What you can't see

Can't hurt you

Chapter 10. Leave me alone

Zeo looked out the window. As cliché as it was, he was dreaming about Tala. He didn't know what he saw in the older boy, he was so annoying sometimes, but he could be sweet. He remembered the phone call they'd had…

:Hello:

"Hey Kai, is Tala there, it's Zeo."

:Yea hold on…Hello? Tala here.:

"Hey Tala, I've got great news.:

:What:

"Brooklyn's friend is letting me play my violin at a concert!"

:Really? That's so cool, I never knew you could play the violin:

"Yea, I've been playing it since I was small, but this is only my second time performing!"

:Wow, good luck. Can anyone watch, I want to come.:

"Yea, I can get you a ticket."

:Well I would never have guessed, you've got a talent other than being stubborn.:

Zeo smiled slightly. See what he meant, annoying…and in his case, annoying and sweet. But Tala made him laugh and made him feel safe…and as Miriam said, he was so damn hot. Not many people made him feel safe. The voice did…he didn't know why he listened to it. It might be because it sounded bossy so reminded him of Hiro. The voice told him to stay away from Tala…it even threatened him once, but he didn't want to stay away from Tala. Kaede probably knew what he was going through, she had met Katy after all. He sighed and shifted slightly!

"Ana…you always knew what to do…so tell me."

"You should try block yourself from it all," Turquoise hair flew out as Zeo spun round abruptly. Brown met sea green for a moment, before Hiro joined the shorter of the two by the window. They stood in an awkward silence till Hiro spoke. "I don't want you to hurt…that's why I'm telling you this, don't take it offensively." Hiro reassured. Zeo sighed.

"Can I ask you something?" Hiro nodded.

"Go ahead."

"How do you know if you love someone?" Hiro looked down at his companion, then smiled.

"You sound like a love-sick teen." Zeo blushed.

"There ARE other people I can ask you know."

"I know, I know…I guess you just know when you love someone," Zeo nodded slightly. "Do you?" Zeo blushed harder and stiffened.

"N-n-no! Why would you ask that?" Hiro chuckled.

"I know you like someone…are you going to tell me, or shall I guess?"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"It's Tala, isn't it?" Zeo went as red as said Russian's hair. Hiro laughed hard.

"It's not funny Hiro!" Zeo defended, Hiro composed himself for a moment.

"You're right, it's not…it's hilarious!" Zeo puffed his cheeks out in annoyance.

"What's so funny about it?"

"So you admit it?" Zeo realized what he said.

"No! You're twisting my words!"

"No I'm not. It's funny cause he's almost as tall as me." Hiro said. Zeo looked at him puzzled. Hiro then put his hands on his thighs and smiled. Zeo growled as he realized what Hiro was getting at. They were now at eye level.

"Size doesn't matter." Hiro grinned and placed a finger on Zeo's forehead.

"It just helps, and in this case, makes it amusing," Zeo stuck his tongue out. "Why do you like him? Not that you shouldn't, just wondering." Zeo thought for a moment.

"Because he makes me laugh, and he can be sweet, and he makes me feel safe."

"And he's hot?"

"Yea, that too," Zeo blushed as the answer came out his mouth. His inner monologue wasn't working today. "It's what Miriam said, I've never thought about it though."

"And you just admitted you liked him and you think that he's hot."

"No I didn't!" Zeo said, knowing that he did, he had too much pride to give in though.

"You did, you know you did. Why don't you tell him?" They looked to the door as someone came in. same sweet smile they both knew.

"Hey Hiro, some kids are at the training hall wanting to see you." Hiro looked at the clock and panicked.

"Damn, I have a lesson. Finish this conversation later, ok?" He asked Zeo, who nodded. Brooklyn walked up to Zeo and looked at a butterfly fluttering past.

"Important conversation?"

"I guess." Brooklyn looked at him.

"Can I help?" Zeo shook his head after a while.

"I think I've made up my mind…I think so anyway." Brooklyn nodded and walked to the door, pausing to speak.

