Oh wow, over two years since I updated this story. Please forgive me, look I brought you a fluffy chapter. No but honestly, I do apologize for this. My writing has really improved though so that's a plus!

"I am not a crazy freak who likes little girls' panties." Jack said.

"Are you sure?"

Jack sighed with complete annoyance at me, "Yes, what do I have to do to prove it to you?"

"Give me your wallet." He placed his wallet in my open hand and I immediately began searching for risque girl pictures "Just ramen coupons…" I observed, "That's strange… it's been three months and Fuyo hasn't shown himself." I glanced up at Jack who seemed like he could care less.

"Isn't this good news?" he asked.

I furrowed my brow, "I don't know." Jack stood up from his chair and grabbed the wallet from my hands.

"Well if you don't mind, I think I'm going to take a nap, feel free to join me." He joked. I flinched.

"Th-That's not funny!" I called after him. He smirked and went to his room. I sighed and made my way over to Yusei's couch. I told him I was "sick" today and had to stay here, and of course Jack was here, he's always here.

I tried to sleep but it began raining and I could feel a draft coming in. Within minutes I was being chilled to death through the thin blanket.

Without really thinking, I went up to Jack's room.

"I think I'll take you up on that offer." I said through chattering teeth. Jack sat up in his bed, alarmed and shirtless.

"What?" he exclaimed, I looked away from his bare chest.

"I'll sleep with you." Jack's face reddened at my words, clearly confused, "N-Not like that!" I exclaim, "Like in the hospital bed."

Jack's face went back to normal but his expression remained irritated, "Stop smiling." He ordered, I did my best to do so; he laid back down and faced the other direction, "Do whatever you want."

With that said, I climbed in bed next to him; carefully making sure our backs didn't touch. Again I try to sleep but the rain will not allow it.

"Jack?" I whisper.

"What?" he asked annoyed.

"Why do you think Fuyo hasn't shown up in a while?" I ask.

"I don't." he replies. I feel Jack shiver through the sheets and lean my back against his, feeling his toned muscles against my shoulders.

"Why do guys sleep half naked?" I wondered out loud.

"Go to sleep." Jack replied.

"What's your favorite color?"

"What does that have to do with anything?"

"I'm just trying to get to know you."

"Purple." He answered.

"Royalty's color." I murmur.

"Right."

"Mine is pink."

"Why is that not surprising?"

"I think you would know, I mean you've seen my panties, right?" I can tell I've gone too far when he doesn't retort, "Sorry." He doesn't reply and I fall asleep.

I wake up on the same couch from earlier. Yusei, Rua and Crow are here. I pretend to be asleep but Crow has already seen my eyelids flicker.

"Oi! Wake up sleepyhead!" he exclaims.

"Crow, she's sick. Leave her alone." Yusei replied from his D-Wheel. I silently thank him and turn away from them and try to go back to sleep. My head actually did feel foggy and I could only wonder how I got back on the couch. Did Yusei find out about me sleeping with Jack? He doesn't have anything to worry about, we were just sleeping. Still, that could've been weird if he did.

I can only hope Jack brought me back to save all the awkwardness. I think back to what I told him in the bed. Why I am I so mean? I then think back to when we were in the hospital bed and I almost kissed him. Why am I so weird too?

"Ruka?" Rua's word's break into my thoughts. I turn my head to him, "Here's something that will help you feel better." He hands me a warm mug of tea, I sit up and sip at it graciously.

Crow smiles at me, "Told ya she'd get up." He announced.

I smile meekly and nod my head, "Sorry to worry you." I murmur.

"Oh, stop being so modest!" Crow encourages. Yusei turns from his work station to look at us.

"Rua, where did you get that mug?" he asked.

"It was in the cabinet, at the top." He replies.

"Is there something wrong?" I ask.

"Not really, it's just-"Yusei stops mid sentence and looks at the top of the stairs, I look too.

"J-Jack!" Rua exclaimed, Jack yawned and ran his eyes across the room. He was still shirtless.

"That's my mug." he says menacingly. Rua laughs nervously.

"Right, but you see Ruka was feeling sick and it was the only clean cup so I-"

"Whatever." Jack said dismissively and sat by Yusei.

