Chapter 9!

Bentstu: Thanks for the review! I made Yusei's jokes really corny on purpose, as Yusei doesn't come off as a comedian. Yusei and Akiza are on their way to love, but don't worry about the last comment. ;)

I also wanted to tell everyone that I'm having Surgery on Tuesday morning. It's nothing serious, but I will be sore for a while. Sorry for any delays in getting the next Chapter out, as I am also going to be very busy.

"Come on Dexter! It's time for another one of Martha's chapters and you're in it!" Luna pleaded as she pulled his arm. "But...I've...got stuff to do," Dexter lied. In truth, he was more worried about having to spend time with Luna. He remembered the day the two spent together and how Luna was trying to do things to make him happy. He felt guilty for all the money she paid for him, even if he did enjoy it.

Dexter sighed and finally gave in as her and her brother pulled him outside. In the car was Yusei and Akiza. Yusei was going to ask Akiza if she wanted to go golfing with him. That way, he could have fun with her, and also tell her something very important. Once Dexter got into the car, in-between the twins like before, he sighed, and looked a bit unhappy. As if she had superpowers, Luna quickly asked him what was wrong, and why he didn't want to come with.

"I...uh...it's nothing," he replied. In truth, he still felt uneasiness around the twins' friends. He felt like he was being pushed into a place he didn't belong. Dexter tried to start a conversation with Leo, before Luna could ask him anything else. Even as he talked, Luna looked worried at Dexter. She felt as though the day they had spent a while back had come and gone, with nothing changing. She wanted to do something that would hopefully stick and not make Dexter so uncomfortable around her other friends.

When they got there, they were, once again, ahead of Jack and Crow. "Can we just get started so that we don't have to wait for them?" Leo asked. Martha looked at the clock. "It's about 15 minutes after 3," she replied, "Lets wait until 3:45 and then we'll get started." They waited and waited for those two to arrive. As they waited, Yusei thought this might be a good time to ask Akiza if she could go with him.

"Akiza, does you Dad play golf at all?" Akiza looked at him. "Sometimes. Why?" Yusei smiled. "Well...would you consider coming with me? Just for a round?" Akiza looked at him and then at Dexter. "I don't want to interrupt your time with Dexter," she replied, but Yusei shook his head. "No. No. He wouldn't be there. It'd just be the two of us." Akiza was a little stunned. "The two of us?" she asked and Yusei nodded. "Please," Yusei begged, "I really want you to come with." Akiza was a bit hesitant. "I've...never played," she admitted. Yusei shrugged his shoulders.

"That's okay! I've only gone once so far. So, it'll be just like we're on the same level." Akiza looked away. "I don't know..." Yusei was desperate and grabbed her hands. "Akiza. Please. Just come with me. Even if you don't like it, just once." Akiza looked at him. He had such a determined look in his eyes. Akiza looked down and noticed that Yusei had his gloves off. He had a firm, but gentle grip. "Um...are you sure?" she asked.

"Yes. I'm positive," he replied, "Just this once. Please!" Akiza had never seen Yusei so desperate to do something with her. "All right," she replied. She saw Yusei relax and so did his grip. He then grinned at him. "Thanks. Sunday at 8 sound good?" Akiza bit her lip. "Yeah, but what about clubs and all that stuff?" Yusei still smiled. "Don't worry," he replied, "I've got some women's clubs for you." Akiza gave him a firm stare. "You didn't buy new ones just for me?" she asked, but Yusei shook his head.

"No. I got them at a golf place and were used. Don't worry." Akiza gasped and was a little stunned. Yusei had gotten clubs for her? Golly, was there any way his heart could get any bigger?

Suddenly, Crow and Jack pushed their way inside. "Sorry," Crow replied, "Somebody nearly got in an accident." Jack growled. "Hey. That person at the four way should have seen me. My Duel Runner's pretty easy to notice." Even as the two bickered, Martha got started on the Chapter.

Once the awards ceremony was over, Lunaka and Leoka rushed back to the North side of the village. Inside a tepee like house was Dexterka. Inside, he had a small fire going. He was nervous and worried about his friends. "Dexterka! Dexterka!" he heard from just outside and the opening quickly showed some light. He squinted from the glare and smiled once he could see who was there. "Leoka! Lunaka! You're...you're all right!" he shouted. The two of them gave him a big hug.

