Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. Wow, shocker there. -___-;;
Author's note: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! People actually like the story!!! (Blinks) That's weird since I find it crappy. (Shrugs) Oh well. I think I'm going to take a looooooooooooooong nap after uploading this chapter. My brain is malfunctioning with so many fics to update. @_@ Okay, so it's my own fault. But can you blame me? I needed something to fill up my empty time. Plus, I'm trying to construct my first pro-Anzu website! So you can imagine how I'm busy. This chapter is dedicated to Lily of the Shadows. Because without her, this fic would have updated a thousand years later. ^_^;;
Title: Téa's Angel
Author: Deena
Rated: PG13
Genre: Romance
Main Pairing: Ryou/Téa
Summary: After the last disastrous breakup, Téa never wants to fall in love again. But her guardian angel Mai doesn't agree. She thinks love is the only way Téa will heal from the past…and the new boy next door Ryou Bakura was the perfect solution… (A/U)
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Chapter One: New Boy Next Door*************************
Sixteen-year-old Téa Gardner tilted her head curiously as a truck drove into her next-door neighbor's driveway. She forgot her history homework as she peered through the window, wondering what the occasion was.
Suddenly, her bedroom door swung open to reveal her very excited mother. " New neighbors!" she exclaimed.
" New neighbors?" Téa echoed, surprised. " You mean, Mr. Tanaka and his wife moved out already?"
In reality, Téa had actually known that Mr. Tanaka and his wife had wanted to go to California. Their only daughter Reika was pregnant, and they wanted to live closer to her. However, Téa hadn't anticipated such an early leave. The Tanakas were dear family friends. They always visited the Gardners, giving them freshly baked cookies, inviting them over for tea… She was going to miss the elderly couple.
" Yes, just this morning," Mrs. Gardner answered. " And I hear they have a handsome young son," she added.
Téa resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Ever since the fiasco last year, she never wanted a boyfriend again. The worst kinds of boys were like Duke Devlin: self-centered, arrogant and stuck-up. She hadn't noticed Duke's faults before. Once upon a time, she worshipped the ground he walked on. Now she knew better. It was okay to be friends with boys. They could be a blast to hang out with. But get too close and – wham! – they stomp your hearts and tear your life apart. It was a lesson she had learned well and wasn't anxious to repeat.
" Oh, look at the time! I'm going to be late for my school meeting. Now remember, don't talk to strangers, your dinner is in the oven, and if you have any trouble, call 911."
Téa nodded. " Goodbye!"
The black Honda soon left the garage. Her father had already left for the restaurant (he's a cook), so Téa was alone in the house. Her focus returned to her homework, biting the bottom of her pencil thoughtfully.
Question: Write a 1000-word essay on the biography of Abraham Lincoln.
Téa's concentration was destroyed when there was a sudden "SMASH" sound from next door. " What the heck?" She pulled up the window and looked down.
" Watch it! Don't you know it's fragile!?"
Two workers glared at each other. A box supposedly full of fragile things had fallen to the ground, the contents probably broken.
" Omigod! Did something happen?" A man ran out of the house in panic.
" This idiot over here dropped your box."
" What!?"
" Calm down, Dad."
Téa's eyes widened as her eyes settled on a gorgeous fair-haired albino around her age walking to his father. He was wearing a blue jacket and jeans, his arms carrying a heavy box as if it was nothing at all. He has the most beautiful smile… Téa thought dreamily. " I'm sure he didn't mean to do it," he continued.
She watched as her new neighbors carried the boxes and re-entered the house. But this time, the white-haired boy raised his eyes, as if he knew someone was spying on him. His eyes roved over to Téa's window and their eyes met. For a second, Téa thought her heart had stopped beating. She quickly stumbled backward, hoping he hadn't glimpsed her. Maybe he didn't, she thought. After all, it's kinda dark now. Jeez. He probably thinks I'm some kind of crazy stalker.
" And why not? You were ogling him."
Téa turned around and gasped. She was shocked to find a beautiful blond sitting on her previously empty chair, dressed in a too-sexy outfit.
" W-Who are you!?"
The blond smiled saucily and raised an eyebrow. " Is that how you greet your guardian angel?"
" My WHAT!? Look, I don't know who you are. But you better get out of my house before I call the police!" Téa dashed to her cell phone, preparing to dial the number. She was surprised when the cell phone suddenly flew from her hands and ended up on Mai's palm.
" Téa, calm down. I'm really your guardian angel. My name is Mai Valentine and I'm here to spice up your life with a thing call romance."
Téa looked at her in disbelief. " Romance? I don't need romance. Romance is for people who foolishly believe in happy endings and fairy-tales," she said bitterly.
" See!" Mai exclaimed. " You've forgotten how to love. And that's why I'm here."
Téa crossed her arms. " I don't need romance. And I certainly don't need love. My life is already complicated as it is. Just leave me alone."
Mai rolled her eyes. " There you go again. It's getting old, Téa. Just because a guy broke your heart, doesn't mean you can't start over again. Duke was a mistake but – "
" How did you know about Duke?" Téa demanded.
" Like I said, I'm your guardian angel. I know everything about you."
" This is too much!" Téa flopped back on her bed, closing her eyes. " This is a dream. And now I'm going to wake up."
" I'm afraid it isn't so simple," Mai smirked. " I'm here to stay until you come out of your shell and fall in love."
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End of Chapter One
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Author's note: One more thing, does anyone want Joey/Mai or Seto/Serenity pairings? Because if you do, say it now or forever hold your peace. I'll add them the next chapter but you better hurry! PRESS THAT PRETTY BUTTON ON THE LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!