Chapter seven: First Night (Sadao)

"This place is so cool!" the Signer twins gasped as Meta led all of us into her home. Alex and I smiled, completely used to this type of reaction. The girl's house is truly breathtaking.

When you first walk in, you are greeted by what is basically a lobby. The flooring shows the story of a lost female duelist that has fallen in love with a bad guy duelist. There's a diamond chandelier in the exact center. Two staircases lead to two separate but connected hallways. The girl is really rich from being a champion.

"Aki and Jack, follow me, Hero, Alex, and Yusei to your rooms please. The rest of you follow Rose." Aki walked close to me as we followed the Head Signer and Head Glower up the left staircase, and I smiled at her as she brushed against my shoulder. Halfway down the hall, Meta brought us to a stop. "Aki-san, this is the room you're sharing with Hero."

As the others went on, I led the redhead into the room. She sat down the one bag I let her carry on the way up here; I sat the two suitcases in my grasp next to her.

"Each room has its own bathroom, so you don't have to worry about sharing with anyone other than me." I gestured to the bathroom door. "There's a lock for privacy. It can only be unlocked by whoever's inside and Meta if there's an accident inside. We…."

"You've never shared a room with a girl, have you?" Aki interrupted. I blushed lightly.

"Only Meta, Alex, and MaiKa. But that was a tent big enough to fit four of us plus Chris and MaiKa when they got too scared to sleep in their own tent. It shows, doesn't it?"

"You are really nervous." She started unpacking her things as I sat on the bed. "So is everyone paired up by Signer-to-Glower?"

"Meta and Yusei figured it would be the safest arrangements."

She hummed in agreement and put the last of her clothes in the dresser on her side. I put her suitcases with my own in the closet and faced her again.

"So, I can give you a tour of the rest of the house if you'd like. Then I'll show you the arena in the back."

"That sounds…." She grunted and placed a hand over her heart, staggering backwards. I was at her side in an instant, wrapping my arm around her waist. She leaned into me as I guided her to sit on the bed. "I… I'm fine."

"When a Flaming Lava member deteriorates your life points to a thousand by attacking your dragon, Aki, that is a very serious matter."

"I know, but…."

"You should take it easy for one more day along with Alex. That tour can wait until tomorrow." She looked ready to protest. "Unless you would rather I carry you on my back." She blushed at my suggestion then nodded.

"It could work. I just really don't want to stay inside the rest of the day." I gave her a smile. She's adorable.

"Alright, come on." I knelt down in front of her with my back to her, and after a moment, she wrapped her arms around my neck and legs around my waist. Supporting her weight easily, I stood up and walked out of the room.

"You too huh, Aki?" We looked over and saw Jack carrying Alex piggy-back. "These boys are persistent. Ain't they?"

"You didn't complain once I picked you up," Jack grumbled.

"Don't start, you." The raven poked his cheek. "Meta said no arguing except in our room."

"If you poke me again, I won't carry you."

"Good." She started poking his cheek repeatedly. "I didn't want to be treated like an invalid anyway. Go ahead, put me down." Her voice became taunting. "Put me down, Atlas-san. You bad. Put me…. Hey!"

Aki and I burst out laughing as the raven glared up at the blond. Jack had dropped her by simply letting go of her legs. In her pit of taunting, Alex had not expected that.

"Jack, that wasn't very nice. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" I looked up as Meta and Yusei approached us.

"She told me to do it multiple times," he muttered as he let Alex back onto his back.

"That doesn't mean you grant it. I understand she is annoying and childish. But you must learn how to endure it." She smiled at Aki. "Aki-san, I take it you wanted that tour of the grounds as well."

"Hai." I felt her nod.

"Follow me. I was going to give Yusei the tour now anyway." We all nodded and followed the two.