Tammi: Sorry about the lateness of this chapter. All this school stuff you hafta prepare for. At the moment I'm not feeling so well. I've gotta fever. v.v
Anyway, that's not going stop me from writing. Speaking of which… Thanks for all the reviews, knowing how much you love my story, means a lot. And, how surprised were you, when Ryou admitted to smoking? Sorry, but, I mean, he lives practically by himself, has no extremely close friends, and he's so very shy and quiet. But, I don't need to tell you that, you all seemed to accept him smoking, anyway. Ok, on with the chapter.
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Sometimes
Chapter 03- Why Now?
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Anzu almost fell of the bike; when he suggested them have breakfast together. But, like, she was really going to pass up this offer. "Sure, that's sounds great."
"Cool. I know this place, not too far from here." He answered, hiding the immense relief he felt, as she accepted.
They drove for about five- six minutes, stopping at a small, but very well taken care of, restaurant. "Where are we?" She asked, looking at the light blue, and dark purple tulips planted right outside the doors. They were obviously cared for well.
"It's called, Somber Leaves." He replied, leading her inside.
"Welcome to Somber Leaves. How many will there be this morning?"
"Two, non-smoking please." Marik answered.
"Alright, please… Come this way." The sweet- toned hostess walked down a skinny, yet, long hall. Marik and Anzu followed after her, although Anzu kept glancing at the walls.
The walls were covered in hand- painted arts. She never had seen such detail put into a painting before. She wanted to stay there –in the hallway- but, she was hungry, and she didn't want to miss being alone with Marik.
The hallway began to fill with doors, marked 'one' two' 'three'… and so forth. She stopped them at a door marked, 'fifteen'. "Alright, please, make yourselves comfortable. Your waitress will be with you shortly." After that, she left, disappearing down the silent hallway.
Anzu looked in, and behind the door was a small room; a wonderfully decorated room. A small wooden table in the center, and instead of having windows to shine in the sun… They had small candles, and lanterns. There was a romantic feel to the room, which also brought a kind of elegant air to it.
"Sorry. I guess, when you say 'two' they automatically assume you're a couple. Did you want to get another room?" He asked, a bit nervously.
But, Anzu had already fallen in love with the room. "This is so beautiful. I have never seen a place like this before." She said aloud, a wide smile on her face.
Marik, smiled, and picked up something off the table. "Here. It's your menu, our waitress should be here soon." Anzu nodded, and sat down.
When she was sure he wasn't looking, Anzu would sneak a peek at him. She loved looking at him. But, what she didn't know was that he was looking at her too.
There was a light knock at the door, and a girl, about their age, walked in. She had long brown hair, and her body was tanned, and thin. "Sorry, to have kept you waiting. What can I-" She stopped, as she eyed Marik.
Marik looked up at her, and the same look of surprise clouded his own features. "Oh, my…"
The girl smiled sheepishly, "Marik? Marik Ishtar, is that you?" She placed her small notepad and pen on the table.
Marik stood up, and hugged the girl. Anzu quietly stood too, confused on what was going on. "I can't believe it's you. How have you been doing?" He asked; his voice full of excitement.
"Great. You?"
"Couldn't be better." They pulled apart, smiles tattooed to their faces.
Marik turned to Anzu, "Anzu, this is my best friend, Ailee. We knew each other in Egypt, until she moved away. And, Ailee, this is my friend Anzu. She is one of the couple of people who welcomed me here."
"So, you have made friends, huh? You, with your shyness and lack of self-confidence?" She asked disbelievingly.
He nodded, "Hey, people change. So, how long have you been working here?"
"Over a year now, actually. It's really a lot of fun working here, and people are so much nicer here in Japan, than they are in Egypt."
"You noticed that too, huh?" Marik smirked, and continued to talk with her. Anzu was totally forgotten. But, she stood there, a little behind him, and 'smiled for the camera'. Inside, though, her heart was breaking.
After a long while of talking, she took their order, and during the meal, Marik went non-stop about Ailee. Anzu nodded, and asked questions at the appropriate times, even though she had wished; he'd pay just a little attention to her. 'No. I'm being selfish. He hasn't seen her, in like, a year or so, I shouldn't be mad at him.' She thought and continued to listen to him prattle on about his friend.
The meal went on, and ended, finally. And Marik and Anzu sat up and left the room. They began to walk down the hallway, when they passed by Ailee. "So, did you guys enjoy your time here?" She asked too sweetly.
"More than enjoyed." Marik answered.
"Uh, yes. It was absolutely fantastic. And, so nice to meet you, Ailee." Anzu answered, in that happy, cheerful voice of hers.
"Well, it was great to serve you guys. And Anzu, it was nice to meet you."
"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you ditch work, and hang out with us?" Marik asked.
"You guys don't really want me to come, do you?"
Anzu smiled brightly, "Come on. You and Marik just met. And, you have to meet our friends. I know they'd love to meet you." She added, although it was all just an act. I mean, don't get her wrong… Ailee, was a nice person. Someone Anzu could be really good friends with, but, something about her…
"Well, if you guys insist…"
"We do." Marik replied; Anzu nodded.
"Alright. I'll tell Manny to cover my shift. Shall, we go?" She stated enthusiastically.
All three began to walk off, "Oh. Hang on; I left my glove in the room. I'll be right back." Said Anzu, and she started walking back to the room.
"Ah, there it is." She said slipping it on, then the other. She sighed, and closed the door behind her. Walking down the hall, she took a couple of quick glances at the paintings, and with a smile continued forward.
But, as she was nearing the end of the hall, the whole world just stopped moving, or, at least just her heart. Right there in front of her, were Marik and Ailee. Except, they weren't standing there waiting for her… They were kissing!
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End Chapter
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Tammi: Ok. Please review. I hope you enjoyed… I'm about to go take some aspirin, 'till next chapter; Later! ^^