Chapter 25
Lindsey POV
In no time at all, winter break had ended and the gang was all back in Domino. It's the start of the new semester and everyone was ecstatic. Spring break, prom, and more were quickly approaching and plans were already being made. Winter break did have some events that would need attending to, and Lindsey was fully prepared to address those events. She debated whether to do it professionally or not, but with as much rage as she had built up inside of her, she wasn't in the mood to play nice.
The first two periods had flown by and it was time for the 15-minute break period. The gang met up in the courtyard confused as to where Lindsey was, no one knowing about the fight with Lyris, or about Yugi "cheating" on Lindsey. Joey was the one to speak first.
"Anybody know where Linds is?" Lyris discreetly rolled her eyes while the rest of the gang shook their heads. "Huh. Dat's not like her to just ditch us at break. Ya have any idea where she is Yug?"
Yugi nodded solemnly. "She hasn't answered her phone since Christmas. I don't know why."
"That's not like her either." Mai added. "I'll call her now." Mai dialed her number and called. Lindsey picked up on the second ring. "Hey girl where are you?... Why?...Okay?...See you later I guess. Bye." Mai hung up. "She's in the cafeteria with Seto working on some project." The millennium puzzle flashed.
"If you'll excuse me, I'd like to see my girlfriend." Yami quickly dashed away and the gang followed close behind. Tea began to build with fear knowing the truth was about to come out.
They arrived at the cafeteria and spotted her sitting with Seto at a corner table. Yami immediately dashed over there, the gang close on his tail.
"Lindsey!" he called as soon as he got to their table. Seto stood up immediately as looking intimidatingly defensive. It caused Yami to take a half step back. "Something wrong?" Yami questioned Seto.
Seto narrowed his eyes. "Something wrong? That's what you have to say?" Yami got an immediate look of confusion on his face.
"It's alright Seki." Lindsey slowly stood and calmly walked over to face Yami.
"Lindsey. What's-" Yami was cut off by the loud crack that erupted through the cafeteria. It became silent as every student turned their head toward the boy holding his cheek. He looked at Lindsey with shock, pain glistening in his eyes. It amused Lindsey guessing if the pain was from her slapping him, or giving him a taste of heartache.
Without a word, Lindsey walked over to face Tea. Tea said nothing as fierce green eyes seared into her blue, Lindsey's face a blank canvas. A lump caught in her throat as she tried to swallow. The cafeteria watched in silence. The group was too scared to move and Seto stood by the table still with his arms crossed, no emotion. Lindsey continued to stare until a wide grin appeared on her face. A few gasps were heard throughout the cafeteria. Tea eyes widened in response.
"Lindsey, play nice." Seto warned.
Lindsey scoffed. "The only reason you're still standing is because I can't be valedictorian if I get suspended. I also wont get into NYU." Tea quickly inhaled. "That's right. You and I both want to go to the same college." Lindsey smirked. "Although, NYU doesn't have a course teaching students how to keep their legs closed, so I would look elsewhere." Lindsey gave one final smile to the horror stricken Tea and calmly walked backed to Seto.
"You can all leave anytime." Seto snapped. The group remained.
Mai walked up to Lindsey. "Mind explaining?"
"Gladly." Lindsey smiled. "Or better yet, maybe Tea should explain. Go on honey. The stage is yours." Tea turned as white as a ghost. She stood in place, frozen in fear. "Well, go on. After all, you could explain it better than I could." Still not a word from Tea." I guess I'll have to do it then. Well, where do I begin." Lindsey paused to give a snarky smirk. "Oh! I'll start at the part where I was stupid enough to trust someone like the worlds beloved king of games." She stood on one of the lunch tables and announced to the entire cafeteria. "It all started when I first arrived here in Domino. I was out for Yugi's blood because as we all know, he knocked me down a rank, and in the world of dueling, that's kind of a big deal.
"Anyway, I hated him, but his friends were super cool, except for Tea, she hated me from the get go. So I started to befriend them, and I fake friended Yugi as well. Well, I fell in a little to deep and I did something to lose them as well as Seto. So I got pissed and decided to fly back to New York, but first I needed to do something, and that was defeat Yugi in a duel." Murmurs were heard throughout the crowd.
"As if you could defeat the king of games!" A student shouted.
"You may be Lindsey Walsh, but you can't even beat Seto Kaiba!" another student shouted. Seto narrowed his eyes.
"You bring up a valid point Spencer. I never have beat Seto Kaiba, but Yugi and Seto are two different people." She focused her attention on Yami. "Why don't you tell them who won our duel honey." She put a rough emphases on the honey part.
"You won." He said grimly. Gasps were heard throughout the room. The school bell rang signaling the beginning of class. Surprisingly, the principal of Domino high stood on a chair to make an announcement.
