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He could feel a sensation of crumpled paper forming in his palm while shaking the man's hand. Shooting him a puzzled look, his sentiments were merely reciprocated with an enigmatic smile in return. Fidgeting in tense apprehension, the boy's eyes widened as he took a sneak peak on the rumpled canvas parchment. Written in discursive medieval vivaldi -What are you. With an implicit question mark. (Chapter 5)
Chapter 1 - New Town, New Life.
It was a clear summer evening in Domino City, and two friends stood side by side near a lamp post across Kame Game Shop, a popular game store that sold all kinds of games, puzzles and merchandise. The taller of the two was a brunette haired girl with sea blue eyes, and the shorter a boy who looked like a middle schooler, was in fact a seventeen year old high school student but he happened to have a baby face, adorned with huge amethyst eyes. Both were wearing casual summer clothing despite the chills the breeze the night blew forth.
The two were looking in separate directions until the girl broke the silence. She turned towards her friend in desperation and quickly threw himself over her unsuspecting friend.
"Hey Yugi, get in touch with me when you arrive there safely alright?" Anzu hugged his childhood friend, embracing him in a tight bear hug.
"Err.. alright Anzu." Yugi replied, his voice muffled by Anzu's torso, and he could feel a blush creeping onto his face.
They were like this for a few minutes.
"Can't..breathe..." he mumbled. Yugi felt something pressed against his mouth.
'Grandpa's right.. her breasts are quite well developed. She's your best friend, no perverted thoughts!' he sighed inwardly.
"Sorry Yugi!" Anzu pulled back, clearly embarrassed at the sudden intimate move.
Yugi was still gasping for air replied between short breaths, "It's.. alright.. That's what makes Anzu special after all."
'Crap.' Yugi clapped his hands onto his mouth and quickly turned around. He just realized he just blurted that out loud without thinking. 'Stupid, stupid! She'll probably notice that I.. have a thing for her now!'
He quickly glanced over his shoulder to witness her reaction but she merely smiled at him. Her face turning into a beetroot colour in the process.
Yugi's heart fluttered and quickly turned to face her. He felt his face warming up. 'Damn, I'm still blushing!' He cast his gaze on the ground beneath.
"Yugi? You alright?" Anzu approached him in a pace like superman would and her hand was on his head in an instant.
'When did she?' He flushed even further.
"Oh Yugi, you're burning up!" she exclaimed. Yugi looked up and their eyes met. He could feel her breathing since their faces were merely few inches away.
Silence.
Anzu suddenly leaned in and pecked a kiss onto his cheek. "Got ya!" she flashed a him a wink. "That's your goodbye kiss!"
Yugi flushed and quickly broke away from her hand.
'What should I say?! Oh gods help me right now! I swear I wanna just go over to her and kiss those lips of hers!'
"Anzu, I'll be getting back home now!" Yugi replied. 'That was totally uncool Yugi.' He facepalmed himself inwardly.
The boy quickly darted towards the gameshop, his comfort zone, after tumbling a few times, he managed to reach the doorstep. He heard faint laughter of amusement in the background. 'Why am I so clumsy when she's around?'
"Alright then.. Better keep in touch when you get there alright?" Anzu beamed. She inwardly sighed in disappointment. 'Yugi.. hope you'll be alright.' She stole one quick glance behind her shoulder to see if he made it safe back to the gameshop. Happy that he made it home, she walked towards the shadows of the night, disappearing without a trace in sight.
"Grandpa, I'm home!" Yugi greeted once he entered the shop. In front of him were stacks of packaging boxes and a few bags and luggage. The Mutous were ready to leave Domino in the break of dawn. Yugi heaved out a sigh and darted towards his bedroom.
I wonder what this new town will have in store for me. The only thing I'll actually miss in this town are my games and Anzu, Yugi thought to himself.
