Max: Welcome back, here, have a hot cup of chocolate. ;) *LITS stares at the tray and drools* She can't have sugar or carbs, she's on the Atkins diet. I hope you all liked the *ATKINS* muffins! I hate them, they taste horrible!

LITS: hmph, talk about understatement of the year. Shit would taste better. . . ah, well, here's chap 2. Beware, this story is depressing and contains Abuse, incest and rape, along with yaoi. Enjoy!

Max: hehehe.er.anyways, READ AND REVIEW!!!!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

~!~!~!~LAST CHAPTER~!~!~!~ "STOP!" I yelled, bolting upright in my bed. It took me a moment to realize that I was back in my room. Glancing at the clock, I cursed, 3:00 am. I sighed and wiped sweat from my forehead. Feeling wetness on my cheeks, I realized that I had been crying. ~Baka, never cry. You know what happens when you cry. . .No, he can't get you here, he wouldn't dare.~ I thought. Still, it didn't help to quell the nervous feelings I had. Beside me, Rei sighed and inched closer to me. I smiled faintly and touched his silky black hair lightly. My light, my tiny bit of light that shone in the shadows where I lived. I frowned, thinking of what Rei would do if he knew. He'd probably flip. Shaking my head, I lay back down and closed my eyes, breathing in the scent of Rei. It made me smile slightly, how he could comfort me without even knowing it. . .but he wouldn't touch me if he knew what I really was. . .a whore. . .

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Rei's POV I woke up earlier then usual, I don't know why, I've just had a lot on my mind. As I passed by Max's room, I noticed the door was open and peeked in, cat quiet. Max lay curled up in a corner of his bed, his golden hair tousled. My hands itched to touch it. It looked so soft and silky. He really was an angel. A beautiful angel. . . STOP IT! SINCE WHEN DO YOU THINK LIKE THIS?! YOU'VE HAD CRUSHES BEFORE AND YOU WEREN'T NEAR THIS IDIOTIC! God, I wonder if he ever feels this way around me. . . Backing out of the room as quietly as I could, I made my way out of the house that Mr. Dickenson had rented for us and walked to the nearby forest. The rock peppered, dirt path would be good for practicing maneuvers.

I pulled Driger out and set it into the launcher. I pulled the ripcord silently and watched it spin for a moment before commanding it to the right. It obeyed and dodged rocks.

~What was Max afraid of? His crying woke me up last night. I didn't want to scare him or anything by getting up so I just moved a little closer. My heart nearly stopped when he touched me. Could he actually like me?~

My beyblade hitting my foot brought me out of my thoughts. I picked it up with a sigh and pocketed it. Glancing at my watch I started back, it was my turn to make breakfast and I should get a head start.

When I got back to the house, the mailman had already been. I retrieved the mail and went inside to make breakfast. I was surprised to see Max and Kenny were up.

"Morning." Mumbled Kenny, rubbing his non-existent (well, *I* think they are) eyes. I eyed Max for a moment before dropping the mail on the table.

"What are you two up for? Training isn't for a while yet." I said. Max shrugged and moved over to the fridge to pour himself a glass of milk. I looked through the mail, though most of it was junk. One in particular caught my attention.

"Max, you've got mail from your mum." I said. Max came over and looked at it for a moment before opening it. He grinned as he read it, making my heart leap. Suddenly Max turned pale and blood welled up from where he had bit his lip. The letter dropped from his fingers but he made no move to get it.

"Max? Are you. . .what's wrong?" I asked as he got up. He looked at the letter as if it was a ghost before leaving the kitchen. As he turned, I saw tears well up in his innocent blue eyes, making my heart ache. Kenny frowned.

"What's up with Max?" he asked.

"I have no idea." I said as I picked up the letter. I know I shouldn't go into other people's things but this was important.

Dear Max,

I hope your doing well, we miss you back home. I know it's hard to believe but Emily misses you too. She hasn't stopped talking about you since you left. I think she really appreciated having you around to help and such, though she'd never admit it.

Your father and I have been working on making a more durable blade and when it's done we will send it to you. Josh asks about you all the time and misses spending time with you. Oh, Josh just came by, he told me that he'd drop the new blade off at your new home and visit in a couple of days! Your father will be coming too, though not for as long, only one day. I wish I could see the look on your face when you read this. You and your brother haven't seen each other in such a long time. Your father said he can't wait to see you, you don't get to spend much time together anymore.

Lots of love, Mom

I folded the letter. There was nothing bad about the letter. . .hmph, strange.

"I'm going to go find Max." I said simply and started to go upstairs. Why was Max so upset over the letter? I would have thought he'd be happy. . .

(Max's POV)

~NO, NO, NO, NOOOOO! He can't come here!!!! No. . . he'll do it again. . . I don't want to, he can't make me, I won't, God, I won't!!!! Why won't he leave me alone?! What if he comes after my friends?! NO! I CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN!!!! God, I can't let that happen to them. . .especially Rei. I don't care what he says about being able to take care of himself. I'd never forgive myself if he caught Rei and ra. . .God, I can't even bring myself to say it. . .I'm such a coward, I deserve what I get. I bet Rei would never be a victim. He'd fight and win. I wish I was more like him. He's strong, sure of himself, intelligent, handsome. . . why do I think like this? I don't deserve-~

"Max?" I looked up to see Rei standing in the doorway and my heart stopped. My letter was in his hand. . . .

(Normal POV)

Max wiped the tears from his face hastily and sniffed.

"Rei?" he said. Rei closed the door behind him and sat on the bed next to him.

"Why are you so upset? Everything in the letter was good." Max glared at him.

"You read my letter?! Rei!!!" Rei closed his eyes patiently and crossed his arms.

"I had to find out why you were so upset." Reasoned Rei. Max sighed and sniffed again.

"Why do you care so much?" Unknown to Rei, Max's hope soared, though he wasn't sure why. Rei opened his mouth to answer but couldn't find any words to say. What was he supposed to say? It's because I love you and it pains me to see you sad? NO!

"I'm your friend, you can tell me anything." He answered, silently cursing himself. Any hope that Max had came crashing down painfully at Rei's words.

"I see. . . don't worry Rei, it's nothing I can't deal with." Replied Max. He got up and picked up Draciel from the bedside table.

"I think I'm going to go practice, you know, get a head start." He said, his voice dull. Leaving Rei alone in the room, Max went to wake up Tyson and start practicing. ~~

"Damn it, why can't I tell him?! What's the worst he could do? All he probably would do is avoid me. . .or punch me. . . or never talk to me again. . .or tell the world that I'm some kind of pedophile. . .God, I hate me." Rei cried, tugging at his hair angrily. He kicked the side of the wall, almost relishing the pain since it gave him something else to concentrate on besides his cowardice. Limping his way over to the window, he sighed and sat down on the sill. He could see Max follow a yawning Tyson. Maybe this was the way it was supposed to be. He is so beautiful. . .

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LITS: There y'are, chap 2. I hope you guys like it! I love Max but I needed someone 'innocent'. It was either Max or Tyson and well. . .Tyson. . .

Tyson: WHAT? IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME?!

LITS: 0.OU well. . .not exactly. . . *Tyson glares at LITS*

Max: Hehehe. . .*sweatdrop* anyways, just review and LITS will keep updating!