Chapter 23

Lindsey POV

"Do you think our lives are finally going to be normal? Like, do you really think we can go one day without someone trying to kill us or take over the world."

With her head in Yami's lap, Lindsey lay on the couch thinking over the past couple hours. The helicopter ride back was silent, the only sounds being the sniffles from a crying Lili.

Lili was sleeping soundly in Lindsey's room next to Lyris, who was still unconscious, but breathing. She was set to fly back to New York to live with an Aunt Lindsey never speaks to, but Lili knows very personally. As for Lyris, Lindsey decided she would be taking the spare room in her apartment.

"Define normal please?" Yami joked. Lindsey playfully slapped his cheek and he grinned in response. "We should be okay for awhile. Maybe now we can be that normal high school couple you always talk about."

"Yeah. That would be nice. Halloween is in a couple days. We should be a famous Egyptian couple. I've never seen you in the whole pharaoh getup." Yami looked confused.

"What pharaoh getup?"

"You know? The clothing and the gold and stuff? I bet it's sexy." Lindsey winked at Yami.

"Joey and Tristan decided that the guys were gonna be the avengers. I don't know what an avenger is but it sounded like fun." Lindsey narrowed her eyes.

"Fine then. Mai and I will be sexy Batman and Robin. Tea can be the joker." Lindsey laughed at her joke, but clearly Yami did not understand. "Serenity will be poison Ivy and Lyris will be Cat woman. We win."

Yami chuckled. "On a more important note, your birthday is coming up. Now 16th? Correct?"

"No. I was born in Octvember!" Lindsey's eye widened as she realized her mistake of talking to fast.

"Nice try." He smirked.

"Don't do anything please! I really hate making a big deal out of it, plus I'd rather just spend the day with you." Her tone sweetened as she grabbed his hand and laced her fingers through his. Yami pulled her hand up to his and kissed it.

"If that's what you want, then that's what I'll give you." She squeezed his hand in response.

"I'm ready for bed. We still have school tomorrow."

"I suppose that's my cue to leave." Lindsey sat up as Yami began to stand.

"You know I'd let you stay if I had my bed."

Yami gave a crooked smile, as Lindsey escorted him to the door. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. She weaved her hands into his hair as he pulled her closer to him. Their tongues danced as Lindsey wrapped her legs around his waist. Yami broke away and touched his forehead to hers. "Remember Linds. You don't have a bed." She gave a wide grin in response.

"I've got a couch." Yami raised a brow. "But Lili and Lyris are in the next room so…" She slowly put her feet back on the ground as Yami guided her down.

He kissed her forehead. "Get some sleep. You need it. I'll see you in class tomorrow. I love you."

"Love you too." He gave her one last crooked smile and left.

Wow… Maybe now that things are getting back to normal we can enjoy more moments like that… What do you think Ly?

…

Right… I forgot. You're not in my head anymore. Gotta admit. I already miss you…

"Lindsey! I'm going to miss my flight!" Lindsey woke to an annoying voice screeching in her ear and tiny hands shaking her.

"Lili, Seto's private jet is flying you. It leaves whenever I say. Now go away." She pulled her blanket over her face.

"Okay, but just a heads up, its 7:45." She giggled.

"WHAT!" She threw her blanket off, jumped up from the couch and sped to her room. She immediately grabbed her uniform and threw it on. She pulled her hair in a high ponytail and put on a little mascara. She took a quick glance at herself in her bedroom mirror and noticed Lyris in her bed, still not moving. She cast a worried glance in her direction before walking back into the living room.

"Lili, I need you to watch Lyris. If she wakes up, anything in the cabinets and fridge is fair game. Text me as soon as she wakes. Help yourself as well." She grabbed her book bag, keys, and phone and began to leave. "Oh, and one more thing. Do not leave the apartment. And yes I will know because I'm pretty sure Seto has security camera's rigged around the place."

"So Seto will come after me if I'm bad?" She gave a flirty smile.

"Not going to happen!"

"Jealous?" She was still smiling. Lindsey said nothing in response, she just left for school.

Jealous? Please. As if. Why would I be jealous of something that would never happen? I'm sure Seto finds her annoying. I mean, of course he finds her annoying. He finds everyone annoying. Why do I care so much? I don't care. I don't care at all. He can be with whoever he want's. I don't care. I have a boyfriend. And I love my boyfriend. I love Yami… I love Yami… I love…

"Seto!" Lindsey gasped as she nearly ran into him in the school hallway. In the midst of all her thinking, she didn't even realize she was at school.

"You want to watch where you're going? Our class is the other way in case you're lost." He stared down at her with no emotion, just the flat emotionless face he always bore.

"I was just really deep in thought." She laughed nervously. "Come on. We're gonna be late!" She swiveled around and sped off towards first period. Seto walked normal and still caught up to her.

