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Chapter 5: More Than Just a Date
Mokuba strolled into the Kaiba Mansion smiling like there was no tomorrow. He plopped on the couch, and relaxed a minute. Nothing could break him away from the happiness he had just experienced.
Mokuba's lips curled into a smirk: and it would just get better.
He couldn't wait to see Noa's face when he told him:
He had a date with Anzu Mazaki.
And with that, Mokuba fell asleep on the couch, glasses on, and thoughts swarming with possibilities.
Mokuba swatted at something that was coming in contact with him. The "thing" didn't stop touching him. And it made little annoying sounds too….
"Poke…poke…poke," a small whisper filled the air around him. Poor Mokie was still too groggy and lost in his thoughts to discern anything.
Finally tired of getting "poked," Mokuba suddenly used his Kaiba-like reflexes and lunged a hand at the thing that was poking him, and gripped it hard, not letting go for the life of him.
"Ah…ah…Mokie…no circulation…hand's going white…numb…Mokie…let go…please…" Mokuba heard a familiar voice plead. He smirked, and opened his eyes.
"Aren't we a little old to be "poking" people like that?" Mokuba inquired his green-haired brother, whom was as of now, shaking his hand to get the feeling back into it.
"Well, you were taking up the whole couch, and I would like to actually sit and watch some television," Noa returned.
Mokuba sighed, "As if we don't have about six other televisions in the house and seven other seats in the room."
"Well, this here happens to be the best seat in the room for viewing the TV," Noa retorted, "And this room was the closest to the front door."
"You're way too lazy."
"Actually…half my reason was because I find amusement in pestering you," Noa got a devilish smirk on his face.
"I feel so special," Mokuba rolled his eyes. Technically, he did. Yet it was for an entirely different reason.
"Well, you should. Between you and Seto, I pick on you the most. That is something to be proud of," Noa replied, definitely.
"Yeah, me," Mokuba smirked, ready to laugh, and brought his legs off the couch. Noa smiled, and took the seat next to him, grabbing the remote on the side table next to the couch.
Mokuba stood up, and walked over to the doorway, smirking, remembering the news he had for his brother, "Guess who scored a date with Anzu?" This stopped Noa from pressing the "Power" button on the remote. Those seven words had captured all of his attention.
"You didn't," he said, almost threateningly.
"Ah, but I did." It was Mokuba's turn to smirk devilishly. He leaned against the doorframe, "I asked her out, and she said yes." Oh how those words felt so good to say.
Noa was too shocked to be angry. How shocked? Well, to say the least of it: his eyes were widened slightly; his mouth was slightly agape, and the remote had dropped from his limp hand. Seriously, the kid had such the feeling for Anzu, that this shocked reaction was all a package deal.
Mokuba sloppily saluted Noa, and turned to leave, when he was met almost face to face with Kaiba number three.
"Oh, hey Seto," Mokuba smiled.
Seto raised an eyebrow, not believing it, "You're dating her?"
Mokuba looked to the right and reddened slightly, "I don't know if "dating" is the right word. You know, it's just one little outing…what did she call it…a get-together, I suppose? I mean, I don't know if it's an official date, but…uh…yeah," Mokuba replied sheepishly.
"That fast?" Seto looked at his brother, disbelieving.
"Look, it's one measly date, that's all!" Mokuba threw up his hands and walked up the grand staircase located to the left of him.
Seto shook his head and sighed. While walking to his office, he thought, And soon it will become multiple dates; then a relationship and before you know it, I'll have her as an in-law.
He almost shuddered at the thought. ALMOST. Heck, he had to admit, she wasn't all that bad. He had to say, she had grown more attractive over the years…and less bubbly…and more attractive…emphasize MORE…and…dang he HAD to get these thoughts out of his head. They weren't going to do him any good.
Seto reached his office, and opened the door, shutting it behind him.
Anzu drove home in an extremely happy mood. Why was she happy? Well, she had a new car: and extremely RICH new car; she had a bunch of new things (and new things always make you happy…in most cases, at least); and…well…she was going on a date…well, outing with Mokuba.
Why she was extremely happy on this prospect was beyond her. Sure, it was great to see the kid after so long, but why was she so overly-enthusiastic about a little outing? It wasn't like she loved him or anything….
Anzu blushed slightly. No, she didn't love him…she just thought he was amazingly attractive…like his brothers. Dang, those Kaibas sure had something in their genes to make them look so good. Heck, Noa wasn't even related to Seto and Mokuba, and he still looked amazing!
Anzu pulled into the drive circle of the apartment complex and had the garage door opened (yes, these complexes have a garage for the whole place). As it opened, she turned back around to view the Kaiba Mansion. She still couldn't believe all that had happened in such a short time. And she had actually accepted a date.
