Dark: Ok, my 1st chap of Silent Tears is here, re-posted AGAIN, becoz someone decided that it wud b amusing 2 erase my account. Anyways, it's here nevertheless. I'll b posting once a week, every Sunday, not sooner, not later, since this fic is complete. Within 12 weeks, it'll be over. It took me about 3 yrs to conclude it all, but it was worth it. Hope u leave some nice reviews, that's y I'm giving u a week 2 do so, ne.
Disclaimer: I own nothing, but the plot and the weird names of characters and/or bitbeasts mean they belong to me, get it? Good. Steal them and I'll sic all my pets on u. I own no songs of any band whatsoever either.
Summary: The BladeBreakers found a girl, beaten and hurt. So, who did this? And why is she saying that all boys are murderers and rapists? What really happened to her? And why are the bit beasts restless, affirming that there are evil forces out there? What's BIOVOLT planning to do next? Does Iris (OC) have something to do with this mystery? Kai/OC, Ray/Mariah, OC/Tala/OC.
"..." speaking
'Italics' thoughts
: … : bit beast talking
My character:
Name: Iris Blanchett
Age: 13 and a half.
Family: all dead, sister one year older, Miranda, killed in front of her eyes.
Nationality: French/Portuguese.
Home country: Portugal. She has a lot of pride on it.
Past: she was kidnapped at the age of six. She has no memories about her family except from her sister, which she dreams constantly about. She has her bitbeast since then, and trained a lot, and she's one of the best. All her life she was tortured, raped and abused.
Clothing: usually with black clothes, she's always with trousers, she's dreadful of skirts. Two piercings in each ear. Fingerless black gloves that go all the way till half of her arm (think Kai's gloves on v-force). Black and white boots or silver trainers. Various shirts. She's always with a necklace with the form of a silver phoenix, where she keeps the bit of her beyblade. The small wings of the phoenix clasp the bit.
Physically: Escalated waist-length black hair, red on the tips. Heart shaped face. Full red lips, and silver/light-blue eyes, when she's happy they are silver, when she's angry they change to blood red. She has a narrow waist, and a nice body.
Psychologically: she's scared to death of boys. Until she know the BladeBreakers, that is. She's shy, very comprehensive, a good hearer, a nice person, but very vengeful. However, on the battlefield she's fast, very powerful and merciless; she likes to end the game quickly.
Bitbeast: Lugiohan (read Lugui-oh-ahnn). A white phoenix, similar to Dranzer. She's very pretty and gracious. Eyes green and the tips of her wings are red as her mistress' hair.
Beyblade: All black, the tips of the attack ring, blood red. Right spin. The attack ring has four parts, with normal macrons, good equilibrium and a firm defence ring.
Element: Thunder.
Attacks: Thunder clasp (lightning attacks the opponent), Seeker Spirit (her special, you'll see what it does...) and hypnotism (Lugiohan's eyes shine a red colour and hypnotise the adversary, used in double combats, of four players you know.)
Description: Lugiohan's very loyal to Iris. They have a bond very strong and they speak telepathically. She belonged to Iris' sister, but when she died, Lugiohan was passed to Iris.
Prologue... Mystery
I walk a lonely road I walk this empty street I walk alone I walk alone My shadow's only one that walks beside me I'm walking down the line Read between the lines I walk alone I walk alone My shadow's only one that walks beside me I walk alone I walk this empty street My shadow's only one that walks beside me
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
When the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line
Of the edge and where I walk alone
What's fucked up and everything's alright
Check my vital signs
And know I'm still alive and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
I walk a...
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
When the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk a...
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone...
On a big house, paid by Mr. Dickenson, near the school Tyson, Kenny, Hilary and now Max attended, the famous BladeBreakers were training. As usual. Kai, being the captain, never did anything else, except attend to his and now Ray's school, which was three blocks away from the other school.
But they were training inside, on a special room for training because outside was raining. Hard. More like a deluge! Tyson was tired, WAY tired. He was training with Max, and even his normally sugar-high friend was starting to let his eyelids drop. Kai and Ray were training neck-on-neck too. Kai was sweating and Ray was exhausted too.
"Dranzer!" Kai called. "Let's rest a bit. And who has homework, go and do it, as not to lose any more time." Kai was acting like this because within three weeks, the world-champions were going to Europe, more specifically, to Portugal. They were invited by Mr. Dickenson to attend to a tournament. So they didn't have much time, they had to train.
