AN: Wow thanks for the review's guys! Sorry this one is late; I was on vacation so no way to write, but it gave me some new pep, so here goes. Again I don't own Yugioh, but maybe if I get this blasted Time machine working. . Sorry this took me so long, Summer has been very busy for me.

Charms

Chapter 2

"And in local news the vice president of Industrial Illusions, Getsukou Tenma, has announced his engagement earlier today." The anchor woman grinned out at Shizuka as she lounged on the couch, waiting for her brother to finish rummaging around for his Air Muscle gym shoes, munching on a small bowl of potato chips. Shizuka tilted her head some staring at the image of Getsukou and thought that he was rather kind looking. His white hair and blue eyes seemed to sparkle in the camera's light, he reminded her of a movie star, as the anchor woman went on. "Our own Hanasaki Haru got an exclusive interview with Tenma-san this morning. Isn't that right Haru-san?"

The screen shifted quickly to a perky young woman with short black hair wearing a green suit and dangling gold earrings that brought out her large brown eyes, "That's right Nachima-san." She turned to the other camera as she smiled in a way that made Shizuka cringe.

"So fake," she was saying when Jounouchi walked back into the room shaking his head. Shizuka glanced up ignoring the lady on screen. "Oniichan? What's wrong?"

"Ah…nothing really," his head twisted around back and forth as if expecting the shoes to suddenly appear in a puff of smoke on a table. "Just can't find my shoes."

"Did you look in all your boxes?" Shizuka asked; he nodded as she went on listing, "Under your bed?"

Nod.

"How about the closet? Bakura was in there straightening I think."

Nod.

"Kitchen?"

Jounouchi wandered away as Shizuka giggled thinking, if all else fails send him to the kitchen. Her eyes trained back onto the screen just as Haru-san started to show that morning's interview. Getsukou seemed relaxed as he sat on a black chair and discussed things dealing with the changes that were being made at Industrial Illusion, and about working with the Schroider Company in Europe. He seemed at ease until Haru started to ask about his personal life, and his younger brother Yakou. Getsukou looked away for a moment, than awkwardly said, "My brother is something I'd rather not discuss at this time. I love him dearly, but my family is my concern and not something that I publicly talk."

"Well what about the rumors of you being seen with a young woman recently?" Haru pressed and Getsukou blushed some but kept his cool.

"Pardon?"

"The young woman that was seen with you a few weeks ago at the…" Haru was saying on screen, when Jounouchi let out a whoop.

"Found 'em!"

"Where?" Shizuka called back and he came in holding the shoes in one hand, pouting.

"In the oven," Shizuka raised an eye as he explained. "I think Otogi was having some fun. Seems like something he would do."

Jounouchi threw down the shoes, tossed himself over the couch and put his feet on the coffee table. "What are you watching?"

"Some interview with Tenma Getsukou," Shizuka told him and Jounouchi wrinkled his nose.

"Who?"

"The vice president of Industrial Illusion," Shizuka said.

"Ohhhh, that guy, he's got a twin brother." Jounouchi commented and scowled. "Yakou that was his name, real piece of work, trapped Anzu."

"I know," Shizuka said and good- naturedly and shushed him. Jounouchi shrugged and watched.

"So then it is true that you do have a significant other?" Haru was asking and Getsukou nodded. Jounouchi snorted.

"Wonder who would want to date him, considering that his brother is really creepy."

Shizuka shook her head. "Well he's not his brother, Oniichan."

"Still," Jounouchi was saying as Haru asked Getsukou about the woman.

"Well," said the Vice President sweetly, "She's one of the most amazing women I have ever met. She's has something about her that's..."

Jounouchi hit the mute button and rolled his eyes, "Can we please watch something else? Huh?" He grabbed for the guide and flipped through fast. "Maybe there's some soccer on? Or a ball game or some drama show." He glanced at Shizuka, "we can even watch a game show if ya want. Anything's better then this."

Shizuka rolled her eyes and turned on the sound again, "It's almost over."

The reporter was laughing now, "Really she sounds like a remarkable woman. Can you give us a name? There's been talk that you preposed marriage."

Getsukou blushed, but looked calm, "Oh…well it does seem that stories fly fast. Well then. Yes, I did ask her to marry me, and she did accept."

