Hi, for some reason, I suddenly started to wonder why I am even writing in the first place. I mean, sure I write for my own pleasure and sharing my pleasure to the rest which is you guys.

It's just I find it so amazing that even without proper reinforcement I'm still doing it =)) My friends are like, dude you're just so diligent yadda yadda...

But, know what, I guess the fact that I'm actually experiencing things myself while writing maybe it could be suffice. =))

However, I find it kind of ironic that I don't believe much in love, and yet I'm writing about love. Yes, it is very weird. But, what's more weird is before =.=. Imagine me getting inspiration from stuff like demons, angels, and Adam Lambert! =.= Of course, its about a handsome guy(gay) who learned to be a man by falling in love. Hahahaha! Whilst, the demons and angels are inspired from the comic that I am making along with B during my high school days. (which, I have now stopped doing.)

Anyways (before I started reminiscing too much), thanks for those who have reviewed the previous chapter (side note: btw, for those who want to review but can't review due to technicalities, I think since I haven't posted a 10th chapter for the story it will be normal once again. In short, you can review normally again when you click the link button down below.):

Hayato Arisato

Anemos

DinosaursgoRawr101

1supergirl4

Sister Of The Pharoah

Oh yeah, know what I tried reading my own work. (it's not like I didn't of course I should be to check grammar but, this is the kind of reading for the sake of reading for fun.) It's just I guess, in my own opinion its really boring (okay, not the whole thing, I meant specifically the part where Yusei went out from Satelite to the Fortune Cup arc...l) when things that had happen in the anime were rewritten. I can see that I really did try summarizing everything to not miss an important detail that can be used for the fic, but really, it's just boring. =.=

So, I guess a change that I'll make in Autumn Tryst is I'll make it less almost the same with the actual story, and more different (but not to the point that it turned into an AU).

Anyways, do warn me if I fail. So, anyways please do enjoy the next chapter of Autumn Tryst.

(oops, I forgot to mention, last chapter was dedicated to Sister of The Pharoah and SnapeisLoyal, and this chapter is dedicated to Anemos XD)

The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst

You said it again my hearts in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
Watching the shadows burning in the dark
And I'm in love and I'm terrified
For the first time in the last time
In my only life

Terrified

By: Katherine McPhee

-Chapter 09-

"What?" was all she can say.

"Would you be my girlfriend?" Her eyes went wide in surprise, as she froze on the spot.

She didn't know what to feel, or how to respond it was just all too sudden. But, one thing's for sure: She was definitely happy to hear those words as it flowed out from his mouth. It's just she knew for a fact that he loves her, but she didn't know that he was this serious about her.

She quickly sat up to face him, with her jaw slightly agape, as she felt hot translucent tears forming on her eyes. She was still speechless, whilst her right hand caressed his cheek dearly.

"What? Is there something wrong?" Yusei quickly asked as his eyes reflected his concern for her sudden tears. Simply, she just doesn't know what to do right now. Sure, she is happy, but as realization hit her mind, can she be selfish enough to make him further involved with her or rather to make him further attached to her?

As much as she can, of course she would want to say yes, but can he embrace all of it?

"You don't want us to be together?" Yusei uttered completely feeling crestfallen. Hikari bit her lip, whilst she shook her head slowly in response as she tried to beam the most genuine smile at him.

"No, it's not like that. I-I just don't know what to say. I am happy. I love you, Yusei. But, are you sure about this? I mean, look at me, or rather my life right now. I'm like a fugitive running for my life. And I, as much I hate to admit it, has been drowning herself in alcohol just to forget everything, and was even tempted to do drugs! I am terrible!" She sobbed, as her hands miserably held on to her face. "I-I am just not like before anymore. I am not like the naive girl you've been with in Satelite and after that. I just don't think you des-" but, before Hikari could finish her statement, Yusei just hugged her carefully and affectionately with head head resting securely at his chest.

"That's not true. Don't say that. I love you, Hikari and I'm ready to accept everything. I don't care if I'll be put in to danger due to your situation, nor am I disgusted with the way you cope up with it." He whispered, whilst he gently released her, as his hands now gently cupped her cheeks. His thumbs softly rubbing away her tears. "That's why I am asking you again, Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Why would her parents entrust that to you instead of her?" Jack stated feeling a bit perplexed.

"Well, they weren't sure if Hikari would like the idea. It's just that they highly assumed, that we might end up together, so they kind of based the Will around us. Other than the fact that she can own the company until she's 18, she can own it as long as she gets married."

"We-wait, what are you and Hikari again?" Jack asked, but before Clyde could answer the door quickly open as an orange haired man appeared on the door.

"Hey, Clyde! You mind if I take your futon? I don't think Ares is satisfied with just two! You can just share a bed anyway, right?" Crow exclaimed with a malicious grin plastered on his face, as he strolled towards Clyde. But, Jack quickly got of his bed as he smacked his head to stop him.

