Ok, this update is really just 2 chapters put together, I've also changed what used to be the 5th chapter as it was soo terribly bad. Well a lot of this fic is but I hope to make it better. So yea. I'll be writing a completely new chapter five as soon as I've finished this chapter. God I soo wish I could skip to xmas time in my fic considering it is the current time of year but I feel that would be pushing things. Guess its my own fault for not updating sooner. I apologise for that. I have an unbearably busy life!

Disclaimer-don't own Beyblade-I do own Raven Ashford, Paige Everard and Skye Adair. If you want to use these characters please ask first. Thanks

Thoughts will be like this 'Oh I'm thinking'

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Awakening

Chapter 4 – Sleepovers and Rainstorms


It was around 5 and Raven was impatiently trying to find stuff to stick in her large black bag for staying at Skye's. She had the essentials so far, underwear and such. The sad reality of the situation was that Raven had never been to a Sleepover in her life and wasn't quite sure what was expected of her.

'What else should I bring?'

"Ahhh" she screamed in frustration.

"What do I need? Clothes, yea I get that but what else. Maybe I should watch more teenage movies?...nah!"

Just then her mobile rang. She had bought it not long after she arrived; her father hadn't cared to give his view. She knew they could afford it, heck they could afford hell more than one then again she only needed one. She wondered about people that owned more than one mobile. 'What's the point in that' she thought absently while picking up her phone and smiling fondly as Paige's cheerful face smiled back at her on the screen.

"Hey Paigy"

"Ello Rave. What's up? Was wondering if you needed a ride to Skye's?"

"You know that would be cool especially cause I don't have a clue where she lives" she laughed lightly, "um I was kinda wondering something" her voice had become hesitant and the ever intuitive Paige noticed instantly.

"You don't know what to bring?"

"Spot on. I swear your psychic sometimes." she laughed though part of her wasn't really kidding.

Paige chuckled in reply. "Bring yourself, that's all we need"

"Need? You make it sound like your gonna do me."

"Raven, I mean this in the nicest possible way but you've been spending waaay too much time with Tala"

"Perhaps. Maybe I should lock him in a room to save my naivety or what's left of it. Ohh better plan I'll lock you in there with him"

Raven smirked in a proud manner as the voice on the other side of the line had gone quiet. Raven had to admit she liked to wind up Paige when it concerned Tala. The girl was clearly crushing on him. Though Raven was worried, Paige was the first girl to speak to Raven when she had some to Bancroft high, or even Rawson for that matter. She had become a great friend and Raven didn't want to see her get hurt. Nevertheless with the overprotective Skye at hand things would be ok. Anyway Tala was good at heart; he wouldn't do anything to hurt one of his friends.

"Har har rave. Your utterly hilarious" was the reply after the pause, "seriously though. Just have some clothes for tomorrow. You can bring movies and music or whatever you like. Believe me Skye will have enough food. Her pantry is usually bursting with food"

There was giggling on the other end of the phone and Raven smiled, she was staving and the promise of food was very appealing.

"I'll drop by yours in twenty minutes, kay?"

"That's great, you still got my address?"

"Sure thing. Byes"

"Bye"

'Bring myself, well that's easy'

Grabbing her Black baggy pants for the following day plus several chains and a random belt followed by toothbrush and toothpaste, then some stripy socks which she had deemed her rainbow socks she was pretty much ready. She smiled amused as she noticed one of the few clean t's she had. It was a word T and one of her fav's though who knew why. She had bought it earlier in the week.

'I can imagine Tala would find it highly amusing' she thought.

Picking up some cd's she closed up her bag and made her way downstairs making sure to pick up her old black converse on her way.

"Shit, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU…OW"

"Geez your such a wimp" murmured the red head.

"WHAT DID YOU FUCKING EXPECT? I TOLD YOU MY LEGS DON'T GO THAT WAY"

The boy laughed in reply, "Obviously not but your just unfit Skye"

The girl stuck out her tongue in reply, "what's with you and always trying to prove me wrong. When I told you I couldn't do the splits I fucking meant it" she replied seeming somewhat pissed off.

"I think you forget you're exactly the same. Always trying to prove people wrong, so don't start"

And so ensued a hearty battle between the two tickling totally allowed.

