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We're Not Meant To Be!

Chapter 9

"A Low Will Always Stay Low."

Sometimes they say that if your heart beat so much all of a sudden, then that means you're going to see the one you love soon. Atem had been feeling his heart beat so much throughout the whole duel with Joey earlier, but he thought it was because of Joey's good movements that were about to make him win. But now, seeing Tea before him made him speechless.

It was almost too good to be real. Tea was there on his door staring at him with passion. He tried to shake his head in attempt to see if it was a dream. But he knew after some shakes that it was true. Tea was finally here. But wait...

Atem watched her in surprise as crystal tears started streaming down her cheeks. Why was she crying? Her whole body started shaking and suddenly, she threw herself in his arms and hugged him tightly. Atem didn't think twice because he already wrapped his arms around her, squeezing her. He missed her so much and he needed her to be with him. He felt as if he was dead and was brought back to life when he hugged her and he wasn't willing to let go. Tea cried in intensity on Atem's chest as she hugged him tightly as if he was going to slip away at any minute, while he pushed his tears back and soothed Tea.

"Oh, I missed you so much Atem. I missed you so much, my love." Atem's heart skipped a beat upon hearing those two words. Those beautiful words that he craved to hear from Tea. But, it didn't make any sense to him. Wasn't she the one that left him in the fair saying that she doesn't love him? His mind tried to right itself while his heart ached to know that those words were true.

"What are you saying?" He asked vaguely, pulling back to look in her eyes. "Tea do you-" Tea cut him off with another tight hug.

"Yes Atem. I love you so much. I love you more than my life itself." Tea whispered, cupping his face with her delicate hands. "I love you." She repeated and without any waiting she pressed her lips against his in a slow, loving kiss that startled Atem completely. Tea noticed that he didn't kiss her back and pulled away, staring at him with hurt. She was afraid that he was mad at her for what she did and that he didn't love her anymore. That would really break her heart if it was true.

"I'm sorry for that..." She apologized, backing away from him as he watched with complete surprise. What was she apologizing for? For making him the happiest person? For kissing him and telling him that she loved him which made him feel his heart beating again. His heart went on just in hope to hear those beautiful words someday. And now when he hears them, she apologizes? Why?

Atem's eyes softened and he brought his hand up to wipe her tears away. "I love you too so very much Tea." He smiled. Tea gasped and looked up to him. Just then, she felt herself being pushed against the wall gently by Atem who pressed his body against hers and gave her a fierce kiss, his arms on both sides of Tea's body so she won't go. Tea's eyes widened at the strong kiss, but in the end she relaxed and closed her eyes, wrapping her arms around Atem as they kissed passionately. They broke apart after some seconds breathlessly, smiling lovingly for each other as each one held the other tight in his/her arms.

"Oooooohhhh!" The two love birds turned around to see that they had an audience watching them. They blushed deeply and laughed nervously.

"Wow I thought I'd never see Atem in love!" Tristan said, amazed. Tea pulled from Atem's hug and rushed to give everyone of her friends a big hug.

"I missed you so much guys!" Tea happily said. Serenity hugged Tea excitedly.

"We too Tea." She retorted. Tea went to sit on the couch and so did everyone else.

"So, does it mean that you love Atem?" Mai asked a bit confused. Tea smiled, her face colored with pink when she saw all her friends giving her a malicious look.

"Yeah. I do." She answered lowly feeling a bit nervous. Suddenly, she felt two arms around her from the back pulling her. Tea looked over her shoulder to see Atem pulling her till her back was against his chest and his arms were around her waist which made her blush deeply. Atem and the others saw that and laughed while Atem leaned to give her a kiss on her forehead. Tea sighed in pleasure and leaned her head back so it was on Atem's chest.

"So why did you go and say that you don't love me?" Atem finally asked. Tea sighed placing her hands on top of Atem's ones that were on her waist. She still didn't know how to tell them why, or how to start telling them the truth. It hurt her to keep this secret, but she couldn't say it. Not now and not like this. Atem felt her stiff in his arms and decided not to put pressure on her. The others saw that too and decided to leave them alone. Maybe Tea wanted to answer this question in private.

