Chapter eight: Worries or jealousy?

Anzu gave one last bow to the acclaiming crowd in front of her before getting off the scene to let the next show begin, it was the first show she did since she came back from America, one month ago. She smiled as a few of the backstage employees complimented her on her performace.

"You were fantastic." Said one particular voice. Anzu turned around and smiled, seeing her fiancé with one single rose in his hand. "Each one of your performance is even better than the last one." He gave her the rose and a light kiss on the cheek.

"That's so sweet." She said, taking the flower. "Give me a minute to get changed and to remove my make up, then we can meet up with the others." Anzu turned around and almost ran in her dressing room, had she stayed a second longer she would have seen the small disapointed look that crossed his eyes.

Anzu entered her dressing room and locked the door behind her, it was the same as she left it before going on the scene: messy, it was a small simple room, a mirror with a small desk and chair for make up, a small coffee table was in the middle and there was a small fridge, it looked nothing like the one she had in America, back there it was twice as big and she had about everything she could need. That was to be expected, she was starting to be popular in America, while almost no one knew her here, sure it was hard starting over again but she was ready to do it to be back in Japan. She was better get used to it, it would be a while before she gains her previous popularity again, for now all she had were the fangirls who ran after anyone who ever passed on TV, and she wouldn't mind not having them.

She walked up to the mirror and started washing off her scene make up, it was ok for a show but it was a little bit too much for going outside, once that was done she undid her hairs, changed clothes and put on some lighter make up. She looked at herself in the morrir and nodded, satisfied with her look, she turned around and was about to open the door when she saw a small envelop was taped to the back of her door.

Anzu detached it and went back to the chair, she opened it and took the small blue note that was sticking out, she opened it and read: Here's a little gift to celebrate your first show in Japan and to lighten your mood when you are feeling depressed.' Anzu looked back in the envelop and saw what looked like pictures, there were five of them.

With a confused look, she took out the pictures and blinked when she saw the first one: It was a picture of her and Seto sleeping together in her bed, when she first came back to Japan, she had to admit that they were extremely close and that this picture looked quite compromising, no doubt that was from Meyli, she looked at the second picture, it was just as she woke up, just before she realized where she was, who was beside her and that Meyli was there. When she looked at the third picture she saw the last one Meyli took of them that day, a light blush raised to her cheek at the sight, both of them were sitting up on the bed, glaring daggers at Meyli and Seto was holding her by the waist really close to him. Still blushing, she looked at the fourth picture, it was a picture of Meyli winking maliciously at her, still eyeing Meyli's face suspiciously, she looked at the last picture.

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"What is taking her so long?" Joey asked, he never understood how girls could take that much time to get ready.

"She likes to take her time after a show." Raven explained. "She should be finished soon."

"MEYLI!"

"I think she's done." Meyli said as the door opened and Anzu stormed out toward her.

"You." Anzu said menacingly, one inch away from the innocent looking woman.

"I take it you like my gift." Meyli said sweetly.

"You're lucky to be pregnant because I would kill you." Anzu said.

"Gee, what did you give her anyway?" Joey asked his fiancé, no matter how many times he asked, his girlfriend wouldn't answer the question.

"Nothing." Anzu answered, a light blush appearing on her cheeks again.

"Well if that's the case, we should get going." Yugi said. "No point in standing here all day."

"Right, let's go." Anzu said, glad that everyone's attention was no longer on Meyli's gift. "Where is Seto?" She asked, realising that the young CEO wasn't there.

"Probably working, he has a lot of work lately." Mokuba said.

"That's because he won't let me even step in Kaiba Corp." Meyli said.

"Because you need vacation." Mokuba said.

"I'm fine, why won't you understand that."

Anzu smiled at the two siblings antics, though inside she felt sad that the elder one wasn't there. She hadn't seen him since...well since the last time she saw him...which happens to be when they almost kissed, two weeks ago. Every time they went out he always had the 'working' excuse, but with what happened last time she saw him she really wanted to talk to him, to put things straight before the wedding, which was in two weeks. She spent nights trying to understand what happened, or in that case, almost happened, but she couldn't understand and didn't know what to think of it, maybe she was making too much of a deal about it, after all, she was talking about Kaiba, mister bachelor, the guy never had a girlfriend, why would he have any interest in her? But why was she giving it any second thoughts anyway? She was engaged to someone, that should be enough to stop any possible thought about what could have happened if Meyli hadn't come back at that time, maybe nothing would have happened, but then why did she keep trying to find excuses?

