Author's notes: Got this chapter done fairly quickly, considering how spazzy my computer's been lately.

In this chapter, I have Kaiba as a character. I know he seems rather OOC, and he really is, but some of the characters I'm basing off their counterparts in an RP I'm in on LJ. Like Anzu in the last chapter? Totally a rip off of my friend Gabbeh, who plays her. I just love them so much, and Honda and Seto are friends there. I wanted that to come through in the fic since I love their witty banter XD Snark, baby.

Anyway. Here's chapter 2. About halfway thoughthe POV changes, but I tried to make it obvious.

The next morning in Honda's algebra class, he couldn't focus. Not at all. He was vaguely aware of the subject being taught, and every now and then he'd scribble down some illegible notes to at least pretend he was learning. But when it came down to it, Hiroto's mind was still back at Anzu's, thinking about how Shizuka blushed and smiled so sweetly right before he drove off on his bike. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but something about her smile seemed different. Almost as though there were something she wanted to say, but…couldn't. It's mysterious quality haunted Honda now as he sat and attempted to unravel the world of quadratic equations.

After what seemed like forever and a day, the bell rang for first period to end. Of course, Honda didn't hear it. What broke him out of his trance was a poke from Seto Kaiba, someone Honda had a…sort of truce with ever since they were forced to work together on a school project. Of course, Jounouchi out-right objected, saying he didn't want his best friend to be infected with stupid asshole germs. As it turned out, Honda already had a case because the two brunettes got along fairly well.

"Where exactly have you been all class, Honda?" Seto said in his usual cold tone, standing beside Honda's desk.

"What are you talking about, Kaiba?" Honda raised a slight eyebrow. "I've been right here. You sit two rows behind me. You know that. Or are the eyes getting a little fuzzy?"

Kaiba's expression didn't change. As though it ever did. "The eyes are fine. And you damn well haven't been here. For the past hour you've been staring at the board with a dopey glazed over expression. You actually reminded me of the mutt."

"Jounouchi?"

"Is there any other? I was tempted to cut all association with you completely."

"I'm so honored you've kept me in your good graces," Honda snorted dryly.

"I decided to be lenient."

"How kind."

"Anyway," Kaiba broke up the witty banter. "You still haven't answered my original question. I was practically giddy when the teacher dropped the book on his foot and started reciting random theorems. You didn't even crack a smirk."

"You? Giddy?"

"Don't change the subject."

Honda sighed heavily and grabbed his book bag, heading for the door. "I guess I just wasn't as riveted by the zany antics of Algebra teachers as you were."

Seto followed him. "I may not be very perceptive when it comes to stuff like feelings, but I'm not completely blind, Honda," he insisted. "Spill it, hair boy."

Honda shot Seto quite the look, but decided to give up. He knew that when Seto wanted to know something, he found out one way or another, and no amount of dirty glares would detour him. "I just had a…a weird night last night, that's all," he said with a sigh. Bitter defeat.

"…Specific. Really," Kaiba replied dully, obviously not satisfied. "Care to elaborate on that?"

"Not really, no," Honda said, maneuvering around a group of students standing in the hall.

"Too bad," Seto followed, however he didn't have to maneuver. People just…moved for him. Honda envied that power a bit. He realized there was no use in hiding it. One way or another, Seto would figure out what was going through his head. It was a strange…almost frightening skill the CEO possessed.

"Fine," Honda sighed. "I was at Anzu's last night with Yuugi, Jou, Mai and…Jou's little sister, Shizuka."

"I remember the mutt's sister. She actually had manners."

"Yeah, well. Mai decided that we all just HAD to play…spin the bottle," Honda said, his voice trailing a bit.

Seto blinked, then cackled a little. "You ACTUALLY played spin the bottle? I didn't think people actually did that. I thought it was some weird ploy used in American sitcoms made for 11 year olds."

"You know, this is why I don't tell you things."

"Sorry. Please continue. I'm riveted."

"Anyway, I had to…kiss Shizuka," Honda continued. "And I've…kinda..well…"

"Had a crush on her since Battle City and now you wanna ask her out?"

"…How did you?"

"Once again. Not blind," Seto said blandly. It amazed Honda how he could say just about anything with no trace of emotion whatsoever. "So why don't you?"

"I don't know. It seems weird."

"Personally, I don't see the need for these little high school sweetheart romances. Not to mention she's the mutt's sister, so I can't see the appeal."

Honda almost explained, but opted for another tactic. He sighed wistfully. "I guess you're right. It would REALLY piss off Jou too…"

Kaiba paused for a moment, then pulled out a cell phone and held it out to Honda. "Call and ask her. Right now. I'll drive you."

"…Thanks for the support," Honda blinked.

"I don't see what you're so concerned about," Kaiba said quite seriously. "So the mutt'll get upset. Big deal. He'd get just as upset if he tripped over his own shoelace…which I have seen, by the way, so don't defend him."

Seto…made a good point. "I guess…"

"Stop being such a girl, Honda," Kaiba said plainly. "If you want to ask her out, do it. Rover will get over it."

"No, he won't," Honda interrupted. "If there's one thing Ro-..Jounounchi doesn't take lightly, it's anything to do with his sister."

"Stop would you stop bringing him up?" Seto nearly growled. "This is between you and the girl. No where in the equation does the idiot come in. And let me guess. You haven't even talked to Shizuka about it."

…Damn. "Well…no…"

Seto sighed, clearly annoyed. "I feel like a damn therapist. Look, I only have about one minute of sincerity left, so listen up. Talk to the girl, forget the mutt. If Shizuka's happy, I'm sure he'll be okay with it. And if he's not, he'll just have to get a hobby."