"But does she have a name?" Haru-san asked and Jounouchi got up with a loud groan.

"We don't care!" he threw down the guide, "I'm gonna be in my room, call me when this crap is over with will ya?"

"Mai Kujaku." Getsukou finally answered and Jounouchi stopped dead in his tracks. He turned slowly and stared at the tv. His face twisted into a look of horror and surprise. He was over the couch in a minute and turning up the tv, to make sure he heard ever word. Jounochi's eyes flashed as Getsukou laughed at a question. "No, I can't really say where I proposed. It wouldn't be polite. I'm just very happy to marry her."

Shizuka glanced over at her brother and gently touched his arm as he shut off the tv. "Oniichan?"

Jounouchi threw the remote down, kisses her forehead, and then walked quickly into his room saying, "I'm going to bed. See ya in the morning Shizuka." With that he slammed the door shut. Shizuka sat there, hands on her knees, not knowing what to say to him. Mai had been someone that her bother had loved, dearly. He had nearly died for her several times, and she had always thought that they would eventually see how much they cared about each other.

I have to be there for Oniichan, Shizuka thought and marched over to his bedroom. Knocking at the door she heard music blaring loudly from inside and called out, "Oniichan? Can I come in?"

There was no reply, and Shizuka sighed, "Oniichan, please…"

"Go to bed Shizuka. I'm fine, awright?"

"But…" she started and heard the door opening. Jounouchi stood against the frame and gave her a serious look.

"Oniichan, I know you're upset…" she started and he snorted.

"Who's upset? Not me." He crossed his arms. "Just because we were supposed to be friends, and she didn't have the guts to even tellme that she was dating that jerk's older brother, doesn't mean I'm gonna be upset. So she wants to marry that guy, let'er. I've got more things to worry about."

Shizuka grabbed him by the shirt as he turned to go back into his room, "But Onii.."

Jounouchi pulled her off gently, "Shizuka. No. Not now. Go to bed. We've gotta get up tomorrow and get to class."

She nodded slowly and kisses him on the cheek; I wish you would just tell me how you feel Oniichan. "Good night. I'll get breakfast for you in the morning."

"Heh," he grinned some, "You sure you don't want me to? I make a pretty good egg sandwich."

Shizuka sweat-dropped, "Ah, that's okay. I'd rather just have pancakes."

"Awright, Night." He kissed her forehead and slipped back into his room shutting the door. Shizuka let out a soft sigh and turned off the tv before climbing the stairs to her small bedroom and pulling the curtain across to block it from the rest of the house. Changing into her pjs she sat down on her bed and grinned remember how she and Yugi put it together and then sighed. I hope that Oniichan will be okay. Maybe Yugi and his friends will make him see that this is for the best and be happy for Mai-san. Smiling some she looked over the small pile of items she intended to take to school with her the following day. Books for class, pens and pencils, a new set of notebooks given to her by Anzu that night, and some small puzzles laid beside her back pack along with her school uniform; satisfied with checking them for the umpteenth time, Shizuka laid down in her bed and curled up under the covers thinking about the next morning, and hoping she would run into Yugi by lunch time.

"Shizuka!" the shout made her bolt up from her sweet dreams. Rubbing her eyes Shizuka saw her brother standing in the center of the apartment, a grin spread across his face. "Get up sleepy head."

"Huh?" she blinked. What time was it? She couldn't even remember falling to sleep. Jounouchi gave her one of his brotherly smirks.

"Come on, get out of bed. Ya don't want to be late for your first day of school, now do you?" he asked and she blushed.

That's right! Today I start classes. Feeling her face flush she called down, "What time is it Oniichan?"

Jou's muffled reply came through the piece of toast he had crammed into his mouth, then flicked his sleeve up his wrist and looked at his watch, "Five minutes after seven. And classes start at eight fifteen."

"I'll be right down then," Shizuka told him and ducked back behind the curtain. She pulled out her uniform and hurried down to take a fast shower.

"Don't take to long," Jounouchi warned her. "I…er…can't be late again."

"Why?" she asked from inside the bathroom, as she finished washing and brushed out her long hair figuring she would wash it later that night. Outside she heard her brother make a coughing sound that seemed to sound very much like.