"Maybe it would be best if you REALLY blocked yourself off from it all…that might help." Zeo looked at the door as Brooklyn walked out. Either Brooklyn was listening at the door, or he did that really weird thing he can do, where he reads people's problems.

Zzz

I said don't hurt him…just get him away from the others!

"Yes sir…I will tell him."

Be quick about it, he IS mine after all.

"Right away sir."

Zzz

"He's right you know…you stay way from Tala, I'll stay away from you…then everything will be ok again…" the voice turned softer. "…I promise…"

Zeo looked up at the clouds. Even Hiro said it would be best to stay away, and Ana wanted him to stay out of it so…that's what he'd do!

Ok then he thought I'll stay away from them, and you stay away from me! He almost heard a caw.

Zzz

"Sir-"

Go back to her…you know which one.

"But-"

No excuses, she could be useful…I'll try get one of them.

"Yes sir…I'm sorry…sir."

Zzz

Miriam looked at the mahogany door, gasping as the last person came out. Kaede was pushing Tala out his room, after forcing him into wearing something formal. Miriam beamed and hugged the redheaded Russian squealing. Kaede was smiling brightly too, but not as brightly as Miriam. Kai smirked at the uncomfortable looked on his friends face.

"Do I have to wear this…thing?" Tala asked as Miriam pulled back and looked him up and down.

"What do you mean, you look fine," She brushed a bit of invisible dirt of his shoulder. He was wearing a plain white shirt, a black tie and black trousers. "I haven't seen you look this good in forever and a day!" Tala glared at her.

"What's that suppose to mean?" She smiled sheepishly.

"Nothing! Kai and Kaede agree with me though, you look awesome," Miriam said, getting nods from the two mentioned. "See? You look awesome." Tala shrugged.

"I don't see why I need to get dressed up."

"Because it's a concert, and it'll make Zeo happy to see you've made an effort." She smiled slightly, but more at the blush he was trying to hide.

"Can I not just turn up in something a little less…formal…I'm sure he won't mind." Miriam shook her head.

"You're suppose to look very formal. Just put a sock in it," Tala groaned something Miriam didn't quite get. "Care to repeat that?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No, I'm good." She smiled again.

"Good, now, some people have a concert to get to!" She said, walking over to the front door. All four of them had decided to go, so Kai, Tala and Kaede were wearing suits…though Tala refused to put a jacket on, and Miriam was wearing a blue dress. Kai was in front with Miriam and Kaede and Tala sat in the back.

"She just wanted a reason to wear that stupid dress she bought, doesn't she?" Tala asked, Kaede giggled a bit.

"You got that right." She said. Tala looked at the blue haired girl.

"It is nice though." He muttered. Kaede winked.

"Hell yea." Miriam turned round to look at them, frowning slightly.

"What are you two talking about?" She asked, Tala and Kaede sweat dropped.

"Nothing." Miriam shook her head and turned back to face the road.

"They're crazy." She said to Kai.

"Watch it, I heard it was contagious."

Zzz

"Wow…he's good."

"Way better than the other person!"

"You would say that."

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"You know."

"I-"

"Will you two be quiet!" Miriam hissed at the two whispering. Kaede grinned sheepishly and Tala sunk back into the chair.

"Sorry miss." He mumbled.

"What?" He shook his head. It was true what he said; Zeo was far better than the other one playing, but it wasn't his choice. They would go up and see him at the end.

Zzz

Zeo looked up from his violin case as he heard someone call him. He smiled slightly at the slight of his new friends. Though his smile faltered as he remembered the agreement he made. Tala noticed this and gave him a questioning look. Zeo shook his head and smiled, gingerly walking up to them. Miriam said her congratulations, and dragged Kai and Kaede off as they said goodbye. Tala scratched the back of his head at the awkward silence that followed, and Zeo examined his shoes, and then went on to admiring the carpet.

"So…you were really good tonight." Tala started, Zeo blushed and smiled slightly.

