It was not a far walk to the small convenience store, though in her current state it felt like forever. Her head was heavy and her brain felt groggy, the sun stung at her dry eye, and the mask made her feel like she was just breathing back in the virus. She really wanted something sweet to eat though, and a little exercise would help her.

It's not like I'm running a marathon anyway. She thought, validating her actions.

The refreshing whoosh of air conditioned air at the pull of the door was welcomed by her body. The fever was acting up again and she felt she had just walked across the desert wearing nothing but the thickest and finest furs that would be perfect for arctic. Taking in the cool air, she leisurely walked through the aisles as she debated what form of sugar her body was hungering for.

Chocolate…no, caramel…no, fruity…no, and down the line she went as she looked at the colorful wrappers and big bold type across it. What did she even want? She walked all the way here, and yet she was not even sure what to buy. With a sigh she headed to the section for some hot/cold compresses, at least this she knew would be helpful. The sound of smaller hurried footsteps behind her caught her ear and she turned to see familiar eyes. Well, the color was familiar enough.

"You're the lady that saved me and my friend!" The young voice shouted as he pointed at her. She tilted her head to the side as she forced her hazy mind to start working until it clicked.

"Oh, you're his younger brother!" She straightened her head and smiled, her eyes squinting a little though the mask hid her mouth. "I'm glad to see you're alright! Are you here alone?" She asked, looking around the place.

"No, not today. I'm here with my grandpa." He pointed to the elderly man in overalls and a bandana. "Mom said we needed some juice and yogurt so we came by, I didn't know you came here too! Do you live nearby?"

"Yeah, actually I do. By the way, what's your name?"

"My name is Yugi! What's yours?"

"You can just call me Terry," she chuckled softly at his enthusiasm. "Is your friend ok?"

"My friend? Oh, you mean Moki! Yeah, he's good! He lives farther from here though so we couldn't really bring him with us." He explained. "What are you here for? Are you sick?"

"Ah, yeah…a little bit." She laughed off as she recalled her fatigue and the items in hand. "I also wanted to get something sweet to eat though. Any suggestions?" Yugi suddenly fell in to a silence as he crossed his arms and lowered his head in serious thought. Terry tried her best not to laugh or awe aloud at how adorable he looked as she awaited his response.

"Oh, I usually want pudding when I'm sick! It's cold and easy to swallow without all the chewing." He suddenly jumped out of his pose, arms at his side before he grabbed her free hand and led her to the fridge. Pressing a finger to the cool glass, he beamed and went on about this specific brand and the good and bad flavors they have as well as his experiences with each. She happily listened to the little boy chatter on.

He's definitely the complete opposite of his brother that's for sure! Well now anyways…I wonder, was Atem like him when he was younger? I'm guessing he's either in class or ditching class right about now. Though, there are only an hour or so left for school. She glanced at the clock behind the store clerk as Yugi led her to another brand of pudding he liked and resumed his narratives.

"Yugi, you shouldn't be tugging someone around like that talking about pudding!" A gravely old voice sighed from behind Terry. She turned to see the grandfather and gave a small wave.

"No, it's fine. I asked him for his opinion." She lightly laughed off as Yugi nodded his head in agreement to her.

"I'm sorry about him," the grandfather smiled at Terry and leaned in closer to her. "How about I take you out to dinner as an apology?" He offered, a wide grin on his face. Terry leaned back from him, not really sure how to take this suddenly friendly behavior.

"Uh no, I'm good." She chuckled weakly as she took a step back. He took a step forward. She took one more step back and ended up tripping on Yugi. In an attempt to save the young boy, she grabbed the fridge door and slipped off of her own feet as she twisted her body.

"She's my friend grandpa! Don't be so weird with her! You always do this!" Yugi huffed and shook his head as he stepped between her and his grandfather.

"Oi, that's hurtful you know! I'm a lonely old man. There's nothing wrong with company." He frowned at Yugi in return. Terry watched the two, amused and very much confused by the turn of events. This clearly was a normal thing and she was being hit on by his grandfather.

Oh joy…this is awkward. She thought as she carefully got back on her feet.

