What The Hell?

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Chapter Eleven

This moment was unlike anything he had prepared for. His anxiety had never been this irritated, heart pounding within his chest and ears, breathing irregular. Fear grew by the second as time ticked away for the impending conversation that would make or break him.

Yuugi attempted to remain calm, taking small breaths, ignoring the thumping of his heartbeat in his ears, adrenaline pulsing through his veins. He sat quietly, looking around. He spied his grandfather and mother only three feet away, seated on the couch adjacent to the loveseat he currently occupied.

Yuuka and Sugoroku surveyed Yuugi's rigid posture and labored breathing. Their hearts went out to the teen. Yori had always been harsh on his son, wanting nothing but the best for him. Yet, the teen had his limits and it seemed that Yuugi had hit rock bottom. He struggled with enough emotionally and mentally. Dealing with his meddling father only added further stress upon his already stressful life. Deep down both adults feared for Yuugi's wellbeing and the outcome of this situation with Yori. Neither wanted the teen to leave the states. Leaving would only cause further issues with Yuugi's anxiety, etc. Yami kept the small teen in line and often helped keep his anxiety in check. Without his anchor, Yuugi could not live happily.

Since Yuugi had arrived, both Yuuka and Sugoroku noticed the change in the teen's demeanor. He seemed different. The change was small but enough for them to take notice. Yori had left for a while, needing to 'relax' before confronting his son over this issue. He was due to talk with Yuugi soon. However, this left the small teen alone with his mother and grandfather for the time being.

Yuuka took this time to study her only child's face. Yuugi's face held a look of worry and guilt? She raised a brow, and cleared her throat, gaining the boy's attention.

"Yuugi, is there something you wish to tell us?"

Said teen blinked, face reddening. He nodded silently, twiddling his thumbs. "I do. I just…. With this whole thing with dad and the divorce… I didn't want to anger you guys…"

Sugoroku took this time to frown at Yuugi. He got up and then sat down next to his grandson. He took one of Yuugi's hands into his own and squeezed it.

"Yuugi, despite the problems at hand, we are here for you. We always have been. You can tell us anything, especially me." He stressed, smiling at the teen.

The young man nodded, sighing heavily. He gazed at his grandfather and then his mother, eyes half-lidded. "If you say so."

"Go on, Yuugi, tell us."

"Well, I've decided that I am bisexual." He paused and then continued. "And you know the jokes you always tease Yami and I about?"

Both adults merely nodded as he continued.

"Well, Yami and I have talked about it and have decided to give dating a try once this situation with dad is all said and done."

The petite teen waited for the yelling, but it never came. His mother and grandfather simply smiled and then laughed lightly. Startled, Yuugi looked up at his family, brows knitted in confusion.

"Why are you smiling and laughing at me? I figured you both would be angry."

"Yuugi, why would we be angry? We figured this would happen. With how close you both are, it only makes sense for you both to date. Besides, we only want you to be happy." Yuuka said, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Yes, we have been waiting for this to happen for ages, my boy." Sugoroku added, chuckling. He ruffled his grandson's hair, smiling. "Congratulations. You've found yourself a keeper."

Yuuka nodded in agreement. "Yes, congratulations are in order." She got up and hugged her son. All the while, Yuugi merely sat there dumbfounded. How the hell had it been this easy?

Noticing her son's distant stare, the boy's mother frowned, waving a hand in front of his face. "Yuugi? What's wrong?"

Amethyst eyes blinked once, then twice. His vision came back into focus. Yuugi frowned at his mother and sighed. "I'm worried about dad's reaction to this news."

At the mention of her estranged husband, Yuuka's eyes narrowed. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked down at her young son. "Yuugi, do not worry about him. Let us handle him."

"That doesn't help the problems concerning Japan. He still wants me to live overseas with him."

"You have a valid excuse now. You do not want to leave your boyfriend behind. You're happy and he keeps you in line." Yuuka stressed. She frowned and shook her head. "I wish your father gave Yami a chance. That boy is a gentlemen and a sweetheart."

