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Disclaimer: Beyblade does not belong to me, But Kenji does
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"No! NO! NO!"
"WHAT? WHAT? WHAT?"
"It's not right, there's just something not right!"
Tala sighed and placed his guitar down, stalking out of the studio and sitting down sulkily "Not right, blah, blah, blah" The red head was frowning heavily, arms crossed and his ice blue eyes angered. He soon realised others were situated around him.
"You alright, red?"
"Fine Max, I'm fine"
Kai sat beside Tala, his hands clasped and between his knees; he was leaning forward slightly obviously thinking. Bryan was standing up, the only one of the band to do so, and was glaring rather protectively. Being the oldest, he was the parental one and he was extremely protective over his teammates. Anyone who made any of them upset would pay, and that wasn't a threat it was a promise. The two toned bluenette took his time to analyse each of them then, in an effort to calm down.
Max, the youngest of the group. Youthful but so talented in his field of music you'd think he'd been at it for centuries. He detested people who were racist, sexist, homophobic, and such so much that it was admirable. He was normally clad in black, bringing a new meaning to the label 'Goth'. Kai had liked him the moment he met Max, he was an icon for other teens out there that fought against stereotypes. A Goth is a stereotype for example; everyone expects them to be Satanists, never laugh or smile, and only ever wear black. But if anything, Max was the bubbly one of the group with a vicious temper if you ever dared to anger him. The American also had a creative streak, and his opinion was always welcomed by the phoenix. He was also hardly seen without Mr. Black, his pink turtle plushie, apparently Mr. Black would one day rule the world and was his good luck charm.
Then Tyson, the Japanese with a big heart. Almost as big as his bear hugs that would leave you rubbing your neck for a week. He had a lip ring and always wore a backwards, black baseball cap, his deceased brother had given him. He normally had his drumsticks clasped in his belt as well. He couldn't be placed under a stereotype, really. He normally wore a black v-necked jumper, dark blue jeans and a jade surfer necklace. He hated exercise, the only work out he got was running from Kai. He was one of those lucky people who could eat and eat and put hardly any weight on. He had navy blue hair pulled into a low ponytail and liked the clothes made by "pig-city" a well-known designer. His talent on drums was unmatched; he would pound his heart into them and would always perform to the best of his abilities, even when he had sprained a wrist he refused to not do the concert. He was a hot head but would always try not to anger Bryan or Kai. It had taken Kai a while to warm up to the Japanese, but when he saw the boy's determination they were soon friends. It was a weird relationship with him as Kai would be like a big brother and Tyson was the younger brother.
Then there was Kai, the Russian with the most passionate eyes you'd ever see. He had a dark past, mainly due to his ex lover who had dragged him into it. Not until he had joined the band had Kai really began to realise what his lover was doing to him. It definitely ended in tears, it took his friends ages to get Kai out of his room and eat. He was a changed man and had commitment problems because of it. He was the last to join the group as well. Max and Tyson already knew Bryan through college, the Russian then suggested Tala to join. But they needed one more member, the singing focus of the band and that's where Kai came in. He received a demo of their music and had to sing to it and send a tape back. Not only did Kai do that but he also rewrote some of the words to make the music flow better with the lyrics. He had simply blown the four members of the soon to be Ineluctable Lies away. Back then they were known as something else, like 'The foghorns', yeah right if Kai was going to join their band, they would HAVE to change the name. He was the main 'icon' for the band, if you will, and he was also the most musically talented. He could play acoustic guitar, drums, Japanese flute, keyboard, guitar and wasn't even 21 yet. He always had emotion in his voice, being able to scream, sing and rap when they needed him too. And, even though he'll ignore if ever mentioned, he's been voted the sexiest bachelor for 3 years running. Of course it helped that he regularly worked out, and at some concerts the audience was blessed with the sight of his chest. Kai Hiwatari was an enigma, no one really knew of his past and he had a moody sort of sex appeal that fans were drawn to. He had two personalities, the one everyone saw and the one that very few saw. If someone saw his latter personality they were very well trusted by the phoenix.
