First, I'd like to say how upset and shocked I am about the London bombings. I live near London, and that day was very pressing on everyone I know. As I use the underground often, I'm particularly scared by what's happened. I don't know how much you Americans know about his attack, but it has deeply upset everyone. I hope people don't let their fear and sadness turn to misplaced hate.

Sorry this has taken so long to update, and I hope you enjoy this!

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"Going out to the shops, Tala." I called back into the house, before closing the door. "Make sure you're alive when I get back…"

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Wednesday- 4 DAYS TILL X-DAY.

It was one of those days which remind you why rain is linked with sadness.

The rain came down heavily from a sky swelling with grey, and touches of black. The air was thick and the wind made it so the water hit you hard.

Flicks of water would fly up each time my feet hit the pavement, and dampness crept up my trousers. But I didn't let it bother me. I needed to get home as quickly as I could.

There are many reasons not to run blindly in the rain. The main one being- you're likely to hit into someone. Which is what I did.

Without warning, I slammed into something hard- and went flying forward with them under me. We hit the ground with quite some force, and sent water flying up all around us.

"You little bas…" They began. "…Rei?"

My head rested in his chest with my arms and legs spread either side of him. Slowly I pulled my head up, and came face to face with…

"Bryan!" I jumped off of him instantly and took many paces back.

Shit! I'm dead! I'm SO dead! I ran into Bryan! He's gonna kill me for real!

"How's Tala?" Bryan asked calmly, still on to pavement.

"What?" I replied with shock.

He's not gonna kill me. And he wants to talk about Tala?

"He's staying with you right?" Bryan said getting up. "How is he?"

"Errr… He's fine, I guess…"

"I was a little surprised when he told me, but they do say love is blind right?" He rubbed the back of his neck and gave an awkward smile. "As long as Tala is happy, I guess I shouldn't complain."

"Hey, I think you misunderstand…"

"It feels weird without him at home. I suppose I'm a little jealous of you." Bryan said sadly.

"Me and Tala aren't seeing each other!"

"It's okay, Rei. Don't bother lying to me, I understand. I support you two!"

"No, Bryan! You really don't get it!" I said urgently. "Me and Tala are close, but not like that! He just moved in cause we're good friends! Nothing more!"

"You sure?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

Where the hell did he get this idea?

"Sure!"

"But… Tala said that… when he left, that it was because…" Bryan paused and took a long look at me. "Well, I'm sure you'll find out Rei, even if you deny it now."

What an idiot! Tala likes you, retard! Wish I could just tell you!

"Bye then, Bryan. Maybe you could come round some time."

"I think Tala would rather I left you alone."

MORON!

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I opened my door and walked into my flat. After placing the shopping down on the floor, I walked to my room to check up on Tala.

But Tala wasn't in bed anymore, let alone in the room.

"Tala?" I yelled. "Where are you?"

"He's in here, Rei."

Kai?

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Kai was sitting calmly on the sofa with his legs apart. Between his legs, sitting on the floor, was Tala- who was still in his boxers. Kai had one arm around Tala's shoulders, and the other hand had a knife- pressed tightly onto Tala's neck.

Tala opened his mouth to talk, but Kai pressed the knife in sharply.

"Let him go you bastard!" I shouted, still in the doorway.

"You never told me you and Tala were so close, Rei!" Kai said softly.

"We're not like that! You don't understand!"

"But you are living and sleeping together. Even missing school to be together!"

"It's not like that!"

Please don't hurt him. Please let him go! Tala!

"I must say I'm disappointed, Rei. Here I was, thinking something was wrong with you, when all along you just wanted to spend more time with Tala of all people!" Tala flinched I little at this, which Kai easily contained. "I mean if you're gonna go for guys, at least pick a real man."

"Oh, and I guess that you're a 'real man' then?" I said, forgetting that I did in fact love him for being a 'real man'.

"I'm worth ten times this pathetic…"

"No you're not, Kai! Now just let him go, or I'll…"

"You'll what?" Kai snapped, loosing his cool for the first time.

" Go Drigger!" Drigger hit Kai in the face before he'd even realized what I was gonna do. The force form the impact, sent Kai reeling back, giving Tala the chance to slip away.

Tala stumbled forward holding his neck, and into my arms…

What is Tala doing? This is hardly gonna convince Kai that…

"And there you go. Embracing just like the guilty lovers you are!" Kai shouted, rubbing a sore face.

"Why are you even here, Kai?" I asked.

"I just wanted to… I was…" Kai suddenly shot Tala an evil look and said. "But I found him! He was near-naked in your bed!"

"Get out." I gripped onto Tala a little harder. "NOW!"

Kai swept out and slammed the door behind him.

"Are you okay Tala?" I calmly whispered to the shaking boy in my arms.

"I'm sorry." He muttered.

"Why? You didn't do anything wrong."

"I'm so sorry, Rei. Forgive me!"

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