Chapter 9 the Memorable Night.

The two headed back to the house after a fantastic first date. They had both experienced for the first time a life they never knew and had seen a side of each other they were happy to be around. Akiza had never dreamed of being on a date with such a great and handsome man such as Yusei while Yusei thought the same about a beautiful girl like her. They arrived back both tired from the day out.

"So you planning on stay here again tonight Yusei?" Akiza asked again to confirm as she got off the runner.

"Yeah I was planning on it. I'll just head back to my place tomorrow." He replied locking up his runner.

"Where do you live?" Akiza asked for future reference.

"I live in a small bachelor like suite near a friend of mine named Blister. He owns the place so as long as I help him every now and then I stay for free."

"Wow, that sounds really nice. Helping him with what?"

"Oh like, running around town and delivering things for him, fixing up anything that I can fix, you know labour man jobs." He explained with a shrug.

"It still must be nice to be able to live for free though." She mentioned taking off her helmet.

"It can be. But I will admit it also gets pretty boring at times at well."

"Because u have no one to talk to?"

"Yeah that's a part of the reason I guess." He sighed.

"U guess?" She questioned now confused at his words.

"Well I don't mind helping him at all with anything. The only real problem is that it can be anywhere, anytime, and anyplace. SO I really don't have a say in whatever I do. I should just be grateful that he has been out of town for the past two weeks." Akiza smirked realizing that she might be able to see another panicked Yusei if she just gave a small push.

"So when you came to save me and the twins at the Movement back then, what would you had done if he called up suddenly and said it was an emergency?" She teased.

"Akiza…That's not funny at all." He complained as she giggled right beside him.

"Relax Yusei. I know that you would still have come and just gave him a valid reason as to why you couldn't go. And if he still gave you trouble then I would talk to him." She narrowed her eyes as she spoke her last bit.

"Now now Akiza. I don't think you would have to go that far. He is understanding WITHOUT threats thank you very much." Yusei brought up

"Awww, too bad for me." Akiza joked as she turned around to head inside.

"What a woman." Yusei whispered.

"But truth be told, I would love to visit your home Yusei." She said happily. Akiza was somewhat nervous at the fact that she just admitted she wanted to be alone with Yusei at his place but knew that Yusei wasn't the type to take advantage of others and shrugged the thought off.

"Then I would be more than happy to have you over." He smiled back. As they gave each other a hug they heard a male's voice coming from inside the house.

"Does Martha have company?" Akiza asked.

"Don't know. She didn't say anything to me about having people over today. How about you?"

"Nope, not a thing." She answered bluntly shaking her head.

"Well let's go in and see for ourselves." Yusei replied as he went to open the door. He opened the door to see Crow sitting on the couch eating some of Martha's cookies. Crow then spun around as fast as lightning and saw Yusei at the door.

"Yusei! It's about TIME you got back! I have been waiting since almost this afternoon!" He whined as he ran up and patted Yusei on the back hard.

"Crow? What are u doing here?" Yusei asked with a stunned expression while also rubbing his shoulder where Crow hit him.

"What? I can't pay my foster mother a visit? That's just mean Yusei. I don't get too come here that often and when I do I get jilted? Thanks a lot man!" Crow answered all huffy with a laugh.

"I didn't mean it like that. Yusei sighed walking in. So how long have you been here exactly?"

"Since this morning to be honest. I came early to see Martha and she told me that she had someone new living with her and that you two were out seeing the sights."

"Yeah she is right behind me." Yusei said stepping out of the way to show Akiza standing in the doorway.

"Hello there. I'm Akiza it's a pleasure." She introduced herself like a princess.

"Yo. I'm Crow Hogan and I'm this wise guys best friend. He pointed to Yusei as he said that. So your Yusei's girlfriend? He did a great job." Crow smirked. Akiza tried to hide her blush by pretending to tie up her shoe which only made it look worse.

