A/N: Thank you guys for reviewing and I'm SO sorry for making you guys wait this long! I couldn't use my writing computer for a long time and I was only able to use my cousin's internet computer for a while. So once again I'm sorry about that.

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Well, here's the next chapter!

Chapter 4: Other People's Presents

Téa yawned and stretched as she rose off the bed. She hadn't slept that well since…since forever she guessed. It was nice of her new found friend to lend her the room or else she would have had the floor with her sisters.

Speaking about her sisters, she wondered how they were. Did they miss her or were they glad that she was gone? 'They probably didn't notice that I had left' she thought with a sigh. Why couldn't she have normal sisters that cared about her or at least helped her out instead of sluts who went out with men for money?

A knock was heard in the room and Kyoui, the girl she met before, came in with a white dress in her hands.

"Morning Téa! Did you have a night's sleep?" The young girl asked.

"Hi Kyoui and yeah, I slept well."

"Great! Oh, I got you this new dress so you may change out of that costume." Kyoui showed her the dress; it was a plan, knee length, elbow sleeve length, white dress with gold around the neck area. "I didn't want to give you a big long dress because Pharaoh Yugi wanted to spend the day with you and if I know him, he would want to go outside the palace grounds."

"Yugi… wants to spend the day…with me?" Téa began to feel heat rising up to her cheeks.

"Yup and the way I see your face turning red I say you can't wait."

"Uhhh…" The brunette couldn't think of anything to say while the other giggled. "Once you change, you better go meet out pharaoh at the dining table. He's waiting for you there."

"Okay." With that Kyoui left the girl so she could change.

Yugi waited patiently for his guest could arrive. Kyoui had just come in to tell him that Téa was awake but his face reminded flushed at the comment she made. "You know it's about time you found a wife, after all, one of these days you would have to share your bed, might as well do it with that girl you stare at."

Did she really have to say that? They barely met and even though he did think she was beautiful, that was going a bit too far. But it was probably do to the fact that she had a crush on him a year back and maybe still had a few feelings for him. Unfortunately for Kyoui, he didn't feel the same way but at least they stayed friends.

"Yugi?" The angelic voice of Téa was heard and when he looked up, he blushed. That dress Kyoui gave her fitted her well as the clothing hugged her body. The young pharaoh snapped out of his trance and smiled at her. "Good morning Téa"

"Morning Yugi." She sat down next to the boy with an awkward silence. They stayed like that for a while until their breakfast was served. "So Téa…" The violet eyed boy began, starting a conversation. "I was wondering if you would like to go with me to the market. You know, like yesterday when we met."

"Sure, I would really like that!" She smiled and he grinned back.

"Great! And maybe we could stop by and see your sisters; I bet they are excited about you becoming a palace dancer." He exclaimed.

"Oh…yeah…"she trailed off. 'More like angry.' With that, the girl sighed. Yugi noticed this and asked her with concern what was wrong.

"Nothing…it's nothing." She answered with a small fake smile.

Yugi, a guy that is rare to fool, did not believe that. 'I wonder what the matter is.'

"Anyway…" Téa cut in, smiling big. "Let's eat!"

Yugi looked at her and grinned, nodding before the servants came in with their breakfast.

"Are you sure that you will be alright my lord?" A guard asked as Yugi, in the same cloaks that he wore yesterday (unknown to anybody), claimed on his horse.

"Yup!" he answered; no hesitation in his voice. "If the people of Egypt see me with guards, they'll know that I am pharaoh and will not treat me equally."

"But my pharaoh, you will be placed in danger and we may not know what that girl may do to you. After all, it is your first time out." Another guard protested.

The sixteen year old pharaoh glared at the guard who had said that. How could he not trust Téa and think of her like that? That made anger rise up on his chest.

"I will prefer that you do not speak of my friends like that." He told him with a serious tone.

"I-I-I-I di-i-id not mean it-it like-like-like that my lord." The guard shuttered and bowed his head. "I-I-I-I just…I am just concerned about your safety."

Before Yugi could answer, he saw his brunette friend and waved at her. She returned the wave with a smile and ran over to them.

"Hop on Téa!" He said to her and held out his hand. The girl hesitated before telling him that she's never been on a horse before.

"That's all right" Yugi commanded the horse on its knees before turning back to the beauty. "There…much easier."

She nodded with a gulp and tried to hop on it to sit behind Yugi but she accidentally scared it and made it stand up, breaking into a small run. The girl held on to Yugi tightly and pressed her face against his back. Right now, the pharaoh was blushing harder than fire but controlled it and calmed down the horse. "Are you alright Téa?" he asked over his shoulder and felt her nodded against his back.

"My pharaoh, are you alright?" The two guards from before called out and glared at the brunette.

"Yes, I am fine but we must be going." He kicked the horse's side making it go faster as they went to the market.

After about three hours looking at and buying small objects, the pharaoh and dancer decided to go to Téa's small farmhouse. The girl prayed that her sister and two step sisters were not there or else they might get into some trouble.

"It that it?" Yugi asked as they made it closer to the house.

"Yeah…that's it…" she replied slowly.

But it didn't seem like her pray was answered since outside her home were her sisters, waiting for her to return and they didn't look happier when they saw Yugi.

