Well here is it folks the second chapter and then the story is done, I really hope you all like it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-gi-oh!! Now carry on....
Summary: Téa has a huge test coming up...and the subject that she's suppose to be mourning about happens to be her most un bearable subject…HISTORY!…and you think that's all…but in fact she has more problems. The lesson was supposed to be about Ancient Egypt!!And she doesn't have a clue about a thing in this area..But…a certain ANCIENT Pharaoh might be the key to all her problems. So my fellow readers sit back, grab a snack…and let's see how Téa will be able to control herself for asking Atem to help her-grinning evilly-So will she ask him? or will she just let this go…and simply fail?!?Nope that was definitely not a choice for our dear friend Téa, even if the tutor is her biggest crush ever!! ...
It was an early Tuesday morning, the weather today was quiet still, since summer is ofcource almost there, the air was quiet hot and had certain humidity to it. The sun was shining brightly as ever pouring its hot rays over Domino city. It was time for a new day to begin.
BEEP-BEEP! BEEB-BEEP!
There is a bundle that's sleeping peacefully on the King sized bed, wrapped in the velvet sheets was none other than Atem himself. He was sleeping peacefully, having a pleasant dream, his hand lying on his bare chest, and the other arm was swung over his head. There's no sound in the room except for the ticking of the clock and his steady breathing that his chest is heaving rising slowly, with every calm breath he takes. After few more snoozes from his alarm clock, Atem groaned and finally decided to wakeup. He turned off his Alarm, swung his legs on the side of his bed. He then rubbed his face with his hands yawning a bit and just sat there, trying to snap out of his sleeping mode, he rested his elbows on his thighs and hands still on his face, he moved his hands and brought one up to rub his temples while glancing at the clock it read 9 am.
He got up from his bed wearing only his black boxers, heading to his bathroom down the hallway. He entered his bathroom barely making it to the sink he then turned the water hearing it rush, and splashed his face many times hoping he would snap those eyelids up. He looked at his reflection, just standing there, ughh…What day is it today? Oh yeah it's Tuesday, Atem sighed through his nose and turned off the water grabbed his toothbrush and started his every day morning routines.
Atem came out from his shower, wrapped only in a white towel dangerously low at his waist. Beads of water were trickling down his face to his well build chest. He opened his huge black closet, showing a nice neat and clean set of boxers and casual T-shirts and denim jeans. Hanging on the hanger was his formal suits, which he only uses them in certain occasions which are rarely. So he picked up a white short sleeved muscle T-shirt and a pair of black jeans. He drops the towel on the floor (A/N:*Faints*)and started dressing.
After he finished dressing he came down stairs and started making his daily coffee. When he was done he went to the living room holding a mug of black coffee, no sugar, no cream, completely black…that's how he liked it. He sat on the sofa; then took a sip from his hot coffee, sighing blissfully as the hot liquid poured down his dried throat. He leaned his head back and closed his eyes, Today I'm going to Tutor Téa…Atem sighed and rubbed his forehead…I still hadn't figured out what's this affection I'm suddenly feeling for her…I did however figured that maybe I am falling head over heels…but that's impossible…Atem checked his Rolex watch he had on and saw it's now 10:15 am. He then started remembering what happened yesterday. It all flashed through his mind, he really did enjoyed her company, but there were moments where he just couldn't hold himself together and stare at her for too long. He knew she must've noticed, he was failing miserably in trying to hide this sudden fondness of her. Could it be that I just missed her that much? When this all of these feelings began? How did it began? He was even about to ask himself why…but he started putting the pieces together.
She has a golden heart indeed and always tries to cheer her friends whenever they're down. She's extremely beautiful, she's kind, a very talented dancer too, she always have this special aura about her, that makes anyone feel lovable and appreciated in life…always brings a smile to some ones face..Atem smiled at that, while remembering their past adventures in attempting to save the world. Téa was always there for them and supporting them till the end. She believed in her friends, She even believed in me! I remember in the whole Orichalcous ordeal…she stood by me, when I lost hope in bringing Yugi back. Atem frowned slightly when he recalled the past events and how selfish he was in hunger for control and power. He shuddered slightly and shook his head. There were dark and good times. Atem flicked his wrist to see it was now 11 am, he looked down in his now empty mug and stood up to head for the kitchen sink. He started washing the mug and when he finished he placed it in the holder.
He rushed in his bedroom to clean his bed and tidy his room a little. He didn't want for Téa to come and assume he was living in a pig style! After he finished sorting out everything, he noticed the History book which belonged to Téa lying on his night stand, he remembered reading through it again yesterday. He figured it will be easy to explain to her those chapters, he didn't even need the book! Thanks to his memories back ofcource, he just wanted to know what courses in their syllabus are they taking. He grabbed the book and started to see which chapters are they going to start on first, he figured he will start with the easiest ones first, he didn't want to worry and confuse her about the subject. History was ofcource Atem's favorite subject, he remembered passing it with ease in his exam. He plopped down on bed, looking through her notes.
BUUUUUZZZZZZ!!!!
Téa groaned and muttered a few curses here and there as she tried to get up from her bed. She raised her head carelessly bumping it by mistake on the borders." Ouch! Ugh…what a wake up call…ufff". She swung her toned legs and tossed her pink blankets on the floor, her hair was a mess all over her face. She blew off her bangs out of her eyes, after failing with so many attempts she grunted and just put them out of her way by her hands. She moaned as she slammed her fist on the alarm clock making it stop its annoying ringing. She got up from bed wobbling slightly when she finally made it to her bathroom, she accidentally slipped on the slippery floor and suddenly found herself inside her bath tub. She tried to stand up with a few grunts and mutters under her breath. She grabbed the shower handle and by accident turned on the water tap, she suddenly felt a rush of cold water on her body.
Téa yelped in surprise as she hurriedly tried to get out from the bath tub." Oooh oooh Cold cold!!" She finally managed to crawl out of her bath tub soaking wet from head to toe. "Damn it!!" She stared at her reflection angry at herself. Yep! Téa was definitely not a morning person. She finally stripped off her wet clothes and hit the shower.
