A/N: I hate college sometimes, but fortunately, here I am with the next chapter that should have been before the last chapter, but is being put here. I hope that makes sense. CarmenTakoshi: Thanks for the chocolate again, just in time for Easter. (wonders why she is cackling) And that jealousy Hillary is feeling will definitely creep on her…or should I say Salima. I'm not saying anymore. shadowcat: You'll find out soon enough, but I'd probably say you nailed it. grEMLin eVil: Some interesting Rei/Kai for you in this chapter. Jennchow: You got that right.

Chapter Eighteen

A couple of weeks before Salima had been confirmed as Employee of the Month and Hillary had felt her 'undeserving', Rei had been satisfied a great deal. He smirked to himself as he lay happily in his room next to his new lover that afternoon. Kai was sound asleep as he lay burrowed into his chest, between the sheets, naked flesh touching naked flesh. Rei was glowing. The past couple of weeks had been wonderful. Lust mixed with fiery redemption had allowed Rei to experience things far beyond what he had known before he'd been jailed years back and Kai had shown it to him in the heat of sweaty passion.

It had been that very morning in fact that Rei had decided to go for an early shower before breakfast, which had been intercepted by Kai who had decided to have one as well. They were very alike in that sense. Rei had strolled in, towel and toiletries in hand, to spot Kai with his towel wrapped around him.

Rei had been unsure of what to say. Things were suddenly getting hotter in the room and it wasn't just the steam surrounding them.

A conversation had begun then. Rei chose the shower next to Kai and turned it on. Seconds later, a hand snaked around his naked form from behind and Rei turned around to see Kai's body behind him, water trickling down his athletic build. Rei almost crumbled at the sight as he stared up at Kai. There appeared to be hunger in his eyes. Hunger for him. Rei gulped before Kai pushed his lips up to Reis. Hands groped and explored. The shower was forgotten.

Rei had been nervous, never knowing that such things were possible, but Kai had guided him and he felt secure. Back home in his secluded village, only one type of love had been divulged and accepted. Monogamy was a rule. Homosexuality was frowned upon.

Even in his youth, however, Rei had to admit that he had felt different, but his life had been mapped out for him, so he had followed route. Now, after being placed in confinement and meeting Kai, things just seemed right. He'd felt confused. He remembered the ruling system, but he was unhappy. Now he felt alive. His body sang with the motivation. He could have sworn her heard someone come in, but it was once again forgotten, body rippling in sweat and shower water. The hard times were behind him.

The event had been brought up to his dorm afterward and here they were, laying as a couple should. The real Rei had been awoken and now he was ready to shout it to the world. He just hoped Kai would approve. After all, it had been his boyfriend who had suggested they keep it quiet for a while.

-

Ian remained in his dorm. He was both shocked and astounded and disgusted at what he had just seen. Kai. And Rei. In the shower. Together. Screwing each other's brains out. He shivered and played with the dirt in his fingernails. So much for meeting Kevin in there anymore. They hadn't even been aware that he'd walked in. Sure he'd heard the noises and thought it was some poor saps who couldn't get any privacy. Of course, he'd been about to take the piss out of them when he'd caught a glimpse of two-toned hair and a backside. He'd never flown from a room so fast. Luckily for him, Kevin had been walking along the hall just then and he had suggested they talk elsewhere. He was so tense however, that Kevin had picked it up instantly and Ian was forced to tell him everything. Kevin had been delighted then and couldn't stop talking about it. Ian of course had shut him up curtly – the subject repeated, revolted him.

Now that the meeting was over, he had things to mull over. Tala and Kai were history. He knew that much. But why go after Rei? The Good Guy; spreading peace a harmony around the wing. Well he wasn't so much of an angel now. Ian shivered again at his own comment.

Maybe Rei was just a quick leg-over for Kai. After all, a guy had his urges, not that Ian had or anything these days. He was strictly for dames only now. But then again, it wasn't Kai's style for a 'quickie'. Something was up. Maybe he really likes Rei. Ian shivered again. He blamed Kevin in a way because his partner was connected to both, though maybe not so much Kai. Now what was he going to do? He swore loudly.

"So I take it business isn't booming," A voice sniggered as the entrance was opened and Bryan walked in.

"Bryan. That's good. I need to talk to you," Ian got up and spoke hastily.

Bryan stared at the younger passively.

"If you're asking a favour, forget about it," Bryan quickly dismissed, ruffling through the draws and pulling out a few items of clothing.

"No!" Ian snapped a little too quickly. "You won't believe it. I saw him. Kai. Screwing Rei's bullocks off."

What was left of the colour on Bryan's face soon disappeared. His tight expression soon relaxed and he grinned.

"So Kai, you've decided to get your own back," He murmured and shook his head. "Genius"

"What are you on about?" Ian asked. "We have to tell Tala"

Bryan looked up.

"No! Don't tell him anything. Got it?"

"But…"

Bryan gave the younger Russian a stern look, which made him shrink away.

"Fine!

Ian had been so nervous before. Usually, he was on top of everything, but he should back off. This was not his problem.

-

He had had an early lunch avoiding contact with anybody. He was disgusted. How could one of his kind, one of his so-called friends disrespect their culture like that? He had to get him back. He deserved nothing more then a rollicking, but that would be way too easy. He wouldn't take it seriously. His games were dirty and that's exactly how he had to be repaid. Lee would make sure that Kevin got the message.

The eldest of the three Chinesemen pushed open one of the dorm doors and disappeared behind it only to come face to face with a pair of bloodshot eyes.

"Lee? W…what do you want?" The question was asked quickly and nervously.

"I need your help, Douglas," Lee remained calm.

He knew that this one was a druggie. He'd seen him around with Kevin, but was unsure of where he got his stash. Now he knew. The guy was literally hanging on for dear life, but it wasn't Lee's problem. If the guy wanted to kill himself then so be it.

"Kevin sent you, didn't he?" He was shaking now. "He doesn't trust me, but I promised…I…I promise I wont touch any of the stash when it comes in. I promise!"

The man was grovelling now. He was in his thirties and it was sickening.

"What are you talking about?"

"Huh?"

"Kevin didn't send me," Lee clarified. "I need some information and I know you know something."

Douglas gulped. It was obvious.

"I..I can't…" He replied. "Kevin swore me to secrecy,"

"Oh really?" Lee smirked. "Would this be the same Kevin who said you've got nothing left, that you're living on rations after being abandoned in this place? And you said it yourself, he doesn't trust you. He thinks your pitiful and I wouldn't be surprised if he went back on his word about this deal his made with you about the shipment?"

Douglas frowned. Lee knew it had got to him and if he was like any addict, he'd do anything to get his stash.

"But if you help me, I'll give you what you want and see that Kevin gets what he deserves,"

Douglas' lips tightened.

"What do you get out of this?" He asked seriously.

"The satisfaction of seeing Kevin's business go down along with him,"

And so the allegiance was formed.

TBC…