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CHAPTER 8 – WHAT A CHARMING BOYFRIEND

'Are you sure that this is a good idea?' Kai asked a little nervous as he sat in Odette's room with Sian and Odette.

'Well as her best friend it is your duty to help her, when she is in need. Now obviously her father has put her in a situation and you will help her!' replied Sian in a stern tone.

'But put yourself in my situation… this is like you kissing Logan for Christ sake!' Kai whined.

'Oh, shut your trap,' Sian hushed, as she possessed his lips.

Odette tried to look around her room as if it was the most interesting thing in the world, but it wasn't helping with the low moans that she could hear coming from the direction of the face suckers. It was Thursday night; Odette had invited Sian, Ariel and Aleks over to have a look at the dress that her mother had bought her for the ball. Sian had also insisted the Kai should come so that they could 'practice'. Currently Sian and Kai were the only ones there, which made things a little uncomfortable for Odette, but not before too long there was a knock on her bedroom door. However, this came as no interruption to Kai and Sian who remained with their lips locked and the hands pulling at each other trying to make the non-existence gap smaller.

'Uh, come in!' Odette called out. But to her surprise the first person that entered the room had vibrant red hair. Odette's brained stopped for a minute. I thought that the twins had brown hair? She thought to herself.

'Hel-lo! Odds you okay? Looks like you zoned out!' Tala cried as he bounced into the room closely followed by the twins, who looked around the curiously.

'Huh? What are you doing here? This was meant to be a girls night!' pouted Odette.

'Then why is Kai here?'

'Ah, good question.' Odette and Kai hadn't told Tala about their little situation, so she continued, 'you know that Sian and him have been inseparable recently.' Tala eyed her weirdly. 'But its nice that you came and all, but your not allowed to see the dress!' Odette said childishly.

'Geez your making it sound like your getting married to us or something.' Tala scoffed. 'Its not like its bad luck, but if that's what you want then Kai and I are going to the kitchen.'

'Thankyou' Odette cried cheerfully as she gave him a big hug. Funnily enough she only reached his torso, without her heels on. Unfortunately, having two really tall guys as best friends didn't always leave you on the right side of vertically challenged jokes. Tala cleared his throat, and miraculously Kai broke away from Sian's lips and looked at his mate.

'What?'

'I think that we should leave them for a bit, you know ladies time.' Kai grunted,

'Yeah, what ever.' and allowed Tala to drag him away from a protesting Sian and out the door. Sian sighed,

'No fun!' then she noticed the twins. 'Oh hey guys, when did you get here?'

'Not that long, but long enough to see you and Kai eating each others faces off.' Aleks said as she continued to look around Odette's room in awe. 'This room is totally awesome!' she cried. the twins had spent their entire second day with Sian and Odette, as they seemed to get on really well. Sian had found out that Ariel was a gymnast and convinced her to join the cheerleading squad. Aleks was quite surprised when she found this out, as her sister wasn't exactly keen of shaking her booty in front of so many meatheads, referring to the jocks.

'Thanks, but that's not why I wanted you guys to come over! I want to know what you think of the dress.' Odette asked proudly as she pulled a white gown from her closet.

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'Do you think that we have given the girls enough time?' Tala asked as he finished off his third tub of ice cream. Kai scratched his head.

'I dunno. Maybe it's best if we wait for them to call us.'

'Your right, so anyways hows it going with Sian?'

'Yeah all is well, but I thought that you were meant to be taking Justine out tonight.' Tala shifted uncomfortably on his seat.

'Well, I've been avoiding her lately, cause she's been pissing the hell out of me. I cancelled and told her that I had to take the twins out instead.'

'Ouch, hate to hear she took that.' Kai laughed. Tala winced.

'That's right laugh, but let me tell you that it's a miracle that I can still hear after she stopped crying. I mean I only cancelled the one, it's not like we're breaking up. Although right now I wish that I had, at least I would have killed two birds with one stone.' Tala continued with a grim expression on his face.

'That bad eh?' Tala nodded. 'Don't' worry about it mate, things are bound to get better.' Kai said sympathetically.

'Thanks man.'

