Chapter 36!
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A few days later, Yusei was sitting around and watching TV in his apartment. He heard the door ring and wondered who it was When he looked outside, he was shocked. "Jack! Crow! Good to see you!" Yusei replied happily. Jack and Crow weren't smiling back. "It's good to see you too," Crow replied as he came in, "Sit down! We need to talk." Yusei watched as Jack and Crow came in and sat down on the couch.
"Come on!" Jack shouted as Yusei was still by the door, "What are you waiting for?" Yusei walked over and sat down. As soon as he did, Jack and Crow stood up. Even Crow, who was the shortest of the three, looked like he was towering over Yusei. Jack was the first one to speak up.
"Yusei. How's your relationship with Akiza?" Yusei smiled. "Great!" he replied, looking like a happy puppy, "She came home a little while ago and we're going out for dinner on Friday night." Jack and Crow looked at one another and then back at Yusei. "When you go on your dates," Crow began, "What do you do?" Yusei shrugged. "We go out for dinner, talk, and then go back home. Sometimes we stay for a little while and talk, before the other goes home. Jack got a sly smile. "Do any of these dates involve some little 'fun' afterwards?" Yusei's eyes narrowed.
"If by 'fun' you mean getting into bed, then no," Yusei replied firmly, "I am still happily a virgin." Jack and Crow rolled their eyes. "Well something must happen," Jack replied "Because Martha's always talking about you two." Yusei raised his eyebrows. "She does? What does she say?" Jack rolled his eyes. "You two can't keep you hands off of each other. She says you're always hugging, kissing, and being affectionate with one another." Yusei didn't understand. "So what? We're affectionate. You don't do the same things with Carly?"
Jack leaned in close. "I do, but not nearly to the degree you two are doing." Crow came into the conversation. "She tells me that you two are always touching each other or are close to one another." Yusei was still lost. "And what's the big deal? We're dating! We should have some sort of contact!" Jack pulled on Yusei's collar. "You should have contact, but it should be a lot less! You don't want people gushing about how super affectionate a guy is and you don't want to be known as a softy! All I hear from Martha is about how you guys are so affectionate and you guys are so close." Yusei smiled, showing his teeth.
"Jack are you jealous of me, because Akiza and I are closer to each other then you are with Carly?" Jack pulled Yusei in close. "I'm not jealous! I'm just trying to save you some face as a man!" Yusei chuckled. "Saving myself from being a man? How in the world are you going to do that?" Jack let go of him and put his hands on his hips. "Well...lets take a look at how you're doing. Lets start with how you act with Akiza."
"You're super affectionate, you never can stop hugging her, kissing her, putting her arms around her, and he's only made out with her, as he is still a virgin," Crow noted, as though he had written everything down. Jack then added. "Have you touched her breasts yet?" Yusei shook his head. "Well that knocks you down a few more pegs," Jack added, "Lets now take at look at what you do with Akiza. What do you two do for fun?"
Yusei put his finger to his chin. "Well...we go out to restaurants, we've gone mini-golfing together..." Crow chuckled. "Mini-golfing." Yusei frowned for a moment and then continued. "We've played video games together, gone out to movies together..." Jack pounced on his last response. "What kind of movies have you gone to?" Yusei tried to remember.
"We went to a couple of animated ones, a comedy. One them I remember was called a 'A Wonderful Night.'" Jack and Crow's eyes grew wide. "Yusei! That's a chick flick!" Crow and Jack put their hands on their heads. "But I got to go out with Akiza or make out afterwards," Yusei reminded them, "Doesn't that count for something?" Jack and Crow gave him angry glares. "Oh wow Yusei!" Jack said sarcastically, "A five minute, no boob or intimate touching, session for having to go to a two hour film! Then again, I'm not even sure if you could last 5 minutes in a make out session." Yusei was about to answer back, but decided to hold back. If they started talking about Yusei and Akiza's make out sessions, there would a ton of issues that would come up, besides the no intimate touching. Crow decided to change the subject.
