Another chapter! I think I'm addicted. Well, I guess that is good for you all, right?

Thanks so much for all of the sweet reviews! I guess I was being a little harsh when I said that I would delete my story. So I won't. I really didn't think anyone would read it anyway.

P.S. Zane's weapon is the Shurikens, I got it now, thanks!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN A SINGLE THING (except for Ray the Yellow Ninja).

Chapter 3 - Crushes

Ray's POV

"You a the yellow ninja, Ray. This is your destiny."

I woke with a start. I am the yellow ninja sworn to protect Lloyd. I will guard him with my life. I had to remind myself that this was all real. That I was a ninja, and that I had an element. Life? I don't understand it. What is life?

I looked around the dark room. I heard soft breathing next to me. I moved my neck and groaned in pain softly. Ouch, that hurt. Note to self: Do NOT move until you have to.

A soft snore escaped someone's lips. I tried to look over at who it was, but it was no use. I couldn't look far enough with just my eyes and I didn't want to move my neck again after that pain.

My mind drifted off to the five ninjas, the samurai girl, and the sensei.

Zane, there is something off about him that I cannot put my finger on. Sure, he seems sweet, but he seems to have no sense of humor and talks almost in a monotone.

Jay, he's such a pessimist, but anyone can tell the feelings he and Nya have fore each other. He can make me laugh, too.

Nya is sweet, and she's the only other girl here. It must be cool to be a samurai.

Sensei Wu is quite kind, but he's a little strict. I mean I can't judge, he does live in a house full of seventeen year old boys.

Lloyd is a good kid despite his weird and cruel past. I feel like I must protect him. I feel like he's my baby brother, or better yet, my own son.

Cole is the leader, and yet you tell he tries to be nice to his friends, he doesn't take things too harshly and he would definitely take the blow for anyone here. Though he does seem off somehow. Instead of being tough like how he looks on the outside, he's kind-hearted and shy. I don't understand him too well.

Then there's Kai, he rescued me. I see that he cares for me. He's always trying to help. He fed me and is always checking my injuries. He is pretty tempered and a little over-protective, but I don't mind. An odd thought came to mind. Do I? Do I have feelings for this guy who I barely know. I feel uncomfortable in a good way when I'm around him and whenever I talk to him I blush and butterflies come to my stomach. I guess this is what you would call a crush.

"Ray. . ." The voice interrupted my thoughts. I tilted my neck little, by little, to see Kai, sitting sound asleep in a chair beside my bed. I don't think that that chair is very comfortable.

"Kai?" I whisper, "Kai, wake up."

"Huh? What? Ray, is everything alright?" He seemed truly concerned of my safety.

"Um," How do I say this, "That chair doesn't look too comfortable. Here, you can have my bed, and I can sleep on the ground." Nice going, he'll probably think you're a freak.

"No, the ground isn't very cozy and you may hurt your back. I'm fine, and besides, I like watching you sleep." It was light enough to see the blush creep up on his cheeks. He's blushing, it's very cute on his cheeks.

Soon enough I was falling back into an usual darkness.

Kai's POV

She fell back asleep. I stare down her very soft face. Life, huh? What does the element of "life" mean?

I heard in the room next door, someone got up from the creaky bed. Light footsteps walked closer and closer Ray's room till I looked over and saw Cole in the door frame.

"I couldn't sleep," he muttered. He looked over her for a second before quickly flicking his gaze back to me.

There was a moment of silence till he said, "Kai I know."

"Know what?" I asked, confused.

"I know that you have feelings for this girl. You play it off like you're just trying to be nice, but I see it clearly."

"So what if I do?" Ray groaned softly in her sleep. We stared at her frozen, waiting for what she would do next.

"Follow me." Cole and I tip-toed down the hallway till he slid the door open to the training room. Cole walked out to the open air, and I quickly followed, slowly closing the door once I was out into the chilly night air.

"So, what do you want?" I know I was being a little cruel, but I was cold and wanted to back inside.

"I do as well," Cole answered.

"What?" I asked, "I don't understand."

"I have feelings for her, too." Wait, he. . . no he can't! Cole always can have any girl he could ever want. He's got it all, I have nothing. She's the only one I could ever want.

"Cole, she's the only person in this world that I could ever love," I said trying to keep my voice calm.

"I know you say that, but there is always other fish in the sea."

"Why don't you go take your own advice and scamper along to break a different girl's heart? She's different, and I saw her first."

"Kai, that may work with the last of pizza, but not with a girl. It's who she wants. She wants the one who is best for her."

"Yeah, but you're a heart breaker, you'd never treat her with the respect she deserves!" I shot at him.

"I was, and yet you have not learned to control your hot temper, you could hurt her!" He shot back.

"I'd never hurt her," I snarled. My vision began to blur and all I could see was red. Cole was getting on my last nerve.

"That's right, you'd never hurt her, you'd burn her to death with one blow if you got mad." That was it, I cracked. I lunged for him, grabbing him and shoved him up on the wall with one hand around his shirt.

"I'm going to make you eat those words," it was as if I was on autopilot. I wasn't even controlling myself, my body was just reacting.

I pulled my fist back, ready to break his nose, he flinched.

I felted a tug, it was small and weak, but it was still there. I looked back at her, Ray was pulling on my arm trying so desperately hard to get me to stop.

"Quit, you'll hurt each other! Don't fight! It's not worth it!" she screamed these words at us. I put my fist down and let go of Cole's shirt.

She ran over to Cole, "Are you alright? Did you get hurt?" She seemed truly scared for him. She hugged him tightly as she said those words.

"No, I'm fine," Cole said clearly enjoying this.

She then over to me, "Are you alright?" She hugged me as well, running her tiny fingers through my hair. The last of my anger was blown away when she held me close, I closed my eyes, savoring the moment.

"I'm fine," I sighed, my eyes still closed. The next thing I heard was a hard smack, and my cheek began to sting.

"Ow, what was that for?" I asked, that really hurt.

"That was for almost pummeling your friend." She then kissed the cheek that she just hit, "That was because I hate hitting people."

She sighed as she sat down, Cole and I both noticed the sweat shining on her forehead.

"Ray, how did you get here? I mean you can barely walk as is." Cole asked.

"I heard noises and went to investigate. I saw Kai lung for you and I tried to get to you two before it even more out of hand."

"Oh," I said, "You saw that huh?"

She answered, "Yes, speaking of which, Kai, what did Cole say for you to want him to eat those words?"

"Um well, I. . ."

"Hey, guys, I think everyone's tired. Let's hit the sack."

"Thanks man," I said softly once we were in our room.

"No problem, but I was serious about the whole 'who she wants' thing. Whoever she tells kisses first the other must back down, deal?"

"Deal," I said.

"What about kissing and backing down?" We looked over to see Zane. Cole and I both laughed.

"Nothing, bro," I answered, "Go back to sleep."

Woohoo! Another chapter in the same day! I'm done for the day but I'll continue tomorrow. Later, alligator!(: