Disclaimer: If I owned Yu-Gi-Oh, would I be writing this disclaimer?

Authors Notes: Be afraid. I have no idea where this chapter came from.

Rebecca's face breaks into a huge, devious grin, staring at me so hard I feel uncomfortable.

Please, Miho? Pretty please with a cherry on top?

I stare into my lap. Um... sorry, but... I don't think I could do that...Come on! It's not that hard. Just do what I would do. Please, Miho! For me? I'll give you your manga back... Rebecca urges.

And something about her tone of voice convinces me that it really won't be that hard. At least not if Rebecca is with me.

I slowly slide my chair backwards, listening to it grate against the floor cacophonously. Rebecca follows me, prancing over to Honda's table.

I reach the table first, and my heart pounds. Just do what Rebecca would do.

E-Excuse me, Otogi-chan?

Two pairs of surprised eyes spin over to look at me. Otogi speaks up first.

Do I kno-

I stop his words with an overwhelming hug, practically throwing him off the chair, and kiss his cheek as an afterthought. My heart is beating so quickly that I can barely hear it anymore.

Why didn't you talk to me? I was at the table right behind you, you bastard. After last night, I thought you loved me.

I wonder if he can believe this, if my voice is confident enough for him to believe this. If I said that too softly, he'll already see through me.

There's a muffled noise that sounds slightly like get the hell away from me from below me somewhere.

I glance at Honda.

Perfect.

So that's why you forgot about Shizuka, eh? Now you're going to steal my girl away from me? Is that it, Otogi?

Otogi finally finds the strength to push me away from. He stares at me for a second, then blinks and turns to his companion.

It's not like that, Honda. I don't even know who the hell this is - he pauses and squints his eyes. Wait a second. This is your girl now, is it?Yeah, right. I saw how she was acting with you. Or maybe you were too drunk to remember her?

Otogi glares. That was one time! One time, Honda!

This isn't working, I realize with a shiver. They weren't supposed to argue this much, not with this amount of menace in their voices.

You know what, Honda? You can't have Shizuka, and you can't have this girl. I won't let you. he bangs his mug down on the table for emphasis.

Oh? And why not?

I catch my breath, sending a glance to Rebecca, who takes the hint, stepping forward from the shadows.

Miho knows why, Honda.

She practically radiates confidence with her determined eyes and knowledgeable grin, and both boys stop speaking to look at me.

I take a deep breath and say the words before my conscience catches up with me. He told me last night when he was drunk. It's because he loves you, Honda.He's gay. Miho told me, Rebecca adds, smirking slightly.

Otogi starts choking on his burger and Honda's canned coffee falls from his hands, spilling all over the table. He sends it a quick glance and then turns back to me, wide-eyed.

Say that again, Miho?Otogi is in love with you. I repeat matter-of-factly.

I am not! Otogi says, finally coming to his senses. I didn't say anything like that!Aha, so you were drunk! Honda points out, Wait. Since when do you like me in a weird way, Otogi?For the last time, I don't! And no, I was not drunk and there was no last night, and I have no idea who this girl even is!

He didn't deny he was gay, I realize, concentrating on these words and somehow trying to communicate them telepathically to Rebecca.

So, you're saying Miho just came over here to play some sick little game of matchmaking?Well, yeah, Otogi says, looking defeated. It's not that far-fetched, is it?Miho's not that kind of girl, Otogi! She wouldn't -

Otogi leans across the table, putting a hand over Honda's mouth, and his voice changes to a sultry whisper.

Why're you arguing so much, Honda? You want to believe this girl? You want to believe that I like you?

Honda pushes the hand away, flustered.

No, I'm just saying -

And then Otogi does the unthinkable, and kisses him. I watch, breath caught in my throat, as Honda's hand entangles itself in Otogi's hair and pulls it, soft moans emitting from his lips. I feel my cheeks turning red with heat.

Rebecca turns to me, wide-eyed.

My blush increases. You shouldn't swear, Hawkins-san.I can swear if I want to. It's not that big of a deal. My companion's eyes are still riveted on Otogi and Honda, who are pulling apart.

And you can call me Rebecca, if you want.

Otogi is laughing, smirk plastered on his face.

So you do like me, Honda. I thought so.

Honda's face is redder than mine, and he stammers. No! You're... you're just a good kisser, that's all.I'm just a good kisser, Otogi repeats, And I have to say you weren't that bad yourself, Honda. Honda's smirking too, now.

Rebecca turns and winks at me, blue eyes triumphant, as Honda leans over the table and kisses Otogi on the lips.

So none of us notice when the waitress comes over to pick up the cups. At least, Honda and Otogi don't.

Rebecca stops her, glaring, as she turns to leave.

Just give the bill to me, okay?

The waitress nods and hurries off, and then Honda's accusing voice chimes in from behind.

Excuse me? I ask.

You two. You... set us up or something.

Fear rises in my throat as he stares at me. He figured it out! I could get into so much trouble at school...he could spread rumors about me and everyone would believe him...

Before I know what's happening, Rebecca grabs my hand, pulling me out of the restaurant, past Honda and Otogi's confused faces. She grins, calling out over her shoulder.

No, we really just wanted to remind Otogi about last night. If you're going to mess around with a girl, you should at least speak to her the next day! Jeez!

And then we're off, laughing breathlessly, running haphazardly through the streets in case they decide to follow us.

Rebecca grabs my hand as we get to the intersection across from my house, and for some reason I find myself looking away.

That was fun, Rebecca, I say, eyes cast at the ground.

She grins at me, tilting my head back up so I'm looking at her. Yeah. It was.I - I almost can't believe that we just got two guys to kiss each other. I can! But I couldn't have done it alone.Actually, I could never have done that if I was by myself, either. I say.

Yeah! We're like partners in crime now!

I nod weakly, wishing she would let go of my hand. It's awkward... but still so soft that I want to keep holding on.

And then her grin widens, and before I know it she has closed the space between us and is pressing her lips to mine.

It's over before I realize what's happening, and she's letting go of my hand and running back off to wherever she came from.

Ta ta, Miho! she cries, blowing me a kiss as she runs.

In less that a minute she has disappeared. I follow her footsteps idly, fingering my lips where she kissed them, and then notice something on the ground.

Rebecca dropped the teddy bear she was carrying. It's sitting there on the ground, a cuddly soft mess wearing navy overalls, and I smile and pick it up, brushing off the dirt. There's a phone number on the tag, and I make up my mind to call it tomorrow.

She does still have my manga. I'll call just to get it back, you know. Nothing more.

And then I look up and see that if I don't move quickly, I'll be mauled by a very angry looking Honda and Otogi.

FIN