R.J: Yay, here I am with another chapter!
Ryou: Are you feeling better?
Bakura: Yeah, maybe you should run around the house less when you're on a sugar high kid.
R.J: What? It's not my fault I fell of the stairs!
Kaiba: Twisting your ankle in the process.
Yami: Does it hurt?
R.J: Not really anymore, well now I don't have anything to do so I'm updating!
Bakura: You can type and play PS2 at the same time?
R.J: Yes! I'm multitalented! Or just weird, either way is good, anyway thank you to all who reviewed, I appreciate them very much!
Yami: Hey, I'm in that video game!
R.J: Right, anyway, here's the next chapter!
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That night, Ayane went into her bedroom after Ryou had left. No one was home, her brother and sister were out and her dad was working late, of course, we all knew where her Mom was.
As Ayane lay down on her bed after washing up and changing into her pajamas, she stared at the ceiling, her green eyes deep in thought. A smile was on her lips. She thought about everyone, but most of all she thought about Seto. Why? She didn't know why. Somehow, she just couldn't keep her thoughts off him. She blushed. She was so confused. Before, she had never blushed, not once, but since she came here....it was different. Did she like Seto? Why would she? If she did-, but why would she? He was cold and what some would say, arrogant. At this Ayane sighed, but why could she not help but smile whenever he was there? It wasn't clear, nothing was, her head was just dizzy now. With one last sigh, she pulled her blanket over herself and went off to sleep.
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Kaiba opened the door of his mansion. He walked in and found Mokuba in the living room, swinging his legs while sitting on a couch. He saw his big brother and gave a wide smile.
"Hi big brother! How was your day?" The little boy asked as he ran up to his brother.
"It was fine Mokuba." Kaiba smiled as he sat down on one of the chairs. "I got your book."
"Wow, really? Thanks Seto!" Mokuba smiled as he took the book from his brother and hugged him.
"You're welcome Mokuba." Kaiba said, giving his brother a warm smile.
"You look tired Big brother." Mokuba said, concern in his voice.
"Well it's been a long day; I think I'll just go straight to bed." Kaiba said, standing up and ruffling his brother's hair.
Mokuba nodded. "Get some sleep big brother." He smiled.
Kaiba gave his little brother one last smile before proceeding up the stairs and to his bedroom. He went inside the bathroom joined to his bedroom and took a hot shower before changing into some night clothes and slipping into bed.
Inside the large soft bed, under the warm smooth blankets, he lay down and thought about the incidents of that day. It was a long day. He looked at his hand, the fist he used to punch that guy straight in the face. He smirked, but then frowned as he thought about what could have happened if he were not there. He thought about how good it felt, when she had hugged him, and held onto him, and when she had caught her when she fell from that step ladder. He grinned. His feelings became either clearer or more confusing everyday. All that was clear now was that Ayane was his Lab partner, and she would be for the rest of the year, he knew that much was true.
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The night fell, the day rose and it did so again until the weekend was gone. Soon the school bells were ringing again, signaling that school was beginning. Students of Domino High were crowding in the halls, trying to get to their homeroom classes, for they were all eager to begin the school day. It was the "club fair" today, the whole day would be devoted to try outs, auditions etc for the different clubs. Everyone was excited. Almost everyone anyway.....
"Oh, I can't wait for it to begin!" Ayane said in a happy voice as she took her seat beside Kaiba.
He gave her a strange look. "What?"
"The club fair, I've finally decided which ones I want to try out for." She replied, a gleam in her eyes.
Kaiba just gave her a raised eyebrow and turned away from her. He himself had decided to might as well try out for a club or two, nothing to loose really.
The class was noisy for the longest time, all the voices either excited or nervous. Then, Ms.Misaku entered the room and everyone settled down. She gazed at the class with a knowing smile and began to speak.
"Alright people calm down. Here's the schedule for today. There will be no classes, as today will be for the clubs. Recess will be from 9:40-10:00 and lunch, at 11:00-12:00, periods in between and afterwards will be for the try-outs, auditions, screenings, and what not. If you wish to stay with the clubs you were with last year, inform the moderator immediately. You're not supposed to loiter, so if you have nothing else to do, or have finished with your try-outs, return here to the homeroom classroom and stay here until dismissal." Ms.Misaku said briskly as she eyed each student.
"Any questions?" She asked.
The class was silent. She smiled and proceeded to write room assignments for the different clubs so the students wouldn't get lost. When the bell rang, signaling the start of the club fair, everyone rushed out the door. Ayane however, didn't leave just yet, because she heard her name being called. She turned to where Ms. Misaku had called her, along with Kaiba and another boy, Ayane recognized to be a UPL student.
"You three, yes, well, the teachers have picked you three to be part of the Peer tutoring club. They need students with your, intellect. This doesn't count to your two club limit and you are at a position to decline if you wish." The teacher said as she handed each a sheet of paper.
The three nodded, and one by one left the room. The boy, who she now recognized as Ryou's seatmate, headed in the direction of the upper floor, leaving Kaiba and Ayane alone.
"So which clubs are you going for?" Ayane asked.
"None of your business." Kaiba said with a cold tone.
"Well, I'm trying for the chess team, the debate team, and the Drama club." She said.
"How nice." Kaiba said sarcastically.
"Well, I'm trying out for chess first....do you want to come with me?" She asked.
Kaiba gave her a look. "I don't have anything else to do." He smirked as Ayane beamed, took his hand, and led him to the club room.
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Ryou twiddled his fingers nervously as he waited his turn for the auditions in Drama Club. He could feel his heart beating five times faster than normal. He waited with some other students as they were grouped accordingly by the Drama club members. His mind wondered off. What if he accidentally tripped while walking in the audition? What if his voice cracked? What if he blacked out or fainted?!
(Stop it Ryou.)
(But-)
(You'll do fine.)
(I don't even know what I'm going to have to do.)
(Then there's no point in worrying now.)
(But what if I don't make it or-)
(You will, I mean you already know how to act hysterical, weak, hopelessly in love, concerned and pathetic, you're practically a natural!)
(Bakura!)
(What, just having a little fun.....)
Ryou was about to answer when someone tapped him on the shoulder. He looked and saw it was one of his group mates, signaling that it was their turn. He nodded and took a deep breath, this was it.
Ryou stepped in the auditorium which was completely empty, save for the first row in the audience, where the club moderator, and some club members sat, all holding clipboards. Ryou began to feel his heart beating faster than before. A girl with a ponytail led them up the stage where they were positioned to stand in a line. Ryou could feel the gazes of the people fall slowly onto him and the others. It took all of his will power to stop himself from running right out of the room.
"When I call your name please raise your right hand." The moderator said.
Ryou waited for his name to be called.
"Ryou Bakura?"
Ryou raised a slightly shaking hand.
"You're number 5."
Ryou nodded and put his hand down. He waited until all the seven people in the line had been give numbers. They were then asked to walk to the very back of the stage and to face the wall.