"Alright, we're leavin' now. See ya in school." Joey said. "You're coming to school aren't ya, pop star?" Tea's face lightened up and she gave a soft giggle.

"Yep Joey, don't worry." The others left and Miho gave Yugi a hug and whispered.

"Leave them alone Yug." Yugi nodded. He was about to close the door when grandpa came back home. Yugi greeted him, but he stopped him before he entered.

"Tea is here." Grandpa smiled widely. "She told Atem that she's in love with him. The reunion was so touching." Yugi said cheerfully.

"I knew it." Grandpa supplied chuckling. The two entered the living room to see Atem hugging Tea tight to him from behind. But when they saw them approaching, Tea stood up and went to give grandpa a hug which he gladly returned.

"Welcome back again, my daughter." He said kindly. "You have no idea how we missed you, specially Atemu. He couldn't sleep well through these days." He teased. Atem cleared his throat feeling a little embarrassed. Tea giggled softly.

"I missed you too. Specially Atemu." She said smiling softly. Atem said nothing, he just pulled her to him, hugging her. Tea was surprised at his tight and protective hug for a second, but then she smiled and hugged him too. Yugi and Mr. Mutou smiled to them and left the room to give them some time alone.

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Meanwhile, out the Game shop a black car pulled up in the same street. In the car was a brown-haired man with blue eyes tapping his fingers impatiently on the seat and next to him was a woman with long black hair and blue eyes.

"Calm down, honey. Why are you so nervous?" The woman asked. The man sighed.

"I'm more worried than nervous. I don't want Tea to fall in love again." The woman shook her head, placing a hand on the man's shoulder.

"Now you're making a huge mistake. The best way for Tea to forget about what happened in the past is being with another guy that she truly loves." The man scoffed, crossing his arms to his chest.

"That's my problem. When Tea loved that bastard truly, she ended up raped by him. I fear that that guy would hurt her too. I'll never let Tea be with him." The woman sighed laying her head on the man's shoulder.

"No honey. That guy is so different. I just know that he loves her so much. Besides, he's Yugi's brother and Yugi was Tea's friend since childhood and you know how kind and nice he is."

"This is different. Yugi seems so innocent for his age and he still doesn't know about sexual instincts like that Atem. Maybe he'll rape her too."

"He would never rape her!" The woman defended. "I care a lot about our daughter and that's why I want her to be with Atem, because I know that he's a good guy." Mrs. Gardner stated. Mr. Gardner sighed in defeat.

"Fine. But shouldn't we take her home now?" He asked and his wife smiled.

"No. Let her stay there today. She'll be happy to be with her lover since she missed him so much." And though these words didn't make him feel any better. But Mr. Gardner couldn't help but smile at the thought that his daughter was old enough now and that she had a lover. But then, the truth hit him.

"Did she tell him that she's the same Tea Gardner; his brother's friend?" Mrs. Gardner shook her head.

"No. She still doesn't know how to tell him, specially after what that guy did to her." Mr. Gardner clenched his fists feeling so furious by the mentioning of that guy.

"If I just knew where's that son of a bitch ..." He stopped himself, bitting his lips angrily. Mrs. Gardner sighed, her eyes forming with tears.

"I wonder what will Atem's reaction be when he finds out that his girlfriend was raped. It would be a shock." Mr. Gardner wrapped his arms around his wife's shoulder and ordered the driver to drive home.

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In the game shop, Yugi went to sleep while Mr. Mutou was reading a book in his room leaving Tea and Atem alone in the living room watching her new song "At the beginning". Atem smiled recalling when they heard the song for the first time.

"You know, I saw the interview in that show with Mike and I was so surprised when you mentioned all the names but mine." Tea remembered having a great confusion that day while debating on whether to say his name or not. She felt so embarrassed and guilty now that she hurt her lover by that action.

"Forgive me Atem. I'm so sorry." Atem noticed her sad tone and came closer to caress her face with his hands.

"Don't be. I'm just glad you said my name in the end and said that the song was just for me." Tea smiled while Atem surprised her with another sudden and tight hug. "Tea. I love you... I'm so happy you came back to me...my heart was aching in every minute you were away from me." Tea's eyes formed with tears as she heard those words from Atem. She just couldn't imagine that Atem would say something so beautiful like this.

