Chapter 20 Heading out.

The morning sun rose as Akiza and Yusei were still sleeping in each others arms after their sessions last night. Akiza slightly yawned and sat up to catch a glimpse of the sun outside the window. She then turned around and looked over to see Yuseis sleeping face beside her. She smiled and gently kissed his cheek so as to not wake him up. 'Thanks for last night Yusei. That was truly incredible and I'm truly happy it was with you that I was able to share such a wonderful moment.' She thought to herself knowing that they had finally made their love final for each other last night. She lightly kissed him on his right cheek and slowly got out of bed while grabbing her clothes that were all over the floor and got dressed and went into the kitchen to grab something to eat. She then opened the fridge only to find that it wasn't very full besides milk some bottled water, eggs and a carton of juice.

"I see he hasn't stocked this fridge in a while. I guess I'll just have to help myself to something small for now." She spoke to herself quietly grabbing some milk. She poured herself some cereal from the cupboard and was about halfway done eating when she heard Yusei sit up in bed. She smiled and turned to see him stretching and rubbing his eyes and went back to his bedroom and sat beside him with a big smile which caught his attention. He turned to see her all dressed up and greeted her.

"Good morning my love." He smiled with a yawn.

"Good morning to you too My shooting star. Did you sleep well?" She giggled at his yawn.

"With you beside me all night, how could I not? He giggled. I see you helped yourself to some breakfast." He said looking back at the table.

"Would you rather I starve to death while you sleep here peacefully and wait for you to get up?" She teased him bending down and kissing him softly on his lips.

"No, cause then how could I ever have another great night like last one's with you?" He teased her back with his own kiss to her cheek.

"I guess you wouldn't be able too dear." She joked with a smirk.

"Well that would truly be awful. He smiled. Maybe I can have some more fun right now?" He winked trying to persuade her back into bed.

"Is that supposed to be a pick up line of some kind?" She asked raising one eyebrow.

"Indeed it would be if I was any good at them. It's not like I have ever had a need for them in the past. He sighed sitting up. But I know now that I won't be needing them anyway."

"Oh and why is that Yusei?" She asked him sarcastically.

"Because why would I need to pick up anyone when I've got the best woman with me right now?" He smirked again.

"Well this woman thanks you for honest comments. But now this honest woman wants something more from you." She grinned devilishly.

"Oh and what would that be?" He played along.

"I want another great moment like last night right here and right now." She almost demanded. Yusei smiled at his girlfriends commanding tone and decided to play the part. He then pulled her on top of him to continue where they left off last night. After another hour of love making they laid beside each other both satisfied. They then turned to face each other with happy smiles stretching from one side of their faces to another.

"That was amazing again Yusei. You truly have learned how to please a woman well." She teased him slightly out of breath while poking his nose.

"Same with you Akiza. Any man would be in heaven after the way you pleased me last night." He smirked.

"Well I think that I had better get up and remake my breakfast since my previous one will most likely be mush by now." She referred to her cereal that she poured earlier.

"That's not good. I really don't have much right now so I will be sure to stock up later." Yusei assured her as he knew that he was low on provisions.

"Its fine Yusei. I'll just deal with it this time. I really don't mind at all since it's actually your food I'm eating."

"Well your always welcome to anything around here. But I myself need to eat something now myself as I am getting hungry too." He muttered rubbing his stomach blushing as Akiza chuckled at his expression.

"Well then we had better eat something so you can get your strength back." She teased him again as she knew that she was partly responsible for the fact that he was so tired. They both soon got redressed and made their way to the table as Akiza noticed that her cereal was still ok and decided to finish it off. Yusei then made the same thing and sat beside her and began eating.

"So what are you doing today? Got anything planned at all or you just going to relax at Martha's?" He looked back at her.

"No I don't have anything planned at all. So I do plan on heading straight back to Martha's and relax the day away. What about you Yusei? You got anything big planned at all?"

"I actually do have a job this afternoon with Blister at a bar downtown and then I'm not sure what I'm going to do in the evening. Probably just relax and take it easy as well." He explained munching on his cereal.

