I figured I should warn everyone that there is a small lemon in this chapter so read at your own discretion. You have been warned.

Chapter 13 The loving birthday.

4 months had passed since the duel with Jack. Yusei and Akiza had gotten to go out on a few dates while Yusei was working on odd jobs around the city. Akiza woke up one warm summer morning and thought about all the time she had spent with Yusei up until now. She had finally found someone who saw past all her pain and her powers to see her for who she was. She then got herself up out of bed and showered for about half an hour. After then drying herself off she headed back to her room and got dressed in a dark black tank top and blue slacks with an elastic waist and then headed downstairs where Martha was just finishing her cereal.

"Ah Akiza. Good morning!" Martha said to her smiling.

"Good Morning! Is there any cereal left?' Akiza asked checking the cupboards.

"Yes. I made sure to save you some. But actually Akiza, I was wondering do you have any plans today at all?"

"No I don't. Why do u ask?" She asked curiously sitting down with a bowl of cereal. "Do you know what today is?" She smiled mischievously.

"No. Should I know?" Akiza replied confused.

"It's Yusei's birthday today." Martha smiled. putting her dish in the sink. Akiza turned into a statue and then erupted like a volcano at hearing the word birthday.

"It's WHAT?! How come he never told me?!" Akiza screamed in a high manner.

"He probably didn't want you to try and get him anything or make a big deal about it. He has always been like that on his birthday, so it doesn't surprise me he didn't tell you. Although I admit he can be a real problem when he does that." Akiza was not convinced. She knew that Yusei was the type to not want people all over him or making a big deal about anything involving him. But to not tell his own girlfriend about his birthday sang a sour note in Akiza's heart.

"I can't believe that he would hide it from me though. Did he think I would do something wrong or get something stupid?" Akiza asked herself sitting at the table sulking as the thoughts still ran through her head..

"Akiza, it's not that. Yusei just doesn't like having people surrounding him with gifts and speeches and all that kind of stuff. He just likes the quiet life and keeping his birthday quiet is just proof of that. It has nothing to do with u or any one person specifically." Martha assured her putting her arm around Akiza. Akiza smiled at Martha's kind words knowing that she had a point but still knew that she definitely had to get or do something for him now that she knew. The only question was what?

"Thanks Martha. But what can I do for him? What should I even get for him? It feels weird that we have been together for these months and I still seem to know so little about him." She explained with a sad look thinking that she wasn't being a good enough girlfriend to Yusei after all this time. Martha sighed at seeing Akiza so down over the fact that Yusei kept quiet and knew that she was definitely going to make him pay later for it.

"Just give him a day that he won't forget so he can't complain later. Don't go crazy just because you two will be together, but make it memorable. That would be the best present for him right now. A day off with his girlfriend." Martha smiled as Akiza blushed. 'I wonder what I could do for Yusei though. We have done a lot already and I'm not sure of any places we can go together. It's hard when you haven't gone out much to think of places to take another. I know! I will go over to his place and cook him up a great dinner and then we can spend the whole day and night together! That's exactly what I will do!' Akiza happily thought in her head now knowing that she had her present thought up. She then decided that she had better get everything together while it was still early. She finished her breakfast quickly and decided to head out

"Martha! I need to go out for some supplies for Yusei's birthday. I also will be out for the night as well. Is that ok with you?" Akiza asked grabbing her coat.

"Yes of course it is Akiza! Have fun tonight!" Martha said waving bye as Akiza ran out the door 'Kids these days, always on the go. Well even if you and Yusei decide to let loose your feelings on each other I know you guys won't make too big of a mistake.' Martha thought to herself smiling. As Akiza went to the Domino City Mall to gather some food for the dinner she was planning she was also still trying to figure out a present for Yusei and started to feel bad. She loved him so much and hardly knew anything about what he liked beside duelling and mechanics. 'Maybe a good book would be nice, only I don't think he even reads that much. Maybe something to help him with his duel runner? But I have no knowledge of that stuff and I would most likely end up messing I up. What am I going to do?!' She thought as she was walking around the shops. After looking around for a few minutes she looked to see Leo and Luna inside the candy store getting lollypops. 'Perfect! Maybe they can help me with my present!' Akiza thought happily walking up to them.

"Leo! Luna!" She shouted loudly to get their attention. They turned both with lollies in their mouths as they saw Akiza coming toward them.

"Akiza!" They called out together running up to her after paying for the candy. They then started to walk together through the mall as Akiza was trying to figure out a way of asking them about Yusei without telling them the truth.

"So how you two been? Akiza asked walking with them.

"Great. I won all my duels in class yesterday!" Leo announced.

