Isho: changed my mind abt putting in a song. instead, google "linger" by the cranberries and listen to that while reading this next chappie.

The alarm clock blares and I tiredly hit the off button. I pull myself up and rub the sting from my eyes, I had cried myself to sleep. I stand up and change into one of my clean uniforms. I then trudge downstairs and into the kitchen. I pour myself some cereal and munch on it.

I still don't know what to think, Shadi had a point about me not knowing Atemu that well, but I can't deny that I still felt that way. Was it all a trick? God, I just don't know anymore.

I put my bowl and spoon in the sink and go back up to put my homework in my bag and wait for Jou to come and pick me up. Soon the doorbell rings and I slump down the stairs and to the door. Jou smiles at me and I fake my best one in response. Perhaps it isn't a good idea to go to school today, considering I feel like crap.

We start walking to school and I can't help thinking of what happened again. I really need to talk about this to someone, but who can I tell who would understand? Just then, Jou stops and turns to me, a concerned look on his face.

"Yug', are you feeling ok? Are you still sick from yesterday?"

I look up at him and war with myself. I want to explain, but I don't want to either. I just don't know.

"Jou, I, I don't know what to do. I don't know who I can talk to."

I tear up and he pats me on the back.

"Do you want to talk to me?"

I nod and then think.

"I want to take to everyone. I'm just so confused."

"Why don't you talk to me and the others about it at lunch. Would that be better?"

I nod again and he gives me a comforting hug. He then lets go so I can compose myself before we get to school. Once we do, we go to our separate classes and I sit down in my desk, waiting for time to pass until it's lunchtime.

**t ch**

I reluctantly head out of my class to lunch. I've been thinking about the upcoming talk a little bit too much. And not about what I would say, but how they would react. Telling them I like a guy might be the last talk I ever have with them. Well, except for Honda, I recall him being very nonchalant about it when everyone was freaking out at my place yesterday. I walk into the cafeteria and once and for all resolve myself for whatever fate has in store.

They all look up at me when I get to the table and smile, waiting for me to say what I need to get off of my chest. I sit down and Anzu pats my back.

"Jou says you need to talk to us about something?"

I nod and take a deep breath, going over it all once again before I finally say it.

"Um, well, this old friend of mine has been staying a my place, for two days now."

Jou pipes up.

"Oh yeah, this guy named Atemu. You told us about him last week."

I nod sheepishly and Anzu glares at him. He gulps and lets me continue.

"Well, yesterday, I uh think I might feel, things for him."

I wait for everybody to grasp what I just said and dig into my lunch that I brought. Soon Anzu pipes up.

"And you were worried about what we would think of you?"

"Uh."

(h)"Yugi, you should know us better than that."

(j)"Yeah Yug', we've got your back. Who cares what all those assholes think."

Well this is different, and getting a little out of hand.

"Um, thanks guys, but that isn't the main reason why I'm worried."

(a)"Then what is it?"

"Well, its just that I've only, truly, known him for a day! No one can feel those things in just a day!"

I'm tearing up as I say this. I don't want those feelings to be fake. I then feel arms wrap around me, I look up to see Anzu hugging me in comfort. She then tells the other two to leave so she can talk to me in private. She then turns back to me when they are far enough away. I look at her confused.

"Yugi, I told them to go away because we need to have a, well, a 'girl talk'."

I look skeptical and feel even more baffled.

"First off, what specifically do you feel for him?"

I look down at my food and think.

"I guess I feel, bothered when I'm around him, I can't stop thinking about him. And when he kissed me, I felt really happy."

I look at her for help and she thinks. Then she smiles.

"Yugi, you're suffering from sexual attraction. And him liking you back is a bonus!"

I frown, not satisfied.

"But I've only known him for a day!"

She keeps smiling and ruffles my hair.

"And that's perfectly natural. Lots of people have sex on their first date."

She then gets serious.

"You'll never know until you give it a try."

I look back down and think, and then smile. She's right, I will never know unless I allow the feelings to develop. I then pout, I can't resolve this issue until school ends. She then rubs my back again.

"Go home and tell him. You can give us your homework and we'll cover for you."

I look up at her and give her a bear hug. I then dig in my bag and hand her my homework. I then turn and rush out of the cafeteria and the school, rushing home as fast as I can. I have to set things straight. I then think, I practically kicked Atemu out last night. How am I going to find him so we can talk?

I get to the front door and have to lean over to catch my breath. I then go in and head up to my room, thinking about how to solve that certain problem. And then I see the collar I threw on the floor. Maybe he'll come when he can feel my emotions again. I quickly scoop it up and put it on, hoping it will work. I then sit on my bed and patiently wait, feeling tingly.

After awhile, my crying seems to catch up with me and I start to feel tired. I soon decide that a nap would be a terrific idea while I wait for him to come. I pull back my covers and put my head on my pillow, covering myself again. I then shut my eyes and drift off, wondering if Atemu really will come back.

Isho: i had intended for this to be a bit longer, but there is only one chappie left. and yes, they will fuck. if u guys didn't get the memo, i changed the deadline on the poll, i will not write another officiall story until i get 20 votes, whether they be on the poll, review, or by email. and once i doo get a winner, i will take that option off and add another, cause i keep coming up with ideas and its pissing me off. i may, though write some oneshots to appease you guys while we wait.