Lunch had gone smoothly, everyone laughing and chatting about everything and anything. The boys argued over sports teams and games, frequently worrying the girls at how heated they would get from time to time. It was a miracle that no one had started an actual fist fight, but what was most surprising was them getting along so well as if there was no argument to begin with. Terry enjoyed watching her two worlds melding together, relieved there was no troubling friction. No matter how happy the situation though, in the back of her mind lingered Kyohei's unnerving attention and her own unsolved mystery.

There's no point worrying over him too much…he hasn't actually done anything to me as of yet. He probably just knows and is pulling what Kaiba did about the kiss. It's a bluff he's trying to use as leverage. If I don't bite, there's nothing he can do, I just need to focus on finding out who did it before he tries anything. She slowly chewed her food, her eyes casted up at the calming blue sky. The commotion from the boys easily grabbed the girls' attention, giving Terry time to think over what she knew and figure out what needed to be done.

At the sound of the bell, they all began to clean up and get ready for class. Marik took the chance to help Rei up on to her feet and took the trash she had gathered with a wink which easily silenced any of her protesting. Her cheeks burned red at how forward he was, not used to such behavior but she was not offended, in fact she liked it a lot. Terry had noted his antics, rolling her eyes at his obvious flirting with Rei. He was no playboy, but if he liked someone he tended to go for it with no regrets. She smiled a little to herself at the honest personality, snickering at some of the trouble it caused them growing up.

"What's so funny?" Atem's voice quickly pulled her out of memory lane.

"Oh, I was just remembering how Marik's antics used to get us in trouble back in Egypt. I wasn't really any innocent either to be fair, I'm sure if you asked him he'd say I have the greater tally." She shrugged.

"I'd believe him," Atem snorted. "After all the shit you've pulled in the months you've been here…I'd actually back up his claims. You stick your nose in others' business, try to set records straight, don't take any hints, and just run…all the damn running!" He sighed as he remembered all the times he had seen her run and times she had dragged him along with her.

"I'm not running around that much!" She scowled at the accusation, elbowing him lightly as they bring up the tail end of the train of friends heading back to class.

"Oh yeah? The time you raced my ex, the time you saved Yugi, the time you fell sick in P.E., the time we met up in the morning and headed to school together, and the time at the library? There are plenty more times I can mention too and I'm damn sure Joey and Marik can add a shit ton more!" He scoffed and counted out the major events.

"Ok, ok! I get it, I run! No need to be so mean!" She pouted a little at first but broke out into a laugh. "Running is fun though, you have to admit that!"

"Running when you want to, yeah. Running 'cause your life depends on it, not so much." He clarified, poking the side of her head. "You have me running in a panic, not for fun!"

"Well, I'm used to a lot running." She shrugged off the comment with a bright smile as they all filed back into class and took their seats for the next class. To her luck, Anzu and Kyohei had bailed again for the afternoon classes it seems and the time went by without any trouble. When the final bell rang and everyone started to gather their things to go home or head to their clubs, the group met up at Jonouchi and Atem's desks.

"So, you both have club, right?" Marik asked the two.

"Yeah, we're usually done within an hour or so. I dunno if you wanna wait for us or maybe Terry can just take you back home and I can see you there?" Jonouchi offered him, not wanting to force Marik to wait with Terry.

"Oh yeah, I can take you back if you want." Terry nodded, though her gaze fell on Atem if only for a second.

"Oh, I have to head to the main office to grab my books and such anyway." Marik shook his head.

Oh, if he must stay after anyway maybe I can show him around the campus a bit too. That way he won't get lost when walking around on his own. "That's right, so you'll be staying here for a bit anyway." Terry nodded her head and looked to Rei as she joined them. "Are you staying after again?"

"Sakura and Hikaru just went off to their clubs, so yeah. Want to go to the library as usual?" She offered, though she is worried how Terry may react to the suggestion. She watched her friend carefully for any signs of distress but is relieved to not see any.

So, she's staying too huh? Well that changes everything. She slyly grinned to herself. "Sure, we can…but, Marik here needs to head to the main office." Terry placed a hand on his shoulder and gave a light squeeze. Marik saw the smile grow on her face and his eyes narrowed with suspicion. She was planning something and he had no idea if he should be wary of it.

"Oh? Wait, I know this already!" She lightly hit her head and laughed at her forgetting this little bit of information. "You were telling me this just this morning!"

"So, you know, that's good! Since you're here and he's here, why don't you show him the way to the main office and actually why not show him around the school a bit too? I mean there's no better time than, now right? No class times to worry about and you're waiting after school already." She offered, Rei a bit surprised by this sudden idea. Her cheeks turned a soft pink as she looked to Marik.

"You don't mind, do you?"