"Yes," Lunaka replied, "And best of all, we kept your promise and made sure you were the first person we told." Dexterka leaned back and the saw two taller figures behind them. "Yuseika! Akizaka! You're here as well?" Yuseika giggled. "Yes," he replied, "I'll be staying the night at the twins' hut." Dexterka was relieved that he saw people that cared about him. Still, even as they left, Lunaka stayed behind. "Dexterka." He looked up, as he thought they had all left.

Instead, Lunaka came up to him. "I want you to know that...I never stopped thinking about you. Even during my battle with the Dark Signer, I always kept you in my thoughts." Dexterka looked away, but he couldn't hide his smile. "That's...that's very nice," he replied, "But you don't have to say that just to make me happy." Lunaka frowned. "But...I mean that," she replied, "I really do and it's the truth." Dexterka sighed. "Lunaka, you're really nice, but you don't have to lie about it. It's fine." Lunaka sighed sadly. "I promise you that's the truth," she replied. Dexterka looked away and he blushed a little bit. Still, Lunaka wasn't sure if Dexter really believed her. She was going to make sure Dexterka knew that she meant those words very much, even if Dexterka didn't want to believe her.

As the night went on, Yuseika got to enjoy good food, and be with his friends, most notably Akizaka. He enjoyed seeing her smile and getting to relax for once. "So what are you going to do now?" Yuseika asked once supper had ended, "I mean...Sayerka's gone and the Movement's done too." Akizaka shrugged. "I...I'd really like to spend some time with my family," she replied, "But I'd also like to spend some time on my own...maybe even with you." Yuseika smiled. "I'd enjoy that," he replied. The two of them looked around.

"Akizaka, would you like to live in a place like this?" Akizaka looked around and saw how happy everyone was around the big fire. Leoka, Lunaka, and Dexterka were being entertained by a man with a giant warrior mask on. They laughed as he danced around and told a funny story. Akizaka smiled. "I would like to live here," she replied, "Why do you ask?" Yuseika shrugged. "No reason," he replied, but he deep down knew why he wanted to live here too. He smiled as he watched the twins and hoped to reveal his plans soon.

After Yuseika went back to the West, Jackka and Crowka came back to spend some time with Marthaka. They all helped her out and also were able to spend some time together. They also spent some time just catching up and having fun. Still, Akizaka came to visit almost everyday. She stayed back and tried to let the men have their space. Still, Yuseika would find a way to include her, or leave the group of guys to spend some time with her. After all, he had confessed his love for her and she had done the same.

The thing that really surprised both of them was how happy and affectionate they were towards each other. Yuseika loved to cuddle and put his arms around her, while Akizaka was not shy in showing that she liked to kiss and make out with him. Still, they kept their pants and underclothes on. However, they had, when the time was right, found their own private place to make out. They always made sure the other was in favor of the move and Yuseika always made sure Akizaka had complete control of the situation.

The three youngest of the listeners sat in confusion. "What do you when you make out?" Leo asked. "And what does it mean that Akizaka was in control?" Luna asked. Jack and Crow snickered, but Yusei and Akiza looked away, as this information was a bit awkward for them. Martha just smiled and said. "It just means that they showed that they loved one another," she replied, "And with them in love as they are, there are certain feelings and urges you do once you are in love." Leo raised his hand. "How will we know when these feelings are there?" Martha smiled. "You'll just know," she replied, "Anyways, back to the story."

As the days turned to weeks, things seemed to be in a pretty similar routine. However, that all changed once Sherryka came to village one day. She had heard that Yuseika was a pretty good duelist, so she wanted to challenge him to a duel. When she got there, the three men were sitting in their hut talking.

"Who are you?" Jackka asked. Crowka had his eyes on her. "Yes. Who are you?" he asked, with emphasis on the second sentence. The blonde brushed her hair to the side. "I'm Sherryka and I want to challenge Yuseika to a duel. I hear he is the best of the best." Yuseika smiled. "Well...not necessarily," he replied, hinting at Akizaka. Crowka and Jackka didn't get the reference and neither did Sherryka.