"Yeah, but u also got detention for bad mouthing a teacher just cause he didn't like the way you keep dancing after each win." Luna sighed.

"Hey! That's just the way I am! I couldn't help it." Leo pouted.

"That's great that you won Leo, but you really should be more respectful to those around you. Akiza reasoned with him. Leo sighed knowing that they were both right and he may have gone a bit overboard and decided to apologize.

"Your right you two. I'm sorry about getting carried away. I'll be sure to be better with my attitude next time." He muttered.

"Well now that that's dealt with, Can I ask you both a question?" Akiza asked looking at both of them.

"Sure." They said together.

"Do you know what Yusei would like if I ever decided to get him a present? You know just for future reference." The twins both pondered that question themselves. They had known Yusei longer than she did but even they weren't really knowing on what he liked.

"I'm sorry Akiza, but I don't know of anything that he would want." Luna said sadly.

"Yeah, me too. I just know he loves fixing things and building them. He just knows how to hide his feelings well." Leo added. Akiza could fully agree with that statement.

"It's ok you two. I was just curious is all. Thanks anyway." Akiza said smiling to reassure them she was ok with it. 'If I tell them about Yusei's birthday, they might go crazy and try to do something about it. I best keep it quiet until next time even though they might not like it.'

"Yeah. We're sorry Akiza. We wish that we could help but we honestly just don't know." Luna explained sadly at the fact that she also didn't know enough about Yusei to help.

"Haven't you ever asked him about what he likes?" Leo asked bluntly.

"Well, yes of course we have talked about what we both like. But that was mostly what we like to do and what interests us in life. It never came down to what we would want as gifts from each other. I'm starting to think that I should have brought it up earlier just in case."

"Well I'm sure that when the time comes you will be able to get him something that he will love no matter what." Luna smiled assuring her.

"That's right! We can even help you if you want." Leo smiled his big goofy grin which Akiza giggled at.

"Alright then you two, I have to leave now before this food I bought spoils so I'll see you both later." She smiled waving goodbye.

"Goodbye!" They waved back. They watched Akiza take off and once she was out of sight Leo poked Luna on her side to get her attention.

"What is it?"

"Aren't you curious as too why she asked us that kind of question? You would think she would know more about Yusei than us by now." Leo brought up.

"U have a point there. It could be that she was just making sure that if she does get him something he won't already have it or so she wouldn't get him something he wouldn't use." Luna mentioned.

"That's true. Well either way, let's continue our own shopping!" He announced as he ran across the mall floor making Luna sigh in annoyance.

"What a brother." She groaned. As Akiza was just getting outside the door her cell phone went off. She answered to a familiar voice. (A/n: She has always had the cell phone. I just know decided to bring it up.)

"Hey, Aki it's me." His familiar voice sang to her.

"Yusei! How are you, dear?"She answered happily.

"I'm ok. I just wanted to hear your voice." He said sweetly.

"Why, thanks Yusei. Your so sweet to say that. I love hearing you voice too." She said back slyly.

"And you are beautiful as well, my sweet rose." He answered smoothly back.

"Have I told u how much I love hearing u talk like that?" She mentioned in a sexy tone.

"Not in person. But I would love to hear you say that in person." He answered in the same tone.

"Well then, how about tonight? I can come over and then u can hear me say it to your face?"

"Sounds good to me. I'll see u whenever you get here. I will be home all day unless Blister gets me something to do but I think I'll just shut off my phone." He laughed knowing that that would get him in trouble.

"That would be nice since it would give us some privacy as well as some well needed alone time." She whispered her words to him softly.

"Indeed. So I will see you later alright?"

"Alright love. Bye dear." She sang sweetly before hanging up.

"Bye." He hung up. As she headed over to his place on the bus she made sure that she had everything she needed. 'I think I got everything I needed for the dinner, though I wonder what he will want for dessert?' She blushed at her own thought and tried to shake it off. She knew that she was going to be alone with Yusei the whole night and knew also that she wanted to be closer to him than ever. She soon made it to Yusei's on the bus and knocked on his door with her bags in hand. Yusei answered the door with a smile to see the person he was always happy to have over at his door.

"Hey you, come in. Let me get those for you." Yusei offered walking out the door and grabbing some of the bags from her hand.

"Thanks, these are heavy. It was especially fun carrying them to the bus." She grunted as she slightly struggled walking into the kitchen as she was already tired from carrying them all earlier. Yusei noticed that she had got a lot of stuff and was curious as to what she could have gotten.

"What is all that? You sure got a lot of stuff." He asked her about to go through them. She then slapped his hand and put herself in front of the bags.