They walked into their first period O-Chem class right as the bell rang and they took their seats next to each other.

Their teacher began to speak. "Okay class, today we'll be testing the PH levels in various types of solutions. A very easy lab today. This doesn't happen often, so enjoy it while it lasts. Pick a partner, grab your lab manuals and get to it." He waved his hand and took a seat at his desk.

Seto stood up. "You're my partner." He declared. Lindsey reluctantly followed.

Why am I acting so weird today? Is it cause I got insanely jealous at the thought of Seto catching the eye of someone else? He catches girls eyes all the time, doesn't mean they catch his. Wait. I'm not jealous. We're just friends. I. Love….

"Mr. Kaiba!" The teacher began. "Please use safety goggles when dealing with chemicals." Seto grunted in response. He grabbed a pair of goggles for himself and one for Lindsey. He put them on and Lindsey giggled.

"What?" Seto questioned.

"You look so…"

"HOT!" Lindsey's eyes widened as she looked over at a student who had just burned themselves.

"Idiot." Seto muttered. "I'm finished with the experiment."

"It's only been 15 minutes." Lindsey said surprisingly.

"Your point? Grab your stuff and follow me. We have some things to talk about." The professor quickly looked over their experiment and dismissed them from class. Seto led Lindsey out to the courtyard behind the North wing. They took a seat under a large tree.

The weather had been slightly cooler than normal today. Seto draped his uniform jacket over Lindsey when he saw her shivering.

"So what do we need to discuss?" Lindsey asked.

"You seem a little jumpier than normal today. Are you alright after everything yesterday?" He was showing genuine concern in his eyes.

"I mean, besides the slight trauma, I'm doing okay. Lili should be flying home tonight, Lyris hasn't woken up, and you all haven't smothered me yet, so I'm good."

"There's something else." It wasn't a question. Lindsey heavily sighed.

"I want a service for my mother. I could care less, but I'm sure Lili would want it. She never saw what a bitch my mother was. She idolized her."

"And Lance?" Seto questioned.

"Fuck him. He's not even dead. His soul is sealed away. There's a difference."

"Okay. We'll have a service for your mother here."

"No. In New York. It'll be fun. The gangs never been, and the last time you we're there you were…."

"Kissing you in your apartment." Seto interrupted. A silence fell between them. Lindsey looked straight at the ground.

"Yea…" She began to twiddle her fingers. "Um… Seto…"

"You don't have to say anything. I should have kept my mouth shut." He wasn't looking at her, just staring emotionlessly ahead.

"No. I'm glad you did." His head snapped up to look at her. "What I did to you was unfair, and we've discussed this before, but talking it out doesn't change what I did. I know you love me, and I know Yami loves me. Yami knows I love him, and you know I love you." Seto's brows twisted in confusion. "I lost you didn't I?"

"You love me?" Lindsey nodded. "But not as much as Yugi?" She nodded again. "But do you love me the same way, just not as much." This question stunned Lindsey. She could see Seto's facial features soften and she realized this was a side of him she rarely got to see. There was a sense of pleading in his eyes, as he slowly revealed his vulnerable side. Lindsey couldn't answer the question. Either answer was either going to piss him off or give him false hope. But was it false hope?

"I…" Lindsey was stumbling over her words. "I don't…" Seto's features began to harden again. She had to think fast. She took a deep breath. "I'm not saying no, but I'm not saying yes. Truth is, I feel like I don't know anything anymore." Seto's face was back to stone.

"We should go. Our next class is starting soon." He stood up and took his jacket with him.

"Our next class doesn't start for 20 minutes?" Lindsey questioned.

"Stay here by yourself then." He walked away without further word.

Great. I tell the truth, he gets pissed. I lie, he gets pissed. There's no winning with this boy. Lyris… I need you!

Hey slut! Your friend is awake and she wont shut up. You wanna take care of it?

Lindsey nearly squealed from excitement at the text message on her phone. She gathered her bag, and made way to her apartment.

She slammed the door open, making Lili scream from terror. "Where is she?" Lindsey yelled.

"In the bathroom. Don't you have school?" Lili questioned.

"Fuck school. My twin is awake." Lindsey ran into her room to pound on the bathroom door.

"Love you too, sis!" Lili rolled her eyes.

Lindsey began repeatedly knocking on the bathroom door. "Lyris. Open now!" A few seconds later, the Lindsey look alike opened the door. She was wearing Lindsey's skinny jeans, with a blue flowy top and silver sparkly flats.

"I borrowed your clothes. I figured they would fit." Lindsey threw her arms around Lyris and Lyris returned the hug.

"I'm so glad you're awake. You had me worried as hell!"