"I highly doubt that," she replied, "Now lets duel." She showed him her deck and Yuseika went outside. The two of them faced each other and started the duel.

As Akizaka happily skipped towards Yuseika's house, she could only think about just how lucky she was. Her family and her were tighter than ever and she had a great guy in her life. Those thoughts went away, once she saw what was taking place in front of Yuseika's hut. She spotted a blonde woman facing him in a duel. She then listened in on their conversation.

"You're a very good duelist," Yuseika complimented, "Easily one of the best I've seen, especially when it comes to females." Akizaka gasped. Was Yuseika saying that she was better than her? Akizaka listened closely to the rest of the comments. "Well...it's easy to take a compliment from such a hot man." Akizaka gritted her teeth as Yuseika laughed. "Well...thanks," he replied, "I've never heard that comment made about me." Akizaka was about ready to burst. Was Yuseika going to leave her for this woman? She watched as Yuseika took his turn, which thankfully was his last. Stardust attacked and ended the duel. As Yuseika went over to thank her, Sherryka did a move that he didn't expect. She hugged him.

Akizaka stood out in the open, letting herself be seen. Crowka and Jackka saw her. "Um...Yuseika?" Crowka gasped. Yuseika turned to him and saw him point at Akizaka, even as Sherryka was still hugging him. He gasped. "Akizaka!" She turned around and ran towards a forest. Yuseika growled and pushed Sherryka off of him. "Get off of me," he said with a grudge. He then ran after Akizaka and shouted her name. As he did, Sherryka was confused.

"You probably shouldn't have done that," Jackka noted. Sherryka turned to face them. "What do you mean?" she asked, "Where I come from, after a duel, you hug one another." Crowka and Jackka gasped.

As Akizaka sat on a tree stump, she buried her face in her hands and cried. Yuseika was leaving her for some hot headed blonde chick who came out out of nowhere? "Akizaka!" Yuseika shouted once more, before he caught up to her. He tried to wrap her in a hug, but Akizaka pushed him away with one arm. "Don't touch me," she said in anger. She managed to look at him, tears in her eyes. "I know what you did. I saw the whole thing!" She stood up and made a fist. "You think that you can tease me and treat me like I'm special, only to toss me away at the next cute girl you see?" Yuseika shook his head. "No Akizaka! It's not like that!"

"Save it!" Akizaka replied, "I heard the flirting that went on during the duel. You liked her Yusei, faster than you liked me. You two shared something that I know I will never have with you. I will never have the connection you have with her." Akizaka started crying once more. Yuseika's eyes firmed up and put his hands on her shoulders. "Akzaka, what are you talking about? What bond do Sherryka and me share that I don't share with you?" Akizaka looked at him, more determined than ever.

"You two have a connection through dueling, that I have never gotten to share with you. Face it Yusei. In one duel, you two bonded faster than I did. Just admit that you like her more." Akizaka buried her face into her hands once more and sobbed some more. Yuseika shook his head. "Akizaka." He tried to wrap her in a hug. Akizaka tried to shake free, but deep down, she wanted to be hugged. She finally stopped shaking and let Yuseika try to comfort her. Yuseika waited patiently for her to stop crying. Once she did, he started to talk.

"Akizaka. You've got this all wrong. I don't share a bond with Sherryka that is even as close to the bond I share with you. You and I are more than friends. We are best friends and lovers too. That means that we put each other first. Even if I dueled Sherryka a million times and she made every duel as fun as she could, it could never amount to the joy I had with just one duel you." Akizaka looked up confused. "How could dueling with her a million times be as good as one duel with me?" Yuseika smiled.

"Because Akizaka, in that time, I got to reach you. The deepest and most important part of you. I could never reach that deeply or try as hard as I did on anyone else. You're special to me Akizaka. Every time I see you smile, it lights up my world and gives me a smile. No one else can do that Akizka." Yuseika let Akizaka lean back a little. "As far as the dueling, I'm sorry for any flirting. I don't recall any flirting going on..."

