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Chapter two: Greetings

I feel like I'm gonna scream! This is the hundredth time I picked up the phone to call Tygris but I cant! I feel like ripping my hair out.

"God what is so hard about calling him!"

I questioned out loud to my poor short self. It's been a week now I've been trying to gather the guts and have yet to do it! Look at me, staring pathetically at the phone. With my lavender eyes, I try hard to will the phone to magically dial itself, but it's not happening. Not that I expected it to happen either, last time I checked I was Yugi not the Dark Magician. Giving up hope I got up and I walked off, muttering profanity to myself. Good thing Yami's not here. He's busy running errands in the city with the gang. As usual I wasn't exactly asked to come along, so I stayed home to take care of the chores. I didn't want to go anyway, why go when I know I will only be ignored. Yami had bigger problems and I hated being one of them so I try to stay out of his way. Shaking my head to rid myself of saddening thoughts of my Yami I focus at the task at hand.

"You can do this Yugi you're a big boy"

The confident words were quickly contradicted with a glimpse in my full- length mirror.

'I'm not even 5 ft what the hell am I talking about I cant do this! No, no, no! I can do this! I mean, I defeated Pegasus!'

At that comment I was beginning to feel bolder, and stronger but almost as quickly as the first time it was ran over by a damn truck.

' Honestly now wasn't it mainly Yami who defeated Pegasus?'

I has gots to stop this self-criticism it's starting to tearing me apart. Closing my eyes I thought about one thing. Grandpa. I got to do this I need the money Grandpa needs it!

'Yes I can!'

Stopping my procrastination gathering what little manly pride I had in my petite 4'9' frame, I sauntered over to the phone of death giving it my best mimic of Yami's glare.

"I shall over come!"

At those words the phone was gripped tightly in my hand. Mission complete! Step two dialing, "so much easier said than done." Pressing my trembling fingers to phones buttons I begin to dial, in matter of seconds the phone began to ring. I almost forgot I had to wait for him to pick up. Drats! I clutched my hands together in silent prayer.

"Please pick up, please pick up, please pick up, please p-"

"Hello, who is this?"

The deep baritone voice questioned. He sounded like Tygris, but a bit deeper than when I first met him. Just as I as about to answer my voice died on me.

'NOOOOO!'

The sound of music and laughter in the phones background left a sense of doubt in my mind.

'Maybe he's too busy to speak to me? Perhaps I should call back later? Who am I kidding I might not have the balls to do it later!'

Then from one extreme to another my crazy mind went.

'God This might not even be him! It could be some disgusting perverted fat man that likes to hear teen's voices over the phone! Or maybe even a beast- "

After saying that last word I made a note to myself to stop playing duel monsters by my lonesome. It is starting to take its toll. Dragging my thoughts back to reality the person on the phone screamed into the background for the noise to quiet down.

"Sorry about that my friends can be so immature sometimes" Managing a soft squeak I answered for the first time.

"I.its okay."

There was a brief pause before he answered or rather questioned.

"Yugi? Is that you?"

He sounded pretty surprised but mostly shocked.

'Hallelujah' My mind rang, as it was actually Tygris.

"Yeah its me."

A soft chuckle resounded from the phone.

"Took you long enough. I was beginning to think you changed your mind. How things been?"

He said quickly jumping into conversation.

"I'm fine thank you. Gomen, I was so scared to call. I cant believe I'm actually speaking to you I was going to hang up any second had you not picked up."

"Don't worry about it; it happens to the best of us. Are you okay?"

His voice was laced with concern and care I haven't felt for quite some time.

"Tygris?"

"Yea."

I took a deep breath and voiced my biggest fear at the moment.

"I really need the job Tygris, I do its just that I don't know quite exactly how to 'Strip tease' you understand. I don't want to look like an idiot bad enough I'm an amateur."

I said pretty quickly but slow enough so he could catch it.

"Relax Cutie don't worry about it I wasn't about to push you on stage and have you do something you have no clue on how to do! You forget I was once in your shoes"

He said in a soothing voice.

" Now that I know your up for it maybe we should start teaching you the ropes now"

My ears perk up at the word we.

"WE?"

I ask curious as to know whom he meant by we. He laughed heartily at the sound of my voice almost as if he can see my dumbfounded face before him.

"My friends silly! Shit, are you always so jumpy? Well if you are, you can count on loosening up when you meet them cause we're coming to pick you up okay?"

Boy does he move fast! But funny thing is I like that about him assertive, confident, and smooth a lot like my Yami.

" When are you coming?"

I was curious to know if he meant now cause I didn't finish all of my chores.