"Usually I'm in my office during break, but I got word something was happening in the cafeteria that needed attending to. The next class period is cancelled, Continue Miss Walsh." He stepped down from the chair. Usually there would be cheers and applause, but instead everyone's head snapped back to look at Lindsey.
"Thank you Principal Calex. As Yugi said, I won. After I won he convinced me telling the world he lost wouldn't make me feel better so I kept it on the down low. Well, I guess he wanted to keep it super quiet so he earned my trust, and eventually hypnotized me into falling for him. I was to blinded by my love for him to realize he didn't care for me at all."
"Lindsey what are you talking about!?" Yami questioned.
"Don't interrupt me!" She stared daggers towards him. "I finally was able to realize this over Christmas break. I then proceeded to tear myself apart. Realizing I gave him everything. Every part of me. I told him everything about me, I was there for him through everything, and it was all a waste of time."
"Lindsey! What is going on!? Why do you think this!?" Yami shouted.
"WHY DO I THINK THIS!? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!? DO NOT PLAY DUMB WITH ME!" Yami was taken aback. He looked more confused than ever. Lindsey's rage grew. "You know what, I'll just cut to the chase. Over break I got into a fight with a really close friend and after I really just wanted the comfort of my boyfriends voice, so I called him while he was on vacation in Rome with his grandpa and Tea's family. Well, that little box haired demon over there answered and told me an interesting piece of information."
The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop. Students were actually leaning forward in anticipation. "What did she say?" one student asked.
"Long story short," Lindsey began. "She's a little less innocent." Lindsey smirked at Tea. The entire room erupted in talk. People gasped in horror, others praised Yugi for getting two girls at the same time. Lindsey stepped down from the table, walked over to Seto, and placed her hand in his. "We're done here." She murmured. She and Seto exited the room while everyone still remained in an uproar. The gang was silent, staring at Yami in disbelief.
Yami turned to look at Tea. "What did you do?" He growled.
She began to sweat. "Well…"
"Did you have to be so dramatic?" Seto asked.
"Always. You should know that." She winked at him. He rolled his eyes and went back to his computer.
Seto and Lindsey had left after the cafeteria scene and went back to Kaiba's office at Kaiba Corp. Seto sat in his chair working at his computer while Lindsey sat on his desk, her feet using his leg as a rest.
"So, what are you working on anyway?" Lindsey asked.
"It doesn't concern you." He said curtly. Lindsey gave an irritated huff and hopped down from the desk. Seto stopped typing to watch her walk to his office window that over-looked the city. She looked at the civilians below walking the busy streets of Domino.
She watched as a couple walked down the street hand in hand. Next to them a little girl smiled and laughed along with them. Lindsey couldn't help but feel a little envious of their happiness.
The perfect little family… I may be 16 but I can't help but wonder when that will be me… if that will ever be me…
Her eyes wandered to a boy she recognized. He was sitting at a café table, appearing deep in thought. It looked as if there were duel monsters cards scattered across the table. Lindsey smiled before whirling around and exiting the office.
"Where are you going?" Seto asked.
"Doesn't concern you." She giggled as she was walking out the door. Seto smirked and continued working on his computer.
"Thought I recognized you!" Lindsey exclaimed cheerfully. The boy's head snapped up and Grey met green. "How have you been Mr. Truesdale?"
"I'm trying to figure out a good dueling strategy. Know anyone who could help?" He gave her a lopsided grin.
"Punk." Lindsey joked. Zane motioned for her to sit in the seat next to him. She sat and began to look over his cards. "So, you're still fairly new to dueling correct?" He nodded as a response. "Interesting. And you want to be recognized as a champion someday right?"
"I want to be as good or better that the King of Games, that is my goal." Lindsey scowled.
"Go for better. Much better." Zane didn't respond as Lindsey sifted through his deck.
Three Cyber Dragons….
"You ever tried fusing some of these monsters together Zane?" He shook his head. "Look into a monster called the Cyber End Dragon. You have a card in this deck that will make it lethal, but you better know how to use it."
"What does that even mean?" Zane had a confused look on his face. Lindsey smiled.
"That's for you to figure out! Champion duelists aren't champions cause we had someone holding our hand! We figured out our own strategies." She got up from the table, scraping her chair against the ground. "Anyway, I should get going. Seto will send a search party for me if I don't came back soon."
"Why does he care what you do?"
"Just being an overly concerned boyfriend. The usual." She smiled.
"You were with Yugi not two weeks ago." He raised a brow.
"Yeah. Things happen. You'll understand one day when you start dating."
"Sounds like you need to sort out your priorities." Lindsey's jaw dropped at his statement.
"I'd tone down that attitude if I were you. Life is gonna be one hell of a time for you if you don't." He smirked at her.
"I'll take my chances."
Lindsey rolled her eyes. "Good luck with your deck." She walked away without another word.
"Luck?" He chuckled. "I'm just surprised someone else knew to summon Cyber End Dragon with Powerbond. You'll be tough to beat Lindsey Walsh."