Author's Note: I think this is the most I've consecutively uploaded. Lol. Well, I'll work on my other fics when the urge hits me. Until then, enjoy.

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Chapter 3: School

Saisei checked herself over in her mirror. The new school uniform fit her well, but she didn't approve of the colour.

"Pink and blue…I look like a piece of cotton candy bubble gum!" She exclaimed looking over to Sai. The other girl couldn't help but laugh.

/It'll be fine, don't worry./

"But how am I supposed to make a good impression looking like a piece of gum with a chunk of hair stuck to it?!"

/The same way everyone else has; your personality./

"I miss my old school uniform," Saisei groaned, brushing her hair.

/You could always go back…/

"I'll take my chances as a piece of gum."

The new school as almost twice the size of her old one. She moved inconspicuously throughout the crowd of students until she was at the main office. Saisei walked up to the secretary.

"Excuse me, Miss?" She began timidly. The secretary looked up from the magazine she was reading and popped her gum once.

"Uhm, hi. I'm a new student and—"

"Third door down the hall on the left."

Saisei looked at the secretary a moment longer, then started down the hall. She knocked on the indicated door.

"Come in," a man's voice called. Saisei opened the door and walked in, carrying her books behind her.

"Yes, uhm, I'm Ryuzaki Saisei, the new student. You wanted to see me sir?" She asked. The principal looked up. He was a round faced man, with large eyes, tiny spectacles and a large moustache. When he saw her he smiled.

"Yes, please sit down," he said, motioning to a seat. Saisei sat down, set her books next to her and examined his desk. It was made of a large, dark wood, and very bare. On the front of the edge of the desk was a large plaque that read 'Mr. Watanabe'. Saisei looked p at him like a rabbit cornered by a snake.

"Ryuzaki-san, I want to welcome you to our school. Your teacher will be…Yagami-sensei. He's a wonderful teacher, in many people's opinions, the best one at the school. Let's see, the transcript from your previous school says that you've proven yourself to be a bright, hardworking student, but after third grade you became withdrawn. Would you enlighten me as to what happened?" Mr. Watanabe asked, leaning towards her and making her feel so very small. Could she tell him the truth? Did he deserve to know? If he knew, he would let on, but if he didn't, he did not need to know.

"A family accident. I took it a little harsh and the other children teased me about it, so, I became a little introverted. But here, sir, I hope to make a fresh start and make many new friends," she said, beaming at Mr. Watanabe.

'Perfect performance,' she thought to herself. Mr. Watanabe nodded with a muttered 'good' and looked through papers. He must not have known. He pulled out a blank piece of paper as a bell rang. Saisei looked around and heard the commotion of students going to class. Mr. Watanabe scrawled something on the paper.

"This is the room number, would you like an escort to class?" he asked. Saisei smiled, she liked the principal better than any other she's had.

"No thank you sir. I should be able to find it on my own," She said, grabbing her books and standing. Mr. Watanabe stood as well and handed Saisei the paper. They bowed to one another, and both were smiling.

Saisei walked the halls for a while, scared that she was lost. Finally, she saw the room. She opened the door and stood at it for a moment. Yagami-Sensei turned to Saisei and smiled. He was a young man, in his late twenties or early thirties with honey brown hair and glasses. He motioned for her to come in. She looked around nervously for a moment then walked in. When she got to the center of the classroom, Yagami-Sensei stopped her and turned to the class.

"Listen up everyone, we have a new student with us. Please state your name for the class," he said, turning the floor over to her.

"Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki Saisei," she said bowing and keeping her face low.

"Ryuzaki-san comes to us from Hokkaido. Would you like to tell us anything about yourself?" Yagami-Sensei asked. She didn't want to say nothing, that would be weird, but she was nervous.

"I like to sing and write. Ancient Egypt is interesting to me…uhm, that's about it. I think," she said. Yagami-Sensei smiled. He looked around the classroom.

"Now, where to seat you?" Yagami-Sensei thought aloud. He noticed an empty seat in the back of the room.

"Ryuzaki-San, in the back there's a seat next Ryou-kun. Ryou-kun, please stand up," Yagami-Sensei commanded. Saisei looked up.

"In the back corner of the room, next to the window, a pale boy with silver-white hair, and large chocolate brown eyes stood. Something about him made Saisei want to stare at him and it was taking everything she had not to. She gave a slight bow to Yagami-Sensei and began walking to her seat. With every step, her heart began to beat harder. She knew Ryou-kun must have been able to hear it pounding beneath her skin. Saisei felt something so strong about him; a sense of déjà vu.

Soon, she was close enough to him that she dared look up. He was smiling, but something about it made it clear that he was having the same feeling towards her. She looked up high enough to catch his eye. For a moment, Saisei saw a different person with skin slightly darker than Sai's, and lavender eyes and bushy silver hair. Underneath his right eye, there was a peculiar scar.

/Bakura…/

Saisei stood staring at Ryou blankly. Ryou gave a slight bow and looked at her with an expression that said 'sit down if you don't want questions asked.'

"Ryuzaki-San, is there something wrong?" Yagami-Sensei asked, adjusting his glasses. It seemed like everyone in the entire class turned to look at Saisei the moment she snapped back into reality. Saisei tried to come up with an explanation, but all she could do was stammer over her words. Ryou looked around uneasily. He had to do something.

"I think we might have known one another as children, Sensei, she looks familiar," Ryou said smiling and giving her a scrutinizing look. Yagami-Sensei smiled.

"Well, please have a seat. You two can reminisce later," he said chuckling. A few students followed suit and turned around. Others lingered their gazes for a moment, then turned around. Both Saisei and Ryou sat down.

"Ryuzaki-san," Yagami-Sensei began, as he wrote their assignment on the board, "come see me this afternoon, and I will assign you books. Until that time, please share with Ryou-kun."

Saisei's heart felt like it did three back flips. She looked to Ryou who scooted his desk closer to hers. Saisei swallowed hard and smiled at Ryou who smiled back in turn and set the book between them. Saisei looked down at the text book before her. I was English; her best subject. She caught Ryou writing something down on a scrap of paper. He read it over when he was done and discreetly slid it to her. Saisei looked down at the note.

Sorry about the childhood thing. I just didn't think it was fair for you to flounder about like that. I'm Ryou Bakura. Call me Bakura if you'd like. Would it be alright if I called you Saisei?

Saisei chuckled inwardly at the smiley face, but deep in her mind she thought it odd that Sai had said Bakura's name. How did she know it? It was too convenient if it was the man she had died for. She noticed Bakura looking at her ring strangely. Saisei threw a glance at it and looked back to him.

Of course you can call me Saisei. Do you like my ring? You seem to keep staring at it.

She slid the note to Bakura who looked at it and he sort of grimaced. He picked up his pen and wrote, then passed the note back to Saisei.

Would you mind meeting me after school and after you get your books from Yagami-Sensei? I have something to ask you, if it's alright.

Saisei looked at the note then up to Bakura. He looked almost worried. Saisei nodded to Bakura, who looked only a little relieved. Saisei unknowingly put her hand on Bakura's arm. She didn't notice until Bakura looked at her. She jumped, then slowly removed her hand from his arm.

She looked down and for a moment Bakura thought he saw another woman.