"I'll be put in weekend detention."

Shizuka peered out from behind the door, giving her brother a raised eyebrow look, much like his own, "How often were you late?"

"Ehhhhh…." He rubbed the back of his neck. "You mean just this past week?"

Shizuka let out a sigh as she closed the door saying, "I'll hurry up then."

Five minutes later she came out of the bath, tying her blue bowtie around her neck, dressed and ready for school. Jounouchi took one look at her and raised his eyebrows.

"I'm gonna need to get a longer skirt made for you."

"Huh?" Shizuka looked at him puzzled and he rolled his eyes.

"That skirt's way to short for you. Look how much leg it's showing off!"

Shizuka sighed, "Oniichan, this is the same skirt that Anzu-chan wears. She said it was standard."

Jounouchi scowled some, "Yeah well, no sister of mine is showing off so much leg."

Shizuka frowned at him and marched into the kitchen to get some breakfast, and he followed intent on getting her to see it his way. Unfortunately time was not on his side, and he let out a huff as Shizuka quickly ate some toast and jam. Chasing it down with orange juice, then rushed upstairs to grab her bag. She stuffed the puzzles inside as well as her books, then to save some time, jumped the last few steps and followed her brother out of the apartment.

"Man I wish I had a car," he muttered after locking the front door and headed down the stairs followed by Shizuka. As she followed her fingers scrapped along the banister feeling the rough groves of the carvings. The sensation made her grin and she laughed.

"Oniichan, you're worrying to much. You'll get one soon enough."

"Heh, suppose your right," Jounouchi shrugged, slightly lost in his thoughts. The whole thing with Mai had upset him more then he wanted to let on. It was because of this that he didn't see Kaili coming out of the elevator and banged into her. "Ow! Hey watch where you're going."

He rubbed his shoulder while she fixed the brown uniform jacket. Shizuka stared at her; she'd never seen any uniform colors like Kaili's. A plaid green skirt and brown blazer with a maroon neck tie and white shirt. The outfit didn't look at all like something Kaili would ordinarily wear.

"Well you shouldn't be daydreaming," Kaili spat back and headed for the door. She opened it fast and left it propped open for them. Jou and Shizuka followed her out and saw her take off on a red bike and head in the opposite direction of Domino High, as Jounouchi noted to Shizuka while they walked.

"What school was she going to then?" Shizuka asked and Jounouchi let out a snort.

"The international one. Really expensive, I've seen those uniforms around the train station."

Shizuka nodded, "She has to be Dark-san's cousin."

Jounouchi cast her a puzzled look, "Who?"

Shizuka smiled. "Dark-san, our neighbor. She has a cousin that's your age that lives with her. Her names Kaili."

"Feh," Jounouchi snorted, "bet she's just like all those other snobs that go to that school. Ah…well it don't matter much." He grinned then and grabbed her by the hand. "Come on we better hurry or we'll be late."

The race to the school was an exciting game for Shizuka. She laughed as she tapped the wall at the same time as her older brother.

"Tie!" she shouted, and Jounouchi shook his head.

"No way. We're gonna have a second go later."

"After you catch your breath?" Shizuka teased.

"Oh you mean that he actually ran out of hot air?" Otogi laughed as he came up behind them. Jou glared at the taller boy as he looked over his sister. Shizuka blushed some, but smiled.

"No, we tied. And he is faster then me," she smirked. "In most cases."

"Ha ha ha," Jounouchi sarcastically said, then looked at Otogi. "So what's up? You want something?"

"Well seeing as it is Shizuka-chan's first day of school, I thought I would offer my services and be her es…" Otogi started to say walking over to Shizuka when Jounouchi blocked him with his arm.

"Sorry, you're not a class representative are ya?"

Otogi raised an eyebrow, "No, but…"

"So ya can't show her around," Jounouchi said with a grin. "Maybe next time. Come on sis."

Shizuka sighed and shook her head, "Oniichan, he was just trying to be nice."

"Yeah too nice if ya ask me, " Jou commented and lead her inside the school then put away his shoes, slipping on the newer loafers. (Since that was one of the main rules in the school, no street shoes in the building.) Shizuka followed her brother into the hall. She peeked into the classrooms and grinned, seeing girls that looked like her talking and chatting. She knew soon enough she would be joining them.

