A/N: So I meant to have this chapter up last week, but I lost my hard copy so I made a few changes and I think I like it better written this way. Plus since you guys have been awesome and patient I decided to add some yuaki goodness that wasn't in the first copy. Me shut up now. Enjoy!

Stay for tonight if you want to
I can show you what my dreams are made of
As I'm dreaming of your face.
I've been away for a long time, such a long time
And I miss you there
I can't imagine being anywhere else
I can't imagine being anywhere else but here

If I'm James Dean, then you're Audrey Hepburn SWS

Akiza's week went by slowly after the whole ordeal with Amanda and her mother, which she was grateful for.

Goodwin had sent Yusei to a neighboring school for the week, so she wasn't stressing over his antics either. She could concentrate easier, but at the same time she felt…lonely.

I guess being in a building full of strangers can be just as lonesome as being on your own…

Akiza was busy with worksheets when she heard a tentative knock on her office door.

"Come in." She responded without looking up from her sheets.

"Hey Akiza!"

"Miss Luna?" Akiza recognized the girl's happy voice.

"Oh um I was just wondering if you could look over something in my curriculum that's been giving me trouble."

"Sure." Akiza nodded.

Luna closed the door behind her and sat herself across from Akiza. She gave her a paper that Akiza looked over.

"I don't really see any inconsistences. Luna why are you really here?" Akiza sighed.

"What do you mean?" Luna cocked her head innocently.

Akiza raised her eyebrows in disbelief and Luna sighed in defeat.

"You just seem so…lonely. I thought maybe…"

"Look I appreciate your concern Miss Luna, but I'm not here to be anyone's friend I thought I left that very clear for everyone."

"The thing is… you say one thing, but I can tell you're in a lot of pain."

"That may be the case, but it's not anyone's concern, but my own."

"That's not true!"

"Luna please leave me be I'm not someone whose looking to be saved from anything-"

"No you can do that all on your own, can't you?" Luna hung her head.

"Look Akiza I never really had a family other than Leo, but I feel this connection and I know you must too-"

"At least you had your brother… look what I mean is go to him your family take care of each other and love each other I'm not looking for a family. Now please leave me be."

Luna gathered her things and before stepping out of her office she stopped.

"You miss him I can tell…everyone here can tell."

Before Akiza could argue anything, Luna was gone.

The rest of the week she went through the motions and even at some point she forgot where she was.

'What the hell is going on with me?'

When Thursday came along she had forgotten that the students had a four-day weekend except for those that were participating in the mini study camp. She was surprised to find out all the permission slips she gave out had been turned back in.

Now she stood in front of a staffroom filled with teachers ready to take their end of week exam, which she forgot to make up.

"Since it is a three-day weekend for some of us teachers I have decided to give you all a well-deserved break. However, do recall that Monday morning is our teacher work day, so please show up. Now go have fun I guess just be mindful of what you do remember the dating policy is still enforced. The others I'll see first thing tomorrow."

Akiza watched as all the teachers practically tripped over themselves to leave. Soon she was alone and she began to drift off again. At least she remembered to pack a few changes of clothes and some toiletries.

Akiza had decided she would spend her Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at the school. Goodwin had agreed after she made a valid point about the school needing to be open on time and only she would have a key to open the doors. Anyone else would be off until Monday.

Luckily for her the teachers' lounge had a decent sized couch she could easily fit in. she decided to go work in her office on some worksheets to handout. Soon enough the only light came from her office. She went out to make sure rooms were locked.

After that she decided to go change into her pajamas, which today consisted of sweatpants, a camisole and her comfy cardigan. She shut off her lights and locked her office taking with her a pillow, blanket, phone, charger, and keys. As she made her way down the eerily quiet halls. The only sound that bounced off the walls were her pills clinking with every step she took reminding her of their presence in her cardigan pocket.

She carried those pills around to help her sleep, but she hated them more than anything. Which meant she rarely took them.

