A Date!

[Ryo Bakura]

"Well..we had enough excitement for one day..so let's save it for later, yes?" He got up, offering his hand to her. "I'll walk you home then." He smiled at her. Though this day was great, he knew his dark side had returned..and now he couldn't tell anyone..or else...

[Awne Tigra]

She nods happily and takes his hand, walking beside him as they made their way to her flat. It wasn't far as she had said, the building was only a block or two from the tea shop; a newer building, well kept and a few balconies it looked like. She led the way inside and up the short flight of steps to the second floor. Down the row to her door, keys in her hand as she nibbled at her lip.

Turning to him she smiled "I had a really good time Ryo." she says. still nibbling away at her lip "would..you like to come in for a few minutes? warm up a little?"

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura held her hand as they walked to her flat. "So...you had fun, yes?" After making it there, he answered her question. "Sure." He waited until she let him in.

[Awne Tigra]

A grin brushed her lips as she opened the door and let him enter first before closing the door behind him. Her flat was fairly modest, there were two suitcases and a few boxes by the door, likely for the trip back to the school. A long couch and a loveseat were situated near a TV. Her balcony had a few flowers on the rail. It was well kept and tidy.

Awne sets her purse on a table near the door and smiles to him "well, this is my flat." she says as though he wouldn't already know it since they were inside. She winced to herself at her own lameness. "ah..can I get you anything? I have a few sodas, there's a bottle of wine....if..you like wine, um..water of course.."

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura entered her flat and looked around. "I must say...I like what you've done with it. It's quite...peaceful." He walked around the living room, looking still when he was asked. "Umm...surprise me." He stood waiting for her, and fiddled with something in his pocket, but took out an empty hand.

[Awne Tigra]

Awne smiles lightly and moves to the kitchen "have a seat!" she calls "get comfortable!" she laughs lightly and hums softly as she fixes a glass of wine for them both; red her favorite, she only hoped that he liked it too. Both glasses in hand she moves to his side, offering him the glass before taking a seat on the couch. She sets her glass down to remove her boots, curling her feet up on the couch under her. She watches him with a smile "I..I hope you like it."

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura nodded at her. He realized his shoes were on still and quickly took them off. He sat on the couch, waiting, his backpack on the floor. He smiled when she returned with wine. He sipped it and nodded. "It's good. Thank you."

He looked at her, smiling. "Say, I never did ask..do you duel?"

[Awne Tigra]

Awne flushed and looked embarrassed "no..I um..I don't know how." she laughs nervously "I just have a few...um..how many are supposed to be in a deck?" She fingers the thin cord around her neck that held her cards in a pouch. Maybe..he'd teach her, that'd be the best way, to learn from a really good duelist.

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura thought for a moment. "At least forty cards..." He looked back at her, noticing she was fiddling with a string on her neck. "do you own cards acutally? And if so, I could teach you one day..."

[Awne Tigra]

She nibbles her lip again, it seemed she tended to do that when she was thinking. Finally she looks up to him and tugs at the string. A fairly small pouch of white was attached to the cord. She fingers it slightly before opening it and pulling out the small handful of cards "these...these are my favorites.." she says softly, blushing so hard it was a wonder she hadn't fainted yet from lack of blood. "I um..I have a few others here and there but....but these are my favorites.." she holds them gently before tentatively offering them to him.

"I...you're the first person I've shown them to.." she says so softly it begged to ask if he was even meant to hear it. There were thirteen cards, mostly monster cards: Lady Assailant of Flames, Vampire Lord and Lady, Hiita the fire charmer, mirage dragon, spirit of the breeze, D. human, the trap card Ominous Fortunetelling, the spell card Mountain, and two magic cards Dian Keto the Cure Master and Sogen. However, most surprising may have been the Dark Magician card hiding in the pile.

Simply looking at them brought up the idea of strong people, behind which mystery, calm and caring laid. She plays with her hands nervously, itching to have them back. The cards were well cared for, no creases on any of them, they looked as though she hardly handled them.

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura looked at each card. It was an impressive collection indeed. "You respect your cards...That's quite good. And I see you own a Dakr mAgician. Impressive...you have Yugi's signature card.". He smiled at her.

He thought for a moment. Then he reached in his pocket and produced a card. "Here..It's an illegal card in tournaments, but it's one of my favorites." In his hand was a Change of Heart. And not a common version. It was the very rare version.

[Awne Tigra]

Awne looked to the card he offered, gasping faintly. She knew that card, she'd heard all about it from the children and teens that crossed the hospital. She'd never seen it but oh..it was beautiful.

She gazes from the card to him and back again "a...are you sure?" she asks softly, her hands reaching for it, taking it gently to cradle in her hands like it would simply shatter. She loved the cards, and as he had stated, she respected them greatly.

She brushes a finger along the card before looking up to him smiling "It's beautiful."

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura nodded at her. "Of course. I feel the card will have a better home with you." He smiled lightly. She commented on it's look. "Thank you. I believe so as well. Plus, it's extremely useful." He drank some more of his wine. She seem so great. Duel Monsters, history...she even accepted his past. Now if Yami wasn't here, everything would be okay. 'I suggest you hurry along this patheic date, mortal. You and I need a little...chat.'

[Awne Tigra]

A bright smile was gifted to him as she held the card to her heart "thank you Ryo." she says softly. Setting it gently to the table, plucking his glass and the other cards away to the table she shifts so she was sitting on her knee. Nibbling her lip as she thought something over. She brushed her fingers through his hair softly, admiring the softness. Gazing at him with warmth, he was so sweet...so kind...even with everything he went through he was still this? he was...perfect.

Inch at a time she leans in to kiss his cheek again, but lingered still, she was over thinking, she knew it, and to hell with it all.

That was all it took really of her mental prodding before her lips sought his for their first kiss.

[Ryo Bakura]

Bakura smiled at her. She really liked the card and that made him happy. He acutally remembered being that card at Duelist Kingdom. He shook that memory out of his head. He watched as she moved about, moving closer to him. She was really like a dream come true.

Then she kissed him. It was such a surprise. However, it was so...perfect. He returned her lip's embrace very tenderly. He lifted his hand upon her cheek as they kissed. It was truely an excellent kiss.