Hi! I know I just updated last time and I'm actually ABLE to update today!
And I'm very happy XD Well, as much as I may be busy and sleep deprived, I simply just love writing as much as I love school. Wait, rephrase that I just love what I'm studying right now ^-^
Well, that's a good thing because it would suck if I'm doing something that I don't like. Everything will just be a waste of time.
So, anyways before I start, I'd just like to share, recently I was playing pokemon on my itouch and named the 'Ash' kid Yusei XD I know silly. It's not that I'm obsessed its just I guess my current craze(? O.o)
Then I named my pokemon:
Yellow version:
Pikachu: Stardust (Pikachu's like Ash's Ace right? So, I was like why not name this dude Stardust XD)
Pidgey (who evolved to Pidgiotto): Shield Wing (Well, who else is Yusei's Winged best monster anyway o.O)
Magikarp: Daedalus (I know, why the hell Daedalus XD)
Emerald version:
Mudkip: Codraus
Zigzagoon(who'll soon be Linoone): Quillbolt (yes, just Quillbolt because I can't fit Quillbolt Hedgehog on the name bar XD)
Maril (Who's now an Azumaril): Diva (supposedly Deep Sea Diva but, too long XD)
Sabley (I honestly had a hard time on this one and instead thought of): MaxWarrior (yes, it was literally written like that)
I'm thinking of cathing a Pikachu too on my Emerald and also name it Starudust XD
Okay, nope not really obsessed; I'm just being like a kid for once XD and name stuff with my current favorites and all XD Yep, just like a kid. Well, when I was a kid or I was like that XD (wait, I am still a kid! I have months before I turn 18! Oh well, who am I kidding . I'm freaking in college now =.=)
Sometimes when you just don't have the time to really enjoy the time on what you're supposed to be at the moment; there will come a time that you'll try to find what you've missed and at least relive it for a moment.
So, right now if you're still young, and wishing that I wanna be an adult soon. Don't. Enjoy the here and now, because the time that you're in right now is something that you can never have back. Before you know it, you're already in your late 50's reminiscing the old days. If circumstances compel you to be adult, then make sure you still have time to be a kid for at least once, so you'll feel content, and not regret anything.
Well, not really commanding just suggesting :p
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The Heart Of The Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
You have my heart
And we'll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines
But you'll still be my star
Baby, cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because
When the sun shines, we?ll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
Umbrella
By: Rihanna
-Chapter 15-
It was finally in the middle of the afternoon as a couple composing specifically of a raven-haired, highly elated girl, and a serious blond who's savoring his Blue-Eyes Mountain coffee, sitting face-to-face on one of Cafe La Geen's tables situated on the great outdoors. They're none other than Carly Nagisa and Jack Atlas.
"Hey, Jack!" Carly blurted out, as her brows knitted together and her balled fists slamming the small table, hoping that she'd finally get the attention of her loving boyfriend. "Are you even listening to me!"
"Yes, I'm listening." He flatly stated with his usual low tone, as he just continued to savor the taste of his ever-favorite coffee.
"Ugh, but you didn't even said a word until I shouted at you!" She pouted with her lips, and then finally slumped on her chair feeling a bit crestfallen. "C'mon, I may be a reporter, but I promised that I won't squeal!" She begged along with a playful grin, with her palms together, as if she was praying. "I'll ask again, you're living along with Hikari Yuki under the same roof, right?" But, Jack has sighed. Truly, he wasn't deaf, and if you'd ask him personally he had heard being asked of the same question for like almost a thousand times already.
"Seriously, you won't give up if I don't answer you, huh?" Jack finally gave up has he just left his coffee on the table, and just stared at the fountain just in the middle of the plaza. 'Sigh, at least she's not probing, because of distrust. But, this is just plainly ironic.'
'I know it! I know that Jack knows something! He's just hiding it.' Carly thought as she puffed her cheeks, as her mind
"So, what if you find out? What's in it for you? What's in it for me if I do tell you if she is or isn't living under the same room as me? And where the hell did you get the idea anyway." Jack stated feeling highly skeptic, as he raised a brow on her.
