Day and Night
Chapter 1
The soft clacking sounds of shoes walking on concrete sounded through the silent morning. The young man strode toward the line of buildings that led to the one and only Domino City. The autumn wind blew through his spiked hair gently, swaying the blonde, black, and red strands of hair. He was dressed in a white V-neck and dark blue jeans held up by a black belt, covered by a jet black coat and a red scarf that flew out behind him. The man was staring down at his black combat boots as he walked down the sidewalk toward a quaint little café that he frequented.
The young adult was named Yami Sennen. He was a 21-year-old student at the well-known University of Domino. Yami had an exceptional life: He had the best group of friends anyone could ask for, a great education, and a caring, loving girlfriend whose name was Mai Valentine. Though recently, his schoolwork has been piling up and he has been trying his best to finish every single one with every ounce of effort he had in him. Unfortunately, the work has been getting to him, and he grew a habit of staying up late and lacking sleep. He stayed in his room for the majority of the time, which meant that he couldn't see his girlfriend or his friends.
Yami sighed. He needed to make it up to Mai soon, or else she was going to get upset. Next thing he knew, he arrived at the café, named "Orchid Café". Yami placed a tanned hand on the handle and pulled. Warm air wafted over him, the chime of a bell sounded, and he shivered in delight. The air outside was freezing him to death. He hurried inside and looked around. The café had orchid colored walls (hence the name), and mahogany tables surrounded by chairs made of birch. Tiny vases filled with orchids sat in the middle of every table, giving the place a comforting aura. Only a few people resided in the café, and Yami breathed a sigh of relief. The morning traffic was over, it seemed.
Yami walked the line of space leading to the counter. He arrived at the cash register and saw a person with their back turned to him. He assumed they were fixing an order.
"H-Hello?" Yami asked. The young figure whirled around, and Yami's crimson eyes widened. The little boy looked almost like him! He had blonde bangs with a little curl shaped like a lightning bolt covering some of his forehead (unlike Yami). He had black spiked hair outlined in purple, and his eyes were amethyst colored, big and innocent-looking.
He was dressed in the usual café worker uniform: A white T-shirt with blue jeans and a purple apron.
Yami couldn't take his eyes off of him.
"Sir? Did you need something?" Yami heard a pleasant-sounding voice in his ears. He blinked and he was snapped out of his daze. The man was looking at him with a confused glaze in his eyes.
"Sorry about that. I don't know what came over me." Yami rubbed his forehead in embarrassment.
The man chuckled. "Don't worry, it happens to everyone. Mind telling me what you'd like?" He asked, placing his hands on the counter gently.
"I'd like a cup of black coffee." Yami responded, still confused about his behavior earlier. What happened to him? He hadn't felt so strongly about a person before...
What am I doing? Yami thought, angrily. I already have a girlfriend. And last I checked, I was straight…Right?
"You're doing it again…"
Yami looked up so quickly, the worker thought he was going to snap his neck.
"Argh, sorry." Yami murmured, looking away slightly.
"…Is everything alright?" The man put down the black pen he was holding on the counter and paid his full attention to Yami.
"Well…It's just…I don't know what's happening to me. My emotions just started getting all weird as soon as I saw you." Yami explained, staring into the man's purple orbs.
"Really?" The man asked, seemingly interested. He placed his elbow on the counter and rested his chin on the palm of his hand.
"Yeah…I don't know why. I shouldn't be feeling this way..."
"Why not?"
"I have already found someone."
"Hm..." The man murmured. "If it makes you feel any better, that happens to me sometimes, um…sir…?"
"Oh, the name's Yami Sennen." Yami said. "Mind telling me yours?"
"Sure. My name's Yugi. Yugi Mutou." Yugi replied, smiling softly.
"Ah, that's a beautiful name." Yami grinned back. "It means game, right?"
"You got it." Yugi laughed a little. Yami was entranced by the man's gorgeous laugh. It sounded as beautiful as the melody of wind chimes.
"Oh, what was that about you relating to my problem? Do you have a specific someone as well?" Yami questioned.
Yugi nodded. "Engaged and happy." Yugi raised his left hand, revealing a shiny, golden ring.
"You have a fiancé?" Yami raised his eyebrows.
"Yeah." Yugi set his hand back down. He picked up the pen again. "Now, how about we get that order of yours going? What cup size do you want it in?"
"Tall."
"Alright then, Mr. Sennen. I'll call out your name as soon as it's finished." Yugi said, writing down Yami's name on the cup.
Yami nodded and left to sit down on a chair to wait. He watched Yugi move gracefully behind the counter, getting his cup of black coffee.
Maybe he should come to this café more often.