Bee: Hey there peepz! I was influenced by a friend to use that word instead of people so please bare with me. Forgive me if I took too long to display the second chapter. School can't live with them, can't even live without them.

Shalen: Yeah right. I remember a certain someone carelessly answering her En-mpfh…

Bee: (sighs) ' he, he, he…anyway, before I continue on with the story, here are some peepz (Shalen: not influenced, addicted actually) who I want to thank for reviewing me. (glares at Shalen)

Shalen: eep! Um, I ah got to practice with Tyson for my lines?

Kai: (suddenly appears) Get near him and you'll never see the day light again.

Shalen: (looks at Bee and Kai) gulp! …someone help me…

Tyson: (absolutely clueless beside Kai) What's going on? no response Oookay, um please review and enjoy, I think.

Sweet Katie97

Thanks for reading my fic. I'm glad you like it, and hopefully you'll like the rest of the chapters.

kicking-S-ass

Yeah! This is so cool for moia! (bows down to kickin-S-ass) Thanks for the review. Don't worry, Kai'll find out about Shalen soon…(looks around and whispers)…and when that happens, things will get more exciting from there.

Fireie Gurl

Really? You think it was good? (cries tears of joy) Awww, you're so nice. I think Tyson's hot (although Kai's hotter) in a sense that makes fans lust over him (drools…sighs dreamily) Anyway, here's the second chapter, enjoy.

A/N: Author

/Tyson's thoughts/

Chapter 2

Airplane

"Hey Rei, does Tyson know we're coming?" Max looked at the Asian boy sitting across him. "No. I only told his grandpa and his father. I said that we wanted to surprise him. Besides I want to see the look on Tyson's face when he sees us." The blonde leaned against his chair and stared at the ceiling. "I kinda miss Tyson. After all these years, I haven't been able to contact him and I don't know if he's received my letter since I don't get any response."

"Yeah and I'm the one near him. I wonder what's going on in his life?" Rei wondered, fiddling with his fingers. A minute has passed and they're still absorbed in their own thoughts. They both let out a sigh as silence continued to echo the room. But Rei snapped out of his trance when a thought came to his mind. "Wait a minute, where's Kai? The last time I saw him was when we were watching tv."

"I think he's dozing off somewhere at the back." Max answered, still gazing at the ceiling. "You know he may not show it, but he's missing Tyson more than us." Another minute has passed and yet all they could do is sigh.

At the other room, Kai was reminiscing since he has a problem with sleeping. 'Damn it. I couldn't even shut my eyes for a second. Going back to Japan isn't such a good idea after all. But why don't I look like regretting it. I sort of feel happy to see Tyson.' He slumped down his seat and closed his eyes. 'And I thought I would never say that.'

Mansion

The car parked in front of the main door. "Here we are young master." Tyson got off and peeked at the open window at Jim's side. "You know you could call me Tyson." "Can't do that, who knows, maybe you'll be a Takaru someday." Tyson's cheeks turned bright red and he was stuttering already. "Ha, ha, ha. I'll be seeing you then young master."

Tyson was dumbfounded. He was rooted on that spot for a while. He shook the thought away and went inside. He was then greeted by a huge smile from a very relieved and already dressed Shalen. "Finally, I thought something happened to you. You got me so worried." The bluenette went close and gave him a peck on the cheek. "Sorry, I went to the studio right away. My time from work isn't even finished yet." Shalen raised his eyebrow. "You work too much Tyson. Why don't you even try to take some time off? You know you're going to get sick."

Tyson was about to say something but someone beat him to it. "Who's sick? Oh Tyson nice to see you. How have you been doing? Is the interview over already?" The younger greeted the lady in front of him. "Nice to see you too Mrs. Takaru. I just came from the interview" Tyson implied politely. "I see. So what was that I heard about being sick?" Her gaze then turned to her son, with a look that says you-better-not-hide-something-from-me-or-you're-grounded. "M-me and Tyson were just talking mom. I was just telling him to get some rest. He's been working too much. He, he, he" Shalen, fearing the wrath of his own mother, hurriedly explained to her what it meant.