"Quit being a perverted old man in public." The deep baritone sound growls out the words from behind Terry in discomfort. Though obviously irritated in tone, the sound itself was soothing, deep like a bass. She tensed up as she matched the voice to a possible person.

Oh boy, I'm gonna be in trouble again? She thought, turning to get a look at the owner of the voice. "H-hey," she chuckled weakly and waved.

"What, you?! What the hell are you doing out here?!" Atem gaped a bit, relieved to see she is up but angry to see she was pushing herself again. She is nothing but a ball of trouble. I swear she is trying to kill me or something! He thought with a shake of his head.

"Yami," Yugi cheered excitedly and hugged his brother's leg. "How'd you know we were here?"

"Mom told me so I came by to help." He ruffled Yugi's hair. Seeing an opportunity, their grandfather grabbed her free hand and was once again too close for her comfort.

"How about we leave the children to talk and I get to know a pretty girl like you a little better?" He offered.

"No, no, I'm good. Really, thanks for the, err, offer. I'm plenty good with space." She insisted and tried to pull away without harming him.

"Let her go Gramps." Atem sighed and forcefully pulled the two apart and kept a hold of Terry's hand.

"To think my own grandchildren would be so cruel to me!" He sniffled and Terry suddenly felt guilty.

"You can save those eye drops for when you're watching TV without your glasses." Atem rolled his eyes and grabbed the small bottle that was practically empty.

"O-oh, what do you know." He chuckled weakly and grabbed the bottle. "I better go grab some more!" He quickly left the scene. Terry heaved a much needed sigh of relief, but looked to see Atem still holding her close.

"I, uh, I'm sick so I shouldn't…well you shouldn't be too close." She quickly said as she stepped back from him.

"Yami, she's the one that saved me!" Yugi pointed up to Terry. "She's my friend." He grinned broadly and Atem felt himself frozen in place.

What the fuck? Since when are you two friends? What shit is she trying to pull? He glared at Terry unknowingly, until she backed up in to the fridge door.

"It's not good to be friends with Yugi?" She asked, trying to keep calm though the sudden glare had her completely off guard.

"What? No, I uh, it's cool. I mean he likes you so it's cool." He cleared his throat and Yugi cheered. "Go grab what you want so we can start heading home." He said and Yugi obediently ran off to grab a basket and his grandfather. An awkward silence filled the space between them after Yugi left. The two teens just stared at anything except for the other.

"You guys look alike-yes?!" Her words are cut off when his hand suddenly hits the fridge glass right beside her head. She finds herself dangerously close to someone who had quite the dangerous air about them. Her heart had started to pounding at her chest and the scent of his cologne, spicy and earthy like cinnamon and roses. She had been close to him many times now, but she never really took in to account his scent. Maybe it was her fever.

"Do you even know?" You're driving me crazy! You do these stupid things, coming here. You're friends with Yugi who usually never likes people I know and then my grandfather-just fucking hell. Are you that vulnerable?

"Uhm, A-Atem?" She hesitantly called his name since his head was down. She tensed when his head suddenly snapped up and her eyes were locked in place with his. "Are you ok?"

"I'd be better if you stopped doing stupid shit." He scowled and sighed again. "I didn't know you lived nearby…I'll walk you home. Hurry up and grab what you wanted to get." He pushed off the door and stepped back. "Well, hurry up!" He snapped as she stood there.

"Don't snap like that, it's rude and we're in public." She scolded him firmly as she stood up properly. Her head was definitely spinning now from how close they were. She was able to see each of his long lashes and how they lined his eyes perfectly. "Plus, I'll tell Yugi you were mean to me!" She stuck her tongue out at him and Atem just stared at her, biting his tongue as she grabbed the pudding Yugi gushed over the most. She was about to head to the counter when the items were plucked from her hand and suddenly Atem was paying for them.

Who does she think she is, telling me what to do like that? She's been doing that since day freaking one. One of these days, I'll show her! He thought, grumbling in childish silence. He was unable to admit his concern for he so he had snapped instead.

"C'mon, you're taking forever!" He scowled and turned to his grandfather and Yugi who stood behind them in line. "I'm walking her to her place, I'll see you at home." He waved to them. Terry felt a tug on her wrist as she was led out of the freezing store and in to the pleasant sunlight.