Love The Way You Lie; Chapter 4. Accusations And The Model Comes To Say 'Hello.'
Dressed in her training clothing; a pair of track suit bottoms, a tight white t-shirt and trainers. This girl was up at 6am to have breakfast, then stepped outside in to the back garden to begin her training session. It was bliss because the morning air felt so refreshing, and her recovering body was ready to train like she'd never performed before.
The bleach blonde girl admired the new updated purple beyblade and she smiled warmly, grateful to think that the team had accepted her already. Especially Kenny. It was like Pearl now felt she had to return this debt at the right place, at the right time.
But until then, she set herself up some cans to scatter around the scenery. It was time for her to work on her weakest skill, dodging. Pearl loaded her launcher and aimed it towards the tinned objects on the ground, hoping her Liberty bitbeast would commit to the amount of time and effort as much as Pearl did.
"Since when are you up this early?" The early bird spoke from behind her, standing on the porch with a fascinated expression written upon his pale face. Kai wanted to make things interesting once again and loaded his beyblade launcher. "And you are in my space. Once again."
This was the Hiwatari's territory at 6am in the morning, and he was about to prove that. He launched his Dranzer blade at the last can, the one Pearl was about to dodge, to deliberately knock the can flying into her Liberty, sending it off course.
Closing her chestnut brown eyes slowly to take a deep breath, Pearl swallowed her temper and prepared herself for the unexpected. The hour-glass figured girl then held her hand up into the air to catch hold of her beyblade. "What do you mean by once again?" She asked sounding clueless. Then paused to realise what he was talking about. "Are you implying I am following you, just because I saw you in the restaurant with that model?" Pearl then felt a slight smug grin upon her peach lips appear.
Sensing the hint of jealousy in her voice tone, the broad Bladebreaker leader then began to complete her course of tin easily, showing off how much of a better beyblader he was. "What if I am?" He commented in a dry tone and approached her. Kai loved it knowing nobody was around, he got to do what he wanted.
"I don't really care too be honest. I have better things to do than let my life revolve around you." Pearl then turned around to face the attractive Russian, still she felt her stomach turn inside. "If you wanted this area to yourself, all you had to do was ask."
"Ask?" Kai repeated, maybe he wanted to stay here to watch her training. Then this way he could analyse how good she really was and mentally take note of her weaknesses for their rematch. "I am fine here." The Hiwatari spoke, whilst making his way past the girl to catch hold of his blue beyblade.
He wants to share? Thats not like Kai? - Pearl registered to herself, wondering what sly trick he was up to next. But still, she played along and continued her training course, 'sharing' it with him. Eventually the two learnt something new from one another, despite the awkward tension in the atmosphere.
Kai learnt to perform a trick better, whilst Pearl took note of his dodging techniques. And without them knowing, they were actually bonding. "So, what did you do to get acknowledged by Mr Dickinson?" The blue haired male asked curiously, still in the same dry tone.
Pearl then lifted her head up from the course and raised an eyebrow. "I won the American league with my friends. But Mr Dickinson offered me a place here, so I gave up everything and came here." She sighed heavily, sounding like she quite regrets that decision. Except, this girl vowed to make sure nothing stood in her way to make the top spot, after suffering her traumatic loss.
"Hn." Kai grunted, knowing how that feels.
But just as Pearl was about to let her guard down, the team finally woke up and entered the scene. Tyson yawned loudly and stretched. "What's up guys?" He asked sounding still half asleep as he was placing on his red jacket. "You're training to learn dodging I see." The Japanese male added.
Nodded a 'yes' to her deputy captains statement, Pearl then answered. "I have always been a little rubbish at that." Not ready to hint she was aggressive and impatient just yet. Except, was Tyson wise and clever enough to acknowledge that from their previous match.
"The best person to speak to about that is Rei." Tyson shrugged. "He's really fast."
The training session with Rei went quite well, especially as Pearl managed to trade a few tricks with her fellow new team-mate. It was nice to get to know one of the wisest member of the group. But for some reason, the bleach blonde girl got the impression that Rei was bottling up something, especially when it came to her reactions to specific things.
But that soon ended when Pearl turned around to pick up her beyblade and noticed it was next to a huge eight legged creature. "You've got to be fucking joking me." She gasped and felt her chestnut brown eyes widen with shock. Instantly her body just froze on the spot and her hair stood up on the back of her neck.
Gasping at the vulgar language that just left the girls mouth, Rei then slowly let out a hard laugh when he shifted his caramel eyes down to the ground. "I take it you don't like spiders then." He stated and stood beside her.
"No I dont." Pearl then slapped her forehead. "I am sorry for the language. But..." She noticed in the corner of her eye the creature walked closer to her trainers. "Fuck its moving! Rei do something!"
Laughing even more at the shrieks leaving the bleach blonde girls mouth. Rei then slowly cupped his hands around the creature and pick it up, to then place it in a nearby bush. "Its gone. Now pick up your beyblade so we can go back for lunch." He announced and brushed his hands clean. This girl really knew how to make him chuckle, but there was still so much he'd like to learn about her. Like what did she have to do with Kai? There was clearly more to then they claimed.