"Well, I know that everyone thinks that she has disappeared, but rumors are flying that she hasn't," She stated as she abruptly neared her face at him, so that she'd get his full attention. "And she's just here hiding in Neo Domino City. Honestly, if I were able to prove that rumor I'm sure to finally get the promotion that I have deemed for!"
"Really?"
"Wait! That's not all! Of course, I'm just not after that!" She quickly exclaimed. Yes, its true that its her main objective, but of course she wouldn't want Jack to think that its just for that, because she'll surely lose her chance on squeezing information from him.
"Oh yeah, well, let me ask you, what is it about the rumor that you've just heard?" Jack finally faced her back, as he leaned on his arms that's lying on the table in a folded fashion, whilst he still kept his skeptic brow raised.
"Uhhh, well, they say that the mysterious D-board rider, who's been battling Ghost is her. It was proven, because someone did saw her roaming around Satelite, and recently I just found out that Hikari Yuki has been here in the are frequently just now."
"I see. Then?"
"Then if I find out, errr,"She stated, whilst stuttering a bit as uneasiness started to crept slowly on to her chest.
'Oh, crap! Why are you so making it hard for me, Jack!'
"Don't you love me?" Carly suddenly uttered, as she once formed a pouting lips.
"Of course, I love you. But, that's definitely OUT of the question." Jack uttered as his palm slapped his face, feeling a bit perplexed at his girlfriend. "Seriously, I really don't know why you're even bothering about her."
"Well, she is the Duel Prodigy, and an heir to one of Neo Domino's top five companies. Of course, every one wants a piece of her, as much as every one wants a piece of the Duel King, and other famous personalities to boot. And, right now, it just happens that she's one of the current news. Prior to that there even people willing to pay a big sum of money just for knowing where she's currently residing right now!" She stated emphatically, then finally calmed down as she finally took a sip at her own glass of orange juice, but the moment her eyes got a view of what's behind her boyfriend, it went wide, as it caused her to spit her juice. "Oh my Gosh!" She blurted, as she stood with her mouth agape and her hand pointing at the upcoming couple of people.
Curiously, Jack quickly looked back only to be taken aback as well, the only difference is, and instead of getting the same reaction, it only made him state one simple word.
"Shoot."
"It's her! Not just her! She's here right now! With Yusei Fudo! Oh my gosh! And she's coming here right now!" She squealed in joy, as Jack just did another face palm.
"This is definitely my lucky day!"
'Great, my efforts just went down the drain in a single snap.'
The pair wasn't really aware as to what is happening, and especially regarding the motives of a certain raven-haired lass, as they casually made their way towards the pair with Hikari even happily jogged towards them.
"Hey, Jack! Sup!" She chirped, and then turned to the raven haired girl in front of her. "Carly Nagisa, right? It has been a long time. Nice seeing you again." She stated as she put up her hand, which Carly cheerfully shook.
"Oh my gosh, you even remembered me! This is definitely an honor!" She exclaimed.
Yusei on the other hand can't help but notice his male blond friend, who had his face still burried on his palms.
"Hey," he called out as he placed his brown-gloved hand on Jack's shoulder. "You okay there? Did something happen?" Jack quickly stood from his chair as he went closer to Yusei, as he heaved a sigh.
"Seriously, you just came at the wrong time right now." But, before Yusei could even ask:
"Hey, Jack! Hikari and I will just go shopping, so I hope you don't mind!"
"What? Shopping for what? And where the hell will you bring her!"
"Awww, well, she did tell me that she'll attend the Gala night for the opening ceremony at the WTGP, so I just offered up to go shopping with her." Carly grinned playfully and mischievously, as she hugged Hikari's arm.
"Then I'll come with you."
"What! No way! This is a girls out!" Carly insisted, which just caused Jack to become even more irritated than he is. 'Awww, Jack! Stop ruining the fun!'
"Seriously, Hikari! Shouldn't you wary that you're with a reporter right now?" But, Hikari just stared naively at Carly, completely unaware of what the girl beside her is scheming right now.
