Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Without You ❯ Without You Pt. 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Warnings: NC-17! Yaoi, language, little bit of angst, lemon…do you need more? I didn't think so.

Pairings: Kai/Tyson. Duh!

Disclaimer: No, I don't own it! Geez! How many times do I have to say it?!

Dedication: To Glay, Ranma, & Jen - my fellow mods - and all fellow TyKa fans @ Only TyKa Hotness.

Author's Note: This was originally meant to be a one-shot but like I said, it got WAY too long so its only two chapters. There will NOT be anymore after that, in case some of you were wondering. O_o Gimme a break! I've got HYE to work on too you know!

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Kali: Yeah… I went off on a tangent again. I really need to stop doing that…

Dryad: Yes. You do.

Kai: O_O I can't believe you did that to Tyson! death glares Kali.

Tyson: It's okay, Kai! I'm sure she'll fix it soon…right?

Kali: -_- Of course. I'm not that mean.

Dryad: On with it, already! Kali doesn't own Beyblade.

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WITHOUT YOU

Part 2

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Kai was in his room after supper, lying on his bed and staring at the ceiling. Trying to gather his thoughts and make some coherence of them, he pulled out Dranzer, studying the Phoenix.

He'd thought he heard a door opening and closing earlier, but figured it was one of the others. He'd gone down for dinner but had left right after, leaving everyone to do…whatever it was they were going to do. His team had watched him go, worry on all of their faces.

Now he was alone in his room, trying to decide just what the heck he was supposed to do about himself and Tyson. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted the midnight blue haired blader at his side - always.

Dear God, I've fallen in love with him! Kinomiya Tyson! How can that be possible? And Tyson… Kai swallowed, smiling slightly. I already know he likes me. Kai stood up and straightened his clothes, having come to a decision about what to do next.

I'll talk to him. We'll work this out, and I'll see that gorgeous smile again.

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Max carried the tray up to Tyson's room and carefully balanced it while he knocked on the solid oak door.

"Tyson? I've got your snack here." Max turned the doorknob, and, finding it unlocked, pushed the door open and carried the tray inside.

He set it on a small coffee table and looked around. "Tyson?"

But his friend wasn't there.

Frowning, he checked the bathroom, beginning to panic just a little when he couldn't find the Dragon.

"Okay, calm down, Max. He's probably just gone exploring or something. Yeah. I'll just go down and see if the others have seen him." Max hurried downstairs and went to the main parlor, where all the teams had gathered for the evening.

Steven was staring at one huge window, looking out at the weather. "Wow, guys. It's really coming down out there."

"Hey!" Max spoke up loudly, getting everyone's attention. "Has anyone seen Tyson?"

The group exchanged looks and frowns. "Nope. He hasn't come in here." Mariah told him.

"What's wrong Max?" Joseph asked, noticing the blonde's agitation. Hilary got up and took his hand.

"Max?"

"I took Tyson his snack and he wasn't in his room. I don't know…he seemed so upset earlier. He's probably just exploring the castle, but…"

"We'll just have to look for him, won't we?" Ian suggested.

"Sure!" Kane stood and gestured to the others.

Johnny went to a large desk and opened it. "Simple enough. We'll just check the security. If he left his room, the cameras in the all would have seen him." There was a computer in the desk and he used it to access his security system.

"Yep. There he goes." Everyone crowded around the screen to watch. Johnny paused it and squinted at the screen. "Is that his blade and launcher in his hand?"

Rei nodded. "Yes. I'd recognize his blade anywhere."

Kenny adjusted his glasses. "Can you figure out where he's going?"

Johnny nodded. "Sure. Let me see here." He went through a few different cameras and finally spotted Tyson as he was putting on his winter boots. They watched as he opened the front door, letting snow blow inside, and walk out into the night - into the blizzard.

"What the hell is he doing?" Rei exclaimed, staring at the screen. "It's freezing out and it's a blizzard! Why'd he go out there?"

Kenny took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "He went to blade." He said, simply.

Everyone looked at him. "Say what?!" They all chorused.

"It's what he does when he needs to think, or when he's upset, or…well, you get the picture." Kenny explained. "It's his life."

Johnny turned off the computer and got up. "I'll have the staff search the grounds. He probably didn't go far and we'll get him inside before he catches a cold or something." He went off to do that.

When he came back, he joined the others in waiting to hear if someone had found Tyson or not. Tala watched everyone, noting that Tyson's teammates and Hilary were acting more anxious about things than anyone else, and something told him it was more than just a concern about a team member. Something was wrong and they weren't telling the rest of them the whole story.

The butler came in after about half an hour and whispered something to Johnny, who nodded, thanked the man, and stood, looking rather grim. "The search of the grounds is done. No one can find him or any sign of him. It's impossible to find tracks or anything in this weather."

"Well, we have to find him!" Emily said. "If he's out in that blizzard, he could get very sick, or hurt, or lost…"

There was a murmur of agreement. Ozuma looked extremely upset with the whole situation. He was one of very few people who truly understood Tyson, and he know that wherever Tyson went, Dragoon went also. Dragoon would protect his human partner as best he could for as long as he could. But even the great dragon had limits, and this blizzard would push those limits.

Tala laid a hand on Max's shoulder and spoke up after several plans and strategies had been tossed around.

"Listen up, people. I am as concerned for Tyson as any of you. But I am not letting any of you go outside in that." He pointed at a window. "None of you have the skills, or the fortitude, to survive a storm like that. I do. I will go and find him, and bring him back."

Bryan shook his head. "No, Tala. You can't go out there…especially not alone. You may have lived in conditions such as these all your life, trained in similar conditions, but even you can't survive long in them. I would never forgive myself if something happened to you that I could have prevented.

Tala scowled at his friend. "Gee, Bry, could you have any less confidence in me?"

Max squeezed Hilary's hand and stood up. "Thanks, Tala. But the final decision doesn't rest with us." He went for the door. "I'm going to tell Kai. He'll decide." Max was gone before anyone could say anything else.

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Kai walked to the door and swung it open to find Max there, his fist raised as if he'd been about to knock. He also looked pale, worried, and…scared.

"What's the matter with you?" He asked, frowning slightly.

"We can't find Tyson!" Max blurted out. He quickly told Kai everything, not noticing that the Phoenix's expression shifted between shock, anger, confusion, worry, and fear. "What do we do, Kai?"

Without a word, Kai turned around and went back into his room, pulling on his warm winter coat and his gloves, tucking his launcher and blade in his pocket. He picked up his scarf and wrapped it around his neck. Then he stalked past Max, a cold feeling of dread settling in his stomach, and went down to the others. Max hurried after him, knowing better than to ask any questions and perfectly willing to do whatever Kai told him to do.

