Warning : Strong language, eventual yaoi
Disclaimer : I don't own Beyblade or any of the characters. The characters you do not recognise are mine and are not to be stolen/used in any story other than my own.
"………" - Speech
'………' - Thought
Italics - Something written (e.g. e-mails)
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The next day at school seemed to begin with a little bit of action… His amber eyes were angered into slits and his fangs were bared.
"What the hell did you get me into trouble for yesterday? You did it on purpose!" Rei couldn't believe his bravery as he strode right up to the crimson-eyed leader of the widely feared school gang known as 'Infamous', shouting. He just could not believe that Kai had the cheek to get him into trouble like that! It just wasn't fair!
When the jet-haired boy was stood in front of the elder teen, he suddenly realised that everyone in that gang was a lot bigger than him and he began to inwardly curse himself... How stupid was he to actually pick a fight with these guys? To his surprise (making him quite frightened), Kai simply glared down at the other boy unblinkingly, making no move and no noise. The rest of his gang, however, seemed rather more interested in this geeky fool before them.
"Who are you?" Demanded one of the gang members. He was a tall, surly lilac-haired lad known only as 'The Falcon'; and a very scary-looking guy too. Rei turned his gaze to said speaker and gulped. This particular situation wasn't looking too good for him..
"Um… I'm Rei." His words came out a damn load quieter than he'd meant them to and now three Infamous gang members were smirking at each other, Kai still just held his glare.. Rei slowly began to wonder if this guy ever blinks? The three other lads (who Rei noticed were all taller than their leader too) began to close in on him. The neko closed his eyes as he felt a huge hand close itself round his throat. He absentmindedly let out a frightened whimper.
"Leave him." A strong voice sounded out and Rei felt the hand remove itself from his neck. He very slowly opened his eyes to see the slate-haired leader of Infamous in front of him. The jet-haired boy was shaking in fear as the tall crimson-eyed teen stared down at him, those eyes looking so hard and angered. "Get away from us." He muttered to the scared teen before him, who quickly turned his heel and ran. He realised that couldn't couldn't believe his bravery because it hadn't been bravery… It was just plain stupidity. What kind of idiot would ask for trouble from Infamous?
'Me obviously… Kami Rei, that was close.'
The neko didn't know why Kai had stopped The Falcon and the rest of the gang from beating him up, but he was sure glad for it. He had a Psychology lesson in the study centre next (damn computers!) so he could e-mail the teen and ask him… And just hope that it wouldn't lead to any more trouble.
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As per usual, Rei moped into the computer room and slumped down on an empty chair. he was utterly miffed at the fact he hadn't been quick enough to get a machine next to Tyson - How the hell was he supposed to do anything now? He knew for a 'fact' that it was impossible to even log onto those damn things, let alone make them do anything else after that. It would be a fucking miracle if he managed to do any psychology work. Pushing his bandana up a little to discourage the rogue bits of hair away from his eyes, Rei typed in his student details, hoping it would allow him to access the system today...
"One moment please, the system is loading..." The neko mimicked in a rather immature way, getting some very irate looks from the pupils sitting around him. 'Oh, here we go...'
Welcome KonR672, you have one new mail from HiwatariK898.
'Oh yeah… Last time… This is the one that got me into trouble…' Rei clicked the box and was surprised when he read the message, and he was not surprised in a good way…
Message : KonR672
Someone's in trouble…
Growling heatedly, he stabbed at the reply button. So Kai did do it on purpose. Bastard. Cheeky fucking bastard.
Message : HiwatariK898
Why did you get me into trouble like that? What have I ever done to you?
'Send'… The boy sighed and began to try finding some files online for his work - He probably should at least try, even though he knew it was all hopeless. Why wasn't he allowed to write things on paper any more? What was it with all this technology? Yes, okay - He went to a technology school... But it doesn't mean he wanted anything to do with technology! It made sense to Rei, anyway. He had just opened an internet browser when a box popped up.
KonR672, you have one new mail.
Scanning the room, it was obvious that this freaky red-eyed 'stalker' was not in there, so it must be from somebody else… Right? He clicked the box and heaved a sigh of relief at the sender's name – It was just Tyson.
Message : KonR672
I can't believe you got away from Infamous unhurt! Are you actually doing the work this time?
'Reply'… Rei wrinkled his nose, half in amusement, half in disgust. 'Cheeky fuck. I always do the work.. Well, mostly.'
Message : GrangerT331
Yeah I am doing the work. I don't know why or how I got away from Infamous… Kai saved me.