'Finally!' Tyson went to the kitchen, where he did himself a sandwich. He was bored: Kai with his training... and Hilary with homework and exams... 'Man, don't these guys got anything better to do!' Sure he liked blading, but this way, it sucked... And, like a normal, curious boy he liked school, but now it was so much work!
He went to the windowsill, and contemplated the grey sky. Now he was confused. 'What's gonna happen when I grow up? I mean, Grandpa will pass by sometime, and now that I have 13 years is complicated, what's gonna happen within five years?' He tilted his head down. There was the garden, some trees, a girl laid down... Yeah, all the same as always. WAIT A SECOND! 'A girl?' There WAS a girl! Crouched, in black robes...
"GUYS, THERE'S A GIRL OUTSIDE!" Tyson shouted, as he opened the door. His team-mates came a few seconds later, quickly followed by Hilary. They all ran towards the girl.
"Oh. My. GOD!" Hilary gasped.
The girl was mostly covered in blood. No one wanted to touch her, not by disgust, but for fear that they might hurt the poor female. Until Kai stepped in and knelt beside her. He touched her arm gently, "Sill warm." he murmured. He pressed two fingers to her neck inside her hood. "She's alive, but barely. We have to take her inside. I don't think she'll make it to the hospital. She needs to warm up." Kai said hurriedly, and all his friends could swear that there was a note of concern on his voice.
"Let's take her inside! Then we'll see." Ray voiced everyone's thoughts. Kai, being the stronger, put one arm underneath her knees and the other around her mid-back. She cringed.
"No... Men- all murderers... all rapists. N-No... LET ME GO!" a voice screamed, the girl's, but not as loud as she seemed to want it; her voice was quite gruff. And because of this, she spent her last energies and let the welcoming blackness take over... She fainted.
"Wha...? Murderers and rapists? Man, what happened?" Tyson looked at the girl unbelievingly.
"Look, something must've happened for her to have that opinion. Or maybe she's just dizzy and doesn't know what she's saying. But right now, let's get her inside!" Hilary tapped her foot impatiently.
They got the beaten girl inside and put her in one of the couches. Hilary got a damp cloth, and placed it gently on the girl's forehead. "One of you, bring my backpack. I have my PE equipment there. She needs to change, she's soaking wet." Hilary said, taking control as usual.
"I'll go." Max offered, exiting the room quickly. After he arrived, Hilary shooed the boys away. When they were gone, she took the girl's boots and trousers.
"No... Oh no..." tears brimmed her eyes, as her hand covered her mouth. The girl's legs were all bruised and her thighs were drenched in blood. 'She was raped.' Hilary was well informed. She knew that raped girls could bleed from their vagina some hours after the act. And the poor female was no exception. Blood oozed freely from her inner regions. And she wasn't wearing any knickers, probably ripped off by her aggressor.
Hilary took her shirt then. She was without words. The young woman in front of her was wearing no bra, her breasts were all bitten and cut, her stomach was black and blue, also way too thin, even for a top-model. Around her neck there was, however, the most beautiful necklace that Hilary ever saw. It was a beautiful phoenix, all silver, real silver; its eyes looked like they were made of two small rubies, and its wings were embracing what seemed to be a bit chip of a beyblade with a bit beast as well! 'Ought to tell the guys about it.' With deft hands, Hilary treated the girl's wounds. Once in a while, the girl flinched, but never woke up. When she finished, Hilary dressed her up. Actually, the girl was very pretty, without counting the bruises and cuts, of course. Hilary went outside the room, and told everything to the BladeBreakers.
"Raped? But then she must go to a hospital, to check if she isn't pregnant or anything serious." Ray looked at the others gravely.
"No... Please, don't... take me to... the hospital." someone whispered. It was the girl again. She slowly sat upright on the couch as she hugged herself. Her eyes were scared, almost dreadful. The gang saw four things on those silver hues: fear, humiliation, pain and misery.
"Hey..." Hilary said softly, "Don't be afraid. We aren't going to hurt you... And why don't you want to go to a hospital?"
"Because they're after me! The man that did this to me made all authorities, hospitals and media pass the news that I escaped his... err, school. But I escaped to run away from him and some others. No big secret there."
"I see. So you need some kind of protection... Oh, I'm Chief or Kenny, that's Tyson, the other's Max, she's Hilary, he's Ray and that boy over there is Kai, our team captain." Kenny said, as he pointed to each in turn.
