I finally got Document Manager to work! OK, so here's the second chapter to Ulterior Motives:
Disclaimer: BeyBlades not mine.
Ray sat on the doorstep, bewildered by the ultimate question. How will his life turn out in ten years from now? Who will he be? Will he have anyone to love and cherish for all his days?
The amber-eyed teen couldn't answer any of these questions that lay ahead of him. He sighed inwardly and decided to go back inside. Ray picked himself off the step and walked to the dojo door leisurely. The slid the door open and found the whole gang up and dancing, except Kai of course. The stoic boy stood and watched from a safe distance. It was then Ray looked at the faces of his teammates. The all looked so happy, without a care in the world.
Max and Tyson's faces were practically shining. They were lit up with so much joy and giddiness, it was hard to look at them. Max was doing all these crazy dance moves to the music beat. Kenny just laughed as he watched Max. Tyson was with Max, both looking stupid doing odd things. Hilary giggled at the two and then pulled Kenny on the dance floor. Tyson suddenly stopped as Max began to break dance and ran over to Kai, pulling on his arm trying to convince him to come as well.
Eventually, Kai gave up and went will Tyson to dance. Ray laughed heartily at their antics and soon joined in to the music. They were all bouncing around on the dance floor just having fun. Suddenly, the door to the kitchen burst open revealing a very pleased Grandpa Granger.
He smiled warmly at the group of boys and girl and then pulled something out behind his back and yelled, "NACHOS ARE READY!"
Tyson, Max, and Kenny burst into a sprint over to the old man and began feeding off the chips and cheese instantly. Kai and Hilary padded over contently. Ray grinned from ear to ear and sped over to get a fair share of salsa and chips.
"Wo, dudes! Slow it down, jeez!" Grandpa Granger chanted at the hungry boys and girl. Tyson and Max didn't listen and kept wolfing down the snack. He set the tray down on the table and sighed at the sight they created. "Well, might as well get the rest," He whispered to himself. The man of many years walked out and back to the kitchen.
As soon as they food was gone, chatter began once again.
"Mmm, that was good." Max said rubbing his stomach.
"I agree." Tyson mumbled, taking a bite of the last chip. Kenny puffed out his cheeks in frustration.
"How am I supposed to know if it was good or not when you guys ate it all?" Kenny screeched. Hilary winced.
"Kenny, it's just chips. Don't get your knickers in a bunch." His girlfriend said sarcastically.
Kenny's cheeks got puffier then before, if possible, and he said, "Yeah, it was nachos this time, but what about next time? They could take my pocket protector, or my dog, or my house, or my LAPTOP!" Kenny impulsively grabbed his Dizzi possessively.
"Number one, why would I want your pocket protector? Number two, you don't have a dog. Number three, I have my own house to live in, Number four, do you think I'm crazy? I don't want that annoying laptop!" Tyson pointed out.
"Yeah, same here." Max complied. Hilary glared at them and then turned her attention back to the Chief.
"Kenny, I think you're being paranoid," Hilary consoled, trying her best to keep him from shouting.
"Oh, you're probably right. I mean, you always are." Kenny sighed. "OK, I'm over it. What do we do now?"
Max stood up triumphantly. "We shall play Truth or Dare! It's my favorite game!" Tyson laughed at Max's hero stance and nodded, as did Hilary and Kenny. Kai sighed and grumbled a 'fine'.
"That's fine with me" Ray declared last. Max smiled brightly. "Who goes first?" Ray asked daringly.
Max was the first to shout, "OOOHH! I DO! LET ME! LET ME!" The blonde waved his hand in the air energetically. Ray sighed in defeat.
"Well, I guess Max goes first then." He sat down on the floor quietly, having that said. The rest followed, forming a circle.
Max narrowed his eyes and looked from one unsuspecting face to the next. "Truth or Dare…Kai!"
Kai sat in silence for a moment before saying, "Dare." Max smiled slyly as Kai immediately regretted his choice.
"Okay. I dare you to go flirt with the neighbor next door." Max said slowly. Tyson scowled gritted his teeth noiselessly.
"You mean Fonzio? The Italian guy?" Kai asked in a disgusted manner.
"Yup!" Max crossed his arms and smirked and his team captain.
Kai didn't say a word after that, but grief was written all over his features. He walked out the door and soon the remaining Bladebreakers could here giggles and flirtatious sentences. Tyson eyed the door, waiting for his koi to come back in.
Soon enough, Kai came back blushing a deep shade of red. He was ripping up a piece of paper in his hands. (A/N: It was a phone number) Tyson growled deep in his throat. Max laughed and rolled onto his stomach. Ray smiled at Kai as he took his seat once again.
Kai smirked and turned to his left. "Ray…Truth or Dare?"
Ray thought and decided to go the safe way. "Truth." He said defiantly. A glint of indifference passed through Kai's eyes.
"Fine. Tell me, Ray. Who do you find most appealing in this room?" Kai said loudly for all to hear. Kai knew the answer already. He just wanted Ray to admit it. Ray's face turned into an over-ripe tomato as one name came to his mind.
Maybe there really was no safe way. Either way, he was going to get burned by Kai. Ray took a deep breath slowly and then made his decision. "Okay. The person I find most appealing in this room is…" He paused in his sentence, creating more dramatics. Everyone subconsciously leaned in to hear clearly.
"Hilary," Ray lied. Kai's victorious expression faded as he looked to Max. He caught a glimpse of disappointment, but it left so quick it was hard to tell whether it was real or not. It was replaced by happiness and joy.
Max began to whoop as Tyson whistled loudly. Kai glared at Ray fiercely before taking his gaze to the dojo floor. This is going to happen one way or another, Ray. Might as well make it easy for me and give up. All I know is you will admit it. Whether or not Max likes you back…
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