As Tyson and Daichi were stuffing their faces with food , a certain brunette was highly troubled with the impending danger she will soon find herself in. She couldn't even concentrate eating the elaborate spread of food and was pondering on the ways and means to execute her escapade tomorrow just like earlier today evening. But something from the corner of her mind was telling her that Kai may not let her off that easily or it could be that he is already onto her and that it was only a matter of time before he figures it out. Just the mere thought of it shook her from head to foot.

You know tomorrow is our last day here! And you are gonna show everyone what you are really made of!

That train of thought made her remember what Kai said to her earlier this evening. She excused herself from everyone and left the dining area wanting to go back to her room.

Kenny : Are you ok Hilary?

Hilary : Ya chief. I am fine. Just a little tired. Would you mind me taking off to my room?

Kenny : Not at all…I mean if that's what you really want…go ahead! Good night though!

Hilary : You too.

Max : I wonder whats been eating her! She hasn't even tried any of the rides. To think she was the one who was so hyped about coming here in the first place.

Daichi : (talking with his mouthful) Ya…I bwet…tat..she doeshnt have a shwim…shuit..mmm(chomp chomp)

Ray : I guess you are right. And Daichi never ever talk with your mouthful..its disgusting!

Tyson : (burping) Why don't we go and ask her what the problem is tomorrow?

Kenny : Ya like she is actually gonna tell us. Tyson you know how much Hilary likes to keep things to herself rather than reveal it to anyone. Especially to you.

Tyson : (puzzled) What? What did I do?

Max : You know the time when she said she was afraid of the dark and you turned off the power supply to the entire house!

Tyson : Just thinking of her frightened face makes me wanna celebrate for a job well done! (having an evil smirk) I gotta tell ya that was pure genius!

For a person who has been patiently listening to their conversation, Kai suddenly surprised everyone when he finally decided to break his silence.

Kai : You sure have grown physically Tyson but unfortunately your mind is still that of a pathetic thirteen year old who couldn't care less about others!

Tyson : What was that?

Kai : You think that was your idea of a joke? Well I have news for ya. You don't see me laughing!

Ray : Whoa! Kai. Just relax ok. Tyson was just messing around. He doesn't mean any harm!

Tyson : Ya Kai…that happened like a year ago! And why are you getting touchy all of a sudden?

Kai : hn…whatever! Just don't come crawling to me for help once you get your butt spanked!

Hiro : Alright guys..enough of these meaningless fights! We have come here to stretch and relax. Not to get tightened up once again!

Tyson : Sorry bro! I guess a certain someone owes you an apology here!

Kai : What are you looking at me like that for? I aint apologising to anyone!

With that Kai stormed out of the dining area. All the while when he was lying on his bed he kept thinking about his little tiff with Tyson. Why did he get so worked up when Hilary's name was mentioned? Why did he seem to care so much for her? To put it rightly, Kai had never been one to establish a consolidated conversation with anyone let alone a girl. But Hilary was no ordinary girl as long as Kai was concerned! No matter how many times he switched sides, no matter the countless times he had lost hope on beyblading, no matter the innumerable number of times he had prevented her from getting close to him and getting to know him better, she had always been there for him. Inspite of being in the sidelines, she had given him hope to go on and keep moving forward.

Kai : Hmm…wonder whats wrong with me? I have never been so emotionally attached with anyone like this before! Whenever I find her in trouble I feel this overwhelming sensation to protect her from getting hurt without ever considering my safety.

As the ceiling fan makes a rhythmic hum while spinning at full speed , Kai's eyelids droop and finally close over his amethyst eyes. He had quite a day after all the ruckus that was caused by Daichi and Tyson at the water slide and badly wanted his much needed beauty sleep!

The next day…

Barging in Tyson and Daichi's room…

Hiro : Lets move it guys….Tyson, Daichi…its time to rise and shine!

Tyson : Go away….need to sleep…too tired…(covering himself fully with his blanket)

Daichi : (still in la la land) Roast turkey….mmmm…want more….(chewing and drooling on his hands)

Hiro : Ugh! Guess there is only one way to snap you both out of your dreamworld!

With that Hiro grabbed a hold of the water jug that was kept on the table beside the bed where Daichi and Tyson were sleeping and swung at them both.

Tyson : Ahhh….i am drowning…I am drowning…..i uh…oh!

Daichi : Don't make me try the slide again..i promise to be…have…my….self! he he…good morning coach!

Hiro ; (with his arms folded) good morning to you both…now get both your butt down to the lobby this instant!

Hiro instructed them both to be ready with their swim gear and meet up with the others at the lobby of the hotel. He also wanted all of them to pack their things up since they will be making their move to go back home once all the rides were completed at the park.

