What you can't see
Can't hurt you
Chapter 9. PartyMiriam looked back at the mahogany wood door. She wondered how much longer it would take for him to wake up. It had been four days now and he still wasn't awake. Zeo had been in there the whole time. She'd taken food in because he wouldn't leave the room, but she wasn't sure if he'd had any sleep at all. She felt like going in there and forcing him to sleep. Sighing, she looked back at the TV that was playing some anime shows on. Kaede was sitting next to her, same perky self as always. Smiling slightly at this, she stood and stretched.
"I'm going to see Zeo for a moment K?" Kaede nodded. Rolling her eyes, Miriam turned around and walked towards the door that occupied the small Japanese boy and Tala. Opening to door with a creak, the turquoise haired boy moved his eyes to look at Miriam slightly, then back at Tala. "Hey, need anything?" She asked, shutting the door softly and sitting on the bottom of the bed. Zeo had a chair pulled up at the side to sit on. She studied his face as he yawned. Large bags where forming under his eyes and they seemed bloodshot.
"No thanks, I'm fine." Was his small delayed reply. He smiled slightly, almost unnoticeably. They both looked down at the body in the bed. He wasn't as pale as he was on the night, but he was normally pale so he was back to his old color in that sense. He was a lot more lifelike and his wound was healing pretty quickly. She guessed he was one of those people who heal really quickly.
"Before I forget, if Tala wakes up this week, there's a party we wanted to take him to, do you want to come or…" She trailed off. He thought for a moment, not sure.
"Umm…I guess so." He said, blushing slightly. Miriam nodded and headed towards the door.
"He should wake up sometime today." She called before shutting the door softly. Zeo looked back down at the redhead, sighing slightly before he felt himself lay down on the bed and fall asleep.
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Tala woke slightly, blue eyes fluttering and squinting at the light. He looked down at Zeo. One arm was next to his head and the other was across Tala's stomach. Smiling, he ran his hand along the boy's arm. He never knew anyone could be so soft and innocent. As he got to Zeo's shoulder, he ran a hand through his soft satin fringe. Drawing his hand back as the other started to stir, he watched as he sea-green eyed boy rubbed his eyes, Smiling as brightly as a half-asleep person could.
"Hey, how long have I been asleep?" Tala asked. Zeo yawned.
"Three or four days I think." Tala stifled a yawn.
"You think?" Zeo poked his pink tongue out at Tala. "Have you just arrived?" Zeo knotted his brows.
"No, I've been here the whole time. That's why I'm so tired." Tala's eyes widened faintly.
"Really? You mean you stayed here and didn't sleep?" Zeo nodded. Tala smiled slightly. "I hope my people looked after you." Zeo grinned.
"Yea, they did, or more of Miriam did." Tala laughed a little.
"That's no surprise," He looked at the door as Miriam came in, Kaede behind her trying to see over the older one's shoulder. "I heard you looked after him." She nodded and ran over to the bed, hugging the Russian. Both Kaede and Zeo felt that familiar pain go through them, although Zeo didn't know what it was.
"I'm so glad you're ok! We were so worried!" She cried. The older male laughed.
"Thanks, I bet I'm in trouble now though, ain't I?" Miriam nodded and pulled back.
"But first…" She reached into her pocket and pulled out a leaflet. "…a club a certain person wanted to go to has opened." Tala grinned stupidly.
"You're the best-"
"I'll go tell Kai." Kaede said, Zeo nodded and followed. They shut the room door and stood outside, leaning against it. Kaede shrunk down and buried her head in her arms. Zeo lightly banged his head against the door and joined her on the floor.
"What is it?" He asked, she looked at him, not lightly her head off her covered arms. "The thing we feel?" He looked at her, tilting his head. She put her face back into her arms.
"Don't know, and right now, don't really care." She said. He sighed.
"You're both jealous." Said a cold voice from above them. They looked up into the cold crimson eyes of the suit owner. Zeo shook his head.
