Shy
Disclaimer: I do not own YGO.
I hope you all are enjoying this story so far.
Friday
Tristan was nervous, and he had every reason to be. He was taking one of the prettiest girls out on a date, she also quiet smart yet very innocent to the ways of the world, something he found to be only a highlight to her overall beauty and charm, and to add to all that for his reason of nervousness, but she was also one of his best friends little sister. Tristan was glad that Marik and Bakura had let him leave work early, seeing as how they had trained employees. Tristan told Serenity that it would be a really casual relaxed date so she wouldn't have to get too dressed up. Tristan finally calmed himself down enough to hop on his motorcycle and go pick up Serenity.
"Hey Tristan." Serenity said as she stood up on the porch and walked down to him.
"Hey." Tristan said from under his helmet. She was definitely casual, jean capris with tennis shoes and a light blue three quarter length shirt on under a green jacket. She grabbed the spare helmet and put it on before they took off.
"So, where do you wanna go?" Tristan asked as the stopped at a red light.
"Somewhere nice for lunch." Serenity said.
"I know a good noodle shop." Tristan said.
"Sounds good." Serenity giggled before they drove again. Soon enough they pulled up to the noodle shop and went inside to wait.
"So, what finally convinced you to say yes?" Tristan asked.
"I've always liked you Tristan, and you're one of Joey's best friends, so I know you'll be good to me." Serenity said sweetly.
"Wait, you liked me more than Duke?" Tristan asked.
"Yeah. I found out later what Duke did to my brother, and was not impressed. I don't like people who hold grudges." Serenity said, her nose scrunching up cutely as she did.
"Oh yeah, I remember that. Yeah, he was a bit of creep when we first met him, his grudge was against Yugi, but it was petty back then." Tristan chuckled. A waiter got them seated and handed them their lunch menu.
"Everything looks so good." Serenity said with a smile.
"Yeah." Tristan chuckled.
"So how's the bike business?" Serenity asked as she looked over her menu.
"Booming remarkably. I never imagined that we would have so many customers right off the bat, but apparently some shops are really stingy." Tristan chuckled.
"And you guys give great deals and service I assume." Serenity asked.
"Oh yeah. From what some people say, best in town." Tristan said with a smile. The waiter came back and took their order.
"I just realized I never did find out where you work." Tristan said astonished.
"I work with Migita and Tajra at the Blue Tiger hotel." Serenity said.
"Sounds fun." Tristan said.
"It's not. Most of the girls there are really catty and hit on most the guys that come in; even in front of their wives." Serenity sighed.
"Now that's just not classy." Tristan said with disgust in his tone.
"No kidding, then they try playing it off as if the guys were flirting with them, which some do, but most don't." Serenity sighed.
"That's bad business." Tristan said.
"I know, but the boss keeps them because they're pretty. That and he probably gets something from them." Serenity said with disgust.
"Corruption." Tristan sniffed.
"Big time. I hate working there, but I need the money." Serenity sighed as their food was brought to them. They continued to talk as they ate their lunch, and upon finishing lunch Tristan paid for it.
"So what else do you want to do today?" Tristan asked casually.
"Hmm…well, we could go watch a movie, go to the zoo, go to the aquarium, go to the theme park or go to the beach." Serenity listed.
"Or all of them." Tristan chuckled.
"Seriously?" Serenity asked.
"What, all sound great to me." Tristan chuckled as they go on his motorcycle and drove off to the movie theater.
"Let's go see a comedy." Serenity giggled.
"Good plan." Tristan said as they waiting in line for the movie. Once inside they got something to drink and a snack for the both of them before entering the theater and finding good seats. As the previews rolled Serenity smiled and lifted up the arm and rested her head on Tristan's shoulder, making him smile as her wrapped an arm around her.
2 hours later
Tristan and Serenity walked out of the theater, still chuckling over the movie.
"Man that was good!" Tristan chuckled.
"My sides still hurt." Serenity giggled as she calmed her breathing.
"Yeah, so zoo next?" Tristan asked.
"Sure." Serenity said with a bright smile as they got on his bike and sped to the zoo. Tristan paid for their entry and soon enough they were walking around the zoo.
"Look, the monkey exhibit." Serenity said as she walked over. Tristan followed and they watched the little monkey's play.
"I remember when you were a robot monkey in that cyber world." Serenity giggled quietly.