Crow glances at me, "Hey Jack ever thought of putting a shirt on?"

Aki opens the door before Jack has time to retaliate.

"Hey guys," she says, "sorry I'm late. What's up?" her clothes are drenched from the rain and her black bra is slightly visible. Jack stares at her chest for awhile while Yusei talks to her. For some reason him staring at her chest depresses me.

"How was school today, Rua?" I ask.

"It was okay." he replies, "Everyone misses you since you miss a lot of school. Are you sure we shouldn't see a doctor?" I shake my head.

"No I'm fine." Jack's eyes flicker over to mine, then back to Aki. I sigh, "I want to go home."

Yusei turns around in his chair, "Yeah? Need me to drive you home?"

"No." I shake my head, "I'll just walk." I put down the mug still full of tea and walk toward the door. Rua is right behind me, "Thank you guys."

I close my bedroom door as soon as I get in and crouch on the floor. He is such a jerk! For some reason I am crying over the dumb man named Jack Atlas. I try to murmur my weeps but Rua knocks on my door.

"Ruka, are you okay?" he asks.

I stand up and open the door, "Rua, why are men such jerks?" I ask and wrap my arms around him. He rubs his hands on my back and says,

"Who do I need to kill?"

I chuckle and lean back, "No one." he gives me an uncertain stare.

"I swear if anyone ever hurt you-"

"No one hurt me." I lied, "It's just that guys are really complicated." Rua lets go of me and nods.

"Yeah but girls are even worse."

"What?" I ask excitedly, "Who?"

Rua shakes his red head, "N-No one!" he stammers, "Are you hungry- I'll make supper tonight!" he begins to walk away.

"Rua who-"

"Supper!" he exclaims from the kitchen. I laugh and go back into my room.

I have missed Rua for such a long time. It seems as if Fuyo won't come back so maybe life can also go back to the way it was.

Later that night, I am dreaming. In the dream I lay spread out on a soft bed with only my underwear and tank top on. A shadowy figure comes toward me and places a hand on my bare stomach. The sensation gives me goosebumps and his hand moves up. His other hand flies low and I now realize what he is doing. Squirming with all my might, I try to fight him off but he is on top of me and so strong. I finally see his face, it's Jack.

I wake up breathless, and check my phone. Eight missed calls from Jack. I quietly get dressed and call him back.

"Jack?" I whisper as I quietly open the front door, I wrap a scarf around my neck and pull on mittens. He picks up as soon as I'm in the hallway.

"Ruka," he sounds like he's been crying, "he's back."

"I know." I say, "I'm on my way."

"Wait!" he exclaims, "I have no idea where I am."

"What?"

"I think I might be in a park."

"Hold on, let me track you." I say and press a button on my phone, "Stay where you are."

"Okay." he replies.

It turns out he's in the Penguin Park near Duel Academy.

"I know where you are, I'll be on my way!" With that I hang up and hurry to the park.

The air outside is freezing and seeps through my jeans and jacket. Before long I'm at the park and see him swinging.

"Jack?" I say cautiously. He turns around to look at me, his face is nearly blue and he's only wearing a t-shirt and pajama pants, "Oh god," I say, removing my mittens and scarf, "you must be freezing." Jack lets me wrap the scarf around his ears and neck but won't remove his frozen hands from the swing chains.

"They're too big." he finally says.

"Hm?"

"My hands," he lets go of the chain and holds my hand, "they're way too big for your mittens."

"Maybe so," I squeeze his hand, "but still-"

"Ruka." he interrupts, "Hold me?"

I nod and let him lean his head on my chest. We're swinging back and forth. I wrap my arms around his neck and lace my fingers through his spiky hair, "Sing?" he begged. I hum him the lullaby my mother sang to me and Rua. Snow falls from the heavens as I rock Jack Atlas to sleep.

"I'm sorry." I whisper, but he is finally asleep and cannot hear me. Jack's lips accidentally trail across my collar bone and I am jerked back into the frightening dream, but I know Jack would never hurt me like that.

A few minutes later I wake him up, "Jack, lets go." I say and he lifts himself out of the swing. I hold his hand as we leave the park.

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