"No I'm not, how could I be? I don't like Miriam in that way!" He argued. Kai rolled his eyes and sat opposite them.
"I never said you were jealous of Tala getting close to Miriam, did I?" Zeo blushed slightly.
"You mean…" Kai nodded. Zeo flopped his head into his hands. "No…no I'm not." He said. Kai looked at Kaede who was looking right back at him.
"You know what I'm talking about, don't you?" He asked, Kaede nodded. "Accept it Zeo. You like him." Zeo shook his head.
"But it doesn't feel that way…not until you said it."
"But now it does?" Zeo nodded gingerly after a small pause.
"A bit." He confessed a small tinge of pink on his cheeks.
"I guess I should take you home now then?" Zeo nodded again. Kai stood, Zeo following suit, and walked to the door. Nodded a goodbye to Kaede, they set off to get the car.
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Brooklyn looked at the road as a car pulled up outside the house. He smiled as Zeo exited the passenger side, saying something to the person driving. As he shut the car door, Brooklyn walked up to him, smiling his usual smile. Zeo grinned back, a small look in his eyes that said he was going to ask for something.
"Where's Hiro? I have a question to ask him." Brooklyn shook his head.
"You know, you are an adult now, don't let him control your actions." Zeo shrugged lightly. "What is it you want to ask him?"
"If I can go to a new club that opened up. The others and Tala are going, and I was invited." Brooklyn had an amused look in his eyes.
"Which club?" Came a voice from behind the small boy. He spun around coming face to face with his older brother.
"Umm…I don't know." He grinned sheepishly. Hiro rolled his eyes.
"I guess so, but I think Brooklyn should go with you. You're not exactly…how do I say it…capable of holding a drunken freak off now, are you?" Zeo puffed his cheeks out.
"Said who?" He demanded.
"Known fact. You don't even like fighting." Zeo folded his arms and walked towards the car window. It rolled down to show a bluenette with bright crimson eyes. Zeo said something to him and he nodded, then drove off. Hiro scrunched his nose up as Zeo ran into the main hall.
"What's wrong?" Brooklyn asked. Hiro shook his head slightly.
"Nothing…it's just that I don't particularly like his new friends." Brooklyn nodded slightly.
"I think I know what you mean," Hiro looked at him surprised, however Brooklyn just smiled up at him. "Shall we go back in?" He asked. Hiro nodded his head and followed the flame headed male.
"What's he up to now?" Was the only think running through his mind.
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"It's unacceptable you know."
"Sorry."
"I expect better from one of my best workers."
"Sorry."
"I got told you had a fever?"
"Yes, it lasted longer than we thought it would."
"Umm, I see it did. Whatever you did, don't do it again. Look after your self better or I might have to fire you." Zeo flinched slightly.
"Sorry Mr. Ukata." The old man turned to face the window.
"Don't let it happen again. You can go home now." Zeo nodded and walked out briskly, opening and shutting the door as quietly as he could. He sighed, but jumped as a image of pink came up behind him. He smiled slightly at the girl.
"Mariah, you scared me." He said. She smiled brightly.
"Rei said you were ill. Do you feel better now?" She asked. He nodded.
"Yes thanks. Where is Rei?" She shrugged lightly.
"I think Mr. Ukata sent him on a job," Zeo nodded. The girl blushed slightly. "Umm…can I ask you something?" He blinked at her.
"Uh…sure."
"Does Rei like anyone…he hasn't told me you see and I want to know." Zeo smiled.
"Why would you want to know something like that?" Zeo asked. The girl blushed harder.
"I was wondering that's all. I have to go now, see you." She said, running off. Sure, she could be sweet, but she was mostly annoyingly pink, so Zeo would jump at a chance to tease her. He ran down to the lifts. He had to get ready to go out, Kai would be coming for him soon.