"You will find out later. Now then no peeking and go in the living room for now."

"Why?" He cocked his head at her request.

"Please. I just want for you to do this for me." She begged with a puppy dog look. Yusei was confused about her attitude about all this, but saw no reason to argue and did as he was told.

"Ok, just tell me when u need me and I'll help." Yusei sighed as he went back to the living room sitting on the couch. As Akiza sorted through what was food items and what was for later, she realized that Yusei didn't have much to cook with. 'I hope I can make what I want without too much trouble. I know I'm not the best cook around but I have been watching Martha lately so I think I can do this.' She thought to her self as she began separating the ingredients for each meal. About an half an hour later Yusei got a bit worried when he didn't hear anything from the kitchen and went to take a look. inside.

"Akiza? Are you ok?" He asked softly peeking around the corner of the wall.

"Yes! I'm fine! Please just go back and sit down. Ok hun?" She called with a slightly angry tone.

"O-ok." He said turning away and sitting back down. Yusei could now tell that she was trying to cook something big as he could smell the scent of garlic and paprika. 'Why is she doing this for me all of a sudden? Is she trying to ask me something and just hoping this will make it easier or something?' He pondered as he had no clue that she knew about his birthday. Another half and hour later Akiza came out with a half pleased half worried look.

"Are you ok, Akiza? You don't seem to happy. What happened?" He asked walking up to her.

"I tried my best. But I don't think I did a very good job on what I was trying to do." She sighed walking him back into the kitchen. Yusei walked into the kitchen and saw a chunky chilli and a weirdly mixed salad with a half sloped pumpkin pie sitting on the table. He was slightly thrown off by the look of the food but quickly remembered that Akiza had been trying to do this for a hour and knew that he had to support her honest try at making him something good.

"Akiza, did you try and do all this for me?" Yusei asked kindly.

"Yes, I'm sorry Yusei. I tried to make you a great dinner, but I guess I'm not so good in the kitchen. I tried to be as good as Martha is but I guess I still have a long way to go" She sulked hanging her head. Yusei could see that she had tried her best for him but thought she failed so he walked up and hugged her from behind.

"Akiza, it's ok. I know you just wanted to do something nice, and I appreciate it. I thank you for all this. I mean it." He smiled kissing her on the cheek from behind.

"Yusei. I'm still sorry that I couldn't do as well as I'd hoped." Akiza turned to meet his eyes.

"Don't be. You will get better over time. Even Martha had told me it took her a long time to become as good as she is. Everything takes time and practice to learn Akiza. Cooking is just another one of those things." He then kissed her on the lips which caused her to turn around and hug him tightly. She couldn't help but feel happy that Yusei was so kind to her and never got mad at her for her faults or mistakes. At the same time though she also felt guilty as well. She wasn't happy at the fact that Yusei WAS always helping her without asking for anything in return. All the people she ever knew were always trying to use her for something without asking her or just wanted to cause they thought they could. But Yusei and his friends were different from everyone else. She had always thought that that's how people were deep down even though her heart always tried to tell her different and now she knows that it was right.

"So shall we try your cooking?" Yusei asked pulling away for her so he could speak. Akiza was slightly disappointed that she couldn't continue being in Yusei's arms but knew that he had a point.

"Uh sure. Let's try the chilli I made first. I hope it tastes better than it looks. She stated pouring it into two bowls and handed Yusei's his. The two of them sat at Yusei's table and got comfortable. Yusei took a bite out of his chilli and found that it was actually quite good. It had quite a strong taste of paprika and garlic which he liked.

"This ain't bad at all. It actually has a bit of a kick to it." He smiled and continued to eat. Akiza couldn't believe that he was being honest about it and decided to see for herself. She then took a bite out of her portion and found that he was telling the truth.

"Your right Yusei. I'm happy that it worked out so well despite how it was looking while I was cooking it." Akiza smiled eating hers happily.

"Well like they say, looks can be deceiving." He quoted as he continued to eat the chilli.

"That's true. You proved that with me when you showed me that I was more than what I believed I was." She smiled remembering the night Yusei saved her at the Arcadia Movement

"So what made you want to do this for me anyway? He asked sincerely. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm happy that you did this for me, I'm just curious that's all." Akiza wanted to say it was because of his birthday but she was going to save that for later. So she decided to answer him with another truth.

"I just wanted to make you something for everything you have done for me. I thought that this was a good way to pay you back." She smiled.

"Well I am truly happy that you were thinking about me. Thanks." He smiled back. They soon finished the chilli and salad and cleaned off their plates in the sink. Yusei was still smiling at the fact that Akiza tried this hard to pay him back even though he wasn't expecting it.