After Téa had gotten out she started dressing and went downstairs to be greeted by the lovely smell of waffles and eggs. She sniffed through the air while heading to the source of the smell; the kitchen. When she reached there she saw her mother was indeed placing the breakfast hastily on the plates, she was rushing through the kitchen, apparently in a hurry trying to get everything done quickly or she will be late on her job. Téa took a glance at the watch as it read 9:30 am.
"Good morning Téa dear, I heard you screaming up there…did something happened?" Her mother asked as she slipped Téa her breakfast and poured her some fresh orange juice. Téa had one hand resting lazily on her cheek as she sat at the kitchen table.
"Nothing I just slipped….again" Téa replied in a bored tone. Her mother just laughed at her, making Téa glare playfully at her." It's not funny you know…" Téa pouted as she dug in her food.
"Oh Téa you could be such a klutz sometimes, you really need to be careful my dear…and you want to be a dancer?" Téa's mother teased her, while laughing some more. Téa simply rolled her eyes and then smirked playfully.
"Say don't you have somewhere to go?" As soon as she said that, she saw her mom rushed quickly upstairs, and only a few minutes later, came back down all dressed. " Wow that was fast.." Téa murmured at her. Her mother came to her and kissed her head.
"Will you be going out today dear?" She saw Téa nod lazily, I'm meeting Atem today! She exclaimed in her mind, if she ever told her mom about it, she'll just tease her all over again," Very well then sweetie , but don't be late for dinner okay?"
Téa smiled at her mother" Sure mom don't worry" She gave her mom a kiss on her cheek, then her mother quickly took off outside the house, leaving Téa blinking in confusion. She shook her head and continued finishing her breakfast.
After Téa was done, she was sitting upstairs on her bed with a bunch of clothes settling on the floor and some on her bed. Téa was diving under the pile of her clothes, trying to find something to wear before she goes at Atem's. She wanted to look beautiful for him, but nothing too fancy or it will just cause suspicion from her crush. She looked at her clock hanging on the wall and her eyes widen, it was already 11:30, that means only half an hour left for her to get ready! She frantically looked around her once more and found a dark jean short skirt; she grabbed it and then noticed a pair of white leggings. "Okay now the matching top…umm…" Téa looked around and saw a pile of blouses and t-shirts flowing carelessly at the edge of her bed. She scurried through it and grabbed a white tube top that hugs her curves. She didn't need a jacket since she figured it's going to be really hot today. She started dressing.
She looked everywhere for her high knee strap white sandals, but couldn't seem to find them, in that chaos of a room. She groaned and peered another look at the clock to see only 10 minutes left." Eeep!...I know it's here somewhere!! Where are they?!" She crouched down on her knees to look under her bed and there they were sitting under her bed. She quickly grabbed them and put them on. The spaghetti strapping's reached to her knees. She went to her hairdresser and blow dried her hair. She applied light make-up on her face...minus the blush(A/N: Hint, Hint), grabbed her jean back pack and hurried down the stairs almost tripping, she quickly grabbed her keys from her key holder and went outside locking the door behind her. She hurried down the streets, trying to adjust her back pack" Son of a …" she muttered under her breath. She got two fingers to her mouth and whistled loudly hollering "TAXI!!"
As soon as she said that, three Taxis halted immediately with a screech sound in front of her. Téa sweat dropped, but then rolled her eyes as the drivers were grinning pervetly at her. She picked the least intimidating one, and climbed inside while the other two just drove away sulking. She gave directions to the driver as they drove away to Atem's house.
Atem was now pacing in front of the fireplace in the living room, he took another glance and it read 12:30" Where is she? She's late." Atem sighed as he was about to slouch down on his couch, but heard the door bell ringing. He jogged quickly and opened the door to reveal a very apologizing looking Téa.
"Atem! I am sooooo sorry. I know I'm late, it's just I took a shower then had late breakfast then I was looking for something to wear so I kinda lost track of time…" she kept on babbling about this and that, Atem just sighed and closed his eyes while shaking his head at her"… and quickly hurried downstairs, I almost tripped by the way then I w—"She was cut off when Atem finally pressed his long gentle fingers on her lips shushing her. Téa immediately had her first blush of the day...now imagine ofcource she'll be doing that the entire day. Téa felt like an idiot rambling out like that.
"Shh... It's okay Téa, I was worried you lost your way on coming here that's all…and it's only half an hour late…so no big deal" He gently told her as he removed his fingers from her lips, She has such soft lips, I wonder how will it feel agai—Stop! No here I go again, I mustn't do this, it isn't right thinking about her like this…Oh Ra! Please make this day pass without me doing anything that I might regret.
Atem stepped aside to let her in, and so she did. This was ofcource the first time in seeing his house in daylight, again it brought a comfort and warm feeling, but suddenly she was so nervous as Atem led her to the dining area, saying if she don't mind studying there, she shook her head' it's okay'. She inhaled sharply as he went behind her to grab the chair for her, once she was seated he pushed her gently inside a little.Oh man…I'm going to stay with him maybe the whole day, who knows? Sure I was alone with him yesterday, but that was only for like 2 hours and now he's going to start teaching me, oh god! Please don't make me make a fool out of myself today, please. Téa begged helplessly in her mind as she watched Atem took a seat on her right, she saw her History book wide opened and a couple of sharpened pencils an eraser and other tools which might come in handy. There were her notes and other blank papers, she figured, they will use it as draft for explanation.
Atem cleared his throat, making Téa look up at him, she blushed embarrassingly while turned slightly the other way, she finally heard him speaking,
"Well I've decided we do the easy chapters first Téa, what do you say?" He asked her with a professional tone in his voice. Téa smiled at him,
"Sure! I'd like that…an easy start...I really hope I will be able to grasp the subject quickly though" Téa ended her sentence a little desperate. Atem placed his hand on top of her giving her a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry Téa, a smart girl like you can easily understand anything...I'm sure that after we finish, you will look at the subject as if it was nothing!" Atem explained to her, making Téa smile awkwardly at him. She was busy trying to control her blush anyway. Atem removed his hand from her, making the warmth disappear; he frowned slightly, but was quickly gone as soon as it came. He slid the book closer to her leaning forward a little so he also can get a better view.
