AAAAAAHHHHHHH! I AM SO SORRY! I AM NOT DEAD! I SWEAR! I promised a chapter for the end of August, but in January 2011! HUGE DELAY! College and my procrastination…. Priceless pain in the butt, if you tell me! But I did it! I hope you guys are all happy with a new update in this story.
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Summary: Until the rainstorm comes to an end, Hilary will have to stay in the home of Kai Hiwatari. How bad can it be?
Warnings: KaixHilary hints! KaixHilary moments! Humor may be tough to amuse you when you are dealing with me… Ha, ha, ha…
Rating: T for Teen
Genre: Friendship/Romance, with hints of humor.
Pairing(s): KaixHilary
Disclaimer: StarlightAngel101 DOES NOT own Beyblade in any shape or form. The only things that I own is the plot -cause it's my idea-, and the name of the bulter, in which he'll be called Edward.
Under His Shelter
Chapter Four: Distance from Awkwardness
Neither of them spoke a word…
After what happened in the living room, it was a wonder and an awkward moment between the two of them.
Kai and Hilary were at the dining room, eating the meal made by the chef.
The dining room table was a long room; the walls were painted a deep red colour. Artworks aligned the walls with the recurring theme of hosting and gatherings of social events. Three chandeliers hanging by strong chains from the ceiling, brought light above them. The floors were made of beige marble. A narrow, black, rectangular carpet lay at the center of the room under the dining table of dark-brown polished wood that almost stretches from one side of the room to the other end; enough for more than twenty people to sit around the table.
The table, had a white table cloth draping off the edge, but the draping did not reach to the floor from off the table's edge. A pair of silver candelabra lay near the center of the table, with white candles on the holders, unlit; for decoration.
There were enough chairs surrounding the table, all are made of the dark-wood polished like the table, but the seat of the chair is cushioned with red fabrics. And Kai and Hilary sat at one end of the table, near the doorway to the foyer.
Kai sat at the head end, while Hilary sat on the right side of the table, near Kai.
Both ate quietly of their meal, composed of boneless chicken breasts with gravy on top, herb-roasted potatoes, and fresh steamed vegetables.
Never spoken a word, since they entered the dining room, taken their seats, and even the great taste of the meal's flavours did not bring them to talk even the most common topic…
After what happened at the living room, when Edward came in and almost saw them close…
Hilary couldn't stop thinking about it. One minute they were going to kiss, and the next… They aren't even talking. She could understand that it was normal to be awkward after an embarrassing moment, but is this awkwardness normal?
They have been part of the team for a few years. They have talked and been friends in one way… Are they friends? Or are they more than friends?
Hilary glances at Kai for a moment. Seeing him cut a small piece of the chicken breast using the knife and fork, before putting it in his mouth. His eyes focus on his plate, not aware of her ruby eyes looking at him for a moment.
She looks away, and continues on her meal.
After a few bites of his meal, Kai reaches for his glass of orange juice. When he places the rim of the glass to his lips, his eyes stares at Hilary, while drinking the cool citrus liquid.
'What was I thinking?' Kai thought.
The thought of him kissing her a while ago, felt like the right thing to do. But now? He wasn't rejoicing for one thing…
Now he regretted what he had done to Hilary.
'She must be confused. I think I need to tell her.'
"I need to tell you something." Both Kai and Hilary said. They were startled altogether that they want to talk. Hilary slightly blushed about it.
"You first," Kai then said.
It took a moment for Hilary to collect her thoughts, and say what she intended to say to Kai.
"Kai… I wanted to thank you for your hospitality. And, um… I know you are helping me out as a friend, after all we are friends, and will be friends no matter what happens.
"Kai what happened back there-"
"I'm sorry."
Hilary stopped and stares at Kai…
'Him? Apologizing?'
Not good.
"I didn't mean to confuse you, Hilary," Kai explained. "What happened back there meant nothing."
Ouch.
'Great. Nice going,' he thought to himself.
Better think something…. And quick!
"I agree with you that we should be friends still."
Damage report: Kind of irreversible.
He knew that when he made that mistake, Hilary's mood changed from confusion, to surprised, and now upset.
"Thank you Kai…"
It was for a few minutes that the two still ate in silence. But afterwards Hilary couldn't eat another bite, as she felt she lost her appetite for the remains of her dinner.
She placed her eating utensils on the napkin, next to the plate of the remains of dinner and stand out of her chair.
"Thank you for the dinner, but I am full," She lied. "I think I'll be going to bed."
Kai nodded, "Okay."
"By the way… Um… Do you have any clothes I can sleep with?"
"You're wearing it."
A red blush spread her cheeks. It was too good to be true that you can wear a dress made of silk like this for day clothes. Thanked to the Lord that Kai had the decency to have the red cropped jacket for her to wear to cover any revealing details.
"Oh. I-I will be going right now."
"Edward will take you to your room. He should be around the living room if you need him."
"Okay," Hilary answered. "Good night."
"Good night, Hilary."
When she said her thank you and good night to the butler, she closed the door and sigh in relief.
But sadness came one second after she breathed.
What happened between us at that living room… meant nothing?
Relieved that Kai understands and that they can still be friends…
…but it hurt to what he said…
Nothing. Nothing is happening between us…
Trying to keep her mind off of it, she checked the windows to see the weather outside. Opening the curtains she sees that it did not get any better.
Rain fell fast and hard. The clouds looked black and it was rolling by fast; winds from the look of it were strong to make some damage when it's over.
'Well the weather casters were right this time about this storm…' Hilary thought.
She covered the windows with the curtains, and went back to the bed. She removed the red cropped jacket; placing it at the edge of the bed.
She opened the blankets, enough for her to slide in and cover herself up.
She hoped that she can sleep soon…
…Even though she didn't remember that there will be a thunderstorm over the night.
When Kai finished his meal, Edward came in.
"Are you done with your meal, Master?" he asked.
Kai nodded, as the butler came to pick up the dishes from the table. While picking up Hilary's dish, the butler glanced up to see Kai deep in thought. He was resting his back against the chair, his elbow resting on the chair's arm. Kai's hand formed into a fist rested underneath his chin.
"Are you alright, Master?"
Kai snapped back to reality when he heard the butler's voice; concern for him.
"I'm fine, Edward… just thinking."
The butler glanced at Hilary's plate noting she didn't eat that much and he guessed he knew why…
"Is it about Hilary?"
Kai looked at the butler.
"It must be young love…"
"There's nothing between me and Hilary. We are just friends."
But the butler could be right…
The butler finished picking up the remaining dishes. "I apologize for jumping into conclusion."
"It's fine."
"Will you be retiring for the night?" Edward asked.
"No."
Kai got up from his seat and walked a few steps before he stopped. Removing something from his jacket pocket, he opened his hand to see his blade.
It was the deep blue, endurance blade, with a red phoenix in the bit chip. Dranzer… One of the famous beyblades for the past few years…
"I will retire later…"
For now… a little training would help blow off some steam.
Done with a new chapter. I am so sorry again for the HUGE delay on my promise, but I did it. Second year of college and my procrastination… one heck of a combination for me… Don't forget to REVIEW!
Till the next chapter, see ya later!
Peace Out