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_____Talas POV____

I can not believe she did that. I mean cutting her wrist, well not cutting form what Kai told me it was more like slashing her wrist. What I don't get is why she did, sure I can understand she was upset and confused about what happened between her and Kai but man, it just seemed so extreme. I suppose it was a good thing she only used scissors if she used the switch blade I gave her she could have done a lot more damage. I suppose what happened with her and Kai must have reminded her of what happened back at the aunts. She was so relieved to see me when I came in and she could get away.

Something else I have to talk to Kai about is Jess's birthday, it's in a couple of weeks and she is turning the big one eight. We will have to come up with something really special, I mean its not ever day you turn eighteen. I've already figured out one of the things I will get her, you know those really wrinkly dogs with all the extra skin she loves those dogs.

SHIT! I looked over at my clock it's quarter past seven and it's a school day. Jess most still be asleep. I got out of bed and headed down the hall to her room, I knocked on the door. No answer. I opened the door and walked in, the room and been cleaned and there was a note on her pillow, what a note? I crossed the room and opened the note.

Dear Tala

By the time you get this I will be gone.
I don't know where I am going or if I will come back.
I just have to leave, I hope you understand.
Apologise to Kai for me, I am really sorry I put him through that.
You to. It's kind of funny when you think about it, I can't even kill
Myself without stuffing up. I suppose that's all I really am
A monumental stuff up.

Make sure you and Kai look after each other
And don't worry I'll be fine, REALLY!

Always remember that I love you very much
And I only want the very best for you.

All the love I possess,
Jessica.

I read the note several times, it just wouldn't sink in, well it had I was just in denial. I looked in the envelop for some kind of clue, there was another envelop. I took it out, there was only one word on the front 'Kai'.

____End Talas POV____


____Kais POV____

'What the hell is taking them so long to get ready for school?' I was on my third cup of coffee when Tala trudged down the stairs.

"Hey man."

Tala didn't reply. He walked over to me and sat down.

"What's the matter?"

Still no response. But he handed me a letter. What? I read the letter through and felt the bottom of my stomach drop and extra four feet.

"Shit." I breathed out.

"There's more." Tala handed me another note with my name on it.

I tore the letter open and read it through.

Dear Kai,

I am so sorry, for everything.
The way I treated you, the way I went off at you
And for what you had to deal with the other night.

I did a lot of thinking and I came to realise that
The reason I acted like I did was, is because
I love you. I think that was the reason why
I lost it when we were at he the rink. I thought
That you wanted to spend time with me and the
Hillary showed up and I realised the real reason
That we were there. I just wanted it to be real.
I cant explain the reasons why I did what I did.
But I thank you for your help, I appreciate it
Very much, probably more than you will ever
Know.

Look after Tala for me, someone has to.

Love Jess.

PS. Play the CD....

I looked inside the envelop and sure enough there was a CD. I got and went to the CD player Jess kept in the kitchen and put the CD in.

uh uh uh
uh uh uh
uh uh
uh uh uh

(Chorus)
'Cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I cant keep picturing you with him
And it hurts so bad
(yeah) Cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I replay it over and over again
And i can't take it I cant shake it(NO)

[Nelly]
I can't wait to see you
Wanna see if you still got that look in your eye
That one you had for me before we said our goodbyes
And its a shame that we gotta spend our time being mad About the same things
Over and over again (about the same thing)
Over and over again

Oo but I thinks she leavin
uhh man she's leavin
I dont know wat else to do
(Cant go on not lovin you)


(chorus)
Cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I cant keep picturing you with him
And it hurts so bad
(yeah) cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I replay it over and over again
(yeah) and I can't take it
(yeah)and I can't shake it ( no )

[Nelly]
I remember the day you left
I remember the last breath you took right in front of me
When you said that you would leave
I was too damn stubborn to try to stop you or say anything
But I see clearly now
And this choice I made keeps playin in my head
(Over and over again)
Playin my head (over and over again)