Yugi had always been a shy timid boy. He rarely participated in class activities and only ever talked to Anzu Mazaki, his only friend he made since childhood. Even though they interacted from time to time she was usually busy due to the amount of extracurricular activities she had taken so they couldn't spend much time together. Hence he was alone most of the time. Because of the way he is, he brought unwanted attention. He was an easy target for bullies and he kept it all by himself. Several scars were etched on his body and he definitely would never let his grandfather find out since he would be pedantic about it. It was hard enough at school, let alone hiding it from his ever so perceptive grandfather. At least he managed to fool him all these years, or so he thought.
"Oh, my boy, back already?" his grandfather interrupted him from his thoughts as he was about to turn the knob to enter his room. "Oh, yeah. I figured I needed to rest early tonight!" Yugi rubbed his head, managing a sheepish grin.
"Did you manage to you know? It was the last night afterall." asked his grandfather, his voice clearly evident of curiosity, his face contorting to a malicious grin.
'Oh boy.' "No grandfather. Nothing happened between us alright?" Yugi snapped bluntly in response. He huffed and crossed his arms clearly exasperated, turned to his grandfather as he towered over him.
"Not.. even once?" his grandfather whispered faintly.
"Sorry to disappoint you. Nothing happened between us. Will you drop it already?" Yugi insisted impatiently, quite annoyed at the pestering of his grandfather.
"I can see it in your eyes boy! The burning passion of one who is in love!" Sugoruku chortled.
Yugi flushed, "Please stop jii-chan! I swear there's nothing going on!" Yugi insisted animatedly; whilst turning his head with a disgruntled expression.
Sugoroku sighed. "Alright, I won't pry into your love life. Have a good night sleep then!" His grandfather walked off, with clear disappointment in his voice.
Yugi smirked and entered his bedroom. He'll never find out. He reached up to the cheek his friend had kissed earlier. He was suddenly lost in thought of the softness of Anzu's lips, jumping onto his bed while rolling around like a love struck teenage girl.
Meanwhile, once the coast was clear Sugoroku drew out his smartphone from his pocket, scanning the photos he took earlier of the two lovebirds in stealth. He snickered as he looked through the photos in delight. My boy is growing up! Hehe, even if you think you can hide your expression under such a defensive mask you cannot outsmart your grandfather, boy.
"What are you doing dad?" Yoshiko Mutou, his daughter-in-law inquired, popping out of nowhere in particular.
Startled, Sugoroku shoved the smartphone quickly into his pocket as a sweat drop formed on his head. "Ahh, nothing!" he lied.
Yoshiko, even though she clearly didn't buy it was already quite exhausted from work so she decided to not press the matter further.
"Get to sleep! We have a big day tomorrow!" she strictly chided him instead.
"Yes. Ma'am." Sugoroku sighed in defeat and turned towards his room, and off he went to sleep.
9:13 am the next day.
Yugi, his mother and grandfather loaded the van with boxes, packages and luggage. After a few minutes, Sugoroku swiped his head off sweat, happy with the result of packing everything at the back of the van.
The three entered the van, as Sugoroku started the engine and they were off to the new life that awaited them. Sugoroku had closed the game shop and managed to sell it a few months earlier. With the money and Yugi's mother's savings, both Mutous were able to purchase a small farmhouse in a rural town not too far away from Domino.
Yugi didn't question their actions and simply complied with their decisions. He stared out the window, looking at nothing in particular. He was quite neutral with the matter of moving at the beginning but he suddenly began feeling dread. His stomach had that sensation that gave him vibes of a bad premonition.
Now he was ambivalent as he started to worry-What if I get bullied again? What if I don't make any friends? No, no, think positive. He brushed all those negative thoughts off and reassured himself that this would be a fresh start, no one knew who he was so he could feign confidence. Fake it till you make it right? That's right. He would do just that.
No one spoke a word during the entire duration of the trip to the town except the fact that his mother was humming to herself in low volume.
His mother broke the silence, bringing out an envelop that contained her son's school related documents and giving it to her son saying, "Once we arrive there it'll be just past noon, and the school contacted me saying that you come to school as soon as you arrive despite the fact classes have started."
