Hey everyone! It's been a long time since I've updated but sadly it'll be awhile before I'll be able to update again since I'm taking a college summer course. But after June 30th, I should have a lot more time so please be patient with me. So on with the disclaimer:

(1) I don't own Beyblade.(2)Read, Review, and Enjoy!

Sorry this is so short but I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. Till next time, bye!

Max ran quickly to his room. He had to think. He just had to. As soon as he entered, Max started pacing back and forth, trying to understand everything.

Why isn't Kai wearing his scarf? He rarely takes it off. So does that mean that the scarf in my pocket is Kai's? Max's thoughts ran on as they formulated into one answer and it had to do with Tyson and Kai. It made sense in a way that they would end up together but why hadn't they told anyone?

This new question left Max so lost in his thoughts that he failed to notice Tyson as he walked by Max's room but Tyson spotted Max and walked into his room asking, "Uh Max, what are you doing?"

Max halted in place before turning to look at Tyson, his face filled with surprise as he stuttered, "Um, uh… nothing."

Tyson eyed Max with uncertainty as he asked, "Is something bothering you?"

Instantly Max raised and waved his hands in denial. "No! No! Of course not! Why do you ask?"

"Well you're pacing back and forth…" Tyson stated as he continued to watch his friend, "…and you're acting weird."

Max was silent for several moments before a weak smile formed on his lips. "No, I'm not. I'm exercising since Kai cancelled practice this morning and what's a better place than walking a few laps in your own room."

Max watched Tyson as he seemed to doubt him. Max signed inwardly as he thought sarcastically. Smooth. Real smooth. No way would he believe that.

Tyson continued to appear suspicious as Max's smile weakened. But instead of inquiring more, Tyson suddenly laughed, easing Max out of his worry. "Now that's just weird. Come on, let's go. I'm starving!"

Max let Tyson lead him out of his room and they both made their way towards the kitchen. Max turned to see Tyson's face as he too looked lost in thought yet seemed filled with worry and happiness.

"Is something bothering you?" Max asked as Tyson withdrew from his thoughts and grinned widely towards Max.

"No. Everything is all good. Actually it's great!" Tyson shouted excitedly as Max sweat dropped.

"Okay…"

Max followed behind Tyson as they stepped through the walkway into the kitchen. Kai and Tyson's eyes seem to hold for several seconds as though a secret lingered between the two or so Max thought when he watched them.

Rei was carrying the last of the pancakes, stacked one on top of another and placed them in the middle of the table. He then smiled at the two as they both took a spot at the table. Tyson sat next to Kai as Max sat across from Tyson and Rei sat across from Kai.

"That looks great, Rei." Tyson beamed as he watched the food hungrily.

"Thanks. You and Max can wash the dishes later," Rei added.

"Ohhhh…why should I? Max helped make breakfast so he should do it." Tyson whined.

Rei looked from Tyson to Max, and back to Tyson again with confusion.

"What are you talking about? I made breakfast by myself." Rei replied. "Max only watched until he went to go brush his teeth."

"No he didn't. I would have seen him walk to the bathroom and I found Max in his room." Tyson stated as all eyes turned to Max, who smiled nervously.

"What were you doing this morning, Max?" Kai asked as he eyed the nervous blond, who shifted uncomfortably.

"N-nothing!" Max stuttered as his voice rose in volume.

"Max, are you okay?" Rei asked with concern.

"What is this?" Max asked as he push his seat back and stood up, "An interrogation?"

As Rei and Tyson watched Max with confused faces, Kai's eyes had widened in surprise as they locked onto a piece of white fabric that was swaying loosely from Max's pocket. He recognized what it was instantly and his eyes narrowed towards it. Max noticed Kai staring at his pants and look down to see a piece of the scarf dangling.

Rei and Tyson had followed Max's gaze and Tyson was the first to ask, "What's that white thing hanging out of your pocket, Max?"

Max faced all of them. Rei and Tyson's faces were filled with curiosity but Kai glared rigidly at his teammate. Max cringed but slowly pulled out the white scarf from his pocket. Rei and Tyson's eyes grew large as they recognized the white material being held softly between Max's hands.

Rei looked towards Kai and cringed at the hard expression held on his face. Looking to Max, Rei asked, "Max, what are you doing with Kai's scarf?"

"I-I found it Tyson's room t-this morning." Max replied shakily as he looked towards Tyson questioningly. "Why was Kai's scarf in your room?"

