"Heart's Desire"
Chapter Seven
"Beware of Yugi's Wrath"
Yami: Huh?
Yugi: What?
Cherry: You'll get it when you read the chapter. Oh, and Yugi, dear, please be ready to defend the idea that you're a sweet little teenager.
Yugi: Meaning?
Cherry: You'll see. (winks at Yami)
Yami: (snickers)
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Heaving a heavy sigh, Yugi flopped facedown onto his bed, exhausted by the day's events. He still couldn't believe what he had done, and what he had said, and he didn't want to imagine what Kaelyn must think of him now.
Yami made an appearance next to Yugi, the faintest trace of shock still lingering in his eyes. He sat down next to Yugi and, after a moment's hesitation, asked, "Are you okay, Aibou? I've never seen you act like that, or heard you speak that way."
Yugi sighed again, flipping over to face his dark half. "I don't even know, Yami. I'm not sure what's been the matter with me lately. It seems like every little thing is getting to me." He heard Yami chuckle and looked at him questioningly.
"I'll tell you one thing, Aibou. I don't think that Kaiba will ever look at you the same way again." Yami chuckled some more. "The expression on his face was priceless!"
Yugi managed a small smile. "I agree, but I don't know if anyone who was there will look at me the same way again," he sighed.
~*~*~
Kaelyn led the way to the mall while the others struggled to keep up with her. For someone so short, she sure could run fast.
"This is going to be fun!" she said once they were all in front of the mall entrance. She turned around to face them all, her eyes sparkling. "Let's go in now! I love the mall!"
Without waiting for any response, she hurried in the door. The others ran in after her, Yugi rolling his eyes. Even though he had a crush on her, he did find Kaelyn's hyperactive energy a little annoying.
"What to look at first?" Kaelyn wondered aloud. Tea came and stood next to her, pointing to one specific store that had both girls wide-eyed and excited.
"BLOOMINGDALE'S!!!" they squealed. It was all the boys could do to keep up with them when they took off at top speed.
Once inside, Tea and Kaelyn gave their credit cards a good workout, barely pausing to try things on before adding it to the pile of items they were purchasing. Poor Tristan, Joey, and Yugi were soon weighed down underneath about one fourth of the store's stock. Fortunately, the girls did have enough heart to carry a few of the bags once they had left the store.
"What's next?" Tea asked.
"We get to pick this time!" came Tristan's voice from behind them.
"Yeah! We're all supposed to be having fun!" Joey complained.
"Oh! Sorry guys!" Kaelyn said. "It's just that whenever I see a Bloomingdale's, I can't stop myself." She turned to Yugi, who was barely visible behind the boxes he was carrying. "Are you okay under there, Yugi?"
"Uh-huh," came Yugi's muffled, sarcastic response. Joey noticed Yugi's tone and took a couple of the boxes from him to lighten the poor boy's load.
"Thanks, Joey."
"No prob, Yug."
Tristan suddenly snorted, causing them all to look up. Kaiba was not too far in front of them, entering the arcade. (A/n: Well, hey, Kaiba's a teen too, so he takes a Saturday every so often.)
"Isn't that Seto Kaiba?" Kaelyn asked, wrinkling her nose.
"Yeah, that's him," Joey grumbled. Kaelyn raised an eyebrow at Joey's tone.
"None of us like him very much," Tea explained. "Yugi's the only one here that doesn't really despise him, which, by the way, doesn't make much sense since Yugi's the one he's hurt the most in the past." Tea scowled at the doorway that the young billionaire had just disappeared into.
Kaelyn gazed at the door, and impassive look on her face. "Let's go into the arcade now," she said, moving towards the door.
"Hey! We get to pick!" Tristan called. Too late, though. She was already through the door.
"She can really move fast," Yugi remarked as he headed to the arcade as well. The bright lights inside of the noisy area caused them all to blink.
"Hey, guys!" came a familiar, soft voice. They turned to see Bakura headed their way.
"Hey Bakura!" Tristan said.
"Hi!" Kaelyn spoke up. "You're that boy from our class, aren't you?"
"Yes, that's me. And you're that new girl, Kaelyn right?"
"Right in one!" The two teenagers smiled brightly at each other. Yugi saw something in Bakura's eyes when he looked at Kaelyn that made him feel a bit strange, so he diverted Bakura's attention away from the young woman.
"What's going on Bakura?" he asked casually, effectively drawing his gaze from the redhead.
"Oh, nothing really," Bakura said, shrugging. "I was on my out, to be honest with you. See, Kaiba just came in here."
"We know," Joey said, his dislike for Kaiba plain.
Bakura looked a little surprised. "Then what are you doing in here? I would have thought you'd steer clear."