"Well, if she would do report on me or something, I don't mind, because sooner or later I'll expose myself into the public. However, I wouldn't want that yet. I wanted that to happen at the WTGP itself. But, I guess, even if she is a reporter, I do believe that she is sort of my friend, and she wouldn't do something like that to me." Hikari uttered in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone, somehow making Carly feeling guilty.
'Crap, now I'm somehow starting to feel bad.'
"Hmf, think whatever you like, but I'm still coming." Though Jack was doing it only for Hikari's sake, Hikari just grinned and eyed him mischievously.
"Jeeze, Jack, maybe you should be true to yourself more and admit that you just wanted to spend time with your girl, and stop using me as your reason."
"What?"
'Crap, this is not going good. For sure, Jack will just hate me in the end. I should really just give it up after all.' Carly thought as she heaved a mental sigh. 'Oh well, I'll just get my own chance one day anyway.'
"Know what, fine. Let's have a double date instead!"
No questions were asked as the four quickly agreed to have their so-called 'double-date' at the Domino Mall. With the girls, chatting as they lead the way, as the two guys just followed at the back.
"Seriously, Carly is a pain in the ass sometimes." Jack sighed.
"Is Carly really planning to report about Hikari?" Yusei asked as he stole a glimpse at the two in front of them chatting happily. With the looks on how they talk casually there just seems to be nothing wrong happening right now, nor does Carly seemed to have any kind of 'motive'. However, he does sort of believe that it's possible.
"Well, she has been going crazy about it this whole morning. She has been asking non-stop actually, and it is really getting in to my nerves already. Seriously, I've been trying to deny the whole day only to see the two of you appear right before her eyes! Ugh. Oh well, it wasn't your fault anyway."
"I see. But, I think you really don't have to worry that much anymore. I mean, look at them, they just look too be having fun, and I don't think Hikari's stupid to fall for any of Carly's probing questions." Yusei uttered with his usual nonchalant tone, as it just made Jack shrugged.
Though at first it seemed to be a drag, actually it's not just the girls who're just having fun, but all of them, especially Jack and Carly themselves. As Jack would often just criticize Carly's lame picks.
Hikari and Yusei would oftenly end up staring at them with amusement than ended up getting something for Hikari, and later, without warning as they found themselves in an accessories store when Yusei and Hikari was just busy browsing together on the necklace section, the moment they turned back the two were completely out of their sight.
"Did they just leave us behind?" Hikari uttered, as Yusei just shrugged since he himself can't find any sign of them anywhere, nor the sounds of their loud, petty arguments.
"Yep, seems like it." He stated, as he quickly took a glimpse of the girl beside her, only to see a face with a streak of disappointment written on her face. "Hey, they may have left us, but that doesn't mean that we'll stop dating right now." Yusei suddenly stated, causing Hikari to look back at him surprised. But, Yusei just let out his palm, with his lips forming a small curve. "So, shall we?" He asked, causing Hikari to blush and let out a great smile in return, as she took his hand.
"Yes."
Hikari was definitely happy. It's not they weren't able to have their very own alone time, it's just they never really had a time to casually go out on a date like what lovers usually do. To be honest, this is actually the first time they actually went out on an official date.
The two just savored the moment, as they just strolled on the mall, with their hands intertwined. They really didn't talk that much, actually no words were needed to be said, as each other's presence was just suffice.
"Hey, Yusei you mind if we look here?" Hikari asked as she pointed at a store selling dresses of all kinds, from cocktails to long formal gowns.
"Sure." He uttered as the two walked in. The store wasn't big, nor was it too small, as it had various dresses of different designs and colors. Hikari quickly made her way towards the hangers, and skimmed the dresses.
It wasn't long as Hikari finally found a few sets and tried it out with Yusei just waiting on one of the couches in front of the dressing room, and in a few minutes Hikari emerged wearing a red, sleeveless long gown with a rose on the side, as it had slits reaching up to 4 inches above the knee.
"How about this?"
"Its okay." Was all he uttered, causing Hikari to frown. "don't get me wrong, its just to me no matter what you wear you still look beautiful."
"Hmmm, wait. Maybe this is too formals." She quickly stated as she went out and tried another one, this time it was a purple, spaghetti strapped cocktail balloon dress revealing a bit of her cleavage, whilst the skirt reaching up to five inches above her knees. Yusei quickly blushed at the sight of her, but quickly shook his head vigorously.