[Nelly]
Oh I thinks shes leavin
Uhh man shes leavin
I dont know wat else to do
(I cant go on not lovin you)

Cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I can't keep picturing you with him
And it hurts so bad
(yeah) cause its all in my head
I think about it over and over again
I replay it over and over again
And I can't take it and I cant shake it(no)

[Nelly]
Now that I realize
That I'm goin down
From all this pain you put me through

[Tim McGraw]
Everytime I close my eyes (wuu wuu)
I lock it down
ooooo I can't go on not lovin you

(repeat chorus 3x)

uh uh uh uh (repeat 4x)

Over and over again
Over and over again
Cause it's all in my head


That was it, one song.

I read the letter through again once the song was finished. I was such an idiot. She likes me and I like her why didn't I see it. I took my eyes away from the letter and looked at Tala.

"What does it say and what's with the song?"

I handed him the letter and he read it. His eyes widened when he got to the part about Jess being in love with me. He was so shocked.

"What are we going to do about this?" I asked.

Tala let out a sigh. "We have to find her."

On an after thought Tala said. "She's eighteen in two weeks, I was going to ask you what you wanted to do for her birthday."

"Come on, lets go."

"Go where?" Tala looked so lost.

"The police, they'll be able to find her. She has the credit card, if she uses it they will be able to find out where."

_____End Kais POV_____


_____Jess's POV_____


I let out a sigh. I was so glad to be off that plane, planes are so not my thing, but it was the only way I could get here. I headed off to get my luggage. When I got to the luggage port Enrique was there waiting for me. He smiled and gave me a big hug.

"Hi." I smiled

"Hi yourself, come on lets go."

He carried my bags out of the terminal and to his car. Enrique dumped by bags in the back and we got into his little Porsche Boxer and we left the parking lot. When we were on the main road Ernie turned to me.

"So care to explain why you ran away?"

That's what I love about Ernie, he can read me like a book. I've known him for six years, ever since Tala and Kai started competing in Beyblade competitions. I had always liked him and I would conceder one of my closeted friends.

"How did you know I ran away?"

"Come on, I know you." He had his little cheeky smile on again.

"I just needed some space."

"Some space, honey there isn't much more space you can get than half way around the world."

I laughed.

"Does Tala know where you are?"

"No."

"How about Kai?"

"No." I shock my head for emphasis.

"Did you ever consider they would be worried about you?"

"It's ok, I left then a note."

"A note? Some how I don't think that will be enough. Do you want me to call them when we get back?"

"No, Tala will come racing over and insist on dragging me home." I explained.

"So are you planning on living with me forever?"

"You might be that lucky." I joked.

"Ha, I don't think I ever be that lucky." He looked over at me and smiled.

I gave him a pat on the knee in show of thanks and we drove the rest of the way in silence. When we got to Ernies he carried my bags up to my room.

"I'm right next door if you need anything, ok?"

"Yep, I was going to go for a swim. It's so hot."

It was only nine in the morning but the temperature was already sky rocketing.

"That's fine, I'll join you. Go get ready then I'll show you the way."

I headed into my room to get ready. It was a really good thing I am such an organised person or else I would have forgotten my bikini. Two minutes later I was waiting outside my door. Enrique came out of his room and handed me a towel.

"Thanks."

"No sweat."

We headed down the hall, down three flights of stairs and down another hall, then out onto a patio. And I stopped. It was amazing. It was huge. I'd seen the pool when we came up the drive but I had no idea it would be like this. There were palm trees, waterfalls, water slides, floaties, a spa and fairy lights. There was also a deck and deck chairs.

"You like?"

"Ernie, I don't think you are ever going to get rid of me."

"Hey no problem. I'm sure this place is big enough of the two of us!"

I laughed. "Come on, I'll race you to the pool."

I dropped my towel and began to run across the lawn.

"Hey, no fair, you got a head start."


