Love The Way You Lie; Chapter 6. The Tournament Problem And Changing Minds.
It was a lot to take in, Kai saying No. But the bleach blonde pushed him out the picture to her path aiming for success. She learnt it was time to shift on, especially when it was her turn to take on this world. The only person standing in her way now, was probably the most faithful team-mate known to man. Tyson Granger. The more time the hour-glass figured girl spent with him, the more she grew fond of him and accepted him as a friend.
But today was slightly different, everyone was preparing for the tournament match tomorrow against the White Tigers; who were rumoured to be quite a tough challenge. Still, after beating the second best beyblader alive, made Pearl a little more confident in herself. Especially when it came to the spotlight, standing beside her new friends like they were her new family.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU SMASHED YOUR BEYBLADE!?" Kenny barked at the captain in shock. "It took me days to build that blade up to perfection!"
The rest of the crew then peeked into the front room, to witness the argument. The Hiwatari just stood there with his hands in his pockets, whilst Kenny stood up from the ground with his face turning red with anger. "We have a tournament match tomorrow Kai! And you decide to smash up your beyblade. That's not cool!" The now stressed teenager snapped and gripped onto his brunette hair sharply.
The best part of this was, Kai was supposed to be taking part in one of those matches!
The lone-wolf then closed his eyelids and shifted his head away in the opposite direction. "Thats why we have back up blader." He replied in a cold tone and dug his hands into his dark blue trouser pockets. "Until then, I am having a lie in." The Russian concluded and left the scene, he obviously wasn't going to stand there and look a fool by a person who can't even beyblade.
"GUYS!" Kenny called out loudly, making sure his voice was heard all around the dojo building. Everyone walked in a little quicker than he expected, but he mainly turned his attention to Hilary, the team manager. "We have an issue you need to know about."
The skinny brunette then raised an eyebrow. "What?" She questioned, getting the hint in the tone of his voice.
"Kai for some reason, has smashed his beyblade..."
"What?! Why!?" Tyson interrupted curiously. "He wouldn't smash that without a good reason."
"Maybe someone beat him in a match and he don't want to talk about it." Max added.
"Or maybe he damaged it in training." Rei sighed.
"Look, like I said. I don't know why, he wont tell me why. So you have a decision to make." Kenny stated. "Its your call Hilary."
The dominant female then bit her lower lip when she scanned the group. Max's eyes lit up, as he was the most promising beyblader available – In their opinions anyways. But a wise idea appeared inside her mind. It was time this Pearl girl made a proper appearance, as well as proving she was worthy to be here. "Pearl, how you feeling?" Hilary questioned, forgiving the innocent past events and placed her hands onto her hips.
Obviously clicking on to the fact that Kai was keeping their match a secret, just like their past. She shrugged off the fact of knowing she was exhausted and just cracked a positive smile upon her peached lips. "Ready as I'll ever be boss." The American winked and placed her hand onto Tyson's shoulder, ready to stand beside her friend.
"Good, you can replace Kai then. Just don't let us down now." Hilary then smiled back. "And Max, you can replace Kai in the next match."
"Fair enough. I guess drinks are on me tomorrow huh?" Max replied.
Kenny sighed in relief. "Wise conclusion Hilary. But until then, are we going to see Diachi in hospital tomorrow?" The Chief asked, sounding quite guilty about not seeing him.
"Naah. After the match." Tyson smirked and winked at the bleach blonde girl. "Lets show them what were made of."
Pearl then giggled. "There wont be a building left after we've finished with it." She joked and patted his shoulder before walking out the room into the kitchen, to grab herself a glass of water. This whole strict diet was killing her, but she soon forgot about that when she turned around to see her captain sitting at the table, looking more pissed off than ever.
The longer she's here, the more she is ruining me – Kai sulked to himself and glared his crimson eyes up at the hour-glass female. "So, you are replacing me." He repeated when he heard. "Just so you know, there will be pressure on you, because Rei will lose." The bluenette stated, knowing his team-mate was battling his crush Mariah.
"Nah I doubt it. He's a good beyblader." Pearl answered and leaned onto the counter, sipping her cold water. "Besides, Rei has been the one teaching me stuff."
"Pft." Kai rolled his eyes.
"Are you even considering to come to the tournament tomorrow?" She asked and looked him up and down, knowing he's probably going to go and see his new 'fabulous' girlfriend. "No doubt you've already made plans."
"Here we go." A smug grin the appeared onto Kai's dry lips. "And no I ain't going."
"Typical." Pearl mumbled and huffed in frustration. "You just think about number one huh?"
"Someone has too." The bluenette then paused. "But, I want to revise that offer of yours. As its clearly aiming at someone in-particular on this team."
"Well, I've changed my mind." The American threw back at him. "My life doesn't revolve around you anymore. You're a loser."