Yugi looked confused, and wondered what kind of school this was. "But.. won't it be weird if I come in the middle of the day? What about packing and cleaning up?"
Yoshiko flashed his son a reassuring smile, "Don't worry honey, me and your grandpa will handle it. You just go along and have fun, make friends and maybe this is a way for you to take the first step of adjusting to your new life!"
Yugi gave her the benefit of the doubt as he slumped back to his seat and unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
"We're here!" Yoshiko chirped as he shook his son from his brief slumber.
"Whaa? Where'd my cheeseburger go?" Yugi mumbled while putting his hands up in the air trying to reach for something, still half asleep.
Yoshiko chuckled at the sight, oh how cute. She raised her hand and without hesitation smacked her son's head and yelled into his ear, "WAKE UP!"
Yugi, alarmed and annoyed by the sudden raise of volume, sprung from his seat and inevitably hit his head on the ceiling of the van. "Ouch, mom what was that for?!" he asked angrily, rubbing his head.
"My dear, it's time for school." She calmly replied while moving her body so her son is able to poke his head out the van to get the full view of the front yard of the school.
He observed the buildings, they looked more old fashioned and not as refurbished as the ones he had attended in back in Domino. The school was bit smaller too but hey, it's the only high school in this town for sure. He shifted his gaze to a majestic looking plaque engraved on the wall of the school gate: Kushiro Public High.
Yugi stepped out of the van, with documents in hand he was ready to go. He didn't realize his grandfather had also stepped out of the van and put a comforting hand on the boy's shoulder.
Smiling his grandfather bid him an encouraging farewell.
'That sure will boost my confidence.' Yugi cheekily thought to himself.
"Just go already Yugi, or you'll be late!" his mom nagged.
Yugi sighed and merely complied, making his way to the entrance of the main building. On his way he observed a class was out during gym class, where some students cast him glances. He smiled at those students but his kind gestures were not repaid. He simply brushed it off as he was suddenly met with a hallway of many doors.
Where could the administration office be? He was walking in circles for around ten minutes but the doors had no damn labels which indicated which room he should go into.
"Lost now are you? You're the new student I presume?" a flamboyant voice asked as it resonated throughout the hallway.
Okay, was that a man's voice or.. He leapt up in surprise when he saw a flashy silver lined haired effeminate looking male grinning at him, his face a few inches away from his. Yugi leaped back up defensively, and composed himself, trying to hide his fear.
"Oh my, you look like you've just seen a ghost!" the man stood up straight and extended a hand out, to shake. "Pegasus Crawford, principal of this school. How do you do?" he grinned.
Creepy, Yugi thought. "Um hello principal, I'm Yugi Mutou and I was wondering if you can help me find the administration office.." Yugi said getting straight to the point. He was cut off by Pegasus' soft chuckles. The boy grimaced inwardly. The principal was clearly having fun.
"Oh Yugi-boy, welcome, welcome indeed. If you will follow me!" He turned and headed for a door that was two doors away from where he stood and entered it. Yugi promptly followed suit.
After Pegasus had explained to the receptionist of Yugi's admittance, the lady was already eager printing off Yugi's timetable and homeroom, and to his relief a map so he can navigate the school which was like a maze to him.
How come there's no labels to the rooms? It's so strange..After a few minutes, he handed in his documents, was given his timetable and was on his way to the class.
Oh boy. All the doors seemed the same, the shape, the size and there was still no plaques or signs that indicated classroom numbers, nothing. To his frustration, he heaved out a sigh. This school gets weirder and weirder. He remembered that Pegasus disappeared out of nowhere like thin air which he found creepy. He even asked the receptionist about it to which she responded that it's a common quirk and a habit of his.
Yugi just shrugged it off as he abruptly stopped in front one of the rooms. This is the one. Heads up, shoulders back, back straight. He breathed in and out to relax himself before entering the room. He heard noises and chatter coming from the room as he gulped down some saliva.