"Well then, how about you get your job over with quickly and then you can pick me up afterwards and we can have more fun together alone." She whispered in his ear. Yusei grinned at her gesture as he saw that she also truly enjoyed what they had done together and knew that she wanted to be with him more as much as he wanted more. Though deep inside Yusei was beginning to worry that they were pushing the physical part a little much. 'I do truly love being with you Akiza. But I think it's time to tell you that I think we should try and not go overboard with the sexual part.

"I would truly like that. He smiled. But is it ok if I talk to you about something serious Akiza?" He asked looking her dead in the eyes to show that he was serious.

"Alright Yusei." Akiza was curious as to what he wanted to say. She knew that he brought it up like that then it must truly be serious. Yusei then finished his cereal his sighed and turned to Akiza to try and explain himself calmly.

"Akiza, I just want to make sure that just because we did what we did last night and just now doesn'tmean we have to go overboard with it all. I truly do love you Akiza, for many reasons. I truly am happy with being able to do so much with you but I just want to make sure that our relationship doesn't change because of all this. Even if we never did it together I would still love you Akiza. I love you for your heart and spirit and not just your body. So I just want to make sure you know that I don't want our relationship ruined by sex." Akiza's heart was melting fast at her Yusei's pure and honest words. She truly knew that she loved what they had done as well but never thought that it would ruin their already strong relationship. After she thought quietly for a few seconds she remembered hearing that many couples lost their love for each other because of pushing intercourse on each other. She couldn't help but feel a bit guilty and decided that it would be best to not get intimate for a while.

"All right Yusei, I understand what your saying. I know that you're only looking out for both of us and I'm happy that you feel that way about everything. As I have said before it's nice to see you ain't in it just for the sex and I truly am happy that you care so much even though you loved it so much." She explained finishing her breakfast as well.

"I just wanted you to know how I truly feel Akiza. I know that it truly does sound weird after everything that happened just last night and this morning but sometimes you really are too cute to resist." He admitted.

"Well the same goes for you my dear. But we better get this wrapped up so you won't be late for your job with Blister." She warned him looking at the time.

"Yeah your right. I truly do wish we could be together more often though." He sighed sadly getting his tools together.

"I know. But can you call me after your done?"

"Of course." She smiled and kissed him on the cheek before heading for the door. Yusei got up and hugged her from behind while turning her head to meet his. The two kissed and Akiza then wrapped her arms around him. After a few seconds Akiza broke the kiss and winked.

"Let's save it for another day like we just discussed. Later love and have fun." She turned and walked away waving her hips as she walked to tease Yusei. 'Damn you for being so beautiful. I almost feel like a complete liar when I see you like that.' Yusei cursed to himself and smiled. Akiza then got on her runner and drove off. She made it back to Martha's and unlocked the door to let herself in. She noticed Martha was watching some comedy sow on TV and went around her to the stairs.

"So how was Yusei last night?" Asked Martha without even moving or turning to look at her. Akiza stopped and sighed and turned to explain the lighter details.

"It was fun as always. We talked, watched a movie, and then we just called it a night. Though it was nice to spend my birthday wit him. " She explained halfway up the stairs.

"Akiza. I know there's more to the story." She smirked as she now turned to face Akiza.

"Wh-what do u mean?" Akiza asked nervously back.

"You guys did more than what you are telling me. I can tell, I was young once as well you know." She smiled while winking at Akiza."

"M-Martha! What are you thinking?!" Akiza blushed cherry red.

"I was just asking if you and Yusei were being more physical than you said and based on your reaction it seems I was correct. It's not hard to tell considering the circumstances. It was your birthday after all and I know that sometimes the best gift one gives another is themselves." She smirked.

'SHE TRICKED ME! How does she know stuff like this?! What was she LIKE in her youthful days? ' Akiza screamed in her head trying to figure out the older woman's life. She knew that lying now was not going to work and decided to just spit out the whole truth and hope she wouldn't be mad.

"Alright Martha, your right… we-"

"Did you use protection at all?" Martha interrupted.

"Um…yes." Akiza blushed knowing what she was saying.

