A/N: This story is going to be longer than The Scarf. I hadn't planned on it, but the story kind of took off and mutated. I decided since a few of you were waiting on the sequel, I'd post this first chapter now. Enjoy.
Warning: Shonen Ai Future fluff Slight sillyness
Pairing: Kai/Tyson
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade.
The Reason
Ever since that night where Kai and Tyson had had to stay behind to wait for the last car, Tyson had been acting... strange. It wasn't something Max could pinpoint exactly, but he knew it had something to do with Kai. Whatever it was, Max was going to find out.
"Maxie, what are you doing?"
"Aiieee! Ray don't do that!" A startled Max shouted, hand clutching his chest.
Ray gave a fanged grin at his friends reaction. "Sorry Max. But what are you doing?" Looking past the blonde, he noticed a window. Tyson could be seen through it sitting by the koi pond. "Are you spying on Tyson or something?"
Max jumped. "Shhh!" The blonde hissed, grabbing his friend and dragging him into a nearby room. Closing the door, Max turned back to the older boy.
A black brow rose in question.
"Umm..." Max sweatdropped. He had a feeling he had just given himself away.
"Are you spying on Tyson?"
"No!" Max shouted; a little to quickly to be truthful. Yep, he had definately just given himself away.
An amused look spread across Ray's face. "Uh, huh." He said slowly. Crossing his arms, the black haired boy gave Max a piercing look. "What's going on Max?"
Crap. Heaving a sigh, the blonde looked up sheepish. "Well you see..."
Ten Minutes Later
"So you're telling me that you think Tyson is acting strange?"
A nod
"And it happened after that get together in Kyoto?"
Another nod
"And you want to find out why?"
A frantic head bobbed up and down, yellow locks flying.
The black haired boy ran fingers through his hair. "What am I going to do with you, Maxie?" Shaking his head, he looked at Max seriously. "Don't you think that Tyson would tell you if something was up?"
Max averted his eyes in guilt. "I know, but he's my best friend. I want to know what's going on!" A pout formed on the blondes face as blue eye's met gold.
"And I suppose you want me to help," said an amused Ray.
"Yup!" Exclaimed the blonde, earlier guilt forgotten.
Ray lowered his head in defeat. I think I'm going to regret this.
TyKaTyKa
"See, he's not doing anything." A gloved hand gestured at the blue haired boy they were observing.
Ray looked over at his companion. "Max, Tyson isn't exactly known for his work ethic."
"Yeah, but usually he would be doing something fun." The blue eyed boy whispered back. "He's just sitting there thinking."
Dark brown furrowed in thought. "Well, even Tyson needs time to think," Ray replied reasonably.
Max sighed in exasperation. Turing to fully face his fellow spy, he looked into slightly sceptical golden eyes. "Yes, but that's not all. He keeps touching his neck like he's remembering something!"
"So?"
"So," Max stressed. "He keeps getting this far off look and then a weird smile appears on his face."
"I still don't see your point Maxie." Ray pointed out as patiently as he could.
Max gave a low growl. "It's not one of Tyson's normal smiles Ray!" Grabbing his arm, the blonde forced the older boy back towards the scene. "Look!"
Ray glanced over to appease him, then did a double take. Squinting, he looked closer. On the dragon's face was an expression he had never seen before. Blue eye's were half lidded and unfocused as if looking at something only he could see. His hand rested lighly on his neck, fingers moving every so often as if stroking something that was no longer there.
But the strangest thing was the smile. Now Ray had seen many different smile's on the midnight haired boy's face, but never before had he even glimpsed this one. The smile was small, soft. It seemed happy; but not the normal kind of happy for Tyson. This was a quiet happiness. The kind that filled one up inside and made them seem to glow with joy.
Startled golden eye's met blue. "What...?"
"I told you," said the cheerful boy triumphanty. "So now will you help me?"
Ray simply nodded.
TyKaTyka
Tyson blinked, coming out of his memories. It had been two days since Kai had lent him his scarf. In those two days, he hadn't seen the older boy much. He was always on his thoughts however.
What did it all mean? 'Because you were cold'. That's what he said, but there was somthing behind those words. A feeling, another meaning. Was there a possibility that Kai cared... Tyson shook his head firmly. No, Kai would never feel like that. He shouldn't get his hopes up.
But...Kai didn't give his scarf to just anybody. In fact, he never let anyone touch it ever. Except Tyson.
Something cold and wet landing on his face brought Tyson out of his thoughts. Looking up, he realized it was starting to rain. He hadn't even realized it was getting overcast.
"Look what you do to me Kai," Tyson said softly as he headed inside. He didn't make it all the way inside, however, before he ran into something. Or rather, someone.
"Oh, hey Kai." He could feel a blush heat up his face. Embarrassed, he ducked his head to hide the evidence. Subsequently, he missed the matching blush on the stoic boy's face.
"Hn"
"Well, uh, I," Tyson rambled. Get a grip Tyson! It was just a stupid scarf! But... it wasn't just a stupid scarf. Not to him. "I'm going to go see what's for dinner, so see you Kai." The blue haired boy made a quick escape. I'm pathetic; can't even face Kai anymore.
TyKaTyKa
Kai's red eye's followed the blue eyed beauty as he left. Tyson... Running a rough hand through light bangs, Kai turned to leave. He hadn't been able to speak to his angel since that night. He had to tell him soon. This undecision was not like him. He didn't like it. Besides, his dragon deserved the truth. Yes, he would tell him soon. Just not today. First, he had to find the words.
Stepping out into the rain Kai looked up at the dark sky. The problem was Kai wasn't exactly good with words.
TyKaTyKa
Unbeknowst to the boy's, two set's of eyes had watched the encouter.
"See Ray, I told you it had something to do with Kai." Turning to his friend, the blonde noticed the older teen was lost in thought. "Ray? Ray!"
Golden eyes turned and focused on the freckled boy's face. "Max, I know what's going on with Tyson. Kai too, for that matter."
"Wh, what!" The blonde exclaimed. How could he know! What did he miss? "What is it, what's going on?"
"Unrequited love."
TBC
A/N: There you go, the first chapter. Don't worry, the next will come soon since my midterms are over now. Hope you liked nosey Max and intuitive Ray. Not to mention poor shy and unsure Tyson and Kai. ;P See you next chapter!
Wing
