Bloodbath

Chapter 6

"Zoe! Zoe! Where are you?" Takuya was walking along the street, the rain pouring down over him.

His umbrella offered little protection because of the strong winds. A huge gust suddenly blew it right out of his hand, sending it flying down the street.

"Dammit," he muttered, not having the motivation to go after it.

He continued down the road, when a thought suddenly came over him. The beach. It was the only place he could think of that she would go to. He ran as fast as he could, hoping to find her.

"Zoe! Are you here? Zoe!" Takuya looked around for her desperately, then caught a glimpse of a figure in the distance.

He sprinted over, relieved when he saw her blond hair blowing in the wind. Zoe was sitting on the ground with her legs drawn up. Her arms were wrapped around them, and she was shivering.

"Zoe." Takuya crouched down beside her, pulling her into an embrace. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you didn't mean to break it."

Zoe leaned her head against him, her body ice cold.

"Come on." Takuya pulled her up, and was about to put his jacket on her when he noticed something. "What's in your hand?"

The blond opened her fist, showing him the little seashell she had found. She placed it into his hand, smiling.

"Is this for me?" He asked, surprised.

She nodded happily. Takuya returned her smile.

"Thank you. This means a lot to me." He put his jacket on her and took her hand. "Let's go, before you catch pneumonia."

The two rushed to Takuya's place, arriving five minutes later.

"Kouji?" Takuya called.

"In here."

They walked into one of the rooms to see him munching on a slice of pizza. "Pizza guy came." He swallowed. "Good, you found her. Where was she?"

"The beach."

Kouji nodded. "She's fucking freezing. You might wanna get her into the shower."

Takuya gulped. ".....Me......?"

"No, the invisible monkey behind you. Yes you."

"Why me?"

"You already undressed her once. Why not make it twice?" Kouji quipped.

"Dude, you're a perv."

Kouji smirked. "No, I'm just telling it like it is. Just keep your eyes closed."

Takuya sighed, pulling Zoe along to the bathroom. "Just do me a favor, and get some clothes for her."

"Aye aye captain. Right away sir," Kouji mocked.

"Dumbass.........."

"I heard that!"

A moment later, Takuya led Zoe into the bathroom, closing the door behind them.

"Alright. I want you to jump into the shower so that you don't get sick," he tried to explain to her. "I'll turn around and you can undress."

He turned his back to her and waited a few seconds, already knowing he would have to help her.

"Dammit.....okay, raise your arms."

Zoe did as he said, a look of confusion on her face. Takuya couldn't help but stare at her. The white tank top clung to her skin and was see-through when wet, leaving nothing to the imagination.

"Oh, god." He swallowed nervously, pulling the shirt over her head. "Okay. Now the shorts."

Get a hold of yourself Kanbara, he thought to himself. She's just a girl. A very gorgeous half-naked girl.......

To his relief, Zoe lowered the shorts on her own, stepping out of them. However, she surprised him by yanking his shirt off.

"Hey! What are you doing?" He asked, blushing.

Zoe tilted her head, confused. "Mmmm?"

"No, I'm not taking a shower. You are." He turned the water on, keeping his back to her.

When the water was warm enough, he ushered her into the tub. Zoe stood there in the warm water, smiling at him. Takuya quickly closed the curtain, hearing a knock at the door.

"I got you some clothes for her," Kouji said from outside the door.

Takuya quickly grabbed them from him. "Thanks."

A few minutes later, he stopped the water. Zoe stepped out, Takuya thrusting a towel at her. As she dabbed herself dry, he turned his back to once again, not wanting her to see what was going on in his pants.

"Why me?"

Zoe walked up behind him, poking him in the back.

"You done?" Takuya turned around. "Alright, I'll wait outside. Please try your best to dress yourself."

He ran out of the bathroom, shutting the door behind him.

Kouji walked by. "You might want to wipe that blood off your nose."

Takuya rubbed his sleeve against his dripping nostril. "Dammit."

"Oh, and by the way. Courtney's here."

"Dammit!"

A moment later, a pretty girl with wavy red hair ran up to him, almost knocking him to the ground.

"Takuya! I missed you sooooooo much! Did you miss me? Huh?" Courtney squealed, pulling him into a tight squeeze.

"Can't....breath." Takuya wheezed. "Need.....oxygen."

Courtney released him, causing him to collapse to the ground.

"Oh, stop playing. I know you missed me. How could you not?" She asked haughtily.

"You have no idea........." Takuya stood up. "When did you get here?"

"About five minutes ago. Kouji said you were in the bathroom."

Takuya rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh.....yeah. I was."

"I'm so happy you're here. Now we can, you know, catch up," she whispered into his ear, one of her hands snaking behind his back. It started to go lower.....

"Hey!" Takuya jumped. "Why don't you go talk to Kouji for a little bit. You know, catch up with him, too."

"Dude, don't even drag me into this," Kouji called out.

Courtney pouted. "Aren't you happy to see me?"

"I am. It's been a few years now so-"

"So that means we should get to know each other all over again. You were cute the last time I saw you, but now look at you...." she purred, tracing her finger along his chest.

"Um, I'll be right back." Takuya quickly ran back into the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.

He turned around to see Zoe standing there happily. She had managed to correctly pull on a pair of socks, panties, and short white shorts. She had also pulled on a pair of white sneakers Kouji had picked up for her. The lavender tank top, however, was a different story. She had put her arms in the sleeves, but had not put her head through. It was on her like a vest. Takuya pulled her over to him, his face red. As he tried to fix the shirt, the door suddenly opened behind him, pushing him forward. He and Zoe both fell from the force.

"What are you-" Courtney stopped dead in her tracks, her blue eyes suddenly filled with rage.

She had a perfect view of Takuya lying next a half-naked girl. Their faces were so close their lips were almost touching.

"TAKUYAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

damn everyone walks in at the worst (or best i should say ^_^) possible times. hoped you like the takuminess. read and review please! and don't worry, ill turn down the pervertedness. i just couldn't help myself, i figured it would piss that girl off.