This is it. He slid the door open and was met with a few pairs of curious eyes.
"Class, give me your utmost attention!" The teacher clapped her hands and clicked her heels onto the ground to gain the students' attention. Most eyes shifted their gaze from their work to the blonde woman in front of the classroom. "Alright today we shall have a transfer student who is arriving here quite soon." She beamed as she looked at her watch.
The room was suddenly overcome by chatter.
"I wonder if it's a hot guy. We rarely get those kind of guys."
"Or a cute girl with long flowing raven hair!"
The teacher clapped her hands again and spoke with authority, "Now get back to work-" when she was interrupted by a slide of the door.
There stood the transfer student everyone was waiting for. Almost every eye shifted its gaze to the new transfer student, some looked happy, others surprised while a few looked on with disappointment.
The new boy marched to where the teacher stood briskly with an air of unwavering confidence.
The teacher quickly ushered the student in and smiled at him warmly. "Welcome, I'm Miss Mai Kujaku your homeroom and English teacher, and as you can see we are learning some Romeo and Juliet right now." She gestured her hand to the board interestingly while some students merely goaded to which she responded with a death glare.
"Now if you please introduce yourself to the class and I apologize for the RUDENESS of my pupils." She coughed to gain the students' attention, her eyes narrowing to those who aren't paying attention, her eyes beckoning them to do so otherwise...
"Hello, I'm Yugi Mutou, it's a pleasure to meet you all, I came from Domino and just arrived today! Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu." He greeted politely.
"Hey Yami!"
"Earth to Yami! The new student's here!"
No response.
"Geez you're not fun at all." a shaggy blonde haired boy nudged his 'friend' from behind several times while the new student made his interaction.
"Bro, his porcupine hairstyle is so similar to yours, but he looks shorter and more like a kid! Can't believe he's in the same grade huh!" he whispered again low enough so he wouldn't distract the class.
The boy whirred his head towards the window with a disinterested look on his face. Only the sounds of him twirling the pen with his finger successfully reaching the blonde's eardrums albeit his aggravation he was completely ignored.
"You're so not fun Yami!" the blonde pouted before averting his gaze to the boy who had just finished his introduction.
Yami didn't flinch and continued to stare out the window, deep in thought.
How annoying, he keeps talking to me like I'm his friend. I don't even care about him, jeez why won't he just leave me alone like the others do?, he thought. What a nuisance. He just brushed off the thought that a new student had transferred here. It wasn't his business anyway, he would just do things the way he always did-keep a low profile.
"Thank you Yugi! You can sit on that empty seat there! Beside Ate- Oh I mean Yami-san." She pointed an empty seat close to the back of the classroom.
Yugi nodded and allowed himself to absorb everything that had happened.
'This class seemed normal, teacher was rather a beautiful woman who's got what it takes to appear in a Victoria's Secret Magazine and the students seemed to be thrilled at having a new student. Plus, I've pulled off being at being confident!'
He walked ahead and examined the curious faces of some people that he had passed. Some girls were blushing and muttering how cute he was while some flashed him some winks.
He brushed it off shyly and sat himself on the designated table, not before eyeing his neighbor. His eyes widened at the striking resemblance the boy shared with him.
He had the similar pointy starred hair except blonde bolts shot up from his bangs. He noted a few differences: his eyes were narrower but had a deeper shade of amethyst with a hue of violet, his face being more angular and mature in contrast to his child like appearance. He emanated a passive, unwelcoming and timid aura around him which fueled Yugi's curiosity. His shoulders were slumped and he wasn't sitting straight. Apparently you can tell from a person's posture what kind of personality someone possessed. Yugi didn't know why but he felt intrigued at the boy and felt that he needed to get to know him better, since it reminded him a lot of himself.
"Okay class let's return to the lesson... now Miho can you please tell me why Tybalt had such an reaction to Romeo's reply during their duel?"
