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. Hana.

. Marik Ishtar Lover.

. Fan.

. The Man With Imagination.

. Startistica.

. PiNkBuN17.

. Shadow-fox313.

. Atem's lover.

. Sapphiet.

A/N: I don't own Yugioh!

Chapter 6

"The Encounter."

Jono eyed me weirdly, his fists tightening then loosening rapidly on the Nescafé cup revealing that he was so perplexed. "Anzu, Yami is the one that changed me to a vampire."

As baffled as I was, I still kept the gasp inside. My eyes were focused on Jono while my mind tried to understand what I already heard.

"Where's Yugi?" I inquired curiously. Jono's face got troubled and he looked down sadly.

"He died long ago. He killed himself." I shot my hand to my mouth gasping sharply. "Please don't even say his name in front of Yami." He advised. The doorbell rang extracting the two of us, at first I felt so numb from the info to open up.

"It's a girl." Jono informed, still sitting in his place.

A girl? I thought as I went to open the door, totally amazed. It wasn't because of seeing Mai, but because of the fact that the door wasn't locked up, and well because of him knowing the gender from his place.

"How the hell?" I asked myself, more than the others.

Jono laughed at my baffled expression. "As for the girl my smelling and eyesight are ten times better than yours. As for The door, I asked him to stop locking you up." He explained and I nodded. Mai stood there switching her gaze from me to Jono with a blank expression, before she turned to me, grasping my shoulders.

"Where the hell were you yesterday? I waited all night for you and I called the house like a zillion time!" She rebuked me. I laughed nervously trying to stay calm in front of her but her sharp eyes made me gulp.

"Fine. I'll tell you everything." I sighed defeat. "First, this is Jonouchi Katsuya." I introduced. "Jono, this is my friend from the orphanage, more like a big sis Mai Kujaku."

Jono had hearts in his eyes and he jumped in front of her, kissing her hand, totally blowing me off. While Mai watched him with a stupid expression and a twisted smile.

"I heard this name before.." Mai whispered, rubbing her chin thoughtfully. Jono was literally salivating, his eyes shining with adoration.

"You should have heard of me. I'm famous with the ladies!" He pointed at himself, tilting his head up in a smug fashion. I sweat-dropped.

Mai shook her head, shrugging. "Huh, such a goofball." She mocked. I saw Jono pout, his face surprised and embarrassed and decided to step between them, laughing nervously.

"How about we talk about my issue." I suggested seeing Mai nodding, throwing her long hair back as she rested on the couch. Jono put a hand on his heart, calming it as he came to whisper in my ear.

"I think your hot friend likes me."

I gave him a stupid look as I whispered back. "Not a chance Jono."

I started off, telling Mai everything that happened since grandpa died. I noted Jono's steady expression and how he looked as if he was contemplating on something and I felt such awkwardness towards him. He must be hiding something. I told them about the plan and how I ran away and how things ended in bad way with Atem finding me and well raping me. As I finished, Jono had a sorrowful expression as Mai placed a hand on her mouth, her eyes about to water.

"That's everything." I finished with a troubled sigh.

Jono sighed, crossing his arms while Mai started. "Listen hun, I know that what I'm about to say will surprise you, but I really think you should stay here for couple of reasons." I cocked my brow surprisingly.

"I already like you." Jono exclaimed, giving her a thumb up but she ignored him continuing.

"First of all, this person is way stronger than you and he obviously have lots of tricks up his sleeve so you can't run away." Jono nodded approvingly. "Secondly, and most importantly this whole fortune is yours and when you leave this house you'll lose it all!" She whined and I rolled my eyes knowing that she'll talk about the money issue. Jono had a funny shocked expression written all over his face.

"Um, I didn't like the second reason, period." He admitted, with a lopsided un approving pout.

"You don't have to! I'm talking to her not you!" She snapped back.

"So what? I'll live a humiliating life just for money?" I asked.

"As a matter of fact, without money it's much more humiliating hun." She explained, making signs with her fingers at the word humiliating. I sighed troubled.

