Beybladers Bites

Encounters

A week washed by before any news of Serena popped up again, Kai had been wondering mindlessly around not knowing what he could possibly do to make the horrific events disappear. Her foot steps were light; you'd never hear her creeping up on you. The only way you'd know she was there was when she spoke lightly in your ear; her sweet breath was hard to miss. Her high heels crept lightly along pavement which her deep mahogany hair floated effortlessly in the air; her tongue repeatedly dampened her lips. Nerves were beginning to kick into place; the hometown now seemed like a completely new place. Her destination was unknown the only task she remembered was somehow getting to Kai.

"MAX?" his mother cried out from inside of the shop; Serena's eyes glanced over the happy scene that was laid before her eyes. She's decided that getting to Kai's should have been a piece of cake, she didn't realise there would be obstacles in her way.

"Yeah, mum?" Max was sat quietly outside of his parents shop, his mind was stuck in the book in he was reading.

"Would you be able to keep an eye on the shop for me, I need to pop out for a minute." Her question harmless, the only problem was that all of Max's family knew Serena's face; there were no back alleys or any way of getting past their shop without walking directly across from it.

"Sure mum," and with that Max's mum left the shop, you'd expect her to go food shopping first, she didn't she turned to walk towards Serena. She hadn't seen her, yet.

"Shit." Serena quickly flicked the collar of her coat up and began the walk past Max's house/shop she felt like it would be possible to get past unnoticed, the only problem she didn't think about was if Max's mum might notice who she was.

"Serena? Oh, I'm so glad you're all right." As Max's mum embraced Serena in what felt like an ever bounding huge she noticed Max's head turn towards the sudden situation that caused his mum to stop walking, his face went from expression to expression. Shock was the first to cover his face swiftly along with sudden overwhelming happiness. Before Serena could loosen herself from the mother's strong grip Max was already out of his chair and running in her direction.

"I'm sorry, I have to go." Serena realised the iron strong grip on her and then began the almost 'too close for comfort' situation that was laid out right before her.

"Serena! I can't believe you're okay. Please, stop. Wait, what are you doing?" Max's face was hurt, he looked like a sad puppy, and Serena's legs pushed her as fast as they could as she just managed to get away from Max's grip. He reached out for her trying to stop her, she was too fast.

"PLEASE! Serena you don't understand. It's Kai… He needs you. He can't cope without you." Her face told a thousand emotions but the only one you'd see clearly was pain. Her eyes let her down by allowing a tiny tear to trickle down her cheek; she flung her hair back and continued to push herself onwards. She gave herself a mission and she had to stick to it. No matter whom she hurt in the process.

Finally away from Max she felt the need to slow her running pace down to a light jog, once around the street corner she went to speed up slightly. Serena's sudden stop was hard not to notice, she almost fell flat on her face while trying to stop herself.

"Serena?" his voice was cold yet you could feel the warmth within, his eyes ran across her figure reminding himself of the person he once couldn't resist.

"Kai, what are you doing here?" her voice was catching in her throat; she could barely catch her breath let alone try and compose herself for Kai. Kai's first step forward caused Serena to take a small one back, thinking she had a safe route to run, she smacked against the wall right behind her. The thud was harsh and the wall, cold. Kai took another step forward forcing his presence onto Serena.

"You're always in a rush; I was going for a walk. What are you doing running around the streets?" her concern was smothering, the only problem was she didn't want to talk. She couldn't talk; she had to keep control of herself.

"Max. He was running after me I had to get away I was trying to get to yours." Her cheeks tinted pink along with heart, the loud thudding in her chest was hard to miss. Until she sighed and stood up straight, after a moment of nerves she managed to tame her concern and re-gain composure. Kai's eyes gave her a brief once over and noticed what had happened, the one soft and loveable Serena that had been in front of him was now gone and replaced with the cold shell version.

"Why was he chasing you?" his arm lifted and tensed as he scratched the back of his neck, allowing himself to let his always hard guard down.

"He just saw me, felt like he needed to come get me. I don't know. I just know I was heading to yours, I don't know why though." Trailing off she managed to stiffen herself slightly, giving herself the upper hand in case of an emergency.

"Why would you be looking for me for?" his breath tickled her cheek as he leaned closer in, after placing his arm just above her shoulder he had her pinned against the wall. She had no chance of leaving without him moving; he towered over Serena only by a couple inches. Thankfully her high heels always managed to keep her almost level with him.

"You know why, I need out and soon." The strength in her voice would make any one back down but Kai wasn't any one he was someone who'd spent hours, days and years with Serena he knew her too well.

"I know. Are you going to tell the others?" his arm dropped and caused Serena to flicker her eyes over each of his movements. She shook her head allowing herself a moment to consider her next sentence, after such a long time she needed a break but from the looks of things no matter how much she needed one she wouldn't be getting one anytime soon.

"All right," his hand lightly brushed back the delicate strands of hair that tickled her cheek, his touch was electrifying and sent shivers down her spine. Her hand wanted so badly to brush his but with every ounce of strength she held herself back, with the conversation over and done with she pushed his arm back and gained some strength from within herself. With one look back at Kai she took her next steps towards the tall lad who was stood on the corner of the street, his glossy black hair was hard to miss.

"Hurry up." His voice was just as demanding as his presence, one look at Kai and his shoulders flung themselves back forcing out his chest.

"Stop it, let's go." Serena linked arms with the lad and began her long journey to the next important person. She'd have to get to him quickly; there was much to be dealt with.