Ring! Ring! Class was finished for the day and Yugi still needed to pick up his uniform. He quickly glanced at the map but as he was about to leave, his table was swarmed with girls, bombarding him with questions like how was Domino like compared to a town like Kushiro, whether the big city had many attractions compared to that of here and some questions regarding himself.
He answered their questions but inwardly sighed in annoyance. He was slightly happy at the attention he was getting despite some glares he received from some males but that didn't matter. He had to make a good impression of himself and it was a fresh start. He actually wondered why he was working this hard as well.
"Give the guy a breather!"
THANK YOU for saving me, Yugi rejoiced inwardly at his savior. He looked up and saw a tall shaggy haired blonde fellow whose figure was like one of the bullies he had encountered back in Domino to which he shuddered. The girls eventually stopped flanking Yugi and waved him a good bye.
As the crowd around him dispersed he thanked the boy who had interjected for him.
"No problemo dude. Name's Jounouchi Katsuya by the way. You can just ask me for help little guy and I'll tell you everything you need! Just name it!" Jounouchi grinned sheepishly.
That grin doesn't go well with his face. Yugi couldn't help but laugh at Jounouchi's friendliness. Despite his scary appearance, his attitude spoke otherwise.
"First, I'm not little despite my looks and I need to get to the uniform shop to pick up my uniform." Yugi pouted.
"Aww, I think we're just gonna get along just fine don't ya think?" Jounouchi jumped onto the unsuspecting boy and ruffled his hair abit.
"Stop that!" Yugi stifled a laughter.
Until he realized that his neighbor was still looking out the window.
Yugi had noticed that the students merely avoided him, ignored him nor even bothered to talk to him. He was like air to them which baffled Yugi. He was by no means unattractive, despite his slumped shoulders and poor posture but otherwise he would most likely gain a ton of female followers if he interacted more in class.
Oh stop Yugi, it's not in your business anyway! You haven't talked to the guy so you just can't judge a book by its cover! However, Yugi had the nagging suspicion that he felt someone looking at him during classes, and he didn't doubt it came from Yami, the boy who sat next to him. Whenever he looked up to Yami's direction however, he always found him in deep concentration and class and was silently writing down notes.
"You're looking for the uniform shop, right Yug, this way!" Jounouchi said cheerfully, as he led the way out of the classroom, Yugi trailing behind.
Yugi glanced over his shoulder to see that Yami too had gotten up from his seat and was packing his things away. Jounouchi was rambling on about something while Yugi was deep in thought and decided to mind his own business and stopped looking at Yami.
"Yo Yugi!" Jounouchi shook him. Yugi's blanked expression turned to that of confusion.
"Wah? what, sorry I wasn't paying attention."
"Nah it's okay, you must be tired from your trip today anyways." The duo continued walking down the hallway without talking to each other until Yugi broke the silence.
"Jounouchi-kun, Have you noticed that Yami doesn't really get included by everyone?" The sudden question left Jounouchi frozen in his tracks for a second.
"Oh, him. Well he doesn't talk much to people, everyone seems to have given up on him but I haven't!" Jounouchi's eyes sparkled determinedly.
"I'll get him to talk to me one day!" He clenched his fists as he vowed.
He's a dramatic one isn't he? Yugi thought to himself. "Why does he not talk to anyone at all?" Yugi asked curiously.
"Well people think he's shy or he's too arrogant that he doesn't bother talking to people who he deems as unworthy I guess. He does give off an unfriendly vibe but I'm sure he will warm up someday." Jounouchi then had an idea which crossed his mind as he eagerly approached Yugi and shook him.
"How about you approach him and talk to him?" Jounouchi suggested eagerly. "He'll probably think: Hmmmm this guy looks alot like my long lost twin so he's on the same level as me I'll talk to him!"
"Err.. I don't think people don't think like that, realistically speaking..."
Their conversation came to a halt as someone interjected...