"Ha ha I've never seen you giggle so much Tala"

"Oh yea hysterical Rave" the red head muttered whilst removing the smaller girl from on top of him. "When did you guys get here?" he asked as he noticed Paige.

"Just a moment ago, but please don't let us interrupt. It was pretty amusing" raven couldn't help but smile, Tala was pretty tall compared to Skye who was only 5'4 and to see her pin him so easily well, it was laughable.

Standing up, Skye went to greet her two friends nudging Tala on the way. "Sorry he was feeling lonely and decided to join us." She declared all the while sending her friend a sympathetic look.

"Hey" he replied resentfully, "For your information she called me over. Her ps2 broke and as per usual she called. I told you she uses me" he spoke playfully ignoring the light punch Skye had aimed at him.

It didn't take Raven long to realise that the once hyper Paige was looking uncomfortable and it didn't take a genius to figure out why. Pulling the girl aside she called out to the two childhood friends,

"I'm just gonna put out bags in your room Skye" without waiting for an answer she pulled the blonde girl aside letting her wordlessly lead her to what she assumed was Skye's room.

And shit was it a room! Unlike her own it had personality bouncing wildly off the walls. It screamed style yet individuality. It was a large room, the walls different colours and shades. The wall where the door was , was an aqua colour and towards the corner it became waves with different colours splashed throughout. The wall to the left had Skye's bed against it, which happened to be a faded silver four poster; the colour of choice for that wall was pink with different squares of white and black which each contained some kind of fabric cut outs. 'Something to do with Skye's fondness for fashion I guess' the next wall which had her window was blue and simple with a border of paisley pattern in white at the top and the last remaining wall which had another door was a pale peach shade, the barest wall in her room. It was a very happening room to say the least and Raven couldn't help but stand in shock for several moments. It was…'amazing'

"Yes, it's a bit wild isn't it" murmured Paige a smile upon her lips though false.

"It is but I like it, even the peach. Where does that door lead?"

"Oh her closet, though I don't recommend you enter. Or anyone, it's pretty scary in there." She said with a giggle.

"Hmm I'll take your word for it. Sooo going to tell me why you're so distant or shall I tell you what I think?"

Paige looked up as if about to feign some kind of innocence and confusion however she had no such luck when she saw the knowing look on her friends face.

"I don't think I want to say. I'm not really sure myself" she muttered hesitantly.

"Do you want something to happen?"

On some levels the look on her friends face was priceless but considering her state of turmoil Raven held back the small laugh she knew she would have emitted.

"NO. With what? What do you mean?"

Now she smiled, "Don't play naïve with me Paige Everard. In the time I've known you I like to think I've learned something."

The blonde smiled at the girl as if giving up.

"Fine, fine, fine" she said with a sigh.

"Yes I suppose he is but…" before the midnight haired girl could continue she was pushed back onto the bed by her now red faced friend.

"That's not…funny! Raven I'm just tired of this whole…thing! I don't mean to like him and I most certainly never planned to! I just…I…"

"…Cant help how you feel" suggested Raven.

Covering her head the blonde slumped onto the bed then groaned in frustration, "Doesn't help that he's always around"

"So that's why you were quiet, or should I say annoyed. Truth is Paige-y I don't think you're really all that annoyed at all. Besides he's Skye's best friend and goes to your school, he's also in several of your classes so what do you expect?"

"You're not helping" was the muffled words heard from beneath the bundle of limbs and hair.

"YOU GUYS COMING TO GET YOUR ASSED KICKED?"

At this Paige looked up, "see what I mean. Everywhere" She had made sure to put extra effort into the pronunciation of 'everywhere'.

"He talking about the game system? Cause if he is he got no chance." With a smile Raven pulled the disgruntled Paige from the bed, "You know in situations like this you just gotta hold your head high and kick some ps2 ass oh and shake that fine boo-tay!"

"Hunnie when have you experienced one of these situations?" Paige said with a smile her mood instantly lighter.

"I watch TV. Besides I think I was a girl guru in a past life" she muttered absently.

"Yea and I was a psycho killer" the shorter girl replied with a laugh leaving Raven in the room to call back ungraciously, "You know I can believe that!"