Tala was the second oldest and the emcee of the band. He loved playing his guitar at any given time and would dance when he felt like it. At a famous interview he had gotten up, pulled Kai with him and done a waltz, a waltz with a twist as a normal one would be too boring for them. But that was what they were like; they did what they wanted but were very down to earth. Most of the time, if not all, they demanded to clean their own hotel rooms and would always pack their own bags. For someone who is red headed, he was very cool and calm most of the time. In situations where he was truly needed he would calm everyone down. Kai always found himself better in the prescience of his best friend; the gentle smile would just wash away all his worries. He had known Tala in his childhood but lost contact and there they were, best of friends again. There were rumours of them dating flying about in all directions. Him and Kai and sat down and watched a documentary on their 'relationship' and had never laughed so hard. From that day they would appear as a 'couple' such as commenting on the other's arse in front of the world. People didn't realise it was just a laugh to the two Russians where they unleashed their childishness. Tala was like a wolf with her cubs, protective and at the slightest sign of illness he would pack them off to bed with a bowl of chicken soup not far behind. The entire band knew they needed Tala to keep them together most times. If there were anyone Kai would trust with his life, it would be the redhead. Sarcastic with a wicked sense of humour, up for a laugh at any time. He had amazing talent in music, often writing it for the band. He could make his guitar sound different so it sounded like another instruments, it was his baby. When they had no work to do and felt like getting hammered, Kai and Tala would swagger around drunk and pissed off their heads. In fact, Kai found out from the intake of too much vodka that the redhead fancied Bryan. The bluenette enquired Tala about it but the wolf wouldn't make a move.
The eldest was Bryan and he played the bass like no other. It wasn't just an instrument to him; it was where part of his soul went. He was tall but silent, and often it looked like he never cared. But truth is, he was fiercely protective of his friends, he didn't have family except for an uncle, so his teammates were his family. He had a sense of responsibility over them. Kai's ex lover had knocked on the front door of their house before and demanded to see the Russian. Kai was standing at the top of the stairs at the time and heard his ex, Bryan's eyes burnt with anger as he glared at Kai's ex, hearing the phoenix cry behind him. Tala had quickly come and taken Kai into his room but his ex was still shouting at the bluenette. That was when Bryan's world turned red; he grabbed the man by his throat and picked him off his feet, slamming his against the wall. The man chocked and spluttered but the eldest was too angered. He had many piercings along the top of his ears and a fang dangling from one lobe. He also had tattoos along his arms and back and had one just visible on his neck. Whenever he stuck his tongue out a small silver piercing could be seen in the middle of his tongue. He had platinum hair and light, fresh green eyes. Everyone knew to not anger him, only a few like Tala and Kai ever did. But they knew, even if they were trapped in a headlock that the falcon would not really hurt them. He normally slept late due to not going to bed until early morning. He wore beanie hats most of the time so he didn't have to suffer the gruelling labour of brushing his bed head hair. Kai had suspicions of Bryan liking Tala, as he wrote a song called 'Blue-eyed mystery' with some serious hints, but no one ever noticed.
The red head felt Kai's forehead again "Are you sure you're not sick?"
The phoenix jumped, startled out of his musings and swatted Tala's hand away "Stop mother henning"
"So, should we go back?" The blonde drawled, clearly expressing that he would rather be curled up in his bed then in a photo shoot at 5:30 in the morning.
"Meh!" was Tyson's opinion, already curled up in a thick coat, shivering lightly.
"I agree with Tyson" Kai said, settling back into his chair, gazing out of a window.
"No, come on, we have to go" Tala sighed "I know I'm the one that walked out but we have to go back" With that he ushered the rest back in and marched up to their manager "Found out what's wrong yet, captain?"
"Sorry Tala, I know we've been up since half past three doing this, I should understand"
The red head dropped his icy tone and smiled lightly "Nah, don't worry about it. We're just a bit tired" he looked behind him and saw the youngest three of the band already sleeping on the floor. Laughing lightly he turned back to their manager "Ed, just hurry up"
Bryan nudged them with his foot, making Max mumble, Tyson swat his hand and Kai cuss. Tala laughed and shook his head "Come on guys, just a couple more minutes. Get up off your arses now you lazy idiots"
"Shut up you Gaylord"
So after an exchange of insults and some threats later, the band had finally finished their photo shoot….at ten o'clock.
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Rei Kon meanwhile was snuggled deep in the depth of his blankets, a small smile on his lips as it was Sunday and he had no work. He was in this beautiful world between sleep and awake. You know where you remember your dream before it slips away and you can feel how comfortable you actually are? That's what it was like for him right now. The moments that would normally be ruined by the alarm clock, but there was none today, it was the day of rest.
Ah, so what could he do today? Absolutely nothing was the top favourite of the neko-jin's, but so was making himself a huge breakfast and sitting down to watch his favourite movie at the present time. He couldn't possibly decide what his all time favourite was. Just like trying to choose a favourite song, he couldn't. Sushi was his favourite food, so he decided something. But yet again pocky was so tempting too.
Rei placed a hand on his rumbling stomach 'Stupid and delicious thoughts of food!'
Now that the loud rumbling had fully awoken him, Rei got bored pretty soon. Frowning he sat up and made his way out of his room. It was a soft blue colour with a yin yang design on the wall behind his bed. He couldn't even afford a double bed at that time. But he didn't have a boyfriend so there was no point in one anyway. The neko-jin shook his head, frowning, as his hair was all messed up from his slumber. He had the blanket to keep him warm anyway, who needed someone who would hold you in their arms and protect you and love you forever? Not him, he was doing just fine. The ebony haired boy nodded to himself, but in the back of his mind was the voice clearly telling him that he desperately wanted someone to love. It was a lonely life after all.
