Chapter 14-
Yugi woke to a heavy weight on her chest making her frown. Eyes still closed, she reached out a hand to feel what was holding her down. Upon feeling an hairy sort of texture, her eyes snapped open though she let out a sigh of relief as last night's events entered her mind. She peered down at the boy snuggling up against her chest and smiled, stroking a hand through his hair. The kid has a serene smile on his face which made her feel warm inside.
Deciding to get up, she softly pried his arms from around her waist and slipped out of bed in a stealth like motion. Once successful, she laid the boys head on a pillow and slowly covered him up, so he was securely wrapped up and undisturbed.
She stared at the kid for a while longer before heading towards the bathroom to take a quick shower to sooth her tense muscles while the kid was sound asleep. Upon entering, she let the water start, hand out to check the temperature. Once perfect, she let her nightgown drop as she walked into the shower, steam rising and fogging the glass from the heat. She let her head fall backwards as her hands ran through her hair and down her body to run along her skin. She let her thoughts travel to the kid currently in her bed. The first minute her eyes laid on him she knew that she wouldn't be able to hurt the boy and she wouldn't let anyone touch him either. She knew for her to bring a kid into her life is quite odd but 3000 years of being alone made her want to start her own family, however, to do that you'd need to be with another person and that thought alone put her off.
She could've adopted someone, but she's not the type of girl to walk into an adoption centre and request a kid. Then there's all those questions and paperwork to fill out.
Hell no.
After a while, starting a family never crossed her mind due to her finding it hard to trust. Plus, would she even make a good mother?
She isn't exactly the nicest person, after all.
She sighed at her depressing thoughts before exiting the shower after turning it off. She picked up a towel off the rack and dried her hair then her body. Once finished, she slipped a clean pair of clothes on. She wore a black pair of leather trousers with a long red stylish top. She added her jewelry and armbands before making her entrance back into the room where the kid is sleeping. She knew her hair was wet, however, couldn't dry it due to the kid being asleep. It doesn't take too long to dry anyway, so it's not really a problem.
Walking towards the bed, she shook the teen, hoping to wake him up. After a few failed attempts and still nothing, she rubbed the back of her head awkwardly.. What was she to do when a kid wouldn't wake up? Shrugging, she was just about to walk away when a sleepy voice called out.
"Mummy?"
She turned around at the voice, she gave the kid a smile as she leaned down, moving the loose strands of bangs out of his face. "Morning Jaden."
"Morning" He spread his arms wide as he yawned. "I had a nice sleep."
"I'm glad.." She stared at the boy for a few minutes longer then spoke "Look kid.. There are a few things I need to tell you."
He gave a nod as he made himself more comfortable on the bed. "Like what?"
She scratched the top of her head as she sat at the edge of the bed, gaze never leaving Jaden's. "Well.. I have two friend's they're vampires like me." She paused "I also have a cousin, he too is a vampire.. Do you understand?"
"Yes"
She nodded. "We don't live here kid.. We actually live in a city called Domino, have you ever heard of that?"
"I've been there before" He titled his head to the side cutely. "You live there?"
Yugi felt a warmth spread in the pit of her stomach at the kids innocent action. She smiled "Yeah, me, Bakura, Marik and Seto do.. I have my own apartment and such."
He gave a nod. "So will.. Will I be coming w-with you?"
"Of course."
He grinned. "Yes!" He giggled before his expression turned serious. "But.. You look young.. I mean you're really mature but you look like a teenager."
She raised an eyebrow and nodded "Correct, though looks can be deceiving kid.. I'm eighteen plus three thousand years."
"Wow! You're old!"
She clicked her tongue and gave a roll of her eyes "Thanks kid.. I don't feel it though."
He held a hand to his chin in a thinking manner. "Does that mean you won't eat me then?"
Yugi gave a nervous laugh as last night's events played throughout her mind. "I was going to.." At his wide-eyed expression she continued. "But I'm not.. I was following you last night because.. Gah, it doesn't matter.. I won't hurt you kid, ok? No one will."