About 3 hours later it was nine o clock and things had been going…well. After many games and 'ass whoopings' Raven had been declared the champion much to Skye's discontent. Nevertheless she was happy as long as Tala had been beaten. The four teens currently sat in the spare room, which had been dubbed 'Skye's uber cool games room', surrounded by all sorts of deliciously high in sugar foods. Along with drinks and chips. The room itself was silver and black which actually suited its use, it had two black sofas and one armchair which was currently claimed by Raven whilst Paige sat with one whole sofa to herself along with Tala on the opposite one and Skye was lying on the floor surrounded by cushions looking quite content. Of course she did have most of the food beside her including a purple bowl of chips which sat on her stomach.

"Whatcha wanna doooo?"

Raising his head to show some kind of acknowledgment Tala looked down at his friend and couldn't help but laugh, "You know you're covered in crumbs and gummy bears"

As if just noticing, the other 2 girls laughed at the mess there friend had made as said girl sat up grinning madly and decided to chuck the gummy bears at her guests laughing hysterically as they dived behind there seats ready to start the gummy war!

"Hmm perhaps this wasn't the best idea. I hope you plan to clean this up Skye"

The teens turned to see Caolan looking unimpressed at the mess they had made.

'Damn I thought I had escaped her' Raven thought as she slouched further behind the sofa. What she did not expect was Caolan, without looking, to address her.

"Hello Raven, it's lovely to see you too"

"Haha, yes it...is" mumbled the 17 year old whose red thoughts were all that remained to be seen.

"Well I suppose I can't take this back…" the woman paused watching as all the teens curiously looked to her, she knew how to get their attention.

Skye cautiously stood, "Leave your offerings of peace and the war shall cease"

Caolan shook her head at her daughter's lunacy and fully entered the room dodging the food on the floor with a sigh she did however smile when she saw the eyes in the room brighten.

"I figured margarita would be the safest bet since I didn't know what you all like" she spoke softly as she placed two pizza boxes on the small table in the centre of the room. It had surprised Raven to see the woman act like…well a normal mother. Or at least what she imagined one to be like. It made her curious as to why Skye did have some sort of spite against the woman though she knew it wasn't severe she still wondered.

Before leaving the room Caolan turned back to the youths, "And please don't make more…uh its wasted on you" she turned ready to leave"

"Thanks"

Finally leaving the room she smiled, at least the girl has manners.

Raven turned back to see her friends already tucking in with a sigh she joined them.

"MARGARETTA TASTES MUCH SWEETA AFTA…give me a word you guys" Skye sung showing her clear love for pizza.

"Zeeta?"

"Meeta?"

"Cheeta?"

"Hmm that'll do though cheetah prob don't taste so good"

"Girl, anyone ever told you you need help" Tala spoke fondly ruffling the girl's hair.

"Many a time…I just…choose to ignore them" Skye said between slices of pizza.

"Shit, anyone notice it's raining?"

Tala looked up to the blonde standing against the window. Getting up he stood behind her looking out at the rain.

"Boy, its really coming down hard" he said with a smirk.

"TALA YOU SICK FUCK!"

"A fuck nonetheless Skye!"

Paige had become clueless to the conversation all she was currently aware of was Tala's breath on the back of her neck, it was strangely cold. She didn't quite understand why and she couldn't help but feel all the more pulled towards him. If she didn't watch herself she would fall right into him. Trying to regain some kind of logical thinking she turned round and smiled.

"Well I feel sorry for anyone caught in that. Looks like there could be a rainstorm."

"Yea I think you're right" he replied with a smile.

'Shit quit blushing, quit it!'

Paige hastily turned using the excuse of wanting more pizza.

Raven smiled to herself, 'Perhaps there is something there'

"OOOHH I have an amazing ideaaa!" squealed Skye in delight.

"And what would that be 'oh over excited one'" Raven said with a smile at her friends hyper attitude.

"We should make ice-cream! I love making ice-cream when it's raining, it kinda of a tradition" she said whilst picking up her mobile.

"Ice cream? Why do you need a phone and why make it when you can buy it?"

