No, don't ask me. it's all Kai's doing. I wash my hands clean of this. but, I worked my poor hands of so met could have some cheering up in her life. and no guilty feelings, i had fun all the while yanking my hairs out of my head because of Kai. Enjoy

Chapter 4

It took Tala a moment to realize he didn't need to inform Kai, who was walking in front of him, where his apartment was. At first he slowed down, and then he stopped completely

"Hey" he called. Kai looked at him over his shoulder, and once he noticed the lack of speed, he stopped too.

"Yeah?". Wow, the guy was a real talker.

"How come you seem to know where to go?" he looked into the red eyes, and Kai smirked at him, making his stomach clench pleasantly. The guy was really hot to look at. Or to be looked at. He was enough captivated by the eyes that he nearly forgot to listen what was said.

"So we are going the right way? I simply guessed that you would speak up if the direction was wrong" not waiting for him to retort something, Kai started walking again. Okay, being hot was good, but the guy took him a bit too obvious. There was no real reason why he would follow this random fellow he knew next to nothing. He realized he was pouting the moment Kai turned to look at him again. And the smirk made him blush. "Fine then. Will you show us the way?" Kai said sounding very polite, but the expression he wore made it a joke. He shook his head and sighed, but couldn't help smiling.

"Don't make fun of me" he said and strut past Kai.

"Hm, why not, you look cute when you pout" he knew his face was bright red, a perfect match to his red hair. The line was so old and used, but when Kai used it, it still sounded good and made his heart beat faster. There definitely was chemistry between them. But just to safe the last of his pride, he refused to comment anymore, apparently Kai was determined to throw him off his game. It bothered him to admit it, but for once he wasn't the leader of relationship. But somehow it didn't bother him as much as he had thought it would, so for now it was fine.

They walked a block, and he noticed it had been better to be behind Kai. Now when Kai was behind him, he felt nervous and very self-aware. He had no idea what was Kai's expression now, so he had no idea what the guy was thinking. So he slowed down a bit.

"How 'bout neither of us leads, and we just walk together?" he tried his best not to sound eager, but he figured it didn't work out too well.

"So you aren't even sure of the right way I take?". He had to give it to Kai, the guy was really smart.

"Not my fault, you guided me here, and I am not used to this area". Kai rolled his eyes while grinning, but did move to walk next to him.

"Yeah, good idea, let's blame me for everything" he giggled

"Not everything, only the things you are responsible of". Kai raised an eyebrow

"How is it my fault you follow me to places you don't know?" he looked deep into the red eyes, trying to get to the core of Kai, see what the other was really made of.

"Because you may need the lighter again" Kai chuckled

"That's not my fault, that's you being too kind. And you could have juts as fine just borrow your lighter to me and go back to your place straight away" he shook his head

"But that wouldn't have been as fun. Who knows, I might find something new about you" there was a surprised flash in the red eyes, soon wiped away with something close to pleased glow.

"Something new you say..." he held his breath expectantly, was Kai going to tell him something? The smirk he received was promising, and Kai leaned towards his ear "So, I don't remember my blood type, I don't believe in horoscopes and I am half year older than you" then Kai pulled away again. He stood there a moment stunned. The info he got seemed really useless, he had never thought Kai would be the type to believe in horoscopes and he didn't recall his blood type either. Then it hit him.

"Wait a second! how the hell do you know when is my birthday?" Kai shook his head.

"No fun telling it now. How else would I make sure I get your attention later on?". He was about to say something about strip show, but managed to bite his tongue before it slipped. But the thought already took over his head, and for a moment he just spaced out, staring Kai and picturing how the other would look shirtless...

"Hello? Anyone home?" Kai was now in front of him, slightly bend down so their eyes were on the same level. Giving in to the temptation, he quickly wrapped his hands around Kai's neck and pulled their mouths together. And it was even better than last time, because this time he had the surprise effect working for him, and he managed to sneak his tongue into Kai's mouth, that tasted really good considering it wasn't long since Kai had smoked. But Kai got over the shock rather quickly, and started battling for the dominance. He moaned a little, and felt against his lips how Kai smirked and then a hand was on his hip, pulling him against Kai's body. Kai's body was warm, and it was nicely solid, but not stone hard like Brian's had been. He preferred Kai, but once he realized he had thought of Brian at a moment like this, he reflectively pulled back. Kai let him go, but didn't take the hand off of his hip.

"See? Even know, I didn't have your attention" there was not any blame in the voice, but he still felt ashamed.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to..." Kai shrugged.

