Hey everyone! I finally decided to do a fic that actually has a PLOT! So, I hope this story turns out good. Oh! And I must warn you this will be a long story! But the good news is that it will be updated often because it's the summer so I have some more time on my hands. Updates will be made mostly every Friday because of summer school, but I may put a few chapters up every weekend so I hope you look forward to the updates. Now, I've decided in this fic I'm going to use the Japanese names for all of the Yu-gi-oh characters because I have become fonder of them than the English version names. But don't worry if you don't know everyone's names in Japanese. I'll type a small list right below the disclaimer so for the people who don't know everyone's name in Japanese don't get confused. Alright, now that I got that out of the way I'll shut up and let you read the fic, but before you go I'd like to ask one thing of you...PLEASE REVIEW! I don't know any other way to ask politely. If you think it sucks, tell me! If you think it's good, tell me! If you have any ideas or questions, then tell me in your review. I'm very eager to hear what you all have to say! Alright! Enough of me! I hope you enjoy!

WARNING: Yami's feelings towards Yuugi are in a deeper way then just friends. Yami begins to realize he's actually falling for Yuugi, but he ponders on his feelings. So...If you are against gay people in anyway...then it's your choice to read it. There's no sexual events that will occur with Yami and Yuugi. I'm just warning you that Yami's emotions have become extremely deep for Yuugi.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu-gi-oh or any of it's characters.

LIST OF NAMES:

Yugi: Yuugi Muto

Tristan: Honda Hiroto

Yami: Yami Yuugi

Duke: Otogi Ryuuji

Seto: Seto Kaiba

Mokuba: Mokuba Kaiba

Tea: Anzu Mazaki

Mai: Mai Kujaku

Joey: Jonouchi Katsuya

Serenity: Shizuka Katsuya

Noah: Noa Kaiba

The need for a loved one is normal.

Humans tend to look toward others for comfort.

But the mind can get in the way as well as jealousy.

But death can be an unexpected twist.

Chapter One: Yami's Encounter

'Is it wrong to feel the way I feel?' Yami Yuugi thought as he stared at the dark city street in silence. Yami was leaned on the side of a building wall as his thoughts pondered off into his emotions. His amethyst eyes quickly trailed from the city street to the stars that sparkled in the night sky.

'My emotions for him...Should they be this deep?' The cigarette in Yami's hand had just been lit as Yami brought it to his face and took a short drag from it. He then placed it near his side as he breathed out the thick smoke and watched it rise in the air. It was a disgusting habit...At least...That's what Yuugi would always tell him. Yami had tried many times to quit, but he always ended up starting the habit back up again after a few days. He wanted to please Yuugi, but some addictions are too strong. Like the one he had for Yuugi. 'Yes...My dear Yuugi...I wonder if you even have the slightest hint of how I feel towards you...and I wonder how you feel towards me.' Yami's mind then began to travel back to one night that he had spent with Yuugi. A night when Yuugi had become frightened over a simple thunder storm...And he came to Yami for comfort.

/FLASHBACK/

Yami laid in his bed in silence as he listened to the rain fall onto the ceiling and the thunder rumble in the distance. The storm seemed to sooth him and make him feel more relaxed as he tried to fall asleep. As Yami laid there he suddenly felt the covers on his body being moved toward the other side of the bed. Yami rolled over and to his surprise he saw Yuugi laying right next to him.

"Yuugi?..." Whispered Yami as he stared at the small boy.

"I'm sorry Yami...But I just can't sleep with all of this noise...I don't really like storms...Do you mind if I sleep with you tonight?..." Asked Yuugi. Yami smiled at the young boy's innocent face as he nodded his head.

"Of course you can." Said Yami as he watched Yuugi cuddle up in the covers and dig his face into the side of Yami's chest. Yami just smiled at the boy as he placed his arm behind Yuugi's back and held him tight. Yuugi felt protected with Yami near his side and Yami felt joy in his heart as he felt Yuugi's heart beating on his own body. Yami looked at him once more and smiled as he whispered "Good night, Yuugi."

/END OF FLASHBACK/

Yami chuckled at the memory, but his face soon became serious once again. He wanted to express his feelings towards Yuugi...But only one thing stood in his way...Anzu. 'How can I tell him how I feel...When Anzu feels the same way?...She's my friend...And I can't hurt her...' The thought echoed in his mind. Anzu was a good friend, but she stood in the way of his emotions. Yami let out a light sigh as he threw the cigarette down to the ground and put it out with his right shoe. He then stood up and began to walk down the sidewalk as his thoughts began to overwhelm his mind. Anzu...Yuugi...What could he do? He didn't want Anzu to be with Yuugi. He knew that he was being selfish, but it was just the way he felt. As Yami continued to walk, all of his thoughts came to a stop as well as himself as he peered down the side alleyway. He thought he had heard a voice, but he saw no one down the alleyway.

"H-Help...Me..." Yami heard the low and desperate voice clear this time. He then realized he saw someone laying on the ground in the back of the dark alleyway. Yami slowly walked down the alleyway and as he approached the person who was laying on the ground in pain. He then spoke in a low pitch "Are you alright?"

"I...Need...Help..." Said the soft voice.

"I'm here...Don't worry...I'll help you." Yami then bent down to help the person up. As he placed them on their feet he looked up at the person's face and realized the alleyway was too dark for him to identify the person.

"Do you need a hospital?" Asked Yami. He then felt the person's grip become tighter on his hand when he heard the voice become a low whisper.

"No..." A chuckle soon filled the air as Yami was quickly pinned against the wall with a great amount of force. Yami struggled to get away from the person's grasp and tried to scream, but his breath was limited by the way the person was choking Yami with their right hand. Yami tried kicking but it was useless. As he gasped for air he felt the person place their mouth near his left ear as a sinister hissing sound entered his ear and he soon heard a low whisper once again.

"May God have mercy on your soul."