That night she barely slept the darkness, and overbearing silence was enough to drive her mind in circles all night.

'No one can love you like I do Akiza... there's no one in this world that can protect you like I do my beautiful rose. So, don't you ever think about leaving me because there's no one out there that can understand you like I do.'

All those sweet words followed by threats… Akiza should've known better, but now she would make sure no one would ever take advantage of her like he did. She struggled, but eventually she fell asleep.

That morning she had the classrooms set up and was already busy in her office by the time the teachers began to show up. A knock at her door made her briefly glance up from her papers. She quickly refocused on her papers barely giving the man a second thought.

"Ah Dr. Fudo I see you were able to make it back on time."

After a silent pause Akiza looked up to see him smirking with his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"Missed you too Dr. Izinski."

Then he was gone. Akiza held back a small smile threatening to emerge.

'How does he manage to make me fluster with just a smile?'

Akiza shook her head and gathered her things to prepare for her students. She groaned remembering she was going to be working with Yusei all day for the next two and a half days.

Akiza arrived to the classroom she was assigned to and she began to set up the class. She began writing on the board, when she felt someone standing behind her. She turned her head to see none other than Yusei busy reading from above her shoulder.

"D-Dr. Fudo what are you doing?!"

"Only reading why?" He stepped closer making Akiza's heart start to race. He rested his head on her shoulder and pressed his hand against the board trapping her.

"Mhhmm you're so soft and smell incredible. I could stay like this forever."

He nuzzled the side of her neck and softly pressed his lips below her jaw.

"Please…just stop." Akiza murmured.

"I will, but only because our students should be arriving soon." He stepped away leaving a breathless Akiza.

"So I brought us lunch today." Yusei said smiling.

"You're so annoying."

"Annoyingly perfect?"

Akiza groaned.

The rest of the day was filled with teaching and at lunch time Akiza disappeared until the next class was set to start. When she arrived to the classroom after lunch Yusei seemed annoyed, but he mentioned nothing. Akiza realized she didn't like Yusei when he was mad it made her feel…upset especially since it was her fault.

After that day of classes Akiza ended the day with a staffroom meeting.

Yusei was frustrated. First he had a whole week away from Akiza thanks to Goodwin only to come back to an even colder version of Aki. He had spent the whole lunch hour looking for her, but she was good at hiding. He thought maybe something had come up until he found her sitting on the edge of the school's roof.

He thought about confronting her, but she seemed so far away in her own world. For once she seemed at peace, so he walked away instead. When he saw her walk into the classroom after the lunch hour he ignored her. She seemed different from before, but she continued doing her job.

They didn't speak to each other for the rest of the day. By the end of the staff meeting aka progress report, he had calmed down and he decided he would take her home.

"Hey Jack have you seen Akiza?"

His best friend was walking with his hands in his pockets ignoring the world. Yusei followed him until the front of the door before Jack turned his attention to him.

"Nope."

"What's up man?"

"I'm tired of walking on thin ice around her that's what's up." Jack growled.

"Jack-"

"No Yusei. I want to go home with Carly by my side and I want to wake up to her sleepy form next to mine. I want to forget about what happened before Aki went missing and just move on with my life. I hate being under Goodwin's thumb especially since he put all of us under hers."

"Look Jack we all messed up and we can't change any of that, but don't you want to at least give her a chance at happiness?"

"Aki yes. That shell of a woman in there, I'm not so sure we can do anything for."

"So that's it huh? You're giving up."

Suddenly Jack had Yusei by his collar and staring him down.

"Jack Atlas never gives up or backs down from a challenge."

"Fine then help me."

Jack groaned and letting go of Yusei.

"I heard she was sleeping here until the end of the mini camp."

"Seriously?!"

"How should I know? Carly seems to know everything and it's what she told me." Jack shrugged.

"It may not seem like it, but I do listen." Jack grumbled.

"I have an idea can you get the guys?"

"You're going to make me regret this, aren't you?"

"'Course not."

