A/N: There is some forced kissing in this chapter, indecent exposure, and the intention of forced intercourse. If you do not like situations where a man forces themselves on a girl, do not read. However, the forced intercourse does NOT occur.
FYI: Masato means correct or elegant man. It is just something interesting to know.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-OH!
Chapter 12: Unwanted Encounter
Anzu sat at the dining room table, reading the newspaper. She liked to gaze at the more enjoyable headlines. As she read the usual material, a simple announcement caught her eye.
"So it finally happened."
She heard loud thumping. Anzu assumed it was Yugi running down the stairs. She was behind her normal routine. Anzu watched her roommate, dressed in pale yellow scrubs, dart to the refrigerator. The girl quickly opened the fridge and grabbed an apple. Anzu smiled before opening her mouth.
"Hey Yugi, check this out."
Yugi rushed passed her, scooping up her keys which lay on the counter.
"Anzu, I don't have time to read your horoscope."
"It's not a horoscope, and you'll want to read it."
"Anzu, I don't have…" She halted her frantic pace as the paper hit her face.
"Just read it."
Yugi huffed as she gave a glare to Anzu. She bent over, picking up the newspaper that had fallen to the floor.
"What exactly am I looking at?"
"Top of page 6, you'll know when you see it."
Yugi flipped to the indicated section. Her eyes scanned the black print. Her eyes widened as she read the text.
Anzu had left her spot on the chair and now stood next to Yugi.
"I knew you would want to know," Anzu commented sincerely.
"Atemu broke off the engagement." Yugi's tone was even and somber.
"That isn't necessarily true. According to the paper, the engagement ended. It doesn't say why, or by whom."
Yugi heard Anzu and nodded in response. She knew, though, that it was Atemu. It had been three days since their kiss. He had followed his heart. He ended the relationship because he was unhappy, because he wasn't in love. Vivian was not his perfect match, at least not romantically.
"So," Anzu began, "will you be asking him out?"
Yugi blinked before staring at her friend.
"What?"
"Are you going to be asking him out on a date?"
Yugi turned away, concealing a blush.
"I can't ask him that. He just broke up with his fiancée. It would be wrong for me to try to start our relationship to the next level. Besides, he may not even like me."
"Liar! I have seen the way he's looked at you. He would go out with you in a heartbeat!"
That's not the only clue, Yugi thought.
She never told Anzu about the kiss. She was too afraid of what her friend would think of her, helping Atemu cheat on his fiancée. It made her feel disgusting.
Yet Yugi knew Anzu was right. She knew he had some feeling towards her since he never missed a day to visit back when she was working at the diner in Domino. He would ask her about her life, wanting to know every detail. He helped her when the robbery happened, probably saving her life. He was very sad when she said she had to move. The kiss only proved that.
"Yugi, would you go out with him if he asked you?"
Yugi hesitated. She had developed feelings for him. She had felt that way since she saw him. She was always happy to see his face, to her his deep voice. Her feelings towards him had only grown stronger as the days passed by. Even their current situation, living in different cities caused a slight pain in her heart. But due to the engagement, she didn't have the heart to tell how she felt.
But the kiss told him everything, her feelings, her desire, her want. No longer could she hide them from Atemu, or herself.
Yugi nodded in response. But we would need to wait.
Atemu was uneasy. The ending of the engagement was the talk of the office. He could hear the whispers as he walked past the cubicles. Outside, the tabloids loved the story. Their relationship had been scrutinized since the announcement and a favorite one to rant about. The break-up only increased the popularity, and the scrutinizing. He had received hundreds of calls about interviews. It would be awhile before this story would be off the newsstands.
He locked the door of his office. Peace and quiet. The thought left his mind as he saw the pile of papers on his desk.
"So much for relaxing."
Yugi sat in the living room, waiting for Atemu to show. It had been a week since the kiss. She smiled, recalling the sweet emotion she experienced.
Her mind switched to the engagement, causing her to frown. Vivian must be hurt, especially if she loved Atemu. She hoped Vivian would be alright, that she would find the one who would make her happy.
A knock came from her front door. Yugi jumped off the couch and rushed to the door. She placed her hand on the knob and twisted it open. She didn't expect to see the person who stood opposite of the door.
The tall man of 5'11" leaned against the doorframe. His long black hair covered part of his brown eyes. He wore a simple grey jacket, yellow t-shirt, dark jeans and a semi-sly smile. He scanned her body, noticing she was wearing a simple navy blue dress which ended at her knees. He also noted that she wasn't wearing nylons.
"Masato? What are you doing here?"
"What? Not happy to see me?" Masato pouted.