Kissing his lips softly, Tea hugged him back to bring him closer. "I love you too. I'll do anything for you." Atem rubbed her hair and smiled.

"I just want you to be with me. I can't live again without you." He lovingly said. Tea was thunderstruck when he said that. But she'll leave him in the end. She was going to kill Duncin and that meant she will go away and leave him. Hugging him tighter, Tea couldn't hold back the tears and started sobbing on his shirt. Atem heard her sobs and pulled her away to see that she was really crying.

"Tea, why are you crying?" Tea didn't answer. She kept on sobbing but louder this time. Atem didn't know why she cried, he just held her tighter and soothed her.

"Sshh...Tea why are you crying?" He asked hastily running his hands on her hair.

"I'm scared to lose you. I'm crying because I know that we won't stay together..."

Atem couldn't believe what he heard. "What do you mean by that?" Tea clutched Atem's shirt, still not answering. "Tea what are you hiding from me?" He yelled at her. Tea was taken back by his yell and didn't respond. Despite all his nice and loving treatment. Despite his love for her, she just didn't want to think of what his reaction would be when she tells him about Duncin, specially after what she witnessed when he sent that rapist to that place called "shadow realm" and when he tried to kill Duncin that time in Kaiba Land, and the last when he tried to choke Vivian. But in the same time, she sensed his anger and she didn't want him to think that she's hiding anything away from him.

Holding him tighter, Tea started shakily. "I'm scared to lose you Atem. You know that all love stories end in a tragic way and...I don't want for our love story to end like this. That's what I meant Atem..." Atem calmed down when Tea explained that. He was actually afraid that Tea was hiding something bigger than this. But now he felt relieved after he knew that this was the reason of her upset. Smiling kindly, he kissed her.

"There isn't any power on this earth that can separate us. Our love is stronger than anything Tea. I don't care how many love story ended sadly. But all I care about is that our love won't end like this. I promise you, love. I promise to always be with you and protect you till death. Are you happy now?"

Tea smiled trying her best to hide her sadness beneath a calm and happy mask. "Yes, I'm happy because we're together. And I feel stronger than ever." Atem smiled and leaned forward to capture Tea's lips in his in a passionate and fierce kiss. Tea moaned when she felt his tongue rub against her lip and she gladly opened her mouth and let him explore it. Their tongues met half way and Tea clutched on Atem's shoulders to deepen the kiss. Atem broke apart when he felt the need for air and moved lower kissing her jawline then kissing her neck which made her moan with pleasure. Atem noticed what he was doing and pulled back.

"I'm sorry, I got too carried away." He aplologized shamefully. Tea smiled and shook her head.

"Don't say this. Atem I love you and I'm happy with everything you do. So don't be like this." Tea finished wth a tired yawn. Atem saw that she was tired and said.

"Tea. Go and sleep in my room." Tea raised an eyebrow.

"And you?"

"I'll sleep here on the couch, don't worry." Tea shook her head and drew circles with her finger on Atem's chest.

"What if I had another plan?" Atem tilted his head to the side, a bit confused. That's when Tea giggled and wrapped her arms around his waist placing her head on his chest.

"Don't go, please. Stay with me." Tea pleaded giving Atem her best puppy dog face. Atem chuckled and held her back.

"I won't. I promise." He assured kissing the top of her head. Tea sighed against his muscled chest before she closed her eyes and drifted to sleep. Atem however kept awake. He smiled when he saw her peaceful and happy expression and brought her closer to him.

"My life worth nothing without you, my love. Good night." He whispered softly in her ear before he closed his eyes and joined her to a deep slumber. Mr. Mutou came from his room and saw that Atem and Tea were sleeping on the couch. He smiled seeing how beautiful they looked in each other's arms and went to his room to bring them a blanket. Once he wrapped the blanket on their bodies, he turned the lights off and went to sleep too.

