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Sorry for the delay. I was caught up in school and a hugr hangover. Anyways, I'm so glad that a lot of people reviewed me and thanks. You all love me sooo sooo much.

Oh I almost forgot, one of those who reviewed me asked what Tenshi is, well it's the jaanese for angel. If there's anything else you want to ask, just review me and I'll be glad to answer it.

Anyway, here's chapter five.

Disclaimer: Don't own Digimon but Shalen only...Darn it!

Chapter 5

Restaurant

'Wow, this sounds tasty. How do you pronounce this…Om-mle de-de-u Fro-mag-mage.' Is that the correct spelling? Max tried to pronounce the dish well in his mind, seeing as he accepted the challenge. The guys arrived at a five star French restaurant near Tyson's office. Rei and Tyson had to stifle a laugh at the way Max looks. His eyebrows were raised up at a considerable angle and his lips were forming into different shapes to just try and pronounce the dishes without sound as much as possible.

"Max…ha ha…you really look f-funny right n-now. You want me to read…ha ha…it for y-you?" Offered Tyson, still trying to hold himself from falling off his chair. Rei, however, was able to calm down a bit. He took in deep breaths to regain his regular breathing. Max folded his arms and glared at the two giggling teens. not enough to match Kai's of course. He pointed an accusing finger to Kai for starting it all. He then pointed it to the base of his throat. Which meant 'This is all your fault Kai. If it wasn't for you, I would have been talking right now.'

The crimson-eyed teen just snorted at Max's glare. "You brought this upon yourself Max so don't even start blaming me for it. And besides, I think your mouth earns a day off from all that talking in the last seventeen years of your life." He teased. Max's eyes started to water, he huffed and looked away from Kai. Meaning 'That hurt you know. My feelings are very fragile, they couldn't handle this level of insults.'

Seeing the sad look on his best friend, Tyson gave Kai a scolding glare. "Kai, you know very well that Max didn't mean to accept a challenge. You should show some sympathy. It's not easy to be quiet all the time you know…um, well except you. But that's a different story." Max was so happy to know that his buddy was there defending him from mean Kai. 'Oh I could just kiss you right now Tyson…on second thought I'd rather kiss Rei…but that doesn't (pause). KISS REI! What the hell! I just didn't say that. No I did not just say that. Well he does have soft lips though…wait no, that's not the point. Argh! I just better shut up now. (sigh) For once, I'm glad that I'm not talking right now or else I would have blurted it out. Now that's really embarrassing.'

Tyson then continued on his ranting. He looked at Kai how a mother would scold to a child. After knowing Tyson for many years, Kai didn't want to mess with an angry Tyson even if it was just a joke. He didn't gain the nickname Storm for no reason. "Knowing Max, this was his only way to defend himself because I know you don't think highly of him and his abilities, even before. He may need a little help in boosting up his skills and confidence…" Max kept on nodding, feeling proud to have such a friend. But when he heard the last part, well he didn't quite expect it though. 'WHAT! Tyson, I thought you're on my side.' He whined.

If Kai and Rei could just fall out of their chairs, then they would. I mean, won't you feel a bit stupid when they start to scold you and then in the end just have the same thought about it. "Anyway, that's not the point here. The point is, you shouldn't go off and insult or tease people about things. You may not know that they're really hurt deep inside. You of all people should know that Kai." The current owner of Biovolt understood the hidden meaning behind those words. 'He's right. I used to be cold because I don't want anyone to come near me or even know me because I know that I'll just get hurt in the end. But when Tyson came to my life, he taught me that not all people can be cruel. There are those who are willing to help a friend, even if it's someone like me. (sigh) Tyson did all that, he taught me to trust others and to never judge them by what they look like. But I guess I didn't took his trust seriously.'

"…sorry." It was just a whisper but the three were able to hear it. "Good because…wait, what did you say?" Kai took in a deep breath. He just wasn't used to this at all. "I said I'm sorry okay." He said again a bit louder as he ran a shaky hand through his hair. Tyson just had to smile at this. It was really rare to hear something like this from Kai. He admitted it took a lot to just help the former captain to open up, but it was worth the effort and the wait. Even though he was the only one who saw the real Kai hidden behind that cold and cruel façade.

Rei and Max though weren't used to this at all. Their jaws were hanging and their eyes were about ready to pop out of their sockets. This is so priceless, give me the camera. I got to take pictures of this. Perfect for blackmail. "Um guys, are you okay?" Tyson asked with a worried tone. Rei broke from his stupor and gave a nervous laugh. "He, he, I'm fine Tyson. It was sort of…shocking to say the least." This earned him a glare from Kai. The neko-jin squirmed on his seat. Trying as much to avoid the intense gaze from the former captain. Max was contemplating on his thoughts, since he wasn't suppose to speak.

'Wow, Kai just apologized. This is certainly a surprise. I'm pretty shocked myself. If only I was able to talk then I would start teasing him. No wait, I shouldn't do that yet. I don't have a death wish and like I said before, I'm too cute to die. I should have brought a tape recorder or a video cam though. This would have been the perfect blackmail just in case I need help in the near future.' Amen to that Max, Amen.

