Chapter Ten: Hold Me Close and Never Let Go
A/N: What's up guys? I'm back! Don't worry, this chapter is longer than the last one, just like I promised! So sit back and enjoy!
STILL IN SUBARU'S P.O.V.
As I was entranced yet again in my thoughts, a gruff-sounding voice snapped me out of it.
"Why do you keep staring at me? If you have a problem than tell me!" it hissed. I soon realized who it had been. That Kaiba! Why does he have to stick his nose into other people's business?
"Hey Hitomi, are you going to answer me or what?" he sneered, demanding for a reply. That's when I snapped.
"Why do you have to be so rude? I AM allowed to have private thoughts! I don't have to tell you everything! You don't know anything about me!" I shouted causing a few tears to escape my once passionate chocolate brown eyes.
"Stop your crying! Just because your life was bad doesn't mean you have to whine about it! Grow up already!" I didn't even make the slightest effort to respond. My eyes began to well up as I ran out of the restaurant, my long, flowing golden brown hair flying behind me. I couldn't stand to be around that jerk Kaiba any longer. How did he know how I felt? He didn't, that was the problem.
Back in the restaurant...
"Kaiba! How could ya! I always knew you could be a jerk but who knew you'd sink dis low! Subaru's right! You know nothin' of her past!" Joey exploded in anger.
"I did what I had to, got that Wheeler? She's never going to get anywhere in life if she keeps dwelling on her past. I overcame the past, why can't she?" Seto replied, an ounce of kindness shining through, yet his darkened attitude engulfed it in its shadows.
"That didn't mean making her cry!" Tea piped up, her voice trembling with rage.
"Like I said, I did what I had to," he repeated as Joey started to clench his fists tight. He then unexpectedly ran out after Subaru, his bangs covering his own chocolate brown eyes, trying to hide the fact that he was crying. Although, it was not because of what Seto had said but about Subaru. He was worried that Kaiba's words might have deepened the emotional scar left by her father. As a friend, he had a right to keep her safe from harm: both physical and emotional.
With Subaru...
I had stopped running to catch my breath when I heard a familiar-sounding voice calling out to me.
"Subaru! Wait!" I then recognized it to be Joey.
"Huh? What are you - Why did you follow me?" I asked hesitantly, wiping away the tears with the edge of my sleeve.
"We're friends Subaru. That's what we do, we stick together no matta what," he replied giving a thumbs up sign.
"Thanks Joey but I - " I then lowered my head, directing my gaze to the ground.
"But what?"
"Well...I kind of feel bad for what I said to Kaiba and you out of the restaurant. I totally ruined your lunch plans. I'm really sorry."
"It's okay Subaru, really. You haven't done anything wrong," he assured me as I fell into his arms.
"Tomi?" I heard him speak as I lifted my head to meet his entrancing gaze.
"Hm? What is it?" I asked.
"Did ya wanna head ova to the hotel where me and ma friends are stayin'? Ya could meet Yug, Kisara, and Mai...if she's done shopping yet..." I had to laugh at Joey's expression when he said the last few words.
"Sure, I'd like that...but shouldn't we tell the others where we're going?"
" 'Kay, let's go!" he exclaimed and ran toward the restaurant with me trailing behind.
"Hey! Slow down!" I called while giggling. He too was laughing as he ran.
END SUBARU'S P.O.V.
When they got inside, they found the table where Seto, Tea, Serenity, and Ryou were sitting at.
"Hey guys!" was Joey's greeting.
"Hi Joey. Is Subaru - " Tea froze in mid-sentence when she saw Subaru standing next to the blonde-haired teen. The brunette than shifted her gaze to Subaru and continued with her question. "Are you all right?"
"Yah I'm fine, really." Tea then sent a deathly glare toward Kaiba who, in return, didn't even flinch.
"Aren't you at least going to say sorry? After all, you were the one who caused Subaru to leave in the first place," Tea said, her tone of voice growing higher with each word spoken.