Friday afternoon…

Akiza was making sure all the rooms were locked and the lights were off when she heard some shuffling. Akiza walked into the staffroom where the noise was originating from. There she found Jack, Crow, Kalin, and Yusei huddled around a table.

Akiza cleared her throat catching their attention.

"Oh Dr. Izinski we didn't realize you were still here." Crow suspiciously stated.

"Oh really now?" Akiza didn't buy it.

"You're an idiot Crow, of course she's still here. After all she's in charge for the weekend." Jack grunted annoyed.

"We heard you were staying here all alone and we didn't think it would be wise for you to be in such a big campus in your own." Kalin stated.

"At least one of you has the courage to speak up. Strange I didn't expect it to be you Mr. Kessler. However, I appreciate the sincerity. The rest of you should follow his example." Akiza stood with her arms crossed.

Yusei got up from where he sat and stood before her defiantly.

"Maybe if you met us halfway we wouldn't have to walk on eggshells around you."

"Oh how kind of you, but I don't recall ever asking any of you to be so cautious with me I am a grown woman."

"Then you should act like it."

Akiza raised her hand, but stopped herself and brought it to her chest instead.

"I can't stop any of you from staying, but if you do decide to stay then stay far away from me." Akiza she stated harshly.

Akiza turned on her heel and left.

"Now you did it." Jack grunted.

"Yeah Yuse for once I agree with Jack. I thought the whole point was for you to get close to her." Crow added.

"I think it's best we let her be for a bit." Kalin pitched in.

Yusei sighed.

"No I'm going to go apologize to her."

"I wouldn't." Jack stated.

"Well fortunately for me I'm not you Jack. Sure, I was harsh, but I couldn't just sit there and not stand up for my friends."

"I agree with Jack, Yusei you should let her calm down a bit." Kalin sighed.

Yusei ignored them and walked off to find her.

"His funeral." Crow grumbled.

"I call the soft bed in Martha's office." Jack said getting up.

"Hey you can't call a bed-" Crow began.

"I call the bed in the drama room." Kalin chimed in.

"Hey, but what about me?!"

"There's an extra cot in Martha's office." Kalin added.

"Don't even think about it." Jack warned.

"Like I'd want to be stuck in the same room as you! You snore like a train-"

"Me? Are you sure it's not you?"

Kalin got up leaving his two friends bickering.

Akiza was on the school's rooftop watching the sun set and the darkness of the night rise. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she watched the final rays of light disappear.

"I'm not a robot I'm just as human as they are, but they don't understand."

"Then help us understand."

Akiza turned to face none other than Yusei. Akiza angrily wiped her eyes and crossed her arms in front of her.

"Understand what exactly?"

"Oh come on Akiza we both know what you said."

Yusei took a step towards her and Akiza took a step back hitting her back against the safety railing. As Yusei got closer Akiza shifted her stance.

"Dr. Fudo-"

"Yusei." He got closer making Akiza grab onto the railings behind her.

"What are you doing?" She whispered as his face got closer to hers.

"Nothing."

Akiza turned her face away from his, but Yusei touched her cheek skin against skin.

'When had he gotten rid of his gloves?' Akiza wondered.

He turned her face towards his and brown eyes met with blue. He took off her glasses silently and swiftly.

"N-no I can't see-"

"Shh."

Yusei's face was a breath away from hers and even though she could no longer see him clearly she could feel his heat. He placed his hands on her waist to keep her still.

He had her cornered. her heart was beating wildly against her chest as she felt him nuzzle her neck breathing in her scent. Blood rushed to her cheeks in embarrassment. He pulled away and pressed his forehead against hers.

"Mhmm I could stay like this forever."

" P-please.." Akiza sighed unable to finish her sentence.

"Please what?" Their noses touched and Akiza could feel his breath near her lips.

She placed her hand against his chest and lightly tried to push him away.