"So have you seen any other chick flicks?" Crow asked, "And be honest. If you remembered titles, that would be great." Yusei thought for a moment. "We saw 'Fire Within You', 'Hourglass', and 'Helping Hands.'" Jack and Crow sighed. "All chick flicks," Crow replied, "Which are all terrible." Yusei spoke up. "They weren't so bad. Besides, all of them were up for some kind of award. In fact, that's why we went to them, since they got such good reviews." Jack shook his head.
"It doesn't matter how well it's reviewed," Jack replied, "Did you tell Akiza that you didn't want to go?" Yusei shrugged. "Well...at first I wasn't too keen on it, but then Akiza noted the good reviews. We both thought about going out afterwards and getting to spend time with one another. So, I said yes." Jack rolled his eyes. "So you willingly went to a chick flick without having to have Akiza drag you there?" Yusei didn't want to admit it, but it was the truth. "Well...yeah I guess. I was just being a good boyfriend." Jack scowled and muttered to himself. "But what's the big deal?" Yusei responded, "So I went to a chick flick! Besides, the movies aren't as bad as you think. I admit that I actually enjoyed some of them." Jack and Crow covered their eyes.
"You have got to be kidding me!" Jack cried, "Yusei just admitted that he enjoys a chick flick!" Yusei was confused. "But they're just movies!" he replied, "Besides, there are some cute girls in them too." Jack turned to him and gave him a crossed look. "Yusei! The only reason 'chick flicks' exist, is that the movie makers know that women will flock to them! They put a bunch of hot, muscular guys in them, so that the women watching will masturbate to those same guys when they go to bed that night. There may be a few girls in it, but over 90% of it is guy fanservice! If you really think that Akiza was only going to them, because of good reviews, you're crazy! She's probably upset by the fact that her boyfriend has less muscle than a 2-year old and goes to them to actually see some real men with their clothes off. Plus, maybe she's trying to drop the hint that you should hit the weights for once in your life." Yusei rolled his eyes and let Jack's words slid off his back.
"Jack, we've been over this a million times. Akiza doesn't mind the fact that I'm not some sort of super hunk and she loves me just the way I am." Jack snorted. "Yeah whatever. Anyways, back to our list of issues for you." Crow stepped up. "So you've now admitted that you've enjoyed chick flicks. Now what else is there? Oh yeah! Things you do around here." Crow looked around. "Well, you do have this nice gaming system." Jack and Crow walked over to it. "You actually have some manly games here too." They both looked through his stack of games. "Golf?" Jack asked as he turned to Yusei, "You have a golf game?" Yusei smiled, even though Jack looked at him like he was crazy. "It's more fun than you think." Jack just rolled his eyes, as if Turbo Dueling could be nearly as exciting as golf. Crow put down the last game Yusei had. "Come on. Lets head downstairs."
"Why are we going downstairs?" Yusei asked. Jack and Crow looked at him as if he was crazy. "To check on your runner," Jack replied and they both headed for the door. Yusei bit his lip, as he headed for the door as well. They went downstairs in silence, until they all went to the garage. They soon found Yusei's used car and his red Duel Runner in a far corner. Jack went up to it and wiped it with his finger.
"Dust?" he muttered to himself, "Is there dust on Yusei's Duel Runner?" Crow came over. "There's dust all right," as he picked some up with his finger, "In fact, there's quite a bit of it." Crow and Jack turned to Yusei. "When was the last time you worked on it?" Yusei shrugged. "Last week." Jack and Crow's eyes narrowed.
"You liar!" Jack shouted, "There's no way this thing collected this much dust in a week. Maybe in more like a few years!" He went up and easily lifted Yusei off the ground by the collar. "Where's the real Yusei? Who have you replaced him with?" He shook Yusei as Crow quickly came over. "Ahg. Ag. Ah. Ag," Yusei moaned as Jack shook him. Crow quickly put his arms between them. "That's enough Jack!" Jack let go and Yusei fell back onto the ground. "Why haven't you tinkered with your Duel Runner in a very long time Yusei?" Jack asked with a finger pointing at him. Yusei stood up.
