay, Tyson, very-uh, good." The teacher said, stifling a laugh.

"Nice work, Tyson." Kai sneered.

"Oh yeah, come up here with your work, and see if you don't get laughed at." Tyson dared, satisfied when the class ooed.

"Calm down, Mr. Kon, you go up with Mr. Hiwitari." She with a smile. They went up, and the students were eyes-struck. "Now, get with Seth and Jake. These are the art contestants!" She beamed with pride. Of course, Kai always won the smaller art contests, but now they were up for the big one, having four chances to win.

After all of the classes were over, they had vacation time sooner than expected. Two weeks, then school was over. The school year was short, but mostly all their students passed the test.

Ray went out at the park for the first 'free day'. He walked around, smelling the fresh air he had missed for a whole day. He couldn't stand being inside all the time, and he didn't know why. He was like a tiger, he wanted to be free. (Well, I did go out for the mile yesterday) Ray thought putting his hands in his pockets. (But only this is more pleasant than running a mile…here the coaches aren't barking out orders) He thought again, smiling to him self this time.

"Well, time to relax." He said softly, looking upward, and closing his eyes.

Meanwhile, Kai fought the urge to go talk to Ray. He didn't know why. (Damn, why do I look at him that way?) Kai thought, going out to the park, where he always went and relaxed on vacation time. He suddenly saw Ray there.

"Damn it." He whispered slightly. He stood behind a tree, watching Ray, who had his eyes closed. Kai admired Ray's features. His silky long hair, golden eyes, slim waist- (Wait, what am I thinking?!) Kai thought mentally slapping himself. (Am I…no, I can't be…) Kai thought, sliding down the tree to sit, and calm down. He shut his eyes tightly until he felt a hand on his shoulder, and that sweet voice echoing in his ears.

"Kai, are you all right?" Ray asked, concerned for him. Kai got up quickly, shrugging Ray's hand of him.

"What do you want?" Kai asked coldly, watching him from the corner of his eye.

"I just wanted to see if you were okay." Ray smiled.

"I'm fine, so just go away." Kai snapped. Ray flinched, then left quietly. (He needed that) Kai thought watching him leave.

"I can't get interested in him." Kai said silently, going back to the school. (No one would ever like me…especially Ray) Kai thought, tears threatening to escape. He shut them in, collapsing on his bed. He fell to sleep, knowing that Ray had to come sooner or later…but he couldn't care less.

Ray walked far enough so Kai wouldn't see him, and ran to the lake nearby, breaking down in tears. He knew Kai would never like him. He had seen girl ask him, day in and day out, asking him if he wanted to go out with them, but he refused them all. So did he, but Kai cared nor liked anyone. It was like if he wasn't even human.

"What about the day at the bar?" Ray asked himself. "He was probably drunk or somethin'." Ray quietly said to no one in particular. A few moments later, he went towards the school. It had gotten dark, and he hadn't brought a coat. Suddenly, he heard noise behind him. Then out of the bushes, someone jumped on his back, covering his mouth. Rays eyes widened in fear. He tried to escape the grip, but the person was too heavy. He suddenly heard laughter.

"Ha, ha we got you!" Max exclaimed, pointing at him, still laughing.

"You scared me!" Ray replied, trying to catch his breath.

"Yeah, but we needed some fun." Tyson said, looking across the street. You wanna hang out with us?" Tyson asked, jumping onto a box, which collapsed under his weight, causing him to fall down. Ray laughed, shaking his head.

"Okay, let's go then." Ray said picking Tyson up.

A few hours later, Ray quietly slipped in the dorm he shared with Kai. A sudden light turned on, blinding him for a second.

"Where were you?" Kai asked angrily. (Oh Kami, now he's acting like my mother) Rat thought pushing past him. Kai just stood there.

"What, now you want to say something to me?" Ray said angrily.

"Ray I-"

"Don't I me, Kai. You know that all you ever care about is you. You and your perfect self! Well, sorry Kai, we can't all be as perfect as you are!" Ray pushed Kai, backing him up slightly. (What am I doing?) Ray thought, (If he's so careless, then why is he asking me where I was?) Ray realized what he dad done-he had probably hurt Kai's feelings (if he even had any), even if he didn't show it. He sighed.