"Anzu, part of Mai's talk is true. I can't ask you not to hate Yami but please stop thinking of running away for if you did it again, I'm sure he'll kill you." Jono told me as a matter of fact as a gasp escaped Mai's lips. I nodded in understanding, that idea never left my mind actually.

I wasn't dumbfounded to the idea of Atem killing me if I did it again, but why did he keep the door open? Was he testing me or something? Rage boiled inside of me as I thought of the other night and how he raped me, feeling dirty and low. I can't believe I promised grandpa to help him. Such creature deserved to die instead of the generous Sugoroku.

"How about you become useful and tell us something?" Mai suggested to Jono, cutting my train of thoughts.

"Okay, I was saying before you came in that Yami is the one that turned me to a vampire. Commenting on what happened to you, Yami can shape-shift to anything except for known people or people you know like me, Mai and etc.." Mai and I nodded in understanding. "He also can read minds.." He stopped, watching how Mai and I gulped. Waving his hands, he chuckled. "Well, except for Originals' minds and yours Anzu.."

This time I had a baffled expression as I raised my brows. "How's that?"

Jono rubbed his cheek, shrugging. "We don't know the reason for sure, but let's just say he can't. Plus, I can't read minds since I was turned by a half one. Also, half ones shouldn't be able to turn humans into vampires but Yami was able to do that to me because he's not an ordinary half vampire."

"Ha?" The two of us blinked in confusion.

"Oh, lots of things to explain." He groaned, playing with his messy hair as he started the Originals story. He told us how powerful they were and how they were kings of vampires and turned humans into full vampires by injecting their pure blood in them. He also told us that full ones turn humans into half ones like he and Atem were. Their job was doing missions of assassinating and stuff to try to win Blood; their leader's satisfy in order for him to turn them into full ones.

The silence lasted for couple of minutes, as the information we learned were sinking inside our heads. What the hell! Originals, full ones, half ones. Did Sugoroku know that his grandchild was a vampire when he asked for my help? I bet he didn't.

"Rewind a sec," Mai exclaimed, literally making me jump in surprise. Man I was really so caught up in my thinking. "Did you say your name was Katsuya?" She pointed at Jono with narrowed eyebrows.

Jono nodded impassively. "I think I did." He laughed nervously.

"Is Shizuka Katsuya one of your sibilings? You know Kaiba's girlfriend." As soon as Mai spatted the name, recognition hit me. Memories of the outing with her when she told me about Shizuka rushed in and my heart skipped a beat. However, when my eyes landed on Jono to see why he wasn't answering I was confused. Jono dropped his head, his blond bangs blocking his face as his fists balled up. What was wrong with him?

"She's my sister." He finally managed to say, making both Mai and I gasp. "I do appreciate if we don't talk about her, though." He pointed out, sighing heavily. Exchanging some awkward glances with Mai, we decided to let it drop, realizing it was a sensitive topic that he wasn't ready to talk about yet.

"Um, Jono.." For some reason I felt bad for him. He was unlike Atem; so nice and helpful and he made a good friend, plus the fact that he explained something to me. I didn't want him to be sad.

Jono looked up, trying to block the sadness, his eyes narrowing as he smiled warmly to me. "I'm fine Anzu. Anyways, Yami is letting you out from now on, you can do shopping, visit Mai, even go to college if you want. But, as long as I come with you."

I hung my head, resting it on the palm of my hands as I breathed out. "But it's still a life that I don't want. It's still like a prison to me."

"It's okay Anzu, I'll be there with you. And we have all the money to spend!" Mai clapped her hands together, giggling happily. Jono and I sweat-dropped.

"Oh, I see we have guests." A voice came from behind me sending a shudder down my spine. Sure enough it was Atem. I looked over my shoulder seeing him making his way towards us, he passed by me, smirking. "Hello Anzu." He greeted innocently as if nothing was wrong between us. I stifled back a growl, blocking my fury and a desire to jump on him and suffocate him with my bare hands. Instead, I looked away, not uttering a word as I saw him make his way towards Mai who had an amazed expression, her face slightly red. Oh lord, I think she found him hot. I don't know why I felt my heart speeding at this idea.