All eyes turned to Kaelyn. She shrugged. "I want to know what the big deal is about this guy. I mean, sure, he has that whole 'I'm-the-ice-man' aura going on and everything, but he can't be all that bad."
Even Yugi let out a snort at that comment. "I don't hate Kaiba, but I'm not exactly his best friend either, and honestly, I think it might be a good idea if we just leave him alone."
Kaelyn shook her head. "Nope. I'm an interfering busybody. I must know what the big deal is!"
And she marched straight over to the virtual duel arena where Kaiba was observing a duel and parked herself right next to him. Sighing with exasperation, Yugi moved to stand next to her, on the opposite side of where Kaiba was standing, the rest of the group staying back a little ways, not wanting to be too near Kaiba.
"Hiya!" Kaelyn said cheerfully to Kaiba.
Kaiba looked at the short girl out of the corner of his eye, raising an eyebrow when he noticed how pretty she was. "Can I help you with something?" he asked coldly.
Kaelyn wasn't surprised by his coldness; she'd heard a long time ago that Seto Kaiba was a walking ice sculpture. "I just wanted to introduce myself. I want to know as many people as I can," she said. When there was no response from Kaiba, she continued, "The only reason I feel bold enough to say hi to you is because you know Yugi."
Kaiba's attention peaked and he turned to actually look at her, realizing that the said duelist was standing next to her.
"Hi Kaiba!" Yugi said.
"Is there something you want?" he asked Kaelyn, ignoring Yugi completely (and slightly irritating the young boy).
"Like I said, just an introduction," she answered. "I don't know why, I just did. Maybe because you're cute."
Yugi's temper rose slightly.
Kaiba was thrown by this girl's open admission of interest. He was used to girls admiring him, but only from a distance. Never had a girl had the courage to come to him and admit that they thought he was cute. He gave her a look that caused Yugi's temper to rise even more.
"Aren't you the new girl in my class?" he asked.
"Hai, I am!" Kaelyn said, happy that he recognized her.
She turned to strike up a conversation with Kaiba, her back facing Yugi, which was a lucky thing because the look in Yugi's eyes could have melted steel. He didn't know why he was feeling so irritated at the attention that Kaelyn was giving Kaiba, and the fact that he seemed to be slightly interested in her, but he was.
"Have dinner with you?" Kaelyn spoke, pulling Yugi's (and everyone else's) complete attention to the conversation between her and the young billionaire.
He nodded. "If you want to. It's usually just me and Mokuba, but he's spending the night at a friend's house, and a big mansion can get lonely without some company, so, do you want to come over to my place for dinner?"
He . . . he was asking her out?! That stuck-up brat of a snob was asking Kaelyn on a date?!?!? Whatever semblance of control that remained to Yugi evaporated on the spot.
"I don't think so . . ." Kaelyn said, all unaware of Yugi's anger.
"Then what about seeing a movie with me sometime?" Kaiba persisted.
"She said no, Kaiba," came a dangerous-sounding clam voice from behind Kaelyn. They both turned to look at Yugi and were startled by the pure venom in his eyes. If looks could kill, people would have lost count of how many times Kaiba would have croaked, and seeing such a look on the face of the boy who was supposed to be the sweetest in the city startled even Kaiba.
And it was more unnerving to realize that the look was aimed at him.
"How is it any of your business?" Kaiba asked coolly once he regained his composure.
"I'm making it my business," Yugi replied in that still-quiet voice, which scared everyone present even more than if Yugi was shouting.
"Stay out of it Yugi," the taller teen warned.
"I won't stay out of anything unless you leave Kaelyn alone," Yugi said, his voice rising.
"Listen here . . ." Kaiba began.
"No, you listen," Yugi cut in, his voice still rising until he was shouting. "Kaelyn already said no, so why are you still asking her? Just back the fuck off Kaiba, and leave her the hell alone!!!"
Yugi's language shocked even Yami, who was listening to the entire thing from the puzzle. Everyone was even more shocked when he put his hands on Kaelyn's shoulders and steered her out of the arcade. After a moment, his friends followed.
"Um, Yugi . . ." Bakura began hesitantly.
"I'm going home," Yugi said, having cooled off a bit and realized how badly he had overreacted. He hurried off, not looking anyone in the eye and absolutely refusing to look in Kaelyn's direction.
As she watched the small light's retreating form, she heard Neferti say, // Why did he react like that? It wasn't like Kaiba was pestering you or anything. \\
/ I'm wondering the same thing, Nef, \ Kaelyn replied.
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Cherry: Well?
Yugi: (is in shock of what he did in the story)
Yami: I can't imagine Yugi reacting like that to anything.
Cherry: You can't, but I can, and I'm the one writing the story so Bleh! (sticks her tongue out at Yami)
Yugi: . . . . .
Cherry: Remember to review people!