"So where are we going?" she asked her brother.

"To get Bakura, he's the class rep, so he'll take you to the office," Jounouchi explained as he brought her up to the second floor where his class room was. Shizuka stepped inside and was waved at at once by Honda. She smiled brightly and waved back. Anzu, who had been sitting talking with a girl with purple hair stood up, excused herself and hurried over to them.

"Morning Jounouchi, Shizuka-chan, I'm glad you made it!"

Shizuka smiled brightly, "Well we were running late." She pushed some of her hair back and blushed. "Oniichan and I ran all the way here, so I bet I look really messy."

"No you don't," Yugi's soft voice said behind her and Shizuka turned to see him standing there smiling. "You look just great."

Shizuka blushed, "Oh…thanks."

"Hey Yug, have either of you seen Bakura?" Jounouchi asked quickly. Yugi shook his head.

"Doesn't he normally walk?"

Anzu nodded, "Yeah. I was going to walk with him today, but when I got there he looked really sick. So I told him to stay home."

"Damn," muttered Jounouchi and Yugi looked over at him.

"Something wrong?"

"Yeah, Shizuka's gotta get her paperwork." He explained and Yugi smiled.

"Well if that's all I can take her to the office. I still have a few tardies I can use."

Jounouchi grinned. If there was one person he trusted with his sister it was Yugi. "Okay, well…" he gave Shizuka a quick hug. "Then I'll see you at lunch? Remember the number here okay?"

She nodded and waved as Yugi quickly put his back pack by his desk and lead her to another set of stairs.

"So how was your first night?"

Shizuka looked down some, "Not to bad, only…"

"Only?" Yugi looked at her softly and she shook her head. "Shizuka-chan, what's wrong?"

She let out a laugh, "Nothing, well…it's Oniichan. I think he's really upset."

"About?" Yugi blinked and paused on the steps one step above her so that they stood eye to eye. Shizuka looked up and quickly looked away, feeling a bit flustered. She didn't realize that his eyes got so bright when he got concerned. They were totally different from the hard eyes that his other self had had. The last time she had seen those eyes were when he was with her brother and Anzu cheering her on during the virtual game that they had to play. At the time she hadn't really noticed him because she was staring at her brother, but now looking at Yugi, she could recall looking at her in a way to give her the strength to stand up and fight. Shizuka blinked back at him,

Staring at him, even now, it made it seem simple to tell what was troubling her, "Last night I had a news show on, and he saw that Mai-san was engaged."

Yugi sighed. He was afraid this was going to happen. He had wanted to tell Jounouchi himself, soften the blow. But last night they had been too busy. He sat down on the step and Shizuka sat next to him. She put a hand on his shoulder.

"Yugi?"

He smiled lightly, "I'm okay Shizuka-chan. I just feel bad. I should have told your brother last night. But I didn't."

"Yugi, that's okay. I think it was better to hear it from the news. I think it would have been worse if he knew that you knew already."

He smiled some, "You're probably right," and looked at her again. "Well I know that with you as a sister he can't stay sad for long. And we'll find a way to make it easier on him."

Shizuka nodded, "Right." He stood up and helped her to her feet.

"Now let's get you to the office and find out where your class is."

Shizuka grinned taking his hand and the two hurried up the rest of the steps. Once at the office Yugi had to leave her because classes were about to start. He gave her a happy smile leaving and reminded her to visit for lunch. Shizuka nodded and sat down waiting for someone to help her. She didn't have to wait for long. The Secretary quickly pulled up the files and handed Shizuka her classroom number and schedule.

"There you are Kawai-san," said the woman with a smile. "All in order…now Kentaro-san will be taking you…you just have to fill out these before you go."

The woman handed her a clip board and pen. Shizuka took it and sat back down, then slowly filled out the forms. She was startled though as she finished the fourth and last file when the door opened and a tall young man stepped inside. He was dressed in the school uniform, but unlike most of the other boys she had seen, this one had his uniform neatly buttoned all the way, and wore it much like a business suit. Her eyes started at his shoes and made a fast dash to his face recognizing it at once.