"Crow, why do you assume that? Just because two people are out for the day together doesn't mean they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Now you obviously came for a reason right?" Yusei tried to defend Akiza as well as change the subject.

"Yeah yeah. But Martha told me about last night and how you two were so close and lovey-dovey with each other." Crow said making motions and funny voices as he spoke.

"Martha did?" Yusei said sounding surprised. He had no idea that Martha was telling people about how he and Akiza acted when they were together. As he was about to say something else Martha came downstairs.

"Oh Your both back!" She called out full of energy.

"Yes Martha. We just got back a few minutes ago." Responded Akiza.

"You two must have had fun on your DATE." Crow snickered at them both with Yusei becoming annoyed and came up beside him.

"Crow can I talk to you outside?" Asked Yusei sternly pointing to the door.

"Sure man." He responded walking out with Yusei. As the two men went outside Akiza and Martha sat on the couch.

"So, how was the night out with Yusei?" Asked Martha smiling.

"It was great Martha! The most fun I have ever had! I didn't know how to act or know what to say half the time. But Yusei really is a nice and great guy to be around. He made me feel safe, happy and comfortable with myself. We were able to talk and have fun like anyone else."

"So what all did you guys do today that has made you so happy?"

"Well, the first thing we did was go to the movie together and it was really good to be honest. I enjoyed the storyline of it and it seem Yusei did as well. After that we headed to a arcade place where we played some games together and took some pictures." She then reached in her pocket and pulled them out and handed them over to Martha who squealed lightly at the sight of the pictures.

"Awww, you both look so cute together! These are so funny. She laughed making Akiza blush. It looks like your about to kill him in this picture though." She pointed out to the one where She had here fist locked onto Yusei.

"Well he WAS tickling me." She said in her defence.

"Yeah I can see that clearly from this picture." She said still chuckling from earlier.

"Exactly so he deserved it." Akiza nodded in triumph at her words.

"So you two do anything after that or was that all there was?"

"No, after that we headed for a Italian restaurant for dinner where the food was just excellent. But I still like your home cooking better." Akiza admitted so Martha wouldn't feel bad.

"Thanks for that." Martha smiled.

"After we finished eating we decided to head back here and that's what we did all day." Akiza finished explaining.

"Well I'm glad to hear that you two had fun. I'm happy to see Yusei going out more and being with someone other then other guys for once." She laughed.

"Well I was just happy to be out with such a great guy." Akiza smiled happily heading for the kitchen.

"Yeah I'll bet you did. I'll even bet you guys didn't WANT to come back at all riiiighhhhtttt?" She let it ride off her tongue.

"Martha! Yusei and I aren't like that at all! Akiza turned to Martha waving her hands frantically in front of her. We are just friends and that's all!"

"Yeah, yeah. I have heard it all before Akiza. Been there, done that. So trust me when I say that I can tell you really like Yusei." Akiza knew for a fact that Martha wasn't wrong. She knew that she was falling in love with Yusei and she could tell that Martha wasn't planning on telling Yusei about it. She decided to try and change the subject.

"So that guy Crow is another foster you looked after?" She asked going back to the kitchen for water.

"Yes indeed. He was a real handful let me tell u. But he was kind and very playful with children and he was always so full of life and could make anyone laugh or smile. That is when he is not thinking about girls." She chuckled at her last part as she accompanied Akiza in the kitchen.

"OH. So he has a wandering eye?" Asked Akiza pouring two glasses of water and handing Martha one.

" A bit. But his heart is in the right place. He just likes to tease mostly. But I know that he means no harm, and so does Yusei. Though that doesn't stop their little arguments" Martha said taking the glass.

"Was Yusei ever like him?"

"No Yusei has always been just the way he is now. That's why I'm happy you two are together now."

"Well we aren't really together yet." Akiza said with a slight blush.

"Oh come now. I could tell just from the way you explained the date that you like him. So did you two kiss each other?"

"NO! I already told you that we didn't do anything like that!" Akiza screamed waving her hands back and forth again this time with crimson cheeks.