"Alright, listen up," A girls voice said. "There will be three parts to this audition. The first one, you will be asked to read out a part from a script given to you, this will determine if you can get into character immediately. Second part will be a group acting thing, where each of you will one by one be given a role and you have to act. The last part, we will give you a situation and you act. It will become clearer, don't worry." The girl finished.
"Let's start shall we? Number...5!"
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Tea finished putting on her tights. She was in one of the school's ballet rooms with 12 or so other hopeful girls and the Ballet club. Tea checked her ballet attire one more time in the mirror before heading over to where the other girls were gathering.
"All right everybody settle down." The moderator said. "Welcome, you are the first batch up for auditions here in the Ballet club. The Auditions will be composed of both individual and group performances. First and foremost, before the auditions begin, each of you will be interviewed separately, after which you should do your stretching. We will then commence with the auditions. First we will see each of the individual performances you have prepared then we will have an activity in which you will have to follow Lisa," The moderator said, motioning to a tall girl behind her wearing a ballet outfit. "As she does varied ballet steps. Keep in mind; you are only the first batch auditioning, many more will follow. There are only 7 slots open and the training pool (people who made the cut by the skin of their teeth.) in total. Do your best."
There was a ripple of murmurs from the girls after the moderator had spoken. Then, one by one, a club member lead the girls to an adjoining room where they were interviewed. Tea pulled on her ballet skirt, wondering if she would ever get in.
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Ayane walked ahead of Kaiba when they neared the classroom where the chess try outs were to take place. Kaiba stared off at her. Ayane reached the classroom and poked her head in. There were people scattered all over the room and a teacher sitting on a desk in front. She and Kaiba entered the room. A boy with dark ruffled hair and glasses greeted them and asked them if they were here to try out for the chess team. Kaiba just raised his eyebrow and pointed t Ayane.
"I'm trying out." Ayane said with a beam.
"Great, just fill this out, and wait," the boy said handing her a sheet of paper. "We're just waiting for the chess boards; we'll begin in a few minutes." And with that the boy left to talk to some other people.
Ayane looked from the paper, to Kaiba, then to her watch, then back to Kaiba. She turned to him.
"Hey, um...... If you wanted to go, you could, I mean, if you had any other important things to do......" Ayane trailed off.
"No, I think I'll stay, I want to see how good you really are." He smirked and sat down on a nearby chair.
"Right......you think your sooo good at everything don't you." She said, smiling a bit and tilting her head one bit to the side.
"I don't think I'm good, I know I'm good." He said snidely.
Ayane gave a small laugh. "Alright, I believe you." she said as she sat down beside him.
Kaiba watched as she started filling out the form that was given. She didn't notice this. His blue eyes examined her from head to toe, then his eyes went to her face. He smirked.
When Ayane was finished, she looked over at Kaiba who now looked very bored. She leaned her fingers close to his ear and snapped them. This shook him a bit and he glared at her.
"What? I was just trying to wake you up." Ayane smiled. "I wasn't asleep." He said curtly.
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Ryou shook a bit when he heard his number being called. He slowly faced front. He was quickly blinded by the lights that were focused onto the stage. He looked to see the same girl who had ushered them onto the stage waiting by stage left with a book in hand. Ryou walked over and she handed the book to him. He looked at the cover and found that it was William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The girl showed him a page and the lines he was supposed to read. A voice from the people observing told him to read through the lines first then signal when he was ready.
(Ryou, do you know this play?)
(Yeah, but that doesn't mean I can act the lead role!)
(But you're just reading it.)
(I-I....)
(Who's your character anyway?)
(Lysander, he's talking to his, um,er.....lover in this line.)
(Then no problem! Act like your talking to your "friend" *laughs a little*)
(It's not that easy you know, she's not exactly standing in front of me.)
(Ahh my simple minded Hikari, you forget you have a Yami.)
(What are you going to do?)
(Let's get your fair maiden in here. *laughs*)
There was a small glow from the ring that was visible only to Ryou, Ayane immediately appeared across the stage from him. Ryou's eyes widened but Ayane didn't seem to be confused. Ryou squinted his eyes a little, it was her that was for sure, she looked a bit faded but it was because of the lights blinding him. Ayane was standing up, smiling and looking around, not moving from her spot. She then faced Ryou, gave a smile and an inaudible laugh and resumed looking around.
(B-bakura?)
(What? It'll help you.)
(What? Is she- I mean, Is it really-Wha?)
(That's just a little projection I edited from your memory.)
(A-alright.)
Ryou took a deep breath. He gave a signal that he was ready. The girl who had handed him the book told him to go to center stage. He walked, heading toward center stage and the hologram of Ayane, which actually didn't look like a hologram but a real person. The hologram gave him a nod and a smile, just as he was given the signal to start.
Ryou took a deep breath as he faced Ayane and got into character. (As much as he could anyway.)
"O, take the sense, sweet of my innocence! Love takes the meaning of love's conference! I mean that my heart, unto yours is knit! So that but one heart we can make of it; two bosoms interchained with an oath, so then two bosoms in a single trot. Then by your side, no bed-room me deny, for lying so, Hermia, I do not lie."
(A/N: I forgot what these lines mean so don't give me hell about it or anything.)
Ryou stopped and saw the hologram slowly fade. He faced front but still couldn't see the small audience because the lights were still on his face. A voice thanked him and told him to go back to his place in the back. Somewhere in the nearly emotionless tone of that voice, he could detect that the owner was somewhat impressed.
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Kaiba watched from the back of the room as the try-outs commenced. The room was deathly quiet, only hearing the small "ting" of the timer as a player finished his or her move. Kaiba was watching as Ayane move her bishop after much thought. She had small smile on her face, but she didn't speak. Kaiba smirked because he could see what was going to happen. A few more moves and Ayane had her opponent in a checkmate. Her third one, he thought.
Ayane smiled a little and faced her opponent. They shook hands and a club member ushered her opponent to another table with a different player, waiting to face him. Ayane watched and sighed. There were people walking all over to take notes on clip boards. Nothing was really easy when someone was watching you. She looked up from her position and saw Kaiba staring at her. She gave him a grin, he just frowned back. Ayane laughed inwardly a little.
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Yugi was wondering around the school, lost because he had no plan whatsoever on what club to join. He kept rereading his list but nothing came to him. Not conscious of where his feet had taken him, he found himself in front of a classroom door, had he walked any more he would've bumped straight into it.
"I have to watch where I'm going." Yugi mumbled to himself.
He was about to walk away in the opposite direction when the door opened and a girl just a little taller than him popped out.
"Hi! Are you here to join the Historians club?" The girl asked in a high pitched voice.
"Uh-well, not really....." Yugi trailed off, not knowing how to react to the energy the girl had in her voice.
