Broken Lullabyes

Chapter 4
Of Tala, Kai, and Drunk Molesting

It had been four whole months since the day Kai and Rei got together. Four months they had lived in China, at the White Tigers village. Four months of jealousy, just barely contained by Rei’s old leader…

In the beginning, Lee had put on a good show of being happy for his friend, and his friend’s lover. He assumed it was merely a crush that both boys had, and that they would break up at the end of the week, two at the most. But now, after four months, Lee was getting impatient. He was tired of waiting for the infatuation to be over. He wanted Rei now. So he needed a plan, a plant that would shatter the twos relationship and give Rei to himself, without anyone ever realizing he was behind it…

One came to him the day he saw Kai practising with Black Dranzer, the most powerful beasteast in the world. Lee had heard rumours about what happened to you if you used it. You got controlled by it, and changed you into a different person. Hell, he had seen what it had done to Kai when he went crazy and stole all the bit beasts. You could not be responsible for your actions. So Lee came up with the perfect plan. If only he could get Kai to led him the blade…

Kai, of course, would have no such thing. Ever since he had returned from the world champions with Black Dranzer in his pocket, he had worked with it every day, trying to control it, master it and not let the power use him. All his hard work had paid off, but though the dark phoenix obeyed him, Kai didn’t trust anyone else with it. Therefore, Lee had to resort to more desperate measures. Like stealing.

He took it one night, while Kai was out. It had taken him more than an hour to find its hiding place, but the end result would be worth it. Yes, now Lee was ready to start his plan…

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Rei sat on the bed with a book, pretending to read, while watching a shirtless Kai rummage through all his cloths, trying to find a top to wear tonight. The neko-jin frowned slightly. Since when had Kai cared so much about how he looked? Did it have something to do with the arrival of Tala? Rei’s golden eyes narrowed as Kai ran a hand through his hair, distractedly picking up the wrinkled silver shirt he had worn on the first day. He then walked over to the bathroom and shut the door, only to open it a few minutes later with just one side of his face painted. Rei watched the other boy pick up another shirt, this lighlight blue, and stalk back into the bathroom. The neko-jin raised an eyebrow. He had never seen Kai looking so out of sorts before.

Rei sighed and placed down his book, glancing over at the closed door one more time, before standing up. He needed to get ready as well. He walked over to his suitcase, nimbly avoiding stepping on any of Kai’s cloths, which were strewn all over the floor, and opened it. He pulled out a pair of tan pants, and a tight dark red button up shirt. Quickly he pulled them on, casting another quick look at the door, and then walked back over to the bed, sitting down. Rei slowly started to unwrap his hair, running his fingers through the black strands. He had just picked up a brush, when a sudden knock came at the door.

Sighing again, the neko-jin stood up and walked over to open the door. Tala stood there, one hand on his hip and a bored expression on his face. He raised an eyebrow when he saw Rei answer the door.

“What are you doing here, Tala?” Rei glared at the Russian.

Tala just looked past Rei into the room. “Is Kai here?”

‘I knew it.’ “Why do you care?”

The Russian blinked. “Kai. Is he here?”

“Why?” Rei scowled.

Tala sneered. “If you must know, I am here to escort him to diner. Kindly tell him I am waiting.”

The neko-jin shook his head. “Hiwatari will go down with his team.”

“I think he would rather be with me. Go get him, Kon, or I will go myself.”

“The BladeBreakers will go together!”

“Tala?”

Startled, the two looked over. Kai had just stepped out of the bathroom, fully dressed with the blue triangles on his face. He glanced at Rei, and then slid his gaze over to the tall Russian. Tala grinned and pushed past the neko-jin into the room. “Hey Kai!”

Kai blinked. “What are you doing here, Tala?”

Tala walked over to him and grabbed his hand. “I was just telling Rei I am here to escort you to diner! The rest of the teams waitwaiting down in the lobby. Come on, we don’t want to be late!”

Kai frowned, a slightly confused look in his eyes and walked with Tala towards the door, past Rei who was shooting him a cold look. Just before they left, Tala turned around and smirked at the neko-jin, a smug look on his face. “We’ll be downstairs, Kon. Don’t keep us waiting.”

Rei curled his lip as he watched the two Russians leave the room, before closing the door loudly and turning back to the bed. Sitting down, he angrily ran the brush through his hair, tugging roughly at knots that got in his way. Why was he so mad that Kai and Tala went down together? It wasn’t that big of a deal, was it? With ease, he quickly bound up his long black locks in red cloth, putting on a matching headband. He stood up and walked across the room into the bathroom, not bothering to close the door. Glancing at his reflection quickly, he adjusted his hair a bit, and fixed his tight shirt so it lay better.

