Previously:
Kai goes over to Nakuru's house to apologize. At the same time Tyson goes over to pick her up for their date. Tension rises between them, especially when Tyson thinks Kai want to 'steal' Nakuru away from him…
"Why is he here?" His harsh tone cut though the air.
"He was just about to leav-"
"No, I came here to talk to Nakuru."
Tyson glared at Kai and Kai looked from Tyson's angry face to Nakuru's worried face.
So, he wants my girl… He's going to pay for what he did to Rei and the rest. I'm never going to forgive him…
Chapter 7: Gone
Reaching over to the door bell, Rei pressed it. He nervously stuffed both his hands in his pocket and tried to sooth himself by saying words of encouragement. The door swung half open and a head stuck out peering at him.
"Rei, is that you?" a soft voice reached his ears.
"Hi, you think we could sit down and… talk?" Rei suggested, to him hearing her call his name was already too good to be true.
Mariah stood to the side letting Rei into the living room. She gesture him to the sofa and then told him to wait while she prepared the drinks. Rei sat there thinking what he would say to her, he was quite relieved she offered to get some drinks. At least it would buy him some time to think of what to say.
Placing the two cups of drinks on the table, Mariah could feel Rei's eyes following her as she walked around the table to sit at the other side of the sofa. Rei looked at her and Mariah took sudden interest in her drink as she stared at the cup. An awkward silence enveloped them and she started to feel uncomfortable, glancing at Rei for a fleeting moment she quickly looked away.
"If you just came here to stare at me, please leave…" Mariah burst out, looking up at Rei.
The moment Mariah saw his eyes, her heart started thumping faster. She could see his longing need for her mixed with sadness all swarming in his golden orbs. Deep down, she, herself, felt guilty for dumping him just like that. All in a matter of few days she dumped two years of their relationship for a guy who doesn't even know her name. She felt as though her life was crushed, she left a guy she had grown to love more then life for just a simple side crush over a hot looking guy. Mariah couldn't imagine the pain he must had gone through looking at her screaming Kai's name.
"I'm sorry Mariah, I'm sorry for putting you through all the pain." Rei smiled sadly as he lean forwards to take his drink.
Mariah's eyes opened wide, she was so overwhelmed with emotions She curled her fist into tight balls, her fingernails poking her palm. Mariah just wanted to cry into Rei's chest, she wanted him to forgive her. She wanted him to hold her the same way he the first time they went out. She loved him, not Kai…
Rei said he was sorry, he shouldn't be sorry. It wasn't his fault, it was my fault. Why is he apologizing? Why? Why must he be so understanding…it's…
"…It's my entire fault…" Mariah cried out as she flew into his chest.
Rei shocked by her sudden movement loosen his grip on the cup and it fell to the ground smashing into pieces. The noise made by the glass was not present in the couple's own world. Rei held Mariah tightly, looking down at her fondly while she sobbed into his arms.
"Don't cry now," Rei whispered as he used a hooked finger and lifted her tear stained face.
Wiping away her tears, he slowly inched closer to her face. Her eyelashes met contact with red dusted cheek as she closed her eyes. They were so close Rei could feel her breath caressing his lips. Rei wanted her so badly he could have thrown her on her back and kissed her hungrily. Holding back his urge, he gently pressed his lips against her. Slipping his arms around Mariah he pulled her onto his lap. Rei licked her lips urging to just taste her. Mariah didn't want this kiss to end but she needed to breathe. Opening her mouth for a breath of air, Rei took the chance and entered her mouth. Their tongues intertwined and Mariah moaned into Rei's mouth blissfully…
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Tyson briskly walked to Kai and grabbed his collar, pulling Kai closer to him.
"Back off," Tyson hissed with anger.
Nakuru stared at them shocked and scared at the same time. The two boys did not move a single mussel,and just kept in their positions and stared back at one another. Nakuru knew it was partially her fault, she had to do something, or at least try to do something…
"Tyson," she took a step forwards, biting her lower lip in fear.
Kai moved his eyes over to Nakuru trying to tell her he was alright and was sorry for spoiling her date. Narrowing his eyes, Tyson clenched Kai's collar tighter and gave a rough tug, making Kai look back at him.
"Look at me when I'm talking!"
Kai could feel anger rising from within, it was like a volcano, the bubbling hot liquid was boiling and was about to explode any time soon. Trying to stay cool, Kai tried to free himself from Tyson's grasp by tugging away from him. However, Tyson held on tighter instead. Using his hand, Kai slapped Tyson's hand away and glared at him.
"St-stop it…" Nakuru cried in vain, hoping that they would have some common sense as not to fight on a day like this.
Both boys ignoring her words, glared at each other, daring the other to make the first move. Adjusting his collar, Kai turned his head away and snorted at Tyson's behavior. Tyson on the other hand was the opposite of Kai, he was boiling. How he wished he could just box the hell out of him right there and then.
"Don't you turn away from me, I said look at me and be a real man," Tyson growled and dug his fingernails into his palms.
