DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu-gi-oh...Man, I'm getting tired of putting this up on each chapter.

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An old friend comes home

A new life is begun

But when speaking of new life...An old one may interfere.

Chapter Five: A Small Reunion

Sunday Evening

"Oh my God! Is that really you Akina!" Said Mai with shock in her face. The young woman who stood in front of her smiled as she nodded her head.

"I'm surprised you remember me." Said Akina as she gave Mai a gentle hug. Mai then let go of her and smiled as she said "Please, come in."

Akina entered her house as Mai shut the door behind her and gazed at Akina. "Wow, look at you...You have changed a little bit, but I can still recognize you." She said with a smile.

Akina softly smiled at Mai as she sat her purse down on the small coffee table. Akina's dark brown hair was pinned up in a thick bun that was about to fall out by the few bobby pins that were holding up her hair. Akina also had dark brown eyes that gazed peacefully at Mai. She looked no older than 17 and wore a simple pair of jeans and a black blouse. To Mai's eyes Akina had not changed one bit since they last saw each other.

Both Akina and Mai sat on the couch as Akina said "I could see you haven't changed at all as well."

Mai laughed lightly as she said "Well, I guess nothing really happens over four years."

"I guess not."

"So, when did you come back to Domino?"

"Last night."

"What brought you back here?"

"Well, I'm actually in town to see if I can pass this job interview."

Mai smiled as she nodded her head saying that she understood. She then asked "so, if you get this job you'll be staying here in Domino?"

"Yep, that's the plan at least."

"That's great! Where are you going to go to school at?"

"Oh, well...I enrolled into Domino High."

Mai smiled at the fact that her and all of her other friends went to that school. "You picked the right school, Akina."

Akina laughed as she was catching on. "Do you go to that school?" She asked.

"Yep."

"Looks like I just got lucky." Said Akina as she let out a light chuckle.

"So, anything new in your life?" Asked Mai.

"Nope...How about you?'

Mai shrugged her shoulders and said "Nah."

"Oh! Come on! Don't tell me that! We were friends for two years Mai! I know you!" Said

Akina as she gave Mai a slight smile. She then continued "No guy?"

"Well-"

"I knew it! Ha! So, who is it? Is he hot?"

Mai laughed at Akina's reaction as her face flushed with embarrassment. Mai then slowly replied "well, he's...Cute...And sweet..."

"Uh-huh...And?"

"What else do you want to know?"

"Everything! What's his name? How old is he? Have you guys ever made out?"

"Well...We're not together..."

Akina had a confused look and then understood. She then whispered "Ah, I get it...You got the hots for him, but you don't know if he feels the same. Right?"

"Yeah..."

Akina let out a low sigh as she continued "I understand what you're feeling...It sucks..."

"Since when do you know about relationships?"

"Oh, I don't know anything about relationships...I just know how it feels to care for someone and not being able to know if they care for you in the same way."

"Are you talking about that boy you met when you were little?"

Akina let out a slight chuckle at the memory of him. "Well...I guess I am...But I'll never see him again...Believe me. Plus...If we were to see each other today he probably wouldn't even remember me."

"Akina? Why did you care for him so much? You said you were only 11 and he was only 12...You guys were too young for any emotions as deep as love."

"He was my first friend...And I was his..."

"Did this all happen when you were in-"

"Yeah...It did..."

Mai looked at Akina with concern and thought. She then asked "Akina? What was his name?"

Akina smiled and shook her head as she answered "I'd rather not dwell on my past...Let's just get off me and back onto you. So, what was that guys name you said you liked?"

"Jonouchi Katsuya..."

"Is he a hot shot?"

"He thinks he's one, but he's far from it..." Said Mai.

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