Yami no Yume

And the drama begins...

What to do, what to do... should I apologize? How should I apologize?

Pasting back and forth like a fool, the chestnut-headed boy stared at the mirror in hope of finding his answer. His usual calm expression stared back along with those unshakable eyes. Letting out a sigh, he was convinced it was hopeless.

I'll deal with it later, I should really get back to English...

Looking at himself one more time in the mirror, he turned away and begin to head for the door. Reaching out, he caught a glimpse of a sudden movement and stepped back from the bathroom door immediately as it opened from an outside force. Both parties startled, they stood there staring at one another. Black meeting black.

Anna.
Yoh.

"... what are you doing here?" they both said at the same time after building the courage to do so. They both flushed when they heard each other voices, both staring down towards their feet.

"... what are you doing in the girl's bathroom?"
"... what are you doing in the boy's bathroom?"

They both questioned each other once more in unison, but one part was different and it send confusion to both parties. It was at that moment that both pair of eyes traveled from their feet to each other and then to the door that is being held up by the blonde-headed girl's hand. Staring, the boy became speechless and a bit more flushed as he realized he had entered the wrong bathroom.

"I-I-I a-am s-s-s-s-sorry," he shuddered, his voice trembling with embarrassment as his eyes dropped all the way back to the floor. It was unlike him to be so embarrassed, but it must be because the person who discovered him was his fiancee.

The released bell rang and echoed the empty hallway. Doors of classroom begin to open and chatters were starting to follow through, the girl grabbed her fiancee by the wrist and dragged him into a stall. Closing and locking the door in time to hear a few girls wandering in for their break. One, two, three, five, nine, twelve. Yoh was losing count on how many girls was now in the bathroom. He'll be the school's laughing stock if they find him there!

Pressing a finger to her lips, Anna gave a message for Yoh to remain quiet as she turned herself around and sat on the toilet's end while leaning against Yoh's legs that's on the toilet seat. He couldn't help but imagine what would happen if his foot was to slip and end up in the toilet. Shaking his head mentally, he concentrate on remaining as still and as quiet as possible. Both arms were supporting him as he presses his palm on either side to make sure he was well-balanced.

"Hey, who's in this stall?" asked a voice from the other side. Yoh begin to panicked as the door shook a bit.

"It's locked for a reason," was the replied as the shaking stopped and mumbles of Anna's name begins to travel from mouth-to-mouth.

"Sorry," said the same voice as her footsteps indicated she was backing off.

More girls entered, gossiping and applying make-up while asking for others to help or to borrow something they left at home. So, this is what girls do during break...

The bell rung once more as moaning of disappointment escaped every lady's lips in the bathroom. The sounds of packing and things dropping became dimmer and dimmer, until it was silent again. They waited a few more minutes, to make sure it was completely safe for them to come out and to speak. A sigh of relief escaped both their lips in unison.

"How'your holding up?" asked Yoh, putting a hand on Anna's shoulder, who in return, turned her head and gave him a gentle smile. That was something he hasn't seen in ages! He smiled back, moving to get out of the crouching position that he had been stiffly stuck in for almost fifteen minutes as he felt a jolt of shock in his thigh. Suddenly, his left leg failed him and slipped, landing right into the open tiolet.

"Eek," Anna jumped back from the surprise splash as she moves backwards while shields herself quickly out of reflex. Not having any support, Yoh stumbled backwards with one leg in the toilet, his tailbone landing on the dull edges of the pipe behind him. Anna gasped as she sees his face filled with pain, "Are you okay?"

Rushing to support and aid him, Anna reached out and grabbed Yoh's arm. Using her as support, he slowly lifted himself to a standing point and in a movement of an old man, his right leg landed safely on the ground while his left struggles for freedom. Wiggling it side to side, his left foot was finally free from the tiny hole as the heavy foot slammed against the tile floor like a wet rag. Both pair of eyes stared down to view the big mess that happened in a matter of seconds.

"Are you hurt?" Anna asked, breaking the silence. Yoh shook his head as he continues to lean parts of his weight onto her.

"I'm not too heavy, am I?" Yoh asked in return, concerning of his fiancee's body. This time, it was Anna's turn to shake her head in reply.

They were both embarrassed and quiet as they make their way out of the bathroom, searching the hallway before turning left twice and up a few flight of stairs. Opening the door, fresh air poured out like water. Limping his way towards the fence as Anna closes the door, Yoh closed his eyes while leaning his forehead against his hand with fingers intertwining with the wired fence.

God, that was... that was...

Anna sat down, Japanese styled, with her legs gently tugged underneath her. Her eyes on the ground as she waits for the opposite party to speak first. While, the opposite party is waiting for the opposite party to speak first. After a moment of silent, Yoh gathered his courage and broke it.

"The air is so fresh up here," he begin, avoiding eye contact. "We should have a picnic with the gang this weekend."

Anna smiled, feeling a bit satisfied. He hasn't changed one bit.

"Did you forget?"

Uh oh...

Her head slowly turning towards him, eyes staring at him like a predator watching dangerously at its prey. Her tone was dangerously sweet, her face stern. "You did, didn't you?"

Peeking his eyes towards her, he quickly turned away and begin to ponder hard. Trying to remember what he has forgotten, and it was not easy. If you forgot, how can you try to remember what you have forgotten?

Anna let out a disappointed sigh. She stood up slowly, patting and brushing things off of her as she begins to walk towards the door. Yoh turned around, hands extended out.

"Wait!"

She stopped.

Great, what do I do after this? What should I say?

She continued walking, opening the door and closing it softly after her. This time, it was Yoh's turn to let out a sigh as he stumped down and sat down with his back against the fence. Their marriage was arranged by his grandparents, it was around Spring when it was decided and he was only four back then. He was too young to understand what it meant until he was fourteen.

He remembered visiting his grandmother for Christmas when he was ten. There, they met for the first time. She was rude, unsociable, and withdrawn. Always locked up in her room, in the dark. She would go out on errands for his grandmother whenever she asked, that was the only time she would ever come out actually.

Yoh let out a chuckled as he recalls them fighting over the television, even though they were going to watch the same show. They were so much more childish back then. He wanted to watch his music idol while she wanted to see her actress idol. Their taste in things were so different, the outcome amazed even him. They sat together, eating rice crackers, watching the show side-by-side.

"Those were some good times," he reminded himself as he stares up at the clear, blue sky. It moved carelessly about, going wherever the wind takes it.

Author's Note: Oh my, we never expected to have so many viewers for this story! It was unexpected and was kind of one of those things where we typed up on the spot (which is why we haven't updated it with new chapters). We don't know where to go, to be exact. Thank you for all the comments and reviews!!

Oh and excuse the coloring of their eyes... if they are inaccurate.

And yes, I changed the story of their original meeting. Those chapters inspired me strongly with YohxAnna, although, I liked Anna the very first time she was introduced. But, that chapter of their past, it was the greatest! 3

Blooper

After a moment of silent, Yoh gathered his courage and broke it.

"Nice weather we're having, we should do the laundry as soon as we get home."

All the crew that was on the scene skidded and fell across the school's roof.

"STICK TO THE SCRIPT!" shouted the director.

-- PenguinValentine

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