"You seem far away."

Anzu blinked. "Huh? What?" She asked.

"You were lost in your thoughts, is something bothering you?" Raven asked.

"No, nothing is wrong, I'm just a little tired and I can't believe I just made my really first show here, it was stressful." She lied, the last thing she needed was for Raven to know that she was thinking about Seto Kaiba, maybe it was just her, but she had a feeling that her fiancé didn't like the young CEO that much.

"I see." Raven said. "Would you like to go back home and rest?"

"Of course not, I really want to go out, beside I don't want to let everyone down and I'm already feeling better." Anzu answered quickly, though it was the truth this time.

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On the other side of the city, Seto Kaiba laid back in his big office chair and yamned while streching, not something really professional but who cared, he was alone in his office and he just came out of a really tiring and boring meeting, not that he paid any attention, his mind could only think about one thing, a young blue eyed brunette, actually it was all his mind seemed to be able to think about since their little encounter in his living room, two weeks ago, he didn't have the time to see her since then, with Meyli on vacation. He looked at the clock and sighed, she was giving her first show today while he was stuck here with a bunch of creepy old man, he really wanted to go but there was nothing he could do to put the meeting later.

He had no idea what to make out of it, of all the girls on this planet, with all the girls who threw themselves on him daily, with all the girls Meyli pushed him into, he had to fall for the one who was already taken, and not just with a boyfriend, she had a fiancé. Just as when Yugi came to have a talk with him, Seto still had no idea what he though about Raven, there was still that thing, he couldn't put his finger on it, no matter how long he thought about it, he had a felling that the black haired man didn't like him that much.

"Maybe I'm just jealous. I should just forget about her, she's engaged and that's the end of the story." He said to no one before standing up and taking his coat, it was still early and he decided to call it a day, the others where supposed to go out after Anzu's show so he figured that he might as well join them since he couldn't attend to the show.

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After the show they all agreed, or rather Meyli forced them to agree to eat in one of the fanciest restaurant of the city on her account, so they were all sitting around the table, after one of the best meal of their life, and also the most expansive one.

"A toast, to Anzu's first show, may it not be the last one."

"Joey..." Everyone shook their head and laughed, even with all the years and the maturity he gained, in the inside it was still Joey, but it wouldn't be fun without one of his thoughtless 'encouragement' talk.

"Mind if I join in?"

Everyone looked up at Seto, who was standing behind Yugi. "Of course, the more the merrier." Joey said. "We were just about to toast."

"That's what I heard." Seto said, taking the only place available, which happened to be next to Anzu. "I must say that you really suck at it."

Yugi coughed lightly, getting everyone attention. "Before this turns out into another argument, I suggest we do this toast right now." He said, raising his glass, the others imitated him. "To Anzu, may your carreer be just like in your dreams."

"And when you'll be on top, please don't start negleting your friends for work." Joey said, giving a fake accusative glance at Seto who was looking away with feing indiferece and innoocence.

"It's not my fault you sent my beset worker in maternity vacation." Seto said.

"Don't you dare bring me into this Seto, I never asker for this vacation, you're the one who forced me to take it." Meyli said.

"Fine, I give, I'm not up to this today." Seto said out of patience.

"Had a bad day?" Mokuba aksed.

"That's an understatement, but we're not here to talk about my workaholic habbits." He turned to Anzu. "How was the show?"

Anzu smiled lightly, trying to hold back her blush, it was the first time they saw each other since it almost happened and fate had it that they were sitting next to each other. "It went well."

"Well? You mean it was splendid." Meyli said.

Seto smiled. "I'm sorry to have missed it." He said apologeticly.

"It's alright, I don't mind." She said quickly.

"I'll still make it up to you, one favor, name it." Seto said.

"You should take advantage of it Anzu, it's not everyday that mister smart ass is generous." Joey said.

"I'll remember that." She said to Seto, ignoring Joey's comment.

