Title: Keeping Secrets
By: Moonlit Sea
Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade, any of its characters or the song That's When You Know by Gareth Gates
A/N:
MyOwnWoRLD: here's the update.
You/Kai fic fan: how's he gonna react when finds out? Well you'll just have to wait and see won't ya. -chuckles-
Don'tmesswithbec: thanks.
ERALDA: Ty getting beaten by Kai? (Hey that rhymes!) Hm… now there's an interesting idea.
Dranzen: in a way yes and in a way no. With Ruby being the only family he has left he doesn't like secrets being kept from him. Hope that hasn't confused you.
xXxAngel VxXx: thanks
-Dark Phoenix Angel Nami-: let's hope not.
(-Thoughts-)
/bitbeast talking/
Chapter 3 - Sneaking Around.
At midnight Ruby sneaked out of the Hiwatari household and headed over to her meeting place with Tyson. She was surprised to see that she was the first one there. (-He must be having more trouble than usual sneaking out.-) she thought. While she waited she hummed to herself then unknowingly started singing.
"For everyone, the story goes
There's a special someone to make them whole
Someone to give their heart completely
And you may search high and low
But when you find your angel
How will you know?
Then you finally get that feelin'
It'll be as clear as the air you're breathin'
That's when the world feels small beneath your feet
It's when the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive
For the very first time
And there's nothing that you can't rise above
That's when you know that you're in love
Who can tell the time and place
And you see your soul reflecting in their face. It would spell your under. And it'll hit you just like thunder
That's when the world feels small beneath your feet
It's when the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive
For the very first time
When you hold them in your arms and can't let go
That's when you know
For all my life
I have been searching for something that I couldn't find
But now I know you are the one
I understand I read the signs
'Cause now the world feels small beneath my feet
And all the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive
For the very first time
And there's nothing that you can't rise above
That's when you know that you're in love
That's when you know"
Just as she finished someone put their hands over her eyes. She gasped and turned round instantly.
"What the hell are you trying to do? Give me a heart attack!" she said angrily.
"You've got a great voice." Not answering the question.
She hit him playfully.
"Ow, what was that for?" pretending to be wounded.
"For sneaking up on me. What took you so long anyway, Ty?"
"Had to make sure Max and Ray were asleep. They were asking a lot of questions." Tyson replied.
"I told you to be careful."
"Dragoon thinks I should tell them." He said changing the subject a little.
"Well tell Dragoon that unless he wants you dead that I wouldn't advise it." Ruby said.
"That's exactly what I told him." Putting his arms around her waist and pulling her closer.
Ruby sighed and lay her head on his chest. They stayed like that for a while before Ruby said, "We're going to have to be especially careful from now on. Not just because of Ray and Max but I think my brother was listening to our conversation earlier."
"Great." Tyson said unenthusiastically. "Of all the people I had to fall for. It had to be Kai's sister." He teased.
"What can I say? Us Hiwatari's are irresistible."
Tyson spluttered, " I wouldn't say that."
Ruby looked at him, "Oh really?" a small smirkish smile appearing on her face. "If I remember correctly, Kinomiya. It was you who came after me."
Tyson looked down at her.
"You're defiantly Kai's sister."
She chuckled.
"So… did Kai look surprised when you drew?" changing the subject.
"You gotta be kidding. My brother? Showing emotion?"
"Good point."
They stood in silence for a moment as a gentle breeze blew.
"Tyson." Ruby said breaking the serenity.
"Yeah?"
"I have to go."
Tyson sighed, "Dragoon was right."
"Huh?"
"I can't do this anymore!" he said turning away.
"Can't do what anymore?" she asked although she had a good idea what he was talking about she needed him to confirm it.
"This. Sneaking round, not being able to hold you whenever I want," a slight blush came to his cheeks when he realised what he just said. He was kind of grateful that he had his back to her. "Having to watch what I say and do around everyone in case they might find out."
(-That's what I thought.-) she thought sadly.
"Tyson? Ty? I know all this secrecy is driving you mad. It's doing the same to me, but who knows how my brother will react when he finds out about us. I don't want you to get hurt, Ty."
Tyson turned back to her seeing her eyes glisten with unshed tears.
"I'm sorry, Ruby. It's just that I don't see why we can't tell Ray, Max and the Chief."
"We can't take the chance that they might let it slip infront of Kai."
"I'm beginning to wish I never asked you out." He mumbled looking away from her.
"You don't mean that." She said gently but it had an undertone of hurt in it.
"Don't I? I just don't know anymore." Looking back her.
Ruby sighed, "I've really got to get back now."
She went to kiss him but he turned his head away.
(-If I let her kiss me I know I won't be able to let her go.-)Tyson thought.