"What? Aww, c'mon, just try it, I betcha you'll like it!" The girl said and dragged Yugi into the rectangular shaped classroom.
"Hey Jack! I found someone else who wants to be in the club!" The girl piped up to a boy much taller than both Yugi and her combined.
The boy turned from where he was standing and eyed Yugi. He had hay colored hair and sharp eyes. He smiled at Yugi.
"Hello, welcome to the Historians club, all you need to do is have an interview and we'll see if we can accept you." Jack said kindly.
"Ahh.....I sort of- well, uhm you see, uhm, okay, I'll try out." Yugi said with an inaudible sigh. Might as well give it a shot, he thought.
"Alright then, the girl who dragged you in here is named Ina, I'm Jack. Ina will show you to your interviewer." Jack said, before turning his back on both of them.
Yugi sighed as Ina led him to a girl with a clipboard in one of the very front desks. He looked and saw people in the middle of or finishing up their interviews. Yugi gulped. He just realized he wasn't the best one when it came to History.
(Don't worry Yugi, I'll help you!)
(What? How?)
(I was a Pharaoh! I'm history itself!)
(Alright, whatever you say.)
[A/N: I know somewhere down the road Yami lost his memories, but I haven't watched that yet! Bear with me.]
Yugi stopped just as Ina had stopped walking. They had reached the girl with the clipboard. Ina told her that Yugi was to be interviewed. The girl nodded a few times and motioned Yugi to sit on the seat beside her. After, Ina left and the interview began.
"Name?"
"Yugi Mutoh."
"Section?"
"2-A"
"UPL student?"
"Uhm, no."
"Alright, why did you decide to join this club?"
"Uh, well.....because I think History...is...very interesting." Yugi said slowly. What he really wanted to say was because there was a girl who practically dragged him in here.
"Uh huh. Do you think History is important?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because, because......because History is our past, it helps us learn where we are today, why we are where we are and it teaches us to learn from the mistakes of those that came before us. It's also a saying....that....that one cannot reach his future without first knowing his past." Yugi said, trying his best to remember what he had learnt a long time ago about the importance of History.
"Okay, yes, well, here's the tricky part, name a country, nation or place, and tell me everything historical, geographical or cultural that you know about it." Yugi gulped. His eyes showed nervousness. Finally he managed to choke out a reply. "Uhm, excuse me, can, um Egypt be the place?"
"Yes of course, go ahead."
Yugi could feel Yami smile wildly and give out a "Yes!" in his mind.
(Yugi, I can tell, this is going to be fun......)
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Ayane stood up from her seat. The moderator had told her and some other people that they could go already if they wanted. She walked over to where Kaiba was looking bored. She stood in front of him and he looked up. She smiled.
"Well, I'm done now. Let's go." She said, smiling.
Kaiba stood up and exited the classroom, Ayane trailing behind him. They didn't talk for a moment. Ayane picked up her pace and caught up with him.
"So, it's your turn now." She beamed.
"What?" He asked.
"Your turn, just go to the club room you want to try out for." Ayane said.
"Are you coming?" He asked, tone unreadable and eyebrow raised.
"Oh, well, if you don't want me too......"Ayane trailed off.
"Do whatever you want." Kaiba said bluntly.
Ayane didn't know how to read this. She thought and then assumed he really didn't want her there. Of course, when did he ever want anyone with him? Ayane just sighed.
"Alright, see you in class then." She said. She turned the other way, heading for the Debate Hall, where the auditions for the debate team were being held.
Kaiba didn't turn to look. He could hear her footsteps moving further and further away. He wanted to curse himself for not being clearer with his words. He looked around. No one. He was all alone again.
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Ryou had finally stopped shaking, just as the last person was being called up to read a part in another play. His heart rate became normal again and he had finally begun to relax. He listened to the last person go up in center and deliver his lines. Afterwards, he heard a voice from the audience talk.
"Alright, thank you everyone. We will now commence the second part of the audition. This will be group acting. Each of you will go by number. You will all act once then when I say stop, it'll be the next person's turn to add on something. The situation is 'The Best Duelist in the world' Wait, who came up with this? Ahh, no matter, anyway, number one! You are a new rising star with an extremely big ego who thinks he is the best duelist in the world. Number Two! You are an old woman who believes that experience is what counts. Number three! You are a complaining teacher who keeps ranting about how your students won't pay attention because they're fighting about who's the best duelist. Number four! You are the current world champion who just got his deck stolen, Number five! You are a psychotic acting duelist who believes he is the greatest and will smash anyone who dares face him. Number six! You are a fanatic of duel monsters that worships the ground the world champion steps on. Number seven! You are one of number three's students with a big mouth and bad attitude; you also think you're the best duelist of all time. I'll give you a minute to get into character." The voice said.
Ryou thought for a moment, all he had to do was act like Bakura, but considering his personality that wouldn't be easy. He closed his eyes and pondered on what to do. Just then, Ryou heard a familiar voice.
(May I offer my assistance Ryou?)
(I don't know Bakura......)
(Aww, come on Hikari, let Yami have some fun.)
(Don't hurt anyone.....)
(When have I ever-)
(I have a long list Bakura.)
(Oh alright, fine I won't hurt any of those pathetic mortals.)
(*sigh* Okay, you can take over here.)
(*laughs* This is going to be fun.....)
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Yugi, or rather Yami, had just finished spilling everything he knew about Egypt to the interviewer, who know, was taking down notes furiously on her clipboard. Yugi could feel Yami give his trademark grin. He could tell the interviewer was impressed.
"Well," The girl said, finally putting her clipboard down. "I'm impressed. How'd you know so much about Egypt?"
"I-I have a really close friend who used to live there, he, he tells me stories about it." Yugi said.
"Uh hmm, well then, you sure do have a good memory." The girl complimented.
Yugi laughed a bit nervously.
"Well then, Yugi Mutoh right? Well you can go now; the results of who got in will be posted either at the end of the day or tomorrow. Arigato for your time." The girl said.
Yugi nodded and started to walk out of the door. As he found himself wondering the halls once again, he began to think.
(Yugi?)
(Yes Yami?)
(If you were accepted, would you join?)
(Oh, the club?)
(Yeah.)
(I guess so, if there's no where else to go.)
(Well where else is there to go?)
(I'll see Yami.....I'll see.)
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Tea breathed hard. The auditions were tiring. The interviewers were intimidating and everything else was just plain hard. She put her ballet shoes back in her bag and slung it over her shoulder. She needed a drink. She looked at her watch; the bell for recess would ring any minute now, not like it really mattered. When it was a club fair, there really wasn't any solid schedule. She looked at her list, which ones to try next?
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Joey and Tristan were walking together around the school.
"So which club did you want to try out for Joey?"
"Ahh, not important, how bout you?"
"I'm not telling until you are." Tristan said.
"Yeah fine, well I'll go now." He said heading to whatever club he decided to try out for.