"Am not! I'm perfectly fine." The younger protested, giving his lover a glare with a pout on his face. Mrs. Takaru, who witnessed all this, smiled. Seeing the couple all happy and in each other's arms. But no matter how much she hated to ruin it, she just had to snap them out. "Ehm! I think you two have an appointment?" They both were now admiring the floor, blushing and embarrassed. "What will I do with the two of you? You better get going then if you don't want to ruin your day."

Mrs. Takaru shooed them out of the house and bid their goodbyes. She waved at them until they they passed the gate. "They're so much in love."

The couple went to Tyson's place to change his clothes. They parked outside of the gate of an old Japanese styled house. "Do you think your grandpa and dad are home?" They both got off the car and headed to the front door. "Yup. Dad has nothing to do today so he's staying home and gramps often leaves the house." Tyson said as he turned the knob and got in with Shalen behind him. "Gramps, Dad, I'm home."

"Ah! Tyson you're back. I see that we have a guest. Nice to see you Shalen. How's everything at your place?" Shalen greeted his koi's father and told him that everything's fine. "Dad, I'll just be a minute here. Me and Shalen are going out tonight." His dad nodded "Let me guess, you won't be home till midnight." Tyson placed his hand behind his head and gave his dad an impish grin. Mr. Kinomiya could only raise an eyebrow at his son's antics. His attention was then focused at Shalen. "Take care of him, and I expect that you two behave. God knows when I'll get a heart attack if I find out anything."

Shalen laughed nervously and assured Mr. Kinomiya that everything will be all right. "Don't worry sir, everything will be fine. I'll take Tyson home before midnight. Besides, I won't let anything happen to him, let alone hurt him." He looked down at his lover, seeing a blush forming on his cheeks. "I love him with all my heart. I won't force him in doing something he isn't ready for. I'd rather die than do that to someone who holds my heart." By now, Tyson was blushing mad. He placed a hand on his cheeks, looking at the ground, touched by Shalen's words.

Seeing how cute his lover looked, blushing and all, Shalen laughed. Not the loud and joyous laugh, but a warm and loving one. Hearing the melodious sound made Tyson's knees weak. He could melt right then and there. Mr. Kinomiya then starred at sparkling emerald orbs full of love and devotion. He gave a curt nod, showing his approval and that he was pleased. "That's good to hear. You better start moving. You'll be late for whatever you two are planning." Finally out of his stupor, Tyson hesitantly lead Shalen to his room. "C…come on, let's go."

Glancing at the area where his son and boyfriend disappeared to, a smile was brought to his lips. 'You chose a very caring and loving person, son. I hope you'll always be happy with him. Just seeing you smile again makes me glad to know that you moved on. All those days seeing you sad and crying broke our hearts Tyson. But I'm glad to know that all that is over.' But his smile turned into a frown. 'I hope you'll make it through this Tyson. I know you still feel for him. Just don't hurt yourself too much.' With that, he went back to the kitchen, hoping that his suspicions were wrong.

Tyson's Room

Its walls were painted blue and some posters of beyblades on it. A medium sized bed was found near the window. Beside the bed was a study table and a blade covered in a case. Nothing changed much in his room since the last time he was here, Shalen thought.

He sat on the bed and waited for Tyson. Along the time, he helped Tyson choose what to wear. After changing, they headed out and said their goodbyes to Tyson's dad and grandpa.

"Where are we going?" Tyson asked as he looked at Shalen with a spark of excitement in his eyes. Seeing as how impatient his lover could be, he resisted the urge to just hit the breaks and give his lover a mind numbing kiss. He might be 18 but surround him with a bunch of kids in a circus and you'll never know the difference. But Shalen doesn't care, in fact, he likes Tyson this way. So carefree and innocent, and he couldn't think of Tyson in any other way. "Just be patient love. Tonight will be the best night of your entire life and you won't regret it." 'I'll make sure of it.' Shalen couldn't help but think of what will happen after tonight. Would this really be the best night or would he regret it? No, he must be strong, for the sake of his Tyson and their future.

They arrived shortly at a fancy restaurant. They took a seat for two at a quieter area. They ordered their meals and had a little chat and some wine while they wait. When their food arrived, they started to eat but also had some few conversations here and there.

