|Caged Bird


Kotori had taken Yuma with her to meet someone at the mall. Much to Yuma's displeasure, Kotori had wanted to go early to do little shopping before her actual meet up. She was smiling all the way since their arrival, she grew more nervous and excited as the time approached.

"I'd like grilled cheese sandwich...uh, Yuma!" She turned to her best friend, "What would you like to drink?"

They had previously planned that they were gonna have pizza for lunch, while Kotori ordered a sandwich they have on their menu. Yuma perked up at his name being called, repeating the question in his mind.

"O-Oh! Soda please!" Yuma answered, almost stumbling over his own words. Kotori noticed Yuma's behavior. She told the person behind the counter of the order. After she finished, she turned to Yuma with slight concern.

"Yuma? Are you alright?"

Yuma had been fiddling with his thumbs and fingers that it took him a moment to grasp that his friend was talking to him. He raised his hands defensively, "I'm fine!"

"Then don't act so nervous!" She giggled at Yuma's facial expressions changes. Yuma tried to give a smile but still looked unsure.

"Who is this person I'm going to be seeing?" Kotori didn't reply as their order came up and was given to them. Kotori payed and grabbed the tray while Yuma carried his soda. The two found a table and sat down.

"He should be here soon." She stated as she unwrapped her sandwich, feeling it very hot to the touch to eat yet. Yuma nodded as he began to drink down his beverage. His eyes widened a bit as he saw a figure approaching from behind Kotori.

"Shark?" He babbled out, just barely over a whisper. He smiled and waved, "Hey Shark!"

Ryouga took his seat and peered over the food and to Kotori. "Got pizza, huh?"

"Mhm! We should dive in then! My sandwich should be cooled off by now." Kotori smiled and picked up her meal, getting ready to eat. The boys opened the pizza box, the smell was not hard to notice. They each took a slice and put them on their plates.

"What are you doing here, Shark?" Yuma asked after several rushed bites into his pizza slice. Kotori ate slower and swallowed what she had.

"Ah, um, well... This was the person I wanted you to meet..," she trailed off, trying to find the right words to explain.

Yuma blinked, "But I've met him before! You know that."

"That is beside the point," Ryouga said, he looked over at the girl. She bit the inside of her cheek and fiddled with her hands.

"Ryouga and I.., we're dating." She decided to go to the point, give Yuma the idea of what's really going on. The young boy went gaped at the sudden information. He chuckled nervously.

"Wait, so like...you two are...?"

Shark caught on of his meaning and shrugged his shoulders, "Sort of. We aren't very far into it, yet."

"O-oh," Yuma looked down at his pizza in his hand and looked up at the couple. His best friend he had known from childhood and another friend he made through dueling. It felt strange, but it was still them. Right?

"That's great!" Kotori blinked in surprise at Yuma's beam. He took a bite of his lunch and gave them a reassuring smile.

"I mean...no, what's exactly what I mean! I'm glad for you guys." Ryouga smiled briefly and closed his eyes as he continued eating his appetite.

"Really?" She felt more delighted. Yuma made noises in approval while he ate.

"Yuma... Thank you." Yuma glanced over at Shark who spoke and laughed slightly. He later challenged him to a duel. They were still Kotori and Shark, his friends and he was very much glad for that.


Aah, such a rare pair. It's quite refreshing, isn't it?

I might make several more of Dangershipping fics - but no promises.