Tristan just shrugged as he made his way to where the try outs for his club were taking place, the gym.
Joey looked before heading off to where he wanted to go. Where was Tristan off to? He just shrugged and headed off to his destination. A few floors later, he had reached the Culinary Arts room or just plain, the cooking room. He opened the door and saw lots of people already inside. He ran a hand through his blond hair.
"Man, I never thought I'd end up here." He mumbled to himself.
Tristan meanwhile was in the guy's locker room putting on some high tops. He couldn't believe that he was trying out for the basketball team. He had been practicing all weekend. He had read somewhere that sports was one way to impress a girl, and of course, he'd go to just about any measures to impress a certain girl.
"Just you wait Serenity." He mumbled to himself as he finished tying up his shoe lace.
"Hey Taylor! You ready yet?" A voice yelled from the locker room's door.
Tristan shook and nearly fell of the bench he was stepping on.
"Uhh, yeah! Just give me five seconds." He yelled back.
Tristan took in one last deep breath before standing up and running into the gym. There, many students were already lined up doing some warm up exercises. He stepped somewhere near the end of the line and started mimicking what they were doing. After 10 minutes or so, the coach blew a whistle.
"Alright everyone listen up! Right now there are only 4 slots open for the actual varsity team so I want you to give it all you've got or you're going to end up either in the training pool or in the readers club." The coach said with a thick, tough voice.
Some of the students laughed at the latter part but Tristan just cringed.
"Alright, first we'll see if any of you have any actual talent." The coach said, spinning one ball on his finger.
"Who wants to volunteer?" He asked.
For some weird reason, everyone but Tristan had an innate instinct to take one step back. Tristan suddenly gawked and looked at everyone, then at the coach who had a grin on his face.
"Alright ehh...." The coach trailed off, looking at a list a boy, whom Tristan recognized as the captain of the Basketball team, was showing him. "Taylor! Up in front!"
Tristan's suddenly fell Anime style then stood back up quickly. He walked up to the coach who threw him an orange basketball. He looked at it, then at the coach who pointed to a marked area by the ring. (It's the place you stand on when you're doing a free throw.) He walked over.
"Shoot, or rather try to hit the ring at least Taylor." The coach said.
Tristan closed his eyes and mumbled to himself. He then focused on the ring, jumped up and shot the ball. His, and everyone else's eyes followed it closely as it flew nearer and nearer to the ring.
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R.J: Hahh! Finished!
Bakura: No it's not!
R.J: Well that's all I want to write right now.
Yami: *Is giving a long lecture on Egypt* And after that year the council of High- Kaiba: Shut up already Yami! It's been 3 hours.
Yami: Yeah well, I have a lot to talk about, it's been 3 thousand years.....
R.J: But anyway, you guys think I should write more?
Ryou: Yes.
Yugi: Yes.
Kaiba: Whatever you want.
Yami: Don't make me look bad.
Bakura: As long as it makes you suffer then Yes! Bwahahahaha!
R.J: Curse all of you. Fine then, here's the rest of the story.
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Kaiba quickly finished the test paper given to the people who wanted to get into the Science club. Even though he was a UPL student and the top student in his batch, he opted to try out normally anyway. Just another way to show people how much better he was than them. He smirked to himself as he walked away from the classroom. Science was the closest thing to any interest he had, there wasn't any dueling club (hey, he and Joey have something in common!) and of course he wanted to be an honor student so he just decided to try out.
He looked at his watch while walking to nowhere in particular. Recess would begin any minute and Auditions and try-outs would stop temporarily. He decided to walk outside, ignoring the mass of students crowding the halls. He got to the outside grounds which were fairly deserted, probably because everyone else was still inside. He slowly walked to the tree (you know, the tree, the only tree I've ever mentioned in this story?) and was surprised to see Ayane sitting there quietly, closing her eyes. He walked over and sat beside her.
"Kaiba? What are you doing here?" She asked, opening her eyes and turning her head.
"It was too crowded inside." He stated with his usual coldness.
"Oh, okay. So which club did you try out for?" She asked.
He glared at her.
"Oh, yeah right, none of my business right?" She asked with a laugh. "Still trying out for the Debate team?" He smirked, giving the atmosphere a temperature drop.
"Yeah, the auditions resume after recess." She said, closing her eyes again.
"Do you like doing that?" He asked with a hint of arrogance.
"What?"
"Closing your eyes."
"Yeah, it helps me relax." She laughed a little.
For a while there was total silence. Kaiba just kept looking at her, his eyes examining her face. He felt his hand twitch a bit. Loosing all pride he had, he raised his hand up and began to stroke her hair (Oh what were you thinking?) behind her ear. His fingers running through the soft hair, he smiled.
"You like doing that?" She asked with a small laugh.
He didn't stop. "Yeah, you have a problem?"
"Mmm, no, I like it." She said.
Kaiba smiled and continued to stroke her hair for the rest of recess period, which, sadly, seemed too short. Pretty soon the bell rang and Ayane stood up, as much as she didn't want too. She faced Kaiba.
"So, are you gonna try-out for another club? I'm going to the debate hall." She said cheerily.
"Yeah, have fun." He smirked.
Ayane raised her eyebrow. "Right....." She trailed off. Before she went away though, she leaned over and gave Kaiba a small peck on the cheek.
"I hope you get in to wherever you tried out for." She smiled before she ran off to the building.
Kaiba was silent. He didn't move his hand to his cheek. His was aware all of a sudden, of how hard his heart was beating. He didn't know why. He walked back to the school building, thinking about what Ayane had done, and somehow, wishing he could return the favor.
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R.J: Okay, I'm finished, nobody complains!
Bakura: That's it? You added one page?
Yami: Hehe, you know I didn't think anyone was capable of developing love for you Kaiba.
Kaiba: Watch your mouth Puzzle boy.
R.J: Well actually, girls give kisses on the cheek even to their friends right, that's what I wanted to show, that it really wasn't a sign of love, not totally anyway.
Bakura: Wow, you're a weird writer kid.
R.J: Shut up snow boy.
Bakura: What did you say?!
R.J: Oh you heard me.........
Tea: Now, now, we must not fight! Friendship will make us strong and-
Bakura: Can it Air head!
Tea: *Starts to cry and runs to Yami but instead, ran into Seto because she couldn't see because of all the tears.*
Seto: *Is knocked down.*
Bakura Aww, isn't that sweet. *Laughs*
R.J: *Looks at the sight and twitches* Grr.....just leave a review everyone, I've got some killing to do. *heads for Bakura*
(j/k)
Yugi: Okay, oh well, here are some other things R.J wanted to say, but seeing as she's busy. *Looks at piece of paper* Say in your reviews how long you want the chapters to be and she's sorry if this chapter is a bit crappy.
R.J: Hey, I just remembered, it's my birthday today!
Kaiba: Really?
R.J: Yeah, and I'll have fun on the next chapter, because I still have some *things* to do. ^_^
Ryou: Are you feeling better?