"It's not the same Raven! I'm calling Kai, we kinda started it like, 6 years ago and besides, he makes the ice cream I'm shit!"

"I didn't realise you guys were close?"

"Huh, oh yea. Before Paige moved here bout 5 years was it" looking to the girl for confirmation, "well yea anyways it was we three I guess you could say." She spoke softly as if reminiscing. Raven couldn't help but smile. "Yep anyways then we became more of a group as we got older and then Paige came" as she said the girls name she made a point of showing her joy and jumped on her friend.

"Shit Skye!"

"Oh and of course…"

Raven looked cautiously at the girl in front of her.

"What you thinking?"

"NOW WE HAVE YOOOU TOOO!" Skye took it upon herself to grab her remaining friend and pull them into a restrictive bear hug smiling madly.

"Love you too but you're kinda, squishing me" was the breathless whisper from Raven.

"Ugh, sorry"

"Well do you really expect him to come in this weather?"

"Yes, I doo. Besides if I know him he'll be halfway here already"

"You mean every time it rains he shows up?"

"Don't be daft we only do it once a fortnight as long as it doesn't rain too much. I remember once when we first started it rained every night for a week. God we were soo sick. I think it was an ice cream overload!"

It was strange to think of Kai being part of such a tradition then again did she really know that much about him. So far he was this quiet, broody guy who at the same time could come across as arrogant and…funny.

"Hey Kai"

Skye had already dialled his number and was currently leaning against the window.

"Look outside…Just because!"

"See told you. When do you finish. Kay"

"…half an hour. That's cool. Just Tala, Paige and Raven. Yea. Yea. Kay see you later! Byeees…what, I will not calm down!"

Her friends laughed hearing her last line.

"Told you you were hyper. You even sound it!"

"yea yea, come on lets clean up this shithole" turning she started picking up chips and gummy bears leaving her three friends standing wordlessly.

Leaning into the tall red head Raven whispered, "She's kidding right?"

"…I don't think so"

The three teens groaned before cleaning up their mess.

Twenty minutes later Skye sat in her kitchen getting out some supplies while the remaining teens sat watching some Spanish show pretending to know every word said. Raven happily translated though it was most likely far from what the characters were actually saying. Paige for one found this most amusing and so joined in on the new 'game'. Tala couldn't help but laugh as the girls made out a dirty affair and strange relationships hinting on incest whilst murders were out to get the only virgin left in the show. It was a very entertaining sight to see. The group would have happily continued if it wasn't for the surprised voice from their friend in the kitchen.

"Shit Kai you're soaked! Where's your car"

"Getting fixed. I'm got the bus only to learn it stops at the bottom of this housing…area… or whatever."

"Well you should have said. Tala coulda picked you up"

"Nice to know you care Skye" the disgruntled boy replied as the bag of choc chips and other delights were removing from his arms.

"I told you, she uses guys" Tala commented as he and the other girls entered the kitchen.

"What else am I suppose to do with them" she asked quizzically.

"Funny Skye. I almost forgot to give you something" noted Kai.

The girl turned a grin forming on her small pink lips. "Oh give it here!"

The boy smirked with a strange glint in his eye as he approached the shorter girl.

"Wha…what are you doing?"

"Oh just giving you your…HUG!"

The blue haired teen lunged at the girl pulling her into a bear hug and soaking her in the process.

"AHHH GET OFF ME! NOW IM ALL FUCKING WET"

"I've heard Kai has that effect"

At Tala's comment they all looked at him somewhat disturbed expressions though Skye could only remark that he was being sick.

"Yea cause your part of his fan club huh" added the small and now wet girl.

"Man I'm gonna have to change my T now" she mumbled half heartedly whilst Kai pointed to himself as if stating the obvious.

"Hey you know where your stuff is from last time. Go help yourself. Caolan washed it as she does every piece of clothing she can get her hands on."

'Sounds like there used to having him round. Its strange I never realised they were so close. But then again it makes sense they seem to get on and actually do talk a lot in school. But if Caolan lets him stay she must like him. If that's the case then why on the first day did he say he was always getting into trouble with her? God this is utterly confusing, sometimes I think too much! Nevertheless maybe there like Antonio and Lucia and having some dirty student teacher relationship.' The girl shuddered, 'then again maybe we were watching that show there for tooo long'

"You alright?"

