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Hushpuppy24: During the last chapter, Téa watched in horror as Seto and another girl disappeared through the doors of the library. Téa felt tears streaming down her face as she ran away, dragging her stuff behind her. She ran to the Turtle Game shop and up into Yugi's room. Downstairs, Yugi and his grandpa stood in amazement, seeing a girl that had just ran into a part of their home, leaving behind her luggage. Yugi volunteered to check it out. He walked up the stairs and into his room, asking if the girl was ok. He recognized it was Téa later, and rushed to her side to comfort her. Yugi had grown a lot since she left and she had noticed those characteristics quite well. She wiped away her tears with her sleeve, but Yugi told her not to. He asked her if she wanted something to eat and she said yes. He informed her there were tissues in the drawer and headed downstairs to the kitchen. Téa opened the drawer and pulled out a box of tissues and a letter she noticed that was addressed to her. She opened it and read the letter thoroughly, stating of Yugi's feelings for her of more than just friendship, but of love. Yugi re-entered the room, finding Téa with his letter in her hand.

Now with more of the story...

Chapter 3

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Téa got off the bed and continued to advance on Yugi until she was standing in front of him, only inches apart. "Téa, I can explain! It was from three years ago and I-" He wasn't able to finish because he was cut off by a kiss...from Téa. Yugi didn't know what to do. 'Why is she kissing me?' He thought, but it didn't remain in his mind for long as he returned the kiss. The two finally broke the kiss and tears were streaming down Téa's face while Yugi was breathing heavily, gasping for air.

He's never been kissed before, so this was his first time. "I'm sorry!" Téa burst out. "I'm so sorry!" She wanted to just run out the door if Yugi hadn't been blocking it. And if she tried to ram past him, he'd most likely overpower her, unlike three years ago when Yugi was not as tall...or strong. Téa looked at Yugi's expression through her blurry vision to only see confusion and shock. She turned around and tried to run back to the bed, but Yugi caught her by the arm and pulled her back to him, causing Téa's head to lean against his chest.

Yugi tried to look into her eyes, but she refused to make eye contact. His heart was filled with hurt once more. The only possible reason why she kissed him was because she was upset about something and didn't know what she was doing. Yugi kept thinking about all the negative reasons of why Téa and he even shared a kiss, leaving him at the verge of tears. A teardrop fell from his eyes and onto Téa's face.

She looked up to see Yugi with tears at the edge of his eyelids, struggling not to let them fall. Knowing this, she knew she was responsible for his tears. She buried her head in his chest and hugged him close while she let out a soft cry. Yugi hardly ever cried, not from physical pain at least... His emotions were usually the ones that made him cry...and right now, Téa had a pretty good idea of how he felt. He was crying because she was crying. That was the thing about Yugi...he has great empathy for others. If it were joy, he'd be happy with you. If it was sadness, he'll suffer with you. Some may think Yugi was a crybaby, being upset over such silly emotions. But his friends knew that if he could shed a tear when you're in a world of hurt...it means he cares deeply for you, even if he didn't know you very well. Téa held onto Yugi even tighter, not wanting to let go. She had the same comfortable feeling as when she was with Seto. Her eyes narrowed as she repeated his name in a low, yet bitter whisper. "Seto..."

Yugi heard this remark and his hold on Téa instantly loosened and his arms fell back to his sides. Noticing this, Téa also let go of Yugi as she stepped back a bit so that they're several inches part. Yugi quickly wiped away his tears with his sleeve and tried to put on a stern face, but the hurt look in his eyes could be seen miles away. "Téa..." He finally spoke. "Could you please tell me what's going on?" He asked a little angrily. After hearing Téa whisper Kaiba's name, he had quickly come to the conclusion that she only has Kaiba on her mind and in her heart. Why she was with him right now was probably because she couldn't find Kaiba. He was just a substitute because his emotions were easy to toy with! Yugi's never been jealous before, but he won't stand to have his heart broken repeatedly by the same person...even if she is his best friend.

Téa was a little taken back and upset by Yugi's sudden change of mood, so she turned around with her back facing him, so that he won't have to see her river of tears. Yugi felt guilty about raising his voice at her. He wanted to apologize, but the words just couldn't come out. He only hung his head in shame, standing motionless at the doorway. A knot formed in Téa's stomach as she searched her mind for words to say. After several minutes, she finally managed to mutter out three words. "I'm leaving Seto."

"What?!" Yugi exclaimed in shock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing! Téa was breaking up with Kaiba?! "...Why?" He managed to stutter out. "He loves you a lot! He never stopped thinking about you ever since you left!" He tried to defend Kaiba. Even though Kaiba was considered his rival in love, he had always thought Téa and Kaiba were meant to be. It wasn't everyday someone would see the good inside a cold-hearted jerk, free his spirit...and finally...to fall in love with. Yugi especially didn't want to be the one that broke them up. If it had been the letter Téa read that caused her to change the mind, he'd never forgive himself.