"You telling the truth?" Martha said with a direct yet teasing tone.

"Yes! I'm serious!"

"Ok just checking." Martha Laughed watching Akiza's reaction. Meanwhile outside the house Yusei and Crow were discussing the same thing at the same time Martha and Akiza were talking.

"So dude, what REALLY happened on your date?" Crow asked in Yusei's face. 'I knew that this was coming.' Yusei sighed in is mind and tried to get it over with quickly.

"Just the normal stuff. We went to the arcade, saw a movie, had a dinner together, and then came back here to relax. So I don't want you getting any of your wild ideas that anything more than that happened."

"Did you kiss her?" He asked bluntly. The question caught Yusei off guard and the blush appeared.

"No I didn't! I thought that that would have been pushing things to fast. Yusei told him shaking his head. I don't want to jeopardize what we have by doing something stupid."

"Yeah. Where have I heard that one before?" Said Crow shaking his finger at Yusei.

"Well it's the truth Crow. So forget whatever thought you just had floating around in your head. Akiza has had a rough time up until a few days ago so I was just trying to cheer her up and give her some space. She doesn't need you nagging her after everything that's happened."

"Really? What was so bad that she would be like that?" Crow asked now serious.

"Sorry Crow, but it's not my story to tell. If she wants you to know, then she will tell u herself someday, but for now my lips are sealed." He motioned with his hands and a serious look that told Crow he wasn't getting an answer.

"Fine then. I will leave it alone then seeing as how I can tell your dead serious about this. But I will want to know since you are my friends Yusei. I don't want no trouble to come to you. So when the time comes I will find out what's been so hard on her because she honestly does seem like a good person." Crow smiled.

"I know. She is a good person, in fact she's a great person and I was truly happy today being with her." Yusei smiled.

"Well all joking aside, I'm happy to hear that you found a woman to hang with for once and I hope that you don't screw it up somehow." Crow warned pointing right at Yusei. Yusei knew that Crow had a point and was just looking out for him. He smiled on the inside and decided it was his time to joke around.

"I won't do that Crow. After all, I'm not U." He laughed back at Crow which made Crow groan.

"Nice Yusei. He muttered under his breath. Use my jokes against me. Ha ha ha, you got me."

"Well can't say you didn't deserve it." Yusei pointed out.

"Yeah your probably right. Well I'll be leaving now so take care. I got to work tomorrow and I need sleep like everyone else does." Said Crow walking over and getting on his runner.

"Alright later friend!" Yusei yelled waving goodbye. As he saw Crow leave Yusei was thinking to himself about what Crow was asking him.

'I know Crow means well but he doesn't HAVE to know everything about my personal life or anyone else's for that matter. Plus Martha is ad enough with the jokes that I don't need him added to the mix.' As Yusei walked back into the house he noticed Akiza talking to Martha inside the kitchen and decided to wait in the living room so he wouldn't disturb them. He sat down and relaxed on the couch for a few minutes until Martha came out without Akiza as she was currently making some juice.

"Oh Yusei, I didn't hear you come in. I'm going to call it a night now so just lock up and everything and if your still here, then I'll see you tomorrow." Martha said yawning on and off as she headed for the stairs.

"Ok Martha, Good night." Yusei waved to her.

"Good night Yusei. Sweet dreams." She waved back until she was out of sight. Akiza then came out of the kitchen and saw Yusei sitting alone on the couch going through his deck which he pulled out of his belt

"Martha going to bed?" She asked him holding two cups of juice.

"Yeah. She told me to just lock up and shut everything off before I do." He said without looking up as he was too into his deck.

"Alright. Then I hope you won't mind having this juice I made?" She offered him.

"Sure thing. He looked up and took one cup from her hand. Thanks for this."

"Your welcome. So what did you and Crow talk about outside?"

"He just asked what we did and why you were staying here." He told her sorting his cards out.

