Chapter 17! Wow. Another update? I must really want this story finished. After I finish this one, ill try and continue You Found Me. If not i wont continue.. ill write small one-fics or 10-chapter ones. This one i am defiantly finishing no matter what since its the furthest i've ever gotten into a story. I hope you like this one, its one of last ones. Ill write at least 3 more. For the blading championships against Abby: Flame and maybe a short after chapter or so forth. Ill try and get to 21 at the most. So im doing my best. ) And i do not own any characters but my own and I do not own the song "all you wanted" by Michelle Branch.

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His eyes rested onto hers, but hers were shut. The bus trip was a long and aggrivating one to New York, the big apple it was called. The majority of the team was off in there own dreamworld, but Kai was the only one who had managed to stay awake for the long hours. The bus driver even seemed to be less-excited than the team to drive then all this way. Unlucky enough, Kai ended up being stuck beside Achira. Although it wasn't as bad as thought as it would be. Since Achira didn't bring any luggage, he was forced to share. Kai hated sharing, he was never good at the things he could do when he was younger. Sharing being one of them. But somehow she had wormed her way over to his side of the bus seat, and rested her head upon his shoulder for the remainder of the trip.

"Ahem." He snorted.

Just like he had predicted, she didn't even hear the noise. There was only two hours left according to his watch. The ride may as well be over, no one was awake to talk to, even someone he hated he'd start a conversation with. A dreary yawn emerged from the person behind him. Just his luck, Mariah. She had the mouth like no other. No one else was awake, so why not? "Oh hey Kai! Aren't you not tiiireeed?" She yawned, stretching her arms over Ray's shoulders. She got that look in her eye again. The one where she looks like shes going to jump someone. Ray of course got that look. It was obvious she liked him. The whole school practically knew. Meh, he didn't give a hoot.

"Uh.. well I wasn't tired. Anyways we have about two hours left til New York, so you might as well fall back asleep. Unless you want to wait out to hours with me?" He offered, snorting in the end.

"No thanks, Kai. Usually went I wait for things to come, it takes longer. So good night and see you when you get to NYC!" She saluted herself off, and laid back down onto Ray's shoulder.

Meh. He didn't need anyone. Instead why not do some out of the team snooping. He peered about two seats down on the left side, and spotted Tala beside who else but, Bryan. But the picture he saw was less than pleasing. One of his eyebrows raised, causing the other to lower. What the fuck? The sight you saw too would scare you. Tala had his face burried into Bryan's jacket, while his left hand rested on Bryan's you-know-what. Bryan on the other hand, had a HUGE sleeping smirk on his face and his right hand was constricted around Tala's waist. Both of there legs were cuddled in a nice knot in the bottom.

"Well. Why don't I capture the moment?"

Kai removed his camera phone from his backpack. Positioning it in place, he snaped several photos of the sleeping lovers, he knew those to weren't completely in the closet. And those looks they both gave each other in school, and at practise. Enough to send chills down you're spine. He scanned around again, but no other interesting things were going on at the moment. Achira edged even closer to his waist. "Okay! I've had it!"

He roughly shook her awake, pushing her away about two inches. "What the fuck is wrong with you? Are you the cuddling person!"

"What are you talking about?" She blinked cluelessly, rubbing both her eyes with balled up fists.

"You had you're body curled up around ME!" Kai spazzed, waving his arms in the air.

"Meh. I bet you liked it. Oh well, I'm going back to bed, nighty night." She winked at him, and used his lap as a pillow this time.

He sighed. This was going to be a long two more hours. Firstly there was nothing to do, and he didn't feel like sleeping. He'd do that when the sky was actually dark and when there was no sun to keep him up during the day. Kai pulled out a short novel he brought with him in case of boredom, this seem the perfect time to read. He was about halfway into chapter one, when he closed and whispered. "So fucking bored.."

In the end.. all what can do is rest. So he squinted his eyes, turned his head opposite from the sun, and closed his eyes.

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"Alright you lazy ass teenagers, we're here. NOW GET OFF!"