Chapter Seven
"Beware of Yugi's Wrath"
Yami: Huh?
Yugi: What?
Cherry: You'll get it when you read the chapter. Oh, and Yugi, dear, please be ready to defend the idea that you're a sweet little teenager.
Yugi: Meaning?
Cherry: You'll see. (winks at Yami)
Yami: (snickers)
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Heaving a heavy sigh, Yugi flopped facedown onto his bed, exhausted by the day's events. He still couldn't believe what he had done, and what he had said, and he didn't want to imagine what Kaelyn must think of him now.
Yami made an appearance next to Yugi, the faintest trace of shock still lingering in his eyes. He sat down next to Yugi and, after a moment's hesitation, asked, "Are you okay, Aibou? I've never seen you act like that, or heard you speak that way."
Yugi sighed again, flipping over to face his dark half. "I don't even know, Yami. I'm not sure what's been the matter with me lately. It seems like every little thing is getting to me." He heard Yami chuckle and looked at him questioningly.
"I'll tell you one thing, Aibou. I don't think that Kaiba will ever look at you the same way again." Yami chuckled some more. "The expression on his face was priceless!"
Yugi managed a small smile. "I agree, but I don't know if anyone who was there will look at me the same way again," he sighed.
~*~*~
Kaelyn led the way to the mall while the others struggled to keep up with her. For someone so short, she sure could run fast.
"This is going to be fun!" she said once they were all in front of the mall entrance. She turned around to face them all, her eyes sparkling. "Let's go in now! I love the mall!"
Without waiting for any response, she hurried in the door. The others ran in after her, Yugi rolling his eyes. Even though he had a crush on her, he did find Kaelyn's hyperactive energy a little annoying.
"What to look at first?" Kaelyn wondered aloud. Tea came and stood next to her, pointing to one specific store that had both girls wide-eyed and excited.
"BLOOMINGDALE'S!!!" they squealed. It was all the boys could do to keep up with them when they took off at top speed.
Once inside, Tea and Kaelyn gave their credit cards a good workout, barely pausing to try things on before adding it to the pile of items they were purchasing. Poor Tristan, Joey, and Yugi were soon weighed down underneath about one fourth of the store's stock. Fortunately, the girls did have enough heart to carry a few of the bags once they had left the store.
"What's next?" Tea asked.
"We get to pick this time!" came Tristan's voice from behind them.
"Yeah! We're all supposed to be having fun!" Joey complained.
"Oh! Sorry guys!" Kaelyn said. "It's just that whenever I see a Bloomingdale's, I can't stop myself." She turned to Yugi, who was barely visible behind the boxes he was carrying. "Are you okay under there, Yugi?"
"Uh-huh," came Yugi's muffled, sarcastic response. Joey noticed Yugi's tone and took a couple of the boxes from him to lighten the poor boy's load.
"Thanks, Joey."
"No prob, Yug."
Tristan suddenly snorted, causing them all to look up. Kaiba was not too far in front of them, entering the arcade. (A/n: Well, hey, Kaiba's a teen too, so he takes a Saturday every so often.)
"Isn't that Seto Kaiba?" Kaelyn asked, wrinkling her nose.
"Yeah, that's him," Joey grumbled. Kaelyn raised an eyebrow at Joey's tone.
"None of us like him very much," Tea explained. "Yugi's the only one here that doesn't really despise him, which, by the way, doesn't make much sense since Yugi's the one he's hurt the most in the past." Tea scowled at the doorway that the young billionaire had just disappeared into.
Kaelyn gazed at the door, and impassive look on her face. "Let's go into the arcade now," she said, moving towards the door.
"Hey! We get to pick!" Tristan called. Too late, though. She was already through the door.
"She can really move fast," Yugi remarked as he headed to the arcade as well. The bright lights inside of the noisy area caused them all to blink.
"Hey, guys!" came a familiar, soft voice. They turned to see Bakura headed their way.
"Hey Bakura!" Tristan said.
"Hi!" Kaelyn spoke up. "You're that boy from our class, aren't you?"
"Yes, that's me. And you're that new girl, Kaelyn right?"
"Right in one!" The two teenagers smiled brightly at each other. Yugi saw something in Bakura's eyes when he looked at Kaelyn that made him feel a bit strange, so he diverted Bakura's attention away from the young woman.
"What's going on Bakura?" he asked casually, effectively drawing his gaze from the redhead.
"Oh, nothing really," Bakura said, shrugging. "I was on my out, to be honest with you. See, Kaiba just came in here."
"We know," Joey said, his dislike for Kaiba plain.
Bakura looked a little surprised. "Then what are you doing in here? I would have thought you'd steer clear."
