Hai hai everybody. As usual I'm very thankful for all your great reviews. You guys are a large part of what has made this fic so successful (well at least in my eyes). Well I hope you guys like the direction the fic is going in but don't get too attached. This is what my friends would like to call a "drama mamma" fic so get ready for some more surprises. Yaa for my crazy kaleidoscope!!

Disclaimer: If 1 + 1 = 2 , then Yugioh + Its Characters = not me because I don't own them and I probably never will. Okay now that I got those problems done can anyone help figure out how long it will take two trains heading northeast and southeast, one traveling from Cookietown 200km and the other one from LittleRock 500km at a speed of 30m/s, and they both left the station 2 hours apart from each other and it was raining in Pennville while Bush was giving a speech over budget increases, and purple elephants were dancing on the tracks, so..........

Love Kaleidoscope

Chp13 Yami Showers, Seto Flowers

Seto wasn't sure why he had told Anzu all those things. In all reality she was the only person he had ever told any of these things to before. However, for some reason while listening to Anzu, Seto suddenly got a little too comfortable and started sharing his innermost thoughts with her. What was it about this girl that made him act so irrationally? This time they hadn't even gotten into an argument and he had somehow still managed to lose his control.

"Thank you Kaiba," smiled Anzu. Kaiba stared down at her in mild confusion as he lost his train of thought. Why was she thanking him? "I know your not use to sharing yourself with anyone, so I'm just glad you chose me..........." Anzu's eyes suddenly begin to wander as she fiddled with her tea cup. Kaiba studied her face as he tried to figure out where she was getting at.

"Okay!" shouted Anzu as she suddenly stood to her feet. Kaiba was so startled from her outburst that he almost knocked his cup over. "Let's settle things right here."

Kaiba felt a lump grow in his throat upon hearing Anzu's last statement. What could she mean? "Lesson one Kaiba, it's okay to have feelings. If you keep them locked away for too long they'll either overwhelm you and perhaps send you to an early grave, or one day they might just come bursting out all at once and you'll have a nervous breakdown, understand?"

Kaiba hesitantly shook his head as many sweat drops begin to form around him (^_^;). He wasn't sure what had caused Anzu's sudden mood change, but now he was actually starting to get a little worried.

"Next lesson Kaiba, you don't have to do everything on your own. If man was meant to be alone then God would have never created Eve for Adam. People aren't meant to be lonely," Anzu's face was now only a few inches from Kaiba as she leaned across the table enthusiastically. Anzu's bright expression was almost blinding Kaiba as his eyes slightly paled.

"Kaiba it's okay to have to depend on other people every once in awhile. That's why it's good to have friends. Their the people you can rely on for strength and visversu. I know without my friends I would have never become the strong person that I am today. That's why from this day forward you and I will be friends!?"

Kaiba stared at Anzu blankly as an awkward silence filled the air around them "..............is this the first step in my training to become a stronger person?" asked Kaiba monotonously.

Anzu briefly frowned at Kaiba as she realized he still didn't quite understand. Was that all he could think about? "No, I think you misunderstand me, I just want to be your friend Kaiba, that's all."

"No........." Kaiba's voice was now sharp and cold as he lowered his eyes out of Anzu's line of vision "I think that if we're going to be friends..............then you should call me Seto."

The look of hurt on Anzu's face quickly turned to one of excitement as she realized that Kaiba had only been teasing her. "That wasn't very funny Kaib er Seto," smiled Anzu. "But that's okay, I guess friends can do things like that."

Anzu thought her heart would drop as she once again had the pleasure of witnessing one of Seto's real smiles. His blue eyes glowed with something new as they only seemed to extenuate his handsome face. Anzu definitely preferred this face over his usual cold and icy frown.

Anzu felt warmth all the way to her soul as she realized that this smile was only a reflection of the happiness Seto must have been finally feeling. Just seeing him happy made her happy.

'Yes friends, I suppose that's a start........"

The two brunettes were now staring at each other musingly as neither one seemed to notice that they had been sitting there for quite a long time. Suddenly a startling ringing noise jolted the two back to the restaurant as Seto quickly answered his cell phone.