The awkward moment was interrupted when a waitress arrived. After giving their orders, she left, making the moment even more awkward. Seeing as they have been apart for quite a few years, it's really hard what to talk about and how to even start a conversation. Although this was relief on Max's part, all he has to do was just listen.

Tyson was looking at his lap, fingers fidgeting on the hem of his shirt. He felt unease all of a sudden to just be around them again. 'Come on Tyson talk, It's not like they're going to bite you or anything. They're your buds, what's so hard to just open your mouth and talk…but what to talk about?' Kai on the other hand wasn't as worse but was still silent. He may look calm on the outside but his eyes give out the feeling of nervousness and even fear. Fear that if he started talking, would it lead to something that he might regret.

He kept on looking at the flower on the center of their table. It was a white lily surrounded by lavender. It was beautiful despite how simple it looked. The scent of the lavender was really relaxing on the nerves and it made Kai's nervousness lessen a bit. He was very attracted to it. Somehow the simplest beauty always caught his eye and made him feel so different. He couldn't understand it but there was something about this pleasant site just made him felt something that he hasn't felt for a long time. Unconsciously, he felt himself smile a little and he drew out his hand to touch the petals of the lily. It was so soft and very delicate. He was almost afraid to touch it for the petals might just fall and it might ruin everything.

From the corner of his eye, Tyson caught the gentle action and he couldn't help but smile. Kai was showing of a side that he never thought he had. It's nice to see Kai lighten up a bit for once. The dual-haired blader's life was really a mess and he deserved every chance he gets to rest and loosen up a bit. Kai deserves to have friends and to be happy at the same time. He deserves to be loved and to be taken care of. 'He's such an idiot. He thinks that he's a curse and that he deserves all this torture in life. Why can't he see that he has friends who are ready to lend a hand. We are here always to help him no matter what. We will never abandon him. Why is it so hard for him to see that?'

By now, the bluenette was glaring at the tablecloth. He was reminiscing of his past together with Kai. Their relationship wasn't exactly what you call a normal one, but they'd always work things out. They may never show it in the public but they truly love each other. Everything was getting better but he just spoke too soon. He never thought that Kai would do this to him, to them. 'After all we've been through, and he just flew it out the window as if it was a broken doll.'

Rei, who was feeling left out, decided to start a conversation. He cleared his throat but he was abruptly interrupted by a constant ringing of a phone. The three searched the source of the sound and their eyes landed on Tyson. The blunette hurriedly took his cell phone from his pocket. Someone was calling him. Tyson read the name on his screen and gone pale. 'Shit, why did he have to call at a time like this? Oh no, what will I do, the others are here. They'll know about Shalen and me, especially Kai. No, no, I'm not yet ready to tell tem. There's still a lot of things we have to talk about.' "Tyson are you going to answer that?" Came Rei's voice. Tyson looked up and saw that they were looking at him curiously.

His eyes landed on a pair of concerned crimson pools. 'He's giving me that look again. Stop it Kai please. I can't take it anymore. All the pain is still here, so please not now. Don't give me that look like you know me 'coz now you don't. I'm not the Tyson you used to know.' Shakily, he pressed a button and neared the phone to his ear. "H-hello. This is Tyson speaking."

The voice on the other end of the line became concerned when he heard his lover. "Tyson are you all right love? You sound a bit shaky. Is everything all right in there?" The former champion took in a deep breath and mustered up a smile to lessen the tension. "Yes, I'm fine Shalen, I'm just a bit tired and sleepy that's all, no need to worry." He heard his lover sighed in relief, glad that he bought it for now. "Thank goodness. You really scared me with that tone of yours. Anyway, I'm sorry if I called you just now. I wasn't keeping up with the time. So how's work treating you, anything new in particular?"

This is what Tyson liked about Shalen. He was very caring and very sweet. He may be overprotective at times but it was in a good way. Shalen always knew when and where he would be. Whenever Tyson was down or feeling sad, his love had this sense of timing and would call him just on time. But it seems as if he's losing his touch because know wasn't the best of time.

"Tyson, love, are you still there? You're kind of quiet all of a sudden." Shalen wondered. "Oh sorry about that. It's just my friends have arrived just now and we're having lunch at a French restaurant." He could feel the eyes of his friends staring at him with an eager and confused glint. Who was this person and what is his relationship with their friend, they wondered. "That's great news Tyson. I can't wait to meet them for so long."

Tyson just laughed nervously. He was already gripping the sheets near his lap. He was very nervous and scared about this. "I'm glad you're excited. They even surprised me by waiting in my office. I didn't thought they would be coming. Guess I was wrong, he, he."

Shalen could tell that there was something bothering his koi. "Tyson, you can't fool me. I know you too well for you to not sound like this. Love what's wrong? Tenshi please tell me, I want to help." He softly inquired. Tyson let out a sigh and felt really stupid. How could he hide something from his boyfriend, better yet his fiancé. "I-I'm sorry love. I was just really nervous since it's been a long time since we haven't seen each other and we really want to catch up on things." Shalen quickly understood the predicament his lover is in. It's not that easy to just start a conversation to someone who you hardly know now for a few years. What if things changed or the person has changed?