As they entered the room, conversation died instantly and all eyes turned to Kai.

"I'm going after Tyson." He stated. Though his voice sounded as he'd intended - cold, commanding, and unarguable - inside he was dying a little at a time, knowing that every second he wasted here, Tyson was in danger of freezing to death.

"What? Kai you can't! The snow…" Lee protested.

"I'll be fine. This is my fault, my problem. I will fix it."

"Your fault? What are you talking about?" Salima questioned.

Kai gave her a glare that clearly said, "None of your business, sister." However, when his teammates looked at him with knowing gazes, he answered reluctantly, "We had a…fight. I will find him and we will work it out." He walked up to Johnny and planted his feet, arms crossed over his chest. Johnny glowered at him and met his gaze unflinchingly.

"What?" He snapped.

"We don't like each other, MacGregor, and that'll never change in a billion years. Normally, I'd rather kill you than ask for a favor, but under the circumstances…"

Johnny blinked at him in surprise. "A favor? Huh…ask and I'll see if I feel like granting you a favor, Hiwatari." He sneered, and got a slap upside the head from Robert for his attitude. "Ow! Damn it, Robert!"

The older Majestic and team captain ignored him. "Whatever you need, Kai…"

Kai inclined his head in thanks. "Supplies and an emergency kit, a compass, a map…anything else I might need when I find Tyson. But there's one more thing." He looked at Johnny as he asked, "Is there somewhere on your lands where I can take Tyson and we can be alone to work things out?" Kai narrowed his eyes. "You'd be compensated of course."

Johnny scowled, vaguely insulted. "Don't bother, Hiwatari. Keep your money. I don't want, nor need it. And yes, there is." He dug out a map from the desk and spread it out on a table. "Here's the manor. About 4 Km from here is a hunting lodge. There's no one there this time of year, but it's kept clean and fully stocked, just in case." He pulled out a key from the desk and tossed it to Kai. "Feel free to use that, Hiwatari. And when the weather clears, do your team a favor and use the phone to call and let them know you and Tyson are okay."

Kai looked at the key then up at Johnny. "Thank you." He said grudgingly, but sincerely.

Johnny waved that away and went to get everything else Kai had requested.

While he waited, he noticed that two team captains had disappeared. Shrugging, he took the backpack Johnny brought him and slung it over his shoulder, pulling on his boots quickly.

Kai stood and blinked at Ozuma and Tala, who were suddenly standing there fully dressed for the weather and with launchers and blades in hand. "And just what do you two think you're doing?"

"We're going with you." Tala pulled on his gloves, meeting Kai's gaze with ice blue eyes. "You're good, Kai, but it's been a while since you've faced conditions like this. You need me."

"I'm going because Tyson is in trouble and that means Dragoon is in danger too. I have to make sure they'll be okay, myself." Ozuma added.

Kai scowled darkly, but since he could hardly forbid them from coming along, he just muttered something under his breath and walked out the door, taking out his launcher and blade and preparing to launch Dranzer.

"How do you propose we find him?" Tala inquired, curiously, watching Kai.

Not answering, Kai called Dranzer from his blade as it spun in place on the top step. "Dranzer!"

The great Phoenix rose and burned brightly in the night, the heat the firebird generated melting the blowing snow before it could get anywhere near him. Kai himself stood amidst the icy winds and driving snow, completely untouched by the white-stuff.

Tala and Ozuma stared in awe. They'd had no idea that Kai could control fire this way.

"Dranzer, old friend…I need your help. Can you sense Dragoon out there somewhere?" Kai asked his bit-beast. The Phoenix seemed to think, looking around, then looking down at Kai and nodding once. "Great! Can you lead us to him? Dragoon and Tyson might be in trouble."

Dranzer nodded again, then squawked and flew off, Kai's blade right behind him. Kai didn't wait for Ozuma or Tala. He just started running.

Everyone else - the Majestics, All-Stars, White Tigers, Saint Shields, Demolition Boys, Kane and his team, and the remaining Bladebreakers plus Hilary watched the three captains disappear into the storm.

"Be safe, guys. Find Tyson and be safe." Rei whispered.

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Kai followed Dranzer with blind trust - and Tala and Ozuma followed him, just the same. After nearly an hour of flat out running (which was quite difficult considering the size of the snow drifts) the great Phoenix stopped, circling a spot then settling down to wait for Kai.

Kai barely stopped in time to keep from tripping over Tyson's prone form. He dropped to his knees in the snow and brushed Tyson off, checking him over for injuries.

Tala came up beside him, Ozuma on the other side, both breathing hard.

"Is he injured?" Tala asked.

"No. But if we don't get him warm, he'll die." Kai pushed back the emotions that came with that unthinkable possibility. He shrugged off the backpack and took out a warm blanket, wrapping Tyson carefully in it and picking the Dragon up in his arms.

Ozuma found Tyson's blade in the snow and grabbed it, following Kai and Tala as they headed for the hunting lodge. Dranzer flew overhead, sheltering them all from the snow and wind.

It took nearly another two hours, but they finally reached the lodge. Kai carried Tyson inside and Tala hauled in firewood, getting a fire prepared in the great stone fireplace in the sitting room. Ozuma went to the phone and used it to call the manor and let everyone know they were safe.

"Damn it!" Tala cursed the lighter he was using to try and light the fire he'd set. "I think it's dead."

"Don't bother, Tala." Kai was stripping off Tyson's wet clothes. He didn't even look up, nor stop in his task, but the redhead suddenly felt a blast of intense heat and the logs in the fireplace suddenly burst into flame.

"Ah!" Tala jumped back to avoid getting singed by the sudden inferno. "Shit! Next time warn me, Kai!"

"Sorry." Kai's apology was automatic. He tossed Tyson's clothes aside into a wet pile, leaving him only in his boxers and again bundled the unconscious teen up with the blanket, laying him before the fire. "Watch him for a minute, would you?" Kai got up and began removing his outer winter gear, hanging that and Tyson's clothes up to dry.

Ozuma came back and said quietly, "I talked to Robert. He said if we're coming back tonight, we'd better go now. The news is saying the storm's getting worse."

Tala nodded. "Okay." He glanced up at Kai when he came back over and pulled the Dragon into his arms. "We have to go now, Kai, while we still can. You'll be okay here?"

"Yes. I'll call if anything happens or Tyson gets too sick for me to handle."

"Alright." Tala stood, heading for the door. "Take care, Kai."