"Okay Téa the first chapter we'll be talking about the land of Egypt first about its culture where was it located, how and why the pyramids were made, ofcource we'll be also learning about the past Pharaoh's, they even actually talked about me.." He said quiet proud, Téa was smiling and nodded saying 'I can't wait', while winking at him, making him blush slightly he thanked Ra that she didn't see as she was focused on the said book in front of them."…a-and we'll also ofcource learn about their stories and the Priests and servants of the Pharaoh's stories…I was the last Pharaoh and since I only ruled for a short time …since…well you know I died at young age, while sealing my soul inside the puzzle…" He looked at Téa to see her looking sadly at him.
"I'm sure you were a great Pharaoh Atem, you cared so much for your people and kingdom, that you actually sacrificed your own life…I actually hate it that there isn't much about you mentioned in all the books of History, ugh they're completely clueless. Can you believe they actually still refer to you as the nameless Pharaoh?! I mean doesn't that bother you?" Téa finally finished while cupping her cheeks in her hand and resting her elbow on the table.
Atem smiled sweetly at her, he opened his mouth to say something but then closed it again, I didn't know she actually cared that much...just by thinking that, his heart again started pounding viciously; he slightly clutched his chest as if fearing that his heart might actually just burst out. Then he finally spoke," Well Téa I actually don't mind at all, it's not their fault, I've buried and stashed away all the history concerning my past life, fearing of evil may find it, remember why I locked away my soul in the first place, I was obliged to do it, I had no other choice since it was the only way of defeating Zorc, sealing him with me, with my real name placed as a password, also as to why I even erased my memories…" Atem paused a little then added "....but you know if you're really that disappointed…after that I can talk to you a little about my past…I'm actually surprised you're still eager to find out more about me." He said with a smirk plastered on his handsome features. Téa smiled sheepishly at him, while biting her lips looking at him cutely.
"Well ofcource I still want to know more about you, how did you rule? What were your first impressions when you found out that you have been bestowed the safety of the city on your shoulders at such young age! You were only 16! Am I correct? You really are the bravest Pharaoh of all…" Téa then half laughed and half scoffed"…We've been friends for like 5 years now and yet…" She looked at Atem to see him staring at her with intensity and a slight shocked expression on his face"…I know nothing about your past life…" She ended with a whisper, still staring at him.
Atem finally broke the gaze, and looked down on the table he suddenly flashed a smile at her showing his white set of teeth. Téa blushed deep crimson red as she also smiled shyly at him, "Well I'm guessing the reason as to why you know little about me is that you never asked…until today..." He still kept his smile while staring at her form, which was trying to hide from him, by apparently sliding slowly under the table, he chuckled, Why Is she like this whenever she's near me? I mean I've never seen her act like this when she's around the rest of the gang. Could she actually be nervous? But why? Am I really that mysterious to her?...Atem frowned but he was actually flattered that she's trying to know him, I'm actually surprised that she even trust me that much…she's quite a girl.
"Téa..." Atem said regaining back her concentration"…I promise you after we finish and you're done from your exams, we could hang out and you can know more about me, I can even know more about you. How about that?" Téa blinked at him innocently, Does he mean like a date?! She was thrilled when he said that, so she immediately nodded her head quickly at him as he laughed at her behavior, sending shivers down her spine." Well then…let's start shall we?" He inquired. Téa simply nodded her head and sat in an upright position, ready for her first lesson.
Three hours had past, and already Téa had learned so much about the said subject. Every details Atem had already explained it to her. Ofcource, without the occasional laughter here and there, also some blushing had occurred along with few jokes and just fooling around. Téa was surprised about this new Atem, every second that passes by, it's like she's also learning more and more about him. That side of him attracted her more and more. Whenever Téa makes a mistake he'll hit her playfully with the ruler, which makes her chortle nervously and embarrassingly. Atem would just chuckle when she blushes, he's becoming more and more attached to her and he just can't help it. Now they have already discussed about the Egyptian life, how do they survive? And what do they do to earn for living?
The people of Ancient Egypt used to built mud brick homes in villages and in the country. They grew some of their own food and traded in the villages for the food and goods they could not produce. They also learned about Egypt being divided into two lands, 'The black land' and 'The red land'. Atem started explaining the differences between those two lands, Téa would just nod her head and jolt down the information in her notes. Téa now knew why they built the Pyramids in the first place, the ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for the Pharaohs and their queens. The pharaohs were buried in pyramids of many different shapes and sizes from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the end of the Middle Kingdom.
Now they finally reached the part were Téa is completely disgusted by it, and every time she'll stop Atem and cups her mouth with her hand. Atem just laughs at her while she glares playfully at him. The lesson that Téa is completely mortified by is 'The Mummification'
"Téa you need to hear it out, it's actually in your syllabus!" Atem told her while trying to hide his laugh from the brunette that's sitting next to him.
"Eww…but Atem it's disgusting…I can't handle this, any minute now I swear I'm going to puke!" Téa told him, while trying to stop her gagging, she'll never going to forget the incident if she vomited on her crush! Atem sighed while smirking at her, he decided to just continue.
"Well I'm terribly sorry Téa, but here it is. The process of the Mummification like I said contains two stages, Embalming the body and also Wrapping the body…" He stopped to see Téa clearing her throat and leaned forward a little in order to listen intensively, Atem gulped"…o-okay in the first stage, First, his body is taken to the tent known as 'ibu' or the 'place of purification'. There the embalmers wash his body with good-smelling palm wine and rinse it with water from the Nile. Then they have to remove his organs since ofcource they're the first one to decompose, an—Téa look here please…okay so in order to do that they have to cut the left side of the body…" Atem then decided to tease her, so he flashed his famous smirk at her making her blink in confusion, then he started to demonstrate on how and from where they remove the organs.
He slid closer to her and began talking again" Okay so they remove the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines…" he started tickling her stomach which earned a laugh from her.
"Haha…okay…haha..A-Atem s-s-stop…hahahaha…I get it I swear I get it…" Atem was chuckling, he loved to hear her laugh.
"Well that's not all, Do you want to know how do they remove the brain?" He asked her as if daring her to say yes. Téa looked wide-eyed at him and raised her hands to her ears while shaking her head.
"N-no…thank YOU very much…but I think I would pass that…Atem no! No!" She started laughing as he was tapping on her nose.