_____End Jess's POV____

____Kais POV____

Jess has been gone of three days now but I think I know where she is. Am I a great detective or what? The police were no help so I started asking around. Knowing Jess she would go somewhere she felt comfortable and safe. I have sent e-mails to the other Demolition Boys, the Blade Breakers and the Majestics and guess who didn't answer. Surprise, surprise it's Enrique. I should have guessed she would go there right from the start. They were always really close. I'd already booked my flight to Italy and it left in about three hours, just enough time to pack and get to the air port. I left Tala a note saying that I had found Jess and was going to get her and that I shouldn't be gone more than two weeks and that I would keen in touch.



I got to Enrique's place and the butler let me in.

"Master Kai, what a surprise. Would you like me to call Master Enrique?"

"No that's fine, just tell me where he is." I told Cogsworth.

"He is in the lounge sir."

"Thanks."

"If you like you can leave your bags here and I will take them to your room."

I handed my bags over and headed off to the lounge. When I got there the door was ajar and I could here voices coming from inside.

"What are you going to do about Jess?"

"I don't know, I know Tala and Kai are really worried but she told me not to tell anyone she was here."

"Did you get an e-mail from Kai?"

"Yes, but I didn't answer it."

"Then I guess he already knows where she is."

"Probably."

I knocked on the door before pushing it open. Enrique and Robert were sitting in the couch talking.

"Kai. What are you doing here?" Enrique asked shocked.

"I came to get Jess, where is she?"

"Look man, I don't think she wants to see you." He said

"Where is she?"

Enrique sighed.

"She is in the pool, I think she would sleep in it if she wouldn't drown."

I didn't answer. I left the room and headed down to the pool. When I got to the patio I stoped.

"Holy fuck." I breathed.
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Holy fuck the site that was before me took my breath away. Sure I'd seen Jess in a bikini before but for some reason I couldn't take my eyes off her. I took a minute to compose myself then walked over to the edge of the pool. She didn't notice me at first but when she did she was that surprised that her head went under to surface. A second later she came up spluttering.

"Kai?" she chocked.

"Jess."

We stared at eachother for a moment before she spoke again.

"What are you doing here?"

I gave her a level look. "I came to take you home."

"Well, guess what. I'm not going home."

"Why not?"

"........"

"Jess."

"Look I just can't, ok!"

I could tell she was getting upset by the way her voice trembled and by the fact that she wouldn't look me in the eye so I decided to try a different approach.

"Look Jess do you know how worried both Tala and I were when you ran away?"

"I know Tala would be worried but I didn't expect anything from you." Her voice was cert and cold and it cut me very deep.

I got up from my crouching position beside the pool and took off my shoes and socks. Then I took off my jacket and shirt. All I was left wearing was my jeans. Jess had no idea what I was doing because her back was turned to me. I dived into the pool and surfaced right beside her, Jess spun around in shock and tried to swim away but I grabbed hold of her, she had to hear this.

"Jess."

She was struggling to get out of my grasp.

"Jess." I know my voice sounded desperate but it got her attention and she stopped struggling to look at me.

"Look I know you are angry with me right now but atleast let me explain."

Silence. I took that as my sign to continue.

"Look, I'm sorry I stuffed up and I'm sorry I put you through that whole girlfriend thing but the truth is I wanted you to be my girlfriend." I took a deep breath.

"I could have asked any girl to do it and they would have said yes but I asked you. At first I didn't know why I asked you but after you kissed me that morning I got the idea pretty quick."

I stopped talking and looked at Jess to gage her reaction, she was shell-shocked. Her eyes were wide and her mouth was slightly open. I allowed myself a very small smile.

Jess composed herself and spoke.

"I'm so sorry Kai."

"What do you have to be sorry for?"

"The way I acted and for putting you through this." She gestured at her arm.

"It's ok." Kai leaned forward and rests his forehead against Jess's

"You look so beautiful right now." He breathed. And she did, the under water lights shone up through the water and refected off of Jess's wet skin making her glow.