"You are..?" He inquired in an insulting way.

"Mai Kujaku." She answered, her eyes never leaving his.

"How dare you come into my house without my permission? This is a house not a stockyard." He said in gritted teeth, raising his hand to do something when Jono jumped between them, holding Atem's fist.

"Please don't hurt her, Yami. I let her in!" Jono spatted out.

Atem scanned him with an irritated expression, before he pulled his arm away aggressively. I feared the worse, suddenly a wave of remorse washed over me thinking that I shouldn't have gotten Mai into this.

"No!" I stood up, stupid courage taking over me. "I let her in. And if you have forgotten this is my house not yours, and I can let whoever I want in!" I dared him, sending him a deadly glare. My heart was jumping up and down with joy as a victory grin was plastered on my face.

Atem rose a brow at me, his mouth tilting up in unfriendly way. I swallowed hard trying to maintain my calmness. "What?" He asked with a scoff as if daring me to repeat.

"I think you already heard me!" I challenged him. As useless as this seemed, but I couldn't hold it back. I loved angering him, it kinda made me feel like avenging myself and well, my virginity.

He gave me a cold stare that sent a shiver down my spine. Jono decided to help out as he took Atem's arm, laughing nervously.

"Let's go Yami, we need to go to the lair."

Atem looked over his shoulder at Jonouchi, eyeing him for some seconds before he nodded, then the two disappeared in a blink of an eye leaving Mai gasping while I slumped on the sofa, blowing out a relieved breath. Another day off the hook, great!

~...~

An hour later, Mai left after we discussed about Ai and how to bring her. She offered me to pay for the adoption while she keeps her in her house, so she will be safer without the psycho Atem knowing about her. I agreed, with a big smile and a big hug to her. The money won't be much of a problem, I had plenty, and the papers could get done in couple of days. So, everything should be better now.

I was unpacking my suitcase, re-tidying my clothes in the closet and wondering how she will be surprised when I visit her tomorrow morning, when my eyes landed on an album inside the closet. It was wrapped in a shirt. Getting curious, I held it reading the word 'Memories' on it. Opening it, my eyes softened when it landed on a picture for Sugoroku, Yugi, and Atem when they were little kids. Atem had his hand wrapped around his brother as he smiled, while Sugoroku patted the laughing Yugi's head. Poor Yugi, I thought. How was did he kill himself? Why? He seems like a goodhearted person. Atem also looks nice and friendly to say the least in the picture. Could it be Yugi's suicide that made him become coldhearted like this? Still, it doesn't justify killing his own grandpa! There's a secret and I must know it.

Then, I remembered the photos that I once found in grandpa's room and how they were all cut. This one I was holding looked the same as that one but this was in one piece. Who cut Atem's face from those pictures? And who kept this one safe in my closet?

Abruptly, I heard the glass shatter in Atem's room and gasped. What the hell? I hid the photo again in the shirt, going there.

There was mute silence as I walked there, opening the door cautiously fearing the worst. Strange enough there was nothing, just the window broken and the glass shattered on the floor. I sighed; This house has given me the creeps since grandpa died. I couldn't complete my thoughts as four men in black suits suddenly appeared in front of me, blocking my way. Taking a step back, I stopped when my back hit something and sure enough it was another man, slyly smirking at me before he grabbed my arm violently.

I backpedaled. "Let go!"

"Where's the Heartless?" He asked, ignoring my order.

I blinked. "Huh? I don't know what you're talking about!" I said the truth, breaking free from him. The other guys watched me with interest as they smirked, their eyes eating me.

"You smell really good. Almost like an original!" What seemed like their boss declared, walking to me. I was afraid, remembering Jono's talk as an unwanted picture flashed before me.

As if an earthquake hit the place, all windows were opened, as Atem appeared, standing at the frame, his arms crossed against his chest, unaffected.

"Oh, the Heartless himself, what a pleasure!" The leader said, giving a one sided smile.

Atem knitted an eyebrow, his mouth twitching in an unpleasant way. "How dare you enter my house and touch what is mine?" He referred to me, I supposed, being the only thing they were touching. The guy touching me rose the gun, pointing it at my head. Atem let a sarcastic smile as he eyed him carelessly.

