Rating: PG-13 for KaixRei yaoi pairing. No. Rated R for Kai/Hillary pairing -Dun dun dun-. No. o.o You know I only write KaixRei. With TysonxMax thrown in occasionally. Though not in this fic. You know...I hate Tyson. He's a retard...Max is cool though . Max rocks. Yeah. Anyway.
Notes: Bites lip You're all going to kill me for this but...I forgot to save/print reviews for WoD AGAIN. ;.; I'm really sorry about that but I DID say I wouldn't post the next chapter until I had the reviews...So...I'll just keep up what I'm doing while you all strangle me as you wait for IB and WoD. Kay? Kay.
Devlinn Reiko- . Hehe. I don't always catch all of the races but it's good to hear that someone besides me makes an attempt to watch them. Did you watch the Bristol race? Or at least hear about Dale Jr. purposely spinning out to get a caution-.- If there isn't already a rule against purposely causing a caution, Nascar will create one. Oh, well. Thanks for reviewing .
Bluum:) I'll call you 'Bluum' from now on. . Adds it to her dictionary real quick Anyway...About the missing text thing, was it when it said 'He'd gotten enough sleep to last him a month and he was now bored of waiting for everyone else to be ready.' And then moves on to ' Well, it was 6 am. Rei looked over...'? That was the only part that I could find in the beginning that might have sounded like text was missing. Isn't sure But I don't think there was text missing. Sorry if it slowed you down. ;.; Yeah. I would have loved to make them kiss. Big sigh . It's a good idea and I thank you because it led me to the idea that I will actually use. Tries to stop her left eye from watering Stupid cold. Well, anyway! Thanks for the review .
Shaka- Eep. I saved all these reviews straight from the review page so everything is all bunched together. I almost didn't see your review since it was stuck between Bluum and Dev's reviews XD Anyway(I use that too much. Give me a moment to find a new word) Oh. Here. Try this. Moving on, I'm hoping to give a nice crash next weekend. I can't do it for this chapter because it would ruin my plan. . Thanks for reviewing . Tries to make her right index finger stop hurting. I think I pinched a nerve. AGAIN...
Ashla- For some very odd reason, you remind me of Aisha from Outlaw Star. Shuts up before she starts going crazy No...Can't stay quiet for long I haven't seen Outlaw Star in YEARS. ;.; It still remains my number 1 favorite anime show. Sniffles I miss it SO much. Anywho... Glad you think it's fun because it's a delight to type, as are all of my Beyblade fics. Except chapter 13 of IB. Which I'm taking too long of a break from...Yeah. .; Thanks for reviewing.
The Tigris- Snickers Me too. I didn't even realize I'd typed it until I went to type the next chapter and had to re-read that one. .; Thanks for reviewing.
Another Note: I'm a bit worried. Someone actually said that IB wasn't very interesting yet. O.o I wont go on that and start telling myself it sucks because everyone else likes it. It's just like that one person who didn't really care for Missing...Snickers I'm easily amused. The thing is...I've never gotten a flame. Hey. That reminds me. A few questions for my readers/reviewers:
Can anyone tell what the hell the 'abbey' is for BB? I've read about it in fics but I don't quite understand what it is...And the dictionary definition of 'abbey'...Doesn't seem to fit how everyone makes Kai's feelings toward the BB abbey. O.o I'm just confused.
How many of my readers/reviewers are male? Never thought about it until a while ago I just think it'd be interesting to know. o.o
How many of you guys have had actual flames in reviews? Like...Full-out flames. Not the ones I get where they criticize something but say the story's good. o.o
Yeah. Here's the chapter...
Chapter 8
If there was any race that Rei wished he didn't have to race Kurt Busch in...it was the Bristol race. According to Kai, Kurt practically -owned- the track. From Rei's position behind him at the start of race, he could almost -see- how good Kurt was with this track.
-Maybe something will go wrong.- Drigger said.
"Tch. Yeah, right. That's going to happen." Rei responded, sighing.
"It's not good to have a song stuck in your head during a race, is it?" Kai asked.
"That depends. What song's in your head?" Rei asked, laughing.
"I'm not going to say." Kai answered.
"Aw, come on. What is it"
"Oh, it's the cry-baby song, isn't it?" Kenny asked.
"The -what?" Rei was lost.
"Well, it's called 'This Ain't Tennessee' but we call it the 'cry-baby song' because the person who's point of view it's sung at...Well, it sounds like the guy is complaining about everything he's singing about." Kenny explained.
"Heh. Then no, it's not okay"
"Need something else, Kai?" Kyra asked as the green flag came out.
"Could you"
"Sure thing. What're you wanting?" Kyra asked.
"Oh"
-Don't Let Go- Dranzer called.
"Dranzer says 'Don't Let Go.'" Kai told Kyra.