With his usual "hmph!" Seto just turned his back to Joey and Subaru, closed his eyes and crossed his arms in irritation.
Tea let out a low-level sigh. "Typical," she moaned.
Joey then spoke up. "Well, Subaru and I are gonna head back to da hotel. I want ta introuduce her to Yug an' Kisara. Any of ya wanna join us?"
"That's okay, you two go ahead. I want to finish my lunch first. Meet ya there later, okay?" Tea replied.
"Sure thing! Let's go Subaru!" Joey exclaimed, grabbing her hand and leading her away.
When they were out of ear-shot, Tea leaned over and whispered to Serenity.
"They make such a cute couple, ne?" Serenity just giggled and nodded her head.
With Subaru and Joey at the hotel in the elevator...
"So...this Yugi guy...is he - " Joey than cut her off.
"Yug's da best! He's the greatest guy you'll eva meet! Except fer yours truly!" She had to laugh at Joey's "macho" face.
"Oh Jou, you're so funny! You haven't changed at all!" Just then, the elevator door opened.
"C'mon Tomi!" Joey immediately ran out and waited for her to step out.
"Okay, okay, hold your horses," Subaru replied then felt Joey grab her arm and whisk her away down the hall. "Hey! Slow down!"
"We're here," Joey said stopping in front of a door that read: #307. He then started to turn the doorknob when she quickly moved her hand on top of his preventing him from doing so. He then looked over at her and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Are you sure we should go in? I mean, what if he's sleeping or something?"
"Don't worry, and besides, I'm sure he'd be happy to have some company," Joey assured.
"Okay..." Subaru than released her grip on the doorknob and allowed Joey to open it.
When they got inside, they saw Yugi asleep, tossing and turning in bed.
"What's wrong with him?" Subaru asked, pointing to the multi-coloured hair teen.
"I dunno. He's been acting strange for awhile now," Joey replied in a whisper so as not to wake the "sleeping Yugi". Subaru just nodded in response and took a seat on a nearby chair as Joey followed suit. They then started a heated conversation about Duel Monsters, of which Subaru requested a quick duel when she brought out her deck. In the end, she was the victor. They occasionally tossed a glance over toward the young King of Games, making sure that he was all right. On the exterior, this was true, yet on the inside he was struggling with a very deep and serious conflict.
I could still feel myself floating in mid-air and my arms and legs being bound by Kalika's ribbons. "Where are you!" I screamed. This time I could finally be heard. "Why Yugi dear, you're in quite a hurry just to die..." a faint voice, who I instantly recognized to be that of Kalika, replied from the distance. She was indeed coming closer as the sound was growing louder and louder. "What do you - " I was cut off when Kalika swooped down past me and withdrew a shiny, golden object. "A - A...Sennen Item...?" I stuttered. Kalika flashed a wicked smile before replying. "That is correct my boy. I, the Egyptian Priestess Kalika possess the almighty Sennen Scepter, so powerful that it can even compete with that of your puzzle." I then became wide-eyed with fear and shock. "The Sennen Scepter? Kisara never told me about that..." I pondered aloud. "That's because she doesn't know. How did you think I was able to enter your dreams? Pathetic unsuspecting mortal. I can't believe that baka Pharaoh didn't tell you. Oh, silly me! I forgot. He lost all memory of his former past life in Egypt," she mocked. "Stop it! That's enough! Don't talk about Yami like that!" I yelled fiercely. "Heh. If he lost all his memories than there's no way he can see this coming!" She then held up the scepter as it started to glow brightly. That's when everything became white and I soon realized I was beginning to awaken. The last few words I heard were: "Next time you won't be so lucky."
END OF CHAPTER TEN
A/N: Okay, is everyone going to kill me now? lol! Please don't! I'm loved! lol! Anyway, please review and I'll be back with chapter eleven! Luv ya! Ja ne!