Chapter 28 : More than Friends
Yuko and Stephanie arrived at the mall at 11:30am to find that is was not as crowded as they had expected. The building was surprisingly bigger than Yuko had anticipate and very modern. It was close to the New Domino City Duel Dome which had made it easy to spot as they had been on the road.
The first thing Stephanie wanted to do was eat, claiming not to have had a big breakfast this morning and was starving. Yuko agreed and they both decided that the best place to eat was at Burger King.
"So, here is what I advise that we do after we eat", declared Stephanie as Yuko sat opposite her with a tray filled with burgers, fries and drinks. "We should first go to the new Manga store that just opened up on the floor above us. I really wanna see if there's the release of Code Breaker out yet!" she said excitedly, and took a big bit out of her double cheese burger, her expression enlightening with delight."After that we do what you want", she ended gleefully.
Yuko blinked a few times and smiled, seeing how Stephanie was stuffing her cheeks with junk food and didn't seem to care much for her appearance. Yuko then started on his fries and nodded his head in agreement.
"I think that it's a great idea. In fact, that's one of the things that I wanted to do today", he replied grinningly, surprised to see that Stephanie didn't want to go clothes shopping first. "I wanna see if that shop has the final book (book 17) of the series Special A, since I haven't been able to find it anywhere!" Yuko stated, as he unraveled his bacon burger.
Stephanie smirked. "Special A? Isn't that a series for girls?" she asked mockingly.
Yuko shrugged. "So? Your reading Code Breaker, which is for boys!"
Stephanie huffed. "No. It's completely for girls", she lied.
Yuko sighed as if to say "sure it is" and took another bite of his burger. "Though I must say, I didn't know that you were into Mangas?" confessed Yuko casually.
Stephanie continued to stuff her cheeks with another bite of her burger. "I didn't know that you were interested", she replied cheerfully.
"Are you kidding me!? I've liked Mangas ever since I was 7 years old!" claimed Yuko proudly.
Stephanie giggled. "Well, then I've beaten you. I've liked Mangas ever since I was 6 years old" she said beamingly, causing Yuko to shrug and Stephanie to giggle.
The two friends managed to quickly finish their early lunch at 12:30 and Yuko put the tray away, before accompanying Stephanie around the mall, while holding each others hand, side by side.
When they arrived outside the Manga Store, Yuko's face enlightened, as did Stephanie's expression. The shop was enormous and there was a bright sign over the shop entrance which read "Magicians Mangas" with two life like painted statues standing on each side of the entrance.
The statue on the left was a "Dark Magician" and the one on the right was a "Dark Magician Girl" (who was in a winking pose).
Yuko smirked at the sight. "Nice shop", he thought happily, and all of a sudden, he felt Stephanie drag him inside the shop excitedly.
"Come on, lets go inside", she said happily, and Yuko walked in through the front entrance, almost tripping on himself again.
The store was bigger on the inside than Yuko had expected. There were rows and rows of Manga books, comics and collectables, causing Stephanie's eyes to twinkle at the sight of all the books, and pulled Yuko over to have a look at the C section for "Code Breaker".
They two friends spent a long while looking through the new manga books and they both had a small friendly discussion with one of the employees who worked there. There were a few people who would always look at Yuko oddly )since he was still in his PJ's), but it didnt really bother him.
In the end, Yuko found the book which he wanted, and decided to try and start finding another series. Therefore, Yuko casually strolled over to the A section and pick up the first book that caught his attention, called "A town where you live". He smiled at it and looked through the pages quickly, before getting interrupted by Stephanie.
"Umm, Yuko. I'm pretty sure that's a girls book", stated Stephanie, making Yuko jump as she had crept up behind him.
"N-no it's not", he stuttered, and hid the book away from Stephanie sheepishly. Stephanie chuffed and reached over on the shelf, taking out another copy of the book which Yuko had pick, and started to glimpse through it. Her face started to turn red after a few pages and she quickly placed it back on to the shelf.
"It's...It's not my type of Manga", she said shyly, as she blushed and tugged on to Yuko so that they could pay.
