I can make another mistake, right?

Pretty please?

Safe, In Your Arms

Chapter 10: Love and Family Matters

The get-together was well planned. The food was delicious, everything was perfect except when the movie started, Forrest saw Aurora clutching on Ray the whole time. They watched a Japanese horror movie, maybe it was because that Forrest didn't understand anything that's why she wasn't scared. But still, even if she understood it, she wouldn't have clung to anyone like the way that Aurora did.

Whore, she thought, as she yawned. They were at the end of the movie and all the scary parts were gone, it was going to be a happy ending. But that Chinese girl still hung to her boyfriend like her life depended on it.

Aurora has been with Ray the whole time since she arrived. She hung around him so much that Forrest never had the chance to talk to him in school, or outside of school. The only class that Forrest would see Ray in without Aurora was French, but in French, he always talked with Tyson and Kai.

The credits started appearing on the screen and Kai shut down the big plasma TV. It was late enough for the sun to be completely down but neither of them wanted to sleep.

Forrest got up and stretched her legs; they felt numb so she walked around. Kai was sitting on the couch and dozing off. Ray and Aurora were sitting on the ground, their hands linked with each other. Emily had her head against Max's chest and they were talking to each other. Tala was on the couch too, beside Kai, and he was looking at nothing in particular, he looked really bored. Shayna sat beside Tala, the girl was swinging her head a little bit in the rhythm of her music. Janet sat on the ground near where Forrest was standing and she was gazing unconsciously at Kai and trying to start a conversation with Shayna. Mariah was sitting not far from Ray and Aurora and she was toying with her pink hair.

"Let's continue the game," Tyson said, as he just came in the study room from the bathroom.

"You idiot, you didn't do my dare!" Shayna shot at him as he stepped in the room.

Tyson looked terrified and he laughed nervously while sweat dropping.

"You pig, Tyson!" Forrest yelled at him.

"Come on, Forrest. It's your turn," Tyson added, changing the subject.

Everyone nodded and began to place themselves in a circle. Mariah went to the get the bottle, which was kicked into the corner, and she came back with a grin on her face.

"Okay, let's add this rule. I think that it might make it easier for most of us. If you don't want to answer a question or do a dare, you strip. And socks, watches, ties and all those little stuff don't count," she said.

"Oh God, Mariah. Who do you want to see naked?" Tala asked with a smirk.

Mariah rolled her eyes prettily.

"Right," Forrest mumbled as she spun the bottle. It landed on Mariah.

"Dare."

"I dare you to dye your hair black and wear all black tomorrow," Forrest said, grinning.

"Uh, no," the pink-haired girl mumbled as she took off her blouse and revealed a hot pink tank top that said "We're rad, let's hug" on it. Forrest rolled her eyes. "Don't you love it? Emily bought it for me," Mariah stuck her tongue out childishly.

Mariah spun the bottle and it landed on Emily. Emily almost shrieked and blushed.

"Truth…"
"Was Max the first boy that you kissed? And if not, who was it?"

"Ja—Jason," Emily stuttered. "He was Michael's friend … but I never liked anyone but Max."

Max grinned and gave Emily a quick peck on the mouth. Forrest mouthed an 'aw'.

Emily spun the bottle. It landed on Shayna.

"Mhm, dare," Shayna said.

"You, Tala. Tongue. Go," Emily said, grinning. Forrest noticed Shayna flush a little as she leaned in the center of the circle, over the bottle and met Tala's lips. Forrest grimaced as a deep sound came out of the Tala's throat, obviously enjoying it.

Shayna went back to her place with a smile on her face; she smirked and spun the bottle. It landed on Ray.

"Truth," Ray said.

"How far did you go with Aurora?"

Ray's cheeks became tainted with redness as he chuckled.

"Bed," he said simply. Forrest almost wanted to puke.

He's 16 for God's sake! And I thought that Chinese people were modest and… ewww, she thought.

"Well, sort of. But we never, you know," he added. Forrest still felt disgusted. Sure...

