Day 7/Final: Kids

Notes:

Oh wow! I'm so sorry this took me six years and a day! I got caught up with some IRL stuff and then I had a Con. Anyway, here is the final chapter. I'm sorry in advance if it's not very good. I only proofed the first half. But hey, it's 1k so yay!

She regretted not talking to Yugi. The next day at school not only did they have make-up assignments, but end of term finals were coming up. The boys immediately grouped up after school and were expecting Anzu to join them at the game shop for snacks and studying. Ashamed, Anzu made up a lie about already agreeing to study with Miho. Miho probably would not even attempt to study but would somehow scrape by with her dreams of marrying a prince. But Anzu needed some girl time and Miho was probably the only one who could completely distract her.

Anzu mumbled out her excuses and rushed out the door, Yugi calling after her pitifully as she raced down the hall. She grappled for her cell and sent Miho a quick text about meeting up. Luckily, Miho's response was quick and fifteen minutes later, the girls were chatting over milkshakes.

Miho slurped like a child as she babbled about boys and makeup. Anzu welcomed the distraction. It was nice to talk about that new shade of lip gloss she wanted to try and those new shoes she thought were gorgeous. Of course, shoes and makeup only made up about seventy percent of Miho's personality. Another twenty percent was dedicated to boys. Bobbing her head so that her high ponytail swayed, Miho began to gush about Bakura and how she missed seeing him.

"Miho heard he went back to England," the girl warbled around another sip of milkshake.

Anzu nodded mutely. She recalled someone saying about that at the airport a few days ago. In her haze, she hadn't paid much attention. It made sense though. The only reason he had come to Japan was because Thief King had forced him to. Now that he was gone, there was no reason for Bakura to be here. His family (what was left of it) was back in England and he surely needed to explain his absence.

"Oh, well. Miho will find another boyfriend." The girl sighed. "You're so lucky, Anzu. Yugi takes you on all those trips. Miho wants a boyfriend to take her places."

Anzu choked on her drink. "What?" She coughed out. "Yugi and I aren't dating. And I paid for myself to go on those trips! Besides, they were dueling tournaments!"

"Oh," Miho squeaked out. "So Yugi's not told you yet?"

The dancer dabbed her lips with a napkin as her brows drew together in confusion. "Told me what?"

"He's in love you."

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Fifteen minutes later, Anzu was panting outside of Yugi's game shop. It was after five o'clock and the closed sign was hanging on the door. Knowing it was still open since the Mutous didn't lock up for another hour, Anzu pushed the door open; the bell tingling her arrival.

It didn't surprise her to see Yugi's grandfather at the counter sorting cards. He smiled up at her. "Ah, Anzu. Honda and Jonouchi already left for the night. Yugi's upstairs, though."

Anzu nodded. "Thank you. Sorry for barging in."

The older man chuckled. "Please. You're family here, Anzu. Our door is always open to you." She silently deposited her backpack on one of the gaming tables before heading towards the stairs connected to the rest of the house. Her hand had just touched the railing when the older gamer called out to her once more. "Anzu, I don't know what happened between you two, but I wish for the best. For both of you. I do see you as one of my own and if the events in Egypt lead you away from us, then I hope our paths cross again."

She licked her bottom lip as she nodded once slowly. "I…think it's just going to be a bump in the road, Mutou-san. I'm going to apologize to Yugi and I'll still be around. If he'll have me, that is." And she would understand if Yugi told her to leave. If Yugi broke off their friendship and they went their separate ways, Anzu would cope. She should have faced the truth when Yugi admitted his feelings to her.

From her prefrail vision, she thought he was going to say more, but he shook his head and returned to his work. Anzu dashed up the stairs and entered the kitchen where Yugi's mother was finishing dinner.

Anzu greeted her quickly. "I'll just be a moment! Need a book from Yugi!" She exclaimed as she turned right and sprinted to his room. Yugi must have heard her voice because he was already there at his door when she arrived after the few meters separating them.

Gently, Anzu pushed him into his room and shut the door behind them. She panted quietly for a moment before she launched into her spiel. "Yugi, I was stupid. I wasn't acting that way because of your feelings for him. I was just…" Azure eyes danced around the messy room for a moment before landing on him again. "I had thought things were going to be different between us and then you said that and it pretty much shattered everything I knew and then Miho said some stuff tonight and I just-"

Yugi's gentle laughter cut off her ramblings. "Anzu!" He threw his arms around her waist and hugged her tight. His head barely reached her shoulder, but he still rested his forehead against it as he squeezed her. When he finally looked up at her, mirth danced in his violet eyes.

"I'm sorry! I'm not laughing at you! It's just I'm so happy you're here and not mad at me anymore! I thought maybe you hated me because of what I said." His eyes dulled for the briefest of moments before brightening again. "If you're willing to give me some time, I'll always be here for you, Anzu!"

Anzu laughed as her eyes began to burn. "Yes! Yugi, thank you so much. You're a far better friend than I deserve."

It had taken her a few days to finally realize the truth of Jou's words that afternoon in Atem's tomb. They were all hurting. She was being selfish. Especially regarding Yugi. She could never force him to love her and she never would.

Even if…

Even if she did have feelings for Yugi.

Yugi gently stepped out of her embrace and chuckled, his hand going to his neck to rub nervously. "And about what Miho said, I don't know what exactly happened, but I think Honda went behind our backs and talked to Miho."

Anzu shrugged, a smirk lighting her pretty face. "It doesn't matter."

Yugi pouted. "Anzu! What did she say?"

The girl curled her tongue behind her teeth and shook her head. "Nu-uh, Mister King of Games. You'll have to solve that puzzle yourself!"