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The sun rays softly shown in the living room on the two lovers that were still wrapped in each other's arms. Atem started to stir and opened his arms slowly while feeling a weight on his chest. Once he was completely awake, he gazed down to see his beautiful lover sleeping peacefully on his chest. Atem smiled and leaned to place a soft kiss on her cheek. Feeling her stir, Atem pulled back and watched her hands move on his chest sending him a pleasant massage. Then she opened her blue orbs and gazed at Atem for a minute, still recalling what happened yesterday before she smiled.

"Morning." Atem smiled down at her.

"Morning to you too sleeping beauty." Tea blushed and looked away causing Atem to chuckle.

"I love you when you blush..." He said sexily with his deep voice, kissing the top of her head. Before Tea could answer her cell rang. Tea broke away from Atem to answer while he sat beside her.

"Hey mom..." Atem heard her say. "Now? But mom, I''m busy. Ok fine, fine I'm coming." Tea hung up and sighed. Atem came closer to her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"What's wrong?" Tea gave him a reassuring yet apologetic smile.

"I have to go home. There's a commercial that some company want me to shoot and I have to go and make the contract."

"Now? It's a bit early..." Tea sighed again.

"I know but the company called dad and he wants me to go now...sorry." Atem nodded in understanding and pulled Tea to a quick kiss.

"It's alright. You have work and I don't want you to cancel anything because of me..." Tea smiled, thankful that he understands and hugged him.

"I'll be free from 1 pm till 9, we can go wherever you want." Atem smirked.

"Okay then. I'll meet you at your house at 2..." Tea nodded smiling to him. Giving each other another loving kiss, Tea left the house to find her driver already waiting for her. After he made sure that she was safe, Atem closed the door and went to give the lazy Yugi another fresh awakening. But little did Tea and Atem knew that some punk was hiding in the bushes next to the Game shop and saw everything.

I should have known. Tea is finally here. And she and that bastard are going to meet at 2. Hmm, that should be interesting! They don't know that another unwanted visitor will show up. I wonder if that's a friendly date. Because if it was something more, I'll make that bastard Atem pay. No one will take Tea from me.

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Tea finished dealing with the company and the shooting will be soon. When she went back home alone, because her parents had something to do, she quickly went to have a shower and changed hastily to a jean-shorts and pink spaghetti strapped top. I hope Atem will take me to some private place. I don't want fans to disturb us. Tea was doing the last touches on her outfit when the door bell rang. She went quickly to answer it and found her lover behind it.

"Hey beautiful..." Atem greeted. Tea giggled and kissed his cheek.

"Hey.."

"Are you ready to go?" He asked offering her his hand. Tea held his hand and smiled.

"Sure, but where are we going?" Atem winked.

"It's a surprise..." Tea tilted her head and as if he read her mind he answered,"Yes, it's a place where no fan would find us. Don't worry." Tea didn't know what to say and just nodded. Suddenly, Atem's expression was deadly and he quickly turned around as if he heard a voice from behind. Tea saw how he acted and clenched his hand in hers.

"Atem, what is it?" Atem turned to look at her, slightly shaking his head.

"Nothing Tea. Everything is fine. Let's go..." Tea didn't buy his words but she just followed him and they both took her car with Atem driving. And through all the ride Atem hadn't spoken a word which really made Tea worried.

"Atem, What's wrong?" Atem stopped at a traffic light and turned to her seeing worry written all over her face. Taking her hand in his, he planted a kiss on it.

"I told you it's nothing. I'm just thinking if you'll like the place I'm taking you to..." He lied. But this time Tea believed him and smiled.

"I'll like it. Just because you're with me..." Atem smiled a bit, turning his gaze again to the road.

Ten minutes later, they arrived to the public park. Tea took a quick look around when they got out the car, then gave Atem a confused look.

"Is this the place that no one will find us at?" She asked mockingly. Atem shook his head and smirked.

"No honey, it's not..." He said wrapping his arms around her. Tea blushed when he called her "honey" causing him to chuckle. He brought her to his chest holding her affectionately. Tea smiled and wrapped her arms around his waist, but suddenly, Atem had that strange feeling again and his grip on Tea turned from an affection to a protective one. Tea noticed how he was holding her tighter and tighter and moaned.

"Atem what happened?" She moaned painfully. Atem saw that he was squeezing her and pulled away.

"I'm sorry." He apologized. Tea now was so worried.