She shook her head. Why do I keep calling it a date? It's…not a date…is it? No…we agreed it didn't have to be…but…. Anzu stopped her thinking as the door gave her enough leeway to drive through.
Anzu unlocked her penthouse apartment, and scooted the luggage carrier inside. She had so many new things that it was like she was moving in again. As she started unloading her items from the cart, her phone rang. Anzu walked over to the nearest phone (approximately three feet away) and picked up the receiver.
"Hello? Anzu Mazaki speaking."
"Hey girl!" a voice Anzu clearly recognized was on the other line.
"Sup, Mai?" Anzu inquired.
"Forgetting someone?" another voice interrogated on the opposite line.
"Shizuka?"
"Yep!"
"What are you doing there?" Anzu implied Shizuka being on the same line as Mai, who should obviously be at her own home.
"Why else would I be here? I'm visiting my brother-" Mai cleared her throat, "and Mai, of course," Shizuka added.
"Cool. What's up, you guys?" Tea took the cordless phone, and continued to unload the cart.
"We were wondering if you wanted to just have a girl's day out tomorrow, you know? Reacquaint you with the old town, and just have some fun," Mai explained on the other line.
"That's sounds great! But…what time were you thinking of this little "girls' day out thing?"" Anzu asked.
"Who knows…noon to six or seven maybe?" Shizuka said.
"Well, I can be there at noon, but…" she was glad she was actually speaking on the phone, instead of talking to the twos' faces, so that thy wouldn't see the color rising in her cheeks, "I've got to be back here around 5:45 or something to get ready for something else I…have to do."
"That works," Mai pointed out on the other line.
"What are you doing?" Shizuka interrogated.
"I'm…I've got to meet someone then," Anzu answered.
"Who?" Mai pressed on, "Is this a date or something?" Anzu couldn't see her smirking evilly on the other end.
"You…might call it that. But, we also agreed it didn't have to be one…could be just a sort of get-together, you know?" Anzu replied.
"So I take it you don't really accept dates," Shizuka emphasized on the other line.
"Yeah, actually. They get really annoying when you're bombarded with proposals for them," Anzu returned, sighing.
Shizuka sighed, "Whew. For a second I thought you meant marriage proposals. That was before you mentioned the dates again, though," she added.
"Not to say I haven't gotten plenty of those too," Anzu returned. Mai and Shizuka went silent.
"…Just a sec, Anzu, I'll be right back," Mai said, and set down the phone. Unbeknownst to Anzu, Mai had held a hand over the receiver, and began speaking to Shizuka, "I think we've got ourselves a project," Mai smirked.
"Indeed we do," Shizuka replied.
"We just need to find out some more information," Mai replied, thoughtfully.
"Yep."
"Okay," she uncapped the receiver and put it back up to her ear, "I'm back."
"Kay," Mai and Shizuka heard Anzu gruff, as she lifted the computer off the luggage cart.
"Girl, what are you doin'?" Mai inquired.
"Taking my new computer off the cart," Anzu replied, setting it down, thankfully.
"Okay…" Shizuka said as she and Mai exchanged glances.
"Yeah, I just got a bunch of stuff today for the place," the dancer said. She then heard a faint voice from the other line.
"Mai! When's dinne'?"
"Joseph, can't you hold your appetite for one second?" Mai returned. Anzu laughed. He was still the same….
"But Duke an' I are starvin'!" Anzu heard Joey call back.
"Well," it was Shizuka's turn to yell, "You two can wait until we're finished talking, or make dinner yourselves!"
"You hear that? She said it herself!" Anzu heard Duke shout from the other line.
"Off to the kitchen, dice-boy!" Joey replied.
"Joseph wheeler, if you mess anything up in that kitchen, I swear, I'll-"
"Relax, hun, I'm not gonna mess anything up!"
Anzu heard Mai sigh, and said, "He's still the same?"
"Some things never change, girl. Just wait till you get married; then the world will come at you full force," Mai explained.
"Uh huh…" Anzu replied. Sure, she had always had thoughts of marriage, but lately, they had been pushed away, due to her experiences in America. (Am I like…dissing my own country? Geez….)
She suddenly continued, "Speaking of the subject, what about you and Duke, Shizuka? You have any plans yet?"
"…A few. We hope to get the whole wedding thing done sometime in the next three months or so. But, we're still working out the fine lines."
"Good for you!" Anzu returned, happily.
"Yeah."
"Man…everyone's going along so fast," Mai returned, "First me and Joey…then Shizuka and Duke; next thing you know, Honda will be asking Miho; Yug has a new girlfriend it seems, and Ryou has the hots for this girl in his medical college…and I think that's about it-"
"Whoa, hold up; wait a sec," Anzu spontaneously said, "Yugi's dating someone and Ryou has a crush on some girl?"
"That's what I said," Mai replied.