"That was good, and we still have some leftovers that I can keep for later. Thanks for the meal Akiza. It truly was good." Yusei said putting his plate away in the sink.

"Your welcome. I will try my best to make it even better next time." She said in a proud tone.

"Alright then, I will be looking forward to another great meal. If it's going to be this good I can only imagine how a better one would taste." He praised her making her smile.

"Although next time, I will try and make something more presentable." She muttered making Yusei giggle.

"It's ok. I ain't the best cook around either, so I don't mind. It's the thought that counts." He told her giving her a light kiss on the forehead. Akiza smiled as Yusei began to walk away. He went to grab the pumpkin pie when he was stopped by Akiza hugging him from behind and holding him tight.

"Akiza?"

"Yusei, I know that your probably tired of hearing this from me. But I truly wanted to thank u for everything you have done for me by doing this for u. I know that it doesn't come close to paying you back but-" She was cut off by Yusei breaking her hug and turning her around to embrace her in a forward hug.

"Akiza. You didn't have to pay me back. I am happy just being alone with u today and being able to have a nice quiet day with u. I will say this though."

"What is it?" She asked with her head on his chest.

"Thanks for always thinking about me. I will admit that you thank me too much and you give me too much credit sometimes. But truth be told is I have been doing all this for you because when we first met I actually already had started to like u" He admitted with a smile. She froze hearing Yusei's words. He LIKED her from the start. She looked up and saw Yusei smiling down on her.

"Wh-What do you mean Yusei? What could you have possibly liked about me back then?" She stuttered trying to understand what he meant.

"Well. When we first met I didn't know what to think at first. I will admit that it was your mark that got me curious about you. But after that incident with security I couldn't stop thinking about you at all. Even when I felt that the twins were in danger I knew that I not only wanted to save them but you as well. I knew the first time I saw you that you were a good person who just had a closed off heart. But that just made me more interested in you."

"Yusei.." She softly let out beginning to cry at his words.

"And now after spending these four months together wit you I now know that I couldn't be happier with anyone else but you Akiza. I truly do love you and I hope that that feeling never goes away."

"Oh Yusei! Akiza cried out. I feel the same way! I love you so much and I truly do want to know as much about you as possible. Please stay by my side so I can continue to be truly happy." Yusei smiled at his girlfriend's speech and knew that he would try and make her words true as long as he was alive. She blushed and moved in to kiss him gently releasing all her feeling that had built up inside her. He embraced her tighter as she tried to gain entrance to his mouth with her tongue. Their tongues played back and forth inside each other's mouths for a few second as Akiza was entering a world of total bliss in her heart and mind being with Yusei when he broke the kiss by pulling back and looked into Akiza's eyes.

"Don't you think we should have that pie of yours?' He asked looking at the table.

"No, I'm having what I want." She said slyly.

"Then I'm fine with having u as dessert." Yusei smirked. He kissed her passionately and returned his tongue to the inside of her mouth. As she allowed him to play around inside her mouth she moved her hands all over his back. He then picked her up which caused a slight gasp from Akiza as she was unprepared and carried her back to his couch. He laid her down gently and looked at her like a wolf at a piece of meat. Akiza grinned slyly at Yusei's face and moved her finger slowly back and forth in front of him to signal him to her. As he moved himself on top of her he proceeded to kiss all over her neck which caused slight moaning from Akiza. She wrapped her legs around him as he went up and down her neck with his tongue. Desire and pleasure seeped from Akiza knowing that Yusei was all over her like this. His tongue continuing to play along her neck and chin with his head slowly rising to her ear as he nibbled on it gently. Akiza gasped at the feeling of Yusei on her ear and knew she wanted more. She couldn't contain her desire for more contact with Yusei and knew that it was time to tell him.

"Yusei…" Akiza moaned.

"Hmm?" He stopped and saw her smiling at him.

"Happy birthday." Hearing those words made his heart jump.

"How did you know it was my birthday?!" He asked shocked.

"Martha told me. She also told me that you didn't say anything cause you didn't want me to worry about it or what to get you. I know you just wanted to keep things quiet. But I'm your girlfriend and to not know about your birthday, it hurt me a bit to find out about it through Martha than you." Akiza sadly spoke causing Yusei's heart to fill with guilt. He felt so stupid for not telling Akiza the truth about his birthday that now he was feeling very low. He looked back at her and started to apologize.

"I'm sorry, Akiza. I just have never really had a reason to celebrate birthdays before so I just had the same feeling this time. I promise I'll make it up to you for not telling you. I won't hide anything from u again. You are my girlfriend and I should have thought about your feeling about the subject."