"Atem tell me what's wrong?" Again, Atem smiled reassuringly and shrugged carelessly.

"It's nothing Tea. Now let's go." Atem didn't give Tea the chance to object because he already took her hand and dragged her with him. Tea didn't know what was wrong with Atem. He seemed so different today and she didn't understand why. Atem kept dragging Tea till they reached a high building. Tea watched the tall building in amazement then stared at Atem who just smirked and pulled her with him. They took the elevator and ended on the 44th floor; the rooftop of that building. Tea walked forward till she was on the end of the roof and let out a huge gasp. There was the most beautiful scene that you can ever imagine. The building overlooked the whole sea. This building was almost like an island surrounded with water from everywhere. The sun was almost about to set and that colored the sea and the sky with red and orange. Tea stretched her arms as if she was going to fly and closed her eyes, inhaling the fresh air.

Tea felt so free when she was here. She was here, between the sky and the sea with no one else to bother her. Suddenly, she felt two strong arms around her waist. She sighed blissfully and leaned against the muscled chest of Atem.

"Do you like it?" He whispered in her ear. Tea turned in Atem's arms slowly to keep them around her body and gave him the sweetest smile.

"I love it Atem. Thank you." Leaning forward, she gave him a strong kiss. Atem moaned against her lips before returning the kiss with the same strength.

"I love you Atem." Tea said after they pulled away. Atem smiled to her.

"I love you too." Just then, Atem felt the same feeling; someone was watching them. He had been feeling this since they were in Tea's house. But now the presence was stronger and Atem was so mad. He wanted to know who was following them. Pulling away from her, he turned around keeping Tea behind him. Tea saw that and touched Atem's back.

"Atem...?" But he didn't answer.

"Okay. I'm sick of this little 'hide and seek', whoever you are show yourself now! Because I know you're there!" Atem yelled losing his temper. Suddenly, a shadow was walking slowly up to them, but when he was on top of the roof with them, Tea gasped fearfully.

It was Duncin walking with a slow and confident steps towards them, a smirk twisting on his lips as he held a bouquet of roses. Atem growled angrily when he saw him again.

"So you were the one following us!" Atem asked in a dangerous voice. Duncin shrugged innocently.

"C'mon buddy, don't be so suspicious. I just saw you two in the park and decided to follow and give my favorite singer a simple token of my admiration." He casually said and walked to them, unaffected by the deadly look Atem was giving him.

When he reached them, Atem stepped in front of Tea, sending Duncin a dreadful glare.

"If you made another step I'm going to beat the shit out of you." Atem warned. Duncin clenched his fists angrily wanting so bad to launch himself on Atem and beat him up till he begs for forgiveness. (A/N: yeah right. Like that would happen!). But he fought that urge and smiled kindly.

"Listen Atem. I don't want to hurt Tea. I just want to give her these beautiful flowers. She's been away for three months and as a fan I missed her..." Atem felt Tea held his arm fearfully and growled. He will never make this bastard scare his lover again. Atem stepped forward, holding him roughly by the collar.

"Why were you following us?" He demanded, staring sternly in his eyes. Duncin glared at him for a second, calculating the chances of beating him up and taking Tea with him before Atem could catch him. And Duncin had to admit, they weren't so good. So he tried diplomacy.

"I have no idea why your intentions are so bad pal. I told you that I wasn't following you. I was in the neighborhood, or in the park actually, and decided to say hello. Is it a crime?" Atem was so sick of this person and threw him away in disgust. Duncin fell on his back in an attempt to save the bouquet from ruining.

"Get lost..." Atem ordered coldly. Duncin fixed his collar and stood up, brushing the dust off. He ignored Atem and stared at Tea who never spoke a thing since he arrived.

"Tea, why don't you say something. I'm trying to be the nice guy here but your friend isn't cooperating." Tea lowered her gaze and said nothing, while Atem laughed.

"Your information is so old. Tea is my girlfriend now." He declared with a hint of amusement in his voice. Duncin's heart stopped when he heard that, but he tried to remain calm and ignore the slight shake of his fingers, his hand that was holding the bouquet was clenching tightly with anger that if the flowers were human, they would've died.