"Whatever is going on between you," Ozuma watched Kai pull out Tyson's hair band and comb out his hair with his fingers. "I hope you work it out. Good luck, Kai."

With that, they were gone.

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Kai held the violently shivering teen for sometime in front of the fire, softly stroking his hair as it dried and keeping a close eye on Tyson's breathing, wary of any sigh of pneumonia or hypothermia.

When his shivering decreased significantly, but didn't cease, Kai laid him on the floor for a moment and stripped off the rest of his clothes, searching quickly until he found a soft, down comforter. He went back to Tyson, sat back down in front of the crackling fire, and pulled Tyson into his lap, curling around him to share his body heat. Then he wrapped the comforter around both of them and held the Dragon close.

Kai didn't know how long they sat there, but the heat and peacefulness lulled him into a light sleep. Eventually Tyson stopped shivering, his breathing evening out into regular breathing. He stirred, but didn't wake up. Kai smiled softly when the sleeping blader in his arms snuggled in further, wrapping his own arms around Kai's waist and letting out a soft sigh. Kai brushed a small kiss over Tyson's brow and stood, picking him up and placing him on the sofa, tucking the comforter around him like a child.

"There, my Dragon. You'll be more comfortable here while I do a couple things." Kai smoothed away the hair that insisted on flopping in Tyson's face and went to the washroom, using the facilities and washing his face to get rid of the smeared blue shark fins.

Feeling somewhat human again, Kai made a pot of tea and took two steamy mugs into the sitting room, one for himself, and one for Tyson should he wake up.

He finished his tea, threw another couple of logs onto the fire and sat on the floor next to the couch, wrapping himself in another blanket.

The Phoenix watched over Tyson as long as he could stay awake for. But he was exhausted and soon dropped off to sleep, head pillowed on his arms resting on the seat cushion at Tyson's waist.

His last thought was a prayer. Please, God, let him be okay. I don't want to loose him before I get to tell him how I feel.

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Things were a little hazy for Tyson. He remembered going out into the snowstorm and feeling cold - very, very cold. Then things were blank until, suddenly, there was warmth and something soft against his skin - a blanket? He didn't know. It was all fuzzy. He could remember hearing voices, all familiar, but couldn't remember what they had said or whom the voices belonged to. And shivering. He remembered that quite well. Shivering so badly and then…

Heat. Distantly he registered someone's strong arms embracing him and he was engulfed in pure heat. It was soothing, peaceful, and made the shivering stop. He snuggled into the source of that wondrous warmth, grateful, and his mind shut down, allowing Tyson to drift into a deep sleep.

When he came to, he pried his eyes open groggily, since his eyelids felt as if there were lead weights trying to weigh them down. He blinked a few times to bring everything into focus and stared into the fireplace, where a fire was still burning brightly. He fought back the comforter he was covered with and managed to sit up a little glancing around in confusion.

"Where am I? And how did I…" He stopped, staring down at the sleeping duel haired teen that was still curled up beside him on the sofa. Tyson sucked in a breath and felt a pang in his chest. Seeing Kai made him remember everything that had happened and why he'd gone out in that blizzard in the first place. "Oh Gods…" He felt the tears well up again and spill over.

He must have made some movement or something because Kai stirred, lifting his head and blinking away the sleepiness in his eyes. He looked up at Tyson and his eyes went wide with surprise, relief, and a great deal of concern.

Tyson couldn't believe it. He's worried about me? Why?

"Tyson!" Kai sat up and smiled at him, pulling himself up onto the couch and sitting next to the confused Dragon. "You're awake! Oh Gods…" Kai abruptly grabbed him and drew him into a huge embrace, burying his face in Tyson's long, loose hair.

Startled, Tyson's arms came up automatically to enfold Kai. He felt the Phoenix shudder and suddenly there was something wet dripping on his shoulder. Kai was crying.

Now Tyson was really confused and beginning to worry. What could have happened that it would make Kai cry? It never even occurred to him that it was because of him. "Kai? What…?"

"Gods! Tyson…I was so worried about you!" Kai pulled back, tears streaming down his face and stared into Tyson's midnight blue eyes. "You scared the hell out of me! Don't ever do that again!"

Tyson gaped at him. He couldn't help it! Here was his cold, emotionless team captain, sans face paint, crying and worried about him. "I don't…understand." Tyson whispered, shaking his head in confusion. "Yesterday…you didn't…I mean…" He didn't even notice his own tears as they fell and splashed Kai's hands. "You hate me! Why do you…"

"I don't!" Kai cried, startled. He hadn't believed Tyson truly thought that. "Oh Gods, baby, no! I don't! Yesterday…on the hill…you never gave me a chance to say anything! I was so startled. I only figured out how I felt just yesterday…I…I was coming to talk to you last night when Max came and told me you were missing!" Kai rubbed away Tyson's tears with his thumbs, even though more just poured in an endless stream. "Tyson, I freaked! I went looking for you and Tala and Ozuma insisted on coming with me. We found you getting buried under a snowdrift and brought you here. You were frozen like a Popsicle!"

Tyson stared at him through his tears, his vision watery. "You…don't hate me?" He asked, timidly. Kai shook his head emphatically.

"NO!" Kai grabbed his hands and brought them to his lips. "I'm so sorry for making you think that! I'm sorry…"

"Shh…" Tyson withdrew his hands from Kai's and threw his arms around Kai's neck, clinging and crying silently. "It's okay."

"Oh baby…" Kai held him tightly against his chest, nuzzling his neck and brushing his lips over Tyson's ear as he spoke. "I thought I lost you, Tyson. I thought Id never get to tell you how I feel…what you mean to me. Will you listen to me now?" He felt the smaller teen nod against his shoulder, refusing to let go of Kai.

"I thought you hated me. I thought you were disgusted with me or something." Tyson whispered hoarsely, shivering in Kai's arms.

"No. I'm not. I don't. Tyson, I love you!" Kai pulled away and cupped Tyson's face in his hands. "Do you hear me? I love you, Kinomiya. My life has been cold and empty without you in it. When you're with me, I can't help but smile and I feel so…happy." He chuckled softly. "That's saying a lot. I'm not a 'happy' person."

Tyson giggled a little and his hands came up to rest on Kai's wrists. "No, you're not. But that's okay. I love you just the way you are." He looked into glittering crimson eyes and grew quite serious. "Kai…I love you so much. Beyblading is my life. You know that better than anyone, I think. But you have to know…I need to tell you…I'll always be a blader but all I ever really wanted was to be yours. I wanted you to be that important to me." He felt Kai tremble and Tyson nodded. Kai understood what he was trying to say. "Last night, out in that blizzard, I was willing to die because my life meant nothing to me without you. Blading wasn't enough anymore."