"Come with us Heartless, or else..." He threatened. I wasn't scared for as much as I cared they were all bad people and I didn't care much about my life.

"Oh, I would like to see the or else thing," He bet them, tilting his head to the side with an amused look.

The leader gave the order and the guy glued the gun to my temple, about to shoot when Atem leapt in his lightening speed, elbowing the guy strongly, sending him away from me. I stared at him with opened mouth as the others did, totally amazed by him.

He didn't need to say anything to me, as he brought me to him, shielding me behind him. This creature was confusing, once he hates me, once he kisses me saying he missed me, once he rapes me, another time he protects me, and another time he tries to kill me.

"Get lost before I lose my temper, and you seriously don't need to see me losing it." Behind the smirk, the threat was real and I had to agree with him on what he said. They seriously wouldn't want to see his bad side.

The remaining three glared at him, pointing their guns at us. I clutched into his back feeling him lower his head, staring for brief seconds at me with what seemed like a reassuring look.

"You idiots! Shoot him!" The leader ordered, as the others nodded, sending many bullets at us. I closed my eyes and knew I was going to die. But when I didn't die, I reopened them, seeing Atem spreading his arms both sides, stopping the bullets from reaching me. I was wonderstruck. How on earth does he do that? Is he Superman or something?

"You think that you could kill me with these useless guns? How absurd!" He mocked them, laughing hysterically. He literally jumped on the three, kicking on of them in his stomach as he growled like a monster. I felt the sounds of shattering and I could assume it was his cage ribs. He did the same treatment to the others, punching one of them in the face, sending him away, as he gripped the other's neck twisting it. I put my hand on my mouth, gasping in terror as I saw how he broke his neck. The way the leader was staring at him wasn't so relieving too. I saw a spasm of surprise in Atem's eyes and followed his gaze seeing the leader putting something in the gun. He opened his mouth in surprise as the leader shot me and it was all like a slow motion how the bullet made its way towards me as my legs seemed numb to move. But before it reached me, the scene was blocked by Atem as I was wrapped up in his tight embrace.

"Anzu!" He yelled before he was shot.

I was thunderstruck, not able to move an inch as I saw how blood poured out of Atem's body. "No!" I gasped out.

Glaring diggers at the leader, Atem launched himself on him, bitting on his neck earning a yell of agony out of him. I watched with mute horror how he drained his blood finally sliding his fist inside his heart in an un logical way, getting his heart out.

Tears flew to my eyes as I fell on my knees, completely panicked and out of words. Hugging myself, as everything in me shook. "Atem.." I stuttered. He glanced over at me with a slightly pained expression. I couldn't stop myself from feeling worried over him, and I fought the panic I felt reaching over to him.

He was still bleeding severally and his eyes pained, although he tried to hide it so professionally. "You're bleeding!" I noted the obvious, tears running down my face.

"What an intense sense of observation you have." He snickered but I cared the less.

"Why did you save me? Why did you take the bullet for me?" I yelled at him, my head unable to absorb what happened in here.

"Ugh," he couldn't answer as he let a growl of pain.

"Atem!" I gasped out, holding him.

"What are you doing?" He whispered, shaking me off of him.

"You need blood," I started.

"Fresh blood." He added, when he saw me sneaking into the kitchen.

So the bags weren't good enough, I thought stopping in my tracks. Bringing a small shred of glass, I was about to injure myself for him to drink my blood when he slapped my hand.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" He grunted.

"I'm trying to help you!" I snarled.

"I won't drink your filthy blood!" He sulked, his tone so disgruntled and mean.

"Why?"

"When a vampire drinks from a human that suggested that they automatically bound, which means that no other vampire is allowed to touch that human, and potentially end in us being referred as a couple. And it's no way I'm bounding with a bitch like you!"

I was sick with the way he was referring to me as a bitch but I fought that, wrapping a clothes around his injured hand. He stared with his usual unaffected look.