"Sorry, I'm kind of drunk, so I don't even know what the heck I'm saying or thinkin' about." Ray said, sitting down, and taking of his shoes. Kai didn't say another word. He just turned off his lamp, then went to sleep. (Why the hell did I even care about him?) Kai thought clinching his fists tightly. (I've shown too much emotion to him) Kai thought, slowly closing his eyes. (Damn him…damn them all…)

The next day, Ray woke up with a huge headache.

"Aww…" Ray groaned, rubbing his head. He took two aspirins, then got up to take a shower. He hadn't noticed the light in the bathroom when he just opened the door. Ray gasped, looking at Kai. He had a towel then got up to take a shower. He hadn't noticed the light in the bathroom when he just opened the door. Ray gasped, looking at Kai. He had a towel wrapped round his waist, looking ion the mirror, shaving. (Oh God) Ray thought, looking away. Kai sad nothing, and continued shaving.

"What?" Kai asked, turning to look at him for a moment.

"I-uh wanted to take a shower-I-I didn't know you were in here." Ray stammered.

"Go ahead." Kai said mentally smirking. (For once, I'd like to see him without a shirt) Kai thought starting to shave some more. Ray was about to say something else, but he then realized it would give him away, so he just kept quiet, and undressed, leaving his boxers on. He was getting goose bumps, so he quickly turned on the water, and got in. (oh my Kami!) Kai screamed mentally, finishing his shave, throwing a bit of water on his face. He got out quietly. (Is he still in here?) Ray peaked through the curtains. He sighed in relief when he saw no one there. (Time to take a good shower, then shave) Ray thought, taking hold of the shampoo.

Meanwhile, Kai changed into his normal clothes (AN: You know, the way he dresses in the anime show!), thinking of how he ha d been thinking. (Damn, I'm doing it again) Kai thought gelling his hair. (Now I really know I can't escape it) He thought as he walked to the door, grabbing his coat along the way. He walked outside, smelling the fresh morning air. He hadn't done that in a long time. He suddenly heard noise behind him. (Rrr, it better not be Ray) Kai thought turning around to yell at the person.

"What?!" Kai yelled.

"Nothing." Tyson smirked, circling Kai. "You know, you oughtta lighten up a bit." Tyson said looking him in the eye-probably checking for any signs of emotion.

"Why should I? There's no one I give a shit about here, anyway." Kai snapped, turning to walk away. Kai missed the saddened look on Tyson's face. Tyson quickly recovered, and followed him.

"Why are you following me?" Kai asked, slightly annoyed.

"No reason." Tyson smiled. (Great, now I have two I can't get away from. No matter what I do, there's always someone around, whether it's Ray, or Tyson. I want to be alone…but when I finally do…there's this feeling…I don't get it…) Kai thought, picking up his pace a bit. Tyson followed with equal pace.

"Get lost, Tyson!" Kai replied annoyed. He turned around suddenly, making Tyson bump into him, then causing him to fall back onto the ground.

"Go tag along with Mr. Cheerful." Kai told him, walking away, leaving Tyson on the ground. And here comes Maxie to save the day, hn." Kai smirked as Max came up to him.

"What did you do to him?" Max pushed at Kai.

"I did nothing." Kai said pushing him out of the way easily. Kai walked away, scarf flying behind him.

"You'll see Kai, one of these days, you'll regret it!" Max shouted to him. Of course, Kai had knocked Max down with one little push. (They're all too weak for me) Kai thought grimly, staring at the sky.

"I think I'll go to the bar." Kai said already heading inside. "Time to get drunk." Kai smirked.

LP!!!!

Well, What did you guys think? Muahahahahaha! I think it was pretty good-maybe it's just my opinion.

Seth: It is. (Looks over to him, and glares at him. He slowly backs away)

Me: Shut up, moron. Anyway, please review( I don't demand too much, do I?)winks, I hope you guys have been liking it so far!! See ya later, peace!