Chapter 14-- Finally!

Valon eagerly anticipated the next morning. He was going to try out Alister's plan. Although Alister did not know how to dress himself, he was pretty smart. Valon lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling. What should I do for Lily? I bet she thinks I'm ignoring her. Well, I could take her out to lunch. Somewhere nice. But I wont tell Mai. She'd flip. Satisfied with his resolution, Valon soundly fell asleep.

Lily couldn't sleep. She sat up in her bed. It was about two am. Through her bedroom window, Lily saw Mai's car pull up in the parking lot. Where has she been? The person that came out of the front seat answered her question. It was Joey. That's why. She snuck out to see Joey. Why didn't she tell me? Why is she trying to hide it? I'm the one who got them together. Jeez. She doesn't have the civility to be honest with me. What a great sister, Lily thought irritably as she watched the two kiss for a while.

The next morning, Valon woke up eager to start the day and see Lily. He took a shower and put on a black muscle shirt and black jeans complete with chains. He brushed his teeth and hair, making sure he was looking good (when isn't he?) and left.

Lily woke up not as excited as Valon. She was happy that she gets to see him, but it's actually nice to have her speak to him. Yesterday, he seemed so…distant. It was like he was in another galaxy. Lily got up and put on a pair of jeans and threw on a tank. She didn't care what she looked like. Okay that's a lie. She did, but it didn't matter. It's not like Valon was gonna notice anyways. Before long, she heard Mai leave and Valon knock.

Lily did not rush downstairs like she ordinarily did, but went down rather lazily. When she opened the door, she almost gasped aloud. Valon looked HOT! Hotter than normal. And here I am, I look like crap! Lily thought pitifully. Valon smiled. "Ready for school?" he asked, flashing a grin as he stepped in. Lily nodded, completely void of all speech and closed the door behind him.

Valon set his stuff on the table. He pulled out a chair next to him and motioned for Lily to sit. What in the world? Lily thought all throughout the lesson. Now, Valon seems so…so…so flirtatious? Could Valon actually be flirting with me? Not that Lily minded. By the end of her English lesson, it was clear that all Valon's attention was focused on Lily. Although Lily was delighted to be in the spotlight, she had to admit, it was a little nerve-racking. When she had finished her spelling, she looked up into Valon's gorgeous blue eyes. "Hey Lily, how about we go get some lunch. My treat." Lily was a little overthrown by this gesture, but for a chance to spend quality time with Valon, who could refuse that? "Hold on, I have to change," Lily said rushing upstairs. "Make sure you wear something suitable for my motorcycle," Valon called. "Okay," Lily said with a grin.

She rummaged through her closet, searching for the outfit she had bought two days ago. "There it is!" Lily put the cute halter and pants on. Then she put some silver flip-flops on. She applied her makeup, thus perfecting her look. When she went downstairs, she nearly laughed out loud. Valon's eyes were in disbelief. She practically pranced down the stairs, loving every minute. "Ready?" she asked looking at him. Valon's shock quickly recovered into a smile. "Wow Lily, you're going to look good on the back of my motorcycle," he said opening the door for her. Lily slightly blushed as she headed out the door. Valon helped Lily mount his motorcycle. He plopped his helmet over her head and mounted it as well. As Valon revved up the engine, he gently grabbed Lily's arms and wrapped them around his waist. "Hold on tight!" he grinned over his shoulder. Lily felt a hot rush of adrenaline as she squeezed him even tighter. Valon felt the warmth of Lily's arms surround him. Alister was right; holding in my feeling for Lily was definitely not the answer. Valon was a little surprised when he felt Lily's head rest on his back. Maybe we shouldn't go anywhere too fancy, since we're both dressed in leather. So he turned into a parking lot. "Is Lyon's okay?" Lily nodded. Valon took her hand and walked into the restaurant.

Mai was talking to her friend Raquel at work. "Hey Raquel, do you think you could set some of the new fashions that came in outside?" Raquel nodded. "Sure, no problem. So Mai, how's your sister?" Mai sighed. "She's good; actually learning stuff from Valon." Raquel thought for a moment. "Valon? Isn't that the guy that was evil and liked you and turned you all evil?"

"Well sorta. He isn't evil and neither was I. Yes, he did like me."

"Well, how did you come back to Normalsville?"

Mai laughed. "It's a long story. Remember that goofball Joey?"

Sure. The one you said was "charming.'"

Mai reddened. "I said that? Well anyways, he dueled me and lost. The Seal of Orichalcos took him. Something snapped in me. I remembered everything Joey had done for me or been with me through. Like in Duelist Kingdom. He looked so cute in his warrior outfit in Kaiba's virtual world. And at the Battle City Finals. Psycho Marik sicced his Winged Dragon of Ra on me. Joey was there to defend me. Serenity told me that Joey dueled Marik and was one card away from winning. Don't you see? He did that all for me! Then there was that whole deal with Dartz." Mai sighed. Raquel looked at her. "Mai you are so in love with Joey," she said sympathetically. Mai blushed. "Yeah well. He is of a kind."

"Joey?" Raquel asked.

"Well, obviously! Haven't you been lis--" Mai was silenced by Raquel pointing behind her. She slowly turned around. There he was. "Hey Mai," Joey grinned, walking inside the store. "Hi Joey. I didn't expect to see you here." Joey shrugged. "Yeah, Serenity told me you worked here, so I figured I might drop by." Raquel quietly slipped out the door to put the clothes outside.

Inside Lyon's, Lily was having an awesome time with Valon. They laughed and talked. After Valon paid for the bill, he drove Lily across the street to a park bench so they could finish the lesson. Lily's head was on Valon's shoulder. She closed her eyes for a minute and opened them to see Valon's lips upon her own. Lily gladly returned the kiss, though it was brief. Valon did not want to move from that spot, nor did Lily.

Lily POV

OH MY GOSH! This is so a dream come true! Wait until I tell Serenity! She is going to be so excited for me. Now things are finally starting to go right.

Valon POV

Lily is such a beautiful girl. She's fun and hyper, yet cool and collected. This has been a great day and it keeps getting better. And sadly, I have Alister to thank. What is this world coming to? Valon inwardly laughed. Nothing could spoil this day, he thought, leaning in to kiss Lily again.

I do not support dating people years older than you either. Not a good couple!!! But of course, it wouldn't be a good story if it was all sweet and innocent!

Watashi no namae wa Valentine Lily desu. (wa ta she no nah-ma-ay wa Valentine Lily dess) ((pronunciation))