I know, this is not good. I tried. but so did they. and they had different views on what shoudl happen. but teh netxt chap I do, I try to do it better. if there is something that did botehr you hugely, leave a review after the second line.

Chapter 7

Tala woke up with a headache.

"Ouch" he mumbled when he tried to sit up, but it felt like his head would crack open and the whole world spun around. So he flopped back down, trying to breath calmly and will the pain away.

"You are awake" he heard Kai state out. The voice was too loud and made him flinch

"That hurts" he whispered, squeezing his eyes shut. He felt so bad he feared he would throw up if he didn't clench his mouth tight shut.

"Really?" even being this disoriented, he could hear both amusement and annoyance in Kai's voice.

"Sorry" he said a bit louder, and prayed his head really would explode, so he wouldn't have to suffer in pain any longer. He heard a huff, and then Kai moved closer.

"Take this" Kai ordered. He carefully opened an eye, and saw that Kai was holding a glass and something in his hands. He hoped it was a painkiller. Then again, whatever it was, it couldn't make things worse. So he take the pill, and glass, and flushed it down. Then he drank a bit more, he was thirsty suddenly. But Kai took the glass from him. "You better not drink too much right away, or you will just throw up." then, Kai left the glass on a nearby table, and left the room again. He sighed in agony, and lay still, waiting for the hangover to pass.

Later he woke up again. He had no idea what time it was, but between the curtains, there was light shining through, so it must be day. He slowly sat up, and since he only felt a little goofy, he got out of the bed, emptied the glass and staggered out of the room. On the other side of the door, was a living room. Or something of the sort. Albeit he didn't quite understand how someone so young could afford apartment this big.

And there was Kai, sitting in sofa and watching telly.

"Hi" he said. Kai turned his head and looked at him, then turned off the te4lly and got up

"Feeling better?" he nodded. "Want something to eat?" he nodded again. There was a small smile on Kai's face when Kai shook his head. He smiled back, he felt better instantly. Kai's features softened down nicely because of it, and it just looked really good. When Kai noticed him smiling, the smile was hidden again, and an eyebrow rose "What's so funny?" he shook his head.

"You just look so good" the other eyebrow rose too, and then Kai rolled his eyes end sighed.

"Wasted..."

"Am not!" he objected, a bit too loud for his own good. He flinched and lifted a hand to his temple. "That hurt.." he muttered. To his surprise, he heard Kai chuckle.

"You are really something" shaking his head, Kai walked to kitchen. "What do you think you can eat?"

"French toast" he said, just because it was the first thing that came to his mind. Kai's head appeared through the door way

"Are you serious?" he smiled and nodded

"Of course." Kai sighed and disappeared again. He didn't exactly believe he would get it, but no harm trying, right? He wandered onward, and sat onto the couch "Wow, soft.." he muttered to himself. The sofa was so comfy. He closed his eyes, this could be even better than his own bed.

Next thing he knew, there was something that smelled really delicious close his nose. While trying to recall what the smell was he opened his eyes. It took a moment to realize where he was. Then he realized there was a plate in his sight. A plate with French toast on it. His eyes widened and he sat up, wide smile creeping to his face.

"Wow, that looks really good" he said, then looked up to the hand that was holding the plate.

"Eat while it is still warm" he nodded and sat properly. He had apparently fallen asleep on the comfy sofa, and flopped into a very odd position on it. There was limited blood circulation to his legs, and he could feel the slowly coming back to life.

"So, why isn't your cousins here?"

"Why would I want them here? This isn't that big place" Kai gave him a meaningful glance "Although, I think it would have been easier to look after them than you." he blushed and turned his attention to the plate that was now in his lap. Taking the fork from Kai, he took a forkful. He couldn't believe it. Eyes wide, he looked back at Kai.

"Unbelievable. This is so good. You should be a chef or something"

"Shut up and eat up. I don't care cooking that much". He sighed

"What a shame. Such a talent going to waste.."

"If you don't zip it, I will take the food back" he looked Kai shocked and leaned protectively over his plate. He opened his mouth to rebuke Kai for such a vulgar behavior, but Kai lifted a finger and he snapped his mouth shut and focused on enjoying the food.

After he was done Kai took his plate.

"I can wash it." Kai gave him a dirty look

"Yeah right. I don't need you to mess up in the kitchen."

"Clean freak" he called after Kai. Instead of taking the plate to kitchen, Kai turned back to him and walked in front of him, leaning closer.