"And I was never told this because…?"
"Well, we just found out about Yugi today, being that Katsuya saw him earlier, and Yugi told him that he and…oh what was her name…?"
"It's that Rebekah Hawkins girl that Katsuya has some sort of problem with," Shizuka filled in.
"Rebekah? Wow! So they've finally gotten together! I was wondering when they'd stop living in the world of hopes and stalking and finally get together," Anzu laughed.
"True, very true," Mai agreed, "Yugi has talked about her a lot lately."
"So…they've sort of got a…previously started relationship?" Shizuka inquired.
"In a way, yes," Anzu said, "You should have seen Rebekah right after Battle City! Acting as if Yugi really WAS her boyfriend!"
"Yeah," Mai returned.
"Yeah," Mai returned. She didn't hear Anzu say anything, "Girl, is something wrong?" An idea struck her head, "You didn't…like Yugi or anything…did you?"
"Uh, what? No, no! I was just surprised, that's all!" Anzu fumbled. It was true, though. Yugi was just a friend for her.
"Well, we ought to go, Anzu. I hear stuff happening in the kitchen, and I want to see what's up," Mai replied, stiffly.
"Yeah. We'll see you tomorrow!" Shizuka said.
"Kay! Bye guys!"
"Later!
"See you!" They all hung up. Anzu smiled. Boy, was her day going to be busy tomorrow.
She then thought back to their conversation. It was surprising that Mai hadn't pressed on about who she was going out with, tomorrow. Hmm…maybe she had changed.
NOT.
Anzu woke up around eight o' clock the next morning. She stretched in bed, and just lay in it. For a few minutes, she just stared up at the ceiling, wondering what the day would bring her….
An hour later, she had eaten breakfast and taken a shower. Anzu combed out her hair, and decided to take a quick trip upstairs to get some fresh air. She pulled down the stairs, and climbed up, passing through the small attic-like chamber, and making her way outside.
Anzu walked over to the rail of the building, and took in the slight spring breeze running across the land. She looked out over Domino. It was such a quiet and peaceful little city….
She saw something out of the corner of her eye, zooming down the street towards the town. She smirked. So, the three were off to work….
Anzu, Mai and Shizuka sat at a table outside a little café located near the Domino Square Mall. It was such a nice day outside, that they had decided that it would be a perfect lunch spot. This was where they had all decided to meet up and have lunch, as the first part of their day. The three ordered (Mai ordering an un-normally large amount for herself…of course, being that she was pregnant), and as they waited, they chatted.
"So, what was it that you had to do, again, later?" Shizuka brought up the question "casually."
"I'm just meeting up with someone…that's all," Anzu flushed a bit.
"So, are we adding you to the "list?"" Mai inquired.
"List?"
"Remember that certain list I ticked off yesterday? Joey and me, Shizuka and Duke, yadda, yadda, ya?" Mai asked.
"Oh yeah! But, uh…no, I don't think so. It's just a little friendly dinner…I've been to plenty of them…or at least…been dragged to them."
"Dragged?" Shizuka inquired.
"Yeah; against my will I was taken out on these silly dinner things: either they were proposed by the management, or it was Larry," Anzu returned.
"Larry?" the two other women leaned forward slightly.
"Yeah…a little twit who thinks he can get to me," Anzu spat out.
"Ooohhh," the other two said, simultaneously.
"So, who is this guy, taking you out?" Mai now pressed on. Anzu sighed. So, she hadn't changed.
"Really, it's nobody special," Anzu replied, stirring her newly set down chocolate shake. Okay, that had to be one of the biggest understatements of the century. Mokuba Kaiba: a "nobody special."
"Oh come on, we just want to know!" Shizuka pleaded.
"Anzu, please? We told you about Yugi and Ryou," Mai pouted.
Anzu sighed: she gave things up way to easily, "If you really must know…" she glanced out over the city landscape and easily spotted the Kaiba Corp. building, blushing slightly, "Mokuba asked me."
They were a little slower than Anzu had thought they'd be:
"Mokuba….Mokuba…" Mai put a finger up to her chin. Serenity just silently thought.
The two suddenly shot up, staring at Anzu; their eyes wide, "MOKUBA?" Everyone at nearby tables looked at them.
Shut up, y'all," Anzu pulled the two back down into their seats.
"Anzu…I'm impressed!" Mai smirked at her.
"Oh come off it. I saw him in the park; we talked and he suddenly just asked me. It's no big deal," Anzu retorted, color crawling up into her cheeks. Shizuka giggled.
"It wouldn't seem that way by the looks of it!"
"Huh?" Anzu said. But she knew what Shizuka was talking about. She could feel the warmth spreading into her cheeks.
"Guys, can we just drop it already?" Anzu pleaded.