"I see, I understand. Don't push yourself too hard love. I can't afford seeing you all hurt and sick after this. Besides we still have to announce something tonight. Which reminds me…how about you invite your friends tonight. That way we'll get to know each other and they'll be able to know about us." He was afraid he would say that. But I guess he can't do anything about it anymore. "That's a great idea. But I doubt they'd highly agree all of a sudden seeing that you will just meet. But I guess it's worth a try."

When Tyson was busy talking to Shalen, Kai on the other hand felt his heart tear up into more tiny pieces. His only chance of getting back with Tyson was ruined when he heard the word 'love' during his conversation. 'So that's it huh! All my efforts of coming here, to face him again and to try and get things settled with him were all a waste. He has someone else now and I'm just a memory of his past. Nothing more but just a bad memory that he'll soon forget when he grows up. /So you're giving up already? Did you exactly even heard yourself. Giving up is not in Kai Hiwatari's vocabulary if I must remind you./ Argh! Can't you see? Tyson is in love, and it's not me. He has someone else in his life. Someone far better than me, someone who deserves all his love and everything about him. I'm just destroying his life if I even try another time with him, now that I think about it.'

'/I can't believe you. You're becoming a coward all of a sudden. Just because you heard him say love doesn't mean that the person he's talking to is his lover or anything. It could just be a nickname to a friend or a relative. Sheesh Kai, you know better that to judge someone without full proof./ Even if that were true, I still don't stand a chance. Tyson deserves to be with someone better than me. I don't even deserve all the love he gave, everything he gave to me, what more could I be in his life. /(sigh) It's not that you don't stand a chance at all Kai. Everyone gets a second chance, even you. So stop being a worry wart and believe in yourself. Who knows, this might be a challenge for you to prove that you deserve Tyson or not. This is your only chance so don't screw it up, you hear me./'

Kai's POV

(sigh) I can't believe I took an advice from my own conscience. It just hurts you know. To find out the one you love likes someone and it isn't you. I probably deserve this. After all the pain and suffering I put Tyson in, I doubt that he'll even look at me. But that time in the office, he was smiling at me, as if he tossed away what happened before. I wish it were that easy and I won't have to feel so much pain right now.

I hear a click on his phone and at the corner of my eye, I saw him talk to Rei and Max about something which the two somehow agreed on. He gave them a smile in thanks and he looked at me. He caught my gaze and I just had to look back. His eyes looked trouble, confused and afraid. Afraid of what, is it me Tyson? Are you afraid of me? Don't be. I should be the one since I started all this. You stared at me with those lovely eyes of yours, but I noticed that they didn't have the usual spark that they did when I looked at them.

You gave me a shaky smile. It must have took some effort for you to do that 'coz I can feel you trembling. Something was bothering you wasn't it. Do you know how much you affect me Tyson, even up to now? I just wish I could hold you again and whisper sweet nothings into your ear 'till you calm down again. I miss your warmth and the feel of you holding me tight. The way your kisses take all the pain away. Why is it so hard to get you back Tyson? Why can't I say how much I feel about you right now? Why am I so scared? Can you tell me that, can you or won't you?

"Well you see…tonight we have a gathering or just a mini party to celebrate something. Gramps and my dad will be there. Also the person I was talking to awhile ago will be there too. His name is Shalen and we thought it would be a great opportunity for you guys to meet up and get to know each other better." He was fumbling with something, somewhere on his left hand. But I couldn't see it clearly since it was covered by his other hand.

He was looking at his lap when he said this. I guess I couldn't even look at him straight knowing that I could only see pain and grief in them. I could tell that he was having a hard time saying the last part. But I figured as much as what it was. I want to say no Tyson. I want to avoid the pain as much as possible but this feeling inside me keeps on telling me to go. Maybe I just want to make sure that what I'm hearing was just my imagination. I still couldn't accept it Tyson, not just yet. Not until I could see with my two eyes that you both love each other and that I could finally let you go to someone who's better than I am.

I glanced at the side, afraid to look at him. "So you want me to come is that it?" I asked. He went stiff all of a sudden, but then he smiled at what I said. I guess he knows me too much. We can read each others thoughts like how identical twins could. Suddenly I could feel something soft and warm wrap around the hand in my lap. I risked a glance at him and I was then caught up in his eyes. They had that certain sparkle again. I smiled inwardly, knowing that he was thankful that I loosened the tension a bit. He smiled at me, the one that always made my knees weak. He turned back to the others and I felt the warmth encircling my hand, slowly fade away.

I want to hold his hand again, just to be sure that it was real and that I wasn't imagining things, but I was scared. What if he pulls back at the slightest touch? But before he turned back to the other, I could hear a soft 'thank you'. It sounded like a whisper but just enough for me to hear. I'm glad, at least things hadn't started to get ugly…

…but why do I have this sinking feeling that things will turn ugly…even worse.

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And that's the end of it. Things are starting to get complicated with Kai and Tyson. So please conyinue on reading my fics and love you all.

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