‘Why am I bothering so much? It isn’t as though Ka-anyone will notice.’ Rei thought glumly, before turning and walking out into the other room. As he stepped out the door into the hallway, he saw that it was empty. ‘Tala must be right. They ARE all downstairs waiting for me.’ That thought did not cheer him up any. He took the elevator down to the lobby, and when the doors opened, he walked out to see Max and Tyson right in t oft of him.

“Aw man, dude! I thought you’d never come!” Tyson grinned and took hold of the neko-jin’s arm, pulling him away from the elevator. “I’m so hungry!”

Rei glanced around the room and frowned when he saw Kai over with the Demolition boys. He was standing next to Tala, laughing at something the redhead had just said, while Brian, grinning, ruffled the smaller bladers light blue hair.

Tyson followed Rei’s gaze across the room, frowning slightly as well. “He sure seems morefortfortable with them, doesn’t he? I mean look at him! He never laughs like that with us! His own team! Why does he like them more?”

Max also looked over. “Maybe he has too many unpleasant memories of the BladeBreakers.” the blonde murmured quietly, so Tyson couldn’t hear, although Rei, who was closer to him, managed to pick it up. Rei cast a cold look over at Kai, before walking with Tyson over to the exit.

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The restaurant was dimly lit, with a small lamps hng ang all over the room. The seven bladers seated themselves at a long table, the Demolition Boys on one side and the BladeBreakers on another. Well, almost. Kai sat with the Russian team, in between Tala and Spencer. Seeing as Ian was still in Russia for a couple of days, there was an empty seat.

Tyson raised his eyebrows when he saw Kai avoid the empty seat next to R“Hey“Hey Kai, why—"

Max quickly interrupted. “Never mind Tyson.”

Tlooklooked questionably at the smaller Russian, but Kai ignored him. Soon a waitress came over to take their orders, and then left, leaving the two teams in an uncomfortable silence. Max grinned nervously across the table to Brian, who was sitting opposite of him. The older teen just looked at him. Tyson started talking about how hungry he was again, and Spencer rolled his eyes. Rei sighed.

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An hour later, Rei was hunched over his diner, picking half-heartedly at the food on his plate. ‘This SO wasn’t a good idea.’ He thought dully, watching Tyson eat his third helping of pudding. Max was still trying to talk to Brian, who was watching him with an amused expression on his face, while Spencer looked at Tyson in apparent disgust.

The neko-jin sighed. As if that wasn’t enough, he had to watch Kai and Tala across the table acting all buddy buddy with each other. Rei glared at the two. Tala was laughing, his blue eyes sparkling as he playfully wrapped an arm around his friend’s shoulder.

‘Friend my ass.’ Rei turned away as Tala reached over to softly brush off a crumb that had stuck to Kai’s cheek.

Kai blushed slightly, and frowned at the other Russian. Tala just smirked, his eyes darting quickly to Rei’s face, the smug loack ack in place. Rei didn’t look at him, keeping his eyes fixed to a spot on the opposite wall.

Suddenly, Brian stood up, looking over at Max. “Get TateTate. I’ll walk you home.”

Max gaped at him. “Wh-what?”

“I said I’ll walk back with you.”

“R-really?’

The tall Russian rolled his eyes. “Get your coat, Max, we’re going back to the hotel.”

The blonde grinned happily and stood up as well, not noticing the jealous look Tyson threw at Brian. As they opened the door, and icy blast of cold air reached them, and they just saw Brian wrap his arm around the smaller boy before the doloselosed.

Tyson shivered. “When did it get so cold out there?” he asked, trying to slide the frown off his face.

Tala blinked. “Well that was certainly unexpected.” he stated, glancing at Spencer.

His teammate nodded, and pushed back his chair. “Brian’s got the right idea. It’s been a long day. I’m gonna go back to.” He looked at Tyson. “Coming?”

Tysoirleirled his spoon around in his bowl for a few seconds, scowling, and then stood up. “Ya, I kind of lost my appetite.”

Rei, Kai, and Tala watched them go. They sat in silence for a few moments, before it actually hit Rei that he was alone with Kai and Tala. He gulped. Not a situation he particularly wanted to be in. ‘I should make up some excuse to leave.’ He thought franticly. 'But no! Then they would be alone together, and I don’t want that!’ but before he could say anything, Tala yawned widely.

Kai looked up at him. “I forgot you just flew in today!” he said softly. “You must be really tired. Do you want to go back?”

Tala shook his head. “We have somewhere to go, before we return to the hotel.” Kai looked at him questionably, but he just shook his head, pulling Kai to his feet. Not glancing at Rei, they walk to the door, and disappeared through it. The neko-jin glared after them, anger stirring within him. Before he could get up though, the waitress was back.

Rei looked up at her. “What is it?”

“Your group’s diner was paid for before hand sir, by a Mr. Hiwatari. There is no need to leave any money.”

