Friends by blackdragonflower

Summary: Jounoichi has been out of school for the past few days. Yugi decides to investigate to see if his friend is okay. Friendship fluff between Yugi and Jounoichi.

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"Yugi... I don't think you should go over there..." Honda frowned.

"Don't worry Honda. I'll be fine."

"I'd rather you not but... be careful Yugi..."

Yugi smiled the sun bright above him. He frowned a little when he remembered Jounoichi hadn't been in school for the past few days. It upset him. So, today he was going over to his house to see if he was there. The millenium puzzle glinted from where it hung around his neck. He remembered the day when he had finished it, all thanks to Jounoichi. He looked at the small piece of paper with Jounoichi's address then at the doors that lined the hall.

"Ah... here it is." Yugi raised a small fist and knocked on the door. There was a crash from the inside of the appartment that made Yugi jump.

"Get the door you lazy bum!"

"I'm goin'. I'm goin'." Jounoichi opened the door shocked. "Oh, Yugi..." There was a yell from inside the apartment.

"Who's at the door?! Tell 'em to go away!" Jounoichi looked back then stepped out into the hall and closed the door.

"Hey Yugi what up?"

"Well, the gang and I were wondering where you've been lately... What was that crashing?" Yugi looked up with a concerned look in his big child-like eyes.

Jounoichi rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry to make ya worry, my dad got sick and he's so lazy he can't take care of himself right... Don't worry bout the crash it happens often..." Yugi frowned but nodded.

"Jounoichi your cheek!" Jounoichi's hand flew to his cheek where a thin cut marred his skin, a sliver of blood trickled down.

"Ah this? It's nothing Yug."

"Jounoichi..." Yugi looked at the floor. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small hanky. He handed it to his friend smiling. "Here, use this." Jounoichi blinked a couple times, then took it grinning and dabbed the blood away from his face.

"Hey thanks Yugi. You're the best. I should only be out a few more days at most. I'll buy you guys hamburgers when I get back, promise." Jounoichi's smile was infectious and Yugi was soon smiling too.

"Alright Jounoichi. You take care of yourself...okay?"

"Hey Yugi... before you go... wanna play a quick round of duel monsters?"

Yugi smiled widely and pulled out his deck. "Sure Jounoichi!" Jounoichi pulled out his deck and they made a small space in the hall to battle. They laughed and smiled as they played a friendly game. The millenium puzzle glowed brighter with each joyful laugh.

"Agh! You beat me again Yugi!" Yugi blushed slightly embarrassed. Jounoichi grabbed the small boy around the neck and gave him a nuggie.

"Jounoichi, hey! Stop it!" Yugi laughed trying to squirm free. Jounoichi smiled and let Yugi go.

"Hey Yugi. Thanks for coming over. I really missed you guys but I have to take care of my pops."

"I understand Jounoichi." Yugi stood from the floor. "Just take care of yourself okay? We'd be upset if anything happened to you." Jounoichi smiled and gave Yugi a thumbs up and reassuring wink.

"You can count on it."

To Cassy-san,

Happy birthday! Hope it's wonderful and you smile a whole lot. Wrote this story for you, I really hope you like it! Remember, birthdays only come once a year and I'm glad I could spend this one with you and could be apart of your life. Once again, Happy birthday buddy! This is one more year you've pwned this planet with your awsome presence! X3

Love your bud, Jayce Kraviec