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Chapter 36: Thank you

Boris went to his computer and pressed the record button. Once again he smirked to himself.

'Some opportunities are just too good to miss.'

Back with Team Twilight

"Time to get down to business; Mika you practice with Traiq and I'll help Daren today if that's ok?"

"Yeah that's fine."

"Ok we'll catch up with you later," waved Mika

The two boys left the dressing room, leaving Cassie and Daren alone.

"I guess we better get some training done," mumbled Cassie as she scratched the back of her head.

"You sound convinced…" replied her friend sarcastically.

Cassie chuckled and turned away from her friend,

"You know me too well…" she said in a low voice as she looked to her blade.

The boy cocked his head questioningly, and walked up to his friend.

"Cassie is something wrong?" he asked as he laid a hand on her shoulder

She sighed softly and turned around to face her dearest companion.

"Not really… its just… well having to battle the White Tigers has kinda brought up some memories for me…"

"Memories?"

"It's a long story but basically, I was injured last time the White Tigers battled me – they challenged me after I'd had to fight a dozen other bladers. They were tough opponents, and I especially weak because of the previous battles. Well anyway basically I was close to collapse when I fought them… but Kai saved me."

"He did?"

"Uhuh, he protected me and fought them off with Dranzer… He was like a knight in shining armour… He took care of me - made me go to hospital…Well it was basically that night that I fell for him, and when he began to like me…"

Daren gazed down on his friend; he could see the sadness in her eyes.

"Oh I see…" he murmured

"It just reminds me of him…"

A tear slid down her cheek.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to cry in front of you,"

"Cass, I've seen you cry before…" he whispered as he lifted her chin up.

He looked sadly into her lilac eyes, it pained him so much that she was suffering inside.

"You used to cry when we were little remember?"

She smiled slightly at the memories.

"Yeah, and you were always there to look after me,"

"Yup and I always will be," replied Daren as he kissed he forehead. "Now no more tears ok?"

Cassie looked up to Daren's friendly gaze, and nodded silently whilst wiping a tear from her cheek. Forcing a small smile as well.

"Good girl," he whispered as he gently hugged her.

Cassie closed her eyes and hugged him back, she was so grateful for all the support he gave her.

"Thank you,"

"No problem… now I'm thinking you're not really in the best state for training… so how about we go to the park? You know, just chill, get an ice-cream, and enjoy the great outdoors? Granted it's not like back in Korea, but it might cheer you up, what you say?"

She smiled softly

"Yeah sounds good…" then she went up on her tip toes and kissed his cheek softly "Thank you,"

"No problem," replied the boy as he smiled back.

Kai's eyes narrowed as he watched the screen.

Boris had called him into the office to show him something 'of great interest'. This thing, was in fact a video clip from Team Twilights dressing room. Although the video was mute he could still clearly see what was going on!

He watched as the girl he loved, hugged her best friend… the friend Kai knew very well liked Cassie. Possibly the only person who Cassie cared more about than Kai… The friend that had longed to be that close to her…

Kai watched closely, trying his best to lip read the silent tape. He thought he saw Daren say the word 'park'. She seemed to cheer up then.

Then Cassie did something Kai did not expect. She kissed Daren on the cheek. She had to physically stretch to reach him because he was near enough a head taller than her, but she still made the effort to kiss him.

Kai's eyes blazed with fire as he saw the girl he loved whisper something to her so called 'friend' that made Daren smile.

The Russian boy couldn't quite make out what her lips were saying.

"Replay the last bit." Kai stated flatly

Boris smirked; the mouse had taken the bait. He did what he was told and replayed the last few seconds, conveniently including the kiss.

Kai watched closely again, she kissed him and whispered two words… then it hit him.

"Again!" he demanded – he had to be sure he was right.

The same bit of tape was replayed, Boris's smirk getting ever bigger.

Kai watched as she again kissed him and say…

"Love you…" he whispered in sync

Those words fitted perfectly.

For a second Kai was hit by complete grief; it couldn't be… Cassie would never cheat on him… she said she'd wait for him… didn't she?

All these thought spun around in his head. Then his sadness turned to hate as he watched Cassie exit with Daren's arm still around her. If looks could kill, Daren would be a dead man…

Kai turned sharply to Boris, the man showed no expression on his face.

"When did this happen?"

"Not long ago, in fact barely ten minutes ago… I called you here as soon as they'd left."

"And why was that?"

"Because I know you too well Kai… I know that you have deep feelings for this girl, there's no point in denying them, I saw the letter you gave her…"

The boy looked slightly fearful.

"Yes it was very… brave that you dare disobey mine and your grandfather's instructions never to communicate with her again, but never the less, we did think you would… you're so predictable Kai…

And for this reason we expected you would therefore be… how shall I say… less of a challenge than usual, should you have to battle this girl in the finals… I just thought you should know that she was playing you for a fool…

Indeed it was probably part of her strategy to rekindle your feelings for her… she too knew that you couldn't truly battle someone you loved… especially if it meant she would get hurt if you did…"

Kai frowned, was what Boris saying correct? Would Cassie do that to him?

"I know it must be hard to take Kai, but you must understand this girl is only in to win, even if it means hurting the people she once cared about…"

Boris went and poignantly played the tape at the same point again.

"Besides, it looks like she's found someone else now Kai, don't you think?"

This was too much to take. Kai slammed his fist on the desk, releasing some of his anger.

"Where did they go!" he demanded

"To the park I believe… you're not going after her are you?"

Kai made no reply as he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.

The Russian man grinned malevolently.

"So predictable…" he muttered as he went to play the tape again but this time allowing the sound to be heard.

He watched smugly as Cassie kissed the boy on the cheek softly before whispering clearly

"Thank you…"

Yay, another chapter done! Well I hope you all enjoyed this one, I was going to combine this chapter with the next one, but I thought it would have much more suspense if I separate them, leaving you on a sort of cliffie.

I hope this chapter was long enough. I'll update as soon as I write the next chapter, I seem to be on a roll recently. If you have any question/queries about this story please don't hesitate to ask, I don't bite… much lol.

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