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Chapter 5:
"Let's get you down from here," Miguel says as he glances down at the guttering of the roof, watching with a sense of relief that someone has finally managed to find a ladder for them to use.
"Ok," Kai says with a sigh of reluctance passing her lips. She doesn't particularly want to face her teammates at the moment and their personal, intrusive questions, but she knows that she cannot stay up on this roof forever and hide. Besides, Miguel is going to help her down, so it's not all bad news. "My life, and what's left of my shattered dignity, is in your hands."
A smile spreads across Miguel's lips at Kai's choice of words, knowing that even though this entire thing is humiliating, she's taking it reasonably calm. She's probably use to all the wacky and sometimes embarrassing misadventures the others put her through.
"You won't be disappointed," he says as he moves forward to scoot in closer to her, an arm wrapping around her waist. "Now, put you're arms around my neck."
Kai blushes at the closeness, but does what she is asked. She slowly uncurls her fingers from her towel, reluctant to let go, but trusting Miguel not to take advantage of the situation and lifts both her arms and wraps him around his neck tightly, much like she did when he carried her inside when she fell into the pond.
"Like this?" she asks, her chin resting on his shoulder. She has to bite her lip to stop herself from giving a blissful sigh, her heart beating rapidly in her chest from being in Miguel's strong arms as he holds her close.
"Yeah," Miguel replies as he takes a moment to relish at having Kai leaning against his chest, musing quietly to himself how different she feels. She feels softer somehow, more gentle, but he's not complaining; far from it, actually. He likes the way Kai is sitting snuggly against his chest, like she was made just for him.
A sense of utter contentment fills his being when the realization that Kai feels the same way he feels for her finally sinks in. She is officially his girlfriend and he couldn't be happier.
"Now hold on," he says as he carefully makes his way with her in his arms, to the edge of the roof. He tightens his arm around Kai's waist, making her that her towel doesn't rise up as he does so and begins the perilous journey of climbing down the ladder. As he steps onto the top rung, he hears Hilary threaten the guys surrounding her to advert their gazes, or she'll break all their noses with a harden piece of metal.
And much to his, and Kai's amusement, they boys comply, either by looking to the ground or turning their backs.
Miguel hears Kai draw in a deep breath, slightly nervous as he slowly and carefully climbs down the ladder, her arms tightening around his neck. "Almost there," he reassures as he plants a quick kiss to her head.
Then, after a few agonizing, but necessary minutes of caution, Miguel places his foot on solid ground, stepping away from the ladder. The moment he touches the ground, he swoops down and places his free arm under Kai's knees and holds her bridal style in his arms once again. She breathes a sigh of relief as she perches herself in Miguel's arms, grateful to be finally off that god forsaken roof.
And furthermore, Miguel did it without causing further humiliation. She could just kiss him again!
"Kai?" Hilary says as she approaches, circling around the pair as her eyes searches for other injuries than the obvious ones of her hand and foot. "Are you hurt?"
Kai presses her lips together and takes a deep breath, seeming getting ready for the onslaught of questions that are about to come. "Does that include pride and dignity?"
"Er," Hilary deadpans. "No?"
Kai subconsciously tightens her arms around Miguel's neck and pulls herself closer to him. "Then I've never been better."
Suddenly, there is a shout from the front gate, alerting everyone in the courtyard that they have guests. Before anyone can react, three familiar teens appear; one tall with silver hair, one shorter with black hair and a petite young female with pink hair.
Yeah, Miguel's teammates just returned. Kai had a feeling something else might happen, getting off the roof went way too smoothly to be real.
"Hey Miguel!" Aaron calls out as he and the others step into view, only to stop suddenly, the three of them staring directly at Kai sitting half naked in Miguel's arms. They stare at her in an unnerving silence, eyes wide in surprise, mouths hanging over in shock.
Kai feels her eyebrow twitch with annoyance. Oh no, she's not going to listen to their loud exclamations of shock again!