"Is it all right with you if your friends don't visit Mr. D? You do owe him a lot, especially in your beyblading career. It's quite unfair if you're the only one who'll attend. I'm sure Mr. D would like to see all of you." Shalen put his fork down and wiped his mouth as he looked at his lover. "As much as I want them to come, I can't do that. They have their own lives now and they make their own decisions. Being a friend of theirs, the best thing I could do is mind my own business."

Tyson continues to eat but Shalen just stared at him looking confused. Feeling the gaze on him, Tyson stopped and looked down. Shalen's expression soften when he saw the sad and pained look etched in his lover's face. "I have a feeling there's more to this." Tyson could only nod his head. Shalen took hold of Tyson's hand with one of his own and caressed his cheeks with the other.

The younger raised his head and their eyes locked. Blue meeting green. They were like that for a few moments, feeling the bond between them grow stronger with each passing minute. "I'll wait. I'll wait for you to tell it to me when you're ready. No matter how long, I'll always wait for you when you're ready." It brought a smile to Tyson's face. "Thank you for understanding Shalen. I'm sorry if I can't tell it to you right now. There's just something going on with me and my friends that's all." Silence.

"You know, for the past two years, I felt like I've loved you for seven years now."

Shalen squeezed his koi's hand gently. "Me too. And you know that the best thing that happened in my life is meeting you and becoming your boyfriend. I would have regretted it if I didn't had enough courage to say how much I love you. I was afraid that you would reject me and our friendship would be ruined 'cause you just found out that I like guys."

Tyson took hold of the hand on his cheeks and lowered it near his lips. "That's not going to happen. You'll always be my friend no matter who or what you are. And besides, if you didn't had the guts to tell me, I would have made the move and it will still be the same." Tyson just smiled his ever sweet smile. How his soft pink lips slowly and gently curve up. How such a small thing run shivers down Shalen's spine, he didn't know. All that mattered to him was this angel sent from above, smiling to him like there was no tomorrow.

After a few rants on who's going to pay which Shalen won , they left the restaurant and headed to a road opposite to their homes. Tyson gave Shalen a puzzling look when he noticed the change of view. Seeing the confused look on Tyson, he stopped the car and looked at him. He kept a steady gaze at his angel, as if searching for something. But curiosity got the better of Tyson "What are we doing here?" Shalen just kept quiet and instead took Tyson's hand and showered it with short kisses.

The other could only raise an eyebrow and wonder what all these actions could lead to. (No hentai thoughts ……yet !) "Umm…he, he…Shalen, what are you doing?" His lover stopped and looked at him. "Well, I've been thinking. Since it's such a beautiful night. I thought I could spend it with you on a certain romantic place I found. What do you say?" Tyson brought a finger up to his chin. His brows furrowed and a teasing smile plastered on to his face. 'There he goes with that look of his. Argh! Why does he have to torment me like this? Damn him and his cuteness.' Shalen squirmed in his seat, feeling uncomfortable with his pants all of a sudden.

But all ehm! thoughts were thrown at the back of his head when he felt warm lips cover his own. He smiled at the kiss and closed his eyes as he deepened it. He felt Tyson's hands sliding up his chest then around his neck. He encircled his arms around the small waist of his lover and brought him closer. Tyson moaned at this, his hand roaming the soft brown locks and the other caressing the back with utmost need.

Oh how he wanted more. Just to feel and taste that soft skin. To ravish those sweet cotton candies we call lips. To hear him moan that makes shivers run down his spine. And to claim him as his over and over again as he pants and call his name with fervent passion that matches his own. But not yet, his lover isn't ready and he won't force him to. 'I love him with all my heart. But even though he's my lover, I won't violate him in that way. Maybe when the time comes, but not now.' With that decided, Shalen broke off the kiss, hearing a whimper of disappointment from Tyson.

'Wow! It-it's been a long time since we've ever kissed. I never thought I'd need him that much. Maybe Shalen's right, I do need a break. H-how can he do this to me?' They were both panting from something that felt for hours but only lasted for minutes. Their eyes clouded with lust as something so passionate awakened within them. "I'll take that as a yes then." Shalen said, returning to the matters at hand. Tyson just nodded numbly as he leaned against his chair. Shalen started the car and headed for their destination but not after noticing the goofy smile plastered on his face as he looked at the side mirror.

