A huge clap of thunder woke Tala from his sleep. It wasn't one of those that rumbles low, it was one that sounded like someone had put a miniature band in your ears and got the drummer to hit each drum simultaneously. He sat up, breathing heavily.

Just a storm. Just a storm. Just a stor- What the fuck? I don't need to repeat it in my head. Kai has really- STOP IT WITH KAI!

He shook his head and moved from the comfort of his bed, careful not to kick Moon Child off. She must have crept on some time in the night. Anyway, he crept out, checking the guys' rooms; they weren't there, so he didn't have to bandage any wounds, thank god.

He wandered into the living room and sat before the burning embers of the once-burning fire. He sighed. He didn't like thunderstorms very much. He could bear them, but the noises and sounds… He was surprised that the cub hadn't woken up.

"What are you doing up, Tala? It's 6 in the morning."

Tala jumped. He hadn't heard Kai come out of the bedroom.

"Um…couldn't sleep."

"I forgot. You're scared of thunderstorms." Kai mocked, Tala's left eye twitched.

"I'm not scared of them." He protested, standing up and turning to face Kai, whom was still in his boxers also. "My ears are just sensitive to them."

"Yeah, yeah." Kai said, waving a hand, as if brushing away Tala's words. "Chicken."

Tala snarled and hurled himself at Kai. He hit target and they both crashed to the floor. They wrestled right there, but Kai was stronger, so he landed on top. He straddled Tala's hips and pinned his wrists up by his head. Both were panting heavily. Kai leaned forward and rested his forehead on Tala's and smirked.

"Never…start a battle…you know you can't win."

"I'll…bear…that…in mind." Tala retorted.

"Good."

"Now…you gonna…let me…go?"

Kai smirked. "Nope."

Tala raised an eyebrow and smirked. "You're enjoying…this aren't you?"

"I…could be." Kai smirked even more, a mischievous glint appearing in his eyes. "But…you know…you are too."

Tala stuck out his tongue and Kai did the unthinkable (1). He clamped Tala's tongue in between his teeth.

"That's not very nice, is it, Tala?" Kai managed to say around his teeth. He let go and Tala immediately took his tongue back in. His cheeks had turned a deep red, though Kai didn't know if it was embarrassment or anger.

Oh, he is so enjoying this…Kai thought and decided it was embarrassment. Time to get him off guard.

He moved the lower part of his face closer to Tala's and captured his lips with his own. He could feel Tala stiffen and tense up, but ignored it. A few seconds later, Tala relaxed and, much to Kai's glee, began to kiss back. Kai slowly relinquished his grip on Tala's wrists and suddenly had arms wrapped round his neck, forcing him to deepen the kiss.

Tala had finally relaxed into the kiss; even 'paying in his fair share' by kiss Kai back; maybe not with equal force, but close enough. But he didn't expect the feel Kai's tongue licking at his lips. Without hesitation, he opened his mouth, letting Kai's tongue enter and roam about. He met it with his own and it became a fight for dominance; a rematch.

He felt Kai growl in annoyance suddenly and Tala found himself yanked up off the floor, Kai still straddling him. A jolt of pleasure shot through his body and he moaned in the kiss, making Kai smirk.

The words, 'like putty' sprung to Kai's mind when he heard Tala moan. He wrapped his arms around Tala's small waist and broke the kiss, much to Tala's surprise. But instead of ending it, he made a trail of butterfly kisses along Tala's jawline and down his neck. He could feel Tala's heart rate speed up through their close contact.

He nipped playfully at his neck; enjoying Tala's moans and-

'Oi!'

They broke apart at the sound of the bark. Turning to the direction from where the outcry had come from, they saw Moon Child up on the small windowsill, looking at them, then out the window, yapping once in a while.

Kai stood grudgingly and walked over to the window, freezing on the sight he saw.

Bryan, Ian and Spencer were back and less than ten metres away!

(1)- actually, it isn't unthinkable, because Kai thought of it! NAHAHA

A/N- was that steamy enough for you? If not, then tell me and I'll rite an even steamier one.

NOTE: Do u think that this fic should have a lemon? Like, after the 'last chapter', the lemon and ending is there? If so, I need someone to rite me 1! I'm no good at ritin lemons (actually I've never ritten 1.)

Canadians Generally Don't Live In Igloos- Love the name and the profile! Very funny! How wazzat? Steamy enough?

.:Kitsune:. – sorry Kitsune, dear, but I made Kai dominant. It wouldn't fit in otherwise. Sorry again.

Angel- Hey again. I'm glad u r still likin it!