'Send'…
Rei was busy with his work (working harder than usual considering his last lesson in the computer room) and was collecting so much information that he was actually enjoying his time on the machine that he usually hated so much. It was unfortunately ironic, Rei had thought.. For somebody who hates computers, he did happen to have to spend a hell of a lot of time on them during his timetabled lessons. It was just art and P.E. that he spent off those things. Still, they were starting to be 'nice' to him now.
KonR672, you have one new mail.
It was from Tyson again.. The jet-haired teen just knew that he'd have something to say about him being stupid enough to pick an argument with Kai and Infamous. Sighing, he lazily poked the button that read 'open message'.
Message : KonR672
What do you mean he saved you? He's the world's biggest prick Rei, don't go starting to like the guy!
'Reply'… He sighed again. 'Honestly, what does Tyson take me for?' Sniggering slightly as he imagined the look on his navy-haired friend as he'd read that message about Kai saving him.. It must have been pretty funny.
Message : GrangerT331
You're jealous, aren't you? There's no need to be you know, I don't like him. I hate him! He got me into loads of trouble Tyson, and yes – He is the world's biggest prick.
Ps – Got any extra info on this dude that we're researching?
'Send'… Rei hoped that Tyson would leave him alone for a bit - He really needed to get some work done, and he knew that said 'best friend' wouldn't help him with it. He returned to the browser he had opened before being bombarded with e-mails and did a search on said 'dude' that he was supposed to be fact-finding about. Upon seeing that damn little box, the teen cursed profusely under breath, so much that his bandana began to slip down again and his jet hair fell everywhere. "Kami's sake!" He muttered, pushing it back up while jabbing at the mouse buttons, opening his new mail... Tyson. He could kill him.
Message : KonR672
I'm not jealous! I have loads of info on 'this dude' Rei, but we're supposed to be researching him for a graded paper, so I can't give you my work. I want to get a high grade so there's no way I'm letting you steal it!
Rei sighed, rubbing his temples. Tyson could be so annoying sometimes! 'Reply'…
Message : GrangerT331
You always get high grades whether you try or not, but whatever. I'd laugh if I out-grade you now!
PS - Leave me alone... I'm working.
'Send'… The amber-eyed teen smirked and continued with his work. He would do everything himself and it would be great… Well...If he could figure out how to save the document that is…
KonR672, you have one new mail.
'I told him to leave me alone!' Rei inwardly cursed Tyson for replying while he was trying (kinda failing, but trying at least) to work. 'Fuck it, I'll just ask Tyson now how I save it... I don't dare ask the teacher, she'll kill me for not listening to instructions.' Rei clicked the popup to open the e-mail and his heart skipped a beat as he did. 'Kami…'
Message : KonR672
Aren't you glad I saved your ass from getting kicked to a bloody pulp?
'Reply'… His palms seemed to have gone sweaty again. 'What exactly do I say to that?' He began typing his response...
Message : HiwatariK898
Yes but I don't see why you did it. I thought you hated everyone… Thanks.
'Send'… Rei slumped back in his chair for a few minutes, just wondering what was happening. Why the hell had Kai helped him anyway? He guessed it was just because otherwise he'd get expelled.. Yeah. That was it. Kai still hated him - Of course he did. The neko sighed, wondering why he cared anyway.. Was the prospect of having Kai as a friend that great? Or maybe it was just the thought of having a new friend at all.. He only had Tyson in school. Everyone else just thought he was an art geek - And that sucked. He wasn't an art geek as such, he just liked it a lot. Nobody knew him apart from Tyson, and it seemed that nobody wanted to either. 'Sigh'...
Message : KonR672
SMILE! I LOVE YOU! Luv Ty x
Rei rolled his eyes and giggled at his friend. It was annoying that they hadn't managed to get computers next to each other this lesson, but at least this e-mailing program meant they could still chat and have a laugh in their classes. Tyson was totally crazy, and that is just what the amber-eyed boy adored about him. Rei sat back up and stuck his two forefingers up at his navy-haired best friend across the room, getting a very irate look from the IT lecturer that hated him. 'Pfft,' Rei scoffed inside at her; 'Moody cow.' As he was thinking these thoughts, he noticed a little box appear in the corner of his screen.
KonR672, you have one new mail.
"Eep! This will be from Kai!" The boy next to him gave him a very strange look, then the jet-haired teen realised he'd said that out loud, though luckily not too loudly.
Message : KonR672
Don't thank me. I only stopped them because if I had let them carry on then all four of us would have been expelled like Ian was last year… And we don't want that do we Rei? … What are you doing at the moment?