He wore jogging bottoms that were grey and a bit too long, so they washed over his feet. They were riding quite low at the moment, balancing on his hips but he couldn't be bothered. He scratched the back of his head and yawned widely, his hair in a low ponytail and begging to be brushed. He also wore a white vest which didn't give him enough warmth as he soon ran back to his room and got a thick pyjama long sleeved shirt and placed it over his vest. It was too big for him so he would wrap it around his body once wearing it and basically hug himself with arms around his torso, for the extra heat.
He padded into the living room and jumped as he stepped on something squishy. Sighing with relief once he noticed it was his white tiger plushie. He bent down and picked it up "Hey Driger" He greeted it, hugging it to him instead now. It was quite big so it gave him the comfort he wanted. The ebony haired teen continued his path into the kitchen and put the kettle on.
"I am so bored"
Rei looked at Driger and made the plushie face him, before putting on a deep growly voice "Me too"
Returning to his normal voice the Chinese said "I need someone to talk to…anything good on the TV tonight?"
"Good TV on a Sunday night? You're dreaming now home boy"
Rei smiled and shook his head, putting the plushie back down and sighing "I really need to get out more"
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
Rei's eyes widened. He looked at the plushie with horror "Oh no…"
"REI KON YOU GIVE ME MY RENT!"
"Shit!" Rei got up and sped to his room, quickly changing and dragging a brush through his hair"
"YOU'RE OVERDUE BY A MONTH!"
Still cursing lightly to himself, Rei hopped on one foot to get his shoe's on. He fell down and grimaced 'Calm down Rei. Just hurry the hell up'
"YOU CAN'T AVOID ME ANY LONGER!"
The neko-jin grabbed his hat, scarf and gloves and smirked "Oh can't I?" Wrenching his living room window open he balanced gingerly on the windowsill before closing it behind him and waving to his plushie before dropping down. He only fell a few feet before landing on the stairs that ran outside as a fire exit, crouching low he ran down the steps and from his home.
He sprinted off to his favourite café 'The analogue cup' which was an Internet café and started to relax. He pushed open the door and wandered inside waving to the others.
"What can I get you then Kitts?"
Rei looked to his friend behind the counter and smiled. "Hey Kenji, I'll have the usual"
Kenji smiled back and inclined his head "As you wish oh gorgeous one" The Chinese rolled his eyes and sat down. Kenji and himself had known each other since Rei first moved there, around two years ago. He had black hair with red streaks going through it with a short ponytail. The Japanese male had the warmest chocolate brown eyes the neko-jin had ever seen, tanned skin and a friendly smile. The brown-eyed youth walked over to the neko-jin and placed his hot chocolate with a Danish pastry on the side on the table.
"Thanks Kenji"
"How are you?"
"Just escaped from the landlord" The Chinese muttered "And got embarrassed by a guy yesterday"
"Jeez Rei that's bad, you still haven't got the money for…WHOA! Wait, wait…a guy?"
Rei rolled his eyes and nodded "Yes, a guy"
"What he look like? Come on tell me!"
"Well…"
"Is he hot?"
"Yes!" The ebony haired boy blurted before realising what he said "Oh bugger"
"Aww, my little Kitts is growing up" The Japanese brushed a fake tear from his eye and leaned forward "So dish"
"You know that guy from Ineluctable Lies….stupid question seeing as you love that band"
"It's a sexual experience listening to their music"
Rei closed his eyes and laughed "I did not need to know that!"
"You wait, cause one day you will. But it's only sexual cause they are so god damned sexy"
"Anyway! The guy that embarrassed me was….the lead singer from that band"
Kenji blinked. And blinked. And blinked. He opened his mouth and stared at Rei for a long time "WAAAHHH!" He screamed throwing his hands up in the air. Startling the neko-jin off his seat and onto the floor. Kenji clapped his hands and grinned "Oh my god! Kai Hiwa-"
Rei shot up and covered the male's mouth with his hand "Shh! People are staring"
Kenji looked over the café and stood up, smiling happily "Hi everyone, I'm your waiter for today Kenji…" His eyes went wide "Psst! Rei what's my last name again?"
The neko-jin smirked "Fuckmyballs"
Kenji raised an eyebrow and shrugged "Sounds Japanese enough…I am Kenji Fuckmyballs. My friend and I are discussing the…wave particles of atomic….frequencies and…" He clicked his fingers "Alpha, beta and gamma radiation" He bowed and sat down while the café went back to normal.
Rei was laughing "Do you have any idea what you just said?"
"Not at all."
