A/N: Here's chapter three folks. Suminasen for the delay. My life is hectic right now. But in less than two months, I get out for summer break. Then I can read and write to my hearts content. (Looks dreamy at the thought)

Enjoy. :)

Warning: Shonen Ai Fluff

Pairing: Kai/Tyson (Maybe slight one sided Tala/Tyson, Haven't decided yet. 0.o)

Disclaimer: Why do we have to do these things anyway? Bah, no I do not own Beyblade.

Souls Journey

Chapter Three

Tyson smiled as he watched his friends laugh at something Max had said from across the room. It had been twenty minutes since Tala had left him and he was feeling really restless. Running a slender hand through dark bangs, he once again scanned the area. As before, no Kai. He was starting to think maybe he should just go and have fun with his other friends. After all, his slightly anti social behavior might tip them off better than anything else.

Looking across the room from his slightly secluded spot, he caught sight of Rei. Hmm... the neko jin seemed to be looking for something. Or maybe...someone? In fact, he was probably looking for him. It wasn't like Tyson to not be in the center of things, the Chinese boy was most likely wondering where he was. Well, he might as well go chat with Rei for awhile. Besides, he had always thought of him as a short of older brother, someone he could talk too.

Mind made up, Tyson pushed off the wall where he had been leaning and prepared to make his way across the room. Right in time to see none other than Kai Hiwatari stumble out of the crowd and into his secluded area.

Eyes widening in disbelief, he stared at the boy he had been waiting for all night. Dual haired locks in slight disarray, fists clenched, and an angry look on his face, the teen looked as if he just lost a beybattle. Tyson opened his mouth to alert Kai to his presence, he was kind of surprised he hadn't sensed him yet, then stopped himself as a horrible thought occurred to him.

What if Kai noticed his differences? The Russian was a very observant person about many things. He wanted to talk to Kai badly, but was it worth the risk? Maybe he should just wait until he told his friends everything tomorrow. Yes, that was probably the best idea. Though he really didn't want to wait.

Suddenly, Kai moved to head back into the crowd. And Tyson did something stupid.

Staring at his hand as if he had never seen anything like it before, he cursed at his bodies betrayal. His arm just had to reach out and snag Kai's sleeve didn't it? Stupid reflexes that were getting better due to his change. He had just decided to not talk to Kai today!

Sighing internally, he looked up, just in time to meet vivid garnet. Wow, he had forgotten how beautiful Kai's eyes were. Like molten pools of fire, they held his gaze like nothing else.

Was it just him, or was it getting hard to breath in here? Okay, look away Tyson, just break away. Damn it! Why wasn't Kai releasing him! Didn't he realize what he was doing to him with those eyes of his!

Ok, calm down; deep breaths. Just because your crush, who may turn out to be the love of your life, is standing in front of you is no reason to be nervous. Just because he's looking at you with those eyes that can see right through you and into your soul. No bid deal. It's not like you have anything to hide right? Oh who am I kidding! Tyson stood frozen in front of Kai, unable to move. Not good...

That's it, speak, say something! He's going to know something's up if you stand there like a mute! Think, think! "Hey Kai." Those words did not just come out of my mouth.

Kai just looked at him for a moment. "Hn".

Guess they did.

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Kais POV

Warm, bright, a rich reddish brown framed by long dark lashes; windows to a beautiful soul full of light and laughter. Kai stared into Tyson's big eyes in slight surprise. Long seconds passed, and neither spoke. Why hadn't Tyson said anything? It wasn't like him...

"Hey Kai."

The Russian blinked, looking at the younger boy. "Hn"

Tyson grinned at that, and finally turned away. Free of those big eyes, Kai took his time to observe the rest of him; and felt his face flush with heat. Tyson was...beautiful. Long dark hair framing a surprisingly delicate, tan face; his body slender and lithe. Kai had always thought that Tyson was beautiful; he hadn't thought that he could be any more beautiful. He had been wrong.

He sure grew up... nice. Fighting the blush that came with that thought, Kai shook his head slightly. And waited. Why was Tyson being so quiet? It was starting to annoy him, really really annoy him. "Tyson." He narrowed his eyes; Tyson had jumped at the name.

"Y, yeah Kai?" He looked...nervous?

Crossing his arms, he pretended to look out over the crowd. In reality, he was closely watching the boy out of the corner of his eye. "What are you doing?"

Tyson tilted his head to the side, "Um nothing?"

"Why don't I believe you?"