"Fine," Mai shook her head. She was going to have to toughen this girl up on the subject of dating.
They ate their lunches and chatted through them. Afterwards, Mai and Shizuka set their money on the table, for their lunches, as Anzu dug through her wallet.
"Oh come on…" she inwardly cursed.
"Something wrong, hun?" Mai inquired, "I can't imagine you would be broke."
"No, no. I just…" she held up a bill, "Any of you got change for a fifty?"
"Anzu, darling, all it takes is a ten to pay," Shizuka commented.
"Well, unless you want me to give the guy a one-hundred, a fifty is the lowest thing I have," Anzu's cheeks became a dull pink.
Mai shook her head, taking out her wallet to switch change, "Anzu, you're reminding me more and more of Kaiba."
Anzu left the two others around five-thirty, having to race back home to get ready. She arrived back in her penthouse around five-forty, and proceeded to picking out some clothes.
She picked through her drawers and closet. It wasn't casual, being that these two wealthy people could go somewhere better than Burger World or whatnot. Yet most certainly not formal, as this was just a friendly get-together…supposedly. So that made it semiformal. She smiled when she found a nice sky-blue silk skirt that was longer on one side than the other. It had a nice ruffle on the end of it, and some navy flowers flowed down from the waistband.
Anzu then found the matching top: an Asian sort of top that was a shade lighter than the skirt, and short sleeved. It had the Asian type collar, and a gold threaded lining on it. A few vines of navy flowers also ran up from the bottom of the shirt.
By this time, it was about five to six. Mokuba would be here in about half an hour….
Anzu changed her clothes, and looked at herself in the mirror. She sighed, seeing that her hair really needed a redo. She took it out if its ponytail, and proceeded to brushing out her silky hair. Once it was as smooth and straight as possible, she carefully wrapped it up in a bun, leaving her two normal longer strands of hair to hang down. She smiled to herself. Yet there was still something missing….
She snapped her fingers. Of course! She opened her small jewelry case and found a few baby-blue barrettes that had a couple gems scattered on them, making them sparkle in the light. She slipped them in. Perfect.
Now…for her face. That definitely needed a tune-up. Sure, Anzu wasn't one to usually wear make-up, except in performances…but she could make an exception this time.
She walked into the bathroom, and dug through the drawers, trying to find that scarcely used box. She smiled triumphantly when she found it. Anzu opened it up to find some blush, eye-shadow, lip gloss, lipstick, mascara and glitter, all of various colors. The eye-shadow and lip gloss…or lipstick would do.
It was now six fifteen.
Anzu tried to decide between the lavender and the blue eye-shadow, and whether to use lip gloss or lipstick.
"Gosh! Why do women have to use all this crap?" Anzu sighed in frustration. At this rate, she would still be deciding by the time Mokuba arrived.
Six twenty.
"Okay…um…" she closed her eyes, and pointed to something. She opened one eye and saw that she was pointing to the lip gloss. She smiled. One thing down.
Anzu tossed the lipstick back into the box, and applied the shiny (and slightly sparkly) lip gloss to her lips. She smiled brilliantly (with the help of the lip gloss, of course) in the mirror, and washed her finger from which she had applied the substance.
Now, she proceeded onto deciding colors of eye-shadow.
Six twenty-five.
Mokuba buttoned up the last of the buttons on his white, long sleeve blouse, and checked his reflection. He smirked, and grabbed the black jacket on the bed. He slipped it on, and left it open. Not bad. Maybe he should just leave the top button unbuttoned though…. Yeah. So, he did so. There…that'll do, I guess, he thought.
He nodded to his reflection, and then sloppily saluted it (a bad habit of his) and walked out of his room.
He hopped down the stairs, smiling. Tonight was the night!
He jumped the last three stairs, feeling extremely energetic, and headed for the door.
"Where are you off to?" Seto suddenly said from behind him. Mokuba stopped and turned his head, rolling his eyes.
"You don't remember?" Seto just gave him a small glare.
"Who could forget you have a date with Anzu tonight?" Noa suddenly spat, coming out of the kitchen. He wore a scowl on his face, and was paying as little mind as possible to his brother. Man, was the kid jealous.
Mokuba smirked. Oh, this was beautiful.
"Ah, that's right," Seto replied, emotionless.
"Later! I'll tell you all about it when I get back," he directed the statement towards Noa. Noa just frowned further and walked even faster up the stairs.
And with that, Mokuba walked out the door.
Once the door was closed, Seto sighed, "I don't understand what you two see in her."
Noa stopped, "Seto, she's-"
"Besides being so dang hot," Seto spat out.
Noa stopped, "That…wasn't what I was going to say. So…you really do think she's gorgeous?" The kid smirked. Sure, he didn't want anymore competition, but if he could see his brother finally get the hots for someone, heck, he was up for the challenge.