"Ok then." Martha turned around and went back to watching TV. Akiza was dumbfounded and went back down to Martha wondering why that was it.

"Martha?"

"I was just hoping that you two wouldn't rush into anything without thinking it through. Even if you use protection it is not a 100% guarantee that you won't get pregnant from it. I know you both love each other but just make sure you both are ready for what could come from your mistakes."Akiza sighed in relief at the fact that Martha was not angry and was once again giving great life advice.

"I know what you mean. We both actually talked about that afterwards and we both came to the same conclusion. We did use protection and I could tell that Yusei was thinking the same thing you just said before and after the fact. He really is a sweet and caring person and I couldn't be happier with anyone else." She smiled with Martha smiling back.

"That's good. I am glad you and Yusei are happy and I hope you both are for the rest of your lives." She smiled and hugged her adopted daughter.

"Thanks Martha." She quickly let go of Martha and went upstairs to change clothes. She was having trouble getting last night out of her head. She wasn't regretting any of it but she had become worried that they might lose themselves to their desires each time they were alone. She dressed up in a light blue t-shirt with blue jeans and headed downstairs to join Martha. After about two hours Akiza's phone began to ring.

"Hello?"

"Hey Akiza, it's Luna."

"Oh hey there. How are you guys doing? Did you enjoy the party last night enough?"

"We sure did! It was absolutely great! I actually called to tell u that I got some big news!"

"Oh and what's that?" Akiza asked curiously.

"Our parents called us out of the blue to see how we were doing. We told them all about you and Yusei and the others so they are booking us a trip for a week to the beach for any and all of our friends who can come." Akiza froze at hearing Luna's words and couldn't believe what she was hearing. A vacation to a beach with everyone? She then tried to hold in her excitement as she continued to speak to the happy young lady.

"Wow! Really?"

"Yep. So we are wondering if you could find out if Yusei and you are able to come. And ask any of his friends if they can too." Luna spoke more calmly.

"That's very grateful of your parents to do all that for us like us when they don't even know any of us. But don't you think it's a bit much even if they did know us?" Akiza asked trying to confirm everything.

"We told them the exact same thing but they insisted it would be alright so we said ok. We couldn't just deny a invitation from them since it's such a rare treat to just hear from them." She explained somewhat sad at the fact that she and her brother almost never did see their parents.

"Well I would love to see the beach and have fun with you guys on the sand and everything. I will ask Yusei later tonight when he comes back from work and when he does he can ask his friends if they can come with us too."

"Thanks. Well we have some shopping to do so talk to you later Akiza, later!"

"Later Luna, and thanks." She then hanged up and heard Martha walk up behind her after she had gone into the kitchen for tea.

"So what was that all about?" Asked Martha bringing some tea.

"It seems that Luna and Leo are going to the beach in a short while and they invited Yusei and I and anyone else we can grab to come along with them for the trip."

"Wow That's awesome! So you going to go with Yusei? It would be a great getaway scene." She said pouring the tea.

"I would have to see if Yusei is ok with it and I would have to see who else would able to go with us."

"Plus you would need a new swimsuit." Martha stated bluntly.

"Yea, that true and I wouldn't know what style to get. I'm still not sure about showing myself off in front of others and I haven't even been to a beach before." Akiza explained grabbing her tea.

"Well if that's truly the case then I would most definitely go and experience it to the fullest. It would be truly a waste after that sweet young girl's parents made it possible and the fact that she invited you guys. I sure wouldn't be saying no to all that." Martha firmly told Akiza to give her some encouragement. Akiza smiled in her mind knowing that Martha always had a good point wit whatever she said and this was truly no different. She absolutely did want to go and knew that Yusei would love it too and decided that they would go even if she had to drag him there.

"Yeah, your right Martha. Your absolutely right. I think we should all go since none of us have had a real vacation since… I actually to be honest have never been on a real vacation before I don't think."

"Well then I would truly said in all honesty that you are long overdue for one my dear Akiza." Martha

"Well we will see if you are going first off. Let's see what Yusei says about it." They waited until nightfall until Yusei showed up at the door. He was exhausted from his job.

