Alrighty! FINALLY this chapter is done and ready to be read, i'm in a mood for writing everyone so be prepared for quick updates and new stories! AND NO I AM NOT DEAD XD!

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Chapter 12

Atem looked out into the cheering crowd, feeling his heart race and his feet quake. But he kept a calm stature. He didn't want anyone to see how nervous he was. Especially Anzu… he knew how much she trust she put in him,

"I won't let her down!" he thought. "Come on everyone, I wanna here ya clap! Come on!" Atem showed them how, clap twice, pause, clap twice, and pause. "Yeah, like that!"

CLAP, CLAP… CLAP, CLAP… CLAP, CLAP…

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah

Ooh its somethin' about
Just somethin' about the way she move

Atem found himself thinking about Anzu. How she walked out of the store with Yugi. That thought made him smirk.

I can't figure it out
There's somethin' about her

Said ooh it's somethin' about
Kinda woman that want you but don't need you

Atem had to mentally admit, that was very true. The independent types are a mystery.

Hey, I can't figure it out
Theres somethin' about her

'Cause she walk like a boss

"Yes."

Talk like a boss

"Yes."

Manicured nails to set the pedicure off
She's fly effortlessly

"Oh yeah." Atem started smiling and took a quick look backstage to see everyone dancing, relieved that he saved the day.

And she move like a boss
Do what a boss do
She got me thinkin' about gettin' involved
That's the kinda girl I need, oh

Atem then saw Anzu, smiling and watching him. She looked so content, she was calmed from the situation, and Atem was glad to help.

She got her own thing

"Yes."

That's why I love her

"Do I?"

Miss Independent
Won't you come and spend a little time?

"Will she?"

She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss Independent
Ooh the way you shine
Miss Independent yeah

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah, oh

Ooh there's somethin' about
Kinda woman that can do for herself
I look at her and it makes me proud

"Absolutely!"

There's somethin' about her

Theres somethin' oh so sexy about
Kinda woman that don't even need my help
She said she got it, she got it, no doubt
There's something about her

Atem chuckled to himself, not denying the fact that he found it… interesting. "Am I falling for her?" he thought.

'Cause she work like a boss, play like a boss
Car and a crib, she 'bout to pay 'em both off
And her bills are paid on time

"All of the above. And hell yeah she pays on time!"

She made for a boss, only a boss
Anythin' less she tellin' them to get lost
That's the girl that's on my mind

"She is on my mind…" Atem took one more look at Anzu and saw she was watching the crowd's reaction. Atem blinked and did the same. When he looked, he couldn't believe it. They were all bouncing, dancing, singing along, it was an incredible feeling for Atem.

She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss Independent
Won't you come and spend a little time?

She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss Independent
Ooh the way you shine
Miss Independent yeah

Mmm, her favorite thing to say
Don't worry I got it

"That actually is her favorite thing to say…" Atem smirked again.

Mmm, and everything she got
Best believe she bought it

Mmm, she gon' steal my heart
Ain't no doubt about it

"I think she did already… amazing…" Atem blushed slightly just thinking about it.

Girl, you're everything I need
Said you're everything I need

"I'll look more into that one." he thought with a smirk.

Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah, oh!

She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss Independent
Won't you come and spend a little time?

She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss Independent
Ooh, the way you shine
Miss Independent yeah

Miss Independent
That's why I love her…

When Atem finished, the crowd was in an uproar! Yelling, no screaming Atem's name! Atem was panting almost while taking all this in.

Anzu watched and couldn't but help to be proud of him, he truly is something special.

As Atem took in the crowd, he felt someone tap his shoulder. When he turned, he was star struck and in awe that it was none other than the man who made that song.

"Holy shit! U-uh, I mean… uh…" Atem stuttered. All Ne-yo did was chuckled and thanked him for helping out.

"You're alright kid. Maybe we'll perform together one day." Atem was star-struck. All he could do was nod his head and walked off to immediately grab and hug Anzu for that experience. But, without thinking, he kissed her deeply.

Anzu watched his performance and was amazed at his raw talent in moving the crowd. The way he moved on stage looked as if he practiced his whole life! She thought for a minute, was Seto Kaiba watching this? She looked into the crowd to find him, and once she did, she saw him smirking. Atem really is something else.

Right before he finished, Anzu saw Ne-yo walk up behind him. She giggled when she saw his reaction. And when he finished, Anzu heard everyone cheer! The workers, the adults, the teens, the kids, everyone had a good time. The next thing Anzu saw was Atem running to her. She went wide eyed and braced herself to be tackled into a hug by him. She laughed as he lifted her up, spun around and put her down.

But she didn't expect Atem to kiss her, nor did she care at the moment. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he tightened his grip on her waist.

When they realized that they were about to go too far, they backed off, panting.

"You see… I told you, you could do it." Anzu said hoarsely. Atem chuckled and let her go.

"Well, that was quite the performance. Good job Atem. And excellent job on your part Anzu." Anzu and Atem turned to see Seto Kaiba there, smirking. "May I have a word with you Anzu?" Before Anzu could answer, Seto walked away. Anzu blinked and Atem was smiling.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Go Anzu!" Atem held her shoulders, waiting for her to respond.