"Oh the mutt has made a new companion, a small runt this time. As they say having two dogs is better than one, waiting to be put of of their misery." A sarcastic voice scoffed.
Jounouchi seethed with anger as he glared at the source of the voice. "What the hell do you want rich boy?" Jounouchi demanded, not too happy about the snide comments.
The source of the voice made his presence known and Yugi noticed that he also kept alot to himself in class. He was taller than Jou and had an intimidating proud aura to him. Yugi could see why Jounouchi resented him.
"Oh, I just happened to pass by and wanted to see how my favorite dog is, I guess he made a puppy scored a new friend" He sneered sarcastically. He was carrying a briefcase and was surrounded by two men in black.
He looks like a wealthy rich snob to me. Well I don't care much about it anyway.
"You slimy mother fuck-!" Jounouchi yelled. He had managed to almost blow a punch to the bastard's face in a matter of seconds until a shrill scream was heard in the air. Before he realized what had happened, it was his own cry of agony.
Yugi attempted to help his friend and process what had happened as quickly as possible.
Amidst the chaos, Jounouchi had been grappled and subdued by one of boy's trusted bodyguards, and Jounouchi swore he heard a mild snap.
"If you dare lay a finger on Mr. Kaiba again, you will be in hospital the next time." the low voice warned as it dropped an octave, his voice threatening and cold which sent shivers down Jounouchi's spine.
"Leave him alone!" Yugi defended as he stood between the boy and his friend. He was firm and determined to not be intimidated by this person, no matter what the consequences were.
Jounouchi was whimpering in pain, his legs tapping the ground boisterously, signalling he be released at once. The boy, known as Kaiba only smirked at his victim's agony as he approached Yugi, dropping his briefcase in the process. This is will be interesting, he thought.
"D-Don't come a-ny closer! Just, let my friend go okay!" Yugi cried, his voice clearly showing fear of the man towering before him. To Yugi, the man prided himself in not only in his appearance but in everything he did under his power. Yugi noted that this man was one who thirsted for it.
"Oh I would release him alright, under one condition." Kaiba offered slyly.
"W-why should I? I don't owe you anything! D-don't tell me a-a good man as yourself would be such a SADIST!" Yugi blurted out with his attempted flatter, and before he realized what he had said he clamped his mouth shut. He was reddening in embarrassment.
"Oh, is that what you think of me now." Kaiba merely replied dryly and coldly, his eyes making contact with his bodyguard as he nodded and released Jounouchi from his grip, though he was still subdued by the burly man, his cries coming to a halt for now.
Jounouchi was struggling as he tried to free himself from the man's grip, but to his disadvantage he was too strong.
"Fuck you! Get the hell off me! I'm getting seriously pissed moneybags! LET ME GO!" Jounouchi was yelling and shouting and screaming, too loud for Kaiba's liking.
Even though it was after school, students merely passed by pretending that nothing had happened. It was as if they had the desire to help but quickly dismissed it when they met Kaiba's icy glare. It was full of malice and threat.
Kaiba cringed at Jou's shrill cries as he commanded his bodyguard to shut the mutt up.
To Yugi's horror, the man slapped his meaty hand onto Jounouchi's mouth but his hand was big enough to cover his nose which ended up limiting his airflow.
"MMMMPFFFFKKKGGGLMMMMMGWOHHHHHH!" *Fucking let me go!* But to no avail the hand was clamped even tighter to his mouth.
Yugi was horrified, how could a student like this have so much power and influence over the students? It aggravated him to no end. His blood boiled and with a foreign courage, he mustered up all he had and scolded Kaiba.
"YOU ARE THE WORST! YOU ABUSE YOUR POWER AND NOW WHAT? YOU WISH ME TO SUCK UP TO YOU? HA! LIKE I WOULD DO THAT!" he crossed his arms in defiance and glared at him. To his surprise the same expressionless mask Kaiba wore was intact. He didn't faze at all.
What the hell was wrong with him? Did he have no sense of remorse? Heartless bastard.