"Hey Yusei, busy day?" Asked Martha walking up to him.

"You have NO idea. It was a night of hell. The first thing that went wrong was that my hammer head broke right off the handle which makes no sense to me. After that happened it seems that we lost the right kind of screws that we needed for a certain piece of equipment so we had to go and get some fast. Then here's the real kick, I then had to go around town again after getting back with the screws to four different shops to find ONE part that we forgot to get." He sighed and grunted heavily as he stopped complaining.

"Wow it sounds like it was a blast." She teased. Yusei just turned and gave her a 'very funny lady' look and shook his head.

"Hey Yusei!" Akiza called from the upstairs.

"Hey Akiza. I'm sorry about this but I think I'm just going to relax down here tonight without going anywhere. He said softly before plopping on the couch. I am just totally exhausted." He sighed while hanging his head backwards over the head of the couch. Akiza smiled thinking that now Yusei would be more than agreeable to a nice long vacation. 'This might be easier than I thought. I bet as soon as I mention it he will already want to go." She thought as she walked up and sat down beside him.

"That's fine Yusei. I can tell just by looking at you that you had a rough day. Actually, I wanted to ask you a major question."

"What is it?" He asked in a tired tone.

"Luna called me a little while ago to tell me that her parents contacted her and Leo and after talking to her parents about us and your other friends their parents have decided to book them and anyone else who wants to go with them a week long vacation to a beach resort. I'm not sure where it is but I truly do want to go since it would be nice to get away and be with our friends. Not to mention you look like you could use a break from everything Yusei baby." Yusei's face had already lit up from the moment she said vacation. He knew that there was no way in hell he was going to say no to this but decided not to sound like a little kid.

"That sounds great Akiza. I would get a vacation from all this work and be able to spend it with the most important people in my life. Although I would have to confirm with Blister that I would be going. "

"So your saying we should go?" Akiza asked confirming.

"Well don't you want to?" He asked her back seriously.

"Of course I do silly! I would love to go on a vacation with you and everyone else!" She retorted back at him.

"Alright, alright! Just calm down Ms. Spaz Attack. He teased. I was only joking around with you. So who else should I ask to come with us?"

"How about Carly and Jack? I'm sure that they would love it. I know Carly would love a break from her job and Jack would do it just to feel more like a king in paradise. She muttered her last few words. We can also see if Crow can come as well if he can get the time."

"Alright, I'll call them all tomorrow and see what they say. I don't know how to contact Carly so I will let you or Jack do it."

"Well either way, the day has gone by quickly and if you all plan to be at your best for this trip then you best all get some rest." Martha commented making sure that no one forgot she was in the room still.

"Sorry about that Martha. Yusei apologized innocently as he and Akiza scratched their heads together. We didn't mean to shut you out of our conversation."

"It's alright. You both have your fun as I am heading for bed." Martha yawned heading for the stairs.

"Night Martha." Yusei and Akiza said together. Martha then waved to the young happy couple and went upstairs to bed. Yusei then turned to Akiza who was sitting right beside him and smiled.

"Why are looking at me like that dear? You look like a pit bull would a juicy steak." She teased him in a sexy manner.

"I guess the thought of you being with me at a beach together on a nice vacation got me thinking." He admitted.

"About what, dare I ask?" Her arms now crossed over her chest.

"Well for one seeing my beautiful rose in a swimsuit. He smirked a cheeky grin. And on a more serious note the fact that this will be my first time at a real beach." Akiza smiled and gave Yusei a quick peck on the cheeks knowing that while he was teasing her he had a good point to the trip. It would be a first time experience for both of them like many other things they had done before together. Yusei smiled and looked at the clock seeing that it was already late.

"It seems that time is telling me to get some rest so I can be ready for tomorrow." He told Akiza showing her the clock.

"Alright love. I'll let you get your beauty sleep. Just make sure that you don't sleep in tomorrow since we have to tell everyone as soon as possible." She warned him.

"I won't. Good night Akiza."