"They go and get a loooong hook…Stay still Téa! Hahaha…..then they SMASH the brain…" Téa grabbed his hands to pull him away from her while giggling like crazy and shaking her head from side to side" NO! hahaha Atem I don't want to hear it.." She clamped her hand on her ears, Atem started pulling her hands while laughing so hard.
"Annnnd after they smash the brain…you got that they SMASH your brain and then, pull it right through your nose! Téa? Téa are you okay? You don't look so good?" Atem asked after his laughter deceased into small chuckles. He got his answer right away when Téa quickly clutched her stomach and ran with speed upstairs to the bathroom. Atem blinked from the sudden flash. He stood up and followed her upstairs, to hear vomiting. Atem flinched suddenly feeling sorry for her. He went inside the bathroom, to see that indeed Téa was crouching on the floor with her head bend down in the toilet. He grabbed her hair, to prevent any puke getting on it.
"I'm sorry Téa…I didn't know it was that bad for you…" He whispered to her softly feeling guilty. Suddenly there were soft giggles coming from her, Atem blinked at her from behind, not understanding what's so funny all of a sudden." Are you sure you're okay?" He asked again with uncertainty. Téa shook her head yes and heard a muffling sound coming from her, "I beg your pardon?"
"Don't worry about it, but if you continue this again, I'll make sure to suck YOUR brain when you're sleeping…at night." Téa turned around with a devilish smirk forming on her glossy lips. Atem chuckled nervously at her, he made a mental note, not to get on her bad side again…ever. He remembered when Joey used to do that, he winced from the memory. He flashed her a smile making her blush slightly. She stood up from the floor with Atem's help. She went to the sink and started washing and rinsing her mouth, she heard Atem say if she needs a glass of water, she said yes, plus a mint pole. He smiled at her and went downstairs to the kitchen to get what he needed. When Téa was done, she also went downstairs into the dining room.
Téa sat once again in her chair and started doing some questions about the chapters they've completed, so far they managed to finish two chapters since they were the easiest as Atem says, and they're not that long. Téa sighed as she was once again stuck in a question. She rubbed her sore throat, wishing for that glass of water. She failed in hearing footsteps coming from behind. "That's wrong…" Atem whispered softly from behind her, Téa jumped and swiped her head towards his direction. She immediately regretted doing that. Their faces were so close from each other, she stared at him to see him focused on the question, not bothering to look at her. She kept staring and was blushing like mad when her eyes landed on his soft lips. She was frozen there couldn't move, she heard him speak to her but she didn't pay attention.
Atem noticed that Téa wasn't looking on her page, so without leaving his gaze from the paper. He grabbed her chin gently as he slowly turned her head towards the paper. Téa's face was lit like the Christmas lights, she couldn't believe this, he's trying to explain her something, but is she paying attention? Nooo…she's just too busy thinking how good will it feel to kiss him, Yeah I can almost imagine it, Hey Atem how about we turn this Study session into a Make-out session? What do you say? She thought sarcastically, she cursed herself under her breath, making Atem raise an eyebrow at her. He was explaining to her the question but apparently she wasn't listening again. He figured she must be tired, after all they were studying for three hours now without even taking a break."Téa do you want to finish this later, let's say tomorrow, we did some decent studying today, so why not take a break and go have lunch?" He asked her sweetly still standing behind her chair. Téa looked up at him to find that he's staring at her, Téa was confused, then it hit her, You idiot he just asked you a question! Just say yes! And please enough of these embarrassing scenes you're doing! I can't believe that I actually vomited in front of the guy!! Téa smiled at him which again caused this funny feeling in his chest.
He never realized until now when she turned her head towards him, they were very close, real close. Atem again felt like his drowning into these blue-eyes. Téa was also entranced in his deep purple eyes. Atem was about to lean closer, but something snapped and brought him back to reality, he abruptly moved away from her while shakily handed her the glass of water right under her nose. Téa was quiet disappointed but she made sure she doesn't show it. She took the glass and drank hungrily to ease her sore and dry throat. She heard Atem speak again,
"Uhm…okay then…we'll just call it a day, so pack your things I'm thinking it's better if we have lunch outside…"For the sake of both of us, at least we will be surrounded by people, so I think I can maintain that 'desire' of mine… He saw Téa nodding her head and smile at him as she set the glass down. She stood up from the chair, making Atem back away a little and went to stand in front of her helping her in packing her things."By the way you did great today, How does it feel that you at least mastered two chapters from the subject?" He asked Téa, they both were aiming to grab the sharpener, which ended their hands clasped in each other. Atem stood wide-eyed as Téa bowed her head down, blushing."Urhm…here." Atem handed her the sharpener, which she gladly took it and stuffed it in her bag.
"W-well I think it was easy…neglecting the disgusting parts…no offence…you know, you should be grateful you locked your soul in a puzzle, otherwise if you died these normal deaths, then your BRAIN would've been sucked out" Téa shuddered as Atem simply laughed at her, he heard her speak again, "Sooo…where will we go for lunch?" Téa asked Atem eager to find out, she knew it wasn't a date, but just the thought of going somewhere together gave her goose pumps.
"Hmm…well I'm actually thinking of going to that café you and I went back in the day, in our little outing remember?" He said, Téa smiled at him, as she was recalling that day. She never knew that Yugi actually set them up on this so called 'Blind Date'. However, she did enjoyed his company so much.
"Sure! I'd like that…" She finally finished putting everything in her bag pack and slouched it on her shoulder."Well common let's go, oh what time is it?" Atem looked at his Rolex it read 3:30 pm. He told her the time Téa just nodded. He passed by her and that sudden breeze from him, made her smell his cologne. She felt light headed, as she quickly followed him down the hallway, he opened the door of his house. They both stepped outside, Atem locking the door as he and Téa arrived at his car. They climbed in and drove to the said café.
Atem and Téa were now sitting in the café, sipping their coffee as they have already finished their meals. Atem was glancing out of the window, while occasionally took glances at the blue-eyed girl in front of him. When they lock gazes they just smile at each other. Finally after they were done, Atem paid for the check, ignoring Téa's pleas, that she should pay half of it. He said a real gentlemen will not make a woman pay for him, Téa just rolled her eyes at him. Now they were just driving through the city, talking about the last events that happened in both of their lives. They both enjoyed each other's company dearly. Téa read the time on the digital clock in his car, it read 5pm, she remembered promising her mom, that she'll be back before dinner. So when they finally reached Atem's house, the two of them just sat in front of the fireplace. Until Téa broke the silence.
