AN:This chapter is just, well, awkward. All the mental conversations are in italics. I also CANNOT spell to save my life. lol! Anyhow, Have fun with this chapter. But, do keep in mind Yugi is slightly taller now. The notes on pepoles names are for my friends. Don't worry, you'll get it!

You can still back out you know, the voice rang in his head, snapping him out of his thoughts. Twenty year old Yugi and his friends were at Mia's legendary New Years Eve party. It was five minutes to midnight and Yugi had never been more nervous. Yami was no help, but, then again, when was he.

Yugi shook his head, "No way," He smiled, "I can do it this year!"

Yami chuckled, Which is what you said last year… and the year before… and the year before…

Yugi huffed and scanned the room form Anzu (Tea). Each year he had tried to kiss her and each year he failed miserably. But this year was going to be different, despite what is alter ego thought.

With two minutes left to midnight, he found her standing and talking to Mai. He made his way over to her slowly, taking his time. One minute. He was finally at her side, Ke$ha blaring from the speakers, drowning out all sound. Atem muttered something about not being able to hear himself think.

The music stopped and the countdown began. Atem chuckled and the crowd yelled, "10!" Come on, Yugi, he mentally scolded himself, you can do this!

"9!" Atem echoed the crowd in his head. Shut up! Yugi inwardly snapped, but his alter ego paid no heed.

"8!" By now, Anzu had noticed Yugi'spresence and was staring at him questionably. He smiled sligtly embarrased. Come on, Yugi,Atem encoraged, you're so close!

"7!"

Shut up!

"6!"

I was just-

"5!"

No! Just be quiet!

"4! "

I was being supportive.

"3!"

No, you were being an ass.

"2!"

Did you just swear at me! You've never-

"1!"

Oh, just- He mental conversation was cut off as he remembered his task. He turned toward Anzu. He had grown in the last few years, but she was still a few inches taller than him. He reached up and kissed her. A few people snikered, or turned and made a comment to their friend, but, overall, not verry many noticed. Her arms wrapped themselves lightly around his neck as she kissed him back.

Their kissed deepened untill Yugi heard the small chuckle in the back of his head. He broke away. "What?" Anzu asked, cocking her head to one side in confusion.

"I'll... I'll be right back," Yugi said heading for the door, "I'm sorry!"

Sitting in her chair, she watched the events of the night. She almost had to laugh out loud. This realy was too easy! What she needed was a challange. But that comes later, she thought to herself, swirling her finger around the edges of her fishes bowl. "What do you think, Larry?" she asked, as the fat little goldfish swam around and around in little circles.

She was scilent for a moment, listening to the quiet of her fish.

Then she nodded, "Me too, Larry. I think we've had our fun for tonight. let's let the Love Birds get to theirs."

What are you doing? Atem asked, confused, Isn't that the moment you've been waiting for for years?

Yeah, but I never thought there would be another person in my head.

Ouch.

Yugi sighed. Atem could be so melodramatic! As he neared his destination, he smiled. Atem was going to be pissed!

What are you planning? Atem asked, instantly on gaurd. He knew yugi well enough to know he was not all cute eyes and a childish smile.

Yugi didn't answer. He reached out a hand to knock on the door.

You wouldn't, Atem said shocked.

"I'm sorry, Atem," Yugi said out loud.

NO! Yugi tried to knock on the door but Yami took over. pulling his hand back.

Thats not fair! Yugi whined, taking over his own body once again. Before His other self could protest, he knocked on the door and smirked triumphantly.

There was a thud on the other side of the door and a distinctly girlish giggle. A few moments later the door opened to show Honda (Tristan), shirtless, his hair messy, smiling uneasily at them, "So, Yugi... S'up?"

Yugi almost laughed, "Nothing. So, Honda... S'up?"

"Yugi, could we maybe...um...hurry?" There was that giggle again.

"Shizuka (Serenity) wouldn't happen to be in there would she?"

"What do you want?"

Yugi reach up and pulled off the puzzle, "Hold on to this. Make sure you don't break it," He gave it to Honda and started to walk away, then came back,"or break it." And he started away again.

From the door her heard, "Honda, put it away. It's staring at me!" Then Honda's voice calling after him, "Don't tell Jonouchi (Joey)!"

"Don't tell Jonouchi what? We're not even having this conversation!" Yugi yelled back and run down the hall.

Anzu was still there when he got back. "I was woundering if you left me."

Yugi laughed somewhat nervously, "Me? Never."

She held out her hand to him, "Come on," He took it and they left the party.

AN:Yeah, sucky end right? It's been a realy long day. The next chapter is the start of the tournament. YAY!!!! New people, old oponants, and adult playing childrens card games. More awkwardness to come1 Just pleeze don't give up on me! Tanx!!! 3