"Yes, I'm a girl!" Kai finally snaps, her eyes narrowing into her famous glare, her face twisting into a scowl. Miguel struggles to hold Kai in his arms as she begins to fidget with frustration, wanting nothing more than to storm inside in a huff. "A surprise, I know, but just deal with it already!"
Her yell pulls the newcomers out of their states of shock and they reel back, still appearing surprised, and undeniably curious, but know better than to ask her any questions at this moment in time.
Matilda, on the other hand continues to stare at Kai, a light blush on her cheeks. "You're really a girl," she whispers to herself, a finger pressing against her lips. Then, a smile breaks out and she almost squeals with delight. "Oh, I'm so happy for you, Miguel!"
A blush the color of light pink spreads across Miguel's face and a soft smile appears on his lips when he notices a blush is also dancing across Kai's features. Matilda, who he sees as a little sister, knows about his struggling feelings for Kai. She's been poking and prodding him for ages to tell Kai his feelings.
Funnily enough, she even said she wished Kai was a girl just to make things easier for him. Looks like her wish came true, after all.
"Ok, enough mindless chitchat!" Tyson says as he pushes his way through the circle surrounding his now female captain and gives her a stern look as he plants his hands on his hips. He has waited long enough to know why Kai has been hiding herself as a guy for all these years. The curiosity is starting to kill him!
"So why have you-"
"Explanations can come later," Miguel interrupts as he pulls Kai closer to his chest suddenly, earning himself a little 'eep' of surprise from her. "First, let's get her inside and into some warm clothes. I think she's been through enough today."
"Aw, it's not every day we get to see Kai in a towel," Ray says in a teasing tone, causing a few of the males around him to blush lightly as well. Secretly, they enjoyed the sight as well, but they aren't as bold –or perhaps not as stupid- as the grinning neko jin.
Kai immediately twitches in annoyance. "Kon…"
"Another comment like that and I'll push you out a window," Miguel suddenly hisses, protectiveness surging through his body.
A trickle of sweat drips down from his temple as Ray flinches from the obviously waves of annoyance being thrown at him not just by Kai, but by the obviously protective blonde holding her. "…Ok."
Miguel continues to look at him with a suspicious, critical look, almost daring the neko to speak out of turn with him once again. "I'd appreciate it if you keep your comments to yourself and away from my girlfriend."
Hearing Miguel say the word 'girlfriend' really brings it home for Kai and she blushes a dark pink as everyone around them releases noises of surprise. However, none of that really matters to her at the moment, the feeling of 'Oh my god, I am his girlfriend' drowns them out and a tiny smile appears on her lips as she gazes up at him.
Never in her wildest dreams had she ever imagine she would become the girlfriend of a gorgeous man like Miguel. For heaven's sake, Miguel is classed as one of the sexiest bladers in professional league Beyblade; he has girls, and even some guys, throwing themselves at his feet.
Well, they won't be throwing themselves at his feet anymore. She'll just beat the crap out of them if the pathetic tarts try anything…
"Girlfriend?" Hilary whispers as she stares at the two of them before a huge sparkling grin appears on her lips and she almost squeals in delight. "Oh my god, really?"
Kai finally tears her eyes away from Miguel, who is still glaring at Ray, who is now cowering behind Max, who has his hands in front of him in a peaceful gesture and turns her attention to the young brunette who is staring at her with stars practically dancing in her eyes. Well, it's good to see yet another teen who isn't against her newfound relationship with Miguel.
"…Yeah," she replies, softer than she meant to, as it came off as a blissful sigh before her blush darkens by a shade or two.
"Let's get you inside," Miguel says as he turns his back on the others and carry her inside the dojo once again, much like the first time, however, this time he holds her a little tighter, closer, cradling her gently, yet protectively in his arms.
