Here's the seventh chapter! Thanks for the reviews and views! This is Part 1 of Two. I didn't want this Chapter to drag on too long!
Note: I went off track and put a few more couples in here. Sorry if anyone's disappointed.
Yusei and Akiza were getting ready. Ready for Leo's Birthday party. "How do you think Leo's going to be today," Yusei asks.
"Oh, I'm sure he'll be bouncing off the wall," she responds.
"From excitement or caffeine?"
They laugh.
"It's nice that they switch who gets a party every year."
"I know, it has to be hard watching the other get gifts and you don't."
"Maybe they've learned how to deal with it."
When they get to the house, it's decorated with balloons, streamers, a stereo system and a dance floor. Although the party was a week later than the twin's birthday, it still looked as if it was today. They notice two presents on the table, but no guests. "Luna, why are there two gifts on the table? No one is here," Akiza asks.
"Oh, one's from me and one's from Jack. He said he had"more important things to do."
"He did," Yusei asks. "He probably wants to run out on his runner. Doesn't the guy have some heart," he thought.
"No, it's okay. Leo was fine with it. Besides, he's just happy that anyone's even coming at all."
"Did someone say my name?" Leo comes out with a birthday ha on and a big smile on his face. "Happy Birthday Leo," Yusei and Akiza say.
"Thanks," he takes the gift from them and puts it on the table, "Luna, you got me a gift? You didn't have to do that! Just helping me with the party's enough."
She gives him a hug, "You thought that your sister wouldn't give the best brother in the whole wide world a gift?"
"Aw, jesh, you're making me blush!"
Luckily, Crow just walked in, "Hey Leo! You ready to party!"
"Sure, if there's any extra food, you can take it to the orphans," Luna says.
"But I wanted to save some for a bedtime snack! That's why I got so much," Leo complained.
"Leo," she gives him an angry look. "Don't worry its okay Luna," Crow replies, "I'll be sure to get it before he tries to hide some of it."
"What's up Leo?" Dexter comes in with a huge box. "Whoa Dex! That box's huge! Tell me what it is! Tell me! Tell me!"
"Nope! It's a surprise man!"
Officer Trudge walks in too. To his surprise, Mina comes in right after him.
"Oh, Mina, I didn't think you were coming!" Trudge blushes.
"Of course, if Jack didn't want to come, I was sure I was going to."
"I'll have to be sure to ask her to dance later on," he thought.
Once everyone got settled and greeted each other, the party started.
Leo and Luna danced, while Dexter showed Crow the newest piece of technology.
Yusei and Akiza were busy talking, about dueling, when they notice Trudge trying to start a conversation with Mina.
"So, un, you like, uh, flowers?" His face is as red as a tomato.
"Oh yes, Jack even gave me the window ceil to plant some. I have a bunch of window boxes that I put all different kinds of flowers in."
"Really," he looks at the ground. "I can't take it anymore, I have to ask her." The music turns to a slower song. "Perfect!" He turns to Mina and asks, "Will you have this dance, Mina?"
"I thought you'd never ask!" They head out to the dance floor.
Yusei turns to look at Akiza. She turns to look at him, "Is something wrong Yusei?"
"Uh, no. Hey, listen, will you have this dance?"
"Oh Yusei, that'd be wonderful." He grabs her hand and they go to dance.
As they're coming on, Leo and Luna are coming off. "Wow Luna, I didn't think you had such good moves," Leo says.
"I didn't either," Dexter says. He walks over to Luna and asks, "Will you have this dance?"
"No way," she says angrily, "I'm not in love with you!"
Dexter feels his heart break. Leo tries to cheer him up, "Don't worry Dex, there's other girls you can ask."
"Yeah, in my dreams or online."
The twins laugh. Dexter walks away, with a frown on his face. Leo asks her again, "Do you like him Luna?"
"Maybe a little," Luna admitted, "But I have never liked him that much. I like him as a friend."
"Oh, now I get it," Leo replied, thinking Luna was in self denial.
Trudge and Mina dance, while rocking back and forth. They hold each other's arms. Mina squeezes Trudge's arm. "Oh, Officer Trudge, you're so strong."
