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Right, chapter 7. Bryan and Mariah come out in the open about their relationship and some people are not happy. And Hiro tries to charm Judy and Tala tries to charm Hilary.

Pairings at the moment: Bryan/Mariah.

Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade or any of it's characters.

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"Judy."

"Hiro."

"Judy."

"OK, Hiro, you can stop saying that now," Judy said.

"Erm, yeah, I guess I should," he said a bit dazed. They stood there and Judy was waiting to be let in.

"Hiro, you could let her in, you know?" someone said. Hiro turned to see Tyson standing there. He was smirking. Hiro turned back to Judy and moved out of the way so she could get in.

"Thanks, Hiro," Judy said.

"I'll take your bag," Hiro said. Hiro lead her to the only spare bedroom in the dojo and opened the door and put her bag on the bed. "If you need anything I'll be downstairs." He smiled at her.

"OK, thank you, Hiro," Judy said. Hiro was about to close the door when Jusy asked, "Have you got any towels?" Hiro nodded and went to the bathroom, got some towels and gave them to Judy. She said thanks and Hiro closed the door on his way out. He grinned and went downstairs. Now he had a reason to get up in the morning.

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Next day

Mariah and Bryan got home at about 9 o'clock. Mariah hadn't been able to talk to Johnny and was hoping she could talk to him before everyone else got up. She didn't want to hurt him but she realised her feelings for Bryan were stronger than the ones for Johnny. The other person she had to talk to was Lee. She knew he wouldn't not be happy. But she was a big girl now and she could look after herself. She would not let anyone walk all over her.

Mariah woke up and all the girls were there except Julia. She was probably chasing Kai again. She got up, grabbed some clothes and went to the shower that was opposite their bedroom. She walked in put her clothes and towel on a chair and showered. She dried herself and put her clothes on and went to find Johnny and Lee.

Lee was downstairs with talking to Max in the kitchen. Mariah walked in and asked, "Can I talk to you please, Lee?" Max looked at Lee and walked out saying they would finish their chat later. Mariah closed the door and sat down. She asked Lee to as well. So he sat opposite her. "I know you won't like this, Lee, but I like him." Lee looked at her confused.

"What are you talking about, Mariah? I know about Johnny," he said.

"It's not Johnny," she said.

"Then who is it?" Lee asked.

"Bryan," Mariah said just above a whisper.

"What?!!" Lee shouted standing up. "You can't date him!"

"Why not?!" Mariah screamed also standing up.

"Because he's violent! He could hurt you!"

"He won't hurt me! Me loves me!" Lee shook his head annoyed because of his sister's stubborness. He looked at the table taking deep breathes.

"I'll give him one week," he said quietly. "If I, or anyone else, hear you two arguing, fighting or anything that isn't loveable you're leaving him. End of!" He walked out the door with a face like thunder. Mariah smiled. One down, one to go!

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Tala walked out of the bathroom with just a towel wrapped round his waist and bumped into someone. He looked down and saw Hilary looking up at him with a blush on her cheeks. He smirked. "Umm, I-I'm sorry Tala," she said. "I didn't think anyone was in there."

"Hey, not a problem, gorgeous," he said lifting is arm up and leaning it on the door frame. She blushed deeper and stepped back to let him out. He didn't move. He ran his eyes over her body. She was wearing a spaghetti strapped top that showed some of her stomache and the top was blue and matching blue hot pants that showed a lot of leg.

Tala liked the way she was dressed and grabbed hold of her waist and dragged her into the bathroom. She squirmed in his grip but he just turned around and put her down. He turned back to the door, shut it and locked them in. "Tala, what are you doing?!" Hilary asked with her hands on her hips. She looked at him but couldn't help letting her eyes move downwards to take a look at his toned torso.

"Like what you see?" he asked in a husky voice. She nodded not really thinking about it but then she snapped out of her dazed and shook her head.

"N - no!" she stuttered. "We shouldn't do this."

"Do what?" Tala asked.

