VALENTINE IN DOMINO

ML: Ok, this is my second YGO story!

Joey: So, what are the couplings?

ML: Hm… Tea/Yugi, Mai/Joey, and Tristan/Serenity!

Joey: WHAT?  I'll kill you for that!

ML: Tristan!  Do me a favor and do the disclaimer for me, will ya?

Tristan: Sure!  "ML does not own Yu-Gi-Oh in any way, shape or form.  He does own the original characters, however."  ROLL IT!!

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            16-year-old Yugi Motou had been doing a LOT of thinking lately.  Valentine's Day was right around the corner.  Sure, Yugi had a girlfriend, Téa, but there was a small problem: He couldn't think of what to get her!  That was a big problem, and he thought about it everyday for the last five weeks!  Not even Yami could help him out.  He would just say, "Sorry Yugi.  I can't help you out there."  He decided to take a walk, and that was when he saw Joey, his best friend.

            "Hey Yugi!  What's up?"  Asked the cheerful Joey.

            "It's nothing, Joey."  Said the multicolored-haired boy.

            "You ain't your happy self today, Yug.  What's going on?"  Joey asked.

            "It's about Téa.  I don't know what to get her for Valentine's Day!"  Said Yugi.  "This is a lot harder than I thought it would be!"

            Joey replied back, "You know, Yug, I thought the same thing with Mai last year!  I couldn't think of anything until I realized that the greatest gift was something money couldn't buy!" 

            Yugi thought about it, and said, "Maybe you're right.  I don't need to buy her anything.  But still, think you could help me out?"

            Joey replied, "Sure.  I'd just go for the conventional route.  The usual flowers and chocolate thing." 

            Yugi said, "Keep it simple.  I'd like that."  He went off, saying good-bye to Joey.  Meanwhile, Tristan had just about done his shopping for Serenity.  All he had to do was call her up. He went home, and telephoned the Wheeler house. 

            Elsewhere at Domino, Joey was then thinking the same thought that Yugi had thought. 

            'Man!  I don't what to do!'  Joey thought.  'I really want Mai's present to be special!'  He then went for the phone, but it was ringing.  He picked it up, and heard a familiar voice.

Joey: Wheeler residence.  Joey here.

Tristan: Hey Joey. 

Joey: Let me guess: You want Serenity?  Well, let me tell you something: If you plan on dating my sister and breaking her heart, you will NOT live to tell the tale,

        GOT IT?

Tristan: Sure.  Just let me talk to her.

Joey: *Sigh* All right. *Calls for Serenity*

Serenity: Hello?

Tristan: Hey Serenity.  It's me!

Serenity: Tristan!  Hi! 

Tristan: I'm just wondering would you care to join me on Valentine's Day?  I know this Italian restaurant.  It's a very romantic place.


Serenity: Cool!  I'm in.

Tristan: Great.  Well, see ya!

Serenity: Bye!

            The two parties hung up, and Tristan smiled to himself and said, "YES!"  Joey was thinking, "NO!!"  However, things weren't going to well at the Motou's.  It was as if this whole "Getting a present for Téa" thing had gotten out of hand.  Yugi had been checking his wallet, and saw he had just about enough for flowers and a necklace.  He thought, 'all right, I've got enough'.  He then checked his calendar, and smiled.  Feb. 12.  Two days.  He had two days to get his present for Téa, and he decided he wasn't going to blow it.  After washing up, he went to bed.  

Feb. 13 - day before - 10 AM

            Yugi woke up, feeling fresh.  He then washed up, changed, and walked over to a nearby Jewelry store.  He then looked around for a pendant that Téa would like.  He saw it right in the middle.  It was a gold chain with a bit of jade for the main stone with diamonds circling it.  'Perfect!' Thought Yugi. He then told the jeweler, "Hey!  I want to purchase that pendant over there!"

            The jeweler was happy to oblige.  He then grabbed the pendant, put it into a box, and asked Yugi for the money.  Yugi paid, and left the shop.  He met Joey, Tristan and Bakura in a coffeehouse.  After greeting the boys, Yugi then sat down. 

            Joey asked, "Yo, Yugi!  Guess you lightened up!  What happened?"

            Yugi answered, "I finally got Téa's present!" 

            Bakura replied, "Nice work!" 

            Tristan said, "Well, that leaves only Joey without a present for his girl!" 

            Joey replied, "Hey, cut it out!  I'm planning to go to the florist's!" 

            Bakura asked, "Well, what is it this time?  Roses?"

            Joey answered, "Yeah."

            Tristan said, "Well, good luck!"

            The four guys left after having their coffee.  Bakura smiled, knowing that he had his present handy, in his pocket, and a date with his own girlfriend, Mandy.  So did Tristan, who had his at home, and Yugi, for he had his present in his pocket too.  Joey went for the florist's, and bought a dozen roses for Mai.  Now, all that was left was to call up Mai.

            As for Mai, well, she was at home, watching a film.  It was just about the best part when she heard the phone go off.

Mai: Hello?  Mai speaking.

Joey: Hey baby!  It's me!


Mai: Joey!  What's up?

Joey: I was wondering whether or not you'd like to go out with me tomorrow.

Mai: Valentine's Day.  How about you just come to my place?

Joey: Sure honey.  Besides, I took some cooking lessons.

Mai: Hm… you know, I do like a guy who can cook.  Why not?

Joey: See ya tomorrow, Mai!

Mai: Sure!

            She smiled as she hung up.  Everyone in Domino was sleeping peacefully.  Even the Kaiba brothers.  Mokuba and Seto had got some gifts for each other AND their respective girlfriends, Selena (Mokuba's) and Ishizu (Seto). 

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Next chapter - Dates.