"Okay. Here goes." Kyra took off her head-set and set it by the CD player that she always brought up with her. She stuck the CD in and changed it to the song before pushing play.
"I can't believe this moment's come It's so incredible that we're alone There's so much to be said and done It's impossible not to be overcome"
"Hey, Rei"
"Yeah"
"Who's behind you. My left eye is watering. I can't really see." Kai said.
"It's Jr. You have a cold again"
"Yeah." Kai responded, coming up beside Dale Earnhardt, Jr. "I think I got it from Max"
"I see. And Max got it from you." Rei said as Kai passed Jr., taking third place and gaining on Rei.
Will you forgive me if I feel this way Cuz we've just met - tell me that's OK So take this feeling'n make it grow Never let it - never let it go
"You know what I'm going to do if we win, Drigger?" Rei asked.
-Die-
"Probably. But not what I was thinking"
-What then-
"Nevermind"
"Look at that. You think Kurt's mad?" Kai asked, grinning to himself. Kai had passed Rei a few laps ago and was less than a car-length away from Kurt.
"Oh, no. He flipped you off because he's so happy to see you." Rei answered.
"That must be it"
(A/N: Two things: a) This'll be a short race because it's late and there are some things I'm wanting to do at the end of this chapter 3 and b) I wonder what happened to StarryNightObsession. ;.; She hasn't reviewed in a while. And short race means REALLY short race.)
(Dont let go of the things you believe in) You give me something that I can believe in
(Dont' let go of this moment in time) Go of this moment in time
(Don't let go of things that you're feeling) I can't explain the things that I'm feeling
(Dont' let go) No, I won't let go
"Shit. They're pulling a caution for that? He didn't even touch anything!" Kai exclaimed. "It was obviously done on purpose"
"Yeah, well, that's Nascar for you..." Kenny sighed.
"We only have 30 laps left! Just let the damn race be!" Rei growled. 'I can't believe he purposely spun out! This is stupid'
"Might as well come in. Everyone is." Kenny said.
"I'm NOT coming in." Kai snapped.
"Nor am I"
"I suppose you can survive the last 30 laps. Good luck."
Now would you mind if I bared my soul If I came right out and said you're beautiful Cuz there's something here I can't explain I feel I'm diving into driving rain You get my senses running wild I can't resist your sweet, sweet smile So take this feeling'n make it grow Never let it - never let it go
The last lap of the race was the only lap that really mattered. Kai and Rei were racing each other for first with Kurt and Jr. behind them just as they had been during the Daytona 500.
"Shit! They're not going to let us have this easy!" Rei said as they approached turn four. Coming out of turn four, Kai and Rei made contact, leaving marks all across the sides of each other's cars.
"No duh." Kai replied. "You're not -supposed- to." Kai said.
"Yeah, well, that's not the point"
"I know"
Almost to the finish. Rei's breathing quickened. He and Kai were perfectly lined up with only a little space between them. Kurt and Jr. took advantage of that little space. The nosed their way in, forcing the 34 and 53 cars to spin around so they both crossed the finish line sideways. Somehow, though no one could figure out how it was possible, Kurt and Jr. avoided crashing and the rest of the field drove right passed the two without trouble.
"Holy shit..." Rei murmured. "Kenny"
"Rei got it. Wow. That was incredible. How did they manage to get past you without crashing"
"I don't know..." Kai and Rei both said.
"Well, Rei. Take a victory lap. Kai and I will see you in the Winner's Circle. Kai, get your ass down here"
"Yeah, yeah. Hey, Rei"
"Yeah"
"Excellent job. You deserve the win. See you in a while." Kai managed to get his car out of the way and drove off.
"Thanks, Kai." Rei couldn't remember ever feeling so good about a compliment before.
-That was fun. So, what are you doing now that you won-
Rei smiled. "You'll see."
Rei climbed out of the Team Husar car, removing his helmet and setting it on the roof before sitting down on the roof himself. It was a strange feeling, being in the Winner's Circle. It was a strange feeling but a good one. It reminded him of winning the soccer tournament with his team once. Just a ton better. Why better? One- racing was harder. Two- KAI had complimented him. KAI had said he'd deserved the win.
Kenny, Kai, Kyra, and the others came to Rei before the reporters ever got a chance to annoy the poor rookie. "Great job, Rei!" Max cheered, grinning up at him.
"Thanks, Max"
"Yeah, Rei. You did really well." Tyson said. Kyra and Kenny enthusiastically nodded in agreement. Kai only smiled.
"Hey, Kai?" Rei said.
"Yeah"
"I told Drigger that there was something I was going to do if I won and I'm going to go right ahead and do it now. As long as you promise to wait until I'm done before you kill me." Rei said. For some reason, he wasn't worried about Kai's reaction. He knew he had to do it now before he lost his nerve and he -really- wanted to do it.
