Author's notes: My first Yoh x Anna fanfic

Probably my favorite couple of all time :3

Enjoy!

Ps: Thoughts are in italics.


Only three more laps to go...

Then it's dinnertime,

Maybe I can finally have a cheeseburger!

Yoh grinned to himself as he finished up the last of his running exercises for the day.

And a milkshake.

The shaman tournament had ended four years ago, yet for some reason Anna still insists on training the life out of her fiance.

She claims it's about 'staying healthy and fit' or some excuse of the sort. Yoh didn't really know, and frankly, he didn't really care either.

The runs were exhausting, the push-ups even worse and by the end of the day every muscle in his body would scream in agony, begging for a nice long nap.

But the real reason Yoh would set out on a 10 mile jog was so he could get some time alone.

Where he could think to himself and not worry.

He needed as much time as he could get.

Away from Anna.

Two more laps...

How could he explain it?

Living with her had become increasingly difficult over the years. And not only because of her harsh training and attitude.

The main change after the Shaman Tournament was the fact that they had both hit puberty.

Being 18, Yoh was nearing a stage where each day had become a struggle between his mind, desperately trying to calm him down, and his raging hormones.

Anna, however, showed no such struggle.

To distract himself, Yoh would try to have people over as often as he could. On days they couldn't come, he would exercise the hours away.

The longer he stayed away from her, the easier it became for him to control himself.

Anna wasn't ready, that much he could tell.

Whenever he had tried to make a move, even a small one, she would react negatively.

Last week, he had tried to kiss her goodnight. Unfortunately his cheek would never forget the sting of her slap.

He thought of trying to seduce her, but it was incredibly hard for a man like him. After all, who would swoon at his silly grins and childish can-do attitude?

For the moment, there was nothing he could do.

But Yoh was patient. He would for wait her. He would wait until she was comfortable enough to take their relationship further.

He didn't like waiting, but he would try his best.

He would do it,

For Anna.

Last lap.

She was his motivation, his reason. He would do anything for the woman he loved.

Even if it meant waiting for years.

But he knew that it wasn't in vain.

Because with time, he saw her slowly open up to him. He watched for the subtleties and glimpses. He knew she loved him too, just as he knew how well she tried to hide it.

The thunderstorm that is is her wrath was only a facade that brought her comfort.

It was the little gestures of hers that carried the most meaning.

Yoh smiled, because he understood.

He slowed his pace as he approached the house from around the corner, his training done for the day.

His lungs burning and his legs sore, he pulled himself inside.

"Anna... I'm done!" he managed to call out through heavy panting, "I'll start... making dinner... as soon as..."

"No need" she interrupted, appearing from her bedroom "I've already taken care of it"

"Aww thanks" he shot her one of his famous smiles and slowly dragged himself to the bathroom.

He tied his hair back, undressed, and slipped into the invitingly warm water.

He breathed in calmly.

The steam and the heat washing away his pain and easing his muscles.

Ah, this is the life.

He closed his eyes.

"Master Yoh, how was your training?" the spirit appeared beside him, breaking the silence.

"Hey Amidamaru! It was fine, as usual"

"Sometimes I worry about you" Amidamaru spoke with concern

"Oh yeah? How come?"

"You seem to be training much more often these days, I'm afraid it is getting to the point where it is no longer healthy"

"Don't worry about that" Yoh beamed, "Besides, I've got nothing better to do"

"Yes, you do master. You could be spending your time with Miss Anna. All she does is watch her soap operas, which I must admit, I do enjoy" the samurai spirit stifled a giggle "But it seems at times that she might be lonely"

The words stung Yoh,

I hadn't though about it that way...

Was she lonely?

If she was, it would be his fault.

This newfound guild was very unsettling.

"I think you're right, Amidamaru" he spoke softly, "I should make it up to Anna. I'll try and spend more time with her"

"That would be kind of you" he bowed his head slightly, "For now, I must leave you master Yoh"

"Where are you going?" Yoh asked, amused.

"I have agreed to meet Bason tonight by the river"

"I never thought you were the gossiping type" the shaman snickered.

"Hahaha, I'm not" Amidamaru smiled, and set off to meet his friend.

Once again, Yoh was alone.

Peace and quiet.

Spending tomorrow with Anna... we'll see how that turns out.

Another test of willpower.

He sighed, sinking deeper into the calming water.

I should really learn how to cook cheeseburgers for Yoh.

Anna payed the delivery man and carried the food to the kitchen.

Why cheeseburgers? Why tonight?

She didn't really know. She just felt like it.

Maybe it's because she felt bad for training him so hard. Maybe it's because she wanted to make him happy.

Maybe it's just because.

Yoh emerged from the bathroom and decided to stop by the kitchen.

"Mmm, do I smell something yummy?" he grinned

Anna caught a glimpse of her fiance. She turned around to face him.

What a mistake.

Her breathing became heavy as she examined his handsome features. The steam had flushed his cheeks and turned his lips a darker, more attractive shade of pink.

How would he react if she were to test the softness of his lips?

She watched his damp brown hair slightly brush over his shoulders.

What would he do if she were to, in one swift motion, pull his hair free and run her hands through its delicate locks?

Her eyes trailed lower to his toned chest. She watched as the water droplets glistened on his bare torso.

She bit her lip.

She examined the scar on his arm. It was from a shaman battle a few years back.

What would it take for him to wrap his strong arms around her?

Her gaze finally fell to the loose-hanging towel wrapped around his wait.

What if...

"Go get dressed!" she yelled at him "What are you waiting for?"

He stood there for a moment, surprised at the sudden outburst. Then, he turned and headed upstairs.

Did Yoh know how attractive he was?

How his abs are perfectly shaped? How his whole body is just right?

What has gotten into you?

Anna's thoughts betrayed her. She couldn't deny it much longer.

Everything he did was killing her inside.

Even his voice was enough to make her knees weak.

That's why she so desperately sends him away to train. She just knew that the way things were, she couldn't be around him for long without her hormones kicking in.

And thankfully, she knew how to hide her attraction. She couldn't let him know she felt this way about him.

If he found out, he would be embarrassed, maybe even disgusted.

Could she imagine a world in which her sweet and goofy Yoh would also be a passionate lover?

Is that so wrong?

She shuddered.

She tried not to think about her fiance as she plated the burgers.

When she heard a door open upstairs, she quickly faced the television in a careless pose, her back turned to the door.

Anna held her breath as Yoh emerged in his night robe.

"Is that... a cheeseburger?" he rejoiced, "Wow Anna! What's the occasion?"

"No occasion." she replied, sounding colder than she had intended.

His gratitude was muffled by the sounds of him digging in to his well-earned delight.

"Aren't you going to have any?"

"I already ate."

Another moment of silence passed as he finished his plate.

This is it, Yoh thought,

Ask her now.

"Hey Anna...?"

"Yes?"

"I was wondering, are... you doing anything tomorrow?"

"Not particularly. Why are you asking?"

"I was thinking... maybe we should spend more time together" Yoh squeezed his eyes shut in the apprehension of an upcoming slap.

"Spend more time together?"

Oh no.

Think, think, think!

Think of an excuse... anything!

"I can't think of a reason why not" she admitted

"Great" he grinned, relaxing "I'm going to bed, good night!"

"Good night" she whispered in reply.

A part of her desperately wanted to spend more time with Yoh. Another part of her was scared of what would happen is she did.

Would she regret her words?

Only time will tell.


Author's notes:

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