"Good night Yusei. Sleep well." And with that said she headed upstairs and into her room where she drifted to sleep.

The next morning: Yusei called up Jack and Crow to tell them about the twins and the trip. Crow had declined because of his job but Jack however said yes and that he would bring Carly as well since she also needed a break from work..

"This shall prove to be a relaxing and interesting event." Jack said to Yusei over the phone.

"Indeed. So it will be: You, me, Akiza, Carly, Leo, and Luna all going." Yusei confirmed.

"So be it. I will gather my stuff together and be ready when the time comes to leave Make sure you guys give me all the final instructions when you get them." He warned Yusei with a serious tone of voice.

"Sounds good. Later Jack." Yusei hanged up.

"Was that Yusei?" Asked Carly coming out of Jack's bathroom.

"Yeah. It seems we are all just waiting for the twins to give us the final instructions for this trip and then we will be set." He explained to her.

"Well I'm just happy that you invited me to go with you guys and that I will be able to spend time with you on this trip." She blushed.

"Yeah agreed." He smiled back. Back At Martha's Akiza was trying to get all of her clothes together that was going to bring. She decided on lighter style clothes. She then headed downstairs where Yusei was waiting eating some oatmeal.

"Good morning honey. Sleep well?" She asked stretching herself out from sleeping.

"Yes, though I've been up for a while already since I tried to call and get everyone's confirmation."

"So did you get confirmation from everyone?" She asked.

"Yep. Crow can't make it because he can't take any time off work at this moment and Jack said that he and Carly are going to be joining us. As for the twins with the time, we will be boarding the flight tomorrow at 11:30 am and we are already booked into our hotel it seems as well. It will be Jack and I in one room, Carly and u in one, and the twins in the final room."

"So we won't be together?" Akiza asked sadly.

"Just not at night. But we can try and hang out as much as possible during the day." He reassured her. She went back into a smile and hugged Yusei who returned it. They kissed and decided to go shopping for some last minutes supplies to get ready for the big trip tomorrow. They picked up sunscreen, some beach towels, and they each thought of getting new swimsuits but Akiza made sure that Yusei didn't see hers until the trip. After shopping they decided to head back to Martha's and relax for the next big day. The morning came quickly as Jack and Carly were about to head out to the airport when Carly suddenly stopped behind Jack at the door and started to get very nervous.

"Um, Jack?" She whispered

"Yes?" He asked turning around with the suitcases in hand

"I-it's just…"

"What's wrong?"

"I have never left the city before so I'm a little worried about it. It feels so weird and different to me knowing I will be leaving it for a while and not being at my job." Jack sighed with a bit of annoyance and walked back to her with a determined look in his eyes.

"Carly, you don't have to worry that. I will be right there with you through the whole trip. I promise to make sure you enjoy this holiday as everyone else is sure to!" He said with confidence. Carly smiled and ran into his arms. 'Thanks Jack!' She thought to herself. They then left on Jack's runner and headed out. Yusei and Akiza were also packing the last minute stuff and headed for their own runners.

"This is going to be great, right hun?" Akiza asked Yusei looking right at him while he smiled back at her.

"You got that right. I can't wait to just relax and wash all my cares and concerns away in the beach water." He answered her honestly. They then rode off and headed for the airport. Everyone got there around 10am and headed for the boarding gate where Leo and Luna were waiting.

"Awesome, everyone made it on time!" Leo shouted jumping for joy as he watched everyone else coming over to them.

"Leo! This is an airport so keep it down." Luna whispered loudly to calm him down.

"I know, but I'm excited! How can I calm down knowing that we are about to go on a beach trip?"

"I agree. This is going to be fun." Said Yusei carrying the luggage.

"Well I don't like to be kept waiting so shall we climb on board?" Jack suggested heading for the gate.

"Yes, let's!" Carly called out right behind him.

"Alright everyone, let's go have some fun!" Yusei declared holding his hand out with Akiza and the twins joining his hand.