In a flash, Yugi was on the bodyguard's back, one of his hands tugging the arm that was securely slapped around Jounouchi's face, who was still struggling and cursing which was muffled by the hand, and Yugi's other hand was on the bodyguard's face, attempting to distract him by covering his eyes.
The scene amused Kaiba until he intervened, glowering at the little runt grabbed him by the collar and slammed him on the wall adjacent to the windows effortlessly like he weighed a feather, switching his grip on the boy's shirt as he struggled and convulsed his body in protest.
Kaiba swiftly gripped his chin with his free hand, squeezing it tightly which forced the boy to meet his eyes. Yugi's eyes widened and Kaiba could only read fear, confusion and anger in those amethyst orbs of his. He had leaned in close enough to the boy's face, and was able to feel the boy was short on breath as the air made contact with his face.
"You and the mutt make an interesting pair as a source of my entertainment. Hope I could play with you more, pipsqueak." He purred, almost seductively and released him gently.
"Let's go." Kaiba ordered coldly. The bodyguards who were speculating nodded in obedience while the other who grappled Jounouchi released his hand that blocked his captive's airways and immediately jumped up and stood beside his master not before shooting the pair a warning glare.
As they turned to leave, Jounouchi was very short of breath, gasping for air as he tried to balance himself as he stood up slowly, his hand still trembling from the assault.
Meanwhile, Yugi was flabbergasted, stunned and annoyed by Kaiba's words and his eyes staring at nothing in particular, he began to reminisce what had happened on his first day in Kushiro.
He was in a strange school with no labels or indication for doors let alone directions to get to certain rooms, met a queer principal who was too friendly for his liking, to the point that it gave him the chills, who suddenly disappeared without a trace. A newfound friend to which he thought would be someone who would bully and harass him, seeing he had an intimidating aura and had resembled one of his former bullies. The one that pissed him off the most-a rich pompous bastard who thinks he can abuse all the hell he wants with his power and money. What did he even mean by being a source of entertainment? But what intrigued him the most was the boy who seemingly ignored his presence, he didn't know why he felt that way towards a stranger who could be mistakenly taken as his older twin brother. He had given off a mysterious aura and he swore he had seen brief flashes of color around him.
"Yo Yug, you alright man?" Jounouchi waved his hand over his friend's eyes, seeing that he was in a daze shook him instead, making the latter jump up in surprise.
"I'm alright Jou, just thinking about something. You alright now?" he replied and raised his eyebrow in concern, as he hoped for his friend to tell him where it hurt. His friend grabbed his arm with the same hand that was almost twisted in response and began to pull him towards the way they were supposed to go, "See my arm is a-ok Yug, don't needa worry! We're getting your uniform remember?" He grinned sheepishly.
Yugi was surprised his friend did not flinch when he was using that arm, since it was almost broken by the bodyguard. His eyes widened in disbelief.
It couldn't just heal itself could it? he thought and he suddenly laughed in ridicule at his thought and quickly dismissed it. There's no way magic exists.
"What's so funny?" Jounouchi interjected, as the both of them headed towards the uniform shop.
"Nothing, just a random thought popped up that's all."
And it hit Yugi that he hadn't called Anzu at all since he had arrived. He was going to call her the moment he has made it back to his new home or he would use the public telephone stands near the school.
Oh bugger, this is going to be a long day, the boy thought as he sighed inwardly. Will things just get any weirder? Oh Anzu, I wish you were here, the boy pined within himself.
Little did they know, a shadow lurked around the corner, witnessed everything that had happened to the pair since they had left the classroom that day, and it still followed the two from the darkness.
This is my third story, hope you enjoyed it and reviews would definitely be appreciated as it will motivate me to write more. If you haven't already, check out the other two stories I have and review them as well if possible! It's good to hear what you guys think of my stories :) I will get by updating the other two ASAP once I finish with my uni-related work. See you soon!
Last edited on the 31/10/2014.