"I never said that…" Seto kept his back towards his brother, so he couldn't see the red creeping up his face.
But you thought it, a little voice came back to his head.
Oh shut the crap up, Seto replied hotly to himself.
"Whatever," Noa shook his head. Seto would never admit to anything.
The limousine pulled up to Yukington's Housing Apartments, where Anzu lived, way up top.
Mokuba stepped out of the limo and looked up. The place looked pretty big. He smiled; it was just like someone with a lot of money: so much to spend and no where to spend it.
He walked into the little subsection of the lobby room, and took up the phone which was used to call up the person you were visiting. He flipped through the phone book beside the table and found Anzu's number listed. He dialed the number and waited for her to answer.
"Hello? Anzu Mazaki speaking."
"Hey, it's Mokuba."
"Oh, hey! What's up?"
"I'm just downstairs, that's all. Did you want me to come up? Or should I just wait down here?"
"You can come up if you want. I'll leave the door open for you. Just come on in."
"Okay. See ya in a sec," Mokuba said.
"See ya," and Anzu hung up. Mokuba put the phone back on the receiver and proceeded into the lobby. It was quite crowded now: teens littered the place; some flirting; some chatting; and some kissing…or making out. There were a few adults around, but they just sat and either chatted or read books or papers.
Mokuba walked over to the elevator and pushed the "up" button, waiting for it. When the elevator finally pulled in front of him, he stepped inside, after the others inside stepped out, and waiting to be taken up.
Mokuba reached the top floor and walked out onto the sidewalk strip. He strolled down the walk, and while doing so, looked out over the railing. Sure enough, there was his home not far away. He then turned and saw her door. She said she had left it open for him….
He turned the knob, and it swung open. Mokuba stepped inside and looked around the first part of the penthouse. He nodded his head. Not bad. She had done pretty well for herself.
"Anzu?" Mokuba called out into the home. He didn't know if she would hear him.
"Just a sec!" he heard her voice nearby. Mokuba stepped in further, and closed the door behind him. "Make yourself at home!" he heard Anzu add.
Mokuba looked around, and just leaned against a nearby wall. He heard a door click open and looked around to see, Anzu hopping out the door to her bedroom, while slipping on some strappy shoes. She finally got them one, and relaxed.
"Hey, Mokuba. You ready?" she inquired. Mokuba didn't answer immediately. He was just staring at Anzu. Was it possible for her to get even more beautiful? Because she had obviously accomplished that! How he would die to just be hers….
"Anzu…you look…wow," Mokuba blinked a few times.
Anzu reddened slightly, "I look…wow?"
"I mean…" Mokuba put a hand behind his head, "What I meant to say was…gosh, you're stunning, Anzu."
"Oh…thank you," Anzu blinked a couple times. She hadn't been complemented like that in a while. Sure, she had been complimented, but not so sincerely, and with tones of desire and lust behind the voice.
"So…uh, should we be on our way then?" Mokuba offered.
"Oh, yes!" she walked over to him and the two walked outside.
The two stood in the elevator. Mokuba started up saying something, "It sure was packed down there. Is it always that full at night?"
"Huh?" Anzu looked over at him, "Packed?"
"Yeah," Mokuba glanced at her, "Full of teens and other sorts of people."
"Oh…" Anzu looked down at the ground. The elevator doors opened, and sure enough, she saw that the lobby was packed. Men were everywhere.
The two stepped out of the elevator.
Suddenly, Anzu took hold of Mokuba's arm, and leaned her head slightly against his shoulder. Mokuba's heart sped up. What was she doing?
"Anzu…what are you doing?" he whispered.
"Shh. Make it look good," Anzu replied simply, "I've had one too many run-ins with this sort of crowd."
"Oh," Mokuba understood know. She didn't want the guys falling all over her. Of course, this could benefit him too, so that the girls there wouldn't swoon, if they recognized him.
She said to make it look good, and happily, he did. He put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. Mokuba smiled to himself. How could Seto not believe in Fate? He believed that Fate was a beautiful thing.
Mokuba glanced back and saw some of the teens and young adults giving them both nasty looks. He saw a group of guys in particular, glaring at him. He smiled smugly and, rather childishly, slightly stuck out his tongue. Who said he still didn't have that kid-ish Mokuba in him? He saw a few of the men go red in the face.
Mokuba smirked and turned back to face the direction in which they were walking.
Of course, this happiness didn't last long. Once the two were safely outside, Anzu sighed, and let go of his arm. Mokuba, sadly, took his arm back from her waist.
"Sorry about that," Anzu replied.
"No problem," Mokuba held open the door to the limousine for her. And he surely meant it. She smiled at him, and slipped into the limo. Mokuba's knees went numb, as he climbed in after her, shutting the door behind him.