Bakura: Yeah, maybe you should run around the house less when you're on a sugar high kid.
R.J: What? It's not my fault I fell of the stairs!
Kaiba: Twisting your ankle in the process.
Yami: Does it hurt?
R.J: Not really anymore, well now I don't have anything to do so I'm updating!
Bakura: You can type and play PS2 at the same time?
R.J: Yes! I'm multitalented! Or just weird, either way is good, anyway thank you to all who reviewed, I appreciate them very much!
Yami: Hey, I'm in that video game!
R.J: Right, anyway, here's the next chapter!
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That night, Ayane went into her bedroom after Ryou had left. No one was home, her brother and sister were out and her dad was working late, of course, we all knew where her Mom was.
As Ayane lay down on her bed after washing up and changing into her pajamas, she stared at the ceiling, her green eyes deep in thought. A smile was on her lips. She thought about everyone, but most of all she thought about Seto. Why? She didn't know why. Somehow, she just couldn't keep her thoughts off him. She blushed. She was so confused. Before, she had never blushed, not once, but since she came here....it was different. Did she like Seto? Why would she? If she did-, but why would she? He was cold and what some would say, arrogant. At this Ayane sighed, but why could she not help but smile whenever he was there? It wasn't clear, nothing was, her head was just dizzy now. With one last sigh, she pulled her blanket over herself and went off to sleep.
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Kaiba opened the door of his mansion. He walked in and found Mokuba in the living room, swinging his legs while sitting on a couch. He saw his big brother and gave a wide smile.
"Hi big brother! How was your day?" The little boy asked as he ran up to his brother.
"It was fine Mokuba." Kaiba smiled as he sat down on one of the chairs. "I got your book."
"Wow, really? Thanks Seto!" Mokuba smiled as he took the book from his brother and hugged him.
"You're welcome Mokuba." Kaiba said, giving his brother a warm smile.
"You look tired Big brother." Mokuba said, concern in his voice.
"Well it's been a long day; I think I'll just go straight to bed." Kaiba said, standing up and ruffling his brother's hair.
Mokuba nodded. "Get some sleep big brother." He smiled.
Kaiba gave his little brother one last smile before proceeding up the stairs and to his bedroom. He went inside the bathroom joined to his bedroom and took a hot shower before changing into some night clothes and slipping into bed.
Inside the large soft bed, under the warm smooth blankets, he lay down and thought about the incidents of that day. It was a long day. He looked at his hand, the fist he used to punch that guy straight in the face. He smirked, but then frowned as he thought about what could have happened if he were not there. He thought about how good it felt, when she had hugged him, and held onto him, and when she had caught her when she fell from that step ladder. He grinned. His feelings became either clearer or more confusing everyday. All that was clear now was that Ayane was his Lab partner, and she would be for the rest of the year, he knew that much was true.
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The night fell, the day rose and it did so again until the weekend was gone. Soon the school bells were ringing again, signaling that school was beginning. Students of Domino High were crowding in the halls, trying to get to their homeroom classes, for they were all eager to begin the school day. It was the "club fair" today, the whole day would be devoted to try outs, auditions etc for the different clubs. Everyone was excited. Almost everyone anyway.....
"Oh, I can't wait for it to begin!" Ayane said in a happy voice as she took her seat beside Kaiba.
He gave her a strange look. "What?"
"The club fair, I've finally decided which ones I want to try out for." She replied, a gleam in her eyes.
Kaiba just gave her a raised eyebrow and turned away from her. He himself had decided to might as well try out for a club or two, nothing to loose really.
The class was noisy for the longest time, all the voices either excited or nervous. Then, Ms.Misaku entered the room and everyone settled down. She gazed at the class with a knowing smile and began to speak.
"Alright people calm down. Here's the schedule for today. There will be no classes, as today will be for the clubs. Recess will be from 9:40-10:00 and lunch, at 11:00-12:00, periods in between and afterwards will be for the try-outs, auditions, screenings, and what not. If you wish to stay with the clubs you were with last year, inform the moderator immediately. You're not supposed to loiter, so if you have nothing else to do, or have finished with your try-outs, return here to the homeroom classroom and stay here until dismissal." Ms.Misaku said briskly as she eyed each student.
"Any questions?" She asked.
The class was silent. She smiled and proceeded to write room assignments for the different clubs so the students wouldn't get lost. When the bell rang, signaling the start of the club fair, everyone rushed out the door. Ayane however, didn't leave just yet, because she heard her name being called. She turned to where Ms. Misaku had called her, along with Kaiba and another boy, Ayane recognized to be a UPL student.
"You three, yes, well, the teachers have picked you three to be part of the Peer tutoring club. They need students with your, intellect. This doesn't count to your two club limit and you are at a position to decline if you wish." The teacher said as she handed each a sheet of paper.
The three nodded, and one by one left the room. The boy, who she now recognized as Ryou's seatmate, headed in the direction of the upper floor, leaving Kaiba and Ayane alone.
"So which clubs are you going for?" Ayane asked.
"None of your business." Kaiba said with a cold tone.
"Well, I'm trying for the chess team, the debate team, and the Drama club." She said.
"How nice." Kaiba said sarcastically.
"Well, I'm trying out for chess first....do you want to come with me?" She asked.
Kaiba gave her a look. "I don't have anything else to do." He smirked as Ayane beamed, took his hand, and led him to the club room.
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Ryou twiddled his fingers nervously as he waited his turn for the auditions in Drama Club. He could feel his heart beating five times faster than normal. He waited with some other students as they were grouped accordingly by the Drama club members. His mind wondered off. What if he accidentally tripped while walking in the audition? What if his voice cracked? What if he blacked out or fainted?!
(Stop it Ryou.)
(But-)
(You'll do fine.)
(I don't even know what I'm going to have to do.)
(Then there's no point in worrying now.)
(But what if I don't make it or-)
(You will, I mean you already know how to act hysterical, weak, hopelessly in love, concerned and pathetic, you're practically a natural!)
(Bakura!)
(What, just having a little fun.....)
Ryou was about to answer when someone tapped him on the shoulder. He looked and saw it was one of his group mates, signaling that it was their turn. He nodded and took a deep breath, this was it.
Ryou stepped in the auditorium which was completely empty, save for the first row in the audience, where the club moderator, and some club members sat, all holding clipboards. Ryou began to feel his heart beating faster than before. A girl with a ponytail led them up the stage where they were positioned to stand in a line. Ryou could feel the gazes of the people fall slowly onto him and the others. It took all of his will power to stop himself from running right out of the room.
"When I call your name please raise your right hand." The moderator said.
Ryou waited for his name to be called.
"Ryou Bakura?"
Ryou raised a slightly shaking hand.
"You're number 5."
Ryou nodded and put his hand down. He waited until all the seven people in the line had been give numbers. They were then asked to walk to the very back of the stage and to face the wall.
