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"Haha well I'm going to lie down on the opposite side of this couch so you can't really hold me if I get scared," stated Kumori while going to move
Kai pulled Kumori down and laid on the couch with her in front of him. Kumori blushed and sighed. Kai smirked and put his head on her shoulder. Near the end of the movie Kumori got scared and turned around and hugged Kai while burying her head into his chest. Kai smirked and held her securely. Kumori blushed but then felt strangely safe and sleepy.
'Why do I feel so safe in his arms? I wonder why this locket feels warmer but yet still cold on the sides,' thought Kumori
'Kumori the locket symbolizes something important and yes it does have to do with your childhood. You just need to remember it,' stated Sangue
'Does this have a connection to that photo?' asked Kumori
'Yes it does and to give you another hint the person who gave it to you is living with you,' stated Sangue
'I knew that but who? That photo was in black and white. It's not the original of it,' stated Kumori
'Be patient for once and let the memories and answer come to you over time,' stated Sangue
'Fine,' yawned Kumori
'Get some rest now mistress you need sleep,' stated Sangue while going to the back of her mind
Kumori yawned and fell asleep in Kai's arms. Ray was in the same situation as Kai but lucky for Ray though was he had the remotes so he turned off the TV and DVD player and went to sleep. Kai looked down at Kumori and smiled. He soon fell asleep.
The Next Morning
Kumori woke up to the sound of her mobile. She groaned and answered it.
"Hey Wolfy time to get up," yelled Kasai
"Whatever," growled Kumori while hanging up and putting her phone on silent
Kumori rested her head back down and sighed.
'Hmm my bed's nice and warm. Hold on I don't have blankets on me,' thought Kumori while opening her eyes and looking straight into brown eyes that held amusement.
Kumori blushed and tried to get up but couldn't. She looked down and saw Kai had wrapped his arms around her.
"Umm Phoenix could you let go?" asked Kumori
Kai smirked and let go. Kumori sighed and got up. She ran to her room and locked the door.
'What the hell I don't remember falling asleep next to him. Hold on I know I clung to him during the grudge. Grr Sangue you conniving wolf,' thought Kumori
'Hey not my fault you looked so warm and secure I thought maybe it wouldn't be that bad,' stated Sangue
'One his a cold arrogant brick wall and two I fell asleep in his arms and kind of buried my head back into his chest this morning,' blushed Kumori
'Don't worry he must feel something for you if he kept you in his arms all night,' stated Sangue
'I doubt that and anyway you been hanging with Kaze again haven't you?' asked Kumori
'Yeah how did you know?' asked Sangue
'You're being optimistic and cheerful. Now I have to go to school,' sighed Kumori
'Have fun,' teased Sangue while retreating to the back of her mind
Kumori growled and got ready. She walked downstairs and got bear hugged. Kumori looked up and saw Hiro.
"Hiro let go you weirdo," stated Kumori while hugging him back
"How do you know Tyson's brother?" asked Ray while walking out with the others
"Met him while I was in Japan," stated Kumori
"When?" asked Tsuchi
"Can't remember probably when we were in primary school," stated Kumori
"Oh yeah I remember you went over because of your parents," stated Tsuchi
"So how are you going Wolf?" asked Hiro while ruffling up her hair and letting go
"Fine," growled Kumori
Hiro laughed and Kumori glared at him while fixing up her hair
"So how'd you get in and why?" asked Kumori
"Aww can't I see my team and I see you guys already signed up for the tournament which is good. I got in by your butler," stated Hiro
"His your team manager?" asked Brooklyn
"Oh hey Brooklyn," stated Hiro
"Yeah he is unfortunately," sighed Kumori while saying the last bit quietly
"So I just want to tell you guys that I want you all to meet here and we will get started on training this afternoon," stated Hiro while leaving
Kumori growled and again got hugged she looked up and saw their family butler. He then hugged Tsuchi
"Hello Niles," smiled Tsuchi
"Good morning ladies. It's good to see you again and let me guess these young gentlemen are the ones your parents let stay here in their absence," stated Niles
"Yep,' sighed Kumori
"Well it's nice to meet you all," smiled Niles
"Duel hair boy Kai, Orange head Brooklyn, Red head Tala and black haired boy is Ray," stated Kumori
"Ok and Kumori your lunches are ready," stated Niles while signalling for the maid to come out and hand everyone their lunches.
