Disclaimer: I am not Kazuki Takahashi; therefore I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh. Yep, life sucks.
Author's note: Over 100 reviews!!!!! (Eyes sparkle) That's amazing! Omigod! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart! (Dances around the room) I feel so happy! In fact, I think I'm going to indulge myself by eating some chocolate to celebrate. I told myself I have to stop eating chocolate or I'll get diabetes, but I think in this case I'll make an exception. This chapter is dedicated to my friend Jade, who inspired part of this chapter. Thank you, amigo!
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)
" Ryou, what is this place?" she asked breathlessly.
" You like it?" he asked.
" Of course I do!" Téa smiled blissfully. " It's gorgeous! I never knew there was a park behind that building. It's like the one from the Secret Garden." Before her was a beautiful field, with a wonderful array of flowers and Sakura trees. She ran forward and stared in wide-eyed wonder.
" I found this place while I was taking a walk here yesterday. It's beautiful, isn't it?" Ryou allowed his eyes to drift over the peaceful surrounding. " In fact, this place inspired me to write a song for my guitar."
" A song?" Téa looked at him curiously. " What song?"
Ryou flushed. " I-It's nothing. Forget I said anything…"
" No, no. I'd like to hear it! Please?" Téa pleaded.
Ryou smiled tentatively. " Well…if you really want to… But I warn you; I'm not the greatest singer in the world."
" I think I'll take that chance." Téa plopped down next to Ryou, who sat down on a log under the shade of a tree.
Ryou cleared his throat and Téa listened to his every word.
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" I haven't known you very long
But that's not the way I feel
I've told you all about me
There's nothing to conceal.
What I say might sound silly now
But you'll find it to be true
I never thought that when we met
I'd fall in love with you.
You are my new beginning
You're the door to life beyond
You're all that I could ever want
Or ever need to carry on.
You're the future I have dreamed of
You're a new and brighter day
With you, there is no looking back
The past can fade away.
Though I haven't known you very long
You'll find all I've said is true
I never thought that when we met
I'd fall in love with you."
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" Bravo!" Téa applauded, smiling. " That's wonderful, Ryou! You'll become a great singer someday." She laughed as a thought occurred to her. " You know, this is like one of those mushy scenes on TV when the boy serenades the girl with a song."
" That's right," he said, staring into Téa's eyes, " and this is the part when the boy would usually kiss the girl."
" Really?" Stop flirting, you stupid girl! Téa scolded herself angrily. Do you actually want to fall in love? Huh? After what Duke did to you?
But Ryou isn't like that. He's sweet, nice, kind…
And also a guy. All guys are the same. They steal your heart and then break them after they have their fun. It's not worth it. Now look away, psycho girl! Stop staring!
Téa tried to force herself to look away. But Ryou's gentle brown eyes continued to mesmerize her…
There was a long silence…until finally Ryou sighed.
" I'm sorry, Téa. But I have this very stupid impulse to kiss you. May I?"
Téa nodded, unable to trust herself to speak. She wanted this moment so badly. All her inner warnings about Duke and untrustworthy men disappeared as Ryou leaned over to kiss her. She sighed and kissed him back.
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" That was delicious! My god! Where has McDonalds been all my life?"
Joey smiled at Mai, who was busy eating a hamburger. " Glad you like it," he said. " Now I'm going to show you hotdogs. Then you can try out some sandwiches. Next I'll show you some real food like – "
" Whoa, there! I don't want to bloat up, now do I?" Mai raised an eyebrow, as she looked him up and down. " Why aren't you fat after eating so much food? What's your secret?" She was amazed, because Joey had eaten five hamburgers, two boxes of French fries, and three chocolate drinks for lunch. All that food, and he still didn't gain an ounce of weight.
" Now it wouldn't a secret if I told you, now would it?" Joey replied. He looked down at his feet, smiling widely. " You know what, Mai? I never thought girls were much fun to be with, but you're different. And I think – Mai?" He sweatdropped when he realized Mai wasn't beside him. He glanced backward and saw Mai, frozen on the spot, staring at the beautiful ring displayed in a jewelry shop.
" Hey, whatcha doin'?"
Mai didn't reply. She was still staring at the ring.
Joey walked up to see the ring and frowned. " What's so fascinating about that thing?"
Mai shook her head. " Oh…err…nothing. It's nothing. L-Let's just go – "
" No way. You like that ring, don't ya?"
Mai nodded. " Sure I do…"
" So I'm gonna get it for ya. C'mon!" He pulled the surprised Mai into the shop.
" But Joey, you've already wasted so much money on me!" Mai protested.
But Joey would hear nothing of it. " But nothing. This is a date, ain't it? And I want to make this date memorable." Joey faced the saleslady. " Excuse me, miss. I want that ring at the window."
The saleslady raised an eyebrow as she looked at Joey and Mai. " Oooooh, how cute! Buying a ring for your girlfriend?"
Mai's cheeks reddened but tried to look indifferent. Joey blushed and quickly shook his head. " No, she's not my girlfriend. We're just friends. So…about the ring?"
The saleslady didn't look convinced about the 'just friends' part but got the ring for Joey. " That'll be 385,000,00 yen."
Joey cringed. That was going to put quite a hole in his monthly allowance. " Okay, I'll take it. Just give it to me please."
Mai caught her breath when Joey put the ring into her finger. " Joey…I don't know what to say…"
Joey shrugged. " Hey, take it as a gift."
Mai stared at the ring, touched by the gesture. Joey Wheeler…is the sweetest boy I've ever met. Joey's eyes rounded as she kissed his cheek.
Joey blushed, touching his cheek. " Err…umm…why'd you do that for?"
Mai simply smiled. " Take it as a thank you."
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End of Chapter Six
Author's note: The next chapter will be up soon. It'll have a small twist…but I can't tell you what it is yet. Here are a few things I have to add if you're confused after reading this chapter:
(A) Yes, the saleslady had a heart of gold.
And (B) Yes, I wrote this song myself…with Jade's help, of course. She tweaked it to give it that certain 'cuteness'.
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