"I don't know, why don't you?" Tyson's eyes widened at that, and he slapped his hand over his mouth.

Kai turned to face him, one grey brow lifted in inquiry.

He watched in secret amusement as Tyson flushed and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "U, um... hee?" Honestly, sometimes Tyson could be just so cute. Not that he would ever tell him that of course.

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Tyson's POV

Idiot, idiot, idiot! I am a complete baka! Tyson couldn't believe he had said that. Kai must think he's lost it. If he even cares.

Okay, I really wish something would come and interrupt this situation before...

"Hey guys, what's going on?"

Thank you Kami Sama! Tyson turned to face the new arrival to see a smiling Rei Kon. Never before had he been so happy to see Rei, never. In fact he was so happy, he could hug him!

"Tyson, what are you doing?" Ray asked.

Tyson blinked and realized that his body had once again betrayed him. Looking up from his position with his arms around Rei, he grinned slightly. "Hi?"

Rei chuckled, and to Tyson's complete surprise, wrapped his own arms around him in a quick hug. "It's good to see you again too Tyson." The neko jin said, amusement in his voice.

Tyson blinked, released Rei, and smiled.

Chatting with Rei, he never noticed an unhappy Kai glaring at an unsuspecting Neko Jin.

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Tyson smiled as he waved good bye to another group of friends. It was getting late, and everyone was going home. Next to him were Rei and Max chatting and a quiet Kai. He had asked them to stay a minute so he could tell them something. Waving to one last group and calling out a return goodnight, he turned to his friends.

"So Ty, what is it you wanted to tell us?" Max asked curiously.

Tyson smiled, and opened his mouth to speak. He didn't get a single word out.

"No wait!" Max had cried. "Let me guess!"

Rei rolled his eyes. "Maxie, just let Tyson tell us what he wants to."

Max pouted. "But I want to guess! Please Ty, let me guess." Max unleased the puppy dog eyes. Sighing, Tyson shrugged in consent. "Yay! Okay, what would Ty want to say...hmm."

Max put a hand to his chin in a thinking pose. "I know, you have a girlfriend!"

Tyson sweatdropped. "Um...no."

"Oh..." Max thought a moment. "A boyfriend?"

Tyson coughed at that.

Max looked at the red Tyson in amazement. "Wait, you do have a boyfriend! Who is it? Do I know him?" The blonde was jumping up and down in excitement.

Rei looked at Tyson curiously. Tyson was staring at Max not saying anything. "Do you have a boyfriend Tyson?"

Tyson finally found his voice. "No!"

Max seemed to wilt. "Awww..."

Ray chuckled. "You want Tyson to have a boyfriend Max?"

The blonde grinned. "Maybe."

Tyson watched as his friends discussed him as if he wasn't there. He really hadn't expected Max to say something like that. Looking over at his silent ex-captain, he noticed that Kai was glaring at Max. Weird.

"Okay, I still have to guess," Max exclaimed.

As Max was thinking, Tyson decided to step in. He didn't want to give the blonde another chance to say something shocking or potentially embarrassing. "I just wanted to say I asked Mr. D to get us a private room for tomorrow."

Rei and Kai looked at the bluenette at that. Max pouted. "Tyyyy, I still wanted to guess! No fair."

"You never would have guessed that anyway Mizihura, so stop acting childish." A cold voice broke in.

Max glared at Kai and looked like he wanted to say something foolish. Thankfully Rei stepped in.

"Why a private room Tyson?"

The others looked over at Tyson at this question.

Grinning to hide his nervousness, Tyson smiled. "I just thought we could catch up, you now, without any of the others around." That of course, wasn't the real reason, but he couldn't tell them that.

"Actually, that sounds like a good idea." Rei said with a smile.

"Yeah!" Max grinned. "It will be like a bladebreaker reunion. To bad the chief isn't going to be there." Kenny was away at a special tech school, and hadn't been able to come.

After a few more minutes of chatting, Tyson said goodnight to his friends. Watching them leave, his thoughts turned to his impending confession. Tomorrow, they would know. Tomorrow, things may never be the same.

Tyson didn't know how right he was.

TBC

A/N: I would like to say now that no, Rei doesn't like Tyson in that way. He thinks of him as the younger brother he never had. Of course, Kai doesn't know that. :PI know this story is going kinda slow, but Tyson's secret is going to come out soon.

Thanks for reading. (Looks down at the button below suggestively) Sayonara!

Wing