"Did you tell him?" She turned to him with a hard look.

"No. I told him if he wanted to know that you would have to tell him yourself. I know that you have had a rough time and I'm not one to talk about people behind their backs. I know that he means well and everything but it still does get annoying sometimes." He groaned thinking about past events.

"Thanks Yusei. I know you wouldn't talk about me behind my back." She smiled.

"Never. I promise u that." He smiled back.

"You better not break that promise." She said with a smirk.

"And if I did?" He asked sarcastically.

"I would give you to my Black Rose Dragon." She smirked. Yusei then froze in fear at the memory of that dragon and knew that she COULD make it possible.

"Ok. You have made your point." He twitched nervously which made Akiza laugh.

"It's ok Yusei. I'm not going to be doing that to anyone anymore. I promise YOU that I will never use my powers for destruction again." Yusei smiled and hugged her as a thankful gesture. Feeling his warmth she quickly followed through by hugging him back… They lightly squeezed each other in the hug and the crimson marks began to glow resonating with their feelings.

"Yusei…?" Akiza whispered.

"I know, I feel it too." They stopped to look into each other's eyes and slowly moved closer and closer to each other's lips. Their hearts beating greatly before gently pressed their lips against each others. They both felt a rush of happiness they never felt before as they felt their mouths burning with emotion from connecting with each other. They quickly jumped back after 5 seconds realizing what they had done with deep red blushes streaming across their faces.

"I-I'm sorry Akiza! I just felt so comfortable!" Yusei panicked.

"It's ok! I felt the exact same! I was so relaxed in your arms that I lost control of my body!" She said back with the same reaction. A awkward silence fell on top of them as neither one knew what to say after what just happened until Yusei finally broke the silence with a request.

"Do you want to help me with my deck? It could probably use a woman's touch." He asked trying to change the mood in the room.

"Uh, y-yeah sure. Akiza stuttered trying to snap out of it. They then sat down beside each other but far enough away that they weren't touching and went over the deck.

"It seems you have a affinity for warriors Yusei." Akiza mentioned as she looked through the deck.

"Yeah, I have always liked the fact that alone or together they always stand strong. Not to mention that many of these monsters have been in my deck ever since I can remember." He explained holding Speed Warrior and Junk Synchron in his hand.

"I remember that combo of yours well. It actually was pretty good, for a six year old." She teased.

"Oh ho. Well from what I remember this SIX year old beat THIS young lady fair and square." He huffed at her with a 'so there' look.

"Well look at mister high and mighty now. Wins one duel and thinks he's invincible." She teased. Yusei and Akiza laughed at their little game and found that they both liked teasing each other like this since they knew it was all for fun.

"Well I find it funny that you are 17 years old and yet you call yourself young and yet I'm only six. He teased with his tongue out.

"Well someone has to deal with this little one's trouble and I guess that job goes to your big sister here." She smirked pointing to herself.

"Oh great, that's all I need in life, a nagging sister who tried to dress me up and make me watch girly cartoons for fun."

"Well how are you supposed to understand women someday if you don't learn while your still young, my dear Yusei?" She smirked right in his face like a mother would.

"I think you're the reason I try to stay away from women, MOM." he laughed.

"Oh would you look that time. Now be a good boy and brush your teeth and head to bed." She teased him before breaking out into laughter.

"Alright, alright. I get it Akiza. You win this round. But how about we sit down and watch a movie together."

"Sure. I'd love to watch something together with you. What are you in the mood for?" She asked looking at Martha's movie collections.

"Well do you like mystery movies?" He asked pointing to a detective movie on the end of the shelf.

"Yeah I do like those types. Let's see how this one goes." She smiled taking it of the shelf and putting it in the player. They then sat down together beside each other and started to watch the movie. Halfway through Akiza had started to feel tired and unknowingly rested her head on Yusei shoulder. Yusei blushed at the gesture and saw her half awake face and smiled at how beautiful he was. He then wrapped his arm around her to make her comfortable. As the movie ended she woke up realizing she had fallen asleep. She woke with a jump which startled Yusei.