"Loves me a lot? Think about me everyday? HAH! That's a laugh." She said, her voice quivering.

Yugi still couldn't understand why or what caused Téa's sudden change in behavior. "What are you talking about Téa? There was hardly ever a moment he didn't talk about you! Joey nearly chocked him for talking about you the whole time. He cares a lot about you!"

"Cares about me?! How could you even say that? He wouldn't be with that other girl if he cares about how I feel!" She yelled out as tears trickled down her cheeks.

"What? What other girl? Kaiba hasn't even mentioned another girl other than you!" Yugi was now getting worried. Téa had never raised her voice unless it was something she seriously believed in.

"You're wrong Yugi..." Her shoulders shuddered as she let out a sniffle. "Very wrong..."

"He really hasn't..." Yugi's tone lowered.

"I saw it with my own eyes!" She shouted as she quickly turned around to face Yugi. Her cheeks were wet from her tears and her eyes were half squinted in pain. More tears fell as the image appeared in her mind again. "If he really did still love me, he wouldn't be off with another girl!"

"Are you sure it was him? Maybe it was someone else." Yugi said.

"It was him! Don't you get it? He doesn't want me anymore!" She continued to yell. Her gaze suddenly fell to the ring on her finger. "He promised..." She squeaked as more tears fell. Yugi looked sympathetically at his friend as he felt his own heart ache. There was a long silence until Téa finally spoke in a stiff tone. "I don't need him!" She looked into Yugi's eyes. "I still have you, don't I?"

Yugi was speechless. "I..." He stuttered. Suddenly he felt Téa's arms wrap around his waist and her body leaning against his.

"Please don't go too..." she muttered as she closed her eyes. She could hear the steady beat of Yugi's heart, and his body warmth was comforting. She felt Yugi return the hug as she snuggled in closer.

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That night, Téa stayed over at Yugi's house. She was going to be there for at least another week or two until the people that rented their house moves out. Téa stayed in the guest bedroom, where usually Joey stays when he sleeps over, but now, the Gardner's used it more often.

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The warm sunshine shone through the clear glass windows waking Téa from her, not so peaceful, slumber. Her dreams kept repeating the image of when that girl hugged Seto...and him hugging back. She got up and walked over to her suitcase, that had been brought upstairs by Yugi's grandfather last night, and dug deep into her clothes until pulled out a light pink tank top and matching blue jeans that showed her perfect figure. Changing into her new clothes, she headed out the bedroom door and down the stairs, into the kitchen.

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Yugi and his grandpa greeted Téa cheerfully as she entered the room. She replied back and joined them for breakfast. After breakfast, Téa decided to take a walk. Yugi offered to come along, but she just wanted to clear her head. Yugi understood and let her go.

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Téa walked through the streets filled with blossoming Sakura trees. She had always loved spring, but this year it pained her just to look at it. Not that Yugi wasn't a good choice or anything...it was just that Seto and her shared something special together...and she missed him...a lot. She quickly scolded herself for even thinking such a things. 'Why should I miss him?' She asked herself bitterly. 'He's got someone else now and so do I! Why should I care?' She pushed her feelings away, as she continued to trudge down the sidewalk, lost in her thoughts. She was so absent-minded that even she didn't realize she had stepped off the sidewalk and onto the road. The light was still green and several cars were passing. A loud honk came from one of the cars. They slammed on the brakes, tires screeching as they halted immediately, about a foot away from Téa's body. Téa had now snapped out of her trance and was scared stiff. She looked around to see the attention she had drawn herself, especially to a peculiar someone. The driver shouted rude complaints, as Téa apologized and stepped out of the way.

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Seto couldn't believe his eyes at whom he saw. 'Tea?!' He thought with excitement. Their eyes locked for a split second as Seto tried to cross the street of busy traffic. Horns beeped as each car halted quickly to not run over the boy while Seto maneuvered his way around. "Téa! " He called out, his sight still locked on her, as he watched her turn to his opposite direction, walking quickly away at a much faster pace.

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'Why is he here? Why is he doing this to me? Why is it that everywhere I go, he just has to be there? Doesn't he know he's hurt me enough already?' Téa thought sadly, still walking faster and faster with each step she took.

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Seto continued to run after her. 'Why isn't she stopping? Maybe she can't hear me... That has to be it!' He thought to himself as he yelled out Téa's name a little louder, slowly catching up to her.

