[hr][hr][center][h2][b][color=cc5200]Ka[/color][color=a187be]da[/color][/b][/h2]
[img]https://media.giphy.com/media/bQTNlWgn1sdXO/giphy.gif[/img][hr][b]Location:[/b] Grimaldi Manor >> Kai's Truck >> Grimm H.S. Gym Hall
[b]Interacting With:[/b] Each other.[hr][b]Interaction Tags:[/b] [@Lady Amalthea][/center][hr]

	Ada sat there in Kai's arms and relaxed for the first time fully in probably the last ten years. Her head rested on in the crook of his shoulder as she fiddled with the fabric of his shirt; she had forgotten just how comfortable he was to curl up against. As the song ended she didn't want to move, she just lay there smiling softly and taking in the moment, not even realizing that the song had changed over to a [url=https://youtu.be/D8lV1To-_fU]new one[/url]. Though as it started playing she couldn't help but giggle to herself how fitting the lyrics were to her for how she felt about the man whose arms were encircled around her right then. Tilting her head back she looked up at him, just taking in his features as her hand reached out and her fingers ran through his facial scruff. 

	[color=a187be]"I think you are going to have to help me a bit,"[/color] she said softly as she pointed down to her ankle. The swelling wasn't bad but it had already bruised up a little and probably would darken even more as the night went along. [color=cc5200]"But of course."[/color] He grinned as he tucked his arm under her knees and cradled her back gently as he stood upright, carrying her as carefully as he could. He began to make his way towards the door when he realised that they were in Ada's room. [color=cc5200]"Ada... I need to check something."[/color] He walked her over and sat her gently on her bed before he made his way to her closet.

	Rummaging inside the wardrobe he looked for her prom dress. Ada's brow rose as Kai started to go through her clothing. [color=a187be]"I don't think anything in there will fit you,"[/color] she stated rather mater-of-factly before it dawned on her what he may be looking for. Standing up she hobbled over to him and glanced inside. It only took a moment for her to know it wasn't there. She always kept things organized so she could grab what she needed without evening having to look. [color=a187be]"It's not there,"[/color] she said quietly and the thought gave her a chill that ran down her spine. She had just tried the thing on the other day to see if it still fit, even posting some pictures of her wearing it online. Kai gently placed a hand on Ada's back, rubbing it back and forth to try and comfort her.

	[color=a187be]"It was here not two days ago, knowing whoever is doing this was in my room is creepy. It's going to be nerve-wracking being alone here tonight."[/color] Kai shook his head and looked into her eyes, his hand cupping her chin to turn her head towards him, Ada biting her bottom lip lightly. [color=cc5200]"You aren't staying here alone. You're either rooming with me, Ash or Marc. Or we'll all come here and keep you company. You won't be alone. Not anymore."[/color] Ada smiled slightly and let out a little breath of relief. She didn't want to be alone tonight with everything going on and the thought of Kai staying near brought her some much needed comfort. [color=a187be]"Having you near will make things much easier."[/color]

	He kissed her forehead and let her do what she had to do. Smiling softly she reached over and grabbed an outfit from her closet. She had planned to head home before the mixer but she doubted she would have time to make it back later. Reaching into a drawer she pulled out an ace bandage and tucked it into a shoe box before shuffling slightly to get a hold of everything she would need for the evening. [color=a187be]"I guess we should go."[/color] Kai gave a nod before glancing around the room some more. His mind wondered how someone could have came into this house and not left a single trace. There had to be something... but they didn't have time right now. He'd tell Marc once he arrived at the gym.

	[color=cc5200]"C'mon, I've got you."[/color] Kai picked Ada up once again and made his way out of the room and down the stairs. As they passed the pictures along the wall Ada stopped them. [color=a187be]"Kai, a picture is gone. It was one of all the Senior Superlatives,"[/color] she said as her fingers ran over the spot where it had been. The wallpaper slightly faded around the edges where a frame must have hung for years. The entire situation made her feel uneasy as she slipped her arms around Kai's shoulders and pulled herself closer.