Kai sucked in a breath and bent down just a little, capturing Tyson's mouth in a desperate kiss and putting all the love he had for the Dragon into it. Tyson whimpered and kissed back, sliding his fingers into Kai's hair and letting him inside when Kai ran his tongue over his bottom lip, a silent plea for entrance. He chased Kai's tongue with his own, making husky little sounds in his throat as Kai plundered his mouth and made sure he explored every moist inch of it. Tyson nearly wept with the pleasure and the love he could feel in that kiss. It was exactly what he'd wanted so much yesterday and had believed he'd never have from Kai.

They broke apart slowly, continuing to give each other small, lingering kisses until they just sat there in each other's arms, foreheads resting against one another and hands gently running over each other in soft caresses. They were both breathing heavily and their pulses were racing.

A loud growling broke through the silence and Tyson turned pink. Kai blinked at him, astonished, then let out a delighted laugh.

"Hungry?" He asked, laughing at Tyson's embarrassed expression and his tiny nod.

"I didn't eat much yesterday."

"I know." Kai got up and went to the kitchen. "I'll make something."

Tyson got up off the couch, stretching out the kinks in his muscles and walking around a little. When he shivered a little, he went back to the fireplace and wrapped himself up in the comforter again, sitting on the floor and staring at the flames while he waited for Kai.

Soon Kai returned carrying a tray with two steamy mugs of tea and two bowls of soup. He set it down next to Tyson on the coffee table and sat cross-legged. "Soup should make you feel better, love." He angled his head at the Dragon when he just stared at him. "What?"

"I just realized you're practically naked." Tyson turned an interesting shade of red. "Not that I mind, but…wow, Kai."

To his surprise, Kai blushed and lowered his gaze. "I can put my clothes on if you want."

Tyson shook his head. "No! Don't! It's just that I can't stop looking at you…"

Kai looked up at that and gave him a slow grin. "Well you're not exactly dressed either, my Dragon." He got up and grabbed the blanket he'd had earlier, wrapping it around himself and sitting back down. "Better?"

"Hmm mmm…" Tyson tore his eyes away from Kai's well-muscled arms and picked up one bowl of soup, digging in with his customary gusto. Kai watched him for a moment, then picked up his own bowl and ate, too.

When they'd finished, Tyson helped Kai clean up in the kitchen. After that, Kai grabbed the cordless phone and handed it to Tyson.

"Why don't you phone Max, love? He was really worried about you and I think he'd feel a lot better if he knows you're okay."

Tyson took the receiver and dialed. "What about you?"

"I'm going to shower. You can, too, when I'm done and you're off the phone." Kai kissed him on the cheek and disappeared down the short hallway to the bedrooms and bathroom.

"Hello?" A voice in his ear reminded him he was on the phone.

"Hi, Johnny! It's Tyson."

"Tyson! Hey, kid! You're alright?"

He smiled at the worried tone in Johnny's voice. "I'm fine, dude. Hey, can I talk to Max or Rei or Kenny? Kai said they were really worried."

"We all were!" Johnny's temper flared and Tyson winced, holding the phone away from his ear. "Damn it Kinomiya! What were you thinking?! You could have frozen to death! Or fallen off a cliff! Or…" There was a rustling noise and suddenly Hilary's voice blasted out over the line.

"You jerk! You had us worried sick! What the hell were you doing out in that snowstorm?! Did you want to catch pneumonia?"

Tyson scowled at the phone as she continued to rant at him. "Hilary!" He finally yelled into the phone to get her to shut up. "Shut up will you?! I'm sorry okay? I didn't mean to worry all of you. I just wasn't thinking that clearly at the time. I'm sorry."

He heard her sniffle. "Well…okay. Just promise you'll never do that again, Tyson!"

He smiled softly, glad Hilary couldn't see it. "I swear on Dragoon, Hil. Can I talk to one of the guys now?"

"Sure." More rustling and Max's voice came over the line.

"Tyson! Are you really okay?" The blonde's voice sounded tired and was full of worry.

"I'm really okay, Maxie. I'm sorry I worried you, buddy." He gripped the phone. "You sound really tired, Max."

"I am. I haven't slept yet. I was too worried about you and Kai. Tala and Ozuma only got back a few hours ago and they're both out cold."

Tyson heaved a sigh. "I'm going to have to do something really nice for them. And I've got a lot of apologizing to do, too."

"Yeah. I think you will." Max chuckled. "I don't think anyone else will yell at you too much though. Hilary did a good job of that already."

Tyson snorted. "No kidding. Geez, Max, how do you do it?"

"I love her." Came the reply. "Besides, she doesn't yell at me like she does you."

"Must be nice."

"I'm going to crash now." Max said, sighing heavily. "I'll let you talk to Kenny, Tyson. Take care, okay?"

"You bet! Sleep well, Maxie." Tyson heard him hand the phone to someone and Kenny spoke up.

"Are you sure you're okay, Tyson?" He sounded suspicious. "Kai's not making you say it, is he?"

Tyson goggled at the phone. "Chief, that was just too paranoid. Give me a break! I'm fine! Kai's in the shower…"

"Huh. If you say so." There was a pause. "So what happened anyway? Why'd you go wandering off in a blizzard?"

Blushing, Tyson told him everything, stressing quite firmly the parts he didn't want Kenny blabbing to everyone else. "You can tell Max, Rei, and Hilary, I guess…but don't get detailed with the others, please, Chief?"

"I won't. So you're really together now?" He asked, curiously.

"Yeah. I think so. We haven't actually discussed that part yet, but we'll get around to it."

"That's great! Do you know when you're coming back? It's still horrible out but it's supposed to clear up in a day or two."

Tyson glanced out the window. "I don't know. We'll call before we leave, though, Chief."

"Okay. I'm going to go, now. Dizzi is demanding quality time."

Tyson laughed. "Okay. Bye Chief!"

"Bye Tyson!"

He hung up the phone and curled up in front of the fire again, waiting for his turn in the shower.

Kai reappeared shortly after, hair dripping a bit and a fluffy white towel wrapped around his waist. In his hand he carried his boxers, also dripping on the floor. He hung them up near the fire to dry.

"Go ahead and shower, Tyson. You might want to wash your boxers too. I didn't pack clothes before I went looking for you."

Tyson nodded. "Yeah. Be right back." He slipped off to the shower, shoving the wonderful, hentai thoughts he'd had at the sight of Kai into the back of his mind.