"Sorry! Didn't know that would happen. But what I do know is, I finally get to live out my life. It may not be in Ancient Egypt, but, it'll be here with you!" Lindsey smiled widely.

"We have everything to look forward to! Prom, graduation, spring break! You, me and Mai are going to be inseparable, that is if she can get away from Joey long enough." Lyris laughed at this.

"Forget that, can you and Yami keep your hands off each other? I may have been blacked out but I could still hear everything." Lindsey's face dropped. "Word of advice, the couch is for sitting, not screwing." Lindsey playfully pushed her in response.

"Hey! No one is supposed to know about that!" They both laughed.

"I mean, I don't blame you because I probably would to, but we sit on that couch!"

"OKAY! New topic!" Lindsey blushed as Lyris laughed.

"So how was school? You know, the one hour you were there?"

"Um…" The beeping from her phone interrupted Lindsey.

Where did you go?

"Whose it from?" Lyris asked.

"Seto." Lindsey answered. She stuck her phone in her blazer pocket without responding.

"I'm sensing some tension." Lyris raised a brow. Lindsey sighed.

"You have no idea."

"Wow. Less than 24 hours since you saved the world and you already found more drama. "After explaining the events from school Lindsey and Lyris sat on the couch, each holding a cup of tea. "So what do you really feel?" Lindsey shifted uncomfortably.

"I'm with Yami. I feel I'm with who I'm supposed to be with."

"But?" Lyris questioned.

"No buts!" Lindsey quickly defended.

"You can't love two people at the same time Linds. It's not fair to them, and it's not fair to you."

"I don't love two people. I love Yami!" Her tone was becoming more aggressive but Lyris remained calm.

"You're positive?"

"No. Not at all." Lindsey's voice grew small.

"Well it's clear you're happier with Yami, but with Seto you get the sense of security Yami can't give you, plus Seto is six feet of something yummy I'd like to lick up." Lyris licked her lips and Lindsey let out a small laugh. "You were with Seto at one time, and you left him because it didn't feel right."

"I know. But why did I feel like murdering someone when my sister made me really realize that other girls want him? I've never felt that way before. Why now?" Her eyes were pleading, needing an answer.

Lyris sighed. "Maybe the universe is trying to tell you something. You may want to be with Yami, but maybe he isn't your forever." Hurt was seen in Lindsey's eyes. "Maybe one day, he'll be taken away from you, and there isn't a thing you'll be able to do."

"I feel like you know more than you're letting on." Lindsey said through thick forming tears. Lyris didn't respond.

The opening of the front door cut off the girl's conversation. Lili walked in with dozens of shopping bags. "Hey bitches I'm home."

"Lili?" Lindsey said surprisingly. "What the fuck? I thought you were in my room this whole time?"

"Nah. I went to the mall, but look who I picked up!" She quickly turned and pulled in Seto by his trench coat. He looked extremely irritated. Lindsey's eyes bulged.

"Seto! What are you doing here?" Lindsey said nervously.

"You disappeared from school and ignored my message. I'm making sure you're okay." His face was the usual stone sculpture.

"No ones trying to kill me anymore so I'm fine." Lindsey's voice was really small and it was trembling as well.

"Humph." He began to show himself out of the apartment. Lindsey followed quietly behind him. They both got into the elevator and made way to the ground floor. The entire elevator ride was silent, except for the horrible music playing throughout. They arrived on the ground floor and exited, Seto first, then Lindsey.

"Is there some reason you're following me?" Seto snapped. Lindsey flinched at the tone of his voice.

"I was just showing you out." Her voice was still small. She began to twiddle her fingers.

"I'm perfectly capable of showing myself out." Lindsey didn't reply. Instead, she just went up and hugged him. She buried her face in his chest and quietly inhaled his scent. Seto slowly wrapped his arms around Lindsey and returned the hug.

If felt good to be in his arms. She felt safe, at home, the same way she felt about Yami. Lindsey's heart sunk at the realization. She stepped away from him. Seto simply nodded at her then left the apartment. She watched him till the front doors closed behind him and she couldn't see him anymore.

"FUCK!" She screeched. It echoed through the main lobby.

"Everything okay?" She whirled around to see a pair of grey eyes staring at her.

"Zane." She calmly acknowledged. "I'm in love." The words came out of her like vomit.

"Congratulations?" Zane said questioningly.

"With two people!" Zane lifted an eyebrow and crossed his arms.

"That sounds like a problem. Good thing I don't have to worry about something as ridiculous as love. It'll hold me back anyhow."

"One day you'll find someone you truly care about, and when you can't have them, you'll understand how much it hurts. I love two people. I can only have one. I'll get hurt either way, and so will they." Lindsey strode towards the elevator and made way back to her place.

"Humph. Insane much?" Zane mumbled.