You gazed around the
school as you stayed in step with Yugi. The school was pretty big,
impressive. Yugi signaled to a classroom up ahead. "Alright, here
187 is!" he exclaimed brightly opening the door for you. You smiled
thanking him, he is so sweet! You stepped into the room looking
around. You heard someone huff irritably and glanced over to see a
tall brown haired guy who seemed to be glaring at you. You shifted
uncomfortably. What did I do? I haven't even seen that guy before.
Yugi laughed, "Hey Kaiba, I didn't expect you to be in this
class!"
"It's a graduation requirement, even as a CEO of my
own company I still am required to take the same classes as you
scum." He retorted shuffling through his briefcase. You glanced
over at Yugi. What the heck is his problem? Why would anyone have
something against Yugi? You glanced between the two and shrugged.
"You're new here right?" he shoots at you. You nod
indecisively. "Then let me inform you. Those⦠people you've
been hanging out with are the dweebs. If you have any self respect
you would ditch them, now."
Yugi glared. You shook your head
"No they're cool." You retort turning away.
"Tch, suit
yourself. Next thing you know they're going to be launching that
magic junk." He grumbled closing his briefcase and crossing his
arms. You looked to Yugi for an explanation but he merely sat in a
table on the opposite side of the room. You followed at sat next to
him.
"What was that about?" you questioned.
Yugi shook his
head, "Just Kaiba being Kaiba." He smiled. "Thanks for
that."
You cocked your head "What-? Oh yeah, no problem, it's
true you're really cool!" you complimented. Yugi blushed and
smiled goofily turning back to the front. The teacher walked in the
room flickering the lights on and off to get the students'
attention. A few snicker at the elementary tactic.
"I am your
teacher Miss Kotuku." She shouted unnecessarily loud tapping on the
chalkboard. "Up here are your seating arrangements." She flashed
a fake smile. The class groaned.
You glanced up and saw that you
would be sitting in the back row with Seto Kaiba. Yugi was sitting in
the front with Tea. You looked apologetically over to Yugi, he smiled
half-heartedly. "See you after class ." He waved picking
up his books and walking towards the front of class. Everyone
shuffled around irritated. You could tell this class was going to be
out of hand by the end of the week. You sat down at the back table in
a seat to Kaiba's right. He glanced over briefly, smirked, and
turned away. You flipped threw the pages of your book flustered. The
rest of the class was carried out in an uncomfortable silence while
the teacher yammered on about how she expected respect and what not.
You rolled your eyes.
"I'd give her ten more minutes." You
mumble under your breath. Kaiba laughed softly then went back to his
icy cold composure. After what seemed like hours the bell finally
rang and you were free from school. Kaiba dropped his book into his
briefcase and shut it with a loud thud. You hoisted yourself out of
your seat and left the classroom. You walked over to your locker and
saw Malik leaning against it. Ryou stood opposite Malik shouting
something inaudible from where you stood. Malik threw his head back
laughing. You walked up tentatively and Ryou stopped in mid-sentence
turning to face you.
"H-h-h-hello . Um about c-c-coming
over after school, I don't think-" he was cut off when Bakura
stepped up behind him shoving him out of the way.
"I'll be
joining you." He smirked. Ryou jumped up shaking his head and
protesting frantically.
"You really don't have to come ."
Ryou murmured.
Bakura smirked "Now then, where would the fun in
that be Yadonushi?" he questioned with mock innocence. You really
could not shake the feeling that you had missed something. You
decided it was probably some sort of family thing. They sure looked
enough alike.
You smiled uneasily "I'm coming, I'm sure this
will be a lot of fun." You said more for Ryou's benefit. Malik
and Bakura laughed.
"Yes, I agree , this will be a lot of
'fun'." Malik jeered sticking out his tongue.
Bakura
scoffed "So, when are we leaving?" Ryou looked as though he
wished the floor would swallow him whole.
"I'd say when Malik
moves from in front of my locker." You gibed. Malik stepped away
bowing in a mocking gesture. You emptied out your backpack;
fortunately you didn't get any homework. You couldn't help but
smile. Just as the four of you were leaving Yami stepped out in front
of you. Ryou let out a breath of relief and Malik and Bakura
scowled.
"Where are you going ?" he asked, obviously upset
by the group you were with.
"We were going to play monster world
my respective pharaoh." Bakura jeered, "Sorry, but you are not
invited."
"You can come Yami." Ryou muttered pleadingly.
Yami looked from face to face noting each expression.
"I believe
I will." Yami verbalized. Ryou looked more at ease. Man, I really
wish someone would clue me in. You grinned. Bakura scowled and
stepped forward.
"Well are we leaving or are we going to stand
here listening to you yammer on?" Bakura demanded. Yami walked
towards the door. Bakura maneuvered himself to where he was leading.
Malik stepped forward ramming into Ryou who stumbled forward trying
to keep his balance. You advanced putting an arm on Ryou's shoulder
to steady him. He looked to you apologetically. You smiled
reassuringly. He smiled back in a silly self-conscious way, face
still deep red. I have a feeling this is going to be a pretty
memorable day. You conclude as Ryou opened the door to his apartment.