"Hang on, you're the BladeBreakers? Oh, yes I heard of you. And yes, I need some protection. And I'd appreciate it, if you'd let me stay here for a couple of nights. Please." Her voice was very soft, almost a bird's song, even if it was slightly hoarse. Her accent went almost unnoticed.
"Sure! But.. If you don't mind, err telling us a bit about yourself. Umm, we already know you were raped." Hilary looked down apologetically.
"You... you mean, they saw me nude?" she asked, looking at the boys, her face going deadly pale.
"N-NO! It was Hilary who dressed you up and treated your wounds! I swear that we all stayed outside!" Tyson stated quickly, hands stretched out in a sign of peace.
"Oh." She looked calmer. "Do you know how I got here?"
"We were hoping you'd tell us that. I looked outside the window and saw you on the ground. I called the guys and we took you in." Tyson said.
"Ummm, where... where am I?"
"You're in Tokyo, Japan. But you aren't Japanese, are you?" Kai approached, quirking an eyebrow at her.
"No, I'm not. I'm half French, half Portuguese."
"So, tell us who you are. And about your past." Ray continued.
"Oh, it's so exciting... I've been raped all my life!" she said ironically, "Well, there's not much to know. The name's Iris C. Blanchett. My older sister, Miranda, is dead. She died right in front of me. Killed by a man's gun. That same man kidnapped me, saying that I had something that he wanted. This." She showed her necklace.
: Kai! Look at the bit. It's a bitbeast! Also a phoenix:
'Oh, really? How exciting...' Kai retorted apathetically. He didn't think that that was interesting, or important for that matter.
: If you think that it isn't important, I do! It has something to do with Lugiohan, I just know it:
'Sorry, with whom?'
: The Thunder Phoenix. Very powerful. Between us, I don't know who is the best... That bit chip looks dreadfully like her: Dranzer replied apprehensively.
'Ah, so it's a she?' Kai teased.
: Shut up, and think about it: Dranzer snapped, while he leaved his young master's mind.
"But he'll NEVER have it." Iris continued, "My sis gave it to me. It was hers before she died. As I refused to give it to that freak, he tortured me. However, I didn't give in. So, as that wasn't working, he changed his tactic. He laid me on a bed. I knew what he was going to do. But I didn't care; I'd die before I gave my bit beast away. He slapped and kicked me for God knows how long. My opinion didn't budge. So he raped me. Again, and again, and again. My body was broken, yes. However my spirit made it through the pain." The BladeBreakers backed away. Her eyes, silver a minute ago, were blood red, and she was absolutely furious.
'This must be hard for her. She is telling us what she'd been through, but remembering at the same time.' Tyson thought.
As Iris continued with her story, her voice rising as fast as her temper was, "I couldn't do anything... He always gave me an injection so that I couldn't get pregnant. It's the only thing that I ever thanked him." By now, there was a heavy, uncomfortable silence between her spectators. How can she go through everything that happened to her? Her innocence was ripped off of her like a piece of paper ripped by a beyblade.
"Hey if you don't wanna tell anything else we understand... Ummm, by the way, your eyes are... errr, blood red. They were light blue. Are... Are you okay, Iris? Is that even normal?" Tyson scratched his head sheepishly. The rest of the BladeBreakers sweat-dropped.
"I'm fine. My eyes change colour when I'm angry or emotional. And I'll continue. I started, I'll finish it." Iris explained, "So, I decided: I had to run... my life couldn't get any worse than it already was... So, one night, after I was raped for the god-knows-what time, I ran. I eluded the security system and ran free for the first time in four years. It was pure bliss, after years without going out of that building. I ran for the airport, my bags clutched in my hands. I found a plane that was heading to Portugal, my home country, to my city, Porto. So, I passed the guards and put my luggage beside the other people's as to spare me the job of transporting it. Then I went to the beach, to catch a ship. The Russian guards were still following me."
"And your luggage?"
"Safe in Portugal, I guess. When I arrive there, I'll get it." Iris forced a small smile upon her lips. But they all noticed the way she recoiled when the blond spoke up.
"Wait a second. Russian guards? You mean, all this time you've been in Russia?"
"Yes. In Moscow."
"Hn." was the only reply she got from the slate-haired teen.
"So you hided in one ship, and sailed to Japan all the way since Russia?" asked Kenny.
"Yeah, I think. I took any boat. All I wanted was to get out of that country." She shrugged casually.
"Okaaaaaay. And now, to explain this to Mr. Dickenson." Kenny got out of the room to phone Mr. Dickenson, and inform him of Iris.