"D-don't I-I can't-"

His lips pressed against hers and Akiza gasped allowing Yusei to deepen the kiss. Akiza moaned as she responded shyly and then passionately. When oxygen became a necessity, they pulled apart.

"Wow." Yusei.

Akiza was dazed as Yusei put her glasses back on and tucks a lock of her hair behind her ear.

"I'm sorry for what I said earlier."

That snapped Akiza out of her daze. She pushed him off her and sidestepped any of his advances.

"Like I said before, stay away from me!" Akiza ran off leaving Yusei confused.

Akiza locked herself in her office and leaned on her door. She let her body slid until she found herself on the floor gasping and trying to calm her beating heart.

She was angry, but not with him, but with herself and how she reacted to him. After a few minutes, she had finally calmed down enough to change into her pajamas. She wore her cardigan over her very skimpy pajamas and decided that she wouldn't give him the pleasure of seeing her squirm.

She grabbed her blanket, pillow, phone, and charger and made her way to the couch she slept in the night before.

Her damn luck.

There on the couch was none other than Yusei Fudo in a sleeveless shirt and shorts. Looking back, she should've just turned on her heel and left, but that would've meant defeat. Instead she strolled right up to him and knocked him off the couch.

"Ow what the hell? Akiza?"

"Get off I slept here first."

"Nuh uh." He got back up on sprawled himself back on the couch.

"You could always join me I won't mind."

"Not in your wildest dreams."

"Trust me you don't want to know what you do in my dreams."

"Pervert ." She attempted to smack him, but he caught her wrist and tugged her down towards him.

She landed on his chest with a light thud.

"Mhhmm much better." He cradled her into his body.

"My glasses-"

"Here let me." Yusei took off her glasses and put them aside.

Akiza froze trapped in his arms. Yusei pressed a small kiss on her forehead before promptly falling asleep. Akiza felt her heart beating wildly, and it seemed the more she squirmed the harder it was for her to wiggle out. She gave up after a while and surprisingly fell soundly asleep.

"Should we wake them?" Crow whispered.

"They really need to get a room. It's so sweet I can literally get cavities from watching them." Jack grumbled.

"Guys I think it's creepy to watch them like this even for me. Besides someone's gotta wake them." Kalin chimed in.

"He's right I'm out of here." Jack left quickly to avoid getting stuck with waking the sleeping beast and Yusei.

"Hey I'm right behind ya!" Crow picked up on Jack's urgency and followed him leaving Kalin with the task of waking them.

Kalin sighed.

"Hey Yusei buddy you gotta wake up before anyone sees you." Kalin said.

Yusei being the light sleeper that he is heard Kalin and opened his eyes.

"My job here is done." Kalin smirked and stepped out wanting to avoid any awkward situations.

"Thanks."

Kalin saluted without turning back to him.

Yusei watched as Akiza slept soundly on his chest. Her cardigan sleeve past her shoulder and under her elbow. He touched her lightly feeling her delicate skin against his rough hands. Akiza let out a small moan at his ministrations. Underneath her cardigan she was practically naked as she wore only a thin camisole and very light shorts.

Yusei realized something. Not only was she in a very vulnerable position, but he could finally see her arm if he maneuvered himself carefully and quietly. However, Yusei wasn't the only light sleeper around. Akiza opened her brown eyes and squinted.

The events of the night before rushed in and she pushed herself off him and covered her body with her cardigan.

"W-what did you do?"

"Nothing."

"You think you can just go around kissing people and forcing them into bed with you?!" Akiza spat angrily as she felt around for her glasses.

She found them and put them on her face.

"If you tell anyone you're done you hear me?" Akiza threatened before running off to her office.

Yusei sighed frustrated.

Later that day…

Akiza ignored and avoided Yusei like the plague. She even managed to put distance between them in their shared class. She ran off during lunch and only came back when the class was already seated. Akiza on the other hand was taking out all her frustration on her lessons and the students were finding it very difficult to follow their brilliant instructor.