It was rather simple why Yusei had used his car and Martha's for a very long time, instead of his Duel Runner. Cold weather? Had to use the car for warmth. It also left only about four good months out of the year to ride his runner. But then those four months also had their share of issues. Rain? Had to use to car. Going on a date with Akiza (or anywhere in general)? Had to use the car. Yusei would hate it, if Akiza's nice dress or clothes would get dirty. Plus, it was so much easier to talk and have a conversation in the car, rather than on a Duel Runner. The noise made it tough, plus they both had to pay attention to the road, which could mean long breaks in-between talking. Not to mention, if they got to a stoplight in his car, Yusei could have a quick moment with one arm on the wheel and one arm around his girlfriend.
Still, there were even more reasons. Buying something? Had to use the car to store it in. He could easily walk to work, since he was now living downtown. During inconvenient weather, the car was safer and warmer, along with the fact that it was cheaper to get a car parking pass than a Duel Runner pass. Speaking of work, Yusei had to go there, instead of having hours of free time like a few years ago. Plus, with the limited free time he had, he wanted to spend it on something relaxing, as opposed to a Duel Runner that might give him frustrations. He had also found other things to enjoy, along with keeping up with his friends. All of that added up to zero time he could spend with his Duel Runner. With him having no reason to Turbo Duel as well, Yusei didn't feel the need to upgrade or upkeep his runner. To be honest, it had turned into a classic situation of having an old car that you keep, despite not needing or using it anymore. As Yusei thought about all the reasons, he figured that Jack would easily be able to understand why he found dust on his Runner. But before he could explain, Jack said something totally different.
"Wait! I know why! You use your car so often, because then Akiza and you can be intimate with one another in it?" Yusei was about to say "no", before Crow added something. "It makes sense that you would. This thing could easily be a love machine." He looked inside. "Lots of room in the back seats, plus a parking garage would be pretty empty a majority of the time." Yusei suddenly re-thought about the situation. If he admitted it, then maybe Jack and Crow would get off his back. He would be able to drop this whole "manliness test" that they were giving to him and they wouldn't bug him about not dealing with his Duel Runner in many years.
Still, Yusei couldn't. If Jack and Crow were upset with him being affectionate with Akiza, then they didn't recognize the real Yusei. He loved being affectionate with her and nothing could ever change that. Akiza gave equal love and affection back to him and she shared the same feelings to him about being affectionate. If Jack and Crow were going to accept that fact, along with the fact that Yusei wasn't using his Duel Runner, then the best time for them to realize this would be sooner than later.
"It's not," Yusei replied, "I have never made out with Akiza in my car. We've always done things inside. As for my Runner, I haven't used it in a long time and don't really have time to work on it. It hasn't bothered me up to this point, so I don't see it bothering me in the future." Jack and Crow's happy faces quickly turned upset. They backed Yusei up, until his back onto the cold, concrete wall. "Yusei! You said you're going on a date with Akiza on Friday. Correct?" Yusei nodded as Jack grabbed his collar again. "Well then we're going to follow you and tag along on your date." Yusei's mouth dropped.
"Why in the world would you do that? It's a date with Akiza and me, not the two of you." Jack didn't listen. "Because you're not a real man anymore! You go to chick flicks and have admitted to liking them. You are way too sweet and affectionate with Akiza and you never work on your Duel Runner anymore. Not to mention the fact that you're weakling and have no muscle to speak of. For your date with Akiza, things are going to change!"
"How are they going to change?" he replied, "It's in just a few days!" Jack smiled. "Don't worry! You'll see." Jack let go of Yusei's collar and turned around. "Come on Crow. It's time for us to turn Yusei into a true man!" Yusei watched them walk out. 'I don't know what they're doing,' Yusei thought, 'But I don't like the sound of it.'