"Alright, listen up," A girls voice said. "There will be three parts to this audition. The first one, you will be asked to read out a part from a script given to you, this will determine if you can get into character immediately. Second part will be a group acting thing, where each of you will one by one be given a role and you have to act. The last part, we will give you a situation and you act. It will become clearer, don't worry." The girl finished.
"Let's start shall we? Number...5!"
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Tea finished putting on her tights. She was in one of the school's ballet rooms with 12 or so other hopeful girls and the Ballet club. Tea checked her ballet attire one more time in the mirror before heading over to where the other girls were gathering.
"All right everybody settle down." The moderator said. "Welcome, you are the first batch up for auditions here in the Ballet club. The Auditions will be composed of both individual and group performances. First and foremost, before the auditions begin, each of you will be interviewed separately, after which you should do your stretching. We will then commence with the auditions. First we will see each of the individual performances you have prepared then we will have an activity in which you will have to follow Lisa," The moderator said, motioning to a tall girl behind her wearing a ballet outfit. "As she does varied ballet steps. Keep in mind; you are only the first batch auditioning, many more will follow. There are only 7 slots open and the training pool (people who made the cut by the skin of their teeth.) in total. Do your best."
There was a ripple of murmurs from the girls after the moderator had spoken. Then, one by one, a club member lead the girls to an adjoining room where they were interviewed. Tea pulled on her ballet skirt, wondering if she would ever get in.
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Ayane walked ahead of Kaiba when they neared the classroom where the chess try outs were to take place. Kaiba stared off at her. Ayane reached the classroom and poked her head in. There were people scattered all over the room and a teacher sitting on a desk in front. She and Kaiba entered the room. A boy with dark ruffled hair and glasses greeted them and asked them if they were here to try out for the chess team. Kaiba just raised his eyebrow and pointed t Ayane.
"I'm trying out." Ayane said with a beam.
"Great, just fill this out, and wait," the boy said handing her a sheet of paper. "We're just waiting for the chess boards; we'll begin in a few minutes." And with that the boy left to talk to some other people.
Ayane looked from the paper, to Kaiba, then to her watch, then back to Kaiba. She turned to him.
"Hey, um...... If you wanted to go, you could, I mean, if you had any other important things to do......" Ayane trailed off.
"No, I think I'll stay, I want to see how good you really are." He smirked and sat down on a nearby chair.
"Right......you think your sooo good at everything don't you." She said, smiling a bit and tilting her head one bit to the side.
"I don't think I'm good, I know I'm good." He said snidely.
Ayane gave a small laugh. "Alright, I believe you." she said as she sat down beside him.
Kaiba watched as she started filling out the form that was given. She didn't notice this. His blue eyes examined her from head to toe, then his eyes went to her face. He smirked.
When Ayane was finished, she looked over at Kaiba who now looked very bored. She leaned her fingers close to his ear and snapped them. This shook him a bit and he glared at her.
"What? I was just trying to wake you up." Ayane smiled. "I wasn't asleep." He said curtly.
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Ryou shook a bit when he heard his number being called. He slowly faced front. He was quickly blinded by the lights that were focused onto the stage. He looked to see the same girl who had ushered them onto the stage waiting by stage left with a book in hand. Ryou walked over and she handed the book to him. He looked at the cover and found that it was William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The girl showed him a page and the lines he was supposed to read. A voice from the people observing told him to read through the lines first then signal when he was ready.
(Ryou, do you know this play?)
(Yeah, but that doesn't mean I can act the lead role!)
(But you're just reading it.)
(I-I....)
(Who's your character anyway?)
(Lysander, he's talking to his, um,er.....lover in this line.)
(Then no problem! Act like your talking to your "friend" *laughs a little*)
(It's not that easy you know, she's not exactly standing in front of me.)
(Ahh my simple minded Hikari, you forget you have a Yami.)
(What are you going to do?)
(Let's get your fair maiden in here. *laughs*)
There was a small glow from the ring that was visible only to Ryou, Ayane immediately appeared across the stage from him. Ryou's eyes widened but Ayane didn't seem to be confused. Ryou squinted his eyes a little, it was her that was for sure, she looked a bit faded but it was because of the lights blinding him. Ayane was standing up, smiling and looking around, not moving from her spot. She then faced Ryou, gave a smile and an inaudible laugh and resumed looking around.
(B-bakura?)
(What? It'll help you.)
(What? Is she- I mean, Is it really-Wha?)
(That's just a little projection I edited from your memory.)
(A-alright.)
Ryou took a deep breath. He gave a signal that he was ready. The girl who had handed him the book told him to go to center stage. He walked, heading toward center stage and the hologram of Ayane, which actually didn't look like a hologram but a real person. The hologram gave him a nod and a smile, just as he was given the signal to start.
Ryou took a deep breath as he faced Ayane and got into character. (As much as he could anyway.)
"O, take the sense, sweet of my innocence! Love takes the meaning of love's conference! I mean that my heart, unto yours is knit! So that but one heart we can make of it; two bosoms interchained with an oath, so then two bosoms in a single trot. Then by your side, no bed-room me deny, for lying so, Hermia, I do not lie."
(A/N: I forgot what these lines mean so don't give me hell about it or anything.)
Ryou stopped and saw the hologram slowly fade. He faced front but still couldn't see the small audience because the lights were still on his face. A voice thanked him and told him to go back to his place in the back. Somewhere in the nearly emotionless tone of that voice, he could detect that the owner was somewhat impressed.
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Kaiba watched from the back of the room as the try-outs commenced. The room was deathly quiet, only hearing the small "ting" of the timer as a player finished his or her move. Kaiba was watching as Ayane move her bishop after much thought. She had small smile on her face, but she didn't speak. Kaiba smirked because he could see what was going to happen. A few more moves and Ayane had her opponent in a checkmate. Her third one, he thought.
Ayane smiled a little and faced her opponent. They shook hands and a club member ushered her opponent to another table with a different player, waiting to face him. Ayane watched and sighed. There were people walking all over to take notes on clip boards. Nothing was really easy when someone was watching you. She looked up from her position and saw Kaiba staring at her. She gave him a grin, he just frowned back. Ayane laughed inwardly a little.
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Yugi was wondering around the school, lost because he had no plan whatsoever on what club to join. He kept rereading his list but nothing came to him. Not conscious of where his feet had taken him, he found himself in front of a classroom door, had he walked any more he would've bumped straight into it.
"I have to watch where I'm going." Yugi mumbled to himself.
He was about to walk away in the opposite direction when the door opened and a girl just a little taller than him popped out.
"Hi! Are you here to join the Historians club?" The girl asked in a high pitched voice.
"Uh-well, not really....." Yugi trailed off, not knowing how to react to the energy the girl had in her voice.
"What? Aww, c'mon, just try it, I betcha you'll like it!" The girl said and dragged Yugi into the rectangular shaped classroom.