Everyone put their lunches into their bags and started walking away
"Kumori don't forget to eat your breakfast nor you Tsuchi," stated Niles
"Drat thought I get away before he noticed," smiled Kumori at Tsuchi
Niles again signalled another maid that came out with a plater of toast, fruit, juice and milk. Tsuchi grabbed toast and milk while Kumori took a peach and juice. Ray and Brooklyn took the same as Tsuchi while Tala and Kai took the same as Kumori
"Ok we have breakfast now we have to leave," stated Kumori
The guys walked outside while Tsuchi hugged Niles and walked outside. Kumori saw Niles acting weird and walked up to him
"Niles what is it?" asked Kumori
"Oh nothing of importance. Now you be careful around those boys," stated Niles
"Aha well since you won't tell me I'll be going and yes I will," stated Kumori
Kumori hugged Niles and walked out to see Kai waiting for her. Everyone else had already gone
"Why didn't you go in the car there is more then enough room?" asked Kumori while placing her breakfast in her bag and tying up her hair
"Because I rather not get mobbed while trying to get out of a car," stated Kai
"No you rather get mobbed when you're on a motorbike," stated Kumori
Kumori felt her necklace get colder on one side and then she sighed.
"Thanks for waiting Phoenix," stated Kumori while putting on her helmet
The necklace then warmed up a bit on that side. Kai simply put on his helmet and climbed on the back of the bike
At School
Kumori banged her head on the desk. Kai sat their smirking at her.
"Come on Wolfy it'll be fun and you're going to be a werewolf," stated Kinzoku
"Yeah we all got to be our nicknames. I get to be an angel, Vampy a vampire and Pixie a pixie," stated Kasai
"Oh you pervert your just happy that you got to be with Tala and it didn't take you two too long to hock up did it," stated Kumori
"Same with Pix and Brooklyn and Vampy and Ray," stated Kasai
"You're the odd one out Wolfy," stated Kinzoku
"That's different from before?" asked Kumori
"True," stated Kinzoku
"Now class I will be giving you your scripts and I will leave you to learn them and practise with the people you need to," stated the teacher while handing out the scripts
"I want you all to learn and perform your parts in the Enchanted Lands perfectly since we are performing it for the school and outside school," stated the teacher while going to the front of the class
"If you need to go outside then do so. Now highlight and go practise," stated the teacher
Everyone nodded and Kumori, Kasai, Kinzoku and Tsuchi all walked outside with the guys. They went to their eating area and sat down.
"Great shot me now," groaned Kumori
"It can't be that bad you know," stated Kasai
"I will not shot you and I will take your guns if you say anymore," stated Tsuchi
"She has guns?" asked Brooklyn
"Yeah," stated Kinzoku while wincing at the memories
"Umm may I ask why is Kinzoku flinching at the words Wolfy and guns?" asked Brooklyn
"She walked in on one of Wolfy's target practises," stated Tsuchi
"And?" asked Ray
"She walked through the wrong door so she was at the end where the targets were," stated Kasai
"What exactly happened?" asked Tala
"Kumori had shot at the target right next to Kinzoku and scared her when she saw well heard the bullet hit the target," stated Tsuchi
"Hey it's not my fault and anyway it hit dead center it was no where near Pixie," stated Kumori
All the guys laughed at Kinzoku
"You're scared of her because she hit a target which you were standing next to? I think it would have been more scary if she had hit it on the side or it grazed you not hit the target next to you," laughed Tala
"Hey it was scary ok I walk through the door and look around and stood next to a target wondering why no one else was in here then I hear a bullet hit the target next to me," stated a pouting Kinzoku
Kasai laughed a bit evilly then put on an innocent look. Everyone but Tsuchi and Kumori gave her a questioning look. Kumori and Tsuchi snuck off quietly while the others were preoccupied.