"This, being near each other." Tala moved forward, strutting a bit. He got close to her and stroked her cheek. She moved her head. 'Hmm, playing hard to get,' he thought. He moved back and walked over to the door. He unlocked it and opened it. Hilary looked at him.

"You can go," he said. She slowly walked over to the door. Then quickly walked out. He smirked. 'This isn't the end,' he thought.

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Johnny was having a beybattle with Micheal in the backgarden. Mariah walked over to them and watched until they finished. Johnny won. "Hey," Mariah greeted Johnny. Micheal went away for a rest.

"Hey," Johnny said. "You OK?"

"Yeah, you?" she asked tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Johnny nodded. "I need to talk to you about something. And you won't like it."

"Why won't I?" Johnny asked concerned.

"Well, I know you like me and we're not really dating, are we?" she said nervous. Johnny grinned.

"You asking me out?" He smirked.

"No!" Mariah shouted. Johnny's face fell. "I mean no."

"Oh. Then why are you saying this?"

"Because I like someone else and I didn't want you to find out from someone else."

"So, what? You've been leading me on?!" Johnny was beginning to shout.

"No! I guess I didn't realise until now! Look please don't get ang--"

"Don't get angry?! I have liked you for ages and we go on dates and now you're telling me that you like someone else?!" Someone grabbed hold of his shoulder and Mariah looked up. Bryan was standing there holding onto Johnny's shoulder. "What?!" Johnny questioned rather rudly.

"Don't you talk to me like that and don't you dare talk to women like that!" Bryan said loudly glaring at Johnny. Johnny winced and got free and walked away. "You alright?" Bryan addressed Mariah. She nodded. "Good." Mariah moved to Bryan and wrapped her arms around his waist. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders and let his arms hang loose down her back. He kissed the top of her head.

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Hiro walked out his bedroom door and walked straight into Judy. She was just wearing a towel. "Oh! Hiro I'm so sorry!" she said shocked. Judy thought everyone was outside.

"E-e-ermm... it doesn't matter!" he stuttered. He kinda liked her walking around like that. Although he didn't say that aloud.

"I-I-I'll j-just go back upstairs." She went to walk away.

Then Hiro said, "I'll join you!" He mentally cursed and closed his eyes in shame. When he opened them she was looking at him with a smile.

"Maybe another time," she said and made her way upstairs.

"Is that a promise?!" he shouted up the stairs.

"Yes!" she screamed back at him. He grinned from ear-to-ear.

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"Hey, BRYAN!" Tala shouted across the garden.

"WHAT?!" Bryan shouted back.

"COME HERE!" Bryan sighed and went over to Tala. "I need to tell you something." Bryan stood there waiting.

"Well, go on then," he said getting annoyed.

"Oh right yer!" Tala laughed. "Erm, I heard about you and Mariah." Tala nudged Bryan in the ribs. Bryan smirked. "Well, I'm trying to get with Hilary, although it isn't working."

"Because your charms aren't as good as might!" Bryan said smirking even more.

"Ha Ha! You're so funny!" Tala said sarcastically. "What am I suppost to do?"

"You're asking me for advice?" Bryan then burst out laughing.

"It's not funny!" Tala screamed at him but Bryan just laughed even more.

Once he had stopped laughing he said, "Just annoy her until she gives in. That's what I did." Bryan shrugged.

"Have you seen Hilary when she's annoyed - wait 'annoyed' is an understatement - pissed off?" Bryan nodded.

"It's funny." Tala sighed. "I can put a good word in, you know." Tala's face light up. "But it'll only be small and I'm not saying it to Hilary, I'm saying it to Mariah because I know she will tell Hilary." Tala nodded.

"Then what?" he asked.

"Charm her. Snog her face off. Seduce her. Do what you usually do."

"Yeah, but I don't mean it then. I mean it now." Then Bryan had an idea.

"Send her flowers!" Tala grinned, wolf-like and ran off to a florist for some flowers. "Don't thank me then!" Bryan walked off to find Mariah. He thought he might send her flowers too.

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OK that was part 1. Part 2 will be up later!!

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