Disclaimer: Me? Own Yu-Gi-Oh? Ha-ha, what a joke.

Author's note: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it! Someone sent me SPAM!!!!! (Glowers) This is soooooooooo unbelievable! Did you know what that idiot wrote? Down with slutty Anzu, THAT'S WHAT!!!!!!!!! U_U  You know who you are, you evil flamer. Just because I support a character you hate, does NOT mean you have the right to ruin my computer! If I find out your home address, I'll stalk you and sue you for all you're worth! Grr…

Now that that's over, let's get down to business. ^_^  I'd like to thank all the reviews. I appreciated each and every little reviews like my birthday presents. YOU'RE ALL THE BEST!!!!!!!!! This chapter is EXTRA EXTRA long with you guys in mind. Enjoy!

Title: Téa's Angel

Author: Deena

Rated: PG13

Genre: Romance

Main Pairing: Ryou/Téa

Summary: After the last disastrous breakup, Téa never wants to fall in love again. But her guardian angel Mai doesn't agree. She thinks love is the only way Téa will heal from the past…and the new boy next door Ryou Bakura was the perfect solution…     (A/U)

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Chapter Four: Meetings

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" I still think you had something to do with the whole thing!" Téa exclaimed as she walked into grocery store, a list of ingredients for a Christmas fruitcake crumpled in her fist.

Mai blinked, looking innocent. " Me? I didn't do anything."

The brunette cast her a look of doubt. Mai sighed. " Okay, okay. So I spiced things up a little. Big deal."

" A little? Try A LOT!!!!!" Téa threw her hands in the air for emphasis. Her 'guardian angel' had almost ruined her life! " You should have seen Mom's face! Ugh!" She remembered the incident like it was just yesterday – which it was.

~*[FLASHBACK]*~

" Téa, I'm home. Sorry I had to leave you, dear. Someone pulled a prank phone call on me… Téa?" Mrs. Gardner stopped and looked around. Where was her daughter? She caught sight of a stool under a doorknob and walked over curiously. " Téa, are you in there?"

The brunette's eyes widened. " Oh no! Ryou, please get off!"

Ryou tried to. He really did. " I-I can't! My hands are stuck, remember?"

Mrs. Gardner opened the door. It was like a horrifying nightmare in slow motion. Téa and Ryou froze in horror as her mother entered the bathroom and saw them on the floor, their arms around each other, and their positions…awkward.

There was a long and pregnant pause. Then Mrs. Gardner crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes. " What do we have here…?"

" Mom, I can explain. I know it doesn't look like it, but it's not what you think," Téa said, sounding panicky.

" Of course… First, explain why you're hugging each other. Then, explain why you're on the floor."

Téa and Ryou blanched, blushing deepest, reddest tomato color ever seen, and pushed each other off one last time. Surprisingly, this time it worked. They were stood up, too embarrassed to look at each other. " Mom, I can explain… Ryou'sjacketgotwetbecauseofthesoupsowewantedtodryitandwhenweturnedthedoorknobitwouldn'topensowewerestuck

hereandthenRyou'sarmsgotstuckonmywaistandthenweweredancingandthen…you came in," Téa explain in a single breath.

" She's right, Mrs. Gardner. It was an honest mistake," Ryou said.

Mrs. Gardner nodded calmly. " Right, I'm sure you didn't mean it. Ryou, please take your leave."

Ryou nodded meekly, grabbed his jacket and shot Téa an 'I hope you'll be all right' look before exiting the room. Téa gulped.

" Now…explain to me again…"

~*[End of Flashback]*~

" I COULD JUST KILL YOU, MAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Téa yelled, stomping down the grocery store.

Everyone within a ten-mile-radius was giving Téa strange looks. " Who are you talking to, miss?" an old lady asked.

" TO HER OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!" Téa pointed to the blond standing beside her, smirking.

" Oh…" The old woman nodded, looking at her husband. " Kids…them and their imaginary friends…"

" Imaginary friend?" Téa echoed incredulously. " She's standing there right now! Oh…no wait. Mai…"

" Like I said, Téa. I'm invisible to the human eye except you," Mai said amusedly.