The sleek black car slid up to Rendezvous, the restaurant at which the two would be eating. The chauffeur quickly ran around the car to open the door for his master. Mokuba stepped out, then turned around and offered his hand to Anzu. She took it, and pulled herself out.
"Thanks," she said to Mokuba. She then nodded to the chauffeur to show her gratitude. Then, the two walked inside.
Mokuba stepped up to the podium standing near the door, and the woman there asked, "Reservation name?"
"Kaiba."
"This way please," the woman said, with a tint of pink in her cheeks. She was actually seeing Mokuba Kaiba! Almost any girl would die for this! Then, she saw Mokuba turn and nod to…the woman behind him. Anzu Mazaki! And of course, this would make any girl: jealous.
The two followed the waitress to their seats. Mokuba pulled out a chair for Anzu. She sat down, and he scooted her in slightly.
"My, what the gentleman," Anzu complimented.
"Ah, well, I practiced before I left home," he grinned at her, while sitting himself down. Anzu laughed at his comment. Mokuba smiled and laughed along. Score! He thought, I made her laugh! I'm all that closer to her….
Some menus were set down before them. They each picked them up and scanned over the lists of French food choices.
"Well, I know what I'm having," Anzu set down her menu.
"Already? That was fast," Mokuba commented.
"My tours have taken me into parts of Canada. Very Frenchy up there," Anzu explained.
"I see. Well, you can help me then, "Mokuba squinted at the menu, "I've only been to this restaurant once and I don't remember what the heck I ordered last time. All I know is that I liked it."
Anzu giggled and took up her menu again, "Could you describe it?"
"…There was a steak-ish sort of thing…some cheese fondue I think…couple vegetables…and some sort of fancy ice-cream parfait-ish dessert thingamabob," Mokuba recited.
"Great description," Anzu smirked, shaking her head slightly.
"What can I say? I was sixteen. How else am I too remember it?" Mokuba shrugged.
"I see. I guess I just expected more from a Kaiba," Anzu returned. Mokuba felt a pang go through him. Wrong move….
"However…" Mokuba perked up at this, "can I really expect you to act like your brother? You two are completely different…which is a good thing," she added, throwing out a dazzling smile. Mokuba reddened, slightly. Never mind the wrong move!
"Well, by the looks of it…what you had last time-" she set down her menu, "is what I'm having today." Mokuba felt triumphant. Humor, differences from his brother, and similarities with her? Getting that great "scenario" at her apartment complex? How much better could the night get? In your face, Noa!
"What are you so happy about?" Anzu suddenly asked, hinting the look on Mokuba's face.
"Huh?" he had meant to hide that look, "Oh, I'm just really enjoying tonight, that's all." He smiled. It was too true.
"And here we've done barely anything," Anzu replied, slightly confused.
Mokuba leaned on his elbow; that of which was placed on the table, therefore leaning closer to Anzu, "Well, being around you can make anything enjoyable."
Anzu flushed and looked quite astounded, "Mokuba Kaiba…are you flirting with me?"
Mokuba looked away for a second and thought, "Depends on how you look at it, I suppose," he waved his hand around as a symbolical gesture, and smiled.
"Well, you're certainly not the same little Mokuba I remember from nine years ago," Anzu recalled, taking a sip of the water that had just been delivered.
"Is that a good thing?" Mokuba asked, hopefully.
"Could be…I have yet to see your other aspects," Anzu flashed a grin.
"That can be arranged," Mokuba sat back. Anzu gave a short giggle. What had he meant by that?
"Good evening, may I take your order?" a waitress suddenly popped up.
"The Voila Steak, if you will," Anzu ordered.
"And for you, sir?"
"I'll have the same."
"Very well. I'll be back soon with your dinners," the waitress took up the menus and left.
"Soon…that's what they all say," Mokuba rolled his eyes once the woman was out of earshot.
Anzu laughed, "Quite correct." She folded her hands and set her elbows on the edge of the table, thus setting her head atop her folded hands, and smiled, "But, it gives us all the more time to talk."
"That it does," Mokuba answered, loving every moment of tonight.
And talk they did. Even though they had talked extensively throughout yesterday, they still found things to talk about all through dinner. About an hour and fifteen minutes later, they made their way out of the restaurant.
As they neared the outskirts of the city (aka, the road leading to both the apartments and the mansion), Anzu stated, "I really enjoyed tonight. I haven't been out and had that much fun in a while. Thank you," Anzu showed him appreciation whole-heartedly.
"Ah, you're welcome," Mokuba blushed. As he did so, thunder rolled overhead…loudly. Anzu jumped a bit and accidentally grabbed Mokuba's hand.
She looked down, and blushed, letting go, "Sorry."
"No biggie," Mokuba smiled. Really, it wasn't.
