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Chapter 4: Something Happened

JONOUCHI DIDN'T WANT TO be late. He had to pick up Shizuka from the train station, he decided to make a short cut by going through Yugi's street.

His eyes widened in surprise as he saw his friend leave Yugi's place.

Jonouchi grinned and went from running, to a jog until he reached his friend Anzu, "Hey, Anzu…" he began but he stopped in mid-sentence.

Jonouchi was witnessing something he's never seen his tomboyish friend Anzu do, and that was crying.

Most guys would've freaked out and tried to console a girl because most guys have no idea what to do when a girl cries. Not Jonouchi, having a sister he knew what was best for a guy to do, and that's to listen and offer a shoulder to cry on.

"Hey Anzu," Jonouchi repeated again, but this time in a softer tone, he placed his hand on her shoulder, "What's wrong?"

Anzu, being the tomboy that she is, was embarrassed that Jonouchi caught her crying. God, how she hated crying, and she shook her head, "N-Nothing," she sniffed.

Jonouchi frowned, "Come on, Anzu, I know it ain't 'nothin''…" he glanced up at the apartment above the game shop, "Did Yug, do somethin' to ya?"

Anzu quickly shook her head, "N-No!" she replied quickly, "He didn't!"

Jonouchi raised an eyebrow, "Den what's wrong?"

Anzu suddenly laughed, "Nothing, really!" she insisted as she wiped her tears away, "I-It's just….Yugi and I just finished watching a sad movie…"

Jonouchi smiled, "Ah, if dat's da case…." He slowly let go of Anzu and kept his eyes on her as she tried to compose herself.

Anzu took several deep breaths, and looked up at Jonouchi who bend down slightly and asked, "Ya feelin' better now?"

Anzu nodded and gave him a weak smile, "Y-yeah…" she sniffed and said, "So…where were you heading?"

Jonouchi straightened himself and said, "Ah, I was just gonna head over to da train station an' pick Shizu up."

Anzu nodded and smiled, "Oh, okay then…I would come with you….but I gotta head home. Tell Shizuka I said hi!"

Jonouchi nodded, "It's ok! I'll tell Shizu ya said 'hi'!" Anzu laughed, "Ok, see you later then!" and she walked off.

Jonouchi stood there for a few minutes watching Anzu's figure walk farther and farther up the street. There was no doubt in his mind that Anzu was lying. Something did happen….and he wondered if it had anything to do with Yugi.

Jonouchi glanced up at Yugi's apartment and frowned, but what could've Yugi done to make Anzu cry like that? Anzu id Yugi's childhood friend…so there was no way Yugi could harm Anzu on purpose.

No, Jonouchi continued to make his way to the train station, maybe something bad happened to Anzu and she decided to ask Yugi for help. Yes, that seemed a more logical explanation.

Something so bad probably happened to Anzu and she decided to confide Yugi in it. Of course, THAT made much more sense than what he had thought. Jonouchi chuckled to himself….how could he have doubted his best friend Yugi?

Jonouchi glanced at his cell phone and cursed, "Damn! I'm gonna be late!" Jonouchi began running again.

MEANWHILE…

Shizuka couldn't believe it. Bakura was riding on the same train as her. At first she thought it was probably somebody else, but she recognizes that white hair anywhere.

He stood several seats across from hers. What was he doing riding the train at this hour? Has he always rode this very route? If so, how come she's never seen him?

Shizuka stood up and walked towards her friend, "Hey there!" she greeted cheerfully. Bakura, who seemed lost in his thoughts jumped at the sound of Shizuka's voice.

"S-Shizuka!" Bakura stammered, "I-I didn't see you!" He scooted over next to the window, inviting Shizuka to sit next to him. Shizuka gladly took the invitation.

"It's been a while!" Shizuka said cheerfully, "Yeah," Bakure smiled shyly back, "Since Kaiba's fling…"

"I've never seen you on this route before," Shizuka began, "Do you come to this train often?"

Bakura shook his head, "Actually, I was doing a last minute errand,"

Shizuka nodded, "Ah, that's explains so much."

