Disclaimer: Suheil373 doesn't own Beyblade or its characters, but she does own Raul, Hitate and the plot of this fiction.

Author note: Hey, guys! Gah! x.x It took me so long to update! I'm so sorry! I just became motivated to write this chapter in the morning and had to make sure that I couldn't hear my mom blaspheming and put the phone on mute, lol.

Thanks to everybody that reviewed for last chapter, and everyone who reviewed for my one-shot 'Like Living a Dream'. It's highly appreciated! n.n

Sorry it took me so darn long to update and it's not even a long chapter. Read on! Enjoy!

Chapter 4

Hilary watched as Kai walked away from Ray and her without any further discussion. She was confused. So confused in fact, that she forgot what she was so confused about. A scowl made its way to her face as she looked at her friend, an accusing look upon her eyes.

"What was that all about?" she asked him as she crossed her arms over her chest.

Now he was truly nervous. What could he say? Kai had utterly ruined his plans... All he could do now was deny. "I have no idea. He's been acting weird, don't you think? Maybe because he ruined the surprise we had for him... Shame, huh?"

Ray grinned uneasily. Maybe he wasn't lying... "Yeah... But... Oh forget it. Just don't drag me into anything that you know I wouldn't like. I'm going home I'm tired; let's plan the Kai thing tomorrow... See ya Ray!"

The black haired boy waved at her, "Bye Hilary."

"You said what?"

"I didn't have any other choice! If I didn't say that she was gonna figure out that something was going on. And other than that, Kai heard everything and told her that we were talking about something stupid and that it had to do with her. So yeah... we have to make a party or it's gonna seem suspicious," the amber eyed boy sighed as he finished, exasperated.

"I told you it wasn't a good plan," said Kenny, an almost satisfied smile upon his face as he shook his head. "I don't mean to rub it in your face but Kai's not stupid. You should have known that he'd figure it out sooner or later."

Tyson rolled his eyes, "Whatever Kenny. Hilary still doesn't know what she's in for so we can at least brainwash her."

"For once I agree," commented the black haired teen, grabbing his chin with his thumb and index finger as he paced back and forth.

"What do you mean 'for once'! What do you people take me for! I'm not stupid!" shrieked Tyson.

Ignoring the blunette's outburst, Ray kept going, "We just have to be more careful about what we say when Kai's around and now she's not gonna trust me much after our little uh... incident with Kai yesterday. So, you definitely have to make your part work, I'm not gonna be able to help you much."

"Got it!" Max flashed the black-haired teen his thousand watt smile and gave him a thumbs up. "We won't fail you! ...Hey, this suddenly gets me thinking of some sort of impossible mission."

Tyson laughed, "I know! I have no doubt that Hilary's gonna fall for Kai, but him... A great challenge, if not the greatest!"

Kenny sighed, "That's what I'm telling you... What makes you think that your plan will work? It's not even well thought-out as you see, you've already gotta make a party so things won't be too suspicious. All because of some plan that surely won't work... at least on him. You'll only succeed in breaking Hilary's heart and that's not fair."

The blunette rolled his eyes, "What are you babbling about? This is so exciting! You should try joining us."

"No darn way," said the smaller boy, shutting his laptop and getting up. "I'm leaving. Call me if you need any help for the party. I don't want to get blamed for your 'plan' if, wait no, when you screw up."

"See ya, Kenny," said the blonde, waving his hand at him as he waved back at them and walked off.

Ray sat between his other two friends, "Okay, everything's all up to you guys."

Riiinngg...

The three boys looked up at the shrieking phone. The amber-eyed teen narrowed his eyes and looked back and forth between the others, "Alright Max you pick it up. If it's Hilary ask to walk over to her house and that you'll accompany her here, if she asks why tell her that you're bored or something. If it's not her then whatever."

The blonde nodded and stood up, hurrying over toward the black phone hanging on the wall. He picked it up, biting his lip for a second, "Hello?"

"Hey Maxie!" came the brunette's voice from the other line.

Immediately he became frantic, waving his hands about, giving desperate looks to the other boys. Ray motioned for him to say something. "Uh... Hi, Hils. What's up?"

"Is something wrong?" she sounded worried.

"No nothing's wrong! Eh... Whatcha calling for?"

"Oh. I'm just calling to tell you guys that I'll be going down there a little late. My mom wants me to baby-sit Hitate and, well, she doesn't want me to take him out."

Upon hearing this, his face lit up, "Really? Well, if you want I could come over and help you out. You know your little brother and I get along great!"

Ray and Tyson started making thumbs up signs and clapping silently upon hearing Max speaking to Hilary. Honestly, the black-haired boy didn't believe that the blonde could pull it off but he was playing his part nicely.

"Thanks Max. I appreciate it! But I'm not sure if my mom will mind so let me call her and I'll get back to you. If she agrees maybe all of you can come over, okay?"

He smiled, flashing another thumbs up at the guys, "That'd be great!"

"Okay bye, I'll call you in a few minutes," and she hung up.

