Heal These Scars [Jack x Yusei]

Ch.14 Life's a Beach

"Yuko, are you sure about this?" Yusei nervously asked his sister as she was getting ready in the bathroom.

"Yes, Yusei. I already told everyone you were going, including Jack, and he was really happy to know that you were coming with me today. Besides, it's a nice day out and we haven't been to the beach since we were little. It'll be a nice change a pace for once, to actually have fun and relax for a change. Doesn't that sound nice?"

"I guess..." Yusei lightly shrugged.

His sister smiled as she exited the bathroom dressed in a long, light blue, Hawaian floral skirt that tied around her left hip, exposing her left leg; a light blue tank top; matching sandals; and a sun hat. Meanwhile, Yusei was dressed in a pair of black and yellow trimmed swimming trunks and a navy blue T-shirt with some black sandals. Yuko just grinned as she grabbed her tote bag with everything they would need, along with a couple of towels for the both of them.

"Come on, let's get going. I can drive us if you want?"

Yusei gave a sheepish nod. "You can drive..."

"Alright. Now then, let's hurry and go while Dad's not here, because you know how he feels about us having fun." Yuko tried to joke.

Her brother gave a quick nod before the two hurried out of the house and into Yuko's car, quickly taking off. There ended up being a long silence between the two, the radio playing lowly in the background as not to be completely silent, that is, until Yusei finally spoke up. "S-so...where is this beach again?"

"Oh, it's about 45 minutes away since it's not exactly in town, but rather, at the very edge of it, so you can lean your seat back and relax until we get there if you want."

Yusei just gave a small nod before directing his gaze out the window, watching the city pass by as his sister drove. Although, as Yusei had become silent again, Yuko stole a quick glance, frowning a bit. He still seems very tense, though I can't say I blame him either... Dad hasn't tried anything in a few days since Yusei has finally healed, which concerns me... Knowing our father, things might just turn for the worse, and most likely soon, which means I'm going to have to work fast. I need Yusei to trust Jack, because right now, despite how much it sucks to say this, I'm desperate. I can't stand this hell anymore... I can only hope that Yusei will be able trust Jack just enough by the time things start to go south again.

Anyhow, it took a little while, but when the car finally came to a stop, Yuko spoke up. "Okay, Yusei, we're here."

He nodded, Yuko grabbing her bag as the two got out of the car. Yusei held his hand up to his face as the bright sun shined in his eyes, but when they finally adjusted, he couldn't help but notice how the sun reflected off the ocean water, making for a beautiful scenery. Yuko waved when everyone was greeting her, beckoning the two to join them. She smiled, motioning for Yusei to follow as he trailed behind his sister. The raven then scanned around the area, noticing Crow, Kalin, Bruno, Misty, Akiza, Carly, Sherry, Leo, and Luna, but...no Jack. Where was he then? Did he not want to come or was he just nowhere in sight at the moment? Feeling a bit brave, Yusei managed to work up the courage and asked Crow, who was chatting with Kalin, a soda in his hand.

"H-hey... Have...have you guys seen Jack?" Yusei asked shyly.

Both turned to the raven, Crow giving his usual goofy grin. "Yeah. He went for a little swim in the water." He pointed with his soda still in his hand.

Yusei glanced over toward the ocean and, as if on cue, someone sprang up from the water, flinging sea water as they threw their head back. It was then a light blush coated Yusei's cheeks upon noticing that it was Jack who had sprang up from the ocean. The sea water slid down his toned, but pale skin, emphasizing his muscles. Yusei swallowed hard, his blush never leaving his face as he just stared at Jack. He watched as the blonde lifted a hand, running it through his wet hair and completely oblivious to his blatant sexiness at the moment. Suddenly though, the blonde could feel a pair of eyes on him as he turned his gaze, Yusei gasping a bit and blushing deeper out of embarrassment now. Jack just gave a sexy smirk, loving how cute Yusei was when he got flustered, which seemed to be very easily. With a low chuckle to himself, the blonde got out from the water and head back onto the shore, grabbing a towel to somewhat dry himself off as he approached the other three males.