"It was a great day today Atem, thank you again for doing this. I mean it was just in a short notice…" Atem smiled at her, as he looked down to get a better view of her angelic face.
"Like I said Téa, it was no trouble at all, I'm having fun myself" He winked at her causing her to blush for the 100th time today. Téa took a glance at the living room watch to see it was now 6:15 pm. She looked at Atem as she stood up, making Atem also stand."What's wrong?"
"Well I forgot that I had to go home before dinner, mom is going to kill me, can you give me a ride home Atem, if it isn't much trouble for you?" Téa told him, Atem only shook his head.
"Not at all…say why don't we walk over there?" Téa smiled and nodded her head. They both headed outside into the calming weather, the breeze made Téa's hair flow around her face, making it a breath taking sight for Atem. They made their way down the road that lead to Téa's house. On the way, Téa felt the night breeze is getting chillier, so she started rubbing her arm up and down causing friction, to heat up. Atem saw that, he cursed himself for not bringing his jacket, so he did the one thing that came across his mind. He hugged her, tight.
Téa tensed when Atem wrapped his strong arms around her shoulder. She was taken aback by the sudden gesture from him."I saw you were cold, I hope you don't mind" it felt so good for him to have her in his arms like that, he could feel her petite form shivering slightly, so he embraced her tighter.
"N-no it's okay,Thanks" Téa smiled at him. He nodded his head while stuffing his hands in his pocket. After 10 minutes of walking, they finally reached their destination. He brought her to the door step, while removing his arms so she can get the keys from her bag, when she finally got it out, she looked at Atem and thanked him again for walking her home. He smiled at her making her knees buckle, she has to get inside the house first, but she wanted to do something she always wanted to do the whole day. So she did it, she kissed him but on the cheeks. Atem felt lightning rage coursed through his body by just one simple kiss from her. His cheeks had a tint of red, Téa finally pulled away, the kiss lasted half a min, His cheeks are so soft. Téa was quiet shock to see the Pharaoh blushing. She giggled slightly as she waved at him one last time. She went in and closed her door, with Atem still standing there, he absent-mindlessly brought his hand to where she kissed him on his cheek. His lips were parted slightly from the shock, he suddenly smiled a dreamy smile, Wow now imagine how these soft lips of her will feel against my own. He rubbed his cheek slowly, he could still feel a ghostly faint of her lips. He sighed dreamily, and stepped down the steps, he gave one last look to her front door, and then carried out his way to his home.
The days passed by quickly and it was now Thursday night. Atem and Téa's last tutor lesson. They finally finished all of the lessons that Téa didn't comprehend at the first. She was now more relaxed and comfortable when she's around him, they learned more and more about each other when each day passes by. They were now sitting in the dining room, discussing about how the Egyptians knew the time back then. It was very interesting for Téa, she actually began to like the subject, it wasn't so bad. Well she figured when her mother always used to tell her, 'If you like the teacher, then you'll have the will and potential in liking and taking the subject seriously'. Well she already has a huge crush on Atem and he is an excellent teacher too. Téa was resting her head in the palm of her hand listening with great interest to Atem. She would even sometimes day dream about him and her, she couldn't possibly sleep, thanks to Atem's deep voice, also the lesson with him was far from boring.
"So basically what you're telling me, is that you guys were using a water clock??" Téa asked in bewilderment. Atem simply nodded while explained to her more.
"Exactly… The water clock was a container with marks on the inside walls and a hole in the base. When water was poured into the container, it slowly dripped out of the hole in the base. This made the water level in the container drop. When the water dropped from one mark to the next, it meant that an hour had passed." Atem finished explaining it to her, Téa was in awe.
"Wow! Fascinating…you know Atem, History isn't so bad at all…thanks to you I'm actually loving the subject", But I'm loving the one whose teaching the subject more. Atem nodded and offered that he'll write for her the notes, to give a rest to her hands from all that writing, Téa smiled. She looked at her watch to see it was now 10pm, she begged her mother to stay late today, since tomorrow is the Exam, so she'll want to review till the last minute with Atem, thankfully her mother agreed. Téa sighed tiredly while rubbing her temples, this had been the longest week, she didn't even slept that well, since the last two days she had Physics and Biology exams. Atem studied Téa to see her yawning a bit, She's been working so hard these past few days…she's truly a remarkable woman, I think I do like her more than a friend…I've tried so hard in pushing my feelings aside, so far I'm doing great…but I don't know how long can I last…Atem ended his thoughts when he heard Téa speak again."Hey Atem, do you think I'll do well in tomorrow's exam…I'm actually having second thoughts…" Téa nervously asked him. Atem grinned at her and held her hand in his, he was even rubbing it subconsciously with his thumb. Téa glanced down on their hands, she fought back a blush. She looked up and stared at his eyes.
"Have no fear Téa, I know you'll do just fine in your exam…you've studied so hard and a hard working girl like you, will definitely end up with good results, I assure you" Atem comforted her never leaving her hand. "Say do you want to review now, one last time?" Téa nodded her head. An hour passed by and it was now 11pm. Which meant it was time for Téa to go home.
Atem and Téa stood up from their chairs and started collecting her things. Atem managed to convince Téa to stay just for a while. She was now sitting on the living room couch, with her bag pack on the coffee table, she was flipping through the channels on the TV, Atem was busy preparing a light snack for them. Giving up when found nothing interesting she turned off the TV and decided to see what was taking Atem so long. She was half way down to the kitchen, when she almost bumped into him holding two plates of his Turkey sandwich and a glass of milk. Téa gasped" Oh Atem…here let me help you" She gracefully took one plate from him, carefully they reached to the sofa and sat.
Atem gave Téa her glass of milk while smiling sweetly at her. Téa took a sip from it and began eating her now favorite dish. Atem also began digging in. They both sat their talking and laughing with each other. After that Téa was done eating, she actually offered to go and wash the dishes this time, but Atem refused. However, Téa didn't take no for an answer.
"So Atem…" They were both washing the dishes next to each other"…When are you going back to college?" Atem rinsed and washed his plate, while glancing at Téa from the corner of his eyes.
