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Yugi took a deep breath. In truth, he was nervous. This was the first time that they would all be together in forever. He had no idea what would be going on. It wasn't a formal dinner, but Yugi had tried to look presentable just the same. He had even tried to make his hair look...different, but without success. He took a deep breath and looked over at his Yami. He opened his mouth to speak, but closed it again without a word. He looked like he had his own problems to worry about.
In truth, this dinner was sort of like a party for his new house, which he shared with Yami. Of course, he had moved here five months before, but everyone had been to busy. Yugi was actually amazed that everyone was coming tonight. He looked around the kitchen. There was a long table for everyone, and Yugi himself had to admit that it all looked nice. He was still having trouble getting used to the size of this place, though. He had lived most of his life in the game shop, and when his grandfather had died the year before he didn't think he would ever get used to running it himself. At least he had Yami to help him. He had encouraged him to move out and use the top floor as an extension on the shop. Buisness was now better then ever.
Yugi sighed and looked at the clock. His first guests should be arriving any moment.
"Please don't make me go!" Bakura begged, holding tightly to the leather seat of his light's red mustang convertible.
"God, 'Kura, don't be such a baby," teased Ryou.
"But Marik and Malik will be there!" Bakura protested.
"Come on, Malik's nice, and Marik's well...Marik. Besides, you don't have to talk to them. There'll be plenty of other people there."
"Yes, but I hate them all,"
"True..." Ryou mused. "Maybe we can sneak out later."
This seemed to satisfy Bakura, as he finally unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car. Wrapping his arm around his hikari's waist, they walked up the cement sidewalk towards the house.
On the outside, Duke Devlin looked calm and relaxed, just like he should feel. But he didn't, and he had no idea why. He had long since given up any hopes of ever being with Serenity, and he wasn't attracted to any of the other girls. But still, as he walked up the steps at Yugi's house, fiddling with his dice earring, he felt panicked.
Taking a deep breath he rang the doorbell. He was surprised as the door opened quickly to reveal none other then Tristan Taylor, Duke's old rival.
"Hey, Duke, buddy, how've you been? I haven't seen you in ages!"
Duke just smiled. He hadn't seen any of these people personally for over six months, as he had just launched 'Dungeon Dice Monsters' worldwide. Entering the house, he realized that he was one of the last people to arrive.
In opposite corners were Bakura and Marik scowling as their two hikari's spoke to each other in the middle of the floor. In some chairs placed by the fire, Seto Kaiba sat with his wife, Tea. It was obvious he didn't want to be there, as he was scowling. 'Of course, that's not saying anything, he's always scowling...' Duke told himself. Yugi and Yami were both rushing around their house, trying to organize everything and socialize at the same time. Mai and Isis were also at the dinner, which surprised Duke. They were a fair bit older than everyone else, and had never really been considered part of the gang.
Looking around once more, Duke realized who was missing. It was his good pal Joey.
At the Wheeler's home, Joey paced in the hallway, frustrated. They were going to be late for Yugi's dinner, and it was all his stupid sister's fault. If she'd only got ready earlier, he probably wouldn't have felt like this. Normally Joey wouldn't have minded, he was usually the one who made them late. But this time was different, Joey felt as if there was something he needed to be there for. Or someone.
"Are you ready yet?" he called down the hallway, hoping that Serenity's ears were still working.
"Just a minute!" his sister's voice yelled. Joey let out a long sigh just as Serenity appeared in front of him. Joey himself had to admit she looked breathtaking in whatever she was wearing.
"Are we leaving now or what?" she asked, smiling innocently. Joey sighed again and led her out the door.
Kaiba was miserable. He had no idea why he had even agreed to come here. No one of great importance was here, and he would still have to pay the babysitter when they got home. Sighing, Seto realized that he and Tea was the only married couple in the room. Although they were the same age as everybody else, younger than some, they seemed a thousand years older.
His cold blue eyes moved towards the door again, but no one was there. 'What are you waiting for?' he asked himself. 'Some knight in shining armor to come and rescue you from this terrible fate? Or a princess?' Seto shook these thoughts from his head and looked towards his wife. She was staring at him, clearly worried, so he smiled. She smiled to, and kissed him lightly on the cheek. Just then, the door opened and Kaiba's heart stopped in its tracks.
Standing in front of him was a goddess. A girl like none he had ever seen before. Serenity wasn't dressed fancy, she was simply wearing a pale blue dress that showed off her slim figure. She wasn't wearing any valuable jewelry; some small hoop earrings and a silver chain were her only accessories. But to Kaiba, she was an angel sent from above.
Just then, his fantasies were interrupted by Yugi announcing that it was time to eat. Groaning, Seto stood up and headed towards his assigned seat at the table.