Kawaii-hikari3: I'm already on chapter 4?! Are these people trying to make me update fast?!

Yuugi: A lot of people like it.

Yami: I do. ::glares:: As long as you don't kill Yuugi!

Kawaii-hikari3: I'd NEVER kill Yuugi!

Yami and Yuugi: GOOD!

Kawaii-hikari3: Well. Here's the next chapter! I'll be using Evanescence's "Anywhere" and I don't and never will own it! I just love that song and thought it was perfect for this chapter!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! The alarm clock wouldn't stop beeping at Yuugi, telling him to get up and prepare himself to withstand the new day. Yuugi pressed the "snooze" button and squeezed his eyes shut. He didn't want to open his eyes and see the glare his step-father would give him. The same glare he faced every morning that would send a shudder through his spine. Yuugi sighed and curled up into a tight ball. It was a Saturday and he didn't want to get up.

He heard a knock at his door. Yuugi sat up and watched as his stepfather come into the room with the death glare and a snarl. Yuugi stared speechlessly as his stepfather looked around the room. Yuugi stared at this man with confusion. When had he changed? Why had he changed? He used to be so nice and caring to Yuugi, but now he beats him.

"Ya got any music?" Yuugi heard his stepfather growl.

"Nope. You threw all my music away."

"Good." His stepfather walked out of the room. Yuugi watched and sighed. He'd do that every Saturday morning to make sure Yuugi didn't get any music. He sighed as he laid back down on his bed. He wanted to sleep and to forget about his nightmare of a life that refused to leave him alone. He heard the front door open and shut and some footsteps walking off. Yuugi knew what was going on and paid no mind to it.

"Yuugi!" A smooth voice called out. Yuugi sat up and saw Yami tapping on Yuugi's window. Yuugi opened the window and Yami smiled.

"Good morning." Yami smiled brightly. Yuugi smiled a little. He didn't know what to do or say right now. His emotions and thoughts thrown into chaos and confusion. Yami chuckled as Yuugi stared at him. Yuugi snapped out of his trance and blushed.

"Do you want to go to the park?" Yami asked.

"Ok. I'll get my guitar!" Yuugi went into his closet and grabbed his guitar case out carefully. Yami watched as pensive and sweet thoughts filled his mind. Yami blinked as he realized that his sweet thoughts were about Yuugi. Yami tossed his thoughts aside as Yuugi grabbed a change of clothes and ran into the bathroom to change. Yami waited patiently for Yuugi's return.

"Ok, Yami, I'm ready!" Yuugi came in wearing a sexy leather attire. Yami's mouth almost dropped as he stared at Yuugi in his tight leather pants and matching black tank top. Yami was wearing a similar outfit, but he really liked the way Yuugi was dressed.

Yuugi grabbed his guitar case and held it carefully, afraid he'd break it if he held it to hard. Yuugi glance outside and made sure his stepfather wasn't nearby. It was a crazy fear, but Yuugi was still worried about it anyway. He always had this feeling that he was being constantly watched, as if someone was waiting for him to do something wrong. That thought and fear would never leave Yuugi alone.

"So, Yuugi, wanna climb down the tree?" Yami asked mischievously. Yuugi gulped and gave Yami the most fear filled look he could give, besides seeing his stepfather drunk. Yami offered his hand and smiled at Yuugi. Yuugi nodded slowly and grabbed Yami's hand. Yami helped Yuugi out the window and they began climbing down. About halfway down the old, steady tree Yuugi felt his leg slip and he began to fall. Yami grabbed Yuugi's hand quickly and saved him from hurting himself.

"Ah!" Yuugi squeaked a little as he felt himself dangling a couple feet above the ground. Yami leaned closer to the ground and gently let Yuugi down. Yami leaned to far and accidentally lost his balance and fell. He tried to catch himself, but he fell on top of Yuugi instead. Yuugi was on the ground and Yami was on top of him. Both boys stared at each other, faces flushed and embarrassed beyond words.

"I, uh, I'm sorry!" Yami said embarrassedly as he got off of Yuugi. Yuugi smiled a little as he straightened himself up. Yami rubbed the back of his head and looked away from Yuugi, lost for words. Yuugi stood up and giggled modestly. Yami stood up and glanced at Yuugi, the blush remaining lightly on his cheeks.

"Should we still go to the park?" Yuugi asked in a soft whisper. Yami heard him and nodded before walking off. Yuugi followed him and walked beside him. Yami and Yuugi walked in silence, to embarrassed to even look at each other.

When they reached the park, they sat under the same tree that they did the day before. Yuugi pulled out his guitar and started to play a soft tune. Yami listened and was instantly entranced by Yuugi's playing. Yuugi ended his song and then started to play an American song that he loved dearly.

"Dear my love, haven't you wanted to be with me
And dear my love, haven't you longed to be free?"

Yami recognized this song almost instantly. It was Evanescence's "Anywhere". He loved that song ever since he heard it.

"I can't keep pretending that I don't even know you
And at sweet night, you are my own
Take my hand."

Yami listened to Yuugi's sweet and comforting voice and almost melted. Yuugi's voice rung through his ears and made his heart lighten.