Akizaka interrupted him. "What about her saying that you were hot? You replied that you had never been told that before!" Yuseika smiled. "Oh that? I had gotten three cards that I needed to help get rid of her best monster and I got to attack three times with Stardust Dragon. That's what brought her life points down and, ultimately, won me the duel. I had never been called a hot duelist before. Yeah, I've gotten lucky a few times, but I've never had luck that was that hot." Akizaka was confused.

"But...what about you saying that she was one of the best females?" Yuseika smiled. "Really? Well...to be honest, I've only seen Lunaka, Sherryka, and you duel, so my pool of female duelists is quite small." Akizaka gasped. "Only three?" Yuseika nodded. "Yeah, but all three of them are really good. In fact, Sherryka would be the 3rd best, followed by Lunaka, and the best would be..."

Yuseika wrapped Akizaka in a tight hug and gently shook her. "You Akizaka! You're best female duelist I know. Not to mention the best duelist overall." Akizaka gasped. So...this had all been a misunderstanding? Akizaka looked at Yuseika, who was smiling and cheerful. "Still, I'm sorry if I upset you Akizaka." She stared at him and then smiled back. "No. I'm sorry," she replied. She leaned forward and kissed his cheek. Yuseika smiled as he wrapped his arms back around her.

"Come on. Lets go tell Sherryka the truth." Akizaka nodded and they walked together back to the hut. When they got there, Crowka and Sherryka were getting awfully flirty. "Hey Sherryka!" Yuseika shouted. They turned to him, along with Jackka. Yuseika quickly tightened his arms around Akizaka. "This is my girlfriend Akizaka and she's the love of my life. Now, why the heck did you give me a hug after our duel?" Sherryka stared at the two of them and started laughing. Jackka and Crowka did too.

"That's just my native tradition," she replied, "After a duel. You hug each other." Yuseika and Akizaka both stared at one another in confusion, as everyone else laughed.

As Martha closed the book, everyone looked at Crow. "Crow and Sherry sitting in a tree," Leo mocked. "Don't you start!" Crow shouted in protest. "K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" Luna added. The twins then finished the rest of the tune, even as Crow crossed his arms and frowned. "I do not have feelings for Sherry," he replied. Yusei wanted to get in on the action. "Come on," Yusei replied, "She loves Turbo Dueling and so do you. So, why shouldn't she like you?" Crow huffed.

"I don't know, but I do know that I don't like her. She's a friend. That's all." Everyone decided to focus less on Crow and Sherry, as they hadn't seen Sherry since ZONE happened. Besides, it wasn't like she was going to show up anytime soon.

Or was she?

A few days later, Yusei drove over to Akiza's house, excited about today. Not just the fact that he was getting to show her a new sport, but also the fact that he was going to finally say something very important to her. He went up to the door, the sun shining on the Izinski mansion. After he rang the doorbell, Akiza smiled as she held a golf club in her hand. She had on a white vizor, pink shirt, and white shorts. Yusei was grateful that Akiza's shirt wasn't like the day they went to play tennis, where her shirt strings were being stretched so far that they almost broke. This shirt seemed to fit her much better, but her chest still stuck out for obvious reasons.

"Akiza, where did you get that club?" he asked. Akiza giggled. "I bought a brand new set," she replied. "But...I have a set for you." Akiza shook her head. "Now Yusei. You didn't have to buy me a new set, even though it was very thoughtful of you." She picked it up and put it on her shoulder. "Akiza. Let me carry that for you," Yusei offered. Akiza shook her head. "No way. I'm fine. I can easily carry it." She brought it to the car and took out Yusei's clubs for her. She then put her's inside and smiled.

"Now we can donate these, so that someone else can use them." Yusei smiled as she put them inside and came back out. She hopped in the car and Yusei sighed. He really wanted her to use the clubs he had gotten her, but he decided that it was all for the better anyways. He got inside and he headed for a convenience store. "Do you want some coffee?" Yusei suggested. Akiza made a sick face.

"I hate coffee," she replied and Yusei smiled. "Good. So do I." Akiza and him headed for the juices. "Really?" she asked, "Or are you just lying to make me feel better?" Yusei shook his head. "No. I really do hate the stuff. I hate most caffeinated stuff, although a good cola is okay every once in a while." They headed for the counter and Yusei took out some bills before Akiza could dig into her purse. "Allow me," he replied and handed over the money. Akiza smiled.