Tyson : Hey guys….cant believe this is our last day here huh?

Max : Ya bud..totally..i mean we have got ourselves only 12 more hours here.

Dizzy : Phew…good riddance. I thought I may never ever see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Kenny : Good for you Dizzy. And as I promised I am gonna take you to the Science convention today.

Dizzy : Yay me…..lets go chief…I cant wait to see all my cousins, brothers and sisters!

Kenny : Not all are able to converse in English like you though!

Ray : Hey guys…has anyone seen Hilary today?

Max : No …not me.

Kai : I am afraid she is still in her room getting ready I guess.

Hiro : Getting ready? For what?

Kai : Swimming…she said she will show us her swimming skills today since today is our last day here!

Tyson : Oh yeah…I remember now…well guess she's finally come back to her senses.

Ray : And not a moment too soon…there is nothing for us to be worried about!

Hilary just joined up with the rest of the gang in her swim suit. She was wearing a cute ocean blue leotard to go with the water. It was no doubt that she was looking unimaginably adorable that was made evident when all except Kai had their mouths open from surprise. Never in their five years of being together have they seen Hilary in such an avatar. Even Tyson was dumbstruck.

Ray : Wow Hilary…I mean that swim suit looks good on you.

Max : And you look too cute…./reminding all of you the moment when Max reunites with the Bladebreakers at season 2 and sees Hilary waiting at the airport and calls her cute and kenny says that he is a bit weird since he finds all girls cute/

Kenny : Max! you are making her blush!

Daichi : No matter what kind of clothes you wear you are still a loud mouthed grandma!

Hilary felt the vein in her head pop and began to lose her temper with the remark she received from Daichi.

Hilary : That's it..you are gonna become the piranhas breakfast you neanderthal!

She chased Daichi around for a while at the lobby. When Daichi made a sudden sharp turn around Kai, Hilary was forced to make a head on collision with Kai leading them both to a crash landing. Kai was sprawled across the floor of the lobby while Hilary fell on top of him. When she felt it safe to open her eyes and assess her position she was met with a pair of familiar but ever so mesmerising amethyst that had shock etched in them .Hilary has stared into those orbs of his countless times in the past but she has never grown tired of them. They still left an effect on her that they usually leave every time. She traced her gaze down at his perfect nose above which she was hovering dangerously. Then her gaze followed even below to his full and perfect lips. His mouth was giving out ragged unrhythmic rasps of breath that felt cool against her skin and smelled like fresh mint. Just then she realised her situation and began getting back to reality. It was then that she realised that Kai had been calling out for her ordering her to move over.

Kai : Get off me….

Hilary : Uh….what?

Kai : I said get off…(rudely)

Hilary : Oh…I ..uh.. sorry about that Kai..It was an accident.

But Kai neither acknowledged her apology nor did he look at her and made his way out of the lobby. Hilary mentally slapped herself for losing control over her emotions. Kai always got the better of her emotionally and gets her pulse and heartbeat racing. There was nothing worth praising about Kai other than his talent in everything that he does and his perfeclty handsome Greek god like features. But still somewhere from the corner of her mind Hilary started to wonder what is it about him that made her get drawn towards him all the time inspite of his cold and anti-social persona.

Tyson : You ok Hil!?

Max : Boy..was that a nasty fall!

Hilary : He didn't even tell anything about my swimsuit that I got from the convenient store at the front gate last night!(absent-mindedly)

Ray : Excuse me?

Hilary : What ? (coming back to her senses) oh ..i was telling that we shouldn't be wasting our time here. Lets head out!

Hiro : Hilary's got the right idea! Lets move out guys!

While Kenny and Dizzy went ahead with the Science convention the rest of the gang was warming up to meet the pride and joy of the Bloomsbery water park.

Tyson : you sure you don't wanna come along with us Chief!?

Kenny : sure I am sure Tyson…and besides I have never been one for water rides. Just thinking of it makes me nauseous.

Daichi : alright then but you don't know what you are gonna be missing out!

Hiro : Kenny and Dizzy be careful with your way around here and don't get lost. Meet you guys within 4 hours.

Hiro checked his watch that indicated it was 8 in the morning. The gang had exactly four more hours to meet up with Kenny for lunch. Now they are about to experience the ride that they wouldn't have even imagined about in the wildest of their dreams hoping that it doesn't turn out to be disastrous like the last one did. For both Daichi and Hilary!

Now that's a wrap on the fifth chapter. I hope you guys enjoy it. Reviews are much needed and suggestions are welcomed. Will Hilary be able to avoid Kai's gaze? Will she able to hide her secret just for another day? All will be revealed shortly in the next chapter. So stay tuned….