Zana: Whee, I'm back with another chapter! It seems that everyone loves "Layla," and makes me very happy! Actually, the name "Layla," in Egyptian means to be "Born at Night." Just a little fact for you! Now it's time for a new chapter! Enjoy!

Sure Thing

Chapter 3: Let's Make a Scene

On Monday morning, Yami woke up, brushed his teeth with his special tooth brush, took and bath, fixed his floppy morning hair, and proceeded to go downstairs.

Instead of going downstairs however, he skipped a step and ended up rolling down the stairs. He landed on the carpeted floor with a thump. His grandfather appeared, chuckling, "Oho, Yami, you ought to be more careful…" The spiky-haired teen stood up, rubbing his sore rear end, "My contacts…I forgot my contacts…and a pair of shorts…yes, shorts…" He continued to mummer to himself as he walked back up the stairs. Surogoroku Mutou chuckled again. His grandson wasn't much of a morning person.

Yami found himself in the bathroom, determined to put on his contacts. After exactly thirty minutes, he managed to get he first one in. After ten more minutes, the second one got placed in as well. He studied his reflection for five more minutes. It wasn't a major change, but he started to like himself, just a little more. He did not like wearing Malik's uniform to school however. Malik owned large amounts of the boy's uniform, but he never wore them, so he just gave them all to Yami.

Yami was use to baggy, loose clothing. He felt naked wearing clothes that actually fit. His bathroom door suddenly opened with a loud slam. Yami yelled and fell for the second time. "Layla, Bakura, you guys scared me!"

"Layla" did not seem to care. "I'm sorry sweetie, but look at this!" He lifted up his shirt to reveal a piercing on his bellybutton. It was almost like a little charm that a belly-dancer would wear. The blonde beamed with delight, "I just got it done yesterday night! Isn't it just the cutest thing you ever saw?"

Yami nodded slowly, "Lovely, but didn't it hurt? Does Ishizu know?" Malik twirled his hair. It was in curls today and looked pretty on him. "It was all worth it, I can assure you. And as for Ishizu…what she doesn't know, can't hurt her…"

Bakura snorted, "I think I'll give her a call then…" Malik smiled at him, "Do it and I'll tell Ryou on you…" The pale teen turned paler. Ryou was his younger, almost identical younger brother. At first glance, he was sweet, charming, and innocent, but Ryou was the only one who could put Bakura in his place, besides his parents and Malik. But Ryou was the worse. Yami felt his spirits lift. Jou wouldn't be in school for awhile, and Jou was the one who picked on him the most, so his life would be peaceful for a few days.

He stood up, "We'd better get going or we'll be late." Bakura stayed unusually quiet and Malik skipped all the way there.

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Anzu Mazaki was Mai's best friend, but she did not really approve the blonde's methods at times. But Mai was leader of the cheerleading team, and she was co-captain, so she had no other choice.

And so, Anzu had to listen to Mai going on and on about how Jou dumped her. It was pathetic really. They were in the girl's bathroom and Mai was carefully applying a coat of lip-gloss on her lips. "I still can't believe he did that! I was getting bored with him anyway; he wasn't that good at sex…" Anzu mentally rolled her eyes, "You're right," she agreed, acting like the little follower she was. Mai puckered her lips before putting her lip-gloss away, "Let's go. I already have an idea of who should be my next man…" Anzu was curious, "Who?" Mai smiled, "Seto Kaiba, of course. If I marry him before my senior year is over, I won't have to go to some college, instead, and I'll be filthy rich! I'll never have to lift a finger again!"

What? That is so selfish and lazy! the blue-eyes girl thought. "But Mai…Kaiba doesn't like anyone." Mai flipped her hair, "Oh, I'll make him like me and some more…" The two exited the bathroom.

At that very moment, Malik got out of the stall. He listened carefully to their every word. "That stupid, lazy whore! How dare she try to make a move on Yami's man? Well, it looks like I have to put a stop to this!" Malik rushed out of the bathroom. A second later, he walked back in to check out his reflection. He blew a kiss to the mirror, "Fabulous as usual!" Then he made his final exit.

Yami was wrapped up in the world of reading a book in homeroom when someone tapped his shoulder. He removed the book from his face and looked into the eyes of a girl. "Are you new?" she asked. He shook his head, "No…" A flash of his green braces gave it away. The girl covered her mouth, "Omigod! It is Yami Mutou! Omigod, did you like, get a makeover? Omigod, it looks so good! O-MI-GOD!"

