Me: Hi gals! (Sora and Lorelei come in.)
Sora: Hi.
Lorelei: Why is Tyson unconscious and beaten-up?
Me: Oh, just some business Kai had to finish up.
Kai: Please, Ray? It'll be quick, one good knockout.
Ray: Try Max.
Max: NOOOOOO!
Me: Oh shut up. (trips Max.) Oh yeah, happy birthday, Sora.
Sora: Thanks.
Me: Why are there no requests for Kai to beat Tyson up? Except one kick in the I-don't-want-to-say…
Kai: Been there, done that.
Me: (looks revolted) Ew. Lighten up, people. Tyson doesn't mind, right Tyson?
Tyson: (still unconscious)
Me: (smiles brightly.) He doesn't mind. I would like to thank my faithful reviewers, pishcules, MyOwnWorld and skyblue-tiger. You guys rock!
Kai: I know you're awake, Tyson. And you better get up or else.
Tyson: Fine, fine. (staggers to his feet.)
Kai: About time too. (strikes Tyson down.) This is for making me wait for you to get up.
Me: Harder. 'Cause of him, we had to wait…(checks watch.) five WHOLE minutes for him to regain consciousness.
Kai: Heard that?
Tyson: SORA!
Sora: What?
Tyson: You're the only one who can save me!
Sora: I am?
Tyson: Yeah!
Sora: (sweetly.) Kai, please stop punching Tyson.
Kai: (abruptly stops.)
Everyone: Aw………
Tyson: Thank you. At least there is someone sane in here.
Kai: But she didn't say anything about not kicking you. (kicks Tyson's side.)
Ray and Max: And this is for implying we are insane! (punches Tyson.)
Sora: Actually, this is kind of entertaining.
Me: I don't own beyblade.
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Chapter 5 A happy birthday.
Kai's POV
She stared at me unblinkingly and I stared back, stunned momentarily at whom she was. Her lips had a tiny smile tugging at the side of them. She held her hand out and smiled welcomingly. I reached out… I sat up panting again when the dream haunted me.
/Well/
It's her.
/Like I didn't know that. /
But…
You never felt the same way with Hilary, right/
Stop penetrating into my thou-
/That's what I do! Anyway, Hilary was never meant to be with you. Can't you see that/
Hn.
/Go to the balcony. /
Why?
/Just go. / I obeyed and got up slowly and was glad my ankle didn't hurt that much. I stepped out of the room, into the fresh Russian morning scent.
Sora's POV
I turned to face the digital clock on my left. 6.30. I sighed and got up. My birthday. By now, Mom will be wishing me. I trailed to the balcony to watch the sun rise. The gentle breeze ruffled my hair and I looked to my right. "Kai!" I called.
Kai's POV
"Kai!" I looked at the source of the soft voice. Sora was at her balcony. "Couldn't sleep?" My mouth dried up and I nodded.
/Jesus. Say something already. /
Whatever. I just watched the scenery and an uncomfortable silence prevailed.
"See you later." I mentally smacked myself out of my daze.
/Say something QUUUUIIIIIICCCCKKKK/
"Sora!" I practically yelled. She turned around and I froze.
/HEEEELLLLLOOOOO? Wake up ALREADY/
"Happy Birthday." I finally said. Her jaw dropped.
"Y-y-you kn-know?" She asked hoarsely. "H-how?"
"I have my sources." I smirked and gave a smooth reply.
/Way to go. Thought you had a brain freeze just now. /
Sora's POV
Lorelei. I knew it. She must have told them. Once she came out of the bath, I cornered her. "Why did you tell Kai it was my birthday?"
"C'mon! A team captain should do something for a teammate's birthday, right?"
"You're trying to set us up!"
"Who, me? Why would I do that?" I saw the smile she was trying to hide.
"Just don't, okay?"
"Innocent till proven guilty."
"I don't care! I know what you're doing!" Later on…Practice.
Kai's POV
What's wrong with me? I practically blushed when Sora met up with us.
/Looks like SOMEONE'S in love…/
Jesus! I need to work the feelings off.
/How/
Give her more practice. Duh.
/You're weird./
I'll take that as a compliment.
/Poor Sora. Extra practice on her birthday. You really know how to give a girl a good time, don't you/
"Hurry up!" I yelled at the rest when they were shuffling behind me.
Sora's POV
Geez. Kai made us run seven rounds a gigantic park. He has totally lost his mind. After my seven rounds, I was about to collapse when Kai called. "Sora! Run two more rounds!" WHAT? I wanted to scream.
"Hurry up!" He yelled. I balled my fists. A birthday present from him? Thanks but no thanks.
