Yu-Gi-Oh
Kazuki TakahashiFanfiction:
Turn Of The New Leaf
Jujubie
Author's Note: I'm back. I'm hoping to continue updating weekly, but I'm not promising anything. Hopefully I can get you another chapter before my vacation's over. Now let's get to Part II of TOTNL. Enjoy.
◦Chapter Two◦
Téa began her morning shift at the Coffee House with a double shot espresso. She tied the back of her green uniform apron and set two new brews of coffee on the pots.
She rubbed her forehead; boy did she have a hangover. And she knew exactly whom to place the blame upon—Mai. Mai's ideas weren't always exactly the best, especially when it came to partying.
Ian, one of her fellow employees came up to her and yelled boo in her ear. She jumped up and screamed bloody murder and she gave him one of the evilest glares known to mankind.
"So I take it you're not in a good mood?" He questioned and backed away when she shot him a dirty look. "I-I think I'll be going since I'm not wanted here." He replied and went into the back.
Téa just wanted her shift to end so she could go back home and curl up in bed. She laid her head on the cool marble counter and felt herself dozing off when she heard,
"Excuse me miss?" A customer asked politely. Téa's head shot up and she stared into realization at her current loft neighbor whom she had an encounter with last night. His eyes widened in realization also.
"It's you!" She sputtered out, "Err…I don't think I've caught your name though…" Téa searched her mind. He smiled and held out a hand.
"Most likely because we haven't been properly introduced. Ryou Bakura, though you can just call me Ryou." He replied as his smile reached his eyes and the corners crinkled up cutely. Téa blushed lightly and extended her arm.
"Téa Gardener pleased to meet you." Téa shook his hand and the two grinned. "So what would you like to order?" She inquired.
"Hm…one medium decaffeinated mocha latte please." He replied and Téa recorded it and gave it to one of the workers in the back.
"Coming right up." She said perkily. A few seconds later a coffee was produced and Téa handed it to him. She looked up, "You sure you don't want a biscotti or doughnut with that?"
"No thanks, I'm fine." He smiled she nodded.
"Well your total comes up to $3.58 with tax, but since I know you I'll give you 50 discount, but shh…don't tell anyone." She grinned. "And with that your total comes out to $1.79."
"Here and thanks. See you around Téa." Ryou replied as he grabbed his cup of coffee and left as Téa admired his firm rear. She hoped to see of him more. Another friend equals another ally. She grinned as she watched the hands of the clock ever so slowly turn.
Téa arrived home at two o' clock in the afternoon from her shift. She fumbled around her bag for her key and managed to find it under all the junk. She opened it to find Serenity flopped upon a couch, eating her way through Téa's stash of candy and junk food while flipping through the channels on the television set.
As Téa neared she realized Serenity was crying. Téa went over to her friend to comfort her. "Serenity what's wrong?" Téa questioned concerned. Serenity looked up at her.
"Maria left Jose for David and now Jose's heartbroken and almost committed suicide!" Serenity bawled leaving a very confused Téa who had no idea what Serenity was talking about. Serenity pointed to the TV, which showed the Spanish channel's soap operas.
Téa stood up unbelievingly. "Serenity! It's just a show! And it's the Spanish channel! You even can't speak Spanish let alone understand it!" Téa argued.
"So what? Spanish soap operas are way sexier than out regular ones. And for your information I have Japanese subtitles." Serenity pointed out. Téa smacked her palm to her forehead.
"Ay yi, yi." Téa commented. Serenity grinned.
"See even you are getting into it." Serenity put in. Téa picked up a pillow and threw it at Serenity who almost fell over from the unexpected blow. "Hey!" She grabbed another pillow and whacked Téa with it. Téa stumbled back but then she retaliated. The two were locked in a full-force pillow fight and the TV show was forgotten.
The two girls sat in the living room painting each other's toenails while conversing about amusing stories and listening to music.
"No way!" Téa replied. Serenity nodded.
"Yes way! I couldn't believe it myself! I almost keeled over from laughing so hard when I found out it was the truth, no lie." Téa cracked up.
"Oh my god." Téa breathed out wiping the tears that formed away from the corners of her eyes. Téa's hands slipped and a line of nail polish trailed down Serenity's leg. "Oops." Téa replied giving Serenity puppy eyes. Serenity glared for a while then laughed.