Anzu watched Seto talk into his phone as her mind slowly begin to drift away. 'Why did I do that? Okay I guess I do want to be his friend, but why did I have those strange thoughts about him before? Maybe my wanting to be his friend got my mind confused into believing that I was actually starting to have romantic feelings for him?'

"Hey Anzu, I'm really sorry, there's been an emergency at the office so I have to go," interrupted Seto. Anzu almost pouted as she realized his once sweet face was now flustered and covered with irritation.

"That's fine, umm Seto, I'll be okay go ahead and go," she smiled reassuringly as she waved him off. Seto gave Anzu one last quick smile and turned to leave. Just as he was getting ready to exit the restaurant Seto paused in front of the door. "Umm on more thing Anzu, I want to see you again, so do you think you can meet her tonight around 6:30 or so?"

Anzu looked up at Seto questioningly, as she stared at his back in shock. For some reason he was hiding his face from her "S-sure I guess." Anzu wasn't sure what to expect and as much as she wanted to say she had something else to do, the only words that came out were "sure I guess."

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Anzu leaned against the wall as a cool breeze swept by her. She stared up into the tired sky as she watched the sun droop wearily into the horizon. She hadn't been home at all that day, as she was suddenly regretting that she had forgotten her jacket. Anzu stared dreamily into the sky as her eyes begin to glow cheerfully. "Hmm the last time I watched a sunset I was with Yami-"

"Hey Anzu, sorry I'm a little late," Anzu was startled as turned to meet the gaze of the tall dark figure behind her.

'Did Seto hear me?' Anzu worried although she wasn't sure why.

"I know you don't really want to drive, but why don't join me otherwise we'll be late," replied Seto as he motioned Anzu to take a seat in his limo.

Anzu hesitantly obeyed him as she let Seto open the door for her. "Umm late for what?"

"That's a surprise," smiled Seto mischievously. He was suddenly reminding her of Yami. As the two drove in silence, Anzu felt as though she would burst from curiosity. What could Seto be up to. When Anzu had finally worked up the nerve to ask, the limo suddenly stopped.

"Well I guess we made it," smirked Seto as he tried to suppress his smile. Anzu looked as anxious as a puppy.

"Wow this is the Domino City Arts Theatre, but why are we here?" As Anzu finished her question her eyes slowly drifted toward a huge sigh above her. "Oh the ballet festival was today, I tried to get tickets six months ago, but I was too late, plus they were way too expensive......but why did you bring me here?"

"I got us tickets, it was kind of hard since it was so short notice but-"

"Thanks Seto!" cried Anzu as she gave Seto a huge hug out of joy. "You are just too much you know! How did you know I wanted to come here?"

Not seeming to realize the affect she had had on him, Anzu still held onto Seto happily. "Well you said you wanted to be a dancer so I figured you might enjoy this kind of thing, I mean it was the least I could do for you seeing as how your going out of your way to help me."

"That's what friends do Seto," pouted Anzu as she finally let go of him. "haven't you figured that out yet. You shouldn't have to feel like you owe me anything."

Seto wasn't sure what exactly he had done to make Anzu so mad as he watched her turn away from him in disgust. 'Man this girl has more mood swings then a playground.'

"How bout' we say this is a celebration of our friendship, okay," smiled Anzu as she turned back round to meet his puzzled face.

'How is it this girl is the way that she is? I don't think I'll ever get enough." smiled Seto back as he nodded in agreement. "Well shall we?"

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Anzu wearily stepped out of the restaurant, as she dragged herself down the street. It had been a long day at work and she was still a little tired from all the excitement the night before. 'That really was something else, I can't believe Kaib- err Seto did that for me! Just when I think I know the guy, he goes and surprises me so much........Hmm things are a lot different now compared to a week ago. Back then I couldn't stand to be around him, but now............."

A light yawn escaped from Anzu's lips as she leaned against a nearby street lamp. "but now............." Suddenly Anzu begin to panic as an unexpected thought came to mind. "It can't be can it? I thought if we became friends then this strange feeling I've been having would go away, but now it seems as though it's only grown."

She stared into the blaring street light as her thoughts continued to wander. "I never thought my feelings for him could change so much, but I guess it's because he threw me off.........I hadn't realized that there was such a different person hiding under that ice cold exterior, but once I realized it was there I got so determined to dig deep for it that I didn't even think about what the consequences might be. Those consequences being......."