" No wonder everyone was looking at me like I was crazy! Oh great!" Téa groaned, dropping her head into her hands. " Now I'm officially losing my mind. Ugh! Why does this happen to me? WHY?!! I'm a good person. I do all my chores and homework. I'm friendly, kind and caring. SO WHY!!??"

" Téa, calm down. You're losing it," Mai said, looking a bit worried.

Téa took a deep breath and calmed herself. " Okay, I think I'm done ranting. Umm…I'll just buy the ingredients for the fruitcake. You stay here. DON'T CAUSE ANY TROUBLE!!!" she warned sternly.

Mai nodded, holding up one hand. " Scout's honor." Of course, her fingers had been crossed behind her back.

" Good." Téa turned and started buying the food.

Mai smirked. Just because Téa was her mistress, didn't mean she had to stand there doing nothing all day. Her attention was drawn to a dress shop across the street selling the hottest clothes modern mortals wear. Hmm… Téa wouldn't miss her…

She crossed the road, not noticing the car speeding toward her.

Just a few miles away, a blond guy was listening to his headphones was shocked out his reverie when he saw a gorgeous babe walking down the road, WITH A CAR RIGHT BEHIND HER!!!!!!! Omigod! Does she think she's Superwoman or somethin'? he thought.

Mai was startled to find that she was suddenly being pushed out of the car's way. A blond with golden-brown eyes glared at her. " Hey, what didja think you were doin'? Tryin' to commit suicide?" he demanded.

Mai blinked. " Y-You can see me?"

He scowled. " Of course I can. I'm not blind!"

" B-But you can't!" Mai frowned. Angels are supposed to be invisible to the human eye…but there is a loophole. Only the few who possess a heart of gold can see us. Does that mean…? She cocked her head, smirking. " I can't believe it."

" What? Dat someone actually saved you?" he asked.

 " No, it's just…never mind." Let's be honest here. If she told him she was a guardian angel who could only seen by a heart of gold, he'd think she was nuts! " So I should thank you properly, Mister…err…"

" Joey. Joey Wheeler at your service."

Mai laughed. " Okay, Mister Joey Wheeler. I should thank you properly…and what better way than a date with yours truly?"

" A-A date?" Joey stuttered. Now that he hadn't expected!

" Yeah, a date. It'll be fun." Mai winked playfully. " I'm new in this town, and I need an escort to show me around. Guess today's your lucky day."

Joey blushed. " Well…I guess…"

" Then stop standing there like an idiot and let's get moving!" Mai grabbed his hand and dragged him down the street.

Meanwhile, Téa had finished buying the groceries and walked out of the shop. Mai was nowhere to be found. " Ugh! Where on earth did she get to?" she muttered.

" Téa?"

That voice… Her heart started beating faster against her ribs. Ryou Bakura appeared as if by magic beside her, smiling. " I thought I recognized you, but I wasn't sure…"

" R-Ryou," Téa stammered, blushing. " Hi. Err…nice to see you again."

" Look, sorry about yesterday. It swear I didn't mean you to get into trouble," Ryou said, looking truly upset. Téa smiled. What a sweetheart. " It isn't your fault, Ryou. Things just happen…"

Ryou glanced at the bags in her hands. " Looks like you're going to make a fruitcake."

Téa nodded. " Yep. It's for my family dinner. Christmas Eve is just two days from now, and I have to get the ingredients early before it's sold out. I think everyone's doing last minute shopping."

Ryou reached out and took the groceries from her despite her protests. " It's the least I can do," he said.

What a gentleman, Téa thought. He's not at all like…like…

" Hey, Téa!"

The brunette stiffened, her blue eyes narrowed. " Duke Devlin," she muttered.

And there he was, her worst nightmare strutting arm-in-arm with Miho Nozaka (his No. 19th girlfriend this year), smirking widely.

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End of Chapter Four

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Author's note: For those who don't fully understand, I'll explain. Mortals can't see Angels unless they possess a heart of gold (like Joey). Téa has a pure heart too…only she doesn't want a guardian angel, therefore Mai can sometimes appear invisible to her. U_U  Yes, after reading Chapter Three, you might agree with me. ^_^  But we all still love Mai, because she's setting things into motion! (Cough) Before I give away any hints, don't read after the dot.