Disclaimer: I (sniff) do not own Yu-gi-Oh or any of its characters. But I can give them life outside their canon.
Just another little Anzu/Seto one shot. enjoy
And I won't be home tonight
A small drop of water splashed onto the sheet of paper that lay beneath her tapered fingers. The pen, held poised an inch above by her other hand, moved slowly back towards it to resume its solitary dance. She had so much to say and so little time to say it. Memories flooded her thoughts, and as they came the pen glided in unison.
What can I say that hasn't already been said before? My life with you has not been an easy one but I could never say I regret the time I've spent with you. As I sit here and write this, trying to calm the nerves and fear I feel for the next step I must take, I am remembering all the little things I had forgotten over time. Do you remember them? Or do the numerous business meetings and advancements that you work so hard to win cloud your memory. I think sometimes I can see the boy I fell in love, still peeking out from within, but he's trapped behind a wall of must do or else, much like he was when he first crossed my path. You told me later that you did not remember our first meeting, and I wonder now at the truth of that. It has always been much easier for you to drive people away, than it is to embrace them or the love and friendship they offer. I can only hope that the next girl who enters your life may have what I was so blessed to have for the time that I have had it. Don't close her off, let her love you unconditionally and worship you, as I know that you would like her too. I know that I do and always have.
Your strength and determination have always been your greatest asset, but they are also your weakness. People often mistrust your intentions, because you close the doors in those blue eyes of yours, don't let her suffer the same fate. Shower her with affection, never let a day go by that you don't tell her you love her. Tell her all the reasons you love her and are proud to have her by your side. Don't let the demons of your past colour your future with her, for that's all they are now and where they belong. I cannot bring myself to mention that mans name, but the hatred I feel, and yes I can feel so strong an emotion, will never leave me. And here I am again remembering our first meeting, and I wonder at why you did what you did considering how it hurt you later. That orphanage was so cold and friendless, but with what you endured after I think it a palace now. I used to hate going there, but understand now I had to. I know you don't believe in such things, but I believe I was your wheel of fortune, and now our lives have turned about and with it your next chapter begins and as a consequence so does mine. In your warmth I had forgotten what it was to fear the unknown, now it mocks me and I cannot escape it. This girl has captured your heart so completely and it's not within my power to stop her now. A brave face is what I must give at this time, but I'm uncertain if I can do it. It's funny that I have faced so many dangers with you and my friends and never thought twice about doing them. Yet now I am weak and want nothing more than to turn back the clock so this moment could never have come. I am sorry, that was unfair, you cannot help how you feel any more than I can. Please do not hold that thought against me when you hold her in your arms. I wish that you were here to hold me now, yet fool that I am I know that cannot be.
So I will end this now and tread the path of life's journey towards its unknown destination and in doing so I won't be home tonight.
She folded the sheet and placed in it within the scented envelope. Carefully she wrote his name upon the front and placed it upon the seat beside her. Taking the hand of the driver she alighted from the vehicle that spoke volumes of who she was.
"The letter's ready for you to deliver."
"I still think you should have phoned." The driver said as he guided her through the doors.
She smiled a sad wistful smile. "No a letter will receive less anger at disturbing his meeting. Now go, I'll be fine from here."
The driver stood hesitant to leave her. "Go, " she said again.
Reluctantly he left, looking back over his shoulder he saw her watching him leave a small tear glided down her cheek. He hurried his pace to the limo and grabbed the letter she had left within. Slipping in behind the wheel, he prayed to the heavens that he might make it quickly to his irascible employer, and for once they answered. He ran like a maniac through the building, leaving the heads of those in the lobby spinning. As he departed the lift he resumed his hare pace not heeding the greyhound that sat outside the CEO's door, he burst in struggling to catch his breath. He felt the many eyes in the room turn on him and in particular the cold blue eyes of one. Bending and resting one hand on his knee he waved the letter about in the other. Those blue eyes widened slightly in recognition and their owner rose from his seat. Speaking no words he came and relieved the driver of his package and proceeded to open it. Emotions caught in his throat at the words and stepping back to his seat he laid the sheet out flat in front of him.
"Gentlemen I'm sorry but our meeting must be rescheduled."
One voice spoke angrily. "This is highly irregular and not how one does business, I've come a long way and already rescheduled twice to meet with you."
The cold blue eyes regarded the man contemptuously.
"Then you may do as you please, but I have another meeting I must get to."
The same man snorted. "Judging by that envelope Kaiba-san you're racing off to meet some girl, go ahead and deny it."
A small dangerous smile graced the lips of the CEO. "As a matter of fact I am."
"Well I hope she's worth the loss you'll experience by walking out on this deal."
"Oh I can assure you my daughter will be worth everything."