Our True Love

by Princess Of Sorrow

Atem went through so hard things in his life and maybe the worst was losing his girlfriend Kerai. Ever since the day Kerai died, he didn't plan to fall in love again. But can this beautiful blue eyed girl make him change his plans? And maybe melt his heart again? R&R

7. Sometimes Truth Hurts

Hey readers! I've come with the 7th chapter of this story. This is going to be the saddest chapter I've ever written, since I'm feeling so sad and depressed lately.

Thanks so much for all the wonderful reviews you sent me. I'm so thankful to all who read and reviewed.

.Lezley-Gardner.

.Fantasia-49.

.Divinitas.

.Koragirl.

.Asumy.

.Angel Diary.

.Dancers of the night.

.And my special new friend Spirit of the sun or Rain on my heart who I want to dedicate this chapter to right now. But hey, don't feel sad because I dedicate you a very hearty-breaking chapter! because I already said that I'm so sad these days.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Our True Love

Chapter 7:"Sometimes Truth Hurts."

Tea gave a weary glance to the clock on the kitchen's wall, seeing that it was 5pm. Sighing tiredly, she wiped her hands of the mixture of soap and hot water from the sink with a towel since she was washing the dishes, then moved towards the living room. Grandpa had called and said that he's seeing some of his old friends; therefore, he was going to be late today. And Yugi might have gone somewhere with Joey and the rest of his friends, so officially, she was alone now in this huge mansion.

Tea walked upstairs heading to her room. There was nothing on TV, so she decided to do something else to kill the time with. Reaching the second floor, Tea observed the long corridor that led to many rooms. To tell the truth Tea didn't pay attention to this big house before. Through all these 7 days she spent in this house she was busy getting used to the new life she had gained and the new developments that turned out in her life, so she didn't have the chance to explore this house, though she really wanted to. But now since she was home alone she could move freely and explore every single room. Smiling excitingly, Tea opened the first door next to her room and saw that it was a large library with a big black desk in the end of the room, and a big window that lit up the whole room, and dozens of books everywhere. Tea tilted her head slightly, those people are pretty rich. Closing the door slowly, Tea moved to the room in the end of the corridor. Once she opened the door, her face lit up in amazement. This room has to be the biggest room in this whole mansion. It was great with a king-sized bed, wooden floor, white and black walls, a big bathroom, and a balcony of course. But this balcony was way bigger than the one in her room, and besides, it overlooked further places of the garden below. Tea noticed the thick dust on the TV screen, on the nightstand and even on the walls. Don't they clean this room or something? But Mr. Moto seems to be a cleaning freak! So how? Tea's thoughts came to a pause when she saw a frame on the nightstand. She walked closer and sat on the bed, admiring the silky sheets. She blew some air on the frame to dust it off. Tea stared at the photo in intensity. There was a handsome man with black hair and violet eyes with tanned skin, holding a pretty blonde woman with hazel eyes and in her arms was a small baby with a strange trie-colored hair and a pair of amethyst eyes. Tea's lips curved into a smile when she recognized the baby, this for sure was Atem, he was soo cute! Tea mentally punched herself, but then giggled thinking of how stupid she's acting. She's admiring the baby Atem, so there's nothing to be ashamed of. Shaking her head, Tea turned her attention back on the photo, so these are Atem's parents! I wonder where are they? I haven't seen them around since I got here. Maybe they're on a vacation! Another honeymoon for example? Considering how rich these people are, then it won't be surprising if I heard that they're on a tour around the world! Tea placed the photo back in its place and rose up to her feet, walking out of the room. She glanced at the room for one more time Maybe I'll ask Atem today about his parents. She thought as she closed the door carefully behind her, feeling satisfied.