Anzu backed away from the pole as she tried with all her might not to think about it any further. Her feet begin to drift aimlessly as she didn't even seem to notice that she had passed the street that took her to her house.

'The ballet was so wonderful, I really don't think I could ever thank Seto enough. Heh, and even though I know he didn't enjoy it very much I'm glad that he pretended to for me.' Anzu laughed to herself as an interesting thought came to mind. 'For some who tried to fool the world for so many years he sure is a bad lair.'

When Anzu finally woke up from her sweet reminiscings she suddenly realized where she was. "Oh," she gasped in surprise. "This place, but why did I come here?"

Anzu's feet had somehow subconsciously led here to the lake where Yami had taken her just a few nights ago. It was still as miraculous as Anzu had remembered, however the tiny festival of lights were no longer there to brighten up the lake. Anzu let out a sigh of disappointment, but quickly shrugged it away. "Oh well, that's okay this place is still as beautiful as ever, I can see why Yami would come here to think."

However, thinking was the last thing that Anzu wanted to do. If she did, then she might continue to dwell on her feelings for Seto, and if she did that then she might have to admit something she didn't want to.

"Hello Anzu," beamed a dark yet warm voice from behind her. "I'm surprised to see you here." Anzu turned quickly in surprise only to come face to face with two bright rubies shining within in the shadows of the field before her.

"Oh Yami, I'm sorry this is the place you go to think isn't? I didn't mean to intrude-"

"Don't worry about it Anzu, I would have never showed you this place if I didn't expect you to come here. Besides I have no right to claim this paradise for just myself." Anzu watched Yami carefully as he stepped out of the shadows and joined her in the moonlight. His smile was warm and yet mysterious as ever. Sometimes Anzu would wonder what it was exactly that Yami was thinking that would always make him smile so mischievously.

"Hmmm, it's kind of disappointing. I had kind of hoped that the full moon would be out tonight, but I guess I miscalculated" murmured Yami more to himself then to Anzu as he gazed up towards the stars.

Anzu couldn't think of anything to say. A twinge a guilt clutched her heart, as she suddenly begin to grow uneasy. Somehow she felt as though she had betrayed her feelings for Yami although she wasn't sure why.

"So is there something bothering you Anzu? I mean most people come here to think there worries away, but truthfully I believe the best way to do that is to tell a friend." Yami finally turned his gaze away from the dark sky and slightly tilted his head so that his eyes could meet Anzu's face. Anzu stared up at him shyly, as his deep dark scarlets looked through her intently.

Anzu wasn't sure what to say to him. It wasn't as if she could tell him her problem. If she did he would probably hate her forever. She was afraid that if he knew about Seto than he would push himself away from her. She also felt ashamed. Ashamed that she had tried to lie to herself and was still doing so right now.

"Yami it's just that I'm so confused........." Yami perked his brow up at her questioningly as he made no attempt to speak.

"Yami have you ever," Anzu paused a for moment as she wasn't quite sure how to put her words. "What I mean is, have you ever tried to........well let's say there was something you thought you didn't want, but then by chance you got it anyways. So you try your hardest to push this thing away, but when you finally do you realize that the one thing you thought you didn't want was actually the thing you needed most?"

Anzu wasn't sure if Yami had understood a word she had said, hell she didn't quite understand it herself either. Little did she know Yami recognized her dilemma better then she could have ever imagined.

The flare in Yami's eyes suddenly begin to dim as he stared at Anzu in silence. If not for the dark smile still covering his face Anzu would have sworn that Yami looked hurt. However Anzu couldn't say for certain, considering she had never seen a look like this before in his eyes. "Anzu-"

A loud clap of thunder sounded the air as Anzu jumped up in fright. By instinct she landed in the arms of the person closes to her, that being Yami of course. To her surprise rather than push her away in disgust Yami clasped onto Anzu defensively, in attempt to subdue her sudden fear.

Before the two could dwell on their position further a harsh torrent of rain poured down on the unsuspecting couple as they both ran towards a nearby thicket for cover.

"Where did that come from," shivered Anzu as she squeezed her shoulders for warmth.