Ray spun the bottle and it landed on Kai. Kai didn't say anything; he just took his shirt off, revealing his fine chest. Janet blushed crimson and gulped.

"Gee, Kai. I didn't even say anything. Or do you just want to show off?" Ray asked, amused. Kai shrugged silently and cocked his head.

"I know what you're going to dare me to do and what questions you might ask me," the Russian boy said. Ray gave a chuckle. "And I don't want to spin the freakin' bottle."

"Why not? You get to dare someone!" Max exclaimed.

"Whatever."

Mariah immediately grabbed the bottle and spun it for him. It landed on Janet.

"Dare," Janet said, with little courage.

"Strip to a bikini," Mariah said.

Immediately, Janet looked like she was going to faint. Oh my God, and Kai is here… I'm dead, she thought as she gritted her teeth nervously.

"Forrest, give the poor girl a bikini, would ya?" Mariah called. Forrest pocked an eyebrow and shrugged. She quickly opened the door of the study room to run her room. As she tore apart her walk-in closet, she grabbed a tankini; she didn't own a bikini anyway.

"Aw, you could have grabbed something that showed more flesh," Mariah said, disappointed as Forrest came back. "Oh well. This will do. In the closet you go, Janet. Go change."

"Are you sure that you're not lesbo?" Shayna asked, frowning.

Mariah gave a giggle. "Are you?"

Shayna rolled her eyes and yawned. "I'll just take that as a rhetorical question."

A minute later, Janet stepped out in her school uniform and her face completely flushed.

"Um, I think that I'll just strip the top you know. You said that you could take off one piece of clothing," she said, timidly.

Mariah rolled her eyes. "Gah! Don't turn my own rules against me!"

Janet shrugged and took off her blouse, revealing the tankini top that Forrest gave her. It was a black top and it hugged Janet's feminine curves well.

"Right. I'm off to sleep," Janet said, embarrassed.

"Why?"

"Before something worse happens to me," Janet mumbled as she made her way out the door.

Forrest went outside with her and told one of the maids to show Janet the room that she'll be staying in. Then the flaming-haired girl set off.

The night ended soon. Emily had fallen asleep on Max's chest, who was also asleep, and Shayna leaned against the couch and stayed quiet. Forrest was a bit tired herself so she wished everyone good night and went away. She pushed herself up from the cozy couch and yawned unconsciously. She felt rather hazy and lightheaded because of the alcohol. Stupid Tala, I can't take alcohol, why did he make me drink—she suddenly pulled on her hair, trying to wait for the pain to go away and sighed. She leaned against the wall, waiting for her breathing to sooth back to normal.

As she trotted to her room slowly, she saw Kai on the way back; he just went to the restroom.

"Heyyy, I'm off t-to sleep," she paused, drawing some breaths in. "You should too… there's practically no one awake except for Tala and," she hiccoughed, "…Shayna."

She could smell the strong scent of mint around him. She wanted to kiss him right there, his lips were right there, not far away from hers, or at least it seemed like it to her. His arms were on his side and his hair was messy. He looked so… gorgeous.

"Kai, mhmm."

"Yes?" he asked.

"I think that I want to be more than friends… hic, with you…is that bad?" she asked innocently between some heavy breathings.

Kai looked at her in the moonlight and he sighed. She looked so innocent. Her forest green eyes sparkled with desire and Kai smirked. She leaned in to him unconsciously but he took that as a cue to lean in too. He devoured her lips with his. He felt her give him entrance so he accepted it. His tongue flicked against hers and she wrapped her arms around his neck. His own arms were deciding to either creep around her slender waist or not.

Then he pulled back suddenly.

"No, this is wrong," he paused as he suddenly realized that the scent of alcohol rested in her aura, "did you have any beer?" he replied flatly after he caught this breath. I can't do this, he thought. This is not me.

"No, only two shots of gin."

"Go sleep." His voice wasn't caring; it was a command.

Forrest sighed, disappointed but she wouldn't let Kai see that.

"That's what I like about a guy, someone who stays loyal to his girlfriend," Forrest said, smiling before she felt another unusual sensation swept over her; it was the effects of alcohol. But Kai could see that she was slightly hurt.