Flicking a look towards the first floor, Tea spotted another stairs next to the kitchen. Feeling curious, Tea walked downstairs and headed to that place. She walked down the 5 stairs to a short lobby that led to a crystal door that had many paintings on it. Tea admired how beautiful and elegant the door looked. But what caught her attention more is what was behind the crystal door. There was a small rounded garden that was obviously cut off the big garden of the house. In the middle of the garden was a tall cherry blossom tree, and underneath that tree was a huge black piano that had some petals of the pink cherry flowers. Tea held her breath as she stared at that wonderful place. In the end of the garden was a black iron gate that led to the rest of the garden. But Tea noted that the gate was locked so no one would enter this awesome place from the garden. Smiling fondly, Tea ran to the piano and sat at it, sliding her fingers over the keys. Dreamily, Tea closed her eyes and played the piano, as her thoughts rushed back to her past. This piano did remain her of something, and this note she was playing unconsciously reminded her of something too. It sounded so familiar, but Tea couldn't think of where she heard this note before. And the ironic thing in the story was that although she was without memories, but her fingers managed to remember this note though. And they were able to play it. Unaware that the note had finished and her fingers had stopped, Tea kept her eyes closed as a smile was playing at the edge of her mouth at imagining herself playing this music for her parents. Suddenly a clap snapped her out of her daydream. Scared, Tea's eyes shot open and she turned around to see Atem leaning against the crystal door with his arms now drown to his sides.

"That was great!" Atem sincerely said bringing a shiver down Tea's spine and a blush covered her cheeks. She carefully drew to her feet and moved away of the piano, her eyes focused on her foot.

"Atem, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to come here and play the piano without your permission." Atem felt surprised by her apology, he frowned as he walked closer to her.

"Tea I'm not mad at you. I'm just surprised that you could play the piano. How?" Atem's gaze turned away, "I mean, you're amnesiac!" Tea smiled reassuringly.

"I know, I'm as surprised as you. I really have no idea how I played that note!" Atem smiled warmly, though she was in a depressing state, but she can always be happy and smile cheerfully, just how she could do that! Nonetheless, Atem took her previous spot and looked at her as she leaned against the piano, just a foot away of him. Atem smirked sexily making Tea's heart skip a beat, while her cheeks turned to pink as usual. Atem saw that and turned his gaze to the piano.

"You know that the note you played for Mozart is one of my favorite notes. My mom used to play it for us, so I liked it ever since I was a child." Tea could see the sadness masked beneath Atem's voice, though she didn't ask him about it -she wanted to, but didn't -, she had a feeling that Atem wasn't ready yet to tell her about his life, so she forgot about asking him about his parents, for now that is. Atem's eyes shot up so he could meet Tea's gaze again. She was in a deep thought. Was she thinking about her parents since he has mentioned his mother in front of her?

"Tea...?" A strange sensation twisted in her chest upon hearing his deep, rich voice calling her. She turned and her eyes met his. "...do you want to go today?" Tea cast him a questioningly look, then realization hit her, and a smile spread across her lips.

"You really can take me there now?" Tea inquired and he nodded slightly.

"Sure, if you want." Tea jumped in excitement.

"Atem that would be great! I'm just dying to see my parents." She exclaimed happily. Atem couldn't help but smile at her excited expression, seeing her happy made his heart jump with joy, for some reason. But however, he couldn't stop himself from feeling that something wasn't good. Atem had a great advantage. He was a guy that feels when a disaster was coming. It was like he had a sixth sense or something, and that sense always seems to work. Whenever something bad was about to happen, Atem feels a terrible sensation, and a terrible pain in his heart. He didn't know if that really was a bless or a bad thing, but despite that all, he wished that his hunch would be wrong this time. Atem watched Tea as she headed towards the mansion to prepare herself, while he sat on his same spot, playing his second favorite song he used to play for the girl he loved so much, or used to love so much. Atem's fingers moved gently on the piano plying a smooth and sad music.

"Wow Atemu! That's my favorite song!"

"I'll always play this song for you love, always!"

Atem's eyes shot open. He slowly rose to his feet and exited that garden. He walked in the living room and fell on the couch, letting out a huge sigh. God why can't he just forget!? He wanted so badly to move on with his life. But he just couldn't. He loved Kerai so deeply, and the first love is something you can't easily forget. It ached his heart losing her. It devastated him losing the love of his life.

"Atem, I'm ready!" Atem turned around to see Tea going downstairs wearing a mauve hood shirt, with white shorts, and socks that goes up her knees. Atem smirked and shook his head trying to ignore how hot she looked.

"So...let's go." Atem stuttered then walked with Tea following him to the garage where as usual Arnold was waiting. Atem gently held the door open for Tea and then sat next to her, ordering Arnold to take them to the place they drove Tea to a week ago. Arnold gave a nod, and started the car.