"Really?" He checked forcing a fake smile. "I think she chose the right person, anyway." Tea's eyes shot up when she heard that while Atem had a surprised expression. "after all, I was beaten up by you two times till now, and girls prefer that tough guy. Not the beaten up." He walked towards them again, but this time Atem didn't react.

"As a congratulating present for being together, I want to give you this simple present Tea." Duncin smiled to Tea and offered her the flowers. She stared at them in disgust and then stared at him with more disgust. "I know that we started up in a bad way, but I want you to to be sure that I won't hurt either of you, and specially you Tea. I hope we would start a new page in our relationship." Atem glared at him, not buying any word from this talk. Flicking a look towards Tea, he saw how she was looking at Duncin. He'd never seen her look in that way to any other person. Duncin gave Tea the bouquet and without Atem noticing, he gave her a small paper with the bouquet. Tea's heart stopped when she felt the paper while Duncin gave her a sly smirk and turned to Atem.

"I hope we would be friends Atem." He said, holding his hand out for Atem to shake. Atem stared at the hand in disgust and looked up to stare at Duncin. Seeing that low and despicable smirk on his face made his blood boil with anger.

"I don't filth my hands with shake handing the likes of you!" Atem said in a sacry voice that sent a shudder down Duncin's spine. He just smirked and pulled his hand.

"I'm sorry that you don't want to start over everything and just be my friend. And I'm really sorry for what would happen to you in the future." Duncin said smugly and left. Atem clenched his fists feeling the tempting need to go and send that piece of shit to the shadow realm. But remembering that Tea was with him and that she would be so afraid from him made him stop.

Speaking of Tea, Atem turned around to look at her and stopped when he saw her throwing the flowers on the ground and stepping on them as she sobbed loudly and painfully.

"Screw him. Damn him! I hate that bastard, I hate him!" Tea sank to her knees and burst crying. Atem was so startled by this and rushed to her, holding her tight. Tea gritted her teeth and started punching Atem's chest angrily while sobbing louder and louder and shaking fearfully.

"Tea, please calm down." Atem pleaded, holding her while she kept on punching his chest with her clenched fists. Atem moaned with every punch and held her tighter.

"Tea stop!" But she didn't answer his order. She kept hitting him stronger and stronger while yelling that she hates Duncin. Atem was losing his mind. Why was she crying and yelling like this? Was is just because Duncin showed up? He just couldn't understand why that guy had that effect on her.

Grasping her both hands Atem yelled. "STOP IT!"

Tea was taken back in surprise by his yell, she stopped hitting him and looked up at his beautiful, worried magenta eyes. Atem caressed her face with his hands, his eyes softening. "Plesae Tea. Calm down." He pleaded softly. Tea's tears dropped slowly down her eyes and she threw herself again in Atem's arms. Atem wrapped his arms around her soothing her, while swearing under his breath.

In the stairs that led to the rooftop, Duncin stood for a while watching the whole tragic scene. And he couldn't help but let a smirk, gloating over Tea's grief, and thinking of the letter he gave to her.

In the paper were the words.

I'll see you this evening, my dear.

Love

Duncin

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Atem drove Tea who was deadly silent all the way, he drove her home. She had stopped crying since a while, but she hadn't spoken anything about her anger/crying fit. The silence was making Atem so uncomfortable. He knew that something bad was going on. Something not right. But Tea hadn't spoken about anything and that made Atem suspicious about the whole thing. It was six in the evening when they reached Tea's house, and once they did, Tea exited the car with a groggily "goodbye". Atem stepped out of the car and followed Tea. He grabbed her wrist and span her around.

"Tea...I want to know now what happened to you." He asked with a little irritation. Tea smiled sadly.

"Nothing happened. I'm just a bit upset because that punk showed up, that's all." Atem removed her lock behind her ear, staring worriedly at her.

"Why does he effect you that much? Every time you see him you cry. I'm worried about you." Atem moved forward kissing her lips, but Tea pulled away fast which surprised him.

"Sorry, I'm not in the mood for anything. I want to be alone Atem." Atem shook his head slowly holding her shoulders.

"I'm not leaving you alone. I'm coming in with you." Tea shook her head, her eyes forming with fresh tears.