Seto Kaiba? Shizuka looked up at the young CEO as he stood in the door and the Secretary welcomed him in. His piercing blue eyes latched on to her for a moment. Shizuka turned away, not sure if she understood what she saw in his eyes. Did he know who she was or was it just the look you would give someone that you think you know but you don't care about.

"Kaiba-san, hello," said the Secretary. "What can I do for you?"

"Papers from the Subaru-sensi," Kaiba said simply and handed the papers to her with a polite bow. "He asked me to drop them off."

"Thank you very much," said the woman and then turned her bespectacled eyes upon Shizuka. "By the way, could you kindly escort Kawai-san to her classroom? I was going to have Kentaro-sensei do it, but it would be much easier to have our valedictorian doing so."

Kaiba gave the woman a slightly annoyed look but nodded his head then glanced over at Shizuka who stood up quickly and held the clip board tightly. He was intimidating, that much was clear. Shizuka had never gotten a close look at the man her brother thought of as a rival. His frame seemed a lot leaner now that she was actually close to him. Outside of his eyes being shadowed by his bangs Kaiba's sharp features gave him a cold appearance, much like a serpent. Yet, somehow on anyone else these features would make them seem oily, on him, it gave him a very attractive quality.

"Kaiba-senpai?" Shizuka asked and he made a slight huffing noise from his throat.

"This way," he lead her out of the office and Shizuka, after giving the secretary the clipboard and taking her schedule and other papers, followed him down the stairs. They walked quietly until she suddenly, on impulse blurted out.

"Kaiba-senpai, do you know who I am?"

Kaiba turned and stared at her, unblinking, "What?"

Shizuka blushed and trembled. What was she doing? Why did she even care? It was probably the look she got when he came in. She just wanted to know what it meant. Swallowing she said it again.

"Do…do you know who I am?"

He let out a "tch" sound from his lips, relaxed his stance, and gave her a smirk. "Of course I do, you're bonktsuko's sister. Kawai-san."

Shizuka nodded, though she wasn't happy at the name he called her brother, "He's not a pathetic duelist."

Kaiba shrugged, "He is in my book. Any more questions?"

"You remember me?"

"Yes. Why? Surprised?" He stared at her again. Shizuka stared back. What could she say; the only question that kept running around her head was why? Why did he remember her, of all people?

She nodded some, and asked softly, "Why?"

Kaiba shrugged some and turned to go, "Because you were there. Unlike the others you really didn't have a reason to be there."

"So I was an obstacle?" Shizuka asked, her face flushing and Kaiba stopped again.

"No. You were there. That's all. You remind me of my little brother, that's it."

Mokuba? She remembered the little boy who clung to his brother, even when things were bad, the two seemed to not want to be separated. He waited to see if she was going to say anything, but Shizuka just gave him a soft smile and nodded. Kaiba simply headed down the stairs and lead her to a room on the first floor. He knocked saying, "This is Kamura-sensei. As far as I've heard she's nice. I'll just introduce you to her then go. You have to deal with the rest."

Shizuka nodded and the door slid open. A sweet looking older woman answered. She reminded Shizuka very much of the lady that used to live down the bock from her mother, who owned several cats, and liked to work on her garden.

"Yes," said Kamura-sensei with a sweet smile. "Can I help you?"

Seto nodded, "Kamura-sensei, this is Kawai-san. She's your new student. Please take care of her."

Kamura-sensei looked over Shizuka carefully, then gave her a bright smile, "Welcome to room 1-G. Please come in Kawai-san."

Shizuka quickly went into the classroom turning remembering to thank Kaiba, but when she did he had already left.

Lunch came faster then Shizuka thought. She had already made at least one friend with a girl named Nomi, and was excited to tell her brother. Hurrying through the hallways she took the steps two at a time. When Nomi asked where she was going, Shizuka just said to see her brother Jounouchi Katsuya. Nomi had waved her off saying that she'd come find her when she was done eating. As she climbed the stairs Shizuka's mind raced over what had happened that morning. She wondered what Yugi and the others would think about Kaiba remembering her. She knew her Oniichan wouldn't be happy, so she wasn't going to tell him yet. But that didn't mean she couldn't tell people she trusted. As she rounded the corner she bumped into Honda who blushed.