"I didn't finish cleaning?"

"Is your 'friend' there?"

He said with slight sarcasm. After all I told him about my Yami that night we met, I'm not surprised he remembers.

"No he's out"

"Great so you can take a little brake right it won't hurt. Besides you sound like you need it" He had a point there and his voice was beginning to turn me on. How could I say no.

"Okay I'm for it"

"Great we'll be over give me 5 minutes"

"Alright bye!"

"Bye Yug" Hanging up the phone quickly I twirled around in excitement.

'I'm going out, I'm going out, I'm going out!'

I said in a sing songy tone, as I made my way to my closet.

'What should I wear?'

I quickly put on my leather baggy pants and a red close fitting shirt. I had to make sure I was looking nice but still casual. It wasn't long until the doorbell rang. Upon opening the door Tygris greeted me in his black and gray bomber jacket and gray jeans and white T. His hair fell seductively in his as he smiled down at me.

"What's up? You ready?"

He said gesturing behind him to a group of friends, which was 5 of them, near his silver Lamborghini and a blood red jeep. They sparkled in the sunlight giving the cars a look of perfection.

" Nice rides"

" Thanks we always make sure their in perfect condition."

I felt so nervous as I approached them.

'I hope this goes well'

I couldn't help the nervous blush that reddened my face as they looked at me. Never have I felt nervous before!

"Yo guys this is Yugi Motou say hi ya'll!"

Tygris said smiling as he placed an arm around my shoulders giving me the comfort and reassurance I needed.

"Relax Yugi dont worry so much" he whisphered.

At his soft considerate words I stopped my shaking and relaxed into his touch.

" Nice to meet you."

I said in my politest voice and blushing smile. Out of nowhere the two girls wrapped their arms around me pushing Tygris out the way.

" He's soooo cute Tygris! And he has great manners! You could learn something from this cutie pie!"

The one with the short light pink hair in a flipped under hairstyle and blue eyes said clutching me to her. She was my height and pretty slim but don't let her appearance fool you she strong!

" Is this your real hair color?"

"Yes it is"

" Wow!!"

" Deedra stop crushing him! You might kill him"

The boy with spiky brown hair and chocolate eyes said pulling the friendly female off my arm. Immediately the two were in an argument and the next chasing each other around like cats and dogs.

Through the corner of my eye I watched as Tygris laughed at his friends antics.

" Yugi that's Deedra Wu and that's Mylez, and don't worry they're always like that!"

I huge smile crept on my face those two reminded me so much of Honda and Joey.

" My names Hasina Creed, love"

The girl who hung on my left arm replied, her long Red and orange hair neatly in a high pony Tail. She had orange eyes and warm smile. Deedra was taller than me but certainly didn't care as she hugged me. I smiled at the flamed haired beauty hugging me. She gave off mothering qualities, and maturity within her, immediately I knew I liked her.

" Nice to meet you"

Releasing me from her hug she pulled me over to meet the two guys near the jeep. Making eye contact with me, a Purple haired teen introduced himself.

"My names Mage Dawson and this antisocial person over here is Nigel Black."

He said gesturing beside him to his friend with a smile.

I held my hand out to shake his, he shook my hand a bright smile on his face where as his distant friend acknowledged my presence with a brief nod.

" Sorry, he doesn't speak much to anyone, that's just his way of saying hi"

" No problem I'm used to people who aren't much of the talkative type, by the way he acts reminds me of a friends of mine. He acts the same way!"

We broke out into soft chuckles.

Immediately when I saw those two Ryou and Bakura came to mind. Mage Dawson the purple haired teen was more like Ryou where as Nigel Black fit Bakura's shoes perfectly. Shoulder length black hair with hazel eyes, but there was a more approachable aura around Nigel that separated him from Bakura. I smiled at everyone enjoying the feel of company.

"Alright ya'll now that we're all acquainted how about some food!"

Everyone's face lit up with a smile as he mentioned the word food.

"I thought you were never gonna get around to that shit my ass is STARVING!" Mylez announced jumping into the jeep. Everyone whooped as we packed our hungry selves in. Just meeting these guys lifted my spirits. I was beginning to feel apart of something once again. Making eye contact with Golden eyes.

" I say that went pretty well eh? To be honest I believe this is the start of something wonderful" A flawless smile graced his charming features.

Correcting him I answered.

" No Tygris this is the start of something special" I smiled.

" Yea Special"

I knew it was too.



Authors note: Corny I know! Everyone wants some juicy stuff but I have to take it step by step ya'll! So review and give me ideas for the next chapter!! Thanks for the support! ^__^