"Actually I'll be starting after tomorrow on Saturday" Atem replied. They were finally done and dried their hands by the kitchen towel. They went back to the living room. Atem brought one of his thick old books and started reading through it, Téa sat there next to him, occasionally sneaking glances at her crush, This could be it, because later he will be so busy, I must tell him now how I feel about him…it will be foolish to waste this opportunity…okay I'll try and make a move…Téa moved a little closer to him, Atem felt the couch move beside him, so he looked to the side to see Téa getting closer and closer to him. Atem raised an eyebrow at this, he gulped, What is she trying to do? This is too close for comfort!
"Atem?" Téa snapped his attention to her.
"Y-Yes T-Téa…" he cleared his throat, since his voice sounded a little hoarse.
"There's….something I've been trying to tell you for a while now, almost like from the first time I met you…"She trailed off, thinking it over and over in her head, No! I can't…!Téa again felt a warm feeling on her hand. She saw Atem placing his book on the coffee table, giving her his full attention. He smiled, that warm smile of his, nodding his head, urging her to continue.
"Go on…What is it you want to say to me Téa…you know you can tell me anything…I mean these past few days we've gotten close, right?" He saw Téa nodding her head unsurely, Atem frowned, She's nervous again, but why? What is this big thing she want to tell me..?
Téa inhaled sharply while closing her eyes, This is it…" Atem when I first met you, I always wanted to find out more about you, you were such a mystery to me, and I've been drawn to you ever since. I was eager to find out who you are? And from where did you come from? And all these questions kept bombarding in my head…then when I started getting closer and closer to you…I've been att--" Téa suddenly stopped she couldn't do it, she was actually this close in telling him how she feels…Why did I stop? It's his eyes, they're staring deep into mine…I-I can't handle this…no…I have to get outta here now!
Téa abruptly stood up while grabbing her bag with her "I have to go". She quickly hurried down the hallway, Atem didn't even had the time to think nor blink, he rushed behind her and stopped her from going out. Téa opened the door but it was immediately slammed shut by Atem's hand preventing her from going outside. Téa's back was facing Atem. She bit her lip and her head was bowed down. Atem however still had his hand pressed against the door, and he was downright confused, first they were talking and laughing with each other, so what suddenly changed Téa's mood and behave like that.
"Téa what's wrong?….Téa please look at me…look at me!" Atem suddenly heard sobbing coming from the girl in front of him, she was shaking terribly. He sighed and brought his hands on both of her shoulder, making her turn around. When she was fully facing him, he couldn't see her eyes, since her bangs are covering them from view. He heard her sniffling and sobbing, Is she crying?! But why? Did I do something to her? She mentioned that she was 'drawn' to me? What did she meant by that?? Atem decided to try and speak to her again "Téa please..tell me what happened? Was it something I said or done? Please answer me Téa…"
Still no response, Atem sighed he tried to tilt his head downwards to see her beautiful face, she saw him do that, thinking he looked cute, she smiled slightly. Atem saw the corner of her lips tugging upward a little, he smiled at that and cupped her chin in his hand, he gently made her look up at him. When he saw her eyes his heart lurched suddenly. Oh Ra…she's so beautiful. Téa blushed by his bold move, she wanted to hide her face, but she couldn't help but stare at his deep purple eyes, it was like a magnet that drew her to him. Atem saw her blush which earned her a deep chuckle from him. Téa felt a shiver run down her spine, when hearing his rich deep voice, the voice she fell in love with." Téa…" Atem finally spoke. Téa instantly looked up at him, and again she found herself entranced by his lovely eyes. Atem stared at her for a minute to, he felt himself drowning into her beautiful ocean sparkling blue eyes, with a hint of red from crying a bit."Please tell me…" he gently whispered to her.
Téa sighed while closing her eyes, I'm afraid if I tell him I might lose him forever…I will never forgive myself…never...I-I love him so much…ugh…I hate crying, this was all too much for her, she felt moisture form in her eyes again, slowly cascading it's way at each side of her face, she bit her lips from losing control again and showing weakness in front of him. Atem wiped away her tears with his thumb, softly speaking to her again, "Please Téa…no more tears…I hate seeing you like this.."
Téa nodded at him, Atem smiled at her which made Téa smile again, "There you go…your beautiful smile…don't ever remove it from your face again, got that?" Once again Téa's blush deepen and she felt she couldn't breathe anymore, she hoped she doesn't faint. Atem only laughed slightly, then he remembered this sudden cause. "Now what is it you wanted to tell me Téa?" He needed to know, he's not going to let her out, unless she says what's wrong.
"…." Téa stiffened, she didn't know what to say anymore, but she decided to just blurt it out and wait for the outcome." Atem I'm so attracted to y-you…in fact I'm in love with you…" She said it an almost whisper,but Atem heard it clearly, somehow he just needed to make sure, he just couldn't believe what he just heard. He removed his hand from under her chin, and stepped away slightly to look at her with a shock expression on his face. Téa took that as a bad sign, she wanted to disappear in front of him right here, right now! I knew it! He doesn't' feel the same way, I completely blew it! Me and my big mouth! I screwed up big time! Téa's hand turned into fists, she was shaking uncontrollably she quickly turned around, but was once again stopped by Atem's deep voice .
"…I never knew I was actually going to hear those words from you Téa…I am in complete shock…" Téa couldn't bear to hear more, she was about to twist the knob of the front door, but what Atem said next made her whole world spin around her."I think, no! I know that…I love you too Téa" Atem finally said, I feel so overwhelmed with joy, she actually did feel the same way, was that why she was nervous, this explains everything now….wait why isn't she say anything? Atem then saw her turn around, her pink skirt swishing as she did so.
"D-did you just say….", No! I must be hearing things…Atem smiled as he approached her slowly. His heart was pounding so fast, Téa began to think that maybe she did hear right, maybe he does love her, then her heart suddenly stopped beating for a second.
"I love you Téa Gardner…I think I always have" Atem smiled at her, as he embraced her. He felt Téa's tears dripping on his blouse but he didn't care, all he cared about was that the girl of his dreams is finally in his arms.
"I can't believe this is actually happening.." Téa began saying, while rubbing her face on his firm chest, she could smell his cologne engulfing her"…This is so good to be true…Atem am I dreaming?" Téa looked up at him with a smile and tearful eyes, while wrapping her arms around his neck.