"Stephanie always looks so cute when she blushes like that", thought Yuko cheekily and glanced over at Stephanie's choice of books as they beeped over the machine. She had picked "Fullmetal Alchemist", "Code Breaker", "Bamboo Blade" and 2 books from the "Naruto" series.
"Stephanie doesn't seem to like romantic Mangas", thought Yuko mockingly, and Stephanie pouted as she noticed Yuko's teasing expression.
"I'll pay for them", insisted Yuko, and was about to reach for his wallet, when Stephanie quickly took out hers.
"No no, you already payed for the food. I'll pay for these, don't worry", she replied kindly, and took out some money.
As Stephanie payed for the books, she accidentally dropped her purse, causing her credit cards and coins to fall out. Yuko quickly collect up all the cards and coins, and handed them back to Stephanie after she had finished paying.
"Oh god, I'm really sorry! I'm so clumsy", she whispered softly, her face turning red with embarrassment.
"It's fine", replied Yuko comfortingly, and watched as Stephanie placed all her fallen belongings back into her purse. However, Yuko couldn't help, but noticed a name written on her credit card, which caused his eyes to widen with astonishment.
On Stephanie's gold credit card, it read in big bold black writing "Stephanie Moto".
"Moto? That name rings a bell", thought Yuko, ans Stephanie lead Yuko out of the shop. She then noticed the strange expression on Yuko's face and tilted her head curiously.
"Yuko, are you ok?" she asked nervously.
Yuko stood there, not sure what to think. "Is your...last name Moto?" he asked bluntly.
Stephanie's face turned pale white and she shyly looked down at her slippers. "Y-yes it is", she whispered, not having expected such a question to have occurred. "Why?"
Yuko scratched the back of his head. He was sure that he had heard that particular name before, but just couldn't remember who that name reminded him of.
"I...I guess I was just curious", he muttered. and smiled at Stephanie awkwardly.
Stephanie looked up, confused by Yuko's reaction. "That's it? Your just curious?" She asked quickly.
Yuko nodded lightly.
"Yes! Yuko doesn't seem to know that Yugi Moto is a relative of mine", thought Stephanie happily, and took Yuko by the hand so to continue with their date as they both went around shopping.
After 4:30pm, the two friends had finished shopping and were on their way back to Yusei's, both carrying some heavy shopping bags.
"This was fun!" stated Stephanie, her arms wrapped around Yuko's chest as Yuko drove his duel runner slowly into Yusei's garage.
"Yes, your right! It was ", replied Yuko approvingly, and helped Stephanie to hop off his cream coloured duel runner.
"I still can't believe that you went on our date in your PJs", she remarked mockingly, and Yuko smirked.
"At least I'm wearing proper shoes", he joked, and Stephanie started pouting.
"Meanie", she commented and kiss Yuko gently on the cheek.
Instantly, Yuko blushed uncontrollably and put one hand of the cheek which had been kissed, and felt his blood boil and his cheeks begin to burn all of a sudden.
Stephanie noticed and chuckled. "I had a great time today and I hope that we could go on another date some time", she whispered shyly.
Yuko smiled and nodded. After hugging each other, Stephanie waved goodbye to Yuko and Yuko waved back grinningly.
"I'll come round the cafe tomorrow", yelled Yuko cheerfully, and Stephanie nodded.
"Ill see you then. Bye" she shouted back excitedly, and after Stephanie left, Yuko jumped in the air, his heart filled with joy.
"Could this day get any better", thought Yuko gleefully, and ran towards the garage door which lead into the house, so to tell the others of this day.
Yuko: Carly, your being ridiculous!
Carly: No I'm not! Now move over!
Yuko: This is my spot! _
Carly: It's Yusei's couch!
Yuko: (huffs) Fine! Just type in what you need to say and be done with it! -_-
Carly: (sighs) Thank you. Now to all you readers, I hope you found this chapter of Yuko's private life amusing and don't forget to Reveiw your criticisms!
Yuko: (sarcastically) Wow...what a smooth way of ending a chapter, but you forgot to say "don't forget to Follow or add to Favorites!"
Carly: That's not important. I'm sure that readers get pissed off every time you mention that ;P
Yuko: T_T