"Angel what do you know that we don't?" asked Tala
"A lot," smiled Kasai
"About this incident?" asked Brooklyn
"Hey where'd Vampy go?" asked Ray
"And Wolfy," stated Kai
"Angel," ordered Tala and Brooklyn
"Fine well I told Pixie the wrong door on purpose to see if she was dumb enough to go in it. Then I ran to Tsuchi and Kumori. Tsuchi was in on the whole thing so when we saw the door open we bet Kumori that she couldn't hit the last target dead center and she accepted the bet. She shot at the target just as Kinzoku stood confused next to it and it hit the target. Kumori looked extremely pissed at that moment and ran over to Pixie to make sure she was ok," stated Kasai
"So the reason I'm scared of Wolfy with guns is because of you?" asked Kinzoku angrily
"Umm yeah and when Kumori found out that I had conned Vampy into helping she wasn't too happy with us but we all agreed that we wouldn't tell you unless forced to," sighed Kasai
"Angel you are so dead," yelled Kinzoku while chasing after Kasai
The guys laughed at them. Kai had gotten up and went to find Kumori
With Tsuchi and Kumori
Tsuchi and Kumori sighed with relief in getting away from the other
"So Kumori what's your happening with you and Kai?" asked Tsuchi
"Nothing why?" asked Kumori
"Oh you two just looked so peaceful and happy this morning when you guys were sleeping in each others arms. Oh and here Niles wanted me to give you this photo," stated Tsuchi
Kumori looked at the photo and blushed. She saw a note attached to the back and read it
Note
Dear Miss Kumori
I couldn't help myself. You two looked so sweet together.
I hope you remember that you are engaged still. Your blood parents had arranged it but to my surprise I can't seem to remember that young lad's name. Well anyway don't get too attached to this boy
Niles
End of Note
'So that's why he was acting strange he doesn't want me to fall for Kai. Hmm well he doesn't have to worry,' thought Kumori
'That's what you think mistress,' stated Sangue
'What do you mean?' asked Kumori
'Oh Niles now knows the identity of the young man you have to marry and so do I and Tsuchi but you have to remember,' stated Sangue
'Evil Wolf,' growled Kumori
'Learnt from the best,' smiled Sangue while retreating
Kumori stared at Tsuchi and she was simply smiling at her
"You know who I'm engaged to don't you," stated Kumori
"Yep and I won't tell," smiled Tsuchi
"I know you won't," sighed Kumori
Kumori then felt a hand on her shoulder which made her jump. She looked around to see Kai standing there.
"Umm hey Kai," sighed Kumori
Kai dragged Kumori back to the eating area and Tsuchi followed with an amused look on her face. When they got there they saw Kinzoku sitting in Brooklyn's lap looking upset and Kasai sitting in Tala's resting her head on his chest. Tsuchi sat next to Ray and gave him an apologetic look. Kai sat down and made Kumori sit on his lap which made everyone give them a questioning look.
"Are you two going out?" asked Kinzoku
"No," said Kai and Kumori on unison
"It looks like it though," stated Kasai
"We're not and anyway Pixie and Angel we have training this afternoon," sighed Kumori
"How come?" asked Kinzoku
"Remember when you said Hiro was back did you forget he is our manager and coach?" asked Kumori
"Oh yeah he is isn't he," stated Kasai
"Yeah," stated Tsuchi
The bell rang and everyone sighed.
"Come on Wolfy we need to go to swimming," ordered Kai while dragging her off
"Help I don't want to go," yelled Kumori
Everyone either laughed or gave her a sympathetic look. Kumori glared and reluctantly went with Kai.
"Brooklyn what's your real last name?" asked Tsuchi
"Umm Matsumi why?" asked Brooklyn
"I knew it so this will be interesting this term," stated Tsuchi quietly
"So that's her real last name," stated Tala with a knowing smile
'No wonder,' thought Tala
Everyone went off to their classes. Meanwhile at the swimming pool Kumori came out of the changing rooms in board shorts and a shirt that read 'Werewolves are real.' Kai on the other hand was only wearing board shirts. Kumori blushed when she saw him. Kai smirked when he saw her. Kumori mouthed watch out and Kai looked behind him to see his fan club. Kumori snuck past and quickly jumped into the pool. Kai followed suit and they did their assigned laps and strokes. At the end of the lesson Kumori and Kai where dodging his fangirls.
