Serenity Wheeler is what people call a good girl. She does what she is told, especially if Joey is the one telling her to do something. Yami Mouto is the school rebel with a slight temper, especially if that temper involves protecting his friends. What happens when these two complete opposites meet, and then are introduced later on? How will they affect each other in the end?
Chapter Five: Costume SurprisesI DON'T OWN YGO! If I did do you really think I would writing on fanfic? I should say not! I would be writing in my Kame Shop… thank you very much!
Serenity bows her head meekly against the driving rain as she dashes to school behind Joey. A strand of red hair escapes from under her hood, as a passing car splashes her with mud. She sputters and calls out for Joey. "Joey!" Joey keeps going unable to hear her over the pouring rain. Serenity frowns before looking at her watch and turning around to go back home, not noticing the approaching motorcycle.
Yami curses under his breath as he nearly splashes a slender woman, who is already soaked. He frowns as he recognizes the woman before looking around for anyone. Yami turns around and heads back for her. He shakes his head in disgust before stopping beside Serenity. "Need a lift?"
Serenity wipes her face off the best she can as she trudges back to her apartment. Her pretty eyes fill with tears at the thought of getting detention. Serenity shivers as a familiar motorcycle goes past her. She wipes her eyes, accidentally smearing some mud on her cheeks. "Need a lift?" Serenity feels her heart stop at that deep voice. Her eyes look over, only to find stormy crimson.
Yami offers her a hand. "You're soaked."
Serenity climbs on behind Yami, careful to keep her muddy clothes away from him. "Take me home please?"
Yami leans back on an old worn couch as he silently communicates with Yugi via their mind link. A soft smile plays on his lips as a soft sigh floats through the apartment. Serenity washes the mud off of her, before going about her normal routine. Yami closes his eyes, and the tough expression playing around his eyes slowly fades away as he drifts off to sleep. Serenity opens the bathroom door an hour later, allowing the subtle scent of brown sugar and vanilla to drift out of the bathroom. Serenity walks into the living room and a soft smile plays on her lips. She smiles as she sees for the first time how handsome Yami looks when his face is unguarded. Serenity sits down in front of the couch and closes her eyes, lifting her fingers to his face.
The first thing Yami sees when his eyes open is a flash of red hair. His eyes flash as someone begins to gently trace his face. Yami looks and allows his face to stay relaxed as Serenity lightly traces over his jaw. Her hands gently brushes back the sweep of blonde before her fingers trace down his jaw. Yami closes his eyes enjoying the feeling of Serenity's hands. Serenity opens her eyes and smiles before walking back to the door.
She opens it and closes it loudly. "Wake up Yami."
Yami opens his eyes. "Ready?"
Serenity slouches in her seat as she watches the clock ticking. A sad smile crosses her face before she grabs her notebook. She flips to an empty page before working on her costume.
Yami Mouto walks into the classroom and tosses his things down before sitting in a desk. He turns his head and catches sight of Serenity drawing in her notebook. Yami watches as she tucks a loose strand of hair behind her ear. He pulls out a notebook before writing down something of his own. Serenity looks up and she frowns as she sees Yami. She quickly shuts her notebook and stuffs it into her book bag. Yami turns around as he feels someone watching him. He smiles as the memory of Serenity tracing his face enters his mind.
Yami smirks. "First time?"
Serenity looks back down at her hands. "Is it that obvious?"
Yami stands up and walks to the desk beside her and sits down. "Yes. Serenity I…"
Serenity looks up. "Don't Yami. It's just better if we left things unsaid ok?"
Yami shakes his head. "Why should we leave things unsaid?"
Serenity sighs. "Give me one reason why we should not."
Yami smiles before handing Serenity a folded up sheet of paper. "This is why."
Joey sticks his head in the door just as detention is over. Serenity smiles at her brother before looking back at Yami. She gives him a brief smile before tucking his note in her bag. Joey frowns at the exchange before grinning at Yami behind Serenity's back.
Serenity gives a small twirl in front of her mirror pleased with her costume. She tilts her head to the side causing her jewelry to make a soft tinkling sound. The white linen of her dress compliments her slightly tanned shoulders. Serenity looks over at Yami's note and smiles before crossing the room. She sits down at her desk and opens the note for the first time.
"I love you through the daytimes,
in the dark,
Through all the long divisions of the night,
those hours
I, spendthrift, waste away alone,
and lie, and turn, awake till whitened dawn.
