Chap 2

The next day Noelle was on her way to school. On her way to school she had bumped into so many people. Noelle was never really the clumsy type. Noelle had to apologize at least 5 different people that morning for either stepping on their toes or bumping into them. Ever since yesterday she couldn't get that guy out of her head. Those stern blue eyes, his brunette brown hair, his devilishly handsome looks. Just who was he? Instead of knocking her on the ground and making such a big fuss he could of at least asked was she ok? Or even given her his name. Wait! Noelle thought quickly. He had on the Domino High Uniform! He goes to my school! All I have to do is find out what class he's in and his name and thank him properly for saving my life. Noelle stepped off the crowded bus and headed up the block towards Domino City High. She turned the corner and entered the school gates. She gazed at the tall building and thought to herself, please let him be here.

Once Noelle changed her shoes she headed upstairs to her classroom. She slid the door open and there she saw Yugi, Tea, Tristan, Joey and Bakura all sitting in a tight clique.

" Hey Noelle!" Tea called out.

" Good Morning guys!" Noelle sounded so happy.

" Why do you sound so happy Noelle? Is it because you were excited to come see me?" Tristan asked.

" Uh no.. not really. Actually it's nothing really. Nothing you guys would understand anyway." Joey kicked his legs on the desk and ran his fingers through his blonde hair.

" What's that suppose to mean?"

" Nothing." Noelle chuckled.

" Women are strange species don't you think?" Bakura whispered to Yugi. Yugi nodded in agreement. Tea overheard Bakura.

" And Men aren't?" she shot back. Bakura laughed nervously.

" Um guys." Noelle began.

" What is it?" Yugi asked.

" Um.. Yesterday I almost got hit... By a truck on the way home."

" WHAT!" everyone exclaimed at the same time.

" Are you alright!" Bakura asked.

" Yeah! Are ya!" Joey added.

" Yeah I'm fine. I just got a little scratch that's all. But if it wasn't for that guy I wouldn't be sitting here this morning." Jealousy quickly took over Joey.

" What Guy?"

" Um... I don't know who he was but I do know he goes here to Domino High. He had on the uniform."

" What did he look like Noelle?" Tea asked. Noelle blushed deeply.

" Well... He was tall. He was handsome too. He had blue eyes and they were so sure. Stern eyes. He had Brown hair too." The boys looked at Noelle as if she was crazy. Tea continued to listen to Noelle's story.

" She's found herself a boyfriend..." Tristan and Joey cried.

" No not a boyfriend. I just want to thank him for saving my life that's all." Two big goofy grins appeared on Joey and Tristans face.

" Man. You really should thank him." Yugi said while resting his chin in his hand.

" Yeah. That guy sounds totally dreamy..." Tea added. A spark of jealousy took over Yugi immediately.

" I will but first I gotta find him. I don't even know his name or what class he's in."

" Don't worry Noelle. You'll find him. Domino High is kind or rather small." chimed Bakura.

" Yeah... You're right. Hey Yugi are we all still heading to your house after school?"

" You bet. But if you wanna go home and change out of your uniform you can. Then I'll meet you back at the school and take you to my house."

" It's ok. I actually have extra clothes in my locker." Noelle chuckled. " I don't know why I brought them though."

" Great you can change at my house then." When Yugi realized what he had said he tried to catch himself but it was already too late. Tristan and Joey stood out of their seats above Yugi.

" So Yugi's having pervy ideas about Noelle too huh?..." The brunette and the blonde zoomed in Yugi's face.

" No guys... It's not like that.. It just came out wrong."

" Yeah Right Yug." Joey said plopping himself back into his seat.

" No really..."

" Don't worry Noelle. I have to change so you can come home with me first and I'll take you to Yugi's. I don't live to far from him. We'll head over there together and plus YOU CAN CHANGE WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT PEEPING TOMS." Tea said loud enough for the boys to hear. Noelle nodded.

" Ok."

" Hey Bakura, you're coming too right?"

" Yupp I'll come and join in on the festivities too."

" Sweet, I'll bring the chips." Tristan yelled.

" Hey! No Fair! I was suppose ta bring da chips!" Joey exclaimed.

" Nu-uh it's your turn to buy the pizza."