The blonde hung up, grinning, "Well, she's baby-sitting her brother! Her mom's not home and she's gonna call her and ask her if we can go over there and help out."

"Great! I knew you had it in ya, Maxie! They all thought you were dumb but I knew better!" Tyson pulled the blonde into a head-lock and started ruffling his hair, whilst he wondered out loud why they thought him dumb.

Ray smiled. The phone rang again so he decided to pick it up himself this time, "Hello?"

"Hey. Mom said it's all right if you all come over so hurry and head over here."

"Great! We'll be there in a few, see ya," he hung up, his smile transforming into a mischievous grin.

"What the heck took you so long?" asked the brunette with a raised eyebrow.

The boys exchanged glances and Ray responded, "We... had to talk with Mr. Dickinson... urgent call."

"Oh. Well, come in, the beast is in the living room playing video games," she said as she walked away from the door leaving her friends to fend for themselves. "If you want to drink something help yourselves. Max, Kenny, Ray, if you want to eat help yourselves too, but Tyson you better stay away from my food." She glared back at him.

Tyson nodded as did the others whilst they stepped into the humble living room. It was rather small, with two olive colored couches. There were numerous frames on the walls containing different sorts of certificates, most belonging to Hilary. The television was a regular 20 inch TV. The walls were wrapped in a light yellow wallpaper with green flower patterns.

Laying on his belly on the floor was a miniature version of Hilary, except with shorter hair. He shared the same mischievous and determined ruby eyes as his sister. The boys stared at him but he didn't even bother look away from the television as he greeted them, "Hi guys."

Tyson sat next to him, staring at the television screen, "Sweet game! So, is this what you plan on doing all day?"

"Not really," he replied, still hooked onto his game. "I also have to do a few chores... and of course, bother you guys. Anyway, where's the bigger, serious guy that's always with you?"

"You mean Kai?" asked Ray.

"Obvious."

"We don't know. He's not one to tell us where he's going and since we didn't see him today he doesn't know where we are either," he let out a laugh upon finishing his sentence.

"Oh."

And the conversation was over. Ray shot a look at Max, and as they caught each other's eyes, the blonde nodded, "Anyway, I'm gonna go talk with Hils." So he got up and walked away. The others remained in the living room with Hilary's bother Hitate and occasionally made comments on the game; Kenny sat, typing on his computer, not uttering a word. He still thought it was a bad idea to force two people to like each other.

Max found the brunette sitting on the porch in the back of the house, staring at the sky. He smiled and sat next to her, catching her attention and causing her to look down. She smiled back at him and sighed.

"Beautiful day, isn't it? ...I hope Raul has had days like this."

The blonde boy's smile faded, his expression transforming itself into a look of concern. "Why do you still care for him so much? You're hurting yourself Hils."

She lowered her head, smiling sadly at the ground, "I know. But that's what happens when you care for someone so much. You live for them and you're willing to sacrifice yourself for them."

"Does he live for you and sacrifice himself for you too?"

The question startled Hilary and caused her ruby eyes to widen. She never expected Max to say something like that. It brought tears to her eyes as she thought about it but she didn't reply. She didn't want to admit it herself that he didn't care for her.

He continued, "I think you do too much for something that's over. You're a girl that's full of love and has so many great things to offer, and there are so many people who deserve someone like that. Heh. This is so out of character for me. But we all have to be serious once in a while!" He finished with a smile.

Tears leaked from the corners of Hilary's eyes as she stared into Max's honest sapphire eyes. She didn't know what to say but it hurt her to think of losing Raul. Her friend was right but her heart ached at the thought of not having that person who understood her feelings and who talked with her about so many things. They had so much in common. Hilary had never found anyone else like that and doubted that she ever would.

She voiced her thoughts. Max's expression became stern, "I know someone who understands you and has tons in common with you. Sure he's quiet and acts like he doesn't care most of the time, but Kai is more like the person you want him to be than you know. Ah! Don't think I'm trying to make you like him or something. Kai can be a great friend if you let him... And don't forget that there's also me and Ray and Tyson and the Chief. We can all pitch in and help you forget about the bad things. I'm always available to help a friend in need!" Once again, he smiled an honest smile.

Hilary felt so comfortable and glad about talking with Max and seeing this side of him. It seemed that as of late she was getting to see parts of the Bladebreakers that she had never thought were there before. She smiled back at him, and put her arms around his neck in a friendly hug, "Thanks so much Maxie!"

He hugged her back, "Anytime!"

To be continued...

On this chapter I assassinated a TysonxHilary one-shot that I had planned in which Max, Ray and Kai play matchmaker for Ty and Hil (yes, how did Kai get in on that, I know you're wondering XD), and well, (as you already saw) I turned Ray, Max and Tyson into the matchmakers for this. x.x I like it, but well, I put all the ideas of that other story in this one. That's how desperate I was to use them, lol.

I hope that sacrifice wasn't in vain and that you like the KaixHil better than you would have liked the TyxHil. So now, review, and tell me what you thought of this chapter. Thanks very much!