10DISCLAIMER: me NO own BEYBLADE. NOT MINE. Done.
Ulterior Motives
Ray's eyes glinted as he looked out on the now dark landscape. He sighed deeply in content. From the silence, he could still here the partying going on inside the light-stricken dojo. They were celebrating. Every one of them, including Kai. The occasion? The next tournament, and the fact that Max and Mariam had recently gotten together.
Ray took a long intake of the new air. There was a new tournament, new competitors, new looks, and new romances. What intrigued Ray most were all the feelings that went on in the unpredictable game of beyblade. The bladers had all changed very much over the years that just seemed to fly by.
Kai had altered his attitude towards the others, especially a certain smoky-eyed teen. Kai had opened up a lot, thanks to Tyson. Kai still was stern when he had to be, but he was different. Kai seemed to always have a pair of black baggy pants on with a red muscle shirt. His hair had stayed two-toned. His bangs that fell into his shining magenta eyes were gray. The back was a dark shade of blue. The teen continued to have that certain spark or fire in his eyes yet. But Kai now felt a new spark in his heart for Tyson. Tyson and Kai had hooked up two months ago. They still fought, but Ray had to admit that they were crazy about each other and couldn't keep their hands off one another.
Kenny. He was still the brains of the Bladebreakers. He discovered flashier glasses to wear and got used to a better wardrobe, with Max's help. His nickname, the Chief, still lingered on. Kenny had begun to brush his hair out of his eyes so you could see his bright emerald eyes. One of his passions was still the one and only Dizzi, but now there was another passion that we all like to call Hilary. Kenny had fallen for Hilary a year ago. When he had admitted his true feelings for the girl, she nearly fainted from shock. After she pulled herself together, she told him she felt the same. They had been a happy couple ever since.
Max was the same as always. He was still the happy-go-lucky blonde everyone had grown to adore. Max acted as if he never even got older. He still acted like a little kid and enjoyed himself in doing so. Max's hair had gotten a bit longer, but it wasn't too noticeable. Max was bubbly as usual. He seemed even more energetic now that he had someone to love. Mariam seemed like the perfect pick for Max. They had a past and maybe even a future together.
Tyson also hadn't changed…much. His appetite was still a large amount. Tyson always had a thing for food and always will, most likely. He could still make everyone laugh in a sorrowful or dull situation. Everyone believed Tyson would go far. Tyson could do the impossible. He succeeded in almost all that he did. He was amazing. The boy had stopped wearing the primary color and moved on to other things. But Tyson would never stop wearing his baseball cap. No one could make him take it off, not even Kai. Tyson now had a new love, besides food. He had Kai. They were a wonderful couple. They looked so cute together.
That is what bothered Ray most. Just about everyone had someone to cherish. Ray had no one. Ray knew Mariah's 'secret' feelings for him, but had not once thought about liking her in such a way. He could never like his best friend's sister. And besides, he thought of the pink-haired girl as only a close friend, maybe a sister, but never as a girlfriend. Ray was glad for his pals, but was so confused about where he went from where he stood. It was hard to think with the music blaring from the wooden door.
Suddenly Ray heard movement and turned around to see Kai sliding the front door open. He was greeted with the sight that was Ray. Kai walked smoothly to Ray and sat down beside the troubled teen.
"So, why aren't you having fun with us? You can't tell me you're not excited about the new competition." Kai looked at Ray with concern written all over his face. Ray shrugged and became suddenly interested in his feet. Why aren't I interested in the tournament? It just seems like it doesn't matter anymore. I know it does! It has to. I'm a beyblader.
Kai held his breath as if knowing this would take a while. "OK, Ray. What's wrong? You haven't been yourself lately." The dual-haired boy turned Ray's face back to look at him.
Ray pulled away and sighed once again. "I don't know what's wrong. I know Max likes Mariam and everything, but I don't think she deserves him. You know how snobby Mariam gets when she doesn't have her way. Max will do whatever she says and I won't have that!" Ray paused thinking over what he had just said and then continued, "I just think he should have better." Kai had listened thoroughly throughout the whole thing and decided on one thing.
"Ray do you want my honest thought on that?" Kai asked softly. Ray began to pluck at the grass and nodded.
"Ray, I think you're…jealous. Jealous of Max and Mariam's relationship that they share. I think…you…well, don't take this personally, but…never mind." Kai finished quickly.
The amber-eyed teen perked up. "What? Tell me. I want to hear it."
Kai gazed at the stars calmly. "This is something you have to figure out on your own. I'm not always going to be here to help you. So do it yourself. Just think about it." As soon as Kai finished his sentence, Tyson burst through the door and ran out to Kai and Ray.
"Hey guys!" He said happily as he slung his arms over the two. "What are you doing sitting on the front steps?" Tyson smiled genuinely. "Why don't you come inside to party? Trust me, Ray, it's fun!" Tyson paused. Then hugged himself tightly. "It's really cold out here. Come in!"
Ray hesitated before saying, "I'll be inside in a few minutes. I just need a little more fresh air." Tyson nodded and turned to Kai.
"Are you coming?" Tyson asked all too sweetly. Kai smiled confidently at his boyfriend.
"Yeah." Tyson held out a hand to help Kai stand. As he brought the stoic boy to his feet, he pulled Kai into a chaste kiss.
Ray snickered at the duo. "Get a room!" He joked with all smiles. Tyson giggled as Kai blushed in return.
"See you, Ray!" Tyson yelled before he and a red-faced Kai headed back inside the dojo, hand in hand. Ray's grin faded as they left and Ray wondered.
Will I ever have someone like that? He was happy for them, but he couldn't get this odd feeling of loneliness off his chest.
Awww...poor Ray...ok done.