"Ahh…sorry Shizuka-chan. I was just going to come get you."

She laughed, "Oh, really?"

"Yeah, your brother thought you'd forget where the room was." He chuckled and Shizuka let out a giggle.

Figures Oniichan wouldn't trust me to remember. I wish he could see I'm not the same girl I was when I needed the operation. Shizuka thought as she and Honda walked back to the classroom, laughing about getting Jounouchi a collar and leash so he could keep her.

"Next thing you know he'll want to take you out for walks," Honda laughed as they went into the room.

"Who's takin' who for walks?" Jounouchi asked with a raised eyebrow as they came in. He was sitting with Yugi going over his deck for the umpteenth time. Anzu was sitting on the desk beside them, and Otogi hovered near by flipping his dice.

"Hi Shizuka-chan," Yugi grinned and waved. She waved back and hurried over as Honda repeated their conversation and Jou put him in a head lock.

"Ack!"

"Oh Yeah…well trust me I wouldn't let you walk her if you paid me a million dollars." Jou was saying as Anzu and Otogi pulled the two friends apart. Yugi shook his head as he grinned and saw as Honda playfully gave Jounouchi a shove.

"Are they always like that?" Shizuka asked as Yugi, Otogi and Anzu said in unison.

"Yes."

"We are not!" came the two shouts of Jou and Honda. Shizuka settled back to eat watching and listening to the older kids tease and chat. Her brother was mostly teased by Honda and Otogi, although Anzu added her own playful comments. All the while she noticed that Yugi had a happy content look to his face, swallowed her sandwich, and felt a pulsing in her ears. She wasn't sure what to add to most of the conversations, since they were all seniors, and she was just a freshman.

She was so swept up in her own mind that when Yugi brushed his hand over hers she jumped.

"Mouse?" asked Otogi, seeing her reaction and Shizuka flushed.

"No, just got startled."

Yugi smiled softly, "Sorry Shizuka-chan. You looked so deep in thought, I just…" He stopped suddenly, and quickly looked over at Otogi. "Weren't you asking her a question?"

"Yeah, I wanted to know who you have as a teacher," Otogi asked and Shizuka smiled.

"Oh Kamura-sensei. She's really nice."

"My sister had her," Honda said as he sat next to Shizuka backwards on a chair.

"Yeah?"

He nodded, "Yeah she's gotta be a hundred years old."

Otogi laughed, "More like a thousand. But she's one of those witches you read about that are really old but they only look like they're in their seventies. And they tend to be really nice."

Shizuka giggled, "I don't think she's that old."

It was just then that a boy popped his head in, "Hey Honda, Jounouchi. You two want to play some ball? Sutsuki said that his class room could take ours."

"He wishes," Jounouchi shouted and got up.

"Heh…we'll show that trash talker how to play real street ball." Honda stood up and looked at Otogi. "You coming?"

"Me, nah..." Otogi waved him off. "I'll come and watch though."

"Cool," Jounouchi said. "What about you guys? Wanna come watch?"

Anzu laughed, "I was thinking of going to see Miho, she went to see her cousin. She's a sophomore this year. But I might stop outside in a bit."

Shizuka noticed when she said that Otogi sent her a shy smile. I wonder what's going on with those two. Jounouchi shook his head and looked at Yugi and Shizuka.

"Well?"

"Actually I promised Shizuka-chan that I'd play some games with her," Yugi told him, and Jounouchi nodded looking a bit disappointed.

"Well when you're done, at least come out for a bit. This weather's not gonna hold. And I want my sister to see us in action."

Yugi smiled brightly, "Don't worry Jounouchi-kun. She will."

Honda grabbed Jounouchi by the arm and dragged him out the door. Otogi soon followed, then Anzu left telling them that she'd be back to get them when she went out. Once they were alone Shizuka felt her pulse quicken as Yugi grinned at her.

"So what games did you bring?"

"Oh..um…" Shizuka pulled out several small boxes including one with a puzzle. Yugi happily went through them with her, and they decided to work the puzzle since Anzu would be coming back. He asked her about her day, her teacher, and then asked who took her to her classroom.

"Kaiba-san," Shizuka told him, this made Yugi pause.

"Oh?"

