A/N hey peoples! Thank you to all my reviewers! And here is the next chapter

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters I do however own Shelby

Chapter #8

Skating My Worries Away…

Recap

When lunch came around Yugi had kindly asked for me to stay over. Now we were sitting around Yugi's kitchen table, finishing the sandwiches Yugi's Grandfather had made for us. (Except for Yami who was in spirit form beside Yugi watching us finish eating)

"What now?" Yugi asked finishing his sandwich and wiping the remaining crumbs on his sleeve.

"Well Dark Magician Girl told me to go on living as normally as possible, so I guess that's just what I'll do" I answered.

Suddenly Yugi started snickering

"What?" I asked confused.

"You could probably start with changing" he was laughing now, and I saw that Yami had joined in.

"What do you mean cha…?" I stopped in mid sentence and looked down. I almost screamed. "Oh my god I'm still in my PJ's!" I gasped "I'm sorry guys I got to go! Bye!" I ran towards the exit my face as read as a tomato only to hear Yami and Yugi roaring with laughter in the room I just left. Still blushing I ran out of the house and all the way home.

As soon as I got through the door my dad stopped me…and let me tell you he didn't seem happy!

"Where have you been young lady! Yesterday you left in the morning and didn't come back until late and now you leave without as much as an "I'm going out" and come home still in your PJ's!"

"Oh," I said sweat dropping and scratching my head, "you see I was watching one of my friends duel yesterday and it took longer than I thought so I didn't make it home till late and this morning I had a weird….um never mind about that but I went to a friends house, and was in such a rush to leave that I forgot to change" I gasped after ranting for so long.

"Okay" my dad looked confused trying to sort out exactly what I had just said, and I used the distraction to my advantage.

"Well I promise I won't do it again love you! Bye!" I said quickly, then ducking under his arm I made my escape. Finally I made it to my room.

I had a quick shower and dressed in a white tee and dark blue jeans. I skipped down to the kitchen feeling refreshed after my shower. Picking up the phone I dialed Yugi's number. I leaned against the wall listening to the ring on the other line. Finally after the fourth ring I herd Yugi's voice.

"Hello?"

"Hey Yugi! Um I was wondering since we get out of school early on Wednesday this week do you with me to the skating rink with the others?" I asked, the idea just sort of popping into my head.

"Yeah sure! Have you called anyone yet?"

"No not yet. But I was wondering if you could help me call everybody? So it doesn't take as much time…"

"Yeah sure. No problem. I'll call Tristin, and you call Joey and Tea, okay?"

"Yes sir!" I saluted to the phone. I heard laughing on the other end and then a click as Yugi hung up.

I hung up and dialed Tea's number. When she heard my voice I was showered with questions.

"Are you okay? Did you find out more information? Yugi told me about the dream after you left his house! Does Joey know? He'll want to know you should call him. Will Dark Magician Girl come back again?"

"Okay slow down," I yelled into the earpiece so she would shut up, "yes I'm fine, no I don't have any new information, and I don't think Joey knows…is there anything I missed?"

"Will she come back again?" Tea whispered from the other side.

"She said she would once she gained enough power to meet me there again." I told her quietly.

"Oh okay. So is there anything you wanted?" her mood changed drastically and I could tell she was smiling on the other line because of the cheeriness in her voice.

"Yeah I was wondering if, on Wednesday, you wanted to come ice skating with me and Yugi."

"Hmm…Wednesday…" she said thoughtfully "that's the early release day right?"

"Yup"

"Yeah sure! I'd love to come" she exclaimed.

"Great! Well I've got to call Joey and ask him so I'll talk to you later okay?"

"Yup! See yeah"

"Bye Tea"

The phone clicked as I set it back into its cradle and started fishing around for Joey's number. Finally I found it and dialed the number. He also agreed to come along to the arena with us. About 15 minutes later Yugi called back telling me that Tristan couldn't come due to a detention he was to have on that day.