Hearing those words, Kai turned and face Tyson looking at him with cold eyes. He wasn't going to turn down this offer. It's the first time he ever got into a fight; finally he had some 'communication' with a guy. Smirking, he chuckled to himself.
"That's more like it," Tyson smiled slyly.
Raising his hand, he punched Kai in the face. Kai just raised his palm and grasped Tyson's clenched fist stopping him in the process. Opening his eyes with slight shock, Tyson send another blow with his free hand in Kai's stomach. Kai slid a few steps back wards and he slammed into the wall. The blow by Tyson had made his stomach upset, causing him to feel like vomiting.
"Tyson!" Nakuru held on to his arm holding him back from punching Kai again, "I'm begging you stop this…"
Pushing Nakuru a side, Tyson knew this was wrong but all the anger build up inside was starting to pulse through his body. Kai pushed himself up with the help of the wall and stood to the side. Tyson grabbed his collar and pushed him down the porch. Catching his balance, Kai punched Tyson right in his nose causing blood to slowly flow down Tyson's nostrils.
"Stop it you two!" Nakuru screamed, pissed off at Tyson's and Kai's childish behavior.
"Shut up!" Tyson yelled back.
Taking this advantage, Kai punched Tyson's stomach. Coughing, Tyson staggered slowly trying to stand. Hatred blazed across Tyson's eyes as he ran and punched Kai's face, Kai dodge it but failed to see his other arm which came slamming down on his shoulder knocking him against the car.
"…And that… that was for Rei…"
Kai looked up at Tyson's now blurry figure; he couldn't hear the words he said everything was fading around him. His head was throbbing and there was a sharp pain on his shoulder. His old wound must have opened again. Kai's breath was shallow and shaky, unstable. Closing his eyes, he allowed himself to get sucked into the black hole…
"Gomen… Nakuru…"
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"So you see Sir, this is the best time for you to migrate…"
"Yes."
The curt reply of the Boss was a signal to Boris that it was the end of their conversation. Turning around, Boris walked out from the room. He knew this was unfair to master Kai but he had to tell Voltaire about that girl, that Nakuru girl. And since Kai was now in this state, Voltaire should take advantage of this period and make good use of it.
Walking out from the private mansion where Voltaire lived, Boris unlocked his car and started the engine. Maybe he was wrong after all, Kai should have his own friends, his own freedom… his own life… shaking the thoughts out of his mind, Boris made a quick trip to the hospital where Kai was warded in.
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He could feel this weird nauseous feeling. A swirl of light was the first thing he saw, it was a mixture of millions and millions of weird figures and colour. The monotone sound of a beeping was repeating itself over and over again, it was starting to annoy him. He just wanted to open his eyes, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't even open them. His eye lids weigh a ton…
Then he heard some voices, unclear voices. Yearning to hear what they said he strained his ears but only managed to catch a few words…
"…Memory…"
"…Brain…"
"…Loss…"
He wanted to just get out, leave this black world. He could sense the presence of people, light and sound. And yet he couldn't open his eyes and see where he was, he felt like he was being suffocated underwater. He just wanted to reach the surface. Whenever he tried to break through it, it seemed to get further away.
There was something at the back of his mind; he just couldn't get a hold on what it was… It was something or someone…
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"What do you mean he's gone?" Freya cried.
"I said he's gone… he's… he's dead…" Tyson mumbled.
"I don't believe you! You're lying… tell me you're joking…" Freya sobbed and started to beat Tyson's chest.
The school seemed quite quiet. The absence of Kai seemed to not only affect the girls but the guys as well. Especially Freya, she was sobbing and choking at the same time. Everything happened too fast to be true… Just twenty four hours ago, Kai was all well and healthy. Now, the hospital confirmed that Kai was dead… he was gone. A severe blow on his head had caused the brain damage. The loss of blood from his wound had worsen his condition as well.
Freya stopped beating Tyson and just sobbed in his chest, exhausted and weary. Nakuru just sat next to Tyson staring into space, zoning out. It was some what her fault, but she didn't expect that a simple fight could end up like this. If she had known better, she would have gladly taken Kai's blow for him…
Looking around the canteen, Tyson scanned the crowd for Rei and Mariah. He did see them today at assembly but they didn't really talk much. Probably because of the same reason why everyone had stayed away from him, he had killed someone… But Rei was different, probably because Mariah was upset by Kai's death and Rei had to comfort her…
Yes, that's probably what Rei is doing now…
Tyson didn't know that Rei was with Mariah, but instead they were not sad… Rei felt as though he was the luckiest guy on earth. Mariah was in his arms, not sobbing but snuggling up to him. And since now Kai was out of the way, he had no more competition…
But he did feel sad for Kai even if he was once his rival. He didn't know what actually happened between them that night but he didn't give a dam about it all. He was with Mariah the whole time… …
There, chapter 7 for u guys… and this is not the ending… so please continue to read my other chapters as well. Please review:)
Next chapter:
Three years had passed and they are all grown up now. Rei, Mariah, Nakuru and Tyson are still in contact. Freya had gone overseas to study since her grades were too low… lol when there is a class reunion, someone unexpected turns up… Read chapter 8 for answers…