Heya sorry for the long wait, but I've finally had time to update this story. Now then this chapter was totally unplanned in terms of plot… it was actually the review off RandomnessRox that inspired this chapter. Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Hope you enjoy this chapter just as much!

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade

Chapter 5: I'm not alone?

I took Rei's advice… I tried my best to be happy for my friends. I smiled when I saw them together, and when my heart began to ache I simply made my excuses and left them… ignorance is bliss right?

They've been going out for four months now. Everything seemed to be going well before, but now… Well to me at least, it seems that the 'honeymoon' period is over. They argue frequently nowadays. Sometimes about petty things, but recently it's been a bit more serious.

I have to say it's mainly Tyson's fault. He's been a big jerk recently. It all started off when a new guy, Ben, started our school and Hilary volunteered to show him around. First of all Tyson accused her of volunteering because she fancied the guy. Personally I find this accusation ridiculous because as class President, Hilary usually gets to show all new people around the school, I don't see why this time is different. Also I think Tyson is being slightly paranoid because there's no way Hilary would chose this new guy over Tyson, Ty's way better looking – and that's coming from his best friend!

Anyways Tyson began to get jealous every time Hilary had to show the guy around. Then he began getting suspicious when Hilary kept making last minute decisions not to come to practice; because she had to show the new guy the library, or the park, or another part of town.

I must admit, initially it was kind of annoying, because Kenny found it harder to plan strategies without her… so thinks got a little tense. But her absence only happened for a few days, just till the guy settled into town – so we all thought things would get back to normal.

However, Tyson being as stubborn as he is, still makes snide comments about this guy in front of Hilary and takes every opportunity to prove his suspicions were correct. Sometimes I wonder if he's deliberately trying to break up with her. Yesterday he was a complete idiot… but his stupidity revealed something I had not known before. I am not alone… There are others who care about Hilary… Yesterday was certainly full of suprises.

- Flashback -

"Ok so everyone's here right?"

"Yeah chief," I answered cheerfully. "We're all here."

"For once," muttered Tyson

"What was that?" asked Hilary in a dangerous tone.

"You heard."

I could see Hilary grit her teeth and count to ten before continuing.

"Anyway, I brought with me the strategy I was talking about this morning chief, so you can check its ok."

"You came up with a new strategy?" sneered Tyson

"Yes… that is how I contribute to the team,"

"I'm surprised you managed to find time to do that, after all you spent most of last week of with that new guy."

Myself and Rei exchanged worried glances, this could get nasty.

"As a matter of fact Tyson, it was Ben who helped me with it in the first place."

"What!"

"When we went to the library, I began to look at some books on Beyblading. He wondered what I was doing so I explained. It turns out he blades a little, and he was only to happy to help me."

"I bet he was…"

"Oh grow up Tyson! You should be grateful for the help he gave me – it will help you after all."

"Ha like I need help from some amateur! I bet he doesn't even blade properly!"

"How can you be so ungrateful!"

"Oh I should be grateful to him should I? Thank him for spending so much time with MY girlfriend? Is that right?"

"Now calm down Tyson," reasoned Rei

"No! I will NOT CALM DOWN! She wants me to be happy that she spending more time with other guys!"

"Don't be so immature Tyson – that's not what Hilary said," replied Kai who seemed to be agitated

"But it's what she implied!"

"What the hell – Tyson are you even registering what I'm saying anymore?" screamed Hilary. "I said you should be grateful for the strategy Ben came up with!"

"Like I'd EVER be grateful for that crap!"

We all watched in horror as Tyson took the paper from Kenny's hand and tore it clean in half.

"This is what I think of that jerk!" announced Tyson angrily

"The only jerk here is you!" shouted Hilary

"Well at least I'm not some common whore that will go off with any guy that comes along!"

I was shocked I couldn't believe Tyson just called Hilary a whore… and he didn't stop there, no he kept on going as he strode up her.

"I thought you loved me but, no! I knew you liked him from the start, I saw you gazing into his eyes. You slut, you make me sick – who knows what you two got up to when you alone…"

Tyson was stopped short as he was grabbed from behind and pinned to the wall on his left. I was fuming inside, but it was not me who had done this.

"Don't you DARE insult Hilary like that!" Yelled our usually silent captain.

Kai's height meant Tyson was pinned slightly above the floor. A combination of Tyson wheezing, Kai panting and Hilary sobbing softly were the only noises that filled the dojo.

"Since when did you care what I say?" sneered Tyson

"Since you began to hand out false accusations to someone you cared about. How dare you! I ought to…"

"Kai, he's not worth it," sniffed Hilary

"That's rich coming from you," spat Tyson

I watched in amazement as Kai's anger boiled so much so that he lifted Tyson right up and dragged him to the front door. From there he opened the door and threw my best friend outside.

"You can't through me out of my own home!" yelled Tyson

"I can do what I like!" warned Kai. "You're only to return once you're ready to apologise to Hilary."

He slammed the front door closed without letting Tyson respond. We listened to Tyson yell in frustration before storming off along the gravel path.

The rest of us that remained in the room stood dumb founded as Kai returned to the room. He didn't even look at us; instead he went immediately to the sobbing girl who hadn't moved from her spot.

"Are you ok?" he asked in a softer voice than usual

Hilary didn't even reply. She simply latched onto him crying her heart out. At first our cold captain seemed unsure how to react, but eventually he wrapped him arms around her to comfort her.

Rei looked at me in a worried way. I guess he was apprehensive in case I'd get jealous, but to be honest I was too shocked to even think about such a thing. It was an awkward moment, myself, Rei and Kenny were not sure what to do… all we could do was gaze upon our usually unsocial captain embracing our dear friend.

After a while, she calmed down enough to look up at Kai.

"You didn't have to defend me…" sniffed the girl

"I know." Replied Kai

"Why did you then?"

Kai momentarily frowned but his posture softened as he looked down at Hilary.

"Because I care,"

- End Flashback -

Yes! Its true! Kai Hiwatari likes Hilary! I was shocked – everyone was, including her. It turns out that he's always liked her, but knew that she liked Tyson so never interfered… sound familiar?

So now things are even more complicated, not only do I have to deal with Tyson, but now also Kai's affections for Hilary. Thus, I have come to a conclusion that I am fighting a lost cause. I mean, if Hilary has the choice between myself, Kai and Tyson – I'm blatantly gonna be the last picked… It's sad but its true.

On the other hand, I can't say that my own feelings for her are gonna die over night. I'm not sure what to do now, I guess good old Maxie will once again have to step into the background… to merely watch and wait to see what happens next. No change there then…

I'm sort of comforted by the fact that Kai must be in the same sort of position as me. At least I'm not alone in this matter.

Ok well that's the end of this chapter, I hope you liked it. Hmm now the plots slightly more complex – I didn't intend for that to happen but oh well! Let me just point out this will not be a KaiHil pairing, its just a temporary phase of the story – you'll see!

Now then, I'm not sure when I'll be updating this story on the basis I'm not sure what the next chapter will be about… The more I think about, the more I'm convinced the next chapter will be the last for this story – it's only meant to be short after all!

If you could review I'd be very grateful. I'll try and update soonish!

Wreckless Spirit