'TALA!' came a cry from upstairs. 'GET YOUR ARSE UP HERE, WE ARE TIRED AND WE WANT TO GO HOME!' it was now apparent that Ariel was calling. Tala mumbled a couple of curses under his breath.

'Gee you guys have only known of each others existence for two days and your already acting like you were always siblings.' Kai laughed. 'Totally glad that I don't have any siblings!' Tala frowned and the two boys got up and made their way back to Odette's room.

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It was ten thirty and Tala and the twins had finally left, leaving the other three dead tired, lounging in Odette's room. Both Odette and Kai were protesting against remarks from Sian about them kissing each other, but she told them she refused to leave until she was satisfied that they had kissed each other properly.

'I don't see why we have to kiss, I mean you can pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend without actually kissing in public!'

'I totally agree with Kai,' Odette added.

'You two are despicable. What's the problem? You both know that it means nothing! now I am going to give you till the count of five, and if nothing still then I will kiss you.' Kai smirked. 'Not you dickhead, Odds.'

'Huh what?' Odette cried.

'Hey I'm comfortable with my sexuality.' Sian announced confidently.

'Yeah, but I'm not comfortable with lengths of your extents.' Kai mumble dryly as he moved over to sit next to Odette on her couch. 'Look, the only way we are going to get her off our case (points to Sian) is if we do it once. You trust me don't you?' Odette looked long and hard into Kai's crimson orbs, felling her insides melt as she slowly nodded her head.

'Woo hoo! 'Bout bloody time. Now lets get this clear, you have to make it look believable so Kai just pretend that your kissing me, and Odds imagine it as Logan… in a Kai suit I suppose.' Sian trailed off. 'Right anyway, proceed!'

'Jesus Christ who died and made her in charge of all beings?' Kai whispered in Odette's ear, which ernt him a giggle. Good Kai thought to himself, at least she was calm. Kai reached down and carefully angled her face towards his. Slowly he dipped his head, it felt like an eternity, as he slowly edge closer to her lush leaps. Just when he could feel her warm, tense breath Odette jerked her head away.

'I know that this might seem a little weird, after all he is your boyfriend and everything, but would you mind not look?' Sian and Kai looked at each other and raised their eyebrows in amusement from Odette's sudden outburst.

'Okay I understand, just make sure that you do it properly… I can tell if you have or haven't!' Sian laughed as she exited the room. Odette turned back to Kai.

'Hey, I am really sorry for putting you in this situation…' she began to ramble. 'if I have known earlier I would have—' But she was caught of guard as she felt Kai's lips gentle press on top of hers. At first Odette was in shock, she didn't actually think that Kai would seriously kiss her, but her thoughts began slightly blurry as all she could think about was Kai. Is this wrong? She thought to herself, but no answer came as tilted her head back automatically giving him entrance. This surprised as first, but then he took full advantage gently coaxing her timid tongue to play. Without thinking Kai slid his hands down to her hips and gentle pulled her onto his lap, playing carelessly with the bare skin around her waist. Odette immediately melted, due to his warm touch and gently tugged at his hair pressing farther into his lips, deepening the kiss. Odette suddenly jumped in surprise as she felt a virbration near her thigh. It appeared the it surprised Kai as much as it did herself as the both awkwardly leapt to opposite ends of the couch, as if they had been caught for do something wrong. Kai looked at the message that he received on his mobile.

I can't hear any talking… is it safe to come in? I want my boyfriend back!

Kai smirked, Sian was definitely a funny one, but she was his funny one and nothing could change that… or could it?

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Friday seemed to go really quickly, but Odette didn't mind she just wanted to get away from Sian's constant questions about how the kiss went, and then for some reason every time she saw Kai she couldn't help, but blush and hurriedly look away. What did this mean? She couldn't possibly have feelings for her best friend, after all she already had Logan and he was the sweetest boyfriend alive, although they were yet to go on a date yet.

Odette was sitting next to Tala in ancient history, when the bell signalled the end of the day. She slowly began to pack her stuff, when Tala leant over.

'So you excited about tomorrow night? Huh huh?' Odette sighed heavily and continued packing her stuff. Tala eyed her suspiciously. 'Have you been all right? You seem a little distant today.'

