Love The Way You Lie; Chapter 13. The Tables Turn And Karma Bites His Ass.
Do what you need to with my body. But nobody fucks my head and heart over continuously – The bleach blonde beyblader thought to herself and took another sip on her cold water, soothing her thirst in this hot area of the country. Although, for the first time in a long time, this girl had a pair of jean shorts on to reveal those toned and athletic legs, without any tights, a plain white tank top shaped tightly against her gifted chest and a pair of boots on her feet, protecting her feet in the harsh areas.
The sunshades over her eyes covered those eyes which revealed a broken and empty heart, whilst her lips were a devilish red. She was pulling herself back up onto her feet ambitiously. Besides, Pearl had done this multiple times and she was beginning to enjoy the pain, it was sort of becoming an addiction in her lifestyle. None of this pain was anything compared to the loss her brother.
But when the proud American girl walked her way through the local town, a few people would pass her a glance, but nothing serious. Maybe the odd pervert sharing the odd wolf whistle or two. But they clearly weren't in the same league as her ex boyfriend right now, this strong girl wanted an update, not a downgrade. On a whole; Pearl wasn't searching for any male attention right now. Unless they were proven to be useful of course.
Eventually, Pearl strolled her way into the local towns souvenir store, ready to purchase something to remind her of Texas, despite the devastating memories it would now latch onto her brain. There were so many items, flags, Bonnie and Clyde facts and all sorts. In a way, it really fascinated her and she spent quite a while in there. But the real item that caught her attention, was an American flagged styled beyblade. Wow! It had so much swag.
"Wow! Its that girl who has just joined the Bladebreakers." A young male whispered to his father, with his eyes twinkling like a school boy. "I think her name is Pearl. Perhaps we could get a photograph of her and hang it up the wall of celebrities."
The older man rolled his eyes and just continued to polish the shelves. "Do what you want lad. No doubt she ain't here for very long." He replied in a blunt tone, not really interested in the sport like his son was.
So the young brunette boy did, he ran his fingers through his hair and smartened himself up, tucking in his shirt and doing up his belt more tightly, to reveal his toned figure. Then after sighing insecurely, the nervous teenager tapped his finger onto the famous beybladers shoulders gently. It made his stomach flip upside down when the attractive girl turned around to face him with a friendly smile. It's a shame her eyes were hidden though – He nodded it off and cracked a smile on his edgy lips.
"Hello Pearl. I would just like to say 'Hi' and welcome to the souvenir store. Its not often we get celebrities in here."
Raising an eyebrow at the stranger who had intruded her personal space, she shifted down her sunglasses for a second to glance him up and down naturally. "I really am not a celebrity. If you want to see a real celebrity, I am sure they'll be coming through that door in a moment." Pearl answered, knowing the team were looking for her, as they'd text her and faithfully, the blonde text back her location.
"Wow! The rest of the Bladebreakers are on their way! That's amazing. I am like your biggest fan." The brunette then felt his heart skip a beat from all the excitement that began to take over his body. "I must have a picture or an autograph of you all."
Pearl then laughed and placed her hand onto the fans broad shoulder. "Calm down before you kill yourself. What's your name? I am sure the guys will love you." It shocked her that people were now starting to recognise her in the unexplored streets, but in a way, this girl registered – I could get used to this.
"Oh man. My name is Riley." The brunette boy with blue eyes then picked up a book and stylish pen from the shelf behind him. "How about you sign in my new autograph book first?"
"Sure? I mean. Why not?" Pearl gulped, wishing she'd spent more time on making an original signature instead of just 'Pearl Revlon' written on the piece of paper. That's when she also realised, this was her time and one day, she may even be featured on the halls of fame. If only this determined girl had the strength to beat Tyson in an opposition match. The blonde would have a good go at him with her Liberty once more. Until then, so much training was required, learning from others. "There you go."
And on that queue, six other celebrities then walked through the old fashioned shop door. Photographs were taken, signatures were signed all over this boys book. Until after satisfying his obsessive needs, the team then exited the shop with free gifts.
"He was really nice." Tyson smiled and wrapped his arm around Pearl's neck, pulling her closer to him roughly yet caringly. "Don't you ever run off like that again. You gave us all heart attack you know."
Glancing at each team members face, Pearl could see that was true, especially when they walked in to the shop and all looked so relieved to see she was well. This made her feel so much more comfortable and secure about these guys. All apart from their leader of course and the team manager; who just followed like two stray dogs.
"I'm sorry. I just needed some space to think about a few things." The Liberty holder answered and laughed at her rivals masculine approach. "I take it I am finally accepted now huh?" She then wrapped her arm around his neck, pulling him closer back in return.
"Are you kidding?" Max paused and then joined in, wrapping his right arm around the pairs neck. "We knew something was up the minute you didn't join us for breakfast."
Eventually, the team stopped at a quite field in the middle of no where to discuss what had been going on behind the closed doors of the team. Kai sulked stubbornly and kept his eyes closed through out the whole awkward situation. This really wasn't looking good for him and there was no way out of this without looking even more of a bastard. Yet the thought of 'why do I even care?' crossed his mind. Its not like him to be this bothered about something. What is going on!?
"I am not going to sugar coat this for you Pearl." Rei began and took a deep breath, to think before he spoke. "Were all a little bothered by the fact you didn't tell us what's going on."