"I like star gazing," he simply suggested. He wasn't sure why he said it himself, but for whatever reason it was, he decided that it was a wise decision because the hurt in her eyes vanished.

Forrest nodded and grinned, she understood what he meant. Willingly, she gave him a hug, which he didn't respond to. But he let her hug him.

"Night," Forrest whispered.

She couldn't remember how she made herself up the stairs, she felt so lost.

The girl closed the wooden doors as she stepped in her room. She walked backwards to her bed, and leaned back to fall on it. Her eyes were on the white ceiling but her mind wandered off. She wondered where Kai might lead her to, a friendship? A happy relationship? Or a load of pain? As she got up and made her way to the bathroom, she saw a white envelope on her study desk, gleaming slightly under the little ray of moonlight. She studied it curiously and opened it; after all it was addressed to her.

Miss Forrest Fan,

I hope that this letter gets to you before Friday the 24th because I want to meet you on that day. You might wonder why the suddenness but I believe that you've had time to settle in, here in Japan. The address is attached to this letter at the bottom so please come and visit me on the 24th. I look forward to meet you.

Best wishes,

Jacqueline Fan, your cousin

"Holy shit! I have another cousin? Is that why I'm here?" Forrest thought out loud. Her mind was flowing with questions. She won't make me live with her, right? I mean, I just found some great friends… Oh God, I hate my life. Why now?

She gripped her hair with one hand and massaged her forehead with the other.

"Forrest! Oh, it's great to see you!"

A short and skinny lady stepped to greet Forrest Fan. The woman had sparkling brown eyes and long wavy black hair that reached her mid-back.

"I assume that you're Jacqueline Fan," Forrest sat casually.

"Yes, yes! Oh look at you. You lovely child, and those captivating eyes. Come on in, come on in!"

Jacqueline led the way to a trendy apartment; it was in a building on the fifteen floor. The room was simple and was decorated with many paintings.

"I met you when you were born, I was there. And your poor mother, I feel so sorry, but look at you! You've grown into a pretty lady."

This woman that Forrest barely knew complimented her more than anyone she knew would have. Forrest observed Jacqueline closely and pondered. She could be no older than 20 but her movements were so sophisticated and mature.

"Now, I believe that your father has sent you here," Jacqueline said, as she gestured for Forrest to sit on a brown couch. "And he's quite right. I want you to meet someone whom I think that you never did. I think that you've met many of your aunts and uncles already but your grandma—on the maternal side—is here in Japan."

"Meet my grandmother? I thought that she was… dead."

Jacqueline coughed a little and an elderly woman entered. The old woman was strange; her face looked abnormal, her hair was black and was tied up in a big and complicated bun. The old lady wore a traditional kimono that looked too heavy for her. The material looked silky and was dark blue with moons and stars on it.

"Folest-chan!"

"Grandma?" Forrest blinked. Her grandma walked slowly to her and gave her a welcoming hug. "Um, it's great to see you."

"Now, unfortunately she doesn't speak English so I'll have to translate for you," Jacqueline said before she mumbled some quick words to the old lady.

Forrest was quite taken back at her grandma; the old lady looked like she went through many hardships. World War II, Forrest thought. That must be it.

"Now you may not understand this but our grandmother was a very successful entertainer."

"Entertainer?" Forrest asked, confused.

"A geisha."

Forrest knew what that word meant but she was still confused. What if she's a geisha? I don't care. Why do I have to meet her? I've never met these people before, how can I trust that they really are my relatives?

"You know what a geisha is…" Forrest nodded. Jacqueline gave a graceful smile. "But she got married to a quite wealthy man and gave birth to your mother, my father and two other children. All of them were sent to America because grandmother wanted to give them a better future. And now, we're being reunited. The other two are already here. I can introduce you to them another day. I think that you've had enough to think about for today. Now, I believe that you work in a club named the TV."

Forrest was quite taken back by the speech. So I'm here because my grandmother requested me. Does that mean that I'll have to go back to America? I hope not…Forrest felt awkward at the thought, she just started to make great friends, she even found a great job. What more could be asked?

