Hello, my dear readers. I hope I didn't keep you waiting for long. Chapter 4 is here and it is one of my favorite. I had so much fun writing it.

I want to use this space to thank Sky King Haruka Tenoh for going through this chapter and making sure those little mistakes wouldn't make it online. Also, thank you everyone for following, adding as a favorite, and reviewing my story.

Now…here comes chapter 4.

Chapter 4:

The sun couldn't reach the sleeping boy since the thick curtains kept its sunrays out. Yet, Yugi was up in time for school. He had gotten a new alarm which he had made sure to place far enough for him not to be able to smack across the room. The reason why he disturbed his routine was that he was a guest to another's house and he wanted to make sure he would be up in time. He didn't want to give Kaiba a reason to come and get him out of bed. Yugi wasn't sure if Kaiba would dare do such a thing to him but he had seen the way he had woken up Mokuba the previous summer. He didn't want to play that game so early in the morning.

Grabbing his uniform, Yugi walked to the bathroom. He had stayed in this guestroom a couple of times so he knew his way around. After taking a long shower he felt much better. He had spent some hours last night wondering why Kaiba was so kind to him. It's not like Seto had ever mistreated him but his behavior was kind of odd. Yugi had thought that his comments at the mall were the result of his dislike for Tea and lately Yami, but the older boy had indeed made Yugi go through some stores and buy new clothes and a new pair of pajamas. Yugi was against spending Kaiba's money but Seto's glares silenced each and every of his protests. It was kind of embarrassing.

In the end they had walked out of the mall with a couple of bags each and Yugi had two new outfits to add to his closet. Kaiba had suggested not putting back his uniform after trying the second outfit so Yugi walked around the mall with a brand new look. Mokuba had persuaded him to try some leather pants and a violet shirt. Yami was always the one choosing to wear leather. Yugi thought that jeans was more his style. However, he was pleasantly surprised by how good he looked in the outfit. He looked almost…sexy.

"Good morning, Mokuba." Yugi said, trying to surpass a yawn as he walked in the room where the family had breakfast. "Where is Seto?"

"Right here." Kaiba's voice came from behind him, startling the boy.

Yugi turned around with almost a pout. "That's the second time in twenty four hours, Seto."

Indeed. Last evening Kaiba had startled him once again sneaking behind him. Well, he wasn't exactly sneaking behind him. Yugi was simply too distracted. They had walked out of the last store and Mokuba was tired so he was holding Yugi's hand while they were walking towards the exit. Seto had stayed behind after receiving a phone call. Suddenly Yugi stopped walking seeing Yami standing in front of a store by the exit of the mall. His eyes took in the figure of the man he loved. Yugi couldn't help but stand there for a moment admiring him. He hadn't been able to look at him like that for a while.

Then Yugi checked himself and continued walking until he remembered Seto wasn't with them. He had asked Mokuba where Seto was only to be greeted by two arms around his shoulders that carefully and discreetly forced him to almost lean on a flesh wall. Yugi looked up only to meet clear blue eyes looking down at him. Despite his intelligence, Yugi couldn't figure out what game Kaiba was playing. He felt that their position was a bit suggestive but he couldn't understand the reasoning behind the suggestive embrace or the lingering touches. Seto had always kept a distance from people, physically and emotionally. He also had a boyfriend. A boyfriend who hadn't joined them as he had promised. Something was really fishy there, but Yugi trusted Seto.

Yugi and Seto had stayed there looking at each other for what looked like minutes even though they were mere seconds before Mokuba screamed something about spotting an ice cream shop. That grabbed not only the attention of the two boys but also the attention of the boy that had distracted Yugi some moments ago. Yugi saw Yami turning. His relaxed pose seemed to be lost upon taking in the way Kaiba held Yugi. Yugi tried to break free but Kaiba's hold on him became firmer. Yet he wasn't hurting Yugi.

Kaiba relaxed his grip on Yugi's shoulders and let him walk with Mokuba to the ice cream shop only when he heard Tea calling Yami's name while running to join him. It was as if Kaiba's interest was lost. With a lazy grin, he followed the two boys into the icream shop and indulged them purchasing whatever sweets they desired. Once Kaiba had bought them enough ice cream to satisfy a horde of children, he led Yugi and Mokuba to the mall's exit purposely passing by the astonished couple.

The next morning Yugi sat at the table eating his breakfast, he wondering what was going on between Seto and Yami. Kaiba seemed to silently challenge Yami, but what was the challenge about? Why was Yami so disturbed by the way Kaiba held him?