Jess pulled back from me and looked deep into my eyes.

"I feel like I have to explain something to you, you probably wont want to hear it but I need to say it." She was very determined.

"Go ahead." I could sense that this was very important to her.

"You know when we were at home in the kitchen and you kissed me?"

I nodded my head.

"And how I ran away?"

I nodded again

"I'm sorry, it's just it took me by surprise and I felt trapped and when I felt trapped I started thinking about all the things my uncle did to me. I didn't know what to do because I was so happy that you were kissing me but I was scared at the same time and then Tala came in and I did the first thing that came into my mind..........."

"You ran." I finished for her.

"Yes." It wasn't a question but she felt she needed to answer it.

"Look Jess, I want to be with you. As a couple. Just take it slow at a pace you are comfortable with and just see where we end up. I promise I will never hurt you!"

It took Jess a moment to formulate a response and after thinking all she could do is nod.

"I love you Jessica Valkov."

I leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on her lips and when she didn't pull away I did.

"Just tell me if I'm going to far."

This time it was Jess that initiated the kiss. She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me. My arms entwined around her waist pulling her close to me. When our chests hit her legs wrapped around my hips. The kiss deepened and I just felt incredible, it's the only way I can think to describe the way that I'm feeling. Jess is my girlfriend. Ha, now all I have to do is tell Tala.

____End Kais POV____

"Well, I'll be buggered." Enrique whispered as he and Robert watched Kai and Jess in the pool below.

"Yeah, Jess and Kai. That was the last thing I was expecting." Robert admitted with a smile.

"Ah-ha, well at least we know why she ran away." Enrique agreed.

"Do you think we should tell Tala?"

"No, they are going to have a big enough job doing that when they get home, besides it would be better if he didn't have time to think up a plan on how to kill Kai."

"For once Enrique, I think you just had a good idea." Robert laughed.

"HAR HAR! Come on lets go, I'm starting to feel like a really big pervert standing her."

The two boys turned and left the balcony and headed off to their rooms.



____Jess's POV____

I stretched in my bed. God I felt good, like I had slept for a year or like I had just won a marathon. I was with Kai, he is finally mine. Stuff Hillary, we can go back to school and everything will be real. Me and Kai. There was a name in the back of my mind trying to wriggle its was into my brain. When I turned my full attention to it I felt the pit of my stomach sink.

"Tala."

He was going to have a fit when we got home. Tala and Kai will probably have a big fight and wont be friends anymore and then he will forbid me to see him. Shit what can I do. The great feeling I woke up with this morning feels like it is being sucked out of my body. I pushed the thought back to where it came from and went to have a shower.

When I was done I got dressed and put my earphone to my Discman in my ears. I headed down stairs to the kitchen with music blasting n my ears.

Thinking about thinking of you
Summertime think it was June
Yeah think it was June
Laying back, head on the grass
Children grown having some laughs
Yeah having some laughs.

Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one
Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one

Drinking back, drinking for two
Drinking with you
And drinking was new
Sleeping in the back of my car
We never went far
Needed to go far

Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one
Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one

I don't know where we are going now
I don't know where we are going now

Wake up cold coffee and juice
Remembering you
What happened to you?
I wonder if we'll meet again
Talk about us instead
Talk about why did it end

Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one
Made me feel like the one
Made me feel like the one
The one

I don't know where we are going now
I don't know where we are going now

So take a look at me now

I love Dekota, it's a great some.

I entered the kitchen as the song finished. Kai, Robert and Ernie were sitting at the table.

"Good morning." I greeted.

I got the usual responses from the guys and headed over to pour a cup of coffee.

"You have great coffee." I told Enrique.

"Yeah, I know!" he smiled. It wasn't the response I was expecting but it would do.

"So what are the plans for today?" Kai asked, putting down his coffee cup.

"I think it's time I go home." I gave Kai a weak smile and turned to Enrique.

"Thanks for having me."

"No problem, any time."