"So, what are we gonna do with you?" Ray questioned to no one in particular.
"Please, I need some place to be, to hide for at least a few days... In these last ones, all I did was run. Please..." Iris leaned back on the couch, looking at each of them in turn. Her eyes had changed to silvery-blue again.
"Look, it's not that. We'd let you stay here, no problem. But we do have to train and within three weeks we're going to Europe, to attend to a tournament." Kai explained, "And speaking of that, we still need a player for the pairs combats..."
"Hmm, ya know Kai, I think I've got the solution, now that I think about it." Hilary grinned, turning to Iris, "Are you good at beyblading, Iris?"
"Yeah. Want a try?" she smirked, looking a bit more comfortable now that the subject was blading.
"We could see if she's good enough to join the team. Then, we could ask Mr. D. to put her as your team-mate, if she's good and willing, and there will be no problem with her journey to Europe."
"Hey! It's the first time I agree with you, Hilary! It's a good idea! What do you think, Kai?" Tyson turned to his captain, as everyone else's eyes turned to him.
"Fine by me. I'm your opponent. Let's see what you've got there." Kai's challenge put Iris on her feet immediately, as she smiled mysteriously at him. They walked to the stadium of that same room. Taking out Dranzer and his launcher, Kai bent his knees slightly, going into combat stance.
"Oh, I will. You won't be disappointed." She grinned. The gang saw her canines glinting, looking more like fangs; they were longer than usual, just like Ray's. She took out her beyblade. It was black as the sky in a moonless night, except for the small red tips on it, looking menacing. Her launcher was also black, with red here and there. (a/n:. think Ray's launcher colour, with the design of Kai's).
"3... 2... 1... LET IT RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP!" Max shouted.
"Dranzer!"
"You can do it, Lugiohan!"
The blades started to circle each other, as if testing the other's speed and aptitude. Both beyblade's were only a blur, because of their fastness. Then, both came to the middle of the dish and made contact, sending sparks all over the place. The bit chips were shining, showing just how much both phoenixes wanted to come out and fight.
"Dranzer, arise!"
"Lugiohan, show him what real power and control is! I invoke your spirit, Phoenix of Thunder!" 'Use Thunder Clash, Lugiohan.' Iris stretched her arm out in Lugiohan's direction.
: Certainly, master/mistress. : both bitbeasts replied to their respective bladers.
Dranzer appeared in a flash of bright red light, mighty and magnificent as always. Lugiohan emerged with a beautiful chanted song in a beam of pure white light.
"Dizzy, take a look at this! Record the battle, ok? I wanna analyse it later." Chief quickly positioned the camera to the battle.
Fire and Thunder fought for victory, both blades spinning and striking each other powerfully. But Dranzer and Lugiohan weren't really fighting. It was like they were hypnotized by each other. They were just flying oppositely, and keeping eye contact. But just then, Lugiohan surged forward and attacked Dranzer head-on. As both their elements fought, they attacked each other body's with their talons, and in spiral they flew up. And as soon as they started it, they separated and returned to their respective blades, disappearing after a quiet screech by both parts. The beyblade's started to slow down, and came to a stop, both fuming.
Nobody moved; all of them were amazed by the girl's power. It's not everyday that Kai ties to anyone, let alone a girl. It was just... strange.
"Soooooo... That means you're in or out? Kai?" Once more, all eyes were on the youngest Hiwatari.
"She's... in, I guess." He muttered quietly.
"Yay! She's in, she's in, SHE'S IN!" Tyson, Max and Ray sang, cheering happily.
"Hey!" Tyson suddenly stopped, "Let's eat! I'm hungry!" They all sweat-dropped at the intromission.
"Well, I suppose it's time to make dinner, it's already 19.20! Wow, I didn't know it was that late already.." Hilary glanced at the clock, a bit surprised.
"Umm, may I help you?" Iris asked a bit shyly.
"Okay. If you want to, I'd appreciate it! It'll be faster." Both girls went into the kitchen.
"Heh, they seem to be friends already." Ray chuckled softly as he watched them go.
"Yeah. But I sure hope that she's not like Hilary or anything. Man, two girls ordering me around... I dunno if I could stand the shame." Tyson put his arm across his forehead in a lame representation. They all laughed at that.
…30 minutes later…
"There! All done. Ya know, it's cool to have your company here... It gets awfully boring. All the guys talk about is sport, football and beyblading." Hilary commented, quite honestly. "They don't understand the good things in life!"