'I'm fine really, just I little nervous about tomorrow night. You'll be there right?' Tala grinned,

'Course I'll be there. If you stuff up, then there is black mail material for me!'

'Gee thanks. I thought that you were suppose to be making be feel better, not praying that I'll stuff up.' Tala helped Odette out of her seat and casual draped his arm over her shoulder as they walked to the parking lot.

'So do you need me to drop you off home?' Tala asked as he pulled his car keys out of his pocket.

'Nah, it's alright I'm going over to Sian's house for a bit.' Tala nodded.

'Well, suits yourself. I guess that I'll see you tomorrow!' He waved as he walked off in the direction of his car, where the twins were waiting, and not so patiently. When they noticed Odette they both smiled and waved.

'SEE YOU TOMORROW!' they chorused as Odette smiled and waved back, walking back in the other direction to meet up with Sian.

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It was nearing 11 o'clock and Odette's father was going to tear the house down if she didn't get home soon, but she was content watching TV, with Logan holding her close to him. Once again Sian had left to go to Kai's house, but Odette didn't mind, she was just happy to sit there and think about nothing. This appeared to be a challenge as her mind kept lingering to the kiss that she had shared with Kai the night before. Why was she doing this to herself? After all it was only for a practise… it meant absolutely nothing, right? She sighed heavily and nuzzled her face further into Logan's neck, where she could pick up his scent of cologne. He stroked her hair lovingly and looked down at her.

'You know, I hear that its your 17th next week, you planning to do anything? Cause I was wondering if you wanted maybe to just go out to dinner with me?'

'No, I don't have anything planned, but that sounds really nice.' Odette smiled and raised her head, kissing him gently. Logan moved so that he was lying back on the couch and pulled Odette on top of. Even though they had only been official together for a week, it was easy to say that they were smitten with each other. Logan ran his hands down her back and trailed kissed down her neck, making her shudder slightly. In response Odette laced her hands around his neck and deepened the kiss.

'Geez would the two of you get a room?' Odette and Logan half sat up and looked over the couch, surprised to see Sian standing the doorway looking grumpy.

'What bit you in the arse?'

'Save it Logan, I'm not in the mood to talk about it. Lets put it down to the fact that my boyfriend is a prick.' She said angrily as the she stormed up to her room.

'Maybe I should see what's up.' Odette said as she pulled herself off of Logan, but was immediately stopped by a strong hand that had a firm grasp on her arm.

'Just leave it. She's not in the mood to talk right now. I think its best if we leave her home.' Odette sighed and nodded before looking down at her watch.

'I better call the chauffer, it's getting late.' She yawned.

'You know that I can drive.' Logan pouted that made Odette giggle.

'I know, but you must be really tired and I don't want you driving back by yourself at this time.'

'As your boyfriend, it is my duty to make sure that you get home!' Logan said triumphantly as he hauled Odette over his shoulder.

'Put me down you idiot! I can walk!'

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'Miss Odette, are you almost ready?' Jacinta called from outside Odette's bathroom. Although Odette looked physically ready, there was no way that she was mentally ready. Was really necessary for her to even do this? What's the point? 'Everyone is waiting Miss and your father made me come and check to make sure that you were alright.' Odette took on look of herself in the mirror before she went over and unlocked the door.

'You can tell him that I am ready Cinta, I'll just be a couple of minutes while I put my shoes on.'

'Wow, you do look absolutely stunning Miss. I will let him know right away. Would you like me to send Master Hiwatari up now or shall you meet him downstairs?' as totally unbelievable as it sounds Odette completely forgot that Kai was partnering her, how could she have been so stupid, they hadn't really talked since he had been over on Thursday night.

'Um I'll meet him downstairs.' With that Jacinta did a little bow and left the room.