"I just wasn't expecting you."
He scooted past her as he spoke. "I wanted to come for a visit." He plopped on the couch.
"I wish you would have called Masato, I am expecting company."
Masato smiled at her. "Haven't you heard the more the merrier?"
Yugi sighed before shutting the door.
"Do you want something to drink?"
"Have any beer?" Masato asked eagerly.
Yugi looked him square in the face.
"No."
"I take it you don't drink."
Yugi shook her head.
"Then some soda would be fine."
Yugi went into the kitchen and grabbed the beverage. When she returned to the living room, another knock came from the front door.
"Would that be her?" Masato asked.
"Yes, that would be him." Yugi answered as politely, handing the can to him. She left to greet her other guest.
Masato frowned. He sat, sipping his beverage, thinking. He wanted nothing more than for this guy to leave, but he had to be careful. He had to time his approach just right.
Yugi and another man entered the living room. Masato glanced at the man, who was smiling at Yugi. Masato grunted in disgust, but quickly smiled.
"Masato, this is Atemu, my friend from Domino." Yugi stated as she gestured to the man standing next to her. "Atemu, this is Masato, he is a coworker of mine."
Masato stood, reluctantly, and shook Atemu's hand.
"Nice to meet you," Masato said, hiding his true feelings.
"Likewise," Atemu concurred.
"Atemu, would you like something to drink?"
He looked back at Yugi.
"I would like some tea, please."
Yugi nodded with her usual smile before heading to the kitchen. Atemu sat down in the chair as Masato returned to his seat on the couch. The two men sat in silence for a few moments. Masato was bothered by the man who sat in the room. Atemu was wondering why Yugi hadn't mentioned more company. Masato was the first to break the silence.
"I don't think I have ever heard the name Atemu before."
"It's Egyptian," he stated, knowing what would be coming next.
"Really?" Masato paused for a moment. "Wait, are you Atemu Massri?"
"Yes," he answered.
"How in the hell do you know Yugi, Mr. Big-Time Corporate Ass?"
"Masato, do not use that language in my house and don't be rude to my friend!" Yugi scolded as she entered with two mugs of tea. Masato cringed slightly. Dammit, I need to be careful.
"I know Atemu from Domino when I was working as a waitress. Atemu came to the diner one day and we became friends." Yugi explained, handing one mug to Atemu.
Atemu nodded before he took a sip of tea. Yugi sat on the couch, hugging close to the armrest near the chair where Atemu resided. She leaned into her seat, raising her knees to her chest and cuddling her mug in her hands. Masato chugged his soda. The three sat in silence for a moment, each contemplating on what to say.
"May I use your restroom?" Atemu asked politely, setting down his mug.
"Down the hall to the right."
"Thank you." He left the room.
Masato smirked to himself. Now is my chance.
Yugi set down her mug and turned to Masato. She was ready for him to leave.
"I think…"
"I thought he would never leave."
The next thing Yugi knew her back was on the couch with her coworker sprawled over her body. His wet lips connected with her neck, giving it a warm bath. The unwanted contact caused her body to shiver involuntarily.
Once she gained her senses she tried to shove him off.
"Get off Masato!"
He chuckled at her struggle.
"You're cute when you squirm." He breathed onto her neck before sucking the skin. Yugi let out a cry at the unwanted sensation of Masato's motion. Her hands continued to strike his back, trying to end his actions. Unfazed, Masato left the spot on her neck, which now had a bright red bruise, and traveled downward with his lips.
All the while his hands slipped off his pants, exposing his genitals. Yugi felt his erected member alongside her thigh. Her body went into defense overdrive, punching and kicking with all her might.
"Stop it Masato! Get off me!"
Her screams were louder, more forceful. She punched with her fists so hard she felt bruises forming. Due to her small stature, though, the blows had little impact on the larger man.
Masato ignored the screams, but he didn't ignore that fact about another man in the house. He needed to end this, even though he wanted to play. He inched his hands closer to her underwear, knowing his prize was just a piece of cloth away.
Yugi felt the man's weight leave her body. She turned her turn to see Atemu gripping tightly onto Masato's shirt, both staring at each other. Masato had an annoyed look on his face, unhappy to be interrupted, while Atemu was simply glaring fiercely at him.
"Don't you dare touch Yugi!" Atemu reinforced the command with a threatening tone.
"You shouldn't have stopped me! I was just about to…"
Atemu's fist came in contact with Masato's face, hard. The targeted man fell backwards due to the fact his pants was near his ankles. Blood trickled from his mouth.
"Pick up your pants and leave! Now!"