"Umm…thanks," Zeo looked around a bit. "I never thought you'd suit something like that." Zeo said, motioning to the suit. Tala's face flustered.

"I guess that was suppose to be a compliment?" Zeo laughed a bit. Then they fell into that awkward silence. Zeo fidgeted with his violin case slightly. Tala looked at him then adverted his eyes. They felt the heat going to their faces, and their hearts beat twice as fast as their eyes met for a split moment. Tala's thoughts raced through his head, he hadn't felt this way for a long time…and when he did, it was when he and Kai were together. Zeo pushed some loose hair behind his ear.

"Umm…I…I've decided I don't want anything to do with the weird stuff anymore." Zeo stated, hoping he sounded more confident than he felt. Tala looked up at him.

"Why didn't you decide that before?" Zeo shook his head.

"Because I wasn't thinking straight. I thought it over last night and I don't want anything to do with it. Or anything to do with anyone involved." Tala looked down, wincing slightly as he got the message.

"Is that the real reason why you wanted me to come? To tell me that?" He spat, more harshly than he'd meant to. Zeo looked startled.

"No, Tala I-" Icy eyes looked up at him.

"Save it for someone who care. You're not that important to it, why should I care. I don't need an explanation, so get swallow it and fuck off." He said, before striding off, head up at mask on, out the door. Tears pooled up in Zeo's eyes as the door shut, the large, empty room making him nervous. How could he be so stupid to think that Tala ever cared? How could Tala be so heartless to just walk out like that? The voice was right, Tala is bad. That was definite.

Zzz

Miriam looked at her watch, Tala was taking a long time. Kaede had gone to get a drink, and see if she could spot Tala, so she and Kai were left in the cold, waiting for them both. She rubbed her arms to try keeping her self-warm. Kai draped hit jacket over her as she did this. He was used to the cold, and it didn't affect him as much.

"What's taking them so long?" She asked to no one in particular. Kai sighed slightly.

"I think you should tell Kaede how you feel about her you know…it's becoming annoying." She frowned at him.

"She still likes that Katy girl…I know she does."

"Miriam, that was about five years ago." Miriam looked down.

"Still…"

"Tell her anyway," She looked up at her bog brother figure. "It'll make you feel better." She nodded and smiled brightly.

"You're right! I will!" She jumped as she felt a head on her shoulder. She blushed as she saw the white hair.

"Will what?" Kai nodded at set off towards the building. "Where's he going?"

"To look for Tala…something's different about you." Miriam looked into the red eyes. Kaede blushed shyly.

"Well…I have good news and bad news." Miriam cocked her head to the side.

"What is it?" Kaede smiled her brightest smile.

"Katy's back. And she's a good spirit." Miriam's heart stopped in its tracks. Then she forced a smile.

"That's great…I guess, when did you see her?" Kaede bought her fake smile.

"A moment ago. She said she knew I wouldn't trust her at first but she was truly sorry for what she's done, and she'd like to stay with me…forever."

"Excellent! I bet you're thrilled." Kaede's smile saddened.

"That's the thing…I'm not sure I love here anymore."

Zzz

A man smiled slightly in the shadows of the hall, he had wanted it to go this way…and maybe now Katy would steal Kaede's heart, and Tala was mad at Zeo, and the other way round. Now all that was left was Miriam and that other boy…

…The boy his own eyes were set on…

zzz

Kitty: Sorry this is late, I've been watching stupid movies on the com. anyone ever heard of Happy Tree Friends or Weebl and Bob? Hilarious really.

U not a good excuse, I know, still, I can't do any better right now x

-gasps- what will Miriam do now Katy is back and Kaede is starting to feel for the spirit again? What will Tala and Zeo do with this knew anger towards each other? What is the weird dude going to do to Kai and who is he? Any answers? O.o

What will I do now my funny movie is taking forever and a freaking day to load? Hopefully not hammer kick the computer again -.-

Caoi .

Kitty-cat

May the Lord be with you