While that was going on at the girl's slumber party, the boys were having a little more fun. "Dude, no fair you totally cheated!" Garfield whined after losing to Vic in Racing 5000.

"No I didn't you just really stink at this game," retorted Victor. Kyle and Richard were eating pizza watching the show, chuckling.

"My turn Vic and I bet you five bucks I can beat you," Richard said confidently.

"Your on, Spiky."

**** Five laps later Rich had lost and Victor was now doing the victory dance. "Boo-yah baby! Im still the champ!" Kyle had an amused smile on his face.

"You know Vic, I haven't had a chance to race you yet," claimed Kyle. Victor stopped dancing and smiled smugly over at the ocean-eyed teen.

"Hmm, and you think you can beat me."

"Yep. In fact, I'm willing to bet you twenty bucks," Kyle said confidently.

"Well, bring it on little man," said Vic cockily.

***** When the race was over Kyle was the one who had emerged victorious. Victor's jaw dropped as Kyle sat there smiling. "I believe that's twenty bucks," he said. Vic started grumbling as he dug out the money from his pocket and handed it to Kyle. Rich and Gar were still staring wide eyed at the name proudly showing on the screen.

"You actually beat Vic," said Gar. Rich smiled.

"Looks like we have a new renowned champion," he announced with a smirk.

"I want a rematch!" claimed Victor. Kyle just smiled at the giant teen.

"Do you really want to lose that bad?" he asked mockingly. Vic nodded with a serious look on his face. "Ok, but don't say I didn't warn you." Another five laps later, Vic had lost again and was now tackling Kyle from the side.

"Lets see if you can beat me in a physical match," he said.

"Oh it's on now big guy." Gar and Rich watched the fight and took bets one who would win and after awhile of wrestling Kyle came out on top.

"How the heck did you beat me? I'm three times your size," said Vic, astounded that he had lost to someone so small.

"Well you can ask Rich, I'm a pretty good fighter."

"It's true, I fought him a couple of times and couldn't lay a finger on him," admitted Richard, who was collecting his money from Gar.

"Ha! Vic got his butt kicked in a game and in real life. I didn't think that was even possible," said Garfield.

Vic looked at Rich. "And why didn't you tell me this before I tackled him?" Rich looked at him a mischievous glint in his eye.

"I wanted to see you make a fool of yourself, and I wasn't disappointed," he stated nonchalantly. Vic thought about stranggling him but instead shook his head. After everyone had cooled down, Vic had gone back to playing the game.

"So Kyle," said Gar, "how many times have you kissed Rachel?" Vic immedietly paused his game and turned his attention to the boy in question. He wanted to know if someone had made a move on the girl he considered his sister. Kyle looked over at the blonde of the group.

"What's it to you," he started. "if I've kissed Rachel or not?" Gar just shrugged, a grin on his face.

"Well Tara and I have kissed twice." He stared at Kyle. "No offense but we all know Rachel hasn't kissed you any," stated Gar. Kyle smiled knowing the guy was partly teasing him.

"He really is clueless isn't he?" Kyle thought. "Actually we've kissed twice as well," he said aloud. Gar, Vic, and Rich looked at him.

"She actually kissed you? Rachel? Rachel Roth? Kissed you?" Gar asked stunned.

"Yeah let's not make a big deal out of it. She's human too you know? So Vic you want to try to beat me again?" asked Kyle. Vic didnt reply for a short time, a thoughtful look on his face.

"Sure, though I think this time I might be able to win," stated Vic with renewed confidence. They were in the middle of the race when Kyle got a text from Rachel. He motioned Vic to pause the game before leaving the room and texting her back.

"How's it goin' at Vic's"

"Prty good, but im prty popular."

"Yah bt ur nt stck wit th devil."

"O rlly & who wud tat b?"

"Ur friend. She is killin' me."

"O it jst taks time 2 get usd 2 her. Ull gt usd 2 her soonr or l8r."

"Watevr u say. Well gud nite Kyle."

"Gudnite cutie. O & I tink Jade's afraid of spidrs if u want 2 get bak at her."

"Hmm thnx 4 th info Kyle, I'll b sure 2 use it."

"No prob."

Kyle turned to go back into the living room and almost ran into Victor. "Listen, man." Vic started. "I like you. And you seem nice." Kyle slowly nodded for him to keep going. "But if you hurt my friend, my little sis, you and I will have a problem." Vic stared down at the shorter boy and Kyle would admit that he was a little intimidated.

"I understand. And trust me, you dont have to worry about me hurting Rachel. I care about her enough not to," Kyle replied, a sincere tone in his voice. Vic studied him for a minute before nodding, telling Kyle that he believed him. The behemoth then smiled and the two went back to the living room to continue their game...which Vic lost.

"Face it dude, you just can't beat him," said Garfield. "Looks like Rich passed out on the sofa." Everyone looked over at Rich and indeed he was sound asleep.

"Hey what time is it?" Kyle asked. Vic looked at his watch.

"It's about midnight. Why?" Kyle yawned.

"Because I'm getting a little tired bro," he said getting up and heading for Vic's room where he'd already made a pallet. While Kyle went to bed Gar and Vic stayed up and put on a boxing game, which of course, Gar was the one to lose.

"Man I hate it when you win. But it sure was nice to see you lose to Kyle. Man I don't think I've ever seen you that mad. You should have seen your face," Gar said.

"He just got lucky," said Victor defensively.

"Uh-huh, sure he did," said Gar sarcastically. There was a moment of silence. "Do you think him and Rachel will last? I mean this is the first time I've heard of Rachel actually kissing a guy. Well...if you dont count-"

"Yeah, I know what you mean," Vic interrupted. "But I had a talk with the guy. I think he'll treat Rae right." Kyle was still awake listening to their conversation.

"They trust me, that's good. And they dont have to worry about me and Rae." Kyle shut his eyes. "I wonder if Rachel's going to use the tip I gave her about the spider. That should be hilarious," thought Kyle deviously.