Note: meh, this took so long to get up and it's more or less a fillar chapter. Well either way I hope you guys enjoy this.

What can I say, Yusei in a tux had a certain appeal to it. He walked right up to me and took my hand. He said, "Ah, pleasure to see you Miss. Brume," loud enough for all passerby's to hear. My hand was promptly lifted, as his warm lips kissed my hand. Romantic and traditional, the perfect combo.

"Why thank you," I said, bowing to a slight curtsy. I slipped the invitation Jack handed me into his hands. Jack must have took it from him for this to work out, and I had a feeling Yusei had no part in planning this.

We walked into the museum/observatory. I let out a small gasp for how elegant the place was. Better yet, this place was spectacular. High arched ceilings where complimented by crystal chandeliers and gold pattern walls. Tables with white table cloths lined with intricate gold embroidery lined the outskirts of the room. This is the type of things you see in movies, not some old museum. Yusei laughed at my little gasp, and now that I think about it he must be used to this kind of thing.

Yusei led me into to the dance floor just as the next song was planing. A slow waltz, which was calming and unnerving at the same time. See, I'm not the great of a dancer and I barely knew what I was doing. Worried, I whispered, "you know, I can barely dance."

Yusei smiled at me, which made me suddenly want to kiss him but I resisted. "Don't worry, I'll lead, just follow my movements." Then he whisked me into the dance.

At first I was a bit clumsy but his lead helped a lot. This was soothing, and lovely. "Happy birthday," I muttered during the dance.

"Ah, Jack set you up to this."

"How did you guess?"

"He said he was doing something special for today involving this. I didn't expect you, but I am thankful."

Something about that sweet statement made me smile. And for all the good it would do me, I fully enjoyed it. "I'm thankful to. It's nice being able to spend time with you like this." Now, I sound like an idiot, gee.

Yusei came closer to my face, barely an inch apart. I stared into his bright blue eyes. They seemed so young, so full of hope. While staring something unexpected happened. That inch gap vanished and his lips met mine. It was quick, but it made my heart beat faster and faster. "No this is wrong," I said as I pushed Yusei away and ran outside.

I couldn't let this happen, not when I was so unclear on how I felt. The love I have for Aryan is just as real, even if I forgot about it. I shouldn't do this to myself, hope for one but end up with the other. They deserve better anyways. I wanted to just know the right choice, not to have to think about what is more important to me. I love a guy I forgot about, and forged a bond with one who will never know the true me. Just the thought of that felt wrong.

I started to push my emotions aside, to calm myself down. That's when I noticed I was weeping, silently crying to myself. Your own worst enemy is yourself never seemed truer then today for me.

Something about this predicament just seemed cruel. I could deal with loving him, but knowing he's to good for me, but this, forgetting about a previous love and finding a new one, is just to much to handle.

Time passed by, possibly seconds and possibly minutes, and I just wanted to curl up into a ball. Before I was about to just lose it, Yusei approached me. He asked, "Nicole, is everything alright?"

I looked up at him through my teary eyes. He just stood their in full radiance, light bowing down to him. Something just made him seem radiant at that point. I met his gaze but quickly broke it off. It would be better if I didn't make myself anymore attached to him. "I'm sorry, Yusei. Things, something is just wrong with me. I wish I didn't ruin your birthday."

Yusei wrapped his arms around me in a sweet embrace. I shouldn't let him, but it was a very comforting feeling. "You didn't ruin it, I was glad to spend time with you. And what do you mean by wrong?"

"I'll tell you, but can we just go home?"

Yusei nodded in agreement and we hopped onto his duel runner. The ride home he didn't bother me, which was surprising. Oh, and that glow on him was gone. Which was also pretty weird. By the time we got home, I really wasn't feeling to hot. Crying and letting sadness run its course really can make a person light-headed.

Back at the house, Yusei and I sat down for a talk. Not caring to much about what he might think, I told him my memories and what happened during that duel.

"Oh, so that' why you freaked out. I'm sorry, i knew I shouldn't have assumed you would be fine with a kiss."

I nodded my weary headed, "yup, and now you can understand why I was so out of it after the tournament."

"Yeah. You should get some rest, come get me if you need anything at all," Yusei said.

I honestly felt pretty bad about the whole predicament. I needed answers, and those memories just left me with more questions. However, Yusei's right, I need some sleep. Tomorrow I will be dueling Lilith, and a gut feeling tells me she is involved in this somehow. Just one more puzzle piece that doesn't fit into place.