"Where have you been Téa?" Mai snapped and looked at the pharaoh in disguise. "I see going got with boys is more important to you than doing your chores."

"Don't Mai," Rebecca cut in. "He does have cute eyes. Why don't you reveal your whole face, I bet you are really handsome."

"Thank you but I prefer not to…" Yugi responded while the blond gave a pout.

"I'll give you a free one nightstand."

"No. Really, no thank you." He was surprised at that request, especially since she looked like she was eight.

"As I was saying-" The oldest cut in. "Because you were gone, we had to do all the farming and we don't do that!"

"Of course, you sleep with the men." Téa muttered but the blond heard.

"What was that?!"

"Nothing." The brunette lied while Mai ignored that.

"We're going to the market to buy some jewels. I have a special meeting to go to and I plan to look my finest."

"We're going to help her out so you have to run the place." Serenity finished.

The secret dancer sighed and agreed. Once they left, she turned to her friend. "Sorry about that Yugi, Rebecca could get kind a nosy when it comes to guys. If you want, you could head onto the palace while I do this."

He shook his head no and answered, "No, it is alright. I wish to see how farming is done and I was hoping you may teach me."

Téa smiled. "Sure, I'd love to teach you have to do the farming but not right now. I want you to meet somebody first."

"Alright…"

The girl tied the horse to a stable that was near the back and took Yugi's hand (once he was off the horse). "I know you already met him but not as if you are introducing someone. You knew, meeting them head on."

The pharaoh thought for a moment, trying to figure out who the man was. Just as he was about to give up, he realized who she was talking about. "Would it happen to be that boy who had asked for me to watch your performance?"

"Yeah, that's him. His name's Dominic and he's been a close friend of mine for years. He was the only one who has been kind to me since my mother died."

"Oh…" Was all he could say. Even though he didn't say it out loud, he was a bit jealous of Téa's friend. After all, he was there for her and he wasn't. But then a second thought entered his mind.

"Téa?"

"Yes Yugi?" She asked, smiling brightly. He stopped her a few feet from Dominic's home, looking down.

"I know this is a personal question but I can't help to think why you sisters treated like how they did back there." She sighed and he prayed to Ra he hadn't done anything wrong.

"I…don't know. They've always treated me this."

"Why do you let them than?" He hoped that he wasn't pushing it a bit. He didn't want her to remember anyway troublesome thoughts that she had to deal with in the past. But judging on her face, he had.

'Why had I let them treat me like that?' She thought in deep questioning. Haunting memories came to her as she remembered all she had done for them… and what they had done to her. 'Why didn't I stop them?' "I…"

"Téa?..." The moment was broken at the sound of her long time friend's voice, Dominic. They turned and saw him looking at them confused, especially at Yugi. His clothing was covered in dirt, meaning his was working on his corps.

"Hey Dominic!" The brunette greeted.

"Good afternoon Téa. What are you doing here?" He then turned to Yugi, pointing at him. "Who is he?"

"Ummm…This is my friend; Yugi."

The teen smiled behind the cloak and stretched his hand out towards him so they may shake. "Good to meet Dominic."

But the teen looked at him, blinking. Yugi? That was the same name as the pharaoh and he looked a bit like him. Though the pharaoh was sitting in a giant throne at the time, he was able to see that he was young and short; the same with this man. And the color of his eyes where the same as his lord's. 'Could it be…?'

Shaking his head out of the thought, he smiled back and shook his hand. "Same here my friend."

They soon let go and the blacked haired teen turned back to his long time friend. "So Téa…what brings you here? I mean, how was your performance at the palace?"

"It was great! I did well, was what I meant."

'A lot more than that.' Yugi thought.

"So are you a palace dancer?"

The brunette nodded her head. "Yup!"

"That's great!" The teen hugged his friend, making the ruler of Egypt a bit jealous.

"Thanks Dominic! Anyway, the reason I'm here is because I was wondering if you could help me and Yugi out with the heaviest."

"Sorry Téa, but I did that already…while you were away."

"Really Dominic?" She asked, obviously surprised.

"Yeah…" he answered, rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment.

"Thank you Dominic!"

"No problem Téa…just…being a good friend…"

"Once again, thank you and I'll meet up with you later okay?"

"Sure…okay…" She gave her friend a hug, once again making the young pharaoh envy the man. He couldn't actually explain why though. "Bye!"

"Umm…bye…" He responded with a flushed face.

"I'm glad I was able to see Dominic again, after all, I don't know when the next time I'll see him will be." The brunette said once they were on the horse, riding back to the palace in a slow pace.

"Yeah…" Was all Yugi said back; not really paying attention. He was still a bit disturbed of the scenes of the two friends hugging. But why was it his concern. He liked her a bit but as a friend…right? Oh Ra, he couldn't lie it. Even his friend Kyoui knew.

"You alright Yugi?" She inquired with curious eyes.

"Of course, why on earth would you ask Téa?"

"You're just a bit out of it…" Her voice trailed off with the worry she had.

"I am fine, do not worry yourself." He gave her a weak smile after that.

"If you say so." But the young girl was still worried for her friend.

A/N: well, that's the end to that! Hope you enjoyed the chapter!

The reason I gave Kyoui feelings for Yugi was because she was is going to be in another of my future stories, only she will look different.

Well, that's it for now, til than,

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