"You're an idiot Anzu, my wounds heal automatically when I drink blood." He explained, moving gently this time away from me, and kneeling to drink the blood of one of the guys that was still obviously alive. The others lied lifelessly on the floor and it was then when I realized the torn head and the heart thrown away. My stomach flipped and I hurried to the bathroom, emptying everything I had from the early morning.

When I finished cleaning my teeth, and washing my face with cold water, a couple of questions jumped into my head. Why on earth did that single bullet affect him this much? And what was I thinking when I decided to injure myself for him? I should want him to die right?

I went to his room again, contemplating on everything so far. My eyes wandered the room and thankfully everything was cleaned up and the corpses disappeared. My eyes met his afterwards, seeing him sitting on the corner of his bed. "Are you okay, Atem?" I was quite worried for some damned reason.

He had an angry look as he groaned and I assumed it was from the name again. Surprisingly though, he didn't try to kill me this time as he only looked away. His wound was already healed and looking good, the cloth I put had disappeared.

"Why did that bullet hurt you? Who are these people?" I wondered.

He tilted an eyebrow. "Why? You wanna know so you could kill me?" He asked in a troubled voice. He sounded so troubled for some reason.

"It never occurred to me." I protested.

He let a sigh of irritation out, his eyes bored and lifeless. "Get out of here Anzu, go to your room."

I didn't know why I just couldn't move, or even better slap him hard for being so mean to me all the time. I realized slowly that his order should frighten me and make me obey silently. I waited for that fear to come, but all I could seem to feel was an ache for his pain. I was worried I couldn't control it. Without a thought, my hand reached over, touching his previous wound. "I want to make sure you're okay."

His eyes were filled with surprise, as he opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it again. He was thinking hard it was clear, and he gave me a look that I couldn't translate.

With no warnings, he pulled me to him, kissing me so hungrily. I felt disgusted by the blood taste in his mouth. My eyes widened and my mind raced with questions and I couldn't move. He had me captured and was going further when I started to struggle and he stopped midway. Closing his eyes briefly, he asked me to leave the room.

I swallowed hard, regaining my composure as I did so with no objections this time. This person has a mental problem! None of his actions were reasonable. He's so intriguing and so mean, if only I could know something about him. If only I could uncover his secret, I thought with a sigh, going to my lonely room.

~...~

Far away in a disconnected area, a creepy dilapidated warehouse appeared, two men holding guns looking like they guarded the place were chatting lazily when something flashed next to them and they pointed the guns looking everywhere for the cause of it. Suddenly, a guy with ripped clothes, blood pouring and severe wounds fell on the ground.

"Masato!" They both yelled in union, helping him up.

"Take me to the master!" He tiredly asked, his voice barely heard.

One of them nodded, asking the other to guard the place as he helped the wounded in the warehouse. Masato told the guard how the attack on the Heartless house has failed tragically, leaving him the only remaining.

"Master! The heartless have killed all the men we sent!" The guard shouted, going into a room that looked like a living room. A cloaked guy with tanned skin, lifeless-like lavender eyes and sandy-blonde hair spiked-out widely spoke.

"So, you failed me Masato. You and your pathetic team."

"No master Marik! We did our best but he's so strong!"

Marik sneered, resting his head on the palm of his hand idly. "You know what happens to who fails me, don't you?"

Masato cringed, seeing how Marik's guards already prepared their guns. "Wait! There's something strange happened!"

Marik signaled with his hands to the guards, letting them drop their guns in the mean time. "Go on." He ordered.

"There's a girl living with him, we tried to shoot her with silver bullets when he jumped to protect her and took the bullet for her. She can't be his partner because she's a human!"

Marik, let out an evil smirk showing his sharp teeth. "It's always about a girl now, isn't it?"

"She seems to mean something to him." Masato added, trying to spare his soul.

Marik had an interested look. "That's why we should keep an eye on her. From now on, I want to know every little detail about that girl's routine. She might come in handy."

Masato nodded, smiling up at his master. "I'll do it master! Count on me!"

"You better not fail me this time, or else.." Marik threatened, chuckling darkly while Masato gulped.