"Care to repeat?" he swallowed. He wasn't scared about Kai. But Kai was so close he could feel his breath on his face. Then he noticed a little coloring on one of Kai's cheek. He lifted a hand and carefully slid a finger over it. Momentarily Kai's eyes darkened, but then they went to the usual blank, impossible to read and yet captivating look.

"What happened?" for a short moment, Kai looked surprised. Then he straightened.

"It is not my job to tell. Drunkie" he was confused.

"What?" Kai stared at him intently. Then with a slight irritation asked

"So, you recall seeing me and the girls, and that's all?" he thought for a moment.

"Yeah. I was really pissed. I thought you were...well, not that we have made any promises, but I was so jealous and angry. I recall I wanted to pay you back the same way, and started drinking." there was a look he had yet to see. A mixture of amusement, annoyance, irritation and surprise. And something deeper, something that made a shiver run down his spine. Like he would have betrayed Kai or something. Then Kai sighed.

"Great. Just great. Go take a shower, you reek of alcohol." he knew Kai was offended, but he didn't know why. "There is towels in the bathroom use as many as you need" Kai pointed a hand towards the bathroom, so he rose from the sofa and went to bathroom.

Once locked inside, he tried to remember what had happened. He recall drinking a lot. Dancing. And all the time he had seen Kai having fun with the chicks. He could easily recall the jealousy he felt. Then he had tried to leave, since there was on one he was interested other than Kai. On his way Kai had noticed him...he tried to think. And then he recall not exactly what and where, but he could hear the sound of his hand meeting with Kai's face. And the tingle on his hand after the impact. And apparently he had hit rather hard. He pressed a hand to his mouth, trying to silence the sob. What had he done, no wonder that Kai felt a bit distant and cold. He pressed his eyes shut trying to stop the tears. Few moments of silent crying he tried to calm down, Kai probably wouldn't appreciate weeping, and it didn't help at all. Besides, Kai had taken him here to sober up, not leaving him on his own. And calmed his feelings by telling there was nothing between the girls and him. He draw a deep breath, hold it in a moment before letting it out. He should apologize to Kai as fast as he could. He reached for the handle, and realized Kai was right. He did reek of beer. So he better wash up first, so they could have a fresh start. And he really should trust Kai more, not many would have done what he had done after being treated so badly.

After he had showered, enjoying the soap that was part of Kai's smell, he dried up and left the towels to hang there to dry up. Then he went to look for Kai. But the apartment was empty. There was no note left for him. He wondered if he should leave, but he wanted to clear things up, so they wouldn't cause infection. After a time that felt like eternity, he heard the front door rattle, he rushed there, and once Kai entered, he smiled brightly

"Welcome home!" Kai looked at him, then his eyes got a warm glow in them, and Kai looked happy

"Thanks" Kai shut the door behind him "Been a long time that there has been someone to greet me home" he said quietly. After Kai had put the shopping bags down and taken of his shoes, he jumped at Kai, wrapping hands around his neck and hugging Kai tightly sobbed to his ear

"I'm sorry Kai, so sorry" the he couldn't help the tears and sobs that escaped from him. He felt so ashamed and feared he had broken something that couldn't be fixed. He felt Kai sigh and relax a bit. Then Kai slowly wrapped arms around him, one hand tracing a circle to his upper back, trying to calm him down

"It's okay. Next time, don't drink so much." he sniffed

"There won't be next time. I will trust you. I won't get jealous like that again."

"I would appreciate you not getting that drunk again more. You are a real nuisance then" he giggled a little between the crying.

"Okay, I can promise that. I keep it under control". Kai snorted and pulled away a bit.

"Doubt it." he was about to comment back, when he noticed that Kai was smirking, looking okay again. Gone was the tension and distance. Even though there was much he didn't know. He know now that he wanted Kai to stay. No matter what.

"I won't hurt you again" Kai shook his head with

"You will. And I will hurt you. There will be arguments, fights and apologies. That's life Tala. It's not a fairytale where people live happily ever after. Are you still willing to try?" without any hesitation he nodded.

"Of course." Kai grinned

"Good." then Kai gave him a passionate kiss. "Then it's your time to go home, let your friends know you are okay. I have work to do"

"That's not fair" he protested. Kai smirked

"I know. And there is nothing you can do about that". He laughed and shook his head.

"Fine. I'll see you later then" Kai nodded, he gave one more kiss to those lips that tasted better than any sweet, and then he went out. Even though he was kinda kicked out, he didn't mind. Kai had been so kind, and he really should let his friends know what happened when he just left the bar. Whistling, he started walking home and took out his phone to make few calls.

now, feel free to leave any kind of opinion of teh chap behind. that was teh second line mentioned in teh ebginning. now, good night and sleep well.