Author's note: Yup I updated, thanks to the help of my Beta. Big thanks girl. So read read don't listen to my babbling!

I don't own Yugioh!!!

Chapter 6: Cha Ching! Yugi's point of view

As soon as I walked through the door I knew my face was cherry red. I couldn't believe how many people actually came here. The place was packed with wealthy patrons watching dancers remove their clothing. Oh yea I'm nervous. My eyes ran over the crowd looking at the bright colors and unique structure of the building. It sure wasn't what they showed on T.v, crappy broken down places with a small bar. No Women dancing on cheap stages, with equally cheap clothing, in a drab and depressing atmosphere. Uh-uh, this was state of the art and definitely a place of business. I followed Tygris closely, my hand holding onto his as he led the way through the nicely decorated tables and flashy scenery. I was fascinated by how extravagant the place was so vibrant and filled with color yet holding a sort of sophisticated sex appeal, a fact that was emphasized with the passing of a handsome tall male dressed in nothing but a G-string.

"Oh my." I whispered softly diverting my gaze only to catch Tygris's laughing eyes.

"You're going to be seeing a lot of that and more, Yugi." The green-haired male said as he continued leading me forward. The sweet smell of body oils and hair products filtered into my nose and I looked around, noticing we were in a dressing room filled with professionals.

"Hey, stay right here for a sec." Tygris gave me a soft pat on my back and walked off speaking to a slim man with blond hair clad in a sharp suit. I watched curiously as they spoke but my attentions were quickly taken when arms were wrapped around my neck and a kiss was placed to my cheeks.

"Hey there darling! You came." Hasina smiled brightly at me, hugging me protectively to her like a little brother and I melted into her sisterly embrace.

"Hello Hasina." My lips parted in a big smile I was very happy to see her. I really felt I was gonna need all the support I could get. Hasina flicked back her flaming bangs as she took me by the hand and led me to a chair. I blushed as I noticed she too was dressed scantily, wearing a schoolgirl skirt and bikini top. She smiled sweetly, eyes sparkling.

"So you're going to take the job?" She asked me and I smiled, nodding my tri-haired head at her.

"Yeah, I think I'm performing tonight. Tygger is over there speaking to that man." I pointed and she turned her eyes in Tygris's direction.

"Oh, Mr. Crawforde. He owns this place, filthy rich man he is." She said in a monotonous voice not really seeming to care much.

"You don't like him?" I ask curiously and she only grinned.

"Yea I do, I just wish I had all the cash he does." I laugh at that; if I only had a fourth of the money he had I would be able to help grandpa. My smile faltered slightly and it didn't go unnoticed as she reached down and cupped my face in her downy hands.

"Don't look so down, darling. Your grandpa will be just fine." Hasina gave me a serious look filled with warmth and I feel invigorated again. Tygris suddenly walked over to us, a bright smile on his face.

" He said he wants to see what you can do, Yugi. He wants you dressed and on stage in about an hour." Tygris smiled brightly and I return it excited and nervous all at once.

"I hope I don't mess up." I mutter nervously, biting my lip. Tygris pinched my cheek.

"Don't stress it cutie." His voice was so warm and reassuring, I felt positive I was gonna be successful.

"Thank you, Tygris." I answer softly looking up at him with a smile.

"Okay boys. Lets do this!" Hasina says excitedly calling upon other friends to help get me ready.

They searched for the perfect outfit and fittingly it was all white, the color an angel, so they say. White booty tanker shorts that barely hid my rear, a tight sheer midriff that was sleeveless. My face held a pink blush as I looked over the tiny shorts. Sure I was small, but not that small.

"Are you sure this is gonna fit?" I asked, looking over the skimpy thing. Deedra, the pink haired girl I had met with a few other of Tygris' friends, giggled at my question.

"Of course it will, silly! Now put it on and stop wasting time, Yugi!" She said loudly, filled with energy, bouncing up and down with excitement. Deedra was only a year older than me but she didn't at all look it. She was a lot like me in that way which made me feel better about myself. While I dressed she talked and boy, can she talk, but I didn't mind. I found everything she said quite interesting. She was in her first year of college while I was in the middle of my last year of high school. Often, I would imagine Yami and I going to college, sharing dorms, going to parties and all that fun stuff. But now that he dropped out of school and with our money problems, I don't think that's going to happen anymore.

"Hey darling, time to do your hair." Hasina said, snapping me out of my thoughts. Soon I was finally dressed and the last thing they had to deal with was my hair and I knew that was the most difficult part. Hasina's red painted pointer finger tapped thoughtfully against her cheek as she looked at my spiky hair. I knew exactly what was going through her mind, it was the same thing that goes through my mind every morning when I wake up and see my own head. I couldn't exactly go out there looking like this; I was, after all, a well- known duelist. I would be scorned if they found out I was stripping for a living and they would care less for the reason why. After a few moments thought, a smile came across her face as she was ready to roll once more. They placed a slim tight covering over my spiky hair tucking everything beneath it; I looked like I had a swimming cap on. After that Hasina, Deedra and their friends began to argue about what color I would look best in.

"He'd make a cute brunette." One girl said waving the brown wig after stating her suggestion loudly.

"No way, I say blond. It does something for him." Deedra huggled me like a rag doll, showering me with affection.

