Chapter 2
Well, here's the second chapter. Jack and Carly's date will be it's own story, in case you're wondering. And thanks for the reviews, everyone!
"Here, try to eat something." Yusei smiled at Aki as he sat a tray infront of her.
"I really don't need to be waited on." The young woman said for the tenth time that evening.
"I told you before, I don't mind. There's really nothing I'd rather do right now."
"You're not very good at lying." The girl grumbled.
"I'm not lying." The azure eyed duelist replied. "Please, eat."
Aki sighed and obeyed. "Just so you know, that's cheating."
"What?" The young man was confused by her remark.
"You looking at me like that is cheating because I can't say no."
"I'll have to remember that." Yusei laughed.
Yusei watched her for a moment and put a hand to her forehead. Aki watched him for a moment as she enjoyed the cool touch of his hand and blushed. His azure eyes captured hers and they stared at each other.
As he leaned in to kiss her she turned away. "I'm sick. You can't kiss me, or you'll get sick."
Yusei sighed and kissed her forehead. "That's not very nice."
"I'm sorry that I care about your health." Aki muttered, sarcastically.
"I'm not the one running a fever." He pointed out, bluntly.
"I feel kind of sick. I think I'll try and rest for a little while."
Yusei nodded and took the tray away as Aki laid down. After what seemed like a few seconds, Aki felt herself being awakened. She groaned and reluctantly opened her eyes.
"Did you have to wake me up like that?" The girl grumbled.
"I got you some medicine. You were coughing in your sleep."
"Ugh, thanks, I guess. I'm still so sleepy ... ."
"Just take some medicine and I'll let you sleep."
Aki obeyed and took Yusei's hand as she swallowed the medicine. "Thanks, Yusei."
"You're welcome. Now, try to sleep. I'll be right here if you need anything."
Aki woke at around three in the morning and looked about her in a daze. In the dim light, she saw Yusei sleeping in a chair beside the bed. 'Yusei … .'
The girl reached out and brushed the loose hair out of his face. The young man stirred as her fingers grazed his cheek. Yusei stared at her and yawned a little.
"You're awake. How do you feel?"
"Bad. You're sleeping in a chair because of me."
"I wanted to be nearby in case you needed anything."
Aki smiled despite the guilt she felt from taking Yusei's bed. The young man stretched and stared at her in silence for a moment.
"Are you okay?" He finally inquired.
"I feel kind of … sick on my stomache. I think I need to go to the bathroom."
Yusei quickly stood up and helped Aki to the bathroom. He stood nearby and held the strands of her soft hair out of the way. When she was done, Yusei got her a glass of water, which Aki gratefully accepted. The azure eyed, youth carried the young woman back to bed.
"I'll get you some Sprite and see if I can find anything for you to eat."
Aki stared at him. "That's okay. I just want to lay down. I'm not really hungry."
As the young man left her alone, Aki took out her cell phone and called her house. She sighed when nobody answered. 'I'm a nuisaince to him right now.'
"Aki?" Yusei was holding a glass and staring at her.
"Oh, Yusei, how long have you been there?"
"Not long. So were your parents home?"
"N, no." Aki blushed.
Yusei laughed and helped her take more medicine before he spoke. "Do you feel like sleeping?"
"Not really. I'm wide awake now. What can we do right now, though?"
"Well, we can watch a movie or play some video games. What do you think?"
"How about a game of cards?" Aki suggested.
"Okay. What would you like to play?"
"I'm pretty good at poker."
"Poker it is." Yusei replied as he dealt the cards. "Heh, Carly says that we owe her a double date."
Aki laughed and shook her head. "Sounds like her."
"Jack says he was glad we couldn't make it."
"That's just mean! So what do you have?"
"Two pair with Jack as the high card. What about you?"Yusei responded.
"A full house. I win." Aki grinned.
Am I doing good so far? Please, let me know what you think?