I shouldn't be posting this, I have two other stories happening at the moment, but I couldn't help it! This idea came in my head and I just had to write it up! So don't be surprised if the chapters come out late.
Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh! doesn't belong to me! All rights belong to Kazuki Takahashi!
Distant thunder rumbled as rain poured down, soaking its victims running around in the city. The rain fell into the drains as a sandy blonde haired boy among the victims splashed through the gutters, completely drenching his shoes and the tips of his pants.
He was wearing a caramel coloured jacket with a hoodie and fluff around the edges, matching his tanned skin all too well. His satchel was being held over his head, which was covered in expensive looking leather, in an attempt to stay dry. His lavender eyes were wide as they darted back and forth, clearly trying to find some shelter.
He saw one of those large café umbrellas and ran over to it, deciding it was the best he could do.
Once he got under it he let out an exasperated sigh, leaning on the pole of the umbrella. The boy looked up at the sky to see it was completely grey, not one bit of blue showing through the large rain clouds. He lifted his hand to remove the bits of hair stuck to his face, which was now soaked as small drops of water ran down his bangs.
He turned his head to see a fairly large sign with a map of the section of the city he was in, examining it for a while and squinting at the street names. He turned his head back to the streets and watched as cars honked at one another and people scrambled past each other, sighing and saying to himself "Almost there."
He then looked up at the buildings and smiled as giant electric billboards had ads and music videos playing on them, contrasting nicely to the buildings shining around them with bright coloured lights.
No matter how busy the city got, no matter how wet, he always told himself that he loved the city, the city of New York.
After a few minutes of standing there, he decided it was best to move on and get to his destination. Taking a sigh he jumped back out into the rain and ran once more, narrowly avoiding the passing people, making sure not to hit them. As he ran he thought once more, frowning slightly
"I hope I get this job."
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The boy walked into a large heated building, the room was big and white. The only thing in this room was a carpet leading up to the receptionist counter, then an elevator on the right and left side of it.
He walked up to the counter to see no one behind it and looked on the desk to see a small electronic buzzer; next to the buzzer was a piece of paper that said Ring for service. The blonde did as the paper said and pressed it, hearing nothing but a small click from the button.
He stood there for a few minutes until the elevator binged and someone with a red suit walked out, his long silver hair swaying as he walked. The man stood in front of the boy and looked down at him, looking as if he was judging him.
The man's pearly white teeth showed as he smiled down at the blonde "Ah, you must be Marik Ishtar. Sorry for the wait, I see you got drenched by that blasted rain."
Marik nodded and felt slightly out of the place standing next to the tall, dry, wealthy looking man.
The man then turned and said "Come, we will go to my office for the job interview" Marik could feel his nerves kick in as he followed the man to the elevator.
It felt awkward as the two stood in the elevator, making its way to the top floor. As the elevator dinged and the door opened, Marik could see a door in the middle of the room surrounded by glass, leading to the man's office. They both walked through it and sat down, sitting in silence for a while.
The man looked like he was examining Marik once more, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked over the boy.
He then leaned back and said "So you think you've got what it takes to be the receptionist?"
Marik nodded and stuttered "Y-yes Mr Pegasus, I was recently a receptionist but was fired since the company got closed down."
The man named Pegasus seemed to ponder over this for a moment, then ended up standing and walking over to the large glass wall that looked over the city.
"I don't want just any receptionist boy; I want someone that my workers will be happy to see every morning, someone with dashing looks that will surely brighten up their day. Sadly my last receptionist, being as beautiful as she was, put herself to shame by coming to work drunk."
Marik gulped as he wondered where this was going, everyone in New York, no, the world knew going to work drunk would screw you over. He started to wonder if this job was really that hard or if the woman was just a bit unstable.
Pegasus suddenly turned around with a bright smile on his face and walked toward the boy, stopping next to his chair "This magazine company isn't just any company; we are the top magazine company in all New York. Being the top company we are expected to have high standards, which means our receptionist shouldn't just be qualified, but also fabulous!"
Marik widened his eyes slightly as he said "I believe I am qualified and…fabulous enough for the job sir."
Pegasus sat in his chair once more and looked over him "You have long blonde hair, sparkling lavender eyes, golden jewellery, not one bump or dimple in your skin and to top it all off amazing fashion choices. In this city you are very exotic and much like a rare fully bloomed flower."
Marik blushed slightly as he felt flattered, smiling slightly "Th-thankyou sir."
Pegasus's closed his eyes in deep thought "Hmm…yes, I'm sure my workers both male and female would be overwhelmed to have a receptionist such as yourself, and judging by that form you handed in you also seem to have a sparkling personality." Marik could feel his heart thud away in his chest as Pegasus leaned back and gave him a bright smile, then soon said "I'm almost certain you could make anyone smile, so welcome to the Millennium Magazine Company."
Marik's eyes lit up and a huge grin appeared on his face, quickly standing up and putting his hands together "Thank you so much! I promise I won't let you down, I absolutely love the Millennium Magazine and I'm just so thrilled to be a part of it! When do I start work?"
Pegasus stood up and walked toward the door, holding it open "You will start tomorrow; today I will show you what you'll be doing. By that I mean how to take the calls and what are in all the draws, so please follow me back down to the lobby."
The blonde quickly nodded and walked through the door, a bright smile on his face.
"That went much better than I anticipated, I can't believe I'll be working for my favourite magazine company!" he thought, trying not to jump on the spot.
Sadly Bakura wasn't in this chapter, but he will be in the next. By the way I made that Millennium Magazine Company name up myself, what do you think? *Waggles eyebrows*
Thanks for reading!