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Kai stared miserably into his drink, feeling Tala’s cold eyes on him. He should have known the other Russian would bring him here. One of Tala’s favourite things to do, other than blading, was go to a bar or a club and drink, which usually ended up with both of them drunk as hell. Beside him, Tala frowned. “Well? Answer me!”

“I-I don’t know…”

“Don’t give me shit, Kai. I see the way he looks at you. It’s plain as daylight.”

“No…”

“I see tay hay his eyes slide over your body, taking every little detail!”

“No, he—”

“I see the way he lusts after you, and you want him just as much!”

Kai just shook his head, closing his eyes.

Tala sighed, and ordered another drink for the smaller boy. Leaning in closer, he said softly, “Don’t go back to him, Kai. He will only break your heart again. That’s what he wants.”

“No he doesn’t. He is happy with—”

“Do you love him, Kai?”

Kai glared. “We have had this conversation before, Tala.”

“Do you?”

“You know the answer!”

“Do you love him?"

“No,” Kai whispered. “No, you know I don’t.”

“But he is still interested in you.”

“He isn’t.”

“He is. Don’t deny you haven’t seen his looks. He gets jealous whenever I’m around.”

“Just stop it, Tala!” Kai cried. “This is only going round in circles!” he reached for another drink. By now, his friend was getting slightly out of focus, but he didn’t stop drinking. He ed ted to dull his feelings anyway, and alcohol was bestbest thing for it. The conversation was nothing new, but it hurt none the less. ‘Why cant Tala just let it go?’ Kai grumbled silently to himself. ‘Why does he need reassurance that I don’t still love Kon every couple of days? Why won’t he believe me?’

Suddenly he felt Tala’s soft fingers brushing through his hair, and he leaned involuntarily into the touch, sighing softly. He felt so tired. He really wanted to close his eyes and go to sleep. But… maybe one more drink before he left…

Tala grinned as he felt Kai slump against his body. The redhead hadn’t drunk nearly as much as Kai, but then, he wasn’t miserable and needing to numb the pain, as his friend was. He looked over just in time to see Kai finish his sixth drink. Tala raised an eyebrow. ‘Maybe I should stop him.’ he thought. Kai shivered slightly, and closed his eyes, burying his face in Tala’s shoulder. The taller boy smirked. ‘Or maybe I shouldn’t.’ he wrapped an arm around Kai’s body, running his hand down to rest on the others hip. ‘Kai is kind of fun like this. I have never not been drunk while he has. Let’s see what I can make of the situation.’

Kai looked up at his with slightly unfocused eyes. “We should go, Tala.” He whispered.

The redhead nodded, and pulled Kai to his feet. “Your right. Its late and we should get back.” Then he sneered. “Plus we don’t want icle Rei-kins to worry.”

Kai nodded, his eyes closing again. “That would be baaaaaad…” he agreed, stumbling.

Tala rolled his eyes and caught him before he hit the floor. Outside it was dark, and Tala pulled Kai closer to him as they crossed the street to the hotel. It was almost midnight, and no one was in the lobby, except for the man at the desk, who gave them a strange look. Tala glared at him, and tightened his hold on the oblivious Kai. The small boy was shaking as Tala guided him into the elevator, and leaned heavily on him for support. The taller Russian was enjoying himself, however. He smirked. ‘I wish Kon could see us.’ He lightly ran his fingers through Kai’s hair and down his neck.

DING

The doors slid open and the two walked out and down the hall. When they got to Kai’s room, they stopped, and the small Russian turned in Tala’s arms so he was facing him. “Well, thanks, Tala…” Kai’s hot breath tickled Tala’s neck, and the older boy gulped, tightening his embrace.

‘Would it be wrong to take advantage of him while he’s like this?’ Tala wondered, running his hands down Kai’s back. But when the small boy kissed his cheek lightly, he felt his resolve slipping. ‘Oh screw it.’

He brought his lips down to the other boys and crushed them passionately together.

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I'm so tired of being here…
Supsed sed by all my childish fears…

Rei lay on his back on the bed in darkness, his hands playing absently with his braided hair. Eyes closed, he listened. Nothing. Nothing to signal that Kai would be back soon from where ever he went off to with Tala. ‘Why am I waiting up?’ Rei wondered silently. ‘What is the point? He probably won’t come back anyways.’ This last thought made Rei feel sick. No… Kai wouldn’t spend the night with Tala. Not in that way, at least. ‘Well, I hope not.’ Rei felt miserable.

And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone…

All of a sudden the door opened and light flooded the room for a brief moment, just enough for Rei to see a small figure stumble into the room. Then the door closed. Rei quickly leaned over and flicked on the lamp next to the bed. Kai was sitting on the floor, hunched against the door, eyes closed. Rei raised an eyebrow. “Hiwatari?”

