LL: Thanks to everyone who reviewed. I'm gonna make this short, so READ, LOVE, and REVIEW! RLR.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or any of it's characters. I only own the plot and story, and maybe a few OC's.

WARNINGS: This is Yaoi. If you don't like boyxboy, don't read this please. Rated T for a reason, might contain small sexual scenes. You have been warned. . . (Yugi giggles in background)

Summary: When Yami Sennen is admitted into Domino Asylum, he meets the peculiar little boy who can't talk. In time, they grow to be friends. Can Yami convince Yugi that he won't be hurt again? Will Yugi ever fully trust someone? Read to find out. . .

Silent Treatment

Yami's POV

'It was so heartbreaking to see Yugi crying there. He was kneeling in his corner, chalk in hand, drawing symbols and words. All I wanted was to climb out of bed and hug him, tell him that everything was going to be alright and that I would protect him. But, my promises aren't exactly. . . promising. . .'

That was last night. I had trouble falling asleep, as I stayed up listening to Yugi cry softly. But, I somehow managed to sleep for a few hours and woke up when bright sunlight shone through the barred window and onto my face.

I growled softly, "Curtains. Curtains." I muttered.

Sitting up in bed, I cracked my neck and shoulders, then stood up. I peeped at the top bunk bed and smiled, "He looks so cute when he sleeps." I whispered to myself.

Yugi was asleep on his side, facing me. His eyes were closed and his face serene. His pillow was clutched in his hands, holding it close to his chest as he breathed softly. His blonde bangs had fallen into his eyes, so carefully, I tucked them behind his ear and stroked his cheek.

'What am I doing?' I stepped back hurriedly from Yugi's sleeping form. I couldn't help the small blush that came onto my face when certain. . . . uh, thoughts entered my mind.

Grabbing a clean uniform, I disappeared into the bathroom and showered, dressed and left quickly. Yugi was still asleep in his bed, and I noticed that his hands had white chalk powder on them. Glancing at the wall before I left, I saw Yugi had finished with three of the four bedroom walls and he'd started on the last one. The wall where our beds were pushed against.

Shrugging it off, I left and closed the door quietly. I was just turning around when I came face to face with a bubbly young nurse, "Um, hi Marlene."

Marlene's eyes sparkled as she handed me a piece of cardboard, "Here's a map to everything. I told you I'd get it." Then, just as quickly as she'd come, she was gone.

I raised an eyebrow at her sudden disappearance, but skimmed over the paper, "So, this is where I am."

Following the directions, I had little trouble finding the cafeteria. There were a few people sitting at the tables and I even saw the boy who'd poked me between the legs. The kid saw me glaring at him, and scrambled out of the cafeteria. Smirking victoriously, I grabbed a tray of food and sat by myself at the table in the corner.

I was just starting to eat my meal, when I saw Ryou and Yugi walk in. I waved them over and Ryou cracked a smile. The white-haired boy said something to Yugi. And Yugi blushed and hissed something back. The two younger boys' got their own trays of breakfast and joined me at our table.

We ate in silence, Ryou and Yugi exchanging glances all the while. I stayed quiet, not wanting to take part in any feud they were having. Then suddenly, Ryou slammed down his plastic cup and pushed back his chair, standing up.

"Hurry up, you two. We have it free today and I want to get some sun."

"Free today? Isn't it always free?" I asked Yugi in confusion.

Yugi giggled mutely and pointed out the window. Frowning, I stood up and stared out the shatter-proofed glass. Around the asylum was a long stretch of soft, green grass. A wall and electric fence with camera's situated nearby closed us in the field.

Ryou grinned, "Twice or three times a week we get to go outside. It's a lot warmer now that it's summer."

Yugi sipped the last of his milk, then stood up. He looked back at me with a smile and mouthed, "Let's go."

I almost forgot that he couldn't speak in public, but then overcame my shock and followed them through a door with an attendant. The male nurse watched as from the door as we walked across the field.

Ryou and Yugi had taken off their shoes and were skipping barefoot on the grass. It looked really soft and comfy, more than so than our own beds.

We walked to a corner of the field and sat down, by then a few other patients were also stumbling about. Yugi leaned back on his hands, eyes closed, enjoying the morning sun. A soft breeze blew his bangs back, allowing a nice view of his pale neck.

Ryou lay on his stomach, wanting to tan. I scooted closer to Yugi and said, "What did you two talk about before breakfast this morning?"

Yugi opened his amethyst eyes, and glanced around to make sure no one was watching. Then he turned to me, and embaressed smile on his lips, "Oh, yeah. Ryou just said something stupid."

"What?"

"Nothing?"

"What did he say?"

"I said nothing!"

Yami smirked at Yugi's angry face, "You're cute when you're angry."

"Well, then I must be adorable. You're dumb." Yugi said with a pout.

Chuckling darkly, I pounced on Yugi. His face was priceless. One second I was sitting quietly at his side talking, then the next I was straddling his chest and trying to tickle him. Yugi saw the attendant looking at him and realised my plan. He knew he couldn't say anything to stop me while someone was watching him.

So poor, sweet Yugi had to hold in his laughter as tears streamed down his face. I was actually enjoying this. Ryou glanced over at us once, rolled his eyes, then turned the other way.

Finally, I stopped my tickle torture and looked down at Yugi. His shoulders were still shaking as he held in his giggles. I smirked again, this time leaning closer to his face, "You know what, Yugi? We never got to finish my little plan. How about we try it now?" I whispered so softly that only he could hear.

Yugi's laughing stopped abruptly and he put his hands against my chest and pushed me away, not sure wether I was seriuos or not. But, I tightened my legs around his chest. I chuckled out loud as I saw a look of terror pass through his eyes at that moment. I stood up and held my hand out to him.

"C'mon, Yugi. You didn't really think I would do that to you, did ya'?"

Yugi giggled nervously and allowed himself to be pulled up. He looked down at Ryou who was still lying in the sun, then without hesitating, he sat on his back. Effectively, pinning the taller to the ground. Yami laughed when Ryou jerked, startled when he felt Yugi on top him. The two wrestled for a while, Yugi clinging to his back most of the time.

Finally, I wrapped my arms around Yugi who was laughing silently. I noticed a pair of patients walk right past us, smiling at Yugi and mentally growled a warning to them.

Yugi leaned back against my chest, not seeming to realise that he was. But when he did, he rapidly hopped out of my hold and blushed. Ryou glanced at us.

"You guys would look cute together." He stated slyly.

I retorted, "Probably, but I don't think Yugi wants to be with a suicidal person."

Yugi mockingly seemed to think about this and I poked his stomach playfully.

"We're friends, right?"

Yugi nodded with a beaming smile.

"Yeah." Ryou agreed.

LL: Sorry that it's so short. This is mostly a filler chapter I think. But still, please review! :)