"I'm sorry! I must off dozed off! She apologized. Did the movie end?" She noticed it playing the credits.

"Yep. In ended about five minutes ago. But you were looking so cute that I couldn't bear to wake you up." He admitted to her honestly.

"Well thank you, but you could have woken me up because I really wanted to watch that together with you." She said with a puppy dog look. Yusei blushed at the cuteness of her face and couldn't help but feel somewhat guilty now.

"I'm sorry about that. He scratched his head. I just thought that if you were tired that you should get some sleep.

"Well I am starting to feel a little tired." She admitted rubbing her eyes.

"Alright then. Let's get everything shut off and locked up and get ourselves to bed." He smiled helping her off the couch.

"Whatever you say dad." She teased him again as Yusei scoffed at what she said.

"You just don't give up do you?" Yusei muttered as he went to lock the doors.

"Nope. Where's the fun in that?" She smirked as she shut off the T.V.

"True enough." He admitted as he headed for the stairs. As Yusei was about to go upstairs to bed Akiza gently grabbed onto the back of his shirt. Yusei spun around to see her with her head down.

"Akiza?"

"Yusei. Thanks for everything tonight. I really am happy to be close to you like this. I also wanted to say thanks for the…kiss." She blushed at her last word a she stumbled on the word. Yusei blushed and realized why she was so nervous. He was also surprised that they had done that but he knew that he was not ashamed of it

"You were my very first kiss Akiza. Yusei calmly told her which made her jump a bit. And I am truly happy that it was with you." He smiled.

"And you were my very first as well Yusei." They smiled at each other and gave each other another tight hug and then looked up at each other and stared into each others eyes until they came together and kissed softly. They felt happiness flow into each other from one another and squeezed together into a deeper hug. They let there lips stay connected for longer as they enjoyed the other's taste coming from them. They then broke apart and looked at each with a deep smile.

"Yusei?"

"Yes, Akiza?

"Thanks again for tonight. This will always be one of my most precious memories." She smiled

"I'm happy that I am a part of that memory." Yusei smiled back.

"Well I'm going to get into bed." Yusei said again heading for the stairs.

"Wait!" Akiza said running towards him.

"Yes?" He turned around with a confused look. 'What could it be NOW?' He thought.

"Where is my kiss goodnight?" She asked shyly. He smiled and headed back down to her and stopped right in front of her with a cute smile on his face.

"Right here." He then kissed her on her forehead gently and then smiled at her which she rewarded him with another quick peck on the lips.

"Thank you Mr Fudo." She smiled with a wink before walking past him upstairs.

"Your quite welcome, Miss Izayoi." They watched each other walk to their bedrooms and close the door behind them.

"Good night Yusei." Akiza whispered from her door.

"Good night Akiza, sweet dreams. He replied before closing his door for the night. Akiza then sat down on her bed and placed her hands on her cheeks which were burning from the memory of Yusei's kiss. 'I can't believe I did that with Yusei! Why is it that when I get close I just lose control of myself like that? Even this mark glowed that one time and it seems to be giving off a soft feeling every time we get close to each other. Is this truly the feeling called love? If it is… then I wish I could keep this feeling wit me forever.' She thought as she fell over on her bed and slowly fell to sleep. Yusei was in the other thinking along the way lines as Akiza. 'I never though I would feel this way about someone else and even this mark is giving off a weird feeling every time Akiza and I are close together happily. Could I truly be in love with her? If I am… Then I must help her and protect her at all costs.' With this new determination Yusei plopped on his bed and drifted off to sleep.

A/N: I have noticed that my story isn't getting many reviews. I can understand that my skills at writing stories needs work but I wouldn't mind some. It seems that The relationship between Yusei and Akiza has reached the next level and both aren't sure about how to proceed. Let's find out how these two decide to deal with their new found feelings by R&Ring.