A/N- Here's the next installment of HoH! Hope you guys like it!

Chapter 5- There Must be a Conspiracy Afoot

It was still sunny when the bus pulled into the driveway. The house was beautiful, built on a sloping hill. There were two paths: the longer one leading to the lake, and the other into the house. The two teams stepped off the bus, carrying their entire luggage with them, and taking everything in. The road was empty coming in both directions, and there wasn't a neighboring house for at least a quarter of a mile. The sun was shining brightly, reflecting off of the water.

Just as the eight were about to step into the house, the two adults stopped them. "Now, before you go inside, I'd like to review the rules." Mr. Dickenson announced, receiving a chorus of groans. "Number one: no parties, alcohol, drugs, loud music etc."

"Number Two," Stacey continued, "a girl cannot spend the night in a boy's room, and vice versa. Number Three: Please clean the house every week. We know how teenagers are, but can you at least keep the place neat?" The last remark was said in exasperation.

"Finally, rule number four: there are two cars in the garage. You all have your licenses. Please keep them in one piece."

"That's it?" Tyson asked eager to look at the house.

"Well, we still have to assign rooms, and distribute keys..."

"Can we please do it inside? My arms are killing me." Starr complained. She was carrying a bag under each arm, and another slung across her shoulder. Traveling light was not her style.

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As soon as everyone got settled down in the den, another lecture was held. Mr. Dickenson went over the rules once again, leading the teenagers to believe that he didn't trust them that much. They even added a few more rules! Then, after each teen received a set of keys, it was time to get their rooms.

Tyson ran quickly up the stairs, picking out the biggest room and jumping on the first bed. "I PICK THIS ONE!" He yelled.

Everyone sighed. No one was going to argue now that he'd jumped all over it.

Kitty and Starr passed by a second room with two beds.

"Wanna share a room?" Starr asked, turning to her friend, but Kitty was already placing her bags by the bed.

After a few minutes everyone was settled and the adults had left. Everyone was tired, and in need of some fun.

"Who's ready to hit the lake?" Tyson called out. He was answered by a chorus of cheers.

Everyone raced to their rooms to get changed, and were all outside in record time. There were two people left in the house. Kitty was jogging down the stairs, clad in a bikini, as Kai was walking up the stairs.

"You aren't gonna come hang out with us?" Kitty asked the blue haired captain.

"I don't hang out." He replied over his shoulder.

"Eh, suit yourself." She shrugged, walking out.

"Hn, who would to hang out with those losers?" Kai rolled his eyes, watching the girl leave. Suddenly going outside seemed interesting "Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to go…" He thought to himself.

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"Hey, where's Kai?" Chelsea asked Kitty as she sat down between her and Starr.

"He doesn't 'socialize' apparently. No loss." She opened up her magazine and put on her sunglasses. "Pass the sun block, Ally?"

Her raven haired friend smiled to herself, and went on with watching her friends swimming. Chelsea's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the backdoor opening and slamming. Everyone turned their attention to the noise.

It was Kai standing by the door. It seems he had actually changed his mind. "What?" He asked, annoyed at all the stares.

"I thought you don't socialize?" Kitty smirked, as he took off his shirt.

"Whatever." He muttered, putting on his shades and laying down next to Kitty. "Don't wake me up."

Starr shot Kitty and Chelsea a look and they all broke out in laughter. Their summer arrangement just got a little more interesting.

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Kitty woke up early the next morning. Very early. She rolled out of bed with a groan. It was barely seven A.M and she was awake! This was some sort of conspiracy.

She trekked down the stairs, still half asleep, and made her way to the kitchen. Somehow, she managed to fix herself some cereal and make it to the table in one piece. Halfway into her breakfast, the backdoor swung open and Kai entered.

Kitty noted that, once again, he lacked a shirt. It wasn't exactly a bad view. 'He must work out or something…' She thought to herself.For the next couple of minutes, she sat at the table gaping at him, watching as he poured himself some water. It was almost as if Kitty was invisible, because he didn't even notice her. Or so she thought.

As she tried to sneak out of the kitchen unnoticed, he called out "What, no 'Good morning, Kai?'"

Kitty spun around to see Kai sitting on the counter, grinning. "You knew I was there and you didn't even say anything?"

"Well, yeah. You were staring at me so intently, how could I not?" He smirked as she turned a light pink. "You know, it's really rude that you can check me out and not even offer me any food."

"I was not checking you out! I was…"

"Don't deny it, Kitty. You likeme." Kai hopped off of the counter. "Listen, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't date girls like you."

Kitty stared at him in shock. "You've got to be kidding." She walked up to him and looked him straight in the eye. "I wouldn't date you if you were the last…THING on the planet!"

"Totally in denial." He snorted, shaking his head.

"Take that back, you jerk!"

Kai smirked, but said nothing. Instead of talking, he pressed his lips softly on hers. Kitty was too shocked to protest, and by the time she registered what was happening, he was already walking out of the room.

"I- I thought you said I wasn't your type?" She stammered.

"You aren't." He said, looking over his shoulder. "That was just for the road. Nice pj's by the way."

As soon as he left, Kitty covered her mouth and let out a small scream. "That…Boy!" she cried out, just as Ray walked in.

"Oh, I see you've been talking to Kai." He remarked, amused at the girl's frustration.

She nodded. "How can you stand him? I spent three minutes talking to him, and I'm ready to pull my hair out."

"Don't take it too personally. He just likes picking on you."

"Why me?" She pouted.

Ray smiled. "I don't know if you've noticed, but Kai kind of has a crush on you."

Kitty rolled her eyes. "Please. He's a total asshole! You should have seen how arrogant he acted! He think's he's God's gift to women!"

As Kitty moaned on with her list of complaints, Ray sat next to her and shook his head. 'Total denial.'

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A/N: Yeah, a short chapter…but this is the best I came up with after that long hiatus from writing….I don't know when I'll be posting another chapter though.