"Hey Jack! I found someone else who wants to be in the club!" The girl piped up to a boy much taller than both Yugi and her combined.
The boy turned from where he was standing and eyed Yugi. He had hay colored hair and sharp eyes. He smiled at Yugi.
"Hello, welcome to the Historians club, all you need to do is have an interview and we'll see if we can accept you." Jack said kindly.
"Ahh.....I sort of- well, uhm you see, uhm, okay, I'll try out." Yugi said with an inaudible sigh. Might as well give it a shot, he thought.
"Alright then, the girl who dragged you in here is named Ina, I'm Jack. Ina will show you to your interviewer." Jack said, before turning his back on both of them.
Yugi sighed as Ina led him to a girl with a clipboard in one of the very front desks. He looked and saw people in the middle of or finishing up their interviews. Yugi gulped. He just realized he wasn't the best one when it came to History.
(Don't worry Yugi, I'll help you!)
(What? How?)
(I was a Pharaoh! I'm history itself!)
(Alright, whatever you say.)
[A/N: I know somewhere down the road Yami lost his memories, but I haven't watched that yet! Bear with me.]
Yugi stopped just as Ina had stopped walking. They had reached the girl with the clipboard. Ina told her that Yugi was to be interviewed. The girl nodded a few times and motioned Yugi to sit on the seat beside her. After, Ina left and the interview began.
"Name?"
"Yugi Mutoh."
"Section?"
"2-A"
"UPL student?"
"Uhm, no."
"Alright, why did you decide to join this club?"
"Uh, well.....because I think History...is...very interesting." Yugi said slowly. What he really wanted to say was because there was a girl who practically dragged him in here.
"Uh huh. Do you think History is important?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because, because......because History is our past, it helps us learn where we are today, why we are where we are and it teaches us to learn from the mistakes of those that came before us. It's also a saying....that....that one cannot reach his future without first knowing his past." Yugi said, trying his best to remember what he had learnt a long time ago about the importance of History.
"Okay, yes, well, here's the tricky part, name a country, nation or place, and tell me everything historical, geographical or cultural that you know about it." Yugi gulped. His eyes showed nervousness. Finally he managed to choke out a reply. "Uhm, excuse me, can, um Egypt be the place?"
"Yes of course, go ahead."
Yugi could feel Yami smile wildly and give out a "Yes!" in his mind.
(Yugi, I can tell, this is going to be fun......)
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Ayane stood up from her seat. The moderator had told her and some other people that they could go already if they wanted. She walked over to where Kaiba was looking bored. She stood in front of him and he looked up. She smiled.
"Well, I'm done now. Let's go." She said, smiling.
Kaiba stood up and exited the classroom, Ayane trailing behind him. They didn't talk for a moment. Ayane picked up her pace and caught up with him.
"So, it's your turn now." She beamed.
"What?" He asked.
"Your turn, just go to the club room you want to try out for." Ayane said.
"Are you coming?" He asked, tone unreadable and eyebrow raised.
"Oh, well, if you don't want me too......"Ayane trailed off.
"Do whatever you want." Kaiba said bluntly.
Ayane didn't know how to read this. She thought and then assumed he really didn't want her there. Of course, when did he ever want anyone with him? Ayane just sighed.
"Alright, see you in class then." She said. She turned the other way, heading for the Debate Hall, where the auditions for the debate team were being held.
Kaiba didn't turn to look. He could hear her footsteps moving further and further away. He wanted to curse himself for not being clearer with his words. He looked around. No one. He was all alone again.
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Ryou had finally stopped shaking, just as the last person was being called up to read a part in another play. His heart rate became normal again and he had finally begun to relax. He listened to the last person go up in center and deliver his lines. Afterwards, he heard a voice from the audience talk.
"Alright, thank you everyone. We will now commence the second part of the audition. This will be group acting. Each of you will go by number. You will all act once then when I say stop, it'll be the next person's turn to add on something. The situation is 'The Best Duelist in the world' Wait, who came up with this? Ahh, no matter, anyway, number one! You are a new rising star with an extremely big ego who thinks he is the best duelist in the world. Number Two! You are an old woman who believes that experience is what counts. Number three! You are a complaining teacher who keeps ranting about how your students won't pay attention because they're fighting about who's the best duelist. Number four! You are the current world champion who just got his deck stolen, Number five! You are a psychotic acting duelist who believes he is the greatest and will smash anyone who dares face him. Number six! You are a fanatic of duel monsters that worships the ground the world champion steps on. Number seven! You are one of number three's students with a big mouth and bad attitude; you also think you're the best duelist of all time. I'll give you a minute to get into character." The voice said.
Ryou thought for a moment, all he had to do was act like Bakura, but considering his personality that wouldn't be easy. He closed his eyes and pondered on what to do. Just then, Ryou heard a familiar voice.
(May I offer my assistance Ryou?)
(I don't know Bakura......)
(Aww, come on Hikari, let Yami have some fun.)
(Don't hurt anyone.....)
(When have I ever-)
(I have a long list Bakura.)
(Oh alright, fine I won't hurt any of those pathetic mortals.)
(*sigh* Okay, you can take over here.)
(*laughs* This is going to be fun.....)
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Yugi, or rather Yami, had just finished spilling everything he knew about Egypt to the interviewer, who know, was taking down notes furiously on her clipboard. Yugi could feel Yami give his trademark grin. He could tell the interviewer was impressed.
"Well," The girl said, finally putting her clipboard down. "I'm impressed. How'd you know so much about Egypt?"
"I-I have a really close friend who used to live there, he, he tells me stories about it." Yugi said.
"Uh hmm, well then, you sure do have a good memory." The girl complimented.
Yugi laughed a bit nervously.
"Well then, Yugi Mutoh right? Well you can go now; the results of who got in will be posted either at the end of the day or tomorrow. Arigato for your time." The girl said.
Yugi nodded and started to walk out of the door. As he found himself wondering the halls once again, he began to think.
(Yugi?)
(Yes Yami?)
(If you were accepted, would you join?)
(Oh, the club?)
(Yeah.)
(I guess so, if there's no where else to go.)
(Well where else is there to go?)
(I'll see Yami.....I'll see.)
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Tea breathed hard. The auditions were tiring. The interviewers were intimidating and everything else was just plain hard. She put her ballet shoes back in her bag and slung it over her shoulder. She needed a drink. She looked at her watch; the bell for recess would ring any minute now, not like it really mattered. When it was a club fair, there really wasn't any solid schedule. She looked at her list, which ones to try next?
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Joey and Tristan were walking together around the school.
"So which club did you want to try out for Joey?"
"Ahh, not important, how bout you?"
"I'm not telling until you are." Tristan said.
"Yeah fine, well I'll go now." He said heading to whatever club he decided to try out for.
Tristan just shrugged as he made his way to where the try outs for his club were taking place, the gym.