"Right," Forrest mumbled as she stood up and walked to the door. Jacqueline walked Forrest to a crowded street and called a cab for her.

"Here's my card, I think that you'll receive a call from me next week. Good day to you!"

And with that, Forrest saw Jacqueline slam the door of the taxi and the driver set off for the Hiwatari mansion.

"Hiwatari!"

Forrest arrived at home breathless; she wasn't sure what to do. She didn't understand what the encounter meant for her.

"Mhm?"

"I met the rest of my family. My grandma is a… geisha," Forrest mumbled as she walked beside Kai.

"You ran off without leaving a note," he stated rather coldly.

"Sorry," Forrest mumbled.

"Hn…" his voice trailed off. "They're still here."

Forrest nodded and she followed him. The others were outside, eating breakfast on the grass; they all seemed to get along very well. Janet was chatting with Mariah, Ray and Aurora about something that Forrest could not hear. Tala and Tyson were in the middle of a fierce battle and Emily was leaning against Max, feeding him some grapes. Shayna was listening to her music under the shade, she looked like she was sleeping.

"Yo! Forrest!" Max exclaimed as he grinned.

"Where were you?" Shayna asked, opening her eyes.

"Family stuff. Really lame," Forrest said, as she sat down beside Shayna. Kai sat down beside Forrest.

"So what's up with Kai? He's been worried all morning," Shayna whispered to Forrest.

The green-eyed girl slapped her friend's back and gave a mischievous grin.

"I'm not sure myself but I know that we're friends," Forrest said, shrugging. "But I think that—" Forrest felt Kai's glare on her back.

Shayna took that as a cue to move into a conversation with Emily and Max to leave Forrest and Kai alone. Forrest shot Shayna a glare.

"Forrest! You never told me!" Ray suddenly exclaimed, chuckling, as he observed the girl with Kai.

"What?" Forrest asked, cocking her head.

"That you and Kai are going out!"

"They are!" Aurora, Janet and Mariah shot at the same time.

At that time, the attention of all her friends were on Kai and her, she felt her cheeks heat up and rolled her eyes.

"We're not, and I mean it. His girlfriend is Felicia," she said.

"Hn," Kai added in a furious tone. With that, most of people turned their attention to what they were doing. But Forrest knew that Janet was staring at her with a weird expression.

This is horrible, Forrest thought as she sighed and looked at Kai.

"Do you know a woman called Jacqueline Fan, because her business card seems to be very… extravagant and there's film rolls on there," Forrest asked casually.

"She's a pretty famous actress," Tala said, as he and Tyson sat beside Kai; they just finished their match.

"Oh, wow," Forrest was surprised. If my cousin's an actress, then I'm nothing compared to her, I've got no talent, she thought as she sighed. "She's my cousin."

"You don't look like her at all, except for the fact that you're both short and have black hair," Tala said, shrugging.

Forrest pocked an eyebrow at him and scowled.

Tyson was staring at the food that was several inches away from him, he had been staring at it so long that Shayna got annoyed and shoved several pieces of toast to him. He practically swallowed them whole. Everyone who saw it sweat dropped. Apparently the battle that he shared with Tala earlier on turned out to be a tie and it made him hungry with all that exercise

"So Kai, I heard that there's a new bey tournament in Japan. It's a pretty big one, most of the skilled teams are invited," Tala said casually.

"Yeah, I got a letter for that," Kai shrugged.

"I would love to join the team but I can't," the Russian redhead said.

"Too bad," Kai said. "We don't really need a new teammate though."

"Kai, do you think that I can… join the team? I'll go through the tryouts and all, you know," Forrest said with a rather shy voice. Kai tilted his head and frowned.

"Starlet isn't the stron—"

"I know but, Ray is going to China soon and you need a replacement for him," she said.

"Hn, fine," the slate haired boy said. "If something happens to you, it's not my fault."

"Thanks for the concern."