Tyson watched Max as his cheeks turned pink. He turned to look at Kai, whose hard gaze was refusing to leave Max and it was clear that Kai didn't look happy one bit. Returning his attention to Max, he stuttered, "You see, uh…Kai and me, well…"

"We're not together." Kai stated bluntly.

"What!" Max and Tyson shouted in unison as Rei look on confused, Max appeared doubtful and Tyson looked hurt.

"So this morning meant nothing to you?" Tyson asked as he looked towards Kai as though wounded.

"This morning?" Rei asked in surprise. "When practice got cancelled?"

"Tyson, we need to talk alone." Kai replied as he stood up from the kitchen table. "Follow me."

Tyson studied Kai for several moments before standing as well and following him out of the kitchen as Max and Rei watched them go.

Turning to face Max, Rei asked with confusion, "Can you explain to me what just happened?"

Kai lead Tyson out of his dojo and towards a small group of trees several feet from the dojo. Sitting underneath one, Kai patted the ground beside him. Tyson sat down where Kai indicated and waited for him to speak. Kai looked back at the dojo instead and both were silent except for wind rustling the trees and a light chirping of a nearby bird.

"I don't think things are working out." Kai stated as Tyson looked at him in shock, but Kai continued on. "We were only kissing, it was nothing."

Kai looked at Tyson with cold eyes as Tyson held his breath in disbelief.

"Why?" Tyson asked softly before growing upset. "Why did you accept my feelings and kiss me?"

Kai was silent. The morning still kept replaying its surreal events inside his mind- Tyson's confession, his lips against Kai's own, and the gentle caresses he felt as they made out until they had both fallen asleep. Kai signed as he looked down. This had been a lot harder on him than he thought it would be. Tyson was a warm, friendly guy that deserved the same in return and Kai knew he could never be like that. Never pretend to be something that he just wasn't. Tyson needed to find someone that would make him happy not drag him down till he matched the person Kai feared that Tyson would become if he stayed with him.

So Kai had planned to nip their relationship in the bud well before Tyson and he became serious. Max finding his scarf in Tyson's room just made everything harder but Kai had to do this. Not for himself but for Tyson's sake.

"Is it because Max figured it out? At least give me some answer Kai." Tyson said as his voice rose in volume and his eyes stare back at his captain.

"I…don't know why I kissed you. And this has nothing to do with Max. I decided this way before Max ever brought up my scarf."

Both boys were silent as they looked at each other with mixed emotions. Tyson was so confused and mad at Kai. "Then it's over before it even started." Tyson stated bitterly as he stood up.

Looking down at his once beloved captain, Tyson appeared unfazed but again spoke coldly. "I hope this decision makes you happy because once you let me go, I won't be back."

Kai's eyes widened in surprise as he looked down at the ground, unable to speak so he replied with a light nod in understanding. But then Tyson's voice turned soft. "But I want to at least go back to being just teammates. To just forget as if nothing ever happened between us. Can we do that?"

Kai stared at the disheartened blader in front of him, unsure of what he should say so he nodded yes instead. It was better that they were on speaking terms than to just ignore each other; they did have a team to think about. A small smile formed on Tyson's lips as tears welled in his eyes.

"Good." Tyson replied and both were left in an awkward silence. Unexpectedly Tyson laughed lightly as he said, "I better go fix Max's misunderstanding before he starts telling Rei wild stories. See you later."

Kai watched as Tyson waved and smile weakly before running back towards the dojo. Kai looked up towards the sky at the same time as he could feel his chest constrict and tighten even more for several seconds even after the painful sensation faded. Or so he thought until he felt as if the sensation seemed to linger still. "He would be better off without me…" Kai signed as he stood up and walked out of the dojo's surrounding gate walls and onto the sidewalk.

Tyson ran past the kitchen, hearing both Max's and Rei's mumbled voices. But at that moment he didn't care. He continued his path to his room and slammed the door shut after he had entered. He scurried onto his bed as tears began to cascade down his cheeks and soft sobs joined in his misery.

Raising his head, Tyson calmed before growing angry and determined as more tears streamed down.

"I'm so stupid! Of course Kai wouldn't want to be with me. I'm stupid, annoying and a guy and all I'm doing now is crying." Tyson sobbed before placing his face against his pillow.

Raising his head again as more tears fell, Tyson spoke softly. "I'm going to cry until I can't cry anymore and then move on. I don't need Kai. I won't ever need him again…" Tyson vowed as he muffled his new cries into his pillow. Tomorrow he would be fine. He'd pretend that it was all a dream like all the others and go on as usual. But today was different. Today he would cry until the very last tear of his love for Kai fell and faded away.