All the teenagers yawned, and pulled themselves together. Everyone began lazily to realize they were finally in New York. And the irritating, grumpy old voice came from their bus driver who impatiently urging to get back home. The stomping of his feet was a clear sign to get the hell off. Everyone moaned, groaned and even swore silently at the bus driver. Thankfully he didn't hear any of it, or he would've caused a huge havoc. "Thank god. Have a nice trip!" The bus driver called politely. "And im glad to get rid of ye." He whispered the last part to himself.

He backed up against all the traffic and shoved down the petal, pulling off into the west. "Okay? Anyways, now that we're all here lets re-emsemble our hotel rooms. Now the school is paying for the rooms. I picked the most expensive one so we'd all be happy, of course the school can't afford the room so I paid for most of it. Their paying for the extra service. And its a huge fucking suite, with multiple rooms, so we all should be in the same room." Kai smirked at his work.

"Nice job Kai." Tala high-fived him, returning the smirk.

"Hn. I knew so. And also, I have here the rooms. Which I will tell you when we actually get there, so pick up you're luggage and follow me." Kai pointed towards the hotel doors.

More or less the hotel they entered was called "The Ambassador." Apparantly one of the nicest hotels around New York and all the biggest celebrities stayed here when they were visiting. By first glance you could tell right away it was expensive. There a freaking fountain in the lobby. The paint brougt a welcoming feel to everyone. All the desks we're made of oak, and had large throne-looking chairs; the cushions were even royal red. All the exotic looking plants made it extremely cool-looking. The secretary looked especially young and hip looking. Her hair was done up in a small messy bun, with a few strands hanging down her face. She looked about 25? or 30 at most. Her uniform colours were a vibrant orange and blue, and she had a smile that looked like it was plastered on her face - but oh well.

"Hello. How may I help you? If you've already pre-booked a room, just give me your last name and the date you booked." She smiled.

Quickly he read the name on her tag, "Umm.. okay Lisa. Hiwatari and Sept 23." Kai nodded.

"One moment let me find it. Ahh yes Hiwatari, your in the Dalagord Suite. Which is on floor 4. Heres four room keys and the checkout time is on June 4th. You have the room for one week. Have a nice stay." Lisa finally smiled off.

Kai snatched the keys from her hands, and stuffed on into his pockets. He placed his fingers together, "Now who deserves these? Oh i know. Tala, Ray and Achira. Since you three have improved the most. Lets go!"

The Ambassador had long, narrow, winding hallways that turned in every possible direction. The fourth floor seemed to take them forever to reach, but eventually they did. The group walked in a slow pace, up to the door. Kai slide his key through the slot, and the green lit flickered on. "But before we go in, I have the rooms. First pairing, Tala and Bryan. Next Ray and Mariah. Tyson and Riley. And lastly me and Achira. Any questions?" He barked loudly.

"Umm.. Kai. Can I be with a girl.. instead of him." Riley whimpered, pointing to Tyson.

"Ugh. Fine. Tyson you switch with Mariah."

Mariah gave Kai a worried look. Now she wouldn't have a chance to be with Ray and further continue there relationship. Grr.. stupid Riley. She wanted a girl? She'd get a real girl. Unlike that sorry looking excuse for one. I mean she was completely bustless and it didn't look like she'd be getting any soon. Meh. She'd have to deal, her and ray could spend more quality time together later. "Oh I'm fine with that Kai, in fact I think me and Riley will have a grand time!" Mariah glared at her a little, but she didn't notice.

"Good. EVERONE IN!" Achira yelled happily, jumping three people to find the best room.

But there was need to push, they had plenty of room to move around freely. Their room was completely awesome. Besides the fact it had a bowling ally indoors, and a full set of 5000$ dollar sofas around every bend, their were at least 5 rooms. They even had a spare where they put all their luggage. All the rooms shared equal quality in being extremely fabulous. Kai and Achira lucked out and ended up getting a room that had a bunk-bed considering everyone else claimed all the good ones. "Well i got top. And here are some pjs to change into since you didn't bring you're own." Kai glared, tossing a pair of flannel pjs.