"Phoenix swim next to someone else I'm sick of dodging this people," stated Kumori
"No thanks I'm not stupid and anyway you're also dodging the guys there so don't say it's only me," stated Kai
"Argh they just want to annoy me especial since I'm next to you and all the girls are trying to get to you and who knows they could be after you," stated Kumori while swimming away from the on coming girls
Kumori quickly got out and helped Kai get out. They were both puffing and tired from the onslaught of endless fangirls and guys. They quickly went into the changing rooms and changed. While Kumori got changed Hebe entered.
"You little bitch. How dare you make Kai your own and make him swim near you the whole lesson," hissed Hebe
"What you are kidding right? I didn't want him swimming next to me he did it because I was the only one not chasing him actually I was doing the opposite I was trying to get away from him," growled Kumori
"Don't lie to me you little whore," hissed Hebe
"I'm not a whore I'm no where near one but you on the other hand are," growled Kumori dangerously
Hebe attacked Kumori and they ended up fighting. 5 minutes later Kumori stood up with two slashes on her arm and back while Hebe laid on the ground unconscious. Kumori put her spare shirt on and walked out covering her slash on her back with her bag and her arm under her long sleeve black shirt. Kai stood there waiting for her. He smiled when he saw her and they walked back to their eating area. The rest of the day went fast. Kumori found out that Hebe had attacked Kasai, Kinzoku and Tsuchi also. Tsuchi had a slash on her face, Kasai on her arm and Kinzoku on her face also. They didn't have time to retaliate though because the guys pulled them away and took them to the first aid room. They all drove to Kumori's and Tsuchi's house. When they arrived Hiro was waiting for them.
"Hurry up we have to train," stated Hiro while walking off
"Man his a bit snippy all we did was drop off our bunch at my house and come here," stated Kasai
"Come before he actually results in dragging us in there," stated Kumori while walking off
"What's up with her she seems a bit more quiet and angry then usual?" asked Kinzoku
"I don't know," stated Tsuchi with a concerned look
The girls left the guys but they followed anyway. When they got there they saw Kasai, Tsuchi and Kinzoku running around while Kumori was playing basketball against Hiro.
"How come they are running while Kumori is practising basketball?" asked Ray
"His working on their strong spots. Tsuchi is a runner, Kumori is defiantly a basketballer, Kinzoku and Kasai are not into sport so they just run with Tsuchi to get exercise," stated Brooklyn
They saw what Brooklyn said was true. Tsuchi was leading the squabbling girls around the room and Kumori was going from offence to defence against Hiro.
"But why doesn't Hiro put one of the girls against Kumori?" asked Tala
"Because they aren't aggressive enough when it comes to Kumori. Sure they probably are when it comes to beyblading but when it comes to basketball none of them are into it like she is so Hiro does it since he also likes basketball," stated Brooklyn
"Ok and how long have you known this much about them?" asked Ray
"I've exchanged letters with Kumori on more then one occasion and emails too. She always said how she loved basketball but the others wouldn't help her because they said she was too aggressive. She also mentioned Tsuchi on more then one occasion saying how she was in the schools running team but she said nothing about Kinzoku and Kasai. That and today you can see it through observation and I trained under Hiro for a while," stated Brooklyn
"Good point," stated Ray
The guys joined the girls in running so they could also train. 1 hour and 30 minutes later they were sitting on the ground cooling down and doing stretches.
"You seemed to love basketball a lot," stated Kai
"Yeah it's my favourite sport," smiled Kumori
'I should have cleaned and wrapped those wounds,' thought Kumori while flinching
"You ok?" asked Kai
"Yeah," smiled Kumori
Kai gave her a sceptical look but kept quiet. Hiro come over 10 minutes later.