Tammi:  School… I swear, I learn more over the summer, than I do during the whole school year. xP Anyway, why don't I get us started on the latest chapter? Oh, thanks for the reviews. I know there are a lot of votes for Ryou/Anzu and Marik/Anzu … But, you know… only one can get her. But, which one, only I know. ^o^ Alright, here is your chapter! Please read.

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Sometimes

Chapter05 – Someone, Say Party?

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1:10 p.m.

Docks

     "I said I was sorry, Marik. I didn't know it would last three whole hours. Look, I'm sure she is around here somewhere. We just have to look for her." Ailee tried to assure him.

     "We shouldn't have gone, without telling her. She could be in serious trouble, right now." Marik lowered his gaze to the ground.

     Ailee put a hand on his shoulder, "It's my fault. I'm so sorry. I never should have dragged you onto that ride. When we find her, I will apologize to her and explain how it was entirely my fault."

     Marik straightened up and looked her in the eyes, "No. It wasn't your fault. It was mine. She's my friend, and I should have told her where we were going. But, let's go find her."

     Ailee smiled, and both set off to find Anzu. First they checked the Candy Store they had left her at, but she wasn't there. Then they asked around, "Yeah, I think I saw her."

     "Really? Where?" Marik asked.

     "Oh, she was at the pier last time I saw her. She had short brown hair, was very pretty, and she seemed to be very sad about something."

     "Thanks! Come on, Ailee, let's go get her." Marik ran off, in the direction of the docks, leaving Ailee behind.

     "Wait! She might not be there anymore!" The man called out, but, Marik didn't hear him.

     "Why do you say that?" Ailee asked, about to run after Marik.

     "Well, when I saw her, it was like two hours ago, and she was talking with a young man about your friend's age. She might not be at the pier anymore."

     "I see." Ailee smiled, and then ran after her boyfriend.

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     "So, what do you do exactly?" Anzu asked as they stopped at a red light.

     "What do you mean?"

     "You said you work for Kaiba… What do you do?"

     "Not much. I'm basically, Kaiba's personal secretary. Today though, one of the other workers almost didn't make it so, I was going to fill in for them."

     "So, you're Kaiba's first man? When did you guys get all chummy?"

     Ryou smiled, "Actually, it is quite interesting. You see-"--RING! –RING!

     Ryou's cell-phone went off, "Anzu, can you get my phone? It's in that bag over there?"

     Anzu found the phone, and answered, "Hello?"

     "Did- Uh… Anzu?"

     "Hmm..?" Anzu blinked a couple of times, "Marik, that you?"

     "Yeah, it's me." Marik sounded a bit hesitant.

     Anzu felt a bit of anger and betrayal enter her veins, "So, did you want to talk to Ryou?"

     "Huh? I uh, Ryou..?"

     "Well, I assumed, you'd want to talk to him. It's his number you called."

     "Oh, yeah, is he there?"

     "Yeah, he's here. Hang on a sec." She brought the phone down to her lap, and then handed it over to Ryou. "It's Marik."

     Anzu could have sworn she saw him roll his eyes, "What did you want Marik?" He asked, with a bored tone.

     "Where are you guys at?"

     "We're in my car."

     "So, you picked her up then?"

     "Yeah, I did. Actually, it was lucky that I found her at all, you never know what will happen down at the docks, especially when you're there alone." His tone was colder than ice.

     "Hey, you don't know what happened. Don't get all mad at me. Speaking of which… Is she mad at me?" He asked worriedly.

     "I don't know, let me see…" He placed the phone down, "He wants to know, if you're mad at him."

     Anzu nodded, and crossed her arms; Ryou brought the phone back up, "She's mad."

     "Damn. Alright, tell her that I am really sorry."

     "Are you?"

     "Y-Yeah! She's my friend, of course I'm sorry."

     "If she's your friend, why did you abandon her in the first place?"

     "I didn't abandon her!"

     "Yes, you did." Ryou took a deep breath, and cut in, before Marik could say something more, "Look. I want to talk to you, but later, ok?"

     "… Ok, but why?"

     "We'll talk later. Right now, you have your girlfriend to take care of." At that, Ryou hung the phone up, and handed it back to Anzu.

     "Thanks, for sticking up for me, Ryou." Anzu smiled.

     "No problem. Say, what did you say this girl's name was?"

     "Marik's girlfriend..?" Anzu almost choked on the word 'girlfriend'. "Ailee, why..?"

     "Ailee, huh?"

     "Yeah. But-"

     "It's nothing. I was just curious."

     Anzu was about to say something more, "Listen. About that party Yami and the others were talking about… Are you still not going?"