"Yes!" They said in unison. They put their bags away and got on board. An hour later the plane took off. It began to shake while rising which scared Akiza and Carly a bit. Jack and Yusei then wrapped their arms around their girls and smiled to show they were there for them. The girls calmed down quickly and decided to sleep the whole plane ride while Jack and Yusei watched in flight movies to stay awake. After a few hours the plane landed at their destination which made Jack and Yusei wake their young girlfriends up.

"Wake up Akiza. We have arrived." He whispered gently while trying to get her up.

"Yes Carly. It's time to get up so we can get off the plane." Jack added. Akiza and Carly woke up and looked out the window to see Florida outside the window.

"WOW!" They called out together.

"I know. It's beautiful ain't it?" Yusei smiled

"Yes it is dear! It's great!"

"Well if we don't get the kids and get off this plane we won't be able to enjoy it no will we?!" Jack snapped annoyed as he already had his carry on in his hands.

"Alright everyone. Let's do what his majesty wants and disembark from this aircraft." Yusei joked which made everyone but Jack laugh. The twins later popped out of their seats as they were woken up from the landing and immediately grabbed their stuff and got off the plane and headed for the gate where everyone was waiting.

"Wow this is bigger than our airport!" Leo exclaimed looking around.

"Indeed it is. I must say I'm impressed." Said Jack walking over to the baggage pickup.

"Well now that we are here, what is the first thing on the list?" Yusei asked also looking around.

"Well let's find our shuttle and get to the hotel to settle in first. Then we can decide on the rest of the day." Said Luna looking for their shuttle.

"I agree. After that flight I just want to lay down and relax for a few minutes." Said Carly still a little tired.

"I also agree. We should settle in first before doing anything else. We don't have to rush anything." Akiza confirmed standing beside Carly.

"I'm amazed that you women slept through the whole ride and yet you still want to rest." Jack snickered which caused Akiza to stomp on his foot hard.

"OW that fucking hurt!" He screamed a little too loud.

"Jack! Watch your damn language! You have to admit that you were a bit of an ass with that one."

"Shut it Yusei! Your just saying that cause she's your girlfriend!" As the argument was about o get more heated Leo noticed their shuttle by the front doors

"I see our shuttle!" Leo said pointing to a man holding up a sign with the twins names on them.

"Then let's get on it already. We didn't come here to argue or fight all day." Said Jack walking over.

"Exactly." Yusei agreed following him. Akiza and Carly looked at each other and just shook their heads.

"Boys will be boys." Akiza sighed holding her head.

"I hope this trip goes well." Said Luna getting nervous with what she just saw. Yusei saw her tighten up and walked back and put his hand on her shoulder.

"It will. We are all here to relax and have fun. I'm sure it will all go well." He smiled at her. Luna smiled at Yusei and gave him a small hug like a little sister to a big brother.

"Thanks Yusei. Let's go!" Luna ran off with Leo beside her. Akiza watched and saw how Yusei handled Luna and smiled. 'Yusei, you really do care about the twins like your own family. I'm so happy to be on this trip with you. I hope that we can become even closer.' They all got into the limo and headed off to the hotel. They drove for a good half an hour until they saw it outside the windows. It was quite a big resort type spa with trees all around with the beach right behind it.(A/n: Think of like Beverly hills and just use your imagination)

"Wow it's huge!" Shouted Leo looking out the window.

"Hmm, it's worthy of a king." Jack smirked.

"It's wasted on you Jack." Yusei joked and laughed.

"Ha-ha. Thanks a lot asshole. Well either way, we should be plenty comfortable here."

"Indeed. Akiza said agreeing before turning to Jack. Oh and Jack? If you don't stop swearing at Yusei your new name is going to become JACKASS!" She glared which made everyone including Jack freeze up.

"I get the point." He replied softly.

"Wow Big sister's scary" Leo shuttered. Everyone else just nodded in agreement and got out of the shuttle. They arrived at the front door and got checked in. They each then headed to their assigned rooms and collapsed on their soft beds. Everyone was hoping for the same thing on this trip. A nice long vacation.

(A/n: And so the beach trip arc of my story begins. I pray that everyone will enjoy as I know I would. Will everyone get closer on this trip… R&R :P)