Water looks really good on him.

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The snowstorm raged on all day and into the night. Kai found a chessboard and undertook the task of trying to teach Tyson how to play chess.

"This game is complicated." Tyson muttered, staring intently at the board and running through the rules in his mind. "We should have been blading instead."

"Quit complaining Tyson. Chess is a very complicated game, I agree. But it's all about strategy. You're a great strategist in blading, love, so this should be a piece of cake for you once you learn the rules." Kai watched him move a bishop and frowned in concentration. Then he moved his own bishop. "Checkmate."

"Huh?" Tyson scowled at the board. "Ah…crap." He flicked his King over, signaling his loss and leaned back on his hands. "Wanna do something else, now?"

"Like what?" Kai began putting away the pieces and folding up the chessboard. "I could sleep, actually. Aren't you tired?" He glanced at the Grandfather clock in the corner. "It's almost 11 pm."

"I suppose. I don't know. I guess I just slept so long before…"

"Yeah." Kai stood and held out a hand. "Come on, love. If you go to bed now, maybe you'll actually get up early for once."

"Ha. Ha. Ha." Tyson let Kai pull him up and down the hall.

They split up into the two bedrooms after sharing a long, languorous goodnight kiss.

Tyson tried to sleep, he really did. But he kept having a dream about freezing and no one finding him in time, something that might have happened.

After tossing and turning several times, he finally groaned and got up, padding over to Kai's room in his boxers and knocking on the door.

Kai jerked awake at the knock and cursed softly under his breath. He'd been having a very interesting dream, involving Tyson, chocolate sauce, and a pair of velvet handcuffs (A/N: winks @ only tyka hotness members). He yawned and stretched, calling out in a sleepy, husky voice, "Come in, Tyson."

Tyson came in, not bothering to close the door (who was going to see them anyway?) and shuffled his feet sheepishly. "I can't sleep." He said. "Bad dreams."

"Get over here, love." Kai motioned him to the bed and slid over to make room, since he'd been right in the middle of the bed. Tyson crawled under the covers with him and lay on his side facing Kai. The Phoenix reached out and brushed away a lock of Tyson's hair from his face so he could see those midnight blue pools. "Want to tell me about it?"

The Dragon gave him a small grateful smile but shook his head slightly. "No. It's okay. It was just a stupid nightmare. Thanks though."

Kai leaned over and kissed him softly, drawing Tyson into his arms and running his fingers through silky slate blue hair. "Go to sleep, baby. I'll keep the dreams away." He closed his eyes and continued stroking Tyson's hair.

Tyson snuggled closer with a happy little sigh and smiled into Kai's shoulder. "I like this. I could get used to it." He murmured.

Kai's chuckle sent shivers through him. "So could I, little Dragon. I never thought I'd be this close to someone. And yet, here I am. I don't know how to do the emotional stuff, Tyson. But…I'll try."

Tyson raised his head from Kai's shoulder so he could look him in the eye. "I know. Kai…it's enough for me to know you love me. The rest…doesn't matter." He stared into intense crimson flames for a moment, the two lovers catching glimpses of one another's very souls.

"Oh baby…I love you. I wish I had the words to tell you how much." Kai cupped Tyson's cheek with one large hand, stroking soft skin with his thumb. Tyson shivered and his lips parted on a sigh, closing his eyes and turning his head to brush his lips over Kai's palm. When he reopened his eyes and looked back at Kai, the Phoenix sucked in a breath at what he saw in Tyson's eyes and felt his pulse speed up at Tyson's next words.

"Then show me, Kai." His voice was a bit uneven, but firm. "Actions speak louder than words…"

Kai pulled him down and pressed his lips to Tyson's. He felt the teen tremble and he increased the pressure, Tyson's lips parting under his, and dipping his tongue inside. Tyson whimpered, little licks of heat swimming in his head and shooting straight through him. He kissed back, tentatively touching his tongue to Kai's in invitation. Kai made a small noise of pleasure in his throat and stroked Tyson's tongue back, a small battle ensuing. Wanting more, Kai rolled them over until he was hovering over Tyson,, gazing down into those deep blue pools and drowning in the passion he found there. Tyson smiled at him then and he couldn't help but smile back, before swooping down and capturing his mouth once more, tongue delving deep and exploring Tyson's moist cavity leisurely.

Tyson raised his arms and draped them loosely over Kai's shoulders, weaving the fingers of one hand through silky slate hair. He left out a tiny moaning sigh as Kai sent his hands idly wandering over the Dragon's shoulders and across his sides, finding a few very pleasurable zones and using them ruthlessly to make Tyson squirm beneath him.

"Uhn…mmm…" Tyson's hand flexed in Kai's hair and he shifted restlessly. "Kai…"

"Hmm…" Kai nibbled on his bottom lip, placing a small kiss at the corner of Tyson's mouth, dragging his lips back along his jaw and nuzzling the soft, sensitive area behind Tyson's ear with his nose. "You like that huh?" He felt Tyson's tiny nod and grinned, sucking the lobe of Tyson's ear into his mouth and nibbling gently, making him shiver and gasp quietly. He moved on, licking and nipping his way down Tyson's neck and across his shoulders, tracing patterns over his sides with teasing fingertips. "Want more?"

"Yessss…" Tyson hissed in pleasure. "Oh yes…" He ran his hands down Kai's shoulders and over his chest, brushing his fingers across Kai's nipples and making the older teen groan and shudder. He caught Tyson's hands and pinned them to the mattress next to his head, gazing at him hotly. Tyson blinked up at him with heavy lidded eyes. "Kai?"

"No way. Let me show you, love." Kai bent and kissed him long and hard, driving out all thought in either of their minds but the pleasure. When Kai found he needed to breathe, he released Tyson's mouth and travelled downwards, releasing Tyson's hands and levering himself up a bit so he could slide down the tanned, muscular form of his lover, placing wet, open-mouthed kisses as he went. He found a nipple and grazed it with his teeth, flicking his tongue over the taut nub and purring in satisfaction when Tyson moaned and his back arched slightly. Tyson's hands came down on his shoulders and gripped as Kai moved over to the other nipple, lavishing like treatment on it as he had the first. Tyson's chest quaked in soft pants and he made small noises of pleasure, filling Kai with passion like nothing else. He wanted nothing more than to keep going just to see what other sounds he could make Tyson create. He let his hands wander south, still teasing the Dragon's nipples with teeth and tongue. He slowly pushed Tyson's legs apart and slid down between them, kissing his way over well-formed stomach muscles that clenched and contracted at his touch. Against his chest he could feel Tyson's hardened length through his cotton boxers.