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"You look nice, trying to impress someone?" Takao asked Zeo. The small male was wearing his sleeveless blue bubble jacket, some tightish trousers Ana had bought him for a joke, and a black tiger shirt that had spiked bracelets attached to both wrists. He stuck his tongue out at Takao who had hold of his dog collar. Brooklyn smiled at him and Hiro shook his head. Brooklyn wore a black button up shirt and baggy jeans.
"Go away Takao!" Zeo whined, prying himself from the other's grip. "Tala's already here!" And the panther was outside the house in its entire splendor. Takao's grin just broadened at this.
"Wouldn't want to keep him waiting now would we?" Zeo's blush deepened.
"Takao! Stop it! Hiro tell him!" Zeo looked desperately at the elder Kimoyama. Hiro smiled slightly.
"Why would I want to do that? I think it's fun," Zeo puffed his cheeks. "Takao, let go of Zeo." Takao groaned and obediently let go. Zeo grinned and ran up to Hiro, hugging him.
"Thank you!" He said, then grabbed Brooklyn and ran out to the front where the car was. Next to the panther was a sports car, seating Miriam and Kaede. Kaede smiled and waved. Miriam had a small kilt on and a black off the shoulder jumper. Kaede wore her baggy hip-huggers and lots of chains to way them down. She also wore a polo-neck top, netted arm holders and lots of fancy spiked jewelry. The window of the panther rolled down and there sat Tala, smirking.
"Hey hot stuff, hurry up will you I don't have all night," Zeo couldn't help but smile back and ran round to get in the far side, Brooklyn getting in behind Tala. "You took your sweet time. You're worse than Kaede."
"Nu-uh, you try getting out that house in five minutes. It's physically impossible."
"I think that's a bit of an overstatement." Zeo shook his head.
"Ask Brook, it's true ain't it?" Zeo asked, turning to Brooklyn, whom in turn nodded.
"Defiantly." He said.
"Oh, Brooklyn, have you met Kai yet?" Zeo asked. Kai flinched a bit at the mention of his name. Brooklyn just nodded.
"Yea, when I came to drop your stuff off, I saw him then."
"Oh yea, I forgot about that." Tala laughed meanly.
"Only you could forget that." He said. Kai rolled his eyes. This was going to be one hell of a long car journey.
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Zeo looked round the room. There was rock music blaring out the radio, blinding lights all around, a huge dance floor, and a pretty big bar. He sat down next to Tala and Brooklyn, Kai sat with them. Miriam dragged Kaede off to the floor full of people. Zeo turned round so he was facing the bar and came face to face with the barmisstress. He smiled lightly and she giggled a bit. She was smaller than the others were, so he guessed she was younger than Kaede. She seemed to fit the age of eighteen pretty well. She was a head or two smaller than the one taking orders from Tala. Brooklyn ordered a drink for them both and she went off to get it. Brooklyn smiled at Zeo.
"Hiro says you've never been to a club before." He stated, making Zeo's uncomfortableness more obvious. Zeo blushed slightly.
"What does he know?" Tala laughed at this.
"You've really never been to a club before?" He asked. Zeo nodded slightly. "Man, you haven't lived." The lady came back with Tala's drink and slipped a piece of paper under it. He picked it up and slipped it into his pocket, winking at her. He raised an eyebrow at Zeo's amused look.
"You two would be perfect for each other." Tala's eyes narrowed.
"Why's that?" He asked suspiciously.
"You're both such big flirts." Tala smirked.
"I try," He saw Kaede pull out the crowd looking flustered and grinning like an idiot. "You look like you've had fun." He pointed out.
"Not been dancing too close to Miriam, have you?" Kai tease, causing the girl to blush and her grin widen.
"Oh, before I forget, Zeo's never been to a club before, you'll show him how to dance 'ne?" Zeo looked at Tala, horrified.
"Sure! But order Miriam a diet coke, and me a lemon grass PLEASE?" She begged before grabbing Zeo and heading towards the dance floor. Zeo tried to get away but couldn't.
"I know how to dance, I'm fine, really!" He said, but Kaede just ignored him. They stood at the back of the crowd of moving bodies.
