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Frozen Love
Chapter 22
Tyson stepped into the hospital room It was cold and he knew the sound of Kai's heart monitor would bother him eventually bother him but he ignored it. He knew, it was keeping Kai alive and to Tyson, that was all that mattered.
He pulled up a chair and sat down at his lover's bedside, taking his clammy pale hand in his. He was still so cold, it scared Tyson, filling him with more fear than ever before. He clutched his hand as if it was his lifeline, holding it against his face. A tear slipped down his face. In such a short amount of time, Kai had become the center of Tyson's life. Deep in his heart, he knew he'd felt something for Kai the day he'd met him. When he saw him standing in the sunset by the river that day…it was as if he was looking a sheer beauty. Like heaven had sent an angel to him. Kai as an angel, the thought seemed almost metaphorical. But to Tyson he was an angel. A tainted angel, but still his angel.
No doubt in his mind. He now felt the acceptance of his friends and it made his love for Kai more open. He was madly in love and what was best was his love was returned.
Though it seems ever since they got together they've only encountered trouble. But Tyson was confident that they could survive this. They survived the harshness of the cold mountain, they could survive this hospital. He prayed silently to himself, resting his head against the bed, still holding Kai's hand. He let himself drift off into an uneasy worrisome sleep.
"How long do you think Kai will be like that?" Max asked. Ray shrugged and stretched out on his bed.
"No idea, but you know Tyson won't leave until he's able to."
"Ray…do you think Kai will be ok?" Ray looked over to his blue-eyed friend, seeing the worry in his expression. He gave a light smile.
"I think if Kai could survive being out there for that long, he could survive anything. Besides, Tyson's with him now."
Max smiled and snuggled into his bed.
"Yeah, you're right."
It was peaceful in the hotel room. Kenny had fallen asleep only moments after arriving. Ray and Max had showered and now lay in bed, trying to drift off. Their peace was interrupted though by the phone ringing.
"Who would be calling now?" Max asked. Ray shrugged and leaned over to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Ray! Oh my gosh are you ok?" Ray's eyes widened at the voice on the other end. His heart stopped and then, he smiled.
"Mariah! I'm ok! Oh Mariah…I'm so glad to hear your voice…"
She doesn't know how happy this makes me.
On the other side of the room, Max smiled at Ray's excited expression. He sighed and curled back into bed, leaving Ray to his conversation.
"Ray! I'm so glad to hear you're all right! I was so worried! All of us were! Ray what happened out there?"
"Our bus crashed…but everyone's ok…well, Kai's not but…"
"What happened to Kai?"
"He got pretty beat up. Now he's really sick and in the hospital."
"Oh I see. I hope he'll be ok."
"I hope so too."
"Ray…I…"
"Mariah?"
She sounded hesitant. So Ray encouraged her.
"I want to come see you."
Ray's heart flared with joy. To be able to see her again after months of separation.
"I'd like it if you did…" he replied, blushing.
He could almost see Mariah smiling on the other end.
"Great! I'll see you soon then."
"Yeah. Can't wait."
They hung up and Ray exhaled all the tension and nerves he'd felt. All of it caused just by hearing her voice. In the other bed, Max smiled.
At least everyone's not as uptight and stressed as they've been lately. I hope all of this clears up soon but the only way for that to happen is if Kai gets better.
The next day, the team gathered at the hospital once again. Tyson had fallen asleep at Kai's side and no one dared to move him. Once they'd all arrived, he'd awoken and it had taken much convincing from Ray to get him to leave to get something to eat.
"You'll wind up sicker than him if you don't take care of your self!" he'd said. Tyson sighed and walked to the cafeteria.
"Poor Tyson. He's so stressed." Said Max.
"Yeah. I know. But until Kai even moves he won't leave this hospital." Ray replied.
Hours passed, Kai hadn't moved and with that, neither did Tyson. Ray received a call from Mariah saying her plane would be landing soon. On that note, he left to pick her up. Max tried and tried to cheer Tyson up but no avail. Sure, a smile every now and then. But Tyson's worry had drained all his energy and all the life from his eyes. Kenny was typing away at his laptop, using it as a distraction so he wouldn't become consumed in all the stress of their situation.
It's not doing me any good though. I still can't take my mind off of Tyson and Kai. I've never seen Tyson this way and I don't want to continue seeing him like that.
It was slowly killing everyone inside. The stress, the anxiety. The sullen fact that their friend was sick and may not make it. Realization hadn't fully kicked in yet but they all knew that when it did, it would kick hard.
"Ray!" Mariah exclaimed, throwing her arms around his neck. He hugged her back, fiercely. He had long needed this kind of contact. It was the most wonderful feeling in the world to him to have her in his arms. She comforted him in this desperate time of need. God knows he had been supporting everyone else.
"Mariah, I'm so happy you came!" they stayed in each others arms for a while, enjoying each others company until they finally pulled apart.
"Why don't we go for a walk Ray? You look like you could use a friend." He smiled and nodded.
"Sure."
I could use more than that but can you give that to me?
The walked through the busy streets, away from the hospital and eventually ended up in the park.
"Why don't we sit down?" Mariah suggested.
"Mariah….thank you…for coming all this way. You don't know how much this means to me." She smiled.
"I think I might. Ray…what's been going on. I get the feeling there's more than Kai just being injured."
She knows me well…"Kai and Tyson went through quite the ordeal out there…" he said, leaning back.
"How so?"
"They fell in love." Mariah's eyes widened a bit.
"Wow. That's big."
"Yeah, and now Tyson won't leave his side."
"I would imagine."
If it were you Ray…I'd never leave you.
"Tyson…I'm proud of him. You know I've never seen him act so brave. Despite every bey-battle he's fought, he's never acted so determined. Kai means that much to him. And if you think about it, Kai's always been the one to support Tyson."