Iris snickered, "Yeah. That's men for you; all a bunch of lazy asses! Well, it's a pleasure to be here, too. Better than hiding among the streets. And, sure I talk to Lugiohan, but with you, I can have a two-side conversation 'bout hair-cuts, fashion and stuff like that."
"Wow! You can speak with your bit beast?"
"Well, yeah. I have a strong bond with her, if I can say so myself." Iris smirked proudly, "Shall we call the boys, then?"
"Hang on. Before that, I want you to be extremely sincere with me about a thing I'm about to ask you. Deal?" Hilary smirked slightly.
"Umm, deal. Ok, what do you have in store for me?" an eyebrow rose curiously.
"Tell me, in decreasing order, which one of the BladeBreakers you think is the hottest." The brunette challenged, folding her arms.
"WHAT! No way, are you crazy? I know them for about half an hour! How should I know!"
"Awww, c'mon! They're all hot, in their own kind of way. I just wanna know your opinion!"
"Alright, fine! I'll tell you." Iris sighed in a defeated way. "May I start in increasing order?"
"Okie."
"Well, Kenny, in my opinion."
"Hu huh, next."
"Max. He's cute and nice, but isn't my style."
"Fair enough, next."
"Ummm, I think that'll be Tyson. He's friendly, yes, but also dumb and clumsy. Not for me."
"Ok, next?" Hilary smirked, so much that she was almost grinning evilly.
No answer.
"Yes?"
"Ray."
"OH, SO YOU THINK THAT-mfhgjhdf!" Iris quickly placed her hand over Hilary's mouth.
"Keep quiet!" she said hurriedly, blushing faintly, "I don't want them to figure that out!"
"Sorry. So, you think that Kai Hiwatari is the hottest?" whispered Hilary.
"Yeah, guess I do. Because, if you think about it, his childhood was as bad as mine, except for the part of being raped." Iris confessed. Her mouth twisted into an evil little grin, "Hn, and what about you?"
"Me!" Hilary looked a bit embarrassed, "Well, I-I like Tyson for about a year. But I dunno if he loves me back. Sometimes I believe he really does, but... I just don't know."
"Don't worry about it; the perfect guy is coming for you, even if it isn't Tyson." Iris said soothingly, "By the way, tomorrow morning I need to go shopping, you know... To buy some clothes for me. I can't use yours forever."
"Sure. Need any money?"
"Nah! I have a credit card." Iris winked, "I stole it before I ran away from Russia." Both girls chuckled.
"Ok, I guess it's time to call the boys or else Tyson will throw down the door." Hilary whipped away a tear from all the laughing. They both laughed some more after her last sentence.
Even if someone was interested in the news, they couldn't have listened, because the girls' conversation was just too loud. And because of that, no one was informed that a girl had escaped from Valkov Abbey, in the centre of Moscow.
After dinner, the girls sat on the couch comfortably and watched TV for some time. The BladeBreakers were training a bit, while Kenny was in his room with Dizzy, analysing Lugiohan, along with the battle that both phoenixes had made.
"You have to sleep on someone's bed though. This couch is way too small and cold to sleep on. And you can't sleep on my bed, because I have to go back home. You have to sleep in one of the boys' rooms." Hilary turned to her, a glint in her eye, "I know! In Kai's!"
"Wha...? NO! I will not sleep with anyone. I'll sleep on the couch. I really don't mind. I'm used to that."
"Oh, c'mon! Believe me, Kai's a sourpuss, emotionless and careless. He'll leave you alone all night. Tyson told me that he doesn't even stir in his sleep. So?"
"No, no, really, I'll just-" In that same moment, the boys entered.
"Oye, there. Look, Iris has to sleep somewhere, but where? I thought of Kai's bedroom, because he doesn't stir or anything. And he's soooooooooo good that he won't care about a girl, right, Kai?" teased Hilary.
"What? No way she'll sleep in my bed!" Kai frowned, glancing at Iris briefly.
"Awww, c'mon Kai! She can't sleep on the couch... It's way too small!" Tyson grinned at the slate-haired teen's obvious discomfort.
"GRRR! Very well. But only for tonight! Tomorrow we ought to buy another bed. And that's that." he crossed his arms over his chest, eyes closing.
"Speaking of sleep, we should go to bed. Tomorrow we have school in the morning..." Ray said.
"C'mon, this way. Follow me." Kai spoke quietly, as he glanced at Iris. He knew he had to speak calmly and softly or she would be frightened of him. 'And that would be just what I needed...'