When they arrived, they got off the car and gazed at the astonishing view below them. A simple drive in mountain view which over looks the city. "Len-kun 2 it's beautiful. I've never seen such a place like this. How…How did you…I …!" Tyson was already staggering. Shalen could only laugh at him as if he was a child who just got a brand new toy. "A friend told me about this place yesterday, so I wanted to check it out. Turns out he was right, this place is amazing." Shalen said, admiring the view. Tyson just nodded and kept his eyes to the flickering lights of Tokyo.

The whole time, silence devoured them. Neither wanted to ruin such a pleasant moment. Just feeling the warmth of the other radiating by their sides was enough. Tyson looked at his love. 'Those eyes…they were the reason I was attracted to him. It was full of emotions when he looks at me. Like him, crimson eyes…' When what he had thought sank in, he shook his head to erase the memory. 'What am I thinking? This isn't right, it was just a stupid crush and nothing more. Nothing more.'

From the back of his eye, Shalen saw the look Tyson was wearing. He looked so confused right now. Making him wonder if this is the right time to do this. 'What if he says no? What if this isn't the right time or maybe I'm just rushing things? Ah! What will I do now? But I can't turn back anymore, I have to do this, for both of us.' Shalen's mind was full of questions and more questions add up as he reached out for his pocket.

Tyson was now looking at the city but turned to his lover as he felt something so disturbing. "Shalen, are you all right?" Snapping out of his daze, he looked Tyson and gave him the sweetest smile. But he looked back at the view again. Tyson could only raise his eyebrow "You look tense, do you want to talk about it?" He offered.

No response.

It was worrying Tyson a lot, Shalen would be answering him by now. 'What's wrong with him, why isn't he answering me? I'm his boyfriend for God's sake, he should tell me if something's wrong.' Tyson was now glaring at the ground with a sorta cute pouty look in his face. 'It's not like him to leave it at that. We always end discussions without any problems, but this is different. Why won't he tell me, what did I do wrong? Was it because of the kiss?'

His thoughts were once again distracted when his boyfriend sighed. He looked up at Shalen again only to find him wearing the same smile and still looking at the view.

Our little champion couldn't take it so he grabbed his koi's arm so they were now face to face and eyes locked. "Tell me what's wrong Len! You know I hate it when you keep things from me. I'm your boyfriend, we shouldn't keep secrets from one another." He gazed down, his bangs covering his eyes. "Don't you trust me anymore?" Tyson said in a soft voice, but loud enough for Shalen to hear.

Seeing the gloomy look on his angel, he felt guilty for ignoring him. He gathered the blunette into his arms and place a small peck on his forehead. Tyson wrapped his arms around Shalen and held him close as he feels tears flowing down. Shalen felt Tyson shiver, he looked at the angel in his arms only to find him crying.

'Shit, I did this to him. On this day too, why must I be so stupid. I shouldn't have ignored him, now he's crying because of me. I'm such an idiot.'

Shalen's POV

I looked down at him and saw tears staining his beautiful face. I hate it when he cries, especially if it's because of me.

I raised his chin so that we were face to face. I can feel his warm breath tickling me, but I'll complain about that later. Fresh tears kept on flowing. His eyes were now foggy with them. I feel like a bully right now. I held him closer to my body and put a kiss on his forehead again. Tyson kept quiet and just buried his head on my chest as I placed my chin on that silky hair of his.

"Look, I'm sorry babe okay? I was thinking about things and I didn't mean to ignore you or anything. I…I was just…well, caught up with my thoughts. I'm really sorry okay. It's not like I hate you or that I don't trust you…And it's not about the kiss either." I said as I saw uncertainty in his eyes. "If you want to know, that kiss blew me off the edge. Gods, you just don't know how great that was." I felt him stifle a laugh, now things are lightening up. He looked up at me with those stormy-blue eyes of his. The tears began to lessen and I wiped the ones staining his face with the back of my hand. I then gave him just a chaste kiss.

He's smiling again, oh thank God. I was so worried, I kissed him again, only this time I'm taking the lead. No offense but, I hate being uke. I held his body flushed against mine. Slowly, I felt his arms around my neck and I kissed him even deeper. I heard him gasp and took the opportunity and slip my tongue into his mouth. Wow, he never ceases to amaze me. He tastes like strawberry dipped in cream. I could hear him moan as my tongue glided with his.