Yugi sighed, finishing his breakfast. He wished his intelligence could grow to understand his friends' strange behavior. He was observant but the way the dynamics kept changing the last twenty four hours confused him. Therefore, he decided to go on with his day and see what new surprises the day would hold. That's why he wasn't surprised when Seto said he would accompany him to school since it was on his way. He simply nodded and followed Seto to the car. Mokuba came with them. Apparently they would drop him off at school first. Mokuba was really talkative in the morning. Yugi could barely keep up with the energetic child. Seto was once again busy working on his laptop and phone. Once again he interrupted his work to follow Yugi out of the limo when they reached Domino High School and yet again the gang was there. No, this time there were more people around. Yugi could see some students behind the gates watching him.

"What the hell is going on?" he asked himself for the hundredth time.

Kaiba didn't seem to care about the crowd. His eyes were focused on a person standing some meters away from Yugi. Yugi wanted to see who had grabbed Seto's attention, but before he could turn, Kaiba placed his hand on Yugi's head, patting his hair.

"I will pick you up after school. Be a good boy, Yugi." The line was delivered with a gentle brush on Yugi's cheek. Seto turned to leave. "I have your clothes back at home" he said loud enough for Yugi and the gang to hear. Then he walked in the car which sped up leaving a stunned Yugi behind.

Turning to meet his friends, Yugi noticed something odd. Joey didn't seem to care about the affection Kaiba showed to Yugi, but Malik seemed angry. Marik had an arm around his boyfriend's shoulder but seemed to look at Yugi in a peculiar way. Tristan seemed ready to bolt while Ryou was looking almost sad. Bakura was simply grinning. However, what grabbed Yugi's attention was Yami. Yami was standing so close to Yugi that the younger boy could smell the other boy's cologne. However, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that Yami was looking as if someone had punched him on the stomach. His crimson eyes reflected pain, anger, and confusion. Yugi wanted to reach and ask the boy what was wrong but he didn't.

Yami always pulled away from Yugi every time the younger boy would try to approach him. He had made it clear enough he didn't want Yugi back in his life so why should Yugi embarrass himself once more? Instead of trying to help the person he loved so much, Yugi walked to his friends. Bakura smirked.

"Good morning, everyone. Is everything okay?" Yugi asked, trying to act as if nothing had happened, as if nothing was out of ordinary.

"Grand." Joey and Tristan answered together, before they started laughing.

"Joey, why didn't you…?" Yugi started wanting to ask him why he never joined them yesterday to the mall even though he had said he would.

"I got busy, Yug." Joey answered knowing what Yugi would ask. "Anyway, I am sure moneybag had no problem with me not joining you three. He enjoyed it better that way." The blonde patted Yugi's hair, teasing him. "I didn't think he would make his move if I was around."

Yugi shot him a look of confusion and distress. What had happened between Joey and Kaiba? Did Joey think Kaiba was hitting on Yugi? However, Joey seemed indifferent, and Seto and Joey had kissed before Joey went away to do whatever he needed to do. Everything was so confusing. He wanted to ask more but he couldn't with an audience around them. He didn't want to embarrass his friend.

"Did you spend the night at his place?" Marik asked, almost causal. When Yugi nodded, Marik sighed a bit. "You were right." He added turning his attention towards Malik who seemed upset.

"Will you go there after school too?" Ryou asked, shyly.

"Ehm, he did say he would pick me up" Yugi answered truthfully. "Guys, what…?"

The sound of the warning ring covered whatever he wanted to ask. Malik moved towards Yugi, placed Yugi's hand in his and pulled him towards their class. Yugi followed his friend but he was starting to get tired of this game. He would ask his friends what the hell was going on during lunch. He couldn't go on feeling like an idiot. He felt as if there was a play going on and he had a complete different script.

Seeing Yugi being dragged away by Malik, Yami turned to the rest of the boys. "Is Yugi dating Kaiba?" he demanded, anger sipping through his baritone voice.

"Why do you care?" Joey asked, defensively.

They had all started walking towards their classes but Yami wasn't about to let them drop the subject. "Tell me!" He almost screamed. Understanding he had to be calmer, Yami lowered his voice. "I thought you liked Kaiba."

"The moneybag? You are funny, Yami" Joey said and actually laughed. "Nah, never. I don't like being called a dog. You should know better." They had almost reached the older boys' class. "Yug, however, is another case. The cold king seems to have a soft spot for him. He seemed like he couldn't contain himself yesterday. He wanted me out of the car as soon as possible." His expression was caught between a grimace and a smirk. "He did say something about Yugi's clothes being at his house after all."

Yami's fists were on his sides but he wished he could bring them in contact with something solid, Kaiba's face preferable.

"Yugi would never…" He said between his teeth.

"Well," Ryou started shyly, a faint blush upon his cheeks, "Yugi is really cute after all. He is…always nice to Mokuba too. I can see why Kaiba would be so fascinated by him."