The next few days went by quickly and soon Wednesday came around. I had decided to skip going to school today because it wasn't like we were going to learn anything being an early release day and all. I woke at a leisurely time (11:00am). Realizing what day it was I jumped out of bed and shouted with glee "Today's the day we go to the rink!" Bringing my arms above my head in a stretch I walked into the bathroom for a shower.

Coming out of the bathroom a quarter hour later with a bath robe around me and my hair wrapped in a towel, I walked to the closet to pick what I was going to wear. "I wonder if I should wear one of my suits" I pondered.

When I was living back in Canada I skated all the time and even entered competitions and stuff like that. It was my favorite thing to do besides singing. 10 minutes after of sorting threw every single article of clothing I owned, I had picked my outfit. I had decided on a hot red short skirt with sequins lining the bottom. (A/N you know the skirts skaters wear with the built in underwear so when the skirt goes flying up nobody needs to panic or get embarrassed) also I wore a black tank top with the works 'skating is my life' on the front. I had gotten that shirt for my 15th birthday last year.

Once I finished dressing I scooped up my skating bag that I packed the night before. When I got to the front door I pulled on my black sweater hanging on the hooks that were mounted on the wall for hanging coats on.

"Dad I'm going skating with my friends. I'll be back around 3 okay?" I called into my house not wanting my dad to freak again like last time…

Without waiting for an answer I left for the rink, skipping all the way there. What can I say? I'm still a child at heart. : P

Once I got to the rink I saw Yugi, Tea and Joey standing there waiting for me at the entrance. "Hey guys!" I called waving.

"Hey Shelbs!" Joey greeted excitedly.

"Wow did you used to skate when you were living in Canada?" Tea asked looking at my outfit.

"Yeah I used to be in competitions and stuff" I told her while we walked into the arena. Tea and I headed in the direction of the girls change room and Yugi and Joey went to the boys, so we could put on our skates. Tea complained the entire time we were putting our skates on that she couldn't skate. I told her that the guys and I would teach her.

"So you were like a professional skater in Canada?"

"You could say that" I said not really paying attention, for I was trying to unknot my skate laces.

"Ooo would you show us some moves once we get out there? You should be able to because we are the only ones here today" Tea asked eagerly.

"Yeah sure!"

When I took off my jacket Tea stared at my outfit.

"Wow you look like one of those professional skaters I see in TV! You look so great!" Tea breathed.

"Thanks" I smiled and we headed out to meet the boys.

When they saw my outfit their jaws dropped and I couldn't help but smirk.

"Wow" Joey said gaping.

"I'll take that as a compliment" I giggled, "Come on! Let's skate!"

Joey and Yugi made it on the ice okay without slipping or falling. But Tea on the other hand…

"OUCH!" she screamed as she took her first step and landed on the ice with a thump. I stood behind her, not on the ice yet, and called out to her.

"Tea are you okay?"

"Yeah yeah I'm perfectly fine…I ONLY LANDED ON SOLID ICE AND NOW MY ASS HURTS LIKE HELL!"

I winced and skated gracefully over to her. "Here let me help you up" I offered her my hand, which she took gratefully.

Once she was up Joey skated over. (A/N after laughing his head off) and took her hand, "here I'll help you" he said still chuckling.

Tea blushed. "Thanks" she muttered then called out to me (I had gone a little ahead to skate with Yugi) "Hey what about showing us that moves?"

"Oh you still want to see"

"Hell yeah!" Tea Replied enthusiastically, then spoke to Joey "She's really good, like a professional"

I sweatdropped.

"Go Shelbs!" Joey cheered signaling me to start.

"Okay"

First I skated a really fast lap around the rink to warm up and speed up for the trick. Then crossing threw the middle of the rink I brought my right leg up and over the back of my head holding it there with my hands. I bent my body so I curved upwards and held the position until I reached the other side of the rink. (A/N if you have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about tell me in a review and I'll send a picture of the position so you'll understand better)

When I finished I looked up to see that Yami had switched with Yugi, and had been watching me the whole time. I blushed.

