Author's Notes: Well, here's chapter 4! This is all centred around the arcade! Oh and I don't own any of the songs, they belong to DDR. And to answer Tasha's question, DDR is Dance Dance Revolution. It's a dancing game done in the arcades and on the Playstation. Téa danced to it in the episode she dated Yami. It was Called 'Steppin Out' Well, enjoy! And you can have two people dance to DDR. It's a lot of fun. When I first met one of my online friends for real, (My family knew him so it was ok) we went to the arcade and I danced on it for the first time ever. It was so much fun! But I was wearing platform heels. (Ouch) Oh and that is Téa's real birthday. And there is a slight Yami/Téa moment, but it's officially a Bakura/Téa romance in the end. She's had a crush on Yami for so long, but he does only like her as a friend. The reason he blushes is because he has a mild attraction to her body, which is common for teens.
Chapter 5:
Dance With Me
Bright lights assaulted their eyes as they entered the arcade. It was very warm inside and the smell of sweat, sweets and smoke mingled to create in intoxicating smell. Girls were dressed in skin-tight clothing and platform shoes. The guys were wearing overly baggy shirts and shorts. Music was blaring louder then at the clothing store. A light mist was hanging in the air, mixing with the strobe lights. It looked almost magical.
Bakura frowned. He tugged his shirt away from his skin, trying to prevent it from clinging to his chest. He was sweltering. "What's making it so damn hot in here?"
Téa laughed. "The lighting, hot food, smoke and most importantly, body heat. I thought you were born in Egypt? You should be able to take this!"
Bakura rolled his eyes. "If you haven't forgotten, I shared a body with him for almost all of my afterlife!" He pointed to Ryou.
Téa felt a little silly. "Oh, right. I forgot." She turned to face Yami and smiled brightly. "Well, Yami, seeing as you saw me dance the first time and you know how it works, you can be my partner!"
Yami gulped. "Ah, sure, Téa." He rubbed the back of his neck and looked to the guys for help. They had all backed away and were sitting on some bar stools at the counter near the dancing arena smiling and waving. "Cowards…" He muttered under his breath.
Téa shook her head. She walked over to Yugi and slipped her jacket off, ignoring the looks she was getting from guys all around her. After all, she was wearing a tight halter-top with no straps and the skirt was short and showed her stomach slightly. Her legs were already enough to make a guys blood boil. They were very long, slender and just the right shape. "Here, Yugi. Hang onto this for me, ok? It's already a sauna in here and I don't need to sweat too much, it could dehydrate me."
Yugi blushed and held the jacket tightly, not taking his eyes off of Téa.
"Yugi?" She asked. She shrugged and rejoined Yami. "On to the platform!" She commanded, pointing at the metal platform with arrows going in different directions.
Bakura expression turned to disgust as he looked at Yugi. He snorted. He didn't see anything that great. He decided that little boys were more excitable and reached over for the drink he had Ryou order for them. He almost spit his drink out when he saw Téa stretch and noticed her shirt riding up slightly. Ok, bad thoughts … He decided to watch Yami instead. Ok, maybe even more bad thoughts … just watch the screen then … yes, that's much safer …
Téa smiled. "Don't be nervous! Just follow my lead. Ok?" She assured Yami that it was more fun then work as they faced the screen, waiting for her to select a song and dance speed.
Yami wiped some sweat away from his forehead and nodded. "Lead the way then, Téa."
Téa placed some coins into the machine. She was glad there weren't too many people here. "Ok, I've set it so we can dance together. Remember; just follow the moving arrows. When they are just about to hit the non-moving ones, step down on the arrow that's pointing in that direction. See?" She pointed to the arrows they were standing on top of. Yami nodded. She finally selected a song and pushed the start button. "Let's go!"
Fast paced music started up.
The Train's gone and now I'm standing alone
I think of you; I wonder if you think of me too
I'm back to the town that I was born in
To think of my and to start it over with you
Téa began to glide her feet over the arrows gracefully. "See, that's how it's done!" She shouted over the music. Yami followed her steps and quickly learned how the game was played.
Cause you know we've been in a maze of love
And we are losing control to get away
Here I am walking on this hill in this town
Like in my childhood that seems like yesterday
Téa reached over and entwined her fingers with Yami's. He looked up, startled. "Let yourself go, Yami. Dance with me!" She raised his arm up and quickly twirled around underneath it before moving on to the next arrow. Never missing a beat.
If.you.were.here with me
You could feel the way I do now
If.you.were.here with me
You could see what I'm looking for now
Téa began to sway her body to the music as the beat picked up. She still held Yami's hand tightly and would occasionally twirl underneath it. He soon understood the pattern and would voluntarily twirl her and follow her movements. They were almost in perfect sync as they swayed and danced.
I need to come to the hill on my own
When I feel lonely, dreaming of the future to come
The fell of the wind makes me understand
That I will have to face the problem to overcome
Yami hated to admit it, but he was having a great time. Yet the music was so fast and he knew it would be over soon. He also had to admit that the first time he saw Téa dance, it was hypnotic, but to be up here with her now, it was more like a dream. The mist and the coloured lights added to that effect as sweat sprinkled off her like glitter and the yellow and pink lights highlighted her perfect figure and hair.
Cause you know we've been in a maze of love
And we are losing control to get away
Here I am walking on this hill in this town
Like in my childhood that seems like yesterday
Téa looked over at Yami. He looked like he was having so much fun and she never thought she would be dancing with the former Pharaoh of Egypt. She almost laughed at that thought. For some reason, she decided to take a quick glance over at the group, by spinning around. She gasped when she saw that everyone's eyes were on them, even Bakura's. His eyes looked so dark it made her blood run cold.