"We're leaving here tonight
There's no need to tell anyone
They'd only hold us down"

Yuugi closed his eyes to hide the tears that were forming. It had been a while since he'd sung this song and he loved it a lot. He couldn't stop singing now! He just hoped Yami didn't mock his singing voice...

"So by the morning light
We'll be halfway to anywhere
Where love is more than just your name."

Yami watched Yuugi singing and wanted to sing along himself, but resisted. He couldn't sing as well as Yuugi and he just wanted to hear Yuugi sing.

"I have dreamt of a place for you and I
No one know who we are there
All I want is to give my life only to you
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore
Let's run away, I'll take you there."

Yuugi couldn't help but think about running away every so often. He wanted to get away from his stepfather and wanted to live a normal life. The only problem was his grandpa lived in Egypt and there was no way Yuugi could escape.

"Forget this life
Come with me
Don't look back you're safe now
Unlock your heart
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you."

Yami heard Yuugi's voice getting a bit more angry and desperate. Yami wanted to question Yuugi's sudden emotional change, but didn't want to interrupt him or be rude. Yami sighed lightly as he heard Yuugi's voice calming down again.

"Forget this life
Come with me
Don't look back you're safe now
Unlock your heart
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you now ."

Yuugi finished singing, but played the song to it's entity. It had a closing melody and Yuugi played it softly on his guitar, opening his eyes again and looking at Yami. Yami was smiling widely as he watched Yuugi finish. When Yuugi completed the melody, Yami applauded loudly.

"Yuugi! Wow! That was great! Why didn't you tell me you were such a great singer?!" Yami said with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement.

"I dunno..." Yuugi blushed modestly. "I guess I was embarrassed..."

"What's to be embarrassed of? You have one of the best voice's I've ever heard!" Yami said truthfully. Yuugi smiled and blushed. Yuugi mumbled a quiet thanks as he blushed even more. Yami looked up at the sky, smiling brightly.

"You like that song?" Yuugi asked. Yami nodded as he closed his eyes. The wind gently blew past them as Yuugi shuddered. 'It's getting cold...I should've brought my jacket along!' Yuugi thought sadly to himself.

"Cold?" Yami asked, not even opening an eye to look. Yuugi muttered a "yeah" and Yami chuckled lightly. Yuugi loved to hear the deep, rich laugh. Yuugi rubbed his arms gently with his hands. Yami opened an eye and glanced at Yuugi.

"I better go home and warm up..." Yuugi said, still rubbing his arms. Yami shook his head and smiled at Yuugi. The smaller boy rubbed his arms quickly as the wind howled and caressed his bare skin. Crimson eyes watched the innocent actions of his friend.

Dark clouds rolled over the two boys heads and a loud clap of thunder boomed. They looked up and saw the sun being blocked and small droplets of rain began to spill from the clouds above. Yuugi put his guitar back in its case and closed it tight. They got up and ran back to their houses.

'Damn it! If he gets home before I do I'm gonna be in so much trouble!' Yuugi thought nervously. Sure, Yuugi had plenty of time, he was just worried about the off-chance of his stepfather returning home before he did. When the two boys reached their houses, they exchanged quick waves and ran into their houses. Yuugi bolted into his room and dried off. Yuugi hid his guitar again and flopped onto his bed.

'Ugh...I'm so tired...I dunno why, but I am...' Yuugi rolled onto his side and closed his eyes. He shivered a little, still cold from the rain and wind. Covering himself with blankets, he smiled a little. He was cozy, safe and warm in his room.

Yuugi heard a thumping noise at his window. Yuugi turned to see the rain pounding on it like crazy. Yuugi tried to turn on the lights, but nothing came on.

"Damn! The power's out! Stupid rain!" Yuugi said. Yuugi walked to his window and saw Yami looking out his. Yuugi waved and mouthed a "the power's out". Yami nodded, mouthing "it's a huge blackout". Yuugi wanted to talk to Yami, but he couldn't leave. He could tell by the painful twisting feeling in his stomach. It always began twisting whenever his stepfather was coming.

"I can't talk." Yuugi mouthed. Yami nodded and closed his blinds. Yuugi closed his blinds as well and sighed. He wanted to talk to Yami, but he knew his stepfather was coming. Yuugi crawled into his bed and closed his eyes. He winced as he heard footsteps thumping loudly up the stairs. Yuugi prayed that he'd be left alone and would be able to relax, but that wish was denied.

"YUUGI!" His stepfather threw the door open and growled lowly. Yuugi sat up and stared at the enraged man fearfully.

"Y-yes?"

His stepfather studied him carefully, inspecting his clothes. Yuugi could feel the sweat trickling down his face as his stepfather stepped closer to him. Yuugi watched as a hand slowly touched his hair. Yuugi was really afraid as more sweat slid down his face.

"What's this?" His stepfather asked as he pulled out a piece of a leaf. Yuugi's eyes widened as his stepfather examined the tiny leaf. Yuugi was about to burst into tears and beg not to be beaten when the man dropped the piece of the leaf left. He muttered something about a piece pf green fabric as Yuugi stared at the shutting door. He was safe...he was unharmed...Yuugi sighed in relief and laid down. Closing his eyes again, he smiled and fell asleep with a feeling of hope in his heart.