The Phoenix's smile was dark and just a little smug, his tongue drawing wet paths over Tyson's stomach and dipping into his navel, making him writhe and gasp Kai's name pleadingly. It was music to Kai's ears and he relented, grasping the elastic waistband of Tyson's boxers and working them slowly off his hips and downwards, finally sitting up enough to yank them off and toss them carelessly off the side of the bed. Tyson lay before him now, utterly naked and fully erect, watching Kai with dark eyes and running a hand through his own hair restlessly as Kai's hot, flame-filled gaze took an excruciatingly slow inventory of his body.

"My God, Tyson. Do you know how fucking beautiful you are? Especially lying there like that…" Kai settled back down between his legs and looked up at him, russet eyes meeting glittering azure. He turned his head to one side, never breaking eye contact and placed a soft kiss on Tyson's inner thigh, his hand caressing the opposite thigh in slow, teasing circles. "All this smooth, soft, vanilla skin just begging to be touched…kissed." Kai placed another kiss on him, a little farther up, inhaling deeply the scent of Tyson's need. Tyson shivered and moaned softly, feeling Kai's hot breath waft over the most private areas of his body. Kai smiled against his thigh and ran a hand up over Tyson's pelvis, teasingly stroking his erection lightly. He hummed, pleased when a fair amount of pearly liquid erupted from the tip and dripped down his length and Tyson cried out, his hips coming up off the bed in an effort to get closer to Kai's hand.

"Aaaaahhhh! Uhn…Kai…fuck, that feels so good…" Tyson gasped out, grabbing hold of the bed sheets and twisting them in his fists. Kai rubbed his cheek against Tyson's inner thigh, the heady scent of Tyson's need filling his mind and making his own erection twitch against the bed and his own confining boxers. He took hold of Tyson's weeping sex and pumped slowly. Tyson tossed his head back and moaned some more, expelling another burst of pre-cum that splashed Kai's hand. Growling with want, Kai took the swollen head into his mouth, sucking hard and swirling his tongue over him, licking away all the salty fluid hungrily. "Mmmmaaaaahhhh! Kai! Oh!"

"You're taste is addictive." Kai's voice was low and husky and he continued pumping Tyson rhythmically, sucking on his tip and lightly scraping his teeth over it. He ran the other hand up Tyson's leg, levering them farther apart and gently massaged Tyson's balls, shuddering at the little mewling sounds the Dragon was making now. "Gods! And those sounds you make are so fucking sexy!"

"Kaaaaiiiii!" Tyson cried out his name desperately, feeling as though he stood on the edge of a cliff waiting for something, needing it so badly it was almost painful. His eyes had slid closed but he could still see colours bursting like fireworks in his mind, the pleasure increasing every moment. His body trembled and burned, sweat trickled down his face and he gripped the bed so tightly his knuckles were turning white.

But just when he thought he was going to find release and fly over that cliff edge into the shining abyss, Kai stopped everything, cutting off his orgasm with one hand and sitting up, watching his lover writhe and moan. "Uhn…fuck, Kai! I need…I…I can't…"

"Not yet baby…" Kai shook his head and released Tyson, wriggling out of his boxers and looking around for lotion. He found some in the bedside table and used it to slick his fingers and Tyson's puckered virgin entrance. Tyson spread his legs wide and bent his knees, giving Kai as much access as he could that way. Kai watched his finger slide past the ring of muscle relatively easily, wriggling it a little to stretch Tyson. The Dragon gasped and stuffed a fist into his mouth, flushing pink from the roots of his hair and down over his chest. His other hand reached up blindly to grab the wrought iron poles that made up the headboard of the bed, gripping tightly to anchor himself to reality as Kai slipped in a second finger, stretching him further. Then a third and Tyson's hips moved on their own with the thrusting motion of Kai's hand, the sound Tyson made increasing in volume and turning into a steady stream of moans and gasps.

When Kai withdrew his fingers and Tyson let out a choked whimper of protest, prying his eyes open to watch Kai use the lotion to coat his weeping length liberally, his burgundy eyes darkened with pleasure. He moved up Tyson's prone form, positioning himself then drawing Tyson's hands down so that their hands clasped and fingers linked, resting them next to Tyson's head on the pillow on either side. Kai stared down into Tyson's midnight eyes that were hazy with pure pleasure. Tyson felt Kai's erection nudge his entrance and he nodded at Kai's unspoken question. "Now!"

Kai thrust into him without further hesitation, giving a hoarse shout as he sank into Tyson's hot, wet depth and felt those slick walls grip at him. His mouth sought Tyson's and he swallowed the cries of ecstasy that escaped the Dragon. With supreme effort he held himself still, gripping Tyson's smaller hands tightly. Kai tore his mouth from Tyson's and buried his face in Tyson's hair draped over the pillow. He could feel Tyson tremble and shift under him, around him. "Fuck!" He groaned. "Is it supposed to feel this good?"

"Aah…Kai…" Tyson moaned, dazed. Digging out the energy from somewhere to regain control of his motor functions through his lust-fogged brain, he raised one bent leg and hooked it around Kai's waist, rubbing the inside of the other leg against Kai's hip. They both let out gasps as Kai sank further into Tyson. "Mmm…oh yeah…" Fire burned along his nerves and he shifted his hips experimentally, earning a harsh cry of need from Kai and a hot, questioning look.

"Okay?" Kai managed to get out, rubbing his mouth over Tyson's. "Baby?"

"Fucking fantastic." Tyson panted, squeezing Kai's fingers. "More…please…"

That was all the encouragement Kai needed to hear. He slowly withdrew himself, leaving just his tip still inside Tyson, then slammed back in with a small cry of need. Tyson clutched at his hands and met Kai's next thrust with his own. Two strangled cries echoed each other and Kai repeated the movement, groaning Tyson's name. He kept moving rhythmically at a slow, careful pace. His muscles quivered with the effort and he took his hands from Tyson's, propping himself up on his forearms and gripping fistfuls of sheets. "Oh my God…you feel so good." He growled, rubbing his cheek against Tyson's. Tyson slicked his hands down Kai's sweaty back, his breath coming in soft pants.

"Ahh…fuck!" Tyson cried out, their bodies rocking and straining together. "Kai! Please…I'm not fragile!" As good as it felt to have Kai inside him, he was going too slow and not hard enough for Tyson's taste. He could tell he was holding back and he didn't want that.

"Uhn…Tyson, I know that!"