Yami turned to Ryou and the boy blushed even more. He wanted to comment on that but Bakura and Marik shoved him inside their class saying they were late. The younger boys smirked and walked to their class. The class hadn't started since their teacher wasn't there yet. Joey took his seat behind Yugi with Tristan on his side while Ryou took the seat in front of Yugi. Malik was on Yugi's side. Malik and Yugi were in a conversation which Tea, several seats ahead was trying to listen to. Tristan noticed it.

"So, what are you two talking about?" Tristan asked, loud enough for everyone around to hear. "Aren't we included in the conversation?" He covered his tracks.

"No, you aren't." Malik said sarcastically. "Can't I have a moment with Yugi?"

"Come on, Malik! You always try to have Yugi all for yourself. What is it all about?" Joey challenged. "Anyway, Yugi seems to be Kaiba's property now."

"I am not Kaiba's property!" Yugi said a bit too loud. "Seto is just…" he stopped. He didn't know how to continue.

"Yeah, sure. You totally convinced us." Tristan chuckled. "Hey, our teacher is here. We will talk later."

Yugi sighed and turned to face his teacher only to be grabbed by blue eyes full of rage. Tea hadn't turned to look at the teacher. Her attention was on Yugi, her eyes never leaving him. Her mind was trying to wrap up around what she had heard.

"Mrs. Gardner, if I could have your attention" the teacher called her and Tea had to turn.

However, she didn't hear a word of what her teacher was saying. Her mind was elsewhere. She had been more than surprised when Kaiba brought Yugi to school the first time but dismissed it as them being almost friends. However, Kaiba's words had been teasing her. Kaiba told Yugi to be a good boy. Then, he came and picked him up saying that Yugi would get what he wanted. Who was he to make such claims? What was his relationship with the young boy? Why was he allowed to touch Yugi? The first day at school he had acted as if Yugi was his favorite pet.

"Yugi…" the name came out of her lips, a bare whisper.

Tea had agreed to join Yami and his friends at the mall. She had started getting tired of Yami. His kisses were good, but she didn't want him. No. He was just a pawn to her plan of breaking Yugi enough for her to have him. She had tried to be a good friend to him and make him fall in love with her during elementary. Sure, in the beginning she wasn't that interested in him, but his cherubic face and his eyes had won her over. Then again it was the fact that Yugi was so smart. She was sure he would go to the best of schools and be someone great one day. She just had to break him a bit and then make him hers. Tea had been Yugi's first friend. His only female friend for years. It was only right she would be his girlfriend, fiancée, and later on wife. No one would take him from her. Especially a guy. Yugi must've been which is probably why he was always around guys. It was Malik and Marik's fault. Those two had corrupted Yugi. Not to mention Bakura. Tea was sure he was lusting after Ryou.

Now Tea had one more person to take out. Kaiba. That rich jerk thought he could march into Yugi's life and make him his. Tea was frustrated too no end when he saw how close Kaiba was to Yugi in the mall. Mokuba had shared with her and Yami that Yugi would be sleeping in Kaiba's mansion. How far was their relationship? Yugi seemed to be almost oblivious to how close Kaiba was to him. Kaiba was probably closing his trap around the boy very carefully, almost as if he didn't want to scare Yugi. Nevertheless, Kaiba had made his claim. Whatever Yugi wanted, he would get. If Kaiba was to give him everything, would Yugi accept?

"No, it can't be."

Tea shook her head. Yugi wanted her, only her. He was just confused. It was Malik's fault. Tea knew Malik was after Yugi. He was probably already bored with Marik and wanted Yugi for himself. That sick boy had to pay. He was confusing Yugi, tainting his innocence. Now Yugi was being pulled away by a dangerous opponent, Kaiba. The older boy had once claimed that only the people he considered close could call him Seto. Yugi had called him Seto some minutes ago, but had claimed he wasn't his property. Yet, he had slept in his place and would join him there after school. Kaiba had bought him clothes and claimed he had them. Where? In his room? No, that couldn't be. Yugi would never do such a thing. He had to find out what was going on. But how? She wasn't closed enough to any of the other guys anymore.

"Katsu Sensei is sick today. The principal advices you to go to the yard and be as quiet as you can be." their teacher said, forcing Tea out of her musings. She saw how her eyes were on Joey and Tristan. "Since you have a free period, could one of you help me carry some things from my office to the principal's office?" she asked softly, her eyes travelling across the class.

No one was surprised when Yugi volunteered. Tea's eyes followed him while he followed a beaming teacher out of the classroom. Yugi was always extremely polite and kind. Of course he would volunteer. It was all good because Tea wanted him out of the classroom. Now she had to find out how she would find out more about Yugi's relationship with Kaiba. However, she didn't need to try hard. It was as if God wanted her to find out. As she was about to leave the classroom, walking behind the gang, she heard Ryou talking.

