CHAPTER 4

NOTE: This is kinda written in Season 0 / First Series style. For example, Imori, Hanasaki and Miho are all Season 0 only characters, and Hanasaki doesn't appear in the anime at all.

If it helps, here are pictures:

Imori: .

Hanasaki: .

Miho: .

Alright, I got this thing updated! Be warned that I can't finish this until late June…I need some actual Prom experience before I actually write about the night of the Prom. I know it's hard, but please be patient. Reviews are appreciated! :D

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As he'd gotten changed into his gym wear, he'd been calling once again for his aibou to wake up, but it seemed that Yuugi wasn't going to be waking anytime soon. He sighed. Looks like I'm stuck doing gym again… he thought as he laced up his runners; stood up and headed out the change room door.

"Couldn't get him to wake up?" Jounouchi asked him as he emerged. Yuugi shook his head.

"No, unfortunately not. He's out cold." Yuugi said, walking up to his friend. "It looks like I'm filling in for him again." Jounouchi made a face.

"Damn, Yuugi's so lucky…I wish I had another face! Then I could sleep through classes, make him do my homework, my laundry, and my – " Jounouchi stopped when he saw Yuugi cross his arms and raise an eyebrow in annoyance. Jounouchi, despite himself, gulped at the look in his friend's eye. I forgot…this Yuugi isn't as easy going as the normal one… he thought.

"Ah..I'm just kidding Yuugi! I wouldn't do that – but I wouldn't like to keep him hidden away either." Jounouchi said, praying from forgiveness from the Other Yuugi – he knew of the Shadow Powers this one had, and what he did with them. Yuugi closed his eyes and smirked, chuckling softly.

"No need to be so nervous, Jounouchi…I won't hurt my aibou's precious friends." He said, still smiling as he looked up at his friend. Still seeing a look of slight worry on the other's face – it entertained him greatly – he reached up and patted Jounouchi's shoulder as he walked past him. Jounouchi didn't follow. Yuugi smirked. I feel better now…thank you Jounouchi.

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The coach had made them run several warm up laps; then had them split by gender and line up in front of him. He stood in front of his students with a clipboard in hand.

"Alright everybody! Today is testing day. Your body will be tested with various activites. Before we begin, I will pair you up based on height – you need someone of equal or similar heights to complete the tests. Once I call your name, please go stand next to your partners." The class murmured softly.

"Katsuya, you're with Hiroto! Nosaka with Mazaki! Mutou with Hanasaki!" The man called out. Yuugi moved over to the short blonde with glasses.

"Yuugi kun! You've grown…now you're taller than I am!" Hanasaki noted. Yuugi smirked. Hmm…I am taller than aibou, who would have been a perfect match with Hanasaki…I wonder what will happen? Suddenly, Yuugi saw Anzu approach the coach.

"Excuse me sensei, but Miho is sick today…I don't have a partner." Anzu said. As she spoke, Imori entered the gym late.

"Sorry, sensei! I missed the bus." Imori called, rushing into the boy's change room. The coach watched him go, then turned back to Anzu.

"Well, Mazaki, I would pair you with Imori, but he's nowhere near your height…just give me a moment to fix this." He looked over the pairs he'd assigned until his eyes rested on Yuugi and Hanasaki, the former standing a solid six inches above the latter. Coach looked at the pairing and raised an eyebrow.

"Mutou…why don't you go with Mazaki here? Imori will go with you Hanasaki." The coach concluded. Anzu blushed slightly. I'm with the Other Yuugi… she thought with a small smile as Yuugi approached her. He smiled.

"Alright everybody! I will now assign a station for each group. Katsuya and Hiroto to vertical jump testing! Mazaki and Mutou to the meter drop! Imori and Hanasaki will begin at the balance station." As the coach continued to list the names, Yuugi turned to Anzu.

"Let's head over to our station and get started." Yuugi said nodding to the bench at the far side of the gym. Anzu nodded and followed Yuugi over.

The station assigned to the pair was very simple. There was a low wooden bench, and a meter stick lay on the ground next to it. There was a small stack of handouts and a box of pencils and pens on a desk nearby for recording the results. Yuugi observed the equipment and was immediately reminded of how his favorite games often involved everyday objects such as these. He smiled as an idea formed in his head.

"Hey Anzu…do you want to make this test a bit more fun?" He asked, turning to his partner. Anzu tilted her head slightly in curiosity.

"What do you mean?" She asked. Yuugi smiled and began to approach the bench. He bent down and picked up the meter stick, observing it in his hand.

"Well…this test is almost like a game. It's a test of reaction time. One person stands on the ground, the other on the bench. The one on the ground holds the meter stick above the other person's outstretched hand. The stick is dropped, and the other catches it with their thumb and index fingers. The results are measured by the number on the meter stick – whoever catches the stick fastest, or has the smallest number, has the quicker reaction time, and is the winner." He turned back with a smile to Anzu.

"What do you think, Anzu? Do you want to play this game with me?" He asked. Anzu thought for a moment, then suddenly came up with an idea of her own. She grinned, mirroring Yuugi's smirk.

"I would…but it's a bit too boring this way. How about we raise the stakes? Loser buys the winner whatever they want from a café after school." Anzu said. Yuugi's eyes brightened. As expected from Anzu…she's not afraid of challenges. Yuugi thought with a smile.

"Very well then. I accept." Yuugi smirked. "So, who will start?" Anzu grinned.

"I will." She said confidently as she stepped up onto the bench. Yuugi stood opposite her and held the ruler above her outstretched hands. He looked up at her, and she nodded to tell him that she was ready. Yuugi dropped the meter stick, and Anzu caught it using her thumb, her index finger and her middle finger. Yuugi looked at the reading on the meter stick.

"36 centimeters. Not bad Anzu. Not bad at all." Yuugi took a piece of paper from the table and wrote down Anzu's score. He turned and stepped up onto the bench. Anzu noted that as he stood on the bench, the Other Yuugi was taller than her. He smiled down at her.

"Now, let's see if I can beat your score." He said, holding out his hand as Anzu had done. Anzu nodded, holding up the meter stick above his hand. She dropped it and Yuugi caught it quickly. Her eyes twinkled. He's won…I know it without looking at the number. As expected from the Other Yuugi… she thought with a smile.

"You got 17 centimeters. You win. I guess I'll be treating you to a snack after school today." Anzu said, as she wrote his score down next to hers. Yuugi hopped down from the bench.

"Good game Anzu." Yuugi said with a smile. Anzu nodded, then suddenly realized something.

"Umm…Yuugi? About the café…don't tell the normal Yuugi about it." Yuugi raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"What do you mean? Why would I hide something from aibou?" He asked. Though he had an idea why, he needed to hear her say it. Anzu fought the pink blush spreading over her cheeks. I want to take him out…the Other Yuugi… She cleared her throat.

"Well, I beat you…not him. So you should be the one who gets the prize…not him. That's all." Anzu said. Before Yuugi could reply, the bell rang, signaling the change of class. The students began to file into their respective change rooms to prepare for their next class. Yuugi waited until the noise quieted a bit before replying.

"That sounds fair. Very well Anzu. I will see you after school today then." With that, Yuugi turned and headed towards the change room. He missed the grin and blush that Anzu let out after he accepted. I can't believe it! I'm finally getting a chance to get to know him better! There's hope yet! Anzu skipped happily into the change room, earning strange looks from all the girls, and began to hum excitedly in the shower. She knew that today was going to be a good day.

TBC

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