'Ello, Viper's back. This is so short, it's not even funny, sorry for making you wait so long. Actually, this is more like filler because it really isn't that important, but I figured you might want something new to read for this story. It's really the next chapter that's the problem. (Don't worry, it'll be a lot longer.) I have it mostly typed out, but I'm just trying to sort out some details and it's taking me forever. Plus I'm working on another fanfic, but hopefully I'll update a lot faster than this in the future. Thank you to CrimsonSrawberry17 and varee, who have decided to follow this story and have reviewed. Also, a nice big shout out to heartbreakerninja, who's favorited this and reviewed so far.

*Anzu's house, ten o'clock*

Anzu thought of that new kid again as she lay on her bed, trying to sleep. Yuugi. She knew that he had a rough day, but that was no reason to treat her like he did. After what he endured, you'd think he'd be nicer to a friendly face. The more that Anzu thought about it, the madder she got.

It wasn't like he could afford to turn down friends. If he wanted to survive, he'd need someone to back him up. And so far, it looked like he was blowing that task. Anzu got up and swung her feet over the side of her bed. She wasn't so sure why she was so mad about it, but she knew that going for a run would help her get rid of some of her frustation. Thankfully, her mom was still out at the bar.

Anzu pulled a light jacket from her closet and threw it on over her pj top. Then she shoved her bare feet into a pair of ratty sneakers.

She left her room and swiftly walked through the dark house. Anzu made sure the spare key was where it always was outside and locked the door behind her. Once that was accomplished, she starting jogging in the direction of Washington High.

Her mind was blissfully clear as the cold air whipped past her face. That is, until that blissfulness was interrupted by wailing police sirens and flashing lights.

Anzu slowed as she neared the squad cars outside her school. It looked like there a bunch of kids getting hauled off. She picked up the pace again and quickly hurried past, not wanting to call attention to herself.

Looking over her shoulder, Anzu thought she saw Yuugi walking away in the opposite direction, but when she looked again, he was gone.