	Stopping outside the front door. He took the keys from Ada and locked the place up as tightly as he could. Scooping her up again, Kai made his way towards his truck. Once they reached the truck Ada placed her things near the passenger door and stayed in the center. Right then she wasn't about to sit any further away from him than was absolutely necessary. Kai glanced over and grinned before kissing her on her temple. He started the truck up and pulled out of the driveway, making their way back to the school.[hr][center][b]~ [color=crimson]Mea[/color][color=82ca9d]nwh[/color][color=fff79a]ile[/color]... ~[/b][/center]

	Ash was glad that Cynthia had calmed down at the mention of Ada's name and she appreciated that the poor woman had wandered off to clean herself up and hadn't expected Ash to do it. A familiar voice drifted over to her and she spotted Marc announcing to the entire hall for their attention. Her jaw slacked and a gasp left her as her hands rose up to cover her mouth. Ada had just had lunch with Jessica, she remembered her mentioning it on the phone. Oh god, poor Ada was going to be devastated. Ash then realised that if Marc was here then Ada was no longer on the phone to Marc. Her eyes scanned the place as Marc continued his instructions of safety and she realised that Kai was also missing. Well sugar honey iced tea.

	As Marc finished up, she saw him heading directly for her. She embraced him quickly, knowing his subtleties by now and heard his whispered question. She chewed on her lip as she held the hug a second longer, her voice whispering like his. [color=crimson]"I genuinely don't know. Last I knew Kai was behind me and Ada was on the phone to you."[/color] She heard Riley then and Ash shook her head. [color=crimson]"Thanks Riley but I think I'd better stick around with Ada. I'll check in on you guys though, for sure. Thanks for checking on Cyn. Keep safe. Call if you need anything."[/color] She smiled to Riley before turning her attention to Marc, hearing his comment at Atlas. She gave him a playful shove on the shoulder and tutted at him. [color=crimson]"C'mon Marc, there's no need for that..."[/color] 

	She sighed and slipped her phone out of her purse. Finding Ada's number she got ready to call it. [color=crimson]"I'll give Ada a ca--"[/color] Her words were cut off and she fumbled her phone as she looked to the source of the strong whistle. [color=crimson]"No [i]way[/i]."[/color] She stood, gawking at the form walking towards them. Shaking her head she watched as Marc proved that he was real and she let out a nervous laugh. Her hand rising to her mouth from the sheer shock of it all. She gave a bashful smile at Lawson's compliment. [color=crimson]"Thank you, DJ. Wow, I just... I can't believe you're [i]here[/i]."[/color] She stood silently then as he explained what had happened and Ashley froze as he asked the question that she knew would be coming. She bit her lip and looked to Marc, unable to say anything.

	Marc wasn't sure how to respond to Lawson right then. Last he knew the man's wife was with Kai; and now both were both no where to be seen. This was not going to go down well. Looking at Ash he sighed slightly and rubbed the back of his neck. [color=fff79a]"Tinder, where is Ada?"[/color] Lawson pipped in as he crossed his arms over his chest.

	[color=82ca9d]"Lawson, listen. A lot has gone down. We had a murder last night."[/color] Lawsons face lost color as he took a half step towards Marc and worry washed over his features. [color=82ca9d]"It wasn't Ada,"[/color] Marc quickly reassured the man.

	[color=fff79a]"Then where is she?"[/color] he demanded to know. 

	[color=crimson]"Well I was just about to call her and see if she'd disappeared to set some more stuff up for the reunion. I don't know if she might have had some surprises planned, y'know? Lemme just give her a call."[/color] Ash gave DJ as genuine a smile as she could and then hit the call button on her phone. 