"It's alright. No harm done here…just that now I look like a clown." Serenity replied and they both cracked up. Just then one of Téa's favorite beats came on the radio and she hopped up.
"Ooo…I love this beat!" Téa squealed. She moved to the center of the room and began dancing to the beat as she released some awesome moves and tricks. Serenity grinned and stood up also.
"You're amazing at dancing Téa!" Serenity replied as she danced near Téa. Téa threw a grin back and replied.
"You're not so bad yourself." Then the two smirked and began a competition as they combined break dancing, the salsa and some ballet into their moves.
A half-hour later…The two had exhausted themselves and flopped onto the cushioned couches. They decided to slip in a movie and relax, but the two couldn't come to an agreement over what type of movie to watch.
"Romance!" cried Serenity. Téa stared at her weirdly and shook her head.
"No way! We've had enough of that already…you and your soap operas! We should watch a drama!"
"Pfft. Like we need anymore of that." She retaliated. Téa threw her a glare and they began a stare down match.
"Romance!"
"Drama!"
"Romance!"
"Drama!"
"Nooo!" They both cried.
"Shut up over there!" The two heard a neighbor shout at them. They stared at each other and then broke into a fit of giggles.
"Maybe we should watch a Romance/Drama movie." Téa suggested. Serenity nodded and the two settled down.
During the movie…Téa had been feeling very uncomfortable since she had been given some quiet time to think and organize her thoughts.
She knew she couldn't lie to Serenity or not tell her at all. But how would she take it when she broke the news to her?
"Err…Serenity?" Téa called. Serenity whipped her head around and waited patiently. "I have something to tell you." Serenity put her hand on Téa's reassuringly. "Um…I don't know how to break this to you, but I'll come right out and say it. I'm not attending Domino High this upcoming fall."
Serenity was speechless. Was Téa trying to play a trick on her? "Ha-ha, real funny Téa! You shouldn't joke like that!" Téa looked forlorn.
"I wasn't joking Sere." Téa had plastered a serious look on her face.
"Bu-but…where are you going instead?" Serenity questioned. Téa looked a bit uncomfortable.
"You see…that's the thing. I'm going to the All Boys Domino High Academy Boarding School." Serenity's mouth dropped.
"Err…reality check Téa, but you're not a guy. I'm sorry to break it to you." Serenity replied. Téa glared and slapped her upside her head.
"Shut up. I'm going there to accomplish my dream. It's one of the most prestigious schools in the county. It also has a dance program that can get me into my top choices of dance universities. Domino High doesn't have that option, they wouldn't allow someone to succeed in such."
Serenity's eyes drooped. "W-when are you leaving?" Téa looked away.
"Friday. It's when the season starts."
"I see." Serenity replied her voice cracking. "That's two days from now." Serenity looked up at Téa, now crying freely. "Téa I don't want you to leave my, but I can't stop you from fulfilling your dream." Téa eyes began brimming with tears as she enveloped the smaller girl in her arms.
"I love you Serenity. You've been like a sister to me and I'll never forget it. I promise to visit, write and hangout after I settle down. You should know Sere, that you're unforgettable.
Serenity was sobbing loudly now. "I love you too Téa!"
The two girls stayed like that the whole time and cried themselves to sleep in each other's arms.
The next morning…Téa awoke only to knock herself down. Her head was banging and she massaged her temples.
"That was a doozy." She trudged over to the coffee pot and began brewing two cups of coffee. Serenity was sure to need one if she awoke with the same headache she had.
She opened the fridge and grabbed two croissants and heated them in the toaster oven. She walked into the bathroom and quickly showered. She reemerged wrapped in a towel to find Serenity chugging down both of the croissants and the coffee.
"Serenity! That was mine!" Téa cried. Serenity looked down and said oops. "Oops is right." There was a knock at the door. "Now you better make my breakfast before I come back!" Téa commanded.
"Bu—" Serenity tried to warn.
"No buts and ifs about it!" Téa replied and stomped to the door. Serenity sighed…she'd figure out soon enough.
Téa opened the door only to find Ryou at the other end. He took in her form and blushed. Téa looked down to find was still wrapped in a towel.
"Err…maybe I came at the wrong time."
Serenity from afar snickered; this was her chance for revenge. She deepened her voice.