The girl gasped not noticing 'Antonio'…was currently standing right in front of her. He really was soaked; water ran down his hair, some of which dropped onto the tip of his nose. He was so close she could make out droplets that seemed to cling onto his eyelashes, eyelashes that framed those cloudy yet deep dark crimson eyes.

'Focus. HELLOOOO. Wake up' she mentally slapped herself hoping he didn't notice her distraction.

"Yea sure, great just…spacey"

'SPACEY, WHAT KIND OF DIPSHIT ARE YOU? Geez I'm off outa here, ciao!' and with that the little Raven that resided in her head was gone leaving her to fend for herself.

"Right, you do that a lot. Just so you know it's kinda weird"

Raven sighed watching as the older teen walked into the hall to get dry clothes, or at least that's what she assumed he was doing.

"Well yea so ICE-CREAM soon but since he's getting changed I'm going to go get a dry T."

Raven noticed Tala and Paige standing around looking somewhat discomfited and deciding it would be the best thing to do Raven spoke up with a smile.

"Where's the bathroom?"

Paige looked up panicked as if saying 'Don't leave me'

Tala however looked up and happily answered pointing out that it was upstairs and one of the last doors at the end of the hall.

Grinning madly in a fashion that resembled one of Skye's insane grins Raven dashed out through the hall and up the stairs.

Paige was left standing in a way which showed her discomfort. She moved to one of the breakfast bar chair hoping to hide her current feeling. 'Why am I acting so stupid? We've been friends for ages, why do I have to go and mess that up. I can't even be normal around him anymore. I'm such an idiot!' the blonde mentally scolded herself.

"Paige?"

She looked up somewhat sullenly though she tried desperately to hide it with a smile, however Raven wasn't the only who could tell when her smiles were false.

"Is something wrong because you've been acting…well you haven't been yourself recently and maybe it's just me but I don't think so. If there's anything wrong you can tell me. During his short speech he had leaned forward trying to be comforting. He had known Paige long enough to know that she hadn't been acting like herself and he wouldn't lie, it worried him.

Paige didn't know how to react. Her head seemed to be buzzing with excuses or something to say, Anything to say! Alas nothing. She began to mumble incoherently as her chest began to rise at an increased pace. After a while she finally decided to speak up just so he wouldn't notice how she looked at everything but him.

"I don't have a clue what you mean, I'm…perfectly fine" she said as she shuffled of the chair and moved round to the opposite side of the breakfast bar, as if distancing herself. She didn't realise how that small action would affect her friend. And he was that, her friend.

"I see" he mumbled in a despondent tone "I'm going to see what's taking Skye then" and with that Paige was left in the kitchen alone and wondering just what she had done to make him seem so dejected. 'He can't expect me to tell him everything…he just…can't!'

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"Last on the, no…3rd from the end…hmm. Why cant people label there doors?" Raven was having difficulties of her own.

"Raven Ashford in, The Quest for the Bathroom. Follow the adventures of the 17 year old girl as she embarks on a treacherous trip across great heights and distances to find…the long lost bathroom. Rating pg-13 as there is language we feel would be inappropriate for youths" she spoke in a dramatic tone full of sarcasm. She couldn't help but laugh at herself opening another door and finding a cupboard. "This house isn't that big!"

'Aha last door, yaaas'

In her excitement the girl swung open the door with much enthusiasm declaring "FOUND IT" expecting to see her reward…however it wasn't quite the reward she expected.

Kai stood, in the centre of a large red bed room, his soaked navy shirt half way off. He continued to pull it off over his head before he turned to the surprised girl with an irritated yet amused look on his face.

"Yep, very weird indeed. May I ask just what you found?"

"…The bathroom" she replied rather mortified.

'Why is it I act fine around all the other guys but he, him…he's. Ahh annoying!'

He walked over to her despite his lack of shirt and leaned against the frame of the door. The remaining drips of water now fell from his face and rolled down his chest and kept distracting her from what he was saying.

"Sorry" she said unintelligibly.

"I said, and I'll say it slowly. The bathroom is through that door" he said whilst pointing across from her.