	[color=fff79a]"Thank you Miss Cunningham,"[/color] Lawson said gratefully but Marc wasn't exactly happy with that idea. He fidgeted a bit and Lawson took note of it. [color=fff79a]"What?"[/color]

	Holding the phone to her ear, her stomach dropped when it went straight to Ada's voicemail. Hanging up as subtle as she could, Ash turned and kept her smile on her face and "let it ring". [color=crimson]"I think she's busy so I'll let it ring and then leave a voicemail."[/color] Turning her back to the two men, Ash could feel her heart beating a mile a minute. Where was Ada? Why couldn't she get hold of her? Hitting the call button again, Ash began talking to the voicemail message.

	[color=82ca9d]"Lawson, listen. I called her earlier, the phone cut off. I texted a friend who was with her to stay by her side until I got here,"[/color] Marc explained. This wasn't going to go down well.

	[color=crimson]"Hey girl, what surprises are you cooking up now? Give me a call when you're not up to your elbows in streamers and decorations. There's a surprise waiting for you in the gym hall when you get back. A couple, in fact. Call me when you're heading back. Love ya!"[/color] Ash was glad she could act otherwise that whole message would have been frantic. Swallowing her nerves, Ash turned back to the guys and smiled. [color=crimson]"Hopefully she calls us back soon."[/color]

	[color=82ca9d]"She can't Ash,"[/color] Marc said as he pulled Ada's phone out from his pocket and showed it to her. [color=82ca9d]"I found it on the sidewalk outside when I got here."[/color] Ash closed her eyes and sucked her cheeks in, trying to control the irritation that she felt with Marc right then. So [i]now[/i] he was deciding to open up, eh? Typical.

	[color=fff79a]"Who did you leave her with?"[/color] Lawson asked taking the phone from Marc and feeling his stomach knot up.

	[color=82ca9d]"An old friend, I'm sure she is safe."[/color] Marc was trying to avoid telling Lawson like this. Granted Marc didn't know what was going on but he was sure Kai was with her and keeping her safe. Right? Ash's eyes narrowed as she looked at Marc, that statement could only mean one thing...

	[color=fff79a]"Tinder! Who?!?"[/color] Lawson was worried at this point. Marc kept rubbing the back of his neck, this was not a question he wanted to answer but the look on Lawsons face let him know he'd better answer and soon. Taking a long deep breath Marcs eyes slowly looked over to Ash as his jaw stiffened.

	[color=82ca9d]"Kai."[/color]

	[color=fff79a]"You left her with him?!?"[/color] Lawson said as he narrowed his eyes. 

	Ash gaped and nudged Marc's shoulder. [color=crimson]"There is absolutely no way that Ada didn't go off in a rage at Kai when she saw him. We both know that all too well."[/color] She folded her arms across her chest, her phone being crushed between her fingers and the crook of her elbow. 

	[color=82ca9d]"Yeah I know, but I figured if anyone would be able to keep her safe if someone came along it would be him until I got here you know?,"[/color] Marc said rubbing the back of his neck. [color=82ca9d]"Jessica was in Ada's prom dress Ash, that means who ever is doing this was in her house.."[/color] Shaking her head, Ash glared at Marc before having an idea. [color=crimson]"I'll call Kai. He'll know what's going on and he can tell us where Ada disappeared to after she gave him an earful."[/color]

	Ash walked away from DJ and Marc, her phone rising to her ear as it rang. Lawson looked over at Ash and nodded before looking back at Marc and clasping his hands before him in parade rest. [color=82ca9d]"Lawson, I am sure she is fine. Kai wouldn't do anything to hurt her."[/color]

	[color=fff79a]"Oh really? Who was the one that broke her?"[/color] Ash walked over to DJ, while the phone continued to ring in her ear, and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. [color=crimson]"He would never hurt her again, is what Marc [i]meant[/i] to say."[/color] She gave a chastising look towards Marc as she walked away when the phone went to Kai's voicemail, but at least it had been ringing so that was a positive sign. Marc gave a cringe and smacked himself in the face. That was what he had meant to say but it just came out wrong. Looking back at Lawson he sighed and rested his hand on the mans shoulder. 

	[color=82ca9d]"Listen, I know you really don't have anything positive inside about the man but he has been my best friend since high school. I know you don't trust him but I do and I know you trust me,"[/color] Marc said and Lawson gave a short nod. He still didn't like the idea though that his wife was supposedly with the man that hurt her all those years ago. 