After Yusei's second class he decided it would be best if the students took a break from their studies and instead enlisted the rest of the teachers and their classes to a friendly game of soccer. During Akiza's break period she went out to see the fuss and the soccer field.

"What is the meaning of all this?" Akiza demanded upon finding them out on the soccer field.

"Just a soccer game cher." Sherry responded.

"Whose idea, was it?"

"Mine." Yusei jogged up to her glistening with sweat.

"Of course. What is the purpose of it?"

"The students needed a small break and a breath of fresh air."

"And this will help their studies?"

"I guarantee it."

"Then please proceed." Akiza gave him a slight nod before leaving.

"Strange she was freakishly calm." Carly said.

"I dunno about this guys." Crow agreed.

"Well she didn't fire us and she didn't exactly tell us to stop so I think I'm going to proceed with our bet and score on Yusei." Jack quipped.

The students all cheered as Yusei and Jack went one on one to see who could score the first goal.

After the game Akiza was ready for the class with a surprise test. Everyone took the test and when Yusei found out about it he confronted Akiza.

Akiza was in her office grading her tests when she heard her door open and slam shut. She briefly looked up to see Yusei.

"Please do come in Dr. Fudo." She said sarcastically.

"A test really? What the hell Akiza?"

"I don't need to explain myself to you D. Fudo."

Suddenly Yusei slammed his hands on her desk causing Akiza to look up at him.

"Why punish them?"

"It's not punishment more of an experiment."

"Huh?"

"Your explanation for the game; I wanted to see how valid it would be and based on these results I can't argue with you. The students scored 15% better after your game."

"Oh I see."

"Good job Dr. Fudo. You may all go home now."

"What?"

"I'm cutting camp short. The goal was to achieve a higher testing percentage and you've managed it in two days I see no use of over studying the students. I'll be going home as well I'll see you all on Tuesday." Akiza dismissed him.

Yusei was surprised. He watched as Akiza continued to grade and got an idea.

"Why don't we get dinner tonight?"

Akiza stopped.

"What?"

"By we, I mean all the teachers that participated in the camp and I obviously. It'll be good for you to interact with the rest of the teachers. It'll create a good teaching environment."

"Where?"

"Zora's place."

Akiza looked at him suspiciously and finally sighed.

"Fine."

"Great see you there at 6 o'clock."

Akiza stood up to walk him out the door, but before she got the chance to open the door he turned around closing the distance between them.

Akiza stilled as he touched her face tenderly. He brought her face up to his and she let him. Taking a sharp breath, she readied herself for his kiss. Her body reacted, heat spreading and blood rushing to her face. Just as she was ready for him he chuckled and moved away.

"I'll see you later Akiza." He walked off leaving a light headed Akiza behind.

She groaned annoyed that her body and brain betrayed her. She didn't want to admit it, but there was something between them. Something she couldn't quite explain a bond of some sort.

Eventually she found a way to move and she closed her folders on her desk. She had finished grading papers a while before Yusei had shown up in her office, but she knew that if he saw her work was finished he might have made her leave with him.

She lightly touched her lips recalling the sensation of his pressed against hers.

'Why do I react to him like this?'

Sayer had been her fiancé, but she never felt her heart speed up when she was near him. His kisses were always so cold and empty and his touch always made her flinch. Every time she said 'I love you' she felt the words come out robotically and even felt like she was betraying someone. She always thought that something was wrong with her, but now she was confused.

She walked out her office locking it behind her. She made sure the classes were empty and under lock and key before leaving. She made her way home mentally getting ready for that night.

TBC…

Okay guys so I have finally finished figuring out the plot line and where I want the story to go. I have most of the chapters already written on paper so it's all about me typing it up and adding and editing things, but spoiler alert I came up with a plot twist that I need your help on.

I have two choices on how to end the story choice

1) Dramatic, but on the safe side. And

2) Go big or go home and way out there ending

So please I'd like feedback so I can know how to set up the ending. The faster I figure it out the faster I can get the chapters up!

-MMXX