"Thanks Yusei." He smiled back. No problem." The two of them took their drinks and went back to the car. As he drove, Akiza asked him, "How did you stay up all those late nights during the WRGP?" she asked. Yusei sighed. "I drank lots of cola," he replied, "Which I have barely had since then. Jack and Crow tried to shove coffee down my throat, and forced myself to drink a couple cups just to shut them up. Still, I don't like coffee or any of that stuff." Akiza smiled. "I feel the exact same way." Yusei smiled back and was happy that their time together started so well. They got to the course and, as they entered the clubhouse, there were a lot of guys around. Some tournament was going on and they tried to shift their way through the crowd.

Once they got to the front of the line, Akiza smiled as she took money out of her purse. "I'm paying for this," she responded, before Yusei could do anything. She then handed over the money and Yusei could only thank her for buying. They went out and waited for the next group to tee off, before they could go. They stretched and Yusei watched as Akiza did some stuff he hadn't thought about trying.

"Where did you learn that?" he asked. "Off of the internet," she replied, "I spent the last few days practicing at a driving range, but most notable my putting." Yusei was a bit nervous by what she might have learned and he knew Akiza was smarter than him. When it was their turn to go, Yusei managed to hit a decent shot. Akiza went up next and hit a shot just a bit short of him.

"Wow! You did a good job for a beginner," Yusei commented. Akiza smiled and they were off. Akiza's luck didn't last long as Yusei quickly got a number of strokes ahead. Still, he encouraged her, more than usual. "Aw. That's all right. You'll hit a better shot next time." When she hit a good shot, Yusei acted as though she had just gotten a hole in one. "Good job!" he said as she hit it onto the green from a ways away. Akiza just smiled and noticed his odd behavior. She decided to test it out.

Akiza hit a few bad shots in a row. The first couple weren't on purpose. However, she finally hit one really bad. "You'll do better next time," Yusei encouraged her. Akiza slumped over. "I don't know Yusei. Maybe I'm not good enough for this." Yusei rushed over to her. "No Akiza! It's your first time! You're doing a great job! The more you play, the better you'll do! Please Akiza. Lets keep going!" Akiza looked up at him. "Okay," she replied quietly. "That's the spirit!" he answered back and they kept going.

As they finally reached the end, Yusei could feel himself get both nervous and excited. He spotted the place he wanted to take Akiza. He kept looking over there and Akiza took notice. She kept looking at the spot near the parking lot. Why was he so fascinated by that spot? Akiza kept playing and, once they had one more hole to go, she asked him about it.

"Yusei, is something wrong? You seem fixed on that one spot." Yusei was worried at first, but he then found a way to use it to his advantage. "Yeah," he replied, "I want you and I stay there once were done with our round." Akiza was confused, but decided to go along with it. Once they finished the last hole, Yusei high-fived her. "Come on Akiza. Lets sit over there." Akiza was stunned.

"Sit?" she asked and Yusei nodded. "Come on. I'll race ya!" Yusei and Akiza raced over to it and set their clubs down. Yusei then pointed out into the open. "Look," he said and Akiza looked out. It was a really nice view of the course and they could see some people playing on another hole. "Wow Yusei! This is a really nice view." Yusei smiled. "That's why I wanted to take you out here," he replied, "Besides showing you a new hobby for me." Akiza smiled. "Did you have fun?" Yusei asked. Akiza nodded and looked out.

"I did," she replied, "I'd like to do this again." Yusei smiled and was happy for her response. He spotted his clubs next to him. He put his hand on a club and felt the club's shaft. "Akiza. There's something important I really wanted to tell you." Akiza watched as he continued looking out into the distance.

"I...I love you."

Yusei closed his eyes, waiting for her response. Akiza gasped. "Yusei," she said softly and Yusei found himself in a hug. "Akiza," he replied and they stared at one another. "I...I love you too." Yusei gasped. "You do?" he asked and she nodded. He wrapped his arms around her and they slowly leaned in for their first kiss. They felt their soft lips and enjoyed it very much. When they leaned back, they smiled.