"Your mother is right, Yuugi. Your father's opinion means nothing. You're a legal adult now. He cannot do anything to you for loving someone of the same gender." Sugoroku added.

Yuugi sighed, massaging his temples. "Yami is one of a kind. He's so different from everyone else. He's not like anyone I've ever met. I mean how many people wear that much leather year around?"

The comment lightened the mood, causing all three occupants of the living room to laugh. Yuugi felt a weight lift from his shoulders, some of the pressure easing off his bubbling anxiety. His family and Yami always knew how to calm him. Yet, he knew that his father did control one thing of his.

"If Dad disapproves of Yami and I, he will stop paying tuition for school. If that happens, I don't know what I'll do." He sighed heavily once more and looked at his mother and grandfather. "I cannot get any scholarships or financial aid. What will I do?"

Both relatives frowned, feeling the anguish of the youngest Mutou. Yuuka sat down opposite of Yuugi, drawing him into an embrace. She pulled away and smiled determinedly at him.

"Yuugi, do not worry about that. We will get you through school. Do not worry about that. I will make sure you finish up school and gain the education you deserve."

"We'll make sure of it, my boy. Do not worry about your father." Sugoroku added, giving Yuugi's shoulder a reassuring squeeze.

The teen smiled at his relatives and nodded. "Thank you. Without you guys I don't know where I would be right now. I'll try not to stress out over this thing with Dad."

"That's my boy." They both ruffled Yuugi's hair affectionately.

Yuuka put her hands on her hips and smiled at Yuugi. "So when will you be bringing Yami over here for an official meeting of us, hmm?"

He looked up at his mother, brows knitted in confusion. "You already know him. What's the point?"

"We know him as your 'friend.' It's time to meet him as your boyfriend."

Sugoroku rolled his eyes at Yuuka. "Give the boy a break."

Yuugi threw a grateful look at his grandfather and mouthed a 'thank you.'

The conversation was cut short by that of the doorbell ringing. The three stared at one another, surprised.

Yuuka walked out of the room and answered the door. After a few minutes she reentered the living room, Yori trailing behind her silently.

Sugoroku and Yuuka left the room, leaving Yuugi alone with his father. Neither spoke at first, both simply staring at one another. Yori finally broke the icy silence, gazing at Yuugi expectantly.

"Well, have you decided to rethink my offer?"

The teen nodded nervously. "I have and my decision is still the same."

Yori groaned, sitting on the arm of the couch. He frowned at his son and fiddled with the collar of his shirt. "Why do you want to stay here, Yuugi? I am offering you a chance of a lifetime to become rich and successful and a chance to gain a better education."

"That's not enough for me, Dad. Japan may have better colleges and a chance for me to have a successful career in the future. But there are things it cannot offer for me in the long run."

Yori's eyes narrowed. He stood up, walking over towards his son. "What is it, then? What does Domino offer that Japan does not?"

Yuugi thought about his response carefully. He did not wish to offend the man further. He breathed in deeply, chewing on his bottom lip.

"A lot. The people who have supported me and helped me through my struggles with anxiety and dyslexia, and of course, the one I love."

The statement took Yori by surprise. To this day, he felt horrible for the way he treated his only child. After Yuugi's diagnosis' of anxiety and dyslexia he backed away, unable to handle the problems the boy faced. During the darkest hour in the teen's life, he left him high and dry and he felt horrible for his actions.

'You cannot change the past.' He thought dryly.

"I'm sorry, Yuugi. You know I've only wanted the best for you. If I could change the past, I would. I hated leaving you to pick up the pieces after you were diagnosed with those issues." He looked at his son apologetically.

Yuugi sat there, stunned. Listening to an apology, from his father no less! The man had never apologized for anything in his life. The feelings that coursed through him were unexplainable. He was speechless.

"The past cannot change. You've said it yourself. We all make mistakes, Dad. Take it from me, I should know."

Yori simply nodded, his brows rising in curiosity. "And who is this love you have spoken of? I thought you were not involved with anyone right now? Your mother told me that you did not have a girlfriend."

A blush dusted itself across Yuugi's pale face. He looked at the floor, finding it of great interest.