He ascends the stairs and enters Kai's room, gently placing her down on her feet, however, Kai keeps her arms around his neck and simply clings to him for a moment, their bodies pressing together in a hug, one of which Miguel promptly returns by placing his arms around her waist and holding her tenderly as he rests his cheek on top of her head, noting that her hair is still slightly damp and her body temperature is slightly lower than he likes.
As much as he loves holding her in his arms like this, Miguel knows that Kai needs to put some clothes on to get her body temperature back up. Sitting on the roof with the cool wind and dressed in only a towel isn't good for one's health. He hopes she doesn't get sick from her little misadventure.
Reluctantly, he steps away but keeps his hands on her hips as Kai rests her hands on his shoulders for support. He looks down at her with a small smile on his lips. "You should get dressed now," he says.
"Yeah," Kai quickly agrees, stepping away from him and placing her uninjured hand against the wall for support and hobbles over to her wardrobe.
"Do you want me to leave the room?" he asks with a hint of embarrassment in his voice, but a sense of reluctance as he isn't sure she'll be fine on her own. Her pervious injuries were agitated even more from her time spent on the roof.
"No, stay," Kai says quickly, wanting Miguel to stay as protection in case anything else might happen. With the way her day is going so far, she wouldn't be surprised if someone else bursts into her room and she finds herself on the roof again. "Just, turn your back or something."
Miguel's eyes soften and he nods. "Sure," he says as he is about to turn around, but pauses when Kai faces him, a sense of hesitancy on her face.
"Before you do," she says as she leans her back against the wall, her hands clutching her towel again. "Do you think you can close the window? Please? Last time…"
A light laugh passes Miguel's lips and he nods his head. "Sure, I can do that," he says as he crosses the room and closes the window tightly and drawing the curtains across. That neko-jin could still be outside…
"Thank you," Kai breathes with a sense of relief and begins to riffle through her belongings for a set of clothes to wear. She doesn't want anything to elaborate due to her injuries and she's not going to put on her spare set of bandages for her chest either, there's no point now, everyone knows. Hell, the whole neighborhood probably knows now.
"Are you ok?" Miguel asks as he guards the door, making sure no one dares to try anything stupid.
"Yeah," Kai replies as she tugs on a tight black tank top to keep her bust from moving around too much and then a looser blue t-shirt over the top. She quickly pulls on a pair of underwear, and a pair of thigh high shorts quickly follows. She feels better now, in her normal clothes, but she still feels subconscious about her chest, but at least there is no longer a sense of fear of unintentionally baring all.
"I'm just grateful you were there," she says as she hobbles over to him and leans into his back, her arms wrapping around his waist as she nuzzles her cheek between his shoulder blades. "I don't know what I would have done if you didn't turn up. Threw myself off the roof, probably."
A small chuckle cause Miguel's body to shake just a little as he places his hands over hers, entwining their fingers together as she sighs contently against his back. "Are you alright?" he asks as he carefully cradles Kai's injured hand in his much larger one.
"Yes, please stop asking me that," Kai says with a sigh, stepping back reluctantly, but only so Miguel can turn around to face her, immediately pulling her into his arms and against his strong chest, to which she promptly snuggles into. "I'm fine. They're only superficial wounds."
"I mean, are you alright emotionally?" Miguel asks as he runs his fingers through her hair. "The others are waiting."
Kai physically winces and a soft groan of annoyance escapes her lips. "Yeah, I know…" she mutters before a grin suddenly appears on her lips and she tilts her head back so she can gaze up into Miguel's face. "Girlfriend, huh?"
Miguel gives her a warm and charming grin before kissing her tenderly on the forehead. "Yep. You like it?"
"Yeah, I do," she replies softly as she wraps her arms around him in a hug, a content look on her face. But then her eyebrow suddenly twitches and she gives a wry grin. "But if a girl tries to approach my territory, I'll kill 'em."
Miguel's whole face brightens as he laughs. "Go for it," he urges.
Um, ok, yeah, I did say I would be putting the explanation in this chapter, but I kinda got carried away with all the fluff –sweatdrops- Next chapter, I promise!
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