WARNING: This story is rated R-17 for coarse language, sex (not hentai) and alcohol. Please do not read if under-age.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Beyblade or the Bible (why the heck would I want it anyways?), just the story line, ideas and own characters.
Chapter 4 – Breakfast
With feline steps the raven-haired boy walked in the bedroom to check on his captain, the only one still in bed. Max had woken up half an hour ago already and it was very unusual for Kai not to be the first one up. It was ten o'clock past and Ray had grown concerned; he stayed behind while the others went downstairs to get breakfast.
He smiled when he stood in front of her; she had her arms wrapped around her pillow and she had curled up slightly, cold since the covers reached only up to her knees. He was about to pull them over her, but he stopped short as soon as he got his hand close. Ray felt his stomach do a flip when he noticed her pyjama pants had slid down and he saw her bare hips. He shook his head and got himself back together, ultimately pulling the cover over her up to her shoulders. He knelt down by the bed and gently shook her shoulder, regaining his smile as she mumbled something incoherent back to him.
"Come on sleepy head, time to get up." He called softly.
In the end, her eyes slowly opened, her pupils shrinking as they accustomed to the sunlight coming through the glass sliding door. She finally woke up and looked at Ray in surprise, she wasn't expecting him here.
"Ray!" She exclaimed, sitting up face to him, "Wha… what are you doing? What time is it?"
"Hush…" He said as he sat down on her bed, "I've come to wake you since the others have already gone to eat. As for the time, it's ten thirty."
She brushed her hair back and rubbed her eyes.
"God… Ten thirty?" She looked around, "Where's Max? I feel guilty to have kept him… her… up."
"She got out of bed half an hour ago, you're the last one still in."
"Mmm… You could have left me here too…"
She brought her knees to her chest and rested her head down on them.
"Don't fall back asleep, you need to get up!" Ray laughed.
"Why? Is it my funeral yet?" She yawned.
The raven-haired boy rested a hand on her arm and smiled at her warmly.
"Don't get yourself down like this… You'll see, things will turn out all right in the end."
She looked up and greatly appreciated his friendly words; once again, he was there for her when she needed him the most.
A couple of minutes later, Kai was dressed and ready to go. As they waited for the elevator, Kai smiled at him.
"By the way, thanks…" She said.
"For what?"
"For stopping me yesterday."
"In the bathroom?"
"Yeah… I swear, I could have killed Dickinson for being so calm and serene when I was about to cry…"
"No problem." He smiled back.
A chime was heard, the elevator doors opened, and both walked in. Kai gave one last yawn as Ray pressed the button.
"Still tired, ne?"
"The truth be told, I've never been so drained."
"I guess things are different now…"
She quirked her eyebrow then gave him a flat look.
"Being a girl is not supposed to change things like this…"
"Sure it is; girls need their beauty sleep and it was three in the morning when you went to bed."
"What are you implying?" She crossed her arms, "And how do you know when I went to sleep?"
"Max told me."
"Right… Are you sure you didn't stay up too?"
"I don't have bags under my eyes…"
The elevator chimed again, indicating they had gotten to their floor; Kai sighed and stepped out alongside Ray. They caught sight of their friends sitting at a table with couches isolated from all the others; it was in a corner, surrounded by huge windows. The two-tone haired girl was feeling a bit uncomfortable being here, she was afraid of being recognized by some fan and God only knew how fast the news would spread…
"Are you ok?" Asked the raven-haired boy, "You look pale."
"Oh, I… uh…" She hesitated, "I… guess I'm starving."
He glanced at her funny, but he then smiled and headed towards the rest of the team. Kai tried to clear her thoughts as she followed her friend to the table; she couldn't be weak, even thought she was a girl now…
"Hey, never thought you'd wake up!"
Tyson grinned at her, taking her off guard.
"Wha?" She said smartly.
"I can't believe you're the last one down here, usually, you're up at the crack of dawn."
"I'd like to see you in my shoes…" She replied flatly.
"Hey, I'm not saying anything, I'm just surprised. That's all."
She sat down on the couch beside Ray, opposite of Tyson, and spaced out looking out of the huge windows; snowflakes slowly falling, covering the world outside with a blanket of white…
"You alright there Kai?"
She turned to Ray, who was gazing at her with a worried expression.
"Ray, stop freaking out about me!" She said, exasperated, "I'm fine, just… exhausted…"
However, he didn't seem to believe her.
"There's more to that…" He insisted.
All of a sudden, he leaned forward, his face coming dangerously close to Kai's; her grey eyes widened in surprise as his amber orbs locked with them, searching for truth. Tyson and the other two were almost as shocked as her, the trio had all thought he was going to kiss her or something; it was a farfetched idea of course, but you can't help thinking that.
"There's something other… I can see it…" Whispered the raven-haired boy.
He sighed and pulled back from her, letting Kai release the breath she had unconsciously held. She had been positive he was about to kiss her and all she did was freeze up; had she been herself, a guy, she would have most certainly pushed him back, or at least react in any way. Then again, had she been a guy, this would have not even happened…
"I can see it, but I'll trust you to tell me when you're ready." Finished Ray.
If that's all he wanted to know, a simple: what are you thinking? would have sufficed! Grumbled Kai in her mind.
"Um… How about we… eat now?" Suggested Tyson.
"Yes, let's." Grinned Max, "I haven't eaten in what seems like forever."
Both of them, followed by Kenny, went over to the buffet and began filling their plates.
Ray also got up with his plate, but he waited for Kai to go with him; he knew she wasn't going to eat unless she was forced to.
"Are you coming?" He asked.
Kai sighed and grabbed her plate; she knew him all too well: he wasn't going to leave her alone until she ate something…
Author's Note: You have to love Ray… He is always so concerned and kawaii! Kai's so bad at lying now, haha… No, Ray wasn't trying to kiss Kai; he was just staring straight at her (and almost gave her a heart attack!) XD
By the way, I think my chappies will be getting longer now, because I have a lot to say so yeah. Look out for 'em! I also want to thank all those who reviewed: YAY! I love you all!