"It was so annoying being in that small body. Only perk was I was carried around by you." Tristan said before a light blush spread over his face.
"Did I say that out loud?" Tristan asked.
"No one was around except me." Serenity giggled.
"Good or someone might think we're just a little crazy." Tristan laughed.
"True." Serenity giggled as they continued walking along.
"Aw, look at the panda's." Serenity cooed. Tristan smiled as he walked over.
"You know, you're adorably innocent right?" Tristan chuckled.
"What does that mean?" Serenity asked curiously.
"You still have the lovely youthful glow around you and seem so carefree aside from your job. It's really an admirable trait." Tristan said.
"I've always thought I was naïve." Serenity said.
"It can be misconstrued that way, but you're not. Think about it, you've never been possessed, a vessel, an ancient spirit, been stuck into a pseudo body, or any of the other things your brother, Yugi, Téa, or myself and the others in the gang have. Consider yourself to be blessed." Tristan said.
"But you've all become more informed that way." Serenity countered.
"Not by choice. You also have a kind heart." Tristan said. Serenity looked up at him with a smile on her face.
"Thanks Tristan. I just wish you hadn't had to go through all of that." Serenity said.
"It makes a good story, but at the time, we were terrified, so I kinda wish it hadn't been the way it was. Would've made high school a lot easier." Tristan chuckled.
"But you see, I admire your guy's loyalty to each other and how you risked your necks for one another, and that calls for a great amount of courage and respect." Serenity said.
"Thank you." Tristan said kindly as they continued to walk around the zoo for another hour. They walked out of the zoo and jus a short distance away to the aquarium.
"It always smells so salty. Maybe that's because most creatures in the water are saltwater." Serenity said quietly as they walked past the sea otter exhibit, smiling as they floated around and played. They continued to walk around, talking casually as they viewed the creatures and watched the shows, such as the dolphin performance. As they left the aquarium they saw a red motorcycle drive by, the passengers obvious by the copper skin and the long flowing black hair whipping behind the girl. Tristan and Serenity hopped onto Tristan's bike and headed off towards the amusement park.
"We can skip the amusement park this time Tristan; I really want to go to the beach." Serenity said as she rested her head on his back, enjoying the smell of his leather jacket and the warmth he provided.
"Alright, if you're sure." Tristan chuckled as he turned on a few blocks before getting on the right street that would lead them to the beach. Upon arrived he noticed how it was nearly deserted setting a private mood on the whole beach. Tristan could feel his ears burn from his blush at the thought of being alone with Serenity.
"You ok Tristan?" Serenity asked in that ever sweet voice of hers.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Tristan said smiling as they got off his bike and started to walk along the shore. Serenity discarded her shoes to avoid getting sand in them and shivered at the water that washed up on her feet.
"I love the smell of the ocean, and the sounds it makes, it's just so relaxing." Serenity sighed peacefully.
"Yeah." Tristan said.
"Tristan, you should take off your boots and walk barefoot like me. The sand is warm, so it won't burn your feet." Serenity cooed. Tristan smiled down at her before removing his boots, using her to maintain his balance and then walked along the shore with her.
"I had a lot of fun." Serenity said calmly.
"So did I." Tristan said, looking out of the corner of his eye to see her smiling calmly to the water before she looked up and smiled to the sky.
"Look, the first star." Serenity giggled and pointed. Tristan followed her finger and smiled.
"Make a wish." Tristan said and Serenity smiled cutely; a comfortable silence passed between them before they continued walking along the shore and talking as they went.
"So, does this mean we're official?" Serenity asked.
"I was about to ask you the same thing." Tristan chuckled.
"I would very much like to be your girlfriend Tristan." Serenity said shyly, her face flushing slightly.
"And I would be very honored to be your boyfriend Serenity." Tristan said before pulling her to him gently and then planting a chaste kiss on her angel lips. The kiss was short and sweet, just like every girl wanted their first kiss to be. They stopped after a moment and smiled to each other before walking back to the bike and heading towards home.
"See you tomorrow after work?" Serenity asked as she hugged Tristan.
"Count on it." Tristan said with a smile, kissing her forehead before parting ways with her, smiling as he waited for her to get back into her home safely before going back home. That went better than planned. Damn, I thought I was going to be a total idiot with her. Tristan thought as he walked into his apartment and relaxed, smiling at the prospect of tomorrow.
I can just picture those two having a lunch date and being all cutesy like that, same goes for Tea and Yugi.