Blueorange: so it's chapter 2 already. Thanks for all who supported my previous works. I gained a little confidence from your words.

Yusei: So, how long is this project going to be?

Blueorange: hmm...around 5 or 7 chapters. Not that long.

Aki: And it's all going to be in my POV?

Yusei: I think I lack screen time here.

Blueorange: who cares, I haven't seen Aki vs Misty yet so I'm making it Aki-centic-ish. But don't worry Yusei, you're still here.

Home sweet home.

I must have fainted from last night's events. Where am I? This isn't Arcadia Movement. I got out of the bed I was previously laying on. These aren't my clothes either. I looked around my surroundings; it looks like an ordinary bedroom with a bathroom inside. I noticed a note on the table and grabbed it. I opened it to see its contents.

"Aki Izayoi, your clothes got wet so I decided to change them, they'll be dry by today. Don't worry I asked the maids and Ruka to dress you. If you want to you can change into new clothes we prepared for you."

It was signed by Yusei. There's a bunch of clothes on the edge on the bed; I don't like walking around in pajamas so I'll definitely change into new clothes. The clothes Yusei got for me were a pair of loose pants and a white polo shirt. I took a bath first and change into my temporary outfit. There was a knock on the door.

"May I come in?" It was Yusei.

"Go ahead." Yusei opened the door and walked in.

"Your clothes will be delivered to you when their dry, in the meantime you can use those."

"May I ask, how did I end up here?" My head was aching, I can't remember much from last night.

"Here, take this your head's probably aching right now. You fainted last night due to fever. I told you, you'll get sick if you stand in the rain for so long and you did. Take your medicine and get some more rest. I'll come back with brunch later." He gave me a glass of water and some medicine for fever. I drank it and lay down on the bed.

"Yusei, did you get sick as well?" I asked him since he too was standing in the rain.

"Just a little cold, no fever. Call me if you need anything. I'll just be downstairs." After that he left the room.

I wanted to show my gratitude for helping me last but I can't find the words to say. I know you say 'Thank you' after someone does a good thing for you but I couldn't say them. I don't know why but it's hard to say those words.

An hour has passed. I woke up after my one hour nap. My head doesn't hurt that much anymore.

"I see you're awake now!" A voice startled me. I sat up and saw a little boy with green hair. He was carrying a tray with a bowl on it. It must be the brunch Yusei mentioned earlier.

"Here, Yusei said to give this to you." He puts down the breakfast tray on the bed. Brunch in bed, this is new.

"Where's Yusei?" I asked the little boy.

"He's resting right now. He says he's a little dizzy so he told me and my sis to check up on you for him."

"Rua! Open the door! I'm carrying a lot of things." I heard a little girl's voice out the door. It must be his sister.

"What's the password?"

"RUA!" The voice sounded more demanding.

"Coming, dear sister of mine." He opened the door and let his sister in. She looked a lot like her brother only her hair was tied in pigtails. She was carrying a glass and a pitcher of water. She puts them on the side table besides the table.

"Good afternoon, Izayoi. I hope you feel better already." At least his sister is more quiet and respectful.

I looked at the food they brought me, it was noodle soup. Beef flavored. It was one of those 'just add water' products.

"May I ask who prepared this?"

"Yusei said he would make you something but he ended up making instant noodles, we offered to help but he said he didn't need any."

There was that feeling in me again. That feeling of emptiness. I wanted to thank them but I didn't know why I couldn't do it.

"So...then. We'll be leaving you to eat. Call us if there's something you need." The twin siblings were about to leave but I stopped them.

"Wait, tell me your names. So I can actually call you when I need you."

"Oh right. I forgot to introduce us. I'm Rua and this is my annoying twin, Ruka."

"You're the annoying one, Rua." His sister corrected him.

"Anyways, we'll be in the living room watching TV. DND us if it's not important."

"Rua, stop being rude to our guest. I apologize, my brother is very rude. Please don't hesitate to ask assistance if you need any."

"Come on Ruka, were gonna miss our show!"

"Coming, please excuse us." The twins left. I stared down at my soup. Yusei went to the trouble to prepare this for me; I don't understand why he's doing these things. I was his enemy, I nearly killed him back then, I just don't understand Yusei Fudo at all.

Then I realized something. I didn't come home last night. Divine must be worried about me. I saw my cell phone on the side table. I checked for any missed calls or messages. There were a couple of missed calls and one message. I opened it. I didn't bother to check the missed calls because I knew it was Divine. I read the message.

"Where are you?" The message said.

I was about to make a reply but I thought to myself, what should I say? Should I say I'm with Yusei Fudo and his friends? Just then, someone knocked on the door again. I hid my phone under the pillow and told the person outside to come in.