Kai looked down at his watch, he had been there for 10 minutes wait for her but she hadn't come out of her room yet. He sighed and shoved his hands into his pockets as he thought about what had happened last night with Sian. Since Thursday night he couldn't think straight, after all her had kissed his best friend, but it meant nothing right? When Sian had come over he wasn't really in the mood for company and all of Sian's attempts appeared in vain as he just could not reciprocate any feelings to her, his mind was in the clouds. Nothing seemed to process. It wasn't fair, why did he have to accompany Odette? His relationship with Sian was beginning to return to normal, but then this had to happen, if anything he couldn't help but feel made at Odette, after all it was her fault for being a girl that she had to have this stupid debutant thing. Isn't it ironic how when someone is mad at someone else, how their anger seems to be forgotten when they see the objection of the anger dressed like an angel, well in Kai's case it was. He turned his attention to the top of the staircase and his eyes followed Odette as she gracefully made her way down. Her hair was left down and hung down her back in thick, dark brown, curly tendrils. Her make was simple with traces of eyeliner, mascara and blush present. The colouring of her white dress, perfectly contrasted her bronzed skin. The top of the dress was a bodes, and enhanced her already voluptuous body. The skirt part filled out from her waist downward, making it look, almost, like a wedding dress (a/n: how ironic XD). Typically she was wearing a pair of stilettos, but weren't obvious due to the length of her dress. She had a diamond tennis bracelet on, complimenting her freshly done French manicure, and a very expensive looking diamond necklace. In Kai's eyes she looked like a princess and he found himself speechless.

'Ah…w-w-wow… you look amazing.' He said, trying to sound confident, but had difficulties saying it any louder then a whisper. Odette looked at the ground and blushed furiously, even if he appeared just as embarrassed as her, he still at the ability to make her melt inside and get a longing feeling in the pit of her stomach. Once she felt that her blush had sufficiently cleared up she looked deep into Kai's crimson orbs and couldn't help but blush again. He didn't look half bad himself. If only he didn't have a girlfriend and I didn't have a boyfriend, Odette thought. Oh my god, what had she just said? He was her best friend!

'Um, thanks. We should probably get in their, before my dad sends out a searching party.' Odette replied weakly, before she cursed herself mental, she must have sounded like the biggest tool. Oh, this was going to be embarrassing she thought as she felt Kai offer her his hand and lead her into the hall, just as the big oak doors were pushed open.

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Who are these people, Odette asked herself as person after person came up to her and congratulated her on the success of her ball and from the older women in particular from snare such a charming boyfriend at such a young age. They would often begin to give her advice, as he would make such a caring husband. Odette hadn't been able to catch with Tala or his sisters the whole evening as she could feel her father's gaze always boring into her back to make sure that she was doing the right thing by conversing with all of the guess. Whenever she thought that she had talked to everyone her father would always introduce her to someone completely different. Was the night ever going to end? She was thankful that Kai stay with her most of the night, but it made it slightly uncomfortable due to some of the comments made about their 'relationship'. They hadn't talked directly to each other, for the entire night, but just his presents made her slightly relaxed whenever the conversations appeared to hit an awkward moment. Madame Ruosko seemed to be explain to Odette about her darling Pomeranians when Kai lent down and whispered in Odette's ear.

'Do you want something to drink?' She averted her gaze upwards to look at him and nodded her head, thankingly. 'If you would excuse me ladies?' Kai said politely before he briefly lent down and kissed Odette on the cheek before making his way to the bar.

'I must say, he is rather a catch Odette!' cried Madame Ruosko. 'Where ever did you find him?' Great, just what she needed.

'Oh, uh, just at one of my father's business functions.' Madame Ruosko nodded.

'Isn't it where we all find them, but might I add that your luck was impeccable, and from such a prestigious family. I wish you both well.'

'Thankyou very much Madam Rusko' Odette curtsied as the older lady walked over to hassle someone else about her Pomeranians. Odette let out another sigh and found a seat to sit down at, to rest her feet.

'Hey Odds' Tala called as he made his way to her. Odette smiled as he came and sat down next to her. 'Nice party!'

'Yeah thanks… where's Justine?' Odette nodded as Tala shifted uncomfortably.

'She is um… well, she's not feeling well, yeah.' Odette eyed his curiously but let it slide.

'Right, have you met someone here? You know to keep your father happy with a business relationship?'