Oh no, they found out – The American bleach blonde girl then instantly gazed her eyes over to the team leader, who looked just so pissed. "Right?" Was all she could answer without wanting to give too much away more than they already knew.
"I had found Kai's phone outside this morning Pearl. We know everything. How Kai and you are ex partners. Then he tried to remove you…."
"That's enough Hilary." Max interrupted, not wanting to repeat much of the story that his newbie teammate pretty much knew. "We've all went mad at Kai this morning. Especially since you are a very good beyblader and a nice girl to work with."
Stop the flirting buddy – Tyson giggled to himself and sipped on his soda like an animal. "Don't you let him stand in your way because I will tell you now Pearl. He wouldn't stand for it if you were standing in his way. Speaking of which, now the truth is in the air, have you two even beybladed?" The broad Japanese male asked curiously, glancing his teddy bear brown eyes into the newbies, instantly reading her like a book.
Now they could tell when she was lying, Pearl was shit at it, even when she was trying to twist information.
"Of course they have and its clear what happened." Kenny then held his laptop up to Tysons' face. "Kai lost easily, why else would his beyblade appear in front of me in pieces?"
The bleach blonde then grinned mischievously and folded her arms like a queen. "Since the truth is coming out into the open. I will tell you this, yes I did beyblade Dranzer, he lost and after that. He asked me to train with him." Now the truth was coming back and biting this bastard back in the arse, was like paradise, especially since Kai was getting what he deserved.
"Oh shut up you slag." The Hiwatari was losing his patients and that familiar impatient growl had once again left his throat. Look at what she's wearing! No wonder on the way here men were fucking staring at that hour-glass body! – That was the least of his worries right now. He approached closer to the rival and glared his fiery crimson eyes into hers. "You know just as well as I do, I am getting better and I will not have you stand in my way of becoming the true beyblade champion."
"See. I told you." Tyson grinned grabbed Kai by the scarf, to gently shift him away from the American girls face. "You two aint training together anymore. We are called a team for a reason."
"He's right you know." Hilary then smiled warmly and winked. "You will learn so much from us, even those who do the small jobs on the side."
Pearl swallowed those retaliation comments and removed her sunglasses to place them within her jean shorts pockets. What the fuck has my life got to do with him anymore? – She asked herself and shrugged at him more calmly. "You're right guys and I am sorry." The girl stated and wrapped her arm around Rei's gently, deliberately pushing the Russian's buttons in a sly manner. "How are you doing anyways? I have been worried sick about you." She changed the topic to the injured and recovering member of the team.
The Ex-white tiger then glanced his caramel eyes up and down her like she was a model, exposing the slight blush creeping up onto his pale cheeks. "You really shouldn't feel guilty anymore. I have learnt so much from you. And I am fine." Rei answered and then shifted his attention back to the group, to notice something intriguing within the corner of his sight. A riled Hiwatari. Huh?
Later that evening, the team were sat in the main bedroom updating their beyblades. Preparing themselves for the tournament in two days time. The atmosphere was so lively since Kai had left the room to brush his teeth in the bathroom and Hilary had made peace with her new member.
"Look, I am sorry for exaggerating. I only shouted because I was scared for Rei. These guys mean a lot to me you know." The brunette female spoke in a soothing and honest tone, trying not to stare at her red and swollen dark eyes. "I don't know what I'd do without them."
An awwwh left Pearl's peached lips. "I know they do Hilary. I promise you, I will be there for you just as I would for them." The blonde winked and turned he attention over to the boys, to watch how they place back together some parts of their beyblades. It was like a confusing jigsaw puzzle at first, especially since they were brand new experimenting parts.
"That's what I like to hear." Hilary answered and lended a hand. "It goes like this. See."
"Wow. You know more about beyblading than me." It was clear that Pearl had under estimated the team manager and right now, that guilt in her gut, became ever lasting. But it was such a relief that this was one less stress on her mind, the bitching. "Thanks."
Walking out the room to wait outside patiently for his turn in the bathroom, Rei leaned against the wall and began to let his mind sink into many deep thoughts. Like; I wonder how Mariah is and what she is doing right now? Oh how he missed his ex-team mates so much sometimes. But that was all interrupted by the familiar sound of the door opening, to expose a cautious looking leader. "Are you okay Kai? We all still don't think any less of you despite the shouting." Rei anxiously flared a weak smile at the bluenette, to try and soften the destructive tension between them.
Yet if only he realised, that made Kai's nerves and gears run wild. That jealousy and passiveness inside his heart and soul just began to spread like a dangerous flame, that nobody would dare to touch unless they wanted to die or end up in hospital. His feet froze and he twitched. "Don't you lecture me like I am some child. Especially when you have no idea whats really going on." He snarled so coldly, that it sent a shiver down Rei's injured figure.
"Kai. Tell me and I can try to help you."
"What would be the point of that? Besides, someone is on their way to 'help' me. But by the way, if I catch you flirting with that girl, me and you will be falling out, big time."
"Who? And Kai, you know I have feelings for somebody else..."
"None of your business. But just to let you know, this guest is staying here a while."
Kai then exited out of Rei's sight, bored of this nosey conversation.
Authors Note: Thanks everyone who reviewed previously and just tuned in to follow! It took me a short while to plan this chapter, but I got that excited about this area of the plot I just had to update it quickly! So the big question is; who's this mystery guest then? Oh isn't it obvious? Stay tuned guys and gals :D. Love XOANN13OX.