He saw me! I thought bowing my head in embarrassment.

"You were great" he finally spoke.

"Yeah Shelbs you were really great! How about another one?" Joey called.

"Sure, okay." I smiled and started skating around the rink again, building speed with every lap. For this trick I would have to concentrate really hard. I brought my hands back and then forward quickly thrusting my body into the air, making me spin really fast. Then I landed smoothly. Yes! I thought I landed a double!

When I turned around to face my friends they all had their mouths hanging open. I giggled at their shocked state.

"I think that's all the tricks I'll do today" I said still laughing.

Finally coming to their senses they shook their heads and skated over to me. (Joey helping Tea so that she wouldn't fall)

"Wow you were…" Tea began but Yami cut her off.

"Amazing" he breathed.

I could feel my face burning up and I knew I probably looked like a tomato.

For the remainder of our stay Joey gave Tea skating tips, and I skated with Yami/Yugi. We talked mostly about Duel Monsters and my dream but after awhile we ran out of things to say.

"Sooo…" I laughed trying to think of a topic.

"Sooo…" Yami chuckled back. Then one of Yami's skates hit a chip in the ice and he started to fall forwards. Not wanting him to fall on his face I moved to catch him, luckily I did, and just in time to.

"Are you okay?" I asked concerned, then I looked down and saw that the way I had caught him (A/N heh heh heh she's holding him up by his arm pits lmao) the side of his face was (A/N hmm how to put this appropriately…) in my upper chest area! (lol)

He blinked a couple of times and the realizing where he was shot away from me.

I turned my face away blushing, trying to look anywhere but him at the moment. When I finally got the courage to look at him I saw that his face was beet red, and Yugi in spirit form who had just witnessed the whole thing and was rolling on the ground laughing and clutching his sides.

"I'm sorry" Yami finally spoke but I had joined in with Yugi's laughter.

"It's, ha ha ha, okay, hee hee, really" I managed between bursts of laughter.

Joey and Tea, who had finally got the hang of skating, came over and looked at me.

"What's so funny?" Joey asked scratching his head in a monkey like fashion which made me laugh even harder.

"Oh nothing" Yami said, now grinning.

We spent another half hour skating after the little incident. Tea decided to get a ride from Joey home, and Yami said he'd walk me home.

We walked the whole way in silence not knowing what to say to each other. Finally the long silent journey was over and we reached the white gate in front of my house. I didn't know what to say to him so I started to dash towards my house when I felt a strong grip on my arm, stopping me in my desperate attempt to flee.

"I…I'm really sorry," he muttered looking at his feet "about today"

"Oh that?" I asked laughing "Don't worry about it, no harm done" I said half wishing he would just forget the embarrassing moment, half wanting him to remember and hopefully, possibly feel something towards me.

"Right well I'll see you tomorrow then? At school with Yugi?" I asked

"Yes I'll see you there" he said finally abandoning the embarrassed blush and grinning.

"Kay then…" I paused wondering how I should say goodbye. Making up my mind I hesitantly leaned forward and hugged him. "Bye" I whispered in his ear. He shivered and I knew my breath had probably tickled his ear. Grinning I pulled away and literally ran back to my house shocked at my actions.

When I got in the house I slammed the door behind me. I leaned against the door and slid down into a sitting position. Wanting to see if he had left I sneaked a peek through the side window. He was still standing there. Nothing special just…standing. After a moment he turned back into Yugi and walked away. I kept watching until I saw his form disappear down the street.

After shutting the window I ran up to my room ignoring my dads questions of how my day was, and shutting the door behind me. Jumping up and down, and dancing around my room, I squealed "I hugged him! I hugged him!" sighing I flopped on my bed and replayed the days events.

A/N well that's it! Yes I'm finally done! This was a long chapter! I finally got some time this holiday to sit down and write. I've been so busy with all my assignments I didn't have any time to write. Damn those teachers who give homework! Damn homework! goes into a long rant on how hates homework well now that I've let that out review!