The next day, Yusei went to get the mail. It was mostly ads like usual, until Yusei stumbled upon a letter. It just had the word "resident" and then his address. Yusei opened it and found a few sheets entitled, "How to Get Ripped." Yusei rolled his eyes as he now realized who sent the letter. He took the few pages, put them horizontally, and ripped them in half. He then took the pieces of paper and threw them into his recycling.
Akiza called a few hours later and asked Yusei where he wanted to go. Yusei didn't want to go very far, because then Crow and Jack would bug him about having to drive there. "Can we go someplace close?" Yusei asked, hoping Akiza would agree to it. "Sure!" she replied, "How about that place just down the street?" Yusei smiled. "Sounds good," he replied, "Do you want to come over at 7?"
"That's sounds great!" Akiza answered back, "I guess I'll see you then. I love you Yusei." Yusei smiled. "I love you too Akiza." They both hung up and Yusei sighed. "Well...I guess I'll wait until our date to tell Akiza that Jack and Crow are coming along," Yusei said to himself, "After all, maybe Akiza will get mad and tell them to let us have our usual date by ourselves. Yeah! That sounds good!" Yusei smiled and now couldn't wait for Friday night.
When Friday night came Yusei was getting ready for his date when Jack and Crow came over. When Yusei opened the door, Jack had something in his hands. "Here," he said, once he saw Yusei, "Put these on." He threw the clothes at Yusei, which hit him in the face and caused the pants to fall down. Yusei blew the shirt out of his face and bended over to get the pants. "Why do I need these?" Yusei asked as he picked up the black pants.
"So that Akiza can see a more manly side of you," Jack replied, "Now go to the bathroom and put them on." Yusei sighed, as he turned around, and headed for the john. As he put the clothes on, he just didn't feel right. The shirt was really tight. He had his normal black, sleeveless shirt that was tight too. However, that shirt was comfortable tight and wasn't so form fitting. This one felt about two sizes too small. Every time Yusei turned, he could feel the shirt stretching, as it tried to keep up with his body. The pants were made out of leather and were tight as well. When Yusei looked in the mirror, he didn't feel like himself.
He looked like some raging, biker boy that was trying to get girls to notice him. Yusei felt uncomfortable with the whole ordeal and wanted to wear something more comfortable and in his usual style. He left the bathroom and went out to the living room. "Jack! We need to talk!" Yusei said in a firm voice. Jack and Crow turned around to look at him. "Yusei!" Crow said excitedly, "Looking good!" Jack smiled as well. "You look like a true man," he added. Yusei frowned. "Jack! What's with these clothes? They're so tight and I don't like them! I want to go back to wearing my old clothes." Jack looked annoyed.
"Yusei! This is what a normal guy wears when he goes out on the town. Just wear it a little while and you'll get used to it." Yusei shook his head. "I don't want to Jack! This whole thing is stupid." Jack gave him an angry glare. "It is not stupid!" Jack fired back, "We just want to help you be more like a regular man and that's why we're going with you on your date. You can't be all affectionate and lovey dovey with Akiza! All men are serious and less talkative around their women, because affection is a sign of weakness." Jack walked up to him. "And why are your arms still looking like twigs? Didn't you do the exercises Crow and I sent to you?" Yusei shook his head. "Yusei! You should be more built like a regular guy! Those exercises were suppose to help you! Plus, your wardrobe needed an upgrade and that's the reason we got you these clothes. You need to be and act more like a man if you want Akiza to stay with you." Yusei didn't like what Jack had said and stood up for himself. "Forget it Jack!" He turned around. "I'm changing into my old clothes." Suddenly, the doorbell rang. "Go answer it Yusei," Jack said angrily, "And remember what we said, because, if you don't, then you'll be in a lot of pain and trouble." Yusei knew what that meant. He was just going to have to go with the flow, even if it meant not being his usual self. He turned back around and went to the door. He checked to make sure it was Akiza, before he opened the door.