" What! That's not true! I brought it da last time! So that makes it Tea's turn."

" What no way!" I brought so many pizzas ."

" Well it looks like ya buying one tonight Tea!"

" No Fair!" Noelle watched them yell back and forth at each other. It was kind of amusing. They really were great friends. She could tell that they all had a very special bond. The door to the class room slid open just when Joey was pulling Tristan by the ears. Noelle glanced at the door and her heart started to race. It's him... It's him from yesterday. That's the guy who saved me. Noelle waited for the guy to take his seat and quickly flew to her feet leaving her group of friends. She slowly made her way towards him. Joey, Tristan, and Tea stopped their bickering to look to see where Noelle was going. Kaiba was again reading his daily book. Every 2 weeks or so he had a new book. Noelle stood infront of his desk. Tristan and Joey were out of their seats trying to see what heck was going on. It was a while before Kaiba realized the silhouette in front of his desk. He slowly pulled the book down from in front of his face and glanced at the amber eyed beauty.

" What?" Kaiba snarled with his usual cold bad ass attitude.

" Um..." Noelle was lost for words she didn't know what to say. The boy who had saved her was right in her class! Kaiba stared at Noelle waiting for an answer. " I-I just wanted to say thank you. You saved my life yesterday and I didn't get a chance to properly thank you."

" WHAT!" Joey yelled. Tristan and Joey shot over to Kaiba's desk. Yugi, Tea, and Bakura followed.

" THIS IS DA TALL, HANDSOME, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYED GUY YOU WAS TALKIN BOUT?" Joey asked. Noelle's cheeks turned a bright crimson.

" Y-Yeah." Noelle answered.

" MAN OUTTA ALL DA GUYS SHE'S GOTTA FALL FOR THIS JERK!" Joey and Tristan immediately went into a corner crying their eyes out.

" Man Kaiba. Noelle told us about the truck yesterday and how a guy saved her. We didn't think it was you. That was awesome of you to do that you're a hero" Yugi stated

"Hmph" was all Kaiba said.

" You kidding me! He probably only saved her just to get the press to show up and make him even richer." Tristan said.

" Yeah. Dat's it." Joey agreed.

" Well if you Geeks don't mind I was talking to the girl in front of me. Not you."

" Watch it tough guy!" Joey yelled while making a fist and rolling up his sleeves.

" Calm down Joey!" Tea yelled. Kaiba focused his attention back to Noelle.

" Is that all you have to say?" he asked.

" Um... Y-yes. But, I also wanted to know the name of my savior that's all. My name is Noelle Eastwin. What's your name?"

" It's Seto. Seto Kaiba." Kaiba answered.. " Now if you don't mind I would like to get back to reading my book."

" Oh.. Okay." Noelle said turning on her heels."

" And You're Welcome." Noelle Heard what Kaiba said and turned and gave him a quick smile. It was at that moment the bell had rung and class was about to begin.

DING DONG DING DONG

School was out for the weekend. Finally. Now Noelle could hopefully get a chance to see Domino City More. But at the moment she was excited to hang out with Yugi and his friends.

" Ok we're here." Tea announced. Noelle and Tea stood in front of a white house, which was Tea's. Tea took out her keys and unlocked the door.

" Mom I'm home!" She called out. A woman who's appearance was much similar to Tea's stepped out from the kitchen.

" Aah! Welcome home. Oh. I see You've brought home a guest."

" Yeah this is Noelle Eastwin. She's the American exchange student I was telling you about."

" Oh yes I remember. It's nice to meet you Noelle."

" It's a pleasure Mrs. Gardner." Noelle said shaking the woman hand.

" We're going to change clothes then head over to Yugi's. Kk mom?"

" Yupp." Tea's mom beamed.

" Come on Noelle My rooms upstairs. We'll change there." The two girls headed upstairs to Tea's room. When Tea opened the door Noelle sighed with an Awwww.

" Your room it's so cute." Noelle complemented. Tea's room was pink and had cute stuff animals sitting hear her window. There was also a canopy with flowers and pearls on it attached to Tea's bed in the center of the room.

" Thanks." Tea said while taking off her shirt. " Man this week has been crazy. We have a pile of homework to do this weekend."