"A… alright…" She walked off into Kaiba's direction. And once she got there, he was standing, tapping his foot. "What do you want Seto Kaiba?" He chuckled and walked up to her.

"To help both of us." He reached into his pocket. Anzu watched carefully as he removed a small box from within is white pocket and held it in front of her. "You and I are familiar with the rules and regulations of companies. Right Anzu?" She blinked in confusion but nodded anyway. "Good, then I'll make this quick." He handed her the box. "Anzu Mazaki, your company has brought in millions over the years, and yet you are only regional. How is that possible? I had asked myself that question numerous times. But then another question arose in my mind. Would that benefit me?" Anzu glared at him in his pause. Just what is he proposing to do here? "I thought long and hard about it and came up with a solution. My company has the international status, the money, but lacks in room for growth. Your company has the money, room for growth but lacks the status." Anzu began to get impatient and interrupted him.

"Pardon me, but what is your idea?" she asked coldly. Kaiba smirked.

"In America, companies aren't allowed to merge due to the government's fear of a monopoly being made. But, there is a way around that. And it's inside that box. If you choose to accept, then you'll be the most powerful woman on the planet. But if you should deny it, then things will remain the same. Your choice." Kaiba began to walk off leaving Anzu in awe at his speech. But before he was gone, Anzu called out to him.

"Wait, but where do I go if I agree?!" Kaiba stopped and turned.

"I'll send you the information Mazaki, don't worry. Oh, and I'll give you until the 5th of March to decide. Gives you time to say goodbye to anyone you want and to get prepared for a long journey." With that, Kaiba left. Anzu stood there… wide eyed.

"Say… goodbye?" she whispered, placing a hand over her rapidly beating heart.

Atem walked around backstage, looking for Yugi until he heard some giggling. Following the sound, he found Yugi in the arms of a pink haired woman, who was standing next to a brown haired man.

"And don't you forget it!" Yugi yelled. The pink haired woman giggled while the man nodded. Yugi looked over and smiled. "Atem!" Yugi jumped down from the woman and ran to Atem, slamming into his leg. Atem chuckled and picked him up. "That was awesome Atem! And then when you met Ne-Yo wow!" Atem smiled brightly remembering the part when he met him.

"Yeah, but I think that's enough excitement for one day."

"I guess… hey, where's Anzu?" Atem blinked and sighed.

"She's probably handling business stuff Yugi. We shouldn't bother her right now."

"Come again Mr. Mutou?" Atem stiffened and slowly turned around to face an angered Anzu. "Speaking for me again are we?" she asked with a smirk. Atem laughed nervously, forgetting Yugi was there with them.

"No, what makes you say that?"

Anzu gave a light laugh and looked up at Atem, smiling. They stood in front of each other, smiling; letting the world around them disappear. Anzu has never felt like this before, and especially not for a comedian. It was refreshing to her in a way. "So, how did you like it?" Atem sighed.

"Well, to be honest… it was… alright." Anzu smirked. "Between the crowd cheering and me meeting Ne-Yo in the end… it was… cool I guess." Anzu walked up to him and hit him on his shoulder.

"Oh you're such a liar!" Atem laughed out loud, getting some people to look.

"Ok, ok, so what did Kaiba want?" Anzu kept her poker face but couldn't deny the rapid beating of hear shaken heart.

"Just for our people to meet and discuss business ideas. That's all." She smiled slightly after. Yugi saw this and nodded, completely fooled, Atem, however, was not. He's played enough poker to not when someone was bluffing, or in this case, lying. But instead of calling her out on it, he decided to play along.

"Alright, just checking. Hey it's getting pretty late, do you want me to drive you home?" Anzu giggled.

"Hmm… I wonder why you would ask that." Atem chuckled and winked.

"I just love that car." The three laughed and walked away. Before leaving, Anzu turned to Tadao.

"Tadao, make sure everything runs smoothly for me ok? I'm going home." The shy, secretary smiled and nodded.

"Yes ma'am!" Anzu giggled as he ran off to do just that and turned back to Atem and Yugi.

"Atem," yawned Yugi.

"Yeah, what's up?" The little guy yawned and moved his arms towards Anzu.

"Can she carry me?" Atem went wide eyed and looked over to her to see that she was just as shocked.

"Uh, sure, come here Yugi." Anzu held her arms out and Atem gently gave Yugi to her. Once in her arms, he curled up and went to sleep. They both watched him and couldn't help but smile.

When they got to the car, Atem opened the passenger door for Anzu.

"My, you're quite the gentleman aren't you Atem?" Atem smirked.

"Can't have anything happen to my important passengers now can I?" Anzu shook her head and got in. "Hah, I won that fight." Atem chuckled to himself and got into the driver's seat, and quickly drove away before being mobbed.

"Today went well… thank you…" Anzu whispered before dozing off. Atem smiled softly and sighed in relief.

"Couldn't have done it without you…" However, he has no idea how true those words ring.