"I don't car, you need to have some fun. I've known you for, how long, a month-ish, and I've never seen you dance OR even listen to music. Come on, I don't need to call Miriam over do I?" Zeo shook his head. "Good, now move!" She ordered before starting to sway her hips. Zeo followed her movements exactly and soon knew what he was doing. Slowly, she lured him into the crowd and before he knew it, he was in the mass of people, bodies pressed close together and all moving together. He lost himself in the music, and soon lost Kaede.
Tala looked at Miriam as she came out about fifteen minutes later, clothes scrunched up and hair a mess. She reached out for her coke and took a few large gulps. Brooklyn and Kai were talking about something he didn't find very interesting, and now he was bored stiff as he'd sent Zeo off with Kaede. He looked at her pathetically as she pushed herself upright, ready to go back. She smiled and grabbed his hands.
"Come on, why aren't you dancing?" He groaned.
"I'd rather be bored." She laughed slightly.
"So you don't care that some girl is dancing with Zeo? And let me tell you, he's a quick learner." He looked at her, suddenly with a lot of energy.
"What are you doing lingering around here? I thought you wanted to dance?" She smiled wickedly. "What?"
"Condition: You dance with me, I want to make Kaede jealous." Tala grinned back.
"Fine with me." He said and tugged the girl over to the mass. Kai looked back at them and smiled, then downed Kaede's lemon grass.
"Don't you dance?" Brooklyn asked. Kai shook his head. "Why?"
"Don't know, just don't like it really. What about you." Brooklyn's plastered on smile faltered.
"Well…it bring s back memories of dance classes I had to take a long time ago." Kai chuckled.
"Dance class?" Brooklyn nodded.
"Yea, awful. Hated it. Never again." He said. Kai nodded.
"I imagine," He jumped back slightly as the two girls fell into the middle of him and Brooklyn. "What happened?" he asked the giggling duo.
"We managed to get Zeo and Tala to dance, you should see them, they're so close to each other and at first, Zeo looked like a tomato." She managed, pausing from her giggle fit. She then scowled. Kai passed her his vodka.
"Here, your lemon grass." He said. She thanked him and downed it before staggering back to the dance floor. Miriam looked at him, bewildered. She picked up the glass Brooklyn pushed towards her and downed it as fast as Kaede did her own.
"You're mean, giving Kaede your vodka." She said, and then strode back over to the dance floor to join the others.
"She's right you know, you shouldn't pull stunts like that." Brooklyn said, Kai smirked at him.
"You needn't talk." Brooklyn just gave him an innocent look.
"What do you mean? I've never done something like that before," He took a drink of coke looking stuff. "It's just that drink didn't go with my system." Kai turned and looked back at the dance floor, trying to spot the two other males.
Zeo breathed heavily, body moving so close to the others if they got any close then they'd become Siamese twins. He moved his arm to the other's shoulder and tried pulling him closer. Kaede and Miriam were right next to them, closer than they were if possible, but dancing more intensely. Being so close to Tala was not doing well for his lower half. He bit his lip, moaning softly as he felt a hand squeeze his behind, making him buck slightly. He gasped as he grinded into Tala, the older boy moaning, bringing his head down to Zeo's neck. His breathing got quicker and he felt like his heart was about to burst as well as…other parts of his body. Deciding it wasn't very safe to stay in the position he was in, he shouted out that he wanted to go get a drink. Tala nodded and got them through the crowd to where Kai and Brooklyn were talking. Tala grinned and nodded to the two.
"Kai never talks to strangers for more than two or three minutes, Brooky-boy seems to have warmed up to him quite quickly." Zeo laughed slightly at this and flopped down next to Brooklyn. The other Japanese boy handed him a drink and nodded.
"You might like it. It's not that bad." He said. Zeo sipped it, letting its bitter taste go down his throat. He nodded slightly and started drinking more of it. He looked at Tala, wide-eyed as he downed a vodka.