"Hey Yusei!" Akiza said with a bright smile on her face. "Hey Akiza!" Yusei replied. Akiza stood there for a moment, waiting for Yusei to wrap her in a hug, give her a kiss, or look deep into her eyes. Instead, he just stood there, before sticking his arm into his apartment. "Why don't you step in for a moment?" As Akiza came inside, she looked at Yusei in his new outfit. "Yusei, you look...different." Yusei nodded. "I know. Jack bought them for me." Akiza's eyes widen. "Jack bought them?"
"That's right!" Jack replied with his arms folded. Akiza turned around and saw him and Crow. "Jack! Crow! It's so good to see you two." She went up them. "How long have you been here?"
"A few days," Crow replied, "We've been trying to help Yusei get ready for his date with you." Akiza smiled. "Well...thanks for that," she replied awkwardly before looking over her shoulder, "Come on Yusei. Lets get going." Yusei scratched the back of his head. "Um...well...see..." He couldn't admit what was going to happen, so Crow did it for him. "Jack and I are coming along with," Crow responded. Akiza was a little surprised. "Oh. You are?" They nodded. "Do you want to ride over there?" Jack asked, but Akiza shook her head.
"No. Yusei and I agree to a restaurant just a few blocks away. It would be silly to drive over there." Jack frowned, as Yusei gave him a knowing grin. It was almost as if Yusei was saying, "Ha ha," to Jack. "Okay. We should get going," Yusei replied. As he turned around, Yusei put both hands to the back of his head, as if he was scratching his neck. The quick turn, combined with his arms being up, caused the shirt to rip down the right side. "Yusei!" Akiza cried, "Your shirt's got a huge rip in it!" Yusei smiled, knowing that he succeeded. "I know," he replied as they examined the rip, "Jack was the one who bought the clothes. I told him it was way too tight, but he insisted that I should wear it." Yusei looked at Jack again with a knowing smile, as Jack growled to himself. Akiza continued to examine the rip.
"I think you should put on your blue blazer or something like that to cover it up," Akiza replied and she looked up at Jack. "Jack, I know that you like this type of clothing and I know you meant well. But when you're buying it for another person, do you think you could actually think about, you know, the person who's going to wear it? This shirt is way too small and way too tight. It should be at least a couple sizes bigger." Jack frowned.
"Oh yeah. Sorry about that," Jack replied sarcastically. Akiza didn't know about Jack and Yusei's feud going on and Yusei smiled as he went to his room. He grabbed his familiar blue blazer. 'At least I can wear something comfortable,' Yusei thought to himself as he walked back out. "All right. Lets go," Yusei announced and they all headed for the door. Akiza waited by it as Yusei locked the door. When he turned around, Akiza expected Yusei to hold her hand, put an arm around her, or give her some kind of affection. Instead, he walked right by her, almost as if she wasn't there.
'What's with Yusei?' Akiza thought to herself, 'He's acting really weird.' She then jogged to catch up with them.
As they walked down the street, Akiza was still waiting on Yusei to show his affectionate side. They had made it nearly two blocks, before Akiza could sense something was wrong. By now, they would have stopped at least once to do something affectionate. Yusei and her might share a hug, a kiss, or even just saying, "I love you," which would force them to stop walking in the middle of a block or when they would be waiting at a red light. Not only that, but Yusei still hadn't held her hand, put his arm around her, or anything of that usual nature. Akiza decided to take matters into her own hands. She took Yusei's wrist and leaned on his left side.
"So Yusei, is everything all right?" Yusei was about to answer and put his arm around Akiza, when Jack cleared his throat. "Ehhh. Hmmm," Jack coughed rather loudly. Yusei looked at him and Jack shook his head, knowing what Yusei was about to do. Yusei frowned for a moment, before he stopped walking. "Hey look at that!" Yusei said as he gently pulled out of Akiza's grasp. She stopped to admired what Yusei was looking at. "What?" Akiza asked as they looked at a apartment building. Yusei started walking again. "Never mind," he replied and walked ahead of Akiza, with his hands in his pockets. Akiza had noticed Yusei letting go of her and watched as he kept walking. 'What's going on?' Akiza wondered, 'Have I done something wrong?'