     "I don't know. Why, are you going?"

     "I am."

     Anzu's blue eyes widened, "You are gonna go to a party. You do know that there might be alcohol at this party, don't you?"

     Ryou laughed a little, "Are you kidding me? There will be alcohol there, and most likely those stupid drinking contests that all 'great' parties have."

     "Then, I don't understand…"

     He smiled for a second, then his face went very serious, "I'm not the same as I was before, it's like there's someone else inside me, and he is finally showing himself…"

     Anzu's eyes softened, "Ryou?"

     All of a sudden, his face perked up, "Well, needless to say, I'm going to that party, and hopefully have some fun."

     Anzu was quiet for a second, Ryou's face just a second ago, was so very serious. Different, yet the same. 'I know it sounds silly, but, for a moment there, I thought his soft features had gotten darker. But, it was nothing…' She smiled, "Well, then can you drop me off at home? I need to get ready for the party tonight."

     Ryou smiled happily, and turned onto the next exit. They exchanged smiles and headed for her home, in a peaceful silence.

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     Marik put the phone back in his pocket. "Marik, honey, is she with him?"

     "Yeah… But, she's upset. Ra, I feel so awful. I can't believe I did that to her." His tone was low and sad.

     "Hey, don't blame yourself. This was all just a big misunderstanding. Anzu seems like a very nice girl, I'm sure she'll forgive you."

     "I know she'll forgive me, because she is sweet and caring. It's just that… Maybe I should go see her at home."

     "No."

     "What?" He turned and looked at her.

     She smiled, "Give her some time to cool off. You know some space. Right now, she probably feels a bit threatened."

     "Threatened?"

     "You and her are friends right?"

     "Yeah..."

     "You see? You and her were hanging out, and then I show up and steal you away. I'm sorry. I never should have come with you guys, it was rude of me. Marik, I am so sorry."

     Marik hugged her tightly, "No, it's not your fault. Stop blaming yourself." He reassured her.

     She grinned, not really hearing the soothing words he was saying. They pulled apart, and she smiled weakly, "Thank you, Marik. Listen, I know you aren't in the mood for it, but how about you and I head over to this party. It starts at six, and it's gonna be a blast."

     Marik shook his head, "I don't know… I heard about this party, and was even invited. But, it just doesn't sound like my kind of place."

     "Typical. Looks like you haven't changed much, after all…" She teased, smiling at him.

     He placed his hands on his hip, "I have changed and to prove it… I'll go to this party."

     She jumped for joy, "This is going to be so much fun, now that you're going!" He laughed a little as they began walking back to their cars, hand in hand.

     "Marik, this was absolutely fun, and I know your friend Anzu, is mad at you right now, but give her some time."

     "Yeah, I know."

     "Well, listen, I better get home and find out what I'm gonna wear tonight. I'll see you later?"

     "I'll come by and pick you up at six-thirty." He gave her a quick kiss on the hand, and she laughed.

     "Great. Now, let me get you the directions to my home."

     She wrote it down and handed him the paper, he waved to her, and drove off in his bike. She sat in her car for a while, and as soon as Marik disappeared from her sight, she glared at the seat next to her.

     "It was great seeing you again, Marik. But, that bitch, has a thing for you. You are so sweet and gentle that you don't see it. Well, don't you worry, my love, I'll make sure she knows that you and I are forever." She smirked, and then started her car.

     Anzu was dropped off at her home, and she waved at Ryou. 'That's so awesome!' Anzu ran in and was practically beaming with joy.

     "Well, now, what has you so cheerful?" Her mother asked, as Anzu snuck up behind her, giving her a hug.

     "Oh, nothing... But, I'll tell you, I thought that today was going to be a very bad one, but, Ryou and I are gonna go hang out tonight."

     "So, you two are going out, huh? Alone?"

     "It's a friend thing mom. We will be with the others too." Anzu smiled and ran upstairs, "So, then… What should I wear?"

     Ailee was on the road and by listening to Marik drone on and on about her, she knew exactly where Anzu lived, without ever asking. "She made him all sad and depressed. Good thing I'm here to 'straighten' her out." She growled, and headed for Anzu's home. It was only a good ten minutes away.

     "Anzu, honey, I'm heading over to the store. Did you need anything?"

     "No, I'm fine."

     "Alright, well, I should be back in an hour."

     "Ok."

     Anzu walked her mom out the door and then watched her leave. She smiled, and prepared to sort out her clothes.

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Tammi: Hope you liked this chapter. It was real hard to choose which guy she would end up with, but I finally came up with one. So, please review, and tell me what you think of this chapter. Later!