That's right Starlet. We'll do this. We'll join the team compete. I feel like that's something that I must do, she thought. She knew not at the time, but it was actually the dream that she had the previous night that encouraged her to join the team. It was the curiosity.

Curiosity killed cat, Forrest Fan, it sure did.

Forrest and Shayna both changed into their performing outfits and were both ready to go on stage. It was Friday so they had to go through whatever requests people wanted and then they had free time to sing whatever they wanted, as long as it went along with the smoothing ambience.

"What songs?" Forrest asked.

"A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson for you, then Chloe and I have to do a dance thing. The first one's a solo so I guess that you'll have to sing it," Shayna said, shrugging. "Seems like someone likes Kelly Clarkson."

Forrest frowned and shrugged, she didn't mind singing Kelly Clarkson or the fact that she was singing alone. She looked over the lyrics and memorized it quickly even though everyone lip synched at the club. She closed her eyes for a few seconds and she decided to step on the stage. The band was there but the chorus wasn't. The light, this time, was on the microphone and Forrest felt herself blush as she felt a bit less comfortable in her spaghetti strap black dress that reached her knees. She smiled to the crowd and started after the band played.

What if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me, would you agree?
It's almost that feeling that we've met before

She looked around and saw Kai in the crowd, sitting with his friends and girlfriend, she smiled slightly.

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
Some people search forever for that one special kiss.

She closed her eyes and swung her head with the slow rhythm.

Well I may be dreaming but til I awake. Can we make the dream last forever?
And I'll cherish all the love we share for a moment like this.

I can't believe its happening to me.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.

She let her voice trail a bit as she picked the mike from the stand and walked around a little.

Forrest paused and her voice softened a little.

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.

Applauds were heard and Forrest sighed in relief as she bit her bottom lip unconsciously. She stepped away from the spotlight and went to change. On the way there, she waved and grinned to Shayna and Chloe who were ready to step on stage. The two were dressed in their black and fluorescent outfit again which meant that they were doing disco.

"Good luck," Forrest mumbled as she closed the door behind her and quickly changed into her black outfit with the fluorescent bracelets and designs. She then walked back to the stage and watched the two dancing girls end their dance. While the audience applauded, Forrest stepped on stage and positioned herself beside a microphone.

"Lala, you guys," Chloe whispered before her sharp but sweet voice was heard in the whole room. "Next song will be Lala by Ashlee Simpson chosen by Chloe. Enjoy!"

A strong guitar started playing and Forrest could see that Chloe started swinging her strawberry blond hair around slightly.

You can dress me up in diamonds
You can dress me up in dirt

Shayna started singing first and Forrest caught up with the fast and upbeat rhythm.

You make me wanna lala in the kitchen on the floor
You make me wanna scream

Forrest's voice rang through the room and a grin flashed on her face. She was enjoying it.

You can throw me like a boomerang
I'll come back and beat you up

Shayna sang. Forrest watched Chloe dance away, her fluorescent things flying in the air like fireflies. The blond haired Russian also added some lala's in the background as she marched with style from one end of the stage to another, Forrest was scared that the girl would fall offstage.

I'm like an alley cat
Drink the milk up I want more

Forrest sang as cocked her head to look at her co-singer.

I'll be a French maid where I meet you at the door
You make me wanna scream

Shayna echoed with her eyes closed.

It's alright with you
'Cause you hold my secrets tight

Forrest sang more lala's as Shayna started singing her verse.

You make me wanna scream

The two sang one line each on the last verse and finished with the echoing lala's with Chloe. A whistling sound was heard through the VIP room and Forrest grinned unconsciously.

Forrest stepped with courage to the microphone and whispered: "For Kai." She watched the Russian's boy's head shoot up as he heard his name. She grinned at him. "A friend," she added as she noticed Felicia's scowl.

Forrest whispered the name of the song to the band, Shayna and Chloe both stepped off the stage after they heard that the song was for Kai. Forrest went to position promptly.

I'm tuggin' at my hair
I'm pullin' at my clothes
I'm tryin to keep my cool

Forrest let her feelings take over.

