Think Of me

I got this idea for a fanfic when I was listening to my Taylor Swift CD. The song fits him perfectly. I really wanted to make a video with this song, and the other songs, but I don't have a moviemake, so all I have is this fic. Anyway, on with the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh, or Tied Together With a Smile by Taylor Swift. Duh.

Chapter 1: Honor, Letters, and Music

Yugi gasped as a glass bowl shattered and cut his bear feet, making his feet bleed like an exploded soda. He fell back as dizziness overwhelmed him. There were only a few crimson colored things that he hated, and blood was one of them. His Grandpa raced in the second he heard the shatter that pierced his elderly ears.

He was in the middle of the kitchen, attempting to transport bowls to the cabinet where they went. The kitchen was nearly clean, until the blood from Yugi's foot snuck onto the marble tile. Yugi glared at the mess in disapproval. "How could I? I really messed up now. That's all I seem to be doing lately. Better clean this up; it's a dishonor to cause such a mess."

The skinny boy tried to stand, but his feet restricted it. If only Yami were here. He'd help him, only after asking weather or not Yugi was alright. That boy was kind weather or not Yugi was alright. That boy was Yugi's only true friend, as he found out quickly after the ceremonial battle.

After several days passed, the gang quit inviting him to group activities. One week later, he finally got the courage to ask them why.

"Why? What do you mean 'why'?" Jounochi mocked him. "You're a wimp Yugi- choki. The only reason I didn't get rid of you sooner, was because of Yami. Now he was cool, but the consequences of doing anything to you with him around weren't worth it. I won't lie, Yami really liked you, but I still can't figure out why."

The rest of the gang found them behind the school, the very place where Yugi had gotten beaten up to protect Jounochi. "I'm sorry that I'm not good enough for you, any of you. I have really dishonored all of you, and for that, death is too kind and quick of a punishment."

Honda and Anzu smirked like a cat that stood on the verge of catching its prey. They didn't need to be told twice, or even a third time. Yugi turned his head so that he stared at the ground. For a short time, he was in love with Anzu-chan, as he called her. That came to a screeching stop when it was obvious that she was too good for him. He didn't deserve anyone's love.

The crew smirked as they began to hit him like a heavy bag. No one heard his desperate cries during the blows. It was rush hour after all, and they had more important things to do than help a kid like him.

He lay still on the marble tile floor. The memory haunted him, and there was no way of getting it out. Perhaps the beatings he had received had an impact on how he dealt with blood. No matter the reason, his trait was dishonorable. It had to be taken out of him if he wanted a respected family one day.

The only thing Yugi had left was Rebecca. After Yami had left, he had agreed on going out on a date with her. Ever since then, their relationship grew until they were sure it couldn't get any bigger at their age.

Yugi's thoughts were interrupted when his Grandfather rushed in. "Yugi-kun. I heard a crash and- Oh Ra! What happened to your feet?" He asked before noticing the broken bowl. "It's alright my boy." As Yugi was gathered up by his Grandfather, his heart's fragments took over and he had an emotional breakdown.

He was shocked to find that his Grandfather didn't leave, but tried to comfort him. "I know everything's hard. With Yami gone and all, it must be hard." He broke his embrace to look Yugi in the eyes. "What you must understand, is that you are not at fault for anything going on."

"I just wanted to be good enough for my friends, was that so much to ask?" he choked. "Why do I have to be so dishonorable?"

Yugi's Grandpa guided him to a chair so that he could sit down. "That's not true my boy, you are one of the most honorable boys in the world," he reassured. Nothing anyone said would comfort him now, not during his mental hurricane.

"But why did my friends leave? I tried to be good enough for them. I screwed that up also." His grandfather stood speechless. The group he hung out with crushed him like a peanut shell. He kept thinking of how he should have seen this set up, of how foolish he had been to give them the chance.

It was too late now, and Yugi's spirit was broken like a work of glass. Picking up every single piece was close to impossible. He walked strait to the sink, and soaked a white dish rag. "Dab this on your cuts and go upstairs to rest. You refuse to show it, but you are exhausted."

Yugi nodded, walking out of the kitchen and to the right. His grandfather was right, he needed to rest. He opened the yellow door to his bear room quietly. It had been stripped of all its posters and wall hangings when Yami left. His friends did that because they saw him unworthy of such an honor as considering the room his.

His head throbbed with memories of them. He ran to his bed and thrust himself onto the foamy mattress. If only he could see Yami one more time, he would apologize for burdening him for so many years. He turned his gaze to the black radio that lay on his nightstand.

On instinct, he switched it on. The artist playing was a girl in America who captured the hearts of many teenagers around the world. He raised the volume slightly out of curiosity, only to gasp at the lyrics. It was as if she were writing him a song.

Seems the only one who doesn't see your beauty
Is the face in the mirror looking back at you
You walk around here thinking you're not pretty
But that's not true, cause I know you...

Hold on, baby, you're losing it
The water's high, you're jumping into it
And letting go... and no one knows
You cry, but you don't tell anyone
That you might not be the golden one
And you're tied together with a smile
But you're coming undone
I guess it's true that love was all you wanted
Cause you're giving it away like it's extra change
Hoping it will end up in his pocket
But he leaves you out like a penny in the rain
Oh, cause it's not his price to pay
Not his price to pay...

Hold on, baby, you're losing it
The water's high, you're jumping into it
And letting go... and no one knows
You cry, but you don't tell anyone
That you might not be the golden one
And you're tied together with a smile
But you're coming undone

Hold on baby, you're losing it
The water's high, you're jumping into it
And letting go.. and no one knows
You cry, but you don't tell anyone
That you might not be the golden one
And You're tied together with a smile
But you're coming undone... oh
You're tied together with a smile
But you're coming undone
Goodbye, baby
With a smile, baby, baby

He broke down once more as the song came to a close, burying his face into his pillow. As if on cue, a sharp gasp crept out of a deep, concerned voice. "Yugi! I'm here now!" Before he could turn around, a pair of muscular arms encircled him. Yugi looked up to find his Yami gazing down on him. "No more tears."

To be continued…