As Yusei walked a short distance ahead of Akiza, Jack looked over his shoulder and gave Yusei a thumbs up. Yusei gave a weak thumbs up back, feeling bad at the fact that he had to let go of Akiza, and lie to her about seeing something that wasn't there. By the time Akiza caught back up, they had made it to the restaurant. "We're here!" Crow said happily as he went and held the door for everyone.
When they got into the bar and restaurant, they were seated at a small red booth. Crow and Jack slid in one side, as Yusei and Akiza went into the other. Yusei let Akiza go on the inside, as he sat closest to the outside. A few moments later, a pony tailed, brown haired, young waitress came up the them. "Can I get you anything to drink?" she asked as she passed out menus.
"I'll get the beer special you go on tap," Jack said proudly. "Me too," Crow added. Jack turned to Yusei. "Do you want one too?" Yusei shook his head. "Sorry, but the only beer I drink is root beer. Can I have that?" The waitress nodded. "I don't drink either," Akiza added, "So can I have a root beer as well?" The waitress nodded. "Two beers and two root beers. I'll be right back with those for ya." She walked away, as Akiza and Yusei thanked her. Jack slammed his fist into the soft, booth cushion. 'A real man orders a beer,' Jack thought. Crow put a hand on his shoulder. "Calm down Jack," Crow whispered to him. Jack took a deep breath and tried to calm his nerves. After they ordered, Akiza spoke up.
"I have to go to the bathroom," Akiza said and Yusei got out for her to visit the ladies room. As Yusei sat down again, Jack had a question. "So Yusei, how are those new clothes treating you?" Yusei shrugged. "Well...the shirt has ripped a little bit more." Crow leaned forward. "How are the pants?" Yusei shrugged. "A little too tight for my tastes. Why do you ask?" Jack grew a smile. "Have you used your pants to their full potential?" Yusei looked lost. "What do you mean?"
"Yusei. There's a reason we got you those pants," Crow replied, "They're tight and made out of leather so you can rub your groin against it really easily. In turn, all that rubbing makes it easier for you to get a...you know." Yusei's eyes widened. "What? Why did you do that?" Jack and Crow laughed. "Because getting aroused at Akiza will make you want to do it with her sooner. Trust me. Just stare at Akiza's chest, when she gets back, rub your groin against your extremely tight pants, and you'll be able to keep rubbing it for the rest of the night." Yusei put his head into his right hand. 'I knew there was some sneaky reason behind them getting me this tight of pants,' he thought.
"I'm back!" Akiza said cheerfully a few moments later. Yusei got out and let her back in. When they were comfortable again, Akiza leaned in close to Yusei. 'Maybe being in this booth will help Yusei be more affectionate,' she thought. As Akiza leaned on him, Yusei couldn't help, but have his eyes wader to her chest. That...big, ginormous chest. Yusei felt his groin start rubbing against the tight leather in his pants and he found himself quickly going from unaroused to aroused. 'I don't think I can take much more of this,' he thought to himself as he felt the leather. He knew that he needed to calm down and decided on a plan. He slowly tried to lean to his right, towards the end of the booth. Akiza felt him moving and sat up. "Yusei! What's wrong?" Yusei stood up, outside of the booth, and left her grasp. "I...uh...have to go to the bathroom," he replied as he faced his three friends. He then tried to act cool and calm as he gave her a weird looking smile. Jack and Crow chuckled to themselves as Yusei walked to the bathroom. But for Akiza, she was having a much different reaction.