"Oh, well thanks" She turned back almost forgetting to insult him for questioning her intelligence but he was already closing the door, however what she did see left her with something else on her mind. Down his back were two large scars which were quite red, it made her uncomfortable as they looked fresh and she assumed he wouldn't have wanted her to see. But she did and like everything else she became curious and…worried. 'Well just a little, I still don't even like the guy. I think'

"Girl you're hopeless. Go use the bathroom"

"Waa" raven jumped in surprise turning to see Skye smiling at her, though it wasn't manically just creepy and with a hint of knowingness something Raven Did Not understand.

"Hopeless, what?"

Skye pushed her friend in the direction of the bathroom.

"You know I would just ignore Kai, he's well he's not really interested in people. Don't go there Hun" she said then closed the door leaving Raven at the other side feeling stunned and confused, 'No surprise there'.

"NOW ICE CREAM!" Skye screamed ecstatically while grabbing Kai and running down the stairs making sure to grab a surprised Tala on the way.

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The morning had come sooner than expected. Expected…perhaps the wrong word.

Sunlight ran along the floor and across the covers of a simple blow up double bed, invading the eyes of the girl that occupied it. Raven viciously grabbed the covers pulling them over her head groaning. It wasn't long before she gave up trying to return to any kind of slumber. Once awake she had always found it difficult to go back to sleep. It sucked. She peeked out from under the covers to see if anyone else was awake.

For the remainder of the night they had watched movies and chatted away mindlessly, as teens do. It was strange to think that a year ago she would have been up studying by now even despite it being the weekend. Her old school had been all about well school.

'Study study study till your limbs fall off only then can you reach your full potential.' She thought sarcastically.

Least now she had a sense of freedom…and friends.

Blowing a feather from her face she smiled.

When it came to sleeping arrangements the teens fought for space despite there being 4 bedrooms in the house. They all ended up sleeping in Skye's room simply due to laziness however they had been watching a film in her room and when they decided to sleep it was 3 in the morning so there lack of energy was understandable. Skye for one wasn't prepared to move at that time, boy could that girl eat ice cream, then again it had been fucking good. Which led her to wonder, 'Where does someone pick up a talent such as making ice-cream? That boy was an oddity'

Anyways the sleeping arrangement battle started which led to feathery pillows being thrown in every direction rather brutality. Paige had been luckiest, her agility surprising. Kai seemed to have been unimpressed by the pillow fight and had been the one to get other quilts and covers.

She noticed Skye tucked up in her large bed mumbling to herself.

Thinking about it everyone could have fitted in her bed alone…'ok perhaps that's a little over exaggerated'

Tala was not far from herself and surrounded by a fort of pillows, quite an amusing site. Paige slept beside Skye's bed, quite happy as she had gotten the king size duvet which was currently wrapped around her, 'Kind of like a cocoon.' Raven giggled to herself thinking of Paige getting up and being this big butterfly. The blonde embedded herself deeper within the duvet adding to Raven's amusement.

Raven paused and her smile faded to confusion wondering where the 5th member of the group was. She sighed…or did she? Eyes widening at the strange tickling sensation at the back of her neck, she turned round.

"…"

As she turned her head she came face to face with a sleeping blue haired wonder. 'Since when is he a wonder?' Shaking her head she noticed the boy was lying upside down to her, his head the only part of him in line with her. (Hard to describe lol) He seemed so different when he was asleep, as though he was free of any worries he had, quite content. There was tenderness to his face she had never noticed before. She smiled despite herself, pink gracing her cheeks. She didn't know why but it felt almost wrong to be watching him when he was so unaware and unguarded nearly. In the time she had known him which sure wasn't long, she had noticed he was usually cold and indifferent and at other times he was more…real. He could be funny, admittedly helpful though still arrogant then again these attitudes never seemed to last long. If something was to make him laugh he would return to guarded as if he had forgotten himself, or his place. It was funny though, when he was Hanging out with friends, like he had been that night he was less wary of his mask and she had seen a little more of what she dubbed, his true personality. He shifted slightly in his sleep, his cover he'd long since kicked off himself now lay in a mess at his feet. The teen was wearing a white vest and Black boxers…simple yet…effective. She smirked inanely. 'God Tala's made me the horny girl I am now, I used to be fucking sweet and knew nothing…ok so I was never sweet but still. FUCK what the hell am I thinking, I don't even know this boy, I'm not interested in relationships!...hmm' Grumbling she smacked her forehead as if hoping that would remove the thoughts from her head. She returned to looking at the teen cautiously checking for signs of life.