"Sorry to bother you, do you need any help? How are you feeling now?" It was Yusei again. He came to check up on me.

"I'm feeling a little better now."

"That's good to hear. Did you eat anything already? Or you still don't have your appetite?"

"I'm okay. I was about to eat before you came in." It was a partially the truth.

"Do you need help? Here, I'll help you." I was going to reject his offer but he insisted. He pulled a nearby chair, grabbed the spoon from the tray and scooped some soup from the bowl.

"Ah." He said, telling me to open my mouth. I slightly opened my mouth, feeling a little embarrassed, and drank the soup from the spoon. This continued till I finished my soup.

"There, all done. Now drink some water." He poured me some water and gave me the glass. I took it and drank it all.

"Full?" He asked me while he set aside the tray.

"Not really, but it's enough." I said.

"Here are your clothes by the way. I asked the twins to wash them for you. You can change into them if you want to, if not, you can still borrow some clothes from the twins."

"Yusei."

"What is it, Izayoi?"

"Aki, just call me Aki. Please tell me why you're helping me so much?"

"I told you last night, I'm here for you. I'm here to help you. It's called being friends."

"Friends?" I laughed at his statement. "So you think were friends? Just because you served me soup and nursed me doesn't make us friends, Fudo." I said his named with disdain. Why does he assume that were friends all of the sudden? Even if he did help me last night, I still don't trust him and I still hold some contempt against him.

"Even if you don't see me as a friend, I still consider you as a friend and I don't abandon friends who need help."

I did ask him to help me. Back in fortune Cup. I asked him for help. Why? Because he said he understood my pain, that he'll take it all away. But some part of me still says not to trust him.

The room fell into silence. I was looking away from Yusei and he was looking at me, suddenly my phone rang. I grabbed it under the pillow and answered it.

"Hello."

"Where are you, Aki? Are you alright, did something happen?" It was Divine. No one else would bother to call me anyways.

"I'm alright. I'm just walking around for a bit. I'm sorry for not coming home last night. I'll return there right away. Bye." I didn't tell him about my encounter with Yusei Fudo. Divine does not need to know what happened last night. I don't want Divine to be troubled with my problems.

"I'll escort you then. Arcadia Movement right?"

"No need. I can get there myself. Now, please leave so I can change into my clothes." Yusei got up and took the tray with him.

"I'll be waiting downstairs then." Yusei said as he left the room.

I dressed up back into my normal outfit. Without my mask and cloak. It feels weird without wearing them. I went downstairs and into the living room. I saw the twins sitting closely to the TV. Yusei already got up from the couch he was sitting on and approached me.

"Ready?"

"For what?" I asked.

"I'll escort you to Arcadia Movement. To make sure you get there safely."

"I said no already, Yusei. I can manage on my own." I walked towards the door only to find Yusei following me.

"Even if you say that, Yusei's still going to follow you." Rua shouted from the living room.

"I don't care." I said and left. Yusei continued to follow me outside.

"Why do you still follow me?"

"To ensure your safety." He said.

"It's broad daylight. No one's going to attack me, and I'm sure no one will dare to attack me. Their all afraid anyways."

"I'm not afraid of you."

"So you're saying that you're going attack me?"

"No, that's not what I meant. What I meant to say is, I'm not afraid of you or your powers so you shouldn't also be afraid."

"Stop, just stop talking already. My head is starting to ache again." I wanted him to stop talking to me. I didn't want to think about whatever words he tells me. I don't need Yusei's help. I can manage on my own.

"So this is Arcadia Movement's headquarters?" After a long walk we finally got here.

"We're here. I don't need an escort anymore." I wanted to go in already and leave and forget everything that happened last night.

"Are you sure? Cause I can--"

"Aki, there you are!" Divine was waiting in the lobby.

"Divine!" I ran towards him and left Yusei behind. All I wanted to do is to forget him.

"Your temperature seems high? Did you stay out in the rain last night? Come, let's go in."

Divine started to lead me inside the Arcadia Movement. I took one last glance at my back. Yusei was still there, making sure I entered the building safely. Yusei gave me small smile and a wave of goodbye and left.

"Welcome home, Aki." Divine said with a smile.

Blueorange: who wants ready made love?

Yusei: What are you talking about?

Blueorange: Instant noodles of course! Just add water!

Aki: and now time for the vocabulary portion of the page.

Words:

DND: Do Not Disturb. YM lingo.

Ready made love: Instant foods/processed food, just add water or heat in microwave. You'll get this joke if you cook to express your love for that special someone.

Yusei: Please do review on the way out.