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The ride went silent. Atem was looking out the window as he patted his fingers on the window. He was getting impatient, and he wanted to make sure that everything was fine. That feeling wasn't willing to let go, it has really started to tick Atem off. Sighing irritably, he flicked a look towards Tea and his mouth curved into a smile. She had her head leaning against the window as her eyes were closed. While the soft breeze that was coming from her open window played with her chocolate, silky hair.

"Tea...?" Tea's eyes flew open and she peered at Atem through her long, thick lashes. And as soon as her eyes met his mysterious ones, her beautiful, small mouth tilted into a sweet smile.

"Yes Atem." Atem continued to stare at her soft, cheery features for minutes. He didn't seem to find his voice, but then he cleared his throat.

"I was just wondering why are you so spacey, that's all." Tea nodded and shifted her gaze to her feet.

"Well. I was wondering: where did I get my blue eyes from? Mom or dad?" her gaze captured him again. "What do you think?" Atem thought for seconds. She never really talked about that on their meeting, why would she anyway? She was meeting a new person that rescued her from a rape try, so that doesn't mean she had to tell him all about her family tree! Atem sighed, but whoever it was Tea, he or she has given you the most beautiful sapphire eyes I've ever seen before. Atem shook his head, while Tea stared oddly at him. He just chuckled nervously.

"I think it was your mother Tea!" Tea hadn't responded. She thought back about the dream she had and about the woman that was there. She did have blue eyes, so it must be that her mother has given her the blue eyes.

"You know what? You're right! And maybe the brown hair was from my father. Oh I can't imagine their reaction when they see me again. They must've been so worried about me." She said dreamily and Atem smirked seeing her so happy and excited.

"Atem ...do you think I can get back my memories when I see my parents?" Tea asked as she put her hair behind her ear. Atem placed his hand comfortingly on her shoulder causing her to look at him again.

"You sure will Tea. When you see them again, you'll be able to remember, and don't worry I'll always hold to my promise." He assured with a wink. Tea smiled shyly feeling her cheeks warming.

"I'll be your eye that sees, and your hand that slaps, and I'll always take your hand and pull you strongly so you won't sink. Please Tea trust me!"

Tea remembered that and turned her gaze away avoiding his smirk. "Thanks Atem", she muttered. Atem wanted to add something but was stopped when he saw that Arnold has stopped driving. Atem looked to see that they reached the place. Tea and Atem stepped out the car and looked around unable to think of the second step. Tea noticed that Atem wasn't moving, nor speaking, and she wondered why. Then she remembered. He doesn't know the apartment.

"Atem, what do we do now?" She asked vaguely. Atem stared at all the apartments on both sides of the street wondering which one of them would be Tea's apartment. Too bad I didn't even wait for her to go to her apartment! Knowing that he won't figure that out, Atem decided to ask the local people here.

"Well, it looks like we're going to need some help." Atem informed casually with his deep voice before walking towards a supermarket, with Tea following him silently. Atem walked in noticing that the owner of the supermarket, a man in his mid 50 with grey hair, brown eyes and kind features was talking with another man. But as soon as Tea entered behind Atem, and the man saw her, his eyes went wide. He shoved past his friend, rushing towards Tea who suddenly had a painful headache. Just then he hugged her tightly. Atem's eyes went wide and his anger rose up as he felt that usual jealousy or something boiling inside him. He quickly moved forward, grabbing the man away from her, but he seemed to struggle though.

"Excuse me sir, do you mind moving your arms away from her?" he demanded with a note of irritation in his voice. The man however didn't move but he looked to him.

"Sorry young man if I hugged your girlfriend-" Atem blushed deeply for that "...but I just missed her so much." The man pulled to look at Tea's shocked face and smiled as tears rolled in his eyes. "Oh Tea we were so worried about you, we thought someone kidnapped you or something." Atem and Tea now had very wide eyes and shocked expressions.

"Do you know me sir?" Tea checked hopefully. The man looked at her as if she had two heads.

"Sure I know you. We're neighbors since 20 years!" The man stated shockingly as he pulled away of her. Tea smiled sadly and said nothing.

"She has lost her memories sir." Atem explained with a sigh. He was getting so tired with remembering that he was the responsible one for Tea's state now. The man was o surprised and hugged Tea again comfortingly.

"I'm so sorry for you my daughter." Tea smiled and found herself hugging back the man. Atem smiled at seeing them but then remembered.

"Sir Can you take us to Tea's house?" The man once again pulled away of Tea and nodded.

"Sure, come with me. And by the way I'm Robert Macinz."