"Just as I feared. The fireflies weren't here tonight because they predicted the rain," smiled Yami as he took off his wet jacket and wrapped it around Anzu's shoulders. "Here I know it's wet, but at least it will keep you a little warm."

Anzu thought she would faint as she stared at the wet and jacketless Yami before her. His black sleeveless shirt was now clinging tightly to his wet form, leaving little to the imagination, and more to the eyes. His golden bangs were also in a mess as they drooped tempestuously in front of his face giving Yami a wild look that finally matched his fiery dark eyes.

"But what about you Yami, aren't you cold," stammered Anzu as she finally found her voice.

"Don't worry about it Anzu, I use to be the former Pharaoh of Egypt, believe me the nights there were much more colder."

Anzu still begin to shiver as she clung to Yami's jacket. Yami tried his hardest not to stare, but the way her own shirt was clinging to her tight bust was almost too tempting not to look at.

Finally Yami cautiously scooted next to Anzu as their wet bodies made contact. "If we sit closer together, we can warm each other up." suggested Yami as he stared at Anzu as innocently as he could, despite a few ulterior motives. "Don't you agree?"

Anzu simply shook her head in a stupefied manner as she was now too stunned from the touch of Yami's body to speak. Keeping warm was definitely not the problem now, considering Anzu now felt as though her entire body was on fire.

The two sat together in silence for long time as Anzu watched Yami stare out at the rain. His eyes seemed to have drifted away, however the same dubious smile still covered his face. Anzu could tell he was deep in thought as she made no attempt to interrupt him. Finally after what seemed like an eternity of tortuous silence Yami spoke up.

"You know Anzu, I have always been fond of the rain. It's such a wonderful thing, don't you think? To me it symbolizes a cleansing, a time for fresh new starts. After the rain comes a time of growth for no matter how harsh the rain is it would be impossible for anything to grow without it."

Yami wasn't sure why he was sharing his deepest thoughts with Anzu. Perhaps it was because this was the first time that anyone had really intruded on his sanctuary of thought. Whenever he came here he would always think such things, but somehow today his words held an underline meaning.

"Yami..........Yami I just want you to know," Anzu paused briefly, as she reconsidered her words. "I just want you to know that my feelings for you haven't changed, they never have."

Yami continued to stare quietly towards the rain as his dusky smile never faded. Yami knew this to be true, it was actually something he had been pondering for a very long time. Yami's eyes begin to falter as he purposely avoided Anzu's desperate gaze. Before when Anzu had told him how she felt, Yami was too stunned and confused to give her an honest response, but now he knew exactly how he felt.

"I know Anzu," replied Yami monotonously. "It has been something that has been on my mind ever since our kiss, but back then I was too surprised and baffled to even think nonetheless act on those feelings. At first I thought that if we merely just talked about the problem and came under a mutual agreement to forget it ever happened, then the problem would eventually solve itself. However, now I know that feelings aren't just something you can wish or talk away. That's why I would just like apologize to you Anzu for being so selfish."

As Yami continued to speak he kept his eyes firmly fixed away from Anzu. He knew that it would be hard for him to lie to her while looking straight into her eyes. That would be the same as trying to deceive a person's soul, and that was one skill that Yami never wanted to master.

"As time went by I finally was able to realize my feelings for you Anzu," Yami's smile remained permanently set however his eyes were as murky as the clouds raining down upon them. "and Anzu no matter how much I try to lie to myself I just feel.........I feel that I will never be able to have the same feelings for you as you do for me. I'm sorry Anzu but I just don't think I could ever love you that way.........."

To be continued..................

Quote of the Week: "Experience is something you gain, after it's too late."

Ohhh bad Yami. Isn't Kaiba suppose to be the mean one. It would seem that in this chapter I had their roles slightly reversed. Kaiba's finally warming up to Anzu, and now Yami is shutting her off!?! Hmm will this affect the way Anzu feels about the both of them?

So did Yami mean what he really said or is he just lying to Anzu? If so, why would he do something like that? All (well most) will be revealed in the next chapter. Ahh suspense like that would kill me if I hadn't already wrote the next chapter....hmm does that mean it's killing you guys instead? Hehehe see you guys next update as I anticipate more of your wonderful reviews!!