The morning sun spills into Kai's room, bathing us in a golden light that feels almost magical. We lie wrapped in each other's arms, hearts still thrumming from the intensity of the night before—fingers dancing over skin, our eyes locked in a silent conversation filled with love.
Kai's voice, soft and melodic, breaks the tranquil moment. "Good morning, my forever love..."
A smile spreads across my face, warmth flooding my chest. "Good morning, my eternal heart..."
Just then, our phones vibrate insistently, a flurry of messages from friends eager to hear about the aftermath of our reunion. I can only imagine Makoto and Goh still at my dojo with Kaida, likely waking up to a whirlwind of tales waiting to be told!
Kai and I lounged in bed, our phones buzzing incessantly with a flurry of notifications from friends, family, and even the BBA staff. We exchanged playful glances, both of us aware that everyone was eager for the scoop on our reunion and the revival of our romance.
Brooklyn's message popped up first: "GIVE US THE DETAILS – DID YOU GUYS FINALLY GET BACK TOGETHER?!"
Ray chimed in next, "THE REUNION WAS LEGENDARY – BUT WHAT WENT DOWN AFTERWARDS?!"
Kai chuckled, turning his phone toward me to reveal Hiro's text: "DUDE, IS TYSON MOVING IN WITH YOU OR ARE YOU HEADING TO HIS DOJO?!"
We burst into laughter, the warmth of our shared joy filling the room. Just then, I noticed a sweet message from Makoto on Kaida's phone: "Mama, I had a blast with Goh! Can we have breakfast with Daddy Kai today?"
My heart swelled at the sight of those words. Kai caught my smile and raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his gaze. Did he realize that "Daddy Kai" suggested Makoto might know—or at least suspect—something about our relationship?
NEW DYNAMICS UNFOLD – MAKOTO HAS DISCOVERED KAI, AND HIRO IS NOT PLEASED...
When Makoto affectionately calls Kai "Daddy Kai," it reveals his understanding of Kai's significance in my life. I had shared the story of our past romance, emphasizing how special Kai truly is. Now, Makoto sees Kai as a father figure, and the thought of their potential connection fills me with warmth.
As I sit lost in thought, Kai catches me staring at Hiro's message. He raises an eyebrow and asks, "Is everything alright? Hiro seems a bit... harsh."
I exhale slowly, "Hiro's not exactly fond of you, Kai. He's protective of me and has never really accepted how things ended between us."
Kai's face shifts to one of contemplation. "I understand why he feels that way. But can he recognize that I've changed – for you, for us?"
Just then, my phone vibrates again, Hiro's text flashing on the screen: "We need to talk, Tyson. About Kai. Face to face."
Should I meet Hiro alone to discuss Kai, or should I bring Kai into the conversation?
To be continued