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Robert, Atem and Tea climbed the stairs up to Tea's apartment. And once Robert knocked the door, his wife opened the door and saw Tea, she took her in a squeezing hug. Mrs. Macinz looked in her mid 40 with brown hair tied in a pony tail, and brown eyes too. She squeezed Tea while she burst crying.

"Oh Tea honey! I was worried to death, where were you? You left to bring a doctor since a week and you didn't come back ever since. Where is that doctor you went to bring?" Mrs. Macinz pulled away to allow the others to enter the apartment. "Tea baby I'm so sorry for what happened..." she said putting a hand on her shoulder "...I know it was a big shock for you, but I want you to stay strong as we know you." Tea tilted her head, puzzlement was written all over her soft features, and so was Atem actually. He didn't know what the hell that lady was talking about.

"Sorry madame, but can you be clearer than that." He inquired. While Mrs. Macinz wiped her tears away.

"They weren't just any neighbors. They were like brothers to me and my best friends ever. I know that...that we lost them but, I'm sure you'll overcome this disaster." Mrs. Macinz assured. Atem felt the blood dry in his veins. His face was covered with fear. Tea on the other hand still didn't seem to understand anything. It was like that lady was talking in another language.

"What do you mean by 'we lost them'?" Tea queried with a shaky voice. Something wasn't right, and she knew that. Mr. Macinz who was sitting now on the sofa, his eyes pressed against his palms. He feared to see her reaction when she knows the truth.

"Honey, Tea doesn't remember anything. She's amnesiac now." Mrs. Macinz was taken back by these words. She remained silent for some time. So she doesn't know the truth. Oh my poor baby! Mrs. Macinz hadn't spoken and the silence was becoming more terrifying. None of the neighbors knew what to say or what to do. They didn't know if they really should tell her or not. Maybe she shouldn't know, maybe its better not to tell her now. They both thought. Tea was shaking with fear and seeing her state, Atem couldn't take any more and yelled impatiently.

"Could anybody tell us what happened?" This time, Mr. Robert stood up and walked towards Tea, his face pale.

"Your parents died Tea." He finally spoke up breaking that thick silence. Atem's eyes went wide in shock as a gasp escaped his lips, damn that sixth sense. I knew that something bad was going to happen. But not this. Not this. Then realization hit him. His eyes fixed on Tea who was in a state of shock. It just ached his heart seeing her in this position. Tea's heart was beating rapidly till she felt that it will come out of her chest. She felt like a storm had hit her. Her face was so pale as she stood there paralyzed for a second, as the reality of these words slowly and painfully sunk in. Her brain tried desperately to right itself, no this is not true, and it must be a mistake. But the words kept repeating themselves in her mind.

Your parents died Tea...

Your parents...died.

The ones you were dying to see have died...

They...died...

Tea pushed Mr. Robert away and moved through the apartment. Her blood boiling in her veins, and her heart had made its way into her throat, throbbing so hard she thought the pulse could be seen through her skin. The apartment looked so neat. It was small though. It had a quite large living room with a small TV screen and a sofa opposite of the TV. The walls were painted with white, raspberry, and mauve. And the sofa was mauve with white circles to match the walls. But no one really had the time to admire this apartment. Atem turned his attention to Mrs. Macinz.

"When did that happen?" he spoke as stern as he could, though he was feeling that his heart was going to stop any minute.

"A week ago. I heard Tea's scream and rushed to her apartment to see her running out and she asked me to take care of her parents. Her mother was already dead when I entered. But her father was unconscious. He needed a doctor quickly. And Tea said she would bring the doctor but she went and didn't come back...we were so worried about her disappearance, and about her mother's death that we didn't know what to do with her father. The doctor came the next day and her father was dying. He told us that if we called him earlier he would've done something to save him. But we thought Tea went to call you, we asked. But he said that he didn't see her...and we didn't know where she went..."

Atem looked down, finally realizing everything. "And that day Tea rushed to bring the doctor but, I was driving so fast, and I...hit her." He finished sadly. It was his entire fault. Why it was always his fault, why? Tea on the other hand was still exploring the apartment. Until she saw a photo hanging on the wall above the fireplace. Tea walked closer and stared at the photo. There was a lady with long chocolate brown hair, and a pair of sapphire eyes. She was the same lady Tea saw in her dream. Next to her was a man with black hair and brown eyes. And between them was a little girl with short brown hair and blue eyes, Tea assumed that it was her and there was an older black hired boy with blue eyes holding her hand. Tea touched the photo lovingly.