Tyson cupped Kai's face in his hands and forced him to look into his eyes. "Then why are you holding back?" He gave Kai a hot, demanding kiss, biting down gently on Kai's bottom lip and tugging, watching those crimson eyes flare. "Ah…there you are. You don't take it easy on me any other time, so don't you dare start now. I can take what you've got, Hiwatari. Don't go easy on me."

Kai stared down at him for a moment, stopping his movements. A slow smirk spread and Tyson grinned. "Think of it as a challenge, lover." He leaned up and whispered in Kai's ear, his lips brushing over it as he spoke in a needy, passionate voice, "So are you going to fuck me properly or are you just going to stare at me?" He felt Kai shudder once and pull out of him.

Then suddenly he was flipped over on his hands and knees and Kai's hands were on his hips, drawing him back to met the hard forward thrust as Kai drove into him. He cried out and shoved his hips back. "AH! YES!" Tyson reached out and grabbed hold of the wrought iron bars of the headboard for balance as Kai continued to pound into him, every time hitting something deep inside him that made him see white. "Ah…ah…ah…fuck!"

Kai's eyes closed and he wrapped one muscular arm around Tyson's waist for support and to keep him in one place. He was getting very close to loosing it and it made him slam into the Dragon faster and harder, his thrust becoming shorter and shorter. He pressed himself to Tyson's back, nuzzling the nape of his neck and placing wet, desperate kisses along his neck and sinking his teeth into Tyson's shoulder, leaving a near-perfect imprint of his teeth. Tyson yelped and jerked under him, a sudden burst of pre-cum erupting from him. Kai groaned and used his free hand to stroke Tyson's erection as he thrust deep.

The stimulation was too much and Tyson gave a sharp cry as he came explosively, coating Kai's hand in his essence and shuddering violently, his whole body shaking with the force of it. His mind went blank and he gulped in air, swimming in overwhelming pleasure. He went limp and whimpered at the continuous shocks of pure ecstasy as Kai grasped his hips, fingers kneading and digging into him almost enough to bruise as he drove into him only twice more before letting go completely.

"Oh…my…fucking…uhhhhnnn…Tyson!" Kai shouted his name and let out a low, keening moan, his essence rushing out of him and into Tyson as waves of sensation washed over him, making him shake and jerk heavily over Tyson. He pulled out quickly with a shuddering gasp and they both collapsed to the mattress.

Tyson let go of the headboard and just lay there, sprawled, and in a hazy stupor, breathing hard and sweating. Kai's panting form blanketed his back and the Phoenix burrowed his face into Tyson's neck with a satisfied smirk at Tyson's pleased sigh.

They lay together like that for a while until Tyson finally groaned, "Ugh. Kai? You're heavy."

With a grunt of acknowledgement, Kai rolled off Tyson and yawned, stretching like a cat and glancing at his lover. He brushed aside Tyson's long slate blue hair out of his face, smiling affectionately into glowing sapphire eyes. He slicked a hand up and down Tyson's back, his skin damp from exertion.

"Hmm…" Tyson smiled back, licking his lips and stroking Kai's shoulder lazily. "I knew you were holding back." His smile turned into a wicked grin. "What took you so long?"

Kai snickered. "I guess I was up to your challenge." He drawled, his hand drifting down to lightly slap Tyson on the ass, grinning when he yelped and glowered at him. He laughed outright at the Dragon's petulant expression and pulled him into his arms, so that Tyson's legs straddled him and Tyson was draped over his chest. "You're adorable when you're annoyed."

Tyson sniffled indignantly and curled into him, snuggling up to Kai's warmth in contentment. "Gee, Kai, thanks." He grumbled closing his eyes with a sigh and purring happily when Kai wrapped an arm around him and stroked his spine idly, drawing the covers up over them with his free hand.

"Well, when you're not annoyed you're sexy as hell, baby." Kai kissed the top of his head. "And you fit me perfectly too." He traced a finger over Tyson's cheek. "Hey, Tyson?"

Tyson looked up with sleepy eyes. "Yeah?"

"I love you."

Tyson's smile was like the sun coming up. "Love you too." He pressed his mouth to Kai's briefly then curled up again. "By the way, Kai, I feel much better now. I think I could sleep."

Kai smiled smugly. "Go to sleep, baby. Since I wore you out, you'll need your rest…" His tone was suggestive and he closed his own eyes.

Tyson growled into his chest. "Yeah, like you're any more energetic right now than I am."

As he was drifting off, he felt Kai's hand rove downwards over one butt cheek and squeeze possessively, and he heard, "Sweet dreams, my little storm dragon."

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When they work up the next morning, wrapped around one another and tangled up in the sheets, the blizzard was over and the sun shone brightly into the bedroom, piercing Kai's eyes through his eyelids.

He turned his head away from the window and slowly opened his eyes. Kai rubbed the sleep away and glanced down at the still slumbering form of his lover. "Hmm…wake up, baby. The storm's over." Kai ran his fingers through Tyson's hair, massaging his shoulder.

Tyson sighed deeply and nestled in further, mumbling something incoherently.

"Tyson…" Kai called his name, dragging the syllables out. "Wake up!"

"Why?" He grumbled. "Comfy…sleepy…"

"I know. But the snow's stopped. See?"

Tyson reluctantly raised his head and blinked at the sunshine flooding through the window. "How nice. Can I go back to sleep now?"

Kai laughed and rolled Tyson off of him. "No. Come on, baby. Get up, get dressed, and let's get out of here. I'll go phone the others and let them know we're coming." He slid out of bed and padded out the door, grabbing his boxers along the way.

Tyson stretched out the kinks and got up, picking up his underwear and following Kai out to the sitting room to get the rest of his clothes.

He dressed while Kai was on the phone, sitting on the sofa and watching when Kai hung up and pulled on his own clothes.

"Damn. You're hot." He crawled into Kai's lap when he sat down next to him and kissed Kai softly. "Couldn't we stay here longer? I just want you all to myself now…"

Kai smiled. "Baby, you're stuck with me. I'm not going to leave you, ever." He brushed his lips over his mark on Tyson's shoulder through the fabric of his shirt. "Mine."

Tyson sighed and nuzzled Kai's neck. "Yes. Finally."

A horn blaring outside grabbed their attention. Kai nudged Tyson off his lap and got up. "Come on, Tyson. Johnny sent a car to pick us up." Kai put on his winter gear.

"A car?" Tyson pulled on his boots and coat. "In all that snow?"

"He said the snowploughs were out early this morning." Kai opened the front door and walked out, Tyson right behind him.

"Hey you two!" Robert was leaning on the car on the driver's side. "Ready to go back?"