"Yeah, well, I don't like to brag about it!" He laughs.
She rests her head on his chest. "Wow! I finally get to have my first dance with Mina," he thought.
"I finally get to have a dance with Trudge," Mina thought.
Akiza had over heard them and squeezes Yusei's arm. "Ow," Yusei thought. "Akiza you don't have to squeeze so tightly," he says.
"Oh, but Yusei, you're such a attractive young man."
Yusei gives her a blank stare. "I am?"
"Well, what would you say?"
"Well, I don't know. I'm so busy now, that I can't workout much. I feel like I'm a adult now, so I don't feel very young anymore. I also..."
Akiza just laughs and rests her head on chest. "Oh, just forget it Yusei. It's okay. I love you anyways."
Yusei kisses Akiza on the forehead.
The song ends, but another slow song starts and they all dance again.
Suddenly, Carly runs in, pulling Jack's arm. Luna and Leo run over to them "Carly, I thought that Jack wasn't going to come," Luna asks.
"Well, when Jack said he was busy, I thought that he had a good reason. Well, I see him just riding around the track with his runner. Is that more important than a person? Huh? Is it Jack?"
"No, Carly," Jack groans.
"C'mon, we're going to dance."
"I'm not the dancing type."
Carly pulls up her glasses, to show her eyes. "Aren't you going to dance with me?" She gives him a sad look.
Jack's face turns red, "Well, one dance couldn't hurt." Carly squeals with delight and they run off to the floor.
"Lovebirds," Leo and Luna sigh.
Crow just sits at a table, frustrated with himself.
"Why can't I get a girl? Look, even Trudge has a girl and he's a busy officer. I mean, I'm charming, good looking, take care of kids, what else does a girl want? Besides, look at Yusei. He's told me a million times how Akiza's just the hottest girl of all time. Why can't I get some girl that cute?"
"Hey Crow," Luna says, "You look bored."
"More like jealous," he thought.
"You can help us with the food, if you want" she says.
"Great, it's better than watching all these happy couples."
When Akiza, Yusei, Jack and Carly finish the song, they all sit down at two tables. Jack and Yusei are at one and Carly and Akiza at another.
"So, Jack, have you and Carly been out on many dates yet?"
"Yeah, but many of them were uneventful. Well, until recently."
"Why? What's happened recently?"
"Well, anytime I don't want to do anything, she always takes off her glasses."
"Why? Where did she get an idea like that," Yusei asked.
"I don't know. Probably one of those teen girly magazines she's always reading."
They both laugh.
"So, what, it's just her eyes."
"Yeah, but there's something different about her; without the glasses on. She's just so beautiful without them."
"Did you ever consider asking if she should get contacts?"
"No way, not in a million years, Yusei. If she did, I would be doing all kinds of weird stuff with her. What if other people saw me? I have a reputation to worry about. Besides, what if Akiza started wearing more revealing clothes? How would you feel?"
"Well, if she wants to wear it that's fine."
"Yeah, but wouldn't you think that other men might think so too?"
"I guess you're right. It's probably better if it's just me and her."
Meanwhile, at the other table, Akiza and Carly chat.
"So, Carly, how'd you get Jack to dance with you?"
"Well, I tried that trick you gave me, you know, with the eyes? Ever since then, I've gotten him to do so many other things. We went hiking, out to dinner a few times, even shopping!"
"Wow, Yusei and I aren't the biggest shoppers in the world, but to see Jack in a mall. That must be a rarity. Have you used any other tactics to charm him?"
"No, but what about you Akiza? You could try something with Yusei! Huh? Maybe try something, you know, a little more "revealing?"
"If I'm wearing anything "revealing", I'm making sure it's for Yusei's eyes only. I don't want another guy, like Crow, to try to hit on me!"
"Well, that is Crow. Always hitting on the next girl he sees."
They both laugh.
"What," Crow looks around as he carries a bowl of chips to the buffet table, "Is someone talking about me?"
"Nah Crow," Leo says, "They're probably making fun of you, because you're hair's the same color of as a carrot sticks." Luna walks up and the twins laugh.
"Why you," Crow puts the bowl down and chases after the twins.
