Ugh, stupid Atem! Clearly, he's not going to be of any help! If he's the culprit it's definitely because he's teasing me. Even if it wasn't him, he'll probably fake that it was or tease me because of it. All in all, he's not serious what so ever. She concluded as she walked back into the library to return to her things, head down lost in thought. Noting a pair of shoes just in her field of vision, she looked up to see none other than Seto Kaiba.
"Oh, it's you." He barely glanced at her as he organized the documents and books on the table.
"Yeah, hi." She waved to him, not entirely sure on what she should do at this moment. There he was with no one else around, but she had no idea what to ask or how to ask without sounding like a lunatic to him. Anything I say to him will probably make him think I'm a lunatic…I need to question quick and efficiently with him.
"You cause a lot of commotion. Be more mindful of the library or I'll kick you out like I did those other nuisances." He bluntly stated, not even bothering to glare at her or check if she was still there to listen.
"Ah, yeah, sorry. I'll be more mindful." She nodded her head. "You shouldn't talk about those girls that way you know. Yes, they were causing a bit of noise but it hardly was anything malicious you know? It's just words." She rested her hands on her hips as she looked at him with a frown.
"Good-what?" Seto turned and glared at Terry. Is she actually defending the girls who were insulting her? Is she a glutton for punishment or something? That must be the case since she's sticking with Atem all the time and dealing with those two petty fools. The corners of his lips turned downward as his eyes narrowed as he observed her. Was she lecturing him? She had to be with the pose she held and that sincere stern look on her face. And I'm the one that tried to help her, what a joke!
"I said, you shouldn't talk about those girls like that. I'm grateful that you helped me, don't get me wrong there. However, your badmouthing them is no better than what they did to me, right?" She clarified, smiling a little at his attention. "You're not a bad guy Seto Kaiba. I appreciate the help, just be careful on how you say things alright?"
Not a bad guy, what is she even talking about? Did she really think I did it to help her? I ended up helping her because they were bothering me. He growled a little in his chest as his frown grew in to a scowl. "I didn't do anything for you. I did it because they were bothering me. My helping you was purely coincidental." He snapped and she laughed. What do you find so funny? His eye twitched at the lack of proper reaction from her.
"So, you're the contradictory type huh?" She grinned at the realization. "Don't worry, I won't go spreading any rumors. I'm still grateful whether you did it intentionally, or not as you so insist. Just don't become them ok?"
Become them? Are you kidding me? Are you listening to a damned thing I'm saying woman? She must be daft. He took a slow calming breath as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "Do whatever you want, one more commotion and you're out just like them." He curtly spoke and turned on his heel with a pile of books in hand.
"Don't mind him," a voice spoke up from behind her. "He's a sourpuss pain in the ass." Terry turned to see a female student an inch or two shorter than herself with wavy brown hair and honey brown eyes.
Why does she look so familiar? Terry wondered for a moment when it dawned upon her. "You're in my class, right? Uhm, Rei Kitaoji, right?"
"Yup, that's me! I'm surprised you remember my name though. We've barely even spoken!" She looked at Terry with obvious shock. "I barely get a chance to speak to you with Yami, Mizaki, and Ichinose swarming around you…but now Kaiba as well? You're just all sorts of luck huh?" She laughed. "At least you have Jonouchi, Mina, and the others, right?"
"Mizaki…Ichinose…? Oh, are you talking about Anzu and Kyohei?" Terry mulled over the new names.
"Uh, yeah…who else? Wait, don't tell me you never knew their full name!" Terry sheepishly grinned at this, scratching the back of her head. "Oh my, you didn't?! Haha, how is that possible?!" Rei cracked up at the fact that this girl had gotten in so deep with the troublesome people in school.
"I mean they hardly gave me a chance to ask and I doubt I can go up to them now and be like 'hey, mind giving me your full name?' you know?" Terry pouted at the laughter.
"True, very true. But man, you didn't even know. Anyway, if Kaiba give you any trouble you let me know alright? I'll straighten his pompous ass for you." She said with a stern nod.