Yami wondered what she was saying. The "Omigods" blocked everything else out. "Omigod, if you weren't like, gay, I would so totally date you now!" A group of girls in the background nodded in unison. He blushed, "Um…thank you…" The Omigod girl continued, "Omigod, you should like, so sit with us during lunch, omigod that would be so totally cool!" The Omigod girl's group of friends all nodded and said, "Omigod, it would!" Yami was about to respond, when he was brusquely interrupted by Layla. "We have to have a little discussion honey, let's roll…"

The Omigod girl sighed irritably, "Omigod that is like, so rude!" (A/N: Yes, I know people who talk like that…it's funny to hear them speak…)

"What's wrong Layla? Someone break a fashion crime?" The Egyptian sighed, "Oh it's much worse then that! I was in the girls' restroom and I heard that bitch Mai talking with her little friend Anzu, and Mai wants Kaiba so that she can be some rich bitch! We have to stop her and her evil plans!"

Yami thought Malik was being a little over-dramatic, but it suited him. "Well…it's not like Kaiba has any interest in me…he likes girls, and Mai is a pretty one, so…" Malik pinched Yami, "I don't want to hear that low-self esteem crap! Now, I must reveal to you one of my most secret secrets…with this secret, you will be an empowered, self-confident person." Yami rose an eyebrow, "And what is this secret?"

Malik bade him closer and whispered, "Well, there are two. First, you must think, 'Fuck It'." Yami was confused, "Fuck what?" "It. As in, do whatever comes into your mind first, don't hesitate. The second secret is to tell yourself, 'I am fabulous and sexy,' all the time." Yami made a face, "Well, that would explain a lot about you…not all, but a lot." Malik grinned, "I am pretty fantabulous, aren't I? Now…where's that prick Bakura? Probably off doing something...when he de-virginizes me, I want him to get tested for any STDs first." The both of them laughed as they went back into class.

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Around lunchtime, Malik nor Bakura were no where to be found. If Yami had to guess, the two were probably off somewhere, arguing about something. Instead of looking, the teen decided that he ought to return some long-over due books form the school library. He hoped that the book, We Were Perfect, was checked back in. He longed to open it and take in the story, getting lost in the plot and forgetting the entire real world around him. When he reached the library, Malik's story in the restroom was confirmed. There was Mai, standing dangerously close to Kaiba, flipping her hair back with her skirt rolled up so short…

But in Kaiba's hand, he saw the book. It would be the perfect chance to go up to him and talk. But Yami felt nervous. He wasn't as good at flirting the way Bakura or Malik were. But he thought of Malik's saying, about doing the first thing that came to mind. He walked up to the two.

Mai looked at him frostily. Kaiba looked bored and uninterested, "Mai, as tempting as your offer is, I have a lover." She wrinkled her face, "Who?" The CEO did that little smirk that drove Yami wild and made him feel tight all at the same time. "Mutou of course…"

"What?" both Mai and Yami yelled at the same time. Kaiba broadened the lie by placing an arm around Yami's waist, "Yes…Mutou and I have been keeping it a secret for awhile now…I'm so sorry you had to find out this way…" Mai glared until her face turned red, "God, I'm telling the whole damn school! I hope you two have fun fucking yourselves, faggots!" And with that, she stormed out. The librarian coughed slightly. Such loud and foul language shouldn't be used in school after all!

Kaiba removed his arm from Yami's waist, but Yami still felt heat and warmth there. He was finally able to get his voice back, "W…Why did you lie to Mai like that? Why didn't you just tell her the truth?"

"Messing with minds are so much more fun, don't you think?" the brunette responded. Yami didn't know how to respond to that. Kaiba's beauty was getting in the way.

Kaiba approached Yami and leaned forward, whispering in his ear, "Let's make a scene like lovers do…" His breath was moist and tickled his ear. Yami felt as if he was going to explode, in more ways then one. Kaiba briefly brushed his warm lips against his ear, and handed him the book, walking away without another word. Yami opened the book, and the quote that Kaiba said was underlined on page 165.

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Zana: Well, updating is crazy for me because I'm sick and it's annoying me a lot. The book We Were Perfect, does not exist….at least I think it doesn't. I just made it up. As for that quote, I got it from one of my friends, I love that quote. I thought it would be cool if Kaiba said it. I hope you like the chapter! I'll try and make a new one as soon as possible! R&R!