" Yeah. I know." Noelle said while removing her uniform skirt. " I'll probably be up late trying to finish the homework that I missed this week." Tea threw on her favorite blue tanktop and navy blue shorts. She then put on her past the knee socks and took her sandals out the closet.

" Don't worry. You'll catch up and if you need help Yugi, Bakura and I will help you."

" Bakura, Yugi, and You? What about Tristan and Joey?" Noelle asked.

" They can't even help themselves." Tea joked. That made Noelle giggle. Noelle tied her hair into a slick straight ponytail and left her bangs in her face. She had on a blue mini skirt and a very cute yellow cami tank top shirt. She also had her yellow ballet flats.

" Cute outfit." Tea complemented Noelle.

" Same to you."

" Ok. Ready to go?" Tea asked.

" Yupp. I sure am let's go." The two girls headed back downstairs and headed for the door.

" Leaving already?" Tea's mom asked.

" Yupp. See ya later mom and don't wait up."

" Ok."

" It was nice to meet you Mrs. Gardner." Noelle said as Tea pushed her out the door.

" It was nice to meet you too Noelle!" Tea's mom called from behind waving. Tea and Noelle arrived at Yugi's house safely. Tea knocked on the door two times until they finally got an answer. The door opened.

" Hey gals." Joey said while scarfing down a donut. " Come on in." The girls both left their shoes in the shoe rack and Joey led them upstairs to Yugi's living room.

" Hey! You guys made it!" eight pairs of eyes were on Tea and Noelle.

" Yupp" Tea said while walking towards the couch. Noelle followed.

" Oh my..." an older voice began. " Who is this we have here?

" Oh grandpa, This is Noelle. She's the exchange student from America." yugi answered.

" Well. It's nice to meet you and welcome to the Mutou household."

" It's nice to meet you too Mr. Mutou." Noelle smiled kindly.

" well if you kids need me I'll be downstairs."

" KK grandpa, We'll be downstairs later." Yugi shouted as his grandpa walked down the flight of stairs. " Well Noelle we have chips, Donuts, Nachos, and the pizza should be coming soon so help yourself."

" Ok." Noelle took a chip. Then she took a donut.

" I hope you brought money Joey." Tristan teased.

" Shaddup. I brought it so quit your yapping." Joey Barked.

" So Noelle." Bakura Started. " How do you like Domino City so far?"

" I love it. I think it's so beautiful here." Noelle answered. " But I didn't really get to see the whole town yet but from what I've seen this place is awesome."

" Don't worry in the nest week we have 4 days off from school."

' Yeah and we were planning on going to the Domino City carnival. You should so come." Yugi suggested.

" Of course. I'll be there." Noelle starred at the relic around Yugi's neck. It was the first time she actually noticed it. " That's so cool Yugi. What is that?"

" Oh. This?" Yugi said while taking the puzzle from around his neck. " This is my Millennium Puzzle. My grandpa got it all the way from Egypt. It took me eight whole years just to solve this thing."

" Cool What does it do?" Noelle asked.

' Well... Let's just say a friend live inside here."

" A friend?" Noelle looked at Yugi as if he was Crazy.

" Yupp.. Hey come on out." When Yugi said that the Millennium Puzzle exploded in a burst of light and Noelle noticed the change in Yugi's appearance. She noticed that his eyes were more stern. They were still kind eyes but they were more serious.

" No way. There are two Yugi's?" Noelle asked.

" I guess You can say that. " The other Yugi answered.

" Incredible. Hi other Yugi. I'm Noelle." They both shook hands.

" Hi." he said.

" Dudes, check it out. Look at the T.V!" Tristan said. All eyes turned to the TV.

" It's that good for nothin Kaiba." Joey stated.

" Now Joey that isn't nice." Tea laughed.

" I can't stand dat jerk. All we ever did was try to be nice to dat guy and he's always nothin but a big fat jerk."

" Wow he's on TV? Is he like a teen celebrity?" Noelle asked.

" You could kind of say that." Tea answered.

" He runs Kaiba corp. He's the CEO. It's a huge game company here." Tristan added.

" Cool. That's amazing that he's a CEO and still in highschool." Noelle was impressed.