"What? You don't like it too?"
Truly, for him she looked hot and sexy, but: "It's not that I don't like it. I have to admit that you looked *cough*hot*cough* in that, but I don't want other guys to see you in something like that." Hikari once again blushed, as she never really expects Yusei himself to say something like that. Heck, she didn't even know that those words existed in his vocabulary. But, then again he is still a guy. I guess, no matter how quiet a guy is doesn't mean that he won't be able to notice things like that in a girl.
"Alright, I understand. I'll just try this then." She stated as she went back to try another dress.
And, the moment she went out, Yusei just stared at her wide eyed, with his jaw agape.
This time a simple white, spaghetti-strapped, dress reaching up to three inches above the knee. Though it did show her cleavage a bit, unlike the other it was less revealing, and instead of sexy, it was just plainly elegant.
"Oh, you don't like it?" Hikari asked feeling a bit crestfallen thinking that she might have the same reaction as last time.
"No!" Yusei quickly blurted. "It's perfect. It's definitely perfect." He stated, as his lips formed a small smile. But, other than the elegance of the dress itself, what he really like the most about the dress is that it reminded him of a simple memory—the memory of how they first met.
Truly, they really had a fun day. But, as they finally made their way home, Hikari remembered her last conversation with Carly, as questions started to fill her head like:
What if the WTGP comes and everybody finally finds out that she's back, will she be able to hang out with Yusei like this, or end up getting lock up back at her office?
Will she still be able to walk like this a bit carelessly, or would she have to be on her toes in case people like Carly where on her trail?
Or maybe she's just being paranoid after all?
"Hey, you okay there?" A Tenor voice asked, completely disturbing her from her thoughts, as it caused her to snap back into reality.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Yeah, I am okay." She beamed at him sheepishly. "Actually, no." She suddenly blurted, as it caused Yusei to eye her curiously. "It's just that I'm just thinking that if people finally find out that I'm back, will I still be able to enjoy life like this?"
Even if much wasn't said, Yusei was able to get what she meant. Truly, he understands what she means. As he himself experienced a week of getting chased by reporters after winning against Jack on the Fortune Cup, and it definitely wasn't easy.
But, he was just a winner, what about Hikari? Would it be just a simple one week craze? Or hopefully less than that?
"I'm not that much worried about Ghost anymore, because if he is after us Signers I bet that he'll just try and finish us within the WTGP. Its just that, since I don't have to hide anymore, I'll be the one to be representing the company for now own even if I still haven't gained full ownership of the company. Will I still even have time to hang out again? Will I be even able to go out on a freely basis like this again?" She stated in a worried tone, but before she could even throw any more statements and rhetorical questions, soft lips quickly stopped her as it caused her to calm down, and rather respond and deepened the kiss.
"I know it will be hard for you, but I'm just here with you. If you need to run away from the media, I'll run with you; if you'll have to lock yourself up in your office, I'll stay with you; if you need protection then I shall be your bodyguard. I'm here Hikari, and I promise that I'll never leave your side." Yusei stated directly at her face, as a gentle hand heald her face dearly.
"I'll always be with you, Hikari Yuki."
Woot!
Once again I did something that I never really expected to do XD
Yes, as you can see it's a brand new arc, and its about almost the WTGP. Har har, can you guess what that means? :p
Know what I never really expected Aki's arc to be long. Actually, I just tried to squeeze it in XD
It's not that it wasn't originally part of how I planned to make the story, it is its just the when will it happen, and I was like oh well it seems to be the perfect time and I'm like its better there than having loose ends so yeah.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter :)
I seriously really did my best and drained my brain to the last part to compose something this long XD
Lols, thank God I'm not that busy XD (Oh shoot, I remember I do have homework after all XD oh well, its manageable anyway XD)
So, please do tell me what you think about this one! I highly appreciate your thoughts! Would it be a comment, criticism or even a flame lols XD (yes, seriously)
TC! Do Look forward for the next chapter!
Note: sorry for the grammatical errors, and a few spelling errors here and there. It's like 2:30 something am here .