"It can't be helped. If it doesn't spark, it can't be forced." he flared up at that, how could someone this hot believe it didn't spark? How dare Kai think he hadn't enjoyed that?

"Listen pal, I couldn't be more into you even if I tried, but I just happened to run into my ex a moments before, and we didn't have the neatest break up in history, so no wonder if I am a bit jumpy". Once he saw the smug smile forming onto the lips he had just kissed, he saw he had stepped into a trap.

"That's good to know. Definitely useful" he wanted to slap himself for being so obvious, now Kai would have the first hand until he found out what Kai really thought of him. So, he should do his best to make Kai reveal something too, otherwise the situation would never improve, he would always be the one following and not knowing anything, while Kai got all the info he needed. He coughed and decided to leave it for now.

"So" ups, he hadn't really come up with anything. So , shooting from the hip. Which made him realize, Kai had yet to remove his hand. "what's the deal with the hand?" Kai glanced at the hand, but didn't take it away.

"Sorry, is it bothering you?" he pondered a little what to say.

"A bit. I have no idea whether or not you are serious or just using me" that made Kai pull the hand away and step backward. Meaning he had probably hit a sore spot.

"I don't use people like that. And if you think that, maybe it's better we part our ways now." Kai's face was closed off and blank, and he already started to get ready to go away.

"Stop, don't go." he pleaded, he couldn't let Kai leave like this, that would most likely end up with he not seeing Kai again "I didn't mean to offend you. But you have to admit I don't have much to work with and form an image of you. And with my history, I have the right to have trust issues on that matter" Kai refused to look him into eyes, so he reached out a hand and caressed Kai's cheek. Momentarily Kai's eyes widened and snapped to look straight at him. There was something really odd in the eyes, but it was gone before he could figure it out. Why had Kai reacted so strongly being touched softly? Possibly Kai didn't have a nice past either. He didn't take his hand back and after a moment Kai relaxed visibly and the spark came back into the eyes.

"Sorry, I guess I overreacted too. But with all the diseases going around, I don't go kissing people just for sport" he laughed at that.

"Recalling how we met, it's somehow hard to believe". Kai's eyes narrowed briefly, but then the guy smirked.

"Is that so? To me, it also looked like you wouldn't mind hitting it off with total stranger" he couldn't deny that, so he just looked away and tried not to blush. He heard Kai chuckle and then a hand grabbed his hand that was randomly still on Kai's cheek, enjoying the warmth and smooth skin. Then the hand took his hand away from the warmth. He was a bit disappointed at that, but once the hand didn't let go, he felt good again. Maybe the guy hadn't said it straight, but the feeling was mutual. He gave the hand a little squeeze, and to his delight Kai held on to his hand a bit tighter, so they were really holding hands, not just loosely hanging close to each other. He smiled brightly to Kai, who rolled his eyes.

"This is only until we get to area you know too. Otherwise I can't make sure you don't get lost" he snickered at the explanation, but let is go. If it made Kai feel more at ease, he could let it be. For a tough guy like Kai, it probably was a bit embarrassing to walk around hand in hand. But he was going to enjoy it fully.

To his disappointment, Kai really did let go of his hand once they reached the familiar streets. He sighed in defeat, and received a smirk from Kai.

"My hand freezes"

"Buy gloves"

"I have gloves, I just forgot them home" Kai looked at him for a moment, then pulled a black leather gloves out of his jacket pocket.

"You can borrow mine. I don't need them, and then you have a real reason to look for me" the way Kai said that implied that Kai knew exactly how much he had been chasing after Kai ever since they first met. And that made him a bit embarrassed.

"Won't you finally have the coffee with me?" he didn't want Kai to leave, they had juts met and started to get to know each other. If you could count it going both ways. He still didn't know much, but Kai seemed to know very much about him. The red eyes shone amusedly.

"So you could interrogate me more?" he shook his head, but didn't manage to comment when Kai continued "Sorry, but I have to go now. I was heading to a meeting before I run into you, so I am already a bit late."

"Oh, sorry, you should have said do earlier, I would have let you go sooner"

"Yeah right" Kai smirked at him. Then the guy leaned closer and gave a soft kiss to his lips.

"Until next time" he simply nodded, and Kai walked away with long and rhythmic steps. It was a joy to watch how well Kai carried himself, but too bad the phase carried Kai fast out of sight. He sighed, put the gloves on and sniffed them little. He could swear they smelled of Kai. He smiled to himself and started walking home, enjoying the soft gloves and picturing that Kai was still walking with him and holding his hand.

the end. and just in time if I may add. I migth make it back to my room without running. hoppe you hadde funne. bye