Ruby looked at him with hurt then kissed his cheek.
"See you tomorrow, Ty." She whispered and walked off home.
(-Oh crap, that's right we've got training tomorrow.-) he remembered.
/Well that was… productive./ Dragoon said.
(-Shut up, Dragoon.-)
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Next morning Kenny walked into Tyson's place and saw Ray and Max talking.
"Hey guys." He greets.
"Morning, Chief." Max said cheerily.
"Where's Tyson?"
"One guess." Ray said.
"Don't tell me he's still in bed." Kenny said partly annoyed and partly amazed.
"You know Tyson." Max said.
Kenny sighed, "Well get him up. Kai and Ruby will be here soon."
"Make that now." A female voice said.
"Hey, Ruby, Kai." Ray greeted.
"Hey all." She greeted back with a smile.
"I'll go get Tyson." Max said starting to go back into the house.
"Don't bother, Max." Kai said "I'll go." Heading in.
Everyone had a worried look on his or her face.
"Boy, is Tyson in trouble." Kenny commented.
Both Ray and Max nodded. Suddenly they heard Tyson shout "KAI!"
"Well at least we know he's up." Ruby chuckled.
"The question is, is he still in one piece?" Kenny joked.
"As much as he'd like to, I don't think he'd kill Tyson." Ruby answered. (-Unless of course he found out about us. Then that might be a different matter.-) she thought grimly.
Kai walked out a few moments later.
"Max."
"Yeah, Kai?"
"Your up against me." Walking over to the conveniently laid out beydish.
Max didn't reply but just got up and followed Kai over to the dish. Soon a battle was in progress.
"Hey, Ruby." Ray said walking over to her.
"Hm?" turning to face him.
"Do you like Tyson?"
"What kind of question is that?" she asked confused. When Ray didn't answer she continued. "Yeah… he's okay I guess." Shrugging a little.
Tyson walked out a few moments later. He saw Ray talking to Ruby and felt and a slight pang of jealousy.
"Hey guys." He greeted as walked over to them.
"I see you're finally awake, Tyson." Ray joked.
Tyson give him an annoyed look.
"Morning, Tyson." Ruby said.
Ray noticed that she wasn't as cheery as she normally was when she spoke to Tyson. Her voice was dull and… unemotional, in a creepy sort of way she sounded like Kai. If he didn't know better he'd say that those had a fight.
Tyson was surprised at the way Ruby greeted him. (-Guess last night affected her more than I thought.-) he thought. He was just about to ask if anything was wrong when he heard Kenny say, "Tyson, why don't you go up against Ruby?"
"Yeah, I'd liked to see who'd win out of the two of you." Max put in coming back from his battle with Kai.
Kai of course said nothing but he too was interested to see who would win between his sister and Tyson.
(-Me? Against Tyson? Uh oh.-) Ruby sighed inwardly. (-I always knew this day would come, and we can't say no. That would just make them suspicious.-)
"Sure thing, Chief." Tyson said. He was just about to grab Ruby's hand but stopped just in time. (-Don't do it, unless you wanna get kill by Kai.-) he reminded himself.
Ruby gave her brother a quick look and saw he had look that said 'beat him into the ground.' She chuckled and nodded before going over to the dish.
"You coming, Ty…son." Quickly correcting herself and hoping no one noticed.
Tyson gave a nod and went over.
"Did she just call him Ty or am I hearing things?" Max asked.
"Not unless we're all hearing things, Max." Kenny replied.
Ray looked at Kai and was surprised to see an annoyed/angry look on his face.
"Kai? Everything okay?" he asked.
Kai didn't answer but just watched Tyson and Ruby.
"3"
"2"
"1"
"Let it rip!" they said in unison.
Dragoon and Phantom waste no time in going for each other.
(-The sooner I get this match over, the sooner I can avoid all the questions I know Kai will have at my 'slip up'.-) Ruby thought.
Both blades slam into each other time after time, neither gaining any headway.
Tyson was just about to call out Dragoon when something about Ruby caught his eye. She was smiling and just any sort of smile it was the kind of smile she only
gave when they were alone. It was then that Tyson realised that he too was smiling.
/I hate to interrupt this 'moment', Tyson. But if one of you don't end this battle soon there's going to be a lot of questions./ Dragoon suddenly said.
(-Right.-) suddenly coming out of his daydream like state. "Dragoon, hyper victory tornado!"
"Huh?" Ruby said in surprise and before she knew it Phantom landed at her feet. She stared down at it in surprise. (-Oh boy. Am I gonna have some explaining to do.-) she picked up her blade and looked over at Kai who looked positively pissed. (-Crud!-)
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Well hope you all like the chap.