'Nope, still dead to the world'

Sighing she pushed her own quilt away stood up and retrieved her bag from the floor then made her way to the door walking around Kai and any pillows and covers on her way.

Vibrant red's, pink's, oranges and yellows made up the spacey background along with strange purple monkeys which ran around screeching. They called for Bananas. She wasn't sure how she understood but she decided to help. Franticly reaching for falling bananas…but they were tricky bastards. Suddenly the monkeys looked at her funnily.

"Now just wait a minute" she shouted franticly.

"No wait…noooo"

By the time Raven had changed she felt less sleepy and more refreshed. She looked at her reflection in the mirror before tottering back to Skye's room. As she entered she was sure to close the door behind her quietly so as not to wake anyone, when she was sure they were all still asleep she dropped her bag to the floor and turned around a little too enthusiastically but was a little late in noticing Kai had rolled onto his back from his side. Considering the quilt in front of the door it wasn't really a surprise when Raven tripped and found herself falling, her arms waving franticly as she mentally screamed.

'OH BUGGER'

It happened all to fast for her liking. Her hands reaching for the floor so she wouldn't end flat against the sleeping Kai. However it didn't quite happen that way and she didn't know whether to be thankful or mortified. It seemed Kai had chosen the perfect moment to wake up, that or he was a light sleeper. Her hands didn't do as she wanted however and was about to face the horrible truth that she would be the one to kill Kai. Then again to her surprise she found herself suspended almost above him and opened one eye and noticed he had caught her elbows and was holding her above him, surprise evident on his face along with confusion.

They paused, looking at each other. Still. Waiting, Expecting someone in the room to awake and complain about the noise, or simply wake up or…Anything. A minute or so had passed without a noise and Kai lost his awkward grip on her elbows causing Raven to fall completely on the teen with a groan, from both.

'Shit'

Desperately scrambling to get off the boy only resulted in her feet getting tangled within his covers at the bottom of his own made up bed.

"Eager?"

"Excuse me?" she asked in surprise.

"Well I never expected you to simply jump me"

"I WASN…" She didn't know what to say. She had never been in this situation before; she was on top of the guy for god's sakes. Was this even a situation or whatever? She gave up.

"I fell" she murmured pitifully.

"You fell for me?" Leaning on his elbows he brought his face closer to hers.

She turned back to retort to his remark only to shrink back. His face had been inches from hers, he was half naked and she was sitting on top of him. Was he suggesting something or was he just trying to intimidate her. She went for the latter not expecting it to be the first one. It wouldn't, couldn't be the first.

"Funny. You're the idiot you choose to sleep in front of the fucking door" she grumbled.

"Witty"

"I try"

"Clearly" he mumbled sarcastically.

At this point she pushed herself up wriggling her feet free from the sheetsand rolled onto her side beside him.

"Are you always this one worded and sarcastic" she muttered.

The blue haired teen beside her seemed to take her words into consideration before replying. "I've never really thought about it"

Raven Shrugged.

"I'm not a banana…"

Eyes widened as the two on the floor curiously looked up at the bed. It appeared that Skye was talking in her sleep. A funny prospect in itself.

It was a moment before either spoke and it was Kai who broke the silence.

"I don't think so"

Raven looked confused. 'What is he on?'

"Don't think so too…what?"

He smirked and her curiosity grew. His mask had slipped so this had to be interesting.

Manoeuvring so he leaned on one elbow, he openly eyed her chest Raven was confused and pretty peeved until she looked down to her top. She smiled despite the need to kick herself. She'd forgotten her chosen item of clothing, her shirt which currently displayed the words, 'I'm Fucking You'. She grinned wondering how to reply. He had brought up the subject afterall.