Rei smiled "Well, I snuck into the concert that was going on a while back…and well bumped into him and" He blushed again "Spilt water all over him"
Now, Kenji was a good friend to Rei, a shoulder to cry on, a person to laugh with and someone who would never laugh at the neko-jin's calamities. But right now, he couldn't stop laughing. Rei sweat dropped and pouted as his friend continued laughing for five minutes straight.
"I'm s-sorry" He chortled "Carry on"
"Well…I wiped him down" He smirked as Kenji huffed "And then he looked at me with his gorgeous crimson eyes, stepping closer so I could feel the muscles against me"
"I am so jealous right now" The Japanese crossed his arms, pouting with his bottom lip stuck out.
"And he took me into his strong arms and leaned forward"
Kenji moaned "Why couldn't I be you? You had THE Kai Hiwatari almost…"
"Hey, it didn't happen. I'm just joking. Actually he was really arrogant and annoyed the heck out of me. There's something about him that's so annoying it's charismatic"
"KENJI HIMATIRO!"
They both jumped and looked behind the counter, where a woman was glaring at him "Ah" the Japanese said, "That's my name…got to go Kitts"
"Bye Kenj'" Rei smiled at the grinning youth who walked up to his boss and gave her a hug. He shook his head as she smiled and he didn't even get a row for skiving off work. The Chinese male took a sip of his hot drink and stared out of the window. It was a very cold day, with winter coming closer and the tiger was glad he had brought his winter wear with him. How would he pay that rent? He only had half of what he needed. Finishing his food, he got up and went to the counter.
"What are you doing?" The Japanese looked at him with a clueless expression.
Rei raised an eyebrow "Paying for my order?"
"Oh" He grinned "No you're not. Goodbye Rei"
"Kenji?"
"Thanks for coming to analogue cup, please come again" He pushed the neko-jin from the counter gently and bowed him out of the door "It's on the house Kitts, good luck"
Rei gave a gratified smile "Bye Kenji, thanks" The neko-jin wrapped his scarf around his neck and placed his gloves on. He didn't know where he was going but decided to follow his feet. He ended up in the park and sat on a bench ignoring the frost that covered part of it. He started thinking of his friends back home and what they would be doing. Unknowingly he began to sing.
People who were passing smiled at the voice and dropped money into his hat. The neko-jin had his eyes closed and was leaning back, not noticing as he carried on his song. A crowd surrounded him.
At the end, Rei got up and opened his eyes. Jumping a mile he backed into the bench, staring widely at the crowd who clapped and put more money in his hat "What?…oh no sorry but I-" They walked over him and separated, leaving the neko-jin flabbergasted. "But….but….but….but……but…" He looked down at his hat and blinked.
He had enough money for his rent!
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"Bryan, pull out here"
The platinum haired bassist was leaning back in the driver's seat, turning the wheel left to take an exit. Tyson and Max were sleeping in the back and Tala was in the passenger seat. Kai was currently banging his head against the window.
"Kai-Chan, stop that" The wolf smirked, looking in the rear view mirror to spot the bluenette.
"No" he hit his head with a bang "You" bang "Can't" bang "make" bang "me" bang. "And don't call me Kai-Chan!" bang.
Tala sighed and rubbed his temples with his hand, looking at Bryan for help. The falcon laughed to himself "Does the little phoenix seek attention?"
"Yes"
"Damn you Kai, now I can't tease you into admitting it"
"I know, that's why I said yes"
Tala sweat dropped "Nice try Bry'…oh I rhymed!"
"Kai, stop banging your head please"
The youngest Russian stopped and looked slowly at the elder "But I'm booorreeeddd!"
"Your like a little kid"
"And I know it"
"What's wrong Kai-Chan?" Tala turned in his seat to get a better look at his friend, a hint of concern in his blue eyes.
"I'm bored!" His crimson orbs went back to staring out of the window. The over two sighed in relief that Kai had stopped, until they heard a bang again. Bryan gritted his teeth and pulled over. Turning to look at the bluenette
"Right! Kai stop making that fuc-" He paused "Kai?"
The phoenix had undone his seatbelt and darted out of the car as soon as the car had stopped. Tala burst out laughing which woke the other two up who soon gathered what had happened and joined in. Bryan was shouting and shaking his fist at the Russian who merely waved and blew a kiss before turning a corner.
""That…that was his plan all along wasn't it?"
"What?" The red head asked, eyes swimming with amusement "To annoy you until you pulled over then he could escape?"
"Yessum"
"You bet your bass"
Bryan let his head fall forward onto the steering wheel, making everyone jump when the horn sounded.
