Talent Chapter 4: Who Are You, a yu-gi-oh fanfic

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(Chapter 4:Who are You)

(Do NOT Own The Pretender by Foo Fighters)

Keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend
Keep you in the dark
And so it all began

Téa sighed, walking out of class, going down the stairs. It's been two days since her last encounter with Yami, not counting the fact that he sits in front of her in one period and often passes the papers back. However, she mumbles her thanks while looking down before continuing to pass the sheets.

Send in your skeletons
Sing as their bones come marching in...again

A frown came upon her face as she hopped the last two steps, realizing that once again her mind was wondering back to the silent boy. 'But I can't help it!' Her inner protested. 'It seems like he's being …patient with me.' Memories of the last two days appeared in her mind as she remembered the last couple of times that though she and Yami were only three inches apart, silence was in between them. Joey and Tristan seemed not to notice, probably distracted by their own arguments but Yugi was the one who seemed to notice the tension.

Her blue orbs closed and only feeling the soft breeze passing by calmed her down…and informed her that she walked out of the school building. 'In a way, he's giving me time…'

Her eyes opened half-way, gazing onto the ground's concrete surface. 'But for what?'

"HEY! WATCH OUT!"

They need you buried deep
The secrets that you keep are at the ready
Are you ready?

Her face held shock as she tried to recall all that happened at once. A guy had warned her, she looked up to notice football racing to her in such speed that she knew it were to hit her temple that she'd be passed out and at the end to see gold, crimson and black appear in front of her at once, seeming to catch the ball into the arms of the person who stood in front of her.

Yami straighten up, the ball still in his hands as he stared at the jocks who looked pleasantly amazed.

"Wow Yami! That was awesome!!" The head jock cried out, stars appearing in his eyes along with the rest of the crew.

The trio-haired color boy nodded, "Be careful were you throw this, you almost hit my friend."

"Sure man! Whatever you say!"

After those words, Yami tosses the football back to the group. One in the back catches it and smiles. "Wow, Yami Moto is really amazing huh?" He inquires to his teammates who with no hesitation agree.

I'm finished making sense
Done pleading ignorance
That whole...defense

'Yeah,' Téa thinks, a soft smile appearing on her face. 'He's really… something.'

The girl quickly regained herself as the boy turned to look at her. "Are you alright?" He inquired. The girl grinned, nodding her thanks. "Thanks a lot! I could have probably been spent to the hospital if it hadn't been for you."

Yami slightly grinned. "Well let's not let that happen then, shall we?"

"Yeah, I-"

"YAMI!!" Suddenly the brunette was shoved off by what seemed like a herd of cows. But when the girl saw what it was, she sweetdropped. Cheerleaders.

"Yami that was so awesome!!" The smallest of the group squealed, before being shoved to the back. Soon billions of questions were being asked.

"Where'd you learn that from?!"

"Are you on the football team?!"

"Why aren't you on the football team?!"

"Are you single?"

"What's your myspace address?"

"I-"

/Feeewwww/ A whistle was heard and the girls frowned and turned their gaze to an angry looking instructor. "Coming Sensai!" They whaled but smiles grew on their faces when their attention was turned towards Yami. "Bye Yami!"

The girls dashed forward, giggling as they ran. "That was so awesome!" The small one continued.

"Yeah, too bad Kora wasn't here to see this!"

Once their shouts become whispers and their whispers become gone, the teens sighed deeply. "Cheerleaders."

Spinning infinity, boy
The wheel is spinning me

They looked at one another, first in confusion but then, smiles appeared on both their faces.

"So why don't you like cheerleaders?" Yami inquired; the grin still on his face.

Téa snorted, hands on her hips. "They're just so rude! I can't stand it when they think they're all that just simply because their in uniform. What about you?"

He shrugged. "They just seem to get annoying. All they do is stare at me from a far distance and once I turn, they start to giggle. Most of the time I pray to Ra that they don't become stalkers."

The female laughed at his little prayer, for once seeming to be herself around him though she had not made this discovery. "Wow Yami I didn't think you could get annoyed."

Confusion crossed his expression. "Why?"

Her laugher died but the small grin was still there. "Its just that…you seem so laid back and calm. I didn't think that they could get to you."

Nodding, he responded. "Well Téa, I don't think you should judge a book by its cover."

The smile never left her, though it wasn't the small one from before. Yami could tell as her eyes seemed to change from gladness to depression. 'You have no idea how I realize that Yami. No idea.'

"I should be going now Yami. Thanks for the save and I'll see you tomorrow." She turned and reached the school's gates.

It's never-ending, never-ending

"Téa!"

Same old story

The girl turned, seeing him still at his spot. The male cleared his voice. "Would you like to get a drink with me?"

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?

She couldn't help herself, she was just too surprised. 'He seems so…so nervous. This isn't like the Yami I've known for the last couple of days.' "Sure."

Yami gave her a thank you smile before jogging up to her. The two start to walk forward.

"So, where are we going?" She asked, eyeing him curiously. Again to her surprise, the male grimaced.

"I…don't know. I've only been here for a week. I kind of forgot where most of the shops are." He finished, embarrassed.

But the girl only giggled, understanding his position. "Alright then, just tell me what you feel like and I'll lead the way!"

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

"So, you prefer dueling than any other game?" Téa repeated, wanting to get it right as she took a sip from her soft drink.

