Téa could not believe it. If the day had not been weird enough, she couldn't get to her own home! Well, not if she didn't want more people bombarding her with more questions and pictures. There was a mob of paparazzi and reporters outside her house. She wondered how her parents would handle this when they came home from work.
Téa did not know where else to go, so she drove to her closest friend's house, which was of course, Yugi.
She was relieved that there weren't any reporters outside his home, which was weird because the only reason why they were outside her own home was because of Yugi. Still, Téa wasn't taking any chances. She snuck out of her car and rang the doorbell. Yugi opened it and his mouth opened to say "Hi," but it never came out because Téa barged in and closed the door.
"Téa?"
Téa took a deep breath. "Oh, Yugi thank goodness you're here." She said as she leaned against the wall.
Yugi looked at her puzzled. "Are you ok Téa? Let me get you some water." Téa nodded and followed him to the kitchen and graciously accepted the water and sat down on one of the kitchen chairs at the table beside him.
"Yugi, did you go out anywhere today?" She eyed him.
"No, I've been home. Grandpa and I just finished putting out the new merchandise." He furrowed his eyebrows, correctly assuming there was something more than met the eye.
"Good, don't go out anywhere today." She patted his shoulder.
"But why? Téa you haven't told me why you've been acting..." His eyes narrowed in confusion. Yugi was interrupted by his Grandpa turning on the TV in the living room next to the kitchen. Yugi's mother was currently taking over at the Game Shop, so Grandpa was relaxing by watching some TV.
They heard someone on the television speak. "Yugi Mutou is apparently dating former classmate Téa Gardener." Yugi slipped a gasp as he turned his head towards the direction of the TV.
"What does this mean? Yugi Mutou has finally found a girl! It is reported Téa Gardener has been a longtime friend of Yugi and has been with Yugi to many, if not all, of his dueling competitions, including Duelist Kingdom and Battle City. She is not a professional duelist herself, but reportedly comes to support her boyfriend at his matches. What does it mean for the Game King's fans? Well, for the girls, sorry to say he's no longer on the market. Yugi Mutou is taken! More information to be updated about this story. This is Rob Betchinson from Rumor..."
Solomon Muto clicked the power button of the TV's remote. "Yugi Mutou! Come here right now."
Yugi gulped and slowly walked and appeared in the doorway of the living room. "Hey Grandpa..." He greeted nervously.
His grandpa eyed him while he was sitting on the sofa. "Yugi! How could you not tell me? I would have thought..."
"Mr. Mutou..." Téa appeared in the doorway...
Solomon gasped. "Téa, my dear!"
He stood up and approached the two. "You two have been dating, without me knowing? Yugi, my boy. I would have been supportive! I always knew you two were perfect for each other! See how things work out? I don't know how long Yugi has been harboring feelings for you dear, an eternity maybe, but I am so glad you are finally together!" Téa gasped at this, her cheeks turning a bright pink. Poor Yugi was an even darker shade of red, a feeling of humiliation overflowing in him.
"I am glad you finally told the girl about your feelings Yugi!" Solomon praised as he walked up to Yugi and whacked Yugi on his back. Téa and Yugi remained frozen, cheeks still warm. "What?" Solomon asked. "Was it something I said?"
Téa spoke up softly. "Yugi and I are not dating." Téa stood frozen with her lips pointed outward.
"The media just made it up." Yugi solemnly added.
"Oh...but I... I thought..."
"Grandpa!" Yugi shouted. "You know better than to make assumptions and assume the media is telling the truth!" Yugi turned red once again, his hands curling into fists.
"I..uh." Solomon looked sideways.
Yugi huffed. "Yugi..." Téa put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "It's ok... really..."
"No, it's not Téa!" Yugi pulled back his shoulder from her grasp. He pinched his nose and proceeded to cover his face and then uncovered it, making a fist with his hands once more. "How can it be when Grandpa just..."
Yugi was interrupted by loud noise rattling from outside. The three dashed over to the window with Yugi and Téa peering out and Grandpa behind them. "Look! It's Yugi and his girlfriend! They're together! They really are dating!"
Téa and Yugi closed their eyes shut while sprawling their arms and hands out trying to block the blinding cameras' lights. Apparently, the paparazzi made their way to Yugi's house when Téa Gardener couldn't be found at her own home.
Téa and Yugi immediately moved back and closed the curtains. They heard more noise and people's voices radiating from the other windows and the two scrambled to close every single window and curtain in the house. They dashed all over the house making sure that every door and window was closed and securely locked, in addition to closing the curtains.
Breathless the two plopped down onto the couch, breathing heavily form running around the house to close the windows and curtains. They were both exhausted and overwhelmed by this sudden burst of attention by the media.
Time has gotten away from me. Sorry for the late update guys. Hopefully we shouldn't have this large of an update gap again. As for our story, poor Yugi! It'll be interesting to see what happens next when Yugi and Téa get to speak.
A review would be lovely.
~Startistica