"He really isn't that bad, pompous yes, but I'm obviously dealing with worse when it comes to Anzu and Kyohei." She pointed out the comparison. "He's harmless, it's all bark and no bite."
"Alright, but if he tries anything you just come to me alright?"
"Sure thing," she grinned at the friendly face among all this confusion.
"Are you staying after for a club or something?"
"Me, no." Terry shook her head. "I'm waiting on Atem and Joey. We walk home together usually so I wait for them here. What about you?"
"Joey…? Oh, Jonouchi! And by Atem, you mean Yami yes? Man, I haven't heard anyone call him Atem in a long time. He usually gets pretty pissed over it." She rolled her eyes as Terry nodded her head in response to the questions.
"I mean, yeah he does…but that's his name." She shrugged. "He never said I couldn't call him them though he did make a face at first."
"Damn, you're just whipping all the ruffians!" Rei snickered at this. "I'm waiting on some friends too actually. They have club today so I'm just passing the time reading a book." She raised the one in hand.
"Oh, I just finished that one! I think the second one is much better though." Terry grinned at the title.
"Hey, hey, no spoilers!" Rei huffed and poked at Terry.
"I won't, I won't!" She laughed as she jumped away but the two quickly straightened up and covered their mouths as a sharp 'ahem' and a pointed glare was directed at them. Terry quietly motioned Rei to follow her to her table. Raising a finger, Rei headed to her table to collect her things as in walked Atem. Hands in his pocket he poked Terry's forehead.
"Way to run, anyway I have to head back. Joey and I will meet you out front. Don't go doing anything stupid or running down halls again. You might just fall down some stairs…I swear, always the damn running with you." He rolled his eyes as Rei came up to them.
"Hi, I'm stealing her." Rei hooked her arm around Terry. "You can have her back when you're done with your club activities. You hog her all the time anyway!" Sticking out her tongue she pulled Terry away to leave a confused Atem.
"I'll see you guys out front!" Terry laughed and turned to face the same direction as Rei. He stood there for a moment, utterly confused as he gave a slight wave and left with a shake of his head. The two settled at the table with Terry's things, a slight pause settling between the two.
"Did you see the look on his face just now? He was so confused!" Rei giggled as Terry tried to hold back her own laughter.
"I know! He probably won't believe we only just started talking though!
"Well that's what happens when awesome meets awesome! He's gonna have to deal with it. I see this as the dawning of a beautiful friendship." Rei energetically grinned and Terry grinned with equal enthusiasm.
"I couldn't agree more." She nodded as the two delved in to all sort of topics. The time flew by and soon the both were off to their awaiting friends. Terry gave a quick introduction to the boys of her new friend, Atem scowling at her while Jonouchi grinned and welcomed the new friend with warm reception. Rei turned to her friends who both look at Terry.
"Hey, it's you from the race! Do you remember us?" Hikaru grinned and pointed to herself. "Sakura, look who it is!"
"I see that Hikaru, no need to get so riled up!" Sakura rolled her eyes, but smiled at Terry nonetheless.
"Yes, I remember the both of you. I don't think we ever got properly introduced though. My name is-," she started but Hikaru quickly cut her off.
"We all know who you are. No worries, I'm Hikaru and this is Sakura. Were you spending time with Rei?"
"Oh, yeah. We just met today actually and it's a pleasure to meet you two again."
"Such a small world, and I see you're not attached to a leash anymore." Sakura looked to Atem who scowled more.
"Yeah, thanks for that." He grunted the response as Jonouchi smacked his shoulder.
"Don't mind him, he's just shy!" He grinned and looked to the trio of girls. "You ladies better get home though, it's getting late. It was great meeting you."
"I'm not shy!" Atem snapped at Jonouchi and turned to Rei. "Thanks for keeping this idiot out of trouble." He pointed to Terry who was now the one with a scowl.
"I don't mind, though I can't promise I'll be keeping her out of trouble." She laughed as Hikaru and Sakura snorted at the mention of it.
"We'll be leaving now, see you around Terry." Sakura waved and ushered the other two towards the gates. The two groups turn in opposite directions as they head home for the evening.