Here's Chapter 10!

A/N: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

It was finally time for graduation. Akiza and Yusei were so excited. It meant the path to a new life, but with more responsibilities. College awaited both of them. They got in their cap and gowns. Akiza's parents took pictures of her and Martha took pictures of Yusei.

They got in line, by homeroom, for the graduation ceremony and walked in. Yusei and Akiza had never seen so many people before. Three graduates read their stories and tributes to the high school. Akiza had tried to be one of them, but she didn't make it. She remembers the day she tried out.

_Flashback_

Akiza was ready and her speech had it all: a tribute to veterans, the school, staff, parents, and students. She thought this would be it. The one moment the entire school would look up at her and notice her. She wouldn't be just another face that only a few people would notice; she would be the face they would all see. They would see her face when they watched the graduation tape. It could be the speech that they remembered, for a long, long, time.

Yusei met her that morning. She would give a pitch to some of the staff members, that afternoon.

"Well, I hope that I'll get picked. They'll be 6 other people wanting a spot."

"Which means you have a 50/50 chance of making it," Yusei told her.

"Well, I'll do my best. This is nerve wracking, because I'm friends with some of the staff that will be looking at my speech."

"Don't worry," he kisses her forehead, "It's more in your favor. Good luck."

Yusei's words didn't help. The day after, a staff member called her in.

_Flashback Ends_

"Then, they tried to give me the whole "well, it was very good" speech. If it was so great, why wasn't it picked," she thought.

They listened to the speeches and got the diplomas. They got to throw their hats up in the air. Once the ceremony was over, Akiza said hello to a few more teachers and got to see her mother and father. Akiza could see her mother had tears in her eyes.

"Don't look so sad mom," Akiza said.

"I know, it's just so hard to see my baby girl graduating," he mother said as Akiza gave her a hug.

"We will drive you over to the all-night party," her father told her.

They headed over and once Akiza said goodbye to her parents, she went inside.

Akiza was one of the first kids to arrive. She looked around. The all-night party was at their old junior high school. Akiza remembered the days when she was picked on, bullied, and called a "witch" at the school. Now, it didn't matter anymore.

Once more kids arrived, they opened up the events. They had food, music, a fake casino, inflatable games, bingo, and more. At first, Akiza ate and found Yusei.

"Hey Yusei, so you came too?"

"Of course, I wouldn't miss this for the world."

"What do you think you'll do tonight," asked Akiza.

"I don't know, I might try the inflatable games."

Crow and Jack came over and Yusei started talking to them. Akiza got up and left, without anyone noticing.

She first tried the casino. She got some fake poker chips and tried a three-games-in-one. She lost twice and left. She went and tried bingo for an hour and didn't win anything. She looked at the "big drawing" winners and didn't win any prizes. She finally went back to the casino game she tried before.

"Hey Carly," she said.

"Hey Akiza, want to play with me?"

Akiza approaches the table. Soon every playing area was filled. They played for a long time and every once in a while, a player would leave to eat and another person would take their place.

"I wonder where Yusei went," Akiza wondered.

By 2:30 AM, the casino closed. Yusei noticed her and popped a few more chips in the cup that Akiza was holding. It was nearly filled and Akiza gave him a nudge in the shoulder. The chips gave you tickets to win prizes.

By 3:00, the kids met in the gymnasium and they did the drawing. Again, Akiza didn't win. They were then going to have a hypnotist, but Akiza was afraid of them. They reminded her of herself. The power of controlling objects was her little secret. She couldn't stand to watch someone control a human. Although she couldn't control a human, the thought scared her. She leaves the gym through a side door. Unknown to her, Yusei watches and quietly follows.

She finds a chair to sit on. It was next to a door, where volunteers are putting away some of the games and props. She falls asleep and Yusei watches at a distance.

After 20 minutes or so, a worker sees her sleeping and shakes her shoulder. Yusei was listening and heard every word they said.

"Hey kid, do you want to see the hypnotist," he asked.

"No, I had a bad experience when I was a kid," she lied.

"Okay, well, let's find you a room to sleep in. That way, you won't be in the way."

They walk down a hallway and go into the band room. It was originally a place for movies that night.

Yusei had trailed behind and ducked into a nearby hallway.

"You can sleep here," the gentleman said.

"Thanks," Akiza replied.

"I'll come and tell you when it's over."

Yusei waits until the man passed by and sneaks up to the band room. He can hear noises inside and sneaks into a unlighted area. His eyes adjust and can see Akiza on the other side of the room.

Akiza was laying there and her eyes started to tear up. She finally starting crying and talked quietly to herself. Unknown to her, Yusei was listening.

"I'm so afraid. This is it. Graduation's over. When I look back, I didn't have many friends growing up. I had this psychic ability that I've had to hide from everyone. I can't imagine that hypnotist controlling people's mind. Just controlling objects scares me. I never want to hurt people with my abilities and I can't ever show anyone."

"What does my future hold? If my future's the same, I'll be all alone. Sure, Yusei's there, but he'll probably find some other girl. She'll be more attractive and have more money. Let's face it. My life's going to be lonely and I'll be crying myself to sleep every night."

She starts to cry.

Yusei comes over and kneels in front of her.

"Not if I can help it," Yusei whispers.

"Who's there," Akiza pops up.

"Don't worry Akiza. It's me, Yusei."

"Yusei," she can just see his face, "How long have you been here?"

"Long enough to know you have psychic powers."

Akiza gasped. She never told anyone of her abilities.

"Can you show me what you can do," he asked.

She focuses on a band chair and brings it from the other side of the room over to them. Yusei sits down in it.

"Amazing! You can do this? Why don't you tell anyone?"

"I don't want to hurt anyone Yusei. I don't want to control people's minds like that hypnotist. It scares me. My future scares me. What do I have to look forward to? Absolutely nothing. There are just too many problems in the world to solve. Face it Yusei, I'll just end up a sad old woman, living alone."

"No, because I'll always be there for you, no matter what."

"Yusei, we're just out of high school. Are you sure you want to spend your time with someone like me? What do I have to offer you?"

"Your smart, talented with your abilities, caring, loving, and," he blushed, "the most beautiful girl I've ever met."

Akiza leaned in, to find his face. They bump noses and correct themselves. They share a warm, loving kiss.

"Don't worry Akiza. Whatever problems, you face; many people are age with have to face too."

"Yusei, your, such a sweet and loving guy. You always know just what to say."

They hug.

"I'm tired Yusei."

"I am too. Tell you what, you can sleep here."

"Where will you sleep?"

"I'll sleep on the other side of the room, so no one gets any "funny ideas."

"You got it Yusei."

As they both lay down on the floor, they realize that it wasn't very comfortable. As they try to adjust, Akiza calls out to him.

"Hey Yusei?"

"Yeah," he replies.

"Thanks."

They both lie back down and get some much needed sleep.

A/N: I know this chapter was a little boring or weird, but graduation's a big deal, for a senior in high school, so I knew I had to make one. Please review.