/Maybe he wants you to get better./
Sure. And Tyson's a girl.
/Wait and see./ I tried to keep up. Fifteen minutes later, I passed the others who were relaxing on the grass. I felt like screaming. They stared at me like they expected Tyson to be the one who should be running. Actually, I agree. WHAT AM I DOING RUNNING WHILE TYSON IS RELAXING?
Kai's POV
/For heaven's sake, why are you doing this/
Working my mixed feelings off.
/Explain./
If I portray her as a weakling, my feelings for her disappear.
/Right…Like I believe that. Hilary practically cried when she broke a nail and you still liked her. You are SUCH an idiot. /
True…But whatever.
/FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! STOP/
Fine! I fell to a stop and turned back. "Turn back!" I signaled. Her knees buckled and she knelt down on the gravel.
I jogged to her. "Are you crazy?" She gasped.
"Fortunately, no."
"Then why did you make me run more?"
"Complicated mind." I answered simply.
"And you take it out on me?"
"Can you walk?" I asked, holding my hand out.
/Sheesh. You made her run extra and you ask if she can walk/
I can.
/'Cause you're a strong guy/
And you suggest?
/Carry her on your back./
WHAT? "Kai? Hello?" Sora waved her hand in front of my face. "You zoned?"
"C'mon." I said gruffly and faced my back at her.
"Huh?"
"I'll carry you."
"Jesus. I'm okay." She heaved herself up and grabbed onto my shoulder.
"Look, I want to ask, want to celebrate your birthday?"
"How? I hate-"
"Parties. I know. Dinner with me." I said so casually that I surprised myself.
"Okay."
"Later. 7. I'll come to your suite."
"Yeah." She didn't see the smirk on my face.
Sora's POV
I checked the clock. 6.45. I looked at my outfit one more time. White satin skirt and peach-colored blouse. Great. "Sora! He's here!" Lorelei whispered excitedly when she came in.
"Already? He's early." I casually put on my hoop earrings.
"Hurry up! You're making him wait?"
"So?" I smoothed my skirt.
"You're unbelievable."
"Done." I exited and saw him. My heart pounded when he sensed my presence and turned around. It was a nice sight to see. Him in a white shirt, dinner jacket and black jeans.
Kai's POV
I felt heat rising up my neck when Sora came out. Why does she have to be so beautiful? Focus! I yelled at myself mentally. "You look… nice." I said hastily.
"Thanks." She said quietly. "You look good too."
"Here." I gave her a bouquet of pink roses to her.
"My favourite flowers! Wow!"
"Really?"
"How did you know?"
"Good, wild guess." I shrugged. I drove to the restaurant that I planned to bring her to. After ordering, we recounted the time when Sora was in the net.
"You should have seen your face when you were in the net."
"I won't forget your face when Tyson 'rescued' me."
"And I won't forget your face when you found out you were on me." I retorted. She flushed a nice shade of magenta. I felt my cheeks heat up.
"How did you become Tyson's friend?" She changed the subject.
"I don't label myself as Tyson's friend, just his captain. And it was quite complicated…"
"I'm all ears." Sora smiled.
Sora's POV
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel. "Thanks for the dinner." I said, looking up at him.
"Your birthday present." He pulled out a flat velvet box and opened it. I gawked at the sparkling bracelet with amber drops hanging on it.
"I…can't accept this." I stuttered. He took my wrist, pressed the box onto my palm and headed back to his room. I slowly let myself in my suite.
Kai's POV
Finally. I gave myself a mental pat on the back. "Ray!" I yelled when I entered my suite. Ray was not there. It was Tyson.
"Hey." He greeted. I hung my jacket up. "Are you scared?"
I jerked my head. "What?"
"Are you scared? That this will end up like another Hilary situation?" Tyson questioned.
"Yes." I said, without thinking.
"Me too. But it's okay if you like her."
"Look, let Sora choose." I threw myself on my bed.
"Yeah. See you tomorrow." I heard him leave.
End Of Chapter 5.
Me: Hahahahaha. I'm feeling so accomplished. Tyson is out for the moment. Ray and Lorelei are treating him. Kai is here looking dreamy and I don't care about Max.
Sora: Is Kai staring at me or is it my imagination?
Me: Yo! Kai! (snaps fingers in front of his face.)
Kai: jerks What!
Me: (follows his gaze.) You're staring at Sora!
Kai: Wha-? No!
Me: Yea you are. KAI'S IN LOVE!
Kai: Shut UP! (covers my mouth.)
Me: Kkkkaaaahhhhhhh iiiiiiiiinnnnnnnttttttthhhhhhhh mmmmmmuuuuhhhh! (translation: Kai's in love.)
Sora: R&R.