"Yuugi?"

"Well… I do not have a girlfriend. It's a bit complicated."

"Is she involved with someone else? Is it Yami?"

Yuugi's gaze met his father. His eyes widened, face losing all color. "What about Yami?"

"So I was correct."

"What?"

Yori took his seat on the arm of the couch once again. He crossed his arms and looked at Yuugi, gauging the teen's reactions.

"You are involved with that boy, Yami." He closed his eyes. "You have never been good at lying, kiddo."

"And if I was involved in a relationship with Yami?"

"What can I do to stop you, Yuugi? You're a legal adult. You do not live here anymore and you're in school making good grades with his help. He helps keep your anxiety at bay and he helps you study. I may not like him as a person but he does help you in some form." He yawned, and continued. "If you want to remain here with him, I cannot stop you. I merely wanted to offer you an easier life in the future. But if you remain with him, I will not and cannot help you anymore. I do not approve of that boy, no matter how long you two have been friends."

The lecture stung, leaving Yuugi vulnerable. His father abandoned him. He did not approve of Yami and thus left his son for that very reason.

Yuugi wiped his teary eyes, avoiding his father. He sniffed and fought against his sadness. He hated showing weakness in front of his father.

"So you're disowning me because of Yami? You just said he is a good influence on me. How can you do that?"

Yori stood from his position on the couch, fixing his jacket. He looked at Yuugi and spoke once more. "You're my son and I will always love you. However, if you continue to stay with this Yami, I cannot approve of your relationship with him. I accept that you are gay, but I do not trust him. Unless he can change my mind this is it. We'll keep in touch."

Before Yuugi could fathom a response, Yori had walked out of the house, leaving the teen alone and confused.

He had just lost and gained many things in that moment. His problems concerning Japan had disappeared, and he gained further issues with Yori. Issues with his father never ended. Even when one issue was destroyed, another took its place.

Yuugi shook his head and left the house, bidding farewell to his mother and grandfather. He needed to go home and see the one person who could make everything normal again.

Yami sat on the couch, flipping through various channels. He groaned, bored out of his mind. The Playstation Network was down, he watched all the seasons of House MD, and he missed Yuugi terribly.

Worry and uneasiness had set in, leaving him a wreck. Yuugi had been gone for three hours and he had not text or called him during that time. Their relationship had yet to start, and the conversation had ended abruptly. All he wanted was to hold and speak with his soon-to-be boyfriend.

The front door opened, slamming as Yuugi walked in, upset. Crimson eyes locked onto amethyst. Neither teen spoke, their bodies moving on their own accord.

Yami stood in front of Yuugi, worriedly. "Aibou?"

Yuugi sniffed, holding back tears. "Yami it is….."

"It's what, Yuugi?"

The smaller of the two fisted his hands together. "I'm not going to Japan. It's settled for now. He will not bother me about it again."

Yami stared at Yuugi, raising a brow. "He gave up that easily? What changed his mind?"

Yuugi wrapped his arms around Yami and buried his face into his chest. He mumbled incoherently.

"What?"

The smaller teen pulled away and replied quietly. "He does not approve of our relationship. He left and that's that."

"Aibou, that's horrible. Why didn't you stop him? We don't have to be together. Your relationship with him is far more important."

Yuugi looked up at Yami and shook his head. "No it's not. We have always had a strained relationship. You are more important to me, Yami. You know that."

"But Aibou…" Yuugi silenced his love interest with a kiss, ending the conversation instantly.

Yami pulled Yuugi closer toward him, resting the teen's head in his hand. They broke apart, saliva sticking to their lips. He brushed Yuugi's bangs behind one ear and smiled at his little one.

"I'm still here for you, Yuugi. Don't forget that. We'll take this as slow as you wish. I do not want to lose you."

Yuugi smiled gratefully and nuzzled his face into Yami's chest. "You are already mine. We will have to take this slow though. It is a big change."

"Anything for you, little one."

They held one another for a while, neither ready to face reality. Yuugi enjoyed his moment with Yami, happy for the first time since his father showed up again.

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