Kai was smirking to himself as he placed his hands into his pockets, taking his time to enjoy the sites. He was still in his photo shoot clothes, making him that bit more noticeable. He was clad in black jeans and a crimson muscle top with a black long sleeved shirt that was undone over it; he also had a hoodie with him for the extra warmth. He was in the city, the buildings towering over him in some places, whilst suburban houses rested in others. There were flats and shops surrounding him now, he kept his head low lest anyone recognise him. Although he wasn't exactly in disguise. One thing he hated was that he couldn't go anywhere without someone shouting and screaming that Kai was there.
"ARGH! OH MY GOD!"
Kai looked up lazily, they were late today. Seeing a bunch of people already staring at him he quickened his place and jumped over a fence. Not hesitating to run as soon as his feet touched the ground, he could still hear the calls of 'He was just there! OMG I just saw Kai Hiwatari!'
Ugh. He just wanted one day to be normal. He crossed the busy inter section and frowned when he saw someone struggling with their bags. Running up he took some and helped them. Yeah, he has a heart really. But the inter-section was a dangerous place, so it was either help or get covered in blood and. …Food.
"Phew…thanks you helped me a lot there" Rei smiled, tidying his scarf.
"Need any help getting them to your house?"
"Uh…" The neko-jin froze when he saw whom his saviour actually was. Quickly remembering his last encounter, the neko-jin frowned "YOU! What do you want? To embarrass me again?"
"Actually I want you to not throw a hissy fit on the side walk" Kai hissed, pulling his hoodie up so people wouldn't recognise him.
"Well…fugger!" He shouted as he had a lack of anything better to say ((A/N: I made Fugger up btw. I went to say the F word in front of my mother, remembered she was there and went to say bugger instead, thus fugger was born))
"Nice exclamatory phrase there" Kai shifted the bags slightly and looked expectantly at the tiger.
"What?"
"Answer the question, maybe"
"Oh" Rei closed his eyes 'Ok he's hot as hell but he is so aggravating, I think he likes getting on my nerves or something' Hearing Kai cough; he looked up at him "Do you enjoy annoying me?"
"You're answering my question with a question."
"Yeah, answer mine and I'll answer yours"
"Yes I do"
"Why?"
"Answer mine and I'll answer yours" He smirked
"Yes I do need help, ok?"
"Yes. See I answered your question"
"No! I meant my other question! Not if it's ok! Why do you like annoying me?"
"Hey, I have to ask you a question first. That's how it goes" He began walking off. "Come on, if you need help getting these home then show me to your house. Ok…do you think...I sing good?"
"Well. You sing well, not good"
"Thanks"
"For what?"
"For saying I sing well. Right now for another question seeing as you just asked me one"
Rei gritted his teeth 'Stop asking questions you don't want answered!'
"Um…" Kai walked in front of him, walking backwards so he could face the neko-jin "Are you happy with your life?"
"No. Why do you enjoy annoying me?"
"Oh I find it amusing. Plus you look cute trying to be angry. Why aren't you happy with your life?"
"I have a crap, low salary but long hours job. I have a place to live but its not what I call home, I'm lucky if I go a month with out a break in. My landlord is normally after my blood. I miss my friends and family back in China, no one will give me a chance to sing around here and I have a man stalking me, although he is very handsome. You think I'm cute?"
"You have to have looks to sleep around with some bands"
"If I have to tell you one more time I'll-"
"Jump me and show me a night of a life time by-"
"NO! I'll. …Well I'll do something that will be horrible"
Kai smirked even more "If you could be any where now, where would you be?"
"In a big house with record selling music and someone I love beside me. Why do you keep following me?"
"To be technical you're following me since I'm walking in front of you and I'm helping you take your shopping home"
"That's not what I meant"
"Oh well. Ok…. what do you think it's like being famous?"
"Fun. You always have the money you need so you can do just about anything. You can shop anywhere and do just about anything and the worst punishment you'll get is being on the front page with some person saying your t-shirt is so last year. I hate it when you celebrities complain about it being so hard for you, when you haven't got a clue!"
Kai stopped and shook his head "And you don't realise what we would give to be normal again. We're normal too you know. And believe me Rei, I have seen the worst of life and I deserve to be where I am now"
"In an alley way with a stranger?"
Kai nodded stoically "You bet your melons" He said, raising an eyebrow and looking into one of the bags he was holding.
Rei laughed and walked in front of the bluenette "I didn't know you had a sense of humour, thought you just liked to piss me off"
Kai shook his head, watching the ebony haired boy as he walked, hips swaying slightly in a hypnotising way. His long hair that was in a loose, low ponytail followed his figure slightly as it moved with his body. The bluenette sped up slightly to walk beside the neko-jin. Rei sneaked a look at him, smiling into the paper bag he was holding.
"Nice get up"
"Thanks" The Russian sighed, "You should see what I got underneath it"
Rei blushed and mentally cursed himself 'One day with out blushing Kon, is that too much to ask? Who the hell are you talking too? Oh yeah yourself…. hehehe'
Kai smirked seeing the blush "Oh, I'm sorry did you take that the wrong way?"
