Author Notes: Wow. Ok I'm back! Hehe thanks to everyone! I love you all! Special thank you to Misty! Ne way, here's next chap…

Frozen Love

Chapter 23

"What's going on?" Mr. Dickinson asked. Minutes ago, the doctor had run more tests on Kai, discovering some threatening news of his condition.

"Kai needs a blood transfer fast. He's lower on blood than we thought. His body hasn't fully healed so he's not producing blood as fast as he should. Unfortunately we don't have any compatible blood for him right now. Do any of his friends have AB blood?"

"I do."

"Tyson?"

"If Kai needs a blood transfer I'll do it."

"Mr. Kinomiya you'll be giving quite a bit of blood. Are you prepared for that?"

"Yes." The doctor smiled.

"Ok then. Come with me."

Tyson followed the man into the back room where they had Kai set up. He looked weaker than he ever had. And it all happened so suddenly. Only a few minutes after Kai woke up was he complaining of dizziness and fatigue. He was about to pass out again until the doctor walked in and told Kai to do the best he could to stay awake.

"Tyson…" he murmured.

"It's ok Kai. I'm here."

Kai smiled.

"Your friend here is going to be giving you the blood transfusion Mr. Hiwatari. You should feel better after this."

"Thank you…" he whispered. The nurse smiled and inserted the needle into his arm. On the other side, the doctor was hooking Tyson up with his own needle. The navy-haired boy tilted his head over to watch Kai. He looked like he was struggling to stay awake. He wanted so badly to tell him 'It's ok, rest. I'll be here when you wake up.' But now, he wasn't so sure he could keep his word on that. He was scared if Kai fell asleep now, he would never wake up again. Tyson didn't want to risk that and neither did the doctors.

Please let this work. We've all fought so hard to keep you alive…don't let this backfire now…

Tyson began to feel sleepy as his blood was taken out of him. He became lightheaded and eventually started seeing spots.

"Mr. Kinomiya?" the doctor questioned.

"Is Kai alright?" he asked. The doctor smiled.

"Yes he's fine. We're all done now."

"Good."

"Are you dizzy?"

"Yes…" his vision was blurry.

"Nurse! Get this boy some juice to bring his blood sugar back up."

"Yes sir." She said. She returned moments later with orange juice and some crackers, which Tyson took gratefully.

"Thanks." He said.

"Sure, eat up and if you still feel dizzy we'll get you a wheel chair to take you back to your friends room."

Turned out, Tyson needed the wheelchair. He fell asleep before he made it to Kai's room, thinking only of his love's safety.

"Tyson gave all that blood?" Ray asked, wide-eyed.

"Yes he did. I'm very proud of him. Without it, Kai may have gotten even sicker."

"That's true."

"How are they doing now?" Mariah asked.

"They're fine. Tyson is very tired so he's resting, as is Kai. The doctors think it's safe for him to sleep now without the chance of a coma."

Mariah and Ray breathed sighs of relief.

"That's good to hear."

"Yes. It's a load off my mind and it will be for Tyson as well when he wakes up."

"I'm sure." Said Ray.

"By the way, where's Max and Kenny?" Mariah asked.

"Oh they're at the hotel. The fatigue of their adventure finally caught up to them so they're resting up a bit."

"Ray are you tired?" Mariah asked.

"No I'm alright." He smiled at her. She smiled and nuzzled against his arm.

"Well, I for one am going to get something to eat. Would you two like to join me?"

"I think we're going to go get some fresh air. We'll be back later though to see Kai."

"Ok. See you later." The elder man walked off and the neko-jin pair headed out.

Hours later, Tyson woke up, feeling less groggy. He noticed Kai asleep on the bed.

"Kai!" he exclaimed, jumping from the wheelchair.

"Calm down Mr. Kinomiya." The nurse said. She was making her routine check to make sure Kai was doing alright.

"Is he ok?" Tyson asked.

"Yes, he's recovering quite nicely thanks to you."

Tyson sighed, relieved and sat down in a normal chair.

"Please inform me when he wakes up." She said, jotting some notes down on Kai's chart and leaving the room.

"Man…we'll I guess we're kind of related now. Blood brothers…or blood partners…or blood lovers…hmm…no that sounds weird…" Tyson pondered, sitting cross legged in the chair.

"How about just my soul mate?" Kai suddenly whispered.

"Kai!" Tyson almost fell out of his chair in shock. "How long we're you awake?"

"Long enough. C'mere you." He motioned. Tyson smiled and leaned over him, kissing him.

"How do you feel?" he asked.

"Better now. Tyson I can never thank you enough."

"You don't have to. You know I'd do anything for you."

Kai smiled, kissing him again.

"I know."

"Oh right! I need to call the nurse!"

"You do that. And maybe you should eat something Tyson."

"Hmm?"

"You're looking a bit thin…"

"I should say the same to you! But if it makes you feel better I'll go grab some lunch."

"That does make me feel better."

Tyson grinned and reached for the door.

"I love you Kai." He said before opening it.

"I love you too Tyson."

"He's doing better…" Ray commented as he and Mariah walked down the street.

"You're right. Hopefully he'll recover faster now."

"He should. You heard Mr. D."

Mariah smiled and took Ray's hand. Ray blushed. They picked up some food and headed to the park to eat it. It was a peaceful day and they wanted to enjoy it as best they could.

"Oh Ray! You have mustard on your face!" Mariah laughed.

"Do I?" he asked, laughing a bit.

She giggled and leaned over with a napkin to wipe it off.

"You're such a messy eater sometimes Ray." He grinned.

"Am I now?"

"Yes you are." She said, successfully cleaning his face.

He smiled, looking directly into her golden eyes. He leaned over and kissed her, taking her a bit by surprise. Mariah was in heaven as she eased into the kiss, feeling Ray's tongue asking for entrance. She parted her lips, deepening the kiss. Ray grasped her shoulders and the two fell onto the grass, still connected in their kiss. Mariah's hands roamed Ray's long hair. Eventually they parted, needing oxygen.

"I love you so much Ray." Mariah said breathless.

"Me too…always." He said panting. Ray rolled over onto his back, pulling Mariah with him to rest on his chest. She smiled, content and rested her head right over his heart. She listened to his heartbeat, wrapping her arms around his waist.

They laid there for hours, watching the clouds pass in the sky. Letting the day go by and for once, Ray was without worry.

This is the kind of feeling I want to live with forever.

Author Notes: Ok done. Shorter than the last one but it's something for now. Review please! Let me know what you think!