"Who's this guy?" Tea asked in a shaky voice. Mrs. Macinz came closer to Tea, smiling sadly.

"This is Anthony, your older brother. He died 2 years ago." Tears rolled down Tea's dry cheeks. She couldn't hear anymore. While a sad smile escaped her lips.

"You were right Atem. I got my blue eyes..." Tea's tears increased "...I got my blue eyes from m-my m-m-mother!" She sobbed out as fresh tears came to her eyes, and just then she fell to her knees, while her face was covered in her hands as she sobbed loud. Atem saw that and closed his eyes remembering those words.

"Kerai died Atem. She died because of your irresponsibility."

"It's all your fault. I don't want to see you anymore you BASTARD!"

"You killed my daughter!"

Atem's shut his eyes tight, clenching his fists angrily and holding back the tears of hurt and frustration that welled behind his lids. And without him knowing, he walked towards Tea and unconsciously enveloped her in his strong arms. Tea who was crying her eyes out clutched his shirt and a crying fit started up. She was trembling and shaking in Atem's arms like a terrified, sobbing little girl, and he felt a needle stab his heart with every sob he heard.

"Shhh. Everything will be fine. I promise." Atem soothed her with a soft and calm voice. But her sobs didn't stop, nor decreased. On the contrary, her sobs became more violent. These sobs wrecked her body, so much that Atem could feel the vibration, not only in her shoulders, but even in his body as well. Mr. and Mrs. Macinz stared at her with hurt and sad expressions. Tea had the right to know about her parent's death...but not this way. Not this way. They wished there was another way of her to know. They wished they could tell her differently, just to spare her feelings, just to spare these tears that came from her beautiful eyes. Tea was like their younger daughter, and they didn't want any bad thing to happen to her. But anyway she knows about their death now and that meant that she had the right to know the rest of the story.

"Listen son. Take her to rest now; she needs to clear her mind. She has to come here and pack her things up." Atem turned his head to look at her and gave her a questioningly look.

"What do you mean by that?" Atem inquired. Mrs. Macinz just sighed heavily.

"The bank will detain this house after 10 days or so." Atem tilted his head to the side.

"Why? This is her apartment, right?" Atem asked but Mr. Macinz went to the photo of the Gardner family and looked passionately at it.

"Not anymore young man. My friend Kio needed money so much. He lost all his money on curing his sick wife. She needed a surgery and he didn't have any money left with him, and after his son Anthony died, he lost the only one that was helping him in money. So he lent money from the bank. He tried so hard after that to return the money to the bank, but he failed. He really worked hard, but he was sick and his bosses saw that he's just slowing them down. So they fired them. And he stayed without a work. Tea tried to help him but he refused. He would always say 'I don't want my daughter to work while I sit here and do nothing like an old man. I want her to live her life like any other teenager as her father brings her everything she wants. Because that's what a father is supposed to do'. The bank wanted the money in a time and he didn't have the money. So the bank will detain his properties in ten days if the money wasn't returned." Atem nodded his head in understanding before shifting his gaze to the crying Tea in his arms. He wanted to help her and cheer her up, but it was so difficult. She just learned about her parents' death, and not only that. She didn't even remember that she had a brother and he was dead and now she knew it, just to make things worse than it was, if that was possible anyway. Atem kept his gaze on her for a long time and then looked away, sighing through his nose.

"Ok, we'll do something about that later." He stated before standing up and pulling Tea up with him. "C'mon Tea, lets go." Atem soothed, drawing Tea's lump body away from the Mazaki apartment and down to his limo. Arnold opened the door for them and drove home. Tea was sitting with her face buried in her lap and her arms around her body as she sobbed silently. Atem watched her with sympathy. She suffered so much in her life as he learned within these days. Having her mother suffering heart disease and her father having cancer, suffering the lack of money and the large debts for the bank and the people. And he only increased her problems by hitting her with his car and making her lose her memories. How she was so excited to see her parents, how she waited his moment, but not to discover this. Suddenly, he tentatively brought her to his chest with his arm around her shoulder. Though he knew that maybe it was wrong, but he also knew that she needed a physical comfort right now. And what proved his theory was that Tea gladly accepted his comfort and wrapped her arms around his waist, her sobs becoming louder now. Atem didn't find anything smart or comforting to say, so he just remained silent and stared at her crying face.