I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head

Cause I'm feeling nervous
Tryin' to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it

If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you--away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down--on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say

Her voice was a bit sad but she closed her eyes and followed the beat.

It don't do me any good it's just a waste of time
What use is it to you what's on my mind
If it ain't comin out we're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care

What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter I stumble like I've got nothing to say

Forrest felt herself blush a little and didn't bother to hide it because she knew that no one could see it.

I guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say

A chord was played on the guitar and everything became quiet. Forrest heard many people clap and she grinned. She looked at Kai and he looked at her. His mahogany eyes were full of kindness, gratitude and mixed with a small hint of concern.

Shayna and Chloe stepped on the stage again and the three of them decided to do one last song. The soft music started playing and each of them stepped to a microphone. Forrest bit her bottom lip and sighed.

I'll always remember
this was late afternoon
It lasted forever
And ended so soon
You were all by yourself
Staring at a dark grey sky
I was changed

In places no one will find
All your feelings so deep inside
Was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry

The three sang in unison.

Then each of them sang a couple of lines.

Baby, oh no no
forever was in your eyes
was there that I realized
that forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry

The three finished the last several verses together. The audience applauded and the three of them bowed. They were done for the night. The disco lights started flashing above the dance floor and many couples or friends stepped to the center of the room, enjoying the fast music. Forrest let her gaze rest on the crowd, they all looked delighted in a way or another; each of them practically grinned up to their ears. She just wished that she was half as happy as them

Before leaving the stage, Forrest sent a glance to Kai and noticed him frown for a second. She wasn't sure if it was a good sign or a bad one.

"Even though I'm on the edge of the cliff, I won't fall, Kai Hiwatari. I can't fall; I won't survive the consequences."

"She definitely likes you," she muttered after her observance.

"Does it matter?" he groaned as he nibbled on his straw, half listening to music playing and his girlfriend and half of him was confused. "I don't want to think about it, I already have a headache."

"I didn't know she performed here," the blue-haired girl sighed as she fingered some of her loose locks of hair. "She wasn't here last time."

"She doesn't always perform," he replied, flatly. "I don't even know why she performs, it's not like she wants the money."

Felicia gave a small and polite shrug as she rolled her eyes prettily. "Get herself known, I guess. Who knows what she thinks about. The only thing that I know about her is that she's not a bad swimmer."

"Not bad? Hn," he shifted his position. He started leaning in the seat, closer to his girlfriend. "She probably wants fame. She wanted to join the Beyblade team. I've seen her play, she's not good." The blue haired girl raised an eyebrow slightly and giggled.

"Of course she's only joining for the payback. She gets to be on TV. She's already a subject of gossip in some of the magazine because she lives with you. I don't see why you didn't let me move in with you," she complained half heartily.

"Move in?" he gave a fake chuckle. "I was supposed to get a male roommate. She's almost a guy though, she never wears anything feminine. It's rather hilarious to see, she could be considered as a boy if she cut her hair."

"We all know that, Kai," Felicia replied as she rested her head on his shoulder. She noticed him look at the performer—Forrest Fan. Jealousy wasn't part of her vocabulary; Felicia was a proud female, she worked hard to get whatever she wanted and she always succeeded. "She's not bad at singing."

He shifted his gaze back to the girl sitting beside him and gave a silent sigh. Beside him, Ray and Aurora were in some sort of conversations-between-making-out-session. It wasn't a pretty sight to watch. Max and Emily were once again swirling around on the dance floor, he couldn't understand why. He personally hated dancing; he saw it as a waste of time. Tyson was off in the non-VIP area. Probably getting chased by Beyblading fans, he thought as he smirked.

That night, the ambience in the VIP room was a soothing one. It was even a little bit too romantic for Kai. There were three candles on each of the round tables scattered around the room. The menu was special; they served things with rose petals sprinkled over them. He couldn't help but to smirk at the snacks that several waiters/waitresses carried around in their trays.

"Why are we even speaking about her?" he muttered with an unhappy tone.

"I don't know," Felicia grinned in the semi-darkness.