"You're right…"
"He's so sure of himself now and with Kai by his side, he won't ever give up. And since he's been with Tyson, Kai's ever lightened up."
"Kai? Lightning up? Now that I have to see." Mariah smirked. Ray smiled.
"Tyson is lucky to have someone."
"Yeah, he is."
Can't I have you Ray?Mariah…
A moment of silence fell, and then Mariah could stand it no longer. She smiled to her self and took Ray's hand in hers and leaned against his shoulder. Ray melted at her touch.
"And maybe…we could be lucky too?" she whispered.
He smiled warmly and held her hand.
"Yeah, we could be." Their fingers intertwined, Ray's head leaned atop hers.
The both felt peaceful and as the day went by. They stayed there, holding hands for hours, needing no words to describe their feelings for each other. As the old saying goes, actions speak louder than words. And their actions spoke 'I love you.'
His hand was in the hand of his loves, who still remain sleeping. He stared at his pale face. How content he looked. Ever since he'd met Kai, he'd seen nothing but the brash, cold-hearted side of him. But since their experience it's as if he'd become a whole new person. Of course he was still stubborn, but a new form of innocence has shone through. Showing how weak and vulnerable every person is, even if they do seem as cold as ice.
Nurses and doctors had been in and out. Checking his status and always reporting the same thing. 'No change'. Still asleep with a fever that won't break.
"Nothing at all?" Mr. Dickinson asked. The doctor sighed and shook his head.
"No. He's fever rises and falls but it hasn't broken yet. That's our main concern right now. Though I'm starting to worry about that other boy."
"Other boy?"
"Yes, the blue-haired boy who hasn't left his side…"
"Ah yes! Tyson! Yes that boy is quite dedicated to him."
"It's amazing what true friendship does."
Mr. Dickinson laughed knowingly.
Well not exactly… he thought.The rest of the day was quiet. Then night fell. Max and Kenny eventually went back to the hotel. Mr. Dickinson stayed behind to watch after Tyson. He sat in Kai's room, watching the dragoon cling to Kai's bed, fast asleep.
How loyal he is…though I'd expect no less from Tyson.
"Mr. Dickinson?" he turned to the door and saw Ray standing there, Mariah just behind him.
"Ah Ray, Mariah." He said
"Any change?" he asked.
"None whatsoever. Come in and sit down." He said, and they did.
"Poor Kai…I've never seen him so…" Mariah drifted off, unable to find the right word.
"Weak?" Ray said.
"Yeah."
"It's true Kai's never been one for vulnerability but in this case I'd say he did it by choice."
"Choice?" Ray inquired.
"It could have been Tyson."
"You're right…"
Then, Tyson stirred a bit and cracked open his eyes.
"Tyson!"
"Mmm..Mr. Dickinson? Oh Ray, Mariah. Hi guys." He smiled and sat up, rubbing his eyes.
"Tyson you doing ok?" Ray asked.
"Yeah I'm fine." He smiled.
Ray was hesitant but he knew there was no arguing with Tyson. He was able to get the boy to eat, other than that he refused to leave Kai. About an hour later, Ray and Mariah went back to the hotel.
"You don't have to stay here Mr. D. If you want to go rest somewhere."
"I should say the same thing to you but I know there's no convincing you. After all someone has to look after you." Tyson smiled.
"Thanks Mr. D."
His eyes went back to Kai. He lifted his hand to move some hair out of his face and when he did, Kai's eyes winced.
"Huh?"
"What is it my boy?"
"Did he…"
Kai's face looked pained. He looked as if he were trying to wake up.
"Kai! Wake up!" Tyson urged, standing up. Mr. Dickinson also rose to aid the boy.
"Look! He's moving!"
"I'll go get a nurse." The elder man said and left the room.
"Kai…Kai! Please wake up!" he was still holding Kai's hand and then, he gasped when suddenly that limp, unresponsive hand grasped his.
Kai's eyes eased open, wincing at the light.
Oh my god…Tyson felt his knees go weak and he fell back into the chair, his body shaking.
"Ty…son." Kai croaked out. His voice hoarse. Tyson felt tears in his eyes just hearing his lovers voice. He stood.
"I thought you'd never wake up." He choked.
Kai gave a light smile.
"Well…I…" he started coughing.
"Oh right! Let me get you some water." Moments later, he was helping Kai into a sitting position so he could drink. The water felt good, soothing his sore throat.
"Thank you." He said, his voice a bit clearer.
"Anything for you."
Tyson had tears in his eyes.
"Tyson?"
"Hmm?"
"Why are you crying?"
Tyson laughed a bit.
"I'm not crying…"
Kai's hand stroked his cheek and a tear escaped his eye, falling down onto Kai's finger.
"I'm sorry…I was just so worried about you."
"I didn't mean to worry you."
"Listen to me, talking about myself. I should be asking you how you're feeling?"
"I'm ok."
"Does anything hurt?"
"Just my leg."
"Oh…"
Kai reached out and pulled Tyson to him, letting the boy's head rest on his chest. Tyson was wide-eyed surprised. But he relaxed at his lover's touch, wrapping his arms around his waist.
"I love you." Kai murmured. Tyson's heart exploded and he began to cry. Sobbing into Kai's chest.
Kai seemed surprised, but at the same time not at all.
"I love you too." He heard Tyson say through sobs.
I feared I'd never hear him say those words to me again. He's woken up but I know he still has a long road ahead to fully recover…
Author Notes: I think this is my longest chapter…maybe. Anyway. THIS IS NOT THE END. Yes there is more! Hahaha! Thanks to all my loyal reviewers! I love you all! Seriously. So review! Let me know what you think!