Cause you know we've been in a maze of love
And we are losing control to get away
Here I am walking on this hill in this town
Like in my childhood that seems like yesterday
Téa and Yami noticed that their scores were close, which made Téa very impressed with him. She did a two-step and a jump and then swayed back and forth, brushing her hip against Yami's.
If.you.were.here with me
You could feel the way I do now
If.you.were.here with me
You could see what I'm looking for now
Yami blushed as he felt her hip touched his. Téa never missed a beat as she danced by Yami's side. He was amazed.
If.you.were.here with me
You could feel the way I do now
If.you.were.here with me
You could see what I'm looking for now
At the last arrow, Téa spun around and laughed when she met with Yami. Yami smiled and they stared at each other, breathing heavily from the dance. They snapped out of their daze when a loud roar of claps and shouting erupted over the arena. Téa giggled and pulled Yami into a hug out of excitement. Yami didn't know where to put his hands as there was so much of her showing, he didn't want to offend her. He settled for her back and felt the soft moist flesh under his fingertips as he patted it lightly. This made him blush crimson. He snapped out of his thoughts when Téa released him, smiling brighter then ever. "You were great, Yami! Now I know who my permanent dance partner will be!" She teased as she hopped off of the platform to be greeted by the rest of the group.
"That was amazing, Téa!" Ryou stated, patting her back.
"Really great, you two!" Yugi said, smiling."
"Impressive." Marik smirked.
Téa looked over at Bakura as her friends and other admirers swarmed her and Yami. She seemed to be wondering if he approved or not.
Bakura simply nodded his head and went back to his drink.
Téa grinned and took her coat back from Yugi. She fanned herself as she sat on the stool next to Bakura. "I'll have a lemonade with ice, please!" She asked politely. She leaned back against the counter, brushing against Bakura a little. She realized this and moved over. "Sorry, not enough room on these stools!" She chuckled. "So, you want to give it a try?"
Bakura smirked. "You want to live longer then 16?"
Téa didn't run and hide like she would have before; she just rolled her eyes and laughed. "Fine, but I'm not done with you yet!" She stopped suddenly and looked suspiciously at Bakura. "How did you know I was 16?"
Bakura sipped his drink and pointed at Ryou.
"Ryou …" Téa whined. "Hey, why did you want to know anyways?"
Bakura set his glass down. "I didn't. If you remember, I was in him. I was at your birthday and all of the others as well. August 18 right?"
Téa nodded. "Yes. You remembered?" She asked, her voice cracking slightly.
Bakura shrugged. "I never forget anything, Téa." He downed the rest of his drink and slammed it down on the counter. He leaned against the counter. "Your drinks ready."
Téa spun around on the rotating stool and scooped up the ice cold drink. "Thanks!" She brought the straw up to her lips. "This is one of my favourite drinks when I'm feeling hot." She closed her eyes and enjoyed the cool liquid as it soothed her parched throat. She opened her eyes and looked at Bakura, whom was absentmindedly staring at her. "Hey, you said my name." She realized as she placed her drink on the counter.
"What?" Bakura asked, wondering what she was getting at.
Téa blushed. "Well, I've never heard you call me by my name before. It's kind of funny seeing as we've known each other for almost two years now."
Bakura once again did the only thing he could do when he didn't have a real reaction to give; he shrugged. "I've said it before, but you've never heard me." He slid off of the stool and began to walk away.
Téa cocked her head to the side. "Hmmm…is it my imagination, or does he seem to be less aggressive? Maybe Ryou was right. Maybe I can help him see that life is good after all." She finished her drink and went to find the rest of the gang. "Maybe we can be friends eventually." She thought optimistically. She saw a familiar blonde haired Egyptian boy and smirked. "MARIK!"
Marik winced and turned to see Téa standing with her hand son her hips. "Your turn!"
Marik backed away. "Oh no … not me!"
"Yes, you!" She pulled him onto the platform. Yami did it, now Yugi is trying it, so you have too as well!"
Marik frowned. "What about Ryou and Bakura?"
Téa shrugged. "You first!"
"Téa …" Marik whined.
"Sorry, but you're dancing! Learn to have a little fun!" She pushed him forward and slapped a coin into the machine. She developed and evil look on her face as she selected the song. She chose 'Butterfly'
Marik face-faulted when the music started. He looked over his shoulder at the smiling brunette. "I'm going to kill you …"
Téa was holding her sides from laughing so hard. Her next victim was Ryou. She made him dance to 'Kung Foo Fighting which he was doing well until Yugi bumped into him while he was trying to dance to 'End of the Century' It's a fast song and he got too caught up with his legs and slammed into Ryou knocking them both off of the arena. Téa had tears in her eyes from laughing so hard. She turned to face Bakura. He was her next victim. She dragged him up there and selected a song.
"I am NOT doing this!"
Téa walked up to him and tapped him lightly on the nose, causing him to blink. "Yes, you are. And I'll be by your side, so it's only fair."
Bakura grumbled, but complied though he didn't know why.
She knew he would kill her for it, but what a way to go! She chose 'Mr Wonderful' and laughed her head off when she saw his reaction to it.
"You have lost your mind!"
"Well, I think the song is totally the opposite of you, as was everyone else's. I want to be fair of course." She winked as she started to dance.
Bakura watched her a moment longer before focusing on the screen and began dancing along side her. What is this girl doing to me?
The song ended and Téa once again hopped off of the arena, with a very quiet Bakura following her. She looked a little worried. He seemed to have been lost in thought or something. And those dark eyes were creeping her out. They were so clouded, she couldn't tell what emotions he was feeling. And she had a feeling that's just how he wanted it.
"Well – Téa began as they exited the arcade. "Next stop, the underwear department!"
The guys' jaws dropped.
To be continued …