Yugi left her forced supine position and now stood between the two men. She had heard Atemu talk about his temper before, but never saw it. The last thing she wanted was Atemu to get into trouble because of his anger. She placed a hand on his chest.
"Atemu, calm down." Yugi spoke in a soothing manner. Atemu felt the hand against his body and released his tension, but continued to glare at the unwanted guest.
By now, Masato had covered his lower half. He wiped the blood from his mouth.
"I didn't realize he was your boyfriend." Masato smirked in disappointment.
Yugi turned to face Masato. Her eyes were filled with anger.
"You certainly are not my boyfriend," she shouted, "now get out of my house." Her finger pointed straight towards the door.
Masato snorted before turning towards the door. He paused, twisting his head over his shoulder.
"I don't know why you want him. He's nothing but a big-time corporate ass, fucking and dumping every whore he dates. It says so in the papers."
Yugi quickly stormed towards him. Masato turned his body to face the irate girl.
"I will not let you talk about Atemu like that. You know nothing about him and the newspapers are far from accurate. And he is certainly better than you. Now leave before I call the police."
Masato only smirked before kissing Yugi again. Her eyes widened at the sudden contact, before they darkened with intense vexation. She couldn't hold it back any longer. Without warning, a hand smacked across Masato's face, breaking the kiss.
"Don't you EVER touch me again!" The sound of her voice boomed throughout the house. "If you don't leave in the next three seconds I will call the police."
Masato chuckled to himself. She is playing hard to get. He opened the door and walked out. Yugi slammed the door behind him, taking a deep breath to calm her down.
"Yugi, are you okay?"
She turned at the sound of her name. Atemu stood behind her with eyes filled with concern. Yugi stepped to him and lowered her head so her forehead rested on his chest. He resisted the urge to hug her for only a moment. She felt his arms lay gently against her body.
"Why does there have to be men like that in the world?"
"You mean asses like that."
"I'm sorry Atemu. He shouldn't have said those things about you."
"Don't worry about me." His eyes darkened. "What he did to you is inexcusable."
She lifted her head off his chest, shifting her gaze towards his left shoulder.
"How…how bad does it look?" Yugi spoke in a timid fashion as her eyes shifted between Atemu's eyes and his shoulder.
He glanced at the bruise Masato left on her neck. The redness had begun to fade, but the half-dollar sized marked was far from being unnoticeable. The sight caused his body to tense in anger.
"It's not as bad as it was," Atemu said, trying to be comforting.
"Which means rumors are going to spread at work tomorrow." Yugi sighed at her comment, not looking at him. She was sure Masato would say something to everyone about their "encounter." It made her dread going to work.
Atemu remained quiet. He was steaming about Masato's actions, but did not want to upset Yugi more in any way. He wanted Yugi to forget what Masato had done, but was unsure of how to accomplish it. He wanted to hold her tight, hoping his touch would put her at ease, but he knew the contact would be unaccepted due to what just happened. His train of thought for ideas on ways to help her was interrupted when he felt Yugi pull from his friendly embrace.
"I'm going to wash my neck."
His heart hurt at the sound of her voice. He watched Yugi walked to the bathroom, shutting the door behind her. Atemu walked into the living room. He clenched his fists. Yugi didn't deserve that! She is too kind and nice to be treated that way. He stepped to the couch. Men like Masato should never exist. All they do is take advantage of girls. A pillow rested near the armrest of the couch. If I ever see Masato again, I swear I will give him hell. The pillow imploded as his fists came in contact with it.
"Do you have a grudge with my pillow?"
Atemu ceased his actions, hearing the teasing tone of Yugi's voice. He sat down on the couch, breathing deeply to release his tension. The couch dipped as Yugi sat down next to him. He twisted his head, seeing Yugi's trademark smile.
"You amaze me Yugi."
"And how is that?" She asked, keeping her optimistic tone.
"You were just assaulted by that pig and you stay positive," Atemu answered, "I would have my fist down his throat if it were me."
"You proved that," she commented, pointing at the flattened pillow.
Atemu gave an apologetic look.
"Besides," Yugi continued, "you can't keep living in the past. It will only bring heartbreak and sorrow." She became quiet as she finished. It didn't go unnoticed.
"Yugi?"
"Sorry, I was thinking about Katsuya." She chuckled softly. "So much for following my own advice."
"Katsuya?"
"Jounouchi Katsuya, my old boyfriend."
Jounouchi and Yugi: WHAAAT!
Kiyusa: Well, I didn't want to create a new character to be Yugi's past love interest. It only made sense to choose you because of your close relationship.
Atemu: An interesting pairing.
Jounouchi: Shut up Pharaoh!