All eyes turned to Kaelyn. She shrugged. "I want to know what the big deal is about this guy. I mean, sure, he has that whole 'I'm-the-ice-man' aura going on and everything, but he can't be all that bad."
Even Yugi let out a snort at that comment. "I don't hate Kaiba, but I'm not exactly his best friend either, and honestly, I think it might be a good idea if we just leave him alone."
Kaelyn shook her head. "Nope. I'm an interfering busybody. I must know what the big deal is!"
And she marched straight over to the virtual duel arena where Kaiba was observing a duel and parked herself right next to him. Sighing with exasperation, Yugi moved to stand next to her, on the opposite side of where Kaiba was standing, the rest of the group staying back a little ways, not wanting to be too near Kaiba.
"Hiya!" Kaelyn said cheerfully to Kaiba.
Kaiba looked at the short girl out of the corner of his eye, raising an eyebrow when he noticed how pretty she was. "Can I help you with something?" he asked coldly.
Kaelyn wasn't surprised by his coldness; she'd heard a long time ago that Seto Kaiba was a walking ice sculpture. "I just wanted to introduce myself. I want to know as many people as I can," she said. When there was no response from Kaiba, she continued, "The only reason I feel bold enough to say hi to you is because you know Yugi."
Kaiba's attention peaked and he turned to actually look at her, realizing that the said duelist was standing next to her.
"Hi Kaiba!" Yugi said.
"Is there something you want?" he asked Kaelyn, ignoring Yugi completely (and slightly irritating the young boy).
"Like I said, just an introduction," she answered. "I don't know why, I just did. Maybe because you're cute."
Yugi's temper rose slightly.
Kaiba was thrown by this girl's open admission of interest. He was used to girls admiring him, but only from a distance. Never had a girl had the courage to come to him and admit that they thought he was cute. He gave her a look that caused Yugi's temper to rise even more.
"Aren't you the new girl in my class?" he asked.
"Hai, I am!" Kaelyn said, happy that he recognized her.
She turned to strike up a conversation with Kaiba, her back facing Yugi, which was a lucky thing because the look in Yugi's eyes could have melted steel. He didn't know why he was feeling so irritated at the attention that Kaelyn was giving Kaiba, and the fact that he seemed to be slightly interested in her, but he was.
"Have dinner with you?" Kaelyn spoke, pulling Yugi's (and everyone else's) complete attention to the conversation between her and the young billionaire.
He nodded. "If you want to. It's usually just me and Mokuba, but he's spending the night at a friend's house, and a big mansion can get lonely without some company, so, do you want to come over to my place for dinner?"
He . . . he was asking her out?! That stuck-up brat of a snob was asking Kaelyn on a date?!?!? Whatever semblance of control that remained to Yugi evaporated on the spot.
"I don't think so . . ." Kaelyn said, all unaware of Yugi's anger.
"Then what about seeing a movie with me sometime?" Kaiba persisted.
"She said no, Kaiba," came a dangerous-sounding clam voice from behind Kaelyn. They both turned to look at Yugi and were startled by the pure venom in his eyes. If looks could kill, people would have lost count of how many times Kaiba would have croaked, and seeing such a look on the face of the boy who was supposed to be the sweetest in the city startled even Kaiba.
And it was more unnerving to realize that the look was aimed at him.
"How is it any of your business?" Kaiba asked coolly once he regained his composure.
"I'm making it my business," Yugi replied in that still-quiet voice, which scared everyone present even more than if Yugi was shouting.
"Stay out of it Yugi," the taller teen warned.
"I won't stay out of anything unless you leave Kaelyn alone," Yugi said, his voice rising.
"Listen here . . ." Kaiba began.
"No, you listen," Yugi cut in, his voice still rising until he was shouting. "Kaelyn already said no, so why are you still asking her? Just back the fuck off Kaiba, and leave her the hell alone!!!"
Yugi's language shocked even Yami, who was listening to the entire thing from the puzzle. Everyone was even more shocked when he put his hands on Kaelyn's shoulders and steered her out of the arcade. After a moment, his friends followed.
"Um, Yugi . . ." Bakura began hesitantly.
"I'm going home," Yugi said, having cooled off a bit and realized how badly he had overreacted. He hurried off, not looking anyone in the eye and absolutely refusing to look in Kaelyn's direction.
As she watched the small light's retreating form, she heard Neferti say, // Why did he react like that? It wasn't like Kaiba was pestering you or anything. \\
/ I'm wondering the same thing, Nef, \ Kaelyn replied.
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Cherry: Well?
Yugi: (is in shock of what he did in the story)
Yami: I can't imagine Yugi reacting like that to anything.
Cherry: You can't, but I can, and I'm the one writing the story so Bleh! (sticks her tongue out at Yami)
Yugi: . . . . .
Cherry: Remember to review people!