Chapter Eight- Third Date and Future Plans
The razor buzzed as Atem moved it over her legs. She had used the disposable razor a couple of times since Tuesday and today, Sunday, was her first try with the new razor. She read the instructions that said the hair couldn't be too long or it wouldn't work. So, she let it grow to a quarter of an inch before trying it out. She moved it exactly as the instructions said and when done, she turned it off and ran a hand down one leg. A smile graced her lips at the now familiar feel of a smooth leg. It worked perfectly. She removed the tray where the hair had collected and dumped its contents into the trash. I'll have to use it more often, but as it's painless, I don't mind.
She returned to her room to put on a casual blouse and skirt for her date. She admired the outfit and then fingered her earlobes. In Egypt, she had worn clip on earrings despite her gender; now that she was female, clip-ons would make sense. Maybe Tea would like to help me pick some out. I'll be sure to call and ask her.
She came downstairs to find Yugi waiting by the front door. "I heard buzzing in the bathroom," he said. "Was that the razor?"
"Yes and it works perfectly." She grabbed her purse from a hook on the wall.
"Atem, wait. I've got something for you too." He pulled out a small box from his jacket pocket.
Atem took it, opened it, and her eyes widened. Nestled inside was a pair of gold clip-on earrings! They weren't fancy, just simple balls but that made them perfect for casual and fancy attire. "Yugi, they're perfect," she said softly.
"I asked Grandpa for gift ideas but none sounded good so I asked Tea and she suggested earrings." He watched as Atem used the small hall mirror to put the earrings on and he smiled at how they looked on her. "Maybe you should get your ears pierced," he commented as they left.
"I think the school would frown on that. I may pierce them after graduation."
"Oh, right! I forgot you'll be attending school when the new semester starts."
"And when Kaiba produces the new papers." They stepped outside and started down the sidewalk.
"Of course. Uh, I hope you don't mind a casual date."
"Not at all. It's a refreshing change after two fancy ones."
"Bakura actually wants you to love him the most?"
"Well, more than Kaiba really. I think he felt that Kaiba set a standard he couldn't match and I made it clear that I love all three of you equally."
"So, you'll keep dating all of us."
"That's the idea. Naturally, I won't marry all three of you but hopefully I'll know who I wish to spend my life with when the time comes."
Yugi and Atem fell into easy conversation as they enjoyed the lunch, one topic being what movie they would see. He wasn't surprised when Atem didn't vote for a girly or romance movie. Her taste in entertainment didn't change just as she said it wouldn't. She may look, sound, and dress like a girl, but her personality remained unchanged, thought she did enjoy shopping.
They emerged from the theater two hours later, laughing and quoting lines they like to each other. Yugi liked how easy it was to talk to Atem now just as it had been before her change. He knew he would enjoy her presence more once she started attending school and his friends would grow used to her being female. Their first encounter left them stunned at her appearance and voice.
"Yugi, you know some classmates might take me for your twin sister," Atem pointed out.
"They might," he agreed. "But you are a bit taller and have more yellow in your hair than I do."
"I'm a little taller now, but you could still grow."
"Yeah? In that case, don't throw out your old clothes. I might grow into them."
Atem laughed and Yugi smiled. He like hearing her laugh. In fact, he liked everything about her gender. It had already been a week and thought he had gotten used to her gender, he kept finding something else he liked about her.
"Yugi?"
"Yeah?"
"I don't think pink is my color."
"What makes you say that?" Yugi asked, a bit surprised by this out of the blue comment and how female it sounded.
Atem frowned thoughtfully as she pondered the question before she shrugged and suggested, "Woman's intuition?" This prompted both of them to exchange grins before dissolving into giggles.
Atem got control of herself and wiped tears out of her eyes. "Really, though. I don't think I look good in pink and yet I'll be wearing pink to school."
"Honestly, I don't think any girl looks good in that shade of pink."
"No kidding," commented a voice which made the couple turn to see Tea. Her eyes flicked to Atem before she smiled. "I like your earrings."
Atem smiled back. "Thanks. Yugi's got good and sensible taste. They go with anything."
"Very true. So…is Yugi the one you're going to date exclusively?"
Both blushed before Atem said, "No. I'll date Bakura and Kaiba too.'
"Really?"
Atem nodded. "Bakura and Kaiba are possessive ones and Kaiba doesn't care if I date others as long as I date him as well. Bakura would rather be my only boyfriend until I told him that he's going to have to share. He was afraid Kaiba was going to win me over with his money and fancy places."
"But he didn't," Tea said.
"No. I did have a good time, though. Did Yugi tell you what Kaiba gave me at the end?"
"A kiss?"
"Well, yes but before that."
"No. What?"
"A rechargeable razor for shaving my legs."
"Oh, wow! Where did he get it?"
"He said his R and D team made it. He's thinking of trying to break into the Health and Beauty aid department. The razor I have is the prototype."
"And how is it?"
"What do you think?" Atem nodded at her legs.
Tea crouched down and looked a little before nodding. "Very nice."
"Could be a little quieter but I'm pleased with it."
"I can see why. I can't wait until Kaiba releases it to the public. I would definitely buy one."
"So, you love the razor. I'll see if it can be quieter," Kaiba said over the phone.
"If not, it's fine. Now, about the papers…"
"They're in the mail. You'll have them before the week is over."
"Great. Kaiba-,"
"Seto, Atem."
"Seto. I haven't set it for certain but Bakura spoke of a dueling date."
"A dueling date? What about all four of us at once? Tag teams until the three of us have you as a partner."
"Sounds like fun. Let's talk later to set it up."
"Later then. I love you."
"I love you too." Atem smiled before heading up to tell Yugi about the future duel date. I look forward to dueling my three boyfriends as well as continuing to date them.
The End