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Yugi who came back from Burger King with Joey and the rest were sitting in the living room watching TV. Grandpa hadn't come back yet and Yugi knew that he was with some old friends. But he was worried about Atem and Tea. Maybe Atem was at his company but where could Tea go? He tried to call Atem on his cell many times to ask him if he knows where Tea is, but Atem didn't answer what only made Yugi more worried. Joey and Tristan were arguing and arguing of many things. These two seemed to always disagree with each other, what only makes you wonder what made them friends in the first place. But when Yugi came from the Kitchen holding the phone in his hands they stopped fighting to look at him.

"Hey Yug, any luck with calling Atem?" Yugi shook his head making Joey jump up from his seat waving his fist in the air.

"Well then, what are we waidin' for? Let's go and search for my sweet Tea...!" Joey Yelled with a note of worry, yet excitement, but only to earn a smack on his head by Tristan.

"And where do you propose we look for her idiot? In all New York?" Joey gave him a glare "Besides, don't call her 'your sweet, cause she is MINE!." Joey turned around and grabbed Tristan by his collar.

"Nuh, she's not!" Joey snarled. Mai came between the two and separated them.

"Will you two knock it off? We're talking seriously here!" the two gave each other some glares before turning their gazes away from each other. Letting out a huge sigh, Mai turned to Yugi again. "Where do you think she can go? She doesn't even remember her own home! She doesn't know to get to anywhere, so where is her?" Yugi didn't replay, his eyes fixed on the phone in his hand, and his mind focused on other things. Suddenly, they heard the sound of keys opening the door, and they all turned to the corridor just in time to see Atem walking in with Tea following behind, her head hang down. Joey and Tristan sighed in relief seeing that their lovely girl was ok. Whereas, Yugi rushed towards Atem and yelled.

"Atem why weren't you answering your damn cell? We were so worried about Tea and we didn't know that she was with you all the time." Atem didn't seem to have heard the question since he was just staring at Tea with a blank expression.

"Well hon. You could at least have left a note or something." She suggested, crossing her arms to her chest. And again Atem didn't answer. The others exchanged some looks between them. Why wasn't he answering! They turned to look at Tea who had her bangs covering her face. There was a slight shake in her shoulders, and her legs seemed standing so heavy, like they couldn't lift her up anymore.

"Buddy, what's wrong?" Joey asked, knowing by the look of Tea that she was crying right now. Noticing the worried expression on their faces, Atem sighed through his nose and quietly spoke up.

"We were at Tea's house. We found her neighbor and he guided us to her apartment." the gang cheered that happily.

"So, Tea can now regain her memories! That's great!" Mai said happily, but however, that didn't cheer Tea up. Once again they exchanged some looks. They were unable to understand where was the problem that Tea has found her home and parents back. But suddenly a flicker of realization flashed over their faces.

"I know, the reunion must've been so touchy, that's why you're crying Tea?" Tristan queried. But Tea didn't give an answer. Her head still down, her face still shadowed by her chocolate bangs. Mai's expression softened as she walked to Tea and placed her arm around her shoulder.

"It's ok hon. I can understand your happiness now fully. If I were there I would've cried a lot too."

"We're happy for you Tea." Yugi said softly.

"Just tell me. Is your mom as beautiful as you!?" Joey asked goofily and the others sweat-dropped at his question.

"They died..." Tea finally spoke in a low voice. They all turned to look at her, shocked by what they heard. Did they hear right? Tea's parents died? Atem stared at Tea. Though her hair was hiding her face, but he knew that more tears were falling from her eyes. He could figure out by the shake of her shoulders. He wanted to do something o comfort her, but what? He was the responsible one for all that. So what else could he do more than he already did?

"Tea what are you say-"

"THEY DIED!" Tea yelled with a shaky voice, as her head shot up and her eyes met the others. And once they did, they gasped. Her eyes were now dark blue and overflowing with tears. The others watched as Tea sobbed loud, her hands clenching into a tight fist. They were frozen back there while the words sank I their heads. Mai moved her arm slowly away from Tea's shoulder and looked at her with sympathy. Atem on the other hand couldn't hear that anymore and slowly moved towards Tea and before he could do anything, Tea shoved past him and ran to her room. Atem and the others watched her till she was out of their sights and then they heard the door slam. They all looked to the ground unable to think of anything to say. Except for Atem who had his gaze on the stairs as if Tea was still there. She was just like him, weak, hurt and heartbroken. She needed some help, some comfort, some care, some...love. And Atem was willing to be the one to give her all that. Yugi turned to his brother and stared at him. He had his golden bangs covering his eyes. Yugi thought that Atem will do something to stop her or try to run after her, however, he didn't.

