QoH: Ya know, I grow bored of stickin in the mentions of her "glasses." It's far 2 repetitive, but it happens 2 necessary in the plot 4 the time bein… *sighs* Ah, well. I suppose I hafta deal with it 4 now… Well, maybe not 4 long, actually… ^_~ All I know is that ITS comin up soon…. *evil grin*
Chapter 8: The Decision
If things keep going like they are, I think I just might go utterly stark raving mad. This bites worse than a school of piranhas, Serenity thought sullenly as she trudged out the main door after "school." Yes, though she went, she still had no classes as of yet, since the teachers wanted to wait until she got rid of her temporary eyewear. The things I do for love… she smiled to herself at this. It was true; she would have walked through fire, and worse, if Yugi would benefit from it. But, the fact remained that she would have a mountain of schoolwork when this was all over and done with. "I'm so going to have a load to make up…"
"Hi, Serenity." Yugi's voice sounded behind her, "I take it to mean you'd like some help with your homework eventually?"
"Hey," she smiled as she turned around, though unknowingly to him of course, her eyes drifting over his features. Speechless as she always was in his presence, she barely remembered he'd asked a question, "Yeah, well…" she blushed, hitching her bag on her shoulder, searching for a distraction, "I don't really know what I'm going to do when I have to start all that…"
They began walking and he laughed softly to himself, amused at something Serenity didn't quite understand, then he smiled up at her, "Would you like a tutor?" His eyes widened slightly, as he seemed slightly surprised that had popped out of his mouth.
Say wha? Serenity thought as a swelling sensation rose in her heart, "Are you volunteering?" she smiled, raising a brow.
Yugi shrugged, vaguely embarrassed, "Well, yeah, if you'd like."
"All right, then," she nodded, trying not to show her enthusiasm for this idea as they reached the gate.
"Hey, Serenity?" She turned her head to show him he had her attention. "What did you and Yami talk about on Saturday?" Noting her hesitant silence, he grinned winningly, "Oh, come on! Yami won't tell me a thing, and the curiosity's killing me! Please?" (A/N: ^0^ what girl in her right mind could resist THAT? hehe o'course, 4 the sake of the plot, she kinda has 2)
~He don't know it,
but she cheats on him~
Her heart melted and squeezed as the twin emotions, pleasure and pain, of unrequited love took over her for a moment. Behind her glasses, she closed her eyes, wishing she could just get it out in the open. Yet, she knew the spirit was right. Yugi didn't deserve the hurt such news would bring him. She sighed heavily, her head down as she scuffed her shoe on the sidewalk, "Yami kind of asked me not to say to say anything right now. I'm sorry…"
"More like 'ordered,' right?" Yugi chuckled, shaking his head, "Sometimes, I think he's still imaging he's a pharaoh," he shot the Puzzle a teasing glance, "You'd think five thousand years in a box would qualify anyone as 'retired,' huh?" The Item flashed in mock indignantion at this, and he tossed back his head, howling his laughter, "He asked if I was calling him old! And if so, that he 'ain't ready for the rockin' chair just yet, sonny boy!'"
Serenity grinned; she loved seeing him like this, "He knows you're only poking fun at him, though. Besides, he's a spirit, what's he worried about? Wrinkles?" They both dissolved into hysterical giggle-fits, so much so that they had to lean against a wall beside them, and received strange glances from passerby.
They calmed down enough to continue walking toward Serenity's house. Yugi had taken to doing this just a little while after he had met her, despite her initial (admittedly half-hearted) protests, which she thought was incredibly sweet. Naturally, she didn't express this opinion, what with Tea and all. But, she thought she saw the Millenium Puzzle gleam slightly at these times, as though Yami sensed her thoughts about the subject and, she liked to think, was sympathetic. Seriously, Serenity mused silently, eyeing Yugi when he wasn't looking, he's such an amazing person... So warm... kind... sweet...
~With a boy like that,
it's such a sin...~
What in Hades is Tea thinking?! Serenity growled to herself under her breath as her anger in Yugi's defense flared once again. Just why is it she believes he's so unworthy of "Her Highness?" In my opinion, that ought to be reversed. But, hey, what can I say? "Hey, Yugi, sorry to tell you, but Tea's cheating on you and is an all-around uber-jerkette." Yeah, that'd go over well. About as well as telling Marik you accidentally flushed the Egyptian God cards down the toilet. (A/N: o_O scary thought hehe just pretend she knows about him, k? I dunno how 2 work him in here without the tourney, and I cant do the tourney cuz nobodys givin me game advice...) Even as nice as he is, I can tell he's very devoted to Tea, and won't stand for anything to be said against her. Even if it's from a friend, or that it's true, sadly. I just know he wouldn't believe it...
She sighed inwardly as they reached her currently darkened, empty house, sad that she couldn't tell him how she really felt. When he smiled and hugged her before opening the door for her, she nearly cried, overwhelmed by a new rush of emotion for this pure and gentle boy before her. Physically, she smiled and said she'd see him tomorrow and went inside, watching as he strolled happily down the path to the sidewalk. If Tea weren't in the way, would I have the courage to tell him? She laughed slightly at her optimism, leaning back against the door. Probably not. All I know is that I'd never treat him like she does…
~I would never be untrue.
I would never make him blue...~
Suddenly, she just couldn't stand it anymore. Her jaw tightened and she straightened and was out the door again. I know Yami will probably pitch a conniption, but this goes too far… Serenity, determined to do what she could to help Yugi, decided she was going to confront Tea. She wanted answers, and now.
QoH: o_O eh… I know this 1's kinda short, but I had 2 break it up somewhere… hehe