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Chapter 2. One more to go. I really hope you enjoy.

Merry-go-round music hit them as they left the shelter of the hall, followed by the smell of popcorn and takeaways. They join the people streaming through the turnstiles and when Kai saw the Ferris wheel he promise himself a go later since he has never been on one before. For now he was happy to try his luck against Spencer at the laughing clowns.

"Smartarse," Spencer said when Kai won a prize.

Kai laughed and handed Spencer a pack of screwdrivers. "Here, you're the mechanic."

And he pretended not to notice Miguel moving into his line of sight. He'd come to insult him again, no doubt. Not that he cared what Miguel thinks of his art - or anything else for that matter…

Two strides later, all charm and good cheer he was greeting Kai and Spencer. Kai tried to ignore him the best he could, but he seemed to be having a good old conversation with Spencer. With a blank look, Kai survey his surroundings, but not really taking anything in. He can't help but think that maybe Miguel isn't all that bad. Sure he's a smug know-it-all, tanned skin, blond hair God! But he seems to treat Spencer like an actual intelligent human being, not like a brainless buffoon like most people do.

"That toy cat is more your thing." Miguel suddenly said as Kai hastily snapped out of his musings.

It surprise Kai that, of all the prizes on display, Miguel picked the one he'd wanted. "My score wasn't big enough."

Miguel gave Kai a sly smile. "I'd have thought you'd score pretty well."

Kai tilted his head to the side, his eyes narrowed as he tried to work out how to take that when Miguel turned his attention to Spencer. "Are the two of you paired off for the afternoon?"

"Not really," Spencer said. "Kai's just trying to cheer me up."

Miguel shot Kai a look. "Well, aren't you an angel?"

Kai blushed. Miguel must think he was desperate to spend the afternoon with Spencer, whose unrequited love for Tala was legendary.

To his horror, Kai heard himself say, "You're welcome to join us." As if he wanted Miguel around! His mouth should have listen to his brain instead of doing its own stupid thing.

Miguel looked amused, as if he could read Kai's thought, "Ok, as long as three's not a crowd."

"Of course it's not." He didn't mean to sound prickly but they merely shrugged it off. Kai fell in step with the two young men, thinking of colorful ways to torture Bryan and maybe Garland as well.

Hmmm, maybe he could tie them both on the front of his car and then play chicken with a few 18 wheelers…

He became aware that the three of them had stopped in front of the dodgem cars.

"I asked if you wanted a ride." Miguel said. "From what I heard you use to be a terror behind the wheel."

Kai blushed, again. "Who told you that? It was Bryan, wasn't it?"

Miguel smirked. "He told me a few other things as well."

Kai groaned and rubbed his temples, a headache getting ready to settle in. "I'm definitely going to kill him. Oh yes and it's going to be really slow…"

Spencer laughed at his two comrades. "If it's alright I'd rather get something to eat."

Miguel nodded. "I wouldn't mind a bite myself. What about you, Kai?"

"I need a drink."

"I don't think they sell alcoholic drinks here." Miguel smirked as Kai sent him a glare and swatted at him.

"I didn't mean that sort of drink." Kai snapped, inwardly wishing that they in fact did sell alcoholic beverages here.

They walked though the masses of people looking for a nice shady spot to enjoy their meals. They soon found a coffee table under a large, fern tree. They talked comfortably amongst themselves, both Miguel and Spencer playfully ganging up on Kai, who in turn didn't really mind.

Miguel poked Kai on the cheek who hid under Spencer's strong, muscular arm, who in turned laughed and wrapped his arm around Kai's neck, keeping him still. Kai squirmed a little, causing Miguel to laugh wholeheartedly. From any person's point of view it looked like they were all good friends and shamelessly flirting with each other.

And that's how Tala found them all a little while later. As he took in the scene, his lips turned into a thin line. A Tala incident was on the way.

"I've been looking everywhere for you, Kai." Tala spat, "And here you are, hiding in the jungle."

Spencer jumped up, his face hopeful. "Have my seat, Tal."

"No thanks, I know when I not wanted."

Spencer's obvious bewilderment as Tala stalked away was matched by Miguel's.

"What was that all about?" Miguel asked.

Kai was already on the move. "I'll find out." Let the guys think what they liked, he had to sort this out now.

Tala moved quickly through the crowds and Kai struggled to keep up.

"Tala, wait!" Kai caught a hold of his friend's arm. "I know it didn't look good, me being with Miguel, but…"

"No wonder you were so free with your advice about Miguel." Tala managed to look furious and indignant at the same time. "You were moving in on Spencer behind my back, weren't you? And everyone knows we've been an item since forever."

Kai blinked in confusion. "I thought you wanted Miguel."

"Only until I saw you snuggling into Spencer."

"I did no such thing."

"You little sneak. Our friendship is over."

The words ripped through Kai's heart. He let go of Tala's arm and took a step back. "If you really think I would betray you, then you're right - we're not friends at all, not anymore."

Stupid Tala! (hits him)

Tala: Hey, it's your fault, not mine!

Anyway next chapter: Kai wanders around slightly dazed at what happened.

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