And with the shape of you I people night,
and thoughts of hot desire grow live within me.
What magic was it in that voice of yours
to bring such singing vigor to my flesh,
To limbs which now lie listless on my bed without you?
Thus I beseech the darkness:
Where gone, O loving man?
Why gone from her whose love
can pace you, step by step, to your desire?
No loving voice replies.
And I too well perceive
how much I am alone."
Serenity lays down the note and wipes away the tears flowing down her cheeks. She bows her head as she hears someone knocking on the door. She lifts her face and eyes her makeup critically in the mirror before adding a few last minute details to her costume. Serenity stands up and walks over to her door. Joey grins at Yugi and Yami as they come inside the apartment.
Yami smoothes out his cape before looking around. "I like your outfit Joey. What are you supposed to be?"
Joey smirks. "Caser of course. What are you? Some kind of Egyptian Pharaoh?"
Yami chuckles now. "It's the only time I can get by with this. You do know that?"
Yugi and Yami look over at Serenity's room. Joey follows their gazes and shrugs. "I have no clue what she is going as. When I asked she said it was a surprise."
Yami concentrates his magic for a moment and is pleased to know that his note has been read. "Where is everyone else? O, great Caser?"
Yugi giggles and executes a mock bow. "Oh yes mighty one!"
Serenity takes a deep breath as she opens her door. The three friends look over at her door and Yami mutters a soft "wow". A crown made of a golden snake is nestled in her soft red locks, which are twisted up to resemble a feather. Yami looks down at his own costume and is amazed to find that Serenity is the female counterpart to him. Joey looks over at Yami and then back at Serenity. He motions for Yugi to follow him.
Yami waits until they are alone. "You look amazing."
Serenity blushes, pleased with her costume. "Thank you. You look… I had no idea that you was…"
Yami takes a step toward her. "That I would be going as a pharaoh?"
Serenity nods and takes a step toward Yami. "Yeah, and that I would…"
Yami reaches for Serenity. "That you would be an Egyptian princess?"
Serenity smiles and takes Yami's hand. "Your Egyptian princess, remember?"
Yami gently pulls Serenity to him. "I'm sorry."
Serenity blushes. "I read your note."
Téa opens the door and Yami and Serenity break apart. Téa frowns at Serenity before moving closer to Yami. Serenity watches as Yami's eyes become guarded. Yami smiles at Téa before looking back at Serenity. She smiles at him before bowing her head and walking away.
Yami looks at Téa and smirks. "Nice costume."
A few hours later everyone looks at Serenity shocked when she stands up from the table. Joey smiles at her as she makes her way through the crowd. Serenity whispers to the M.C. before walking on stage. The entire room looks over at the nervous girl. Serenity makes eye contact with Yami and she relaxes as the music begins. Serenity begins singing and Yami becomes drawn to the chorus.(A/N: I don't own these lyrics okay. Maray Carey does though!)
"I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remember
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call."
Téa silently fumes about Serenity before leaning over and whispering to Yugi. The shy teen blushes and looks over at Serenity. He smiles as she bows before hurrying back to their table. Téa nods and Yugi stands up. "Serenity?"
Serenity looks over at Yami who shrugs. "Yugi?"
Yugi nervously swallows. "Will you dance with me?"
Serenity nods her head and glances over at Yami. "I would love to."
Yugi leads Serenity to the dance floor while Yami casts a protecting charm around the two. Joey and Mai stand up as well before heading to the dance floor. Téa stands up and smiles at Yami. He catches her meaning before standing up and walking with her to the dance floor. Téa leans into Yami and sends a soft smile over at Yugi. Yugi grins pleased that Serenity has her head lying on his shoulder. Yami catches Serenity's eyes and the two smiles at each other before mouthing the words. "Tomorrow. Palm Tree."
A/N: Okay yes it took me wwwwaaaaayyyyy to long to get this up. For that I am sorry. Things have been really hetic and then my computer and well here it is! Thanks for all the reveiws and yes even your patience. This is to my friend Tina, Hey girl we miss ya at PABC! I am dedicating this chapter to her! Now about the poem, I got it from my college humanites textbook. The chapter... Ancient Egypt! How cool huh? I though it fit the Yami situation perfectly! Anywhoo please review and I am already working on the next chappie!
Luv Ya Guys!
Ashley