" Eh.. Don't let his good looks fool ya Noelle." Joey said scarfing down another donut.

" Yeah he could be a really ass at times. I would just like to punch him one of these days." Tristan said while clenching his chip tightly. It fell on the floor in crumbs. Bakura tried to lighten the mood.

" Come on guys he's not that bad is he?" Tea, Joey, Yugi, and Tristan glared at Bakura. " Ok Maybe he is. Hehehe" Knock Knock...

" PIZZA!" Joey and Tristan exclaimed.

" I got it!" Joey said running down the stairs. For the past few hours the group of friends sat and talk, ate pizza played duel monsters and goofed around. It was already 10:30. Noelle was having so much fun. Yugi and his friends were really nice people. Now they were all downstairs looking at new cards that Yugi's grandpa had gotten. Noelle looked over the glass counters and her heart jumped.

" Cool! It's the card."

" What card Noelle?" Yugi asked.

" It's the card Dunames Dark Witch. I've wanted this card forever but every time I went to the store it was always sold out. Every girl in my class had one except for me. She's so cute."

" Well if you like this card so much..." Mr Mutou said while unlocking the cabinet. He pulled the card out. "" You can have it. Free of charge. "

" Really Mr. Mutou!" Noelle was really excited.

" Mhm. Just think of it as a welcome to the neighborhood gift."

" Thank You so Much Mr. Mutou. I really appreciate it I'll take good care of this card! I promise!"

" You're welcome Noelle." Seeing how excited Noelle was made Mr. Mutou smile.

" Man... check out the time. It's getting late I should be getting home." Tristan yawned.

" Yea same here." Tea said. Noelle heart began to pound.

" What time is it?" Noelle asked.

" It's 10:46" Tristan answered.

' Oh no!" Noelle said running to the door. She grabbed her back, put on her shoes and placed her new card inside her wallet. " I have to go!" She was in a big rush.

" Hey do ya need one of us to walk ya home?" Joey asked.

" No... No! It's ok! I have to go. Thank you so much Mr Mutou for the card and Yugi for letting me come over."

" Our pleasure" The grandpa and grandson said in union.

" Good night!" Noelle said running down the block from the game shop. Oh no.. I'm late.

It was 11:15 when Noelle reached her house. The lights were off. Maybe he isn't home yet... Noelle thought. Noelle went in her bag and took out her house keys and used them to open the door. She closed the door as silently as she possibly could. When she turned around the lights went on and Noelle's heart began to race. There at the top of the stairs she saw an angry man. He was really angry. Pissed off.

" Where have you been Noelle?" The man asked.

" I'm sorry I'm late Ken.. A new friend from school invited me to their house today. We were having so much fun that we lost tack of time. I'm sorry, I won't be late again I pro– " before Noelle could finish her sentence the tall man with jet black hair made his way down the stairs and smacked Noelle across her face causing her to fall into a table.

" When I say that your curfew is 9:30 I mean 9:30!" The man yelled. He had a terrifying look in his eyes. Molle and Cameron came running downstairs when they heard Noelle crying. Ken violently grabbed Noelle by her hair. " If You're late again... You will be sorry. Do you understand me?" Noelle nodded her head. " Do You!" Ken Yelled.

" Y-yes" Noelle sobbed.

" Good. Now go clean the blood of your face and get these mutts away from me. " he said violently letting go of Noelle's hair. He made his way back upstairs to his room. Noelle sat on her living room floor sobbing her eyes out. Her dogs Molle and Cameron sat next to her to console her.

When Noelle finished sobbing she made her way upstairs to her room. She closed the door behind her and more tears fell. She had a cloth on her bleeding nose with ice wrapped in it. When she went to look in the mirror she could already see a bruise forming on her right cheek. How am I going to explain this when I go to school? Noelle began to cry again. She changed into her night gown and left the ice pack on her cheek. Molle jumped on the bed and Cameron followed. They were both whimpering. Cameron licked Noelle's bruised cheek.

" It's ok guys. I'm fine. I'll be ok." Noelle smiled and scratched each dog behind their ears. " Now get some sleep." The dogs curled up into little balls beside Noelle. Noelle cried silently for 20 minutes until she fell asleep.