"I have brought a new beyblade for the time being. After this match, me and you will start training together."
Pearl then raised an eyebrow. "What?" She burst out laughing. "Did you just not hear what I said?" She questioned, loving every minute of this. The ex-boyfriend was finally around her finger! Especially now his title and pride was at risk and she was the only person who could cure that.
Just as the Hiwatari went to open his mouth to speak another world, his phone vibrated in his pocket and the world champion stepped on to the scene. "I am so excited for this match tomorrow. I can smell the victory already." Tyson announced excitedly and looked at the 'lover' boy on the phone. "Are you coming tomorrow Kai to the match? Or are you going to go meet your girlfriend and snog her face off?" He asked, whilst making humiliating kissy faces at his rival. Unaware of the tension in the atmosphere because he was in his own little world.
"Yes I am going." The Dranzer holder lied and growled.
"You got to admit Kai, that girl is fit." The Japanese male complimented and grabbed himself a soda out the fridge. "How did you meet the girl? Fancy sharing some tips?"
Pearl then twitched in annoyance. "She is fit huh?" She commented sounding wound up and walked off the scene in a huff.
Dying to grin at Tyson's priceless expression and Pearl's temper, the bluenette then stood up from the table and placed his phone to his ears. "Get stuffed Tyson." Kai answered and walked out into the garden to search for some privacy.
"What's wrong with her?! What did I do?!"
Hilary then paused at the doorway. "Are you speaking about me? Because I can start if you want me too." She spoke, getting the wrong idea because Tyson would only complain about woman unless they'd had an argument.
His teddy bear brown eyes widen. "No not you. Pearl. I call Kai's new girlfriend fit and she storms off in a mood." The champion explained and sipped his soda forcefully, not happy about what just happened.
"Tyson, Michelle is a plastic." The skinny brunette sighed. "If you have a taste for that then you really need to get to know girls better. Besides, don't you think Pearl and I are pretty?"
"I think you both are stunning." Max giggled and walked onto the scene looking cheerful as ever. "Its not everyday a lucky guy likes me gets the chance to work with attractive girls. Who are passionate in what they and give off the impression of 'what you see, is what you get.'"
Tyson then slammed his soda can down onto the counter. "But you say that about every girl." He threw back in defence. "And have you googled his girlfriend Michelle yet? She has even posed almost naked!" The Granger then paused to realise what he just said. "Then again, I wouldn't want everyone to see my girlfriends figure, just me." He smiled weakly.
To make Hilary sigh and her stomach turn inside out. "That is probably the most intelligent thing that left your mouth Tyson." She stated and felt her cheeks blush.
"Jeez guys. Get a room." Max gasped.
MEN ARE PISSING ME OFF! I am so considering going lesbian right now. - Pearl huffed at herself as she sat in the bedroom, taking her beyblade apart to clean the pieces carefully. Not only was she irritated by the fact Kai was lying to his team-mates and twisting his words to her, people think Michelle is 'perfect.' This obviously shattered her self confidence, but the hour-glass girl soon blinked back the tears that began to gather inside her chestnut brown eyes. To only find the blinking didn't help, it only gave the bottled up emotions the reason to appear on her face. The tears rolled down her pale cheeks and her heart began to feel heavy. This was getting ridiculous.
Except this time, the American female wasn't alone and she didn't sense it in the atmosphere until the long dark haired Asian closed the door behind him when he walked into the room. "Bottling things up, doesn't benefit nobody Pearl." The Ex-White Tiger commented in a soft tone and sat beside the girl on the ground. He'd heard her breathing heavily (to try and cry quietly) and popped his head in to check on her.
"I know it doesn't. But I have too." The bleach blonde girl replied and placed her head into her hands, to really let everything out. "You wouldn't understand."
"I wont understand until you speak about it." Rei answered and placed his hand onto her white t-shirt back to stoke it softly. "We can help you and Pearl, you can talk to us guys you know. You are now officially a Bladebreaker."
Still, the faithful and stubborn girl nodded a no. "I know and I am so grateful to be here. Its just a shock to wake up and find my dreams are a reality." Pearl explained, knowing this statement was only half the reason she was so shook up.
A smile appeared on the Drigger holders lips. "I bet it is. You have come from a long way." He stated and watched her worn out face gaze up at him. "But if you ever have a problem, talk to me." Rei encouraged, not daring to hint about the fact the team were clicking on to what's going on. Although, it was only a matter of time before Pearl breaks down and confesses. It was obvious.
"I know. Thank you. You have been so good to me." She then nodded a yes. "Jeez, I better stop being silly and focus on tomorrows match huh?"
"Its not silly. Everyone has to have a good cry now and then. Even the guys do."
"What even Kai?" Pearl asked curiously.
"Yes of course. We just dont see it." Rei laughed with her. "He's too prideful."
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