'Does Yusei not want to be affectionate with me anymore?' she wondered to herself, "He's tried to leave my grasp a few times already.' Akiza loved the fact that Yusei was so affectionate and sweet with her. Tonight, it felt as though he was not himself. It was almost as if he had been replaced by the Yusei most people thought he was like: serious and uptight. Akiza knew that there were times and reasons when Yusei was like that and didn't show his emotions. But he hadn't showed that side of him for a very long time, probably since before they started dating. Akiza sighed. 'Maybe I'm doing something wrong,' she thought.
Once Yusei made his way to the bathroom, he went into a stall, and sat on the toilet, without pulling down his pants. "Come on Yusei! Calm down! I hate these stupid pants!" He could feel the tightness of the pants still rubbing against his groin. He took some loud deep breaths and tried to find a comfortable position that would cut the rubbing out. It was hard for another gentleman, who came inside the bathroom, not to notice. 'He must be having a really rough one,' he thought as he left, still hearing Yusei take in deep breaths.
When Yusei came back, he had pulled his pants up just a bit, to help give his lower area some breathing room. It wasn't much, but every little bit helped. Once they got their food, it was much easier for him to relax and for Akiza to put her mind off of Yusei's odd behavior. As they ate, they talked mostly about Jack and Crow and how their seasons had been going. Of course, Akiza had to ask Yusei a question, that he didn't feel like answering right that moment.
"Do you think we could go see 'My Mother and Me' next week? It's up for quite a few awards." Yusei froze, as he knew that movie was a chick flick. "Uh...I don't know if I can," he replied. Akiza frowned and leaned in close. "We can do something afterwards if you'd like," she whispered. Yusei turned to her. "Sorry Akiza, but I can't." He then turned back to his food and Akiza sighed. 'Something's definitely up,' Akiza thought, 'I've never had to push Yusei into going to those movies before and he usually wants to go with me, without a second thought. The make out sessions or going out afterwards have always just happened naturally, and he's never used that as the only reason to go. So how come he turned me down on both the first attempt and when I offered him of a reward for going?' Akiza didn't understand and sadly ate her food.
Once they all paid, Yusei held the door as they left. Akiza felt as though she should take one more shot at Yusei. They started walking and Yusei didn't give her any affection yet again. Akiza walked up to him and tried one of the easiest romantic things she could do: she reached out and held his hand. For a moment, Yusei turned around and smiled at her. He tightened his hold on her grip and Akiza felt as though the Yusei she had grown to love was back. Suddenly, Crow looked over his shoulder, and shook his head. Yusei looked down and slowly, with lots of regret, let go. Akiza gasped as she watched Yusei walk faster than her.
'He let go of my hand. Maybe he doesn't want me to be his girlfriend anymore,' Akiza thought. She forced herself to catch up the gentlemen as they waited at a red light. She followed them back to Yusei's apartment, before stopping as Yusei let the guys inside. He stood next to Akiza, as the door was still open. "I had a good time tonight Akiza," Yusei said as he faced her. Akiza was hanging her head. "Yeah. Sure," she replied sadly. Yusei went up and kissed her on the forehead, but didn't do anything more. "I'll see you soon?" he asked. "Sure," Akiza replied plainly before turning around. Yusei watched her close the door in his face. When the door officially shut, Jack and Crow cheered.
"Way to go Yusei!" Jack shouted with his arms in the air, "One date with Akiza without being all mushy gushy!" Crow chimed in. "Yeah and you actually acted like a regular guy for once. Maybe you can be a real man after all!" Yusei's eyes narrowed. 'That was not a date,' he thought, 'And something was bothering Akiza.' He felt his body tense up.
'I will make sure to find out what is wrong with Akiza and make up for this date. The real Yusei Fudo wasn't there tonight and Akiza must have noticed it!' He felt himself make two fists at his side. 'I will do everything in my power to help make her smile again!' He turned around.
'And the first thing I have to do, is make my priorities very clear to Jack and Crow.'
A/N: Yusei's mad! Get ready for some anger and emotional scenes next Chapter!
Thanks for your continued support and I hope you enjoyed this Chapter!