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Chapter 6:

A week or so had passed and Ray had overheard Max and Tyson talking about Kai. So now he knew too. Thankfully he didn't say anything to Kai and promised he wouldn't but there was always that fear in the back of his mind that they might let it slip in front of Kai. But on a brighter note, he and Kai were getting even better at this talking and Kai even smiled and once or twice laughed. In fact, he was getting on better with all of them, even Tyson. It was early afternoon and they all decided to go to the park. Ray and Tyson went to get some ice-cream and left the other two waiting on a bench.

"I can't believe Max fancies Kai." Ray talked quietly with Tyson.

"I know, it's a bit weird but I'm sure if he still fancies him,"

"Are you joking! Have you seen him look at Kai?"

"Exactly! He's been fancying Kai for ages and I think he may of … well … fallen in love with him."

"Tyson loves a strong feeling. There's a huge difference from having a crush and being in love."

"I know, it just seems that he's…oh I don't know. It just seems too be going on to long to be a simple crush." They finally got there ice-cream and headed back to Max and Kai.

"Maybe we should set them up" Tyson stared at Ray questionably.

"You what!"

"Oh come on Tyson, it would make them so happy."

"There are five serious problems with your plan; one. Max would hate us if we told Kai. Two. No offence to Max but I don't think Kai feels the same way. Three. Kai would kill us. Four. Kai would kill us. And finally five, KAI WOULD KILL US."

"You're so over-reactive."

"Am I?" they were some distance from Kai and Max but they could see them, sitting on the bench together talking. Kai was looking at the ground but smiling. Max was looking at his face adoringly with a giant smile on his face. Eyes practically tinkling with love.

"See, told you he loved him."

"Which is why we should try to set them up?" They got a bit closer and couldn't help but smile at the sight. They could see Max staring at Kai's lips and could see the lust in his big blue eyes. Tyson couldn't help it; he really needed to say it and at least it would keep Ray happy.

"Hurry up and kiss him Max!" Tyson shouted giggling a bit. Max's happy face suddenly turned annoyed, looking down at his feet not wanting to see Kai's reaction.

"Tyson's such a jerk." Max mumbled rather venomously.

"I've been telling you that for years but would you listen?" Kai said in the same tone he was talking in before Tyson and Ray showed up. It was kinder and friendlier then his usual tone. Max couldn't believe he wasn't shouting or disgusted. He was talking to him as if he hadn't heard Tyson. Max dared to lift his eyes to see what Kai was doing. He was still staring at the ground. Then, Kai sighed and stood up and looked down at Max.

"C'mon. We'd better get going before they find another excuse to spend more money." He walked on a bit and then stopped and waited for Max to catch up. Max couldn't quite believe he was handling this so well. He quickly got up and caught up with Kai and they walked just behind Tyson and Ray.

When they got in Ray and Tyson went straight into the kitchen still deep in conversation. Max watched as Kai disappeared into their room and joined the others in the kitchen.

"I can't believe you did that!" Max whispered loudly and hit Tyson round the head.

"Ow! Ray told me to!"

"No I didn't!"

"You said we should set them up?"

"I didn't mean like that!"

"I don't care which of you decided to do it, the fact is you both promised you would tell him or make fun of me!"

"We didn't tell him all I said was you should hurry up and kiss him. For all he knows, it was a joke."

"He's not stupid Tyson!"

"Could've fooled me."

"Well it's not hard is it!"

Meanwhile, Kai had shut the door behind and lied down on his bed. He couldn't believe Max liked him. Now, thinking about it, it was slightly obvious. He often found Max looking at him and he did look a bit uncomfortable around him. He also blushed quite a bit. Kai thought it was just wishful thinking. Kai sighed loudly and rubbed his face in his hands.

"Hey!"

"Can you to stop arguing. Look, I know your upset Max and both of us are very sorry but I think it's important you figure out what you're going to do next."

"You're right Ray. I don't think Kai's gonna be comfortable with sharing a room with me now he knows. And since he won't share a room with Tyson, would you two mind if I swapped places with Ray?"

"Well I'm fine with it."

"Me too"

"Well, better go tell Kai." Max's face was so sad it was heartbreaking. He went towards his room and prepared himself to go in. As he opened the door, he found Kai lying on his back, his hands over his face. He lifted them a little to see who the intruder was and then went back covering his face. 'Guess it's my fault he's stressed' Max thought. He stepped in closing the door behind him.

"Um…Kai?" Kai lifted his hands to look at the younger boy. There was no expression on his face as usual. "Ray and I are…changing places so…I'll be sharing a room with Tyson and…Ray will be in here." Max said quietly staring at his feet. Kai sat up causing the bed to creek a little and which made Max to look up.

"Max, just because I found out you have a crush on me, doesn't mean your going to start feeling me up." He looked at Max. "Besides, I have more of a problem sharing a room with Ray then I do with you." Max was I bit stunned. Not only was Kai not bothered by Max fancying him, as long as him didn't molest him, he also had a problem with Ray.

"Uh, Kai? What's your problem with Ray?"

"I'll tell you later, right now, I'd like to get some sleep." He lied back down on the bed. "I have a huge headache." Max nodded and left the room quietly. As soon as he stepped out the room, a smile found its way to Max's face.

"Max, are you al… are you smiling?" Tyson asked confused. Max stepped away from his room towards the kitchen and Ray, Tyson following.

"Yeah, I'm alright. Ray there's no need to swap."

"What?"

"I told Kai we were gonna swap but he said he wasn't bothered by my crush on him as long as I didn't molest him."

"Oh. Really?"

"Yep" Max said getting out a packet of crisps.

"Alright then, we won't change. Where is Kai?"

"He's asleep. He has a headache."

"Really…" Tyson murmured so no one heard him.

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ooohhh. in the next chapter i introduce an oc. don't worry, she doesn't play a huge part, yet.