"Whatever. Oh and Kai."

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."

Achira journeyed towards the small, but nice bathroom located in their room. "Don't come in okay? I'll only be a few minutes then you can have it kay?"

"I'll just change out here while you're in the washroom. It makes no sense for us to wait. It'll save time too." Kai gestured.

"Okay. Whatever you say."

She slowly pulled the door behind her, and switched on the light. I wonder what he looks like with no shirt on. With a face like that he must have a nice body. EW. Why the fuck.. okay she went through this before, Kai was a friend. Or not even a acquitance.. an enemy. But nothing more. Anything more would seem wrong. "Okay I'm coming out." She whispered, so he wouldn't hear her.

She slammed the door open and saw Kai just finished putting on his bottoms. He was indeed shirtless. She stared for a few moments, and then explained she simply spotted something on the floor that caught her attention, but from the looks of it - he didn't believe her on bit. "You were just goggling over me, weren't you? Admit it Lee.. your attracted to me. strongly attracted." He smirked, modeling his abs off.

"Hell no. Your hideous to look at it, and you have no but." Achira shuffled towards him a little.

"Hn. Well you're as flat as this wall, and your ugly as a bear." He did the same.

"Your unbearable to be with." She was now within arms length of him.

"Oh yeah, you have no personality, and your completely lack of curves turns me off." He snapped at her.

"Really?" She blinked. "Well I can't see you as more than an enemy, and I fucking hate you."

Kai grabbed her by the arms, and pulled her in. His grip was tight, firmly grasping her body. "I think your the most adorably, bitchy, my little witch in the world."

She blinked. She never noticed before, Kai's eyes were icy blue. Almost like loneliness. He's so lonely inside, but hes always busy out there! All he wanted was somebody to care? "Kai. Let me help you." She slowly leaned in for a kiss, there lips fitted together like pieces missing in a puzzle that had been retrieved. Kai closed his eyes, the one thing he hadn't felt in a long time. It was even more wonderful then he imagined. From all the hate, he was feeling.. he finally let go.

His eyes burst open, the ice that had built up over all these years had melted to reveal a warm colour - auburn. "Kai? You're eyes.. their auburn now.. what happened?" She pondered a moment, then peered back into them.

"I don't know. Maybe all I needed was.. a little lift-up." Kai smirked, hugging her even closer.

She smiled back. So this was the truth captain. She knew he was only as tough as people treated him. So was this official? Were they really a couple. Or was this a cruel prank he was pulling on her for all the things she's put him through. She'd found out sooner or later. "Kai? Can i ask you a question?"

"Umm.. sure."

"Are you awake?"

He sheepishly looked down at her. A small tear appeared in her eyes, was this for real she was thinking. He could tell in her eyes, by the way she said it. Was this for real was running through his head as well. He had the most incredible crush on her since the day she moved to Bakuten. But he never admitted it since all his friends would think. Hes a loser. Tala would especially put some cruel jokes ahead if they were ever together. But hes a gay bastard, literally even.

"Yes I'm awake. I did question my self when I started liking you. Even at times i'd make myself forget half of time what I was feeling for you. Could it be real or only a small one? My conclusions were even more suspicious when you and Tala dated. At one point I was jealous, he's nothing.."

She winced when his grip tightened when Tala was mentioned. "I hate Tala's guts now. But thats not important. I need to get some sleep, i'll see you in the morning Kai."

"Night witch."

"Back at ya bastard."

"Oh yeah Achira?"

"Yeah Kai."

"Thanks."

A small smile wandered across her face. He was finally happy. All the anger he had built up inside was gone. Was it because of her? Who knows. That question would need alot more detail to be answered, until tomorrow.

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I know.. short.. but I wanted to update no matter how short it was. This chapter was mainly AchiraxKai ish. Ill try and make the tournament as interesting as I can. I wanted to focus more on the romance bit of the fic. Sorry D. Anyways, I hope you liked it. UNTIL NEXT TIME 33