"You just haven't had the pleasure is all"

The Crimson eyed boy raised his eyebrow at her reply; he had not expected her to reply in a flirty manner. He wasn't one to indulge in something as pointless as flirting then again he had to admit there was something about her attitude which he found intriguing. All he really knew about her was that she had been at some private all girls school most of her life and had recently moved cause of her dad's work…or something. He smirked 'Can I really deny her something she's been missing out on. Well unless she's…' he looked up at the girl. Her lips were tinted red but had no sheen, he assumed they were naturally that way, her mouth tilted upwards forming a grin and her eyes were wide, that wondrous blue seemed to be glittering playfully. 'Not gay!' he confirmed to himself.

"Pleasure? If that's what you'd call it, why would I be interested in that?"

She had to admit she was a little put off. She didn't even know what she was saying she was just messing about. His eyes seemed mischievous along with his expression. He was just doing the same she realised.

"I don't have the answers." She replied pausing,

"…Try asking your head" there was amusement in her tone along with something more teasing.

She smiled this time, a genuine smile, 'She's been spending too much time with that red head'

"God I hate mornings…there so eugh…geez…stupid…banana eating chimps…stupid sun…quilts" the disgruntled murmurs continued even when the girl left her room oblivious to the two she passed on the floor.

Raven and Kai seemed to be engaged in a staring contest of sorts, a smirk gracing his lips and Raven…well she was still amused by her previous statement.

He had to admit he was amused at how quickly she changed, grown into herself. From the first time he met her she had been shy and enclosed. Now she was fun, silly, comfortable and seemingly flirty. It was as though she had been repressed her whole life and suddenly she had a sense of freedom well up inside her.

Breaking there ongoing eye contact Raven coughed slightly before getting up and heading straight for the door a silly smile on her face leaving the room as quick as she could.

Kai ran his hands through his dishevelled hair before leaning back on his hands, his legs stretched out before him. There was an indescribable look on his face which was slowly returning to guarded and passive, as usual.

"Shit…Am I still asleep? Last time I saw Kai Hiwatari act like that was...well…never" The perplexed red head stood then grabbed the bed realising he was a little dizzy.

Kai looked up at his friend frowning, "Yep, still asleep" Kai too stood up hitting his friend over the head. "Now your awake, see. I woke you up"

"Ouch man. What was that for? I didn't ask to be awoken, Hey" he called out to his blue haired friend who had already left the room. Looking around the large room he soon noticed he was pretty much alone except for the blonde. He sighed pulling a white feather from his fairly messy effervescent red hair. He went for the door pausing. He couldn't understand. Had he done something? Shaking his head he too left the room assuming Paige wouldn't like to see him first thing in the morning or anytime for that matter.

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"Hello…guys where are you? I'm kinda stuck. It's like a freaking cocoon in here. Hello…?"

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Again thanks to my reviewers. I tend to reply to my mm and reviewers here so blah. I'm happy to answer any questions! )

Yay I updated monkeyray9 lol.

Kakarot45 thanks oh and KAI PLUSHIE YAAAAAS! does happy dance!

Deviously Sly – I know I got carried away with her room. I totally want Skye's room lol. MY GOD I love you. Haha none of my mates like caramel and toffee. Lol I love it ohh and cookie dough good choice. And thanks that review really made me smile. Sometimes I wonder if I'm any good at this whole thing but you know I'm just here for the enjoyment factor!

Thanks to- Radingsouls4u, VaronsDemonicPrincess, Sakota

Ksarap-IluvRENandHAO-SAMA - yea lol im trying to keep Kai as in character as humanly possible considering hes being set up with someone lol.

Deviously Sly - replying to ur comment to what was chap5 lol. You know lol I've been caught in sheets like that and man it can be really annoying but I removed that, I just felt I was rushing the characters a bit. I mean I still feel that way but I'm thinking ill need to so I can get to the really good parts where the story will really take off. You weren't thinking like a total prat lol. It was more he was just amusing her to be honest. Sure he's hot lol but he's not really interested in girls (as weird as that may sound where a teenage boy is concerned), the scene was just a little fun for both of them. Anyways thanks as always for the review. I love you guys! Lol. I ate a bunch of chocolate it's the only explanation for my …lovey mood.