Kai pulled her in a tight embrace, followed by a long and passionate kiss. Felicia was gentle, she had always been. She was always perfect but her jealousy took over much of her brilliance away. He felt her smile against his lips so he placed a hand over hers caringly. They broke away slowly and quietly. As he scanned the room once again, he discovered Emily and Max making their way towards the table. Then he heard an interesting sound; it was Tyson yelping in pain.

"How thick are you?" came a harsh voice.

"I'm not fat!" Tyson exclaimed.

The Russian boy noticed Tyson and Forrest approach them. The girl dragged his teammate by his arm and she seemed very impatient.

"Thick means stupid. Not fat," she hissed as she propped herself against a spare chair and released his arm. "Oh yeah, Tala wants to tell you that he's busy and he'll talk to you later," she said to Kai as she turned around.

The slate haired gave a casual nod and he felt Felicia nudge him.

"Care to dance?" she asked almost with a pleading voice.

"Hn," he grumbled as he pushed himself up from his comfortable chair and reached out to grab Felicia's arm. She led him to the dance floor.

"Kai dances?" a girl chuckled as she took the Russian boy's seat.

"Hard to believe. So is Max being a good boy?" Forrest asked with a wink. Emily stuck her tongue out and rolled her eyes.

"A good boy? Well he's nice, gentle, playful, caring…."

"Alright, alright," Forrest cut her off, "just because you have a date doesn't mean that you get to make me jealous!"

"Then go dance with Tyson. He's not that bad," Emily replied as she turned head around; Max arrived with two drinks that he got from the bar.

"Mineral water for the bestest girl in the world," Max chuckled as he handed his girlfriend a bottle.

Forrest grinned warmly at the sight and thought to herself. There was no pain in asking Tyson to dance anyway.

"Wanna—?" Forrest started. Immediately, Tyson's smiled reached from one ear to another as he took off his hat and put it on the table.

"Come on. I hope that you're a better dancer than one of those fans," he said.

"Hey!" Forrest exclaimed, hitting him playfully on the shoulder. "That's not nice."

As she walked to the dance floor with Tyson, she noticed Felicia in Kai's embrace. She merely smirked at the sight. Another reason to not fall for him, she thought as she brought her arms to Tyson's shoulders. The disco lights flashed around them, giving it a nice dancing ambience. From the dance floor, it seemed like the candles on the eating tables glowed like stars in the dark. She could also see glasses reflecting the flicker of light coming from the shining stars. She could hear several clings before people gulped down their drinks. She even heard a "cheer" in English.

The song was a semi-slow one. Soothing and romantic but with a nice and going rhythm. But Forrest wasn't feeling romantic, and Tyson wasn't either. Forrest tried to remember what she has learned about waltzing and tried to follow some kind of pattern but apparently, Tyson wasn't following any rules; he was following his instincts. And Forrest had to admit that he was rather good.

"I didn't know that you danced!" she exclaimed as she nearly bumped into Kai as she swirled around playfully.

"I don't dance. I just listen to the music. Beyblading is like music, they both have rhythm and patterns. I can imagine Dragoon spinning in the beat," he said.

I was so wrong, she thought. I was wrong about Kai and him. I should look beyond their covers, she told herself as her gaze landed on the slate haired boy unconsciously.

His eyes were closed and his arms were wrapped around Felicia's slim waist. He didn't dance well but he found the movements consoling. He was happy enough that his girlfriend was enjoying herself.

You can care, Kai, his mind told him. But you'll never love.

"I know…," he muttered to himself out loud. He noticed Felicia staring at him quizzically and he looked away. "Nothing. Let's go back."

"Sure, Kai," she replied back as her arms unwrapped from his neck and she made her way back to the table, giving Forrest a plain glance with no hints of jealousy.

Author's Notes: The three songs are Lala by Ashlee Simpson, Things I'll Never Say by Avril Lavigne and Cry by Mandy Moore. They're all kind of old but it kind of suited the situation. Many credits to them. I took out many parts of the lyrics cause they took too much place. Please read the 'Things I'll Never Say' one because I think that they describe Forrest pretty well.

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