"I don't know I like black." Hasina comments, looking at me, trying to visualize how I'd look.

Out of nowhere to solve their problems Tygris comes to the rescue. "What about lavender? It matches his eyes." He says softly, looking around at the girls who looked like they were about to bite off his head at his intrusion.

"Hmm.Lavender.not bad idea." Hasina mutters with a look of appreciation.

"Not bad? That was a great idea!" Deedra cheers like a kid huggling me tightly.

"Its good to see you using that noggin of yours, Tygris." Hasina states in a teasing tone, her eyes glittering in amusement.

"Pssh, well at least someone was." The yellow eyed male replies with a grin, getting up and running off before they could launch a hard and blunt object at him. I laugh softly at his cute mischievous look and the girls playful glare.

"Yea, you better run!" Deedra threatened the green haired male who was off hiding.

Getting the lavender wig, they slipped it on my head. It didn't look cheap and shabby like one of those costume wigs. It looked so natural and so real that when they were finished I couldn't believe it was even me in the chair.

"Like it?" They asked and I blushed as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. "Wow.Is that really me?" Hasina giggled softly running her fingers through one of my lavender curls.

"Of course it is. Now you're going on stage in a few minutes, so I want to give you a few tips." She said and I was all ears to her advice.

"Alright Yugi this is your first time and I know you've been practicing, but this is going to be little bit different. You have a bigger crowd and everyone's watching you. But don't be afraid because all you have to do is relax, get into your role and you'll be just fine. Got me so far?"

I nodded my head with a small smile. "Yes."

"Good, now keep moving, dancing, looking cute and innocent. Try and do things sexy with out actually looking like you're trying. They go for creativity and originality here. But you don't have to worry too much about all that; you carry all those qualities naturally. So go out there and do your thang, Yugi. "

Yea, easier said than done, but I wasn't really gonna know that until I tried right? Looking around at all my new friends, my eyes landed on Tygris, the one who made this all possible. I was really lucky to meet him; I don't think I'd be getting this opportunity if it weren't for him. I smiled and Tygris smiled back at me. I didn't know why but right then I felt my face go red as his golden yellow eyes pierced into my own, trapping me with his gaze.

'He's so handsome.' I thought and I immediately turned redder.

'No, no, no. Bad Yugi.I couldn't be getting a crush on him could I?'

I shook my head slightly turning away; it was just a thought nothing more. Tygris was handsome I couldn't exactly deny that. He was more than handsome; he was sexy, sweet, loving, strong and loyal. If I was falling for him, I understood why; he reminded me so much of Yami.

'Well.the Yami before all of this happened.'

But there was no time for that; I had a show to put on and I couldn't start thinking about my feelings for my Yami.

'Now isn't the place Yugi.'

"Relax Yugi." He said, placing a hand on my shoulder when he saw the nervousness on my face. Tygris hugged me briefly and I was called onto stage.

"I'll try." I answered hugging back before nervously walking out onto the stage.

I bit my bottom lip as walked out into the stage light, my socks gliding over the smoothness of the stage.

' C'mon Yug, you can do this'

I walked across, consciously pulling down my shorts only to have it fly back up showing my ass. Giving up I left it that way; it wasn't going to stay down and I had to stop being so shy. So I took a deep breath and continued to walk slowly, stepping to the mellow beat that started up. The crowd quieted as they watched my easygoing movements, eyes locked to my small form as they smiled. Taking that as a good sign I began to move my hips oh so slowly to the rhythm, eyes closed hands running shyly over my body. My mind drifted off as the beat upped a bit in tempo, to another place away from my troubles. I envisioned that I wasn't here but with Yami, the one I secretly desired but knew I couldn't have.

I knew that and I wasn't about to lie to myself; I loved my other half even if he didn't love me in the same way. But here in my mind he loved me, he wanted me, he desired me the same way I desired him. I danced for my Yami, hips moving sensually to the beat, hands roving all over my body. The beat thrummed in my ears and I simply fell into it, enjoying myself, not caring at all that I was being watched anymore. I needed the money; I needed this job more anything right now.

'Grandpa, Yami this is for you.'

With a small smile I moved to the pole in the center stage running my hands over the cool metal. My body snaked its way to the floor my tongue teasingly ghosting over the metallic post. I didn't miss a beat and all that practice was paying off for me as I performed for my audience. My eyes locked on the crowd as I danced around the pole twirling around and running my fingers over my chest. I was no longer myself or at least the one I let everyone see; I was a totally different person tonight. I turned around and gave them a full view of my ass, shaking it for what it was worth like I had watched many times in music videos.

'Practice makes perfect.'

The crowd began to cheer and whistle at my display, pleased by what they saw. My face held a slight blush as I fingered my lavender curls, my hand slipping beneath my shirt to play with my nipple. Like a pack of wolves they watched avidly, awaiting my next move. So I hissed and purred at the mental image of my beautiful Yami loving me in a way I knew he wouldn't. I barely noticed as the stage was showered with cash, because I was intent on dancing.

Author's note: Well that's it for chapter 6 ladies and gentlemen. A round of applause for my lovely Beta! Chapter Six wouldn't be what it is without her! *Whistles* Thankies Oni. So all you readers R&R, tell us what ya think. Thanks!! ^_^