Atem gazed down on her, pure love was visible in his eyes, he smiled at her" No Téa, you're not dreaming…this is all happening….this is real." He whispered gently to her, while removing her soft bangs from her eyes.
"Prove it" Téa said,
"With pleasure" Atem replied, he wrapped his arms tighter around her waist, bringing her closer to him than ever, he dipped down and pressed his warm lips against her soft ones. He started moving his mouth on hers, the kiss was filled with heat and passion, it was a small kiss, a kiss between newly lovers, but it was enough to make Atem's head travel to cloud nine, and for Téa she felt she died and went to heaven. She couldn't believe she was actually kissing Atem! But god it felt so good she thought. They finally broke their kiss, their foreheads were touching as well as their noses. They were both panting slightly, from all of this sudden eruption of emotions.
Téa felt the air around her becoming hotter, or was it just her, she thought. She was now completely aware, that this was no dream, she actually kissed the man of her dreams. Téa could still feel his hot breath against her lips, it made her shiver slightly, goose pumps was slowly making its way on her arms and entire body. Atem was staring at her with love and intensity, he couldn't believe how great it was tasting her lips. He didn't want to let go of her, he heard her speak, "That was amazing Atem…I love you so much!" Atem was touched by that, that he hugged her again very closely, pressing his body against hers. They stayed there with her in his arm embracing each other never letting go. He took in her sweet scent of Jasmine, while he buried his face in the crook of her neck, he murmured 'I love you too' to Téa. Téa heard him and smiled, she was also ten shades of red right now, feeling his firm chest against her, and his spices perfume that he always wore was all too much for her.
Atem pulled away slightly, still grabbing her waist, Téa's arms were still on his neck, Téa closed her eyes leaning a little forward to him, she whispered, "Do it again"
Atem obliged what she asked him, and once again engulfed her lips with his in a more heated passion kiss than the first one. He kissed her hungrily, he buried one hand in her hair and the other was right beneath her jaw, on her long neck. Téa almost lost her balance and gasped when she felt moisture on her lips, it was Atem's tongue. When she gasped, Atem took the chance quickly and coaxed her with his tongue. He started licking and sucking her tongue, while scrapping it on her teeth as well. Téa felt that she could no longer breathe, but she didn't care. The kiss was so hot that she didn't want to let go, Atem's breathing never seemed a problem for him, he was busy pleasuring her by his heated kiss. Téa tilted her head sideways to kiss him fully, Atem moaned in her mouth, she slid her arms from his neck and began rubbing it on his well built chest. Atem failed to restrain a groan emitting from his mouth. Téa finally broke the kiss while finding it hard to breathe, Atem's eyes were still closed, trying to restrain his dizziness. They rested their foreheads against each other both eyes closed, panting heavily.
Atem was about to kiss her again, but her phone rang suddenly causing Téa to jump, Atem chuckled huskily as he saw Téa was about to fall, he tightened his grip on her. They smiled at each other. Téa quickly took out her cell phone and saw that it was her mom calling she rolled her eyes and scoffed. She flipped the phone open and answered,
"Yes mom…yeah I know what time is it…" Téa checked her watch to see it was past mid-night, Shit! I completely forgot I have an exam tomorrow! "Okay mom…yes I'm at Atem's house…your coming to get me?...No no it's okay…okay.." Téa started giving directions, while Atem snuck behind her and hugged her waist, applying soft kisses on her neck" uhh-huh Y-yes…No! I'm okay…you turn right no! left…you turn left!" Atem smirked as he was still trying to distract her…he brought one of his arms and grabbed her free hand, gliding it up in the air wrapping it around his neck. Téa wanted so badly to just hung up on her mom before she figures out why is she panting so hard, and Atem's teasing is not helping. He freed his hand from her, Téa never letting go of his neck. He started slowly sliding and caressing his hand down her bare arm to her arm pit. Téa suddenly shuddered and began giggling when he slowly tickled her arm pit. "No mum no ones w—with me..shh Ate—ss-top…Yeah mom I'm alone…Atem?....he's in the bathroom…okay I'll be waiting..bye".
Téa shut her mobile quickly, Atem turned her around so she can face him, she glared at him softly, "What was that?" She asked half-serious half–laughing.
"What was what?" He shrugged his shoulders at her making her role her eyes and laugh at him. She stuffed her cell phone back in her bag and was about to ask Atem something, but he cut her off by giving her a quick peck on the lips, and another one and another one. It was about to turn into another make-out but Téa stopped him,
"No Atem…mom is going to be here any minute now…so—Atem! Ha ha Stop!..." Atem began tickling her again…while applying soft butterflies kisses on her jaw down to her long now kiss-bruised neck. He stopped suddenly, sensing it will be better if he doesn't act on his instincts right away. He looked down at her and smiled, Téa smiled at him. She then flunged herself on him and sighed dreamily, "This is the best day ever Atem, I can't believe were actually together!" Téa exclaimed happily. Atem started rubbing circles in motion on her back. He sighed in affection.
"To tell you the truth Téa, I never thought we would've ended together…that's until you suddenly showed up on my door step few days ago…I kept always having that weird feeling when I'm around you…I think when you told me how you felt, I finally began to understand..that this was actually love…"Atem sighed as he hugged her tighter" I realized that I love you so much Téa, no woman ever made me feel that way, ever. You're now so special to me, you have a special place right here…in my heart" By the time Atem finished Téa looked up at him, tears in her eyes," Hey…Hey…what did I say?" Atem softly said to her, Téa shook her head,
"No Atem…that's my tears of joy…that was actually the nicest thing anyone has ever told me…" She started laughing "If Yugi never talked me into this…"
"Yugi you say?" Atem interrupted her, Téa giggled slightly while nodding,
"Yep it was Yugi who suggested that I go and ask help from you…I actually didn't want to go…I was afraid to bother you…but I'm glad I took a chance and went" She smiled at him, while removing her tears from her eyes." I actually got what I needed…and more.." Atem smiled at her knowing what she meant. Suddenly the doorbell rang startling both of the couples. Atem gently let go of Téa and went to open the door. Téa's mom was standing there with a very suspicious look on her face, she glanced at her daughter to see her trying to avoid her gaze, she looked down to see she was crying and her shirt was slightly jumbled, then she looked at the boy next to her, to see that indeed his shirt was ridden a little up, and top it all, both of them were looking flushed and panting heavily.