~...~

The next day, I realized thankfully that Atem had left the house and was glad since it felt awkward to see him after what happened yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking of the reason he saved me as I poured some milk and some cereal, eating it with an absent mind. What do these men want from him? He was referred to as the Heartless! Hehe, awkward!

But actually, it suited him. He was really a heartless person. But again, why would a heartless save me while he hated me this much? And why would he save me from hanging? I had to trigger all the information from Jonouchi. Speaking of which, I should tell him to take me to the orphanage.

Taking the phone, I dialed his number thinking that I should buy a cell today.

"Hey Jono!" I greeted excitedly.

"Hey Anzu," He sounded groggily. I thought he was asleep, but I cared the less.

"Um, Jono I was wondering could you pick me up? I need to go somewhere."

"Yami's not there?" He asked.

"Nuh-uh."

"Fine, I'll be there in twenty." He said and we hung up. I hurried upstairs having a quick shower and wearing the fanciest dress I had. I admired myself in the mirror, fixing my hair, as I thought of how shocked and mad Leen would be when she seems me again. Mai had a point; having a fortune really had its advantages!

Hearing the beeping of a car, I took my purse and stumbled my way down seeing Jonouchi in a black shinny BMW i8 as I whistled in admiration.

"Loving what you see Anzu?" He stuck his tongue out as I nodded.

"Are you kidding me this is perfect!" I yelled in excitement taking the seat next to him.

"You do look perfect yourself." He praised, chuckling at my abashed smile. "OK, where to?"

I thought hard, Jono was a good guy. I don't think he will tell Atem about this. But again, Atem could read his mind and figure out himself. Come to think of it why was I so afraid of him knowing? It was my money and my house and I could bring whoever I want. Well, sorta.

"Anzu!" Jono exclaimed waving his hands in front of my eyes. "Where did you go?"

Shaking my head, I answered. "I need to go visit a friend in the orphanage." I decided to tell him half the truth for now. Seeing him nodding and starting the car, I thanked god they couldn't read my mind.

The ride went smoothly as I told him about what happened yesterday and he maintained the silence not really commenting on anything. I was surprised by his mute but then thought that Atem probably told him earlier or maybe he had the same questions I had in my head.

When we reached the Domino Orphanage, I shrank in my seat, bad memories rushing inside my head and suddenly I had a feeling that it would be trouble to go in. I noted Jono's stare on me and swallowed the fear and the unwanted feelings away. What was wrong with me? This place will always be a part of my past whether I loved it or not. The remembrance of the day that grandpa took me out in this very similar car brought tears to my eyes, as I clenched my eyes shut to erase them.

"Are you okay Anzu? Sure you can do this alone?" He worriedly asked, reminding me that I presently demanded to go inside alone.

Unsure, I nodded my head, trying to look cool as I smiled reassuringly. "It's just an orphanage. After all what happened so far to me, I can manage such a place."

Jono sent me a skeptical look, then nodded. I knew he didn't buy my words. But he was nice enough to not add pressure on me. "Alright Anzu, I'll wait here for you."

"Thanks." I mumbled, getting out as I walked briskly from the garage into the street, crossing it and continuing through the small garden into the front door.

Gazing upon the hallway when I got in, the familiar scent filled my nose and I felt myself relax now. This is where I belonged and this is the only place that I felt safe in per-say. All my memories were here, my first love was here, my first friendships started here and my sadness also started and grew here.

The image of Seto and me never left my head as I made my way to the headmistress Mrs. Mouri. I hoped inside she wouldn't bring up unnecessary subjects such as grandpa's death for I wasn't emotionally ready to go through anything likewise. But then again, did anyone actually hear of his death?

I reached over to open the door of her office when it was opened and I stopped in my tracks waiting to hear a surprised yell from her. My heart stopped however when the person coming out was a guy. A familiar tall and handsome guy.

"Give the children my regards." He muttered closing the door. When he turned around I couldn't betray my eyes for it was none other than Seto himself, looking down at me with surprise and shock written all over his face. I swallowed hard, feeling something suffocating me. He had grown taller and his eyes held so much more maturity background. While his figure was muscled and strong.

