A/N: Well now this is a bit new, using an OC that's not my own! Okay, this is a request from Sister of the Pharaoh who wanted a oneshot done with an OC she came up with (Nico), and while I could see a similar scenario happening with Ren ('cause he's got anxiety as well coupled with depression, just like me), I decided to go with using Nico over Ren...because I've gotten back into writing Dragons' Souls now that I've mapped out which chapters cover which episodes I want to focus on getting at least one crossover AU finished before I lose interest. I am going to get back into writing more Surprising Each Other oneshots and Amid Clan Disputes, so please be patient. Anyway, enough rambling, here we go!
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. That goes to the respective owner. The OC in this belongs to Sister of the Pharaoh along with the oneshot request written.
Oneshot Request- Unexpected Love:
(Nico's POV)
I let out a cry when a foot collided with my stomach. I gave up yelling for help at this point since no one seemed to bother coming to my rescue anyway. Besides, after going into a panic attack right in the middle of public and looking like a crazy person, I doubt anyone would want to intervene. At this point, I can't tell if my body's shaking because of the attack or the fear they would go further than beating me black and blue.
Before I blacked out, I heard someone scream, "Hey, what's going on here?!"
When I came to, I was surprised when I didn't see open sky above my head or a hospital's ceiling. I slowly sat up, finding myself in a living room that I've never been in before. A blanket had been draped over me as well. "Where...am I?" I whispered aloud.
"You awake?" a voice behind me asked. I whirled around, seeing a guy around my age with spiky black hair, some being highlighted gold, and dark blue eyes. "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."
"It...It's okay," I stuttered. I was really nervous. I wasn't sure who this guy was or even what his intentions were. What if he was a stalker (though, I don't know what reason anyone would want to stalk someone like me)?
"Your injuries weren't too severe, so I just brought you to my place to patch you up. My name's Yusei."
"I'm, um, Nico."
"Nice to meet you, Nico." He gave me a smile.
I gave a sheepish one back. He didn't seem dangerous. He had a calm and cool personality and was also quite handsome, but I instantly berated myself. Remember your ex? He also seemed nice and look where that got you. Lots of scars, bruises, and even worse anxiety. I could already feel my stomach twisting at the thought of running into another person like my ex. What if he did know him? What do I do?! He could call him over, and- I yelped when I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey, you okay?" Yusei asked, looking concerned.
"Y-Yeah."
"You sure? You're looking really pale."
"I'm just, um, a little ill is all," I lied. I didn't want to tell him about my anxiety as I'm sure he would just look at me like I was crazy or why I'm walking around in daylight instead of being in an asylum.
He didn't look like he believed me, but he didn't press the issue. "Okay, well, if you're sure about that. Anyway, you can stay here for as long as you need."
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah, it'll be fine. I'll talk with Jack and Crow to let them know before they get back here that you're here for the time being. You'll be safe here."
"Okay, thank you."
(Scene Shift- Several weeks later)
It had been a while since I started to stay at Yusei's place. I got to meet many of his friends as well as open a bit more to him. I had managed to tell him that the leader of the guys beating me up the day we met was my ex that I had dumped not too long before then as he started getting rather violent. Anytime I disagreed with him or tried to stand up for myself, he'd start shouting at me and throwing things around my apartment, saying that it was my fault for him being upset with me. I had had enough and told him it was over. I had gone down that way since I was low on food, but he met me with some of his buddies and cornered me. That had triggered a panic attack, leaving me unable to defend myself as they started attacking me.
When Yusei asked more about it, I finally told him of my anxiety and how I could have it at random times due to certain situations or even over-thinking a situation. Even when I felt closed off of exits, I could feel the beginning of it. I was expecting him to give me the same looks as others, but he only said that he was glad I could be so open to him about myself. I think that's when it started to happen. I started to have feelings for him.
I wasn't even sure how to handle anything with them. I always had a hard time expressing anything involving romance. I would trip over my own words, trying to tell the person I had a crush on how I felt, or trip on my own two feet. That last scenario happened quite a lot, including when trying to talk with my ex. I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Yusei, though. I wanted to be as calm and collected as him. Especially in this matter.
After a long time debating and figuring out how to even say it, I decided to approach the subject with him. It was only him and me alone for the day, so this was a good time as any.
"Hey, Yusei?" I greeted nervously.
"Hey, Nico. What's up?" he replied, looking up from his computer.
"Um, well, I've been thinking a bit...I mean, I do that quite a bit and all...wait, focus. I-I just wanted to say that I think that I-" I couldn't finish as I suddenly tripped. I tried to catch my balance only to fall backwards onto my butt.
"Nico!" Yusei got up from his seat, helping me sit up up. "Are you all right?"
"Y-Yeah." I winced. "Dammit, why does this always happen when I try to confess?"
"Confess? Confess what?"
"That I lo-" I stopped myself, pushing myself up. "S-Sorry, forget I said anything!" I tried hurrying out but was stopped because I felt arms wrap around my waist. "Uh, Y-Yusei?"
"It's okay, Nico. I fell for you, too."
A/N: Well, I hope it was a good read. My mind keeps bouncing around so much that it makes it hard to write sometimes (especially when I get distracted by Dragon Age; that's always a good way to make me lose track of anything XD). I do want to apologize if I inaccurately wrote Nico's anxiety. I have a hard time remembering a lot of my own attacks (since I block it out not long after it happens, though I do tense up quite a bit when I feel cornered in the store because of too many people), and I try not to make things sound so clinical when I try to research some of psychology and all. If I didn't, I'll try to rewrite this sometime. Hoped you enjoyed it, Sister of the Pharaoh!