"Well...that was fun," Yusei commented and Akiza giggled. "Well...I'm so happy that you feel the same way," Akiza replied. Yusei looked down. "Actually..." Akiza noticed some pink in his cheeks. "I've felt that way for a quite a long time." Akiza gaped and gave him a hug. "So have I!" she said excitedly. Yusei then looked out on the view of the course and Akiza did the same. "To be honest, this is why I brought you here," Yusei admitted, "I didn't just want to do something new and fun with you, but I wanted to confess at a really nice place. And I thought this would be a nice place to do it at." Akiza leaned on Yusei's shoulder. "Well you did a good job," she complimented.

After staring out for a few moments, Akiza got up. "Come on," she replied and took his hand. They put their clubs around their other arm and headed for the car. After they put their clubs inside and then got into the front seats, Akiza made a suggestion. "Lets go out for breakfast." Yusei stared at her. "Really?" he asked and she nodded. "A special moment deserves a special meal." Yusei chuckled. "Well...we did just share our first kiss, so why not?" He started the car and they headed for a nearby restaurant.

As they drove, Yusei could feel himself wanting to ask Akiza a question. Still, he had been so courageous today, so why not do it one more time? As they stayed still at a red light, he took a deep breath and asked her a question. "Akiza, do you think I'm attractive?" Akiza turned to him. "Um...what?" she asked. Yusei kept facing forward, still too nervous to look over at her. "Do you find me physically attractive?" Akiza blushed and decided to dodge the question. "Why do you ask?" Yusei started going forward for the green light and he answered her question.

"Because Jack and Crow say I'm not physically attractive enough for girls to like me. I'm not buff. I don't have huge pipes. I don't life weights or workout like that. I don't have rock hard abs and the only reason you can sometimes see them, is because I'm so thin. I have an average butt and Jack and Crow insist that they only way a girl would love me is if I was all bulky and strong." Yusei parked into the restaurant, waiting for a response.

"How about we make a deal?" Akiza suggested, "I'll tell you if I find you attractive, if you tell me." Yusei instantly felt himself become nervous. "What?" he nearly shouted. Akiza giggled. "I'll tell you if you tell me." Yusei looked away. He didn't want to, but he figured it was only fair. "All right," he replied, "I find you really attractive for obvious reasons, that we don't need to go into." He smiled and turned to face her. "Okay now you go." Akiza shook her head.

"No. I want to hear the specifics," she replied, "What makes me so irresistible?" Yusei kept his grip on the wheel tightly and looked over at her in a "No you didn't!" look. "Okay," he replied, "You have long legs, a nice big butt..." Akiza's eyes widened and decided to let it slide. "You have a really small waist and the largest breasts I've ever seen (or will probably ever see)." Akiza blushed as Yusei leaned forward.

"But all that stuff won't last forever, which is why I've found something better to look at. Something that will never go away." He gently touched her cheek. "What's that?" she asked.

"You're smile," he replied, "There's no one in the world with a smile better than yours Akiza." Akiza gasped and felt herself become very hot on her face. "Oh Yusei." She leaned forward and took a firm grip on his left bicep. Her hand almost completely wrapped around it."I think you're very attractive," she replied, "And you don't need huge muscles, a tight butt, and abs to make me happy. You look beautiful just the way you are, with your average looking body." Yusei smiled.

"But I too have found something that will last forever, and will never fade with age." Yusei smiled. "What's that?" he asked, "Is it my smile too?" Akiza giggled. "Yes," she replied, "But also your warm blue eyes." Yusei blinked a few times. "My eyes?" Akiza nodded. "Yes." Yusei sighed contently. "Well...you're eyes are very beautiful too and I enjoy looking at them as well." Akiza smiled. They were so close that it only seemed right. She leaned forward and closed her eyes. Yusei did the same and they shared a kiss, their first since they were at the golf course.

"Thank you Akiza," Yusei replied once they leaned back. "Thank you Yusei," she replied.

They got out of the car and took each other's hand, until they got they got inside. They found a booth and ordered. They then stared at each other, not sure what to say. Yusei finally reached across the table gently rubbed Akiza's hand, with not one, but both of his hands. "I love you," he said. Akiza put her hand on his. "I love you too." They each rubbed each other's hand and didn't say much. Not many words needed to be said. They got their food and ate, with little conversation. When they got back home, they got their stuff out, and thanked each other for both the meal and round.