"Not today. Please Atem. Just leave..." Atem's hand moved on Tea's cheek with a sad expression that broke Tea's heart. "Don't worry. Look, the lights are on and that means that my parents are home. I won't be all alone." Tea smiled sadly and Atem nodded, feeling a little relieved now. Trying not to bother her, Atem lifted her hand up and kissed it, instead of kissing her lips and left.

Tea watched him leave with a broken heart. All he cares about is her comfort while she keeps on making him feel hurt by her stupid actions. Sighing deeply after Atem left, Tea walked to the door and rang the bell since her keys weren't with her.

She knocked many times without a respond what made her worried. Why her parents weren't answering? Tea rang again and waited and again, no respond. Sighing heavily, Tea hit the door with her fists yelling for her parents to answer the door.

"Don't waste your time babe. Did you forget that you rushed to answer the door when Atem was here and you forgot to turn the lights off?" Came a sinister voice that she, unfortunately, recognized immediately. But before she could react, she was thrown against the door with Duncin's body against hers. Tea started to shake uncontrollably because of this physical contact and her forehead sweated.

Duncin used his finger to cup Tea's chin and lifted it up so his eyes could meet her terrified ones. "Why do you seem so startled? I told you we were going to meet in the evening, didn't I?" Tea's heart skipped a beat. She was so scared. Oh my god! Why did I let Atem leave?

Duncin saw that she didn't answer him and frowned, caressing her left cheek with his left hand. "Why are you silent babe? A cat got your tongue!" Tea wanted to free herself, but she couldn't. She wanted to yell and get all the neighbors here, but she didn't. she wished to tell him how she hated him, but she couldn't. It felt as if he put a spell on her that forbids her to move or talk.

Pulling herself together, Tea stated shakily. "Leave me alone...please..." She couldn't bring any better sentence than this. Duncin glanced down at her from the corner of his eyes, smiling wryly.

"Now. Now babe, don't get me mad. I'm here to have fun with you, so don't be so pushy!" One she heard the word "fun" Tea gasped. Her blood boiled inside her veins and her teeth gritted angrily. She can't, no she won't ever let him hurt her again.

"You low, filthy, despicable son of a bitch ..." Tea stopped herself and pushed him away with all her strength. Duncin yanked back from her. "You'll never have me for your pleasure, Never!" Tea yelled, Duncin ran to her and grabbed her arm, then wrenched it earning a pained moan from Tea.

"Listen Tea...that bastard of yours will never be able to keep me away from you. Some day you'll be on my bed; mine." Duncin smirked, licking his lower lip. "Why someday? Let's make it today!" Tea's eyes widened as Duncin placed his lips on her neck and planted hot kisses on it then started sucking it. Tea was disgusted and started yelling. Memories of the past; of the rape flashed rapidly in her mind. She kept on hitting his chest and pushing him away, but Duncin seemed eager by every hit and push and he kept on kissing her neck. His hands slowly travelled up to her shirt and he was about to open the zip when...

A light far from the house flashed. It was a car's light. Duncin knew that her parents were coming and pulled away, placing a kiss on her lips. Then left the place in a flash of a light.

Tea stood there, silently staring at the place where Duncin went. Her heart was slamming against her chest. Her knees buckled. Her whole body was shaking with fear and she was sweating all over. While her face was as pale as a dead person's face.

Tea's father pulled up while her mother stepped out the car and glanced at her daughter that was on the door.

"Why are you out and the lights on inside? Don't tell me you forgot them again." Tea didn't have the chance to answer. She felt that her knees couldn't lift her up anymore and she slowly fell motionlessly on the ground. Mrs. Gardner saw that and shrieked fearfully.

"Akio! Akio come here quick! Tea...!" Mr and Mrs. Gardner rushed to their daughter who lied unconsciously on the floor with terrified expressions. They didn't know what happened here while they were out. But they knew that whatever was what happened, it wasn't good news.


Damn that Duncin. He's really getting on my nerves! Such a low guy! Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter. Some romance, some angst and some depression and lust! Please guys review and tell me any comments you have on this chapter.

*Atem Tea Love 4ever*