Chapter 1!
A/N: I hope that my Summary explained it well enough. There will be Ooc, so don't flame me for it. I also apologize if you don't like it.
This story starts slow, but will speed up with time.
Side Note: Akiza's wearing her "normal outfit" in this first Chapter. It'll be helpful for later on. ;)
Akiza was getting ready to go out to eat at her apartment in New Domino. She was 19 and had just gotten her first job. She was in the bathroom and was fixing her hair.
"Ugh, another night alone," she thought, "Hopefully, I'll be able to enjoy this one with peace and quiet. The neighbors upstairs are so loud."
She put the finishing touches on and locked her apartment door. As she walked outside, she realized it was a warm day outside, with a hint of wind. The sun was shining and Akiza smiled at herself.
"Well, at least it's nice outside," she thought.
She headed for the restaurant.
She was walking past an alley, when a man stared following her. Suddenly, he grabbed her purse.
"Give me your purse," he demanded.
The man had a black, trimmed beard, with a navy green stocking cap on. He wore baggy jeans and a tan jacket with a white undershirt.
As Akiza struggled with him, she called out, "Help! Help! Fire! Fire!"
A man down the street heard her and called 911.
"911 what's the emergency," a responder asked.
"There's a robbery in progress," the man said.
Once the responder got the information, she called an officer in the area.
"Officer Trudge, we have a attempted robbery in progress."
She told him the location.
"I'm turning on that street right not," he said.
He turned on his siren.
As Akiza was struggling with the man, Yusei was a block behind her. When he saw the man grab her purse, he quickly ran, as fast as he could, to save her.
When got up to them, he yelled, "Hey you!"
The man turned and Yusei punched him right in the mouth. Akiza's purse went flying down the street and so did the man. Officer Trudge pulled up.
"Yusei, help me get his hands behind his back," the officer yelled.
Yusei did as he was told and they got him in handcuffs. Trudge read him his rights as Yusei went and grabbed Akiza's purse. He turned and saw Akiza leaning up against the brick building. She was taking deep breaths as Yusei went up to her. He got down on his knees.
"Here you go," he said calmly.
Akiza jumped.
"Oh, sorry sir," she said in embarrassment.
Yusei smiled at her.
She took the bag and looked through it.
"Everything should still be there," Yusei said.
Akiza saw that everything was still in the bag. However, she was still in shock.
"Thank you so much sir," Akiza said.
She leaned forward and gave Yusei a hug.
Yusei was taken by surprise, but he returned the hug. Akiza cried into his jacket.
Once Akiza stopped crying, they leaned back, and look at one another.
"Thanks so much sir," Akiza repeated.
"Well, my name's not sir. It's Yusei. Yusei Fudo," he said.
Trudge had put the man his car and then walked up to them.
"My name's Akiza. Akiza Izinski."
"Well, it's good you two are exchanging information," Trudge said.
They turned to him.
"And thank you Yusei for helping."
"Any time Trudge, anytime," he said.
"Wait you two know each other?" Akiza asked.
"Yeah, how do you think I got this?" Yusei said.
He pointed to his mark.
"What happened?" Akiza asked.
"Oh, we had a mix up with a his Duel Runner. We accidentally marked Yusei for the crime, but he was later proven innocent. So it's nothing really to worry about," Trudge said.
"Now, on more serious business," he said, "If the robber doesn't say he's guilty, then it'll have to go to trial. That could be long and costly."
Akiza and Yusei frown.
"On the other hand, with so much against him, he could just say he's guilty and that'll be it. I would exchange contact information if I was the two of you."
They did as they were told.
"Oh, yeah, on last thing," he said, "As part of a program for victims, we do have a personal therapist that could help you with this event. There's 5 free sessions. Do you want to take them?"
Akiza nodded. Trudge gave her a card.
"Just call to set a time for an appointment. Have a good day."
Akiza thought to herself.
"There isn't much to explain," she said, "Maybe I'll just use a couple of them and that'll be it."
She thanked Yusei again and both headed on their separate ways.
The next day, Akiza called the therapist.
"Hello, this is Dr. Rodgers speaking."
"Hello Dr. Rodgers, I'm Akiza."
She then told about the incident.
"Well, I can come in tomorrow at 2," Akiza said.
"That'll be good," he told her, "I'll write it down."
The following day, Akiza went to address on the card. When she got there, she went to the 5th floor and went to the room entitled "Therapy." There, a secretary informed her that the doctor was ready for her. She went inside and saw a couple of couches, one long chair, and a regular looking chair, where the doctor was sitting. He had brown hair, glasses, and was medium build. He turned and walked up to her.
"Hello Akiza, please, take a seat."
She took a seat on the long chair.
"Great," she thought, "Now he'll ask me a bunch of questions and then ask, "How does that make you feel?"
Akiza leaned back on the long chair and they reviewed the incident.
"So, how do you feel about the incident?" he asked.
Akiza rolled her eyes.
"I'm scared," she said, "I don't want something like this to happen again."
"Well, was there something that might have caused the situation?"
"Uh, I'm female and was walking alone," Akiza said in a confused tone.
"Anything else?" The doctor seemed to be thinking of something, but he wouldn't tell her.
"I don't know," Akiza said.
"Well, what were you wearing when the incident happened?"
"What I'm wearing today," she said.
"Do you think that might have caused the man to try to steal from you?"
Akiza looked down at her clothes. She never had noticed that the clothes she wore were a little revealing. However, she loved them and they expressed who she was.
"So, your saying I should change styles?" Akiza asked.
"If you don't want it to happen again, I'd highly recommended it. Now, how do you feel about the man who saved you?"
"Yusei? I'm thankful he saved me, of course."
"Do you feel anything special for him?"
"No. But I wished there was a way I could thank him."
Akiza paused for a moment and then sat up.
"However, I do have an idea," she said.
"Well, that'll be it for this time," the doctor said.
The scheduled another appointment the following week. Akiza thanked him and walked out.
"Change what I wear?" she thought, "Why should I do that? I love these clothes. Next time, I should wear it just to make him mad."
When Akiza got outside, she picked up her cell phone and dialed Yusei's number.
Yusei was busy fixing his runner, since a wheel had gone flat. He put down the wrench and picked up his phone. He hadn't put Akiza's number in yet, so it looked like a stranger was calling.
"Hello," Yusei asked in a confused tone.
"Yusei? It's me! Akiza!"
"Oh hey Akiza," he said excitedly, "Heard any news on the robber yet?"
"No, but I was hoping to thank you for saving me. Would you like to go out to eat tomorrow afternoon?"
"Sure, but what time do you want to go?"
"Well, I work until 12:30, so would 1:00 be good?"
"Okay, where do you want to go?"
"You helped me, so you can decide."
"Okay then, meet me at the restaurant called, "The Sandwich House." Do you know where that is?"
"Oh yeah," Akiza said, "I guess I'll see you tomorrow then."
"Okay, thanks Akiza," Yusei said. He hung up his phone and went back to work.
Akiza hung up and jumped in the air.
"My first date," she thought, "Now, I'll have someone to talk to at lunch and I won't be all alone."
She was so excited, that she ran all the way home.
A/N: Please Review!
Sorry the Chapter's so slow, but I'll try to make it speed up as it goes along.