: Is it just that reason, young Kai:
'Shut it, Dranzer.' The great Fire Phoenix only chuckled.
They climbed the stairs till they arrived to the second floor, turning right. Kai opened the last door of the corridor. It was a simple room, with a bed big enough for two people, a wardrobe and a writing-desk; all in the colour of fire. It had another door on the opposite wall.
"There's the bathroom." He gestured the door with his arm, "Just give me fifteen minutes." He took his pyjama bottoms and entered the bathroom.
Iris let out a sigh that she hadn't realised she was holding. She collapsed onto the bed. 'Mmmm, fluffy and with his scent all around it... Oh, what the hell am I saying?' she sat up quickly, 'Am I... falling for him? Does that mean that I'm in love with him? No way!'
: Mistress, it is called love at first sight.:
'But that isn't possible... You know that.'
: And why not, youngling:
'I-I'm afraid of men... all of them... Right?'
: ...No exactly. Maybe you found a boy in who you can trust. Maybe. Give him a chance, Mistress. :
'You know what happened with Boris. I don't know if I can do it...'
: Yes, I do and yes, you can. Believe in me, in you. Be brave, Iris. Miranda would've wanted that. : Lugiohan left her mind gently.
In that moment, Kai entered again. Shirtless. 'God, what a chest...' He was well-muscled indeed.
"Which side do you prefer?" Kai stood beside the bed, waiting for her reply.
"Oh yeah." She snapped out of her day-dream at the sound of his voice, "I take the right one if you don't mind."
He shrugged casually, "No. Just.. Stop being afraid, alright? I promise that I won't hurt you. None of us will. That Dranzer leave me if I'm lying."
She seemed to relax at that, even if she was still looking at him warily. And it was at that exact moment that Kai Hiwatari, captain of the World Champions, cold and steady beyblader, fell in love with a girl. A simple, black-haired silver-eyed girl.
'She's gorgeous just like that.. How I want to hold her, take the pain and fear away from those eyes, kiss her lips and — Hey! Where the hell did that came from? C'mon, I'm only 14. Stop thinking like that... I don't even know her.'
The distance between them shortened without them realising it, as their heads got nearer and nearer, both thinking the exact same thing for a brief moment:
'Is this love?'
Iris placed both her hands on his cheeks and kissed him fully on the lips. Kai was taken by surprise, as he fell backwards on the bed. She went on top of him, as to straddle his waist, keeping most of her weight off of him. He placed his hands over her small waist, balancing her.
The kiss deepened, both teens parting their lips to taste each other's. 'So sweet..' They both thought absently. She ran her hands through his messy hair, then to his chest, where he moaned quietly. She shuddered at the low sound. He ran his hands up and down her sides, starting to pull the hem of her shirt up, but she tensed up, backing away and off of him.
"Wha.. What is it?" he sat up immediately, looking at her. He noticed the fear in her silvery hues.
"I'm sorry... I-I didn't mean to.." she trailed off, avoiding his eyes. Kai reached up, taking her chin in one of his hands.
"Shhh. It's okay. I know." His features softened slightly, as he pulled her gently onto his lap, but she placed both her hands firmly on his chest.
"No! That was a mistake! You know it as much as I-"
"It wasn't a mistake! You felt that, as good as I did. Stop denying it!"
She backed away from him again.
"No... No, I'm sorry.. You're right. We shouldn't." Kai pulled away, putting some more distance between them. With that, she relaxed a bit more.
"It's not like that, Kai. I-I know what I felt, as you do. I'm not denying it. But..." a soft sigh left her bow-shaped lips.
"But?"
"I'm not quite ready for that kind of contact yet... I'm sorry. Too early, too fresh on my mind.." that last part was whispered more to herself than to him, "Give me some time. I promise it'll be worth it." A small smile played upon her lips.
He found himself smiling back, as he nodded. "Take your time. This isn't a test or anything like that." He laid back on the bed, pulling the right side of the covers back, in an inviting motion. "Come on, you should be tired."
Iris followed his example, her back to him, as she let her head rest on the pillow and felt a warm hand on the gentle curve of her waist. A quiet chuckle escaped her, 'Maybe you were right, Lugiohan. I should give him a chance.' The bit chip on her necklace shined in reply, warming up her skin reassuringly.
'I think this will be the first night of sleep without any nightmares.' That was the last thought of both teenagers in that first night.
…TBC…
Dark: That was it, 4 a 1st chap. Plz leave a review & the 2nd chap will b here w/in a week. B nice; I'd do the same