Jaden pounced on Yugi, sending both of them tumbling to the ground with a thud. Yugi did a very unlike her squeaked as the air was knocked out of her by a laughing kid above her. She stared at the teen above her with wide eyes, her mouth hanging open in an 'O' shape.
"S-sorry" He held his side as giggles escaped past his lips. "Y-your f-face!" he fell off Yugi as he rolled around the floor holding his stomach as his eyes watered with mirth. Yugi stared at the boy in amusement before laughing with the younger boy. Both were too out of it to notice the new arrivals.
"Yugi?"
Said person snapped her mouth shut as she turned towards the sound of the voice. She rubbed the back of her head once she witnessed her wide-eyed friends and cousin. "heh.. It's not what it looks like."
"Cousin?" He raised an eyebrow at the girl sprawled across the floor.
She sighed as she stood up and pulled the teen up who remained unnoticed until now.
"Yugi who's that?" Bakura walked forward which in turn resulted in Yugi pushing Jaden behind her in a protective manner. "What the f-"
"Language" She hissed out as she stopped Bakura from finishing his sentence.
He held his hands up in surrender, halting in his steps as his gaze flickered between Yugi and the teen currently behind her, he was about to repeat his question, however, Marik beat him to it."
"Who is this Yugi?"
Yugi peered at the boy behind her before averting her attention towards the newcomers. "While I was feeding lastnight.. Well.. The kid was going to be my meal, however, things changed.."
Seto raised an eyebrow. "Continue?"
She nodded and obliged. "Jaden was running away from his father and uncle who were going to kill him.. I stopped it," she held the boy closer to her. "If I didn't stop, then the kid would be dead, no way in hell was I going to let that happen, knowing I could stop such a thing from continuing."
Bakura, Marik and Seto gave each other a look before shrugging, Marik decided to ask a question that he couldn't quite comprehend. "Ok, so we get the whole 'saving him' part, what we don't get is why the kid is here?"
She shrugged. "He's staying with me from now on." She pulled him forward so everyone could see him. "He's a new addition to our family so get used to him. Make him feel welcome, care and protect him."
"Woah Yugi this isn-"
"I know" She cut her cousin off as she continued. "Let's just say I have a soft spot for kids." She chuckled nervously. "Don't tell anyone.."
"We won't" Marik grinned as he walked towards Jaden. "Hey kid, my names Marik, it's nice to meet you!"
Instead of replying Jaden gave Marik a hug who froze in shock at the unexpected embrace. He stared up at a grinning Yugi, shrugging, he embraced the boy back.
After the two broke up, Seto and Bakura said their introductions, resulting in Jaden hugging the vampires who were still trying to get over the kids open affection.. He obviously never got enough from his own family.
Yugi sat on the floor and pulled Jaden in her lap as Seto spoke. "We actually came here to ask you if you were willing to meet up with the others."
She stared at Jaden before her gaze flickered between her cousin and friends. "As long as Jaden can come, I'm not leaving him alone."
"Of course the little guy can come" Marik ruffled the kids hair who pouted cutely at the action, this in turn made the four vampires chuckle. "He's cute."
Yugi nodded in response.
"Let's go."
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The four vampires and Jaden were making their way towards the park as that's where they'll be meeting the other four. Jaden held Yugi's hand as both led the group to their destination. The sky was clear and the air was warm so all in all it was a good day to sit out and enjoy the weather. After half an hour of continuous walking the group finally caught sight of the park to their right. Picking up the pace, the five made their way in that direction and stopped at the gates. Opening them, the five headed inside to search for the other four.
After looking around and failing to catch sight of them, the vampires instantly knew they were the first ones to arrive so opted on waiting for them.
"Mummy?"
Yugi let her gaze fall downwards as she stared at the boy next to her. "What's up?"
"Can we go on the swings?" He pointed towards the direction in which the swings were with pleading eyes.