Oh, you sly, sly woman you! You're getting me time alone with Rei, which I don't mind at all. This is one of your plans I give my one hundred percent approval. He smiled at Rei when she looked at him. "Not at all, I couldn't ask for a better guide than the lovely classmate whose been helping me in all my classes. Shall we?" He offered her his hand and she shyly took it. Her face only grew redder as he pressed his lips to her knuckles and walked out of the classroom with her. The guys gaped at the turn of events, Terry unfazed by it though he snickered at how red Rei got.

"No shame on that guy, I swear!" Jonouchi fumed, embarrassed by the display himself. "Doing things like that with someone he just met! Did he ever do that to you? If he did, I'm going to kick his ass!"

"We met as kids Joey, there's no way he'd do any of that back then and even now. We grew up like siblings practically, I don't even think we could act it out without being grossed out or laughing at how ridiculous the other is being." Terry laughed, calming him down though unknown to her she had calmed Atem as well. "Besides, aren't you two running late to practice? Coach is gonna make you run if you are."

"Oh shit, you're right!" Joey glanced at the clock. "We better get going," he looked to Atem.

"Yeah, you go on ahead. I just gotta check on something."

"Sure, I'll let coach know." He nodded and left the now empty classroom, the only two left inside being Atem and Terry.

"Is there anything I can help you with so you don't run late to practice?" Terry offered, curious as to why he was still there. He looked to have had everything packed as is.

"Tomorrow after school, come over to my place." He suddenly blurted out, Terry a bit startled by the sudden statement. She looked at him a bit curiously though, noting a slight redness on the tops of his cheeks as he continued to speak. "It's not for me or anything, Yugi really misses you and wants to see you again. He keeps talking about you to mom too so now she wants to meet you too. Gramps is gonna be there, but I'll keep him in line like last time. So…yeah, come over."

"Is that a request or a command?" She finally spoke up as she saw the tips of his ears go red. She bit down on her lower lip to stop the laugh that threatened to come out, a feeling of happy warmth slowly replacing all the uneasy she had been feeling of late.

"Cheeky as always I see." He rolled his eyes at her, but gave a small smirk. "You should know by now I don't do requests."

"Demanding as always I see." She playfully through the statement back at him. "I don't mind coming over though, I just need to let my dad know. He won't mind I'm sure and if it gets too late he'll probably send Marik and or Joey to come get me to avoid any night trouble. You don't mind me coming over though, right? I mean going to meet Yugi and your mom, I can see them when you're out so I don't bother you."

"When have you ever cared about not bothering me?" He flicked her forehead. "You barged your way into my life. Not having you around is more trouble than having you around. If I really didn't want you around, I wouldn't have sat there bored in a library while you read."

"This is very true, well if you don't mind then and father permitting I'd love to come over for dinner." She smiled as she rubbed the spot he flicked when she felt the weight of his warm hand on her head and saw a rare genuine smile on his lips.

"Of course, I don't mind, idiot. I don't have practice tomorrow so I can come get you your place to show you the way over."

"Sounds like a plan." She nodded with an excited grin, his hand slipping down to cup her cheek. Her heart jumped a little at the shift in touch, her eyes finding his to figure out what is going on. The sudden seriousness in his gaze left her frozen where she stood. Atem? She blinked as his face came closer to hers and his lips pressed firmly to her forehead.

"You're finally smiling properly again…I was worried." He whispered, against her skin. The light grazing making her nerves jump but her mind quickly grasps a hold of his words. He was worried about her much like everyone else, but the fact he was so worried made her gut twist a little.

"I'm sorry, I'm better now…honest. Just, the whole Kaiba thing really threw me for a loop you know?" She softly spoke, placing a hand over the one that held her cheek. "Thank you, for caring about me." She moved her head back so she could properly look at him and give him a sincere smile of gratitude.

"Least I can do for all the shit you put up with me." He chuckled lightly and stepped back. A peaceful silence hung between them when the sound of a whistle made her look at the clock.

"You're gonna be late for practice, you better hurry up!"

"Huh, oh yeah. I'm heading off…why don't you come watch? Unless you want to read?" Terry chewed at her lower lip at the offer to watch. She really wanted to get over her worries with the library but she did want to watch his practice as well. "I'll come watch, I just need to return some books actually so I'll come right after ok?"

"Alright, see you there." He nodded, grabbing his bag and heading to the left while Terry turned right and did as she said she would.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped through the threshold and looked at the familiar room. She headed straight for the desk and placed them on the desk, grabbing Seto's attention. He is surprised by the smile she gives him, expecting her to hate or fear him.

"I'm returning these books. I'm going to grab a few to check out though ok?" She asked, though she knew he would not respond. Not minding his bewildered look, she left to go search the aisles as Seto set to checking the books back in the system. When she came back, he watched her curiously and noted no signs of fidgeting. "I'm not afraid of you…and I don't hate you. You did what you did, but you didn't end up doing anything when you think about it since Atem stopped you." She suddenly spoke up, but kept her voice low so no one heard. "Don't over think it ok? I won't bother you about who also, I'm sure I'll figure it out on my own. Thanks for the books." She took the books and left the room, leaving a stunned and utterly confused Seto once again.