The Thing At The Door

A/N: I have no idea where his idea came from for this fanfic, but it came and i just had to write it. Sorry it's short! Hopefully, they just get longer from here on out.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise

Thank God it was Friday.

One could not count how many times Carly had whispered that to herself. Friday was her favorite day of the week, but only because it meant no work for following two days! When closing time came, Carly was the first one out of the building. She hailed a taxi, and reclined in the backseat, just glad to be out her office.

"You can stop here," Carly said to the taxi driver when they had reached her apartment building. She pulled her work briefcase out of the car, and paid the driver a little extra just because. "Keep the change, sir!"

Home was so close now. She was just imagining kicking off her shoes and sinking down into her soft bed to sleep. The doorman opened the doors for her with a smile. "Happy Friday, Ms. Nagisa!"

"Thanks," replied Carly, slapping him on the back. She bounded towards the elevator and slammed the button for her floor.

The elevator ride couldn't have gone any slower, but she soon made it to her floor. She turned a corner, and stopped dead in front of her door.

Not many things could surprise Carly. She would sometimes have to research terrible, terrible things at work, so nothing really fazed her, but it's a little hard to not get fazed by a man slumped in front of your apartment door.

Carly immediately thought he was dead, but after closer inspection, she diacovered he was just in a deep sleep. She swatted in front of his face and examined him. Blonde hair, a long face, expensive looking clothes, and a little drool escaping from ajar mouth. Carly lifted her briefcase, and began prodding the man with it.

"Sir? Sir, please wake up. I need to get in." Apparently, her prods weren't hard enough, because the strange man hadn't moved an inch.

Carly raised her briefcase, got a strong grip on the handle, and whacked the man on the side of his body. He jumped, startled, and then stared up at Carly with angry eyes.

"And what do you think you're doing?" he asked, climbing to his feet.

"Trying to get to my door!" said Carly, gesturing to the door at his back with her briefcase. He flinched, but recovered, and tried to play it off as if nothing happened. "Now move."

"Wait, wait! This is your apartment?" Carly squinted at the man. Was he crazy? "Cause I have this..."

He dug into his pocket, and Carly stepped back, but stopped when he pulled out a crumbled paper and unfolded it.

"You're the person who's looking for a roommate, correct?" Carly examined the paper, and nodded. Her boss generously allowed her to put an add in the paper about how she needed someone to share her rent with. "We'll, here I am."

Carly eyed the man once more. Standing, he was a full head and a half taller than she was. His eyes we're an interesting dark blue that looked somewhat purple. He was not ugly, that was for sure.

Carly shook her head suddenly. How could she even consider this guy for a roommate? For one thing, he was a guy, and for another, he had slept outside her door waiting for her.

"Can you let me through?" Carly asked, not waiting for an answer, and pushing him aside.

He sputtered, and angrily yelled, "Not until you answer my request! Am I your roommate or what?" Carly took her key out of her pocket, and reached for the knob, but the man laid a hand on top of hers.

She looked down at their entwined hands, and writhed out of his grip. "What do you think?" Carly answered his question coldly, quickly unlocked her door, and slipped inside.

She threw her suitcase to the ground, and locked the door as quickly as she could. Hopping onto her toes, Carly checked the peephole to see the man slowly walking away. Relieved, she rested her head against the door.

"What a creep."

A/N: Whew, I'm finished. Did you like it? I actually really want to know so I can figure out if I will continue it or not. The blonde guy was obviously Jack, by the way, but you guys probably figured that one out.

If I continue this story, I'm planning on taking a realistic approach to Jack and Carly's relationship. That's why Carly isn't so sweet, shy, and clumsy in this one. Hope this makes sense.

Anyway, please review! I really appreciate all of your opinions!