"So...I'll see you soon?" Yusei asked. Akiza nodded. "You'll see me very soon," she replied. They both smiled and decided to share one last kiss. Akiza took a step forward, wrapping her arms around him. Yusei did the same to her and they shared one last, enjoyable kiss. They then said a quick goodbye and Yusei drove away. When they each got inside, they headed for a bedroom and they just laid there, enjoying the moment. They wanted to remember this great day in their lives and put it in their memory bank, so they could remember it forever.

Over the next few days, Yusei was acting differently. He had a spring in his step. He was smiling a lot and was even singing to himself. Jack and Crow knew it was caused by him finally confessing his love to Akiza. Still, neither of them were surprised, as they both knew about their feelings for each other a long time ago.

On top of all that though, was that Yusei wasn't afraid to wear just his sleeveless shirt over his upper body. He had kept it hidden under his blue jacket for quite a long time (except when he was doing odd jobs and tried to use it to his advantage). Still, he didn't get upset when Jack and Crow teased him about having thin arms and not looking like a "attractive man."

As Yusei got ready for another day in the garage, he spotted Jack and Crow getting ready as well. Suddenly, someone knocked at the door, and Crow shouted to Yusei. "Yusei! It's probably your girlfriend!" Yusei instantly put down his toothbrush and spit out the toothpaste. He then raced to the door, excited to she Akiza again. However, he was stunned when he saw who was at the door.

"Sherry?" he asked and she pushed her hair back. "Yes Yusei. Long time no see." Jack and Crow got to the door. "Hey Sherry," Jack noted, "Do you want to come in?" Sherry smiled. "Of course," she replied. As she walked by, Crow noticed a little swag in her step. "Do you need something to drink?" Crow offered, "Or maybe some coffee?" Jack and Yusei looked at one another, confused by his response to Sherry coming over.

As they went to sit down, Crow got her a cup of coffee, and sat down on the old sofa. Jack and Yusei saw down with them. "So Sherry, what's going on?" Yusei asked. Sherry then talked about how she was on the Professional Dueling Circuit and started to share a few stories from the track.

As Akiza walked over, she was as happy as a clam. She skipped happily to the garage, knowing Yusei would be there to give her lots of hugs and kisses. She went to the front door and politely knocked. When she got there, Yusei answered it. "Hey Akiza!" he replied and he quickly wrapped her in a hug. Sherry looked up and saw Yusei giving Akiza a hug and a kiss.

"What's up with that?" Sherry asked. Crow and Jack didn't even turn to the two of them. "Oh yeah. Akiza and Yusei confessed their love to one another." Sherry's eyes narrowed. 'Really?' she thought to herself. She smiled and decided to stay quiet until Yusei came back. He sat down in a seat next to her and Akiza was to his right. Sherry leaned over and ignored what Crow was saying to her. "So Yusei, do you have any plans to join the Turbo Dueling field?" Yusei shook his head. "No way. I'd love to travel and see different cities like New York, San Fransisco, and Minneapolis, but I don't think I'd want to have to deal with all of the Turbo Dueling stress. Plus, I'm not a big fan of the spotlight."

Sherry giggled. "Of course you aren't. But I know you and you'd love to be the hot shot number one duelist." Yusei was slightly taken aback. "Nah. That's not me." Akiza listened closely and started to not like what she was hearing. Was Sherry flirting with him? She kept listening in. "But Yusei, wouldn't you like rivalries and to get into someone's grill?"

Yusei mentally rolled his eyes. Why was Sherry doing to this to him and asking him such odd questions? "I have rivalries," Yusei replied, looking at Jack, "But they're friendly rivalries. I'm not going to beat anyone up if I lose or lost." Sherry leaned over and put a finger on his chin. "But Yusei. You're such a bad boy." Yusei rolled his eyes for real this time. "I'm not a bad boy," Yusei replied and got up, "I've got to go to the bathroom." Yusei was upset. He was no "bad boy." He never has been and never will be.