"Exactly what is the meaning of this?" She had a little sly twinkle in her eyes, knowing exactly what had happened between the two. Téa blushed immediately while Atem crossed his arms on his chest, Téa quickly decided to step in,
"Uhmm…mom meet Atem…my…Boyfriend…" Téa said sheepishly, she looked up to see her mother had a shock expression on her face, she gulped.
"AAAAHHH!! TEA!!I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!" Téa's mom squealed with delight as she suffocated her daughter in a hug. Atem had a baffled expression on his face and smiled. Téa on the other hand was finding it hard to breathe.
"Uhmm..mom a little air here please..c-can't b-breathe!" Téa managed to choke out, Téa's mother quickly released her from the hug, and looked at her.
"THIS IS SO GREAT! MY BABY IS GROWING UP….BUT WAIT A MINUTE ATEM!" Atem flinched from her high pitch sound he tried to cover his ears," Téa honey isn't that the same Atem I heard you cry about him in your room, few months ago..ohh this is soo sweet…you guys are finally together'" Téa was blushing like hell right now,
"MOM! Do you mind?" Téa's mother just giggled at her and turned to face Atem,
"You know you are a handsome young fellow, no wonder my daughter here had a major crush on you, yes yes, I remember her even screaming at the middle of the night saying" Atem don't go" well something like that…I don't actually know why..were you leaving somewhere?" Téa's mother asked innocently. Téa never felt embarrassed like this through her entire life, she felt like her head was inside a microwave heating up so badly, she covered her face with her hands. Atem, however had one eyebrow raised up into his bangs, while staring at Téa with interest, She never told me that? But why? I think it was after the ceremonial duel between me and Yugi…she thought I was actually going to leave when I gave them my choice…Tea…
Atem smiled and for the first time he spoke," I don't really remember…" he uncrossed his arms and was about to say something else when again Téa's mother interrupted,
"Well I think you two make a cute couple…ooo I'm so happy for both of you, oh Téa uncover your face dear, there's nothing to be embarrassed about…"Easy for you to say…I can't believe she said that in front of him…it was after the ceremonial duel he was given a choice till tomorrow and decided whether to stay or no, I was scared that he might leave us…leave me…but that's all in the past, he's here now and better yet…were couples and nothing can take us apart..She looked at Atem and smiled reassuringly at him, mouthing to him that it was nothing, he just nodded while smiling back, she bended down to grab her bag apparently it felt from what happened a few minutes ago, Téa blushed, That Pharaoh is sure one hell of a kisser, Téa then sweat-dropped when she heard what her mother said next.
"You know Atem, you maybe a gentlemen and a very kind hearted man too, but if you ever hurt my Téa or even think of doing that, you will have to answer directly to me, I'll personally deal with you myself." Atem gulped seeing that she wasn't kidding, he chuckled nervously, Like mother, like daughter…again a mental note..don't get on Téa's mother bad side…ever. He raised his hands in a defensive way in front of him,
"Don't worry Mrs. Gardner, I'll never do such a thing to hurt your daughter in any other way, I love Téa far too much…" He glanced at Téa and smiled, Téa blushed while smiling shyly.
"Awwww…now I'm going to cry…Téa's a lucky girl to have you"
"No Mrs. Gardner I'm the one whose lucky" Atem said never leaving his gaze from Téa's blushing form.
"Well, I thank you Atem, you young man sure did for us a favor in helping her with her studies, well we better go now, Téa common honey, you do realize you have to wake-up early tomorrow " Mrs. Gardner told her daughter. Téa nodded at her and told her she'll meet her in the car, Mrs. Gardner just nodded while flashing a smile at Atem, Atem nodded and watched her retreating back to the car.
Téa stood there not knowing what to do. Atem looked at her, while rubbing his neck and chuckled" Your mother is quiet a person.."
"Oh yeah, well you should see her in the mornings…I'm really sorry about that Atem…you know when she went all ballistic on you…but you know how they can be…parents" Atem shook his head saying it's alright. He then motioned by his fingers for her to come closer and she did.
She was now standing in front of Atem blushing, "Soo what was that about..umm you know?" He asked her teasingly wanted her to say it first, he had a smirk on his face when he saw her blushing more shades of red
"Oh you mean…when..s-she said.o-oh t-that!"
"Ahh indeed Téa that…" he's smirk widen as she bended her head, while tsking and blowing air.
"Atem…" She whined playfully making Atem chuckle at her,
"Atem…" He mimicked her, causing her to hit him playfully on his arm. They suddenly heard the car honking. Téa rolled her eyes and sighed in frustration, "Well Téa I believe you have to go now…I wish you the best of luck in your exam tomorrow…oh and after that I'm looking forward to our 'date' tomorrow, eh?"
Téa looked surprised for a second but giggled and nodded her head," Okay…I can't wait" she stated. Atem and Téa then gave one last kiss to each other, as she headed towards her mother bickering on her phone with her dad, she climbed in the car. Her mother started driving away, Téa turned her head to see him still standing there with his hands in his pockets. She waved at him smiling, Atem waved back and retreated inside his house.
Téa slouched in the car seat sighing dreamily. Her mother finally hung-up the phone and looked at Téa with a sly grin on her face" Sooo…How did the 'Tutoring' go? Huh,huh?" She nudged Téa on her sides. Téa looked at her mom with disbelief,
"Well dear I don't think it is any of your concern" Téa replied coolly, her mother faked a hurt expression.
"Oh common Téa since when do you hide anything from me, we're best friends remember…we tell each other secrets…" Téa just laughed and glided her fingers through her hair…
"Well if you must know…I think that was the best Tutoring I've ever had!" she said while giggling, her mother shook her head at her, while sighing, Young love…
Well that's the end of the story I really hoped you liked it all. Again Rawan Happy Birthday! XD..Well don't forget, read and review! Oh and Btw Téa passed her History exam! WOOT! ^_^ Soooo if anyone wants a History tutor lesson with an extra something something please call in t--*starts laughing hysterically* Okay,okay..well..Later-peace sign-
~Lezley-Gardner~