Warning: This story my not be suitable for young readers. At some point in chapters there will be mature content that some parents may not find suitable for their children to read.

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade. I only claim my OC's Ana and Issac and of course the plot

Chapter 23:

He frowned as his eyebrow twitched at the midget whose back was turned to him. More guns in the house and more problems that would eventually arise. Ian enjoyed guns more than the usual individual. He also liked making bombs, booby traps, and other things you would typically only see in a movie. It was one of the things that the little man couldn't get out the habit of doing after being raised in a military type fashion. The one thing that displeased Tala the most was Ian sold the weapons and distributed them as well. To be completely honest all the men in the house had something to do with Ian's "business" of choice. It was one of the reasons why he had moved away with his ex.

Some of the guys that they dealt to were extremely shady. Several of them Tala was pretty sure had some part in the mafia or gang. It was their dirty little secret that they all shared and didn't speak of. The red-head had made it very clear he no longer wanted part in the operations that they participated in. Unfortunately living with the problem didn't really keep him away from it. None of the other guys had spoken to him about it, but in the back of his mind he knew they still did it.

"When are you guys gonna give it a rest?" he asked breaking his friends concentration.

"How long have you been standing there?" Ian responded

"Long enough. You guys should've been gotten out of this. Does Ana know anything about what you guys do?"

"It pays the bills." Ian told him. "We have records you know. Getting a job isn't that easy for us."

"I know I've had my own troubles, but we still manage somehow. You should talk to Kai."

Ian tsked at him and continued to tinker with the weapon before him. There was no talking him out of it. Regardless of whether or not it was a crime the man loved guns.

"This bad boy." Ian spun around in his chair to show. " Is a Hakim rifle. This baby is gas powered and was produced between the nineteen fifties and sixties. It was originally designed in Sweden, but later sold to Egypt."

Tala put a hand up to stop him before his rant continued on. Once Ian started talking about weapons you couldn't get the guy to shut up. They used to talk about all sorts of military guns and vehicles when they were younger. Deep down though he felt that if he held onto that knowledge and continued to indulge in it too much, it would be as if Boris were a part of him like a father figure.

"I'm not interested anymore you know that." he told him sternly.

Ian growled with annoyance and turned back around to lay the weapon back down on the table.

"Dammit I know that. It's just I feel like you've gone all soft and left us behind. Girls don't get me and you were with that one bitch for so long and now look at you." Ian gestured at the clothes Tala was wearing. "You're about to go out on a date with a chick I consider a sister. Which by the way I will gladly inform you that if you break her heart I'll break one of your legs."

"How kind of you to spare me my life." he chuckled. "However I assure you it is not a date I am simply taking her out to see her favorite movie."

He grimaced as Ian raised a questioning eyebrow at him as if silently saying "Yea right." Backing up he turned and went up the stairs without another word to his friend. At the top of the stairs Issac stood almost like he was waiting for him.

"Hey little man." he smiled swooping him up. "You aren't supposed to be near here."

His blue eyes looked around to make sure Ana wasn't around before he locked the door on the inside and shut it. There were well over five hundred weapons stored in that basement. None of them wanted the little boy to get his hands on one of them again. Spencer walked out of the kitchen at that moment and narrowed his eyes as he saw the red-head standing in front of the basement door.

"What are you doing?" he asked in an almost demanding tone.

"Locking it." Tala answered before walking away.

"Don't get involved." the big blonde warned. "He won't listen but a recent client of his has been very demanding and he also had a bad run in with the wrong people before you came back to us."

"Yea well he won't listen to me and I don't care." he told him.

"Good."

Footsteps coming down the steps ended their conversation. The giggle that escaped from Issac made them look to see Ana coming down the steps. She was dressed a lot more girly than her usual attire. Granted she didn't have on a dress, but he rather liked the girly pair of jeans that hugged her hips. She also had on a nice blouse that was snug, but not too tight. Her hair was down which was very strange, because he didn't remember her having it down at all when they went out for Ian's birthday. He kept telling himself it wasn't a date, but damn if it wasn't starting to feel like one.

"Hey." she said smiling and focused more on Issac than the fact that he was staring at her. "I'm going out for a little while, but I promise I'll come right back. You be good for Spencer."

"Oh we have our own plans tonight." the big guy spoke up. "We're gonna have our own movie night filled with popcorn, apple juice, and We're Back a Dinosaurs Story. You keep making him watch all these Disney movies it's gonna make him girly. I'm gonna make sure he's tough."

"Yes because dinosaurs are VERY manly and no girl in the world likes dinosaurs." she rolled her eyes.

Spencer smirked at her before looking at Tala who was still silent. The smirk on his face almost grew, but he fought the urge as ice blue eyes narrowed at him dangerously.

"Welp. You two should be going. Don't want to get a late start on your da.."

"You're very talkative today Spencer." Tala rudely cut him off.

"Hn." Spencer grumbled before leaning in to whisper. "Perhaps I have plans tonight after all."

"You wouldn't dare."

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After a stare off and the exchange of eighty dollars the two of them were finally on the way to the movies. His nerves were seriously on edge. It made absolutely no sense. He looked down at his hand as it shook slightly while the previews were playing. His gaze turned to her while she watched the big screen. There was an unamused look on her face as she leaned away from him leaning on her left arm while her elbow was propped up on the arm rest. Jeez this was so lame. He was all nervous over something he kept saying wasn't a date, and she looked bored out of her mind. However it wasn't really a romantic setting anyways from all the children with their parents that were accompanying them in the movie. So yea it was fine they were just a couple of people hanging out and watching a movie.