"Watch yourself Hiwatari, I might just end up enjoying your company"
The Russian winked with a grin, as they neared the building where Rei lived "Hmm, that's a threat I want to come true"
Rei entered the code into the front door which buzzed and let them in. "If you're lucky" He looked at the mailbox section for his flat number before grabbing the two letters' there. Rei rolled his eyes and walked up to he eighth floor. There were ten of them in the building. He looked behind him, surprised to see that the bluenette wasn't out of breath at all.
"KON!"
Rei jumped, stepping back and bumping into the Russian who quickly steadied him. The neko-jin looked up at Kai who just smirked back. The landlord soon came into view.
"You're overdue by a month! I want that money now!"
"Oh" Rei smiled "Well, I haven't seen you for a while, you should have just posted a letter to tell me" The landlord reached forward and plucked one of the letters' from Rei's hand. The neko-jin's face faltered before he smiled again.
"Who's he?" The man spat, glaring up at Kai who narrowed his eyes stepping forward. The fat bald man seemed to realise as his face lightened with acknowledgement "Oh you're-"
"That's my friend, he likes to impersonate people! He helped me with my groceries. Here's the money Mr. Newer"
The bald man snatched the money and counted it through before nodding and waddling away. Kai raised an eyebrow, innocently sticking his foot out and tripping the man as he past. Rei turned quickly to his door and opened it, laughing when he shut it behind him. Kai pulled his hood down and shook his head.
"You're a lunatic, he could have had you for that"
The phoenix shrugged, placing the bag on a kitchen counter, he took his hoodie off and placed it on a chair. Rei blushed as Kai took his long sleeved shirt off as well, his muscle top now fully visible. He let his eyes wander over the bluenette's form, drinking in his appearance.
"I could take this one off too you know"
Rei jumped and blushed as he saw Kai smirking at him. "Sorry…I just like the colour" He lied, the colour was nice but it wasn't what attracted him. "Um…do you uh…."
"Want a drink?"
"Sure" the neko smiled "I'd love one" Kai raised an eyebrow and turned to the fridge. 'You'd love one! Smooth Rei…it's your house for god's sake! Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!'
"REI!"
"WAH!"
Kai's crimson orbs filled with amusement "Do you want this?"
Rei's mind went straight to the gutter at those words, his eyes roamed again as he nodded. "Y-yes please"
"You are such a virgin"
"What!"
"You are…bedside's I know you are"
"How the hell-?" Rei gasped
"Oh yeah, my friend, Tala"
"The weird one?"
"Yeah, well to get that demo back to you we had to search for you on the Internet and somehow found out you're still a virgin"
"Oh that's just great," The neko murmured as he buried his head into his arms, embarrassed "Nineteen and a virgin!"
Kai couldn't help but laugh, "Hey, I wouldn't mind taking it"
Rei squeaked and buried his head even further, flinging an arm out and grabbing Driger to cover himself with. Kai leaned forward and took the plushie from him. "Can I have that back please?"
Kai looked around, smiling at the quaint little home Rei had made himself, he got up and looked through the window "Weird, isn't it?"
Feeling that it was safe to look up, Rei walked over to the bluenette "What is?"
"All those god damned people. Can you think of all those dreams they must have? I mean there" He pointed in a random direction "The person who is living in that house could be a drug addict, once having dreams of being a scholar until his father's death which drives him suicidal while there" He pointed in an opposite direction "Is a young girl who passed all her courses, is gorgeous and has loads of money. Can you call that fair?" He replied, turning from the view and sitting on the ledge.
"No I can't"
"But that's what happens, all those dreams only to be broken"
"You quite a deep person"
"Haven't you ever thought about it before?"
"No, guess I was too concerned about my own life. Shit that makes me self-centred doesn't it!"
"No" Kai drawled, leaning back "It's just hard for people to think about the world when their own lives have so much drama"
Rei leant against the ledge beside the phoenix; the sun was setting and coasted a bright orange and dusty pink across the sky as the buildings shone from the windows like the stars had fallen onto them. "Won't your friends be worrying where you are?"
"I suppose" He looked down at the tiger beside him and smiled, Rei smiled back finding that he liked the bluenette's own grin. "Sorry about being such a jerk last time"
"It's ok, after all you are hot when you torment"
"Excuse me?"
"Oh!" The ebony haired male placed a hand over his face, laughing gently, Kai smirked and rolled his crimson orbs. "Ok, forget I said that. Are you hungry?"
"Are you?"
"Yes, do you want to stay for some food?" He looked down at his feet and let his bangs cover his face as he said this. Rei didn't know what came to him when he asked that, now Kai was going to shove it in his face, laugh at him and sneer.