"That's about right."

"Hm…no wonder why you and Yugi are brothers."

Yami laughed out loud and the female smiled in response. 'Wow I've never heard him laugh before. Seen a smirk and heard a chuckle but not an out load laugh.'As the two continued to walk, they soon spotted an old woman with her arms raised up towards a tree. "Oh! Hector! Get down from there!"

"Meow!"

Their eyes widened as realization hit them. Yami started to walk forward and Téa followed closely.

"Do you need some assistance madam?" The boy inquired as he reached the lady and her cat. The old lady smiled. "That would be nice young sir but I'm afraid that you may get hurt."

But Yami only smiled in confidence. "I don't believe that would be a problem." Then swiftly, he grabbed hold of a branch and started to climb towards the six tree branch. Once there, Yami slowly made way towards the cat.

"Be careful dear, Hector can be quite aggressive!" The lady cried out. But surprisingly to both women, the cat went towards Yami on his own will and purred against him. The teen smiled and brought the cat to his chest before climbing back down.

"Oh! Hector!" The old lady grabbed hold her cat once Yami was on the ground, smiling brightly. As Téa watched the small little scene, her eyes softened along with her smile.

In time our soul untold
I'm just another soul for sale... oh, well
The page is out of print
We are not permanent

"Thank you so much!" The lady smiled, walking away with her cat. The sun was setting behind the two as Téa made her way next to Yami. "That was a nice thing you did Yami."

But Yami sighed. "It was a simple favor to the world Téa. After all, there are not many people who would do such a thing. I just have to play my part."

With an eyebrow raised, she said. "I'm sorry to say that I don't get what you mean Yami."

He smiled sadly to her though, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that out loud. Just forget what I said."

We're temporary, temporary
Same old story

Téa looked at him, realizing he doesn't want to talk about it but still…

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

The girl looked up towards the falling sun, sighing. "I feel like your hiding something Yami. I don't what or why but it does feel like something is being hidden." She looked at him. "Am I right or is it just me?"

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?

He, too, looked at the sun with an emotionless expression on his face. "It will be dark soon. I believe I should be going." Téa pouted but agreed. "Sure. I'll see you tomorrow then." And with a last turn, she walked toward her direction.

(Scene Change)

Yugi let out a breath, gazing around the room and smiled proudly. "The Game Shop looks good as new! I just hope Grandpa likes it." He grimaced slightly. "He can be so picky sometimes."

/Ring-ding/

The small teen looked towards the direction of door and smiled brightly. "Hey Yami! How was your day? I thought you'd be back way earlier though."

The older brother grinned slightly. "I thought I would be too but I ran into Téa by mistake. After that, I offered her a drink-"

"Wait! What? You ran into Téa!" Yugi beamed and ran behind the counter, sitting on the stool. "You'll have to tell me all about it!"

Yami chuckled at his younger brother's childish actions but quickly explained. "Nothing happened Yugi. I saved her from a football, offered her a drink, and talked. Nothing more."

I'm the voice inside your head
You refuse to hear

Yugi frowned, knowing what didn't happen. "You didn't tell her though…"

Yami groaned. "Yugi, not this again!'

"I can't help it Yami! If you don't tell her, both of you could end up hurt! It won't end well if you continue hiding this from Téa."

But the oldest Moto didn't reply. Instead he muttered, "I'm going up stairs" before matching up the stairs. Yami opened the door to their bedroom and lay on his bed. On the other side of the room was Yugi's. The male's eyes traveled from there to Yugi's nightstand. There on the top, was a picture of Yugi, Tristan, Joey and Téa holding up peace signs.

I'm the face that you have to face
Mirrored in your stare

His eyes rested on the female's face before sighing.

I'm what's left, I'm what's right
I'm the enemy
I'm the hand that will take you down
Bring you to your knees

'Should I tell her? Yugi does seem to be right. But I've already hurt her enough.'

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?

After lying on his bed for some time, the decision doesn't seem to appear in his head.

Keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend

But soon, he closed his eyes and concentrated.

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

Téa hummed slightly to herself, cutting the remaining vegetables before going over to the refrigerator. 'What to drink?' The girl wondered, looking over to only find a carton of orange juice.

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

She sighed, grabbing it before placing it on the table. She turned off the stove, wanting the pot of soup to cool down. The brunette turned and walked over to the window, passing a photo of a beautiful browned hair woman and her small little child.

What if I say I'm not like the others?
(Keep you in the dark)
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
(You know they all... pretend)
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?

(Scene Change)

The sun was rising brightly and Téa stretched her arms as she walked into the school grounds. 'Grr…thank god it's Friday!' She thought and yawned. As she headed into the building, she heard her name being called. Her body froze and slowly turned to find Yami one foot behind her. She fully turned and smiled. "Hey Yami! What's up?"

He let out a breath, and looked at her straight in the eyes.

"Téa, would you go out with me this Sunday?"

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?

A/N: This is the longest chapter I've found for this story and I'm most proud of it. I think this story is turning ok since I'm trying not to go too fast or too slow. I just hope this is ok for you guys and I'm hoping I get a few good reviews on this story. For those of you who don't know. There's a poll on my profile and if you haven't voted please vote now. Obviously, 'Chp. For Talent' will be taken out since it's already up but there are other choices too! Please vote if you haven't and please review! I'll update ASAP if I get at least seven reviews.

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