After Yusei walked away, Sherry leaned over with a smirk. "So...you're Yusei's girlfriend?" Akiza leaned back and looked at her. "Yeah. So what?" Sherry smiled. "Well...do you really think you're good enough for him?" Akiza was baffled. "What do you mean?" Sherry looked back at her. "Yusei's arguably the best Duelist in the world? Wouldn't you think that he deserves someone who shares a passion for the sport as much as he does?" Akiza frowned. "Well, you don't come here often enough to know, but Yusei has other interests. He's learning to play other sports like tennis and golf." Sherry laughed.

"Tennis and golf? Really? Yusei's just putting on a show. Trust me Akiza. He's just going to use you to get other girls attention and once the right one walks by, he'll leave you in a second." Sherry leaned in close. "That's not true," Akiza replied, "Yusei loves me and me only." Sherry smiled. "I wouldn't be so sure," she replied, "You're not good enough for him." Akiza frowned and got up. She then headed outside, to be alone. Yusei and her had just confessed and now Sherry was trying to ruin it! She was good enough for Yusei. Wasn't she?

A few moments later, Yusei came back. "Where's Akiza?" he asked. "She went outside," Sherry replied, "Not sure why." Yusei decided that it would be best to check things out and make sure she was doing all right. When he got out there, Akiza was sitting on a bench crying. "Akiza!" he shouted and went over to her. "Akiza!" he repeated and put an arm around. "Akiza, what's wrong?" He waited for her to finish crying before she answered.

"Sh...Sherry said I'm not good enough for you." Yusei frowned. "She did? Why did she say that?" Akiza continued to sob. "She...she said that you were just using me to get another girl. Once you found someone better, you'd leave me." Yusei shook his head and wrapped her in a full hug. "Akiza. That's not true. I would never use you like that. I love you and I would never use you as an object or a pawn in some weird game. When I confessed my love to you, I meant that with all my heart." Akiza nodded. "I know. I meant it with all my heart too." Yusei smiled and gave her a kiss.

"Akiza. I love you. No matter what Sherry says, I love you, and I'm proud to have you as my girlfriend." Akiza managed a small smile. "Really? You mean it?" Yusei nodded. "With all my heart." Akiza leaned forward and they shared a nice, deep, meaningful kiss. When they leaned back, they both smiled. "Come on. Lets confront Sherry about what just happened." They got up and walked hand-in-hand.

When they got to the door, Yusei wrapped Akiza in a tight hug, and swung the door open. "Sherry!" Yusei shouted and everyone turned to him. "You may think it was funny in hurting my girlfriend, but what I told Akiza at the golf course is what I mean right now. I love her! There is no way I would use her in a sick game of chess and I would never abandon her." He turned to her.

"I love her and I will continue to love her with all my heart." They walked down the ramp to Sherry and the other. "So if you want to insult my girlfriend, then you're also insulting me!" Akiza nodded. "And why were you flirting with Yusei?" she asked, "You kept talking about what a great duelist he was and what he was going to do with his life. What Yusei wants to do is what he wants to do, so let him make his own decision and stop flirting with him!"

Instead of frowning or getting upset, Sherry just laughed. Akiza and Yusei just stared at her. "What's so funny?" Yusei asked. Sherry just laughed. "I was just testing you." Yusei and Akiza looked stunned at her. "Testing us?" Akiza asked. "Yeah," she replied, "After all, wouldn't there be someone who goes after one of you? Akiza due to her looks, and Yusei due to his dueling ability? You should get used to people getting into confrontations with you and causing you two to defend each other."

Sherry got up. "They thought I was checking Yusei out. Ha! Not in a million years!" Crow got up and chased after her. "Yeah! Can you believe that someone as beautiful as you would be checking out someone as unattractive as Yusei?" Yusei growled, but Akiza put a hand on his wrist. Yusei turned to her and smiled. Maybe what Sherry did was awfully mean, but she might have had a point.

Still, everyone watched as Crow and Sherry started talking to each other. Even through the door as Sherry went to the bathroom.

A/N: Hope the Chapter was okay. I wanted the love confession scene to be someplace nice to look at and golf courses usually have a nice view/spot to look out at. So, that's why I included it in this story.

I'm sorry if my surgery causes me to not update for a little bit, but hope you'll come back for the next one!