"I hate when crappy previews are played before a movie." she suddenly whispered in his ear making him jump.

She covered her mouth as a snort escaped. Clearly she had seen him jump and she was trying to hide her laughter.

"I'm sorry." she laid a hand on his arm.

The room darkened showing the movie was starting. Her attention was immediately away from him and suddenly he was disappointed. Looking at his arm he saw her hand was still on him.

"This is not a date." he mentally told himself.

However the longer her hand was there and it didn't move from off of him the more he wanted to hold that hand. He was also beginning to think of ways to keep her out longer to continue to have her to himself. Was he in denial? He was beginning to think that way. There was an opportunity once to the movie was over to discuss taking things a step further with her. He liked her a lot and kissing her was mind blowing to him. Sighing he rubbed his temple.

Her fingers laced through his suddenly and she leaned in to whisper to him again.

"Don't worry. It's almost over."

Great. Now she thought he was bored with the movie when in fact he hadn't paid attention to it at all. For the past hour and half his mind had been anywhere, but focused on the movie. Ian was right. He had gone soft. Absentmindedly his grip tightened around that little hand that held his. In response she didn't pull away, but instead held on more tightly putting a smile on his face without them looking at one another.

MEANWHILE

The wine swirled in her glass as the waiter pour her another drink. This man that sat across from her was rather interesting. He was devious and obviously not meant to be taken lightly. His aquamarine eyes seemed to calculate and read every move she made or every word she spoke. This man. Brooklyn Kingston was dangerous. In fact a part of her had the urge to get up and run, but the thought of getting Tala back kept her there.

"So. If I tell you where to find her what does that mean for my man?" she asked casually.

A sly smile crossed his face as he leaned forward to address the situation. The way he looked at her made a rush of fear flow through her body. She had already made it very clear she knew who the woman was that he was looking for, so there was no backing down from denying it. She felt that if she gave him the address of the house that Tala's safety could not be guaranteed.

"I won't kill him." Brooklyn replied with no remorse. "However if he gets in my way or puts a hand on the property that's mind, I will not be as generous as I am being right now by allowing you to waste my time."

She frowned at his words. Yes indeed this was a dangerous man, but so long as she kept him away from her red-head then everything would be fine.

"I'm not wasting your time." she smiled back at him. "I'm just trying to insure I get what I want out of this."

Julia leaned back in her chair and crossed her legs. He could be as fearsome as he wanted, but she wouldn't allow him to intimidate her. She folded her arms over her chest and mimicked the smile he had just given her. Behind him two young handsome men appeared stepping up next to him like body guards.

"Ms. Fernando. I don't believe you understand the circumstances upon which you have put yourself in."

She felt a lump in her throat. Now she was regretting the decision that she had made to contact this person. There was a reason that girl had run away and didn't want to be found, and the reason was looking very terrifying in front of her.

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The two of them sat in the booth eating and enjoying one another's company. She sat across from him talking more than usual. Her excitement over the movie was entertaining. Apparently she was so excited she wasn't paying attention to the fact that they were in a restaurant. Without thinking she had chatted and ordered and chattered some more.

"So I'm guessing you're enjoying yourself?" he smirked.

She raised an eyebrow at him.

"Duh. I thought I had already made that clear." she rolled her eyes. "By the way, this isn't a date is it?"

He choked on the beer he was sipping.

"Well um.."

"I'm just asking because this feels like the time Ozuma asked me out. Except the place we went to wasn't as nice as this one."

"What happened to your fear of restaurants?" he asked quickly changing the subject.

She grimaced and poked at the salad on the plate before her.

"I embarrassed you last time and the alcoholic drink before me is helping a lot too."

"Huh? No you didn't I don't eat out in public very much anyways. Its not my kind of thing."

"Then why are we here."

This was getting annoying to him. He rubbed his forehead ready to go. Honestly he didn't really know what he wanted anymore.

"I know we're room mates, but there are some things that have been going on that we need to get off of our chests, because the whole kissing and pretending like it didn't happen is just child's play."

What did he want? He looked across the table at her. The lighting was hitting her eyes in a way that made him know what he wanted despite how unsure of himself he was.

"Well… I think the two of us are really good together." Damn where did that come from. "I just don't know if either one of us is ready for something serious is all."

"Tala let's be honest with one another I like you and you like me. We don't have to be serious. We're adults and if you want to 'do' things together I'm ok with that after all everyone has needs."

Did she just say what the hell he thought she just said? Anger welled up within him.

"Is that what you think of me?" he asked through gritted teeth

"Then tell me what we're doing here." she said leaning forward and smirking with a raised eyebrow.

"Fine." he swallowed as he fought down the embarassment. "Yes I like you and yes this is a date."

"Good then we're in agreement."

He frowned at her. She was really something.

"But I'm not gonna lie. You sir need to stop being such a tease."

"What are you talking about?"

"That playful kissing crap. It's gotta stop. You can't get a woman worked up and then leave her hanging like that all the dang time."

"I can change that if you insist." he smirked at her.

The smile on her face indicated she could knew the dirty thoughts that ran through his head. Her green eyes seemed to darken with lust as a smile spread across her face. Heh. So she did have a weakness for him.