"It's ok now Yusei. And you have made it up to me already." She smiled.

"How is that?" He asked confused.

"By being here with me right here and now." She kissed him pulling him back on top of her. She soon decided to take control of the situation by putting Yusei's hand over her right breast and pressed it down. Yusei looked at her silently as she nodded telling him to continue. He smiled slyly as he pressed down gently and lightly squeezed it making Akiza call out in ecstasy.

"Oh Yusei… It's so… good. Your… so gentle." She moaned as he went back to kissing her while still massaging her right breast. After getting some more of Akiza's mouth Yusei decided to move down to her neck and upper chest area while making circular motions with his tongue all around her collar one and on her heart. Akiza's mind was flying out of control feeling Yusei all over her like this. His soft touch felt like an angel's as well as lips feeling like a doorway to heaven itself. Her heart continued to beat wildly feeling Yusei's warm touch over her clothing. 'This feels sooo good Yusei! Please don't stop!' She screamed in her mind. He soon added fuel to the fire by placing his other hand on her free breast and began to massage them both vigorously.

"Ahhh! Yusei! Yes! Pl-please!" She called out as he smiled over her. Yusei was truly happy that he could make her feel like this when he himself was all new to this and was only doing what he believed felt right. He continued to play with her breasts by pressed down and tweaking her nipples causing them to perk up and harden.

"Wow Akiza, you seem to be enjoying this." He said slyly noticing her nipples through her tank top.

"Well, I know that you will enjoy this." She spoke seductively with a wink. She began to slowly lift her tank top to reveal a black lacy bra which made her breasts slightly bounce as she lifted the shirt over them. Seeing them maybe Yusei heart race faster than ever before as he couldn't believe what he was seeing. A major blush ran across his face as he looked at Akiza. He knew that none of his other birthdays would be able to top this one. Talk about a great birthday.

"Akiza… Are you sure about this. You don't have to do this you know. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." Akiza smiled slyly and placed her hand on Yusei's cheek.

"This is your present Yusei. Just keep it above my waist. At least for now" She winked in a seductive tone. Yusei smiled and put his hands under both of the bra cups to feel Akiza's pure breasts and began to rub them in a circular motion. Akiza moaned as waves of pleasure and bliss rushed through her like lightning. She put her hands over Yusei's and pressed down so his hand made her breast as flat as it could be. He began to play around by flicking her nipples and pinching them gently causing her to arch backwards slightly from the joy her body was going through right now.

"Yu-Yusei, you can… you can be a little rougher if you want. It's your birthday after all." She smiled panting from the rush.

"Akiza. I know you want me to be happy. But I don't want to hurt u by mistake."

"I know you wouldn't. That's why I love u so much." She smiled pointing to his hands to make him continue.

"I love you too Akiza." Yusei lifted her bra off her breasts to reveal there full on shape and beauty. He then moved his lips over one and started to suck gently.

'AHHHH! Yusei! More! Give me more!' Akiza screamed in her head from the pleasure. She was so happy to be with Yusei like this. He continued to suck gently on both of Akiza's breasts going from one to the other while playing with the nipples with his fingers a he switched. He then pulled Akiza into a sitting position in front of him.

"Yusei?" She asked confused.

"I know it's my birthday but I want to make it fair." He smiled removing his shirt to reveal his chest. Akiza blushed at the sight in front of her. He then embraced her tightly allowing their bare skin to touch.

"Akiza?" He whispered in her ear.

"Ye-yes?" She responded nervously.

"That's enough for now. I thank you for going trough all this to make me happy but let's just get some sleep alright? I'll take u back to Martha's tomorrow alright?" He smiled nicely pulling her bra back down. Akiza wasn't sure how to react to the situation. She tried to understand why Yusei didn't go any farther with her knowing that he could of. She thought about asking him but didn't want to annoy him.

"Alright. Yusei?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm truly happy that I met u." She smiled adjusting her bra to fit her since Yusei pulled it back on her the wrong way.

"Me too Akiza. I am happy that I met and fell in love with you." He smiled kissing her gently

"Good night my shooting star. Happy Birthday." Akiza smiled

"Good night to you too my red rose, and thanks again for the night." He smiled back. He then pulled out his couch to reveal that it was a hide abed. Akiza smiled as she got in it with Yusei and happily fell asleep beside the man she knew she loved with all her heart.

A/n: I hope I did a good job on that chapter. I know that if I was with someone who liked me for more than the physical reasons I would be happy. Good job Akiza. So everyone please R&R.