"I've been apologizing a lot tonight…sorry," she said. Realizing she had apologized again, she laughed. Mokuba joined her.
"It's alright, really."
The limo pulled up to the complex. The chauffeur pulled out an umbrella, seeing that it had just begun pouring down rain, and ran to the other side of the limo, opening the door again.
Mokuba stopped out and helped Anzu out again, under the protection of the umbrella. The chauffeur handed it to his master and was about to leave, when Anzu stopped him.
She slipped a fifty into his hand, "Thanks for the ride," she whispered.
"You're quite welcome, Mistress Anzu. Anytime," he bowed his head. Boy, he liked this young lady.
"Here, I'll walk you up," Mokuba said, holding out the umbrella for both of them to be under. He and Anzu then quickly ran across the sidewalk to the front doors. They entered the front room and noticed that it was still quite full. Anzu impulsively grabbed Mokuba's hand. Oh, was he liking this night! This was much more than he had bargained for.
The two walked through the room, receiving more glares and glances. Anzu walked especially close to Mokuba, making his adrenalin really pump through him. They entered the elevator, along with other people from the lobby, and Anzu continued to hold onto her friend. I have to be the happiest man alive, Mokuba thought.
Yet, when they reached the top, Anzu seemed to have forgotten that she was still holding his hand…and resting her head on his shoulder. She felt at ease…she felt comfortable…she felt part of a gap inside of her fill up.
Mokuba was surprised that she hadn't realized they were still holding hands. He blushed. He wasn't one to complain though.
Anzu only realized this when she had to let go to open up her door. She looked down and took a sharp intake of breath, "Oh, I'm sorry! Again! You should have said something!" she blabbered, trying to apologize, thinking she had caused him to become uncomfortable. After all, they were only friends.
"I swear, it's okay," Mokuba laughed, "Quit apologizing. I've been fine with all your "mistakes" all night."
"Alright…" Anzu said. Suddenly, another roll of thunder occurred. She jumped slightly, again. Quickly, Anzu stepped inside, letting Mokuba in (out of the rain, though there was a roof over the sidewalk porch), and quickly turned the lights on.
She looked around at the other dark hallways branching off from the living room.
"Something wrong?" Mokuba inquired, concerned.
"Hm? Oh, no! I just…" she looked away, slightly embarrassed.
Mokuba looked at his watch, "Well, I suppose I ought to leave now; leave you to your…whatever it is that you do here," Mokuba ended lamely. He was about to walk out, when Anzu suddenly touched his arm. He turned around.
"Mokuba…would you…could you…stay for a little while?" she asked him meekly, "I guess I'm just a little intimidated by the storm. I haven't been alone really for years. Back home, there was always someone around. Could you maybe…stay until the storm leaves…or at least lightens up?"
Mokuba's eyes widened. Was he dreaming? The night just got better! AGAIN!
"Sure. I'd be pleased to stay with you," he smiled.
"Thanks," she blushed, "I fell so stupid asking you that, but-"
"Don't worry about it, I understand. Truth is, I can't remember the last time I was ever really alone…at my home," he added.
She sighed," Here, why don't we it down," she said, walking over to the couch. Mokuba walked after her. He removed his jacket. It was starting to make him feel overheated. Anzu, in turn, took her hair out of its bun, and let it fall to her shoulders. Oh, how letting the tension go felt good.
Mokuba practically gawked at her. Geez, the girl was beautiful in every way! Normal looks; dressy looks; relaxed looks! Lord, what he wouldn't give to have her as his….
She sat down on the couch, leaving room for him. He sat down next to her, but not so close as to arise her suspicions. She grabbed the remote, "How about some television?"
"Sure. A little break from the talking, I suppose?"
"That and the fact that I know a little something about men and their attraction to TV," she laughed and switched on the network. Mokuba gave a little laugh. True, she knew about that attraction…but she didn't know about his other attraction: her.
Seeing that it was around eight o' clock at night, really, all of the nighttime movies were on.
"What looks good to you?" Anzu inquired.
"Anything I guess," Mokuba answered simply. Anzu gave him a "yeah right" look. He sighed, "Anything sci-fi, I suppose…unless you don't want that."
"I like sci-fi. It's out of the ordinary: very cool," she smirked and switched it to the special channel dedicated to science-fiction television. Sure enough, a movie was just beginning: Lost in Mind. (Made up the title.)
"Oh, I love this movie!" Mokuba brightened up more, if possible.
"Really? I've been wanting to see it for some time."
"You'll love it," Mokuba reassured.
"Okay then," she set down the remote on the side-table.
By the half-way pint during the commercial-less movie, both of their hearts were pumping fast. However, this was due to different reasons. Anzu was getting freaked out by the movie (it was meant to scare people). Mokuba…well, if I summed it up saying that because Anzu was scared, she had her head resting on his shoulder, and her hands wrapped around his arm, would that tell you why?