"Téa get back here! We weren't finished!" Téa blushed madly and cried out,
"What?"
"Definitely the wrong time." Ryou replied.
"No, no, no, no, no! It's not what you think! That's my err…brother! He just being annoying and picking on me. His girlfriend's in there though. Why don't you come out Serenity!" Serenity came over and greeted Ryou.
"Sorry he just sometimes gets carried away." Serenity excused herself.
"I see. Big misunderstanding." Ryou smiled. "Anyways I came here to deliver this to you. It's from the All Boys Domino Academy, but I don't know why it's addressed to you. It was on my doorstep this morning so I decided to bring it on over."
"Uh…oh you see that's actually for my brother. He's attending it, but for some reason must've put down my name. Thank you though. I hope to see you soon, under better circumstances though."
Ryou laughed and Téa felt her legs go jello on her. He had such a rich, deep, masculine laugh. "I'll be seeing you then. Bye."
Téa closed the door behind her and heaved a big sigh as she leaned against it. That was so close. Nice save Téa…she complimented herself. She remembered Serenity.
"Serenity, oh Serenity, you must have a death wish, don't you." She said in a singsong voice. She caught her and dashed for her. "Get over here you brat!"
That afternoon…Téa decided to go on a cleaning binge and blackmailed Serenity into helping her out. Serenity was in charge of dusting, sweeping and scrubbing. Téa took over the vacuum, mop and the laundry.
The girls finished at a record time and decided to treat themselves to a treat at the Domino Pizza Place.
"I just love how original some of these names are." Téa remarked dryly. She rolled her eyes and sat at a table.
"That's what's best about this town, it'll never surprise you." Serenity commented as she picked up a menu. "Hmm…look at this wide selection, however will I be able to choose." Serenity rose in voice into a fake British accent. Téa giggled, not bothering to glance at the menu. She knew what she wanted.
A waiter soon appeared at their table. Téa looked up and withheld a gasp. The waiter was stunningly handsome. He had tanned, smooth skin, with long, silky, blond hair that caressed his face outstandingly and to top it off a pair of piecing amethyst jeweled eyes. She glanced at his nametag: Marik.
He looked bored and very unenthusiastic. Téa tried smiling at him, but it was a failed attempt.
"We'll take a large pizza with extra cheese, mushrooms, pepperoni and onion." Serenity ordered for the two.
He jotted it down and looked back up to Serenity. "Will you be having in any drinks?" He questioned. Serenity nodded.
"Two Lime Cokes." He nodded and walked off. Serenity waited till he was out of hearing and exclaimed.
"My God he was hot!" Serenity squealed. Téa glared at her and shushed her, but then a wide smile broke out on her face and she nodded enthusiastically.
The two giggled the whole time, talking about his admirable features until he returned with the pizzas.
After the finished they paid and left a nice tip.
The two decided to walk each halfway before going their separate ways. A small silence tugged at them for a while.
"So tomorrow's the big day. Huh? Serenity asks. Téa nods slightly.
"Yeah, but it sure feels weird."
"Don't worry too much. I hope everything will turn out fine for you though." Serenity said quietly.
"I hope so too." Soon the two girls were wrapped up in each other's embrace, sobbing lightly.
As soon as they made it halfway, they embraced once more and walked away.
Téa packed that night, taking her necessities for the week only. She'd be back soon if she had anything to say about it. She gazed mournfully at her hair. It finally passed her shoulders too!
She took out a pair of scissors and slowly chopped off small chunks of hair. She couldn't as well chop all of it off. She chopped it up to somewhere between her chin and her shoulder. She glanced in the mirror. It wasn't too bad and she could deal with it right now. She grabbed a jean vest she had made for this special occasion. It would be much easier than bandaging up her chest that took so much work and effort.
She tried it on and noticed how well it hid…as long as she had a shirt on. Her breasts were bigger than average and the popped out a bit from the vest, but she could deal with that. Nothing's perfect.
After she finished she put her things near the door and got into bed. As soon as her head hit the pillow she was off to sleep.
◦End Of Chapter Two◦
Author's Note: This chapter was mainly to get to know the characters more, their personalities and traits that may differ from the TV/Manga series. Sorry it took so long to post and I thank you that have reviewed for the first chapter.
Masalema.