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Tears outlined the edges of her eyelids as she listened to Seto calling out her name. She had once loved his soft voice...and still did, and yet at the same moment...it felt like daggers piercing through her heart.

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Seto had finally dodged all the incoming traffic and caught up to Téa. He grabbed her arm and turned her around so that she faced him, saying her name in a low voice, slightly louder than a soft whisper.

Téa tried to avoid eye contact, but she was once again drawn to his beautiful crystal blue eyes... Then she started speaking in a not so nice tone. "Hello Kaiba." She stated while looking away from him.

"Hi..." He replied back. Seto didn't mind Téa calling him Kaiba since she used to call him that in the first place. It's just that it seems a little less affectionate, a little less caring...and a little less love. By the tone of her voice and the look on her face, he could tell she was mad at him...but for what? "Téa? Is something wrong?" He asked gently putting a hand on her shoulder, but she shrugged it off. "I've missed you..."

"Don't touch me." She muttered coldly. Seto was completely taken back by this and a look of hurt appeared on his face. "T...T...Téa?" He stuttered in fear for the first time, fear that she would leave him. "Is...there something bothering you?"

"Yes, in fact there is." She said. "It's over." She said as stiffly as she could, trying to hold back her tears.

Seto was completely shocked. He hadn't been expecting that from her. "What?" His eyes narrowed as a hint of tears formed.

It had hurt Téa so much just to see Seto cry. "You heard me." Her voice quivered. "I'm breaking up with you." The words she spoke had hurt her just as much as the feeling of losing Seto.

Seto was speechless and tried to search for words to say. "Why?" If...if I did anything wrong, I'm sorry! I can change! Please! Just please...don't leave me again..." He put his hands on both sides of Téa's shoulders, but Téa pushed him away as a tear slid down her cheek. "How can you? I go away for three years and you've found somebody else! I never should've thought you'd love me enough to wait so long. You promised me...but I've found someone else now! I'm with Yugi now! At least HE waited for me!"

"What do you mean someone else? I've never stopped thinking about you!" Seto tried to defend himself.

"I saw her with you outside the library yesterday. You've obviously found someone else...and so have I!" Téa shouted out bitterly.

"Ayumi? No, she's not-" Seto was interrupted in mid-sentence.

"Seto!" A girl from across the street called out. She had long, flowing blue hair down to her waist and wore a pretty pink hair band. Her bangs hung slightly over eyes and were wearing a matching white and blue outfit. She waited at the other side for the lights to switch as she played with her hair.

Both Seto and Téa's attention turned to the girl, then back at each other. "I see you've made plans. I should go back to Yugi too then..." She said, her voice still quivering with sorrow.

"You can't!" Seto gripped onto Téa's hand tightly and held it up. "If you don't have feelings for me anymore, why are you still wearing the ring I gave you?"

Téa yanked her hand away from Seto's grip and tore the ring off her finger. "Take it! See if I care!" She forced the item into Seto's hand. She could now see the girl approaching them.

Seto looked at the ring, then back at Téa. Don't you love me anymore?" He asked painfully.

"I do..." Téa replied softly. "But you've found someone else. "She quickly snapped back with anger.

"I-" Seto was about to talk but was interrupted again.

"Seto! There you are!" Ayumi exclaimed. Seto had only turned around for a moment, but Téa was already gone. "I thought you were going to meet me over there!" She pointed across the street.

"Oh...yea...sorry..." Seto mumbled, looking down at the ring in his hand.

"Hey! Nice ring! For your girlfriend?" Ayumi asked curiously.

"You could've said that..." Seto said depressingly.

"Come on! You've still got to show me around! I haven't seen you since at the orphanage. We have so much to catch up on. I didn't come like half way around the world to just stand here all day. Come on!" She said as she dragged Seto away.

Seto formed his hand into a fist with the ring safely held inside his grip. He took one last look back at where he and Téa last talked. "She's just a friend Téa..." He whispered. "Why'd you have to go?"

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Téa watched from behind a tree, as the girl dragged Seto along the streets, slowly out of her sight. "Goodbye Seto... I love you..." Téa whispered as she headed back to the game shop.


Hushpuppy24: Phew~! Just thought that I should get one more chapter up before school starts tomorrow for most of us. Ok...I know this looks bad...but please keep reading~! ^^|| For those of you who likes Yugi/Téa fics better, I'm sorry, but I'm still planning to make it Seto/Téa. Maybe I can make a Yugi/Téa one after, but I just want this to be a Seto/Téa pairing. I know this looks a lot like a Yugi/Téa pairing, but I'm not planning for it to be...although some parts are kind of that~! So it's kind of like a little mix~!^^ Anyways, hope you liked the chapter...although I highly doubted most of you did...-_-|| Anyways, tell me what you think~! ^^