	[color=fff79a]"Tinder, if she gets hurt I am putting it on your shoulders."[/color] Marc nodded, it would be his fault if she did. He was the one that told Kai to stay near. He doubted anything was wrong but he was starting to get worried. It wasn't like Ada to just wander off without letting people know what was going on. 

	[color=crimson]"Kai, I am going to kick your ass from the gym hall to the cafeteria if you don't call me back in the next five minutes."[/color] She sighed as she hung up, her fingers rapping on her screen as she sent a text message to him as well.

[center][color=crimson]To Kai-Bear:
Kai, call me back ASAP!!! Is Ada with you?? Do you know where she went??? Super worried!!! CALL ME!!!!! xxx[/color][/center]

	Looking up from her phone, she debated adding more to the message, warning Kai about DJ being here but she figured that would just cause Kai or them, if they were together, to not come back here. Ada was going to kill her... Ash rose her free hand to her neck before rubbing the sides of it lightly with her fingertips. [color=crimson]"I've left a voicemail and a message. At least his phone is working because it rang to voicemail. I'll call back in a couple minutes if he doesn't call me back before then."[/color]

	[color=fff79a]"I'm going to look for her,"[/color] Lawson said and turned to leave, only to have Marc step in front of him. 

	[color=82ca9d]"Give it a few minutes, if Kai doesn't get back to Ash, I'll go with you."[/color][hr][center][b]~ [color=a187be]Parki[/color][color=cc5200]ng Lot[/color]... ~[/b][/center]

	Kai's phone buzzed in his pocket but he decided to let it ring out. He was enjoying having Ada by his side again, his head resting gently on hers as she leaned against his side. The drive had been too short but at least they had been alone and happy again after all this time. Taking a deep, calming breath Kai pulled them into the parking lot of Grimm High School and parked up the car. He looked down to Ada and smiled. [color=cc5200]"We better head inside, even if we don't want to."[/color] He ran his hand over the crown of her head and stroked her hair down before letting his hand rest flat on her upper back.

	[color=a187be]"Yeah, I guess we should,"[/color] Ada said as she leaned against him and tilted her head back. She couldn't believe what was happening right then but she wasn't going to complain. She was close to him once again and as far as she was concerned nothing was going to tear them apart; not this time. Grabbing her things she looked over to him and nudged him out of the truck. [color=a187be]"Mind helping me back inside? Least a quick carry until I can get my ankle wrapped up?"[/color]

	Grinning like a teenager, Kai jumped out the truck and walked around to Ada's side. Scooping her up, he nudged the truck door shut with his hip and locked it up with her help. [color=cc5200]"I'll take any excuse to hold you again."[/color] He kissed her cheek and laughed as he walked them back towards the Gym Hall. Ada smiled as she slipped her arms over his shoulders and rested her head on his chest. [color=a187be]"You don't need an excuse anymore,"[/color] she teased as he carried her towards the gym. Cradling her close to him, once again (he seriously couldn't get enough), Kai walked carefully towards the gym where everyone was no doubt waiting. Hopefully Marc would be there by now or even soon so that he could ask him more information about the murder. Despite how deliriously happy he was, Kai was worried sick about Ada. He was just glad that she was happy to spend time with him so that he could help to keep her safe.

	Making their way up to the doors to the gym hall, Kai gently placed Ada down on the ground and held an arm out for her to hold onto. [color=cc5200]"So Ash and Marc don't lose their shit. Use me as a prop, it'll be good to keep the blood flowing to it until you get it wrapped up. C'mon..."[/color] He pushed the door open and carefully guided her inside.

	[color=a187be]"They are going to anyways, you know they will,"[/color] Ada said chuckling as she slipped her arm through his, adjusting what she was carrying with her in her other hand and resting her head on his shoulder as he helped her inside the gym. As worried as she was about the murder that had happened, Ada felt safe with Kai near.