"Yea lets go before I see another one." Pearl mumbled in an embarrassed manner.
But the Ex-White Tiger didn't have to wait long to find out, as when the pair began to make their way back to the dojo, they witnessed Kai and the attractive model walking hand in hand down the back alleys. Suddenly the relaxed tension in the atmosphere just crashed down and Pearl felt her heart rise into her throat.
Why the fuck do I keep seeing them everywhere!? - The bleach blonde girl thought to herself and bit her lower lip forcefully. But she soon found herself feeling even more uncomfortable when the tanned brunette model scanned her eyes into their direction. An innocent smile crawled up onto her big lips, plastered with red lipstick. Oh it was obvious this girl knew everything about fashion, especially as her skirt is above her knees. Worst of all, she made Pearl feel ten times as unworthy because she was all sweaty and rough looking due to her trailing session.
"Is that Rei?" The model asked and stopped walking on the spot. "Your team-mate Kai."
The Hiwatari then nodded and sighed heavily, as he noticed who the dark haired Asian was with. Typical – He thought to himself and eyed her like a predator. If she made one move during this meeting; God he was going to be the biggest bastard known to man.
"Why hello." Rei smiled and waved. "Its lovely to finally meet you."
"Like wise." The wealthy woman spoke and reached out her hand to shake his, which he did in return. But then she turned her attention to the beyblader standing beside him. "Is this your woman friend Rei?" She winked playfully.
"No, this is the Bladebreakers newest member, Pearl. She is replacing Diachi for this years tournament."
The brunette thin woman then glanced back at Kai over her shoulder. "This is new news to me." She answered, sounding disappointed that he didn't tell her about this, especially as he was captain. But still, she shrugged it off and smiled in a friend manner towards the blonde girl. "Its lovely to meet you Pearl. My name is Michelle." The model then held out her hand for a handshake.
Except, for some reason. The model didn't get a handshake, Pearl glared past the innocent clueless brunette and straight towards her ex boyfriend. "Thanks. I'd love to stay and chat, but I have to go." Was all that left her dry and lumped throat. It was killing her every minute being near this woman. "I hope you both have a nice night together." She concluded and dug her hands into her pockets to continue the walk home.
"Pearl?" Rei called out. "I shall see you both soon." He politely finished and jogged after the upset girl. "Are you okay?"
"Fine. I just felt embarrassed looking like this." Pearl replied and shifted her chestnut brown eyes to the floor.
"I think I finally understand what's going on." Rei announced when he sat at the dinner table with the rest of his team-mates. "Pearl couldn't stand the sight of Kai's new girlfriend."
"Do you think their ex partners?" Max asked and blinked a few times to not believe what he was hearing. "Kai usually blanking the newbies until they prove their useful. But its obvious they know each-other."
"Yea that's so true. But why would Pearl or Kai keep it a secret if they was?" Hilary added.
"Maybe neither of them want to talk about the past." Max replied. "Where is Pearl now anyways?"
Kenny shrugged. "I think she is in the bathroom having a shower. She's been in there for quite a while now." He sighed, really not enjoying the news he was hearing. Out of all the people to go out with, she picks the team captain of her new career.
"Do you have any idea what woman have to go through? I spent at least 30 minutes in the shower." Hilary excused and folded her arms. "And where is Tyson? He promised to walk me home tonight."
Maybe that's why he's done the disappearing act – Max giggled to himself and sipped his drink quietly.
Until later that night, the Hiwatri finally stepped inside the dojo quietly, trying not to wake anyone up when made his way to the bedroom. But when he stepped into the dark room to turn on the light, he slight jumped in shock to what he discovered. Pearl sitting on his bed with her phone in her hands, texting old friends. Her night dress sat on her hour-glass figure so well, making her look so stylish.
"I am surprised you didn't tell her about me." She snarled impatiently and glared up at him angrily. "I bet you told her all these lies. Just like you did with me."
"What's it got to do with you?" Kai asked and continued his night routine, walking over to the wardrobe to pull out some baggy bottoms for bed.
"Did she shout at you?" Pearl asked and finally looked up from her phone at the masculine male.
Twitching with irritation, the bluenette Russian rolled his crimson eyes as he removed his t-shirt, to reveal his toned body. "You're jealous aren't you?" He said, trying not to sound like he was secretly loving every minute of this.
"When are we having our match?" The bleach blonde asked. "Tomorrow?"
"Whenever you want." Kai sighed. "Now can you get out."
It was obvious that this new model didn't beyblade because Kai's training hours had been reduced drastically because he was spending time with her. Which in Pearl's eyes, this was such a bonus, as she really was planning on winning this match easily. "Fine. At the beach, tomorrow morning." She concluded and stood herself up to leave the room, slightly blushing at his half naked figure.
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