"So Atem aren't you going to..." Yugi didn't finish his thought, seeing that Atem raised his head and with a small smirk playing on his lips, he ran after Tea. The others just watched as he climbed the stairs and hoped he would cheer tea up a little. They wanted to help her too, but they figured that Atem will be the best one to give her comfort, considering that he knows what it feels to lose someone dear to your heart, after he lost her.

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Atem stood against the door of Tea's room and took a deep breath. Standing there he tried to gather his thoughts, he needed to prepare something to say to her. But his thoughts were interrupted by Tea's sobs. Atem raised his hand and gripped his shirt near his heart, why did she make him feel like this. Whenever she cries, he would feel this strange and painful ache. Shaking his head, his hand went around the doorknob and he clasped it tightly. Atem sighed slightly before twisting it open; Tea on the other side of the door was lying on her bed on her stomach, and sobbing on the pillow. Her hands were gripping the pillow tightly and her shoulders and back were coming up and down every time she sobbed. She realized that he was in the room, he knew that. However, she didn't move, nor ease her sobs, nor even turned around to send him a look or even a 'leave me alone'. She just lied there, in the middle of the bed, letting her feelings and sadness out of her despaired soul. And Atem wasn't better anyway; he on the other hand, stayed in the same position for about 5 minutes. His hands in his pockets and his eyes focused on her with an unreadable expression on his face. He watched her cry and cry without having the slightest will to go to her and stop her from crying. For a moment he looked like he enjoyed seeing her crying like this. Yeah, it kinda let him feel that life was fair after all. Not the only one who lost his dearest person to his heart he was. Quite the opposite. Life is being cruel on someone else and that comforted him somehow. Actually, it made him happy seeing her suffering like that. Seeing a person other than him suffering.

But what Atem didn't know was that his happiness wasn't going to last. Perhaps if anyone was suffering other than this girl, then he would've still been happy. But Tea, it split his heart to two pieces seeing her like that. In fact, the sick feeling of heartbreak from seeing this girl who he had only known her for a short amount of time, yet has developed a big crush on, seeing her crying was eating away at his insides. Within a second, Atem walked to her, and carefully sat down next to her on the bed. Hesitating, he moved his hand over her head and placed it on her hair, touching her silky hair gently. He seemed uncertain of what he was doing, it was like his hand moved by itself, but still he didn't regret what he was doing.

"Tea..." Atem called out softly, but she didn't answer. "Tea please listen to me." And again she didn't answer, nor raised her head up to meet his face. "Tea please, I just..." Atem paused for a moment, and god knows why his hand on her hair was shaking like a leaf. "...I just want to say something.." This time Tea's head jerked up and her eyes met his as soon as she did that. But for the first time, Atem wished he didn't see that look of hers. It made him feel more pain. Her eyes were still that dark blue and sadness gloomed over her eyes, as her tears run down her cheeks. But was it proper to say that her features seemed even more charming with her crying like this? If it was, then Atem would be the first one to say how beautiful she looked with these crystal tears sliding down her soft cheek. Atem however, had to stop thinking about that when he saw the deadly glare Tea was giving him.

"What else do you want to say?!" Tea yelled. Atem blinked, looking shocked by her yell. He averted his gaze, not responding. He didn't have any idea of what to answer. He felt a mix of emotions soaring in him, as his eyes were fixed on his lap. He didn't think Tea would yell at him like that, and he remained silent for seconds not turning his face to her. And even though, he knew that she was still glaring at him. Debating on whether to answer or not, he sighed and chose to answer keeping his gaze on his lap.

"I wanted to say sorry." There was a silence after that between the two. But it didn't last for more than seconds, when Tea rose up from the bed.