Of course, later into the movie, Anzu calmed down…yet still didn't let go of Mokuba. She had the almost "complete feeling" again, and was unconscious to the fact that she was clutching onto Mokuba. But he didn't mind. Nosiree, he didn't mind at all. On the contrary, he was feeling more and more for the girl, and thinking how much more Noa would be jealous of him. Those were sweet thoughts….
The two didn't even notice how the storm had calmed outside. They just stayed as they were, until the movie ended around eleven o' clock. Anzu sighed as the credits rolled down the screen.
"That was really good."
"I told you," Mokuba said. Anzu furrowed her brows. His voice sounded louder…sounded closer. She looked up and saw Mokuba's head almost directly next to hers.
"Oh…I did it again! I'm so-"
Mokuba turned his head, and put a finger up to her lips, "Please don't apologize." He took his finger away.
"I swear, I must be making you uncomfortable…clinging to you like some ditz out on the street. Please, just shove me off the next time I do something like that. I mean it. Don't hesitate-"
"I told you, I'm fine with it. It's alright!" Mokuba stressed. But by now…his heart was pumping more than it had been in the movie: with both it and Anzu combined. Why? Well…their faces were really close….
"It must be really late by now…. Your brothers must be wondering where you are," Anzu whispered, due to their proximity.
"I'm older now…they can't worry that much. They know I can take care of myself," he whispered back.
"Yes…older now…" her face inched closer to his. So close… So close…. Anzu's eyes were half-closed when….
"WHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYY HEY OUT THERE!" a commercial on the television roared to life. Anzu jumped back and clutched her heart.
"Oh my gosh!" she half screamed. When she realized the television had scared her, she burst out laughing. Mokuba had jumped too and began laughing with her…but he still hadn't forgotten what was about to happen.
Oh well…maybe it was a sign…maybe it was a sign that it's too early yet. Maybe we're supposed to wait. After all…this whole night was more than enough compensation for missing that…kiss. More than enough. Take it slow, Mokuba…the time will come, he reassured himself. The time will come….
"Thanks again for staying here," Anzu smiled at him in the doorway.
"No problem. Anytime. Remember, just give me a call if you need anything," he smiled.
"Will do," she clamped her fist tighter around the slip of paper she held in her hand. She smiled, "I really did have a lot of fun tonight. We'll have to do this again sometime."
"Yeah," Mokuba thought for a moment, "How does…Sunday sound?" He was free then. It was possible…. Besides, Sunday was about five days off: not too short and not too long away.
Anzu laughed, "You are an impatient little devil, aren't you?"
Mokuba shrugged, "I take that as a "no" then?"
"Don't go putting words in my mouth: I never said that." Mokuba raised an eyebrow. Anzu sighed and smiled, "Must I spell it out for you?" she said, in a nice way, "Sunday is fine."
"Great!" Mokuba put a little more enthusiasm in the exclamation than he had wanted to. Anzu looked at him, wondering.
"By the way…why did you ask me out tonight?" Mokuba stopped and blushed; he was glad it was dark outside, so that she couldn't really see him redden, but the little increments of light pouring out from her penthouse didn't help.
"Oh, well…I uh…you see…it was just to…um…" Mokuba was a jumble of words.
Anzu laughed again, "Gosh, you're just so funny. You don't have to answer if you don't want to…or can't find a way to," she laughed again.
"Alright, then," he said, simply. "Night."
"Night," she said. And before she closed the door, she swiftly pecked him on the cheek, and jumped back inside, shutting the entrance. Mokuba stood stock still for a moment, and casually brought his hand up to his cheek. He reddened. Okay…there was even MORE compensation…at least it was close enough to what had yet to come. He smiled and walked away. Everything had gone perfectly well….
PHEW! OMG, it's DONE! That took SO LONG to write! Okay, not SO LONG, but let's just say I wanted to get it over with. So I stopped it a little early. I was going to continue with one more scene, but I decided to save that for next chapter and make that one longer. After all, this one is long enough! Anywho, I hope you enjoyed it. Two things though:
1. Don't get mad at me if you don't like the MokubaxAnzu goodness.
2. Don't think I'm rushing these emotions. Remember, Mokuba already had the crush on her and Anzu…well…I have my reasons for these new feelings she's getting! Believe me: I swear to God, I do! (Plus…I sorta wanted the fluff!) You'll find out these reasons later in the story. I swear. That part is mapped out.
3. I hear Anzu is supposed to be different from Tea in the manga. Well, really, I haven't read all but a few squares of the manga, so I know squat about what she is supposed to be like…and all the others for that matter. Heck, I only used the manga characters because I liked their names better! So don't get mad at me if Anzu seems OOC!
Anywho, later! PLEASE REVIEW!