"Anzu!" He gasped, letting out that beautiful smirk that sent my heart flying before. I couldn't think of anything conventional to say as the silence loomed over. My eyes still wide as a saucer and my heart speeding up like I ran a marathon.

"What are you doing here?" I stammered. My heart was beating so much with agitation. Seeing his unbelievably perfect face made me feel so tongue-tied.

"Anzu, your hair!" He observed, throwing me a scowl. "Why did you cut it?"

My temper flared now by his phrase, and I glared defiantly at him. "Is that the best question you could think of? My hair!"

I balled up my fists, watching him peer down at me with mortify. I didn't want to go further with this conversation since it seemed pointless to me, and I stumbled off the place when he pulled me from my wrist, spinning me to face him.

"Anzu.." My name rolled on his tongue like magic. Suddenly, all our past memories came crashing on my head. I had to block these unnecessary stuff away.

"Let go of me!" I hissed, far from politeness.

"Why are you talking to me like that?" He urged, his eyes burning with sadness.

"How dare you ask such question?" I fought the tears back by grinding my teeth. "I've waited you for years! You said you were coming to get me out. Then disappeared into thin air!"

"I know that I lied to you, partly." He admitted sheepishly.

"You lied to me with everything." I corrected. "You were never in love with me!" I yelled reluctantly.

His expression was grimaced now and he shook his head. "You can be unsure of anything but my love for you!"

"Oh." Letting it drop, I looked away, letting out a sigh. But I couldn't hold it in for a long time. "Then what about Shizuka Katsuya?"

A spasm of surprise passed in his eyes. "How did you know?"

"Everyone in Tokyo knows about your girlfriend!"

He ignored the phrase. "How did you get out? Are you staying with Mai? I know she was adopted right after me."

I lifted my head a little, feeling my stomach flip by the anger I felt now. "How do you know about Mai's adoption while you're ignorant about my mine?" I emphasized every word like poison.

"I accidentally heard that." He mummbled, obviously at a loss of words. This was the first time I see him so artless and perplexed like this.

"Oh, sure. And I assume you're being so generous now and making donations here, right? While you didn't tire yourself with visiting me even for once!" I sneered.

He didn't answer, looking over me gloomily. His beautiful blue eyes digging into mine with sincere remorse.

"It's just pointless talking to you." I pondered, starting to walk away.

"W-wait!" He gasped out. I didn't turn back, though. Pressing my eyes shut, clenching my fists as I asked him what he wanted casually. "Where are you staying?"

"It's none of your business!" I snapped with a disgruntled tone.

"It is." He persisted stupidly.

"I think you should go back to your girlfriend instead of wasting your time with me." I suggested, giving him a cold look.

He span me around roughly, taking my face in his hands. "Anzu lots of things happened, that's why I couldn't come back to you!" He begged with his eyes for me to believe him.

"Okay then, why did you start a relationship with another girl while you're heart still belonged to me, if you were even honest." I crossed my arms, waiting for a convincing answer.

He looked away awakwardly, breaking my heart. "It's a long story."

"I'm all ears!" I prompted, tapping my feet on the ground anxiously.

He hung his head, guiltily. "I can't tell you. You wouldn't understand!"

"Fine then, let's just pretend we didn't meet today and move on." My voice was glum by the time I finished, and I stormed off leaving him calling my name hopelessly; totally forgetting about Ai's problem as I tried to fight my tears all the way to the car where Jono waited for me.

But I failed.

"It didn't take you long!" He teased. Seeing the way I looked like he put his hand on my shoulder, asking worriedly. "Anzu, what's wrong?"

But I didn't answer; I just let tears of despair and agony run down my face as I sobbed from the bottom of my broken heart.

I wish I had died before I met him again..

Poor Anzu, she's such an unlucky person. Anyways, I know that you are anxious to know the case in here and I would love to hear your thoughts. What do you think is Atem's secret? Why is he acting like that and what are these flashbacks he's having all about? Tell me in your reviews if you figured out something.

Until the next update, this is me signing out.

~POS