"I wont even ask what it is...But I wont kill you until your done." Kai said, raising an eyebrow.
"Promise"
"I promise"
Everyone's attention was on them but Rei didn't care. Taking a breath, Rei got down from the hood of his car and stepped up to Kai. "Sorry about this." Rei said before resting a head on the back of Kai's neck and pulling him down for a kiss. For a moment, Kai's eyes only widened. If it had lasted longer, he might have closed them but Rei pulled back too soon for that. "Okay, so why would I be killing you and what the hell are you sorry for?" Kai murmured, staring at Rei. His eyes were still wide.
Rei tilted his head to the side. "Hey! Let's get out of here and you can talk it over later! I'm starved and we ought to go to dinner and celebrate. We never celebrated Kai's Daytona win and we should have. So we'll celebrate them -both- today as -well- as Kai's birthday." Tyson said.
"Hey, who ever told -you- when my birthday was?" Kai demanded.
"Kenny!" Tyson accused, pointing at him. Kenny only shrugged.
Kai sighed. "Fine, fine. Have it your way. Rei, I think we'll have to talk later." Kai said to Rei.
Rei nodded in agreement, still watching Kai's face in slight shock. 'Does he really not care that I just kissed him in front of all of his fans and the other teams? AND cameras'
"Wake up, Rei." Kai said, raising his eyebrows.
"What? Oh, sorry, Kai."
Rei looked up when Kai stumbled down the hotel stairs, chased by Tyson. "Hey! Get back here! You can't do that, Kai"
"Yeah? It's a bit late." Kai told Tyson, turning to face him. "We have to go. There's no time to go upstairs and do anything"
"But...but...Your fans...They'll wonder where they went"
"And I really don't care." Kai said, shrugging. "I'm not in the mood to paint them back on, okay?" Kai said.
"Fine, fine"
Rei couldn't stop staring at Kai. He was dressed in a pair of black, slightly tight pants. His sleeveless shirt was a shade of crimson that nearly matched his beautiful eyes. The scarf that was wrapped around his neck and trailing down his back wasn't white as his team usually saw. Instead it was sky blue, almost the silver like Kai's hair. In addition, the blue paint that Kai usually wore was gone and his silver hair brought out the golden color of his skin. (A/N: A lot of people refer to him as pale but I don't like that o.o)
"Can I say something?" Max asked, blinking.
"What?" Kai asked, looking back at him.
"You look really good in that, Kai." Max complimented.
Kai blushed. "Uhm...thanks...Can we go now?" Kai was obviously uncomfortable with the looks he was receiving from those in the room.
"Sure. Everybody up. Time to go to dinner." Kenny said, getting up along with Kyra. "Might want to leave the CD player here, Kyra.
"Why?" Kyra asked. Rei heard the song that Kyra had been playing for Rei during the race.
Chorus
I've been waiting all my life
To make this moment feel so right The feel of you just fills the night
So c'mon - just hold on tight...
"Nevermind." Kenny sighed. "Let's go."
Kai opened the door to his Tahoe with a sigh. Once again, everyone but Rei refused to sit up front with him. "I don't get it. Honestly, you all act like I'm diseased or something." Kai said.
"You -are- sick." Tyson pointed out as Kai started the truck and backed out of the parking space.
"Tyson, you all sit back there whether I'm sick or not." Kai replied, looking at him in the rearview mirror. "Admit it. You all think I'm going to strangle you"
"Okay, so we do. But it doesn't help that you don't talk to anyone when you're driving." Kenny said.
"Well, I'm sorry if my mind wonders an awful lot..." Kai muttered. Rei smiled at him.
"Don't mind them, Kai. You're the only person in this car that I'd want to sit up here with. In fact, you're the only person I want to be in a car with. I mean, for driving"
"Thank you, Rei. It's good to know that -someone- appreciates my company." Kai said, glaring pointedly at Tyson in the rearview mirror.
"Hey! I can't help it if I prefer people who are alive when they're driving"
"Tch. Sure. You can't help it at -all.-" Max said, snickering.
"Shut up"
"Kyra?" Rei said.
"Hmm"
"Give me your CD." Rei said.
Grinning, Kyra handed Rei the Spirit soundtrack and Rei put it in, turning up the radio. Kai couldn't help but laugh. "See. Now -no one- has to talk." Rei said. Only Kai could hear him though.
O.o Dinner scene...Uhm...Maybe I'll type chapter ten as an in-between race chapter that tells about the dinner and stuff. Omg...I love Kai and Rei. . And the outfit the Kai was wearing? I want one. And you know what I REALLY want? Kai's white scarf. Drool I'd wear it all the time. Snickers Well, hope you liked that chapter. Thanks for reading and please review! Later! Doesn't want to take medicine for her cold. ;.; It's nasty stuff and I'm out of coke...