"Sorry for what? Sorry for ruining my life Atem? Sorry for being the reason I'm amnesic and orphan? Sorry for my house which will be foreclosed in a matter of days? Sorry for..." Tea yelled again with a voice chocked by tears, but she couldn't finish her thoughts as she stopped herself with a sob, and then stared to cry again. Atem watched as she covered her delicate face with her hands and cried. Sighing sadly, he rose up from the bed and approached her and placed his hands on her shoulders, only for her to brush them off from her. She raised her head and her angry eyes locked with his soft and sad ones. Tea didn't see that gleam of sadness in Atem's eyes. All she cared about now that Atem was the reason she was suffering now, and that meant that she'd never forgive him.

"Leave me alone...don't touch me!" Tea hissed angrily, her whole body shaking with anger. Atem however didn't care about what she said. He placed his hands again on her shoulders and held her strongly. Tea tried to break from his grasp on her shoulders, but she couldn't. So pulling all her anger and sorrow, Tea clenched her smooth hands as they become a fist and started hitting Atem on his chest with all her strength. Her eyes clenched shut as tears were falling severally.

"I h-hate y-you Atem, I h-hate you for what y-you did t-to me. I could've help-helped my dad, I could've let him survive, if you didn't hit me. W-w-why d-did you do that, why? I hate y-you!" Tea's voice fainted and her hits on Atem's chest become weaker, her fists slowly loosened and her palms rested on his chest now. Atem stood there silent while his golden bangs blocked his features. Slowly, Atem's hands moved from her shoulders to her back, and he gently pulled her to his chest, and wrapped his arms around her tightly. This time, Tea didn't fight to break from Atem's embrace. She stayed there crying on his chest pitifully. And her hands clutched his shirt that was filled with her tears. But he didn't mind that at all. All he wanted was giving her the comfort she needed.

Half an hour passed with the two still in the same position. Tea was till now sobbing on Atem's shirt, but not so loud, since her voice wasn't heard. But Atem knew that she was still crying by feeling some tears pouring on his shirt every minute or so. Atem knew that she needed some rest, after she lost all he energy with this crying, but he also knew that talking with her about that will be useless. Seeing that it was completely impossible to make her stop crying. So taking a quick breath, Atem picked Tea up bridal style suddenly, and walked to her bed, and placed her gently on it, then sat beside her. Tea gave him a startled look which he noticed quickly, and gave her a reassuringly smile.

"You need some rest. So I'll leave you alone now." Tea opened her mouth to protest but Atem quickly stopped her with a finger on her lips. And for the first time since she knew about her parents' death, her face was colored again, and with a pink color. "Don't protest. You already lost all your strength with crying. So you have to take a rest." Atem moved his finger away and shifted his gaze to the nightstand, a blush traveled to his cheeks, but he hoped tea wouldn't notice it, and gladly, she didn't. "Listen, I know you're heartbroken, and I know that you're so furious at me, and you have all the rights to be, but I need you to know that, I can understand how hurt you are now, more than anyone else, because...I'm just like you." Atem sadly said. His mind went back to Kerai. But before he could think or remember anything about her, he felt arms wrapped around his waist. Atem's eyes turned to see Tea moving to his chest and she lied in his arms. Atem raised a startled, crimson gaze to her Azure one. Her look was so innocent and hurt, and then she slowly closed her eyes, her head resting on his chest. This time Atem blushed deeply and his hands shook a bit, before he wrapped his arm around her waist, the other one on her hair as his head rested on hers. Atem didn't know how to explain his feeling now. The girl that caused all that confusion to him, and made questions swim in his head like a whirlpool was actually lying here, in his arms, and they were lying on her bed. Atem shook his head to get any stupid idea away and peered down at Tea to see that her tears had stopped. He smiled a bit, and slowly patted on her back. Tea who was still awake, sighed slightly when he did that, and she tightened her grasp around Atem's waist.

"Atem..." Atem who was still surprised by the tight embrace she was giving him looked at her again, her eyes were still shut, but he knew that she was calling fro him, and before he could answer her to let her know that he heard her Tea continued. "Thank you for keeping your promise." She told him softly before drifting to a peaceful slumber. Atem smiled lovingly at her thanks and moved forward to plant a soft kiss on her cheek. And though her cheek was salty because of all her tears, but for Atem, it tasted better than a bar of chocolate!

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*Giggles*. This chapter was absolutely different from what I planned. But I guess that it was good. Though, I cried a lot while writing it. Anyway, I hope you'll like it guys, and I hope to get some good reviews too.

Rawan

^Atem Tea Love 4ever^