Seto smiled, he laid back in his chair and closed his eyes, he was so tired he could probably sleep for 24 hours in a row, he really worked too much those last few days.

"You look horrible." Seto opened one eye and looked sideway at Anzu, she looked worried about him. "You really should go to your house and rest." She said.

"I'm fine." Seto said, from the corner of his eyes he saw Raven who didn't look pleased at all by the attention his girlfriend was giving him, however when Seto tried to take a better look, it was gone, his face was totaly neutral. Hmm, Maybe I'm more tired then I thought.

"No you're not, you need to rest, why won't you just listen when we are trying to help you." Anzu said.

"Sounds like old time again." Tristan said, wiping away a fake tear. "I can hear the church bells."

"Shut up." Both Anzu and Seto said at the same time.

"Yup, exactly like an old couple." Joey added. "I swear, if you weren't already taken I would believe you two are dating."

"Just shut up mutt." Seto said in a tone that clearly meant that he wasn't up to joking right now and especially not about that subject, what would they all think if they find out that he has feelings for Anzu? The young CEO closed his eyes and resumed his rest, though there was too much on his mind for him to rest, he could feel Anzu's eyes on him and that alone was enough to send his heart racing.

Raven, who had kept silent through the whole 'discussion' suddenly stood up. "Thanks for the evening, it was really pleasant but we're better go now, Anzu has to get up early tomorow and I'm working, so, see ya all later." Seto opened one eye again and looked at him intently, as if trying to see inside of him, there was still something bothering him, his guts were telling him that this guy was an enemy, that he shouldn't trust him, but once again what he saw was a perfect gentleman who wanted his futur wife to rest properly before another tiring day. I'm getting paranoid, I just don't want to like him because he's engaged to the one person I ever had feelings for, they look like a perfectly happy couple. Saying goodbye to all of her friends, Anzu stood up and followed Raven, waving over her shoulder.

"I'll be going too." Seto said, standing up. "I wont be able to get back home if I stay any longer. You are better not be staying out too late." He said to Mokuba.

"Don't worry."

"Oh I'm not, I have a lot of work ready for you tomorow. I'll see it if you came back home too late, I expect you a 8."

"What? 8? But I'm on vacation, you can't do that to me." Mokuba cokmplained.

"Do I have to remind you that you owe me big time for the school?" Seto said, putting an end tok the argument. "I'll see you all later." He said, leaving.

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"Raven, is something wrong, why did you want to leave all of a sudden?" Anzu asked after a few minutes of silence, she could tell that Raven was in a bad mood.

"I want you to stay away from that guy." Raven said.

"W-What guy?" Anzu asked, affraid of the answer.

"That Kaiba guy."

"Mokuba?"

"No, the elder one. Though I would feel better if you avoided the whole family." Raven said.

"What? You can't ask me that, they're my friends."

"And I'm your fiancé." Raven said, raising his voice. "I know you don't really like it." He saif softly. "But this family is good to hang out with, I read a lot of things before metting them and they only havebeen confirmed since I met them."

"But-"

"There's no but Anzu, they aren't as nice as you believe, you know you have a way to think everyone is nice, but these guys are not, haven't you seen the way they keep showing off their wealth and looking down on us? That girl keeps paying for everything, she even bought you a dress to be sure you'll look good enough to her standards, and that teen, he burned a whole school and shows no regret about it, he keps going out with different girls everyday, who knows how many bastard child he has out there. And the elder one, he keps looking down on everyone and I can't endure the way he keeps looking you up everytime you see him, if you give him the chance I wouldn't be surprise if he drags you in a deserted alley..."

"But that's-"

"Anzu." Raven took her in his arms and held her close. "You know that I love you, I only want to protect you, don't you remember everything you told me about this guy when we were in new york, do you really want our kid, when will have one, to grow up near those kind of people? Trust me, it's for the best."

Anzu bit her bottom lip. "Fine..."

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I am casually sitting in the computer chair with a big grin on my face because I know that you all want to kill me but none of you know where I live. Consider yourself lucky that I updated in my exam week, I'm such a procrastinating person, anyway, only exams left is math and english, like I'm worried about my engish, it's like third grade for all of you. I just have to work on my math lolll...which I'll do tomorow.

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