'Reply'…
Message : HiwatariK898
I'm in a psychology lesson – Where are you anyway? You're not in the study centre. Ian got expelled for a reason, and if that reason was fighting then does that mean the rest of you are going to stop?
'Send'… Rei's mind was kind of going : 'Kai's being nice, he must be ill... Kami. Kami. Oh dear kami!'... Something along those lines, anyway.
Message : KonR672
Stop? Not really. I only saved you because you're the only art geek in the school these days, if you got beaten up then who would there be to laugh at? – You're quite right, I'm not in the study centre upstairs. I'm in the downstairs library one doing artsy stuff that you and your friends (if you have any) would love. Personally I hate it.
Rei simply gaped at the screen. How could this guy be so horrible? If he had the guts then he would certainly punch Kai because that guy seriously needed putting in his place! He'd send a horrible e-mail back – Again, if he had the guts. 'Reply'…
Message : HiwatariK898
I'm not an art geek, I just enjoy it. Of course I have friends, probably far more than you do.
The dark-haired teen read the screen and shook his head to himself. No way was he brave enough to send that to the leader of Infamous! But then… Kai wouldn't do anything because he'd get expelled… Aha. A loophole. The amber eyes slitted and the boy grinned evilly to himself. 'Send'…
'I can't believe I just sent that. He's going to kill me outside of school!'
KonR672, you have one new mail.
'Kami… I'm a dead man.' The boy noticed he was actually shaking as he reached up and placed his hand on the mouse, guiding the pointer to the box and timidly clicked once, swallowing a steadily growing lump in his throat.
Message : KonR672
"Of course I have friends, probably far more than you do." – You're probably right. What are you doing in psychology?
'No way! He hasn't killed me!' Rei grinned widely as he clicked the reply button. 'This isn't so bad!'
Message : HiwatariK898
We're researching this dude who did tests on people to see if they'd kill someone by giving them electric shocks. It's nearly interesting, but not quite… What are you doing?
'Send'… It took a good few seconds for Rei to realised he was still grinning like an utter prat. He quickly regained his composure and thought his current mail conversation through a little... Were he and Kai actually being friendly? No way... What was the world coming to if they were?
Message : KonR672
I told you, I'm doing artsy stuff. Editing pictures using a computer program. Simple stuff. And you say you're doing something about 'this dude who did tests'… If you mean Stanley Milgram, I did a whole term on that guy last year. Want some notes?
'Kai's being nice! I think…' The boy giggled quietly, maybe the bully wasn't so bad after all? 'Reply'…
Message : HiwatariK898
Yeah, Milgram! If you have some notes, that would be pretty cool… Thanks. (Or should I not thank you because they're all wrong and made-up or something?) The art you're doing sounds okay, but I prefer real art – Painting and all that.
'Send'…
Looking at his page, the amber-eyed teen smiled. If Kai really did have some notes he could use then his work would be done straight away and there would be no more detentions ever! Well… Until he was caught off guard again. Rei suddenly looked around him again, just in case a teacher was watching him and had seen him e-mailing people instead of working, but luckily everything seemed fine.
KonR672, you have one new mail.
'It's from Kai… Here goes, let's hope he really does have some notes.'
Message : KonR672
I prefer real art too, but it still doesn't really interest me. You can thank me if you want, the notes aren't a load of crap, they are my notes from last year but I never handed it in so just copy and paste it all but change my name to yours. - Kai.
Attachment : Obedience Study.
Rei felt slightly nervous as he downloaded the attachment, but once he had opened it he almost wet himself! He just sat there and gawped for a while. It was about 700 words long and every little bit seemed to be right – All written up perfectly into a case study. It had the figures, the facts – Everything! All Rei had was a few paragraphs, probably only about 200 words or so. 'Perfect!' He thought, copying and pasting like Kai had said. He changed the name at the top and added his own notes in, then saved the document, reading it through. 'Time to reply to Kai I guess…' He opened up the e-mail screen and began a new message.
Message : HiwatariK898
Thank you so much! I don't understand why you've given it to me because I thought you didn't like me, but it's great! Do you want anything in return? I can pay you for it if you want…
'Send'…
The teen read through the work again and smiled, and that smile grew as his teacher (a tall, stern-looking man named Master Eden) came over to inspect it. "That's fantastic Rei! I'm impressed. Just try to find a picture or two and then print it off."
"Yes sir." Rei simply beamed. Despite nearly being beaten up earlier, the day seemed to be turning out absolutely brilliant and it was only first period! The dark-haired teen opened up his web browser to find a picture or two to go with the writing when a familiar box popped up in the bottom corner of his screen…
KonR672, you have one new mail.
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