"What? I love them, and I have a strong stomach," Tala defended. Zeo shrugged and sipped a bit more of the bitter drink. "Try drowning it, much more fun. Watch." He called to one of the barmisstresses and ordered another vodka, then called to Kai, who did the same. When they'd both got their drink, Brooklyn counted to three, and then they both drowned it at the same time. Kai's glass came down hard onto the table a second or two before Tala's.
"You want me, to do that?" Zeo asked. Tala nodded so he looked at Brooklyn who grinned. He looked at the glass, then raised it to his lips, downing it in no time. He gasped and slammed it down. Tala grinned and said something to Kai in Russian.
"You could give Kai a run for his money," Tala said. Zeo looked at said Russian, who was already ordering two drinks. "Shall we test it?" Zeo looked at Brooklyn again who nodded. Zeo shrugged and accepted his drink as the lady gave it to him. Tala and Brooklyn counted to three, then Zeo felt the bitter drink run so quickly down his throat that it was hot. He crashed the unbreakable glass onto the wooden surface, face slightly pink. He felt strange and slightly dizzy. He heard Tala cheer next to him and blushed slightly at the arm that came round his neck.
"Go you!" He heard a girl's voice say from behind him. He smiled up at the white haired girl as she dragged him off to the dance floor.
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Kai slipped into the driver's seat of the car, after forcing Tala to let him drive 'cause the redhead was slightly tipsy. After talking to Brooklyn, they decided that Brooklyn would drive the soft-top and keep it at the dojo for the night, and Kai would dive the panther and drop Zeo off, as the redhead and the said Japanese boy wanted to go in the same car. Kaede was about to go to sleep, so she would go in her car with Brooklyn, and Miriam would go with him. He twitched slightly at the fact he had to go in the car with three of his drunken friends, which he decided was not good, but luckily Zeo and Miriam fell asleep after a while. The good thing about the whole thing was that Tala had told Zeo he was indeed gay, and that Miriam and Kaede will probably be together in the morning. He looked at Tala through the mirror and noticed the other Russian was playing with Zeo's hair, which he had been talked into letting down so said person could see what it looked like. He scrunched his noes up as the car started too smell more and more of sweat.
"You like him, don't you?" Kai asked Tala, whom in turn shrugged.
"I've never actually 'liked' anyone in along time…you know who my last crush was." He said Kai nodded. How could he forget the friendship they almost managed to wreck with one fight.
"When you think back on it, it really was a pointless fight. Why were we even fighting in the first place, over the TV or something?" Tala laughed.
"Yea, it was. I remember it, you wanted to watch top gear and I wanted to watch some documentary on something disgusting." Kai laughed lightly.
"Yea, that was it, then somehow it was about everything. Man, that was one pointless argument." Tala nodded.
"Still, I'm not sure we were going to last any longer. I mean, when you think of all the problems we picked out, you can tell it was starting to fall apart." Kai nodded. Tala looked at the small boy in his lap as he moved.
"I can tell…if you don't already like him, you will soon."
"We'll see…" He smiled as his own name escaped the sea-eyed boy's lips. "…We'll see…"
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Kitty: …wow…that's the longest chapter I've ever wrote…but it's going to have to wait till tomorrow or Monday if it's going to be posted -.-U our internet is fucked up badly.
I loved that chapter, I'm on what? Page ten. Normally I only do six pages at the most.
Incase you didn't pick it up (and if so, you're a moron) I'm pairing Kai off with Brooklyn unless I get objections. I've never written Kai as a uke, so forgive me if it goes from BrooklynKai to KaiBrooklyn!
Well, I'm shattered and I was to sleep…I wake up late (nine) and go to bed early (eight…seriously, it's 8:08 PM over here right now) I'm just a lazy ass though
When I'm tired, I also tend to go on and on and on and on and…like that…and I swear quite a bit so forgive all the fucks and shits –grins- man, I really need to see a therapist about my language problems.
Forgive any mistakes, I'm writing with one hand
Caoi, shutting up
Kitty-cat .