"And you?" Bakura asked, "Do you come to this route often?"

"Yes," Shizuka nodded happily, "I go to work."

Bakura blinked twice, "So it's true then," he said softly, "You work under Seto Kaiba?"

Shizuka nodded, "Yep! I've been working for him…" Shizuka looked up thoughtfully then her eyes widened in realization, "Wow….it's almost a year now…"

Bakura laughed, "And he hasn't fired you, yet?"

Shizuka pouted, "Why does everyone think Mr. Kaiba's a bad boss?"

Bakura laughed again, "That's because he hold the highest record of firing many workers…plus…people say that he is high maintenance…"

Shizuka shook her head, "He's not THAT bad once you get the idea of how Kaibacorp works. If you just do what he says he won't give you any trouble…"

Bakura nodded slowly, his eyes seemed to be focused on Shizuka's hands, "Women have it so easy,"

Shizuka was confused, "Excuse me?" Kaiba, being gentle because she's a girl? Ha! As if, Kaiba doesn't see sex in people, just uselessness or usefulness.

Bakura sighed, "You are all so beautiful, making any man go crazy by only one look…"

At this, Bakura's eye became teary.

LATERS…

"Shizuka!" Jonouchi spread his arms as he greeted his sister. Shizuka smiled and gave him his hug.

"How was work?" Jonouchi asked.

Shizuka smiled, "It was great!" she said cheerfully, "You know, I met with someone unexpected on the train…"

Jonouchi smiled, "Who? Seto Kaiba?" he joked. Shizuka lips twitched, it's true, Jonouchi does want Shizuka to become independent and stuff, but he has no idea that Shizuka is working for Kaiba.

Shizuka playfully punched her brother on the arm, "No, silly!" she said, "I met Bakura!"

This got Jonouchi's attention, "Bakura?" they began to make their way out of the train station.

As they were outside, Jonouchi asked, "Did he always ride da same train or what?"

Shizuka shook her head, "See, that's the thing."

They stopped and waited for the light to turn red. As they light turned red, the quickly crossed the street, "Bakura said he was on an errand."

Jonouchi nodded in understanding, he was about to throw the thought to aside and tell his sister about Anzu crying but Shizuka said in a rather soft voice, "He started to cry…"

"What did ya say, Shizu?" Jonouchi asked. He glared at the car in annoyance since it was honking repeatedly while Shizuka was talking.

"He was crying," Shizuka repeated simply.

"Who was cryin'?" Jonouchi asked, his mind still on Anzu.

"Bakura,"

"Why was he cryin'?" Jonouchi asked.

"I don't know," Shizuka admitted, "We were just talking and he started to cry,"

"Hmm," Was all Jonouchi could say. First Anzu was cryin' an' now Bakura….he thought.

Shizuka frowned, "I hope Bakura's ok…" she said worriedly. "Yeah," Jonouchi nodded, "Me too,"

Shizuka had always a soft spot for Bakura ever since he got into a coma since Battle City. Jonouchi had often wondered if Shizuka may have a crush on him, but the girl had never said she did. If Shizuka did have feelings for Bakura, Jonouchi would be happy and support their relationship. He just didn't want to be the one to tell Honda or Ryuji.

Jonouchi decided that he'd keep the fact that he's seen Anzu cryng to himself. He thought it'd be better to tell her later, when she's not tired from work.

Luckily enough, Shizuka was taking a day off tomorrow, maybe then, he coud tell her. Maybe she can tell him if it's one of those 'women things' that he wouldn't understand.

Later that evening, when Jonouchi was about to go eat dinner with his sister, his cell phone rang. He smiled as soon as he saw who it was.

Jonouchi picked it up, "Hey," he said.

"Hey Jonouchi," said Mai's voice over the phone, "Can we met up somewhere tomorrow?"

At the other end of the phone, Mai took a deep breath.

"We need to talk,"

OOOOHHH! Shit just got real! lol! haha! so, doesn anyone know what's going on? Teehee! I'm NOT TELLING! i'm not telling! Anyways, read n' review! :D