Honda blinked in awe. "…Well aren't we insightful this morning?" he smirked.

"Not anymore. I'm done playing Love Connection."

"In any case, thanks for wasting your minute of sincerity on me," Honda smiled a bit.

Seto smirked, but didn't show any other signs of emotion. "Don't get used to it," he said, walking away to leave Honda with his thoughts.

Shizuka waited patiently outside of Honda's apartment building, hugging her book bag to her chest. She was…extremely nervous. She hadn't planned this out at all, and it was such a delicate matter. But she felt she had to say something. All day at Domino Junior High, she couldn't concentrate on her work. In PE she got hit in the head with a volleyball, normally a sport she was fairly good at. But she spaced out and before she could react- BAM. Her head was still a bit sore. But that was the wake up call she needed.

Last night was….very special for her. Shizuka always new that Honda was a sweet, caring guy, and she often thought it would be nice to spend time with him, but she always brushed that off as just a little school girl crush. It wouldn't lead to anything. What would a sweet, cute high school boy want with a shy little middle school girl like her? When Mai suggested spin the bottle, Shizuka's mind immediately thought about the possibility of kissing her big brother's friend, and she could just feel her cheeks burning. When Honda's spin landed on her, she smiled a bit, then ducked her head down. When Honda was so hesitant to kiss her, she blurted out "It's okay, Honda-san. I don't mind," and then felt horrible. How transparent! Not to mention forward of her. But…she really wanted to. When they did kiss, Shizuka felt better about the whole situation. As the night went on, she noticed Honda looking at her and blushing slightly, and then he'd quickly turned his head. She couldn't help but think he was cute. When she went out with him to say good night, she had wanted to say that she liked him, but felt so awkward she just couldn't. As he hopped on his motorcycle and grabbed his helmet, she just smiled with flushed cheeks and said good-night, and as he drove off, she wanted to cry. Had she missed her chance?

Instead of heading to the bus station to take her home like she normally did after school, Shizuka walked over to Honda's, but didn't have the guts to knock on the door. After all, she knew he wouldn't be home yet, and she wouldn't know what to say to his mother or older sister. Waiting on the sidewalk seemed like the best option. At least that gave her time to think about what to say. This had to go better than last night.

She didn't have enough time however. She still didn't have an answer to her dilemma when she saw Hiroto wander around the corner and stop, looking at her with wide eyes. She just smiled nervously and rocked on her heels a bit.

"Shi-Shizuka?" he stammered a bit when he reached her. "Why're you…I mean. What're you doing here?"

"I…I wanted to visit you," she said softly, trying to give a sweet smile but was too nervous to do so. She noticed how puzzled Honda looked.

She found herself envying her brother. He never had any problem saying how he felt. He was so brave…unlike her. She needed his courage.

"Actually…" she began to admit, "There's…something that I…I wanted to tell you last night but…I was too scared." Her cheeks were burning as she clutched her bag even tighter and suddenly found the ground extremely interesting. She thought of her brother, and it gave her courage. She shut her eyes and took a deep breath.

"I…I like you, Honda!"

…I did it! She thought, opening her eyes and smiling a bit. She felt…so much better.

..Or she would have, if not for the awkward silence.

She looked up for some sort of reaction, olive eyes wide and curious. Honda's face seemed blank except for the pink flush on the tan skin of his cheeks. "I know you probably get that from a lot of girls in high school," she said, looking off to the side. "But I just…wanted to say that…"

"No!" he interrupted suddenly, making Shizuka's eyes dart up in surprise. "I mean…I…I like you, too…" Honda stuttered as the pink got deeper.

"…Really?" she blinked, quite surprised. She never thought that Honda would return her feelings. It was a welcome surprise, but a surprise nonetheless.

He only nodded slowly, shoving his hands in his pockets then looking up at the sky.

Suddenly, Shizuka dropped the bag she'd held so tightly. After a small step forward she flung her arms around Honda's neck and hugged him. She felt him tense up as he stammered something she didn't quite catch in her moment of bliss, but after a moment his arms find their way around her as well. Even though she'd done all this just in an instant of emotion, she didn't pull back.

….Until she heard a familiar voice from behind Honda. "What the HELL is going on here!"

She opened her eyes to see her brother, storming up the sidewalk towards them, eyes ablaze. She pulled away as Honda spun around to face his friend.

"Jounouchi!" Honda exclaimed.

"What were you doing to MY sister!" Jou demanded grabbing Honda's collar and pushing him towards the wall. Shizuka shrieked and tried to pry her brother away, but she didn't have the strength.

"Onii-chan, let him go!" she pleaded.

"Jou, just calm down!" Honda said, a nervous smile on his face.

After a moment, Jou did release his friend, but he was still VERY angry. "You didn't answer my question," he growled. "What. Were you doing. To MY. Sister?"

Honda shook his head. "I wasn't doing anything!" he insisted then stood up straight. "Look, Jounouchi. I like Shizuka, okay? I like her a lot," Honda explained passionately. Shizuka stood back and blushed. "….I wanna take her out."

Jou's face froze. "You what?"

"I…I wanna take Shizuka out on a…a date," Honda stammered, obviously trying to stay strong.

"…We're going home, Shizuka," Jou said in a dark tone firmly grabbing Shizuka's arm and dragging her down the sidewalk. "You can FORGET IT, Honda!"

"But, Onii-chan, I-" Shizuka tried to argue, but Jounouchi kept yelling back at Honda. She turned to look at the tan boy, who was now standing and watching her be dragged. He sighed and hung his head, and she barely heard him say, "I knew this would happen."

OH SNAP. Well, that's another portion of the story out of the way. I think the next chapter will be the last. And it'll have lots of fun Polarshipping stuff, so check it out 3