"I'd love too"
"What?"
"I'd. Love. Too" The bluenette tilted the Chinese's head up and spoke each word clearly. Rei blushed and nodded before going into the kitchen
"Well, I don't have anything posh to eat or-"
Kai snorted "Posh? I may be rich but I'm still a twenty-year-old guy. I'm not snobby am I?"
"Hell no, you're down to earth, yet very mysterious"
Kai smirked and stood close to the neko-jin, leaning down so he was eye-level, his hands on the counter behind Rei, with his arms either side of him. "Good, I don't want people figuring me out now do I?"
Rei felt his playful side coming as he smiled, biting his bottom lip and looked at Kai through his eyelashes "Well Mr. Hiwatari I intend to figure you out"
"I wish you good luck" He replied, patting Rei on the head and breaking the mood between them. Rei puffed out his cheeks, pouting slightly.
"You're still an aggravating person"
"And I always want to be"
The bluenette sat down and watched Rei. The ebony haired boy told him not to do anything in his kitchen, as he was a guest. He smiled and sang to himself, he was enjoying being around the bluenette. He was an enigma, what lay behind those captivating eyes? What fears were hidden in that calm smirk? There always seemed to be some secret behind his words, one that Rei was dying to figure out. The sun disappeared behind the horizon long before the two had finished their meal. Rei couldn't help laughing with the Russian. He had a twisted sense of humour that the neko-jin found quite endearing. He had such a passion that Rei had never seen before. He found it strange as there was the sexiest guy he'd ever met, who was famous with loads of money, and he was acting as though Kai was someone he'd known all his life and was just another city guy.
Kai couldn't help staring at his companion, the way he smiled and looked down at the table as he laughed whilst being embarrassed at the same time. Noticing how the neko-jin brushed his bangs lightly from his golden orbs, tucking them behind his ear repeating five minutes later as his hair fell back in place.
"You know Rei" The bluenette leant back in his chair, placing his hands behind his head "I think I'm falling for you"
"You're very blunt" The neko-jin murmured, taking the dishes to the sink to hide his red face and trying to ignore his heat beat which had sped up considerably.
"It's part of my charismatic and enigmatic personality"
Rei laughed and turned around, resting on the work surface "What personality?"
Kai opened his crimson eyes "Hey!" He grinned before closing them again "At least I'm not a groupie--OW!"
Rei smiled innocently, hiding his other shoe behind his back as he titled his head to the side "Something wrong?"
Kai rubbed the back of his head, glaring slightly "You threw a…", He looked down at the floor "A shoe at me!"
"No I didn't"
Kai smirked and got up, taking his un-opened soda can and shaking it walking closer to Rei. The Chinese male's eyes widened, the gold sparkling with anxiety and childishness
"No! No don't you dare! I'm warning you Ka--" Kai opened the can, aiming it at Rei who let out a yell, throwing his other shoe and running from the bluenette "You little shit, I can't believe you" He laughed, jumping over his sofa and arming himself with a pillow "Ha!"
Kai chucked his can in the bin and held his hands up as though admitting defeat. Whirling around he grabbed a spatula and a rolling pin. He grabbed a pillow and chucked the rolling pin at Rei "On guard!"
Rei laughed and took his stance, using the pillow as a shield. He wasn't able to remember the last time he had this much fun. His hair was soaked and sticking to his skin and his clothes now clung to his body but he didn't care. Kai was enjoying the site all too much, taking a stance and holding the spatula high
"Ah fair maiden, I will fight for you," He said bowing low before taking his position again. The neko-jin laughed and bowed.
"Well Sir knight you'll never have me with out a fight"
And they fought. If it could be called fighting. Kai gave up after ten minutes, threw his weapons aside and tickled the neko-jin instead. Kai was defiantly declared the victor.
Rei rubbed his sides, and wiped away his tears of laughter as he plopped himself down on the sofa, Kai soon joining him. "So, I won. That means I have you"
The ebony haired boy smiled "Sorry, but I'm not to be tamed"
"Hey I like them feisty, all the better in bed you know"
Rei blushed. Again. "Are all Russians perverted and horny?"
"Don't know, I've never asked all of them"
"Oh damn, it's after midnight already"
"Shit, I better be getting home" Rei nibbled his bottom lip as Kai got up. He sighed, building up the courage.
"Kai! Um…Could I see you again?"
He smiled and winked at the neko-jin, placing his hoodie on "When you least expect it"
Rei smiled back, walking Kai out. They both stood at the threshold unsure of what to do. "So…I'll see you around…"
"Yeah"
"Um…bye"
"Night"
Rei nodded, looking into the red eyes, whilst Kai stared back into his golden ones. They were both getting uncomfortable, wanting to do more then they were doing now. The tension was too high for either of them to endure.