"Sure.." She gave him a small smile as she led the way towards the swings. Jaden let go of Yugi's hand as he ran towards the swings, taking a seat on one with a huge grin.
"Can you push me.. Pleaseeeeeeee?"
She gave a nod "Uh.. Yeah, sure kid." She stood behind the kid, grabbing the chain with her hands and pushed the swing backwards before letting go, she chuckled at Jaden's excited giggles. "Higher?" Once he gave a nod she pushed with a little more force, loving the happiness that came from the kids aura.
"Yugi?"
Said person lets go of the swing momentarily as she turned around towards the familiar voice. "Yami?"
He chuckled. "Correct" he turned towards the boy on the swing. "Who's that?"
She didn't need to follow his gaze to know who he was referring to. "He's my.. Uh, adopted son."
His eyes went wide, obviously not expecting that reply. "Adoptive son, how old are you?"
Jaden turned around. "She's three thousand and eighteen, duh!"
Yugi gave him a look that says 'he doesn't know.' before averting her gaze back towards a confused Yami. "Heh.. He's kidding!" She gave a nervous chuckle. "Kids.."
He raised an eyebrow in response though soon shrugged it off. "I see" he walked towards the kid, gripping the chain as he took over in pushing the kid. "Hey, what's your name?"
Jaden looked over his shoulder and grinned at the male. "My name is Jaden!" He giggled as Yami pushed him higher.
The male chuckled as he carried on pushing the teen. "How's Yugi as a mum?"
"She's amazing!" He jumped off the swing, landing gracefully on the ground with a smile. He ran up to Yami and gave him a hug. "Are you a friend?"
Yugi watched as Yami turned his gaze towards her then back to Jaden, a smile gracing his lips. "Of course!" He ruffled the kids hair who squealed at the action before running off towards Seto.
Yami turned towards Yugi with a raised eyebrow. Yugi just shrugged in response.
"He's a nice kid.."
"I know."
He advanced towards Yugi who stood still, watching the other intently. "Yugi.."
She raised an eyebrow. "Yeah?"
He sighed. "I broke up with Tea and told her everything that happened, I'm aware you were mad at what I did, so was I." He paused before continuing. "She didn't get upset with it, she was cheating on me, after all.. We all knew."
"It doesn't make it right." She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at the other.
He chuckled. "I know little one, such a thing will never happen again."
She snorted at the nickname. "Didn't I tell you not to call me that?"
Yami shrugged in reply. "You tell me not to do a lot of things." He smirked "Where's the nice Yugi gone anyway?"
"Nice?"
"Yeah.. Is the kid having an effect on you?" His smirked widened upon seeing the annoyed expression cross her features. "I find it attractive when you look pissed."
"How attractive would you find me when I kick you in the face?"
He raised an eyebrow then broke out into a grin "Very." He sauntered closer until both were inches apart. "Do you like me Yugi?"
She snorted as she turned her head sidewards. "No."
"lies." He grabbed her chin in his hand as he made her look at him in the eyes. "Look me in the eye and say that."
"You can't make me do anything."
"Yugi-"
"Shut-"
"No."
She glared at the male holding her chin before muttering a 'bastard'. Which in turn made Yami chuckle with amusement.
"Ra Yugi.. You have a temper."
"Only just figured that out?" She had amusement in her voice as she spoke. She grabbed Yami's wrist that was currently resting on her cheek, lowering it to their side, her gaze never leaving the guy in front of her.
He shook his head as he pulled out of Yugi's grip on his wrist and intertwined their fingers. Yugi raised an eyebrow in response, however, made no move to pull away.
"Mummy?"
Both teens broke apart at the voice, Yugi turned towards Jaden with a smile. "What's up?"
"Can we get some ice cream?"
Yugi bit her lip, she turned towards Yami then back to Jaden, nodding in response.
"Alright!"
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I'm not really pleased with this chapter. ;c
I'll update tomorrow, bye x