Joey looked before heading off to where he wanted to go. Where was Tristan off to? He just shrugged and headed off to his destination. A few floors later, he had reached the Culinary Arts room or just plain, the cooking room. He opened the door and saw lots of people already inside. He ran a hand through his blond hair.
"Man, I never thought I'd end up here." He mumbled to himself.
Tristan meanwhile was in the guy's locker room putting on some high tops. He couldn't believe that he was trying out for the basketball team. He had been practicing all weekend. He had read somewhere that sports was one way to impress a girl, and of course, he'd go to just about any measures to impress a certain girl.
"Just you wait Serenity." He mumbled to himself as he finished tying up his shoe lace.
"Hey Taylor! You ready yet?" A voice yelled from the locker room's door.
Tristan shook and nearly fell of the bench he was stepping on.
"Uhh, yeah! Just give me five seconds." He yelled back.
Tristan took in one last deep breath before standing up and running into the gym. There, many students were already lined up doing some warm up exercises. He stepped somewhere near the end of the line and started mimicking what they were doing. After 10 minutes or so, the coach blew a whistle.
"Alright everyone listen up! Right now there are only 4 slots open for the actual varsity team so I want you to give it all you've got or you're going to end up either in the training pool or in the readers club." The coach said with a thick, tough voice.
Some of the students laughed at the latter part but Tristan just cringed.
"Alright, first we'll see if any of you have any actual talent." The coach said, spinning one ball on his finger.
"Who wants to volunteer?" He asked.
For some weird reason, everyone but Tristan had an innate instinct to take one step back. Tristan suddenly gawked and looked at everyone, then at the coach who had a grin on his face.
"Alright ehh...." The coach trailed off, looking at a list a boy, whom Tristan recognized as the captain of the Basketball team, was showing him. "Taylor! Up in front!"
Tristan's suddenly fell Anime style then stood back up quickly. He walked up to the coach who threw him an orange basketball. He looked at it, then at the coach who pointed to a marked area by the ring. (It's the place you stand on when you're doing a free throw.) He walked over.
"Shoot, or rather try to hit the ring at least Taylor." The coach said.
Tristan closed his eyes and mumbled to himself. He then focused on the ring, jumped up and shot the ball. His, and everyone else's eyes followed it closely as it flew nearer and nearer to the ring.
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R.J: Hahh! Finished!
Bakura: No it's not!
R.J: Well that's all I want to write right now.
Yami: *Is giving a long lecture on Egypt* And after that year the council of High- Kaiba: Shut up already Yami! It's been 3 hours.
Yami: Yeah well, I have a lot to talk about, it's been 3 thousand years.....
R.J: But anyway, you guys think I should write more?
Ryou: Yes.
Yugi: Yes.
Kaiba: Whatever you want.
Yami: Don't make me look bad.
Bakura: As long as it makes you suffer then Yes! Bwahahahaha!
R.J: Curse all of you. Fine then, here's the rest of the story.
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Kaiba quickly finished the test paper given to the people who wanted to get into the Science club. Even though he was a UPL student and the top student in his batch, he opted to try out normally anyway. Just another way to show people how much better he was than them. He smirked to himself as he walked away from the classroom. Science was the closest thing to any interest he had, there wasn't any dueling club (hey, he and Joey have something in common!) and of course he wanted to be an honor student so he just decided to try out.
He looked at his watch while walking to nowhere in particular. Recess would begin any minute and Auditions and try-outs would stop temporarily. He decided to walk outside, ignoring the mass of students crowding the halls. He got to the outside grounds which were fairly deserted, probably because everyone else was still inside. He slowly walked to the tree (you know, the tree, the only tree I've ever mentioned in this story?) and was surprised to see Ayane sitting there quietly, closing her eyes. He walked over and sat beside her.
"Kaiba? What are you doing here?" She asked, opening her eyes and turning her head.
"It was too crowded inside." He stated with his usual coldness.
"Oh, okay. So which club did you try out for?" She asked.
He glared at her.
"Oh, yeah right, none of my business right?" She asked with a laugh. "Still trying out for the Debate team?" He smirked, giving the atmosphere a temperature drop.
"Yeah, the auditions resume after recess." She said, closing her eyes again.
"Do you like doing that?" He asked with a hint of arrogance.
"What?"
"Closing your eyes."
"Yeah, it helps me relax." She laughed a little.
For a while there was total silence. Kaiba just kept looking at her, his eyes examining her face. He felt his hand twitch a bit. Loosing all pride he had, he raised his hand up and began to stroke her hair (Oh what were you thinking?) behind her ear. His fingers running through the soft hair, he smiled.
"You like doing that?" She asked with a small laugh.
He didn't stop. "Yeah, you have a problem?"
"Mmm, no, I like it." She said.
Kaiba smiled and continued to stroke her hair for the rest of recess period, which, sadly, seemed too short. Pretty soon the bell rang and Ayane stood up, as much as she didn't want too. She faced Kaiba.
"So, are you gonna try-out for another club? I'm going to the debate hall." She said cheerily.
"Yeah, have fun." He smirked.
Ayane raised her eyebrow. "Right....." She trailed off. Before she went away though, she leaned over and gave Kaiba a small peck on the cheek.
"I hope you get in to wherever you tried out for." She smiled before she ran off to the building.
Kaiba was silent. He didn't move his hand to his cheek. His was aware all of a sudden, of how hard his heart was beating. He didn't know why. He walked back to the school building, thinking about what Ayane had done, and somehow, wishing he could return the favor.
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R.J: Okay, I'm finished, nobody complains!
Bakura: That's it? You added one page?
Yami: Hehe, you know I didn't think anyone was capable of developing love for you Kaiba.
Kaiba: Watch your mouth Puzzle boy.
R.J: Well actually, girls give kisses on the cheek even to their friends right, that's what I wanted to show, that it really wasn't a sign of love, not totally anyway.
Bakura: Wow, you're a weird writer kid.
R.J: Shut up snow boy.
Bakura: What did you say?!
R.J: Oh you heard me.........
Tea: Now, now, we must not fight! Friendship will make us strong and-
Bakura: Can it Air head!
Tea: *Starts to cry and runs to Yami but instead, ran into Seto because she couldn't see because of all the tears.*
Seto: *Is knocked down.*
Bakura Aww, isn't that sweet. *Laughs*
R.J: *Looks at the sight and twitches* Grr.....just leave a review everyone, I've got some killing to do. *heads for Bakura*
(j/k)
Yugi: Okay, oh well, here are some other things R.J wanted to say, but seeing as she's busy. *Looks at piece of paper* Say in your reviews how long you want the chapters to be and she's sorry if this chapter is a bit crappy.
R.J: Hey, I just remembered, it's my birthday today!
Kaiba: Really?
R.J: Yeah, and I'll have fun on the next chapter, because I still have some *things* to do. ^_^