Kai grinned, opening one eye. “That’s my name!” he tried to stand, but toppled over onto the floor again.

Rei got off the bed and walked over to him. Kai rolled over onto his back and stared up at the neko-jin with dazed eyes. “God, Hiwatari! Are you drunk?”

The other gigggiggled in a very un-Kai like way. “Nope!”

Rei rolled his eyes. “Ya, sure.” He leaned down and grabbed Kai under his arms, lifting him up off the floor.

Kai turned in Rei’s arms and slumped against the taller boy, burying his face in the neko-jin’s neck. “Mmm… Rei. You smell good.” He slurred, draping an arm around the other boys neck.

Rei froze in shock, not only at the use of his first name, but also at the way the smaller boy was cuddling against him. “H-Hiwatari?”

“Hmm?” Kai licked Rei’s neck.

“W-what are you d-doing?”

The Russian began to place small kisses along Rei’s shoulder. “I’m cuddling my boyfriend.” he said hazily, unaware that body against him tensed suddenly.

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just to real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

Rei gulped and tried to move away, but Kai tightened his grip around the neko-jin’s neck. ‘What the fuck is he doing?’ Rei shuddered as Kai sucked on his earlobe, the moved back down his neck nibbling slightly on the tender flesh. Somehow Rei’s hands had found their way down Kai’s back, coming to rest on his hips. ‘I should push him away.’ Rei thought desperately, but found himself unable to speak, much less move. However, when one of Kai’s hands wandered a bit too far south, he tore himself away quickly and backed up. “No! Hiwatari, don’t! Y-you’re drunk! You don’t know what you’re doing, you’d regret it later!”

Suddenly Kai pounced forward and slammed Rei up against a wall, crushing his mouth to the taller boys. The neko-jin’s eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn’t stop a small whimper from escaping as the Russian pressed his small body up against him. Kai traced the outline of Rei’s mouth, and then nibbled lightly on his bottom lip, before forcing the neko-jin’s lips apart and roughly thrusting his tongue deep inside. Rei gasped, his grip tightening on the smaller boys waist. Gradually the kiss softened, and the two slowly eased apart.

Rei closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them, there was a single tear running down his cheek. He looked down into Kai’s crimson eyes and shuddered. “W-why?” he managed to croak out, resting his head onto of the smaller boy’s, burying his face into the light blue hair.

When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me

Kai smirked. “I loooooooove you!” he slurred, pressing his hips harder into Rei’s.

Rei gasped. ‘I must remember Kai is drunk. He doesn’t know what he is doing, or what he is saying.’ The neko-jin moaned as the small boy ran his hands down Rei’s chest, running his fingers over his muscles, and brushing past his aroused nipples. ‘Damn you, Kai! Why do you make me feel like this? I-I don’t want to respond to you!’

But when Kai leaned up for another kiss, Rei opened his mouth willingly this time, returning the kiss with almost as much passion. He ran his tongue over Kai’s, exploring every inch of that wonderful mouth. Suddenly it all stopped. The neko-jin whimpered softly, frowning when Kai broke apart, leaning heavily in his arms. Rei looked down. Kai had his eyes closed and was breathing deeply, fast asleep, leaving Rei aroused, and very, very unsatisfied.

You used to captivate me
By your resonating light
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind

Sighing, the taller boy closed his eyes for a moment, then picked Kai up in his arms and carried him over to the bed. ‘He is really light.’ Rei mused, glancing down at the sleeping boy. ‘I wonder if he has been eating properly. He hardly touched anything at diner.’ Laying Kai down on the bed, he pulled of the other boy’s shirt, briefly wondering if he should do more than that. ‘No, he would kill me.’ He unbuttoned his own shirt, and then lay down on the bed next to the sleeping Russian. Pulling the covers over them both, he drew Kai towards him.

Your face it haunts
my once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me

Rei softly touched Kai’s cheek, running his fingers lightly over the smeared paint. “Why do you do this, Kai?” he whispered brokenly. “How can you torment me so, without the slightest clue what your doing?”

Kai mumbled something unintelligent, and snuggled closer to the neko-jin.

Rei sighed, resting his head down on the pillow, closing his eyes. He knew the best thing to do would be to forget what happened, just to pretend it never existed. But rei knew it wasn’t that simple. He still felt Kai’s lips pressed against his own, still remembered how Kai’s hands wandered freely over his body…

Rei whimpered. No… it was not that simple…

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone
All Along…

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Thank so much to: Trinity of the phoenix, rejiita, lonephoenix905, nikki, hélène, G.k, and Pain, Death, Torture.

A/N: Lyrics are My Immortal, Evanescence, and no Kai isn’t a slut. He is just really, REALLY drunk.

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