Ayamari: Notes:
1)This storywas all posted up to Chapter fourteen, but the later chaptershave been deleted to be revamped and edited. If you read the original version I'd suggest rereading this as it is reposted as several of the details have changed. I'm sorry for this huge change, but this is for the best.
2) Ido not own Beyblade
Chapter One: Missing
Rei purred ever so softly as Max broke his bruising kiss. Still leaning into Rei, Max grinned maliciously and licked his lips as well as Rei's and lightly leaned his forehead against Rei's. Rei shivered ever so softly as a smile graced his lips and his arms wound around Max's slim waist. Max smiled sweetly as he lightly kissed Rei once again and whispered against Rei's lips, "So does that answer your question?"
"Yes," Rei whispered staring at Max in a state of shock. Rei shivered again as Max kissed him passionately. A small bite from Max caused Rei to open his mouth allowing Max access. Max pushed closer to Rei, nearly crushing him against the wall behind him. Rei battled back playfully as his mind wandered to the conversation that began this make-out session.
)(FLASHBACK Rei POV)(
"Hey Max," I said as the blond boy approached me. Max smiled and raced to my side and quickly engulfed me in a hug. I'm used to Max's hugs; it's his favorite way to greet the team, Kai included. I returned the hug lightly as I inhaled the slightly rusted smell clinging to his clothes.
"You're early." Max commented as he leaned against the wall and started to ever so slowly lower himself to the ground. I couldn't help but smile at him as he reached the ground. I laughed softly as he started to pick at the small grease stain on his denims.
"Yeah, I had something on my mind." I murmured as I looked up and searched the area for other members of the team. When I saw the court was still empty I looked down at Max again and asked, "Can I ask you a question Max?"
Max stood and faced me with a soft expression on his face as he nodded silently. I shifted slightly as I whispered, "I like this person. I, OK, let's be honest, I really like this person and not as a friend. I think I may be in love. I've been dreaming about this person for weeks, and well, it's getting really distracting. I would really, really like to spend more time with this person, I mean we meet every day, but I'd like to be alone with this person, not just hang out with this person during practice. Well, the question… um… Well, Max, I like you…a lot, but I understand if you don't feel the same…"
)(END FLASHBACK Normal POV)(
"Can this wait until after practice?" Kai asked angrily from behind Max and Rei startling the two boys. Max sprang away and looked at Kai, who was lightly glaring at them. Both boys blushed furiously and Kai started to smirk, ever so slightly, which made Max and Rei grin happily.
"No," Max said as he swiftly closed the distance between himself and Rei. Still grinning Max kissed Rei, slowly weaving one hand into Rei's hair. Rei made the smallest of moans as Max edged his other hand under Rei's shirt. Rei's arms swiftly closed around Max's waist puling Max even closer allowing Max the chance to deepen the kiss.
"WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING!" Hilary screamed in rage as she crossed the courtyard. Rei tried to worm away in embarrassment, but Max just held on tighter. Hilary, angry and annoyed by the two hormonal teens before her, roughly grabbed Max's arm and pulled Max away just as the two boys broke apart for air. Rei, still in a cloudy daze, slowly sank to the floor as Max tried to pull his arm free from Hilary's bruising grip. Max glared at Hilary before his blue eyes turned to Rei, making sure the other boy was alright. Hilary tightened her grip, causing Max to hiss in pain as she asked, "Do any of you even care that Tyson's missing?"
"Huh!" Rei asked as he stared at Hilary, his mind still lost in a haze. Kai glared in disbelief and Max glared in anger. Max tried to pull his arm free again only to have Hilary's grip tighten once more as she shook him in anger.
"Tyson's gone. Kidnapped! What part of this don't you understand?" Hilary asked angrily. Kai pulled Rei from the ground as he glared at Hilary. Rei slowly came out of his daze as he thought about what Hilary was saying. Max finally managed to escape Hilary's grip and fell backwards and hit the ground with a soft thud. Rei and Kai both rushed to his side and pulled him gently to his feet as all three boys glared angrily at the fuming Hilary. Kenny, being unfortunate enough to arrive late, walked up to the group at precisely the wrong moment and flinched as four people turned to glare at him.
"Two guys grabbed Tyson outside of school just a little while ago. He got dragged in to a white van as half our class watched! I was there, and saw the whole thing!" Hilary hissed vehemently at her four companions.
Kai released Max form his gentle grip and turned away from Hilary. He slowly started to walk past Hilary and Kenny towards the exit as he said in a low dangerous voice, "You're lying."
Rei and Max started to follow Kai as Kenny burst into laughter. Everyone's attention snapped to Kenny as the young computer genius tried to control his laughter. When he was sure he could talk without laughing he said, "Tyson's sick, Hilary. I was at his house this morning to try and bring him to school. If you've forgotten already I also retrieved his homework. Tyson's grandfather wouldn't even let me stay longer than five minutes; I highly doubt Tyson was allowed out of the house. Tyson looked pretty bad…"
Kai nodded, glared at Hilary for a moment and continued towards the exit. Max, still leaning lightly on Rei, and Rei chose this moment to follow their angry team captain. Hilary angrily glared at Kenny until the short brown haired youth took off after his friends. The group, in a slightly staggered procession, headed towards Kinomiya Dojo intending to talk to their sick teammate.