"Yeah, he came to drop some papers off at the office. And the secretary asked him to take me to my classroom," Shizuka explained. Yugi nodded, his eyes watching her gently. "And the funny thing was that when he did, come in I mean, he seemed rather…well he gave me a look."

Yugi blinked, "A look?"

She nodded, "Just a look. I didn't know what it was, so I asked him if he knew who I was. And, well he did. He remembered me."

Yugi smiled some, well who could forget you Shizuka-chan. But just said, "Did he say why?"

She nodded again, "Because he said I reminded him of his brother."

This made Yugi laugh. Shizuka flushed some; she didn't see why it was funny at all. What was the big deal? Yugi grinned at her, but the way he looked, it was sort of as if he had been holding his breath waiting for some other kind of answer.

"Oh well, it's just because you and Mokuba are a lot alike that's all."

"Well I don't want to be that much alike with Mokuba-kun," Shizuka got up and went over to the window. "I don't want to be just thought of as the shadow of my Oniichan."

Yugi got up and stood next to her, "I know you don't Shizuka-chan. And don't worry, you won't be."

Shizuka looked down at him some and met his gaze for a second time, this time Yugi was the one to look away fast. He stuttered, "A-any way, we should finish the puzzle."

She nodded, "Yeah. By the way what's going on with Otogi-kun and Anzu-chan?"

Yugi paused at this, he seemed to suddenly loose some of his excitement, "Nothing."

"Then why do you look so sad?"

"Do I?" he asked and gave her a smile that didn't quite meet his eyes. Shizuka nodded, she knew that smile anywhere. It was the same one that her mother had given her when she felt sad about Shizuka loosing her sight. She reached over and touched the top of Yugi's hand.

"Yeah you do, but it's okay. Sometimes you need to stop smiling for a while."

Yugi felt his face flush, "Otogi-kun asked Anzu-chan out before I could." He looked up at her. "Mostly everyone knew I have a crush on her, but Anzu-chan and I…we've been friends forever. I guess, she liked other me, and I don't want to spoil what we have by, well…" he blushed and laughed some. "It doesn't matter now does it? She's going to be going out with Otogi-kun."

"But Yugi if you really like her, you should tell her," Shizuka said softly and he waved his hand.

"No, really Shizuka-chan, it's better this way," Yugi gave her a gently smile. "But thank you for letting me say that. You really are a good friend."

Shizuka blushed lightly and grinned, "Sure thing. Any time you want to talk."

Yugi nodded and the two went back to finishing up the puzzle. A few seconds later Anzu popped her head in and called, "Hey do you two want to go out and see the game?"

"Sure," Yugi's smile was back in place, and he got up helping Shizuka put away the pieces. "We can cheer for Jounouchi-kun and Honda-kun."

Shizuka nodded and giggled, "I wonder if Oniichan is as good at basket ball as he is with Duel Monsters."

Yugi chuckled, "Well he was on the soccer team last year. He was talking about joining the basketball team this year. You'll just have to see won't you?" He gave her a wink and Shizuka grinned. He's trying to show he's okay, but I bet he's been holding that in since he found out that Anzu-chan agreed to go out with Otogi-kun. I wish I could help him.

She followed Yugi and Anzu down the stairs and back out to the courtyard. Lost in her own thoughts Shizuka became separated from the duo, and found herself turning around fast when she realized she was no longer behind her friends.

"Oh…guys…" she called, then slipped and was caught by someone's arm. There was the sound of a click, and she was sure for a second she saw a flash. When she glanced up she was looking into the serious eyes of Seto Kaiba once more. This time they regarded her with a bit of annoyance.

"Be more careful, and watch were you're walking," he chided her helping her stand upright, then went on his way. Blushing some as Yugi hurried over to her Shizuka quickly smiled.

"Are you okay Shizuka-chan?" He asked her with concern and she nodded.

"Yeah I'm fine. Just a slip," Shizuka said as he sat down with her near a tree. "We should go see the game."

Yugi nodded slowly, not saying that he saw Kaiba catch her. Though both wondered where the sudden flash had come from, Yugi took her hand in his and walked over to the game. A small tinge lit her face, and Shizuka hid it under her long hair. Who took that picture? And why?