'Haha your funny, you know that? If you must know there are a couple of potentials, but don't tell Justine that…'

'As if I would.' Odette said. 'But what are you doing, hmm? Go and ask one of them to dance or something. I better keep doing the rounds to keep my father happy.' Tala helped Odette out of her seat and friendly kissed her on the check, which earnt him a giggle from her before he winked at her, as she pushed off towards where all of the bored single girls seemed to have congregated. As soon as he was out of her sight she plonked herself back onto the chair, there was no way in hell she was going to do the rounds again!

'Geez you could have told me that you were going to sit down.' Kai said as he walked towards her with two drinks in his hands.

'Sorry,' Odette apologised. 'I just really needed to sit down.' Kai nodded and handed her a glass of champagne.

'I understand, do you want to sit outside for a bit?' Odette took a swig from her glass before she stood up and pulled Kai towards the balcony.

'The view is absolutely stunning here, don't you think' Odette said to Kai as she looked over the balcony to the view below. 'I would always come here at night when ever I felt sad or lonely… the stars would always cheer me up.' She continued, shivering slightly as a cool breeze blew. Kai immediately noticed and took of his jacket and rested it on her shoulders. 'Thanks, but aren't you cold?' Kai didn't say anything. 'You know that you silly.' She giggled as she shuffled over to him and hugged him. 'Kai, you are my best friend and I don't know what I would do with out you.' She said a little more quietly before she buried her face into his shirt, taking in his musky scent. She gently felt him wrap his arms around her completing their embrace. They didn't say anything for awhile, just happy to stand there looking at the stars in each others company. They weren't aware of how long they were there for, until someone cleared their voice from behind them. Surprised they both quickly let go of each, but did not moved away from each other.

'Facing finding you two here.' Odette's father said. 'I must say Odette that it is rather odd to all of the guest when the debutant has being missing for sometime, not to mention likewise with her date.' He continued as he looked to Kai. 'I must say that I was pleased that you agreed to accompany Odette, Kai.' Kai nodded.

'You know that I would do anything for her, sir. She means the world to me.'

'Yes, yes, I know. Just thought that I would tell you that you might want to consider making an appearance sometime soon, don't want the guest to start looking for you.' He smirked before he walked off. This was getting better, Dimitri thought to himself. They both seemed quite fond of each, he just considered this as pushing them in the right direction.

'Do you truly mean it Kai?' Odette turned to him after her father left.

'Mean what?' he inquired, clearly confused.

'That I mean the world to you? What about Sian' she continued slightly embarrassed.

'Of course you do, you are my best friend too you know, But Sian is my girlfriend. I couldn't exactly tell your farther that.' Odette was disappointed. She knew more than anything that she shouldn't be. Kai was her best friend and so was Sian, therefore she should be happy for them, but she wasn't. She quickly hid the disappointment from her face, unaware that Kai still got a good look at it from under the light of the moon.

'Right, well we better get back inside.' She said quickly as she handed him back his jacket and turned around ready to walk back into the hall, but was abruptly stopped by a firm hold on her own hand. She immediately stopped and turned around to face Kai. 'Wh—' But questioning him seemed useless as both of their mouths were now occupied. Odette was very shocked, but soon over come anything that she was feeling right then and let him take over, after all this is what she wanted and nothing else seemed to matter, right then nothing. Obviously with more experience, Kai took charge and gently nibbled at her bottom lip, which slowly parted with a moan before he laced his tongue around hers. He carefully trailed his hands down her back pressing ever so gently once his hands rested on the smalls of her back, making her arch into him. Odette sighed heavily as he sucked on her ear lobe and let out a small cry when he nipped it. Tired off waiting for him to kiss her again, she pulled his head towards wrapping her arms around his neck. They both were in pure bliss, believing that this feeling could last forever. Maybe there weren't suited to only being best friends, maybe they were meant to be more then, maybe…

'What are you guys doing?' Kai and Odette immediately turned to the entrance to see who was their second interruption for the evening and were surprised when they saw Tala with a girl with jade green hair.

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O oh, busted! Okay so that chapter wasn't my finest, but I am running out of tiny little details… I know what happens in the over all picture, but the nitty gritty are really starting to piss me off… oh just letting you know (this is especially for you kaNi-chaN!) that some sad, or well at least try to make sad, will start at the end of the next chapter and continue on into the next… I hope that it is sad enough, I am yet to try out my sadness capabilities!

Skat!