"No chance of you inviting me back in then?"
Rei laughed, the tension was gone and he flung his arms around a surprised Kai. Burying his head in the crook of Kai's neck. Slowly the phoenix realised what was happening and he wrapped his arms around the tiger's waist. Resting his cheek against the ebony hair as he smiled. He had fallen hard for the neko-jin, but he couldn't commit. Not after his previous relationship and he didn't want to hurt Rei. He hugged him tighter, kissing the younger male's hand before he turned and went down the stairs. Rei leant against the doorframe, watching Kai until he disappeared.
Rei closed his door and went to his room, landing on his bed happily, smiling into the pillow. There was no denying it. He was in love. He wanted to spend time with the phoenix so much it hurt. He had completely changed his outlook of the singer that night; he was arrogant, yes but also funny and mysterious. His hand was still tingling from where the bluenette's lips had been.
Insanewelshangel: So tired…. it's 2:35 AM and I've finished. I re write from where Kai and Rei meet because I didn't like the original. This is my longest chapter for this fic yet. Please review! There were lots of Kai/Rei moments in it as well
XimperfectlyX: lol actually I won't blame you if you do forget me (sniffles) lol here's the update, hope you liked. Thank you!
Wild Destiny: Yes yum yum! Lol Thank you for the comments.
KittyKon: Yes worst luck! Thank you, yeah Tala is cool cause he's a character with so many personalities to write about. An i know the grammar is better then in real life lol Thanks
Vampirycent: Here's the third. I am honestly getting so bad for updates, I suppose the worst thing is that I do have time, sometimes, to write them but I'm not in the writing mood so it would be a bad chapter. Thanks for your comments
KenshinGal128: Homo? Is that good? Lol I'm so dumb --; But thanks very much for your comments!
Echo in the Dark: Yes it can! Sorry for the lateness, I'm becoming hopeless but thank you!
Alysei: For some reason I really like your name. It's so fun to type --; yes I'm weird but it's 2:46 AM for god's sake lol. Yes it is very much ok that you think that:huggles: thank you!
Beast protector: Muahahah was there more Kai/Rei in this chapter or what? Yes it has been a while; it's been an even longer while for this update, sorry! Thanks!
KawaiiYouKai9517: Hehehe thank you! Sorry this update was late. Hope you liked it though.
Becks101: Thanks for your comments! Your story was cool, I don't really read OC stories so it was hard to analyse it really, if you get my point. Cause I don't write stories like that myself I don't know what to criticize or to say is amazing, but I did try hope it was ok. Thanks!
Ketsueki no izou: I've updated! (glomps back) lol Yes I'm curious too and I'm writing it, only today did I find out who his ex actually is (laughs insanely) um yeah …thanks for your review!
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PandaPjays: (whistles) now that's a long review…. right I'm ready to answer it. Thanks, I loved Tala's interview as well, it was so much fun to write. And you're forgiven; I like that word 'coherentness' heheh. Hehehe I can see him talking like that to his bike as well, loads of people seem to read my fic's in their science class. Disturbed heh? K, I'll check that out. Gah! The eyes got me, as you have seen in this chapter Bryan and Tala have the hot's for each other so yeah there will be some of that going on. Don't die ok? Lol here's the update, or your medicine dosage lol. Thanks you!
BloodyShadows: Thank you for the review! And sorry for the lateness!
Kristen Hiwatari: Heheh I know poor Rei. Thank you!
Tntiggris: Yes I enjoyed the rhyme very much lol. Thank you
XcrAzYxGuRlX: Lol sorry for the lateness. There was more Kai/Rei in this chapter! Yes I love his innocent death promised smile, makes you almost feel sorry for Tyson. Heheh I love writing that cause Rei gets so flustered. Thanks!
WildChipmunkofYonder: lol good reasoning. But it's my bad for not explaining. The doors of the diner are right at the back, and it's not a bright place. When Kai came in it was late in the night. Also, the very sad truth is that pop stars are better known then rock. Kai does not and will never sing pop in this. But his band is mega famous so don't let the pop/rock factor make you think differently. But I would glomp him in a nano-second too lol. Thanks
Lover of all things rei: Ok since you're a lover of all things Rei I am worried about the Driger plushie. Don't take it I beg of you! Lol. Yay! Favs! Thanks; I like writing Tala cause he fits into so many personalities! Thanks you!
Greytempest: Actually it was Kai on a stage, singing in front of loads of people wearing a black coat. The black coat he normally wears in this story inspired the fic and created it basically so it's very important lol. Thank you
Skimmie: There's the update! Thanks for your review!
Insanewelshangel: WOOT! It's now 3:11AM dude it takes so long to write thank you's lol. Big thank you to everyone whose reading my fic aswell. Please review! Until next time, take care!