I never knew that asking for an apology would heat things up. I smiled against the kiss as the thought filled me. Maybe I should make him mad more often….or maybe not, it might end up worse. We pulled apart after a few minutes. Tyson's face was so beet red, he looked down to hide it. I laughed at this and just held him close. I could die happy right now, but then it was getting late, I have to do this.

"You know babe, this is the greatest date I've ever had. Not only because I'm spending it with the my beautiful angel, but because I get to be his wings that will hold him close and protect him forever." How sappy could I get? Tyson looked at me, He raised his brows at me. "What's wrong with you? Did you eat something wrong, because I've never heard those mushy stuff before?" My beloved asked. I never thought I'd call him as beloved. He, he, he, well in this fic, you'll call him any nickname I write.

Anyway, I reached into my pocket and took out a small square-shaped box covered in a dark blue satin. I thought it might match his hair and eyes. Speaking of which, his eyes are now looking intently at the box then he looked at me. It was full of emotions, surprised, confused, happy, love, hopefully not sad. I opened it and he clasped his mouth with his hands when he saw what was inside.

Tyson's POV

Did he just say that? Man, this is the first time I've heard him say mushy stuff. He was always straight to the point, never wasting time, but I still love him even though he's like that.

He reached into his pocket and took out a small blue box. I wonder what that is, but as the box was processed into my mind, I became speechless. It couldn't mean could it. I mean, it might be something else inside that thing. My mind must be playing with me.

I could feel his gaze at me, so I looked up at him. He was smiling at me and his eyes. His eyes were full of love that I was lost in them until I saw from the corner of my eye, the box being opened. I looked at it, eager to see what's inside. When the box was fully opened, I was shocked of what I saw.

Someone please hold me, I'm about to faint. I must be dreaming, this isn't real. I'm becoming nuts, this is not real, this is not real. The next thing I know, I was crying and that my hands were covering my mouth. I wanted to say something but I just couldn't. I wanted to stare at those green orbs to find the answer 'cause right now I'm so confused, but I couldn't. I was frozen on that spot, looking all dumb and stupid.

I heard Shalen laugh and slowly I felt my hands being removed from my mouth. "Surprised Tyson? I know it's too early but I just can't take it anymore." I looked at him when he said those words. The tears fogging up my vision. Damn them, I didn't even had the heart to brush them off.

"Over the past weeks, I've been thinking about this and I just realized that I couldn't live without you. I want to be with you forever Tyson. I want to hold you I want to kiss you and I want to say 'I love you' many times. I don't care if my throat gets soar, I love you and I'll do anything for you."

Oh God what am I going to do? I'm crying again. I've never heard anyone say those things to me before. He loves me that much! I want to say the same thing to you Shalen, but I seem to lose my voice. Perfect, the time when he's about to do something I'm never going to forget in my life, I get speechless.

Oh no, what's he doing? Is he kneeling in front of me? He's taking out the ring, he's taking out the ring! I'm panicking, please what am I going to do, help me, I'm going to faint if this won't stop. He's holding my hand now, damn tears, stop falling, I can't see him properly.

"Tyson Kinomiya, I know I may sound sappy right now, but I don't care." I smiled at this, he could be very funny sometimes.

"Will you spend your life with me forever?"

Did he just propose to me? Oh my God he just did. What am I going to say? What am I suppose to say//Yes…you idiot/ Oh right!

Normal POV

Tyson launched himself at Shalen and held him tight. "YES…YES…yes!" Shalen was overjoyed when he heard this. He lifted his now fiancé and began to twirl them both.

He let go of Tyson and slowly he slipped the ring into his finger. Tyson was so happy that he launched himself to his fiancé again and kissed him passionately. Shalen returned the kiss with the same fervor and held his angel close to him, making sure that he NEVER lets go.

Airirport

"Konbawa! Welcome to Japan sir. Hope you enjoyed your flight!"

"We're back in Japan. I haven't been here for a long time. Come on Rei, let's go get our stuff." As the two went to get their luggage, a crimson-eyed leader of theirs was in deep thought.

'Tyson, I'm back.'

A/N

1 Shalen is half German and half Japanese. I combined the German words schön and lächeln, which means beautiful smile. So I created Shalen from those two.

2 Tyson's nickname to Shalen.