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Chapter 9 ~ "so, it was a date with skylor wasn't it?"

Kai's POV:

I blacked out. for a second tho. I opened my eyes and everything was a blur. then i saw- BLOOD! light red blood around me. my gi soaked in it. then i remembered, I couldn't swim! I wiggled like a worm trying to get to the surface. Bubbles running from my mouth. My wounds got the better of me and everything went dark again. after a few seconds, i felt a strong grab on my chest and cold water rushing past my face. i was too tired to open my eyes.

Cole's POV:

*why did nya do that?!?* I couldn't stop thinking as I fell. I was too tried to use my powers. And it took everyone by surprise. It was rather a big fall but it wasn't much to me. I opened my eyes. The water was freezing cold. Zane wouldn't care. But I hated having a cold bath. Thank god I knew how to swim. I was about to swim to the surface when I saw kai, wait, was that blood?!? Kai was putting an effort to get to the surface but his wounds made it hard. After a few minutes, he lost conscious and was sinking! I swam to him quickly. I got hold of his gi and used all my strength to pull him to the surface.

I hurled kai over to the surface. His body limb. "no, no, no" I muttered as I shook him. He was getting colder by the second. "snap out of it kai! I don't want to lose you like this. I-I love you" I said as tears gathered in my eyes. Kai coughed water out as he opened his eyes. I was red with embarrassment; did he hear what I said? "Ugh, cole?" kai said hoarsely. "yeah? Did-did you hear everything i....said" I asked going red again. "huh? What?" kai looked confused. I sighed in relief *I will tell him the truth. But not today* "oh never mind. Are you ok?" "y-yeah " kai tries to smile but his wounds are painful. "we'd better get back. " "n-no need. I'll just direct the vehicles to us" "good thinking" kai tries to get up I could see that it was painful. I stop him by the shoulders, "let me do it" I smile. Kai looks at me, he's eyes sparkling. His cheeks red. *is he blushing?* I couldn't be sure. Did he like me back?

I thinker with my communicator and activate the vehicles. "they'll be here" I sighed and sat next to kai. "any idea where we are?" "no. It's best if we don't contact the others. " kai nods. "so, what were you saying before I got up?" kai grins and looks at me in the eyes. I get nervous, *I can't tell him now! I don't know how. Ugh cole!* my mind was racing. "oh, uh.... Just waking you up. You uh... almost drowned" after the long silence, "thanks cole" kai smiled at me. " no problem. Just helping a ......teammate" that word felt bitter now. I hung my head and waited for the vehicles to come. I just don't feel like bringing up a conversation. But, I need to get close to kai, this may be my chance. I take a deep breath and look at kai's scratched face, "as far as I can see; you may have a few wounds and I think your right arm is dislocated. If we can make it to the monastery without harumi seeing us, zane can treat you" I try to comforting him. Kai's face saddens "thanks cole but what hurts more is that my sister and Lloyd are captured and we've lost contact with jay and zane. And-and, you know.... Skylor might be worried" kai said the last part on looking at me. "so, it was a date with skylor wasn't it?" kai nods slowly. "yeah... " *well if he's straight then-* kai took my hand. I was surprised. "uh... kai?" kai takes a deep breath, "cole, I've been meaning to tell you something-" our conversation was interrupted by the roaring engines of our vehicles. Kai turns away and mutters, "it can wait"

Kai's POV:

*Ugh fuck! I blew it* I clinched my fists in frustration. I know that I've been on a date with skylor but I'm starting to fall for cole. I wanted to tell me the truth but I guess I'll do it later. "Cole got on my vehicle and held out his hand for me. I smile and I take it. With difficulty, I manage to get on. Cole decides to drive, I didn't argue with that. "we'll head to the monastery. The others... well, I hope they'll be there waiting" cole sighed and we raced on. Half the drive I fell asleep. 

Time skip! 

I woke up with a sharp headache. I was my room, in my bed. I was confused. *how did i get here?* was the question. I touched my head and felt something. I sat up stared into the mirror. I had a bandage on my forehead, *well, that explains the headache* I roll my eyes. My whole body aches and i see myself in the mirror more clearly. My gi is a bit ripped and still a bit wet. I have a few scrtchers on my face with dried blood. I sigh  "shit"

Yesterday's events come flooding to me; skylor's date, harumi's return, me getting stabbed, nya pushing us into the canal, me almost drowning, cole saving me, me opening up to cole etc. *what a day* I scramble up and open my phone. The screen read 9.00 a.m. *holy shit! I'm late* my eyes widened and I jumped out of bed. Only to get a sharp pain in my stomach. "oh yes kai-" said to myself, " you got fucking stabbed yesterday by a stupid shadow thingy" I say to myself angrily. I held on to my gut and walked to my closet. *well, I can't go out like this for breakfast-* I think as I see my tattered gi. I pull out a red sweat shirt with black pants, *this is ok* I think.

I dress myself and reach for the door knob. I take a deep breath, " Cole's just a brother. Just act.....normal OK kai?" I mutter to myself. I open the door and i head to the kitchen.

On the table was a glass of milk, some pancakes and a note. I realized the handwriting, It..... It was Cole's it read:

Dear Kai,

We had to go on a mission early. You weren't up yet so, Zane left you a plate. Well, I might be back until evening since I have a few other things to take care of. So, I wanted to tell you this: You're special kai. I just wanted you to know that. Oh and one last thing; you fell asleep on the car. I put you in your room. You're welcome 😊

Your bud,

Cole

I blushed slightly. he thought I was special? He also put me in my room. I smiled at his kindness and couldn't dismiss the feeling that he really liked me back. I sat down and ate my breakfast. I was rather hungry. Zane makes the best pancakes! 

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1200 words at last!

So proud of myself for this. I really need a longer chapter. Well, I have a lot in my mind. Trying my best to update everyday and finish this story and start another shipping one (spoiler: This a greenflame one)