"Don't even dare think about it! Now, get out!" Jack bellowed with his usual big-brother-like dominance. With that, Crow quickly left without a word.

"Anyways, as I was asking. What are you to Hikari again?" The blond asked as he quickly went back to bed.

"Seriously, that would have been awkward if he did." Clyde grimaced, as he tried to compose himself. "Anyway, like I said we're 'frenemies'."

"I see, it's just that she never mentioned you to me. So, I just wondered how you got so close."

"I bet, it's all Aki, huh?" Clyde chuckled sarcastically. "Well, Aki was kind of her real friend, supposedly. Well, I wasn't really treating her nicely before as I oftentimes tried to mess around with her. But," He paused, as he closed his eyes slowly. "If I have to be honest, I never really liked her before, because I just looked at her as a kid. I mean, I'm like two years older than her and I met her when she was like eight years old wearing pigtails. Until, I saw her as girl herself five years after that. And, now she's even more of a lady than she used to be."

"I see, and how are your families close again other than business terms?"

"Our parents have been both close friends since college times."

"But, why get married?" Jack scoffed a bit at the idea. I mean, for him it's just silly.

"Like I said, the will was based around us, and by the time I'll be like 18 and above they would expect the both of us to be madly in love with each other or whatever, which is weird, so, I guess you can say that's how they proposed an arrange marriage. Only, it's not arranged." Clyde shrugged.

"And you're okay with all of this? Are you not even bothered?" Jack uttered once again perplexed.

"Hikari, well, other than the fact that I love her, she's like a best friend to me. We may not have get a long at first, but I guess she is kind of like a little sister to me too. So, yes I'm fine; no I'm not bothered. I'm fine if I'll just have her as either a friend or my wife. In case that I may not like her, I guess all I can say is when you're in my world you'll just have to learn how to accept things. Or maybe, come what way. It's all about business I guess, but this time I resent that." Clyde sighed.

"I see. But, are you sure that you're not bothered with Hikari having a thing with Yusei?"

"Like I said, whether she would be a friend or my wife, I don't care as long as she's happy, and I have to accept it. I know it is kind of stupid, but right now, I am the only one that she has."

"However, if marriage can terminate her problems, why didn't you tell her about this?"

"Well, I wouldn't want that. I mean, I don't want her to push herself into matters that she'll soon regret. If she or Yusei finds out now, then they might be pressured into getting married or something, and I also don't want that. I want the both of them to do it, because they wanted it and they love each other. So, I do trust you to keep this from the both of them, even Ares and Crow." Though they may not speaking face to face at the moment, Jack could definitely hear the firmness and sincerity of his voice.

"Heh, you really care, huh? Well, don't worry I'll definitely not tell anybody."

"...Will you be my girlfriend?" with those words said, Hikari just smiled, whilst she placed her hand once again at his face, as she landed a light kiss on his lips. Then she just rested her head on his chest, whilst her arms slowly snaked around his chest.

"Yes, I'll definitely be your girlfriend."

I was supposed to make it long (specifially the middle part)

But, I found it a bit, not worthy? I mean, it's just it was easier said in quick and concise terms for some reason. Unless, you guys were dissatisfied with it?

Tell me, and I'll do something about this chapter.

Although, if I have to be honest, I sort of encountered a writer's block XD which partially explains the shortness.

Still I'm having fun writing XD So, instead for compensation I'll try to make the next chapter exciting ;p

Anyway, please do review, because your opinions, comments, criticisms are highly important!

Thanks for reading! TC :)

(Side note: omg, course card distribution(grades) is 9 hours from the time I post this! Wish me luck! Because, I am so hoping to cement my place in the Dean's List! T-T if not, I'm dead! Wahahahaha!)

Anonymous Reply Section:

Anemos:

Well, yeah, I sort of dedicated the chapter to you. However, I had the feeling that writer's block got in the way of making it into something good. So, I'm sorry =.= But, the scene you said regarding Crow barging in to Jack's room stayed in my head and I felt like writing it XD

Anyways, like the usual thanks for the super special awesome review! Like the rest, it was definitely inspiring:)

Also, I'm happy to hear that you also enjoyed the last chapter, because I myself can say that it was the best ever that I've made for AT.

And regarding what you said about inspiration. True, actually it is not enough, and sometimes words are insufficient to describe what is actually in our heads. (couldn't agree more because I myself is experiencing it XD) Well, I guess despite the difficulty of writing, it's just fun, huh? That's why we writers still write?:p

Anyways, I hope that despite the shortness, I was able to satisfy you with this chapter!

Also, since it is somehow a bit of an epic fail, I promise I'll make the next one better. So, look forward for that!

TC

-jory014