Skate
Yusei didn't seem phased when Akiza fell into his grasps. Akiza however couldn't help but feel embarrassed after admitting she didn't know how to roller skate. But instead of saying anything, Yusei simply took Akiza by the hand and helped her stay upright as she learned how to balance herself.
To any onlooker, their interactions might have seemed like a new couple out on a date. This meet up was supposed to be for Yusei to teach Akiza something about turbo dueling. What was he trying to teach her again? The point of the lesson became lost in their smiles and laughs. Yusei and Akiza both couldn't remember the last time they had this much fun. What started out as a mission with an end goal, was turning into a carefree time shared between two people.
Yusei became mesmerized as he watched Akiza glide across the floor. She certainly was getting the hang of skating. He hoped that this would translate into her having more confidence as a turbo duelist and as a woman. Yusei couldn't wait for the day when he could ride against Akiza in a friendly turbo duel.
Akiza was on top of the world. Everything in her life seemed to finally be coming together. She had mended her relationship with her parents, found new friends and was learning new skills that would benefit her in the future. Overall, she felt great about herself, besides the whole not initially knowing how to skate. Of course without that, she never would have been able to get close to Yusei when she fell into his arms.
She hated when she had those stupid, naive puppy-love moments. She admired Yusei and was growing closer everyday to loving him.
"Akiza."
She glanced over to him and was caught on that smile.
"You're ready."
Akiza blushed again. "You really think so?"
"Of course." Yusei rolled over and held onto Akiza's hands again. "I believe in you."
"Thanks, Yusei." She held her breath for a moment. "Maybe we could do this again some time?"
"I'd like that." Yusei skated back, brining Akiza along with him. "Can you promise me something?"
"What is it?"
"That after you pass the driving test, I'll be the first person you turbo duel."
Akiza laughed. "Absolutely. I wouldn't think of dueling anyone else first."
If only Akiza knew that it was only a matter time before she admitted to herself that she loved Yusei Fudo and wondered if he felt that same way about her too.