"Hi, Robert!" Tyson waved at him cheerfully. "Thanks for coming all the way out here to pick us up."

"Sure. Get in and let's go."

Kai and Tyson climbed into the backseat and Robert got in the driver's side and they headed back to the mansion.

As they drove, the eldest Majestic glanced back at them in the rear-view mirror. He had to smile a little because Kai had Tyson's hand grasped firmly in his, though he was looking out the window, and Tyson was leaning on him, completely relaxed. Robert turned his eyes back to the road and said to them, "I take it you fixed things between you."

"Fixed things?" Tyson asked, confused. He looked at his boyfriend. "What's he mean?"

"I told them we had a fight and needed to work it out." Kai explained, squeezing his hand.

"Oh." Tyson thought about that. "Well, it wasn't really a fight. More like a misunderstanding."

Kai shrugged. "Whatever. It's over. We've worked it out. That's all that matters." Tyson snuggled in a little more.

"Yeah."

They arrived at the mansion and were greeted as they walked in by all of their friends and teammates.

"Tyson!" Came the chorus.

"Hi, everyone." He looked down at the floor and shuffled his feet. "I'm so sorry I worried all of you." He gave them all a very apologetic bow.

Then he was on the floor after being glomped by Max, Kenny, and Rei. "AH! Hey! Guys! Kai! Help!"

Kai shook his head with a small smile and leaned against the wall watching as Rei grabbed Tyson in a headlock and proceeded to mess up his hair while Max and Kenny held him down and tickled him mercilessly. "Sorry. On that, you're on your own."

"Aaaaggghhhh! Rei! Cut that out!" Tyson struggled and laughed. "Ah ha ha! Max! Damn it! Stop! Alright, already! I give up!"

Still laughing, they let him go.

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Two days later the grand ballroom was packed full of people for Johnny's New Year's bash.

Kai was leaning against a huge marble column, in typical 'Kai pose.' Tyson grabbed a flute of champagne for himself and one for Kai and sauntered over. When he stopped in front of Kai and silently held out the glass, Kai cracked open one eye and smiled softly at him. "Thanks, lover." He took it from Tyson and sipped.

Tyson grinned at him. "Well, it's almost midnight. You have to have something to toast with."

"Hey, guys!" Max and Hilary joined them near the column, Kenny and Rei right behind them. Salima was on Rei's arm and both looked quite happy about it. Kenny had Dizzi with him, as usual. "You ready for the count down?"

Tyson held up his glass. "Ready to go!"

Johnny got everyone's attention and held up his own glass. "Okay everyone! Let's count it down! 10…9…8…"

Tyson ignored the counting around them, staring up at Kai with bright, midnight blue eyes. Kai bent over him until they were just inches apart. "…7…6…" His crimson eyes let Tyson see everything inside of him that he had for the Dragon.

"…5…4…3…"

"Kai…" Tyson raised his free hand and slid his fingers through Kai's hair. Kai's arm snaked around his waist and drew Tyson close to his body.

"…2…1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!" There was cheering and applause all around them, but they didn't hear it. Kai bent further and captured Tyson's mouth, their eyes sliding closed and savouring the sensations that rushed through them.

Their teammates and Hilary stared at the passionately kissing couple. Rei and Max reached out and quickly snapped up their glasses before they dropped them as their arms came up and wrapped around each other, totally forgetting everything but each other.

"Geez…" Rei chuckled, blinking when Kai's hands skimmed down Tyson's sides and cupped his butt, lifting him slightly. "Do they breathe?"

Max bent and planted a similar kiss on Hilary. They broke apart breathlessly. "Nah. Who needs air?"

Hilary grinned at him.

Kai's tongue swept across Tyson's one last time and he pulled away slowly. "Happy New Year, baby." He said huskily.

Tyson's loving smile made him feel just a little weak in the knees. "Happy New Year, Kai."

Kai reached into his pocket and drew out a small wrapped box that Tyson recognized. His eyes snapped up to meet Kai's and he stared at him in surprise.

"You didn't open it yet?"

"No. I waited for Christmas like you told me, but I'd left it in my coat pocket and nearly forgotten it." Kai gave him an apologetic look. "That and…I almost don't want to. It's…this is the first Christmas present I've ever gotten since…as far back as I can remember."

Tyson laid his hand over the box in Kai's hand. "Well, you could open it now." He suggested.

Kai nodded and carefully began unwrapping the box while Tyson looked on anxiously, hoping very much that he'd like it. They'd totally forgotten about everyone else and ignored the toasting and conversations around them.

"Oh!" Kai let out a tiny gasp when he removed the lid of the small box. "Wow…Tyson it's beautiful."

"You like it?" He asked, tentatively. "I had to save up for a long time to get one for each of us."

Kai pulled out the gold chain and pendant and held it up, watching the image of Dranzer imprinted in the centre of the small gold bit-piece pendant glint in the light. "It's beautiful." He repeated, undoing the clasp and putting the necklace on. "Thank you, Tyson."

"You're welcome!" Tyson traced the image with one finger. "It suits you."

"Maybe." Kai enfolded him in his arms again and leaned down to brush a soft kiss on his mouth. "You suit me better."

Tyson grinned and a tear slipped down his cheek. "I love you."

"I love you." Kai kissed him again, thoroughly.

Hilary sniffled and Kenny handed her a handkerchief. Max slipped an arm around her waist and she leaned on him. "That's so sweet!" Max commented.

Salima tugged on Rei's hand. "How long has that been going on?" She asked, curiously.

He shrugged. "I couldn't tell you, Salima. But it's a great thing to see."

When Kai and Tyson broke apart again, flushed and breathing raggedly, the others cheered and clapped their hands. The couple blinked at each other, startled, then looked around them.

"Uh…hi, guys!" Tyson turned a bright shade of red. "Happy New Year?"

Before anyone could answer him, Kai tossed him over his shoulder and stalked toward the exit, hauling Tyson away. "Hey! Kai?! I can walk, you know!" He grabbed Kai's scarf as it floated outward behind them. "Hello? Put me down!"

"Not happening." Kai patted his butt affectionately. "Bedtime, lover."

Tyson went limp and hid his face in Kai's shirt. "This is so embarrassing."

The crowd parted as Kai carted Tyson off.

Johnny grinned evilly and yelled, "Let's give the new year's newest couple a big round of applause!"

As the crowd cheered and clapped, Kai and Tyson disappeared, more than happy to leave the party behind and just be together - for the rest of their lives.

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FIN

Kali: passes out from exhaustion. @_@

Dryad: Done! ^-^ R/R!