"Malik, what's going on? Why are you always cornering Yugi?" an angry Ryou asked his friend.

Tea looked surprised. She had never seen Ryou angry. What was going on?

"None of your business, Ryou. Why do you even care? Do you want Yugi all for yourself? Don't think I haven't noticed how you look at him, always blushing when Yugi is close" Malik said with malice, speeding up a bit.

Ryou blushed and crossed his arms in front of his chest. Tea's eyes widened. She had suspected Malik was lusting after Yugi but how was Ryou involved?

"You have Marik. Why do you want Yugi as well?" Ryou answered back after a pause. They both seemed oblivious to the fact Tea was behind them. "Aren't you satisfied? What would Marik say?"

"Actually, Marik has no problem." Malik's remark was sharp. Everyone was taken by surprise. "We can share Yugi." A soft blush colored Malik's cheeks as he said the last part.

Joey tried to break their fighting seeing Tea behind them. "Ehm, guys, we are here too. Anyway, Yugi is with Kaiba."

"I don't think Kaiba fully got Yugi yet" Malik shot back. "Sure, he has a head start but that's all. Yugi has known me longer than Kaiba. He wants a gentle lover, not a cold vampire like that Kaiba brat."

Tea found herself rushing towards the boys. "How come all of you suddenly want Yugi?" She demanded.

"Tea! You live!" Malik said, with fake surprise. "I thought you had died long ago."

Joey and Tristan laughed, but she didn't care. She waited for a reply. She needed to know why these two thought they had a chance with her Yugi. However, neither Malik nor Ryou seemed to be willing to answer her question. They simply walked away from her and towards the Sakura tree the gang had claimed as their own.

"You shouldn't startle people like that, Tea" Tristan advised, however he didn't seem that dissatisfied by the fact the girl was there. "Why do you care about Yugi anyway?"

Tea smiled seeing an opportunity to get the information she wanted. "Yugi was my best friend growing up. I still care about him. I wouldn't want someone taking advantage of him." she said, trying to look as innocent and sweet as possible.

Joey rolled his eyes but answered anyway. "We will tell you what we know for the sake of the friendship we once shared." He made a pause as if trying to gather his mind. "We believe that Malik and Ryou have a crush on Yugi for years. Ryou was always so shy so he never said anything. Malik however has tried many times to show Yugi how much he likes him. I don't know what Marik thinks of that, but Yugi is oblivious to the whole thing." He stopped again, his eyes taking in Tea's disguised look. "Look, I don't swing that way, but you must admit Yugi is a really good guy with a heart of gold and his looks aren't half bad either. It's normal for people to be attracted to him."

Tea couldn't help but say, "I thought he thought he had a stupid crush on Yami." Joey's eyes lit up but when Tea looked at him she thought she imagined it. "I guess he misunderstood Yami's ways. You know Yami was so angry when Yugi made a move to me. He is so possessive of me. Sometimes it's a bit scary." Something that should have been a sad sigh escaped her lips. "Sometimes I wonder why we are still dating. He can be rough sometimes. I almost wonder how Yugi would have been if I had said yes that day."

She played her part well. She wanted Joey and Tristan to tell Yugi that Yami was a possessive manipulative lover. She wanted Yugi to believe it was him who had made her lie about Yugi asking her out. She had planned to tell Yugi that on her own and fall in his arms as a damsel in distress. Yugi would see that poor Tea was manipulated and scared and Yami was an abusive person who didn't deserve his care. She would kill two birds with one stone.

"Do you think Yugi cares for any of them?" She asked slowly.

Tristan scratched his head. "To be honest, I don't think Yugi is into guys. He did seem to have a crush on Yami but I think he just misunderstood the feelings of affection for a friend with those towards a lover." Tea was more than happy to hear that. "Then again, he didn't discourage anyone from approaching him. I think he is dejected. I heard him once whispering about a girl he loved but was now taken. Something about her not talking to him anymore."

Tea inwardly congratulated herself. She was sure Yugi was hers. Yugi was always with the gang. He couldn't have known another girl. She had made sure of that. It had to be her. He was ready to accept her.

"We better get going now. It's almost lunch time." Joey said, grabbing Tristan and hurrying towards the Sakura tree.

Tea didn't care. She had to plan her next movement. She had to destroy the people who wanted to take Yugi from her. Once Yugi's trust in them was destroyed, she would go and claim her prize. With a smile upon her lips, the brown haired girl walked back to the empty classroom.

That's it, for now. I hope you enjoyed reading as much as I enjoyed writing it. Seto and Yugi do make a cute couple. I got some reviews and PMs urging me to write a Rivalshipping story. You should know that I really consider it, but right now I am busy writing this story and the first draft of my novel. I am also back on youtube making videos.

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