The unpredictable battlefield
Chapter 9 – What just happened?
Already half way through my stake and bbq ribs combo, I honestly couldn't feel any more satisfied as the food heavily sat within my demanding stomach.
I have no idea what just happened in that restroom between Calvin and Kai; but all I do know is that Rei darted from the dinner table after the sour-puss. Why? Like I said, I don't know. So once I gulped down the last of my snack, I rushed after Rei.
I never would have thought that something was going on between Kai and Calvin, but this scenario in the bathroom really opened my eyes. Why does Kai keep picking on him? And why does Calvin fuel it? Yet most importantly – why am I in the dark?
Shrugging it off, I let Rei grab Kai (bravely) and then I rushed over to Calvin to check if he was okay. The guy already had a bleeding mouth and I grabbed some paper towels for him.
"He packs a pretty hard punch huh?" I slowly spoke, unsure as what to do right now and held out the paper towels to Calvin's bleeding mouth – wiping up the fresh warm liquid.
Calvin and Kai were both so riled up that they were breathing heavily – it as if they couldn't breathe quickly enough to regain their cool. But once Calvin shifted his eyes from Kai, he fixed them on me and smiled in a weak manner.
Why do I sense a hint of success on Calvin's behalf? What did he do? What's been said here!?
My heart sunk when I looked over my shoulder to see Rei remove Kai from the bathroom. I've never seen him so wound up. Yet to be honest with you, I don't think I could even wind him up that much, so fuck knows what Calvin did.
"How blind can you fucking get!?" Was the last thing I heard my Russian leader curse before he disappeared.
Here I'm standing in front of a man I've only met five days ago – I am here supporting him instead of my captain. Why do I feel guilty? – I lowered my head and took a deep breath to keep myself calm.
The tension in the atmosphere was already sky high and it didn't need my input. Yet I jumped a little when Calvin placed his hand over mine to accept the paper towel I was holding on his mouth.
"I don't think I have met someone who has so many issues with their life." Calvin spoke sounding concerned and lowered his head to the ground. "I guess you want to know what started him off? Well, the fact is, I don't know. He just followed me in here and told me to stay away from the team. Threatened me and then punched me…"
Instantly I shifted my hand away from his and answered, "Kai might be a little inhuman at times, but he always has his reasons." I don't know where that came from, but it really had some truth behind it.
Besides, I just want everyone to get home in one piece.
An hour later we finally arrived back at the dojo – I personally couldn't wait to get back because the tension in the mini-bus was becoming unbearable. Kai was glaring at me and Calvin was smiling. Urgh this has to stop!
But once we were all sat within the living room, Max brought up something which I had forgotten about. "So, where is this charity match too Calvin?"
Shit! Another thing that will please Kai: Calvin being the centre of attention. Slowly I edged towards Kai who was leaning against the wall. I wanted to know what his side of the story was without getting shot.
"Well it begins in 4 days, the sign ups close tonight…"
Max gasped and darted his innocent blue eyes over to me. "We have to go right now to sign up! Calvin, why don't you take us to the stadium where it's being held?" He insisted with a facial expression of – there's no arguing about this.
My heart rose into my throat and my head started to throb. This cannot be happening, it's all taking place too quickly. Yet the closer I edged myself to Kai, I began to realise that my problem was bigger than I expected it to be.
The blue haired twat moved and went into the kitchen – slamming the door behind him. Was that aimed at me? – I groaned and slunk over.
"Uh yea, let me just say hello to Grandpa, then we can set out." I commented and darted through the kitchen door to grab Kai by the shoulder. "You're coming to sign up to the charity tournament too right?"
It was a good ice breaker. But Kai didn't think so. He just flinched and turned around to grab me by the jacket. "Do not leave my sight Tyson." He snarled and threw me up against the wall in temper.
Within seconds that throb within my head vibrated into a sharper pain and I felt my body tense. Instead of retaliating like an uncontrollable child – I just smiled and closed my eyes as I could imagine this attracting Kai.
"So I will take that as a yes then." I laughed and I slowly slid down the wall until my ass landed on the ground. "Just think Kai, we could beyblade each other again if the votes go in our favour."
The Dranzer wielder rolled his burning eyes at me before heading over to the cupboard to pull out a glass. "I somehow don't think that will happen Tyson." He coldly responded, sounding a little calmer now.
I guess I am the best punching bag a Hiwatari can get right? I'd love to get up and punch him in the mouth, but what will be achieved? Besides, I only want to help him clear his mind and get to the root of all this dodgy drama.
"Who cares? It's worth a shot Kai." I finally opened my eyes to see that he was filling up his glass at the sink with cold water. "But there is one thing that is really going fuel our adrenaline rush in this tournament…"
"What? Mr Dickinson shouting at us?" He interrupted with his back to me. "Like I give a shit what that old man thinks."
And there he is the guy who I loved the bones of.
I lit up and stood up from the ground. "I know Kai, but I was referring more to who is hosting the tournament. Don't you think it's strange that nobody knows who they are? They could be potential sponsors or the answer as to who wanted to shoot you." I approached him and leaned on the kitchen side right next to him.
I'd love to know what was going on inside his head, but he just won't crack. Even if I asked him directly, he'd throw me back up against the wall. He's such a complex man, yet I admire that he's accepted the fact I won't give up until I get my way. It's like I'm the closest to him, but isn't he the closest to me? I'd say so.
Weird to say it – but I don't know what I'd be doing if I had never had met him 4 years ago. He's really given me so much energy and strength over the time period – yet I don't think he even knows it.
"Fine, I will come with you to sign up the tournament. Just don't get your hopes up about anything Tyson."
He finally gave me an answer and I jumped with surprise.
"Oh Kai I could hug you! That's the spirit!" I held out my arms and offered the suggestion to him. But he just turned his head towards the kitchen doorway and ignored it.
Yet once I was convinced that nobody was around or listening to the conversation, I leaned towards his ear and whispered, "I will not leave your sight, if you won't leave mine again Kai." It was teasing I know, but I just had to make sure I got his attention.
A/N: Myself and RPS really have a begun a strong connection to this story; last week we flared up some hilarious and serious ideas that really brought out the potential of this plot. And it's amazing to hear that people compliment us on how accurate the characters are – we really appreciate it. Little A Granger~
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